INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LASER SENSOR
LS-B100
Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON LS-B100.
For the best performance of the instruments, please read these instructions
carefully and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.
GENERAL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the system is
functioning properly. Remove the batteries from the instrument when
you will not be using it for long period. When washing the instrument,
avoid spraying it with a high pressure stream of water from a water
hose. The inside of the instrument will be damaged by the water. This
instrument is designed based on the International Standard IPX 6, but it
is not protected from a high pressure water stream or submergence.
Affection of the radio waves
When using the instrument in the following place, the strong radio wave
may cause faulty operation.
• Near the instrument occurring strong radio waves. (e.g. Transceiver)
• Near the radio wave towers such as television or radio.
DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE
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.
• Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
• Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furni-
ture.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Guarding the instrument against shock
When transporting the instrument, provide some protection to minimize risk
of shock. Heavy shock may affect beam accuracy.
SAFETY CAUTIONS
Standard Set Composition
1 LS-B100 Instrument ................................................ 1pc.
2 C-size dry cells........................................................ 4pcs.
3 Carrying case .......................................................... 1pc.
4 Instruction manual................................................... 1pc.
Nomenclature and Functions
Operation
1
Position a rotating laser and turn on the laser.
2
Raise or lower the machine blade or arm to position the cutting
edge or bucket at the desired grade elevation.
3
Mount the LS-B100 onto the mast near the path of the laser beam
and turn on the LS-B100.
4
Keep the machine blade or arm motionless and raise or lower the
LS-B100 and adjust until ON-GRADE position are flashing. This is
the ON GRADE position.
5
Securely clamp the LS-B100 in place. The reference position has
been set.
6
While operating, use the LED display to continually check grade,
moving the blade or cutting / filling according to the direction of the
LS-B100 display.
Display
Meaning
WARNING
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury
or physical damage to the instrument.
WARNING
• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disas-
semble or repair the instrument yourself.
This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!
• 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.
• 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.
• The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.
Do not short circuit battery when storing it.
• Battery can cause explosion or injury.
Remove battery when using the connector for external power supply.
CAUTION
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.
EXCEPTIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY
1) The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks
of the product’s performance.
2) The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or
intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of
profits.
3) The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential dam-
age,and loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.).
A fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage any other usual conditions.
4) The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of
profits due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the
product or an unusable product.
5) The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of
profits caused by usage except for explained in the user manual.
6) The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by
wrong movement, or action due to connecting with other products.
Shape: Cylindrical
Dimension: 45 to 51mm in diameter
Please refer to the instruction manual for the machine or
contact the machine manufacturer for instructions on install-
ing the mast onto the machine (by welding, etc.).
45 to 51mm
Indicator
Battery
cover
Battery cover
knob
Power switch
Power ON: Short push
Power OFF: Long push
Detective precision (Mode) switch
Clamp knob
Detector
Detector
Clamp
Connector for external power supply
Please refer to the back of the
instruction manual for the indicator
display patterns.
Remove battery when connecting.
Pipes that can be installed onto the LS-B100 are as described below.
