Topcon RL-VH3A User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ROTATING LASER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ROTATING LASER

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: RL-VH3G/A/B

Trade Name: TOPCON CORPORATION

Responsible party: TOPCON LASER SYSTEM, INC.

Address: 5758 West 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 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-VH3G/A/B Rotating Laser.

It is one the world’s most advanced lasers.

To quickly and effectively use the RL-VH3G/A/B, please read these brief

instructions carefully, and keep them in a convenient location for future refer-

ence.

Handling Precautions

1 Vibration and Impact Protection

When transporting the instrument, 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 some glass surfaces, can cause beam

reﬂection that in very rare circumstances can interfere with the laser scanning function. If

this should happen, simply change the location of the laser or cover the reﬂective surface.

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 ensure the safe use of this product, prevent any danger to the operator or others,

or damage to property, important warnings are placed on the product and inserted in the

instruction manual.

We recommend 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 structure or furnishings.

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.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

• There is a risk of ﬁre, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassem-

ble or repair the instrument yourself.

Repairs are 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.

• 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.

• Battery can cause explosion or injury.

Do not dispose in ﬁre or heat.

• Short circuits can cause a ﬁre.

Do not allow a battery to contact other objects when storing it.

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CAUTION

Use of controls, adjustment to the laser, or the performing of any procedures other than

those speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DO NOT allow anyone to work directly in the path of the laser beam.

Always make sure the laser is operating above the height of your crews heads.

Exposure to laser light may cause momentary blindness. Always use caution when op-

erating equipment near a laser.

Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries. If this oc-

curs, wash off with copious 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 could be dangerous if the instrument falls off of its mount. Please check that you have

mounted the instrument to the wallmount or tripod securely and correctly.

An unstable tripod can pose a potential risk of injury, or damage to the laser.

Always check that screws or leg locks are tight, and tripod is sitting ﬁrmly.

Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up

or carrying the tripod.

Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up

or carrying the tripod.

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User Precautions

Always wear the protective clothing (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.

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

This product uses a visible laser beam, and is manufactured and sold in accordance with

“Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products” (FDA/BRH 21 CFR 1040) or “Radiation

Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classiﬁcation, Requirements and User’s Guide” (IEC

Publication 825) provided on the safety standards for laser beam.

As per the said standard, this product is classiﬁed as a “Class 3A (IIIA) Laser Product”.

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

DANGER

CLASS

a

LASER PRODUCT

AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

LASER RADIATION

WAVE LENGTH 532nm

5mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT

AVO ID EXPOSURE

LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED

FROM THIS APERTURE

DANGER

CLASS

a

LASER PRODUCT

AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE

LASER RADIATION

WAVE LENGTH 633nm

5mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT

Beam aperture

AVO ID EXPOSURE

LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED

FROM THIS APERTURE

For RL-VH3A/B

For RL-VH3G

Beam aperture (Only for RL-VH3A/G)

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Contents

Changing rotation speed .......................25

Laser Pointing Mode (stop) ...................25

Laser Sensor Mode (RL-VH3A/B Only) 26

Plumb Finder Mode ..............................26

Height Alert function .............................27

High Power Mode (RL-VH3G Only) ......27

Setting Slopes .......................................28

Vertical Beam Alignment .......................34

Setting 90° Vertical Layouts ..................42

Operational Example ..........................44

Maintaining Power Sources................45

Checking and Adjusting .....................48

Horizontal Calibration ...........................49

Horizontal Rotation Cone Error .............52

Vertical Calibration (Upward) ................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 Precautions................................... 5

Exceptions from Responsibility ............ 5

Laser Safety ......................................... 6

Labels.................................................... 6

Contents ............................................... 7

Standard System Components ............ 8

Main Features ..................................... 9

Nomenclature and Functions ............ 12

Preparation For Use ........................... 18

Battery Installation ................................ 18

Instrument Set-up Procedure ............... 18

Using Plumb beam (RL-VH3B has

vertical plumb beam only) .................... 19

Battery Warning Indicator ..................... 20

Auto-leveling lamp................................. 20

Operation ............................................ 22

Scanning Mode .................................... 22

Continuous scan.................................... 23

Auto Focus (RL-VH3A/G Only) ............. 24

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Standard System Components

1 RL-VH3G/A/B (RL-VH3A/G includes Floor Mount model 6).................1pc.

2 Magnetic Target ....................................................................................2pc.

3 Alignment Target ..................................................................................1pc.

4Wall Mount Model-2C (RL-VH3G/A) or Model-1C (RL-VH3B)..............1pc.

5 *Battery unit .......................................................................................1set

6 Carrying case .......................................................................................1pc.

7 Calibration decals..................................................................................1set

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 conﬁgurations. Included battery conﬁgurations very by package.

Rechargeable battery type:

(with Built-in Run/Charge system)

Rechargeable battery (BT-49Q)......1pc.

Holder (DB-49C).............................1pc.

AC/DC converter model, AD-9B/7C 1pc.

Dry battery type:

Holder (DB-49)................................1pc.

D- cell............................................ 4pcs.

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Main Features

Visible Laser Beam

Visible beam lasers enable you to put the lasers beam to work directly on your

work area without the need for a level sensor.

The 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 elimi-

nates the need for plumb bobs when centering over a point.

Vertical

Perpendicular angle

Horizontal rotation

Vertical rotation

Perpendicular angle

Vertical plane

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Automatic Beam Focus (RL-VH3A/G Only)

When the target is used, the laser will focus automatically to the target.

(It is 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 (up to 180°) and main-

tained without the aid of the target

for hands free operation.

Vertical rotation

Horizontal rotation

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Automatic Line Control

Set the alignment target centered on far con-

trol point when in auto alignment 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 Mode

Provides a plumb laser spot below the rotat-

ing head to aid laser set-up over an initial

control point.

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Nomenclature and Functions

Handle

Rotary head

Battery compartment lock

Battery 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 mount)

Leveling screw

Floor fixing leg,

rotating type

Screw for tri-

pod W5/8

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Magnetic Scanning Target

Magnet

Detector

Datum line

Index

Alignment target

Index

The blue target is for RL-

VH3G and the red target is

for RL-VH3A/B.

Wall mount model-2C

Wall mount hole

Mount position

control line

Clamp lever

Traveling stage

Wall mount hole

Wall mount model-1C

Clamp lever

Laser mounting screw

Elevation clamp

knob

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Panel

Battery remaining

Auto/manual leveling control

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 mode

Scan mode

Auto/manual Grade

Auto/manual Alignment

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Battery remaining

Auto/manual leveling control

Leveling 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/manual Alignment

Plumb beam key

(Vertical operation

only)

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ON

MANU

POWER

STOP

Battery remaining

Auto/manual leveling 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 adjustment

Arrow keys

Circular level vial for

vertical operation

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Arrow keys

Y1

Y2

X2

X1

• Use to select either Y1 or Y2 direction in auto slope.

(Horizontal rotation only)

•Focussing the laser in manual focussing mode.

• Selecting a direction the beam should move to scan the

ﬂoor target in auto 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 line control mode.

(Vertical rotation only)

•Moving the laser in manual line control mode.

(Vertical rotation only)

• Selecting X axis direction in manual slope.

(Horizontal rotation only)

Arrow keys

Y2, Y1 key functions

X2, X1 key functions

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Preparation For Use

Battery Installation

For battery placement or replacement instructions, see Maintaining Power Sources section,

page 45 .

Instrument Set-up Procedure

Horizontal Rotation

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

recommended that it be mounted to a tripod or

the Topcon Wall Mount Model 2C (provided).

Slope can be set in both axes, X and Y. See

"Setting Slope" section, page 28 .

Leveling range

Horizontal

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