GeoMax Zeta125 User manual

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GeoMax Zeta125/Zeta125s
User Manual
Version 1.1

GeoMax Zeta125/Zeta125s
User Manual
Version 1.1
English

Zeta125/ Zeta125s | 2Introduction
Introduction
About the instru-
ment
The Zeta125 pipe laser is built to withstand the harsh environment of the
construction site.
The integrated Li-Ion battery with internal charge control provides a long oper-
ating time. The battery can be recharged while the instrument is working.
The functional range makes it easy to use and quick to align desired slope for
all pipe laying applications. The laser offers a large grade setting from – 10%
to + 40%. The line control adjustment can be done with the remote control
even at far distances.
The Zeta125s version has an automatic cross axis levelling and an extra scan
beam for aligning and to orientate the laser beam direction.
The auto target helps aligning the Zeta125s.
The auto target can be placed in a pipe or on a grade rod, post or pole outside
of the trench. In order to align the Zeta125s, the auto target is set up at the
opposite side of the pipe. After pressing the auto alignment button, the laser
beam of the Zeta125s automatically aligns to the position of the auto target.

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This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for
setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for
further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Available Docu-
mentation
Read and follow the User Manual before using the product.
Keep all documentation for future reference!
Name Description
User Manual All instructions required in order to safely operate and
handle the product throughout its life cycle can be found
here.

Zeta125/ Zeta125s | 4Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Safety Directions 7
1.1 General 7
1.2 Definition of Use 9
1.3 Limits of Use 10
1.4 Responsibilities 11
1.5 Hazards of Use 12
1.6 Laser Classification 16
1.6.1 Laser Class 2 17
1.6.2 Laser Class 3R 20
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 24
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 26
2 Container Contents 27
3 Product Overview 28
3.1 Batteries 30
3.1.1 Operating Principles 30
3.1.2 Changing the Battery 31
3.1.3 Charging the Battery 34

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3.2 Basic Handling 36
3.3 Remote Control 45
4 Menu 48
5 Auto Target 54
5.1 Product Overview 55
5.2 Changing the Battery 61
5.3 Basic Handling 63
5.3.1 Turning On / Turning Off 63
5.3.2 Auto Alignment Procedure 65
5.4 Troubleshooting 67
6 Care and Transport 69
6.1 Maintenance 69
6.2 Transport 70
6.3 Storage 71
6.4 Cleaning and Drying 72
7 Technical Data 73
7.1 Technical Data 73
7.2 Conformity to National Regulations 76
7.3 Dangerous Goods Regulations 77

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1 Safety Directions
1.1 General
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand
these directions and adhere to them.
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Type Description
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

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NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, may result in appreci-
able material, financial and environmental damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in prac-
tice as they enable the product to be used in a technically
correct and efficient manner.
Type Description

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1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Remote control of product.
• The instrument projects a collimated beam of laser light for the purposes
of alignment of gravity flow pipelines.
• The laser beam can be detected by viewing it on an opaque red target.
Reasonably fore-
seeable misuse
• Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is
permitted for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with recognizable damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit
approval of GeoMax.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
• Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application
without additional control and safety installations.

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1.3 Limits of Use
Environment Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habita-
tion: not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
DANGER Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working
in hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by
the person in charge of the product.
The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car
adapter.
Environment Suitable for use in dry environments only and not under adverse conditions.

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1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is respon-
sible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original acces-
sories, in a safe condition.
Person respon-
sible for the
product
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions
in the user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident preven-
tion.
• To inform GeoMax immediately if the product and the application becomes
unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the oper-
ation of the product are respected.

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1.5 Hazards of Use
CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been dropped
or has been misused, modified, stored for long periods or transported.
Precautions:
Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments
indicated in the user manual, particularly after the product has been subjected
to abnormal use as well as before and after important measurements.
WARNING Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations, for
example in traffic, on building sites and at industrial installations.
Precautions:
Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured. Adhere to the regu-
lations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic.
CAUTION If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the
product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the
product may be damaged or people can sustain injury.
Precautions:
When setting up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly
adapted, fitted, secured, and locked in position.
Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.

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CAUTION During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inap-
propriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by
running the product until they are flat.
When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product
must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regula-
tions are observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your local
passenger or freight transport company.
WARNING High mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids
can cause leakage, fire or explosions of the batteries.
Precautions:
Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient tempera-
tures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause
injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic
objects.

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The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car
adapter.
WARNING If you open the product, either of the following actions may cause you to
receive an electric shock.
• Touching live components
• Using the product after incorrect attempts were made to carry out repairs
Precautions:
Do not open the product. Only GeoMax authorised service centres are entitled
to repair these products.
WARNING If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
• If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may
impair health.
• If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and
cause poisoning, burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
• By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised
persons to use it in contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves
and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment
liable to contamination.

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Precautions:
Product-specific treatment and waste management information can be
received from your GeoMax dealer.
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the
national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised
personnel.

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1.6 Laser Classification
General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about
laser safety according to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and
technical report IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02). The information enables the
person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equip-
ment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
CAUTION Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected
beams aimed at reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic
surfaces, etc.
According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser
class 1, class 2 and class 3R do not require:
• laser safety officer involvement,
• protective clothes and eyewear,
• special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye
hazard level.
National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instruc-
tions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and
IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02).

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Precautions:
1) Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or
which could emit unwanted reflections.
2) Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting
objects when the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance meas-
urement mode. Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through
the telescope.
1.6.1 Laser Class 2
Laser class 2 The laser source built into the product produces a visible laser beam which
emerges from the laser aperture.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in
accordance with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for
deliberate staring into the beam. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness
and after-images, particularly under low ambient light conditions.

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CAUTION From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the
eyes.
Precautions:
1) Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments.
2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals.
Labelling
Description Value
Maximum average radiant power <1 mW, cw
Pulse duration Continuous wave
Pulse repetition frequency n.a.
Wavelength 635 nm
Beam divergence 0.06 mrad
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice Nr. 50 July 24, 2007
This device complies with par t 15 of the FCC Rules.
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
inter ference that may cause undesired operation.
acc. to IEC 60825 -1:2014 / λ = 635 nm, P = <1mW cw
Manufactured for
GeoMax AG
CH-9443 Widnau
Made in the USA
Type: Zeta125
Art.No.: 829480
Power: 10.8V / 2.7A
S.No.:
014508_001

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1.6.2 Laser Class 3R
Laser class 3R The laser source built into the product produces a visible laser beam which
emerges from the laser aperture.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in
accordance with:
• IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in partic-
ular for deliberate ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blind-
ness and after-images, particularly under low ambient light conditions. The
risk of injury for laser class 3R products is limited because of:
a) unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of
(e.g.) beam alignment with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b) inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser
radiation (MPE)
c) natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of
visible radiation.