Futura MCR2+, Operator'S Manual

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 ...