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Operation

Deadband (Accuracy) Switch: 

Each on-grade location has 

three deadband or accuracy selections - fine, standard, and 

wide. The center or grading deadbands are smaller than the 

offset or excavating deadbands.

Pressing the switch once flashes the status LED of the current 

selection. Pressing the switch again while the status LED is activated 

changes the selection, sequencing from fine to standard to wide to fine, etc.

Fine

Standard

Wide

Center On-Grade

(Grading)

5 mm

(3/16 in)

10 mm

(3/8 in)

20 mm

(3/4 in)

Offset On-Grade

(Excavating)

12 mm

(1/2 in)

25 mm

(1.0 in)

50 mm

(2.0 in)

Laser Beam Averaging:

 The secondary function for the Deadband Switch is 

laser beam averaging. The laser beam averaging function senses the laser 

strikes  and  applies  the  highest  level  of  averaging  appropriate  for  the  laser 

rotation speed. This may stabilize the LED grade display if the laser set-up 

is unstable due to windy conditions or long range applications. The factory 

default setting is Laser Beam Averaging ON.
The receiver can be set for no averaging. In this mode the receiver processes 

and displays every single laser strike. To change between the two modes, 

press and hold the power switch and then press and release the deadband 

switch.  The  outer  green  on-grade  LED's  will  flash  to  indicate  averaging 

selection. When the center LED is on, averaging is on. When the center LED 

is off, averaging is off. Pressing this switch combination while the LED's are 

activated will change the current selection between on and off.

Averaging ON

Averaging OFF

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Operation

Display Brightness Selection: 

The brightness switch controls 

the LED grade display and blade tilt display brightness. Bright and 

Dim are the selection options. Use Bright for daytime operation 

if necessary and Dim for lower light conditions. Operating with 

Display Dim selected will extend battery life.

When the brightness switch is pressed and the receiver is out of the laser beam, 

the LED's will display a circle with the current setting. Press the brightness 

switch again while the LED's are activated to change the setting. The LED's 

will then display the new setting. 
When the receiver is in the laser beam, simply press the brightness switch and 

the setting will change.

Out Of Level Warning: 

The secondary function for the Brightness Switch is 

laser Out of Level (OOL) Warning. The Out of Level Warning is used with certain 

lasers that have the ability to indicate they are out of level by changing their 

rotation speed. The factory default setting is Laser Out of Level Warning off. 
To activate the laser OOL Warning, turn the receiver on. Press and hold the 

power switch and then press and release the brightness switch. If the center 

green LED is not lit, the OOL Warning is off. Pressing the power / brightness 

switch  combination  again  while  the  "X"  pattern  is  activated  will  turn  the 

warning on. The center green LED will come on to confirm the OOL Warning 

is on. Pressing the switch combination again while the "X" pattern is activated 

will toggle between on and off.

When the warning is turned on and the laser drops to 140 RPM, a flashing 

"X" will appear on the display to let the machine operator know the laser is 

out of level.

Laser Out of Level OFF

Laser Out of Level ON

Summary of Contents for MCR2+

Page 1: ...Laser Receiver Model MCR2 Operator s Manual P N 010751 15 Rev C Manual ...

Page 2: ... work manship for a period of two years This warranty period is twenty four months from the date the product is delivered from the dealer to the purchaser or is put into service by a dealer as a demonstration unit or rental unit Please retain your product information and proof of purchase Proof of purchase must accompany your request for warranty repair Any evidence of abuse misuse alteration acci...

Page 3: ...aser Receiver Safety 2 System Description 3 Controls and Displays 4 Battery Installation Charging 6 Operation 8 Installation and Set Up 13 Specifications 18 Warranty 19 Maintenance and Care 19 010806 Rev D Notes ...

Page 4: ...o service as a demonstration or rental unit Please retain your warranty information and proof of purchase Any evidence of abuse misuse alteration accident or negligent use or an attempt to repair products by unauthorized personnel or with parts other than those provided by the manufacturer automatically voids the warranty The user of the product is expected to follow all operating instructions per...

Page 5: ...atus LED s provide five channels of blade tilt indication and low battery indication in addition to selection status A tough sealed waterproof housing is designed to work in the tough machine mounted environment The electronics are isolated from the rest of the unit by internal rubber shock mounts protecting the unit from shock and vibration damage 18 3 Specifications Beam Reception 360 degrees Op...

Page 6: ...nch Set Up Set the laser up in an appropriate location for receiver visibility and efficient machine operation and turn it on Place the bucket in the grade checking position and situate the machine so a measurement can safely be obtained on the dipper arm The dipper arm may be set more horizontal to the ground for convenient measurements if necessary Determine the distance from the laser to the bo...

Page 7: ...ermined In Trench Set Up Position the machine and dig to the desired finished elevation Position the bucket in the grade checking position at the finished elevation Set the laser up in an appropriate location for receiver visibility and efficient machine operation and turn it on Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm Point the mast at the bucket teeth as illustrated if checking grade with th...

Page 8: ...e accessory connector is pointing upwards Remove the dust cap from the accessory connector Loosen the two thumb screws and remove the battery access cover Install four C cell batteries as shown on the label diagram inside the battery compartment noting the and terminals Replace the battery access cover Firmly tighten the two thumbscrews Ensure the battery access cover is aligned and fully engaged ...

Page 9: ...ng fully charged There is also protection to prevent charging alkaline batteries CAUTION Do not attempt to charge alkaline or other disposable batteries NOTE DonotchargeNi MHbatterieswhenambienttemperature exceeds 113 F 45 C or is less than 32 F 0 C The rechargeable battery electronics include a charge status and charge error indicator located on the back of the housing Charge Status Indicator The...

Page 10: ...ection will flash rapidly Pressing this switch combination while the status LED is flashing will change the current selection sequencing from fine to standard to wide to fine etc Fine 0 5º Standard 1 5º Wide 2 5º 8 13 Installation General Set up the laser in a convenient safe location Please refer to your laser operator s manual Ensure the laser is on a stable tripod On windy gusty days it may be ...

Page 11: ...grade LED s used Fine 0 5º Standard 1 5º Wide 2 5º Solid LED s Slow Flashing Fast Flashing 9 12 Operation Out of Beam Indication The receiver has an Out Of Beam OOB indication that can be turned on or off When it is on the LED grade display will indicate if the receiver has moved beyond the vertical laser reception range A sequence of LED s will indicate which direction to move the blade or cuttin...

Page 12: ...Averaging OFF 11 10 Operation Display Brightness Selection The brightness switch controls the LED grade display and blade tilt display brightness Bright and Dim are the selection options Use Bright for daytime operation if necessary and Dim for lower light conditions Operating with Display Dim selected will extend battery life When the brightness switch is pressed and the receiver is out of the la...

Page 13: ...Averaging OFF 11 10 Operation Display Brightness Selection The brightness switch controls the LED grade display and blade tilt display brightness Bright and Dim are the selection options Use Bright for daytime operation if necessary and Dim for lower light conditions Operating with Display Dim selected will extend battery life When the brightness switch is pressed and the receiver is out of the la...

Page 14: ...grade LED s used Fine 0 5º Standard 1 5º Wide 2 5º Solid LED s Slow Flashing Fast Flashing 9 12 Operation Out of Beam Indication The receiver has an Out Of Beam OOB indication that can be turned on or off When it is on the LED grade display will indicate if the receiver has moved beyond the vertical laser reception range A sequence of LED s will indicate which direction to move the blade or cuttin...

Page 15: ...ection will flash rapidly Pressing this switch combination while the status LED is flashing will change the current selection sequencing from fine to standard to wide to fine etc Fine 0 5º Standard 1 5º Wide 2 5º 8 13 Installation General Set up the laser in a convenient safe location Please refer to your laser operator s manual Ensure the laser is on a stable tripod On windy gusty days it may be ...

Page 16: ...ng fully charged There is also protection to prevent charging alkaline batteries CAUTION Do not attempt to charge alkaline or other disposable batteries NOTE DonotchargeNi MHbatterieswhenambienttemperature exceeds 113 F 45 C or is less than 32 F 0 C The rechargeable battery electronics include a charge status and charge error indicator located on the back of the housing Charge Status Indicator The...

Page 17: ...e accessory connector is pointing upwards Remove the dust cap from the accessory connector Loosen the two thumb screws and remove the battery access cover Install four C cell batteries as shown on the label diagram inside the battery compartment noting the and terminals Replace the battery access cover Firmly tighten the two thumbscrews Ensure the battery access cover is aligned and fully engaged ...

Page 18: ...ermined In Trench Set Up Position the machine and dig to the desired finished elevation Position the bucket in the grade checking position at the finished elevation Set the laser up in an appropriate location for receiver visibility and efficient machine operation and turn it on Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm Point the mast at the bucket teeth as illustrated if checking grade with th...

Page 19: ...nch Set Up Set the laser up in an appropriate location for receiver visibility and efficient machine operation and turn it on Place the bucket in the grade checking position and situate the machine so a measurement can safely be obtained on the dipper arm The dipper arm may be set more horizontal to the ground for convenient measurements if necessary Determine the distance from the laser to the bo...

Page 20: ...atus LED s provide five channels of blade tilt indication and low battery indication in addition to selection status A tough sealed waterproof housing is designed to work in the tough machine mounted environment The electronics are isolated from the rest of the unit by internal rubber shock mounts protecting the unit from shock and vibration damage 18 3 Specifications Beam Reception 360 degrees Op...

Page 21: ...o service as a demonstration or rental unit Please retain your warranty information and proof of purchase Any evidence of abuse misuse alteration accident or negligent use or an attempt to repair products by unauthorized personnel or with parts other than those provided by the manufacturer automatically voids the warranty The user of the product is expected to follow all operating instructions per...

Page 22: ... work manship for a period of two years This warranty period is twenty four months from the date the product is delivered from the dealer to the purchaser or is put into service by a dealer as a demonstration unit or rental unit Please retain your product information and proof of purchase Proof of purchase must accompany your request for warranty repair Any evidence of abuse misuse alteration acci...

Page 23: ...aser Receiver Safety 2 System Description 3 Controls and Displays 4 Battery Installation Charging 6 Operation 8 Installation and Set Up 13 Specifications 18 Warranty 19 Maintenance and Care 19 010806 Rev D Notes ...

Page 24: ...Laser Receiver Model MCR2 Operator s Manual P N 010751 15 Rev C Manual ...

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