Pro Shot AS2 - Accurate Instruments
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1. 90 degrees High coarse Y High fine Standard mode accuracy 1 16 in 1 6mm nominal A both Coarse mode accuracy 1 8 in 3 2mm nominal On Grade bar Ultra fine mode accuracy 1 32 in 8mm nominal NK ew ane Power Supply 2 AA cell batteries Uaw St HS both Battery life alkaline 70 hours continuous Automatic Shut Off After 30 min no laser strikes EOS opl Environmental Sealed against dust and water Tone ei Accuracy Maintenance And Troubleshooting ETS Calibration There is no set interval for calibrating either AS2 model but calibration should be checked from time to time in order to ensure that the highest possible quality of work is being done Calibration should always be checked if the laser has been handled roughly or shipped Batteries Occasionally remove the batteries and check the contacts for corrosion Alkaline batteries will last far longer than carbon batteries If you use rechargeable batteries be careful to never charge alkaline or carbon batteries Never run the laser from the charger unless there are rechargeable batteries installed Keep a spare set of batteries in the carrying case to avoid down time Laser output windows Regularly check the output windows for dust and dirt Dust can be removed with a camera brush or clean compressed air Control panel and exterior Clean the control panel and the other exterio2. Warranty E 7 Guardian 36 month warranty coverage The AS2 and AS2 MAGNUM laser transmitters along with the R7 receiver are warranted for thirty six 36 months from the date of new equipment purchase from an authorized dealer The R8 receiver is warranted for twenty four 24 months During the warranty period Laser Reference or its authorized service center will repair or replace at Laser Reference s sole discretion laser transmitters or receivers free of charge except for transportation costs if the products are found by Laser Reference or its authorized service center to be defective in either materials or workmanship The Guardian 36 month warranty also covers the internal leveling mechanism and internal optics parts only not labor against damage from any cause Maintaining the calibration of the product is not the responsibility of Laser Reference or its authorized service centers If service is needed the product s must be sent FREIGHT PREPAID to the nearest authorized service center or to Laser Reference Specifications Range with receiver e AS 1000 rad 2000 dia 305m 610m AS MAGNUM 1650 rad 3300 dia 500m 1000m Leveling accuracy AS 14 arc seconds 2 0mm per 30m 080 per 100 AS MAGNUM 10 arc seconds 1 5mm per 30m 060 per 100 Slope Capability 0 25 single axis 01 increments Compound slope capability S2 compound slope kit optiona
3. The power switch turns the laser on or off e Rotation speed selector MAGNUM only The rotation speed switch changes the rotation speed between 600 900 and 1200rpm The speed will stay at the last setting when the laser is shut down e Rotation speed indicators MAGNUM only One of these indiactors will be on whenever the laser is powered up to indicate the selected rotation speed Safety WW wi Precautions to follow when using any laser e Don t stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments e Don t disassemble the laser or attempt to service it e Don t use the laser until you have read the instruction manual and you are familiar with how to operate the laser properly U S OSHA requirements for operating visible lasers e Only qualified trained employees may install adjust and operate the laser e Laser operators must carry proof of qualification e The area of a job site where a laser is being used must be posted with a laser warning placard e The laser should be set up above or below eye level and never intentionally aimed at anyone e Turn the laser off when it is not being used such as during lunch hour at the end of the day or during other long breaks in the work Safety label locations AS2 CDRH IEC warnings LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE LASER LIGHT INTO BEAM DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM ECH CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT CLASS Il LASER PRODUCT Laser Light is emitted from this aperture
4. ad a d ea Le Enya 27 7 ET aa BS TO A we Y nV VED BY Operations Guide oon War 9 e E EN A a e lt W9 O S Zoe M my Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Pro Shotm AS2 or AS2 MAGNUM laser system You now have superior laser accuracy and productivity available for all your projects Both Pro Shotm AS2 laser models are rugged reliable high quality products backed by the industry leading Guardian 36 month warranty Warranty details are printed in the back of this manual Please take the time to thoroughly read this manual It contains vital information on how to safely get the most from your investment in high performance laser technology Contents Battery Installation EE 1 Controls and Displays ccc cece cece cece cence ee ence ee enaeeeenaeeeeeas 2 EEN ee 4 Initial Setup Guidelines ccc cece ence een e eee naeeeeeeeeeeas 6 RR e EE D Slope setup DEE 8 Compound Slope Setup cc cc ccc cece cece cece eee eeeeeeaeeeeeeaeees 10 Checking amp Adjusting Calibration ccc cece cece e eee e eee 12 R7 AS2 System Receiver 0 icc cece cece e eee eee seeeeenaeeenaees 14 R8 AS2 MAGNUM System Receiver 2 cece cence eeeeees 15 Maintenance and Troubleshooting eee 16 Guardian Warranty and Specifications 00e ee 17 Getting Started E Case contents will vary may be ordered with different accessories PO AS Receiver on T
5. the pointer Turn the laser on and allow it to level 4 Take the receiver to the target and find the height of the laser beam by moving the receiver up or down until you get a display and or tone Now find the center of the display and mark the target using the receiver s beam center notch as a guide Checking and Adjusting Calibration KEN 5 Return to the laser and rotate it 180 degrees Allow the laser to re level The opposite cross axis X direction is now aimed at the target Find and mark the laser beam height see step 4 6 The difference between the two marks if any is double the difference between how the laser is calibrated and true level for the cross axis Half way between these two marks is true level Make a long mark at true level If the difference between either outer mark and true level is within your working tolerance go on to step 10 If not continue with the next step 7 Remove the battery door and the rubber plug on the lower left side of the battery holder The four button switches inside control the calibration of the laser Each push of a button moves the calibration by approximately 3 arc seconds approx 1 64 100 4mm 30m A small screwdriver allen wrench or even a dull pencil can be used to press the buttons The label below the opening shows which direction each button will move each axis Press the or button corresponding to the X axis the number of times estimated to b
6. Aperture warning CHARGE ONLY RECHARGEABLE 2 BATTERIES Serial CDRH EC compliance Manufactured by Laser Reference Inc 151 Martinvale Lane San Jose CA 95119 This product complies with FDA C standards 21 CFR subchapter J Serial No X 000000 Note The L1 AS is a CDRH class II laser and an IEC 60825 class 2 laser The L1 ASM MAGNUM is a CDRH class Illa laser and an IEC 60825 class 3R laser Both models conform to applicable EC directives regarding RFI and EMI and to FDA performance standards 21 CFR subchapter J Safety Safety label locations e AS2 MAGNUM CDRH IEC warnings CAUTION LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE LASER LIGHT INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH MAXIMUM POWER lt 2 SW OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AT 635nm 670nm CLASS Illa LASER PRODUCT CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT Laser Light is emitted from this aperture AVOID EXPOSURE Aperture warning CHARGE ONLY RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Serial CDRH EC compliance Manufactured by Laser Reference Inc 151 Martinvale Lane San Jose CA 95119 This product complies with FDA C standards 21 CFR subchapter J SerialNo X 000000 L1 ASM MAGNUM IEC L1 ASM MAGNUM CDRH EE CAU T f O N DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT SE LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
7. DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS MAXIMUM POWER lt 2 5mw AT 635nm CLASS llla LASER PRODUCT A warning placard is included with each laser and can be attached to the outside of the carrying case The case can then be placed in a visible location near where the laser is being used in order to meet jobsite posting requirements L1 AS IEC L1 AS CDRH CAUTION LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 635nm 670nm CLASS Il LASER PRODUCT Initial Setup Guidelines e Calibration should be checked from time to time Although both AS2 models are calibrated at the factory and are exceptionally rugged lasers it is well worth the effort to check calibration before you first use your laser after shipping and then from time to time to ensure that you are doing the highest quality work possible Always check calibration if the laser has been handled roughly Check your setup Although not required it is good jobsite practice when using any laser or optical instrument to check your setup from time to time Use engineered benchmarks on the jobsite to assure that your setup is correct and matches the design of the job Particularily on very large sites or where accuracy is critical taking a few minutes to verify the elevation marks you have been given to work from makes sense Realize that even engineered benchmarks may not be perfect and enough verification must be done to be confident you are properly set up If there are no
8. an audio tone also indicates when the receiver is high low or on grade When the R8 is exactly centered at the beam height an on grade bar indication is displayed If the R8 is high or low an arrow shows the direction to move the R8 in order to get an on grade indication The R8 has three control switches power on off tone high low off and on grade accuracy select Pressing the power switch activates the R8 The audio tone will sound and the LCD display will show the power tone and accuracy icons The R8 is ready to operate in standard accuracy with loud tone Pressing the volume switch once turns the volume off twice changes to low volume When the volume is off there will still be a single tone the first time the R8 senses a laser signal Pressing the accuracy switch once changes to the coarse setting note display is 3 channels in coarse twice changes to fine The R8 automatically turns off if no laser beam strikes are received for 30 minutes The R8 is powered by two AA cell batteries that last approximately 70 hours When the battery is nearly used up the low battery indicator will be displayed To replace the batteries locate the battery door on the lower back of the housing and open the latch using a coin Replace batteries following the diagram on the housing R8 shown on optional cut fill rod Specifications and display icons Power YS Er Low batt Reception Height 2 inches 50mm dl Reception Angle
9. on when the leveling system is active A constant light indicates the laser is leveling A flashing light indicates the laser is nearly level When the laser is fully level the rotating mirror begins to spin the green power indicator L E D comes on and the leveling L E D turns off If the laser cannot level a red L E D in the lower leveling indicator control panel window will flash This indicates the tripod or surface the laser is on must be more level or closer to the slope that is dialed in When the laser finishes leveling and has been running for about five seconds a feature called H I alert activates When the laser enters this mode the upper leveling indicator green L E D will flash slowly five times With H I alert active if the laser is moved or bumped or the grade knob is moved the laser beam will shut off the rotor will stop spinning and the red and green leveling L E D s will flash alternately Any grade adjustments should be made before H I alert activates To clear the H I alert simply turn the laser off then on again You must recheck your setup before continuing your work to avoid errors e Slope display The counter displays the amount of slope set into the plane of laser light The display has a resolution of 01 and can be set from 0 to 25 e Slope adjustment knob see H I alert above The slope adjustment knob is used to set slope into the laser or to set the laser to level 00 00 slope e Power switch
10. 9 4 Turn the entire laser to re align the sighting slot parallel with the main slope the laser is now aimed 31 toward the high corner 5 Dial the resultant slope of 29 into the slope counter Setup is complete Low corner 0 o 2 o E Checking and Adjusting Calibration KE Calibration is your responsibility check it often Although both AS2 models are calibrated at the factory and are exceptionally rugged lasers it is well worth the effort to check calibration before you first use your laser after shipping and then from time to time to ensure that you are doing the highest quality work possible Always check calibration if the laser has been handled roughly Follow the steps below to check the calibration of the laser and make necessary adjustments 1 Attach the laser to a flat head tripod approximately 100 feet from a wall or other stable vertical surface a telephone pole or concrete building will work well We will call the vertical surface the target The tripod head must be level enough to allow you to turn the laser 360 degrees with minimal re leveling needed Use the tripod leg adjustments to get the tripod head level 2 Rotate the entire laser so that either direction of the cross X SE axis see picture is EE aimed at the target BEEN SS 3 Carefully set the a y a slope display counter to ae a Slope Axis 00 00 The red stripe on yy AAs the last counter digit should be aligned with
11. ade sight you must rotate the adapter counter clock wise until you reach the proper reading If the high corner is to the left you must rotate the adapter clock wise 4 Turn the entire laser toward the uphill direction of the cross slope toward the highest corner on the site until the slope alignment sight is once again aligned parallel to the main slope The laser is now at the proper angle 5 To finish the setup dial in the resultant slope determined from the chart and go to work Note you can re check the setup at any time by doing the following A Verify the slope counter setting B Verify that the proper angle is set into the compound slope adapter C Verify that the slope sighting slot is parallel with the main slope direction D Verify that the uphill direction of the laser is aimed toward the high corner of the site Always set at least two grade checking stakes that are 90 degrees apart so that you can verify the laser setup from day to day on the site Compound slope example 1 Zero the compound slope adapter ring and Cross slope 15 up gt aim the laser parallel to the main slope with the up slope direction of the laser aimed up hill on the site 2 Look up the intersection of the main slope High corner 25 and the cross slope 15 using the fi slope chart The box at the intersection looks like this 31 zi o LO 3 Turn the adapter sighting slot 31 counter Resultant N clock wise slope 2
12. eceiver or most brands models of machine control receivers Periodically check your setup against existing benchmarks or set and check benchmarks of your own Slope Setup 8 Follow the suggestions in the initial setup guidelines section page 6 Carefully aim the laser using the sights on the top cap These sights indicate the direction of slope The front sloped face of the laser should be aimed uphill as shown on the graphic just above the slope knob Using the red slope adjustment knob adjust the slope display to your required slope Note that if the laser has finished leveling and H I Alert has become active see initial controls and displays pg 2 3 you will need to turn the laser off then on again to clear H I Alert Slope p alignment sights Slope display ER A counter Slope adjustment knob Note When using either AS2 model at slope settings over 14 you will need to tilt the tripod to allow the laser to reach the desired slope By aligning the laser so that one tripod leg is to the rear down slope side you can shorten that leg to tilt the tripod head and the setup will remain stable Slope Setup ER The display reads in percent of grade the number displayed is the units of rise or fall per 100 units of run A 2 1 2 slope projecting upward from the front of the laser shows as 2 50 on the display If a down slope is needed the display is set to the required slope and the rear of t
13. he laser is aimed in the direction of slope The graphic label just above the slope knob shows the direction that upward or downward slopes are projected and the proper direction to turn the knob to increase or decrease the slope In order to be able to set an accurate zero percent slope dead level the counter can be turned below zero When the counter on either model is turned to below zero the upper counter digit will display a 9 This makes it obvious that the slope is set incorrectly and should be changed to zero level or to a positive slope setting see photo below This counter digit displays a 9 when the slope setting goes below Zero E Re set the slope to zero level or to a positive slope setting when you see a 9 displayed here Regularly check your setup against benchmarks If none are present set at least two benchmarks of your own to monitor the accuracy of your setup The laser can be set at an offset to a ditch or excavation Just be sure to point the sights on the top cap parallel to the direction of the slope Compound Slope Setup KI S2 Compound slope adapter kit Next follow the steps below and on page 11 1 Determine the two slopes for the site and the direction of each slope Set the compound slope adapter angle to zero 0 degrees and aim the laser parallel to the main slope on the site the main slope is the steeper of the two slopes Be certain that the up slope direction of the
14. l AS MAGNUM S2 compound slope kit included Self Leveling Range 4 Degrees Rotation speed AS 600rpm AS MAGNUM 600 900 1200rpm selectable Power Supply c cococcccccccccononooo Four C cell batteries alkaline std Rechargeable Batteries Available option NiMh Run Time continuous AS 115 hrs alkaline 95 hrs NiMh AS MAGNUM 70 hrs alkaline 55 hrs NiMh Automatic Shut off If off level for more than 3 min Environmental o cccccoc Dust and water resistant IP55 Operating Temp AS 14 F to 122 f 10 to 50 c AS MAGNUM 14 F to 140f 10 to 60 c Storage Temperature 40 f to 140 40 c to 60 c AS Laser rating CDRH Class 2 IEC 825 1 Class 2 AS MAGNUM Laser rating CDRH Class 3A IEC 825 1 Class 3R Height Weight 9 7in 24 5cm 4 4lbs 2 0kg PRO SHOT LASER Laser Reference Inc 151 Martinvale Lane San Jose CA 95119 USA Toll Free USA 1 800 238 0685 Telephone 1 408 361 0220 Fax 1 408 361 3180 Web www proshotlaser com Email sales proshotlaser com Customer information Laser Serial number Receiver S N Date of purchase Part No 010 6065 Version 2 0
15. laser is aimed uphill on the main slope lf there is any question which is the up slope direction for the laser you can refer to the label on the side of the laser just above the slope knob Sites designed with compound slope actually have just a single resultant slope When a site design has slope in two directions 90 degrees apart the optional model S2 Compound Slope Adapter Kit can be used to calculate and set the AS2 to the proper angle and resultant slope NOTE The S2 kit is standard with the AS2 MAGNUM system In order to begin a compound slope setup the S1 Compound Slope Adapter Kit must be installed on the laser following the instructions included with the kit Cross Axis ve i ost 4 Slope Axis O Compound Slope Setup 1 j D 2 Using the compound slope chart supplied with the S2 kit find the two slopes for the site on the chart and follow their row and column until they intersect Remember that the main slope is the steeper of the two slopes The upper number in the box where the two slopes intersect is the angle to set into the S2 adapter The lower number is the resultant slope to dial into the laser s slope counter Note The slope number is displayed with greater precision than the slope counter increments 3 Rotate the S2 adapter until it matches the angle determined with the slope chart Note if when standing behind the laser the highest corner on the site is to the right of the gr
16. libration is now complete R7 e AS2 System Receiver The R7 senses the plane of laser light Rear display projected by the AS2 and indicates a height position relative to the plane high Five channel low or on grade The R7 uses a five front display channel front LCD to display height information and a three channel rear LED display Along with the visual displays an audio tone also indicates when the receiver is high low or on grade When the R7 is exactly centered at the beam height an on grade bar indication is displayed If the R7 is high or low an arrow shows the direction to move the R7 in order to get an on grade indication The R7 has three control switches power Power switch on off tone high low off and on grade Volume switch accuracy select Pressing the power switch activates the R7 The audio tone will sound and the LCD display will show the tone and accuracy icons The R7 is ready to operate in standard accuracy with loud tone Pressing the volume switch once changes to low volume twice turns the volume off When the volume is off there will still be a single tone the first time the R7 senses a laser signal Pressing the accuracy switch once changes to the coarse setting twice changes to fine The R7 automatically turns off if no laser beam strikes are received for twelve minutes The R7 is powered by a 9 volt battery that lasts approximately 60 hours When the battery is nearly used up the low battery i
17. ndicator will be displayed To replace the battery locate the battery door on the back of the housing and slide the door toward the bottom of the receiver Remove the battery from the compartment you may need to tap the R7 on your palm to free the battery Replace the battery following the diagram molded on the battery door Accuracy switch Specifications and display icons Low batt Reception Height 2 inches 50mm High a Reception Angle 120 degrees i oom SSA dr Tone Standard mode accuracy 1 16 in 1 6mm nominal volume Coarse mode accuracy 1 8 in 3 2mm nominal Hiah fine Ultra fine mode accuracy 1 64 in 4mm nominal j Power Supply 9 volt battery On Grade bar Battery life alkaline 60 hours continuous Automatic Shut Off After 12 min no laser strikes Low fine Environmental Sealed against dust and water hi Rotation Compatibility 250 to 850 R P M Low coarse lt a wl L R std Mount Clamping Range 5 8in to 2 1 2in 16mm 65mm both EX 3 fine coarse Accuracy R8 e AS2 MAGNUM System Receiver KE The R8 senses the plane of laser light Power Rear displa projected by the AS2 MAGNUM and E indicates a height position relative to Ce zogen the plane high low or on grade front display The R8 uses five channel front and rear LCDs to display height information Along with the visual displays
18. r surfaces of the laser with a soft damp cloth Caution Never store the laser in a carrying case that is wet inside Moisture can get inside the laser this way Should this happen remove the battery cover and place the laser in a warm area until it is completely dry Troubleshooting The laser will not operate there is no obvious damage lf the low battery indicator is on or you suspect the batteries may be dead replace the batteries Check the battery contacts to be sure that they are clean The receiver shows an on grade at two different heights Check the jobsite for windows or mirrored surfaces that might be reflecting the laser and causing the other reading Check for others on the site using a rotary laser The laser was knocked over Visually check the optics for damage Inspect the laser for any other physical damage Use the receiver to check that the laser is transmitting Check the calibration and adjust as needed The laser only works at short distances Check the output windows for heavy dust or moisture Remove dust with a camera brush or blow off gently with clean compressed air Allow moisture to dry The receiver does not indicate on grade at long distance Be sure you are within the max distance specification from the laser Check the windows that surround the rotating mirror on the laser for dust or moisture Remove dust with a camera brush or blow off gently with clean compressed air Allow moisture to dry
19. ring the beam to the true level mark Go to the target surface and check the beam elevation If the elevation is correct go on to step 8 If not continue to press the button until the beam comes to level 8 Check the cross axis adjustment by rotating the laser back to the first direction and letting the laser re level Check that the reading is within the needed tolerance of the true level mark 9 Rotate the laser 90 degrees to aim the front of the slope axis at the target Y axis Allow the laser to re level and check the reading at the target If the reading is on or within tolerance of the true level mark calibration is complete If not continue on 10 Verify the counter is set to exactly 00 00 Remove the battery door and the rubber plug on the lower left side of the battery holder The four button switches inside control the calibration of the laser Each push of a button moves the calibration by approximately 3 arc seconds approx 1 64 100 4mm 30m A small screwdriver allen wrench or even a dull pencil can be used to press the buttons The label below the opening shows which direction each button will move each axis Press the or button corresponding to the Y axis the number of times estimated to bring the beam to the true level mark Go to the target surface and check the beam elevation If the elevation is correct put the rubber plug back in If not continue to press the button until the beam comes to level Ca
20. t Battery charger Manual package Laser transmitter C cell batteries Always follow recycling Battery installation directives for electronic waste f p H ks Pull on tab at base of door to remove Install batteries according Ka to the instructions molded on d SA the battery holder E Hook battery door under metal plate below lighthouse CHARGE ONLY RECHARGEABLE and push at base of door to latch BATTERIES Controls and Displays Slope Alignment SE Cross Axis NE Axis gt Y Axis g Slope Axis sss gt E Y Axis a 1 YX MINAS Power Laser Power Switch Indicator Rotation Speed Selector MAGNUM Low Battery Indicator Leveling Rotation Speed Indicators Indicators MAGNUM Slope Display Slope Adjustment Knob Charging 4 Jack Note Controls and displays are the same for both models except that the AS2 MAGNUM has a rotation speed selection button and speed indicator LEDs Controls And Displays 3 e Slope alignment sights These sights are used to align the slope axis of the laser for excavating and grading when there is a slope required e Laser Power indicator The green L E D indicates the laser beam is on e Low battery indicator The yellow L E D indicates the batteries need to be replaced or charged e Leveling indicators H I alert A green L E D in the upper leveling indicator control panel window turns
21. t suitable benchmarks on the site you can set your own by driving stakes and recording their elevations or by marking the laser beam height on stable objects such as telephone poles concrete walls etc The benchmarks should be 90 apart for greatest accuracy Having benchmarks to check is of great value for jobs where setups need to match day after day If you will only be using the setup for a brief time this may not be needed Work as close to the laser as possible You can work up to 1000 feet 805M from the AS2 with the R7 receiver and 1650 feet 500M from the AS2 MAGNUM using the R8 receiver or most brands models of machine control receivers As with all instruments the farther you go the more any error can add up Set the laser in a safe place as close as possible to your work Maintain your equipment Keeping tripod and mounting hardware tight and being sure grade rods are in good condition can prevent errors and performance problems Level Setup ES d Follow the instructions in the initial setup guidelines section page 6 Zero the grade display precisely Turn the laser on and allow it to level The aiming of the laser when working dead level is not important In the event that a very long distance is required the AS2 can be set up in the middle of the site covering a total diameter of 2000 feet 610 meters using the R7 receiver The AS2 MAGNUM can cover a 3300 foot 1000M diameter using the R8 r
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