DG813 SF803 DG613/DG613G ST802 RC803 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Laser How to Use the Laser System Powering the Laser Turning On/Off the laser Features and Functions Laser Setup Turning On/Off the laser Standard Display Laser and RC803 RC803 Radio/IR Remote Control Powering the RC803 Turning On/Off the Radio/IR Remote Control Pairing the RC803 with the DG813/DG613/DG613G Components SpotFinder SF803 Powering the SF803 SF803 - Features and Functions Pairing the Spot Finder SF803 with the DG813 Turning On/Off the Transporter ST
Settings Info Service Setting menu details Grade Entry Grade Display Sensitivity Selection User Name Set Password Password On/Off Radio Channel Select Language Position Info Calibration PROTECTING THE UNIT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT TECHNICAL DATA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 4
Introduction Thank you for choosing one of the Spectra Precision Lasers from the Trimble family of precision pipe lasers. The pipe laser is an easy-to-use tool that provides underground contractors line, elevation, and grade control for installing storm, sanitary, or other gravity-flow pipe. This system can also be used for tunneling, boring, pipe alignment, or any other application requiring line, elevation, and grade control.
Features and Functions Laser 1 Battery Compartment 2 Battery Door Latches 3 LCD Graphic Display 4 Grade Axis Pivot Marker 5 Line-Axis Pivot Marker and LED 6 Handle 7 Axis Alignment Markers 8 Mounts for scope adapter 9 5/8”-11 Threaded Mount 10 Remote Receiver Window 11 Beam-Exit Window 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Power Button M - Menu Button E - Enter Button Escape/Lock Button Left Line Control Button Plus Button Minus Button Right Line Control Button How to Use the Laser System Batteries WARNING Ni-MH batte
Powering the Laser Recharging the Batteries The laser is shipped with a rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack, it is keyed to prevent mis-insertion. Note: The approximate charge of the batteries is shown at the top of the LCD when pressing the E button. The charger requires approx. 10 hours to charge completely discharged batteries. For charging, connect the plug of the charger to the recharge jack of the battery pack.
Features and Functions 1. Battery Compartment – holds the NiMH battery pack. (D-Cell alkaline batteries can be used as a backup.) 2. Battery Door Latches – locks/unlocks and holds the battery compartment in place. 5 3. LCD Graphic Display - shows the power, grade, battery, out-of-level, beam position and status of the laser. 4. Grade Axis Pivot Marker the pivot point for the grade system identifies 6 5.
Features and Functions 7 7. Axis Alignment Markers - used to align the laser when the line system is centered. 8 8. Mounts for scope adapter – to attach the optional scope adapter for the „Over the Top“ application 9. 5/8”-11 Threaded Mount – to attach the laser to various setup accessories 9 10. Remote Receiver Window – receives signals from the RC803 and SF803 11. Beam-Exit Window – provides a clear window for the laser beam to exit the pipe laser.
Features and Functions 12. Power Button - turns the laser On/Off (To turn off the laser, press and hold the button for 2 seconds). 13. M – Menu Button - Quickly press and release starts the menu entry. Use the 2 to 5 buttons to toggle through the menu. 14. E - Enter Button - Quickly press and release to activate a selected menu function and show the actual laser and remote control battery status. 13 14 15.
Features and Functions 16. Left Line Control Button - moves the laser beam to the left. (Simultaneously pressed with the Right Line Button, centers the line.) 17. Plus Button - increases the grade. 18. Minus Button - decreases the grade. 19. Right Line Control Button - moves the laser beam to the right. (Simultaneously pressed with the Left Line Button, centers the line.
Laser Setup Position the laser at the manhole invert or on bottom of the trench at the desired elevation. Turning On/Off the laser Press the power button to turn On the laser; the LCD shows Initialization for one second (red and green LEDs are on - diagnostic mode). The unit starts the temperature/reference check while the thermometer/CAL symbol is flashing. Don‘t start automatic functions at the menu before the reference check has been finished.
Features and Functions Standard Display Laser and RC803 The remote control mirrors the functionality of the pipe laser keypad Automatic mode +/- buttons locked line buttons locked Beam position at SF803 Beam line position related to the housing actual grade value 1 - Escape/Lock Button 2 - Left Line Control Button 3 - Plus Button 4 - Minus Button 5 - Right Line Control Button 6 - Power Button M - Menu Button E - Enter Button Hole for hand loop 9 13
RC803 Radio/IR Remote Control Powering the RC803 1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar pry device to release the battery door tab on the RC803. RC803 will be shipped with alkaline batteries Rechargeable batteries can be used optional but need to be charged externally 2. Insert two AA batteries noting the plus (+) and minus (-) diagrams inside the battery housing. 3. Close the battery door. Push down until it “clicks” into the locked position.
Components Spot Finder SF803 10 12 13 1 5 11 9 10 7 3 4 6 10 5 8 1 - SF803 2 - Target Plate for Spot Finder 3 - Center Hole 4 - Power Button 5 - Bubble Vial 6 - Battery LED 10 7 - Mode LED 8 - Red Direction LEDs 9 - IR transmitters/receivers 10 - Marking notches (front and back) 11 - M6 Clamp Mount 12 - Battery door 13 - Latch for Battery Door 14 - Release Tab Target Plate 15 – SF803-Poladapter 2 14 15 15
Powering the SF803 1. Open the battery door pulling the battery door latch. The SF803 will be shipped with alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries can be used optional but need to be charged externally 2. Insert four AA batteries noting the plus (+) and minus (-) diagrams inside on the battery door. 3. Close the battery door. Push down until it “clicks” into the locked position. SF803 - Features and Functions 1. Power Button: Press and release the power button to turn ON the SF803.
ST802 Transporter The Transporter is a hand-held device that extends the radio operating range between the RC803 and the DG813 (standard) and DG613/DG613G (optional). Powering the ST802 1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar pry device to release the battery door tab on the ST802. ST802 will be shipped with alkaline batteries Rechargeable batteries can be used optional but need to be charged externally 2.
Transporter ST802 – DG applications >2 ft >0.50 m DG813/613/613G at the manhole => ST802 => RC803 ST802 offers radio connection between RC803 and DG813/613/613G also inside the open trench at the end of the pipe. up to 100 m /330 ft >2 ft >0.
Menu Functions Press and release M button at the Standard Display to enter the MENU. The menu offers always only the available features depending which pipe laser (DG813 or DG613/DG613G) is used. The icon of the selected function will be highlighted. A down arrow at the the right site indicates that the user can scroll down through the menu using the down arrow button.
Menu Functions (IR controlled) If the RC803 is paired with a transmitter and the radio connection doesn’t work, e.g., through a pipe, the IR connection offers the following functions. Press and release the M button at the Standard Display. Pressing and releasing button M changes the unit always back to the standard or previous display. Press and release the buttons 2 to 5 until the desired icon is highlighted. Press and release E button start the selected function.
Entering Grade – changing the grade value in Step + Go or Digit Select mode. Press and release the M (Menu) button; Grade Edit will be highlighted. Press/release button E The grade value will be shown. Press/release button M escape/return to the standard display. Note: when ‘Step + Go Mode’ is selected, the grade can be changed just by pressing the plus [17] and minus [18] arrow. One arrow button press opens the grade edit menu.
Automatic Spot Align (only DG813) - The Spot Finder SF803 guides the beam to the target point in the horizontal axis, while the Z-axis grade value will be maintained. Press and release the M button at the standard display and select Spot Align using the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons. Press/release button M escape/return to the standard display. Pressing and releasing button E starts the Spot Alignment function while the beam moves to the 0% position.
Automatic Spot Match (only DG813) - Automatic-Spot-Match can be used %? for measuring an unknown grade value in an existing pipe or open trench. Press and release the M button at the standard display and select Spot Match using the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons. Press/release button M escape/return to the standard display. Pressing and releasing E button starts the automatic Spot Match while the beam becomes a rotating fan beam which will be automatically aligned to the SF803‘s center position.
Manual Spot Search Mode (only DG813) - The Spot Search mode is used for pipe laying by detecting the beam manually using the Spot Finder SF803 and can be activated in automatic and manual mode. Using the “Over the Top” application, the Spot Finder detects the fan beam while the remote control’s display provides the information to position the pipe correctly at the required direction and elevation.
Line Scan - For a faster second day setup, line scan enables complete automatically movement of the laser beam to the left and right limits. Press and release the M button at the standard display and select Line Scan using the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons. Press/release button M escape/return to the standard display. Pressing and releasing E button activates the Line Scan mode while the laser beam moves to the right/left limits of the horizontal axis (short beep) and stops at the center position.
Start Reference Check – Before starting some sensitive pipe work, an additional Reference Check can be started manually. Press and release the M button at the standard display and select Reference Check using the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons. Press/release button M escape/return to the standard display. Pressing and releasing E button starts the Reference Check considering the current temperature inside the housing.
Settings – offers the different setting features. Please see the Setting Menu details at the following pages. Info - The DG/RC information (software version, ID, etc.) or the runtime of the DG will be displayed. Press and release the M button at the standard display and select Info using the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons. Press/release button M escape/return to the standard display. Pressing and releasing E button opens the Info’s submenu.
Setting Menu Details – offers the different setting features. Press and release the M button at the standard display and select Settings using the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons. Press/release M button escape/return to the standard display. Pressing and releasing E button opens the Setting’s menu. (+) / (-) and left/right buttons can be used to select the desired Setting function then press button E to open the selected submenu. Grade Entry – offers selection of Step + Go or Digit Select Mode.
Sensitivity Selection – offers three different sensitivity options. Press and release left/right buttons until Sensitivity is displayed. Press/release M button escape/return to the main menu. Pressing and releasing E button opens the submenu. Use the left/right buttons to toggle between Low, Mid (Default) and High. Press the E button to confirm the selection. Line Alert– offers three different Line Alert options. Press and release (+)/(-) and left/right buttons until Line Alert is displayed.
User Name – offers the activation of the user name. Press and release (+)/(-) and left/right buttons until User Name is displayed. Press/release M button escape/return to the main menu. Pressing and releasing E button opens the submenu; cursor flashes. Use the ESC button to toggle between both lines. Pressing and releasing button right or left moves the cursor to the right/left. Press and release buttons (+) and (-) to change the character (letters and numbers).
Password ON/OFF – activating/deactivating Password function. Press and release (+)/(-) and left/right buttons until Password On/Off is displayed. Press/release M button escape/return to the main menu. Pressing and releasing E button opens the submenu. Use the left/right buttons to toggle between Password On and Password Off. Press the E button to confirm the selection. Any time when the DG will be turned on, the password has to be entered after the password function has been confirmed.
Select Language – offers language selection for main menu text. Press and release (+)/(-) and left/right buttons until Language is displayed. Press/release M button escape/return to the main menu. Pressing and releasing E button opens the submenu. Use the (+)/(-) and left/right buttons to toggle between the different language options. Press the E button to confirm the selection.
Troubleshooting DG813/DG613/DG613G Any error message can be deleted with a short press of the E button. The table shows the related description and possible solutions. The next service center should be contacted if a different error message as shown at the table will be displayed.
Calibration Checking Calibration 34
Checking the calibration of your pipe laser is easy. All you need is an engineer’s rule and your pipe laser. 1. Select a level road, packing lot or field whose rise is not more than 4 inches in 100 feet (10 cm/30 m). 2. Choose two points (A and B) about 100 feet (30 m) apart. The distance doesn’t have to be measured, but the points must be found, so mark them well. 3. Set up the pipe laser just behind the lowest point and rough level. 4. Turn on the pipe laser and let it warm up for about 10 minutes. 5.
8. Accurately measure the elevation to the center of the beam at point B and record the elevation as B1. 9. Move the pipe laser behind point B and aim the laser beam so that it passes over points A and B. Allow the pipe laser to self-level. 10. Accurately measure the elevation to the center of the beam at point B and record the elevation as B2. 11. Accurately measure the elevation to the center of the beam at point A and record the elevation as A2. 12.
Grade Check After the first 25 – 50 feet (8 – 15 m) of pipe has been laid, it is recommended that you make a grade check to insure that the setup is correct, and that the system is properly operating. The illustration shows a method for checking grade. 1. Using a transit level, or an automatic level and a grade rod, take a reading at the beginning of the pipe “A”. 2. Using the same instruments, obtain a level reading at the end of the pipe “B”. 3.
Example: Feet / Tenths Rod Reading at “A” 15.74 feet Rod Reading at “B” 12.289 feet Rise or Difference (A – B) 3.451 feet Distance from A to B 145 feet Rise divided by Run 0.0238 Rise divided by Run times 100 2.38% = Laser Setting Rise according to engineering (2.38% * 145 feet) plans = 3.451 feet Metric 4.801 m 3.749 m 1.052 m 44.196 m 0.0238 2.38% (2.38% * 44.196 m) = 1.052 m The pipe is laid correctly when the rod reading “A” minus rod reading “B” equals the rise according to the engineering plans.
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 Checking Calibration 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 quality and operating range considerably.
Warranty Trimble or its authorized service center will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part, or the entire product, for which notice has been given during the warranty period. If required, travel and per diem expenses to and from the place where repairs are made will be charged to the customer at the prevailing rates. Customers should send the product to Trimble Inc. or the nearest authorized service center for warranty repairs or exchange, freight prepaid.
TECHNICAL DATA Laser Accuracy, Self-Leveling (level)1,3 : Operational area 1,2 : Laser type: Laser class : Self-leveling range: Grade range: Spot Align search range (DG813): Line Range: Leveling indicators: Power source: Battery life1 DG813/613: Battery life1 DG613G: Temperature compensation: Operating temp.: Storage temp.: Tripod attachments: Dust and Water proof: Weight: Low voltage indication: Low voltage disconnection: 1) at 21° Celsius 2) under optimal atmospheric circumstances 3) along the axis ± 1.
TECHNICAL DATA Remote Control RC803 Radio operating range (Over the Top)1,4,5 : IR operating range (front)1 : Power source: Battery life1 : Dust and Water proof: Weight (incl. Batteries): up to 130 m (425 ft) up to 150 m (500 ft) 2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries 130 hours IP66 0.26 kg (0.57 lbs) Spot Finder SF803 Operating range1,2,4 : Power source: Battery life1 : Dust and Water proof: Weight (incl. Batteries and slider): 5 m (16 ft) up to 150 m (500 ft) 4 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries 30 hours IP67 0.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Please disregard the declaration of conformity within the manual.
FCC / IC General information IC FCC ID 4131A-TK46BL PWR-TK46BL Contains IC: 4131A-TK42RF Contains FCC ID: PWR-TK42RF This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC Compliance Statement: FCC Compliance Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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 interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Section 15.