imex 66R User manual

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Imex 66R
User Manual
Version: 02.1
English

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Introduction
Purchase
Congratulations on your purchase of an Imex 66R Rotating Laser.
These lasers have been designed for the professional and incorporate the latest
laser technology with a robust and simple construction for years of trouble-free
use.
These instruments are suitable for all interior and exterior general construction
levelling applications and feature quick set-up, excellent accuracy and ease of use.
Product
Identification
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.
The serial number of your 66R are indicated on the product. Please keep these
recorded in your manual and always refer to this information should you need to
contact your Imex distributor.
Serial number:……………………………………………………………………………
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to the Imex 66R laser and contains instructions required to
operate this laser at a basic level.
For more information: www.imextools.co.uk
Table of contents
Chapter
Page
1 Safety Directions
1.1 General
1.2 Definition of Use
1.3 Limits of Use
1.4 Responsibilities
1.5 Hazards of Use
1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
1.6.2 Imex 66R
1.7 Electromagnetic EMC
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2 Description of the 66R
2.1 66R Components
2.2 66R Set Up
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3 Operation
3.1 Buttons
3.2 Turning on/off
3.3 Bump stop
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Chapter
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4 Receivers
4.1 LR1 Receiver
4.2 Specification
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5 Batteries
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6 Accuracy
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6.1 Checking the accuracy
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7 Care and Maintenance
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8 Regulations
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9 Laser Specification
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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.
Warning Messages
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument.
They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
Make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of
the product.
Contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users’ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all
persons performing any tasks described herein.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for
identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property
damage. For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below
with the different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety
information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as
supplementary text.
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 unintended
use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in appreciable material,
financial and environmental damage.
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Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice
as they enable the product to be used in a technically
correct and efficient manner.

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1.2 Definitions of use
Intended use
The product casts a horizontal laser plane or a laser beam for the purpose
of alignment.
The laser beam can be detected by means of a laser detector.
Reasonably
foreseeable 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 recognisable damages or defects.
Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit
approval of Imex.
Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
Deliberate dazzling of third parties.
Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application
without additional control- and safety installations.
1.3 Limits of use
Environment
Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: 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.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the
product
Imex Group International UK Ltd hereinafter referred to as Imex, is responsible for
supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe
condition.
Person responsible
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
prevention.
To inform Imex immediately if the product and the application becomes
unsafe.
To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the
operation of e.g. radio transmitters or lasers 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 and before and after important measurements.
DANGER
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in
the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to
work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the
electrical installations and follow their instructions.
NOTICE
With the remote control of products, it is possible that extraneous targets will be
picked out and measured.
Precautions:
When measuring in remote control mode, always check your results for plausibility.
WARNING
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may
increase the risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
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
regulations governing safety and 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.
CAUTION
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate
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 regulations are observed. Before transportation or shipping contact your
local passenger or freight transport company.
WARNING
During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of
accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental
conditions around, for example obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the
existing dangers.
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 Imex service workshops are entitled to repair these
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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 in jury and rendering the environment liable to
contamination.
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.
WARNING
Only Imex authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products.
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 temperatures.
Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery,
keys, metalized 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.
1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
General
The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser
safety. The information enables the person responsible for the product and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
Products classified as laser class 1, class 2 and class 3 Red 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.
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National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent
instructions for the safe use of lasers.

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1.6.2 Imex 66R Rotating Laser
General
The rotating laser built into the product produces a visible laser beam which
emerges from the rotating head.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2.
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.
Imex 66R
Description
Value
Wavelength
635 nm ± 10 nm
WARNING
From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the
eyes.
Precautions:
1) Avoid staring into the beam.
2) Avoid pointing the beam at other people.
Labelling
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description
The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the
product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation
and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic
disturbances to other equipment.
WARNING
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force
in this respect, Imex cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment
may be disturbed.
CAUTION
There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Imex. When combined
with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and
standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay attention to
the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous
measurements.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force
in this respect, Imex cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may
be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio
transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

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CAUTION
If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of
electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other
products may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external
battery, product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Radios or digital
cellular phones
Use of product with radio or digital cellular phone devices:
WARNING
Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations,
in medical devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can
also affect humans and animals.
Precautions:
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force
in this respect, Imex cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment
can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the
vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an
explosion hazard exists.
Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near
to medical equipment.
Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in
aircraft.
2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
General Description
The 66R is a laser tool for general construction and levelling applications such as
Setting forms
Checking grades
Controlling depths for excavations
If set up within the self-levelling range, the 66R automatically levels to create an
accurate horizontal plane of laser light.
The head will rotate immediately and the green LED on the front will start to flash.
Once the LED has stopped flashing the laser is level and ready for use.
The Bump Stop function can also be used and protects the 66R against changes in
elevation caused by movement of the tripod to ensure accurate work.
Components
The 66R Rotating laser comes with:
Hard carry case
66R Rotating Laser with rechargeable batteries
Receiver with bracket
Spare batteries
Spare battery holder
Battery charger
Instruction manual
Options for a complete kit:
Tripod
Measuring Staff

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2.2 Set Up
Location
Keep the location clear of possible obstructions that could block or reflect
the laser beam.
Place the 66R on stable ground. Ground vibration and extremely windy
conditions can affect the operation.
When working in a very dusty environment place the 66R up-wind so the
dirt is blown away from the laser.
Setting up on a
Tripod
Attach the 66R securely to a tripod or mount on a
stable level surface.
Always check the tripod before attaching the 66R to
make sure all screws, bolts and nuts are tight.
If a tripod has chains, they should be slightly loose to
allow for thermal expansion during the day.
Secure the tripod on extremely windy days.
3 Operation
3.1 Buttons
a. Power
b. Level Indicators
c. Bump-stop on/off
d. Low Battery Warning
Description of the
Buttons
Button
Function
Power
Press to turn on or off the 66R(Led lights when on)
Bump Stop
Press to turn on the Bump Stop function (Led lights when on)
3.2 Turning on and off the 66R
Turning on and off
Press the power button (a) to turn on/off the 66R
After turning on:
If set within the 5° self-levelling range, the 66R will start to rotate, the
indicator lights will flash and the unit will automatically level to create an
accurate horizontal plane of laser light.
Once levelled, the indicator lights will stop flashing and remain on.
Periodically the lights may flash for a short period of time as the unit self-
checks.
If the Bump-stop function is on then the 66R will take about a minute to self-
level before the indicator lights remain solid. If the unit is then knocked the
laser will turn off and need to be reset by the operator.
3.3 Bump Stop
Description of
Bump Stop Mode
To prevent the possibility of the 66R giving a different reading than is expected due
to a knock or the laser being moved by a third party the Bump Stop function can be
used and will turn off the unit in the event of a knock or movement.
Turning Bump Stop
Mode on and off
Press the Bump Stop button (c) (Bump-stop on/off) to on or off the Bump Stop
function. When activated the LED will light.
If the Bump-stop function is on then the 66R will take about a minute to self-level
before the laser is activated. If the unit is then knocked the laser will turn off and
need to be reset by the operator.
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4 Receivers
4.1 LR1 Receiver
a)
Laser detector
b)
LCD Display
c)
On/Off Switch
d)
Audio
e)
Mode button
f)
Buzzer volume
g)
Level vial
Item
Description
Laser detector
The laser detector detects the laser beam. This must
be facing the laser.
LCD Display
Front and rear LCD displays indicate the detectors
position with arrows to show if up/down movement is
required.
On/Off Switch
Switches the unit on/off
Audio
Indicates the detectors position.
Too high
Slow Beep
On –Level
Continuous tone
Too low
Fast beep
Mode button
Selects between +/- 1mm & +/- 2mm
Buzzer volume
Select between High, Low or Off
Level vial
Helps to keep the staff vertical
4.2 Receiver Specification
Specification
Detecting accuracy
Settings +/- 1mm & +/- 2mm
Display
Front & back back-lit LCD
Audible pitch warning
High/Low and off
Power supply
1 x 9V Battery
Operating time
Approx 30 hours continuous
Low battery warning
via LCD
Auto power off
..after 10 minutes
Dimensions
75mm x 30mm x 155mm
Weight
450G with battery and bracket
5 Batteries
General
The 66R is supplied with a DC4.8 –6v Ni-mh rechargeable battery which can be
charged in the unit or away from the unit. Alkaline batteries can be used with the
supplied battery holder.
Charging
Please charge the battery prior to use.
The charging temperature range is between 0°C and +40°C
The battery will feel warm whilst charging.
Please only charge with the Imex charger supplied with the unit.
If the batteries have been left longer than 3 months without being used we suggest
charging and discharging.
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6 Laser Accuracy
General
The Imex 66R is calibrated at point of manufacture and re checked prior to
despatch to 2mm over 30m.
It is the responsibility of the user to follow operating instructions and to periodically
check the accuracy of the laser. If your 66R requires adjustment then please
contact your nearest dealer
6.1 Checking the accuracy
Accuracy check
steps
Step
Description
1.
2.
Align the first axis so that it is square to the wall. Allow the 66R to self-
level completely and it will begin to rotate.
3.
Mark the position of the beam on the wall. (centre of the point)
4.
Very carefully rotate the laser on the tripod 180° and allow it to rotate and
self-level.
5.
Mark the position of the beam on the wall. (centre of the point) if different
from the original mark.
6.
Align the second axis so it is flat to the wall by carefully rotating the laser
on the tripod by 90°. Allow the 66R to self-level completely.
7.
Mark the position of the beam on the wall. (centre of the point) if different
from the previous marks.
8.
Very carefully rotate the laser on the tripod 180° and allow it to rotate and
self level.
9.
Mark the position of the beam on the wall. (centre of the point) if different
from the previous marks.
The 66R is within accuracy if the four marks are within 2mm from the
centre (4mm max extreme edges) at 30m
Place the 66R on a flat, level surface or
tripod approximately 30m from a wall.
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7 Care and Maintenance
Transport
When transporting the 66R always ensure that it is carried in the original foam lined
carry case.
Never transport the unit loose in your vehicle as the shock and vibration will affect
the accuracy and could knock it out of calibration.
If the unit is to be transported outside the UK by sea or air it is the operators
responsibility to ensure the correct procedures are adhered to for transporting
batteries.
Storage
Ensure the unit is stored within the recommended temperatures of -10°C to +50°C
After long periods of storage check the charge of the batteries
Always clean the unit before storing. Even if the unit is in regular use.
If the unit has been used in damp weather ensure it is dried prior to placing it back
in its carry case. It is important to keep the carry case dry to prevent any ingress of
moisture.
8 Regulations
The 66R is manufactured to CE standard and Imex Group
International UK Ltd declares that the product/s are in
compliance with the essential requirements.
9 Laser Specification
Specification
Operating Range
400m with detector
Accuracy
2mm @ 30m
Self –levelling range
± 5°
Rotation Speed
600 rpm
Laser
635nm Class 2
IP Rating
IP66
Power
DC 4.8-6v (Ni-mh rechargeable)/alkaline option
Working time
Ni-mh rechargeable = 20 hours
Alkaline = 60 hours
Battery charger
240v AC
Working temperature
-20°C - +50°C (-40°C - +70°C storage)
Unit weight
2.2kgs
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