RT-5SW - GeoShack
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1. How to enter grade csesccssssessessccessessseseseeeeseessseseseeseseecseesseceossesseesenseseseeneseseneens Automatic Alignment rennen eno th ren nere iae rr na ee pe e inira Executing Automatic alignment Automatic grade setting nnt rte nne reae een Executing Automatic grade setting essesssseeeeeeenene 25 Single axis eei 26 itin eerie erroe Pic iov EE Pe Pere tase a CA 26 How to change the rotary head speed 300 600 900 28 Height Alert function riri o re ente ee xU tere aeta en Re ee Frisur cas RT 5SW LED display de Masking Laser beam shutter nennen 30 Change the masking mode ssssssseeseeeeeeeeen eene eere 31 Function Mode undo How to set the options 2 37 Maintaining Power Sources RG SON hug rM m cce Dry battery aus Rechargeable battery ccscssccccssssssestessssessseseseesessesseesseeeesonseseecseeeoneeseaeeenseses 41 Check and Adjusting x citet tte tete tet tno eet dioe net de pde 43 Horizontal Calibration 48 Horizontal Rotation Cone Error 48 Grade Setting Error we 49 Storage Precautions ccccessesccenensesrcdanesetnredarcenncederesutcecsesbbersesetensenersreparcenneteanesresesneegs 51 Standard Optiona2. Leveling Blinks during leveling Automatic alignment mark Automatic grade setting mark ON Alignment is done OFF Alignment is not done Function mode Automatic alignment Mask mode Automatic grade setting mode mode GFUNC auto auto ALIGNMENT xd Je GRADE SETI y C um gt Cu Tres Tre 12 Key Functions Enter key ENT End Operation of Data Input and Sends data to the instrument Escape key ESC Cancels input or Escape to Previous status key Automatic alignment Automatic grade set Executes Automatic alignment Automatic grade set mode Mask key Beam shutter Sets the laser mask shutter Function key Function mode The following functions can be set Laser output power Sensitivity level Height Alert Alarm signal Masking mode Setting the target Channel setting XY key Sets each grade axis Speed key Changes the rotary head speed 300 600 900 r p m Changes the function page Selects the items Inputs the grades of X Y axis Sets the masking direction 6 Arrow keys POWER Power switch On Off of the RT 5SW and RC 300W RC 300W has auto cut off 60 seconds function Basic Operation Normal precision mode Level sensor High precision Higher than datum position Buzzer sound High frequent beep sound Move the sensor downward Datum
3. When the remote controller is mounted to the RT 5SW the battery status is for the RT 5SW only When the remote controller is removed from the RT 5SW the battery status for the remote controller is displayed When the RT 5SW is turned on with the remote controller the battery status for the RT 5SW is displayed for about five seconds Battery is sufficient X 03 456 conan 1 2700 8 ra Battery is su i ral Battery is sufficient The power is low but laser is still usable Indication continues until batteries are dead Battery remaining display RT RT 5SVV RT BATT LOW RC RC 300W or Dead batteries of RT 5SW or RC 300W Recharge RC BATT Low the battery or replace the dry batteries with new ones Error display Even if an AC DC converter is connected LOW Dead batteries of RT 5SW at this time error display still continues RC BATT LOW Dead batteries of RC 300W Once the power is turned off the battery remaining display will reset For handling batteries see the Handling Power sources chapter Setting Grades Grade can be set in both axes X and Y as shown below X 1096 10 Y 2590 25 10 25 Ul AS 54 1 2 10 N E 25 Panel side 20 Single axis Dual axes mS e X axis Y axis a Grade range X 10 10 Y 25 25 Grade range X 10 10 or Y 25 25 How to enter gr
4. Laser Output Power POWER Two levels of laser output are possible HIGH 4 5mW LO 2 5mW The high power mode should be used when necessary due to long range requirement otherwise the low power mode will provide longer battery life 2 Sensitivity Level LEVEL The sensitivity mode allows the user to select the vibration level that is necessary to cause the unit to re activate auto leveling This function is valuable when the RT 5SW in windy or other conditions that cause unnecessary auto leveling activity Two sensitivity levels can be set plus manual operation Level One 1 Least sensitive Auto leveling will not activate with moderate vibration Level Two 2 Most sensitive Smallest vibration will cause auto leveling activity M Manual Auto leveling function Auto alignment and Setting grade are turned off selected the Automatic alignment Automatic grade setting and X Y grade setting function will not operate and leveling and grade setting precision cannot be assured Do not use manual level M except for special circumstances If manual is 33 34 3 Height Alert Function ALERT When active the Height Alert function will not allow the RT 5SW to continue operating if the unit is disturbed after it has auto leveled This reminds the user that to insure accurate control When COM is ON ON Height Alert active OFF Height Alert inactive 4 Alarm Signal COM When used with the Topcon LS 70
5. Rechargeable battery Installing 1 Insert Ni MH BT 63Q battery pack into the DB 64C battery holder 2 Insert the battery pack into the instrument and turn the battery cover knob to LOCK Charging 1 Plug the AC DC converter AD 9B or AD 7C into the DB 64C battery holder 2 Plug the converter power cord into the appropriate AC outlet 120v AC for AD 9B converter 230v AC for AD 7C converter 3 When charging is complete after approximately nine hours unplug the converter from the connector on the DB 64C battery holder 4 Unplug the converter power cord from the AC AC DC converter AD 9B 7C receptacle DB 64C The LED of DB 64C will indicate charging status Red ON Charging Green ON Charging completed Green flashing Ni MH BT 63Q battery pack is not installed correctly Red flashing Ni MH BT 63Q battery pack protection feature is working automatically RT 5SW can be used in this state Automatic protection feature In case of overcharge or high or low temperature state exceeding charging range charging will be stopped or changed to protect Ni MH battery 41 42 1 The Ni MH BT 63Q rechargeable battery can be charged while using the laser 2 The Ni MH BT 63Q rechargeable battery can be charged when the battery holder is removed from the instrument This allows the option of alternately using two battery packs to always maintain a fully charged pack 3 The Ni MH BT 63Q rechargeable battery c
6. 300W select GRADE SET 2 and press the ENT key to finish input 2 Using the arrow keys select the 1st axis that is roughly aligned to the alignment target Y X Y X4 Press the ENT key to finish input During the grade setting for the 1st axis 1st PROCESSING is displayed 3 When the setting for the 1st axis is finished the 2nd axis setup screen will appear Use the arrow key Y X Y X to select the direction of the 2nd axis and then press the ENT key to establish that direction During the grade setting for the 2nd axis 2nd PROCESSING is displayed After the grade setting is finished Dual axes grade display will appear normal display 26 The stability can be further improved by making an adjustment through calibration so as 5 If the tilt error of the main unit is excessive an error may occur during the grade setting to minimize the error of the main unit and then using the grade setting mode index In order to obtain the accurate height of laser beam use the value calculated by 5 If the target tilts to left or right an error will occur in the height from the ground to the averaging the heights from the ground to the left and right indexes CHECK the AXIS is displayed when the same axes have been set when the instrument is set to dual axes Reset the axes when this message is displayed If the ESC key is pressed during the Automatic alignment or the Automatic
7. CHANNEL CHANNEL DIRECT cHEl 35 Making a change by searching 1 Hold down the F key for 2 seconds or more to display the channel selection screen 2 Use the arrow key up and down to select SEARCH and then press the ENT key 3 Search for the channels available on the active or standing by RT 5SW After the search is finished hit channels will be displayed 4 Use the arrow key up and down to position the cursor on the channel you want to select and then press the ENT key to establish that channel 36 CHANNEL DIRECT CHANNEL SEARCHING CHANNEL CHS 2H0000 How to set the options In the Function Mode F there are three display screens on the RC 300W as shown Use the arrow keys to scroll to each screen and select items 7 Press the F key to enter Function Mode The current setting for the instrument will be displayed 2 Select an item Power Level Alert Com Mask Target CH by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys After the desired item is selected use the Right and Left arrow keys to select the desired setting Items Contents ALERT Cu i 1 FUNC Func TARGET Wii Laser Output Power Sensitivity Level Height Alert Alarm Signal Mask Mode Setting the Target Channel Setting of RT 5SW 37 38 4 Press the ENT key to set Confirm the OK mark on the disp
8. Height Alert warning When the Alert Signal function COM is active on the RT 5SW the sensor will signal if the laser has been disturbed so the height of the instrument can be checked Datum position Audio signal Continuous beep sound The buzzer will sound for about five seconds and the height alert warning symbol will flash until the sensor detects normal beam rotation from the laser To obtain normal beam rotation the RT 5SW must be turned off then back on Lower than datum position Move the sensor up The arrow will become shorter as the datum position is approached see next page for specific information Audio signal Low pitch frequent beep Then check th height h h en check that beam height has changed Battery remaining display Indicates the battery remaining of LS 70A 70B as follows RT 5SW battery warning When the Alert Signal function COM is active Battery is sufficient on the RT 5SW the sensor will signal if the battery of the RT 5SW is low The laser low dm d The power is low but laser is still usable battery warning symbol will flash on the LS 70 Flashing alternately display No audio signal is generated for this Dead battery Replace the 9v alkaline battery warning ci as instructed on next page The warning signal 1 and 2 will function only if RT 5SW Alert Signal function COM is active See Function Mode section earlier in th
9. amp TOPCON INSTRUCTION MANUAL ROTATING LASER RT 5SW 31380 90050 FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment In order to comply with FCC radio frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure this device and its antenna must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc ca rpb Declaration of Conformity Model Number RT 5SW RC 300W Trade Name TOPCON CORPORATION Responsible party TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS Inc Address 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94551 U S A Telephone number 925 245 8300 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This
10. charger other than the one specified The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire Do not short circuit battery when storing it N CAUTION 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 Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous be aware of this when setting up or carrying the tripod Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which belts grips or latches 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 It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over please check that you fix the instrument to the tripod correctly Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened EXCEPTIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY 1 The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product s 2 3 4 5 6 he manu misuse incl The manu The manu change of The manu The manu due to con performance acturer
11. mask 3 When desired masking is displayed press the ENT key to finish Confirm the OK mark on the display If the NG mark is displayed press ENT again 30 Sample display dt MASK HD MASK Laser emits Laser is cut off Sample setting Y direction is cut off Change the masking mode Mode 1 As seen from above As seen from above X X axis i Y EUM E You can select a masking mode among two modes as shown above To Set the Masking You can set the masking by pressing the Mask Key in the same manner as before The arrow keys Y X Y X are related with the masking directions as shown in above figures Sample display dg MASK Mode 1 dg MASK Mode 2 31 Displaying selected masking mode Selected masking mode will be indicated on the main display X 03 456x6 Ios 1 1 2 89 Selected masking CH Mode 2 How to select the masking mode The masking mode can be selected on page 2 of function mode Page 2 GFUNC lt TaRGET 1 Wii Mask mode Mode 1 Mode 2 32 Function Mode The RT 5SW has seven function modes the user can set 1 Laser Output Power POWER 2 Sensitivity Level LEVEL 3 Height Alert ALERT 4 Alarm Signal COM 5 Changing Masking Mode 6 Setting the target 7 Channel Setting 1
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13. position Buzzer sound Continuous beep sound Lower than datum position Buzzer sound Low frequent beep sound Move the sensor upward 1 Set the instrument on a tripod or smooth surface and power ON If you want to use RC 300W for remote control remove it from the instrument and power on To precisely align the instrument use the Automatic alignment function See Automatic Alignment and Executing Automatic alignment sections 2 Set X and or Y axis grades 3 Tum on LS 70A level sensor Check the operation surface by using the LS 70A level sensor If high precision detection is desired select that setting on the LS 70A For more information about LS 70A level sensor refer to Standard Optional Accessories section 4 Check the rotating beam elevation using the LS 70A level sensor Preparation and Functions Power Source Connect the battery according to the battery type purchased For charging and battery replacement instructions see the Maintaining Power sources section Setting Instrument Up Set the instrument on a tripod or smooth surface The instrument must be within horizontal 5 degrees of true level for auto leveling to operate antenna 5 When using the remote controller attached to the device lower the remote controller 14 RC 300W Remote Controller The panel of the instrument can be removed for wireless remote controller RC 300W To remove
14. signal identifies the center of the laser beam Fix the LS 70A in that position on the staff or wall Select an axis and press ENT X RC 300W display will show axis selected and RT 5SW will automatically position the axis in the proper direction i X 1 gt ja Detect the laser on the staff or wall Move the level sensor up and down until the indicator and sound identifies the center of the laser beam Then fix the sensor 7 Press the ENT key on the RC 300W The unit will rotate 180 degrees internally and start auto leveling The RC 300W will now display X 2 8 When the rotary head starts rotating do not move the LS 70A laser sensor to locate the beam center Instead note the beam location as shown on the laser sensor display If one of the three center LCD indicators is lit center bar Down arrow point Up arrow point calibration is OK and no adjustment is needed Repeat steps 4 8 for the remaining axis Y in this example If adjustment is necessary proceed to the Adjusting instructions below before checking the remaining axis Press ENT The unit turns to 180 and starts auto leveling gt X 2 gt 4 Note the position of the X2 laser beam on the LS 70A display If one of the three center indicators is lit no calibration adjustment is necessary 45 46 2 Adjusting Calibration 1 By pr
15. view directly with optical instruments Do not disassemble the instrument or attempt to perform any internal servicing Repair and servicing of this laser are to be performed by TOPCON or its authorized dealer Caution Use of adjustment controls or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Visible laser Laser output 4 5 mW 2 5mW Beam Aperture CLASS LASER PRODUCT VISIBLE LASER BEAM LASER LIGHT IS EMITTE AVOID EXPOSURE FROM THIS APERTURE D LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE WAVE LENGTH 685nm 5mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT CLASSIII a LASER PRODUCT Contents Foreword aiie X 1 Handling Precautions essent nnne 1 Safety Information tici ciue HC n E ete la an e t ve HL e i Qe 2 Safety Cautions Laser Safety COMENSA ma escaig Standard System Components Nomenclature Sample Display Key Functions Basic Operation Preparation and Functions Power ascen re Deer HON EL YO ve RE Rev e rx VENERE eves Setting Instrument aan nnn nennen nter ens RC 300W riaa Power Battery Status Display Setting Grades
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18. A laser sensor the RT 5SW can communicate alarm signals directly to the sensor This helps enable the user to be completely aware of potential problems before they can become serious ON Alarm Signal is active OFF Alarm Signal is inactive When Alarm Signal is active the LS 70A will notify the user of any Height Alert and the battery status of the RT 5SW 5 Changing Masking Mode Change the masking mode Refer to Change the masking mode on page 31 6 Setting the Target Select a target I Target that comes with the RT 5Sa II Target that comes with the RT 5SW When the above target is used the Automatic grade setting is not possible 7 Channel Setting Set the channel of RT 5SW only RC 300W attached to RT 5SW In this case the channel on the instrument and remote controller is changed 7 Press the F key to enter Function Mode Use the arrow key up and down to select the display as shown 2 Use the arrow key right and left to select the desired channel then press the ENT key to finish Set the channel of RC 300W only RC 300W detached from RT 5SW Making a change directly 1 Hold down the F key for 2 seconds or more to display the channel selection screen 2 Press the arrow key up and down to select DIRECT then press the ENT key to finish 3 Press the arrow key up and down to show the channel you want to select and then press the ENT key to establish that channel
19. ade 1 Press the X or Y key to begin grade input The plus or minus symbol of the axis selected will flash axis L X4 03 564 2 Select positive or negative grade by pressing arrow keys Up or Down Y axis 1 2 7 leM 3 Move the cursor by pressing the arrow keys Right or Lot yp g ys Rig CU 4 Increase or decrease the number by pressing the arrow keys Up or Down 5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set the grade you desire Press the ENT key to finish input Confirm the OK If the NG mark is displayed press the ENT key 5 The displayed value can be reset to 00 000 by holding down the X or Y key for Several seconds 21 22 Automatic Alignment Automatic Alignment makes precise grade axis alignment very easy To prepare the instrument for Automatic alignment X and Y axes must be roughly aligned to within 10 degrees of the true axis desired This can be done by using the molded sights of top of the instrument housing The RT 5SW alignment target is then positioned directly on the grade axis desired up to 150 meters 492 ft away from the instrument Target beo Instrument as seen from above Target Max 150m 492 ft y pipe 2 The target must be positioned so it is centered on the grade axis desired and UP arrow is facing up 3 The reflective side of the target must face the RT 5SW 5 1 Th
20. an be removed from the DB 64C battery holder and four D cell alkaline batteries can be installed 4 The DB 64 dry cell battery holder cannot be used to charge the BT 63Q Ni MH battery pack Use the DB 64C charging battery holder instead BT 63Q 1 Recharging should take place a room with ambient temperature range of 10 to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 2 The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before using with instrument 3 Be sure to charge stored battery source every 3 or 6 months and store in a place at 30 C or below If you allow the battery to become completely discharged it will have an effect on future charging Check and Adjusting There are three areas of performance the user should check periodically Horizontal Calibration Horizontal Rotation Cone Grade Setting The Horizontal Calibration can be easily checked and in most cases adjustments made by the user Both Horizontal Rotation Cone and Grade Setting can be checked by the user but should an error be found adjustments must be made by a Topcon service facility Horizontal Calibration Always be sure the RC 300W is within two way communication while checking and adjusting the 50m 164feet instrument If the RC 300W displays error code COM gl ERR TURN OFF TURN ON any time during the procedure turn the instrument OFF and again and repeat the procedure fro
21. and buzzer Power source DC 9V dry battery The time for auto cut off Approx 30 min Operating temperature 20 50 4 122 Continuous operating time Alkaline manganese dry battery Approx 80hours Dimensions 165 Ix78 w x26 h mm 6 5 1 x3 1 w x1 0 h in Weight 0 25 kg 0 55 Ibs including a dry battery Error Display Error code Description Countermeasure RT BATT LOW The battery of the RT 5SW is dead Replace or recharge the batteries If replaced return the RC 300W to the RT 5SW after new batteries are installed HI ALERT The height alert function is working Turn the power key OFF and ON again the auto leveling function will start again LEVELING RANGE LIMIT The instrument is inclined more than the auto leveling range Set up the instrument within the 5 degree auto leveling range CAL LIMIT In the checking and adjusting mode the correction value is out of range Turn the power key OFF and ON again repeat from the beginning E 05 The rotary head can not rotate for some reason Turn the power key OFF and ON again The instrument can not find the target in the Automatic alignment Automatic grade setting mode Confirm the target or setting direction of the instrument repeat from the beginning The location where the target is placed exceeds the measuring range during Automatic alignment and Automatic grade setting Confi
22. ble laser 4D CELL dry batteries DC6V Ni MH battery pack BT 63Q It can be charged while using it Continuous operating time Alkaline manganese dry battery Tripod screw Water proof construction Operating temperature Dimensions Weight RC 300W Approx 45 hours Ni MH battery pack BT 63Q Approx 30 hours Flat and dome head type 5 8X11threads IPX6 Based on the standard IEC60529 20 50 4 122 203 L X286 W X352 H mm 8 0 L X11 3 W X13 8 H in 8 1kg 17 8lbs Dry battery type Including dry batteries 8 2kg 18 0lbs Ni MH battery type Including BT 63Q Continuous operating time Alkaline manganese dry battery Operating distance Approx 3 months Approx 300m 57 58 LS 70A Detective range 50mm 2 0 in Detective precision High precision 1mm 0 04 in Normal precision 2mm 0 08 in Detective beam indication Liquid crystal and buzzer Power source DC 9V dry battery The time for auto cut off Approx 30 min Operating temperature 20 50 4 F 122 F Continuous operating time Alkaline manganese dry battery Approx 80hours Dimensions 167 I x78 w x27 h mm 6 6 1 x3 1 w x1 1 h in Weight 0 25 kg 0 55 Ibs including a dry battery Remote display connector LS 70B Detective range 50mm 2 0 in Detective precision High precision 1mm 0 04 in Normal precision 2mm 0 08 in Detective beam indication Liquid crystal
23. control when the power switch is turned ON the channel on the main unit will be automatically searched for SEARCHING will be displayed 2 When the search is finished the available channels will be displayed Use the arrow key up and down to position the cursor on the channel you want to select and then press the ENT key to establish that channel PUT BACK the RC 300W PUSH KEY radio transmission fails Put the remote controller back to the main unit and then turn ON the power again 5 If the message shown left appears it may indicate that the 18 Powering ON OFF while in Automatic alignment mode If the Automatic alignment Automatic grade setting function has been used to precisely align the grade axis the alignment setting is maintained when the instrument is turned off This allows you to turn off the RT 5SW to save power during non use times without the need to re align when the unit is turned back on When power is turned back on after Automatic alignment the following display will be shown Press the allow keys to select No or YES then press the ENT key NO maintains the current alignment setting YES clears the alignment and returns the instrument to the default XY alignment see Automatic Alignment and Executing Automatic Alignment sections CLEAR HO Battery Status Display Battery status is shown in the lower bar of the remote controller display
24. device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Foreword Thank you for purchasing the Topcon RT 5SW Rotating Laser It is one the world s most advanced and accurate grade setting lasers To quickly and effectively use the RT 5SW please read these brief instructions carefully and keep them in a convenient location for future reference Handling Precautions Guarding the instrument against shock When transporting the instrument provide some protection to minimize risk of shock Heavy shocks may affect beam accuracy Caution Use of of adjustment controls or performance procedures other than those specified herein may results in hazardous radiation exposure Safety Information In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator 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 displays and icons before reading the Safety Cautions and text Display Meaning A VVARNING Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to death or serious injury Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or physical damage N CAUTION to the instrument Injury refers to hurt burn electric shock etc Physical da
25. display adjustments 47 48 Horizontal Rotation Cone Error Perform the following check after completing Horizontal Calibration on the previous page Minimum about 40m 131ft lt gt i A 4 SS il 3 E Y Ti iti Wall Datum position r Wall Wall B N P QS P 1 Set up the laser centered between two walls approximately 40m 131 ft apart Orient the instrument so one axis either X or Y is facing the walls Grade should be set to 0 00 in both axes 2 Locate and mark the position of the rotating laser beam on both walls using the LS 70A laser sensor 3 Turn off the instrument and move the instrument closer to wall A 1m to 2m 3 ft to 6 ft Do not change the axis orientation of the instrument Turn the instrument on 4 Again locate and mark the position of the rotating laser beam on both walls using the LS 70A laser sensor 5 Measure the distance between the first and second marks on each wall 6 If the difference between each set of marks is less than 4mm 5 32 of an inch no error exists N If the difference between wall A side and wall B side exceeds 4mm 5 32 of an inch contact your dealer or Topcon Grade Setting Error Perform the following check only after completing Horizontal Calibration and Horizontal Rotation Cone Error 1 Checking Due to the accuracy re
26. e maximum distance the target can be away from the RT 5SW is 150m 492ft Using the target Hang the hook located on the rear 23 Executing Automatic alignment Set the alignment target Since the range over which the grade is set automatically is within about 10 of the width in the X and Y directions of the instrument place the instrument so as to be within that range 1 Press the Automatic alignment key on the RC 300W Select ALIGNMENT and press the ENT key to finish input 2 Using the arrow keys select the grade axes that is roughly aligned to the alignment target Y X Y X Press the ENT key to finish input 3 Begin auto alignment after transmission completed You will know transmission has been received as the scanning laser will be activated and starts searching for the target If the error code RETRY is displayed make sure the alignment target and instrument are correctly positioned as described in the previous section type of the target and repeat the above procedure from step 1 24 ifm Qauro GRADE SETI GRADE SET2 auto Cw ide ALIGNMENT xd Je Highlight indicates grade axis selected Sample display Y direction is selected Scanning laser goes down first Target The scanning laser locates the center of the target then the RT 5SW precisely adjusts its grade axis to that location Within about 150
27. essing the UP or DOWN arrow keys on the RC 300W move the rotating laser beam up or down as necessary until the center bar on the LS 70A display is lit This will be the same position as center of X 1 and X 2 While the beam is moving RC 300W displays ADJUSTING 2 When the center bar lit on the LS 70A press the ENT key on the RC 300W The correction value will be calculated by the RT 5SW and transmitted to the RC 300W When the transmission is completed the display shows PUSH ent KEY X 2 Move the X2 rotating laser until the center bar of the LS 70A display is lit XI center X2 222 X2rotating laser beam When the center bar is lit press ENT X 3 PUSH KEY Confirm the value press ENT 3 Press the ENT key to complete the calibration The RC 300W display will return to the axis Selection screen If an axis remains to be checked begin at step 4 of X Y Checking Calibration 4 To complete the calibration procedure press the power switch to turn the instrument off Turn the instrument OFF to finish the calibration In order to perform the Automatic grade setting more accurately it is recommended that the error be adjusted within 2 mm error code CAL LIMIT Check the procedure again and perform any inspections and 5 If the correction value calculated exceeds the allowable range the RC 300W will
28. grade setting GRADE SET END ALIGNMENT END NO Continue YES Break off 27 28 How to change the rotary head speed 300 600 900 R P M The rotary head speed can be set to 300 600 or 900 X403 4568 R P M Y 12 7894 lt 0K 900 1 Press the key on the RC 300W The head speed display will flash 2 Select the desired Speed using the arrow keys then press the ENT key Head speed Height Alert function This is an optional setting that must be activated by the user When active the Height Alert function will not allow the RT 5SW to continue operating if the unit is disturbed after it has auto leveled This reminds the user that to insure accurate control the height of the beam should re checked after the unit has been disturbed If the function is active and the unit is disturbed the red LED visible when the RC 300W is removed will blink rapidly To re activate auto leveling turn the power key OFF and ON again After auto leveling is complete check the beam elevation using the LS 70A to confirm it has not changed the rotary head will continue to rotate to communicate the alert to the LS 70A laser 5 If the Alarm Signal COM function is also active when the Height Alert function is active sensor RT 5SW LED display visible when RC 300W is removed When the RC 300W is detached from the unit a LED is visible It provides a quick status check on the RT 5SW as foll
29. is manual Alarm detection at the LS 70 can be canceled by turning off the LS 70 then turning it back on while pressing the buzzer sound switch 55 56 Detective range LS 70A 70B Mode y Display 1 HIGH p NORMAL LS 70A 1mm 0032 ft 2mm 0064 ft width 2mm 0064 ft Amm 013 ft LS 70B width 1mm 0032 ft 2mm 0064 ft width V 5mm 016 ft A 10mm 032 ft width v 10mm 033 ft 20mm 066 ft width gt Jm 15mm 005 ft 30mm 010 ft width dd b More than 15mm 05 ft E be Laser sensor has been moved above or below the laser beam Move sensor in direction of arrow to receive laser Replacing Battery LS 70A 70B 1 Press the lid in the direction of the arrow to lift 2 Remove the battery and replace with a new 9v alkaline battery 3 Press the lid down and click to close Remote display with coil cord LS 70A only Optional remote display connects to the back of the LS 70A The remote LCD display can be positioned up to 5m 16 ft from the laser sensor Connector Coil cord Remote display ne CA la K My Specifications RT 5SW Accuracy reproducibility Auto leveling range tab S252 Measuring range Diameter Approx 2 1200m 6 4000 ft with LS 70A B sensor Rotation speeds Light source Power supply 300 600 900 rpm Changeable L D Visi
30. lay If the NG mark is displayed press ENT again 5 Select and change other items by repeating the procedure Maintaining Power Sources RC 300W Make sure the RC 300W is off or is not active auto cut off before replacing its batteries How to replace the RC 300W batteries 1 Remove the RC 300W from the RT 5SW 2 Remove the battery cover from the back of the RC 300W by pressing on the cover and sliding it in the direction of the arrow 3 Remove the old batteries and replace with four 4 new AA alkaline batteries making sure each is placed in the proper direction as indicated 4 Replace the battery cover You will hear a click when it snaps in place Battery cover 5 Replace all 4 batteries with new ones Rear side Do not mix old batteries and new ones 39 RT 5SW 5 After replacing the batteries in the RT 5SW re attach the RC 300W once if it was detached during battery replacement to re enter the status of the RT 5SW into the RC 300W Dry battery How to replace dry batteries P y 1 Remove the battery cover by turning the battery cover knob to OPEN 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with four 4 new D cell alkaline batteries making sure each is placed in the proper direction as indicated 3 Replace the battery cover and turn the knob to LOCK Replace all 4 batteries with new ones Do not mix old batteries and new ones 40
31. ls Accessori s iode tre tee Dr er d ede 52 Specifications eee temere a a er rer E Her ed 57 Error Display iacente o tie no nere Ee rr en e OH ev eae 59 Standard System Components 1 Instrument sess 1pc 2 Level sensor LS 70A 1pc 3 Level sensor holder model 6 1pc A Target np 1 5 Carrying 1pc 6 Instruction manual 1vol 7 Battery holder DB 64C 1pc 8 Ni MH battery pack BT 63Q 1pc 9 AC DC converter AD 9B 7C 1pc Please make sure that all of above items are in the box when you unpack 10 Nomenclature Rotary head Laser emitting window Beam aperture Battery holder DB 64C Panel RC 300W Remote controller Battery compartment lock Display Escape key Enter key Automatic alignment key Rotation speed key RC 300W Remote Controller Arrow keys Power switch Function key Sample Display Normal display X axis grade 10349648 1 12 789 6 era CH ob Y axis grade Channel Transmission and Battery remaining reception display RT RT 5SW Transmitting RC RC 300W Remote controller DER Complete Incomplete Selected laser output power Hi 4 5mW Lo 2 5mW Selected sensitivity level 1 2 M M Manual Mask mode
32. m 492ft Automatic grade setting In order to obtain the accurate grade value first perform the Automatic alignment measure the direction of the target and then automatically set the grade For the Dual axes setting specify the reference direction for the 1st axis To prepare the instrument for Automatic grade setting X and Y axes must be roughly aligned to within 10 of the true axis desired This can be done by using the molded sights of top of the instrument housing Executing Automatic grade setting Since the range over which the grade is set automatically is within about 10 of the width in the X and Y directions of the instrument place the instrument so as to be within that range In addition since the Automatic grade setting range is 5 use the instrument within that range Target The scanning laser locates the center of the target then the RT 5SW precisely adjusts its grade axis to that location _ 7 Within about 150m 492ft 25 Single axis 1 Press the Auto alignment key on the RC 300W select GRADE SET 1 and press the ENT key to finish input 2 Using the arrow keys select the grade axis that is roughly aligned to the alignment target Y X Y X Press the ENT key to finish input 3 During the grade setting PROCESSING is displayed After the grade setting is finished the one axis setting will be displayed normal display Dual axes 1 Press the Auto alignment key on the RC
33. m the beginning Level sensor 1 Checking Calibration 1 Set up a tripod 50m 164ft from a staff or wall Mount the instrument on the tripod facing the X axis toward the staff wall 2 Remove the RC 300W from the instrument 3 While pressing the Function F key of the RC 300W 7 7 press the power switch to turn on the instrument This X Y activates the calibration mode Staff or Wall Turn On the instrument while pressing F 43 44 4 Select the axis you wish to check X or Y by press the X or Y key Press the ENT key These instructions will assume the X axis was chosen The RT 5SW will automatically rotate internally to orient the axis selected to the staff wall It is not necessary to manually rotate the instrument any time during the procedure Therefore calibration checking and adjusting is much faster and easier than the user may have experienced with other instruments After communication between the RT 5SW and the RC 300W is complete the unit will automatically adjust to the position selected and auto leveling will start The yellow LED on the instrument will flash When auto leveling is complete the rotary head will rotate and emit the laser The RC 300W will display X Turn on the LS 70A laser sensor and select fine detection mode Use the LS 70A to detect the laser beam on the staff wall Move the sensor up or down until the LCD indicator and audio
34. mage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make 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 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 Laser beams can be dangerous and can cause eye injury if used incorrectly Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself Laser beams can be dangerous They can cause eye injury Do not stare into beam High temperature may cause fire Do not cover the charger while it is charging Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use damaged power cable plug and socket Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use a wet battery or charger May ignite explosively Never use an instrument near flammable gas liquid matter and do not use in a coal mine Battery can cause explosion or injury Do not dispose in fire or heat Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions Battery can cause outbreak of fire Do not use any other type of
35. n attached 3 The power of the remote controller shuts off automatically after about 60 seconds when key or leveling operations have been completed Auto Shutoff Function Press the power switch once to restore power to the remote controller after the auto shutoff function has been activated 5 1 The working range of the remote controller is up to a distance of about 300 m from Common use of RC 300W remote controller RC 300W remote controller is available for number of RT 5SW When you are using plural RT 5SW at your job site you can use your RC 300W for the other RT 5SW unit Change the channel to receive the internal data of each RT 5SW to the RC 300W by operating the RC 300W This function enables to operate RC 300W without re attach to every RT 5SW which you are using The data of each unit can be transmitted to the RC 300W before operating See page 35 for the operation 7 Channel Setting Power Switch Turn the instrument ON or OFF by pressing the power switch on the RC 300W Auto leveling and grade setting will begin When using the RC 300W for wireless remote control also turn the instrument ON or OFF by pressing the power switch on the RC 300W The following screen will appear if the RT 5SW did not receive the power on signal Press the power switch again The channel on the RT 5SW does not agree with that on the RC 300W Remote mode 7 if the channel on the main unit is different from that on the remote
36. ows Yellow flashing Auto leveling or grade setting is in process The rotary head is not rotating Yellow ON solid Auto leveling grade setting is complete The rotary head is active and emits the laser beam Red quick flashing 1 The instrument is positioned beyond auto leveling range 5 Reposition the instrument into range and LED should begin normal flashing Error has occurred If Height Alert function is active unit may have been disturbed see previous section RC 300W will also indicate error code See Error Display section Red flashing 2 Indicates the current channel on the remote control for the instrument The channel on the instrument can be identified from the number of blinking times after long illumination You can stop the auto levelling function Refer to Function Mode on page 33 to stop the function 29 Masking Laser beam shutter The RT 5SW features electronic beam masking to prevent the beam from transmitting on one or multiple sides of the instrument Due to the long beam range of the RT 5SW this can be useful to eliminate duplicate laser beams on large job sites where more than one laser may be in use The use of masking has no effect on power usage 1 Press the Mask key on the RC 300W With no masking active the display will be as shown 2 Select one or more directions to mask by pressing the arrow keys Y X Y X4 Each press repeats activating releasing the
37. quired to perform this check the staff used in this procedure must be graduated in millimeters 1 Securely position two nails or stakes exactly 30m 93 ft apart These positions will be called Nail 1 and Nail 2 Staff Level h1 h2 2 Nail 1 Nail 2 I 1 2 7 30m 2 Set up the instrument on a tripod approximately 1m to 2m 3 ft to 6 ft in front of Nail 1 on the line created by Nail 1 and Nail 2 Position the instrument so the X axis is directly on the line created by Nail 1 and Nail 2 3 Turn on the instrument and verify the grade setting is 0 0096 in both axes Turn on the LS 70A laser sensor and set it to high precision detection Using the staff read the elevation of the laser beam in millimeters at Nail 1 and Nail 2 Designate the elevation at Nail 1 as h1 at Nail 2 as h2 49 4 Set X axis grade to 1 00 Align read the elevation of the laser beam in millimeters at Nail 1 and Nail 2 Designate these elevations as h3 at Nail 1 and h4 at Nail 2 1 2m Fl 30m 5 Using the elevation readings for h1 h2 h3 and h4 complete the equation below o h h2 h4 h1 h3 X097 35600 mm 2 100 30000 X100 If the calculated result is the range of 0 99096 1 010 the instrument is normal Repeat the procedure aligning the Y axis on the line created by Nail 1 and Nail 2 5 If the calculated result for either axis is out of the range contac
38. rm the target or setting direction of the instrument repeat from the beginning Abnormality in internal memory of the instrument Turn the power key OFF and ON again 59 Error code Description Countermeasure RC BATT LOW The battery of the RC 300W is dead Replace the batteries with new ones after turning off the RC 300W E 51 E 52 Abnormality in internal memory of the RC 300W RC 300 can be used but auto cut off will not function E 60 s Abnormality has occurred with encoder system Turn the power key OFF and ON again E 70 s Abnormality has occurred with internal communication Turn the power key OFF and ON again E 80 s Leveling has not been completed Turn the power key OFF and ON again TURN OFF TURN ON Occurs when transmitting between the RT 5SW and RC 300W in the checking and adjusting mode Turn the power key OFF and ON again repeat from the beginning ONLY RT CONNECTION Abnormality in the wireless module of the RC 300W Operate the RC 300W attached to the RT 5SW If errors still persist after attempting to clear them contact Topcon or your dealer 60 TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS INC TOPCON SOUTH ASIA PTE LTD 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94551 U S A 192 Pandan Loop 07 01 Pantech Industrial Complex Singapore 128381 Phone 925 245 8300 Fax 925 245 8599 www topcon com Phone 62780222 Fax 6273354
39. t your dealer or Topcon Example h1 1370 h2 1390 h3 1362 h4 1080 X 1390 1080 1370 1362 X 100 0 010066 X 100 1 006 30000 The X axis of instrument is normal because 1 006 is within the range 0 990 to 1 010 50 Storage Precautions Always clean the instrument after use Use a clean cloth moistened with a neutral detergent or water Never use an abrasive cleaner ether thinner benzene or other solvents Always make sure instrument is completely dry before storing Dry any moisture with a soft clean cloth Store with the batteries removed when operation is halted for more than a month 51 Standard Optional Accessories Level sensor holder model 6 Level sensor holder model 5 Clamp knob Clamp knob At Topcon Level sensor holder model 6 Level sensor Level sensor holder model 5 Level sensor Holder Model 5 allows the laser sensor to be moved up or down on the staff by squeezing the spring loaded clamp on its back side without removing the sensor from the staff 52 Level sensor holder model 3 Clamp knob Level sensor Level sensor holder model 3 53 LS 70A Laser Sensor Beam receiving window Index Buzzer sound switch Quiet Loud OFF Illumination switch LS 70B Laser Sensor Beam receiving windo
40. the RC 300W first push it up then pull it straight away from the instrument 5 When using the remote controller raise the remote controller antenna Operating the RC 300W The RC 300W will always operate the RT 5SW while attached to the unit It will also operate the RT 5SW remotely when detached from the instrument The RC 300W both sends and receives information from the RT 5SW when it is used within 300m 984ft of the instrument When attached to the RT 5SW the RC 300W receives its power from the instrument In remote operation the RC 300W must have batteries installed See Maintaining Power Sources section When entering information in the RC 300W you must always press the ENT key to send the information to the RT 5SW The OK indicator is displayed on the RC 300W LCD to confirm communication with the RT 5SW If communication fails NG is displayed The remote control will automatically turn off about 60 seconds after the last time any key is pressed or after leveling is completed auto cut off function To reactivate the RC 300W press the power Switch once 16 Transmission and reception display SO Transmitting Complete Incomplete the instrument 2 It is necessary to install batteries when using the remote controller Install the batteries by referring to Maintaining Power Sources on page 39 The power supply of the remote controller is drawn from the instrument whe
41. w Indicator sl Iropcon Press the detective precision Switch while pressing buzzer Sound switch fo Index Detective precision switch Two leveling precision options are available normal precision and high precision By pressing this switch the precision options are switched alternately Confirm the precision choice by the indicator Normal precision is set when turning on the power switch Power switch Buzzer speaker Index Buzzer sound switch Indicator N Index Detective precision switch Auto cut off function LS 70A and LS 70B The power will be turned off automatically if no laser beam is detected within Quiet Loud OFF Two leveling precision options are available normal precision and high precision By pressing this switch the precision options are switched alternately Confirm the precision choice by the indicator Normal precision is set when turning on the power switch Power switch Buzzer speaker approximately 30 minutes To turn the sensor on again press the power switch 54 Display LS 70A 70B High precision mode Normal precision mode Higher than datum position Move the sensor down The arrow will become shorter as the datum position is approached see next page for specific information Audio signal High pitch frequent beep RT 5SW
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