PowerDigger Lite User Manual
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1. Operating range 55 mm Dimensions 3 2 x 4 7 x 1 2 inches 8 x 12 x3 cm Weight 1 7 Ibs 750g Bucket Sensor Parameter Specification Voltage range 12 24 Volts dc nom Current consumption 0 2A 24VDC Interfaces 1x CAN M12 Dimensions 1x 1x 2 inches 2 5 x 2 5 x 5 cm Weight 0 2 Ibs 100g Boom1 Boom2 Sensor Parameter Specification Voltage range 12 24 Volts dc nom Current consumption 0 2A 24VDC Interfaces 2x CAN M12 Dimensions 3 2 x 4 7 x 1 2 inches 8 x 12 x3 cm Weight 1 7 Ibs 750g PowerDigger Lite Technical Data 61 PowerDigger Lite Technical Data 62 11 3 Conformity to National Regulations regulations in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives The dedaration of conformity may be Conformity to national C Hereby Leica Geosystems AG declares that the PowerDigger Lite Control Box is consulted at http www leica geosystems com ce 12 International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty which you can download from the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com internationalwarranty or collect from your Leica Geosystems distributor The foregoing warranty is exclusive a2. Danger e Use of products with obviously recognizable damages or defects e Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosystems e Inadequate safeguards at the work site for example working on roads Controlling of machines moving objects or similar monitoring application without addi tional control and safety installations Adverse use can lead to injury malfunction and damage It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them The product is not to be operated until the user has been instructed how to work with it Unauthorised modification of machines by mounting the product may alter the function and safety of the machine Precautions Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer If no appropriate instruction is avail able ask machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting the product Limits of Use 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 in close proximity to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product 10 4 Manufacturer of the product Manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories Person in charge of the product
3. e Version 3 0 English when it has to be right Seica Geosystems PowerDigger Lite Introduction Introduction Purchase Am Product identification Congratulations on your purchase of PowerDigger Lite machine control system PowerDigger Lite System is an ideal tool for increasing productivity in all aspects of the construction earthmoving industry This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the system and operating it Refer to the chapter 10 Safety Directions for further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product To ensure safety when using the system please also observe the directions and instructions contained in the User Manual and Safety Handbook issued by the e Machine manufacturer e Controller manufacturer and e Sensor manufacturer The type and serial number of your products are indicated on the label on the base of the unit Enter the model 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 PowerDigger Lite Control Box Serial No 7 7 Type Boom 1 Sensor Serial No Type Boom 2 Sensor Serial No Type Stick Laser Sensor Serial No Type Bucket Sensor Serial No Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings Type Description A Danger
4. 1 Make sure that LASER MODE is set to OFF Bucket is selected as reference in the menu option SETUP HEIGHT gt LASER MODE 2 Put the bucket at a place that can be reached again after moving the excavator 3 Press the A button to store the position The red display will flash to indicate that the position is stored 4 Move the excavator and put the bucket at exactly the same place where the position above was stored 5 Press the button again to load the position 4 Laser Mode Basic operation 1 Make sure that LASER MODE is set to Integrated in the menu instructions option SETUP HEIGHT gt LASER MODE ix Reference method Laser Make sure that the rotation laser is activated Move the Laser Sensor so that it can detect the laser beam When the sensor detects the beam the message WN NEW REF 0 00 PRESS L S BUTTON is shown in the lower display and the message GE is shown in the upper display When the sensor approaches the beam the diodes on the remote display will flash slowly in the direction in which the sensor is to be moved in order to detect the laser beam When the green diodes flash quickly the sensor is able to detect the beam 4 Press the A button to set the reference point When the upper display flashes the message LASEr the refer ence point has been accepted The values of actual Offset and alarm Offset depend on the actual position of stick and bucket PowerD
5. A Warning A Warning Responsibilities Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg hereinafter referred to as Leica Geosystems is responsible for supplying the product including the user manual and original accessories in a completely safe condition The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems accessories for the product are responsible for developing implementing and communicating safety concepts for their products and are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems product The person in charge of the product has the following duties To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use This product may be installed on building machinery only by an appropriately trained and qualified specialist PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 47 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 48 10 5 A Warning A caution A Warning A Warning Hazards of Use Only Leica Geosystems authorised service works
6. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury and or appreciable material financial and environmental damage FE Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner PowerDigger Lite Introduction PowerDigger Lite About This Manual About This Manual PowerDigger Lite Major components Purpose of this manual The PowerDigger Lite System is a basic machine control system that provides the operators with a visual reference of the bucket position The PowerDigger Lite Control Box is designed to be easy to use and provides the operator with a range of information and setups to assist in all aspects of machine control The PowerDigger Lite System consists of several components depending on the type of machine and the customers needs to perform their earthmoving tasks The basic components of the systems are the PowerDigger Lite Control Box angle sensors and cabeling The purpose of this manual is to explain the features and operation of the PowerDigger Lite System Th
7. 2 10 11 Press the Enter button lt You will now enter the User Menu Select the menu option SETUP BUCKET You select a menu option by pressing the left right arrows 4 Press the Enter button lt to enter the menu option CALIBRATE BUCKET Press the Enter button lt to enter the menu option v SELECT BUCKET 3 4 5 6 7 Select the bucket you want to calibrate It is possible to select between 30 buckets Press the Enter button lt to enter the menu option BUCKET LEFT RIGHT Select whether the bucket sensor is placed left or right amp When making your choice you must look on the lid of the sensor If the lid is turned against the left side then you must choose LEFT and vice versa If you choose the wrong side the bucket and the graphics will work upside down Press the right arrow p until the display shows BUCKET LEN Measure the distance between the pivot point of the bucket and the edge of the bucket ET D Press the up down arrows 2 until the display shows the distance between the pivot point and the edge of the bucket BUCKET LEN that you have measured in step 9 Press the right arrow gt until the display shows BUCKET ANGLE a BUCKET LEN 12 13 14 15 16 PowerDigger Lite User Menu Move the bucket of the excavator to a position where the line between the pivot point of the bucket and the edge of the bucket is in a straight vertical plane To make sure t
8. OFFSET LASER MODE SETUP HEIGHT This menu option is used to set the position of the greenband centred above or below the defined on grade level Greenband is the interval in which the green light flashes This menu option is used to set when the green diode diodes in the middle of the remote display and on the Control Box respectively start to light The value is the distance from when the green diodes start to light until when the red arrow and diode start to light This menu option is used to set when the yellow diodes on the remote display and on the Control Box respectively start to light The value is the distance from when the yellow diodes start to light until when the green diodes start to light This menu option is used to enable or disable the audible indication of being in the yellow band This menu option is used to set a user defined Offset when the button is pressed This menu option is used to choose the reference method You can choose between OFF and INTEGRATED e For OFF the method is as described in 3 Working without Laser e For INTEGRATED the method is as described in 4 Laser Mode PowerDigger Lite User Menu 23 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 24 6 3 SETUP BUCKET CALIBRATE BUCKET In order to calibrate the bucket sensor you must input some information about the length and angles of the bucket to the PowerDigger Lite System Follow the instructions below to do so 1
9. VOLUME LIGHT INTENSITY ALARM HEIGHT To enter the User Menu press the Enter button lt Select a menu option by pressing the left right arrows 4p Press the Enter button lt to enter the sub menus Change a value by pressing the up down arrows a To leave the User Menu press the Escape button NE SETUP SYSTEM This menu option is used to set in which unit the length is measured You can choose between meters inches or feet This menu option is used to set in which unit the angle is measured You can choose between per cent per thousand gon degrees or relative This menu option is used to set how loud the PowerDigger Lite Control Box is to beep You can choose between off low normal and loud This menu option is used to set the light intensity in the display You can choose between the values from 0 to 15 This menu option is used to set how high up the pivot points are allowed to get The value is the distance from the lowest pivot point You can save the value by moving the bucket to a desired alarm height and pressing the button PowerDigger Lite User Menu 21 PowerDigger Lite User Menu REVERSED VIEW This menu option is used to reverse the view You can choose between OFF or ON 9 BUCKETO1 LONG SLOPE 15 0 REACH 0 00 BUCKETO3 OFFSET LONG SLOPE 15 0 22 6 2 GREENBAND MODE GREENBAND YELLOWBAND YELLOW BEEP REFERENCE
10. arrow buttons NE Escape button BUCKET01 00 d a Reference method b Pitch Roll indicator optional equipment c Selected bucket E e d Desired offset e Slope in X direction f f Reach measurement 3 Working without Laser Setting the desired 1 Make sure that LASER MODE is set to OFF Bucket is selected as reference in the offset menu option SETUP HEIGHT gt LASER MODE 2 Press the Offset or button until the display shows the desired value Example If you want to enter a Offset of 5 0 m press the Offset or gt button until the display shows the value 5 00 The display to the right indicates 9 BUCKETO1 The bucket tip is used as reference The bucket selected is No 1 The desired Offset is set to 5 00 The X slope is 0 0 no slope Reach 0 18 means that the bucket has been moved 18 cm closer to the machine since the button was pressed REACH LONG SLOPE OW NUN e 0 18 0 0 PowerDigger Lite Working without Laser 13 PowerDigger Lite Working without Laser 14 Digging with slope Moving the excavator Press the Slope or button until the display shows the slope desired Example If you want a slope where the excavation is getting shallower as the bucket comes nearer the excavator press the Slope gt or button until the display shows the desired slope D Positive slope
11. check for proper operation prior to performing any work with the system Transport When transporting the equipment in the field always make sure that you carry the product in its original transport container Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle 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 After transport inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product PowerDigger Lite Care and Transport 43 PowerDigger Lite Care and Transport 44 9 3 Product Field adjustment 9 4 Product Cables and Plugs Damp products Storage Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to 11 Technical Data for information about tempera ture limits After long periods of storage inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product Cleaning and Drying e Blow off dust e Usea clean soft lint free cloth for cleaning If necessary moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer components Keep plugs clean
12. leaves the User Menu and returns to working mode There is no timeout at this menu option 6 5 PROFILE General information The basic idea of making profiles is either to copy save a job that is already carried out or to pre define various distances with a slope to match After defining the distances or copying a job you can then dig the job at a stretch When you work in profile mode a laser as reference line cannot be used How to copy save a job 1 Turn on the PowerDigger Lite Control Box that already exists 2 Enter the User Menu by pressing the Enter button lt 3 Select the menu option PROFILES by pressing the left right arrows qp 4 At the menu option PROFILES you can select a BUCKETO1 profile number by pressing the up down arrows A small icon will indicate which profile is activated for example Gp Profile number 0 indicates that PowerDigger Lite is not running in profile mode Profile number 11 is a Demo profile that cannot be changed PowerDigger Lite User Menu 29 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 5 Oo CON Aa 12 13 30 When you have selected a profile from 1 10 press the Enter button lt to activate the selected profile and to enter the settings dialog for the selected profile Place the bucket at the farthest point of the profile you want to copy save Press the Offset gt button to LOG Save this point as the first point of the prof
13. ali brated If you state amp as the first letter in the name the PowerDigger Lite will generate the names BUCKET 1 BUCKET 2 etc according to the number of buckets you have cali brated to the system By pressing the left right arrows 4 you can move the position of the cursor By pressing the up down arrows a you can change the letter 19 Press the Escape button NN three times to leave the User Menu BUCKET INDICATOR Enables or disables the bucket angle indicator BUCKET GREENBAND Sets the sensitivity of the bucket angle indicator PowerDigger Lite User Menu 27 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 28 6 4 Description MEASURE With this menu option you can let the PowerDigger Lite calculate slope height and length in relation to two reference points You can choose which of the values is to be shown in the upper display Press the up down arrows to select the value To let the PowerDigger Lite calculate slope height and length follow this procedure 1 Place the tip of the bucket on the first reference point 2 Press the button to save the first reference point 3 Place the tip of the bucket on the second reference point The upper blue box shows the slope height or length according to which value you have selected If you want to work with the calculated slope height and length press the button to save the second reference point After saving the second reference point PowerDigger Lite automatically
14. and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables Dry the products at a temperature not greater than 40 C 108 F and clean them Do not repack until everything is completely dry 10 10 1 Description 10 2 Permitted use Adverse use Safety Directions General The following directions should 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 direc tions and adhere to them Intended Use e Control of machine tool for generic working in height and slope based on reference height reference line and machine configuration e Detection of machine configuration by machine mounted slope sensors e Detection of a desired reference height and slope e Recording measurements Computing by means of application software e Guidance of the operator e Use of the product without instruction e Use outside of the intended limits e Disabling safety systems e Removal of hazard notices e Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifically permitted for certain functions e Modification or conversion of the product e Use after misappropriation PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 45 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 46 N Warning N Warning 10 3 Environment
15. ates that this area is included in the profile but your bucket is not working in this area right now e The red area indicates that this area is NOT included in the profile REACH LONG SLOPE RZ 4 7 How to set up change a 1 Turn on the PowerDigger Lite Control Box profile by stating the 2 Enter the User Menu by pressing the Enter button lt length and slope 3 Select the menu option PROFILES by pressing the left right arrows qp 4 At the menu option PROFILES you can select a BUCKETO1 profile number by pressing the up down arrows Profile number 0 indicates that PowerDigger Lite is not running in profile mode Profile number 11 is a Demo profile that cannot be changed 5 When you have selected a profile from 1 10 press the Enter button lt to activate the selected profile and to enter the settings dialog for the selected profile 6 Press the right arrow pb to set up change the selected profile PowerDigger Lite User Menu 33 PowerDigger Lite User Menu N 11 Press the Offset or button to state the 34 length of the first stretch of the profile Press the Slope or 5 button to state the SS 0 2 SEJER slope of the first stretch of the profile LENGTH LENGTH Press the down arrow w to get to the next stretch of the profile 10 Press the Offset or button to state the length of the next stretch of the pr
16. e sensor approaches the beam the diodes on the remote display will flash slowly in the direction in which the sensor is to be moved in order to detect the laser beam When the green diodes flash quickly the sensor is able to detect the beam 4 Press the button to set the reference point When the upper display flashes the message LASEr the reference point has been accepted The values of actual Offset and alarm Offset depend on the actual position of stick and bucket 5 Use r Menu Tree User Menu tree sS ETUP SYSTEM UNITS LENGTH UNITS ANGLE BEEP VOLUME LIGHT INTENSITY ALARM HEIGHT REVERSED VIEW ETUP HEIGHT GREENBAND MODE GREENBAND YELLOWBAND YELLOW BEEP REFERENCE OFFSET LASER MODE ETUP BUCKET CALIBRATE BUCKET v SELECT BUCKET BUCKET LEFT RIGHT BUCKET LEN BUCKET ANGLE BUCKET FLAT ANGLE DOG BONE L4 BUCKET NAME BUCKET INDICATOR BUCKET GREENBAND MEASURE PowerDigger Lite User Menu Tree 19 PowerDigger Lite User Menu Tree PROFILE CABLE DETECTION MODE RANGE MIN RANGE MAX RESPONSE ALARM VOLUME SERVICE MENU Password protected menu for support personnel only 20 6 User Menu Enter the User Menu 6 1 UNITS LENGTH UNITS ANGLE BEEP
17. e specific uses of the systems are varied This manual is not intended to teach each specific use Table of Contents In this manual Topic Page 1 System Overview 7 1 1 General 7 1 2 Single Slope System 9 2 PowerDigger Lite Control Box 11 3 Working without Laser 13 4 Laser Mode 15 5 User Menu Tree 19 6 User Menu 21 6 1 SETUP SYSTEM 21 6 2 SETUP HEIGHT 23 6 3 SETUP BUCKET 24 6 4 MEASURE 28 6 5 PROFILE 29 6 6 CABLE DETECTION 36 6 7 SERVICE MENU 37 PowerDigger Lite Table of Contents 5 PowerDigger Lite Table of Contents 6 7 Reversed Bucket 39 8 Diagnosis Screen 41 9 Care and Transport 43 9 1 General Notices 43 9 2 Transport 43 9 3 Storage 44 9 4 Cleaning and Drying 44 10 Safety Directions 45 10 1 General 45 10 2 Intended Use 45 10 3 Limits of Use 46 10 4 Responsibilities 47 10 5 Hazards of Use 48 10 6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 52 10 7 FCC Statement Applicable in U S 54 11 Technical Data 59 11 1 Accuracy of the System 59 11 2 General Technical Data 60 11 3 Conformity to National Regulations 62 12 International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement 63 General A Warning N Warning General principle of the PowerDigger Lite System Handling precautions PowerDigger Lite System Overview System Overview General The PowerDigger Lite System from Leica Geosystems consists of a PowerDigger Lite Control Box with a remote LED display and varyi
18. emed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions PowerDigger Lite International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement 63 PowerDigger Lite International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement 64 of such License Agreement If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such License Agreement you may not download install or use the software and you must return the unused software together with its accompanying documentation and the purchase receipt to the dealer from whom you purchased the product within ten 10 days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price PowerDigger Lite International Limited Warranty Software Licence Agreement 65 Total Quality Management Our commitment to total customer satisfaction 5 ot FE Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland has been o E certified as being equipped with a quality system which meets ms I QO IVI the International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmental Management x 1S0 9001 1S0 14001 MH Systems ISO standard 14001 D N Ask your local Leica Geosystems dealer for more information about our TQM program Printed in Switzerland 2012 Leica Geosystems AG Heerbrugg Switzerland Leica Geosystems AG Heinrich Wild Strasse CH 9435 Heerbrugg e Switzerland when it has to be right eva Phone 41 71 727 31 31 www leica geosystems com Geosystems
19. hat the line is in a straight vertical plane we recommend that you use a spirit level In calm weather it is also possible to hold a plumb line to the pivot point and let it hang straight down Then 2 move the bucket until the leading edge touches the string a BUCKET ANGLE Press the button when the bucket is in the position described before in step 12 Press the right arrow p until the display shows BUCKET FLAT ANGLE Move the bucket of the excavator to a position where the bucket can be used to level the surface evenly C amp This part of the calibration is used to set how the movements of the bucket are shown on the Control Box The position you put the bucket into will correspond to the middle diode of the Bucket Angle Indicator on the Control Box See 2 PowerDigger Lite Control Box a BUCKET FLAT ANGLE Press the button when the bucket is in the position described before in step 15 The bucket sensor has now been calibrated 25 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 26 You can mount a reversed Bucket Calibrate the reversed Bucket as usual and the graphic will reverse the Bucket on the screen 9 BUCKETO1 9 BUCKETO1 OFFSET Standard bucket view Reversed bucket view REACH LONG SLOPE 0 00 0 0 17 DOG BONE L4 This sub menu is only used when bucket sensor is mounted on the dog bone 18 BUCKET NAME This sub menu is used to give the various buckets a name after they have been c
20. hops are entitled to repair these products Installing near mechanically moving machine components may damage the product Precautions Deflect the mechanically moving machine components as far as possible and define a safe installation zone Beware of inadequate steering if machine is defective like after a crash or other damaging events or alterations to the machine Precautions Periodically perform control measurements and field adjustments on the machine as speci fied in the User Manual While working construction and grading should be checked by appropriate means for example spirit level tachymeter before and after important meas uring tasks While steering or navigating the machine accidents may occur due to a the operator not paying attention to the surroundings persons ditches traffic etc or b malfunctions of a system component interference etc Precautions The operator assures that the machine is operated guided and monitored by a qualified user e g driver The user has to be able to take emergency measures for example an emergency stop A Warning N caution Danger N Warning The absence of instruction or the inadequate imparting of instruction can lead to incorrect or adverse use and can give rise to accidents with far reaching human material financial and environmental consequences Precautions All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer a
21. igger Lite Laser Mode 15 PowerDigger Lite Laser Mode 16 Setting the desired offset Press the Offset or button until the display shows the desired value KE The reference point is the laser beam Example If you want to enter an Offset of 5 0 m below the laser beam press the Offset or lt gt button until the display shows the value 5 00 gg BUCKETO1 REACH LONG SLOPE 0 18 0 0 Digging with slope Press the Slope or button until the display shows the slope desired KE The slope you enter on the display must always be the same as the slope of the rotation laser Example If you want a slope of 2 where the excavation is Ex BUCKETO1 getting shallower as the bucket comes nearer the excavator press the Slope gt or button until the display shows the value 2 0 OFFSET REACH LONG SLOPE 0 18 2 0 PowerDigger Lite Laser Mode 17 18 PowerDigger Lite Laser Mode Moving the excavator Ww N 1 Make sure that LASER MODE is set to Integrated Laser is selected as reference in the menu option SETUP HEIGHT gt LASER MODE x Reference method Laser Move the excavator to the desired location Move the Laser Sensor so that it can detect the laser beam When the sensor detects the beam the message NEW REF 0 00 PRESS L S BUTTON is shown in the lower display and the message AG EF pr is shown in the upper display When th
22. ile Place the bucket at the second farthest point of the profile Press the Offset button to save this point as the second point The slope and distance between the points is shown in the display Place the bucket at the third farthest point of the profile 11 Press the Offset Gy button to save this point as the third point The slope and distance between the points is shown in the display Place the bucket at the fourth farthest point of the profile Press the Offset Go button to save this point as the fourth point The slope and distance between the points is shown in the display Continue this operation until you have saved all points in your profile You can save up to 10 points in a profile You can get a graphic view of your profile by pressing the Slope C button 14 Press the Enter button lt 1 two times to save and ff BUCKETO1 leave the setting of the profile LONG SLOPE 4 7 The green vertical line indicates your 0 point the farthest point of the profile PowerDigger Lite User Menu 31 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 32 The 0 point can be moved the following way Enter the profile Use the up down arrows to move the red bar to the point that you want to be your new 0 point Press the Offset lt gt button SET 0 0 e The green area indicates that this area is included BUCKETO1 in the profile and your bucket is working in this area right now e The blue area indic
23. mm J i nr A m EE PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 57 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 58 11 Technical Data 11 1 Accuracy of the System Digging system Accuracy depends upon various factors including the calibration accuracy the size of the machine worn out joints if the excavator is placed on stable ground The accuracy of the system is 0 2 of the reach of the machine measured at the bucket point when the machine is positioned on a level surface PowerDigger Lite Technical Data 59 PowerDigger Lite Technical Data 11 2 Protection class Temperature PowerDigger Lite Control Box Stick Laser Sensor General Technical Data Unit Protection class PowerDigger Lite Control Box IP66 All Sensors IP68 Unit Operating temperature C Storage temperature C All Units 20 to 70 40 to 80 Parameter Specification Voltage range 12 24 Volts dc nom Current consumption 1A 24VDC Interfaces 2x CAN M12 Dimensions 4 7 x 6 3 x 2 inches 12 x 16x 5 cm Weight 1 1 Ibs 500g Parameter Specification Voltage range 12 24 Volts dc nom Current consumption 0 2A 24VDC Interfaces 2x CAN M12 Range 19 cm to 150 m depended on laser Parameter Specification Laser requirement All Rotating Lasers HeNe or Infrared Laser diodes visible and invisible
24. n 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 and two way radios pay attention to the infor mation about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements 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 very intense electromagnetic radiation for example near radio transmitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions A 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 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 53 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 54 10 7 A Warning A Warning FCC Statement Applicable in U S This eq
25. nd is in lieu of all other warranties terms or conditions express or implied either in fact or by operation of law statutory or otherwise including warranties terms or conditions of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose satisfac tory quality and non infringement all of which are expressly disclaimed This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product or that is supplied to you ona data carrier medium or that can be downloaded by you online pursuant to prior author isation from Leica Geosystems Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement which covers aspects such as but not limited to Scope of the License Warranty Intellectual Property Rights Limitation of Liability Exclusion of other Assurances Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction Please make sure that at any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the Leica Geosystems home page at http www leica geosystems com swilli cense or collected from your Leica Geosystems distributor You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement Installation or use of the software or any part thereof is de
26. nd the directions of the person responsible for the product 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 operations Because of the risk of electrocution it is very 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 environ ment first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions 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 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 49 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 50 A Warning A Warning A Warning A caution N Warning During dynamic applications 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 full
27. ng number of sensors depending on which system is installed on the excavator This product may be installed on building machinery only by an appropriately trained and qualified specialist Unauthorised modification of machines by mounting the product may alter the function and safety of the machine Precautions Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer If no appropriate instruction is avail able ask machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting the product The sensors feed information to the PowerDigger Lite Control Box which makes the calcula tions You just establish a known reference point for example Laser beam or stake and then enter the required Offset and grade after which you are ready to start digging On the PowerDigger Lite Control Box you can overlook all guidance and status information on the LCD display The bright LED signs and possibility for guidance by audio signals also make you able to determine if you are HIGH ON GRADE or LOW The PowerDigger Lite System is a precision system and should be treated with care When using the system with a rotating laser please make sure that the laser is calibrated and set up correctly PowerDigger Lite System Overview Safety information If using a rotating laser as reference do not stare into the laser beam when the laser is working For more information please see the documentation of your laser 1 2 Single Slope System Basic
28. o Power 12 24V 200m max 761693 Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg X C S No Manufactured 2007 Made in Denmark XXXXXX This device compli part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following twe mful interference and 2 this device including interf PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 55 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 56 Labelling Boom 2 Sensor Type MSS304 Art No Power 12 24V 200m max 762316 Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg S No Manufactured 2007 XXXXXX Made in Denmark This device complies with part 15 of the FOC 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 Labelling Stick Laser Sensor Type MSS301 Art No Power 12 24V 200m max 761694 Leica Geosystems AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg S No Manufactured 2007 XXXXXX Made in Denmark 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 interferenoe and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Labelling Bucket Sensor er MSS310 360 deg bucket sensor P N 795199 MA cH a rer MSS310 360 deg bucket sensor S N 13 EE P N 795199 HA m
29. ofile Press the Slope gt or gt button to state the slope of the next stretch of the profile The length and slope between the points are shown in the display Repeat the procedures 10 and 11 until you have stated all the stretches you want to include in the profile You can state up to 10 stretches in the profile You can get a graphic view of your profile by pressing the left arrow 4 and subsequently the Slope button 12 Press the Enter button lt two times to save and leave the setting of the profile PowerDigger Lite User Menu 35 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 6 6 CABLE DETECTION 36 Description Please refer to the Cable Detection EZiDIG User Manual regarding the settings for CABLE DETECTION 6 7 SERVICE MENU Description Password protected menu for support personnel only PowerDigger Lite User Menu 37 PowerDigger Lite User Menu 38 7 Reversed Bucket Description You can mount a reversed bucket Calibrate the reversed bucket as a standard bucket and the graphic will reverse the bucket on the screen ce oa e gt Standard bucket view Reversed bucket view PowerDigger Lite Reversed Bucket 39 PowerDigger Lite Reversed Bucket 40 8 Diagnosis Screen Description Example of a typical diagnosis screen This is a diagnosis tool to view the status of sensors and error messages If a cable breaks or a sens
30. or is dead it is easily possible to verify where the problem is To activate this screen you must push the left right arrows g at the same time SENSOR VALUE ROLL 0 00 PITCH 0 00 BOOM1 28 88 BOOMZ 0 00 STICK 25 24 BUCKET 19 14 TILT 0 00 XIS1LASER 0x00 RS10 HEADING 0 00 EXTENS ION 0 00 CABLE DET 0 XC12 v2 2 3 VERSION ENAB STAT XIS1 202 YES NO XIS1L203 YES IS2 3 01 YES NO NO NO NO On the diagnosis screen you can see a detailed system status information The most important columns are the last two ENAB and STAT They will show if there is a deviation e ENAB tells the setting for the sensor that has been made in the technical menu When the sensor is activated YES will be shown STAT tells if the sensor is working ON shows that the sensor is working OFF shows a failure either in the sensor or in the cable connection from the previous sensor this is meant from the cabin and out towards the bucket PowerDigger Lite Diagnosis Screen 41 PowerDigger Lite Diagnosis Screen 42 9 9 1 General information Periodic checks 9 2 Transport in the field Transport in a road vehicle Shipping Field adjustment Care and Transport General Notices Servicing the system only requires a minimum of time All electronic components are endlosed in robust housings to safeguard them against mechanical damage If any PowerDigger Lite components are subjected to severe impact be sure to
31. sk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Precautions The product must not be disposed with household waste Dispose of the product 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 leicageosystems com treatment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 51 PowerDigger Lite Safety Directions 52 10 6 Description A Warning A caution A caution Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC The term Electromagnetic Compatability is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic distur bances to other equip ment 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 in conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers for example field computers personal computers two way radios no
32. system a Bucket Sensor b Stick Laser Sensor c Boom 1 Sensor PowerDigger Lite System Overview PowerDigger Lite System Overview Basic system with Articulated Boom a Bucket sensor b Stick Laser Sensor c Boom 2 sensor d Boom 1 sensor EE On excavators with 2 booms a sensor is mounted on each boom 2 PowerDigger Lite Control Box Overview a Shows whether the position of the bucket is HIGH ON GRADE or LOW b Graphical display c Selection of bucket REACH LONG SLOPE d Set On Grade position 0 21 2 0 Press for 2 sec to zero set the Offset 3 e Load and Store the position f Power ON OFF g Remaining Offset to ON GRADE position h Setup buttons i Bucket Angle Indicator j Navigation buttons k Speaker Description of buttons Button Description Go Increases the Slope of the excavation in the X direction ZA Cc Decreases the Slope of the excavation in the X direction PowerDigger Lite PowerDigger Lite Control Box 11 PowerDigger Lite PowerDigger Lite Control Box Display content 12 Button Description Increases the Offset of the excavation Decrases the Offset of the excavation Navigation button Allows you to navigate through the menus Press left right arrows to move between bucket items Naming convention within this manual e lt i Enter button e 4p Left Right arrow buttons e amp Up Down
33. uipment 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 interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio commu nication 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 Labelling PowerDigger Lite Control Box TYPE XC 12 e P N 781727 Leica Leica Geosystems AG W O eee Made in Denmark 2010 S N 123XXXXX C X I Il ae 12 24V DC 6A max Labelling Boom 1 Sensor Type MSS300 Art N
34. y aware of the existing dangers 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 computers intended for use indoors are used in the field there is a danger of electric shock Precautions Adhere to the instructions given by the computer manufacturer with regard to field use in conjunction with Leica Geosystems products 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 may sustain injury Precautions When setting up the product make sure that the connecting cables are correctly adapted fitted secured and locked in position Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen e f polymer parts are burnt poisonous gas are produced which may impair health e If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly they can explode and cause poisoning burning 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 ri
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