Leica Sprinter 50 User manual

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Sprinter 50
User Manual
Version 1.0
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User Manual
Gebrauchsanweisung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manual del usuario
Manuale d'uso
Manual de Operação
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Brukerhåndbok
Handbok
Käyttäjän käsikirja
Brugervejledning
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User Manual (English)
1. Introduction
Purchase
Congratulations on the purchase of a new Leica
Geosystems electronic level. It is designed to make
levelling works easier and quicker on any construction
site.
Product
This manual contains important
safety directions as well as instruc-
tions for setting up the product and
operating it. Refer to "10. Safety
Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you
use the product.
Product identification
The model 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 information when you need to
contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized
service workshop.
Type: ____________ Serial no.: ____________
Validity of this manual
This manual is valid for Sprinter 50.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Available documentation
Name Description
Sprinter 50
User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product to a basic
level are contained in this User
Manual. Provides an overview of
the system together with tech-
nical data and safety directions.

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Symbols
The symbols used in this Manual have the following
meanings:
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 and / or appreciable mate-
rial, financial and environmental 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.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction......................................................1
2. Instrument Components ..................................2
3. Measurement Preparations .............................3
4. User Interface..................................................4
5. Operation.........................................................6
6. Check & Adjust................................................7
7. Error Messages ...............................................9
8. Operation Messages .....................................10
9. Care and Transport .......................................11
10. Safety Directions ...........................................12
11. Technical Data ..............................................21

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2. Instrument Components
Container Contents
Sprinter, batteries (4x), allen key, user manual, error
and operation messages leaflet, strap.
Accessories
Tripod, aluminum staff (region dependant). (Optional:
sunshade, 4 rechargeable batteries and charger.)
3. Measurement Preparations
3.1 Change battery
Insert 4 AA dry cells according to the positive and
negative signs as indicated on the holder.
)Always replace with a complete battery set!
)Do not use old and new batteries together.
)Do not use batteries from different manufac-
turers or batteries of different types.
3.2 Set-up instrument
Levelling
• Set up the tripod. Extend the legs to a suitable
length and ensure that the tripod head is approxi-
mately level. Tread the tripod shoes firmly into the
ground to ensure stability.
• Mount the instrument on the tripod by screwing the
tripod screw onto the base of the instrument.
• Use the three levelling foot screws to center the
circular bubble in order to level the instrument.
a) Horizontal fine motion
screw
b) Battery compartment
c) Circular level
d) Gunsight
e) Focusing knob
f) Handle
g) Eyepiece
h) LCD display
i) Base plate
j) Levelling footscrew
a
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Eyepiece Adjustment
Point the telescope to a uniform light surface such as
a wall or a piece of paper. Turn the eyepiece until the
cross hairs are sharp or distinct.
Target Image Focusing
Use the gunsight to aim the objective lens at the staff.
Turn the horizontal fine motion screw until the staff is
nearly centered in the field of view and then turn the
focusing knob to focus on the staff. Ensure that staff
image and reticle are sharp or distinct.
Power ON
The instrument is ready to measure.
)Technical hints:
• First check and adjust the electronic and optical
line-of-sight errors, then the circular level on the
instrument and then the staff: before starting work
in the field, after long storage periods, after long
transportation.
• Keep the optics clean. Dirt or condensation on the
optics can limit measurements.
• Before starting work, let the instrument adjust to the
ambient temperature (approx. 2 minutes per °C of
temperature difference).
• Avoid measuring through window panes.
• Staff sections have to be fully extended and prop-
erly secured.
• Touching the upper third of the tripod, can damp
vibrations at the instrument due to wind.
• Use the lens hood to cover the objective when
backlight disturbs.
• Evenly illuminate the measuring area of the staff
with a flashlight or spotlight in darkness.

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4. User Interface Modes
Icons
Measurement display symbols
)Electronic collimation error can be corrected with
the on-board Adjustment program.
b
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Measurement Mode
Adjustment Mode
Battery icon at various capacities
Measured staff height
Measured distance
MEAS
ADJ
Key Symbol 1st level functions 2nd level functions
a) On/Off Power On or Off switch NONE
b) MEAS Measuring trigger key / single
press to decline adjustment
result
Press and hold for 3 seconds to start Adjustment
program / to accept measurement and adjustment
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5. Operation
Height and Distance measurement (electronic)
Example of an electronic measurement:
)Always aim at the center of bar code staff and focus
the staff image for accurate measurement.
5.1 Height and Distance Mea-
surement
Measurement
Standby Mode Measuring in progress Measurement with height and
distance
Step Key Description
1. Press to switch on the instru-
ment, Leica logo is displayed
follow by the default measure-
ment standby mode.
2. Aim at staff and focus. Lightly
trigger the measurement key to
activate measurement.
3. Height and distance measure-
ment is displayed.
:_ _ _ _ _
:_ _ _ _ _
: >>>>
:>>>>
MEAS
:1.235m
:5.68m

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6. Check & Adjust
6.1 Electronic collimation ad-
justment
To activate "Adjustment" program, press and
hold measuring key for 3 seconds.
Step 1: Aim at Staff A and press MEAS key. Measure-
ment display, press and hold measuring key for 3
seconds to accept.
Step 2: Aim at Staff B and press MEAS key. Measure-
ment display, press and hold measuring key for 3
seconds to accept.
Now shift the Sprinter towards staff A and set it up at
about 3 m to staff A.
Step 3: Aim at Staff B and press MEAS key. Measure-
ment display, press and hold measuring key for 3
seconds to accept.
Step 4: Aim at Staff A and press MEAS key. Measure-
ment display, press and hold measuring key for 3
seconds to accept.
The new electronic collimation error is displayed. To
accept new correction, press and hold measuring key
for 3 seconds to accept; otherwise single press of
measuring key to decline adjustment result.
)Optical collimation error can be corrected by
adjusting the reticle.
B
A~15m ~15m
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6.2 Circular level 6.3 Optical collimation / Reticle
adjustment
If the collimation error exceeds 3 mm over 60 m
distance, the collimation needs to be adjusted.
Step Description
1. Level instrument.
2. Turn instrument by 180°.
3. Center bubble if it extends beyond the
centering circle.
4. Correct half of the error with the Allen key.
)Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the circular level
bubble is centered at any random telescope
pointing.
r_18
1. 2.
3.
4.
Step Description
1. Turn Allen key until design value is reached.
2. Check collimation.

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7. Error Messages
No. Error message Counter measure / causes
E99 System Error, Contact
Services ! Hardware faults or file errors or adjustment errors or setting errors rendering instrument not working properly.
E100 Low Battery ! Change to new or freshly charged batteries.
E102 Too Bright ! Darken staff or reduce lighting on staff or shade the objective telescope.
E103 Too Dark ! Light up staff uniformly.
E104 No Staff ! Check targeting.
E106 Out Of Level ! Level the instrument.
E108 Data File Error ! Data file error.
E110 Target Too Close ! Move staff or instrument further apart.
E111 Target Too far ! Move staff or instrument closer together.
E112 Too Cold ! Stop working, external temperature is outside the instrument operating
temperature.
E113 Too Hot ! Stop working, external temperature is outside the instrument operating
temperature.
E114 Invalid Measurement ! Make another measurement. If further measurement proved to be futile,
check staff position and Inverse Staff setting, check the lighting condition
at the staff and stray light, check focusing and targeting, check if sufficient
length of barcode in the field of view.

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8. Operation Messages
E115 Temperature Sensor
Error ! Cover the objective telescope with a hand and switch ON the instrument. Hardware communication failed.
E116 Adjustment Error ! Carry out the adjustment with guided steps, make sure instrument is level
and staff is truly vertical in normal position. Collimation is out of correction
range.
E119 Staff Blocked Not enough barcode length for measurement.
E120 Image sensor Error! Contact services.
E121 Adjustment Inverse
Staff Not Allowed! Check the staff orientation and staff setting.
No. Error message Counter measure / causes
Operation message Counter measure / remark
Abort Measurement! Current measuring process is terminated.
Wait! File System Clean Up! Cleaning up of temporary files/system files.
Shut Down! System is switching OFF.
Sand Clock Icon Please wait! System task is in progress.

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9. Care and Transport
9.1 Transport
Transport in the field
When transporting the equipment in the field, always
make sure that you
• either carry the product in its original transport
container,
• or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your
shoulder, keeping the attached product upright.
Transport in a road vehicle
Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it
can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry
the product in its transport container and secure it.
Shipping
When transporting the product by rail, air or sea,
always use the complete original Leica Geosystems
packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or
its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration.
Shipping, transport of batteries
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.
Field adjustment
After transport inspect the field adjustment parame-
ters given in this user manual before using the
product.
9.2 Storage
Product
Respect the temperature limits when storing the
equipment, particularly in summer if the equipment is
inside a vehicle. Refer to "11. Technical Data" for
information about temperature limits.
Field adjustment
After long periods of storage inspect the field adjust-
ment parameters given in this user manual before
using the product.
If the equipment is to be stored for a long time, remove
the alkaline batteries from the product in order to
avoid the danger of leakage.

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9.3 Cleaning and Drying
Product and Accessories
• Blow dust off lenses.
• Never touch the glass with your fingers.
• Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If
necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure
alcohol.
Do not use other liquids; these may attack the
polymer components.
Damp products
Dry the product, the transport container, the foam
inserts and the accessories at a temperature not
greater than +40°C / +104°F and clean them. Do not
repack until everything is completely dry.
10. Safety Directions
10.1 General Introduction
Description
The following directions should enable the person
responsible for the product, and the person who actu-
ally uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid oper-
ational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure
that all users understand these directions and adhere
to them.
10.2 Intended Use
Permitted use
• Electronic and optical height measurements to a
staff.
• Optical height readings.
• Optical distance measuring with stadia readings.
• Data communication with external appliances.
Adverse use
• Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended limits.
• Disabling safety systems.
• Removal of hazard notices.
• Opening the product using tools, for example
screwdriver, unless this is specifically permitted for
certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of products with obviously recognizable
damages or defects.
• Use with accessories from other manufacturers
without the prior explicit approval of Leica Geosys-
tems.
• Inadequate safeguards at the working site, for
example when measuring on roads.
• Aiming directly into the sun.

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WARNING
Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunction
and damage. It is the task of the person responsible
for the equipment to inform the user about hazards
and how to counteract them. The product is not to be
operated until the user has been instructed on how to
work with it.
10.3 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 in close proximity to electrical installations or
similar situations by the person in charge of the
product.
10.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, herein-
after referred to as Leica Geosystems, is responsible
for supplying the product, including the user manual
and original accessories, in a completely safe condi-
tion.
Manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems acces-
sories
The manufacturers of non Leica Geosystems acces-
sories for the product are responsible for developing,
implementing and communicating safety concepts for
their products, and are also responsible for the effec-
tiveness of those safety concepts in combination with
the Leica Geosystems product.
Person in charge of the product
The person in charge of the product has the following
duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the
product and the instructions in the user manual.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to
safety and accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the
product and the application becomes unsafe.
WARNING
The person responsible for the product must
ensure that it is used in accordance with the instruc-
tions. This person is also accountable for the training
and the deployment of personnel who use the product
and for the safety of the equipment in use.

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10.5 International Warranty,
Software Licence Agreement
International Warranty
The International Warranty can be downloaded from
the Leica Geosystems AG home page at http://
www.leica-geosystems.com/internationalwarranty or
received from your Leica Geosystems dealer.
Software Licence Agreement
This product contains software that is preinstalled on
the product, or that is supplied to you on a data carrier
medium, or that can be downloaded by you online
pursuant to prior authorization from Leica Geosys-
tems. Such software is protected by copyright and
other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the
Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement,
which covers aspects such as, but not limited to,
Scope of the Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property
Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other
Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction.
Please make sure, that at any time you fully comply
with the terms and conditions of the Leica Geosys-
tems Software Licence Agreement.
Such agreement is provided together with all products
and can also be found at the Leica Geosystems home
page at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/swlicense
or your Leica Geosystems dealer.
You must not install or use the software unless you
have read and accepted the terms and conditions of
the Leica Geosystems Software Licence Agreement.
Installation or use of the software or any part thereof,
is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and
conditions of such licence agreement. If you do not
agree to all or some of the terms of such licence
agreement, you may not download, install or use the
software and you must return the unused software
together with its accompanying documentation and
the purchase receipt to the dealer from whom you
purchased the product within ten (10) days of
purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price.
10.6 Hazards of Use
WARNING
The absence of instruction, or the inadequate
imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or
adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far-
reaching human, material, financial and environ-
mental consequences.
Precautions:
All users must follow the safety directions given by the
manufacturer and the directions of the person respon-
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CAUTION
Watch out for erroneous measurement
results if the product has been dropped or has been
misused, modified, stored for long periods or trans-
ported.
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 very
dangerous to use staffs in the vicinity of electrical
installations such as power cables or electrical rail-
ways.
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.
CAUTION
Strong magnetic fields in the immediate
vicinity (e.g. transformers, melting furnaces...) may
influence the compensator and lead to measuring
errors.
Precautions:
When measuring near strong magnetic fields, check
results for plausibility.
CAUTION
Be careful when pointing the product towards
the sun, because the telescope functions as a magni-
fying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause
damage inside the product.
Precautions:
Do not point the product directly at the sun.
WARNING
During dynamic applications, for example
stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents
occurring if the user does not pay attention to the envi-
ronmental 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.

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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.
WARNING
If computers intended for use indoors are
used in the field there is a danger of electric shock.
Precautions:
Adhere to the instructions given by the computer
manufacturer with regard to field use in conjunction
with Leica Geosystems products.
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 may 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
When using a vertical staff supported by one
brace there is always the danger of falling, for
example by wind gusts and therefore danger of
damage to equipment and danger of personal injuries.
Precautions:
Never leave a vertical staff supported by a brace
unsupervised (person at the staff).
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.
CAUTION
During the operation of the product there is a
hazard of squeezing extremities or entanglement of
hairs and/or clothes by rotating parts.
Precautions:
Keep a safe distance of the rotating parts.
WARNING
If you open the product, either of the following
actions may cause you to receive an electric shock.
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• Using the product after incorrect attempts were
made to carry out repairs.
Precautions:
Do not open the product. Only Leica Geosystems
authorized service workshops are entitled to repair
these products.
WARNING
Batteries not recommended by Leica Geosys-
tems may be damaged if charged or discharged. They
may burn and explode.
Precautions:
Only charge and discharge batteries recommended
by Leica Geosystems.
WARNING
Using a battery charger not recommended by
Leica Geosystems can destroy the batteries. This can
cause fire or explosions.
Precautions:
Only use chargers recommended by Leica Geosys-
tems to charge the batteries.
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
High mechanical stress, high ambient
temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause
leackage, 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
Short circuited battery terminals can overheat
and cause injury or fire, for example by storing or
transporting in pockets if battery terminals come in
contact with jewellery, keys, metallized paper or other
metals.
Precautions:
Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into
contact with metallic objects.