Spectra LL300-3 User's Manual
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1. Trimble Trimble Construction Instruments Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 USA 1 93 7 245 5600 Phone FC SPECTRA a Le User Guide Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale d uso Manual de funcionamiento Gebruiksaanwijzing Operatorshandbok Brugermanual Guia do Usuario Bruksanvisning Kayttajan opas Kullanici Rehberi Hatha ELA ww See www Trimble tri m ble com 2004 Trimble Navigation Limited All ans Aae tri m ble com S f S i S Printed in Germany Q102874 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY Important Information COMPONENTS POWER SUPPLY Installing the Batteries Operating Time Charging the Batteries HOW TO USE THE LASER Laser Setup Self leveling and Height HI Change Alert Manual Single Slope Mode OPERATING EXAMPLES Determining the Height of Instrument HI Marking Heights Vertical Application LEVELING ACCURACY Influences on Leveling Accuracy Checking Calibration MAINTENANCE AND CARE SYSTEM CLEANING PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WARRANTY SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT Do not remove warning labels from the unit The laser is subject to class 3R lt 5mW 600 680 nm Due to the small diameter beam watch and secure the course of the beam in remote areas Never look into the laser beam or direct it to the eyes of other people Always operate t2. approx 30 sec LED flashes approx 8 mm at the laser 4 x D cell NiCad or alkaline batteries LR20 20 C 50 C 4 F 122 F 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F 5 8 x 11 horizontally and vertically 2 7 kg flashing shining of the battery indicator unit shuts off 2 under optimal atmospheric circumstances 3 along the axis DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Trimble Kaiserslautern GmbH declare under our sole responsibility that the product LL300 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards EN 61000 4 2 1995 EN 55011 1998 EN 61000 4 3 2002 following the provisions of directive Electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC Kaiserslautern den 17 03 2004 Bernd Brieger The managing director
3. buttons on the remote control while the X axis remains in automatic self leveling mode e g when setting up ramps or drive ways The Height change HI alert is still active Pressing the manual button at the laser or remote control again changes the laser back to automatic self leveling mode as indicated by the flashing green LED 3 OPERATING EXAMPLES Determining the Height of Instrument HI The height of instrument HI is the elevation of the laser s beam The HI is determined by adding the grade rod reading to a benchmark or known elevation Set up the laser and place the grade rod on a job site benchmark BM or known elevation Slide the receiver up down the grade rod until it shows an on grade reading Add the grade rod reading to the benchmark to determine the height of instrument Example Benchmark 30 55 m 100 23 ft Rod reading 1 32 m 4 34 ft Height of instrument 31 87 m 104 57 ft Use this HI as a reference for all other elevations Height of Instrument HI Rod Reading 1 32 m 4 34 ft Benchmark 30 55 m 100 23 ft HI Rod Reading Benchmark HI 1 32 m 30 55 m 31 87 m 4 34 ft 100 23 ft 104 57 ft Marking Heights Set up the laser in horizontal mode e g using a tripod or wall mount so that the laser beam is at the desired height When working without a tripod or wall mount set up the laser on a stable surface and measure the height difference betwe
4. ality and operating range considerably Clean with cotton swabs Remove dirt on the housing with a lint free warm wet and smooth cloth Do not use harsh cleansers or solvents Allow the unit to air dry after cleaning it PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT The unit accessories and packaging should be recycled This manual is made of non chlorine recycling paper All plastic parts are marked for recycling according to material type Do not throw used batteries into the garbage water or fire Remove them in compliance with environmental requirements WARRANTY According to legal regulations the warranty period for this unit is 12 months for material and manufacturing defaults We do not take any liability for damages caused by a non accurate unit CS Before starting to work always carry out the Accuracy Check according to the corresponding chapter This warranty is no longer valid if the unit is opened or the labels are removed 10 SPECIFICATIONS Leveling Accuracy 3 Rotation Speed Laser Type Laser Class Self Leveling Range Leveling Time Leveling Indicators Laser Beam Diameter Power Source Operating Temp Storage Temp Tripod Mounts Weight Low voltage indication Low voltage disconnection 1 at 21 Celsius Operating Range Diameter 2 lt 18 arc seconds lt 2 6 mm 30 m lt 3 32in 100 ft 600 rpm 400 m 1315 feet 635 nm Class 3R lt 5mW approx 8 approx 4 8
5. at the measuring area and in order not to mark faulty heights during this operation the rotation stops Once leveled the unit constantly monitors its level condition The height change HI alert is activated 5 minutes after self leveling was performed and the laser is rotating at 600 mol Level errors gt 30 mm 10 m put the unit into alert mode because they are generally caused by a disturbance that could lead to inaccurate measurements When entering into alert mode the prism stops the laser beam turns off a warning sound is heard and the HI Warning LED 4 flashes 2 x per second Turn the unit off and then on again To ensure your former elevation now you have to check or arrange the exact height Manual Mode Single Slope Mode When you press the M button 2 on the laser the remote control or the receiver remote control the laser is set from automatic self leveling mode to Manual mode Manual mode is indicated by the flashing once every second red LED 4 In Manual mode the Y axis can be sloped by pressing the Up and Down Arrow buttons on the remote control Additionally the X axis can be sloped by pressing the Left and Right Arrow buttons on the remote control When you press the M button again on the remote control the laser is set into Single Slope mode This is indicated by the flashing red 4 and green 3 LEDs once every second In Single Slope mode the Y axis can be sloped by pressing the Up and Down Arrow
6. eable batteries reach their best performance after being charged and recharged five times C Charging at a higher temperature may damage the batteries Charging at a lower temperature may increase the charge time and decrease the charge capacity resulting in loss of performance and shortened life expectancy f The batteries should only be charged when the laser is between 50 F and 104 F 10 C to 40 HOW TO USE THE LASER Laser Setup Position the unit horizontally tripod mount and rubber feet downward on a stable platform wall mount or tripod at the desired elevation Press the power button 1 to turn on the unit The LEDs 3 4 and 5 are turned on for 3 seconds Self leveling will start at once The unit is leveled when the leveling indicator 3 is no longer flashing once every second The rotor will not spin until the unit is leveled For the first five minutes after the laser self levels the LED lights solid then flashes every four seconds to let you know the laser is still level In order to switch the unit off press the power button 1 again If the laser is positioned beyond its self leveling range of 8 the manual and leveling indicators flash simultaneously and a warning sound is emitted Reposition the laser within its self leveling range Self leveling Height Change HI Alert Once turned on the unit automatically levels itself in ranges of 8 0 8 m 10 m In order to recognize the leveling process
7. en laser beam and desired height by using a ruler and mark the measured height again Vertical Application Level the tripod and allow the laser to level in automatic self leveling mode Push the manual mode button and change the laser s position on the tripod for vertical alignment by using the vertical mounting thread Rotate the laser until the vertical laser plane aligns with the receiver s on grade position In order to avoid offset errors the receiver should be used close to the elevation where the laser has been set up If a remote control is available the up and down arrow buttons can be used for fine adjustments LEVELING ACCURACY Influences on the leveling accuracy The overall accuracy of the unit can be influenced by many factors e factory accuracy temperature of the unit ambient influences like rain wind and temperature The factor that influences on the unit s accuracy most is the ambient temperature Vertical differences in temperature near the ground can divert the laser beam similar to the heat waves seen on hot asphalt streets This factor also applies to all optical measuring devices such as automatic levels and theodolites Accuracy Check To ensure job site accuracy you need a distance of 20 m 65 feet between two walls A and B where you will execute 4 measuring operations on a tripod as follows transit measurement Set the unit horizontally on a tripod near wall A and switch it on with
8. he unit in a way that prevents the beam from getting into people s eyes Important Information Always place the laser in the middle of the working area Tripod wall mount operation is recommended for distances over 20 m 65 ft Check the accuracy regularly e Stable mounting is necessary for secure operations Keep the glass of the instrument clean OO o o o o JJ dd doo ee o Oo COMPONENTS Buttons 1 Power Button 2 Manual Button Control indicators 3 Leveling Indicator 4 Manual HI Warning Indicator 5 Battery Indicator Elements of the unit 6 Infrared Receiver for remote control 7 Rotor Cage 8 Sighting Guides 9 Beam Aperture Prism Cap 10 Elastic Rubber Boot 11 Handle 12 Battery Door 13 5 8x 11 Tripod Mounts 14 Rubber Feet POWER SUPPLY Before using the unit for the first time install alkaline or rechargeable batteries If Ni Cads are used first recharge the batteries See battery section 0 The Ni Cad and Ni MH batteries may contain small amounts of harmful substances Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time and after not using it for an extended length of time Charge only with specified chargers according to device manufacturer s instructions Do not open battery dispose of in fire or short circuit it may ignite explode leak or get hot causing personal injury Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal state and local regulations Keep the battery away from ch
9. ildren If swallowed do not induce vomiting Seek medical attention immediately Installing Batteries Remove the battery door by turning the center screw 90 counterclockwise Insert batteries or a rechargeable battery pack into the housing so that the negative poles are on the bigger battery spiral springs Install the battery door and tighten it by turning the center screw 90 clockwise Amechanical switch prevents alkaline batteries from being charged Only the original rechargeable battery pack allows charging within the unit Any other rechargeable batteries have to be charged externally Operating Time Rechargeable batteries permit an operating time of approx 45 hours in rotation Alkaline batteries AIMn permit an operating time of approx 90 hours in rotation The following factors reduce the operating time frequent self leveling due to wind or vibration extreme temperatures old rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries with memory effect using batteries of different capacities LF Remove all batteries at the same time Never use batteries with different capacities Only use new charged batteries rechargeable Low voltage is indicated by the slow flashing battery indicator 5 Charging the batteries The charger requires approx 10 hours to charge empty rechargeable batteries For this charging connect the plug of the charger to the recharge jack of the unit New or long time out of use recharg
10. the plus X axis pointing towards wall A After the unit is level mark the height of the laser beam using a receiver at wall A Turn the entire unit 180 let it self level and mark the center of the laser beam at wall B 20m Now place the unit near wall B with the plus X axis pointing towards wall B After the unit is level mark the height of the laser beam at wall B Turn the entire unit 180 let it self level and mark the center of the laser beam at wall A The difference h of the marked points at wall A shows the deviation If the unit is within its working accuracy limits 20 the maximum difference from true level at 20 m 65 ft 20 m 65 ft 40 m 130 ft is 4 mm 3 16 inch Repeat the above steps for minus X and for plus and minus Y so that a measurement for all four axes of the unit have been performed The accuracy of the detector has to be regarded PROTECTING THE UNIT Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures or temperature changes do not leave inside the car The unit is very robust and can resist damage if dropped even from tripod height Before continuing your work always check the leveling accuracy See Accuracy Check section The laser is water proof and can be used indoors and outdoors CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Dirt and water on the glass parts of laser or prism will influence beam qu
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