Fukuda FRE-203XR, User Manual

Page 1: ...Laser Levels Online Fukuda FRE 203XR REVISION 1 1 User Guide 2021 Laser Levels Online ...

Page 2: ...Levelling Axis Horizontal Vertical Levelling Facilities 90 Squaring Scan Plumb Up Plumb Down Usage Indoor Outdoor Battery Rechargeable Battery Pack or use Alkaline Batteries Runtime Up to 50 Hours Approx Slope Gradient Dual Grade using Keypad or included Remote Control Mounting Thread Standard Surveying Laser Rating Class 2 Durability Excellent IP Rating IP66 Dust tight Protected against powerful ...

Page 3: ...increased durability It s a professional laser level kit from the Fukuda Laser Company They are specialists in their field of laser level manufacture certified to ISO 9001 The FRE 203XR quickly auto levels to set horizontals verticals and 90 degree site squaring An invaluable feature In addition this laser can be switched to Manual mode where the spinning beam can set a grade fall in the X axis Y ax...

Page 4: ...attery Packs Charger FRD600R Laser Detector Red Target Glasses RC203X Remote Control Tripod Staff Horizontal Vertical 90 Squaring Dual Grade Rechargeable Battery pre installed in base of laser Spare Alkaline Battery UK Charger Laser Detector Receiver With Staff Mounting Clamp Red Laser Target Red Laser Enhancement Glasses Infrared Remote Control For Setting Gradients Slopes Surveying Tripod Measurin...

Page 5: ...LASER OVERVIEW 5 4 Handle Roll Cage Rechargeable Battery Charging Port Protective Lighthouse Rotating Laser Prism Die cast Head Key Pad Expanded On Page 7 ...

Page 6: ...chargeable Battery Pack Rechargeable Battery Charging Port s Battery Lock Screw On Off Key Pad Expanded On Page 7 5 8 x 11 Thread For Horizontal Tripod Mounting Lay Down Position Including 5 8 x 11 Mounting Thread Located Underneath ...

Page 7: ...self level KEY PAD OVERVIEW 7 Scan Mode Stop Dot 10 45 90 180 Line Rotational Speed Control Tortoise Hare Zero Stop Dot 60 300 600rpm Manual Override Disables Self Levelling Move Stop Dot Scan Line Left Scan Mode Must Be Running Move Stop Dot Scan Line Right Scan Mode Must Be Running Up Down Arrows Grade Slope Controls Right Arrow Grade Slope Control Left Arrow Grade Slope Control Automatic Drift ...

Page 8: ... to avoid disturbing the laser s sensitive self levelling mechanism Scan Mode Stop Dot 10 45 90 180 Line Rotational Speed Control Tortoise Hare Zero Stop Dot 60 300 600rpm Move Stop Dot Scan Line Right Scan Mode Must Be Running Up Down Left Right Arrows Grade Slope Controls Manual Override Disables Self Levelling Move Stop Dot Scan Line Left Scan Mode Must Be Running Power Supply Battery Replaceme...

Page 9: ...Indicators Detector Sensitivity Fine Medium Course 1mm 2 5mm 5mm Front LCD Display Screen FMB 02 Staff Mounting Bracket ON OFF Button Sounder Quiet Loud Off Back Light On Off FRONT Power Supply Battery Replacement The FRD600R 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 tak...

Page 10: ...u 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 11: ...em 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 battery pack or underneath the control panel on the front face of the laser Both allow the battery to charge When charging the red LED on the charger...

Page 12: ...utton 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 towar...

Page 13: ...ating a vertically level datum No other button needs to be pressed for the laser to self level 2 Turn the Detector onto it s side landscape mode and face towards the Laser The up and down arrows used for horizontal levelling will then become left and right arrows The Detector will accurately pinpoint the vertical datum and the arrows on screen will indicate which direction to go When in alignment ...

Page 14: ...o it s side landscape mode and face towards the Laser The up and down arrows used for horizontal levelling will then become left and right arrows The Detector will accurately pinpoint the vertical datum and the arrows on screen will indicate which direction to go When in alignment it will display a vertical black line You can then walk up to 250m forward of your position continually marking the da...

Page 15: ...otational speeds The rotational speeds are Zero Stop Dot 60rpm 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 203XR 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...

Page 16: ...ADS If the FRE 203XR is running in self levelling mode press the Automatic Drift System ADS button on the face of the laser to turn on the Automatic Drift System Once activated the green LED will flash slowly ADS is now ON If for example the FRE 203XR is knocked or caught by a gust of wind the laser prism will stop rotating and the green ADS LED will flash quickly to show an alarm condition Check th...

Page 17: ... 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 rotating at 600rpm The laser is now running in self levelling mode once more Setting Y Axis Slope This example sets a grade in the Y axis Press the ON OFF button once and the FRE 203XR wi...

Page 18: ...than 1 in 110 then the pipe may still block if the solids slow down and become stranded Procedure Place the FRE 203XR 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 measuring staff at 10m away from the tripod held vertically and move the laser detector receiver along...

Page 19: ...xcluded They can be manufactured in PVC masonry or pre cast concrete When setting appropriate drainage gradients it is important to allow for the depth down to either the crown of the pipe or the Invert level from ground level when using these manholes Dual Grading A rotary laser level with dual grading facility can be used for setting out driveways car parks or areas with slopes falls in BOTH the...

Page 20: ...20 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 21 ...

Page 21: ...tch it ON and allow it to auto self level The tripod height is unimportant Face keypad 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 record the mm height from the measuring staff To determine set fall F Before moving position from cover A press the laser s M...

Page 22: ... 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 depth of the pipes exit entry positions in each manhole Grade Ratio As an example if distance D is 20m 20 000mm fall F is 250mm the formula shown below determines the Grade ratio Distance D in mm Fall F in mm Grade ra...

Page 23: ... a distant mark along one side of the concrete slab or strip footing The pick up window must be facing the rotating beam of the laser level Using the remote control direct the spinning beam to receive a continuous audible tone on the detector This has aligned the laser beam exactly on the distant mark Next observe the laser dot projecting from the rotating prism This is now parallel with the concr...

Page 24: ...alk 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 la...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...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 27: ...e that the compartment is clean and that the battery terminals are not corroded Detector Not Detect ing The Laser Beam Multiple Causes Check the batteries in the detector They may be low and need replacing Check the FRE 203XR is spinning and producing a visible red beam You will be able to see the beam on your hands when placed in front of the protective lighthouse Check the line of sight and ensu...

Page 28: ...fe 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 Vo...

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