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Key Functions

Enter key

End Operation of Data Input and Sends data to the instrument.

Escape key

Cancels input or Escape to Previous status.

Automatic alignment/
Automatic grade set 
key

Executes Automatic alignment / Automatic grade set mode.

Mask key
(Beam shutter)

Sets the laser mask (shutter).

Function key

Function mode. The following functions can be set.

Laser output power/ Sensitivity level/ Height Alert/ Alarm signal
/ Masking mode/ Setting the target/ Channel setting

XY key

Sets each grade axis.

Speed key

Changes the rotary head speed.
300/600/900 r.p.m.

Arrow keys

Changes the function page / Selects the items.
Inputs the grades of X Y axis.
Sets the masking direction.

Power switch

On/Off of the RT-5SW and RC-300W.
(RC-300W has auto-cut off 60 seconds function)

Summary of Contents for RT-5SW

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL ROTATING LASER RT 5SW 31380 90041 TEP...

Page 2: ...ION 75 1 Hasunuma cho Itabashi ku Tokyo Japan declare on our own responsibility that the product Kind of Product Rotating Laser Type designation RT 5SW RC 300W is in compliance with the following norm...

Page 3: ...instructions carefully and keep them in a convenient location for future reference Handling Precautions Guarding the instrument against shock When transporting the instrument provide some protection t...

Page 4: ...c Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture Display Meaning WARNING Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to death or serious injury CAUTION Ignoring...

Page 5: ...the charger while it is charging 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 or charger May ignite explosively...

Page 6: ...dous be aware of this when setting up or carrying the tripod Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which belts grips or latches Do not allow s...

Page 7: ...s 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 responsibili...

Page 8: ...ducts Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide IEC Publication 60825 1 provided on the safety stan dards for laser beam As per the said standard this product is classified as Class 3R La...

Page 9: ...Display 11 Key Functions 12 Basic Operation 13 Preparation and Functions 14 Power Source 14 Setting Instrument Up 14 RC 300W Remote Controller 15 Power Switch 17 Battery Status Display 19 Setting Grad...

Page 10: ...nge the masking mode 31 Function Mode 33 How to set the options 37 Maintaining Power Sources 39 RC 300W 39 RT 5SW 40 Dry battery 40 Rechargeable battery 41 Check and Adjusting 43 Horizontal Calibratio...

Page 11: ...70A 1pc 3 Level sensor holder model 6 1pc 4 Target 1pc 5 Carrying case 1pc 6 Instruction manual 1vol 7 Battery holder DB 64C 1pc 8 Ni MH battery pack BT 63Q 1pc 9 AC DC converter AD 9B 7C 1pc Please m...

Page 12: ...Beam aperture RC 300W Remote Controller Handle Battery holder DB 64C Panel RC 300W Remote controller Battery compartment lock Display Escape key Enter key Automatic alignment key Mask key XY key Rotat...

Page 13: ...5mW Selected sensitivity level 1 2 M M Manual Leveling Blinks during leveling Transmission and reception display Automatic alignment mark Automatic grade setting mark ON Alignment is done OFF Alignmen...

Page 14: ...mask shutter Function key Function mode The following functions can be set Laser output power Sensitivity level Height Alert Alarm signal Masking mode Setting the target Channel setting XY key Sets e...

Page 15: ...ck the operation surface by using the LS 70A level sensor If high precision detection is desired select that setting on the LS 70A For more information about LS 70A level sensor refer to Standard Opti...

Page 16: ...replacement instructions see the Maintaining Power sources section Setting Instrument Up Set the instrument on a tripod or smooth surface The instrument must be within horizontal 5 degrees of true le...

Page 17: ...hed to the RT 5SW the RC 300W receives its power from the instrument In remote operation the RC 300W must have batteries installed See Maintaining Power Sources section When entering information in th...

Page 18: ...e power switch once to restore power to the remote controller after the auto shutoff function has been activated Common use of RC 300W remote controller RC 300W remote controller is available for numb...

Page 19: ...ith that on the RC 300W Remote mode 1 If the channel on the main unit is different from that on the remote control when the power switch is turned ON the channel on the main unit will be automatically...

Page 20: ...off the RT 5SW to save power during non use times without the need to re align when the unit is turned back on When power is turned back on after Automatic alignment the following display will be show...

Page 21: ...For handling batteries see the Handling Power sources chapter Even if an AC DC converter is connected at this time error display still continues Once the power is turned off the battery remaining disp...

Page 22: ...20 Setting Grades Grade can be set in both axes X and Y as shown below X 10 10 Y 25 25 10 X axis Y axis 10 25 25 Panel side Plus Minus Plus Minus...

Page 23: ...ressing the arrow keys Up or Down 5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to set the grade you desire 6 Press the ENT key to finish input Confirm the OK If the NG mark is displayed press the ENT key The displayed value...

Page 24: ...s of top of the instrument housing The RT 5SW alignment target is then positioned directly on the grade axis desired up to 150 meters 492 ft away from the instrument 1 The maximum distance the target...

Page 25: ...23 Using the target Hang the hook located on the rear...

Page 26: ...ish input 3 Begin auto alignment after transmission completed You will know transmission has been received as the scanning laser will be activated and starts searching for the target If the error code...

Page 27: ...is desired This can be done by using the molded sights of top of the instrument housing Executing Automatic grade setting Since the range over which the grade is set automatically is within about 10 o...

Page 28: ...the RC 300W select GRADE SET 2 and press the ENT key to finish input 2 Using the arrow keys select the 1st axis that is roughly aligned to the alignment target Y X Y X Press the ENT key to finish inp...

Page 29: ...e error of the main unit and then using the grade setting mode If the target tilts to left or right an error will occur in the height from the ground to the index In order to obtain the accurate heigh...

Page 30: ...isturbed after it has auto leveled This reminds the user that to insure accurate control the height of the beam should re checked after the unit has been disturbed If the function is active and the un...

Page 31: ...1 The instrument is positioned beyond auto leveling range 5 Reposition the instrument into range and LED should begin normal flashing 2 Error has occurred If Height Alert function is active unit may...

Page 32: ...in use The use of masking has no effect on power usage 1 Press the Mask key on the RC 300W With no masking active the display will be as shown 2 Select one or more directions to mask by pressing the a...

Page 33: ...e Mask Key in the same manner as before The arrow keys Y X Y X are related with the masking directions as shown in above figures Sample display Mode 1 Mode 2 As seen from above As seen from above You...

Page 34: ...ing mode Selected masking mode will be indicated on the main display How to select the masking mode The masking mode can be selected on page 2 of function mode Selected masking mode Mode 1 Mode 2 Mask...

Page 35: ...ause unnecessary auto leveling activity Two sensitivity levels can be set plus manual operation Level One 1 Least sensitive Auto leveling will not activate with moderate vibration Level Two 2 Most sen...

Page 36: ...signals directly to the sensor This helps enable the user to be completely aware of potential problems before they can become serious ON Alarm Signal is active OFF Alarm Signal is inactive When Alarm...

Page 37: ...desired channel then press the ENT key to finish Set the channel of RC 300W only RC 300W detached from RT 5SW Making a change directly 1 Hold down the F key for 2 seconds or more to display the chann...

Page 38: ...ey up and down to select SEARCH and then press the ENT key 3 Search for the channels available on the active or standing by RT 5SW After the search is finished hit channels will be displayed 4 Use the...

Page 39: ...e The current setting for the instrument will be displayed 2 Select an item Power Level Alert Com Mask Target CH by pressing the Up or Down arrow keys 3 After the desired item is selected use the Righ...

Page 40: ...38 4 Press the ENT key to set Confirm the OK mark on the display If the NG mark is displayed press ENT again 5 Select and change other items by repeating the procedure...

Page 41: ...y cover from the back of the RC 300W by pressing on the cover and sliding it in the direction of the arrow 3 Remove the old batteries and replace with four 4 new AA alkaline batteries making sure each...

Page 42: ...each is placed in the proper direction as indicated 3 Replace the battery cover and turn the knob to LOCK After replacing the batteries in the RT 5SW re attach the RC 300W once if it was detached dur...

Page 43: ...ximately nine hours unplug the converter from the connector on the DB 64C battery holder 4 Unplug the converter power cord from the AC receptacle The LED of DB 64C will indicate charging status Red ON...

Page 44: ...l alkaline batteries can be installed 4 The DB 64 dry cell battery holder cannot be used to charge the BT 63Q Ni MH battery pack Use the DB 64C charging battery holder instead 1 Recharging should take...

Page 45: ...1 Set up a tripod 50m 164ft from a staff or wall Mount the instrument on the tripod facing the X axis toward the staff wall 2 Remove the RC 300W from the instrument 3 While pressing the Function F key...

Page 46: ...ve the sensor up or down until the LCD indicator and audio signal identifies the center of the laser beam Fix the LS 70A in that position on the staff or wall The RT 5SW will automatically rotate inte...

Page 47: ...If one of the three center LCD indicators is lit center bar Down arrow point Up arrow point calibration is OK and no adjustment is needed Repeat steps 4 8 for the remaining axis Y in this example If a...

Page 48: ...am is moving RC 300W displays ADJUSTING 2 When the center bar lit on the LS 70A press the ENT key on the RC 300W The correction value will be calculated by the RT 5SW and transmitted to the RC 300W Wh...

Page 49: ...procedure press the power switch to turn the instrument off In order to perform the Automatic grade setting more accurately it is recommended that the error be adjusted within 2 mm If the correction...

Page 50: ...f the 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...

Page 51: ...reated by Nail 1 and Nail 2 Position the instrument so the X axis is directly on the line created by Nail 1 and Nail 2 3 Turn on the instrument and verify the grade setting is 0 00 in both axes Turn o...

Page 52: ...w If the calculated result is the range of 0 990 1 010 the instrument is normal Repeat the procedure aligning the Y axis on the line created by Nail 1 and Nail 2 Example h1 1370 h2 1390 h3 1362 h4 108...

Page 53: ...d 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 storing Dry any moisture with a soft clea...

Page 54: ...58 156 154 152 150 138 136 134 132 130 128 126 159 157 155 153 151 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 131 Clamp knob Level sensor holder model 6 Level sensor Level sensor Level sensor holder model 5 Clam...

Page 55: ...el sensor holder model 3 POWER 160 158 156 154 152 150 148 142 138 136 134 132 130 128 126 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 143 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 Level sensor Level sensor holder model 3 Clam...

Page 56: ...or Normal precision is set when turning on the power switch Power switch Buzzer speaker Beam receiving window Index Index Indicator Detective precision switch Two leveling precision options are availa...

Page 57: ...on Then check that beam height has not changed RT 5SW battery warning 2 When the Alert Signal function COM is active on the RT 5SW the sensor will signal if the battery of the RT 5SW is low The laser...

Page 58: ...remote display connects to the back of the LS 70A The remote LCD display can be positioned up to 5m 16 ft from the laser sensor LS 70A 1mm 0032 ft 2mm 0064 ft width 2mm 0064 ft 4mm 013 ft width LS 70...

Page 59: ...ing time Alkaline manganese dry battery Approx 45 hours Ni MH battery pack BT 63Q Approx 30 hours Tripod screw Flat and dome head type 5 8X11threads Water proof construction IPX6 Based on the standard...

Page 60: ...l x78 w x27 h mm 6 6 l x3 1 w x1 1 h in Weight 0 25 kg 0 55 lbs including a dry battery Remote display connector LS 70B Detective range 50mm 2 0 in Detective precision High precision 1mm 0 04 in Norm...

Page 61: ...d adjusting mode the correction value is out of range Turn the power key OFF and ON again repeat from the beginning E 05 The rotary head can not rotate for some reason Turn the power key OFF and ON ag...

Page 62: ...th encoder system Turn the power key OFF and ON again E 70 s Abnormality has occurred with internal communication Turn the power key OFF and ON again E 80 s Leveling has not been completed Turn the po...

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