Fukuda FRE-205 DUO, User Manual

Page 1: ...Laser Levels Online Fukuda FRE 205 DUO REVISION 1 1 User Guide 2021 Laser Levels Online 3rd Generation ...

Page 2: ...evelling Usage Indoor Outdoor Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack or use Alkaline Batteries Runtime Up to 25 Hours Approx 27hrs on Alkaline Approx Slope Gradient Dual Grade using included Remote Control Mounting Thread Standard Surveying Laser Rating Class 2 Durability Good IP Rating IP54 Protected against dust Protected against splashing water from any direction Warranty Automatic 3 Year Warranty 1...

Page 3: ...oss line laser to cover most indoor work Its auto levelling has very bright red beams is supplied with an L shaped magnetic mounting bracket for wall mounting etc This combination has proved to be very popular even for Ground workers who have found the Cross line laser useful for other indoor tasks This 2 in 1 DUO package covers both indoor outdoor groundworks applications for the General builder ...

Page 4: ... items Fukuda FRE 205 EK 112R Cross Line FRD300R 205 Detector Red Target Charger RC205 Remote Control Tripod Staff Horizontal Dual Grade Cross Line 1 Horizontal 1 Vertical With L shaped Magnetic Mounting Bracket Laser Detector Receiver With Staff Mounting Clamp Red Laser Target UK Mains Charger Infrared Remote Control For Setting Gradients Slopes Surveying Tripod Measuring Staff Colours Brand may var...

Page 5: ...Lighthouse Rotating Laser Prism Carrying Handle Key Pad Expanded On Page 6 5 8 x 11 Thread For Horizontal Tripod Mounting Located Underneath Battery Compartment Locking Screw Rechargeable Battery Charging Port Located On Side Wall ...

Page 6: ...r will auto self level within 15 20 seconds and start spinning a level datum No other button needs to be pressed for the laser to self level KEY PAD OVERVIEW 6 Rotational Speed Control Tortoise Hare Zero Stop Dot 60 120 300 600rpm Automatic Drift System ADS IR Remote Pickup Window ...

Page 7: ...emote Control rather than the FRE 205 s keypad to avoid disturbing the laser s sensitive self levelling mechanism Automatic Drift System ADS Rotational Speed Control Tortoise Hare Zero Stop Dot 60 120 300 600rpm X Y Axis Selector Grade Slope Controls Decrease Slope Angle Grade Slope Controls Manual Override Disables Self Levelling Power Supply Battery Replacement The RC205 remote is powered by 2 x...

Page 8: ...on Pick up Window Detector Sensitivity Fine Course 1mm 2mm Front LCD Display Screen FMB 01 Staff Mounting Bracket ON OFF Button Sounder Loud Off FRONT Power Supply Battery Replacement The FRD300R 205 Detector is powered by 1 x 9v PP3 alkaline battery which will be pre installed When required open the rear battery compartment and fit 1 x 9v PP3 alkaline replacement battery taking care to ensure correc...

Page 9: ... are above the horizontal datum a down arrow will be shown Below the horizontal datum an up arrow will be shown and when you are completely level or on the same datum a horizontal line will be shown on the display When you have established the horizontal datum you can then use the mm scale on the rear of the measuring staff which is zero mm at ground level to either measure a uniform distance down ...

Page 10: ...l procedure to adopt is use the laser during the day charge up overnight You cannot damage the system by over charging the batteries When the charger is plugged into a 230V mains supply but not connected to the Laser the red LED on the charger will flash once per second when operating correctly Plug the charger into the charging port located on the side wall of the laser When charging the red LED o...

Page 11: ...n needs to be pressed for the laser to self level When you have established the horizontal datum you can then use the mm scale on the rear of the measuring staff which is zero mm at ground level to either measure a uniform distance down or a uniform distance up to then set your base level deck level ground level etc 2 4 Clamp the Detector onto the front face of the measuring staff and face towards t...

Page 12: ...al speeds are Zero Stop Dot 60rpm 120rpm 300rpm 600rpm For Indoor work we suggest using slower speeds where the laser beam is easier to see by eye but for Outdoor Groundworks run the FRE 205 at its maximum speed of 600rpm which gives the best working range when used with the supplied Laser Detector The default rotational mode is 600rpm when the laser self levels after being turned on Manual Overri...

Page 13: ...ll be continue to be produced it may be at a different height than before The ADS function cannot be activated when in manual mode doing Gradients or Slopes Grading The FRE 205 is a DUAL GRADE facility laser level This means that the FRE 205 can be switched to Manual to override the self levelling system allowing the user to set a grade incline slope in the X axis only Y axis only or both together ...

Page 14: ...xis control to the Y axis The green LED for the Y axis will illuminate and the green LED for the X axis will turn off Using the red Plus Minus buttons on the remote set the slope fall required as measured on your staff When complete press the Manual Override button once more and this will turn the self levelling system back on The Laser head will stop and adjust to a level datum and then begin rotat...

Page 15: ...rence DATUM The FRE 205 will automatically default to 600RPM This will give the best range and stability when using the laser detector The laser detector which is also referred to as a receiver rod eye laserometer scouts bleepers sounders and that thing you stick on a staff is basically a battery powered device designed to find the middle of the laser beam that you cannot see outdoors by eye Loosely...

Page 16: ...complete the laser beam will start spinning at 600rpm indicating a level datum This gives a truly horizontal spinning beam of laser light across the work site Its a reference DATUM to which measurements can be taken both above below As mentioned previously a useful feature to have on a rotary laser level is the Rotational Speed Control Tortoise Hare The slower the rotational speed the brighter the...

Page 17: ...nded which could then block the pipe Conversely if a gradient is not steep enough usually less than 1 in 110 then the pipe may still block if the solids slow down and become stranded Procedure Place the FRE 205 horizontally on the surveying tripod switch it ON and allow it to auto self level Note the X axis Y axis markings on the top cover of the laser Setting a 1 40 gradient Position the surveyin...

Page 18: ...Invert level plus the internal diameter of the pipe plus the pipe wall thickness It may be necessary to use this in calculations when level measurements are taken from the crown of a pipe Manhole Access Chambers A manhole or access chamber is required to gain access to a drainage system for un blocking cleaning rodding or inspection Land drainage systems excluded They can be manufactured in PVC ma...

Page 19: ...19 HOW TO SET SLOPES FALLS GRADES Working Example 2 when you do NOT know the grade to set Diagram 1 Diagram 2 Diagram 3 Use diagrams in conjunction with written example on page 20 ...

Page 20: ... drainage channel to join A to B Procedure First measure distance D Next attach the FRE 205 onto the surveying tripod switch ON and allow it to auto level The tripod height is unimportant Face keypad in the Y axis towards cover B Position your extended measuring staff on the ground next to the laser clamp the detector to pick up the red rotating beam with a continuous tone on the detector Note reco...

Page 21: ... now set at the desired Fall Note If the laser is switched OFF and ON again this value is lost as the laser reverts back to auto level Keep the detector clamped in place on the measuring staff by moving between covers A B keeping a continuous tone on the detector the ground can be cut away at the base of the staff following the grade set by the laser Obviously allowance must be made for the actual d...

Page 22: ...walk to the right hand wall and mark the position of the laser beam on the wall Walk back to the laser and carefully twist the laser level round so the laser keypad now faces the left wall Be extremely careful not to overly disturb the laser when twisting it round to the point the tripod position moves or is kicked The laser will momentarily stop and re start when turned round This is normal The l...

Page 23: ...button Press the X Y button once on the Remote Control and the the Y axis green LED should now illuminate The Laser Prism will continue to rotate Whilst watching the Laser Prism avoiding direct eye contact with the actual laser beam hold down the Plus button until the Laser prism tilts fully over to one side and then stops and the beam starts flashing Hold down the Minus button until the Laser pris...

Page 24: ... deviation can be appreciable even over small distances In some instances a double beam position can occur and the wrong level marked Our advice is to be aware of this and take appropriate care when setting out with your laser level both indoor outdoors A simple fix if the laser cannot be moved or lowered is to position a simple brown cardboard cover over the laser level on the side towards the ref...

Page 25: ...alse economy Ensure that all users are aware of which batteries are fitted so that in error a charger is not plugged into a laser level fitted with standard batteries which could cause serious damage Random Or Incorrect Levels Site Refraction Not every user is aware that laser levels both Rotary and Line lasers can be affected by reflective surfaces on the work site Customers report to the Service Cen...

Page 26: ... to send it for repair Laser Not Holding It s Charge Battery Issue Check the rechargeable batteries The rechargeable batteries may require charging or need to be replaced due to age and or a high number of charging cycles Check the battery compartment for signs of damage and ensure that the compartment is clean and that the battery terminals are not corroded Detector Not Detect ing The Laser Beam ...

Page 27: ... of the product and reduces the possibility of theft When the laser level is not in use or is being stored long term it is highly recommended to remove the battery pack from the base of the laser as well as the batteries in the remote control and detector Ensure the protective lighthouse glass is clean and free of dust and dirt at all times Only use the supplied charger with the laser The 5 6 Volt...

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