Johnson 40-6535 User manual

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Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal
Rotary Laser
Model No. 40-6535
Instruction Manual
Congratu ations on your choice of this E ectronic Se f-Leve ing
Horizonta Rotary Laser. We suggest you read this instruction manua
thorough y before using the instrument. Save this instruction manua
for future use.
This is a Class IIIa laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CFR 21,
parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285.
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Table of Contents
1. it Contents
2. Features and Functions
3. Safety Instructions
4. Location/Content
of Warning Labels
5. Location of Parts/Components
6. Operating Instructions
7. Using the Product
8. Self-Check & Fine Calibration
9. Technical Specifications
10. Application Demonstrations
11. Care and Handling
12. Product Warranty
13. Warranty Registration
14. Accessories
1. Kit Contents
Description for Model 40-6535 Qty.
Electronic Self-Leveling Horizontal Rotary Laser 1
NiMH Rechargeable Battery Pack 2
6V Battery Adapter 1
Remote Control with 9V Battery 1
Detector with 9V Battery 1
Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1
Hard-Shell Carrying Case 1
2. Features and Functions
• Large ±5° electronic auto-level range. When beyond the leveling
range, the laser line will flash, rotation of the beam will stop, and an
audible alarm will activate.
• Slope operation function allows user to perform slope 8º in both
x and y axis.
• Height of Instrument/TILT alarm function ensures product accuracy.
• Projects a laser horizontal plane.
• Dust and rain resistant.
• Remote power off function.
• Included detector and remote control for more convenient operation.
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3. Safety Instructions
Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior
to using this tool. Failure to do so, may void the warranty.
DANGER!
Class IIIa Laser Product
Max. Power Output: ≤5mW
Wavelength: 625-645nm
THIS T L EMITS LASER RADIATI N.
D N T STARE INT BEAM.
AV ID DIRECT EYE EXP SURE.
ATTENTION IMPORTANT
• Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool.
• Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
• Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
• Do not set up laser tool at eye level or operate the tool near a reflective surface as
the laser beam could be projected into your eyes or into the eyes of others.
• Do not place the laser tool in a manner that may cause someone to unintentionally
look into the laser beam. Serious eye injury may result.
• Do not operate the tool in explosive environments, i.e. in the presence of gases or
flammable liquids.
• eep the laser tool out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
• Do not attempt to view the laser beam through optical tools such as telescopes as
serious eye injury may result.
• Always turn the laser tool off when not in use or left unattended for a period of time.
• Remove the batteries when storing the tool for an extended time (more than 3 months)
to avoid damage to the tool should the batteries deteriorate.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser tool. If unqualified persons attempt
to repair this tool, warranty will be void.
• Use only original Johnson®parts and accessories purchased from your Johnson®
authorized dealer. Use of non-Johnson®parts and accessories will void warranty.
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4. Location/Content of Warning Labels
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5. Location of Part/Components
Rotating laser emitting window
Handle
eypad
DC 6V
Battery Cover
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6. perating Instructions
IMP RTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
Battery Installation
Note: Always check to be sure that the on/off switch is in the off
position before removing and replacing batteries.
Ni-MH R charg abl Batt ry Pack Installation
1. Unscrew the battery cover bolt and
remove the battery cover.
2. Put 2 rechargeable battery packs into the
battery case and then insert the plug of
the battery pack lead-wire into the socket at the battery case.
3. Screw the battery cover bolt back on.
Ni-MH R charg abl Batt ry Charging
Using the battery adapter (included), charge the rechargeable battery
pack through the outlet jack. When the charge indicator lamp turns
from red to green (after approximately five hours), the Ni-MH
rechargeable battery pack has been fully charged.
Note:
(1) For the first two charges of new rechargeable batteries, it is
necessary to charge for 12 plus hours.
(2) The unit can still work during charging with the adapter.
(3) Do not charge alkaline batteries to avoid explosion.
(4) Used (discharged) batteries are hazardous waste and should be
disposed of properly.
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Before Using the Laser
When you charge the new battery or one which has not been used for
long periods of time, it may not reach full charge until after you have
discharged it fully in use and recharge it several times.
Instrument Usage
1. Put in Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack, or 4 “C” alkaline batteries (not
included), or connect with the 6V DC power through the power jack.
2. Place the instrument on a tripod, connect it to the tripod using the
5/8” screw thread at the bottom of the instrument.
Note: If the instrument is inclined beyond the self-leveling range, the
instrument will deliver an audible alarm. You will need to
re-position the instrument.
3. Press power switch to turn power on. Press buttons on remote control to
adjust for slope feature.
4. Press H.I. button to lock in the height of the instrument.
5. After finishing operation or before moving the instrument, turn the
power off.
Alkalin Batt ry Installation
1. Unscrew the battery cover bolt and remove the battery cover.
2. Put in 4 “C” alkaline batteries (not included) according to the
illustrated polarity direction.
3. Screw the battery cover bolt and battery cover back on the unit.
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7. Using the Product
perating Panel
Power n/ ff
1. Press the power button to power on. The
power indicator lamp will light up and then the
instrument will automatically level itself, with
rotation occurring once the unit is level.
2. Press the power button again to power off.
Low Battery Indication
If the battery indicator lamp is lit, this means low
battery voltage. To ensure normal operation, replace
batteries or charge the rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack.
Alarm If Beyond Range
If the instrument is inclined beyond the self-leveling
range of ±5° , it will deliver an audible alarm, and
the power indicator lamp will blink. You will need
to re-position the instrument until it is within the
leveling range.
Instrument Panel Remote Control Panel
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Height of Instrument (H.I.) - TILT
1. After powering on the instrument and entering into
auto-level status, press the tilt button. When the
indicator is on (see figure), the instrument enters
into TILT mode. If the leveled instrument is moved
or bumped, the head will stop rotation and the TILT indicator light and
laser beam will flash instead of the unit performing the auto-level
function. Press the tilt button on the panel or remote to quit the tilt
mode and enter into auto-level status.
2. Press the tilt button on the laser or remote again to enter the tilt mode.
Slope Adjusting Function (SL PE)
This function must be operated by the remote control (see operating
panel shown in fig.1).
1. S l ct slop adjusting dir ction
The first press of X/Y button will illuminate the X indicator light (fig. 2).
The second press of X/Y button will illuminate the Y indicator light (fig.
3). The third press of the X/Y button will quit the slope-adjusting func-
tion and enter the unit into auto-level status.
2. Adjust th slop angl
When in either the x-axis or y-axis, press either of the two
up/down arrow keys on remote
control (fig.1) to adjust slope
angle.
Note: A single press of either key
activates fine tuning while a
continuous pressing activates
quick adjustment.
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Adjust the inclination extent of the slope
Pressing the up/down arrow keys on the remote control, will adjust the
inclination of the instrument slope. A single press will cause a slight
adjustment and a continuous press will cause a quick adjustment.
If laser is taken past its slope range (±8º), the laser will deliver an
audible alarm and the laser beam will flash and stop rotating.
Sleep Mode
1. The first press of the
POWER button on the
remote control (fig.4) will
make the instrument enter
sleep mode. The power
indicator lamp on the
panel is lit (fig.5), the laser beam goes out, and the instrument
head stops rotation.
2. The second press of the POWER button on the remote control will
make the instrument quit sleep mode and enter auto-level status.
Timed Power-off Function
Power instrument on and press the power key on the remote control,
the instrument will enter the sleep mode. Under the sleep mode, if
there is no operation for 30 minutes, the instrument will power off
automatically. Under sleep mode, press the power key on the
remote control to make the instrument start.
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1. T chnical Sp cifications
Detecting accuracy: Fine: ±0.039" (±1mm)
Coarse 1: ±0.098" (±2.5mm)
when range ≥492 ft. (150m)
Coarse 2: ±0.394" (±10mm)
when range ≥492 ft. (150m)
Automatic Shut-off: 6 minutes ±1 minute
Power Supply: 9V battery, 30 hrs continuous use
(with LCD illumination off)
Sound indicator: slow short beep, rapid short beep
and continuous sound
LED display: down arrow, up arrow, horizontal
on grade bar
Dimensions: 6.30" x 3.35" x 1.10" (160 x 85 x 28mm)
Weight: 1 lb. (0.45kg)
Others: Rain and dust resistant
Detector Usage
Two-Sided Laser Detector with Clamp Model No. 40-6715
The 40-6715 aser detector is an indispensab e accessory when
using rotary aser eve s. The main function of the detector is to
detect the position of the aser signa s that are transmitted by rotary
asers. This detection quick y and precise y provides
the user with the horizonta and vertica references.
This product features high sensitivity, a doub e-faced disp ay, ow
power consumption, good re iabi ity and easy manipu ation. It can be
used with most types of rotating asers.
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2. Compon nts
(a) Exterior Instruction
1) Horizontal vial
2) Front display window
3) Front on grade mark
4) Vertical vial
5) LED key
6) Power key
7) Beeper
8) Reception window
9) Fine/Coarse accuracy key
10) Beeper key
11) Back display window
12) Back on grade mark
13) Bracket screw thread
14) Battery cover screw
15) Battery cover
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(b) Display
1. Power on symbol
2. Low battery indicator
3. Fine/Coarse symbol
4. Beeper symbol
5. Position indication arrows
Power Key: Turn on/off the power
Fine/Coarse Accuracy Key: Switch detecting accuracy
LED Key: Turn on/off the LCD’s light
Volume Key: Cycles between high, low and off
3. Op ration Guid
(a) Battery Installation
• Open the battery cover door by turning the
battery cover screw counter-clockwise.
Put the battery into the battery case noting the polarity shown in
the battery compartment.
• Put the battery cover door back, and tighten the screw.
Note: 1) Remove the battery when the unit is being stored for a
long time.
2) When the low battery indicator is displayed, change the
battery soon.
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4. Op rating Instructions
Pow r On
Press the power key to turn the unit on. The LCD
display will illuminate all the indicator segments
for 0.5 second (Fig.2). When the indicator
segments are no longer illuminated, the detector
is ready for use.
Note: The LCD display will still have the power,
detection and sound indicators illuminated (Fig. 3).
Fin /Coars accuracy k y
Power on and press the fine/coarse
accuracy key, the unit will cycle
between three accuracy options:
fine, coarse 1, coarse 2. The
accuracy symbol displayed on the LCD will change.
Figure 2 Figure 3
Volum K y
Power on and press the volume
key, the unit will cycle between a
high sound, low sound and mute.
The sound symbol displayed on the LCD will change accordingly.
Note: There will be two beeps when turning the unit on and off.
There will be one beep when changing functions.
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D t cting Las r L v l Signals
While detecting laser signals, the LCD will desplay as follows: (take
the set-up state of high sound and fine detection as an example)
When the laser signal is near the on-grade mark, the displayed up
and down arrows will decrease as the distance to the on-grade
mark drecreases.
Laser signal
The laser signal is down
Sound: rapid short beeps
Laser signal
The laser signal is up
Sound: slow short beeps
Laser signal
Horizontal bar indicated on-grade
Sound: continuous sound
No laser signal is detected
Sound: no sound
Laser signal Laser signal Laser signal Laser signal
1. When detecting a horizontal laser signal, it is
important to have the bubble vial centered, as the
deflection of the receiver will influence its receiving
accuracy.
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2. When detecting a vertical laser signal, it is important
to have the bubble vial centered, as the deflection of
the receiver will influence its receiving accuracy.
3. eep the reception window facing the laser while detecting.
4. Hold the unit stable while detecting.
LED Function
Power on and press the LED key, the LCD will now be backlit.
Automatic Shut-off Function
When the unit does not receive a laser signal for 6 minutes, the
unit will power off automatically.
Low Batt ry Display Function
When the battery sign blinks on the LCD, the battery is
low and needs to be replaced. If the battery is very low,
the unit will power off automatically. Replace the battery.
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Rod Clamp
Connecting to the rod clamp.
Connecting to the grade rod.
5. D t ctor Maint nanc
• eep the unit, particularly the reception window, clean. If it does get dirty,
use a cloth to wipe it clean.
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8. Self-Check and Fine Calibration
IMP RTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
The instrument must be self-checked before operation. If the
accuracy is found beyond tolerance, user can make adjustment
according to directions as follows.
X-Direction Accuracy Self-Check
1. For clarity, we define the direction of handle as Y-direction,
and another direction as X-direction
2. Place the unit on a platform or tripod that is 50’ away from a
wall indoors, with the handle facing the wall head-on. Turn the
unit on.
3. Using the detector mark on the wall where the beam hits the wall
and mark that as A.
4. Turn the instrument by 180 degrees, mark the beam as point B.
5. Measure the vertical distance between point A and point B. If A &
B are more than 1/32” apart at 50’, the unit is out of calibration.
6. As shown, turn the instrument by 90° and place it on the
platform, with the operating panel facing you. Perform
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X-direction self-check with the same method as Y-direction
self-check, and mark point C and point D by turns.
7. If point C and point D are within 1/32” at 50’, the accuracy is
within tolerance. Otherwise reference section 12 of this
document.
Fine Calibration via Remote Control
1. Access calibration mode by simultaneously pressing the
“Power” and “Tilt” keys on the keypad.
2. While continuing to hold the “Tilt” key, release the “Power”
key. When releasing the “Power” key, all red LED’s on the
unit’s keypad display will light up. After 10 seconds, all LED’s,
except the power LED will go off.
3. Release the “Tilt” key. Note that the rotating head of the laser
is not rotating and the laser is flashing. The unit is now in
calibration mode and all other operations will be performed
with the unit’s remote control.
4. Use the remote control to access the calibration.
Pressing the “X/Y” button changes calibration control between
the X-axis and Y-axis as indicated on the lasers x and y, LED’s
located on the lasers keypad. Once the desired axis has been
selected, the “UP Arrow” and “Down Arrow” buttons are used
to adjust the position on the laser beam plane.
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X-axis Calibration
1. Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above.
2. Position the unit so that the X-axis is directing to the target.
3. Press “X/Y” key on the remote control to toggle calibration
control to the X-axis.
4. Press the “UP Arrow” and “Down Arrow” keys, respectively
to adjust the laser height to coincide with the zero position of
the target.
5. Press the “Enter” key on the remote control to accept the
calibration value, noting that the status indicator goes “off”.
6. After calibration is completed, make sure to power off the unit
and then power on again to activate the calibration.
Note: Certain 40-6535’s sold after 2011 may need the following
Procedure for Calibration:
1. Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above.
2. Position the unit so that the X-axis is directing to the two targets.
3. Press “X/Y” key on the remote control to toggle calibration
control to the X-axis.
4. Press the “UP Arrow” and “Down Arrow” keys, respectively
to adjust the laser height to coincide with the zero position of
the target.
5. Press the “Enter” key on the remote control, next press the
“Tilt” key to accept the calibration value, and then press the
“Enter” key once more to finalize calibration, noting that the
status indicator goes “off”.
6. After calibration is completed, make sure to power off the unit
and then power on again to activate the calibration.
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