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2-6

Rugby 55

Basic Operation

2.4

Special Features

Beam Down

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Press the Head Speed Button to stop the rotating head (zero rps). The 
position of the beam will automatically move to the “downward” position 
to allow the user to align the Rugby over a reference point on the floor.

Changing to 0-rps, positions the beam in the plumb down position.

Summary of Contents for Rugby 55

Page 1: ...Rugby 55 User Manual Version 1 0 English...

Page 2: ...nual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it Refer to 9 Safety Directions for further information Read carefully through the User Manua...

Page 3: ...y Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin tended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin...

Page 4: ...apter Page 1 Description of the System 1 1 2 Basic Operation 2 1 3 Accessories 3 1 4 Applications 4 1 5 Batteries 5 1 6 Accuracy Adjustment 6 1 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 8 Care and Transport 8 1 9 Safety...

Page 5: ...ugby 55 is designed to be versatile easy to operate and having features that serve both the interior and general construction contractor well A bright visible beam variable head speed scanning motion...

Page 6: ...Components a Window assembly and rotating head b Membrane switch panel c Battery door and locking knob d Charge port with LED rechargeable models e Carrying handle on back f 5 8 11 mounting holes on b...

Page 7: ...f the System 1 3 Rugby 55 Membrane Switch Panel a Low Battery LED b Left Right Positioning Buttons c Scanning Button d Head Speed Button rps e X Y Axis Level Indication LED s f Power Button g CW CCW A...

Page 8: ...System 1 4 Case Component Locator Interior Case a Wall mount bracket b Spare battery holder c Alkaline batteries d Remote control e Ceiling grid targets f User manual g Receiver h Rugby 55 i Accessori...

Page 9: ...ugby 55 Description of the System 1 5 Case Component Locator Standard Case a User manual b Accessories and second receiver c Spare batteries D cells d Spare battery pack NiMH e Receiver f Rugby a b c...

Page 10: ...sic Operation In this chapter Topic Page 2 1 Introduction 2 2 2 2 The LED Indicators 2 3 2 3 The Switch Buttons 2 4 2 4 Special Features 2 6 2 5 Manual Mode with cross axis self leveling 2 9 2 6 The E...

Page 11: ...d specifically for the interior contractor the Rugby 55 can also be used together with a laser receiver for many outdoor general construction applications This manual contains operating and set up pro...

Page 12: ...later in this manual a X and Y Indicators a Indicate the level status Green Indicates the axis is level Green Flashing Indicates the axis is leveling Red Indicates the axis is in Manual mode Both Fla...

Page 13: ...e scanning beam 10 45 90 180 Automatic Manual Mode Button Press to change the Y axis to manual mode with X axis self leveling Press again to change the X axis to manual mode with Y axis self leveling...

Page 14: ...lockwise Buttons CW CCW Press to rotate the stationary and scanning beam in a CW or CCW motion Manual Mode Slope and Layout Buttons Press to tilt the axis that is set to manual mode In the laydown pos...

Page 15: ...he Head Speed Button to stop the rotating head zero rps The position of the beam will automatically move to the downward position to allow the user to align the Rugby over a reference point on the flo...

Page 16: ...unction is activated For layout work use the Beam Down feature a to position the beam over a reference point Then use the Scan 90 feature b to quickly move the small scan to a position to the left or...

Page 17: ...Sleep Mode all functions are disabled The Low battery indicator will flash once every ten seconds to indicate that the unit is in sleep mode The Rugby will sleep for up to two hours then will shut of...

Page 18: ...bleshooting section Press the Auto Manual Button once to change the Y axis to manual mode The Y axis will not self level and slope can be entered in this axis using the arrow buttons on the Rugby or t...

Page 19: ...pe can be entered in this axis using the arrow buttons on the Rugby or the remote control The X axis LED will be red The Y axis will continue to self level The Y axis LED will blink green until level...

Page 20: ...level and slope can be entered in either or both axes using the arrow buttons on the Rugby Y axis or the remote control either axis The X axis LED will be red The Y axis LED will be red H I Y X When b...

Page 21: ...to prevent incorrect work caused by sudden movement or settling of the tripod that would cause the laser to level at a lower height The Elevation Alert function becomes active and monitors the movemen...

Page 22: ...3 1 Rugby 55 Accessories 3 Accessories In this chapter Topic Page 3 1 The IR Remote Control 3 2 3 2 The Wall Mount 3 4 3 3 The Ceiling Grid Target 3 5 3 4 The Batter Board Clamp 3 6...

Page 23: ...a CW and CCW Buttons Press to rotate the stationary and scanning beam in a CW or CCW motion b b Left and Right Buttons Press to tilt the Y axis when it is manual mode In the laydown position press to...

Page 24: ...motion g g Sending LED The sending LED flashes to indicate that the remote is sending a signal to the Rugby The remote control is powered by a 9 volt type battery The battery can only be accessed by r...

Page 25: ...by is used The Wall Mount Bracket Assembly Allows the user to mount the Rugby on a wall grid at the necessary height The rotating beam then provides a reference height to hang the ceiling grid Mount t...

Page 26: ...target s magnet attaches to the ceiling grid The beam can be viewed as it reflects off the foil on the back of the target or through the target at the sides of the foil The ceiling grid can then be ad...

Page 27: ...forms Attach the clamp to the 5 8 11 mounting hole in the side of the Rugby Attach the batter board clamp to the form and position the laser beam directly over your reference point The rotating beam a...

Page 28: ...55 Applications 4 Applications In this chapter Topic Page 4 1 Installing Ceiling Grid 4 2 4 2 Using the Rugby in the Laying Down Position 4 3 4 3 Using the Rugby with a Receiver 4 4 4 4 More Applicat...

Page 29: ...r Button to turn on the Rugby The Rugby will always turn on in automatic mode Allow the Rugby to self level Adjust the Rugby so that the rotating beam is at the desired height below the ceiling grid L...

Page 30: ...de 0 rps The beam will move the the plumb down position for alignment over your reference marks Start the head rotation or scanning motion to rough align the beam to a second control point Using the b...

Page 31: ...beam will be at a convenient height and will not be obstructed Press the On Off Power Button to turn on the Rugby The Rugby will always turn on in automatic mode Allow the Rugby to self level Press th...

Page 32: ...lumb Layout of floors Squaring of angles Setting cabinets Chair rails and wainscoting Align ment of wall and floor tiles Trim carpentry Setting sprinkler head heights Sloped ceilings Exterior applicat...

Page 33: ...5 2 Replacing the Alkaline Batteries 5 3 5 3 Replacing the NiMH Batteries 5 4 5 4 Charging the NiMH Batteries 5 5 The Rugby 55 can be purchased with either alkaline batteries or a rechargeable NiMH b...

Page 34: ...arging is between 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F For optimal charging we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of 10 C to 20 C 50 F to 68 F if possible It is normal for the battery...

Page 35: ...longer power the laser When the batteries need replaced do the following Loosen the silver knob a and remove the battery door b Remove the dead batteries Install two fresh batteries Ensure they are in...

Page 36: ...ow and will soon no longer power the laser When the batteries need replaced or charged do the following The rechargeable pack can be recharged without being removed from the laser To remove the rechar...

Page 37: ...te the following Connect the charger plug into the charge jack c on the Rugby battery pack Plug the AC connector into the appropriate AC power source The small LED d next to the charge jack will turn...

Page 38: ...ur laser for accuracy upon receipt and periodically thereafter to ensure accuracy is maintained If your laser requires adjustment contact your nearest authorized service center or adjust the laser usi...

Page 39: ...proximately 100 ft 30 m from a wall Align the first axis so that it is square to the wall Allow the unit to self level completely approximately one minute after the unit begins to rotate then mark the...

Page 40: ...he wall Allow the unit to self level completely then mark the position of the beam Position 3 Rotate the laser 180 allow it to self level and mark the opposite side of the first axis Position 4 The Ru...

Page 41: ...of your Rugby laser place the unit in the laydown position on a flat level surface approximately 50 100 ft 15 30 m from a wall Hang a plumb line on the wall Move the Rugby until the vertical rotating...

Page 42: ...el Accuracy The checking and adjustment of the accuracy of the Rugby 55 requires a two step process Checking and adjusting the horizontal plane The X and Y axes Checking and adjusting the vertical pla...

Page 43: ...Turn the power off With power off press and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons then press the ON button The active axis is the X axis a If done correctly the following sequence of events will...

Page 44: ...eep from the audio indicator Continue to press the buttons and monitor the spot until the unit is within its specified range Press the Auto Manual button to switch to the Y axis 1 The X and Y axis LED...

Page 45: ...or Continue to press the buttons and monitor the spot until the unit is within its specified range To Exit Press and hold the Auto Manual button for three seconds to exit adjustment mode and save the...

Page 46: ...s and hold both the LEFT and RIGHT arrow buttons then press the ON button The active axis is the Z axis If done correctly the following sequence of events will occur 1 The X and Y axis LED s will flas...

Page 47: ...o indicator Continue to press the buttons and monitor the spot until the unit is within its specified range To Exit Press and hold the Auto Manual hidden button for three seconds to exit adjustment mo...

Page 48: ...eplace alkaline batteries Charge rechargeable batteries Elevation H I Alert Flashing quickly with audio beep Rugby has been bumped or tripod has moved Turn off Rugby to stop alert Allow unit to releve...

Page 49: ...blink green while leveling In manual mode one or both of the X axis and Y axis LED s will be red Unit does not turn on This symptom may be caused by low or dead batteries Check change or charge the ba...

Page 50: ...eling or in eleva tion alert The receiver is out of usable range The receiver s batteries are low Elevation alert func tion is not working The elevation alert function for the Rugby 55 is normally dis...

Page 51: ...ton to turn the unit off Press and hold both the auto manual and off on buttons for five seconds to enable or disable this function The unit will beep once to indicate the change With automatic mode a...

Page 52: ...8 1 Rugby 55 Care and Transport 8 Care and Transport In this chapter Topic Page 8 1 Transport 8 2 8 2 Storage 8 3 8 3 Cleaning and Drying 8 4...

Page 53: ...ort container and secure it Shipping When transporting the product by rail air or sea always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging transport container and cardboard box or its equivalen...

Page 54: ...in this user manual before using the product NiMH Batteries Refer to section 10 Technical Data for information about storage temperature range At the recommended storage temperature range batteries c...

Page 55: ...isten the cloth with water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer components Damp Products Dry the product the transport container the foam inserts and the acces sories...

Page 56: ...r Topic Page 9 1 General 9 2 9 2 Intended Use 9 3 9 3 Limits of Use 9 5 9 4 Responsibilities 9 6 9 5 International Warranty 9 7 9 6 Hazards of Use 9 8 9 7 Laser Classification 9 14 9 8 Electromagnetic...

Page 57: ...directions should enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid oper ational hazards The person responsible for the product must...

Page 58: ...oduct without instruction Use outside of the intended limits Disabling safety systems Removal of hazard notices Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifically perm...

Page 59: ...ditional control and safety installations Warning Adverse use can lead to injury malfunction and damage It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and...

Page 60: ...for permanent human habita tion not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments Danger Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas or i...

Page 61: ...nd are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems product Person in charge of the product The person in charge of the product has the foll...

Page 62: ...5 International Warranty International Warranty The International Warranty can be downloaded from the Leica Geosystems AG home page at http www leica geosystems com internationalwarranty or received f...

Page 63: ...follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for the product Caution Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped...

Page 64: ...ables or electrical railways Precautions Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations If it is essential to work in this environment first contact the safety authorities responsible for the e...

Page 65: ...the regu lations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic Caution If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock f...

Page 66: ...they are flat When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transpor...

Page 67: ...hanical influences and high ambient tempera tures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids Warning Short circuited battery terminals can overheat and cause injury or fire for example by storing or...

Page 68: ...g themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Precautions Product specific treatment and waste management information can be down lo...

Page 69: ...clearly identified by article number serial number and safety label Laser Classification Class IIIa Article number 754835 Serial number 550 00000 to 550 49999 Warning label Class IIIa LASER PRODUCT T...

Page 70: ...s aimed at areas that reflect like a mirror or emit reflec tions unexpectedly e g prisms mirrors metallic surfaces windows Precautions Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective such as a mir...

Page 71: ...laser equipment operator shall be available and in possession of the operator at all times c Areas in which these lasers are used should be posted with an appropriate laser warning sign d Precautions...

Page 72: ...erbrugg Manufactured S No Made in Singapore This laser product complies with 21CFR 1040 as applicable This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two condi...

Page 73: ...A11 1996 A2 2001 Safety of Laser Products Class 2 product if rotating head is rotating or scanning Class 3R Laser Products Direct intrabeam viewing is always hazardous Avoid direct eye exposure The ac...

Page 74: ...s Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective such as a mirror or which could emit unwanted reflections Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when the...

Page 75: ...beyond the limit hazard distance of the area in which the presence and activities of personnel are monitored for reasons of protection from laser radiation e The laser beam path should be located well...

Page 76: ...fety Directions For products with an integrated distancer of laser class 3R this hazard distance is 103 m 337 feet At this distance the laser beam rates as Class 1 that means direct intrabeam viewing...

Page 77: ...pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interferen...

Page 78: ...ce in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possi bility that other equipment may be disturbed Caution There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the p...

Page 79: ...trans mitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions Warning If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at on...

Page 80: ...ause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio...

Page 81: ...the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Type R55...

Page 82: ...3 32 at 100 ft Self leveling Range 5 Rotation Speeds 0 2 5 10 rps Laser Diode Type 635 nm visible Dimensions HWD 158 x 163 x 166 mm 6 2 x 6 4 x 6 5 Weight with Batteries 1 85 Kg 4 0 lbs Batteries Two...

Page 83: ...to 40 m 130 ft IR Remote battery operation 9 volt alkaline up to two years Operating temperature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage temperature without batteries 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Protection against...

Page 84: ...gby in the laydown position 4 3 Using the Rugby with a receiver 4 4 B Basic operation 2 2 Batter board clamp accessory 3 6 Battery Charging the NiMH Batteries 5 5 Overview 5 2 Removing 3 6 Replacing t...

Page 85: ...buttons 2 4 R Receivers use with 4 4 Remote control accessory 3 2 S Safety Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 9 23 FCC Statement 9 25 Intended Use 9 3 Labeling 9 17 Laser Classification 9 14 Limits of...

Page 86: ...Quality Management and Quality Systems ISO standard 9001 and Environmen tal Management Systems ISO standard 14001 Ask your local Leica Geosystems dealer for more information about our TQM pro gram 756...

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