Total Construction Solutions Instruction Instruction Manual Manual PLP-601 Automatic Self-leveling Laser PLP-602 Automatic Self-leveling Laser PLP-601R Automatic Self-leveling Laser PLP-602R Automatic Self-leveling Laser PENTAX Industrial Instruments Co., Ltd. 2-5-2 Higashi-Oizumi / Nerima-ku, Tokyo 178-0063, Japan Tel. +81 3 5905 1222 / Fax +81 3 5905 1225 E-mail: international@piic.pentax.co.jp Website: www.pentax.co.jp/piic/survey www.pentaxsurveying.
Safety Precautions (must be followed) The following items are intended to prevent possible injury to the user or other people and/or damage to the instrument. These safety precautions are important to the safe operation of this product and should be observed at all times. •Distinctive Displays The following displays are used to distinguish precautions by the degree of injury or damage that may result if the precaution is ignored.
WARNING • While the instrument is operating, be careful not to expose your eyes to the emitting laser beam (red light source). Exposure to a laser beam for a long time may be hazardous to your eyes. (Laser beam: Equivalent to class 2 Laser level) • Do not try to dismantle the instrument. Have it repaired by your dealer or authorized repair shop. Dismantling it by yourself may worsen the trouble. CAUTION • • • • • 4 Do not stand on the carrying case.
Precautions The instrument should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures or job on a place subject to rapid change of temperature. (Refer to the ambient temperature range) The instrument may not function properly if used out of the ambient temperature range.
Put into the carrying for storage and place in a dry area not subject to vibration, dust or high moisture. When storage and usage temperatures are widely different, leave the instrument in the case until it can adjust to the surrounding temperature.
The detector (option) may react to the Laser beam and further react to the Fluorescent lamp, Site lamp, modulated light or an electric wave (in or near the airport etc.) and so correct measurement is sometimes not performed near these places. In these cases, please measure again after stopping or cutting these modulated light or wave etc. The instrument should be transported or carried carefully to avoid impact or vibration.
The instrument should be stored in the carrying case and packed with cushioning material and handled with care as ‘Fragile’. Check the ‘check and adjustment of the datumpoint’ of page 35 in this manual and be sure to check to see if error exists before the instrument is used. After the instrument has been stored a long time or it has suffered an impact or vibration, be sure to check to see if trouble exists before use. If any trouble exists, adjust or have it repaired.
Be sure to observe the items in the instruction manual for proper use of the instrument. Please replace attached batteries with new ones before you work because their voltage may be low.
CONTENT Safety Precautions Precautions 10 • 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 For proper use of the instrument Standard configuration Description Unpacking Battery insertion 11 • 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 Display and Keypad Keypad Role of keys Warning display 17 • 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 Preparation for measurement Setting up the tripod Setting up the instrument Arranging the detector 22 • 4. 4.1 4.2 Measurement Operating the instrument Operating the detector: LS3 26 • 5. 5.1 5.2 5.
1. For proper use of the instrument 1.
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Illumination Switch Buzzer Switch Accuracy Switch Power Switch LCD Display Beam Reception Window Plate Vial Index Rod Adapter LA6 Detector Attaching Screw Fixing Knob 13
1.3 Unpacking Taking the instrument out of the carrying case 1 Gently set down the carrying case so that its cover is upward. 2 Unlatch and open the case while pushing the latch lock. 3 Remember how the instrument is placed in the case before removing it.
1.4 Battery insertion Battery insertion for the instrument 1 Turn the detaching knob for battery cap counterclockwise and remove the cap from the instrument. 2 Insert 4 pcs D type batteries into the battery box according to its (+) and (-) marks. (PLP-601 / PLP-602) 3 While holding the instrument with one hand, push the battery cap into the battery box and attach it by turning the knob clockwise.
Battery insertion for the detector 1 2 3 LS6 Detector Slide the battery cover while pushing its mark and remove it. Insert the accumulated dry battery into the battery holder according to its (+) and (-) marks. Slide the battery cover to reinsert it. Accumulated Dry Battery (6F22) Battery Cover Rear View of LS6 CAUTION: • Pay attention to the battery holder’s (+) and (-) marks for proper battery insertion. • Batteries must be of the same type.
2. Display and Keypad 2.1 Keypad Remaining battery display lamp OFF LEVEL BATTERY MANUAL CHECK MODE Manual mode display lamp OFF LEVEL POWER ON MANUAL MODE OFF BATTERY CHECK Auto/Manual change key Off level display lamp POWER ON OFF Power supply key Battery check key 2.2 Role of keys (1) Power supply key OFF LEVEL LEVEL MANUAL MANUAL MODE BATTER TERYY CHECK POWER PO WER ON OFFMANUAL MODE Power supply key Pushing power supply key begins the automatic self-leveling.
(2) Battery check key Off level display lamp 1 OFF LEVEL LEVEL MANUAL MANUAL MODE BATTER TERYY CHECK POWER PO WER ON OFF 2 Battery check key The consumption status of a battery can be confirmed by the remaining battery display lamp when the battery check key is pressed after turning on the power supply. The remaining battery display lamp is turned off about 15 seconds later after the battery check key is pressed. Remaining battery display lamp Turning on 3 green lamps Workable enough.
(3) Auto/manual change key 1 Manual mode display lamp OFF LEVEL LEVEL 2 MANUAL MANUAL MODE BATTER TERYY CHECK POWER PO WER ON OFF 3 Auto/manual change key 4 When the Auto/manual change key is being pressed for more than 2 seconds, the manual mode display lamp is turned on in red. The automatic self-leveling begins and the automatic self-leveling function stops after completion of automatic leveling.
(4) Switching the rotation speed • Please switch the rotation speed after turning off the instrument power supply. [From 300 to 600 rpm] Manual mode display lamp 1 Off level display lamp OFF LEVEL LEVEL MANUAL MANUAL MODE BATTER TERYY CHECK 2 POWER PO WER ON OFF 3 OFF LEVEL LEVEL 4 Push the power supply key while pushing the Auto/Manual change key. Manual mode display lamp and off level display lamp blink in red a few seconds and tell that the rotation is switched to 600 rpm.
2.3 Warning display Off level display lamp turns on in red as warning display and rotation of rotor and emission of laser beam stop under following situation. Off level display lamp OFF LEVEL LEVEL MANUAL MANUAL MODE BATTER TERYY CHECK POWER PO WER ON OFF (1) When the instrument is tilted more than ± 5.7° (± 10%) then power supply is turned on Turn off the power supply and install the instrument horizontally (within ± 5.7°) and turn on the power supply again.
3. Preparation for measurement 1.1 Setting up the tripod 1 2 [Arranging the tripod] Prepare the normal tripod for Level instrument. The dome head type and elevation type tripod for Level instrument can be used. [Selection of the place to set up the tripod] Be sure to select a place where the job will not be interrupted and the instrument can be set to have almost same distance to each point to be measured.
1 2 3 [Setting up the tripod] For an extension tripod, adjust the legs to a suitable length and secure the leg clamps. Spread the legs to a proper extent for the tripod head to be nearly level and push them into the ground. Should the tripod head be off level, adjust it by expanding the legs accordingly. NOTE: • For a tripod setting place, be sure to select a place where the ground or floor has less vibration and there is no fear of upset.
3.2 Setting up the instrument [Mounting on the tripod] Mount the instrument on the tripod head and while supporting the instrument with one hand, secure it using the tripod center screw. Instrument Tripod head Center screw NOTE: • Also when removing the instrument from the tripod, loosen the center screw while supporting the instrument with one hand. • Do not leave the instrument mounted on tripod without the center screw being tightened. It may cause the instrument to fall and be damaged.
3.3 Arranging the detector 1 2 [Installing the rod adapter LA6] LS6 detector Mount the instrument on the rod adapter so that the guide pin of the rod adapter is inserted into the guide hole in the back of the detector. Tighten the attaching screw of the rod adapter into the detector. Rod Adapter Fixing screw Detector NOTE: • The rod adapter is to be used when the detector is used together with a staff or plain rod.
4. Measurement 4.1 Operating the instrument 1 2 [Starting the operation] Press the power supply key. Automatic self-leveling function works and leveling begins automatically. When leveling is completed, the rotor begins to rotate and emits invisible laser beam.
4.2 Operating the detector: LS6 1 2 [Power switch] Push the power switch to turn on the power to the detector. Pushing the power switch again turns off the power. 6 NOTE: • The liquid crystal displays all light up as shown in the above figure with the power switch pressed. This permits checking for any defects in the liquid crystal display. • The battery’s remaining capacity is always indicated with the power turned on. Check when to replace the battery, referring to the figure on the above.
[Selecting the reference level detecting accuracy] Push the detection accuracy selection switch to select the needed detection accuracy. High accuracy detection: To be selected for detecting the reference level with accuracy. Low accuracy detection: To be selected if high accuracy is not needed or when stable reference level cannot be obtained due to slight vibration at job site.
[ON or OFF of the beam reception buzzer] Push the beam reception buzzer switch to select either the buzzer sounding or silenced. 6 1 2 [Illuminating the display] Push the illumination switch to illuminate the display. Pushing the switch again turns off the illumination. 6 NOTE: • For either the buzzer sounding or silencing to be selected, check with the mark in the liquid crystal display (see the figure on the above). • The buzzer sounding/silencing alternates each time the buzzer switch is pushed.
[Detecting the reference level] At the measuring point, set the position of the detector nearly to the height of the beam emitting aperture of the instrument. Position the detector where the buzzer sound (or the beam reception display appears) by directing the detecting display nearly toward the instrument and moving the detector up and down. Move the detector up and down again according to the beam reception display (or the buzzer) and obtain the reference level.
[Direct marking] After the reference level has been detected, mark a line along the detector’s index, or its top or bottom end. 6 [Plain rod marking] After the reference level has been detected, mark a line along the plain rod’s top or bottom end. NOTE: • If a line was marked along the detector’s top or bottom end, be sure to make measurement compensation as described on the back of the detector. • The detector should previously be positioned correctly on the plain rod according to the reference mark.
[Reading the staff] After the reference level has been detected, read the staff, using the index on the rod adapter. Staff Index Rod Adapter NOTE: • When detecting the reference level, slightly loosen the fixing screw for the rod adapter and move the detector up and down along the staff.
5. Maintenance 5.1 Maintenance after use 1 2 3 [Stains on the main body] Brush dust off and wipe off moisture with tissue paper. Clean off any stains with a soft, dry cloth. Excessive stains should be removed with a soft cloth soaked in a water diluted neutral detergent and squeezed dry. Do not use benzine, thinner, gasoline or chemicals. [Stains on the glass surface] Brush dust off. Gently wipe off stains with a silicone cloth or a cleaning cloth for eye glass lenses.
[Handling the battery] If the instrument is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries from the instrument and the detector and store them. leakage NOTE: • Be sure not to use chemicals such as benzine, thinner or gasoline. • Be careful not to scratch the glass surface. • Leaving the batteries in the instrument for extended period may cause power consumption even if it is not in use.
5.2 Check and adjustment of the datum point 1 2 3 4 5 [Check] Set up the instrument on the tripod halfway between two walls or pillars about 40m away so that the ‘X side’ of the instrument faces the ‘Wall A’ and level it. Operate the instrument and turn on the power to the detector. (use the detection accuracy initially set.) Mark the reference point detected for both walls.
6 7 8 Read the target plates on the walls (A,B) to detect the reference points. If the readings of the target plates differ less than ± 5 mm, the instrument needs not to be adjusted. If more than ± 5 mm, proceed to the following (Adjustment) procedure. Appr. 20m Appr.
5.3 Troubleshooting PLP-601 / PLP-602 / PLP-601R / PLP-602R Rotor Display Content Display lamps are not turned on. Lamp 1 turns on. Battery capacity is low. 1 2 Incorrect battery insertion. 2 1 Instrument’s tilt exceeds auto leveling area. (± 5.7°) Instrument is tilt largely by any cause. After power supply turns on, unstable state of auto self-leveling function continues approx.3 min.
Detector LS6 Rotor Display Content Can rotate Cannot detect 1 2 Can rotate Battery indicator blinks Battery capacity is low. Incorrect battery insertion. Battery capacity is low. Checking point 1 2 Replace with fresh battery. Check the polarity of the batteries. Replace with fresh battery. NOTE: • If the instrument is not returned to normal, even through these measures, connect your dealer or authorized shop.
6. Specifications INSTRUMENT PLP-601R / PLP-602R Accuracy of reference beam: ± 10” (PLP-601/PLP-601R) ± 12” (PLP-602/PLP-602R) Measuring range: Radius 1~200m (PLP-601/PLP-601R) Radius 1~120m (PLP-602/PLP-602R) Automatic self-leveling range: ± 10% (± 5.7°) Light source: Visible Laser Diode (635nm Max 1.
7. Notice to the user of this product To assure compliance with the Safety Standard 21 CFR, Chapter I. Subchapter J. The U.S. bureau of Radiological Health requires the following information to be provided to the user: 1) Specifications of Laser Radiation. A. This laser system is designed and built to have a GaAIAs laser diode radiating at 635nm ± 15 nm. B. Radiant power This laser product is designed and built to radiate a maximum average radiant power of 10µ W as scanning beam during functional operation.
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