Topcon RL-VH3C Instruction Manual Download Page 21

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Maintaining Power Sources

How to replace dry batteries

1

Remove the battery cover by turning the battery com-
partment lock to “OPEN”.

2

Remove the old batteries and replace with four (4) 
new “D” cell alkaline batteries making sure each is 
placed in the proper direction as indicated.

3

Replace the battery cover and turn the knob to “Lock”.

Note

• Replace all 4 batteries with new ones.
• Do not mix old batteries and new ones.

Summary of Contents for RL-VH3C

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

Page 2: ...V Esse Baan 11 2908 LJ Capelle a d IJssel The Netherlands declare on our own responsibility that the product Kind of Product Rotating Laser Type Designation RL VH3C is in compliance with the followin...

Page 3: ...vide 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 som...

Page 4: ...est 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 damage...

Page 5: ...injury if used incorrectly Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use a wet battery May ignite explo...

Page 6: ...reness of other dangers avoid glaring beam 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 medic...

Page 7: ...ial damage and loss of profits by any disaster an earthquake a fire an accident storms floods an act of a third party and or a usage other than under normal conditions 4 The manufacturer or its repres...

Page 8: ...ss 2 II Laser Products 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...

Page 9: ...the automatic leveling off 12 Operation 13 Scanning Mode 13 Laser Sensor Mode 14 Laser Pointing Mode stop 14 Changing rotation speed only available in laser pointing mode 14 Height Alert function 15 S...

Page 10: ...ox when you unpack Additional Magnetic Scanning Targets may be included in some markets Remote Control Option There are two RL VH3C models standard and remote control compatible Standard models cannot...

Page 11: ...head Battery compartment lock Battery holder Laser emitting window Beam aperture Leveling screw Panel RL VH3C Magnetic Scanning Target Magnet Datum line Index Index Wall Mount 1C Clamp lever Laser Mou...

Page 12: ...ch as the Topcon LS 70 Head stops rotating and the beam can be positioned by manually turning the head Select X or Y axis for manual beam sloping ON Manual leveling mode OFF Auto leveling mode ON OFF...

Page 13: ...ion 1 Set the instrument on any smooth surface that is within 5 of true level The RL VH3C auto level system will not function if the unit is placed more that 5 out of level For best operation it is re...

Page 14: ...be slow The head will not rotate and the laser beam will not emit during the auto leveling process ON Solid Auto leveling is complete The rotary head is active and emits the laser beam To turn automa...

Page 15: ...he target as it is moved in its path 1 To change to scanning mode when operating press the Mode Control Pad 2 To initiate target scanning place the Magnetic Scanning Target in the beam path with the r...

Page 16: ...setting Laser Pointing Mode stop This mode stops rotation and allows the laser beam to be pointed by manually rotating the head Press the mode control pad to select Laser Pointing Mode Beam rotation...

Page 17: ...anel while turning on the instrument by pressing the Power control pad The three LEDs Leveling Manual Battery will flash at the same time for three seconds 2 When this function is active and the unit...

Page 18: ...y raised 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 greate...

Page 19: ...llustration on previ ous page 4 To move the laser beam up or down press and hold the right or left Alignment Control pad The Manual mode lamp will illuminate The flashing X axis lamp will change to so...

Page 20: ...aperture is directly over point A and is roughly in line with point B see illustration 4 Rotate the head so the beam is pointing toward point B Press either one of the Alignment Con trol pads to move...

Page 21: ...com partment lock to OPEN 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with four 4 new D cell alkaline batteries making sure each is placed in the proper direction as indicated 3 Replace the battery cover...

Page 22: ...ustments must be made by a Topcon service facility Attaching the calibration decals Before calibration attach the calibration decals to the instrument as shown below The cali bration decal shows the c...

Page 23: ...n the unit 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 r...

Page 24: ...eat procedure for the Y axis 2 Adjusting Calibration If the distance between either set of marks is more than 6mm 23 inches but less than 25mm 1 inch turn the unit off by pressing the START pad once a...

Page 25: ...the flashing stops the X axis calibration adjustment is made and power is turned off For Y axis calibration turn the unit as instructed in step 1 above then press the X Y Axis Selection pad Confirm t...

Page 26: ...e 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 rota...

Page 27: ...and Mb on each wall using target 4 Turn the power switch off Position the instrument for vertical operation see instruction on page 12 with the rotary side directly facing wall A see illustra tion Mak...

Page 28: ...k 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 t...

Page 29: ...wn on wall B until the measurement for the distance dHb is the same as the mea surement dHa on wall A 3 When the beam is positioned so the two measurements are the same press the ENTER key The V LED w...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...132 130 128 126 159 157 155 153 151 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 131 Holder Model 5 allows the laser sensor to be moved up or down on the staff by squeezing the spring loaded clamp on its back sid...

Page 32: ...switch the precision options are switched alternately Active precision setting is shown on the display Normal precision is the default setting when power is turned on On grade precision switch Displa...

Page 33: ...ug the converter receptacle from the out let The LED of DB 49C will indicate charging status Red ON Charging Green ON Charging completed Green flashing DB 49C is not connected to BT 49Q Red flashing B...

Page 34: ...l mount Leveling screw Screw for tripod W5 8 Floor Mount Model 6B must be installed on instrument in order to use Wall Mount Model 2C LOCK UNLOCK Wall mount model 2C Wall mount hole Mount position con...

Page 35: ...otes elevation of closed clamp Clamp handle Height adjustable mounting platform Scale Denotes beam height above or below mount position control line as mounting platform is moved up or down Adjust scr...

Page 36: ...r If laser remains in standby mode for 2 hours laser will turn off automatically Mode switch control Slope mode X Y axis selection Press this key for more than three seconds to set slope mode or selec...

Page 37: ...be changed 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 switc...

Page 38: ...artment 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 t...

Page 39: ...L dry batteries Continuous operating time Approx 40 hours 20 C Tripod screw Flat and dome head type 5 8 11threads Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Dimensions 182 L 167 W 229 H mm 7 2 L...

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