Apache STORM User manual

Battery Status Specications
Working Radius (Laser dependent):
1 m - 460 m (3 ft - 1500 ft)
Laser Detection Height: 127 mm (5’’)
Numeric Readout Height: 102 mm (4’’)
Accuracy (Dead band):
Ultra Fine 0.5 mm 0.02 in 1/32 in
Super Fine 1.0 mm 0.05 in 1/16 in
Fine 2.0 mm 0.10 in 1/8 in
Medium 5.0 mm 0.20 in 1/4 in
Coarse 10.0 mm 0.50 in 1/2 in
Calibration 0.1 mm 0.01 in 1/64 in
Reception Angle: ± 45° minimum
Detectable Spectrum: 610 nm ... 780 nm
Beeper Volumes: Loud = 110 dBA
Medium = 95 dBA
Low = 65 dBA
LED Grade Indicators: Front, Green on-grade,
Red Hi/Low
Power Supply: 2 x 1.5 Volt “AA” batteries
Battery Life: 60+ hours
Automatic Shut Off: Selectable, 30 min, 24 h, Off
Environmental: Waterproof, Dustproof to IP67
Weight without clamp: 371 g (13.1 oz.)
Dimensions without
clamp: 168 x 76 x 36 mm
(6.6” x 3.0” x 1.4”)
Operating Temperature: -20°C...+60°C (-4°F... +140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C...+70°C (-40°F...+158°F)
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
Apache Technologies Europe
GmbH Langenberger Str. 590,D-45277 Essen
Fon [phone], Fax [phone]
www.apache-laser.de
Contact details for Northern America: For Europe & Mediterranean area:
Apache Technologies, Inc. STORM Laserometer and clamp are warranted
to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three
years. This warranty period is thirty-six 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. In addition to the basic warranty
above, Apache Technologies may choose to repair or replace, at its discre-
tion, any STORM Laserometer, in the event of a failure for any reason,
during the warranty period.
A Warranty Registration Card must be lled out properly and on le with
Apache Technologies.
Any evidence of misuse, alteration, or an attempt to repair products by un-
authorized personnel, or use of parts other than those provided by Apache
Technologies automatically voids the warranty. Competitor purchased and
tested units are excluded from this warranty.
The user of the product is expected to follow all operating, maintenance
and care instructions.
Apache Technologies liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing any product returned to its factory for that purpose. The foregoing
states the entire liability of Apache Technologies regarding the purchase
and use of its product and they shall not be held responsible for any conse-
quential loss or damage of any kind.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and
constitutes all of Apache Technologies liability with respect to merchandise
sold by it.
Warranty
1. Captive Rod Clamp Screw - attaches to the back of detector.
2. Alignment Points (2) - help secure and align rod clamp.
3. Level Vial - verifies that the rod is plumb.
4.Clamping Screw Knob - secures clamp to rods by moving the
traveling jaw. Clockwise tightens; Counterclockwise loosens.
5. Reference Bar - top of bar is aligned with on-grade.
6. Traveling Jaw - moving jaw grips tightly to rods.
7. Reversible Face - slanted face for round and oval rods; flat face
for rectangular and square rods.
Rod Clamp
Move clamp position
Offset on-grade clamp position - clamp
position is sensed automatically and
displayed. Offset clamp position moves
the on-grade location to allow more grade
information to be displayed above grade.
This is useful in applications where going
below grade is not required, i.e. driving
stakes down to grade.
Made in USA
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Apache Technologies, Inc
8261 State Route 235, Dayton, OH 45424 USA
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
www.apache-laser.com
Operator’s Manual
STORM Laserometer
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Front view
1. Keypad - Power, Accuracy, Units & Volume switches.
2. LED-Display - Green for on-grade & Red for high / low
3. Beeper output - Fast, solid & slow audible signal.
4. Bubble Vial - aids in keeping Laserometer level.
5. Anti-strobe sensor - Reduces false indication from
strobe lights.
6. SuperCell Reception Window - 5 in / 127 mm of height.
7. Front LCD - Displays elevation, settings and status.
8. On-grade Mark - Aligned with laser center on-grade
reading.
Rear view
9. Battery Door & Latch for two “AA” batteries.
10. Marking Notch (3.15 in / 80 mm from top).
11. Captive Screw Thread, Center on-grade clamp position.
12. Captive Screw Thread, Offset on-grade clamp position.
13. Clamp Guides - Dimples align rod clamp.
14. Serial Number / ID Label.
15. Rear LCD - repeats indications of front LCD.
16. Rubber over mold - Protects the unit from drops.
1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar pry device to
release the battery door tab.
2. Insert two AA batteries noting the plus (+) and minus (-)
diagrams inside the battery housing.
3. Close the battery door. Push down until it “clicks” into
the locked position.
Installing the Batteries
P/N ATI 400043-02 Rev D
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Flashing -Change Batteries
Outline - Approx.30 Minutes Remaining
Full -Batteries OK
Half -Initial Warning
Displayed for 3 seconds after power-up.

A) Laserometer is in the laser beam and
the power is on
Press any switch to return to normal
operation.
The current elevation read-
ing will be held. A flashing
display will confirm the
reading has been captured.
1 x quick
B) Laserometer is out of the laser beam
and power is on:
A short intermittent
beep (The beeper
will turn on to Low if
turned off.)
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Press any switch to return to normal
operation.
2. Place the Laserometer in the beam.
(Example: Fasten it to a measuring rod,
bring the Laserometer into the laser beam.
You now have 5 seconds to plumb the rod
and get the reading captured.)
The beeper will
chirp rapidly after
approximately 5
seconds to confirm
beam capture. A flashing
display will also indicate
the reading has been
captured.
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1 x quick
Special Menu Functions
SENS Sensitivity Medium*-HighLow
AVG Averaging algorithm Medium*High - Low
D.R.O. Numeric display ON*-OFF-.1mm
UNIT Units of measure MM*-CM-IN-FRAC-FT
FRC.R. Fractional Reduction ON*-OFF
ARRW Arrow Display DB*(deadband)-PR (prop.)
O.O.B. Out-of-Beam Display ON*-OFF
GRD.A. Grade Alarm ON-OFF*
A.S.O. Automatic shutoff 0.5h*-24h-OFF
TX.O.L. Transmitter Out-of-Level OFF*RPS
TX.O.B. Transmitter Low Battery OFF*-RPS
INFO Information about the Laserometer
(for 2 Sec., then SENS)
Press switches
together for 2 sec.
1. Scrolling up or down.
How to change Menu functions:
2. Enter Change mode.
3. Change selected items.
4. Confirm change.
5. To Exit. or
+
Change special Menu Functions only in the
case of special job requirements!
Automatic Shutoff
A.S.O. (Automatic Shut Off):
0.5 - After 30 Minutes*
OF - Off (Unit is permanently on.)
24 - 24 hour shutoff
Out-of-Beam Display
O.O.B. (Out-of-Beam Display):
Sequence to show direction to get back in
the laser beam (for 25 s)
ON - Out-of-Beam Display ON*
OF - Out-of-Beam Display OFF
Grade Alarm
GRD.A. (Grade Alarm):
When turned ON, disables the audible
signal when on-grade. When moved out
of the on-grade deadband, the beeper
activates as normal:
ON - Alarm on (Solid beeper OFF)
OF - Alarm off (Solid beeper ON)*
* Default setting
For more information about special Menu
Function contact the manu-facturer,
importer or your local dealer.
Sensitivity of reception
SENS (Sensitivity):
Selects reception sensitivity to laser and
other light sources.
MD - Medium*: for most applications.
HI - High: When laser beam is
weak, or at very long distances.
LO - Low: If outside sources are
disturbing elevation readings.
Action Display Remarks
Initialization:
1. Test of LCD, LED and beeper
2. CAL: Calibration (3 sec.)
3. Unit is ready for use.
(Do not power up the unit in a laser beam
or strobe. If detected, the unit will display
“E200” and revert to the previous calibra-
tion.)
The selected unit of measure determines
the displayed deadband (accuracy).
The current accuracy is stored in memory
and will be retained when the unit is turned
off or when batteries are replaced.
The current beeper
volume is stored in
memory and will be
retained when the unit is
turned off or when bat-
teries are replaced.
The current unit of measure is stored in
memory and will be retained when the unit
is turned off or when batteries are replaced.
The current brightness of LEDs
is stored in memory and will
be retained when the unit is
turned off or when batteries are
replaced.
Action Display Remarks
Accuracy in mm:
0.5 1.0 2.0 5.0 10.0
Beeper
Loud
Beeper
Medium
Beeper
Low
Beeper
OFF
(No symbol)
mm - cm - in - frac - ft
LEDs
Bright
LEDs
Dim
LEDs
OFF
(No symbol)
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Turn power ON/OFF
Press to turn power ON. Press and hold
for 2 seconds to turn power OFF.
Press together to cycle the selection.
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Press once to display current setting,
additional pushes to scroll through options.
Select accuracy
Select beeper volume
Select units of measure
Select brightness of LEDs
CAPTURE Function
Press once to change current setting
(A beep confirms the selected volume.)
Displayed for 3 seconds after power-up.
Press once to display current setting;
push again to scroll through options.