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Instruction
Instruction Manual
Manual
PLP-601 Automatic Self-leveling Laser
PLP-602 Automatic Self-leveling Laser
PLP-601R Automatic Self-leveling Laser
PLP-602R Automatic Self-leveling Laser
PENTAX Industrial Instruments Co., Ltd.
2-5-2 Higashi-Oizumi / Nerima-ku,Tokyo 178-0063, Japan
Tel. +81 3 5905 1222 / Fax +81 3 5905 1225
E-mail: international@piic.pentax.co.jp
Website: www.pentax.co.jp/piic/survey
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Safety Precautions (must be followed) The following items are intended to prevent possible injury to the user or other people and/or damage to the instrument. These safety precautions are important to the safe operation of this product and should be observed at all times. Distinctive Displays • The following displays are used to distinguish precautions by the degree of injury or damage that may result if the precaution is ignored. WARNING Items indicated by this indication are precautions whic
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WARNING • While the instrument is operating, be careful not to expose your eyes to the emitting laser beam (red light source). Exposure to a laser beam for a long time may be hazardous to your eyes. (Laser beam: Equivalent to class 2 Laser level) • Do not try to dismantle the instrument. Have it repaired by your dealer or authorized repair shop. Dismantling it by yourself may worsen the trouble. CAUTION • Do not stand on the carrying case. The case could turn over causing the person standin
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Precautions The instrument should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures or job on a place subject to rapid change of temperature. (Refer to the ambient temperature range) The instrument may not function properly if used out of the ambient temperature range. 5
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Put into the carrying for storage and place in a dry area not subject to vibration, dust or high moisture. When storage and usage temperatures are widely different, leave the instrument in the case until it can adjust to the surrounding temperature. 6
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The detector (option) may react to the Laser beam and further react to the Fluorescent lamp, Site lamp, modulated light or an electric wave (in or near the airport etc.) and so correct measurement is sometimes not performed near these places. In these cases, please measure again after stopping or cutting these modulated light or wave etc. The instrument should be transported or carried carefully to avoid impact or vibration. 7
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The instrument should be stored in the carrying case and packed with cushioning material and handled with care as ‘Fragile’. Check the ‘check and adjustment of the datumpoint’ of page 35 in this manual and be sure to check to see if error exists before the instrument is used. After the instrument has been stored a long time or it has suffered an impact or vibration, be sure to check to see if trouble exists before use. If any trouble exists, adjust or have it repaired. 8
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Be sure to observe the items in the instruction manual for proper use of the instrument. Please replace attached batteries with new ones before you work because their voltage may be low. 9
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CONTENT Safety Precautions Precautions • 1. For proper use of the instrument 11 1.1 Standard configuration 1.2 Description 1.3 Unpacking 1.4 Battery insertion • 2. Display and Keypad 17 2.1 Keypad 2.2 Role of keys 2.3 Warning display • 3. Preparation for measurement 22 3.1 Setting up the tripod 3.2 Setting up the instrument 3.3 Arranging the detector • 4. Measurement 26 4.1 Operating the instrument 4.2 Operating the detector: LS3 • 5. Maintenance and adjustment 33 5.1 Maintenance afte
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1. For proper use of the instrument 1.1 Standard configuration 1 The instrument (PLP-601 / PLP-602 /PLP-601R / PLP-602R) 2 Detector (LS6) 3 Rod Adapter (LA6) 4 D type battery (PLP-601 / PLP-602) 5 Charger (PLP-601R / PLP-602R) 6 Rechargeable Ni-MH battery built in the body (PLP-601R / PLP-602R) 7 Carrying Case 8 Instruction Manual 11
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1.2 Description Center mark Top handle Emitting beam aperture Rotor Keypad Battery cap Detachable knob for Bottom plate 12
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Illumination Switch LCD Display Buzzer Switch Beam Reception Window Accuracy Switch Power Switch Plate Vial Index Rod Adapter LA6 Detector Attaching Screw Fixing Knob 13
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1.3 Unpacking Taking the instrument out of the carrying case 1 Gently set down the carrying case so that its cover is upward. 2 Unlatch and open the case while pushing the latch lock. 3 Remember how the instrument is placed in the case before removing it. Latch Putting the instrument into the carrying case 1 Set down the carrying case and open the cover 2 Gently put the instrument into the case 3 Close the case and secure the latch NOTE: • When taking out the instrument, be sure to secure it wi
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1.4 Battery insertion Battery insertion for the instrument 1 Turn the detaching knob for battery cap counterclockwise and remove the cap from the instrument. 2 Insert 4 pcs D type batteries into the battery box according to its (+) and (-) marks. (PLP-601 / PLP-602) 3 While holding the instrument with one hand, push the battery cap into the battery box and attach it by turning the knob clockwise. 15
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Battery insertion for the detector LS6 Detector 1 Slide the battery cover while pushing its mark and remove it. 2 Insert the accumulated dry battery into the battery holder according to its (+) and (-) marks. 3 Slide the battery cover to reinsert it. Accumulated Dry Battery (6F22) Battery Cover Rear View of LS6 CAUTION: • Pay attention to the battery holder’s (+) and (-) marks for proper battery insertion. • Batteries must be of the same type. Do not use a combination of batteries whose
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2. Display and Keypad 2.1 Keypad Remaining battery display lamp OFF LEVEL OFF LEVEL MANUAL BATTERY MODE CHECK POWER Manual mode Off level display lamp ON display lamp MANUAL BATTERY MODE OFF CHECK POWER Auto/Manual ON ON Power change key OFF OFF supply key Battery check key 2.2 Role of keys (1) Power supply key 1 Pushing power supply key begins Off level display lamp the automatic self-leveling. 2 The off level display lamp blinks in OFF OFF LE LEVEL VEL red during activating the leveling
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OFF LEVEL MANUAL BATTERY MODE CHECK POWER ON OFF OFF LEVEL MANUAL BATTERY MODE CHECK POWER ON OFF (2) Battery check key Off level display lamp 1 The consumption status of a battery can be confirmed by the OFF OFF remaining battery display lamp LE LEVEL VEL when the battery check key is pressed after turning on the power MANU MANUAL AL BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK PO POWER WER supply. ON ON 2 The remaining battery display OFF OFF lamp is turned off about 15 seconds later after t
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(3) Auto/manual change key 1 When the Auto/manual change Manual mode display lamp key is being pressed for more than 2 seconds, the manual mode OFF OFF display lamp is turned on in red. LE LEVEL VEL 2 The automatic self-leveling begins MANU MANUAL AL BATTER TERY Y and the automatic self-leveling MODE MODE CHECK CHECK PO POWER WER function stops after completion of ON ON automatic leveling. OFF OFF 3 During the manual mode, the laser beam is emitted even if the Auto/manual change key instr
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(4) Switching the rotation speed • Please switch the rotation speed after turning off the instrument power supply. [From 300 to 600 rpm] 1 Manual mode display lamp Push the power supply key while pushing the Auto/Manual change Off level display lamp key. 2 OFF OFF Manual mode display lamp and off LE LEVEL VEL level display lamp blink in red a few seconds and tell that the MANU MANUAL AL BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK PO POWER WER rotation is switched to 600 rpm. ON ON 3 The switched
