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1. Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland has been certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets the International B iso 901 150 14001 amp LUA Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmental Management Systems ISO standard 14001 Ask your local Leica Geosystems dealer sales representative for more information about our TQM program 799863 1 0 0en Original text Published in Switzerland 2013 Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland 9 when it has to be right Seica Geosystems2. When using the Rugby in the laydown position use the left or right arrow buttons on your remote control to quickly align the vertical plane or plumb beam to the second reference point 1 The scanning beam can be moved quickly to the left or right side of the laser using the Scan 90 button 2 1 To check the alignment over a point press the Beam down button 3 2 004814_001 Rugby 840 Applications 38 More applications Exterior Applications Setting elevation of forms and footings Squaring of forms Checking elevations and benchmarks Landscaping Drainage and septic systems Fences and retaining walls Decks and patios Simple driveways Or small parking lots Facade Installations Batter board setups Interior Applications Rugby 840 Applications Suspended ceilings Walls and partitions Vertical alignment Transferring points from floor to ceiling Vertical plumb Layout of floors Squaring of angles Setting cabinets Chair rails and wainscoting Alignment of wall and floor tiles Trim carpentry Setting sprinkler head heights Sloped ceilings 39 6 Description 6 1 Batteries The Rugby 840 can be purchased with alkaline batteries or a rechargeable Li lon battery pack The following information is appropriate only to the model you have purchased Operating Principles Charging first time use Operation Discharging 6 2 Charging the Li lon battery pack step by step R
3. Leica Rugby 840 User Manual Version 1 0 English when it has to be right etca Geosystems Introduction Purchase AW Product identification Validity of this manual Available documentation Rugby 840 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica Rotating Laser product This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating It Refer to 1 Safety Directions for further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorised service workshop Type Serial This manual applies to the Rugby 840 lasers Differences between the models are marked and described Name Description Format Rugby 840 Provides an overview of the product together with Quick Guide technical data and safety directions Intended as a quick reference guide Rugby 840 User All instructions required in order to operate the product Manual to a basic level are contained in the User Manual Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions Refer to the following resources for all Rugby 840 documentation software e the L
4. e the digital display 7 Set the rod with the attached receiver on top of the form 8 Adjust the height of the form until the on grade position is again indicated 9 Continue to additional positions until the forms are levelled to the rotating Dlane of the Rugby Rugby 840 Applications 26 5 2 Checking Grades Checking Grades step by step 004801_001 Step Description Set up the Rugby on a tripod Set up the tripod on a stable surface outside the working area Attach the receiver to a rod Turn on the Rugby and the receiver Set the base of the rod on a known point for the finished grade et esate ee Adjust the height of the receiver on the rod until the on grade centre line position is indicated on the receiver by e the centre bar e the green flashing LED e asolid audio tone e the digital display 7 Set the rod with the attached receiver on top of the excavation or concrete pour to check for correct elevation 8 Variances can be read in precise measurements with the digital receiver e 7a Position is too high e 7b Position is too low e 7c Position is on grade Rugby 840 Applications 27 5 3 Manual Grades Manual Grading step by step 004802_001 Step Description i 2 Set up the Rugby on a tripod Set up the tripod at the base of a slope with the x axis pointing in the direction of the slope Attach the receiver to a
5. 18 Rod Eye 180 25 R Range 54 Receiver POU VO ence 25 Remote Control DIMENSIONS 56 Responsibilities 7 60 Rod Eye MERU scat ative derive 25 Rod Eye 180 BUTTONS ula 24 Instrument components 24 RO TALON SPECO arino 54 S Safety Directions 6 SCAMNINGIMOGSS natty ees eee ate eee 54 Setup 31 16 Specifications environmental erence 55 T Temperature Laser OPC aU 55 tate Lea 55 Temperature charging internal battery 4O TROUDIGSHOOTING ccvet Taa 50 U User Manual aire 2 W Walla 57 Weight MSTUMENT srianan 55 Rugby 840 Index 61 Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich Wild Strasse CH 9435 Heerbrugg Phone 41 71 727 31 31 www leica geosystems com Total Quality Management Our commitment to total customer satisfaction
6. without causing damage to the laser diode This could be a result of heat from direct Sunlight Shade the Rugby from the sun After two minutes in the alert condition the unit will shut off automatically Rugby 840 Troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting prablen Possible Cause s Suggested Solutions The Rugby is working Dut not self levelling The Rugby is in Manual Mode The Rugby must be in Auto matic Mode to self level Set the Rugby to Automatic Mode by pressing the Auto matic Manual Mode button In Automatic Mode the X axis LED and the Y axis LED flash green while levelling In Manual Mode the X axis LED and or the Y axis LED are red Rugby does not turn on Check the batteries and change or charge the batteries if necessary If the problem continues return the Rugby to an authorised service centre for service The batteries are low or dead The distance of the laser is reduced The laser receiver is not working properly Clean the windows of the Rugby and the receiver If the problem continues return the Rugby to an authorised service centre for service Dirt is reducing the laser output The Rugby Is not rotating It may be levelling or in Elevation Alert Check for proper operation of the Rugby Refer to the receiver manual for more infor mation The receiver is out of usable range Move closer to the Rugby The batteries of the receive
7. appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these prod ucts High mechanical stress high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage fire or explosions of the batteries Precautions Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids If battery terminals are short circuited e g by coming in contact with jewellery keys metalized paper or other metals the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire for example by storing or transporting in pockets Precautions Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects Rugby 840 Safety Directions 9 1 6 Laser Classification 1 6 1 General General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety according to international standard IEC 60825 1 2007 03 and technical report IEC TR 60825 14 2004 02 The information enables the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid oper
8. battery cannot power the Rugby Charge the battery Low Battery Indicator off the battery Is okay LED alkaline flashing slowly the battery is getting low flashing rapidly the battery needs to be changed X axis and Y axis Indi green the axis Is level cator LEDs flashing green the axis is levelling red the axis Is in Manual Mode both flashing an H I Alert is indicated red Rugby 840 Operation 20 3 3 Turning on and off the Rugby Turning on and off 3 4 Description of the Automatic Mode Press the Power button to turn on or off the Rugby After turning on e If set up within the 6 self levelling range horizontal or vertical the Rugby automatically levels to create an accurate horizontal plane of laser light e Once levelled the head starts rotating and Rugby Is ready for use e After 30 seconds of completing the levelling the Alert system becomes active to protect the laser against changes In elevation caused by movement or settling of the tripod e The self levelling system and H I Alert function continues to monitor the position of the laser beam to ensure consistent and accurate work Automatic Mode The Rugby always starts up in Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode the Rugby automatically levels if set up within the 6 self levelling range horizontal or vertical 3 5 Manual Mode Description of the Manual Mode After start up the Manua
9. battery compartment To insert the batteries Insert the batteries into the battery compartment Close the cover of the battery compartment and slide the locking mecha nism to the left centre position until it locks into position Rugby 840 Batteries 41 Changing the alka line batteries step by step Rugby 840 Batteries The Low Battery Indicator LED on the Rugby flashes when the batteries are low and need to replaced 004817_001 Step Description C The batteries are inserted in the front of the laser 1 Slide the locking mechanism on the battery compartment to the right and open the cover of the battery compartment 2 To remove the batteries Remove the batteries from the battery compartment To insert the batteries Insert the batteries into the battery compartment ensuring that the contacts are facing in the right direction 5 The correct polarity is displayed on the battery holder 3 Close the cover of the battery compartment and slide the locking mecha nism to the left until it locks into position 42 About 7 1 Accuracy Adjustment It is the responsibility of the user to follow operating instructions and to periodi cally check the accuracy of the laser and work as it progresses The Rugby is adjusted to the defined accuracy specification at the factory It 15 recommended to check the laser for accuracy upon receipt and periodically there after to ensure accuracy Is m
10. downwards as Illustrated Press the Automatic Manual Mode button again to change to Full Manual Mode The X and Y axes are marked on the top of the Rugby e Both the X axis and Y axis do not self level and a slope can be entered in the Y axis using the Left and Right Arrow buttons on the Rugby e The X axis LED is red e The Y axis LED is red r x lt H I When both the X axis and Y axis are in Manual Mode the Y axis can be sloped using the Left and Right Arrow buttons When using the RC400 Remote Control each of the axes can be sloped inde pendently 22 3 6 Elevation Alert Function Description of the Elevation Alert function e The Elevation Alert or Height of Instrument function prevents incorrect work caused by movement or settling of the tripod that would cause the laser to level at a lower height e The Elevation Alert function becomes active and monitors the movement of the laser 30 second after the Rugby has completely levelled and the head of the laser Starts rotating e The Elevation Alert monitors the laser If disturbed both the X axis LED and Y axis LED flash and the Rugby beeps rapidly e To stop the alert turn Rugby off and on again Check the height of the laser before beginning to work again c The Elevation Alert function turns on automatically every time the Rugby is turned on Disable or enable the Elevation Alert function The Elevatio
11. of the slope and press the laser man button for 1 5 seconds to start the smart targeting process The receiver shows SMT then XSC for X axis slope catching The Rugby 840 searches for the receiver until the on grade position is found Once the on grade position the receiver will flash all three LEDs simultane ously one time and the receiver returns to normal operation After this signal the receiver can be moved and used as normal The sloped axis is in Manual mode and should be checked from time to time to ensure the Rugby 840 has not moved Rugby 840 Applications 29 5 4 2 Smart Target Lock Slope Lock Monitoring Smart Target Lock using the Rugby 840 step by step 004804_001 Step Description l Set up the Rugby 840 at the base of a slope with the X axis pointing in the direction of the slope At the base of the slope adjust the height of the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver RF on the rod until the on grade centre line position is indicated on the receiver by e the centre bar e the green flashing LED e a solid audio tone e the digital display Rugby 840 Applications Move to the top of the slope and press the laser man button for 5 seconds to start the smart target and lock process The receiver will show SMT then XSL during the X axis slope lock process The Rugby 840 searches for the receiver until the on grade position is found Once the on grade position is found the
12. the ceiling grid using the ceiling grid target and laser beam as your reference When installing suspended ceilings use the remote control to change to scanning mode for increased visi bility 1 The scanning beam can be rotated using the clockwise and counter clockwise buttons on the remote 2 The scanning beam can be moved quickly in 90 incre ments using the Scan 90 button 3 W N 004812_001 Rugby 840 Applications 37 5 4 7 Description Layout Setup Layout In the laying down position the Rugby 840 can be used for laying out wall positions squaring transferring points and more The Rugby 840 projects two laser beams at a 90 angle to each other 1 Step Description 1 Place the Rugby in the laydown position 2 Press the power button to turn on the Rugby The Rugby will always turn on in Automatic Mode Allow the Rugby to self level 3 In the laying down position the Rugby will move the beam to downwards for alignment over your reference 4 Start the head rotation or scanning motion to roughly align the beam to a second control point 5 Using the buttons on the laser or the remote control fine adjust the beam until striking the second control point 6 Once aligned the split beam and rotating beams can be used to locate 90 angles for layout The rotating beam also creates a vertical plane for trans ferring points from the floor to the ceiling
13. 001 gt The delivered components depend on the package ordered Rugby 840 Description of the System 14 2 2 Rugby Laser Components Rugby laser components a Carry Handle b LED Indicators c Buttons d Battery compartment e Charge jack for Li lon battery pack 2 3 Case Components Case components 004792 001 a Rugby laser b RC400 Remote Control c Rod eye receiver mounted on the bracket d Li lon battery pack or Alkaline battery pack e 2x AA cell battery f User Manual CD g Second receiver can be purchased separately h 4 x D cell battery for alkaline versions only i Charger for Li lon versions only Rugby 840 Description of the System 15 2 4 Setup Location e Keep the location clear of possible obstructions that could block or reflect the laser beam e Place the Rugby on a stable ground Ground vibration and extremely windy conditions can affect the operation of the Rugby e When working in a very dusty environment place the Rugby up wind so the dirt is blown away from the laser Setting up ona Tripod 004793_001 Step Description 1 Set up the tripod 2 Place the Rugby on the tripod 3 Tighten the screw on the underside of the tripod to secure the Rugby on the tripod e Attach the Rugby securely to a tripod or laser trailer or mount on a stable level Surface Always check the tripod or laser trailer before attach
14. 5 31 Elevation 23 Environmental specifications 55 Rugby 840 Index Facades Be 34 FCC 12 Frequency Band 54 Indicators LED 20 Instrument Technical Data 54 Tun On and i 21 ight el aa ee 7 L Laser 35 10 DIMenSIOnNS 55 Laser Classification io ene np 10 20 Level Accuracy PAT cee cases 44 c 43 MO OG ee cana 55 52 M 15 21 Menu Rod NEV 25 O Operating range 54 Output Power 54 Pairing Remote Control with Rugby
15. 8 6 Batteries 40 6 1 Operating Principles 40 6 2 Battery for Rugby 40 Rugby 840 Table of Contents 4 7 Accuracy Adjustment 7 1 Checking the Level Accuracy 7 2 Adjusting the Level Accuracy 9 Automatic Field Calibration 9 Troubleshooting 10 Care and Transport 10 1 Transport 10 2 Storage 10 3 Cleaning and Drying 11 Technical Data 11 1 Conformity to National Regulations 11 2 General Technical Data of the Laser 11 2 1 RC4OO Remote Control 12 Lifetime Manufacturer s Warranty 13 Accessories Index Rugby 840 Table of Contents 43 43 44 46 49 52 52 52 52 54 54 54 56 57 58 60 Safety Directions General Description About Warning Messages Rugby 840 Safety Directions The following directions enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur Warning messages e make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the product e contain general rules of behaviour For the users safety all safety Instructions and safety messages Shall be strictly observed and followed Therefore the manual must always be availa
16. A Charge time 5 hours maximum at 20 C Rugby 840 Technical Data 55 11 2 1 Operating range Batteries Remote Control Dimensions RC400 Remote Control Operating range diameter 200 m 650 ft Batteries Alkaline Two AA cells Battery life typical usage 70 hours 59 mm 2 32 25 8 mm 1 02 K 122 mm 4 8 004819_001 Rugby 840 Technical Data 56 12 Description Description Lifetime Manufacturer s Warranty Lifetime Manufacturer s Warranty Warranty coverage for the entire usage time of the product Free charge repair or replacement for all products that suffer defects as a result of faults in materials or manufacturing for the entire life of the product Five Years No Costs Guaranteed service should the product become defective and require servicing under normal conditions of use as described in the user manual at no additional charge To receive the five years no cost period the product must be registered at http www leica geosystems com registration within 8 weeks of the purchase date If the product is not registered a two year warranty applies Two Year Knockdown Warranty In addition to the lifetime manufacturer s warranty and the five year no cost period for normal repairs the internal self levelling system of the Rugby 840 is covered regardless of failure Should any accident or knockdown occur within the warranty period all repairs to the internal se
17. Y axis LED is on but does not flash e The X axis LED Is off Rugby 840 Accuracy Adjustment 44 Adjusting the Y axis step by step Entering adjust ment mode for the Z axis step by step Adjusting the Z axis vertical plane step by step Exiting adjustment mode step by step ee Step Description 1 Press the Left and Right Arrow buttons to increment the laser beam up and down Each increment Is indicated by a flash of the Y axis LED and a beep from the audio indicator 2 Continue to press the Left and Right Arrow buttons and monitor the spot until the Rugby is within its specified range Five steps are equal to 10 arc seconds of change or approximately 1 5 mm at 30 m 1 16 at 100 3 Press the Automatic Manual Mode button to switch back to the X axis If desired Step Description 1 Turn off the power Place the Rugby in the laydown position With Power off press and hold both the Left and Right Arrow buttons Press the Power button The active axis is the Z axis The following sequence of LED behaviour occurs e The X axis and the Y axis LEDs flash alternately three times e The X axis LED flashes three times then flashes slowly until level When the Rugby is level the X axis LED is on but does not flash e The Y axis LED is off Step Description 1 Press the Left and Right Arrow buttons to increment the laser beam s vertical position Each increme
18. aintained If the laser requires adjustment contact your nearest authorised service centre or adjust the laser using the procedures described in this chapter Only enter the accuracy adjustment mode when you plan to change the accuracy Accuracy adjustments should only be performed by a qualified individual that understands basic adjustment principles It is recommended to perform this procedure with two people on a relatively flat Surface Checking the Level Accuracy Checking the level accuracy step by step Step Description E Place the Rugby on a flat level surface or tripod approximately 30 m 100 ft from a wall 30 m 100 ft X 30 m 100 ft Align the first axis so that It is square to a wall Allow the Rugby to seltf level completely approximately 1 minute after the Rugby begins to rotate Mark the position of the beam Rotate the laser 180 and allow it to self level Mark the opposite side of the first axis 30 m 100 ft Y 30 m 100 ft Align the second axis of the Rugby by rotating it 90 so that this axis is square to the wall Allow the Rugby to self level completely Mark the position of the beam Rugby 840 Accuracy Adjustment 43 7 2 Description Entering adjust ment mode step by step Adjusting the X axis step by step Step Description 8 Rotate the laser 180 and allow it to self level 9 Mark the opposite side of the s
19. as an upgrade to the alkaline battery pack It Is necessary to also purchase the A100 Li lon battery charger to complete the Li lon battery solution A200 Wall Mount Bracket 790421 The A200 wall mount bracket mounts the Rugby 840 securely to the ceiling grid for Suspended ceiling installations A210 Ceiling Grid Target 732791 The A210 ceiling grid target attached magnetically to the ceiling grid for suspended ceilings installations A220 Batter Board Clamp with Adapter 790432 The A220 batter board clamp and adapter provides the user with a simple string free set up On batter boards The 90 receiver adapter attaches to the main clamp for easy storage when not being used Refer to 5 4 4 Batter Boards for specific application information A280 Facade Adapter Kit 799204 The A280 facade adapter kit provides the user with a useful setup for facade installa tions The kit consists of two facade adapter brackets and a batter board clamp with the 90 receiver adapter Refer to 5 4 5 Facades for specific application information Rugby 840 Accessories 58 00 820 001 A200 A280 Rugby 840 Accessories 59 Index A 58 Accuracy SEI 54 Accuracy Adjustment 43 Adjust Level ACCU CY cdesesesddxhoxcutacnadteonesievahesdmeestioneced 44 Antenna 54 Applica
20. ational hazards According to IEC TR 60825 14 2004 02 products classified as laser class 1 class 2 and class 3R do not require e laser safety officer involvement e protective clothes and eyewear e special warning signs in the laser working area if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard level National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825 1 2007 03 and IEC TR 60825 14 2004 02 1 6 2 Rugby 840 General The rotating laser built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the rotating head The laser product described tn this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with e IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products e 60825 1 2007 10 Safety of laser products These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate Staring into the beam The beam may cause dazzle flash blindness and after images particularly under low ambient light conditions Rugby 840 Description Value Maximum peak radiant power 2 7 mW 5 Pulse duration effective 1 1 ms Pulse repetition frequency 10 rps Beam divergence lt 1 5 mrad Wavelength 635 nm 10 nm CAUTION From a Safety perspective class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes Precautions 1 Avoid staring into the beam 2 Avoid pointing the beam at ot
21. ble to all persons performing any tasks described herein DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for iden tifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage For your safety it is Important to read and fully understand the table below with the different signal words and their definitions Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Description DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate Injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended NOTICE as use which not avoided may result in appreciable material financial and environmental damage Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner 1 2 Definition of Use Intended use Reasonably foreseeable misuse 1 3 e The product casts a horizontal laser plane or a laser beam for the purpose of alignment e The laser beam can be detected by means of a laser de
22. clude radio devices that allow the user to automatically match an existing grade When purchased together the Rugby 840 and Rod Eye 180 have been paired together at the factory If purchasing a second receiver the Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 must first be paired together to be able to communicate with each other Step Description Turn off the Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Press and hold the Power button on the Rugby 840 for 5 seconds to turn on the Rugby 840 In pairing mode The Rugby 840 beeps five times Press and hold the Power button on the Rod Eye 180 for 5 seconds The X axis Indicator LED and the Y axis Indicator LED flash green and the Rugby 840 beeps five times quickly when the pairing was successful The X axis Indicator LED and the Y axis Indicator LED flash red five times quickly if the pairing was not successful Rugby 840 Receiver 25 Applications 5 1 Setting Forms Setting Forms step by step 004800_001 Step Description Set up the Rugby on a tripod Set up the tripod on a stable surface outside the working area Attach the receiver to a rod Turn on the Rugby and the receiver Set the base of the rod on a known point for the finished height of forms ae Adjust the height of the receiver on the rod until the on grade centre line position is indicated on the receiver by e the centre bar e the green flashing LED e a solid audio tone
23. ction is activated 5 Scan Memory means that you can switch to rotational or stationary mode and the scan will return to the previous position when scanning motion is chosen again Head Speed Press to change the speed of the head rotation Automatic Manual Mode Beam down Press to change desired axis to Manual Mode Press to stop the rotating head zero rps The position of the beam will move to the downward position to allow the user to align the Rugby over a reference point on the floor Sleep mode Sending LED Press to put the Rugby in sleep mode e During Sleep Mode all functions are disabled e The Low battery indicator flashes once every ten seconds to indicate the Rugby is in Sleep Mode The Rugby will sleep for two hours then shuts down auto matically and must be turned on again at the laser When in Sleep Mode pressing the sleep button will wake the Rugby and normal operation resumes The sending LED flashes to indicate that the remote Is sending a signal to the Rugby The remote control is powered by a 2x AA batteries replacement is the same as for the Rod Eye receivers Rugby 840 Description of the System 17 Applications e For layout work use the Beam down feature to position the beam over a reference point Then use the Scan 90 feature to quickly move the small scan to a position to the left or right of the laser e For ceiling applications and marking elevations the Sca
24. d clean them Remove the battery cover and dry the battery compartment Do not repack until everything is completely dry Always close the transport container when using in the field Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables Rugby 840 Care and Transport 53 11 11 1 Technical Data Conformity to National Regulations Conformity to national regulations Frequency band Output power Antenna 11 2 Operating range Self levelling accu racy Self levelling range Rotation speed Scanning modes FCC Part 15 applicable in US e Hereby Leica Geosystems AG declares that the product Rugby 840 Is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC and other applicable European Directives The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http www leica geosystems com ce Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE C 4 can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric tions in any EU Member state e The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC part 15 or European directive 1999 5 EC has to be approved prior to use and oper ation 2400 2483 5 MHz lt 100 mW 6 i r p Rugby 840 Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver Chip antenna Chip antenna General Technical Data of the Laser O
25. dy the latest online training material or download training material on your products Keep up to date with the latest News on your products and register for Seminars or Courses in your country Rugby 840 Introduction 3 Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 Safety Directions 6 1 1 General 6 1 2 Definition of Use 7 1 3 Limits of Use 7 1 4 Responsibilities 7 1 5 Hazards of Use 8 1 6 Laser Classification 10 1 6 1 General 10 1 6 2 Rugby 840 10 1 7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 11 1 8 FCC Statement Applicable in U S 12 2 Description of the System 14 2 1 System Components 14 Zid Rugby Laser Components 15 2 3 Case Components 15 2 4 Setup 16 25 RC400 Remote Control 17 2 5 1 Pairing the Rugby 840 with the RC400 Remote Control 18 3 Operation 19 3 1 Buttons 19 3 2 LED Indicators 20 3 3 Turning on and off the Rugby 21 3 4 Automatic Mode 21 3 5 Manual Mode 21 3 6 Elevation Alert Function 23 Receiver 24 4 1 Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver used with the Rugby 840 24 4 2 Menu 25 4 3 Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 840 25 5 Applications 26 5 1 Setting Forms 26 5 2 Checking Grades 27 5 3 Manual Grades 28 5 4 Applications Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF receiver 29 5 4 1 Smart Target Automatic Slope Catching 29 5 4 2 Smart Target Lock Slope Lock Monitoring 30 5 4 3 Dual Receiver Setups 31 5 4 4 Batter Boards 32 5 4 5 Facades 34 5 4 6 Suspended Ceilings 36 5 4 7 Layout 3
26. e and A 2 this device must accept any interference received including EEHEEHE 5 interference that may cause undesired operation RC400 004789_001 Rugby 840 Safety Directions Type RC400 i Swiss Technology by Leica Geosystems 5 Made in China A Pa Cn Sree EERIE Contains FCC ID RFD CT100 IC ID 3177A C1100 C This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 13 2 1 Description of the System System Components General description Available system components The Rugby 840 Is a laser tool for general construction and levelling applications such as e Setting forms e Checking grades e Controlling depths for excavations If set up within the self levelling range the Rugby automatically levels to create an accurate horizontal or vertical plane of laser light Once the Rugby has levelled the head will start rotating and the Rugby is ready for use 30 seconds after the Rugby has completed the levelling the Alert system becomes active and protects the Rugby against changes in elevation caused by movement of the tripod to ensure accurate work Rod Eye 160 180 RC400 Rugby 840 Li lon Alkaline 004790_
27. e charge Jack 2 Plug the AC connector into the appropriate AC power source 2 Connect the charger plug into the charge jack on the Rugby battery pack 4 The small LED next to the charge Jack flashes indicating that the Rugby is charging The LED is on solid when the battery pack is fully charged 40 Step Description When the battery pack is fully charged disconnect the charger plug from the charge Jack Slide the locking mechanism to the centre position to prevent dirt from getting into the charging Jack The battery pack reaches a full charge in approximately 5 hours if completely empty A one hour charge should allow the Rugby to run for a full eight hours Changing the Li lon The Low Battery Indicator LED on the Rugby flashes when the batteries are low and batteries step by need to be charged step The charge indicator LED on the Lithium lon battery pack indicates when the pack is being charged flashing slowly or fully charged on not flashing 004816_001 Step Description The batteries are inserted in the front of the laser er The rechargeable battery pack can be recharged without being removed from the laser Refer to Charging the Li lon battery pack step by step for further information Slide the locking mechanism on the battery compartment to the right and open the cover of the battery compartment To remove the batteries Remove the batteries from the
28. e rod approx imately 30 meters 100 ft from the laser 5 Turn on the receiver and position the height of the receiver near or at the on grade position It is not necessary to be exact 6 Turn off the receiver J Turn on the receiver in CAL mode by pressing both the power and Laser man button for five seconds 8 The display will show CAL Return to the laser and note the colour and activity of the X and Y LEDs e With each rotation it may take up to 10 seconds for the calibration process to iden tify the axis being checked i e before the LED starts to blink red e Each step of the process Is very exact and may take 1 minute to complete before the LED turns to green e It is important to note the colour and blink sequence to know the status of each axis in the process e It is not necessary to follow the steps in the exact order but different rotation sequences will result in different LED indications e Increasing the distance beyond 30 meters 100 ft between the laser and receiver will not increase the accuracy of the calibration process Rugby 840 Automatic Field Calibration 46 Calibrating step by The following table defines and displays the LED Indications that will be seen during step each step of the field calibration process Y axis status Actions X axis not Y axis not Rotate laser until the aligned X axis LED is flashing red Step 1 Rotate and align the first side of the X a
29. econd axis The Rugby Is within its accuracy specification if the four marks are within 1 5 mm 1 16 from the centre Adjusting the Level Accuracy In Adjustment Mode the X axis LED indicates changes to the X axis The Y axis LED indicates changes to the Y axis Description Turn off the power Press and hold both the Left and Right Arrow buttons Press the Power button The active axis is the X axis The following sequence of LED behaviour occurs e The X axis and the Y axis LEDs flash alternately three times e The X axis LED flashes three times then flashes slowly until level When the Rugby is level the X axis LED is on but does not flash e The Y axis LED is off Step Description 1 Press the Left and Right Arrow buttons to increment the laser beam up and down Each increment is indicated by a flash of the X axis LED and a beep from the audio indicator 2 Continue to press the Left and Right Arrow buttons and monitor the spot until the Rugby Is within its specified range 5 Five steps are equal to 10 arc seconds of change or approximately 1 5 mm at 30 m 1 16 at 100 Press the Automatic Manual Mode button to switch to the Y axis The following sequence of LED behaviour occurs e The X axis and the Y axis LEDs flash alternately three times e The Y axis LED flashes three times then flashes slowly until level When the Rugby is level the
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31. gby will beep once to Indicate the change Rugby 840 Troubleshooting 51 10 10 1 Care and Transport Transport Transport in the field Transport in a road vehicle Shipping Shipping transport of batteries Field adjustment 10 2 When transporting the equipment in the field always make sure that you e either carry the product tn its original transport container e or carry the tripod with Its legs splayed across your shoulder keeping the attached product upright Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle as it can be affected by shock and vibration Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it When transporting the product by rail air or sea always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging transport container and cardboard box or its equivalent to protect against shock and vibration When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the User Manual particularly after the product has been dropped stored for long periods or transported Storage Product Field adjustment Li lon and alkaline batteries 10 3 Respect the temperature limits whe
32. her people Rugby 840 Safety Directions 10 Labelling 1 7 Description Laser Radiation Do not stare into the beam Class 2 Laser Product according to IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Po lt 2 70 mW 635 10 nm a b Laser beam Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro static discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with accessories from other manufacturers for example field computers personal computers or other electronic equipment non standard cables or external batteries Precautions Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems When combined with the product they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guide lines and standards When using computers or other electronic equipment pay atten tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac turer Disturbances ca
33. idths Audio Press to change the audio output X and Y Press to select alternate or second axis for slope catching and slope monitoring Rugby 840 Receiver 24 4 2 Menu Menu access and navigation Menu 4 3 To access the menu of the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver press the Bandwidth button and Audio button simultaneously e Use the Bandwidth button and Audio button to change parameters e Use the Power button to scroll through the menu Menu Function Indication UNT Changes the unit of measure for the Units mm cm in ft digital readout Active unit flashes LED Changes the brightness of the LED LEDs High Low Off indicators DRO Turns on or off the digital readout Green LED is on digital readout is on Red LED is on digital readout Is off DRO flashes BAT Turns on or off the Laser low battery Green LED Is on Laser low battery icon Indication on the receiver function is active Red LED is on Laser low battery icon function is not active 5 Rugby icon flashes MEM Turns on or off the position memory Green LED is on function 15 on function Red LED is on function is off Full down arrow flashes RPS Measures the head speed of the Measured head speed Is displayed laser Hold in rotating beam to measure the head speed Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 840 Pairing step by step The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 in
34. ing the Rugby Make sure all screws bolts and nuts are tight lf a tripod has chains they should be slightly loose to allow for thermal expansion during the day e Secure the tripod on extremely windy days Rugby 840 Description of the System 16 2 5 RC400 Remote Control Description RC400 Remote Control panel Description of the Buttons The RF Remote Control communicates with the Rugby via RC radio and is used to control the same functions as on the laser a Sending LED b Scan mode button 5 d SS C Left and Right Arrow eee S a OS d Up and Down Arrow buttons g _ e Clockwise CW and Counter S J clockwise CCW buttons F f Scan 90 and Scan Memory button g Head Speed button h Automatic Manual Mode 004794 001 button i Beam down button J Sleep mode button Button Function Scan Mode Press to change width of the scanning motion Left and Right Press to tilt the Y axis when it is in Manual Mode In the laydown Arrow position press to align the vertical plane and 90 split beam Up and Down Press to tilt the X axis when it is in Manual Mode CW and CCW Press to rotate the stationary and scanning beam in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion Scan 90 and Scan Memory Press to quickly move the scanning or stationary beam at 90 intervals In Scan Mode the scan width will automatically change to the smallest scan width when this fun
35. l Mode can be activated In Manual Mode the self levelling will be deactivated The following options are available e Change the X axis to Manual Mode e Change the Y axis to Manual Mode e Change to Full Manual Mode After turning the Rugby off and on again the Rugby Is in Automatic Mode Changing the X axis to Manual Mode After startup press the Automatic Manual Mode Button once to change the X axis to Manual Mode The X axis and Y axis are marked on the top of the Rugby e The X axis does not self level and a slope can be entered in this axis using the Up and Down Arrow buttons on the Rugby e The X axis LED Is red e The Y axis continues to self level and the Y axis LED flashes green until level x lt H I When the X axis is in Manual Mode the X axis can be sloped upwards or downwards as illustrated Rugby 840 Operation 21 Changing the Y axis to Manual Mode Changing to Full Manual Mode Rugby 840 Operation Press the Automatic Manual Mode button again to change the Y axis to Manual Mode The X axis and Y axis are marked on the top of the Rugby e The Y axis does not self level and a slope can be entered in this axis using the Up and Down Arrow buttons on the Rugby e The Y axis LED is red e The X axis continues to self level and the X axis LED flashes green until level r x lt H I When the Y axis is in Manual Mode the Y axis can be sloped upwards or
36. lf levelling assembly will be covered under the knockdown warranty policy Rugby 840 Lifetime Manufacturer s Warranty 57 13 Accessories for power supply Accessories A100 Li lon Charger 790417 The A100 Li lon charger comes complete with four separate AC adaptors A130 12 Volt Battery Cable 790418 The A130 12 volt battery cable connects the Rugby to a standard 12 volt automotive battery as a backup for the unit s battery It is only usable with the rechargeable battery pack Length 4 metres 13 feet A140 Car Adapter Cable 797750 The A140 car adapter cable connects the Rugby to a standard automotive accessory jack as a backup for the unit s battery or to charge in a vehicle It is only usable with a rechargeable battery pack Length 2 metres 6 5 feet A150 Alkaline Battery Pack 790419 The A150 alkaline battery pack Is included as part of the standard alkaline package It can also be purchased separately to be used as a backup for rechargeable models Batteries required Four D cell type alkaline A170 Solar Panel Kit 790420 The A170 solar panel kit runs and charges the Rugby It is usable only with a recharge able battery pack The A170 solar panel comes complete with its own storage bag that can be attached directly to the Rugby carrying case A800 Li lon Battery Pack 790416 The A800 Li lon battery pack Is included as part of the standard rechargeable package It can also be purchased separately
37. n 90 feature can quickly bring the scanning beam to you 2 5 1 Pairing the Rugby 840 with the RC400 Remote Control Pairing step by step The Rugby 840 and the RC400 Remote Control include radio devices that allow the user to activate additional functions on the Rugby When purchased together the Rugby 840 and the RC400 have been paired together at the factory Should it be necessary to pair your units after purchase the following information is applicable Before using the RF features the Rugby and the Remote Control must first be paired together to be able to communicate with each other Step Description 1 Turn off the Rugby 840 2 Press and hold the Power button on the Rugby 840 for 5 seconds to turn on the Rugby 840 In pairing mode The Rugby 840 beeps five times 3 Press and hold the Head Speed button and the Scan Mode button on the RC4OO The X axis Indicator LED and the Y axis Indicator LED flash green and the Rugby 840 beeps five times quickly when the pairing was successful The X axis Indicator LED and the Y axis Indicator LED flash red five times quickly if the pairing was not successful Com Refer to 4 3 Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 840 for information on pairing the Rugby with the receiver Rugby 840 Description of the System 18 3 1 Operation Buttons Buttons Description of the Buttons 004795_001 a Left and Right Arrow buttons b Scanning b
38. n Alert function can be disabled or enabled by pressing the following button combination e With the Rugby turned on press and hold the Left and Right Arrow buttons e Press the Automatic Manual Mode button The Rugby beeps once to indicate the change Rugby 840 Operation 23 Description 4 1 Receiver The Rugby 840 is sold with the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver Using the Rugby 840 together with the Rod Eye 180 enables the user to perform special functions such as automatic slope catching and monitoring as well alignment of the vertical plane for batter boards and facade applications Additional information on the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver can be found in the indi vidual user manuals also located on this CD Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver used with the Rugby 840 Instrument compo nents Description of the Buttons d b a Speaker b LCD Digital Display c LED Display C d Power button d e Laser man button f Reception window g Bandwidth button h Audio button i X and Y buttons Button Function Power Press once to turn on the receiver Press 1 5 seconds to turn off the receiver Laser man Press to capture the digital reading Press 1 5 seconds to start the Smart Target functions such as automatic slope catching on the X axis in the upright mode and automatic vertical plane alignment in the laying down mode Bandwidth Press to change detection bandw
39. n storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to 11 Technical Data for information about temperature limits After long periods of storage inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product For Li lon and alkaline batteries e Refer to 11 Technical Data for information about storage temperature range e Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing e After storage recharge batteries before using e Protect batteries from damp and wetness Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use For Li lon batteries Astorage temperature range of 20 C to 30 C 4 F to 86 F in a dry environment Is recommended to minimise self discharging of the battery e At the recommended storage temperature range batteries containing a 50 to 100 charge can be stored for up to one year After this storage period the batteries must be recharged Cleaning and Drying Product and acces sories e Blow dust off lenses and prisms e Never touch the glass with your fingers e Use only a clean soft lint free cloth for cleaning If necessary moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these can attack the polymer components Rugby 840 Care and Transport 52 Damp products Dry the product the transport container the foam inserts and the accessories ata temperature not greater than 40 C 104 F an
40. nt is indicated by a flash of the X axis LED and a beep from the audio indicator 2 Continue to press the Left and Right Arrow buttons and monitor the spot until the Rugby Is within its specified range Press and hold the Automatic Manual Mode button for 3 seconds to save and exit Adjustment Mode The X axis LED and Y axis LED flash alternately three times then the Rugby shuts off Pressing the Power button at any time while in Adjustment Mode will exit the mode without saving changes Rugby 840 Accuracy Adjustment 45 About ee Description Setup Automatic Field Calibration This procedure is unique to the Rugby lasers and uses the digital readout of the Rod Eye 180 receiver to measure then adjust the plane of each axis This procedure is an alternative to the traditional method described in 7 Accuracy Adjustment The automatic field calibration procedure cannot be used to adjust the vertical plane in the laying down position Objective To rotate the laser to all four axes then allow the receiver to adjust the beam automatically Step Description 1 Pair the receiver to the laser if not already done Refer to 4 3 Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 840 for more information Mount the laser on a flat level surface or tripod Turn on the laser and align the X axis toward the receiver position Mount the receiver to a fixed position e g a stationary grad
41. nual and original accessories in a safe condition The person responsible for the product has the following duties e To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual e To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions e To De familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention e To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe e To ensure that the national laws regulations and conditions for the operation of e g radio transmitters lasers are respected Hazards of Use NOTICE Rugby 840 Safety Directions Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped or has been misused modified stored for long periods or transported Precautions Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the user manual particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important measurements Because of the risk of electrocution it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways Precautions Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations If it is essential to work in this environment first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal lations and follow their instructions With the remote cont
42. onal and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company During dynamic applications for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around for example obstacles excavations or traffic Precautions The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers If you open the product either of the following actions may cause you to receive an electric shock e Touching live components e Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs Precautions Do not open the product Only Leica Geosystems authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen e f polymer parts are burnt poisonous gases are produced which may impair health e f batteries are damaged or are heated strongly they can explode and cause poisoning Durning corrosion or environmental contamination e By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in contravention of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Precautions The product must not be disposed with household waste Dispose of the product
43. perating range diameter Rugby 840 700 m 2300 ft 1 5 mm at 30 m 1 16 at 100 ft Self levelling accuracy is defined at 25 C 77 F Self levelling accuracy Self levelling range 6 Rotation speed 2 5 10 rps Scanning modes 10 45 90 Rugby 840 Technical Data 54 Laser Dimensions Weight Internal battery Environmental specifications A100 Lithium ion charger A800 Lithium lon battery pack 240 5 mm 9 47 196 mm 7 72 es N N Rugby 840 weight with battery 3 kg 6 6 Ibs Type Operating times at 20 C Lithium lon Li lon Pack 50 h Alkaline four D cells 40 h Operating times are dependent upon environmental conditions Charging the Li lon battery pack takes a maximum of five hours gt Use only high quality alkaline batteries to achieve operating time Temperature Operating temperature Storage temperature 20 C to 50 C 40 C to 70 C 4 F to 122 F 40 F to 158 F Protection against water dust and sand Protection IPX8 IEC 60529 MIL STD 810G Dust tight Protected against continuous immersion in water Type Li lon battery charger Input voltage 100 V AC 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Output voltage 12 VDC Output current 3 0A Polarity Shaft negative Tip positive Type Li lon battery pack Input voltage 12 V DC Input current 2 5
44. r are low Change the receiver batteries The Rugby cannot communicate with the RC400 Remote Control Elevation Alert function is not working The Rugby does not turn on in Automatic Mode The Rugby 840 and the receiver have not been paired and cannot communicate with each other Pair the Rugby 840 and the receiver Refer to 2 5 1 Pairing the Rugby 840 with the RC400 Remote Control for more information The Elevation Alert function Is enabled or disabled by pressing the following button combination With Rugby turned on and rotating press and hold the Left and Right Arrow buttons Then press the Auto matic Manual Mode button to enable or disable the Elevation Alert function The Rugby beeps once to indicate the change The Elevation Alert function Is disabled The Automatic Mode can be enabled or disabled by pressing the Automatic Manual Mode button The Rugby is designed to always turn on in Automatic Mode unless specifically disabled by the user Rugby 840 Troubleshooting 50 The Rugby turns on The Rugby Is designed to always with the last mode turn on in Automatic Mode saved unless specifically disabled by the user Suggested Solutions With the Rugby turned on and rotating press the power button to turn the Rugby off Press and hold both the Auto matic Manual Mode button and the power button for five seconds to enable or disable the function The Ru
45. receiver will flash all three LEDs simultaneously one time and the receiver returns to normal operation The display will show LOC while the receiver is in lock mode To turn off lock mode on the receiver hold the power button for 1 5 seconds 30 5 4 3 Dual Receiver Setups Dual Receiver It is possible to use the Smart Targeting feature of the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver setups using the to catch and monitor both axes of the laser To do this perform the actions above for Rugby 840 the first axis and then repeat the actions for the second axis using a second receiver To use the Smart Target feature to slope catch and monitor both axes it is necessary to have two receivers Once the lock and monitoring process is started the receivers must remain in place Individual axis can be selected for the Smart Targeting procedure by first pressing the X or Y button on the receiver keypad and the laser man button Action Buttons To slope catch the X axis Press X plus Laser Man for 1 5 seconds To slope catch and lock the X axis Press X plus Laser Man for 5 seconds To slope catch the Y axis Press Y plus Laser Man for 1 5 seconds To slope catch and lock the Y axis Press Y plus Laser Man for 5 seconds Rugby 840 Applications 31 5 4 4 Description Setup Batter Boards The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver create a vertical plane of laser light that acts as a virtual st
46. ring line for batter board setups Laser setup 004805_001 Step Description 1 Mount the Rugby to the clamp and then the clamp to the batter board 2 Turn on the Rugby The laser beam will automatically point downwards so that the laser and the clamp can be positioned directly over the surveyed reference nail Set the head rotation to the fastest speed 10 rps Receiver setup s 004806 001 Step Description 1 Mount the receiver to the receiver bracket using the 90 adapter 2 Attach the bracket to the batter board The top of the receiver bracket should be tight against the surveyed reference nail 3 Turn on the receiver Rugby 840 Applications 32 Alignment Monitoring 004939 001 e Use the remote control to move the rotating laser beam left or right until the receiver displays an on grade position OR e Use the Smart Target function of the receiver to automatically align the vertical rotating plane to the receiver Press the Laser man button on the receiver for 1 5 seconds to start the alignment process The receiver will display YSC 004807 001 Use the Smart Target function of the receiver to automatically align and then monitor the laser beam Press the Laser Man button on the receiver for 5 seconds to start the alignment and slope catching and lock monitoring process The receiver will display YSL then LOC when
47. rod Turn on the Rugby and the receiver At the base of the slope adjust the height of the receiver on the rod until the on grade centre line position is indicated on the receiver by e the centre bar e the green flashing LED e asolid audio tone e the digital display Move the rod and the attached receiver to the top of the slope Change the X axis to Manual Mode by pressing the Automatic Manual Mode button once on the Rugby Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons on the Rugby to move the laser beam up and down until the on grade centre line position is indicated on the receiver by e the centre bar e the green flashing LED e a solid audio tone e the digital display Rugby 840 Applications 28 5 4 Applications Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF receiver Description The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver RF contain radio devices which allow for special features when used together 5 4 1 Smart Target Automatic Slope Catching Smart Targeting using the Rugby 840 step by step 004803_001 Step 1 Description Set up the Rugby 840 at the base of a slope with the X axis pointing in the direction of the slope At the base of the slope adjust the height of the receiver on the rod until the on grade centre line position is indicated on the receiver by e the centre bar e the green flashing LED e a solid audio tone e the digital display Move to the top
48. rol of products it is possible that extraneous targets will be picked out and measured Precautions When measuring in remote control mode always check your results for plausibility If the product is used with accessories for example masts staffs poles you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Precautions Do not use the product in a thunderstorm Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations for example in traffic on building sites and at industrial installations Precautions Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock for example blows or falling the product may be damaged or people can sustain injury Precautions When setting up the product make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted fitted secured and locked in position Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress During the transport shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard Precautions Before shipping the product or disposing of it discharge the batteries by running the product until they are flat When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the applicable nati
49. s or animals can be affected e Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations or in other areas where an explosion hazard exists e Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to medical equipment e Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft FCC Statement Applicable in U S The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence In a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user Is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an o
50. se red ling of the Y axis Is meas ured Green on Green on X axis is Y axis IS Done O O complete complete If the calibration process was successful the X and Y LEDs will flash alternately three times the beeper will sound and the Rugby will then turn off If the Rugby does not complete the procedure as noted above the procedure has failed and must be repeated 48 9 Troubleshooting Alerts Symptom Possible causes and solu tions Low Battery LED flashes red or The batteries are low Replace is On but not flashing the alkaline batteries or recharge the Li lon battery pack Refer to 6 Batteries Elevation Alert The Rugby has been bumped The LEDs flash quickly with an or tripod was moved Turn off audio beep Rugby to stop alert check the height of the laser before beginning to work again Allow Rugby to re level and check the height of the laser After two minutes in the alert condition the unit will shut off automatically Servo Limit Alert The Rugby is tipped too far to All LEDs flash sequentially reach a level position Re level the Rugby within the 6 degree self levelling range This alert will also be displayed any time the unit Is tipped more than 45 from level After two minutes in the alert condition the unit will shut off automatically Temperature Alert The Rugby is in an environment xX Y All LEDs are on but not flashing where it cannot operate O
51. tector e Remote control of product e Data communication with external appliances e Use of the product without instruction e Use outside of the intended use and limits e Disabling safety systems e Removal of hazard notices e Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is permitted for certain functions e Modification or conversion of the product e Use after misappropriation e Use of products with recognisable damages or defects e Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems e Inadequate safeguards at the working site e Deliberate dazzling of third parties e Controlling of machines moving objects or similar monitoring application without additional control and safety installations Limits of Use Environment DANGER 1 4 Manufacturer of the product Person responsible for the product Rugby 840 Safety Directions Suitable for use In an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product Responsibilities Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems Is responsible for supplying the product including the user ma
52. the process is complete Rugby 840 Applications 33 5 4 5 Description Setup Facades The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver create a vertical plane of laser light that is aligned to the building and acts as a constant reference for facade installations INNS N h Step Description l Mount the facade adapter brackets to the side of the building in locations where it is desired to have a laser and receiver setup Laser setup 004809_001 Step Description 1 Mount the Rugby to the clamp and then the clamp to the facade adapter bracket 2 Turn on the Rugby The laser beam will automatically point downwards so that the laser and the clamp can be positioned at the desired distance from the building s surface 3 Set the head rotation to the fastest speed 10 rps Rugby 840 Applications 34 Receiver setup 1 004810 002 Step Description 1 Mount the receiver to the receiver bracket using the 90 adapter 2 Attach the bracket to the facade adapter Dracket The top of the receiver bracket should be set at the same distance from the building s surface as the laser for proper alignment 3 Turn on the receiver Alignment AM A N Wi N z enn Ni e Use the remote control to move the rotating laser beam left or right until the receiver displays an on grade position OR Use the Smart Target function of
53. the receiver to automatically align the vertical rotating plane to the receiver Press the Laser man button on the receiver for 1 5 seconds to start the alignment process The receiver will display XSC Rugby 840 Applications 35 Monitoring Use the Smart Target function of the receiver to automatically align and then monitor the laser beam Press the Laser Man button on the receiver for 5 seconds to start the alignment and slope catching and lock monitoring process The receiver will display YSL then LOC when the process is complete 5 4 6 Suspended Ceilings Description The Rugby 840 can also be used for suspended ceiling installations Mounting the laser E a 00 811 001 D Step Description 1 Attach the Rugby to the wall mount bracket Rugby 840 Applications 36 Application Setup 004939_001 Step Description l After mounting the first strip of ceiling trim at the desired height centre position of the ceiling target below attach the wall mount bracket and laser to the trim Tighten the locking knobs on the top of the bracket Press the Power button to turn on the Rugby and allow the Rugby to self level Adjust the Rugby so that the rotating beam is at the desired height below the ceiling grid Loosen the adjustment knob on the side of the bracket and slide the Rugby up or down When at the desired height retighten the adjustment knob Install
54. tions 27 Manual Grades 28 SENO FORTIS 26 Smart Target 29 Smart Target LOCK eae 30 Automatic Field Calibration 46 Automatic Mode 21 B Batter Boards E ET 32 Batteries Charging first time USC 40 Operation 40 Battery Change alkaline batteries 42 Change Li lon 41 CVF sures 40 Technical GAL Er EEE 55 Battery Charger Technical ddata 55 Battery Pack TECHM Gall as aceced 55 19 D DeETINITION OF USE eres 7 Description Of the 14 Digital Receiver cccccecsececeeceeeeceeeeseceeseseeeeseees 24 Dimensions 55 OF Remote ccicccicsavegeccacheredsesabvossvasceeres 56 DOCUMENTATION 2 Dual Receiver 5
55. ugby 840 Batteries The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because It Is deliv ered with an energy content as low as possible The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F For optimal charging we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of 10 C to 20 C 50 F to 68 F if possible It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging Using the chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems It is not possible to charge the battery the temperature is too high For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time gt three months it is effectual to make only one charge discharge cycle For Li lon batteries a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient We recom mend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates significantly from the actual battery capacity available The batteries can be operated from 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn high operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery Battery for Rugby The rechargeable Li lon battery pack on the Rugby can be charged without removing the battery pack from the laser 00 815 001 Step Description 1 Slide the locking mechanism on the battery compartment to the very left to expose th
56. used by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure ments Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation for example near radio transmitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions Rugby 840 Safety Directions 11 Radios or digital cellular phones WARNING If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends for example external supply cables interface cables the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be Impaired Precautions While the product is in use connecting cables for example product to external battery product to computer must be connected at both ends Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment in installations in medical devices for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft It can also affect humans and animals Precautions Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that human
57. utlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Rugby 840 Safety Directions 12 Labelling Rugby 840 Labelling Rod Eye Labelling RC400 004788_001 A feica Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg PROTECT by Leica Geosystems AD Swiss Technology Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice Nr 50 July 24 2007 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Type Rugby 840 Power 8 4V 0 5A Art No 795434 Made in China Contains FCC ID RFD CT100 IC ID 3177A CT100 Serial Number YWWY8402500 ce Rod Eye 180 004662_001 Type RE180 Swiss Technology by Leica Geosystems rt No i Made in China A Contains FCC ID RFD CT100 IC ID 3177A CT100 C This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interferenc
58. utton c Power button d Automatic Manual Mode button e Head speed button rps Button Left and Right Arrow Power Function Press to enter a slope for an axis in Manual Mode Press to turn on or off the Rugby Automatic Manual Mode Scanning Press once to change the X axis to Manual Mode with Y axis self levelling Press again to change the Y axis to Manual Mode with X axis self levelling Press again to change both axes to Manual Mode with no self levelling Press again to change back to Full Automatic Mode gt Note the changes in the LED indicators in the Manual Modes The red LED indicates that the corresponding axis is In Manual Mode Press to change the width of the scanning beam 10 45 905 Head Speed Press to change the speed of the head rotation 0 2 5 rps Rugby 840 Operation 19 3 2 LED Indicators Main Functions Description The LED Indicators have three main functions e To Indicate the level status of the axes e To Indicate the battery status e To Indicate an H I Alert condition Diagram of the LED Indicators a Low Battery Indicator LED b X axis Indicator LED c Y axis Indicator LED a ofthe iF the is are THEN Low Battery Indicator off the battery Is okay LED Li lon flashing slowly the battery has lt 10 4 h power remaining flashing quickly the battery has lt 5 2 h power remaining 004796_001 the
59. xis X 30 m 100 ft X Y X axis Y axis status Actions status X axis is Off Wait until the first side en levelling of the X axis is meas ured 9 X axis is Y axis not Rotate laser 180 until halt aligned the X axis LED is again complete flashing red Step 2 Rotate 180 and align to the opposite side of the X axis X 30 m 100 ft X X axis Y axis Y X axis Y axis status Actions LED LED status Flashing Off ye X axis is Off Wait until the reverse levelling of the X axis is meas ured Green on Red on 9 9 X axis is Y axis not Rotate laser 90 until complete aligned the Y axis LED is flashing red Rugby 840 Automatic Field Calibration 47 Step 3 Rotate 90 and align to the first side of the Y axis Y 30 m 100 ft Y X axis Y axis Y X axis Y axis status Actions LED LED status Off Flashing x Y axis is level Wait until the first side O AC red ling of the Y axis Is meas ured Green on Flashing green X axis iS complete Y axis is half complete Rotate laser 180 until the X axis LED is again flashing red Step 4 Rotate 180 and align to the opposite side of the Y axis Y 30 m 100 ft Rugby 840 Automatic Field Calibration X axis Y axis X Y X axis Y axis status Actions LED LED status Off Flashing Ae Y axis is level Wait until the rever
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