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12/07/18

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Power Up Steps

When turning on a DET-2 (or 

any digital theodolite) for a 

demonstration 5 steps are 

required:

2.

PRESS and HOLD the power 

button until the display briefly 

flashes (about 2 seconds).  

Immediately raise your finger 

from the button.  “TILT” will be 

indicated at the top of the 

display.

Summary of Contents for DET-2

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Page 2: ...Digital Electronic Theodolite 2 Second 2 Arc Seconds is its angular accuracy Contractors may also refer to this instrument as a Digital Transit or Transit Generally used to make sure things are insta...

Page 3: ...oning The DET 2 replaces conventional methods like string and batter boards Allows control of alignment and position Target Trades General Contractors Concrete Contractors Residential Contractors Unde...

Page 4: ...my Priced 1 or 5 selectable display 2 accuracy Vertical Compensation Dual backlit displays and controls large LCD characters Easy to use One Touch buttons Completely configurable via user software Ill...

Page 5: ...12 07 18 5 Theodolite Applications...

Page 6: ...12 07 18 6 Alignment The DET 2 can be used to align forms footers and anchor bolts...

Page 7: ...12 07 18 7 Turning 90 s The DET 2 can be used to turn 90 s and check angles...

Page 8: ...ite can be set up on a parallel offset to the line for checking plumb A steel scale can be used to check a consistent offset Tilt up walls can be done using a theodolite that s set up on the line of t...

Page 9: ...12 07 18 9 Gravity Flow Pipe Utility Work The DET 2 can be used for Dialgrade Pipe Laser setups including manhole and pipe elevations layout and line setting The unit compliments a Dialgrade sale...

Page 10: ...12 07 18 10 Basic Grade Work Can be used for short range grade work at very steep angles Only along the line of sight Can be used for a run of grade stakes...

Page 11: ...12 07 18 11 Short Range Leveling The telescope can be set at 0 00 90 or 0 depending on Zenith setting for short range leveling...

Page 12: ...12 07 18 12 DET 2 Theodolite Product Features Benefits...

Page 13: ...r is clearly displayed on the outside of the case for inventory management Molded closed cell foam inserts O ring water seal Easy to carry with recharger backup alkaline battery pack multi language co...

Page 14: ...kaline Pack are BOTH INCLUDED Easy to install and replace positive locking knob is exclusive to the DET 2 Very long 36 hour battery life No down time for the user due to power loss Battery Strength in...

Page 15: ...12 07 18 15 Dual Displays and Controls Less walking around the instrument faster operation when turning 90s Telescope tangents and locks have a positive feel Quick release tribrach included...

Page 16: ...it Display and Telescope Largest easiest to read characters on the market Both displays are backlit Telescope is also illuminated The DET 2 is useable inside buildings at dawn and dusk Greatly extende...

Page 17: ...V HOLD and Horizontal Right Left Large battery status display User configurable Parameter Settings to individual preferences or job Unit of Angle degrees gon or 6400 0 or 90 Zenith angle Automatic sh...

Page 18: ...s Grade for slopes Clockwise Counter Clockwise angles for less calculation Angle Hold to hold a particular angle and transfer it to another direction Zero Reset to set the horizontal angle to zero Bac...

Page 19: ...racy 1 or 5 Display Selection A True 2 Arc Second Instrument Vertical Compensation Can be turned on or off Can be used for any construction application Display can be de cluttered by setting to 5 simp...

Page 20: ...lopes Steep slope Sometimes Vertical Compensation can create problems Demos The instrument MUST be leveled before demonstrating and TILT is displayed when the instrument is moved around Compensation c...

Page 21: ...12 07 18 21 Summary of Features and Benefits...

Page 22: ...to work in low lighting conditions for more productivity Simple user interface One Touch Buttons and Adjustable Parameter Settings Very short learning curve which means it can be used by all crew memb...

Page 23: ...12 07 18 23 Specifications...

Page 24: ...12 07 18 24 Key Specifications Telescope Specification DET 2 Telescope Image Erect Magnification 30x Aperture 45 mm 1 7 in Focus Distance 1 35 m 4 43 ft to Field of View 1 30...

Page 25: ...12 07 18 25 Key Specifications Optical Plummet Specification DET 2 Optical Plummet Image Erect Magnification 3X Angle of view 5 Focusing range 0 5 m 1 6 ft Reticle type Crosshair...

Page 26: ...07 18 26 Key Specifications Angle Measuring System Specification DET 2 Angle Measuring System Minimum Reading 1 or 5 Precision 2 Units Deg mil gon V Display Dual Large Character Backlit LCD both side...

Page 27: ...tal Warranty Specification DET 2 Tilt Sensor Automatic Compensation User set On Off 3 Range Vials Tubular 30 2 mm Circular 8 2 mm Dust Water IP 54 Operating Temperature 4 to 122 F 20 to 50 C Size 164...

Page 28: ...12 07 18 28 Operation and Demonstration...

Page 29: ...ion 5 steps are required 1 Mechanically rotate the unit Horizontally until the alignment dots are over one another This orients the tubular vial to the correct relationship to the leveling screws This...

Page 30: ...2 or any digital theodolite for a demonstration 5 steps are required 2 PRESS and HOLD the power button until the display briefly flashes about 2 seconds Immediately raise your finger from the button...

Page 31: ...al theodolite for a demonstration 5 steps are required 3 LEVEL the DET 2 tubular vial by turning the 2 leveling screws at the back of the unit The screws should be turned in opposite directions of eac...

Page 32: ...nstration 5 steps are required 4 Rotate the DET 2 Horizontally 90 LEVEL the DET 2 tubular vial by turning the FRONT leveling screw ONLY Repeat the leveling steps until the DET 2 can be rotated 360 and...

Page 33: ...any digital theodolite during a demonstration 5 steps are required 5 To clear SET0 from the display rotate the telescope vertically 360 This lets the vertical encoder find its proper zero point The DE...

Page 34: ...TE Steps 3 and 4 can be eliminated in a demonstration by entering the menu system and turning TILT OFF This turns off the TILT sensor and Vertical Compensation To turn TILT OFF see the next section on...

Page 35: ...truction application The display can be set to read out in 1 or 5 increments whichever the customer desires choice of Accuracy vs Complexity Both NiMH rechargeable and backup Alkaline battery packs ar...

Page 36: ...s about 50 larger than other units PLUS an illuminated Telescope for easy reading indoors or at dawn and dusk One Touch buttons for HOLD R L angle direction 0 SET and Vertical or degrees for easy oper...

Page 37: ...12 07 18 37 Changing Parameter Settings...

Page 38: ...ltaneously PRESS and HOLD the 0SET and HOLD buttons PRESS and HOLD the On Off button for 2 seconds until the display flashes on Let up on the On Off button Let up on the 0SET and HOLD buttons NO BEEP...

Page 39: ...r Settings Use the top buttons to scroll left and right through the PARAMETER OPTIONS Use the 0SET button to change the settings for each option When finished press V to store the new settings and exi...

Page 40: ...12 07 18 40 Hands On...

Page 41: ...ing 90 s Setup and level over a point Sight a control point Reset angle to zero Turn a 90 Mark several points on the alignment 2 Short range leveling Note difference in accuracy between V and Degrees...

Page 42: ...12 07 18 44 Service and Warranty...

Page 43: ...12 07 18 45 Service and Warranty 1 year standard warranty Unit is repaired at no charge when under warranty Service through authorized service centers...

Page 44: ...12 07 18 46 Competitive Comparisons...

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Page 46: ...ontal angles reset when they are turned on after power down or AUTO SHUTOFF Some competitive units may have Absolute Encoder systems that remember their last angles and don t require initialization Al...

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