Fluke PLS XLD User manual

XLD
Laser Detectors
Users Manual
December 2018 (English)
© 2018 Fluke Corporation. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
This Fluke product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries, or damage from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration,
contamination, or abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not authorized to extend any other
warranty on Fluke’s behalf. To obtain service during the warranty period, contact your nearest Fluke authorized
service center to obtain return authorization information, then send the product to that Service Center with a
description of the problem.
THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, SUCH AS FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. FLUKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR
THEORY. Since some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an implied warranty or of
incidental or consequential damages, this limitation of liability may not apply to you.
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Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
How to Contact Fluke............................................................................................ 1
Safety Information................................................................................................. 1
Product Familiarization ......................................................................................... 3
Features........................................................................................................... 3
Display ............................................................................................................. 4
Control Panel ................................................................................................... 5
Detection Accuracy.......................................................................................... 6
On Grade Measurements ..................................................................................... 6
Attach Rod Clamp............................................................................................ 6
Take Measurements ........................................................................................ 7
Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 8
Clean the Product ............................................................................................ 8
Batteries........................................................................................................... 9
Specifications........................................................................................................ 9

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Introduction
The XLD Rotary Laser Detector (the Detector or Product) senses red and green laser beams that may be difficult
to see with the human eye. The Detector is battery-powered and very portable. Use the Detector with the rod
clamp, a grade rod, and a red or green rotary laser level to identify new level and grade marks.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
• Technical Support USA: 1-800-44-FLUKE (1-800-443-5853)
• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-888-99-FLUKE (1-888-993-5853)
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
• Europe: [phone]
• Japan: [phone]
• Singapore: [phone]
• China: [phone]
• Brazil: [phone]
• Anywhere in the world: [phone]
Or, visit the PLS website at www.plslaser.com.
To view, print, or download the latest manual supplement, visit www.plslaser.com.
Safety Information
A Warning identifies conditions and actions that pose hazards to the user; a Caution identifies conditions and
actions that may damage the Product or the equipment under test.
W Warning
To prevent eye damage and personal injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Do not alter the Product and use only as specified, or the protection supplied by the Product
can be compromised.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Do not use the Product if it is altered or damaged.

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• Batteries contain hazardous chemicals that can cause burns or explode. If exposure to
chemicals occurs, clean with water and get medical aid.
• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Repair the Product before use if the battery leaks.
• The battery door must be closed and locked before you operate the Product.
• Remove the batteries if the Product is not used for an extended period of time, or if stored in
temperatures above 50 °C. If the batteries are not removed, battery leakage can damage the
Product.
• Replace the batteries when the low battery indicator shows to prevent incorrect
measurements.
• Be sure that the battery polarity is correct to prevent battery leakage.
• Use only Fluke approved power adapters to charge the battery.
• Do not short the battery terminals together.
• Do not disassemble or crush battery cells and battery packs.
• Do not keep cells or batteries in a container where the terminals can be shorted.
• Do not put battery cells and battery packs near heat or fire. Do not put in sunlight.
Table 1 is a list of the symbols that can be used on the Product or in this manual.
Table 1. Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Consult user documentation. Low battery indicator.
WWARNING. RISK OF DANGER Battery or battery compartment.
PConforms to European Union directives.
Conforms to relevant Australian Safety and EMC standards.
Conforms to relevant South Korean EMC Standards.
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This product complies with the WEEE Directive marking requirements. The affixed label
indicates that you must not discard this electrical/electronic product in domestic household
waste. Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in the WEEE Directive
Annex I, this product is classed as category 9 "Monitoring and Control Instrumentation"
product. Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.

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Product Familiarization
Features
Table 2 shows the features of the Product.
Table 2. Features
Item Description Function
Control panel Multiple functions. See Control Panel.
Bubble level Shows the horizontal position of the Product.
On grade offset notch Use to transfer reference marks 41 mm from the top edge of
the detector.
DDisplay See Display.
EGrade indicator LEDs Indicates when the detector is too high, too low, or on grade.
FLaser beam reception window Detects a laser beam when faced towards a laser.
GRod clamp guides and screw
thread Use to attach the clamp to the Detector.
HMagnets Use to attach the Detector to a magnetic metal surface.
IBeeper speaker Emits sound when the beeper is activated.
JBattery door Secures the battery.
KRod clamp Secures the clamp to the Detector and a measuring rod or staff.
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Display
Table 3 shows the items on the display.
Table 3. Display
Item Description
Battery level status
Numeric or text display
High grade arrows. Shows when the detector is too
high and needs to be lowered.
DOn grade indicator
ELow grade arrows. Shows when the detector is too
low and needs to be raised.
FBeeper on or off status
GLaser beam detection accuracy status. See Detection
Accuracy.
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Control Panel
Table 4 lists the functions of buttons on the control panel.
Table 4. Control Panel
Description Function
Power Push once to turn on the Product.
Push and hold for ≥2 seconds to turn off the Product.
Detection accuracy
Push once to view the current detection accuracy setting and units of measure.
Push twice quickly to change the detection accuracy setting. For available
options, see Detection Accuracy.
The detection accuracy numerical value and units of measure briefly show at the top of
the display.
Detection units of
measure
Push + at the same time to change the units of measure. For available
options, see Detection Accuracy.
The detection accuracy numerical value and unit of measure briefly show at the top of
the display.
Beeper volume
With the Product on, push to select the beeper volume. You can select Low, Hi,
or OFF.
The volume level briefly shows at the top of the display.
shows on the bottom of the display when the beeper volume is set to Low or Hi.
Grade indicator LEDs
Push and hold for ≥2 seconds to turn on or turn off the grade indicator lights.
All three grade indicator lights flash briefly.
With the grade indicator lights enabled, when the laser beam reception window
detects a laser beam:
The top LED lights when the Detector is too high and needs to be lowered.
The bottom LED lights when the Detector is too low and needs to be raised.
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Detection Accuracy
You can set the detection accuracy and units of measure. The numerical value of the detection accuracy
depends on the measurement units. See Table 5.
On Grade Measurements
Use the Detector with the rod clamp, a grade rod, and a red or green rotary laser level to identify new level and
grade marks.
Attach Rod Clamp
Table 6 shows the features of the rod clamp.
Table 5. Detection Accuracy
Fine Medium Course
Fractional inches (F.in)1/8 1/4 1/2
Millimeters (mm)1.02.05.0
Centimeters (cm)0.10.20.5
Inches (in) 0.05 0.1 0.2
Table 6. Rod Clamp
Item Description Function
Alignment points Use to secure and align the rod clamp to the Detector.
Rod clamp screw Turn clockwise to attach the clamp to the Detector.
Reference indicators Align with the on-grade marks on the Detector for grade
rod readings.
DClamp screw knob Secures the clamp to a measuring rod or staff.
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Figure 1 shows how to connect the rod clamp to the Detector and a grade rod, measuring rod, or staff.
Figure 1. Rod Clamp Attachment
Take Measurements
To identify new level and grade marks:
1. Put the bottom of the laser level on a stable surface or tripod.
2. Connect the rod clamp to the Detector and a grade rod, measuring rod, or staff. See Figure 1.
3. Turn on the laser level and the Detector and direct the laser beam toward the laser reception window of the
Detector. See Figure 2.
4. Move the Detector up and down the rod until the laser level on the display indicates the Detector is level with
the laser beam. See Figure 2.
The number of segments of the arrows on the display decreases as the Detector gets closer to on grade.
The numerical reading shows on the display. The numerical reading decreases as the Detector gets closer to
on grade.
If the beeper is on, the Detector emits a solid output signal when the Detector is level with the laser beam.
If the grade indicator lights are on, the appropriate grade indicator light turns on to indicate the position of the
Detector in relationship to the laser beam.
5. Secure the Detector to the rod and take measurements as needed.
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Figure 2. Level and Detector
Maintenance
To maintain the Product, clean the case, front and rear displays, and laser beam reception window and replace
the battery.
W Caution
To prevent damage to the Product, do not drop the Product. Treat the Product as a calibrated
instrument.
Clean the Product
W Caution
To prevent damage to the Product, do not use abrasives, isopropyl alcohol, or solvents to clean
the Product.
Clean the case with a damp cloth and a weak soap solution.
To clean the front display, rear display, and the laser beam reception window, use a pressurized can of air or a
dry nitrogen-ion gun, if available, to blow off particulates from the surfaces.
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Batteries
Replace the battery when the battery indicator shows a low battery.
To install or replace the battery (See Figure 3.):
1. Open the battery door.
2. Install one AA battery with the correct polarity.
3. Close the battery door.
Figure 3. Battery Replacement
Specifications
Capture height 60 mm (2.4 in)
Numeric readout height 50 mm (2.0 in)
Reception angle ±45 °
Detectable spectrum 450 nm to 800 nm (blue, green, red, NIR)
Working radius 300 m (984 ft), depending on the laser level
Beeper volume
Off 0 dBA
Low ≥75 dBA
High ≥100 dBA
Automatic shutoff 30 min without use or laser detection
Internal filter against Flash, sunlight, LED, fluorescent lamps
Marking notch 41 mm from top edge
Size (H x W x L) 135 mm x 69 mm x 25 mm (5.3 in x 2.7 in x 1.0 in)
Weight without clamp ∼0.19 kg (0.42 lb)
Battery 1 x AA Alkaline IEC LR6
Battery life, continuous use ≥50 hours
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Temperature
Operating -20 °C to 50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F)
Storage
With Batteries -18 °C to 50 °C (-0.4 °F to 122 °F)
Without Batteries -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Relative humidity
0 % to 90 % (0 °C to 35 °C)
0 % to 75 % (35 °C to 40 °C)
0 % to 45 % (40 °C to 50 °C)
Drop test 1m
Safety IEC 61010-1: Pollution Degree 2
Ingress Protection Rating IP67
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
International IEC 61326-1: Basic Electromagnetic Environment,
CISPR 11: Group 1, Class B
Group 1: Equipment has intentionally generated and/or uses conductively-coupled radio frequency energy that is necessary for the
internal function of the equipment itself.
Class B: Equipment is suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power
supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Emissions that exceed the levels required by CISPR 11 can occur when the equipment is connected to a test object
Korea (KCC) Class B Equipment (Broadcast communications equipment for home)
USA (FCC) 47 CFR 15 subpart B. This product is considered an exempt device per clause 15.103.