Leica LINO L6R User manual

Leica LINO L6R / L6G

Overview 3
Technical data 4
Instrument Set-up 5
Operations 9
How to use the smart adapters 12
Message Codes 14
Accuracy Check 15
Care 19
Warranty 20
Safety instructions 21
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Overview
Overview
The Leica Lino L6R/L6G is a self-levelling mul-
tifunctional laser. It combines the advantage of
three 360° line lasers in one tool and an integ-
rated fine adjustment knob. It is a reliable pre-
cision laser for any kind of tasks like precise
framing, levelling, plumbing, transfering and set-
ting out right angles. It supports you on the job
site with six intersection points (front, back, right,
left, up, down) which are arranged precisely in
90° to each other. The device can be used
indoors and in outdoor situations in case of lim-
ited dust and at most splash water effects accord-
ing to IP54.
1Laser key (on keypad), ON/OFF
2Status LED (on keypad)
3Battery pack
4Levelling lock
5Eccentric fine adjustment knob
6Window of vertical line side
7Tripod thread 1/4"
8Window of vertical line front
9Window of horizontal line
10Keypad
11Power adjustment
There are 2 different types available:
lL6R (red laser)
lL6G (green laser)
On all images in this document only the red
laser version is shown.
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Technical data
Technicaldata
Description L6R L6G
Beam direction/fan angle 2 x Vertical 360°, 1 x Horizontal 360°
Intersection point direction Up, down, right, left, front, back (90°/180°)
Range/Diameter* 25 m/50 m (82 ft/164 ft) 35 m/70 m (115 ft/230 ft)
Range/Diameter* with receiver 70 m/140 m (230 ft/460 ft)**
Levelling accuracy ±0.2 mm/m = ±2.0 mm @ 10m (±0.002 in/ft = ±0.08 in @ 33ft)
Horizontal/Vertical line accuracy ±0.3 mm/m (±0.004 in/ft)
Intersection Point accuracy ±0.2 mm/m (±0.002 in/ft)
Self-levelling range ± 4°
Self-levelling time < 3 s
Out-of-level warning Yes - blink lines every 5 s
Levelling system Automatic, pendulum lockable
Laser type 630 - 645 nm, Class 2 (acc. IEC 60825-1) 510 - 530 nm, Class 2 (acc. IEC 60825-1)
Protection class IP 54 (IEC 60529) dust and splash water
Shock-resistant 1 m (3.3 ft)***
Battery type Lino Li-Ion battery pack 5200 mAh / 18.7 Wh (3 alkaline AA)
Operating time with Li-Ion battery**** Up to 36h (3 beam) continuous Up to 11h (3 beam) continuous
Operating time with alkaline batteries**** Up to 25h (3 beam) continuous Up to 8h (3 beam) continuous
Automatic shut-off Available
Dimensions (L x W x H) 124 x 107 x 154 mm (4.88 x 4.21 x 6.06 in)
Weight with Li-Ion battery 781 g (1.71 lbs)
Operating temperature -10…+50 °C (+14…+122 °F)
Storage temperature -25…+70 °C (-13…+158 °F)
Laser line width at 5m (16.4 ft) distance < 2 mm (<0.08 in)
Tripod thread 1/4’’ (+ 5/8’’ with adapter)
Pulse power for receiver Yes, auto
* depending on lighting conditions
** with Leica RGR 200 receiver
*** accuracy > ± 0.2mm/m (> ± 0.002in/ft), check required
**** @20 °C /68 °F
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Instrument Set-up
InstrumentSet- up
Introduction
The safety instructions (see Safety Instruc-
tions) and the user manual should be read
through carefully before the product is used
for the first time.
The person responsible for the product must
ensure that all users understand these dir-
ections and adhere to them.
The symbols used have the following meanings:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an
unintended use which, if not avoided, may result
in minor injury and/or appreciable material, fin-
ancial 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.
Levelling lock
Levelling unlocked
In the unlocked position the instrument auto-
matically levels itself within the specified
inclination range. (See Technical data)
Levelling locked
Turn the levelling lock in order to transport or tilt
the instrument beyond the self-levelling range.
When locked, the pendulum is fixed and the self-
levelling function is deactivated. In this case the
laser blinks every 5 sec.
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Instrument Set-up
Laser receiver
To be able to detect the laser lines over long dis-
tances or in unfavourable lighting conditions, a
laser receiver can be used.
We recommend the Leica RGR200 laser
receiver.
The Lino is powered by XRANGE technology and
therefore automatically detected by the receiver.
Li-Ion battery
Charge Li-Ion battery
Charge the Li-Ion battery at +5°C to +45°C
(+41°F to +113°F) before using it for the first time.
While charging, the instrument may heat up. This
is normal and should not affect the instrument´s
lifespan or performance. At the recommended
storage temperature of -20°C to +30°C (-4°F to
+86°F), batteries containing a 50% to 100%
charge can be stored up to 1 year. After this stor-
age period the batteries must be recharged.
CAUTION
Connecting the charger using the wrong adapter
may cause serious damage to the instrument.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by
warranty. Use only Leica-approved chargers, bat-
teries and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or dam-
age the instrument.
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Instrument Set-up
Insert Li-Ion battery
Insert the battery-pack by pressing it down and
then tilting it towards the housing as shown until it
snaps in.
Li-Ion status LED
The function of the Li-Ion status LED is indicated
by the 3rd number in the 10-digit serial number
on the type label of the Li-Ion battery.
Number 0, 1 or 2:
lights green: charging battery
OFF: charging finished / no charging
Number 3 or higher:
blinks green: charging battery
lights green: charging finished / no charging
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Instrument Set-up
Alkaline batteries
To ensure a reliable use, we recommend
using high quality Alkaline batteries.
Insert Alkaline batteries
Insert Alkaline batteries in the battery-pack.
Insert the battery-pack
Insert the battery-pack by pressing it down and
then tilting it towards the housing as shown until it
snaps in.
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Operations
Operations
Switching ON/OFF Auto power-off
Place the lock switch to the unlocked pos-
ition (see Levelling lock). To activate auto
power-off after 30 min operation press and
hold the ON button at start for 5 sec. The
status LED blinks 3 times in green colour.
To deactivate it again repeat the described
steps until the status LED blinks 3 times in
red colour.
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Operations
Functions
Laser on/Vertical and horizontal mode
Check if self-levelling is required and cor-
respondingly activated. (See Levelling lock
for details)
* In very hot environments it can be that max-
imum two lines work simultaneously (see Mes-
sage Codes).
All on mode*
Horizontal mode
Layout mode
Vertical side mode
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Operations
Vertical front mode
Activate levelling lock and press ON for tilt
applications.
Switching line intensity
l1x: Power reduction -25%, smaller line
width.
l2x: Power reduction -50%, smallest line
width.
l3x: Full power 100%, maximum range
(default).
Saving operating mode
Place the lock switch to the unlocked position
(see Levelling lock). To save the favourite oper-
ating mode, press and hold the ON and power
adjustment button during operation for 2 sec. The
status LED blinks 3 times in green colour. The
instrument has stored the function and line intens-
ity to the memory and as the new default mode.
To reset the function and line intensity to factory
settings, press and hold the ON and power adjust-
ment button during operation for 5 sec and wait
until the status LED blinks 3 times in red colour.
2 sec = save actual function and line intensity
5 sec = reset to factory settings
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How to use the smart adapters
Howto use the smart adapters
Setup device to adapter
Snap the device on the Twist 250 adapter.
Alignment of vertical laser lines
Turn the device 250° to adjust the vertical line.
Use the side knob and turn the device around the
vertical intersection / plumb point within ± 10°.
Alignment of horizontal laser lines
Turn the adjustment knob of UAL130 to fine
adjust the horizontal line to the desired reference
level.
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How to use the smart adapters
Different fixing applications
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Message Codes
MessageCodes
Laser LED Cause Correction
ON/OFF lights red Instrument has low power Charge Li-Ion battery or change Alkaline bat-
teries
ON/blinks lights orange Instrument is close to temperature limit. In
very hot environments it can be that maximum
two lines work simultaneously.
Cool down instrument
OFF blinks red Temperature alert Cool down or heat up instrument
blinks blinks red Instrument is out of self-levelling range Place the instrument almost horizontal and
self-levelling will start automatically
blinks lights red Instrument is out of self-levelling range and
has low power
Charge Li-Ion battery or change Alkaline bat-
teries
blinks every 5 sec lights red Levelling lock is activated but instrument has
low power
Charge Li-Ion battery or change Alkaline bat-
teries
blinks every 5 sec blinks green Levelling lock is activated for working without
self-levelling
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Accuracy Check
AccuracyCheck
Check the accuracy of your instrument reg-
ularly and particularly before important
measuring tasks. Check Levelling lock
before checking the accuracy.
Levelling
Checking the accuracy of the levelling
Set the instrument on a tripod half-way between
two walls (A+B) that are approx. 5 m apart. Place
the lock switch in the "Unlocked" position (see
Levelling lock). Direct the instrument at wall A
and switch on the instrument. Activate the hori-
zontal laser line or laser point and mark the pos-
ition of the line or the point on wall (A1). Rotate
the instrument by 180° and mark the horizontal
laser line or the laser point in exactly the same
way on wall (B1).
Then place the instrument at the same elevation
as close as possible to wall A and again mark the
horizontal laser line or the laser point on wall A
(A2). Rotate the instrument by 180° again and
mark the laser on wall B (B2). Measure the dis-
tances of the marked points A1-A2 and B1-B2.
Calculate the difference of the two meas-
urements.
|(A1 - A2) - (B1 - B2)| <=2 mm
If the difference does not exceed 2 mm, then the
instrument is within tolerance.
Should your instrument be outside of the
specified tolerance, please contact a local
dealer or an authorised Leica Geosystems
distributor.
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Accuracy Check
Vertical and horizontal line
Checking the accuracy of the horizontal line
Place the lock switch in the "Unlocked" position
(see Levelling lock). Position the instrument
approx. 5 m away from the wall. Direct the instru-
ment at the wall and switch on. Activate the laser
line and mark the intersection point of laser
crosshairs on the wall. Swivel the instrument to
the right and then to the left. Observe the vertical
deviation of the horizontal line from the marking.
If the difference does not exceed 3 mm, then the
instrument is within tolerance.
Checking the accuracy of the vertical line
Place the lock switch in the "Unlocked" position
(see Levelling lock). As a reference, use a plumb-
bob and attach it as close as possible to an
approx. 3 m high wall. Position the instrument at
a distance of approx. 1.5 m from the wall at an
elevation of approx. 1.5 m. Direct the instrument
at the wall and switch on. Rotate the instrument
and align it with the bottom of the plumb line. Now
read off the maximum deviation of the laser line
from the top of the plumb line. If the difference
does not exceed 2 mm, then the instrument is
within tolerance.
Should your instrument be outside of the
specified tolerance, please contact a local
dealer or an authorised Leica Geosystems
distributor.
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Accuracy Check
Vertical plumb/intersection points
Checking the accuracy of the upper plumb inter-
section point:
Place the lock switch in the "Unlocked" position
(see Levelling lock). Set up the laser on its tripod
or wall mount bracket near point A1 at a minimum
distance of 1.5 m from point B1. The horizontal
laser is aligned in direction 1. Mark the laser
points A1 and B1 with a pin.
Rotate the instrument by 180° so that it points in
the opposite direction 2 to direction 1. Adjust the
instrument so that the laser beam hits point A1
exactly. If point B2 is no further than 2 mm away
from point B1, then the instrument is within tol-
erance.
Checking the accuracy of the lower plumb inter-
section point:
Place the lock switch in the "Unlocked" position
(see Levelling lock). Set up the laser on its tripod
or wall mount bracket near point A1 at a minimum
distance of 1.5 m from point B1. The horizontal
laser is aligned in direction 1. Mark the laser
points A1 and B1 with a pin.
Rotate the instrument by 180° so that it points in
the opposite direction 2 to direction 1. Adjust the
instrument so that the laser beam hits point A1
exactly. If point B2 is no further than 2 mm away
from point B1, then the instrument is within tol-
erance.
Should your instrument be outside of the
specified tolerance, please contact a local
dealer or an authorised Leica Geosystems
distributor.
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Accuracy Check
Perpendicularity horizontal
intersection points
Place lock switch in "Unlocked" position (see Lev-
elling lock). Mark a reference point (P1) approx.
5m from the walls and position the lower plumb
intersection point exactly on it. Align the cross
hair to the left wall and mark the intersection point
(a1) approx. on the same height like P1 to the
wall. Shortly after mark the right-hand per-
pendicular beam (b1) on the front wall.
Then rotate the device exactly 90° clockwise
around the plumb intersection point P1 and pos-
ition the left-hand perpendicular intersection
beam to the existing reference point a1. Make
sure that the lower plumb intersection point is still
exactly on the reference P1. Check afterwards
the new reference point b2 with the old reference
b1 on the front wall. The deviation between the
two points may be max. 3mm. Mark the new pos-
ition of the right-hand perpendicular beam to the
right wall with c1.
Should your instrument be outside of the
specified tolerance, please contact a local
dealer or an authorised Leica Geosystems
distributor.
Afterwards, turn the device exactly 180° around
the plumb intersection point P1 and position the
right-hand perpendicular beam to the existing ref-
erence point a1. Make sure that the lower plumb
intersection point is still exactly on the reference
P1. Then mark the left-hand beam to the right
wall and mark it with c2. Finally measure the dif-
ference between the former reference point c1
and the new point c2. The deviation may be max.
3mm between these two points.
Should your instrument be outside of the
specified tolerance, please contact a local
dealer or an authorised Leica Geosystems
distributor.
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Care
Care
Never immerse the device in water. Wipe off dirt
with a damp soft cloth. Never use aggressive
cleaning agents or solvents. Treat the instrument
with the same care that you would apply to bin-
oculars or a camera. Dropping or violent shaking
of the instrument may damage it. Check the
instrument for any damage before using it. Check
the levelling accuracy of the instrument regularly.
To warranty the best precision and visibility
please clean the optics of your device regularly.
Therefore blow off the dust from the glasses
without touching the optics with your fingers. If
necessary use a damp soft cloth and a little bit of
pure alcohol.
To avoid wrong measurements also clean your
adapters regularly. This could be done also by
the proposed recommendation. Especially the
interface between the adapter and device should
always be clean to enable easy rotation. To clean
the magnetic surface you could use compressed
air or modelling clay.
If the equipment get wet always dry it (max.
70°C/158°F) before repacking it into the case.
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