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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ROTATING LASER
RL-100 2S
31485 90050
ESC
MENU
ENT
RL-100 2
S
X/Y
FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure, this
device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
“Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.”
“The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable
from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb”.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: RL-100 2S/RC-400
Trade Name: TOPCON CORPORATION
Responsible party: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS,Inc.
Address: 7400 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550, U.S.A.
Telephone number: 925-245-8300
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Topcon RL-100 2S Rotating Laser.
It is one the world’s most advanced and accurate grade-setting lasers. To quickly and effectively use
the RL-100 2S, please read these brief 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 to minimize risk of shock. Heavy
shocks may affect beam accuracy.
Sudden changes of temperature
A sudden change in temperature may cause water condensation on the glass used for the laser
emission part.
In such a case, let the instrument stand for a while to allow it to adjust to the temperature prior to
actual use.
Caution:
Use of adjustment controls or performance procedures other than those specified herein may
results in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Safety Information
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 furniture.
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.
The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks
of the product’s performance. The manufacturer or its representatives assume no responsibility
for results of the use of this product including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss
of profits.
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Safety Cautions
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair the instrument
yourself.
This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!
Laser beams can be dangerous, and can cause eye injury if used incorrectly .
Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself.
Laser beams can be dangerous. They can cause eye injury.
Do not stare into beam or view directly with optical instruments.
High temperature may cause fire.
Do not cover 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.
Cause eye injury or blindness.
Do not look at the sun through a telescope.
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.
Risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.
Battery can cause outbreak of fire.
Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.
The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.
Do not short circuit battery when storing it.
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CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you do!
Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.
Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases.
Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, 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 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.
It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please check that you fix the instrument to the tripod
correctly.
Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.
Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened.
Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path. When
operating in an open area, avoid radiating laser beam at eye level. It is quite possible for the beam to enter into
one's eyes, and it is possible to lose visual sight temporarily, and lose one's caution and awareness of other
dangers - avoid glaring beam.
Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up or carrying the tripod.
Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.
Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases.
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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 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, 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.
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Laser Safety
Safety Information
This laser complies with all applicable portions of title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Dept. of Health,
Education, and Welfare: Food and Drug Administration: Center for Devices: Bureau of Radiological Health.
Do not stare into the laser beam or view directly with optical instruments.
Do not disassemble the instrument or attempt to perform any internal servicing.
Repair and servicing of this laser are to be performed by TOPCON or its authorized dealer.
Caution : Use of adjustment controls or performance procedures other than those specified herein may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
CLASS a LASER PRODUCT
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
LASER RADIATION
WAVE LENGTH 685nm
5mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT
Visible laser
Laser output: 2.5mW
CLASS IIIa LASER PRODUCT
VISIBLE LASER BEAM
Beam Aperture
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Contents
Foreword .......................................................................................................................... 1
Handling Precautions................................................................................................. 1
Safety Information...................................................................................................... 2
Safety Cautions ........................................................................................................ 3
Laser Safety............................................................................................................... 6
Contents .................................................................................................................... 7
Standard System Components.................................................................................. 9
Nomenclature................................................................................................................. 10
Sample Display........................................................................................................ 12
Key Functions .......................................................................................................... 13
RL-100 2S LED Display........................................................................................... 13
Basic Operation.............................................................................................................. 14
Preparation and Functions ............................................................................................. 15
Power Source .......................................................................................................... 15
Setting Up Instrument .............................................................................................. 15
RC-400 Remote Controller ...................................................................................... 16
Power Switch ........................................................................................................... 18
Battery Status Display ............................................................................................. 20
Setting Grades......................................................................................................... 21
Aligning Direction of Grade...................................................................................... 22
How to Enter Grade ................................................................................................. 23
Menu .............................................................................................................................. 24
How to Set the Menu ............................................................................................... 24
Switching Masking Mode ......................................................................................... 26
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Maintaining Power Sources ........................................................................................... 33
How to Change Batteries on the Instrument ............................................................ 33
How to Replace the RC-400 Batteries..................................................................... 37
Check and Adjusting ...................................................................................................... 38
Horizontal Calibration .............................................................................................. 38
Horizontal Rotation Cone Error................................................................................ 42
Grade Setting Error.................................................................................................. 43
Storage Precautions....................................................................................................... 45
Standard/Optional Accessories...................................................................................... 46
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 51
Error Display .................................................................................................................. 53
FCC WARNING ............................................................................................................. 55
IC WARNING ................................................................................................................. 56
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Standard System Components
1) Instrument ...............................................................1pc.
2) Level sensor LS-80B ...............................................1pc.
3) Remote controller RC-400.......................................1pc.
4) Level sensor holder model 6 ...................................1pc.
5) Carrying case ..........................................................1pc.
6) AA Manganese battery (To confirm operation)*.....5pcs.
7) Instruction manual .................................................. 1vol.
8) Battery holder DB-67C ............................................1pc.
9) Ni-MH battery pack BT-67Q ....................................1pc.
10) AC/DC converter AD-11 ..........................................1pc.
• Please make sure that all of above items are in the box when you unpack.
* Batteries included in the package are to confirm the initial operation.
Please replace the batteries provided with new batteries as soon as possible.
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Nomenclature
ESC
MENU
ENT
RL-1
00 2S
X/Y
Rotary head/Laser emitting window
Beam aperture
RC-400 Remote Controller
Handle
Battery holder DB-67C
Control panel
Battery compartment lock
Display
Escape key
Enter key
X/Y key
Power
switch
Arrow keys
MENU key
Display
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ESC
MENU
ENT
RL-100 2S
X/Y
Escape key
Enter key
X/Y key
Power switch
Arrow keys
MENU key
Control panel
Automatic leveling indicator
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Sample Display
Normal display
X axis grade
(Blinks digit by digit
during leveling)
Leveling indicator
(Blinks during leveling)
Transmission and
reception display
(On remote controller only)
Battery remaining
Rotating laser display: RL
Remote controller display: RC
Transmitting
Complete
Incomplete
Channel
Y axis grade
(Blinks digit by digit
during leveling)
Rotation speed (rpm)
Menu screen display
See “Menu” on page 24.
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Key Functions
RL-100 2S LED Display
There is an LED that signals automatic alignment of the control panel screen of the main
instrument.
Flashing : Auto-leveling or grade setting is in process.
The rotary head is not rotating.
ON solid : Auto-leveling grade setting is complete.
The rotary head is active and emits the laser beam.
Enter key End Operation of Data Input and Sends data to the instrument.
Escape key Cancels input or escape to previous status.
X/Y key Sets each grade axis.
Menu and arrow keys Selects menu items.
Inputs the grades of X Y axis.
Sets the masking direction.
Power switch On/Off of the RL-100 2S and RC-400.
(RC-400 has auto-cut off 60 seconds function)
You can stop the auto-levelling function. Refer to “Menu” on page 24 to stop the
function.
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Basic Operation
1 Set the instrument on a tripod or smooth surface
and turn on the power.
When using the remote controller, turn on the power for
the instrument, and then the power for the remote
controller.
2 Set X and/or Y axis grades.
3 Turn on the level sensor. Check the operation
surface by using the level sensor. If high-precision
detection is desired, select that setting on the
level sensor.
4 Check the rotating beam elevation using the level
sensor.
Normal precision mode
High precision
mode
Level sensor
Higher than datum position
(Buzzer sound: High frequent
beep sound)
Move the sensor downward.
Datum position
(Buzzer sound: Continuous
beep sound)
Lower than datum position
(Buzzer sound: Low frequent
beep sound)
Move the sensor upward.
(For more information about level sensor refer to
“Standard/Optional Accessories” section.)
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Preparation and Functions
Power Source
Connect the battery according to the battery type purchased.
For charging and battery replacement instructions, see the “Maintaining Power sources” section.
Setting Up Instrument
Set the instrument on a tripod or smooth
surface.
The instrument must be within horizontal ±5
degrees of true level for auto-leveling to
operate.
ES
C
MENU
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R
L-100
2S
X/Y
±5°
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RC-400 Remote Controller
When using the remote controller, turn on the power for the
instrument, and then the power for the remote controller.
Key operation
Press the [ENT] key after each key operation to lock the entry.
There will be interactive transmission between the instrument and
the remote controller.
When the [ENT] key is pressed, entered information is transmitted
from the remote controller to the instrument. When information is
received by the instrument, it sends out signal of its confirmation to
the remote controller.
Please check the display to make sure that the entry is correctly
performed. (It will not be displayed on the display screen of the
instrument.)
Transmission and reception display
Transmitting Complete Incomplete
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1) The working range of the remote controller is up to a distance of about 300 m from
the instrument.
2) It is necessary to install batteries when using the remote controller. Install the
batteries by referring to “Maintaining Power Sources” on page 33.
3) The power of the remote controller shuts off automatically after about 60 seconds
when key or leveling operations have been completed (Auto Shutoff Function).
When using it in the temperature -10°C or lower, warm up function will activate and
the power for the remote controller shuts off automatically in about 5 minutes after
warm up is completed.
Press the power switch once to restore power to the remote controller after the auto
shutoff function has been activated.
Common use of RC-400 remote controller
RC-400 remote controller can control plural RL-100 2S. When you are using plural RL-100 2S
at your job site, you can use your RC-400 for the other RL-100 2S unit. Change the channel to
receive the internal data of each RL-100 2S to the RC-400 by operating the RC-400.
This function enables operating of each RL-100 2S, by transmitting and displaying the data of
each unit to the remote controller before operation.
See page 28 for the operation “3) Setting channel”.
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Power Switch
When the power switch on the instrument is turned on, automatic alignment and automatic grade
setting will activate.
When using the RC-400 for wireless remote control, also turn the instrument ON or OFF by
pressing the power switch on the RC-400.
When transmission had not been correctly performed, “NG” will appear at the lower left of the
screen. In such case, please turn the power on once again.
Always turn off the power for the RC-400 before turning off the power for the instrument after the
operation. If you forget to turn off the power for the instrument before one for RC-400, the
instrument will go into standby mode and the power will not turn off completely.
When the power is not turned off for the instrument.
Standby mode
Instrument will go into standby mode when turning
off the power by remote controller.
The power of instrument will turn off completely after
keeping standby mode 3 hours.
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