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Continuous operating time (+20°C)

Alkaline manganese dry batteries

RL-VH3A/B

Approx. 40 hours

RL-VH3G

Approx. 30 hours

Rechargeable battery BT-49Q

RL-VH3A/B

Approx. 30 hours

RL-VH3G

Approx. 20 hours

Tripod screw

Flat and dome head type, 5”/8

11threads

Operating temperature

-20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)

Dimensions

RL-VH3A/G

214(L)

167(W)

259.5(H) mm

[8.4 (L)

6.6(W)

10.2(H) in]

RL-VH3B

193.5 (L)

167(W)

259.5(H) mm

[ 7.6(L)

6.6 (W)

10.2(H) in]

Weight (with Holder DB-49C)

RL-VH3G

3.0 kg [6.6 lbs] (without batteries)

RL-VH3A

2.5 kg [5.5 lbs] (without batteries)

RL-VH3B

2.3 kg [5.1 lbs] (without batteries)

Summary of Contents for RL-VH3A

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL ROTATING LASER INSTRUCTION MANUAL ROTATING LASER...

Page 2: ...Las Positas Blvd Pleasanton CA 94588 U S A Telephone number 925 460 1300 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not...

Page 3: ...provide protection to minimize risk of severe vibration or impact Severe vibration or impacts may affect beam accuracy 2 Laser Scanning Interference Particular reflective surfaces such as mirrors and...

Page 4: ...mmend that you become familiar with the meaning of these Warnings and Cautions before continuing Injury refers to hurt burn electric shock etc Physical damage refers to damage to equipment and structu...

Page 5: ...used incorrectly Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself Laser beams can be dangerous They can cause eye injury Do not stare into beam Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use a wet battery...

Page 6: ...ious amounts of water and seek medical attention Damaged or broken carrying cases may fall open causing injury or damage to the laser Do not use a carrying case with damaged belts grips or latches It...

Page 7: ...ty for consequential damage 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...

Page 8: ...ct This is a simple product to operate and does not require training from a laser safety officer In case of any failure do not disassemble the instrument Contact TOPCON or your TOP CON dealer Labels D...

Page 9: ...53 Laser Beam Downward 58 Storage Precautions 59 Standard Optional Accessories 60 Specifications 67 Error Indication 71 Foreword 1 Handling Precautions 1 Safety Information 2 Safety Precautions 3 User...

Page 10: ...t 8 Instruction manual 1vol Please make sure that all of the above items are in the box when you unpack Additional Magnetic Scanning Targets may be included in some markets The following are battery c...

Page 11: ...e RL VH3G is especially easy to see with its green laser beam Laser beams are emitted at exact 90 angles as shown below The RL VH3G and RL VH3A models also emit a laser beam from the bottom which elim...

Page 12: ...also possible to focus manually with operating keys Scanning When the target is used the laser beam automatically searches for and tracks it Continuous Scan Scanning beam can be drawn to any length u...

Page 13: ...mode the laser beam is aligned automatically can also be done manually Automatic Grade Setting Using alignment target grade setting will be done automatically can also be done manually Plumb Finder Mo...

Page 14: ...attery holder Laser emitting window Beam aperture Leveling screw Panel RL VH3G A B Floor mount Floor mount is supplied as an Optional accessory for RL VH3B Wall mount dismount lever Only used for wall...

Page 15: ...t target Index The blue target is for RL VH3G and the red target is for RL VH3A B LOCK UNLOCK Wall mount model 2C Wall mount hole Mount position control line Clamp lever Traveling stage Wall mount hol...

Page 16: ...l Leveling lamp Power switch Manual mode lamp Laser pointing Circular level vial for vertical operation Speed control Grade adjustment Arrow keys RL VH3A Manual focus key Plumb beam key Laser sensor m...

Page 17: ...ling lamp Power switch Manual mode lamp Laser pointing Circular level vial for vertical operation Speed control Grade adjustment Arrow keys RL VH3B Laser sensor mode Scan mode Auto manual Grade Auto m...

Page 18: ...g control Leveling lamp Power switch Manual mode lamp Laser pointing Speed control RL VH3G Manual focus key Plumb beam key High power mode Scan mode Auto manual Grade Auto manual Alignment Grade adjus...

Page 19: ...line control mode Vertical rotation only Setting Y axis grade in manual slope mode Horizontal rotation only Selecting either X1 or X2 direction in auto slope Selecting a control direction in auto lin...

Page 20: ...on 1 Set the instrument on any smooth surface that is within 5 of true level The RL VH3G A B auto level system will not function if the unit is placed more that 5 out of level For best operation it is...

Page 21: ...ntil the bub ble is centered in the circular level vial Using Plumb beam RL VH3B has vertical plumb beam only You can set the instrument using with the plum laser for centering Press the plumb beam ke...

Page 22: ...e laser beam To turn automatic leveling off Note When BT 49Q is used the blinking period will be short because of the charac teristic of the battery Laser sensor LS 70A B can detect low power state of...

Page 23: ...uick succession The manual mode indicator light will illuminate The instru ment can be positioned in any direction and the laser beam remains on and the head will rotate IMPORTANT In manual mode the l...

Page 24: ...it is moved in its path 1 Scanning mode is the default operating mode for the RL VH3G A B Each time the instru ment is turned on it is in scanning mode To change when operating press the Scan Mode Pad...

Page 25: ...To change the scanning width move the target left or right after the scan hesitates and the scanning width will increase To cancel the Drawn scan simply Place the target for more than one second into...

Page 26: ...to manual focussing mode 2 Focus can be adjusted manually by pressing upper or lower arrow key To cancel the manual focusing mode Press the manual focus key again Manual focus key Arrow keys The focu...

Page 27: ...am rotation stops in this mode Stop Mode Press either laser pointing key Stop mode is enabled and the beam stops rotating To move the Laser Beam in Stop mode Press either laser pointing key The beam m...

Page 28: ...e recom mended Press the Laser Sensor Mode Pad The beam rotates at 600 rpm in this setting Plumb Finder Mode RL VH3B has plumb beam for vertical operation only Provides a plumb laser spot below the ro...

Page 29: ...l pad 2 When this function is active and the unit is disturbed visible LEDs will rapidly flash 3 To re activate auto leveling and check the beam height turn the unit off then on again by pressing the...

Page 30: ...ised or lowered 5 degrees above or below the inclination of the instru ment This means that slopes up to 5 degrees can be obtained if the instrument is set up on a level sur face For slopes greater th...

Page 31: ...te The green Auto man ual Grade LED will light and the 4 red of arrow key LEDs will flash 3 Press one of the arrow keys to set a slope in one of the directions shown above The arrow LED of the directi...

Page 32: ...tions set 4 Place the alignment target into the scanning beam Note If an arrow key for a second direction is pressed more than 4 seconds after the first it won t be possible to set up a dual axis slop...

Page 33: ...ing When dual axes are selected the second direction repeats procedures 4 and 5 6 When the alignment target is removed the laser will be in scanning mode To cancel slope settings Press the Manual Mode...

Page 34: ...art 2 Press the Auto manual grading pad twice after auto lev eling is complete The orange Auto manual grade LED will light and the 4 red arrow key LEDs will flash 3 Press an arrow key corresponding to...

Page 35: ...will turn on To cancel slope settings Press the Manual Mode pad The instrument returns to auto leveling mode Operating range error The range of the grade setting is within 5 degrees When the range has...

Page 36: ...he bubble to the center of the vertical level vial 3 Press the Power Control key to turn unit on When auto leveling is complete laser beam will rotate 4 Make sure the rotating head is straight using t...

Page 37: ...Operation by keys at the laser 1 Center the alignment target on the far control point 2 Press the Auto manual alignment pad The green Auto manual alignment key LED will light 3 Press either the X1 or...

Page 38: ...hen the alignment target is removed the laser will be in Scan mode Press the mode key to return to a rotating beam Note In procedure 3 if you can not distinguish the position of the beam Rotate the un...

Page 39: ...The laser starts scanning and the selected key s LED will flash 3 Center the alignment target on the far control point passing it slowly through the beam The beam will begin to move and will align to...

Page 40: ...t Refer to page 39 Fine movement of the beam after completing alignment Operating range error The range of line control is 5 degrees When the range has been exceeded the red LEDs will flash alternatel...

Page 41: ...arget so it centers on the beam 3 Put the target index on the control point If the beam requires further movement repeat steps 1 and 2 4 When the alignment target is removed the laser will be in Scan...

Page 42: ...et centered on the far control point 2 Press the Auto manual alignment key twice The orange Auto manual alignment key LED will light 3 Press either the X1 or X2 key to move the laser as follows X1 X2...

Page 43: ...Operating range error The range of line control is 5 degrees When the range has been exceeded the red LEDs will flash alternately Press X1 or X2 key to cancel the error and set up the instrument agai...

Page 44: ...complete the beam will be emitted 4 Align the beam on the control point 5 Rotate the laser on the front floor mount and place the upper plumb beam on the far control point Fine adjustment can be done...

Page 45: ...tored position Therefore the beam will rotate forward of the control point when the laser is rotated on the front floor mount leg The Off set however is constant 59mm from the rotation axis to the bea...

Page 46: ...44 Operational Example...

Page 47: ...lkaline batteries making sure each is placed in the proper direction as indicated 3 Replace the battery cover DB 49 and turn the knob to Lock Rechargeable battery Installing 1 Insert the BT 49Q into t...

Page 48: ...lug the converter receptacle from the out let The DB 49C LED will indicate charging status Red ON Charging Green ON Charging completed Green flashing DB 49C is not connected to BT 49Q Red flashing BT...

Page 49: ...hould take place in a room with an ambient temperature range of 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 2 The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before using with instrument 3 Be sure...

Page 50: ...asily checked and in most cases adjustments can be made by the user Horizontal Rotation Cone can be checked by the user if an error is found adjustments must be made by a Topcon service facility Attac...

Page 51: ...t on and allow auto leveling to complete 3 Place a piece of paper on the wall Detect a laser posi tion on the wall with target and mark it Turn the instru ment off 4 Loosen the tripod screw rotate the...

Page 52: ...than 5mm 0 2inches turn the unit off by pressing the START pad once and using the following procedure Confirm that unit has shut off before beginning the procedure In step 2 and 3 use of optional RC 3...

Page 53: ...nt is made and power is turned off automatically For Y axis calibration turn the unit as instructed in step 1 above then press the X Y Axis Selection pad Confirm that the Y LED is lit then repeat step...

Page 54: ...instrument and move the instrument closer to wall A 1m to 2m 3 ft to 6 ft Do not change the axis orientation of the instrument Turn the instrument on 4 Again locate and mark the position of the rotati...

Page 55: ...b on each wall using target 4 Turn the power switch off Position the instrument for vertical operation see instruction on page 19 with the bottom side directly facing wall A see illustra tion Make sur...

Page 56: ...r on each wall A and B Mark the horizontal laser positions Ma and Mb on each wall using target 4 Turn the power switch off Position the instrument for vertical operation see instruction on page 19 wit...

Page 57: ...where the split beam emitted from the top of the rotary head strikes wall B Hb Measure the distance dHb between marks Mb and Hb 9 Compare the two measurements dHa and dHb If the difference between th...

Page 58: ...Without moving the unit press the ENTER and START keys simultaneously 2 Press either the right or left key on the Alignment Control pad to move the laser beam up or down on wall B until the measureme...

Page 59: ...4 When the flashing stops the vertical calibration adjustment is made and power is turned off automatically Repeat the checking procedure to confirm proper calibration has been made Note If the calib...

Page 60: ...he vertical level vial 3 Turn the power switch on 4 Measure the distance from datum position on wall A 5 Turn the power switch off Rotate the instrument 180 degrees with the rotary head facing wall A...

Page 61: ...ent after use Use a clean cloth moistened with a neutral detergent or water Never use an abrasive cleaner ether thinner benzene or other solvents Always make sure instrument is completely dry before s...

Page 62: ...nt position control line To be matched with lower mount side Clamp handle Traveling stage Scale To be met with the laser beam of mount position control line when the instrument is adjusted to 0 wall m...

Page 63: ...e movement knob Indicating the knob as follow LOCK Fixing the traveling stage Fine movement UNLOCK Coarse movement When you unlock this knob travel ing stage will be free To avoid drop ping the instru...

Page 64: ...l 5 allows the laser sensor to be moved up or down on the staff by squeezing the spring loaded clamp on its back side without removing the sensor from the staff Laser sensor Clamp knob Laser sensor ho...

Page 65: ...n By pressing this switch the precision options are switched alternately Confirm the precision choice by the indicator Normal precision is set when turning on the power switch Detective precision swit...

Page 66: ...n three seconds to set slope mode or select X or Y axis X Y axis lamp Alignment control Speed control Stop beam control Manual focus control Only for RL VH3A G Laser Power Switch Standby mode Pressing...

Page 67: ...Alignment control Moves beam up or down horizontal rotation Moves beam right or left vertical rotation X Y axis lamp Indicates axis selected during beam sloping operation Laser Power switch Standby mo...

Page 68: ...tment lock to OPEN 2 Turn the channel switch to set a channel by using with a small straight screw driver 3 Replace the battery cover and turn the knob to Lock RC 30 1 Remove the rubber cover from the...

Page 69: ...ng range 5 Measuring range Range of visible laser beam Note1 Horizontal Vertical When scanning Radius approx 50m 164ft Laser beam spot Upward Radius approx 50m 164ft Laser beam spot Downward Radius ap...

Page 70: ...ntrol Operation distance 3 to 50 m 9 8 to 164ft Head angle range 5 Accuracy from side to side in the index center 3 to 5m 1mm 5 to 50m 1mm 10 3mm 50m Slope setting Operation distance 3 to 50 m 9 8 to...

Page 71: ...rox 20 hours Tripod screw Flat and dome head type 5 8 11threads Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Dimensions RL VH3A G 214 L 167 W 259 5 H mm 8 4 L 6 6 W 10 2 H in RL VH3B 193 5 L 167 W...

Page 72: ...laser beam spot Upward RL VH3G 0 5mm 1 0mm 2 0mm 5 0mm 8 5mm RL VH3A B 0 5mm 1 0mm 2 0mm 6 0mm 10 5mm Diameter of laser beam spot Downward 1 5mm 8 0mm _____ ______ ______ Note The distance of visible...

Page 73: ...p the instrument and try to align the beam again Slope setting range err X or Y axis A Y err A X err Setup the instrument again and try to set slope again Auto leveling range over 1 3 2 Setup the inst...

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