Leica Geosystems MC 200 Depthmaster User manual

MC 200 Depthmaster
User Manual
Version 1.1
English

IMC200
Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a MC 200 Depthmaster.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "5 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
To ensure safety when using the system, please also observe the directions and
instructions contained in the User Manual and Safety Handbook issued by the:
• Machine manufacturer,
• Controller manufacturer and
• Sensor manufacturer.
Product
identification The type and the serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this informa-
tion when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service
workshop.
Type: _______________
Serial No.: _______________

Introduction MC200 II
Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
It is recommended to set-up the unit while reading through this manual.
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
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
injuryand/orappreciablematerial,financialandenvironmental
damage.
Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as
they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and
efficient manner.

IIIMC200
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 1-1
2 Buttons 2-1
3 Operation 3-1
4 Care and Transport 4-1
5 Safety Directions 5-1
6 Technical Data 6-1

Description of the System MC200 1-1
1 Description of the System
Warning This product may be installed on building machinery only by an appropriately trained
and qualified specialist.
Warning Unauthorized modification of machines by mounting the product may alter the func-
tion and safety of the machine.
Precautions:
Follow the instructions of the machine manufacturer. If no appropriate instruction is
available, ask machine manufacturer for instructions before mounting the product.

1-2MC200
Description of the System
Features and main
components
*) Reception Area (Top View)
a) Power Button
Press the button on the side you will be viewing to activate the indicators for that
side, or press both at start-up to activate both sides.The Power Button only func-
tion when the battery pack powers the laser sensor. Otherwise, a control panel
switch or connecting to an external battery activates the laser sensor.
a
b
c
d
e
f
200° *)

Description of the System MC200 1-3
b) Hidden Switch
See "3.4 Optional Functions" on page 3-8.
c) Grade Position Indicators
Blink rapidly to indicate the position of the machine’s cutting edge relative to
grade (See below.)
d) Plumb Indicators
Blink rapidly to show the vertical position of the machine’s arm. (See below.)
e) Low Battery Indicators
Become lit when the battery pack has less than 6 hours of operating charge.
f) Cable Connector
Provides a connection to a control panel or to a 12 or 24 Volt DC battery. Use
sensorbatterycable toconnecttoabattery:theblackwire to negative; the white
wire to positive.
Shake-to-Wake:
After 5 minutes of no movement, the laser sensor goes into “stand-by” to
conserve power. Move the laser sensor to activate it (after 90 minutes of no
movement, it shuts completely off).

1-4MC200
Description of the System
g) Mounting Clamps
Allow you to easily attach the laser sensor to square and round mounting poles
without having to lift the laser sensor over the top of the pole. The laser sensor
includes shock isolators to absorb and dampen vibrations from the machine.
Magnetic Mount:
Allows the sensor to be attached to the arm of the machine.
Remove by pulling sharply from a lower corner of the magnet.
g
h
i

Description of the System MC200 1-5
h) Battery Pack
The rechargeable batteries provide power to the laser sensor for over 48 hours
on a single charge.
Recharge the battery pack by connecting a 778855 Charger, 100-240 VAC to
the charger connector.
Plug the DC power cable into the battery pack before plugging it into the mains
socket.
i) Narrow/Wide Switch
Remove the battery pack before activating the wide/narrow switch. The wide
channel is for wide band operation and the narrow channel is for narrow band
operation.

2-1MC200
Buttons
2Buttons
*) Memory Feature
When the laser sensor goes from within the rotating laser signal to above or
below it, the last indicator to detect the laser light blinks slowly.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Button Machine Control Operation
1Off-Grade,
Low*)-0.5 to -3.0 in. (-12 to -75 mm)
1+2 Near On-Grade,
Low -0.16 to -0.5 in. (-4 to -12 mm)
2On-Grade
±0.16 in. (±4 mm)
2+3 Near On-Grade,
High +0.16 to +0.5 in. (+4 to +12 mm)
3Off-Grade,
High*) +0.5 to +5.3 in. (+12 to +135 mm)
4, 5, 6, 7 There is no indication in Machine Control Mode. Connect a control
panel to enable Machine Control Mode.