Apache Technologies Bullseye 3 User manual

Operator's Manual
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Dayton, Ohio 45424 USA
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Operator's Manual

ThankyouforpurchasinganApacheTechnologies,Inc.product.Your
BULLSEYE 3™ receiver is a premium quality tool that has been
designedandmanufacturedtoprovideyearsofpreciseandreliable
performance.Thesystemhasbeenspecificallydesignedforusein
harshconstructionenvironments.
Thismanualisanimportantpartofyourpurchaseasitwillfamiliarize
youwith theunitandexplainthenumerous featuresthathavebeen
designedintoit.Pleasereadthismanualthoroughlybeforeusingyour
BULLSEYE3receiver.
PleasecontactyourApachedealerortheApachefactoryshouldyou
have questions regarding specific applications or if you require
additional information. Contact information is located on the back
cover.Additional contactsare:
Website: www.apache-laser.com
Email: [e-mail]
[email protected]
EMC
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ApplicationofCouncilDirective(s): 89/336/EEC
Manufacturer'sName: ApacheTechnologies,Inc.
Manufacturer'sAddress: 7415ChambersburgRoad
Dayton, OH 45424 USA
ModelNumber(s): BULLSEYE 3 systems
andRD14RemoteDisplay
EquipmentType/Environment: ITE/Residential,commercial,
lightindustrial
Standards: EN55011,1991
IEC801-2,1991
IEC801-3,1984
IEC801-4,1988
We,theundersigned,herebydeclarethattheequipmentspecified
aboveconformstotheaboveDirective(s)
Manufacturer
Signature: _______________________________
Name: _______________________________
Position: _______________________________
Place: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
RobertG.Conner
President
ApacheTechnologies,Inc.
August20,2001

Contents
BULLSEYE 3 Laser Receiver
SystemDescription..................................................2
ControlsandDisplays...............................................3
BatteryInstallation/Charging....................................4
Operation..................................................................6
Installation...............................................................10
Remote Display Model 14
SystemDescription.................................................13
ControlsandDisplays.............................................13
Operation................................................................14
MaintenanceandCare........................................................16
Specifications......................................................................17
Warranty.............................................................................18
P/NATI-030038REVB
Notes:

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BULLSEYE 3™ Laser Receiver
System Description
TheApacheBULLSEYE3laserreceiverisarugged,multipurpose,
easy-to-use electronic sensor that detects laser light generated by
rotatinglasertransmitters.TheBULLSEYE3isdesignedtoworkwith
nearly all makes and models of rotating lasers and will detect both
visible and invisible beams. When installed, the operator is given
visualindicationofthereferenceplaneoflaserlight’spositionrelative
tothecutting edge of the machine. The features and versatility built
intotheBULLSEYE3provideaproductthatcanbeadaptedtomany
different types of construction and agricultural machinery. The
BULLSEYE3willincrease utilization andproductivity ofmachinery
savingtime,money, and materials.
TheoperatorcancustomizethesettingsoftheBULLSEYE3tomeet
thejobsiterequirements.Settingsareprovidedforadjustingthedead
band size and the LED display brightness.
An ultra-bright, built-in LED display provides 5 channels of grade
position information as well as high or low lost beam indication.
IndividualLED'salsoinformbatterystatusanddeadbandselection.
A strong, durable upper and lower housing made with aluminum
castingsand apolycarbonate(Lexan)centersectionprovideasealed
compartmentfortheelectronics.Theelectronicsareisolatedfromthe
rest of the unit by internal rubber shock-mounts, protecting the unit
fromshock andvibrationdamage.Clampsoneachendsecurelygrip
1.66”to2.00"(42mmto50mm)roundtubingor1.50"(38mm)square
tubingwithroundedcorners.Anaccessoryconnectorisprovidedfor
an optional remote display, machine power cable, or rechargeable
batterycharger.
BULLSEYE 3™
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BULLSEYE 3™
Controls and Displays
1.Aluminum cast upperand lower housing- strong anddurable.
2. Lexan polycarbonate center
section-housestheelectronics
andfoursetsofphotocellsspaced
at90° toallow 360°reception.
3. LED Display is highly visible
using ultra-bright red diodes to
graphicallydisplay theblade or
bucket position.
4. Battery Status / Deadband
LED Indicators - displays low
battery warning and deadband
selection.
5. Touch Panel - power switch
turns unit on and off and allows
adjustment of deadbands and
brightness.
6.MountingKnobs-attachedto
heavy-duty stainless steel
clampsforquickmountingtopipe,squaretubing,ormagneticmount.
7.AccessScrews-accesstobatterycompartmentforreplacementof
alkalineorrechargeablebatteries.
8.AccessoryConnector and DustCap- allows cableconnectionof
optional remote display, plumb sensor, or machine power cable.
Connectorisalsousedtochargerechargeablebatteries.
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BULLSEYE 3™
Battery Installation / Charging
Alkaline Battery Installation: Remove the BULLSEYE 3 from its
carrying case. Hold the unit so the accessory connector is pointing
upwards. Remove the dust cap from the accessory connector.
Loosenthetwothumbscrewsandremovethebatteryaccesscover.
Installfour“C”cell alkaline batteries asshownonthe label diagram
inside the battery compartment noting the (+) and (-) terminals.
Replace the battery access cover. Firmly tighten the two thumb-
screws. Replace the accessory connector dust cap.
Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries: If the receiver is equipped with
rechargeablebatteries,theyrequireaninitialandsubsequentcharg-
ing time of approximately 3 hours. It may require 2 or 3 charging
cycles to obtain maximum battery life. To charge, remove the dust
capfromtheaccessoryconnector.Insertthecannonadapterintothe
accessoryconnectorandtighten.Insertthechargerintothecannon
adapter. Plug the charger into a 110-volt outlet. (European and
Australianchargersallowpluggingintoappropriateoutlets.)
Battery installation diagram /
Serial number label
CannonAdapter Charger
The batteries may also be recharged with a 12-volt auto cigarette
lighteradapter.Thechargestatusindicatorlocatedonthebackofthe
housingwillremainsolidwhentheunitischarging.Theindicatorwill
blinkwhenfullycharged.When charged,unplugthechargerfromthe
outletandremovethecannonadapterfromtheaccessoryconnector.
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BULLSEYE 3™
Battery Installation / Charging
Built-inoverchargingprotectionpreventsdamageiftheunitislefton
chargeafterbeingfullycharged.Thereisalsochargeprotectionfor
attemptingtochargealkalinebatteries.However-DONOTATTEMPT
TOCHARGEALKALINEOROTHERDISPOSABLEBATTERIES.
NOTE: DO NOT CHARGE Ni-MH BATTERIES WHEN AMBIENT
TEMPERATUREEXCEEDS113F° (45C).
Therechargeablebatterypackageincludesachargeerrorindicator.
AsolidlightontherightLEDindicatesanerrorwitheithertheinternal
battery connection, the charging temperature, or possible dead
battery cell. Contact your dealer service department if this light is
displayed.
ChargeStatus
Indicator ChargeError Indicator
RechargeableBatteryReplacement-Removethebatteryaccess
cover as previously described. A battery contact is located in the
batteryhousingasillustrated.Forproperoperation,anegativeendof
onerechargeablebatterymusthavetheprotec-
tivecoverremovedor"skinned"andpositioned
to touch the contact in the housing as illus-
trated. Once installed, replace the battery ac-
cess cover, firmly tighten the two screws and
replace the dust cap. Charge as instructed on
page4.
BatteryContact
RechargeableBattery
CoverRemoved

Operation
To turn the BULLSEYE 3 on, press the power button on the touch
panel and hold down for 2 seconds. All the LED's will light for a few
seconds and then each row will light from top to bottom. If the
BULLSEYE 3 is out of the laser beam, the center LED will flash to
confirm power is on. If the BULLSEYE 3 is in a laser beam, a
correspondingLEDgradedisplaywillbeindicated.
PowerOn/Off
Display
Brightness Deadband
Selection
TouchPanel
DefaultSettings. EachtimetheBULLSEYE3 is turned on, certain
defaultsettingsareenabled.Theyare:
Deadband(Accuracy) = Standard
Display = Dim
LaserOut-of-Level = Disabled
Tochangethesettings,pressthecorrespondingswitchas described
inthe followingsection.
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BULLSEYE 3™
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BULLSEYE 3™
Operation
Deadband (Accuracy) Selection. When the unit is turned on, the
deadbandisintheStandardMode.NoLEDisdisplayed.Toidentify
whichmodeisselected,pressthedeadbandselectionswitchonce.
Thecurrentmodeislit.Tochangethedeadband,pressthedeadband
selectionswitchagainwhenadeadbandLEDislit.Thedeadbandand
corresponding LED will change and cycle with each press.
Fine
Deadband
3/16"
(0.20"/5mm)
3ChannelDisplay
Standard
Deadband
1/2"
(0.45"/12mm)
5ChannelDisplay
Wide
Deadband
1-1/4"
(1.35"/34mm)
5ChannelDisplay
Brightness Selection. The brightness switch controls the LED
display brightness. When the receiver is first turned on, the default
settingisonDim.BrightandDimaretheselectionoptions.UseBright
fordaytimeoperationifnecessaryandDimforlowerlightconditions.
Display Dim will conserve battery life by approximately 50%.
Whentheswitchisdepressedwiththereceiveroutofthelaserbeam,
the LED's will display a circle with the current setting. Depress the
brightness switch again when these LED's are lit to change the
setting.TheLED'swillthendisplaythenewsetting.Whenthereceiver
is in the laser beam, simply depress the brightness switch and the
setting will change.

BULLSEYE 3™
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LowBatteryWarning.TheBULLSEYE3hasalowbatterywarning
LEDthatisusedwhenbatteriesareinstalled.Duringnormaloperation
withgood batteries,theLEDisoff. Whenthebatteriesbecomelow,
the LED will begin to flash, and the unit will operate as normal, with
approximately90minutes of battery life remaining.
When the batteries are too low to operate, the LED will be on
continuouslyandthefourcornerdisplayLED'swilltoggleonandoff.
Theunitwillnolongerreceivelasersignalsandthebatteriesmustbe
replaced.
Low Battery Warning LED
Operation
The LED grade displays indicate when the machine's cutting edge
needs adjusting or is on-grade. The display will indicate with
directional arrows which way to move the cutting edge or bucket to
achievedesiredgrade.
On-GradeHigh-
Lower
Implement
FineHigh-
Lower
Implement
FineLow-
Raise
Implement
Low-
Raise
Implement
BULLSEYE 3™
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Operation
OutOf LevelWarning. TheBULLSEYE 3 isequippedwithalaser
"out of level" (OOL) warning that is used with certain lasers. The
receivercan be set to displayanOOLwarningwhenitsenseslaser
rotationat300RPM.ToactivatetheOOLwarning,presstheDisplay
Brightness and Deadband switches simultaneously. A flashing "X"
indicates the out of level alert is activated. Press the two switches
againto turnthewarningoff.
Sequencetolowerimplement Sequencetoraise implement
Out of Beam Indication. The LED display will indicate if the
BULLSEYE 3 has moved beyond the vertical reception range. A
sequenceofLED'swillindicatewhichdirectionthecuttingedgemust
bemovedtopickupthebeam.Thesequencewillindicatetomove the
edgedownifitisraisedabovethebeam. Thesequencewillindicate
to move the edge up if it is lowered below the beam.
LaserOutofLevel
LEDDisplay

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BULLSEYE 3™
BULLSEYE 3™
Installation
Positionthebladeorbuckettothedesiredelevation(benchmark).If
usingonandexcavatororbackhoe,thedipperstickshouldbevertical
and the bucket “curled” or extended to a position that can be easily
duplicated each time a reading is taken. To check that the plane of
laserlightisintersectingthepipewherethereceiverwillbemounted,
movetheBULLSEYE3upanddownalongthelengthofthemounting
pipe.IdeallyyoushouldbeabletomovetheBULLSEYE3farenough
ineitherdirectiontoutilizetheentirereceptionrange-receivingallthe
gradedisplaysandthelostbeamindicators.Ifthefullreceptionrange
is not being used, raise or lower the rotating laser until the full
receptionrange isutilized.
Turn both the top and bottom knobs counterclockwise until the
mountingclampsinbackopenenoughtofitaroundthemountingpipe
andplacetheBULLSEYE3onthepipe.Movethereceiverupordown
untilthe“On-Grade”symbolisdisplayedbytheLED’s.Tightenboth
clamps firmly by hand. NOTE: Do not mount on painted poles if
possible. Paint may accumulate on the clamps and deteriorate the
clamps gripping capacity.
Whenmountedtoabulldozer,motorgrader,scraperorothergrading
machine,theoperatorcankeepthebladeattheproperelevationby
manuallycontrollingthebladesothattheBULLSEYE3stayswithin
the“on-grade”zone.TheLEDdisplayindicatesinwhichdirectionthe
bladeneedstobemovedtoreturnto“on-grade”.
When mounted to a excavator or backhoe, the BULLSEYE 3 is a
gradechecker and allowsthedepth of cutto be monitoredfromthe
cabofthemachinebytheoperator.Thisisdonebyputtingthedipper
stickin the vertical position andthebucketinthesetuppositionand
touching the bottom of the ditch.
To remove the BULLSEYE 3 from the machine, loosen the two
clamps. Store and transport the receiver in its carrying case.
Magnetic Mount Installation - Determine
wherethemountwillbelocatedonthemachine
sothatwhentheBULLSEYE3isattached,itwill
intersectthelaserbeam.Ensuretheareaofthe
machineiscleanandfreeofoilandgrease.Angle
themountsothetopedgeofthetopmagnetwill
bepositionedfirst.Holdingthemountbythepipe
tube with both hands, place the top edge of the
magnetonthemachine.Slowlymovethebottom
magnet towards the machine so the mount
remains plumb. Attach and set-up the
BULLSEYE3inthenormalmannerasdescribed
onthepreviouspage.
To remove the magnetic mount, first remove the receiver from the
mounting pole. Use a scrap piece of wood or other long object as a
prybarifnecessary.Inserttheprybarinbetweenthemagneticmount
pole and the machine. Pry the mount sideways to loosen the
magnetichold.Once the magneticholdisloosened, the mountcan
be easily taken off the machine by hand.
When using the magnetic mount with the BULLSEYE 3 and plumb
sensor,mounttheplumbsensoronthebottomextensionofthepole.
This will ensure the BULLSEYE 3 can utilize the full range of the
magneticmountpole.
Installation

BULLSEYE 3™
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Installation
TypicalExcavator
Installation
MagneticMount
TypicalDozer
Installation
TypicalExcavator/
Backhoe Mounting Kit
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Remote Display Model 14
Description
The Apache Remote Display Model 14 is designed to work with all
BULLSEYEmachinecontrolreceiversthathaveaninput/outputdata
connecter.PastandpresentmodelsincludetheModel10,20,12C,
22, and BULLSEYE 3.
The Remote Display is mounted in the cab in a convenient viewing
locationforthemachineoperatorwhentheBULLSEYEisnotinview
or hard to view. Ultra-bright red LED's mimic the display on the
receiver. Please refer to the operation section of the receiver in the
previoussectionofthismanual for the LED displayinformation.
TheRemoteDisplaymustoperateoffmachinepowerrangingfrom10
VDCto30VDCandhasreversevoltageandovervoltageprotection.
Controls and Displays
1.PowerOn/OffSwitch-turnsthepower
on and off for the Remote Display and
BULLSEYEreceiver.
2.SturdyABSPlasticHousing-isstrong,
lightweightandwaterresistant.
3. LED Display - highly visible red ultra-
bright LED's mimic the display on the
receiver.
4. Power / Communication Cable Con-
nector - allows cable connection to the
receiverandtomachinepower.
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2
3
4
Remote Display

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Remote Display
Remote Display Model 14
Operation
MounttheRemoteDisplayinthemachine'scabsotheoperatorcan
easily see it during machine operation but so as not to obstruct the
view. The Remote Display includes a suction cup mounting kit that
caneasily be attachedtoasmoothsurfaceinthecab. If necessary,
thesuctioncupscanberemovedandotheruserprovidedhardware
usedto secure thedisplay in aconvenient viewing location.
Plug the remote cable connector into the remote display power /
communicationconnector.Runthepowercablewithterminalendsto
the machine battery. Connect the red wire to the machine battery's
positive(+) terminal and theblack wire tothenegative (-) terminal.
Run the communication cable with the 7-pin connector to the mast
locationwheretheBULLSEYE3receiver is to be mounted.Secure
the cables with tie wraps ensuring that there is excess cable at all
movingjoints of the machine andnear the BULLSEYE3 foradjust-
ment.
RemovethebatteriesfromtheBULLSEYE3andattachtothemast
asdescribed intheoperatingsectionofthe receiver.Plugthecable
connectorintotheconnectoronthebottomofthereceiverandtighten.
Turn the Remote Display on using the power on / off switch. The
BULLSEYE 3 will also turn on when the remote is turned on.
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Remote Display Model 14
Operation
TheRemoteDisplay has an internal dip switch panel located inside
the housing that controls certain receiver settings. Default settings
set from the factory are shown below. When the remote display is
turned on, the default settings are used. The settings on the
BULLSEYE 3 can still be changed as normal. Not all switches are
used for the BULLSEYE 3.
The factory default settings are switch number 1 and 2 On; switch
number3through8Off.
SWITCH # ON POSITION OFF POSITION
1 ReceiverDisplayOn DisplayOff
2 ReceiverDisplayBright Display Dim
3 Out-of-LevelEnabled Out-of-LevelDisabled
4 [NotUsed] Center"On-Grade"
5 ExtraWideDeadband [Not Used]
6 WideDeadband StandardDeadband
7 [NotUsed] BeamAveraging=4
8 [NotUsed] BeamAveraging=2
Remote Display

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Maintenance and Care
Theuserof thisproductisexpectedtofollowalloperatingandsafety
instructionsofthismanualandofthemachineryoperator'smanual.
Performperiodicchecksoftheproduct'sperformance.Themanufac-
tureroritsrepresentativesassumenoresponsibilityforresultsofthe
use of this product including any direct, indirect, consequential
damage,and loss ofprofits. Check yourworkfrequently.
Your BULLSEYE 3 Laser Receiver was shipped in a protective
carrying case. If the unit is transported from job to job inside its
protectivecaseandnormalinstrumentprecautionsarefollowed,the
unitwill providemanyyearsofservice.
Do not wipe dust or dirt off the laser receiver with a dry cloth as
scratchingcouldoccur,possiblydamagingthesesurfaces.Useonly
a good quality glass cleaner with a soft cloth on all external
components. If these surfaces have hardened concrete or other
materialsonthem,takethesystemtoyourAuthorizedServiceCenter
forcleaning.
If the system will not be used for a 30 day period or more, it is
recommendedtoremovethealkalinebatteriesfromthereceiver.
Refertoyourstateorlocalrequirementsforthedisposalofbatteries.
Be sure to dispose of all batteries properly.
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Specifications
BULLSEYE 3 Laser Receiver
BeamReceptionRange 360degrees
OperatingRange Up to 2000 Ft. (610 meters)
-dependingonlaser
VerticalReceptionWindow 7.0 inches (178 mm)
Accuracy - "On-Grade" Width Fine: 3/16" (0.20" / 5 mm)
Standard: 1/2" (0.45" / 12mm)
Wide: 1 1/4" (1.35" / 34 mm)
5ChannelDisplay CoarseHi,FineHi,On-Grade
FineLow,CoarseLow
DisplayOutput Bright, Dim
PowerOptions Alkaline - 4 x "C" Cell
Rechargeable - 4 x "C" Cell
PowerCable-10-30VDC
Automatic ShutOff 75 minutes with no laser beam
OutofBeamIndication HighandLow
Weight (WithBatteries) 6 Lbs. (2.7 Kg.)
Dimensions(LxWxD) 13.50 x 5.58 x 5.88 in.
(343 x 142 x 149 mm)
MountingPipe 1.66" to 2.00" O.D. round tube
(42 mm to 50 mm)
1 1/2" square tube (38 mm)
OperatingTemperature -4° F to 140° F (-20° to +60° C)
BatteryLife -ContinuousDisplay 100 Hours, Alkaline - Dim
60 Hours, Alkaline - Bright
50 Hours, NiMH - Dim
40Hours, NiMH- Bright

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Warranty
ThisApacheTechnologiesproductiswarrantedtobefreeofdefects
inmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiodoftwoyears.Thiswarranty
period is twenty-four months from the date the product is delivered
fromthedealertothepurchaserorisputintoservicebyadealer as
a demonstration unit or rental unit.
Please return the included warranty card as this will expedite any
warrantyservice that mayberequired. Pleaseretainyour warranty
informationandproofofpurchase.Ifawarrantycardisnotonfile,proof
ofpurchasemustaccompanyyourrequest forwarrantyrepair.
Anyevidenceofabuse,misuse,alteration,accidentornegligentuse
or an attempt to repair products by unauthorized personnel or with
partsother than thoseprovidedbyApacheTechnologiesautomati-
callyvoidsthewarranty.
Theuseroftheproductisexpectedtofollowalloperatinginstructions,
periodicallychecking the instrumentand the workas it progresses.
Apache Technologies liability under this warranty is limited to
repairingorreplacinganyproductreturnedtoanauthorizedservice
center for that purpose. The foregoing states the entire liability of
ApacheTechnologiesregardingthepurchaseanduseofitsproduct
andthey shallnotbeheldresponsibleforany consequential lossor
damageofany kind.
Thiswarranty isinlieuofallotherwarranties, expressed orimplied,
and constitutes all of Apache Technologies liability with respect to
merchandise sold by it.
Pleaserecordyourproductinformationbelow.Thiswillassistyouif
thereareanyquestionsregardingwarrantyorservice.
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