Topcon Pipe Laser
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1. 5 1 epp eenn a Ee Ke de oe WA ean ood ie ee oe 5 1 5 2 Rechargeable battery pack 530 5 1 5 2 1 Removing and 5 5 1 5 22 GNANI WEE 5 1 5 2 3 Charging while operating from DC 12V external battery 5 2 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 1 6 1 Operating Parameters 6 1 6 2 How To Change Operating Parameters 6 2 6 3 How to Input Change Security Code 6 3 6 4 How to Change Company Name 6 5 7 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CALIBRATION 7 1 7 1 Procedure To Check and Adjust Laser Calibration 7 1 7 1 1 Checking Calibration 7 1 7 1 2 Adjusting Calibration 7 1 8 ERROR DISPLAYS Se ee era dae a SA E 8 1 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 0 0 teens 9 1 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 10 1 11 SPECIFICATIONS 2 2 E dE An are Sey a EE E 11 1 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 1 Nomenclature Battery pack knob Remote control receiving window Battery pack Operating keys Display Handle Handle fixing screw2. 3 5 Target Select the size of target assembly appropriate for the pipe diameter Fixing screw Target s Level vial Detection strips TP L4G TP L4A only When laser beam strikes the detection strips in auto alignment mode the laser beam starts align ment Target holder ae a Laser receiving side Target L 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE 4 1 Pipe Laying Establish the Correct Elevation of the Laser Rod Handle Mount Staff position Top surface of mounting clamp 73mm TEE eer Topcon Bu e SC Laser 60mm 2 36 Laser Leveling Screw Using trivet stand Optional Accessories 4 1 1 Setting TP L4G A B BG 1 Attach the TP L4G A B BG to the trivet stand Fig 1a and position the LED over center line of the pipe or invert in the center of the manhole Fig 1b By using three leveling screws adjust the angle of the laser in direction indicated on the display until the bubble indicator is in the center position For pre poured inverts attach the appropriate sized feet and set the laser in the center of the invert Fig 1c 2 Set up level or rotating laser between the manhole and offset hub rod reading on the hub and add this reading to the cut indicated on the guard stake Fig 2 3 Place the grade rod on the top of the Rod Handle Mount clamp
3. Laser line indication Press the lt q and gt key at the same time 2 4 2 PREPARING FOR USE 2 4 2 Automatic alignment with the target TP L4G and TP L4A only This function is helpful for second day set ups When the alignment is placed on centerline so it is in the alignment path of the beam the laser will search the horizontal center of the target and automatically align the beam to it Set the alignment target as follows and press the automatic alignment key on the instrument or the RC 200 remote control The instru ment starts auto alignment and the following display is shown Detection strips T 8 7 Laser receiving side 5m to 150m 16 4 ft to 492ft Automatic alignment key 1 1 C eee y 11230 CENTERING A Set the target so the detection strips face the front of the instrument ER ep Display The display shows self leveling is in process After self leveling is completed automatic alignment starts g The display shows stabilizing laser output after complet ing self leveling When laser output is stable automatic alignment starts Only on TP L4G le LASER The display shows auto alignment is in process Each step shows alignment progress Alignment is completed Confirm the laser beam on the target If necessary use the line control key or the remot
4. 5 2 2 Charging Charging time Approx 9hours 1 Insert the BA 2 battery adapter into the BT 53Q rechargeable battery as shown 2 Plug the AC DC converter into the BA 2 Insert the AC DC converter power into the appropriate AC outlet LED of the BT 53Q rechargeable battery will light red 4 When charging is complete the LED will change to solid green Unplug the BA 2 battery adapter from the BT 53Q 5 Unplug the AC DC converter power cord from the AC receptacle BT 53Q 5 1 5 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING Note To charge the battery the following commercial AC DC converter can be used Output DC12V 1A Inside diameter 2 1mm Outside diameter 5 5mm 9 5mm AC DC converter plug Note Recharging should take place in a room with an ambient temperature range of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Exceeding the specified charging time may shorten the life of the battery and should be avoided if pos sible The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before using with instrument Be sure to charge a stored battery source every 3 or 4 months and store in a place at 30 C 86 F and below when it will not used for a long period If you allow the battery to be completely discharged it will have an effect on the overall performance for proper charging in the future Recharging can take less than 9 hours depending on the discharge condition of the ba
5. Example 2 1 Position the laser so it is centered in the manhole over centerline of pipe 2 Using the Manhole Transit Tower optional attach a transit and use a plumb bob to posi tion it directly over the centerline LED on top of the laser and lock in place 3 Align the transit to forward manhole marker 4 Plumb the transit downward into the open excavation 5 Align the laser beam to the transit using in RC 200 Remote Control 6 Lay pipe Transit Forward manhole Manhole marker transit tower Option Plumb bob Laser beam Center of manhole 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE 4 1 4 Setting Excavation Base Material and Pipe Elevation Fig 5 1 Calculate the base elevation from beam center as follows Example Pipe diameter 300mm 12 inch Pipe thickness 25mm 1 inch Base material 150mm 6 inch Distance from beam to base elevation Pipe radius 300 divided by 2 150mm 12 divided by 2 6 in Pipe thickness 25 25mm 1 1 in Base material 150 150mm 6 6 in Distance from beam to base elevation 150mm 25mm 150mm 325mm 6 in 1 in 6 in 13 in 2 Using a grade board or any reference rod you can now use the beam to control the depth of excavation by simply making a mark at the reference elevation 825mm or 13 in To set a sub base elevation calculate the distance from the center of the beam as follows Example Beam Diameter 300mm 12 inch Pipe Thickness 25
6. trench must be backfilled im mediately to help maintain temperature stability Use a blower optional ac cessory to move air through the pipe to blend the air and remove mist or fog Cover the pipe to prevent heat build up inside the pipe before laying Clear the mist or fog Confirm the pipe grade set ting using a level Secure the target within its holder Confirm the input value or and reset Adjust the laser and or tar get so the bubble is cen tered When the pipe is laid the trench must be backfilled im mediately to help maintain temperature stability Use a blower optional accessory to move air through the pipe to keep temperature and moisture stable Recharging should take place in the temperature range of 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Continue the charging for 30 minutes If the lamp changes to red light up mode the battery is normal If the lamp continues green blinking battery is faulty and must be replaced Always properly dispose old battery 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Drop manhole kit model 5 Single pointed foot model 2 Tripod adapter model 3 Se Scope model 2 10 1 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SSS di Dry battery holder DB 53 Trivet handle model 2 Target Large 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ol v TARGET Vertical target model 2 Over the top target These accessories sh
7. lt q or P keys LASOR 1 01234567 lt SET Press SET key The underline cursor moves to left or right by pressing the SET key LASOR 1 01234567 lt SET LASOR 1 01234567 lt SET Select a character string by pressing the W or A keys Select a character in the character string by pressing the lq or gt ABCDEFGHIJ lt SET keys ABCDEFGHIJ lt SET Press SET key LASER 1 Repeat steps 7 to 5 to correct other ee GEET 01234567 lt _ SET 7 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CALIBRATION 7 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CALIBRATION 7 1 Procedure To Check and Adjust Laser Calibration Lt 7 1 1 Checking Calibration 1 Make sure grade is set 00 000 or 000 00 Locate control points directly beneath the laser beam 1m 3 3 ft in front of the TP L4 and 60m 197ft from the first control point see illustration above 2 3 Set up a transit or level midway between the 1st and 2nd control points 4 Take elevation readings at both control points using the laser beam and the transit or level If the distance between the readings at each point x1 and 2 are the same the unit does not need adjustment If x1 and x2 are not the same the unit requires adjustment as follows 7 1 2 Adjusting Calibration Key operation Ges When checking is finished turn the power OFF Power OFF Press and hold SET key while turning power Power ON O
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9. Power supply connector with cap Laser centerline mark LED Starting point of the laser line Remote control receiving window Grade axis mark Laser grade starting point Laser beam window Laser beam is emitted from here 1 1 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Operating Panel Warning Standby Indicator LED Lock key Beam mode key Auto alignment key TP L4G A only Centerline LED key Line control Digit shifting Auto centering key Line control Digit shifting Auto centering key ALOK ka oe ta Grade or down Value setting key The illumination of the display will be ON for 30 seconds whenever anyone key is pressed Setting key Power key ee Centerline Turn the centerline LED ON or OFF by pressing LED key Auto shut off after 30 minutes Beam mode The mode of laser beam is switched alternately key Standard power high power Lock key This key prevents input from grade control keys Pressing again releases this function Auto alignment The laser beam is aligned to the center of the target automat key ically Line control Press to move the laser beam to the right or to the left Digit shifting Active indicating digit shifts to the right or the left By pressing Auto centering both keys at the same time the laser beam returns to the cen key ter automatically Grade up or Press to mov
10. brackets indicates present setting Press the down arrow key times to scroll to CHANGE NAME Press SET key See note 2 Select a character string by pressing the Ww or A keys Select a character in the character string by pressing the lt q gt keys Example LASER 1 Press SET key Repeat procedures 4 to 6 until complete see note on next page Select SET by pressing the lt q or P keys Press SET key Power ON 5 times O OR OR PARAMETERS R TILT DISPLAY V LED CHANGE S CODE CHANGE NAME COMPANY NAME ENTER NEW NAME TOPCON ABCDEFGHIJ SET KLMNOPQRST lt gt SET TOPCON KLMNOPORST lt gt SET LOPCON KLMNOPORST lt gt SET LASER 1 01234567 lt 5 01234567 lt 8 SET 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS PARAMETERS S CODE ON OFF CHANGE S CODE The display returns to menu 10 Press SET key The instrument returns to normal mode Note 1 When security mode is ON the security code must be input to operate Note 2 When security code has been entered but security mode is OFF input of cur rent security code is necessary to change security code Note 3 Follow the steps below if it s necessary to correct a character during input How to correct a character Select the left or right arrow by pressing the
11. direction of the line control keys when using the remote control from a forward position Laser line will travel in the direction of the line control keys when using the remote control from above or behind the panel position When using the remote controller direct the signal aperture to the remote control receiving window on front of the TP L4 Signal aperture v Remote control receiving window Remote control receiving window 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 3 3 Safety Lock System If the instrument is moved while it is in standby mode it will be possible to turn the instrument back on from the remote control This is to insure operational accuracy In a situation such as this ERROR will be displayed and laser beam will flash To reset turn power OFF then ON at the instrument 3 4 Replacing battery for Remote Control RC 200 1 Lift the battery cover on the back of the remote control ler RC 200 is lifted up slightly by pressing toward the direction of the mark When the lid lifts up take it out 2 Replace the 4 old AAA alkaline batteries with new ones 3 Click to close the lid by pressing on it Note Replace all 4 batteries with new ones at the same time Insert the batteries in the battery box according to the appointed direction Do not mix used and new batteries and do not mix different types of batteries together
12. necessary to input the code every time power is turned on in Normal mode Selecting mode and Checking amp Adjusting mode IMPORTANT Memorize the security code and file it in a safe place It is not possible to oper ate the TP L4 without entering the code 1 Press and hold down lock key e ARAME while turning power on SEET ER R TILT DISPLAY see note 1 on next page V LED 30 text in brackets indicates present 7 30 setting 2 Select CHANGE S CODE If first time to set code INPUT SCODE is 4 Ge Gen indicated by pressing the W key ON four times CHANGE S CODE 3 Press SET key see note 2 ENTER 01234 SECURITY 56789 CODE SET 4 Select a numeric character by press ing the A lt q gt keys Example ENTER 01234 SECURITY 56789 CODE SET 5 Press SET key ENTER 01234 SECURITY 56789 CODE 7___ SET 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set remain ing three code numbers Example 7777 see note 3 ENTER 01234 SECURITY 56789 CODE 7777 SET 7 Select SET by pressing the W A lt q gt keys ENTER 01234 SECURITY 56789 CODE 7777 SET 8 Press SET key SECURITY CODE The display returns to menu PARAMETERS S CODE ON OFF CHANGE S CODE 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 9 Press SET key The instrument returns to normal mode Note 1 When security mode is ON the se
13. will be indicated for about five seconds See 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS for instruction on how to change the company name Security Mode A four digit security code can be set and activated to prevent unauthorized used When Security mode is set the security code input is necessary when power is turned on in Normal mode Selecting mode and Checking and Adjusting mode See Section 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS for instruction on how to set Security Mode 2 1 2 PREPARING FOR USE 2 2 Setting TP L4 all models Always position the instrument so the bubble in the digital level vial is centered The instrument has a self leveling range of 10 To assure proper self leveling the instrument must be positioned to within 10 of the grade entered 10 Inclination of Setting grade the instrument 7 rT When the instrument is not positioned within the self level ing range the level warning will appear The laser blinks Level warning slowly Reposition the instrument in the direction indicated by arrow When the instrument is tilted beyond the rotation compen sation range approx 4 the rotation warning will appear Rotation warning The laser blinks slowly Reposition the instrument by rotat ing it in the direction indicated by the arrow 2 PREPARING FOR USE 2 3 Grade setting procedure 2 3 1 Direct entry of grade value Example Setting grade of 01 234 12 34A0 Be sure th
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15. 1 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 000 ccc eee 10 1 TL SPECIFICATIONS eebe be eee doe ee ee a E 11 1 FOREWORD Standard Package Components Battery adapter BA 2 Battery BT 53Q Single point foot Remote controller RC 200 Instruction manual Warranty card Make sure that all of the above items are with the instrument when purchased If you purchased other than a standard package please confirm the contents with your local Topcon dealer FOREWORD spittin echt eg gege ie dle ieee Ar AC 1 General Handling Precautions 2 Notice for Safe Use teens 3 Safety EINEN was Ze d A eine ie fae ea Ee Sia 4 cB Ok Meanie Eeer EE 6 Exceptions from 5 6 Laser Arbete AE Ae eae we 6 BR ISSELER EE EE DRAN ee H Standard Package 8 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 00000 1 1 1 1 Nomenclature 3 um gies ee Mee AEN 1 1 2 PREPARING FOR USE 000 c cece ett eee 2 1 2 1 POWER deg dek gla E 2 1 2 1 1 Using On board Battery of BT 53Q DB 53 2 1 2 1 2 Using 12 volt DC battery 2 1 2 2 Setting TP L4 all models 2
16. 2 2 3 Grade setting procedure 2 3 2 3 1 Direct entry of grade value 2 3 2 3 2 Set grade value by moving laser 2 3 2 4 Setting 2 4 2 4 1 Automatic 2 4 2 4 2 Automatic alignment with the target TP L4G TP L4A only 2 5 2 5 Changing the laser beam mode 2 6 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 0 000 cee tee 3 1 3 1 Self Centering Feet and Single Point Foot 3 1 CN a Rue ERT EE 3 1 3 2 Remote Controller RC 200 3 1 3 3 Safety Lock System 3 3 3 4 Replacing battery for Remote Control RC 200 3 3 RE ENEE 3 3 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE eet tee ee 4 1 4 15 LEE 4 1 4 1 1 Setting TP L4G A B BG 4 1 GR Re TE EE 4 2 4 1 3 Setting lihe e eeh ie wale HEE See eda e dE be 4 3 4 1 4 Setting Excavation Base Material and Pipe Elevation Fig 5 4 5 4 1 5 In the Pipe Set up 4 6 4 1 6 Grade Checking 4 7 5 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 0 000 cee eee 5 1 5 1 Dry battery Alkaline pack DB 53 Optional Accessories 5 1 Ee
17. 4 TOPCON INSTRUCTION MANUAL PIPE LASER TP L4 series TP L4G TP L4A TP L4B TP L4BG TE FOREWORD FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Pipe Laser TP L4 series The TP L4 instrument has unique features based on the model These include High visibility green laser beam on models TP L4G and TP L4BG The green laser is over four times more visible to the human eye making it easier to accurately use the laser over longer distances inside or outside the pipe Automatic beam alignment on models TP L4G and 4 The laser beam will automatically locate and lock onto the center of the pipe target placed in its path eHigh resolution laser spot all models making it easy to accurately locate the center of the beam This instruction manual describes procedures for safe use oper ation and maintenance of TP L4 For the best performance of the instrument please carefully read these instructions and keep them in a convenient location for your future reference FOREWORD General Handling Precautions AEBefore starting work or operation be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance AEWhen setting up the instrument position it so the bubble in the digital level vial on the display is in the center position See page 1 3 AE When you remove the instrument from the carrying case be sure to open the cover of the case after laying the case down right
18. ANGE no preset code Allows user to input any 4 digit security code after S CODE S CODE is set to ON CHANGE NAME TOPCON preset Allows user to enter name that will display during power up Default name is TOPCON 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 2 HowTo Change Operating Parameters EXAMPLE Change R TILT DISPLAY DISP1 from OFF to ON and disable the V LED automatic cut off Press Power ON key while pressing and holding the Lock key The R TILT DISPLAY is the first pa rameter setting Press SET to select R TILT DIS PLAY The DISP1 parameter flashes to show it is active Press key to select ON for DISP1 Press SET key to accept new set ting Power ON PARAMETERS R TILT DISPLAY V LED 30 PARAMETERS DISP1 ON OFF DISP2 ON OFF PARAMETERS DISP1 ON OFF DISP2 ON OFF PARAMETERS R TILT DISPLAY V LED 30 Press lt q key to select P TERS R TILT DISPLAY V LED 30 Press SET key to accept new setting Display will change to operating mode The unit will now operate with the new parameter settings level vial indicator enlarged on power up and centerline LED always on 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 3 How to Input Change Security Code To prevent unauthorized use of the TP L4 a four digit security can be set The following table describes how to activate the security mode S CODE and select a four digit code When Security mode is set it is
19. DB 53 2 1 2 1 2 Using 12 volt DC battery 2 1 2 2 Setting TP L4 all models 2 2 2 3 Grade setting procedure 2 3 2 3 1 Direct entry of grade value 2 3 2 3 2 Set grade value by moving laser 2 3 2 4 Setting Laser Line NENNEN A AEN 2 4 2 4 1 Automatic 2 4 2 4 2 Automatic alignment with the target TP L4G TP L4A only 2 5 2 5 Changing the laser beam mode 2 6 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES eee 3 1 3 1 Self Centering Feet and Single Point Foot 3 1 3 1 1 Single point foot snee araa See sa acd AN oe SN AT 3 1 3 2 Remote Controller RC 200 3 1 3 3 Safety Lock System 3 3 3 4 Replacing battery for Remote Control RC 200 3 3 EE ER 3 3 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE a sees ne Se ee ne 4 1 4 1 Elle EE ela alee eA gaa Sa ee 4 1 4 1 1 Setting TP L4G A B BG 4 1 A12 Seting grade 2 eee Ae eer eau tas nee duch 4 2 AA3 Setting ling Ee ENN eet eed EE en SS 4 3 4 1 4 Setting Excavation Base Materi
20. EMC NOTICE In industrial locations or in proximity to industrial power installations this instrument might be affected by electromagnetic noise Under such conditions please test the instrument performance before use 11 1 PIPE LASER TP TOPCON LASER SYSTEMS INC 5758 West Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton CA 94588 U S A Phone 925 460 1300 Fax 925 460 1315 www topconlaser com TOPCON AMERICA CORPORATION CORPORATE OFFICE 37 West Century Road Paramus New Jersey 07652 U S A Phone 201 261 9450 Fax 201 387 2710 www Topcon com TOPCON CALIFORNIA Poe BLVD Suite 105 West Sacramento CA 95691 Phone 916 374 8575 Fax 916 374 8329 TOPCON MIDWEST 891 Busse Road Elk Grove Village IL 60007 U S A Phone 847 734 1700 Fax 847 734 1712 TOPCON EUROPE B V Esse Baan 11 2908 LJ Capelle IJssel The Netherlands Phone 010 4585077 Fax 010 4585045 www topconeurope com TOPCON BELGIUM Preenakker 8 1785 Merchtem Belgium Phone 052 37 45 48 Fax 052 37 45 79 TOPCON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Weidkamp 180 45356 Essen Germany Phone 001 49 201 8619 150 Fax 001 49 201 8619 148 TOPCON S A R L 89 rue de Paris 92585 Clichy Cedex France Phone 01 4106 9494 MEDICAL 1 4106 9490 TOPOGRAPHIE Fax 01 47390251 TOPCON ESPANA S A HEAD OFFICE Frederic Mompou 5 ED EUR03 08960 Sant Just Desvern Barce lona Spain Phone 93 473 4057 Fax 93 473 3932 MADRID OFFICE Avenida Burgos 16E 1 28036 Madrid Spain Phone 91 302
21. Eliminate the source of dis turbance to the unit Press the lock key on the in strument to release the lock function Grade entry must be be tween 15 40 Reposition the instrument until the level warning indica tor disappears Recharge or replace the bat teries with new ones Press the lock key on the in strument to release the lock function Center the line adjustment and aim instrument so laser is roughly aimed at target Press the lock key on the in strument to release the lock function Replace the batteries 6 The laser beam is unstable 7 The laser position shifts over time passed The grade setting value of the TP L4 and the measured grade value are not equal The charging lamp of the internal bat tery BT 53Q is blink ing slowly when connected to the DC 12V external battery Error blinking The laser beam is refracted due to temperature differences within the pipe The laser beam is refracting and reflecting due to fog and or mist The pipe may be sinking The target is not securely held Incorrect grade value was en tered The bubble on the bubble tube display of the instrument or the bubble on the target was not adjusted correctly The laser beam is refracted due to temperature differences within the pipe The charging temperature is out of range The battery BT 53Q is com pletely discharged 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 When the pipe is laid the
22. _ 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE 4 1 6 Grade Checking After some pipe is layed 8 to 15m 25 to 50 ft you should check to make sure the laser has been set up for proper grade and line 1 Determine the elevation of pipe starting point A using transit or level and grade rod 2 Determine the elevation of pipe end point B in the same manner 3 The grade can be determined by subtracting the elevations of the two points A minus B divided by the horizontal distance between the two points Manhole 5 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 5 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 5 1 Dry battery Alkaline pack DB 53 Optional Accessories 5 1 1 Removing 1 Turn the battery pack knob to lift and remove the battery DB 53 2 Open battery pack by turning the lid knob to OPEN 5 1 2 Replacing 1 Place the battery pack into the instrument Pack will fit in only one orientation If operator is on the panel side back the lettering should be right side up 2 Secure by turning the knob LOCK Note Replace all 4 batteries with new ones at the same time Insert the batteries in the battery box according to the appointed direction not mix used and new batteries and do not mix different types of batteries together 5 2 Rechargeable battery pack BT 53Q 5 2 1 Removing and Installing 1 Turn the battery pack knob to OPEN lift and remove the rechargeable battery pack BT 53Q Battery adapter BA 2
23. al and Pipe Elevation Fig 5 4 5 4 1 5 In the Pipe Set up 4 6 4 1 6 Grade Checking 4 7 5 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 0 0 5 1 5 1 Dry battery Alkaline pack DB 53 Optional Accessories 5 1 5AT REMOVING EEN 5 1 531 2 Replacing 2 02 oe cent nea che ed nee Lene Cale eee dle 5 1 5 2 Rechargeable battery pack 530 5 1 5 2 1 Removing and 5 5 1 5 2 2 GRArGIAG ate ea EE 5 1 5 2 3 Charging while operating from DC 12V external battery 5 2 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 1 6 1 Operating Parameters 6 1 6 2 How To Change Operating Parameters 6 2 6 3 How to Input Change Security Code 6 3 6 4 How to Change Company Name 6 5 7 CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CALIBRATION 7 1 7 1 Procedure To Check and Adjust Laser Calibration 7 1 7 1 1 Checking Calibration 7 1 7 1 2 Adjusting Calibration 7 1 8 ERROR DISPLAYS 2 bia pe pag 8 1 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9
24. at the lock is disengaged before operating Format AB CDE Press SET key The previous data will be shown and mark blinks 13 678 Press or A key to change the sign to 13 678 Press p gt key to shift to digit A 13 678 Press Ww or A key to change value to 0 03 678 gt key to shift to digit 03 678 Press or A key to change value 1 01 678 Repeat previous steps to change values of digit C to 2 digit D to 3 and digit to 4 Ge Press SET key to desired grade SET After entering the instrument starts repositioning the laser to the grade The Auto leveling indication blinks during the grade setting process The laser beam blinks at the same time Input range 15 000 to 40 000 150 00 400 00 AO 2 3 2 Set grade value by moving laser Grade value can be set directly by moving laser up or down Be sure that the lock is disengaged before operating The grade display will increase or decrease according to the direction of the laser Pressing the 4 or W key the laser beam moves up or down Zero Setting Pressing the A and W key at the same time the display and the laser will return to 0 00 2 3 2 4 Setting Laser Line Use the line control key on the instrument display panel or the RC 200 remote control to move the horizontal laser position to the left or right required The maximum adjusting
25. curity code must be input to operate Note 2 When security code has been entered but security mode is OFF input of current security code is necessary to change security code Note 3 After all four digits are chosen and the SET key is pressed each digit will flash in sequence While it is flashing it is possible to change the number in case of error ON OFF of Security Mode Press and hold down lock key ARAME while power is turned on en e R TILT DISPLAY see note 1 above V LED text in brackets indicates present setting Select S CODE by pressing the 3 times D W key three times UNIT AO S CODE ON OFF Select ON or OFF by pressing the o R PARAMETERS lt q or gt keys Gi UNIT 3 AO S CODE ON OFF Press SET key CHECK 01234 SECURITY 56789 CODE SET Enter the security code which was previously set See note 2 above Enter Code Press SET key SECURITY CODE ACCEPTED The instrument returns to normal mode 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 4 How to Change Company Name The company name displayed during power up can be changed The following characters can be used Numeric digits 0 to 9 capital letters A to Z period comma apostrophe space opened and closed parenthesis Maximum of 32 characters can be input 2 lines of 16 characters each 1 Press and hold down lock key while power is turned on see note 1 on next page text in
26. e control RC 200 and align the laser precisely Alignment target is lost during auto alignment mode Re Jl set the instrument and press the automatic alignment key RETRY again 2 5 2 5 Changing the laser beam mode Two laser beam modes are available ON and Blinking 2 PREPARING FOR USE A third mode High Power is available on green laser beam models By pressing the beam mode key the beam mode will change alternatively Press the beam mode key Display TP L4G and TP L4BG Model Only ON mode Blinking mode High power mode Only TP L4G BG The laser output is not stable for several minutes when the power is on or the mode of laser is changed After the beam is stabilized display does not show WAIT the mode can be changed 2 6 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 3 1 Self Centering Feet and Single Point Foot TOPCON d SES H Single point foot 250mm 10 300mm 12 Four sets of centering feet are provided with the TP L4 The feet provided with TP L4 will center the laser beam inside the following diameters of pipe 150mm 6 200mm 8 250mm 10 and 300mm 12 They can also be used to set laser on top of the pipe or on a flat surface 3 1 1 Single point foot Use the single pointed foot when the TP L4 is unstable due to setting up on rough sur faces It is possible to use two self centering feet for 200 mm 8 diameter wit
27. e the laser beam up or down down Positive and negative values are indicated in the display for Value setting grade setting key By pressing both keys at the same time returns grade to 00 000 Setting key Press to enter grade shown on display Turn the instrument ON or OFF Warning Stand Flashes to indicate warning or standby mode by Indicator LED 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Indicators Digital level vial rotate instrument until centered Battery warning indication Remaining battery capacity is shown in steps Laser line indicator Indicates the direction of the laser line Centerline LED indication Okay to operate Operating time is limited ia Recharging or alternate power will be required soon d Charging while using 12 volt DC external bat tery Blinking Grade indication Percent or Permilli symbol Self leveling indication Flashing Flashes when the instrument is auto leveled After self leveling is finished the display changes laser mode Lock indicator Indicates when the instrument is locked Laser mode indication ON mode 1 Blinking mode CF High power mode TP L4G BG only Level vial display indicates instrument rotation status When the instrument is titled sideways the small level vial indicator on the display enlarges to fill the entire display to aid the user in accurate instrument setup See section 6 Se
28. h the single point foot when the surface is level 3 2 Remote Controller RC 200 The RC 200 allows you to remotely control most function of the TP L4 as shown below The RC 200 is convenient for aligning the beam while using a transit or for saving power by temporarily putting the unit in standby mode using the ON OFF switch Signal aperture Signal lamp Automatic alignment mode key When red LED is blinking the signal is transmitting Automatic centering key Press both keys at the same time Line control key Left direction Laser ON OFF switch Line control key Right direction Controls laser ON OFF for the instrument Laser beam mode key 3 STANDARD ACCESSORIES Remote control operation is not possible when the instrument is locked Press the lock key to release the lock function of the instrument e Operating range by remote control A Approx 200 m 656 ft Though the pipe from a forward position Approx 25 m 82 ft From above panel The laser ON OFF switch controls the laser beam only not for the instrument To turn power OFF to the instrument be sure to switch OFF the instrument after operation is finished When the laser is turned off by the laser ON OFF switch STAND BY is indicated on the display and the laser flashes once for five seconds Note To turn laser beam ON again press the laser ON OFF switch for 2 seconds Laser line will travel in the opposite
29. he manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct indirect consequential damage and loss of profits 3 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for consequential damage and loss of profits by any disaster an earthquake storms floods etc a fire accident or an act of a third party and or a usage any other usual conditions 4 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for any damage and loss of profits due to a change of data loss of data an interruption of business etc caused by using the product or an unusable product 5 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for any damage and loss of profits caused by usage except for explained in the user manual 6 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement or action due to connecting with other products Laser Safety Safety Information This product uses a invisible laser beam and is manufactured and sold in accordance with Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products FDA BRH 21 CFR 1040 or Radiation Safety of Laser Products Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide IEC Publication 825 provided on the safety standards for laser products As per the said standard this product is classified as a Class 3A IIIA Laser P
30. if using leg set elevation transfer is not necessary due to the fact that the pre poured invert must be placed at the correct elevation When measuring from the clamp remember to add the offset distance to center the beam 73mm or 2 87 inches Fig 2 4 Adjust the Trivet Rod using the height adjustment knob until the laser beam is at the cor rect elevation Height adjustment knob 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE Grade rod Grade rod Level Laser beam TP L4G A B BG Fig 2 4 1 2 Setting grade 1 To set grade follow procedures as described in section 2 3 Grade setting procedure 4 2 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE 41 3 Setting line Example 1 1 Position a transit directly over the centerline of the pipe using a plumb bob 2 Align the transit to the forward manhole marker and then plummet the transit to view the bottom of the manhole Position the laser so the LED is on the vertical cross hair of the transit 5 Tilt the transit up so the view is forward into the base of the open ditch A Use the RC 200 remote control to adjust the laser line until centered on the vertical cross hair 5 Lay pipe Transit Forward manhole marker lt 7 TM Plumb bob Laser beam Ve 0 0 7 af Center of manhole 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE
31. mm 1 inch Distance from beam to sub base elevation Pipe Radius 300 divided by 2 150mm 12 divided by 2 6 Pipe Thickness 25mm 25mm 1inch 1inch Distance from beam to sub base elevation 150mm 25mm 175mm 6 in 1 in 7 in 4 Using the grade board with the correct reference point 175mm or 7 inches you can now control the elevation of the sub base material 5 Toset pipe at the correct elevation simply set the pipe target for the correct size of pipe place inside of the pipe and adjust the pipe until the laser beam is located precisely at the center bulls eye on the target Excavation Sub base elevation Pipe Sub base material Base elevation Base 4 OPERATION EXAMPLE 4 1 5 In the Pipe Set If some pipe distance has already been layed the instrument can be set inside the pipe 1 Attach the correct leg set for the appropriate pipe size 2 Position the laser inside the pipe and adjust the rotation until bubble display is centered 3 Locate the pipe target in the last section of pipe 4 Using the RC 200 remote control or the alignment key on the control panel automatically align the beam to the center of the target The auto alignment function is available on the TP L4G and TP L4A models For the TP L4B BG use the alignment keys on the RC 200 remote control or on the control panel Refer to 2 PREPARING FOR USE Manhole TP L4G A B BG Pipe target Laser beam _
32. n Press the SET key Adjust the height of laser beam until x1 and x2 measurements are equal or key After the display stops flashing LASER press the SET key 00000 When 00000 appears on the display press the SET key again Turn power OFF Repeat checking procedure above to confirm ac curate calibration LE 00050 If the adjustment range is exceeded E72 error will be displayed step 5 Repeat checking and adjusting procedure If the error continues contact dealer or Topcon 7 1 8 ERROR DISPLAYS 8 ERROR DISPLAYS Error Contents Countermeasure Code Abnormal operation of internal measuring Switch OFF the power then ON again Excessive vibration around the laser may cause this error Eliminate vibration Indicates excessive tilt of the laser instru Switch OFF the power Set the instrument e calibration checking or adjust level then repeat checking and adjusting cal i ibration procedure E86 communication error Switch OFF the power then ON again E87 Abnormal operation of internal memory Switch OFF the power then ON again system detected If error code remains after trying countermeasures above please contact your Topcon dealer 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Check to see the instrument referring to the error list or the following troubleshooting list when you notice the failure of the instrument If the instrument can t be recovered or the failu
33. ould be available through the same Topcon dealer that supplied the TP L4 Other accessories may also be available 10 2 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11 SPECIFICATIONS TP L4G A B BG Light source Wave length Laser power output Laser diameter Line control width Grade readout Minimum setting of grade Grade setting method Self leveling range Slope direction Axis direction Horizontal accuracy Automatic alignment distance Operating time 20 C 68 F TP L4G BG TP L4A B Operating temperature Dimensions Weight Remote controller Model RC 200 Operating distance Functions Power supply Operating time Visible laser diode 532nm TP L4G BG green 633nm TP L4A B red 2 8mW Max o12mm 15 15 ft and 100 ft distance 15 40 150 400 0 001 Absolute encoder A 10 Approx A 4AK 10 arc seconds 5m 150 m 16 5 ft 492 ft TP L4G A DB 53 Approx 45 hours Using alkaline manganese dry batteries BT 53Q Approx 32 hours DB 53 Approx 70 hours Using alkaline manganese dry batteries BT 53Q Approx 48 hours 20 C 50 4 F to 122 122mm 0 4 8 in 13 in Without handle 125mm 374mm 4 9 in 14 7 in with rear handle Approx 3 8kg 8 21165 Through the pipe from front approx 200m 624ft Line control Laser beam ON OFF Laser beam mode Automatic alignment mode Line centering Four AAA size dry batteries Approx 8 months Using alkaline manganese dry batteries
34. range is 9 m 29 5 ft at a distance of 30 m 100ft The speed of the line travel is variable When the key is first pressed the speed will be slow By pressing the key continuously the speed of line travel will increase The relative position of the laser beam is shown on the display as indicated below WH This display indicates that the laser line is positioned at the left end of the adjust ment range The laser line will not travel to the left even if the line control key is held down In addition the laser will blink to alert the user of this condition It is always a good idea to pre position the laser to the center of its adjusting range prior to setup see below LASER LINE INDICATOR Maximum line adjust range 9m 29 5ft ach 30m i H 100ft U 7 2 41 Automatic Centering Press both line control left and right keys at the same time The laser will return to the center of the line adjustment range automatically 2 PREPARING FOR USE This display indicates that the laser line is positioned at the right end of the justment range The laser line will not travel to the right even if the line control key is held down In addi tion the laser will blink to alert the user of this condi tion It is always a good idea to pre position the laser to the center of its adjusting range prior to setup see below 4
35. rcuit of a battery can cause a fire Do not short circuit battery when storing it FOREWORD Prevention item Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands you are at risk of electric shocks if you do Do not place yourself or a reflecting object in the path of the laser beam If using the laser outside the pipe avoid positioning it anywhere near eye level to avoid any possibility of it striking someone in the eye If this should happen visibility could be temporarily impaired causing disorientation and possible accidental injury Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries if this does occur then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases It could overturn causing injury Do not use a damaged instrument case It could accidentally open causing damage to the instrument or injury to people Do not place instrument on unstable platform surface or tripod If using tripod make sure instrument is securely attached FOREWORD User Wear the required protectors safety shoes helmet etc when operating Exceptions from Responsibility 1 The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product s performance 2 T
36. re isn t written in the following list please contact your local Topcon dealer Conditions Causes Countermeasures 1 Laser beam does not emit Laser beam blinks Laser beam emits but grade setting is not possible Laser beam emits but line setting is not possible Remote control does not function 1 Battery level is low 2 Improper connection to an ex ternal power source such as a 12 volt DC battery The laser is turned off because the laser ON OFF switch of the remote controller is pushed When Level Warning Indicator blinks the instrument is tilted beyond the self leveling range laser blinks slowly Any shock or vibration to the unit produces unstable condi tion causing beam to blink The instrument is in lock mode The value entered is out of the grade range When Level Warning Indicator blinks the instrument is tilted beyond the self leveling range laser blinks slowly Battery level is low The instrument is in lock mode The laser beam has reached the limit of line adjusting range The instrument is in lock mode The battery power of remote control is low 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Recharge or replace the bat teries with new ones Make sure connection is se cure and attached to correct terminals Push the laser ON OFF switch of the remote control ler then the laser is turned on Reposition the instrument until the level warning indica tor disappears
37. roduct This is a simple product to operate and does not require training from a laser safety officer In case of any failure do not disassemble the instrument Contact TOPCON or your TOP CON dealer Labels The labels on your unit may be slightly different from the samples shown due to specific local requirements A AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Beam aperture LASER RADIATION A DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OF VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS Warning Label CLASS 3A LASER PRODUCT Explanatory Label FOREWORD Contents FOREWORD 324 6348 dal hy Bit deene 1 General Handling Precautions 2 Notice for Safe 2 2 eee eed toe eee 3 Safety Cautions iis Ge ee EEN ie bein edhe A 4 Aen drei el Stet ea as pee eet Pale ke 6 Exceptions from 5 6 Laser Safety rerai SIE AN ba mee bakes E deg eae pa t 6 Eil H Standard Package 8 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 00000 e eee eee ee 1 1 Lal Nomenclature Ai Ed ee ad tae aoe dee 1 1 2 PREPARING FOR USE bee Soe ee tne ee eine ei se eee ea 2 1 2A Power Source EN Hee ed dE idm AN A ANERE ee 2 1 2 1 1 Using On board Battery of BT 53Q
38. ry elgnoring or disregard of this notice may lead to person N CAUTION injury S 2 al injury or physical damage Injury refers to hurt burn electric shock etc Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipments and furniture FOREWORD Safety Cautions N WARNING There is a risk of fire electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair the instrument yourself This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer only Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use damaged power cable plug and socket May ignite explosively Never use an instrument near flammable gas liquid matter and do not use in a coal mine Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam e Battery can cause explosion or injury Do not dispose in fire or heat Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use a wet battery or charger not cover the charger while it is charging Risk of fire or electric shock eLaser beam can cause injury to eye or skin Avoid exposure to beam Battery can cause outbreak of fire Do not use any other type of charger than the one specified Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use any other power cable other than the one specified Risk of fire Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions The short ci
39. side up AEWhen using an external power supply it should be rated between 11 and 14 volts DC AEBe sure to check the power level of the on board battery packbefore using the instrument AE When you insert the dry battery in the instrument be sure to insert in the shown direction The insertion in reverse direction causes fault AERemove the dry cells from the instrument when you will not use it for more than one month AEPhysical reflection and refraction may occur under hot weather conditions or small pipe diameter due to its temperature or moisture conditions To minimize the effect of these conditions please take the following precautions 1 Place the pipe hot side heated by sunlight etc down 2 Do not apply an excessive amount of pipe adhesive to the pipe joints 3 lmmediately back fill the trench as pipe work is finished 4 Set the instrument on top of the pipeline 5 Use a blower or van to move air through the pipe FOREWORD Notice for Safe Use In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the oper ator and others or damage to properties important warnings are put on the products and inserted in the instruction manuals We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following notices and icons before reading the Safety Cautions and text Display Meaning eIgnoring or disregard of this notice may lead to the WARNING danger of death or serious inju
40. tand default setting and optional settings for each one Parameter Options Description default R TILT DISPLAY Selects whether or not to enlarge the level vial indicator level vial indicator on the display when the unit is first turned on or when the unit is tilted ON OFF DISP1 default OFF When this parameter is set to ON the level vial in dicator is enlarged when the instrument is off and the power key is first pressed The power key must ON OFF be pressed again to turn instrument on DISP2 default ON The level vial indicator enlarges to fill the display anytime the TP L4 is tilted The display returns to normal when the instrument is properly positioned or when any other control key is pressed V LED Selects automatic cut off parameter for the center line vertical LED indicator on top of instrument Automatic cut off is disabled LED remains on whenever after being turned on by user 30 Default setting Centerline LED automatic ally cuts off 30 minutes after it has been turned on by user see page 1 2 UNIT AO Selects how grade is displayed in percent or per milli AO Default setting Grade is displayed to the nearest thousandths of a percent 01 235 AO Grade is diplayed as per milli 01 235 per cent equals 012 35A0 per milli S CODE ON OFF Activates security code function Default is OFF Changing to ON requires the entry of a 4 digit security to turn on instrument CH
41. ttery when charging begins 5 2 3 Charging while operating from DC 12V external battery This function is useful when operating from the rechargeable battery pack BT 53Q that is low and needs charging Using the instrument with 12vDC external battery in ambient tem perature 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F the rechargeable battery pack can be recharged while the instrument is in use Connect DC 12V external battery and turn the instrument ON the charging indicator LED on top of the battery pack will indicate charging status The LED on the battery pack indicates charging status as follows Red ON Charging Green ON Charging completed Green flashing Internal error of BT 53Q rechargeable battery Red flashing BT 53Q rechargeable battery protection feature is working auto matically The instrument can be used in this case Automatic protection feature In case of overcharge or high or low ambient temperatures that exceeds charging temper ature range charging will be stopped or changed to protect battery If the 12vDC external battery is disconnected while working the power source will automatically switch to the rechargeable battery pack BT 53Q 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 CHANGING OPERATING PARAMETERS 6 1 Operating Parameters The standard default setting for several operating parameters of the TP L4 can be changed by the user This table below lists the operating parameters that can be changed the s
42. tting Operating Modes for more information Warning indications d Battery warning indication EMPTY Operating is impossible and the laser beam is not emitted Replace or recharge the battery Level warning indication The instrument tilted beyond the auto leveling range to the back or front Reposition the instrument by tilting in the direction indicated by arrow Rotation warning indication The instrument is tilted too far to the right or left Reposition the instrument to the direction indicated by arrow geil 2 PREPARING FOR USE 2 PREPARING FOR USE 21 Power Source 2 1 1 Using On board Battery of BT 53Q DB 53 The on board battery BT 53Q is a rechargeable system and the DB 53 is a disposable dry battery system Refer to POWER SOURCES AND CHARGING for instruction on how to charge the BT 53Q and how to replace the DB 53 dry batteries 2 1 2 Using 12 volt DC battery Red clip to positive terminal Black clip to TT negative terminal 12 volt DC battery Power cable for DC 12V Stop the engine while using automobile battery Be sure to connect the red clip to positive terminal and black clip to negative terminal of the battery when using the Power source cable for 12 volt DC Electric current consumption Max 3A Always turn OFF the instrument before removing on board battery pack or external power cable Turning Power ON Press the Power key A company name default TOPCON
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