INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Field Environmental Instruments, Inc.
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1. 12 6 2 2 2 22 13 6 4 Upright Position Peg Test X axis 18 6 1 2 Upright Position Calibration X axis LMH LMH C LMH 14 6 1 3 Upright Position Peg Test and Calibration Y axis LMH LMH C 215 6 2 1 Upright Position Calibration LMH600 6 2 2 Laydown Position Calibration LMH600 22 2 17 7 Care Of LMH 2 22 22 18 8 LMH Specifications 2 222222 2 2 18 9 Troubleshooting 222222 19 10 mEr 20 11 Universal Laser 22 CST berger P O Box 359 Watseka IL 60970 USA 800 435 1859 815 432 5237 FAX 815 432 5390 www cstsurvey com Chicago Steel Tape Berger Instruments Magna Trak LaserMark Tru Lock 1 1 LMH AND LMH C FEATURES Rotating Laser Hexi 1 Battery Low LED Anti Drift System On LED Anti Drift System On Off Button Power On LED Power On Off Button Automatic Self Leveling Rotary Laser LASERMARK D m ES Battery Compartment Access 5 x 11 Tripod Mounting Thread Automatic Self Leveling Rotary Laser SIDE VIEW LOCATION OF CALIBRATION BUTTONS LASERMARK Built In LMH Handle Series Automatic S2. The use of controls adjustments or the perfor CAUTION mance of procedures other than those specified CAUTION herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS II LASER PRODUCT Do not stare into the laser beams Do not disas semble the instrument or attempt to perform any internal servicing Repair and servicing of this laser ECT EYE are to be performed only by CST or authorized ser vice centers This laser complies with all applicable portions of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations set by the Dept of Health Edu cation and Welfare the Food and Drug Administration the Center for Devices and the Bureau of Radiological Health CLASS Illa LASER PRODUCT 3 LMH SERIES OPERATION 3 1 Leveling Poweron 1 Remove the LaserMark LMH from its case P inkine unit is self leveling The unit is shipped with a battery current 2 protection insert which must removed LASERMARK 9 before operation The unit can stand alone e on a level sturdy surface or be secured to a 98 x 11 surveyor s tripod 2 Press the Power button once and allow time up to 30 seconds for the unit to self level The Power On LED Fig 1 and the laser will blink during this process Please note the laser head may begin to rotate before leveling is complete The self leveling speed is approxi mately 1 per 4 seconds 8 After se
3. Fig 9 You will need to refer to this to complete the following steps 6 1 Upright Position Peg Test X axis 1 To test the X axis mount the LaserMark on a tripod or a level sturdy surface and place approximately 100 feet 30m away from wall Face the right side of the unit Boi X quadrant to the wall 2 Press the POWER button and allow the unit to self level Using the laser detector locate and mark the position of the laser line on the wall A Fig 10 3 Loosen the LaserMark from the tripod and rotate the instrument Fig 10 180 Ensure that the height of the tripod does not change as this will affect your results Secure and re level the unit 4 Again locate and mark the position of the laser line on the wall No adjustment is necessary if the vertical difference between A and is less than 3 5mm Repeat the above steps to ensure a correct reading If the distance is greater than 14 you will need to calibrate the X axis next refer to 6 1 2 for LMH600 refer to 6 2 1 13 6 1 2 Upright Position Calibration X axis LMH LMH C LMH GR 1 Keep the unit in its current position Power Off the unit X Axis active 2 Power On the unit while holding the ADS button down You will know if Calibration LASERMARK mode is activated when the Battery Low and ADS LEDs flash alternately Then the ADS LED will remain lit this indicates that the unit is calibrati
4. cell Alkaline batteries 3 Replace the battery tray Make sure the battery contacts between the battery pack and the unit compartment are aligned NOTE Do not mix old and new batteries Replace all batteries at the same time with new batteries Remove batteries before storage of the instrument 9 Fig 7 Rechargeable Battery Pack if you are using a rechargeable battery pack included with Cat 57 LMHD 120V or 57 LMHE 230V your LMH will pro vide approximately 14 hours of intermit tent use with each full charge The bat teries will begin to perform optimally after five full charges and discharges You may charge the battery pack within the LMH Ensure that the power is off and connect the charging plug to the charging jack on the bottom of the bat tery pack Then plug the charger into the appropriate 120 230V AC outlet Charge time is typically around 8 hours The LMH can be charged and used at the same time but only a minimal charge will be applied to the battery pack Fig 8 12 6 LMH SERIES CALIBRATION Your LaserMark level is a sealed unit and is Y calibrated to precise accuracies at the factory However a calibration check is recommended before the initial use of your laser and then periodically from that point forward Be sure X X to allow time up to 30 seconds for the unit to completely self level before each check Please note the direction of the X and Y axes for the unit
5. with the front Y quadrant of the unit facing the wall follow 6 1 steps 2 through 4 Calibration Mode Calibrated Y Axis active LASERMARK facing the wall Calibrate as in 6 1 2 adjusting and input as necessary within the Y4 quadrant Fig 15 If you are unable to calibrate the unit or if the difference between points A and B is too great to calibrate within the range of the unit please contact CST Berger or an authorized service center for assistance 45 6 2 1 Upright Position Calibration LMH600 1 Keep the unit in its current position Power Y OFF the unit 2 Power ON the unit while holding the Clock Wise button down You will know if Calibration mode is activated when the Battery Low and Out X of Level LEDs flash alternately Then the Power LED will remain lit 3 The ARROW buttons will produce the incre Y ment change as shown in figure 17 Fig 16 4 follow 6 1 2 steps 4 through 5 Rotate unit 90 degree to calibrate the other axis 5 Press the POWER button This will exit Calibration Mode Y Y Fig 17 16 6 2 2 Laydown Position Calibration LMH600 1 Place the unit in the laydown position on a flat level surface 100 feet 30 meter from a wall Fig 18 2 Press and hold the Counter Clockwise Button and then press the Power Button Release both button at the same time The Out of Level LED and Battery Low indicators blink together Then the Pow
6. INSTRUCTION MANUAL LASERMARK LMH Series Automatic Self Leveling Rotary Laser with Universal Laser Detector LASERMARK R Oe o 9 CST berger Copyright 2002 CST Berger All rights reserved The information contained herein is propietary information of CST Berger and is subject to change without notice This document shall not be copied or otherwise reproduced without CST Berger s written consent Thank you for purchasing the LaserMark LMH Automatic Self Leveling Rotary Laser Please read this manual thoroughly before operation CONTENTS 1 PO Atuie ccsscesccsscisscisscasesvesesesaisssescessevsessseisiissesassaeeseiaaniasesscees 1 2 Laser Safety ee 4 3 LMH Operation 3 1 Leveling 3 2 5 2 1 Axis Drive Error Spindle Error 2 22 2 8 3 Anti Drift System 5 2 ATT 3 4 Grade Mode Single Axis Grade LMH GR and LMH600 Only Pe 3 5 Grade Mode Dual Axis Slope LMH600 Only 2 22 9 4 LMH Applications 22222221 1 9 4 1 Procedures for Ceiling Grid Applications 9 4 2 Procedures for Laydown Applications 222 22 10 4 5 Procedures for General Construction Applications 11 5 LMH Battery Replacement
7. eable battery pack 75 hours intermittent use with Alkaline batteries Battery Life variable with temperature 14 hours used w fully charged battery pack Variable Rotation Speed 600 RPM 600 RPM 600 RPM 0 150 300 600 RPM Operating 22 to 120 Temperature 6 to 49 18 9 TROUBLESHOOTING The following information lists basic tests that can be performed to check the LMH in the event of poor performance Check Your Batteries One of the most common causes of perfor mance failures is due to defective or incorrectly installed batteries Check to see if any batteries are installed backwards and correct if necessary Never selectively replace batteries always replace all of the batteries at the same time with new batteries It is recommended if possible that the batteries be checked with a voltmeter or battery tester to confirm proper voltage e Leaky batteries may have damaged the battery contacts in the battery box e Check to see that the battery tray is screwed tightly onto the base of the unit Also the fit between the battery prongs and the batteries may need adjustment as this fit may vary over different brands of battery especially Energizer brand as they are larger in diameter preventing a proper connection e Alkaline batteries are recommended for the best performance and storage life Rechargeable batteries such as Nickel Cadmium will provide performance but are not as desirable due to their lowe
8. elf Leveling Rotary Laser CST i berger 1 2 LMH GR FEATURES Rotating Laser na A1 RH Battery Low LED Anti Drift System On LED Power On LED Power On Off Button Manual Grade Button See LMH600 Adjustment Buttons LASERMARK 9 Battery Compartment 55 0 X 5 11 Tripod Mounting Thread SIDE VIEW LASERMARK Built In LM H Handle LOCATION OF Series CALIBRATION BUTTONS Automatic Self Leveling Rotary Laser CST 1 LMH600 FEATURES Self Leveling Power On Off Rotating Laser Head Power On LED Battery Low LED Out of Level Indicator LED Scan Mode Button Scanning to Preset Variable Speed Angles of 10 15 Rotation Button 45 90 and 180 to Four Speed Selection Increase Visibility Speed Decreases Each Time Button is Pressed Manual Grade Button Turns unit to manual mode to allow manual grade setting Manual Grade Slope Setting Buttons Head Positioning Button for Fast and Easy Alignment in Vertical Horizontal Applications Clock Wise and Counter Clock Wise Rotation Pressing and Holding Button Moves the Rotating Beam more Quickly Auto Beam Positioning Button Positions the Battery Compartment Access Laser Dot in Plumb 5 x 11 Tripod Mounting Thread Down Position Vertical Mode for Vertical Laydown Set ups LOCATION OF CALIBRATION BUTTONS 2 LASER SAFETY
9. enerate single axis grade Fig 4 Method 1 Place the unit in the middle of the two points A and B to get a higher distance Method 2 Place the unit at one point A and locate the other point B On the 600 you may first press Variable Rotation button and set the laser to the desired rotation speed Press the MANUAL GRADE button to activate Manual Grade Option Press the ARROW buttons Fig 5B to adjust to your desired grade Beam from Pivot Point 2 2 Method2 The unit will react to MORE and LESS in the unit ample time to react to the input setups or changes put Fig 5A and 5B Allow provided between grade Fig 5A LMH600 Only The Rotating Head tilts on the X Axis The LEFT ARROW tilts in the LESS direction LMH600 Only In Laydown the Top Plumb Beam LASERMARK 24600 Self Leveling Rotary Laser tilts on moves from left to right upward The Rotating Head The Roi tilts on the X Axis tilts on The RIGHT ARROW tilts in the MORE direction LMH600 Only In Laydown the Top Plumb Beam moves from left to right DOWN Fig 5B The Rotating Head The UP ARROW tilts in the MORE direction LMH600 Only In Laydown the Top tilts in the LESS direction LMH600 Only In Laydown the Top Plumb Beam moves downward LMH GR and LMH600 the Y Axis LASERMARK Went CSF berger o 9 o0 X Plumb Beam m
10. er indicator illuminates Note For the most accurate check allow the unit to operate for at least 30 seconds before continuing 3 Place a plumb line at the wall Fig 18 4 Have the rotating beam scan the wall and physically adjust the unit so the beam is in line with the plumb line 5 If the beam is not in line with the plumb line use the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW buttons to adjust the beam until it intersects the plumb line 6 Press the POWER button This will exit Calibration Mode Rotating Beam Dashed Line is shown NOT in line with plumb line o a Plumb Beam sees HINT 17 7 CARE OF LMH INSTRUMENT Always clean the instrument after use Use a soft dry cloth to remove any dirt or moisture from the instrument Do not use benzene paint thinner or other solvents to clean the instrument Remove batteries before storage of the instrument 8 LMH SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Description LMH LMH C LMH CR LMH600 Leveling Accuracy lt 24mmesom lt 15mmezom 1 smmesom Won Up to 2000 610m diameter with laser detector Feier Visible 650 NM 650 NM 635 NM 635 NM Self Leveling Range x59 x29 459 459 Self Leveling Speed 1 per 4 sec approx F 8 h X 6 1 4 wX6 78 d Dimensions 203mm X 159mm X 162mm Weight 5 5 Ibs 2 5kg with batteries Power Four 4 D cell Alkaline batteries or recharg
11. for fine adjustment LMH600 Shown 10 4 3 Procedures for General Construction Applications Note A level plane of laser light is created by the rotating beam of the LMH Series The laser light can be used to reference elevations with the use of a laser detector 1 Place the unit on a flat level surface such as a tripod Setup the unit area where it can not be obstructed and it will be set at a conve nient height 2 Press the Power button If the Out of Level indicator LMH GR and LMH600 only is blinking press the Manual Grade button to put the unit in automatic mode 2a LMH600 Only Press the Variable Soeed Rotation button to select the desire rotation speed of the laser head 3 Take elevation readings using the plane of laser light as a reference To take readings attach the laser detector to the grade rod and place the rod at a point to for an elevation reading Follow the Detector Operation Procedures in this manual 11 5 LMH SERIES BATTERY REPLACEMENT Your LaserMark level will provide approxi mately 30 hours of intermittent use variable with temperature with four Alkaline D cell batteries If the Battery Low LED is lit Fig 7 LASERMARK or the LMH operates erratically try replacing the batteries 1 Remove the battery tray by unscrewing the plastic nut around the mounting thread on the bottom of the unit Fig 8 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with four new D
12. lf leveling the laser head will rotate at 600 RPM Press the Power button again to turn the unit off Note for LMH CR and LMH600 models see section 4 3 2 page 11 3 2 Re leveling If the unit is bumped or moved the unit will automatically attempt to re level itself The Power On LED and the laser will blink during this process until the unit is level once again The laser head will resume rotation at 600 RPM Note For the LMH GR and LMH600 if the unit is bumped or moved while in Manual Grade mode the unit will not re level itself On the job site it may be necessary to prevent re leveling in order to prevent inaccurate measurements by the op erator The 5 Anti Drift System Section print 5 3 is used for this purpose LASERMARK 3 2 1 Axis Drive Error Spindle Error the LMH is set up or tipped beyond its self 9 leveling range of 5 the laser head will ini O X tially attempt to level however when the self a leveling limit is reached the Battery Low and Anti Drift System LEDs will blink indicating an a EEROR axis drive error Fig 2 Turn the LMH off Re level unit if blinking move the unit into a more level position then turn the unit on again LASERMARK 3 3 Anti Drift System ADS This function is prompted by pressing the Anti Drift System button it clearly signals the operator when the unit is moved out of posi tion The ADS LED will remain lit With ADS on when
13. ng within the X axis Fig 11 3 Locate the position of the two calibration Fig 11 buttons as shown in Fig 12 on the LMH GR the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons change the axis incre ments The upper button will produce a positive 4 You must raise or lower the beam to center between points A and B on the wall Fig 13 The unit will react to and input within the X quadrant with each single increment moving the beam approxi mately 1 2 at 100 feet If B is below A decrease the increment If B is above A increase the increment 5 The adjustments are automatically saved You must now repeat the peg test 6 1 to insure you have made the correct calibration Repeat calibration if necessary Calibrated LMH ri Automatic self Leveling Fig 13 Rotary Laser X facing the wall Made in USA by CST berger LMH and LMH C Fig 12 14 6 1 3 Upright Position Peg Test and Calibration Y axis LMH LMH C LMH GR If you wish to test the Y axis at the same time as the X axis simply keep the unit on from when you tested the X axis and rotate the unit 90 so that the front of the unit is facing the wall Press the ADS but ton to turn the ADS LED off you are now calibrating within the Y axis Fig 14 follow 6 1 steps 2 through 4 If you are testing the Y axis at a later time than the X axis mount the LaserMark on a tripod and place approximately 100 feet 30m away from a wall
14. nths of typical usage When the unit is turned on and the low battery symbol remains lit the bat tery should be replaced 50 mm 2 0 in Made in USA 22 4 OPERATION 1 Mount the unit onto a sighting rod if you are using one Turn on the unit by LCD Display pressing the ON OFF pad The LCD sym bols will momentarily flash Fig 1 and Hide the coarse beam indicator symbol will remain lit and the audio signal will be on Beam 2 Expose the beam capture window of ou Bears the laser detector towards the direction m of the rotating laser Volume 3 Slowly move the laser detector upward and downward direction until Fig 1 the LCD beam indicator arrows appear and or a pulsing audio signal is heard Use the Beam Resolution fea ture to choose between the coarse low setting used for approximat ing level or for initial locating of the center level point the medium setting used for greater accuracy and the fine high setting used for the most accurate pinpointing of level 4 Move the detector upward when the low beam indicator light is lit with volume on a short pulsing audio tone is heard Move the detec tor downward when the high beam indicator arrow is lit with volume on a long pulsing audio tone is heard When the beam is level the level beam indicator line will be lit and a solid audio tone will be heard If the detector is not struck by a laser beam afte
15. oves D tating Head power bM ANTEDRIFT SYSTEM the Y Axis The d ARROW AX Manual Grade Setting NY 3 5 Grade Mode Dual Axis Slope LMH600 Only The dual grade function allows more specialized site preparations such as road grading airport jobs grading amp paving irrigation trenching landfills slopes and embankments and pipelaying To enter a dual grade setting press the Manual Mode Grade button Then press the ARROW buttons to adjust grade Fig 5B Allow the unit ample time to react to the button being pressed Refer to ex amples in Fig 6 to predict your results 10 00 Y 10 0096 X 410 0096 10 00 10 00 Y 10 00 Fig 6 4 LMH SERIES APPLICATIONS Use your LaserMark LMH Series Automatic Self Leveling Laser for these and many other projects Outdoor General Construction Applications amp Site Preparation Grading amp Excavating Batterboards and Foundations Masonry Work Setting Concrete Forms Machinery Installation Marking Elevation Septic Work Paving Roads Driveways Checking Depth of Trenches 4 1 Procedures for Ceiling Grid Applications LMH600 Only 1 Attach the LMH Series to the optional wallmount bracket Be sure the control buttons are facing outward Tightening the locking screw will secure the unit to the bracket 2 After installing the first piece of ceiling trim attach the wallmount to it Be sure the wallmo
16. r terminal voltage Low cost standard Carbon Zinc batteries may be used in emergencies but they should be replaced with alkaline batteries when available Rechargeable Battery Pack For maximum battery life the battery pack must contain a full charge Properly charged the battery pack will provide approximately 14 hours of service As in most Ni Cd bat tery packs the closer to a full charge that the pack has the longer it will take to attain a full charge The batteries will begin to perform op timally after five full charges and discharges Unit does not rotate or self level or produces Axis Drive Error Reset the internal processor by turning power off and on again You may also try removing the battery tray for 5 seconds to let the 19 capacitor discharge then replace the tray and try again If the unit rotates but does not self level be sure that the Anti Drift System is turned off LMH600 Errors When an error occurs on the LMH600 turn the unit OFF Wait 5 seconds then turn unit ON If error still occurs press the Grade Mode button se the ARROW buttons to otate the laser head Then urn unit OFF and then ON gain If these procedures do ot correct error contact CST berger ctc gt PA X AXIS ERROR e amp gt Y AXIS ERROR m gt 5 SPINDLE ERROR 20 10 WARRANTY This LaserMark LMH Automatic Self Leveling Rotary Laser is warranted to the original pu
17. r 5 8 minutes the detector will automatically shut itself off to preserve battery life Turn the unit back on using the power button 25 5 SPECIAL FEATURES This detector has a unique memory feature which preserves the last position of the laser beam if the detector is moved out of the plane of laser light as well as built in electronic filtering for bright sunlight and electromagnetic interference Three distinct audio tones high on grade and low assist targeting from a distance Features speaker Off Loud 105 dBA and Louder 125 dBA fine medium and coarse beam resolution settings and front and back LCD displays Seven distinct channels of in formation Fig 2 indicate the position of the detector the Fig 2 plane of laser light As you move the detector closer to the center the arrows fill in to indicate the laser position 6 CARE OF YOUR UNIVERSAL LASER DETECTOR This unit is gasket sealed for water and dust protection Use a soft dry cloth to remove any dirt or moisture from the instrument before stor age Do not use benzene paint thinner or other solvents to clean the instrument Remove battery before long term storage of the instru ment 7 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 6 6 hx 3 w x 1 d 169mm x 76mm x 25mm Weight 10 oz 2759 Range up to 2000 610m Beam Detection Sensitivity Fine 75mm Medium 1 5mm Coarse 3MM sensitivity based on standard conditions with most lasers ma
18. rchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and material CST Berger will repair or replace any defective part which may malfunction under normal and proper use within a period of TWO YEARS from the date of purchase without charge of parts and labor once delivered and shipped prepaid to CST together with proof of date and place of purchase This warranty is not subject to misuse abuse assignment or transfer The exclusive remedy under any and all warrants and guarantees expressed or implied is limited to repair and or replacement as provided herein and CST shall not be liable for damages from loss or delay of equipment uses consequential or inci dental damage Before returning the unit to CST Berger please call 800 435 1859 for a return authorization number from our Customer Ser vice Department Please fill out and return the attached warranty registration card 21 Universal Laser Detector 1 INTRODUCTION The LaserMark Universal Laser Detector aids in locating and targeting a visible or invisible beam emitted by a rotary laser perfect for use in outdoor conditions where sunlight and distance may make locating the beam more difficult 2 FEATURES LD400 SHOWN LD400 Includes heavy duty rod clamp LCD Readout Window Speaker Beam Capture Window Power ON OFF 31 Beam Resolution Volume ON OFF LCD Readout Window Battery Door 3 POWER A 9 volt battery will provide up to 3 mo
19. the H I height of instrument of the unit is al tered due to tripod movement or an accidental bump the laser head will stop rotation the laser will blink and both the Power On and ADS LEDs will blink The operator must attend to the unit to affect the re level process by pressing the ADS button once Pressing the ADS but ton twice will turn the ADS feature off The default setting is ADS off the laser will automatically re level itself when the unit is moved out of level ADS is always reset to off when power is turned off 5 3 4 Grade Mode Single Axis Grade LMH GR and LMH600 Only The single grade function is ideal for general site grading checking excava tions landscaping and drainage and more Manual grade mode can be activated by placing the automatic leveling sensor in the OFF position Pressing the manual grade button will deactivate the sensor NOTE The total percent grade possible is RUE from a perfectly level base position If the 1 unit is mounted a tripod head which is not o perfectly level then the grade percentage range LMH GR LMH600 capable would be reduced by the slope of the base as this affects the tilt range of the laser The selected grade can be as much head For maximum grade range ensure a level asa positive or negative 10 and aetna using a spirit level before mounting set in reference to the Y axis of the unit Operator can use one of two methods to g
20. unt is secure to the trim 3 Press the Power button If the out of level indicator is blinking press the manual grade button to put the unit into automatic mode Allow the unit to self level 4 Adjust the distance of the unit from the grid typically 1 5 inch 38mm below the 4 grid Loosen the adjustment screw and slide the unit up down on the wall mount When the desired height has been reached tighten the adjustment screw to secure 9 the unit 5 Install the ceiling grid Attach the magnetic laser target to the ceil ing trim being installed Adjust the height of the trim until the laser beam strikes the target Note Placing the unit into Scan Mode will make installation easier and more effecient To place the unit in Scan Mode press the Scan Mode button until the rotating laser head stops Press and hold either clock wise or counter clock wise Head Positioning button until the laser beam moves to the working area Press the Scan Mode button until the rotating beam is scanning the necessary angle 4 2 Procedures for Laydown Applications LMH600 Only 1 Place the unit in the laydown position on a flat level surface 2 Press the Power button If the Out of Level indicator is blinking press the Manual Grade button to put the unit in automatic mode 3 Press the Auto Beam Positioning button the laser beam will plumb down over point 4 Use the left and right Manual Grade buttons
21. y vary slightly due to make manufacturer beam size or working conditions Readout LCD LD400 front and rear windows LD100N single window Power One 9 volt battery provides 3 months of typical usage 24 CST berger P O Box 359 Watseka IL 60970 USA 800 435 1859 815 432 5237 FAX 815 432 5390 WWW cstsurvey com Chicago Steel Tape Berger Instruments Magna Trak LaserMark Tru Lock Printed USA PG 0402 Z93 57 LMHMANUAL
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