The device has a transmitter in the form of a laser diode (2) which emits optical radiation to illuminate an object via a transmission lens (3). A measuring receiver (5) in the form of an avalanche photodiode detects radiation reflected from the object via a receiving lens (4). The transmission circuitry is provided on a first substrate. The receiving circuitry is provided on a second substrate. The measuring receiver is mounted on the second substrate so as to be fixed in relation to at least two directions of movement. An independent claim is included for a method of adjusting an electro-optical distance measuring device.
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