Operator`s Manual Laser Receiver
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1. To set the blade tilt indicator at a slope other than level position the blade at the desired slope Ensure the receiver is aligned properly side to side and front to back with the blade With the receiver on simultaneously press and hold the power switch and the plumb deadband and brightness switches Continue holding all four switches until a 0 symbol followed by a Y symbol is briefly displayed The blade slope is now nulled at the existing slope To reset the blade tilt indication back to level position the blade to level and check with a four foot level or other method Repeat the above calibration procedure with the blade level 20 Maintenance and Care The user of this product is expected to follow all operating and safety instructions of this manual and of the machinery operator s manual Perform periodic checks of the product s performance The manufacturer or its representatives assume no responsibility for results of the use of this product including any direct indirect consequential damage and loss of profits Check your work frequently Your laser receiver was shipped in a protective carrying case If the unit is transported from job to job inside its protective case and normal instrument precautions are followed the unit will provide many years of service Do not wipe dust or dirt off the laser receiver with a dry cloth as scratching could occur possibly damaging these surfa2. Operator s Manual Technologies chine Control j Bee ee EEE 8261 State Route 235 Dayton Ohio 45424 USA Phone 937 482 0200 Fax 937 482 0030 www apache laser com Laser Receiver Thank you for purchasing an Apache Technologies Inc product Your Contents BULLSEYE 6 laser receiver is a premium quality tool that has been designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable performance The receiver and accessories have been specifically designed for use in harsh machine mounted BULLSEYE 6 Laser Receiver construction environments This manual is an important part of your purchase as it will familiarize you with COMON 2 si seak nefits bats E evaneaedage tan 1 the receiver and explain the numerous features that have been designed into it Please read this manual thoroughly before using your receiver Safety feet o E A aad Sinan Oats ated ee 2 Please contact your Apache dealer or the Apache factory should you have System DESCriptiON icsi tated ccrrelidot enaeaeuatinaes 3 questions regarding specific applications or if you require additional information Contact infomation isiocated onthe backodver Addional contaci aie Controls and Displays esseeeeeeeeeereeserresserrrsserrnssrrernssee 4 Website www apache laser com Battery Installation Charging PTPECCREeeCRTOCELTECET Te Cree eee ree Creer errr 6 Email sales apache laser com Operation Primary Functions eee eee 8 service apache laser com Installation Ple
3. These LED s correspond to the set up length that is input using the scale on the front label of the display area A set up procedure is required to compensate for the dipper arm swing arc To determine this length and for more installation information please refer to the instructions beginning on page 11 A A Angle ll i Compensation Indicator Operation selected when grade information is useful both above and below on grade as with typical grading operations Offset on grade or excavator mode is selected when using a backhoe or excavator The excavator mode gives more information and a larger display above on grade Press the switch to cycle between the two options The LCD will indicate which mode is selected and the LED s will display the appropriate pattern The center on grade has 7 display channels plus 2 out of beam indications The offset on grade has 8 display channels plus 2 out of beam indications i Center Center Offset Offset y y Center Offset On Grade Center on grade or grading mode is On grade On grade On grade On grade selected LED s selected LED s Deadband Accuracy Four deadbands are available in the grading y and excavating modes The LCD indicates which mode is selected 2 deadbands fine and standard are available in the angle A compensation ACE mode The smallest deadband is used for receiver set up Selections are then made to fit job requirements Please refer to the specifications on pa
4. magnetic mount 10 Access screws allow easy access to battery compartment for replacement of batteries 11 Accessory Connector and Dust Cap connector accepts the cable to the optional remote display machine power cable or automatic control box Connector also accepts Ni MH battery charger Dust cap helps keep the connector clean Controls and Displays Touch Panel Power Switch LCD Touch Panel Lock Averaging Selection raser ont Communication Selection Link Not Used Plumb Display Selection Brightness Selection Center Offset Accuracy On Grade Deadband Selection Selection LCD Touch Panel i Lock Accuracy Averaging Deadband Out of Level 1 2 4 Selection Communication Radio Link Not Used RPM Indication Plumb Selection Display Brightness Standard Sener Ma Battery Status Selection Wide ACE Off Se On Grade Battery Installation Charging Battery Installation Remove the BULLSEYE from its carrying case Hold the unit so the accessory connector is pointing upwards Remove the dust cap from the accessory connector Loosen the two thumb screws and remove the battery access cover Install four batteries as shown on the label diagram inside the battery compartment noting the and terminals MADE IN USA Battery installation diagram SERIAL Serial number label Replace the battery access cover Firmly tighten the two thumbscrews Ensure the battery access cov
5. near construction or agricultural machinery follow all safety precautions as described in the machinery s user manual WARNING When excavating follow all excavation and trench safety regulations and practices CAUTION Be aware ofall overhead obstructions and electrical power lines The receiver and mast may be higher than the machinery Remove when transporting machinery CAUTION Do not disassemble any part of the receiver other than to replace batteries The receiver is to be serviced by authorized Apache Technologies service personnel only System Description The Apache BULLSEYE 6 laser receiver is a rugged multipurpose electronic receiver that detects laser light generated by rotating laser transmitters The unit works with nearly all models of rotating lasers and will detect both visible and invisible beams When installed the operator is given visual indication of the reference plane of laser light s position relative to the cutting edge or digging depth of the machine The BULLSEYE can also be installed with an Apache Control Box for automatic control on certain grading machines The operator can adjust the settings of the BULLSEYE to meet job site requirements Settings are provided for adjusting the dead band size or accuracy on grade location for grading or excavation display brightness and more The ultra bright built in LED display provides up to 8 channels of grade elevation position plus high and low lost bea
6. to get a solid on grade display Safely measure the distance from the bucket pivot pin to the center on grade mark on the back of the receiver This is the set up length Enter the ACE mode Press and hold the plumb switch to scroll up the set up length scale and release the switch when the lit LED is closest to the measured set up length The LED will blink to confirm the setting Select the desired deadband and begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket levelled and LED s solid 15 Installation Excavating Out of Trench Set Up Bucket Extended Fully retract the bucket cylinder Mast pointed to and position the machine so bucket teeth a measurement can safely be obtained on the dipper arm t Set the laser up and turn it on Determine the distance from the a ACE laser to the bottom of the trench A IN Set up L L This is the set up length fI HI SH Length The length is the height of the L instrument HI plusthe depthof f N cut from the benchmark to the oe ET ESE bottom of the trench C Benchmark G Extended Standard Plumb Mount the __ Excavation ZIINITK Depth mast on the side of the dipper arm so it points to the bucket teeth as illustrated above Position the receiver so the set up length L is the distance from the bucket teeth to the offset on grade symbol on the back of the receiver Set up to the center on grade symbol if center on grade will be used Turn th
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8. INSTT IRWNNTT TINN TIANT TIARAS IL IXNWNTI NNI INNSTI ASX Finished Elevation Benchmark Position the machine so the blade can be set to the desired finished elevation Typically on a benchmark or hub stake Set the laser up in an appropriate location for receiver visibility and efficient machine operation and turn it on Turn the receiver on select center on grade grading mode and select the smallest deadband Mount the receiver to the mast Slide the receiver up or down until on grade is indicated It may be necessary to adjust the height of the laser Alternatively ifthe height of instrument laser beam to finished elevation length is known the receiver can be set by measuring this distance from the cutting edge of the blade to the center on grade mark on the back of the receiver label Face the LED grade display toward the operator and tighten the clamps Select the desired deadband and brightness The LED grade display will direct the operator which way to move the blade using the machine s controls to maintain an on grade reading Make a sample pass with the blade on grade and check to ensure the elevation is correct 12 Installation Excavating Angle Compensation for Excavation ACE Use the length determined by the set up procedure described on pages 14 to 17 Press and hold the plumb switch to enter the ACE mode and the set up length entry mode The on grade location will automatically switch to the cent
9. Lock Press and hold the power switch and then press the g accuracy switch to turn the touch panel lock function on and off When on the lock symbol is displayed on the LCD Switches cannot be changed and accidental changes from dirt or debris knocking the switches are prevented To make changes to the unit turn the switch panel lock off Touch Panel Lock On Communication Options This function is not currently used on the Y receiver Blade Tilt Display with RD15 Remote Display Although there is no provision for displaying blade tilt on the BULLSEYE 6 receiver the function can be turned on and off when used with an RD15 if the receiver has Version E i 5 software Activation requires simultaneously pressing the power switch plumb switch and deadband switch of ie O the receiver when it is on When activated the receiver s g f H outside green on grade LED s will blink the center green LED will be on and the RD15 tilt display will become active The blade tilt deadband is fine or 0 5 Repeat the three button procedure to turn the display off The receiver s outside green on grade LED s will blink and the center green LED will be off If the BE 6 has older Version 4 software the tilt display will always be on Slope Matching The blade tilt indicator can be set to zero or nulled at a blade slope other than level This is used for matching an existing slope or setting the blade to a predetermined slope
10. Metal Hydride 4 x C Cell Power Cable 10 30 VDC 75 hours Display Dim 45 Hours Display Bright 50 hours Display Dim 40 hours Display Bright 3 4 hours 75 minutes with no laser beam High and Low Yes Yes LxWxD 15 50 x 5 58 x 5 88 394 x 142 x 149 mm 1 66 to 2 00 Outside Diameter tube 42 mm to 50 mm and 1 1 2 38 mm square tube 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Specifications subject to change without notice 22 Warranty Apache Technologies receivers are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years This warranty period is twenty four months from the date the product is delivered from the dealer to the purchaser or is put into service by a dealer as a demonstration unit or rental unit Please return the included warranty card as this will expedite any warranty service that may be required Please retain your warranty information and proof of purchase If a warranty card is not on file proof of purchase must accompany your request for warranty repair Any evidence of abuse misuse alteration accident or negligent use or an attempt to repair products by unauthorized personnel or with parts other than those provided by Apache Technologies automatically voids the warranty The user of the product is expected to follow all operating instructions periodically checking the instrument and the work as it progresses Apache Technologies liability under this w
11. arranty is limited to repairing or replacing any product returned to an authorized service center for that purpose The foregoing states the entire liability of Apache Technologies regarding the purchase and use of its product and they shall not be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage of any kind This warranty is in lieu of allotherwarranties expressed or implied and constitutes all of Apache Technologies liability with respect to merchandise sold by it 23 CE CE Declaration of Conformity We herewith declare in exclusive responsibility that the instruments e Bullseye 3 e Bullseye 5 e Bullseye 5MC e Bullseye 6 were developed designed and manufactured to conform with the o Council Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility including their amendments up to the date mentioned below Equipment Type Environment Measurement Control and Laboratory Equipment The following harmonized standards were applied o EN61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Requirement for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use o EN61000 3 2 2000 Mains Harmonic Emissions Single Phase lt 16A Phase o EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Mains Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Emissions Single Phase lt 16A Phase We the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive s Apache Technologies Inc 8261 State Route 2
12. ase record your product information below This will assist you if there are General shigorechesdatdupeiasdicdeuntecdstetbesuatuetenssdeceenbabietaueiuetas 11 any questions regarding warranty or service Gradh ge anea N a a eda eee 12 EXGAVALING ee e E ARN 13 PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER Operation Secondary Functions s 19 DATE OF PURCHASE Maintenance and Care o eeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaes 21 PURCHASED FROM SPOGCIICATONS eiiie ae beaeataniahcabavaca 22 PHONE Wa ITALY ekeni eer EEEE E 23 CE Declaration of Conformity Inside Back Cover P N ATI 040064 02 REV J gt gt gt eBE Safety Meaning of Symbols WARNING Indicates a potential hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in a minor or moderate injury and or material financial or environmental damage NOTE Important information to enable the product to be used in a correct and efficient manner unrelated to safety The user of this product is expected to follow all operating and safety instructions of this manual and of the machinery operator s manual Perform periodic checks of the product s performance The manufacturer or its representatives assume no responsibility for results of the use of this product including any direct indirect consequential damage and loss of profits Check your work frequently WARNING When working
13. bols above the switch Laser Out of Level This function is for use with lasers that have Ge the ability to indicate that they are out of level by changing the RPM of the laser Two speeds of 140 RPM and 300 RPM are available as well as out of level turned off Press and hold the power switch and then press the plumb switch to cycle through the options of 140 RPM 300 RPM and off The LCD will indicate which is selected No display on the LCD indicates out of level is disabled When the laser RPM drops to the selected laser out of level speed an X symbol will appear on the LED grade display and on the LCD symbol 140 gia are N 300 300 140 RPM Laser below 300 RPM Laser below Selected 140 RPM Selected 300 RPM Indicator Indicator Beam Averaging Press and hold the power switch and then press aS the on grade location switch to select and cycle the laser beam averaging function Selection Off no display chooses adaptive averaging In this mode the receiver applies the highest level of averaging appropriate for the laser rotation speed A selection of one means every beam strike is processed Selecting two or four creates a rolling average of every two or four beam strikes This stabilizes the LED display in unstable laser set ups such as windy conditions or over long distances l ll Hill ene RE lt gt No Averaging Averaging 2 Averaging 4 Selected Selected Selected 19 Operation Secondary Functions Touch Panel
14. ceiver so the set up length L is the distance from the bucket bottom to the offset on grade symbol on the back of the receiver Set up to the center on grade symbol if center on grade will be used Turn the receiver on and select standard plumb mode offset on grade and the desired deadband Select center on grade if set to center symbol Begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket levelled and the LED s solid ACE mode Follow the procedure above except the set up length is the finished elevation to the center on grade symbol L minus the bucket height length B Set up length L B Enter the ACE mode Press and hold the plumb switch to scroll up the set up length scale and release the switch when the lit LED is closest to the measured set up length The LED will blink to confirm the setting Select the desired deadband and begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket levelled and LED s solid 17 Installation Excavating NOTE Forallexcavation operations always take a sample reading with the bucket on grade and check to ensure the elevation is correct For all grading operations make a sample pass with the blade on grade and check to ensure the elevation is correct Magnetic Mount Installation For excavators and backhoes o4 determine where the mount will be located on the machine so that when the receiver is attached it will intersect the laser beam Refer to the previous installa
15. ces Use only a good quality glass cleaner with a soft cloth on all external components If these surfaces have hardened concrete or other materials on them take the system to your Authorized Service Center for cleaning If the system will not be used for a 30 day period or more it is recommended to remove the batteries from the receiver Store and transport the receiver in its carrying case Refer to your state or local requirements for the disposal of batteries Be sure to dispose of all batteries properly 21 Beam Reception Range Operating Range Laser RPM Vertical Reception Accuracy On Grade Deadbands Set Up Fine Standard Wide Fine Standard Plumb Swing Range Standard Specifications 360 degrees Over 1500 ft 460 m radius laser dependent Minimum 105 Maximum 1200 8 75 in 222 mm Grading Excavating 3 16 5 mm 1 4 6mm 3 8 3 4 10mm 1 2 12 mm 20mm 1 0 25mm 1 1 2 40 mm 2 0 50 mm ACE Angle Compensation Mode Angle Compensation Mode Display Output Power Options Battery Life Alkaline Continuous in beam Battery Life Ni MH Continuous in beam Battery Recharge Time Automatic Shut Off Out of Beam Indication Remote Display Option Automatic Control Option Dimensions Mounting Pipe Operating Temperature 1 2 12 mm 1 0 25 mm 2 5 10 to 30 Bright Dim or Off Alkaline 4 x C Cell Standard Nickel
16. d tubing that has a 1 66 to 2 00 outside diameter 42 to 50 mm or to 1 1 2 38 mm square tubing Turn the knobs clockwise to tighten Loosen the two clamps to remove the receiver from the mast For excavation the receiver may be set up in the trench or above ground Please follow all safety precautions per the machines operator s manual and follow all excavation and trench safety requirements and practices Angle Compensation ACE mode the horizontal grade checking width will be wider as the receiver set up length is decreased For example the closer the receiver is mounted to the bucket the wider the grade checking range will be The most accurate and repeatable method for checking grade is with the bucket cylinder fully retracted The mast must be mounted so it points to the bucket teeth in this set up Checking grade with the bucket levelled or other positions provide for faster rough excavation The receiver indicates level at the bucket pivot pin in these positions It is important to take grade readings only when the bucket is in the original set up position Dipper arm The LED display must be in the direction of the Swing directio operator and be perpendicular to the direction of the dipper arm swing For all excavation operations always take a sample O reading with the bucket on grade and check to ensure Pon the elevation is correct Installation Grading Center TIBS TITIAN TT
17. e LED s will light and then each row will light from top to bottom The LCD will cycle its symbols If the receiver is out of the laser beam the center green LED will flash and the LCD will be on to confirm power is on If the receiver is in a laser beam a corresponding LED grade display will be indicated d Power Switch Press the power switch on the touch panel to turn Plumb Switch Three position switch off standard and Angle Compensation for Excavation ACE mode Plumb indication is generally used during excavation operations Press the switch once to change between standard plumb mode and plumb off The standard plumb is preset to a range of 2 5 The LCD will show no plumb symbol when it is turned off and will show the standard plumb indicator when the standard plumb mode is selected The grade indication LED s will flash quickly when the mast and receiver are extended beyond the plumb range and will flash slowly when retracted beyond the range The display will be solid when the mast and receiver are within the plumb range A A t Standard Plumb Indicator Angle Compensation for Excavation ACE mode The receiver displays grade information at wide swing angles of 10 to 30 To enter this mode press and hold the Plumb Switch for approximately 2 seconds The on grade location will automatically switch to the center on grade and the wider plumb angle symbol will appear on the LCD A single or pair of LED s will be lit
18. e receiver on and select standard plumb mode offset on grade and the desired deadband Select center on grade if set to center symbol Begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket retracted and the LED s solid ACE mode Follow the procedure above except the set up length is the distance from the bucket teeth to the center on grade symbol on the back of the receiver Enter the ACE mode Press and hold the plumb switch to scroll up the set up length scale and release the switch when the lit LED is closest to the measured set up length The LED will blink to confirm the setting Select the desired deadband and begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket retracted and LED s solid 16 Installation Excavating Out of Trench Set Up Bucket Levelled Level the bucket and position the machine Mast pointed to bucket pivot pin so a measurement can safely be obtained on the dipper arm Set the laser up and ACE Set turn it on j i Length Determine the distance ANN HI from the laser to the A L bottom of the trench L j B The length is the height A W A_ A ZIINNIIIANNMNIIANS II of the instrument HI Benchmark C erp plus the depth of cutfrom Xe the benchmark tothe bot Excavation NZK tom of the trench C IIN Depth Standard Plumb Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm so it points to the bucket pivot pin as illustrated above Position the re
19. er is aligned and fully engaged into the battery housing Use a screwdriver if necessary Replace the accessory connector dust cap Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH Batteries Batteries are initially shipped fully charged but the charge may decrease over time prior to first use They may require 2 or 3 charging cycles to obtain maximum battery life To charge remove the dust cap from the accessory connector Insert the cannon adapter into the receiver accessory connector aligning the slot and connector key Insert the charger female barrel connector into the cannon adapter Assure the proper AC prongs are on the charger To change the prong configuration press the tab release and remove the existing prong adapter Align the key slots and press in the proper adapter Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet Do not operate the receiver when it is charging G Cannon Adapter Charger Tab Release The batteries may also be charged with the 12 volt auto lighter adapter Battery Installation Charging Built in overcharging protection prevents damage if the unit is left on charge after being fully charged There is also protection to prevent charging alkaline batteries CAUTION Do not attempt to charge alkaline or other disposable batteries NOTE Donotcharge Ni MH batteries when ambienttemperature exceeds 113 F 45 C or is less than 32 F 0 C The rechargeable battery electronics include a charge s
20. er on grade and the wide plumb ACE symbol will appear on the LCD Single or pairs of LED s are lit and cycled up the scale as the switch is held Release the switch when the LED s are closest to the set up length An LED blink will confirm the settings in approximately 2 seconds Example If the set up length measurement was 84 inches the switch would be released when the pair of LED s are lit between the 80 and 100 inch marks on the right side scale If the set up measurement was 2 13 meters the switch would be released between the 2 00 and 2 50 meter marks on the left side scale The LED s will blink briefly to confirm the setting selected 2 50 meter mark 100 inch mark Set up length between 80 and 100 inches Set up length between 2 00 and 2 50 meters 2 00 meter mark 80 inch mark If the set up number is passed simply continue to press the switch until it is cycled to the correct number again The number may also be selected by pressing and releasing the switch while in the set up length entry mode The LED s will change one increment each time the switch is pressed Release the switch to accept the displayed set up length An LED blink will confirm the settings in approximately 2 seconds If the set up length measurement is exactly a number on the scale simply set to the next higher number on the scale 13 Installation Excavating In Trench Set Up Bucket Extended Position the machine and _ Mast poi
21. ge 22 for specific deadbands To change the deadband press the deadband selection switch The deadband and corresponding LCD symbol will change and cycle with each press Y 7 I A A Set Up Standard Wid Y i D Operation ale Display Brightness The brightness switch controls the LED SOR brightness Bright Dim and Off are the options Use Dim for normal g and lower light conditions and Bright for sunny daytime operation if necessary Display Dim will conserve battery life by approximately 50 Press the Display Brightness switch to cycle through the three options The selection will be indicated on the LCD Ne i Smt St m o Display Bright Display Dim Additional Features when the unit is powered by batteries Three levels are displayed The battery symbol is full when the batteries are good The battery symbol is half full and blinking when the batteries are low The receiver will still operate for a short period of time When there is an outline only the batteries are drained and must be replaced The battery symbol outline and the four corner LED s will flash to indicate the batteries require replacement or charging Battery P Battery 1 Battery d Status d Status Status J Battery Status Indication Battery status symbolis depicted on the LCD Good Low Replace Out of Beam Indication The LED display will indicate if the receiver has moved beyond the vertical laser reception range A
22. m indications Built in plumb indication allows for quick and accurate grade checks The new Angle Compensation for Excavators ACE also allows grade checking at extended dipper arm swing angles once a simple set up procedure is completed A tough sealed waterproof housing is designed to work in the tough machine mounted environment The electronics are isolated from the rest of the unit by internal rubber shock mounts protecting the unit from shock and vibration damage Controls and Displays 1 Aluminum cast upper and lower housings 2 Polycarbonate housing protects the electronics 3 Receiving Windows four sets of photocells equally spaced to allow 360 degree reception 4 Ultra bright LED array highly visible graphically displays blade or bucket position Green on grade LED s and red off grade LED s for quick visual indication 5 Set up length scale used for initial set up in wide Angle Compensation for Excavation ACE mode 6 Power Switch turns the unit on and off Also operates as a shift key for secondary receiver functions 7 Liquid Crystal Display Indicates current receiver settings and battery status 8 Touchpanel Switches allow adjust ment of settings 9 Mounting Knobs large knobs attached to stainless steel clamps allow for quick and easy installation to mast or
23. nted to dig to the desired finished hy bucket teeth elevation aser Fully retract the bucket y cylinder and place the bucketteeth atthe finished elevation ACE Set up length Center on grade Set the laser up and turn o bucket eeth it on Standard Plumb Mount E 2 H xcavation the mast on the side of the Depth TITIWTTTTST INNS 17 IKNW NT TII dipper arm TIK Y 11 ANNI NS Turn the receiver on and select standard plumb mode offset on grade center on grade may be used and the smallest deadband Place the receiver on the mast tighten and adjust the dipper arm so the receiver is within the standard plumb range Slide the receiver up or down to get an on grade display then tighten Select the desired deadband and begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket retracted and the LED s solid ACE mode Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm so it points to the bucket teeth as illustrated above Turn the receiver on and select standard plumb mode center on grade and the narrowest deadband Mount the receiver to the mast adjust the dipper arm to get a plumb reading from the receiver and slide the receiver up or down to get a solid on grade display Safely measure the distance from the bucket teeth to the center on grade mark on the back of the receiver This is the set up length Enter the ACE mode Press and hold the plumb switch to scroll up the set up length scale and release the switch
24. sequence of LED s will indicate which direction the implement must be moved to pick up the beam The out of beam indication will continue for approximately two minutes Out of Beam Indication Disable The out of beam indication can be turned off if desired Press the two outer switches Plumb Selection and Brightness at the same time to disable The receiver will display the out of beam LED sequence in reverse order from both top and bottom When disabled the receiver will indicate out of beam by flashing the center LED Press the two outer switches again to enable the indication The receiver will remember the out of beam display state at the next power up 10 Installation General Setup the laser in a convenient safe location Please refer to the laser operator s manual Ensure the laser is on a stable tripod On windy days it may be advisable to tie down the tripod for a more stable laser beam Operating distances are dependent upon the rotating laser power The receiver can pick up the beam from all directions 360 but requires a clear line of sight between the laser and receiver If your laser has selectable rotation speeds select a high rotation speed The receiver can process speeds up to 1200 RPM To mount the receiver on the mast turn both the top and bottom knobs counterclockwise until the mounting clamps in back open enough to fit around the mounting mast Place the receiver on the mast The receiver will mount to roun
25. tatus and charge error indicator located on the back of the housing Charge Status Indicator The LED will remain solid when the unit is charging The LED will blink when fully charged When charged unplug the charger from the outlet and remove the cannon adapter from the accessory connector Charge Error Indicator If the batteries seem to be in a totally drained state initially the charge circuit will try to gradually charge the batteries If charging is unsuccessful after approximately 20 minutes the LED will turn on solid indicating an error with the internal battery connection improper battery insertion the wrong type of battery or a dead battery cell A blinking charge error LED indicates the unit is too hot or too cold to charge Charging will automatically start when the temperature is within the above noted ranges Charge Error Indicator Solid Battery Problems Blinking Temperature out of limits Charge Status Indicator Solid Charging Blinking Charging Complete Located on lower rear of polycarbonate housing Battery Replacement Remove dust cap loosen thumbscrews and remove battery access cover Remove old batteries Install new batteries as described on previous page Refer to your local requirements for the proper disposal of batteries Operation Primary touch panel switch operation battery status and out of beam indication follow Secondary switch operation begins on page 19 the unit on All th
26. tion instructions if the Angle Compensation for Excavation ACE is to be used Ensure the area of the machine is clean and free of oil and grease Angle the mount so the top edge of the top magnet will be positioned first Holding the mount by the pipe with both hands place the top edge of the magnet on the machine Slowly move the bottom magnet towards the machine so the mount remains plumb or in the necessary set up position x CAUTION Strong magnetic field Do not position fingers next to k 4 magnets To remove the magnetic mount first remove the receiver from the mounting pole Use a scrap piece of wood or other long object as a pry bar if necessary Insert the pry bar in between the magnetic mount pole and the machine Pry the mount sideways to loosen the magnetic hold Once the magnetic hold is loosened the mount can be easily taken off the machine by hand NOTE For extendable dipper arms if the mast is mounted to the dipper arm section that moves with the bucket grade can be checked with the dipper arm extended to any position If the mast is mounted to the dipper arm section that does not move with the bucket grade can only be checked when the dipper arm is in the exact set up position 18 Operation Secondary Functions While the unit is on pressing and holding the power switch and then pressing the touch panel switches will activate secondary or shift functions which are indicated by the sym
27. when the lit LED is closest to the measured set up length The LED will blink to confirm the setting Select the desired deadband and begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket fully retracted and LED s solid 14 Installation Excavating In Trench Set Up Bucket Levelled Position the machine and Merwe on dig to the desired finished i elevation y ACE Set up length Center on grade to bucket pivot pin Levelthe bucketand place the bottom of the bucket at the finished elevation Set the laser up and turn it on 777K TTINNT INN Standard Plumb Mount the mast on the side of the Excavation L dipper arm Depth TR TT NII ANN NNS Turn the receiver on and select standard plumb mode offset on grade center on grade may be selected and the smallest deadband Place the receiver on the mast tighten and adjust the dipper arm so the receiver is within the standard plumb range Slide the receiver up or down to get an on grade display then tighten Select the desired deadband and begin to excavate Take grade readings with the bucket levelled and the LED s solid ACE mode Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm so it points to the bucket pivot pin as illustrated above Turn the receiver on and select standard plumb mode center on grade and the narrowest deadband Mount the receiver to the mast adjust the dipper arm to get a plumb reading from the receiver and slide the receiver up or down
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