LL500 User Guide
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1. S A Trimble GmbH Am Prime Parc 11 65479 Raunham Germany M oda Number s LL500 Conformance to D irective s EC Directive 89 336 EEC using EN 55022 and EN 50082 1 IT E residential commercial amp light industrial Product meets the limit B and methods of EN 55022 Product meets the levels and methods of IEC 801 2 8 kV air 4 kV contact IEC 801 3 3 V m 26 to 1000 M Hz 80 1 kHz IEC 801 4 ac leads 2 kV European Representative Address Equipment Typg Environment Product Standards 22 Problem Solution Low battery LED is flashing e Replace or recharge the batteries T he laser levels the rotating e Return the laser to an authorized prism turns but the laser service center for inspection beam does not come on T he receiver does not detect the laser beam at long range e Clean the lighthouse and recheck the receiver distance e Return the laser to an authorized service center for inspection e M ake sure the laser is not equipped with alkaline batteries e Make sure the Ni Cd batteries are correctly installed e Replace the Ni Cd batteries with new ones e Replace the recharger Batteries do not charge LAB Africa amp Middle East Trimble Export M iddle East North America Trimble C onstruction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road P O Box 17760 Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai U S A UAE 800 538 7800 Toll Free 971 4 881 3005 Phone 1 937 245 5600 Phone2. goal is to provide prompt and efficient service through competent service dealers Before returning your system for repair be sure to do the following Put a note into the package identifying yourself as the owner Explain the operating difficulty Include a return address and phone number If the laser is in warranty provide verification of the date of purchase Pack the equipment securely for shipment in its original carrying case Return the equipment prepaid and insured to your local dealer or authorized Trimble Service C enter 7 Request estimate of charges for non warranty or other service work before repair begins If estimates are not requested repair work will begin immediately All certified outlets have factory trained personnel and use authorized reolacement parts to ensure proper and quick return For long distance shipments UPS 2nd D ay Air or airfraight is recommended Except for one way transportation charges there will be no charge for repairs caused by problems due to defective materials and or workmanship under warranty To locate your local dealer or authorized Trimble Service C enter world wide for service accessories or spare parts contact one of our offices listed below HUI WN Fr 18 Application of Council Directive s 89 336 EEC directive on EMC M anufacturer s N ame Trimble N avigation Limited M anufacturer s Address 5475 Kedlenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 U
3. lower the laser plane A down arrow on the receiver indicates that the Y axis calibration screw needs to be turned counterclockwise to raise the laser plane 8 Rotate the laser 180 back to the original face M ake sure this axis is less than 4 16 in 1 5 mm from the midpoint line Note If additional adjustment is required repeat steps 2 7 above lt __ 100 ft 30 m 9 After adjusting the Y axis rotate the laser 90 Repeat steps 2 8 starting with the X axis facing the wall er ne Up arrow Down arrow turn turn calibration calibration screw screw clockwise counter clockwise 12 Specifications Laser Laser Type C lassification 670 nm visible Class I Sa Levding Rang M anual Leveling M ethod Three screw leveling base with bull s eye circular bubble and out of level LED H orizontal Accuracy 10 arc seconds over temperature lt 16 in per 100 ft lt 1 5 mm per 30 m 4 D cell alkaline or Ni Cd 4 4 Ah batteries Battery Life 68 F 20 C Alkaline 80 hours Ni Cd 27 hours Operating Diameter 1600 ft 500 m Operating Temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C 13 Maintenance and Care You will get years of service from the leveling system by following the maintenance and care recommendations in this manual Carry the laser in its moisture resistant field tested carrying case to safely move the laser from one job to another H owever well the produc
4. 971 4 881 3007 Fax 1 937 233 9004 Fax Asia Pacific Europe Trimble N avigation Trimble GmbH Australia PT Y Limited Am Prime Parc 11 Level 1 120 Wickham Street 65479 Raunheim Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 GERMANY AUSTRALIA 49 6142 2100 0 Phone 61 7 3216 0044 Phone 49 6142 2100 550 Fax 61 7 3216 0088 Fax Latin America China Trimble N avigation Limited Trimble Bejing 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive Room 2805 07 Tengda Plaza Suite 120 No 168 Xiwai Street Miami FL 33126 H aidian D istrict U S A Beijing China 100044 1 305 263 9033 Phone 86 10 8857 7575 Phone 1 305 263 8975 Fax 86 10 8857 7161 Fax www trimble com cn 19 Warranty Trimble warrants the LL500 laser to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years T his warranty period isin effect from the date the system is delivered by Trimble or its authorized D ealer to the purchaser or is put into service by aD ealer as a demonstrator or rental component Additionally items covered by the standard Trimble one year warranty are the accessories All other components not manufactured Trimble but sold as a part of the system such as tripods and grade rods will carry a 90 day warranty or the manufacturer s warranty whichever is greater Trimble or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace at its option any defective part of components of which notice has been given during the warranty period A Warranty Registration Card must be filled out pr
5. LL500 Laser Level User Guide SPECTRA eny www trimble com Recharging the Batteries cont 1 Plug the battery recharger s plug into the laser s battery recharging jack 2 Plug the battery recharger into the wall outlet Note A full charge will be reached in 12 14 hours or 10 hours using the smart charger If you use the M ode 341 solar recharger the laser must be equipped with fully charged Ni Cd batteries Using the soar panel eliminates the need for an A C recharger 1 Plug the solar panel s plug into the laser s battery recharging jack Checking Calibration To check the horizontal calibration you ll need a tripod with a s 11 threaded mount hand held receiver and 1 16 in 1 5 mm diameter pin or small nail If you need to adjust the calibration having another person to help saves time 1 Set up and level the laser 100 ft 30 m from a wall lt 100 ft 30 m _ gt Trimble 3 Rotate the laser 180 Y axis 4 Raise lower the receiver until Features and Functions 1 Power Button turns the laser on off 2 Handle allows you to carry the laser easily 3 Battery H ousing holds four D cell alkaline or Ni Cd batteries 4 Battery Recharging Jack is the port that an optional battery recharger plugs into O 5 Low Battery LED flashes when the batteries need replacing or recharging 6 Rotating Prism spins at 600 rpm
6. ceiver lt 100 ft 30 m gt toward the wall and re level the laser you get an on grade reading for the Y axis Using the on grade marking notch as a reference make a mark on the wall 10 12 X Axis Calibration Screw allows the X axis of the laser to be adjusted so that the laser beam is level 13 Y Axis Calibration Screw allows the Y axis of the laser to be adjusted so that the laser beam is level 14 5 8 11 Tripod M ount i allows the laser to be d attached to a standard 5 8 11 construction tripod How to Use the Laser System Batteries Installing Removing the Batteries 1 Turn battery housing screws counterclockwise and remove the battery housing A universal key supplied or coin can be used to turn the screws Note Left thumb rule both thumbs in both thumbs out the bubble follows the left thumb 6 Observe the location of the bubble top or bottom of the bull s eye and using the left thumb rule turn the Y axis screw to move the level bubble so that it is centered in the bull s eye Note W hen the laser is level the bubble is centered in the bull s eye and the out of level LED stops flashing and the laser s rotor begins rotating Note If the laser is knocked out of its self leveling range the out of level LED start flashing the rotor stops and the beam reference plane turns off 7 To restore level simply re level the la
7. he laser overnight after every third day of use M ore frequent recharging may be needed if you use the laser for long periods during the day or in colder climates Note Do not recharge alkaline batteries Trying to recharge them does not damage the laser but doing so might blow the battery protection fuse in the battery pack Determining the Height of Instrument HI The height of instrument H I is the elevation of the laser s beam T he HI is determined by adding the grade rod reading to a benchmark or known elevation 1 Set up and level the laser 2 Attach the receiver to a grade rod and turn on the receiver 3 Place the grade rod on a job site benchmark BM or known elevation 4 Slide the receiver up down the grade rod until the LCD shows an on grade reading 5 Add the grade rod reading to the benchmark to determine the height of instrument Example Benchmark devation 100 23 ft 30 55 m On graderod reading 4 34 ft 1 32 m Haight of intrument 104 57 ft 31 87 m 6 Usethis H I as a reference for all other elevations Height of Instrument HI Rod Reading 4 34 ft 1 32 m Benchmark 100 23 ft 30 55 m HI Rod Reading Benchmark HI 4 34 ft 100 23 ft 104 57 ft 1 32 m 30 55 m 31 87 m 8 Note T he arrows on the display show which direction the calibration screws need turning An up arrow on the receiver indicates that the Y axis calibration screw needs to be turned clockwise to
8. interference to radio or television reception Such interference can be determined by turning the laser off and on You are encouraged to try eliminating the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the laser and the receiver For more information consult your dealer or an experienced radio television technician CAUTION Changes or modifications to the laser that are not expressly approved by Trimble could void authority to use the equipment 21 Troubleshooting If none of the following techniques corrects the problem take your system to a local Trimble dealer or authorized service center for evaluation or repair Laser will not operate e Press power button e Check or replace batteries M ake sure the battery contacts are clean Make sure the battery housing is securely in place e Return the laser to an authorized service center for inspection e M ake sure the laser setup is stable e M ake sure the leveling screws are free to turn e Relevel the laser and make sure the bubble is centered in bull s eye level vial e Return the laser to an authorized service center for inspection e Check and adjust the laser s calibration as needed e Return the laser to an authorized service center for inspection Laser out of level indicator does not shut off Laser not accurate 4A Request for Service Our
9. operly and on file with Trimble Service D evartment before warranty repair or replacement can be approved Trava and per diem expenses if required to and from the place where repairs are made will be charged to the purchaser at the prevailing rates Customers should send products to the nearest Authorized Factory Service Center for warranty repairs freight prepaid In countries with Trimble Service Subsidiary C enters the repaired products will be returned to the customer freight prepaid Any evidence of negligent abnormal use accident or any attempt to repair equipment by other than factory authorized personnel Trimble certified or recommended parts automatically voids the warranty Special precautions have been taken to ensure the calibration of the laser however calibration is not covered by this warranty M aintenance of the calibration is the responsibility of the user T he foregoing states the entire liability of Trimble regarding the purchase and use of its equipment Trimble will not be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage of any kind This warranty isin lieu of all other warranties except as set forth above including an implied warranty mechantability of fitness for a particular purpose is hereby disclaimed T his warranty isin lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied ee yt n Claim for Damage in Shipment The LL500 laser system includes a laser receiver operator s manual laser safet
10. ser and check your initial reference elevation Note T he unit may also be set free standing on any stable surface 5 M easure the difference between the two marks If they differ Y gt more than 4 s inch at 100 feet 3 0 mm at 30 m the laser needs calibrating gt 1 8 in gt 3 0 mm Y 6 To correct for a calibration error position the receiver at the midpoint of the two elevation marks on the wall Note Although you can calibrate the laser by yourself having another person to help saves time 7 To adjust the calibration insert a nail 1 16 in or 1 5 mm m a diameter into the opening in the calibration screw and turn the screw in the appropriate direction 11 2 Install remove the batteries Note W hen installing the batteries be sure to note the positive and negative diagram inside the housing Note T he laser has reverse polarity protection If the batteries are put in wrong no damage occurs to the laser but it does not work Allow it one minute to recover after the batteries have been installed correctly 3 Put the battery housing in place and reinstall the screws Recharging the Batteries Several optional battery rechargers are available including ones that plug into a wall outlet and one that uses solar power If you use the A C battery rechargers such as M odel 1041 1041 E 110 220 V or Smart Charger M odel 1041S SE SEND N NE NENG 110 220 V recharge t
11. ser at a height that prevents the beam from shining directly into people s eyes e Do not remove any warning signs from the laser e Use of this product by people other than those trained on this product may result in exposure to hazardous laser light e If initial service is required which results in the removal of the outer protective cover renoval must only be performed by factory trained personnel Questions about laser safety should be addressed to Trimble N avigation Limited 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton OH 45424 1099 U S A Attention Quality Assurance Group Laser Safety O fficer Labels required for this product Trimble eevus CAUTION TEN DANGER COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040 AS APPLICABLE IS EMITTED FROM LASER LIGHT No324 felre Suen WHEN OTEN AVOID DIRECT on T sitio aw esrb AVOID EXPOSURE EYE EXPOSURE Doae Nee Sa eranmi 20 Trimble Trimble Construction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 USA 1 937 245 5600 Phone www trimble com C ns24 2002 2005 Trimble Navigation Limited All rights reserved Reorder PN 1044 0050 Rev C 07 05
12. t is designed mishaps do occur T he most common problems associated with these are covered in the following areas Storage CAUTION Do not store the laser in a wet carrying case If the case gets wet open it and let it dry before storing the laser Battery Disposal Some states and local areas have regulations regarding the disposal of rechargeable batteries Be sure that replaced batteries are disposed of properly System Cleaning Use only a good quality glass cleaner and a soft cloth to clean all external optical components A dry cloth used on the laser exit windows may scratch or damage the glass surfaces Monthly wipe off with a moist clean cloth any dust or dirt from the laser s outer surface inside the battery housing and within the leveling base Blow off any loose debris before cleaning any surfaces to prevent scratching of optical surfaces 17 EMC Declaration of Conformity T his laser has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian D epartment of Communication and is pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission FCC rules T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation T his laser generates radio frequency If it s not used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful
13. to transmit the laser signal 7 Bull s Eye Level provides an easy reference for leveling the laser 8 Leveling Screws turn clockwise counterclockwise so the laser can be leveled 9 Leveling Base supports the laser while it s on the tripod The leveling base also allows you to use the laser freestanding 10 Lighthouse is a 360 exit window for the laser beam T he lighthouse is sealed and protects the internal components from the environment 11 Out of Level LED flashes when the laser is out of its self leveling range Setting Up and Leveling the Laser 1 Set up a tripod to the height appropriate for your application needs 2 Insert the s 11 tripod screw into the laser s gt s 11 threaded insert Note T he laser can also be attached to a column clamp or other mounting device 3 Turn the screw to hold the laser securely in place 4 Press the power button Note W hen the laser is initially turned on the out of level LED flashes to show that the laser needs leveling 5 Using the left thumb rule see the N ote that follows turn both X axis screws equal amounts in opposite directions to move the bubble toward the center of the bull s eye 2 Raise lower the receiver until you get an on grade reading for the Y axis Using the on grade marking notch as a reference make a mark on the wall Note For increased precision use the fine sensitivity setting 4 16 in 1 5 mm on the re
14. y kit carrying case and alkaline batteries O ptional accessories include a scope and battery recharger You should inspect your laser system as soon as you receive it It has been packaged for safe delivery If it is damaged in any way immediately file a claim with the carrier or if insured separately with the insurance company Safety Information Included in this manual are CAUTIONS and Notes Each of these words represents a level of danger or concern A CAUTION indicates a hazard or unsafe practice that could result in minor injury or property damage A Note indicates important information unrelated to safety Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www trimble com environment summary html Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE call 31 497 53 2430 and ask for the WEEE associate or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL 16 Laser Safety This laser complies with all applicable portions of Title 21 of the code of Federal Regulations D epartment of H ealth and H uman Services Food and D rug Administration Federal Register Volume 50 N umber 161 August 20 1985 As with any visible laser device the following safety rules should be observed e Never look directly into a laser beam or point the beam into the eyes of others Set the la
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