INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LASER SENSOR
LS-B10
Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON LS-B10.
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 func-
tioning properly.
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.
Battery replacement
• Replace all 3 batteries with new ones at the same time. Do not mix
used and new batteries, and do not mix different types of batteries
together.
• Use alkaline dry cells. (3 Dry cells for initial operation check are com-
posed in a standard package.)
Nickel hydrogen dry cells and nickel cadmium dry cells can be used
too, but the operating time is different from the time of alkaline dry
cells.
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-B10 Instrument .................................................. 1pc.
2 AA-size dry cells...................................................... 3pcs.
3 Instruction manual................................................... 1pc.
Nomenclature and Functions
Operation
1
Mount the LS-B10 on the equipment and position a rotating laser.
2
Raise or lower the machine blade or arm to position the cutting
edge or bucket at the desired grade elevation.
3
Turn on the LS-B10.
4
Keep the machine blade or arm motionless and raise or lower the
LS-B10 and adjust until ON-GRADE position are flashing. This is
the ON GRADE position. The reference position has been set.
5
While operating, use the LED display to continually check grade,
moving the blade or cutting / filling according to the direction of the
LS-B10 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.
• Do not hold the LS-B10 magnetic clamp near anyone who uses a pace maker
or other electoronic medical devices.
The strong magnetic field can disrupt the normal operation of such devices.
• 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.
CAUTION
Risk of injury to fingers.
Do not place fingers on magnet while mounting to equipment.
Strong magnetic field.
Do not place LS-B10 magnetic clamp near any sensitive electronic devices or mag-
netic storage media such as computer disk.
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.
Indicator (LCD)
Battery cover knob
Battery cover
Please refer to the back of the instruction manual for the indicator display
patterns.
Power switch
Power ON: Short push
Power OFF: Long push
LCD back light ON/OFF: Short push when
power is ON
(Auto turn-off after
two minutes)
Detective precision (Mode) switch
Magnet
Buzzer sound switch
Buzzer sound: Quiet/Loud/OFF: Short push
LED ON/OFF: Long push
Indicator (LED)
Detector
Buzzer speaker
Index
