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9. Please note, in normal TRUE grade operation, the USER can change to 
MANUAL, again by simply pressing and holding the green button for 3-5 secs.

Automatic Drift System (ADS) / often called a Bump sensor:

Operated via bottom, right-hand white button, showing a "picture of a tilted 
instrument". nb. its not an option found on the Remote Control.
Once the FRE-208 is ON and rotating in the auto (self) levelled mode, the 
automatic drift system can be activated. Press the button & 

TILT

 will be 

displayed on the screen. 

ADS is now active.

If the Laser is knocked or caught by a gust of wind for example, the laser 
head will stop rotating and an audible alarm sound to warn the User of the 
problem.
Check all is OK, press the ADS button again & the laser will reset back to 
AUTO level.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The ADS function cannot be set when Grading.

RADIO Remote Control & Laser Detector:

Radio Remote Control...

Fit the supplied 2pc x AA alkaline batteries, taking care with correct polarity.
Switch ON.  The LCD shows rotational speed, scan angle & battery life.
The Remote’s keypad can set the following functions:
1. Rotating speed in increments; slow for Indoors, fast (max) for Outdoors.
2. Scan angles & position around the room.
3. Auto / Manual (grade) setting via the red "G" button.

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Summary of Contents for FRE-208

Page 1: ...s calibration or repair then please contact our Service Dept on tel 01246 269 777 We would be pleased to help Power source This is a special battery pack located in the base of the laser Remove refit via a central screw its finger tight so no tools are required It contains 4pc x sealed for life Ni MH type C 4000mAh 1 2V cells Please note that this battery pack can be charged either in or outside o...

Page 2: ...holder is also included to be used as a back up power source Four type C 1 5V Alkaline batteries can be used instead or in an emergency but do NOT attempt to recharge them otherwise serious damage will occur Positioning the Laser Mount the FRE 208 on a generally level firm surface or 5 8 threaded Tripod To operate correctly this surface must be within 5 deg of true horizontal The laser can be used...

Page 3: ...d button G to over ride the level sensors and then it is very easy for the User to set a grade incline slope in the X axis only Y axis only or both together The max settable slope range is 10 00 ie 1 10 For X Y alignment please see the embosed markings on the TOP of the laser body where an arrow points in the direction of the axis being set Setting a single axis slope This sets a grade in the X ax...

Page 4: ...USER has the option of operating the FRE 208 in Manual grading mode as follows 1 Mount the laser on a firm surface switched OFF 2 Observe the symbols on the green power button Normal operation is a single press for TRUE grade use The Hand symbol denotes MANUAL grading 3 Press and hold the green power Hand button for 3 5 secs A Hand symbol is shown on the display To switch Manual operation OFF a si...

Page 5: ...e If the Laser is knocked or caught by a gust of wind for example the laser head will stop rotating and an audible alarm sound to warn the User of the problem Check all is OK press the ADS button again the laser will reset back to AUTO level IMPORTANT NOTE The ADS function cannot be set when Grading RADIO Remote Control Laser Detector Radio Remote Control Fit the supplied 2pc x AA alkaline batteri...

Page 6: ...A rear LCD repeats the main front display Note the set level case markings notches You can use the detector with or without its staff mounting bracket Detector Procedure face towards rotating laser find the rotating laser beam via the pick up window If the sun is low in the sky shining into the red window shield it with a cupped hand to prevent false readings Positioning the FRE 208 itself in full...

Page 7: ...ications Laser accuracy 3mm 30m Slope Grade range 10 0 1 in 10 Operating range 500m diameter with FRD400R detector Radio Remote control range up to 50m Aftersales Support We offer a full Back up service including repairs calibration usage advice Accessories for the various Trades are also available on request eg Tripods staffs wall brackets machine control detectors etc Please contact us Laser Lev...

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