HAMAR LASER Dual Scan L-732, Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
The L-743 Ultra-Precision Triple Scan
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Laser ............................................................................................. 1
The L-733 Precision Triple Scan ® Laser ...................................................................................................... 3
The L-742 Dual Scan Ultra-Precision Roll Alignment Laser ....................................................................... 4
The L-732 Dual Scan Precision Roll Alignment Laser ................................................................................ 5
Laser Controls ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Differences in the Lasers ........................................................................................................................... 6
Providing Power to the Laser .................................................................................................................... 7
Warming Up the Laser .............................................................................................................................. 7
Using the Control Panel ............................................................................................................................ 8
The Precision Level Vials ............................................................................................................................. 9
Reading the Precision Level Vials ............................................................................................................ 9
Reading the L-740SP Split-Prism Level Vials .......................................................................................... 9
Calibrating the Level Vials ....................................................................................................................... 9
Zeroing the Targets ........................................................................................................................ 10
Calculating the Calibration of the Level Vials – Roll Axis ........................................................... 10
Setting the First Level Vial – Roll Axis ......................................................................................... 12
Calculating the Calibration of the Levels Vials – Pitch Axis ........................................................ 12
Setting the First Level Vial – Pitch Axis ....................................................................................... 13
Checking the Levels for Accuracy ................................................................................................. 13
Measurement Overview .............................................................................................................................. 14
Selecting Reference Points on Machine Tools ........................................................................................ 14
Selecting Reference Points on Process Mills .......................................................................................... 14
Measurement Summary .......................................................................................................................... 15
Measuring Straightness .................................................................................................................. 15
Measuring Flatness ........................................................................................................................ 16
Measuring Squareness ................................................................................................................... 16
Measuring Levelness ..................................................................................................................... 17
Measuring Parallelism ................................................................................................................... 17
Level to Earth Measurements ................................................................................................................. 17
Setting Up and Leveling the Laser ................................................................................................. 17
Laser Buck-in .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Three Point Buck-In (Flatness) ............................................................................................................... 18
Three Point Buck-In Procedure Using One Target ........................................................................ 18
Setting up the Equipment ............................................................................................................... 18
Performing the Three Point Buck-In .............................................................................................. 19
Three Point Buck-In Procedure Using Multiple Targets ............................................................... 20
Two Point Buck-In (Straightness) ........................................................................................................... 20
Normal versus Remote Buck-In .............................................................................................................. 21
Normal Buck-In ............................................................................................................................. 21
Remote Buck-In ............................................................................................................................. 22
Appendix A – Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................ 24
Appendix B – Equipment Drawings ........................................................................................................... 27
Appendix C – Interpreting the A-1519/1520 Type II Calibration Reports ................................................. 31
Appendix D – Care and Cleaning of Target Optics .................................................................................... 33