Pentax PLP-701, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1222 Fax 81 3 5905 1225 E mail international piic pentax co jp Website www pentax co jp piic survey www pentaxsurveying com LASER LEVEL PLP 700 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLP 701 AutomaticSelf levelingLaser P...

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Page 3: ...which if ignored could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Items indicated by this indication are precautions which if ignored may result in injury or material damage The term injury here refers...

Page 4: ...ing the instrument to a tripod make sure the instrument is securely fixed to the tripod and then securely tighten the tripod leg clamps If not securely fastened and or tightened the main unit could fa...

Page 5: ...uld 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 o...

Page 6: ...ng case for storage and place in a dry area not subject to vibration dust or high moisture When storage and usage temperatures are widely different the case should be open whilst it is acclimatising t...

Page 7: ...ated 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 mo...

Page 8: ...re use the instrument should be checked to ensure it is working correctly See section on page 35 of this manual After the instrument has been stored for a long time or if it has suffered from an impac...

Page 9: ...Be sure to observe the items in the instruction manual for proper use of the instrument Check batteries before use and replace them if their voltage is low 9...

Page 10: ...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 Opera...

Page 11: ...guration The instrument PLP 701 PLP 702 PLP 701R PLP 702R Detector LS7 Rod Adapter LA6 D type battery PLP 701 PLP 702 Charger PLP 701R PLP 702R Rechargeable Ni MH battery built in the body PLP 701R PL...

Page 12: ...1 2 Description 12 Center mark Top handle Emitting beam aperture Keypad Detachable knob for battery cap Rotor Bottom plate...

Page 13: ...13 Illumination Switch Buzzer Switch Accuracy Switch Power Switch Plate Vial Beam Reception Window LCD Display Index Detector LS7 Fixing Knob Detector Attaching Screw Rod Adapter LA6...

Page 14: ...Putting the instrument into the carrying case Set down the carrying case and open the cover Gently put the instrument into the case Close the case and secure the latch NOTE When taking out the instru...

Page 15: ...from the instrument Insert 4 pcs D type batteries into the battery box according to its and marks PLP 701 PLP 702 Insert the rechargeable NI MH batteries with body into the battery box PLP 701R PLP 70...

Page 16: ...into the battery holder according to its and marks Slide the battery cover to reinsert it CAUTION Pay attention to the battery holder s and marks for proper battery insertion Batteries must be of the...

Page 17: ...BATTERY CHECK POWER OFF LEVEL MANUAL MODE ON ON OFF OFF BATTERY BATTERY CHECK CHECK POWER POWER OFF OFF LEVEL LEVEL MANUAL MANUAL MODE MODE Pushing power supply key begins the automatic self leveling...

Page 18: ...ning on the power supply The remaining battery display lamp is turned off about 15 seconds later after the battery check key is pressed 1 2 Turning on 3 green lamps Turning on 2 green lamps Turning on...

Page 19: ...for more than 2 seconds the manual mode display lamp is turned on in red The automatic self leveling begins and the automatic self leveling function stops after completion of automatic leveling During...

Page 20: ...anual mode display lamp and off level display lamp blink in red a few seconds and tell that the rotation is switched to 600 rpm The switched rotation speeds is memorized even if power supply is turned...

Page 21: ...nce mark 3 If the automatic self levelling function does not stabilise the instrument for 3 minutes after the instrument is turned on Turn off the power supply and turn on the power supply again But w...

Page 22: ...nstrument The dome head type and elevation type tripod for Level instrument can be used Selection of the place to set up the tripod Be sure to select a place where the job will not be interrupted and...

Page 23: ...rly level and push them into the ground Should the tripod head be off level adjust it by expanding the legs accordingly NOTE For a tripod setting place be sure to select a place where the ground or fl...

Page 24: ...and secure it using the tripod center screw NOTE Also when removing the instrument from the tripod loosen the center screw while supporting the instrument with one hand Do not leave the instrument mou...

Page 25: ...dapter so that the guide pin of the rod adapter is inserted into the guide hole in the back of the detector Tighten the attaching screw of the rod adapter into the detector NOTE The rod adapter is to...

Page 26: ...horizontal accuracy of emitted laser beam is not guaranteed When the status that the automatic self leveling function is not stable continues for about 3 the off level display lamp turns on in red an...

Page 27: ...figure with the power switch pressed This permits checking for any defects in the liquid crystal display The battery s remaining capacity is always indicated with the power turned on Check when to rep...

Page 28: ...light vibration at job site NOTE For the detection accuracy to be selected check with the mark in the liquid crystal display see the figure on the above The detection accuracy alternates each time the...

Page 29: ...r either the buzzer sounding or silencing to be selected check with the mark in the liquid crystal display see the figure on the above The buzzer sounding silencing alternates each time the buzzer swi...

Page 30: ...or up and down Move the detector up and down again according to the beam reception display or the buzzer and obtain the reference level NOTE When detecting the reference level the detector should face...

Page 31: ...ong the plain rod s top or bottom end NOTE If a line was marked along the detector s top or bottom end be sure to make measurement compensation as described on the back of the detector The detector sh...

Page 32: ...level has been detected read the staff using the index on the rod adapter NOTE When detecting the reference level slightly loosen the fixing screw for the rod adapter and move the detector up and down...

Page 33: ...be removed with a soft cloth soaked in a water diluted neutral detergent and squeezed dry Do not use benzine thinner gasoline or chemicals Stains on the glass surface Brush dust off Gently wipe off st...

Page 34: ...e not to use chemicals such as benzine thinner or gasoline Be careful not to scratch the glass surface Leaving the batteries in the instrument for extended period may cause power consumption even if i...

Page 35: ...he detection accuracy initially set Mark the reference point detected for both walls A B Arrange a pair of target plates with the same scale and fix them to the walls A and B so that the center values...

Page 36: ...reference points If the readings of the target plates differ less than 5 mm the instrument needs not to be adjusted If more than 5 mm proceed to the following Adjustment procedure 6 7 8 Wall A Wall B...

Page 37: ...again After power supply Turn off the power turns on unstable supply and turn on state of auto again self leveling function Turn off the power continues supply and turn on approx 3 min again NOTE Lam...

Page 38: ...with fresh is low battery Incorrect battery Check the polarity insertion of the batteries Can rotate Battery indicator Battery capacity Replace with fresh blinks is low battery NOTE If the instrument...

Page 39: ...tery PLP 701 PLP 702 48 hours on alkaline battery PLP 701 PLP 702 18 hours on Rechargeable Ni MH battery PLP 701R PLP 702R Charging time 2 hours PLP 701R PLP 702R Waterproof IPX6 Watertight type Worki...

Page 40: ...seconds during the operation the user may be subjected to this radiation 2 The following labels are affixed to and must remain attached to this laser product A Certification Label This laser product c...

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