Agatec A710 User manual

A710
Multipurpose Laser
Operator’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
p. 1
Specifications………………………………..……. p. 1
Overview of laser keypad and display……..……. p. 2
HOW TO USE THE A710
Setup
Horizontal setup…………………………..…… p. 3
Vertical Setup……………………………..…… p. 3
Setup range………………………………..…… p. 4
Turning on the laser………………………..….. p. 4
Remote control / keypad……………………..... p. 4
Features
Automatic / manual mode…………………..…. p. 4
H.I. Alert……………………………………..… p. 5
Rotation direction and speed…………………… p. 5
Scanning……………………………………...… p. 6
Horizontal grade (X and Y axes) p. 6
Positioning laser……………………………..… p. 7
Calculating percent of grade…………………... p. 7
Selecting grade……………………………….... p. 7
Checking grade…………………………….…... p. 8
Vertical grade (Z axis)………………………….…. p. 8
Selecting grade……………………………….… p. 8
Left/right adjustment (for pipeline or squaring)... p. 8
Batteries………………………………………….… p. 9
Laser battery charging……………………….…. p. 9
Remote control batteries…………………….….. p. 9
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
How to check and calibrate…………………….….. p. 10
Checking X-axis…..……………………….…… p. 11
Calibrating X axis…….………………………… p. 11
Checking Y axis………………………………... p. 12
Calibrating Y axis………………………….…… p. 12
Checking Z-axis……….……………………….. p. 13
Calibrating Z axis…………………………….… p. 14
Cone error check….…………………………….…. p. 15
CARE AND HANDLING……………………………. p. 16
WARRANTY………………………………………. p. 16
Owner…………………………………..….…
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for buying the A710 laser! Although the A710 is simple
to use, we recommend that you read this manual before operating
the laser.
Description
The A710 is a visible universal laser that can be used for leveling,
vertical alignment, s uaring, and single and dual slope grade
control.
It has a digital grade display and is ideal for machine control and
other dual grade applications. It’s totally waterproof and has a
beam designed for pipelaying. It also has scanning and constant
s uaring for interior jobs.
Other advanced features include: totally automatic self-leveling in
both horizontal and vertical modes; electronic calibration by the
user; and a detachable keypad that can be used as a remote control.
Specifications
Recommended use 1,000 ft. (300 m) diameter
Accuracy ± 3/16” at 100 ft.
Leveling range ± 10%
Grade range -10% to +10% in X,Y & Z
Rotation speeds 60, 150, 300, 450, 600, 700 rpm
Scanning lengths Short, medium, and long
Laser battery NiMh rechargeable
Charging time 15 hours
Battery life 40 hours
Remote control batteries 2 AAA alkaline
Dimensions 5” x 4 _” x 8 1/2”
12.5 x 11.5 x 21.9 cm
Weight 7 _ lbs. (3.5 kg)
Tripod mount 5/8 - 11
Environmental Laser is waterproof: IP67
Remote control is weather-
resistant
Laser Diode Visible 635 nm, <5mW
CDRH/IEC Classification Class 3R

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Radio Frequency Interference
WARNING: This e uipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the
e uipment.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This e uipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This e uipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre uency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there’s no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this e uipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
e uipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
 Increase the separation between the e uipment and receiver
 Connect the e uipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Notice for Canada
This Class B digital device meets all re uirements of Canadian
Radio Standards Specification RSS-210.
Cet appareil numéri ue de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences
du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Location of FCC la els
FCC label
(back of
detachable remote
control/keypad)
FCC
label
(back of
laser)

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Safety Labels
Back of laser:
A CDRH label Warning Label
B Serial no. tag
AGL
Model
P/N
2202 Redmond Rd. P.O. Box 189, Jacksonville, AR 72076
C Aperture label
AVOID EXPOSURE. LASER LIGHT
IS EMITTEDFROM THIS
APERTURE
A C
B

1 Rotating laser beam (head enclosed in glass lighthouse)
2 Non-rotating laser beam for plumb, squaring, or pipeline
3 Sighting notches for X & Y axes
4 Remote control with digital display
5 Detachable handle
6 Charger jack
7 Level vial for vertical setup
8 On/Off
9 Adjustable feet for vertical setup
10 Multifunction key Remote Control
11 H.I. Alert Keypa
12 Backlight for display
13 On / Off for remote
14 Enter settings for grade
15 X or Y axis (or Z axis)
16 Automatic / manual mode or (left & right adjustment)
17 Scanning
18 Rotation
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Laser overview
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Remote Control Display
19 Grade display for X axis
20 Grade display for Y axis (Z axis when in vertical mode)
21 Rotation direction & speed / Scanning
22 H.I. Alert safeguard
22/23 Manual mode (hand symbol)
23 Indicates when level or grade is reached
24 Battery / Charging
25 Out-of-leveling-range indicator
26 Horizontal / Vertical
27 Calibration mode (or Z axis left / right adjustment)
28 Communication status between laser & remote control
(Or backlight indicator)
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ψ : radio fre uency mode
↑ : infrared mode
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HOW TO USE THE A710
Setup
Horizontal
The laser can be used on a 5/8-11 tripod, on a wall mount, or
directly on a solid, stable surface.
Vertical
The laser can be placed directly on a solid, stable surface. If
you are using it in a pipe or other confined space, you can
detach the handle with a 3mm Allen wrench so it has a
narrower profile.
Place the laser on the side with the two adjustable feet (9).
Rough level the laser by using the feet to center the bubble in
the vertical vial (7).
Setup range
When the keypad is turned on, an “H” for horizontal mode or
a “V” for vertical mode will appear on the display (26). The
A710 has a wide self-leveling range; however, if the laser is
set up out of the leveling range, a triangle with an exclamation
point will appear on the display (25).
Turning on the laser
Turn on the laser with the On / Off key (8). It does a self-test
and beam blinks while laser is self-leveling. After it’s leveled,
the head rotates and keypad symbol (23) stops blinking.
Remote control / keypad
Turn on the remote control / keypad with the On / Off key
(13). The keypad can remain attached to the laser, or it can be
detached and used as a remote control. Push up on the remote
to remove it from the laser.
The remote will automatically turn off if it is idle for a length
of time. Reactivate by pressing the On / Off key (13).
The display can be backlit; press key (12) to activate. A light
bulb symbol will appear on the display (28).
The remote is not waterproof. Detach it from the laser before
submersing laser in water.
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Automatic / Manual Mo e
The laser is in automatic self-leveling mode when turned on.
To put in manual mode, hold down the A / M key (16) for a few
seconds. A blinking hand symbol will appear on the display
(between 22 & 23), indicating that you’re in manual mode.
You cannot enter manual mode if you’re using H.I. Alert.
CAUTION: In manual mode, the beam rotates even if the laser
is not leveled.
Choice of transmission
There is two-way communication between the laser and the
remote control. If the remote is within range and properly
communicating with the laser, a symbol (ψ or ↑ ) will appear
on the display (28).
The remote signal can be either radio fre uency (RF/ψ) or
infrared (IR/↑ ). RF is the default when the laser is turned on.
All laser functions will work in RF or IR mode.
Radio frequency
Turn on the remote control / keypad with the On / Off key
(13). An antenna ψ (28) indicates it is in RF mode.
Infrared
To switch to IR transmission:
1 Turn off the remote control and the laser.
2 Turn on the laser again, pressing the On / Off for at least 3
seconds until the head rotates and the beam comes on.
3 Turn on the remote control, holding the On / Off key (13)
for at least 3 seconds until the display is lit.
4 An arrow ↑ on the display (28) indicates it’s in IR mode.
If the symbol does not appear, verify there’s a clear line-of-
sight between the laser and remote control when using IR
transmission.
Although the IR mode has less range than RF, it may be
desirable to use IR if there are multiple lasers on the job site.
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H.I. Alert
H.I. (height of instrument) Alert stops the laser automatically if
the laser is disturbed or moved, preventing inaccurate readings.
It will function only when selected. To activate this safeguard
feature, press the “lock” key (11). A lock is also shown on the
display (22).
If the lock is closed, it’s in the H.I. Alert mode.
If the lock is open, the H.I. Alert option
has not been selected.
If the laser is disturbed while in H.I. Alert mode, the head will
stop rotating, the beam will turn off, and the lock symbol (22)
will blink on the display.
To start the laser rotating again, press key (11) for 3 seconds
(the lock symbol should stop blinking). The head may have
releveled itself to a new position. Check to see if the beam
elevation has changed from its original benchmark position.
The laser is no longer in H.I. Alert mode. Press key (11) to
return to H.I. Alert.
Rotation
Rotation Direction
The rotation symbol (21) on the display shows the direction the
head is rotating. To change direction, press the left  or 
right arrows on the multifunction key (10).
Rotation Spee
The head rotates at 6 speeds: 60, 150, 300, 450, 600, and 720
rpm. 300 rpm is the default setting. You can also stop the
rotation (0 rpm).
To change speeds, press the rotation key (18). RPM will blink
on the display. Press the  up or  down arrows on multi key
(10). The speed selected is shown on the display (21).
The laser beam is more visible at slower rotation speeds. The
faster speeds (600 and 720 rpm) are required for many machine
control receiver applications.
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