Leica Lino ML90 User manual

Leica Lino ML90, ML180

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1Start up
Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
User Manual
Version 785880
English
Congratulations on your purchase of the Leica Lino
ML Series.
Before starting up the instrument
for the first time, please read
through the entire User Manual
paying special attention to the
section "Safety instructions".
Contents
Start up..................................................................1
Interface ................................................................ 4
Operation .............................................................. 5
Working with receivers ...........................................9
Checking the accuracy .......................................... 16
Technical data...................................................... 19
Care and transport ............................................... 21
Safety instructions ...............................................23
Warranty .............................................................. 28
Start up
Inserting / replacing batteries
1 Lino ML90/180: Turn the release screw on the
battery compartment a 1/4 turn (clock wise) with
the help of a coin or a flat head screw driver to
unlock the battery compartment.
2 Open the battery compartment cover and insert
the batteries, observing the correct polarity.
XCR Catch:
RVL100:Lino ML90/180:

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Start up Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
3 Insert the battery compartment cover on the
bottom side first and then insert the compart-
ment completely until it is fully closed.
4 Then lock the compartment by turning the release
screw a 1/4 turn (counter clock wise).
)The battery symbol 6 lights up when the
battery voltage is too low. Replace the batteries as
soon as possible.
• Insert the batteries observing the correct polarity
• Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries
only.
• Remove the batteries if the instrument is not to
be used for a long period of time (to prevent
corrosion).
Charging the rechargeable battery
pack / first-time use
• In case that your Lino ML is equipped with a
rechargeable battery pack you can recharge the
battery pack with the supplied Lino ML charger
(Art Nr. 784967) by connecting the charger to the
jack on the battery door.
• The battery must be charged prior to first use
because it is delivered with as low an energy
content as possible.
• A full charging cycle takes 8 hours and the
charging will automaticly stop after a full cycle.
Each time the charger is connected to the unit a
charging cycle will be initiated. See also battery
status indications on the interface in section
"Interface" on page 4.
• The permissible temperature range for charging is
between 0°C and +40°C/+32°F and +104°F. For
optimal charging we recommend charging the
batteries at a low ambient temperature of +10°C
to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible.
• It is normal for the battery to become warm
during charging.

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3Start up
Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
1LED off: not connected
2LED lights continuously: charging for 8h
3LED blinks: connected but not charging, online
operation possible
4Jack for battery charger
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
Geosystems to charge the batteries.
8 h
4
3
2
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Interface Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Interface
Keypad and control elements
1LASER key
2Horizontal MODE key
3Vertical MODE key
Display
4LED 1 system indicator:
• off: system off
• permanent green: system on
5LED 2 level indication:
• off: levelled
• permanent red: out of level
6LED 3 battery indication:
• off: battery full
• blinking: approx. 2 hours of use
• permanent red: unit switched off due to
battery too low
Special display notices:
Falling below or exceeding the permissible tempera-
ture range: The laser switches off and all LEDs flash.
LASER
ON
Lino
ML180
LASER
ON
Lino
ML90
6
5
3
2
1
4
6
5
3
2
1
4
Lino ML180:Lino ML90:

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5Operation
Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Operation
Switching on/off
•ON: Briefly press the LASER key 1.
•OFF: Briefly press the LASER key 1.
Laser functions
Pressing the MODE key 2 and 3activates the
following laser functions:
)The plumb beam will be on upon start up of
the unit and will automaticly turn off after 180 sec.
To switch the plumb beam back on short press any
mode key 2and 3(see page 4).
Key
press
ML90
vertical
ML180
vertical horizontal
(key 3)(key3)(key2)
default laser A+Bon laser A+B+Con laser Don
1x laser Bon laser A+Bon laser Doff
2x all vertical
lasers off all vertical lasers off repeat default
3x repeat
default repeat default
A
B
C
D

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Operation Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Self-levelling and Lock functions
The instrument automatically levels itself within the
specified leveling range (Refer to section "Technical
data" on page 19) .
Leveling process is indicated by the LEDs. See Inter-
face desciption on page 4.
Using the Laser with a receiver
To be able to detect the laser lines over long
distances (> 15 m) or in unfavourable lighting condi-
tions, a laser receiver can be used. Laser lines can be
detected by a receiver that is able to detect pulsed
laser lines. The lines of the Lino ML are permanently
pulsed and are compatible with the range of recom-
mended Leica laser receivers.
)See section "Working with receivers" on
page 9.

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7Operation
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Applications
AD
BE
CF

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Operation Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Manual fine adjustment of vertical
lines
The Lino ML90 and ML180 lasers feature the possi-
bility to manually turn the unit 360° around its center
axis and the possibility to fine adjust the unit by ± 4°
turning around the plumb axis. On the ML180 the fine
adjustment can be set to its 0° position by pressing
both mode keys 2and 3(see page 4) at the same
time for more than 2 seconds.
By turning the adjustment knob the laser beams can
be aligned manually.
)Additionally to the manual fine adjustment
possibility described above, the Lino ML180 has the
possibility to automatically align itself to the position
of the Leica XCR Catch remote/receiver. For a detailed
description of all functions, please, refer to the
section "Working with receivers" from page 9.
360°
4°
4° 4°
4°

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9Working with receivers
Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Working with receivers
Leica RVL100
The Leica RVL100 is a robust and easy to use laser
receiver and can be used with all Leica Lino line lasers.
Keypad
1ON/OFF key: switch the receiver on/off
2Beeper key: change the sound level of the beeper
3Sensitivity key: switch sensitivity (±1mm/±3mm)
Display status symbols
1Sensitivity : fine ±1 mm (default)
2Sensitivity : coarse ±3 mm
3Battery status: full
4Battery status: low
5Beep medium
6Beep high
7Beep off
8Move receiver down
9Move receiver up
1
3
2
RVL100
8 9
5
6
7
RVL100
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Working with receivers Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Leica XCR Catch
The Leica XCR Catch is a combined laser receiver and remote control for the Leica Lino ML180.
Keypad
1ON/OFF key
2Beeper key
3Sensitivity key
4Auto alignment key
5Direction key down
6Direction key up
XCR Catch
1
4
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2
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11 Working with receivers
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Display status symbols
1Sensitivity: fine ±1 mm (default)
2Sensitivity: medium ±3 mm
3Sensitivity: coarse ±5 mm
4Remote arrows and direction keys
5Alignment activated
6Battery: empty
7Battery status: medium
8Battery status: full
9Beep high
AT Beep low
AK Beep off
AL Move receiver down
AM Move receiver up
XCR Catch
AL AM
1
2
3
4
6
7
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AT
AK
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Pairing the Leica XCR Catch with the Leica
ML180 Laser
The Leica XCR Catch remote/receiver works exclu-
sively with the Leica Lino ML180 line laser. The
receiver that is included in the package is already
paired with the laser and only communicates with this
specific laser. If you want to pair another Leica XCR
Catch with your laser you will need to redo the pairing
procedure as described below.
)When setting up the Leica Lino ML180 for
radio pairing make sure that no other Leica XCR Catch
is in operation in the area to avoid accidental pairing
with this remote.
Pairing procedure:
1TurnlaserOFF1.
2 Press and hold both buttons Horizontal MODE 2
and Vertical MODE 3.
3TurnlaserON1.
4 Laser is in pairing mode (LED 4 5 6 blinking
slowly in sequence).
5TurnReceiverON7.
6 Press button Auto alignment 8of receiver.
7 Pairing process is complete (LED 4 5 6 blinking
rapidly in sequence for 20 sec). )If the laser is in pairing mode and does not
receive the signal from the remote, it will turn off
after 30 seconds.
)The pairing procedure can be repeated
anytime. A Leica Lino ML180 laser and the paired
Leica XCR Catch remote will stay paired until they are
actively paired with another device.
LASER
ON
Lino
ML180
3
2
1
4
5
6
Lino ML180: XCR Catch:
XCR Catch
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13 Working with receivers
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Leica XCR Catch alignment features
Manual alignment
1 Set up the laser unit at the initial position.
2 Switch off the horizontal laserbeam with key 2.
3 Pre-align the laser (V line) within ± 4° of the
desired final alignment position.
4 Remotely align the laser with the direction
keys 1.
)While driving the laser unit the receiver of the
Leica XCR Catch can be used simultaneously.
± 4°
± 1.4m @ 20m
± 4.5ft @ 65ft
XCRCatch
XCR Catch
1 1
LASER
ON
Lino
ML180
2

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Automatic alignment (single mode)
In single alignment mode the Leica XCR Catch will
automatically align the Leica Lino ML180 laser once
and will then deactivate the alignment feature.
1 Set up the laser unit at the initial position.
2 Pre-align the laser (V line) within ± 4° of the
desired final alignment position.
3 Select the sensitivity 1to be used during align-
ment. Adjustment features for beeper and sensi-
tivity are deactivated during the automatic align-
ment process.
4 Press auto alignment key 2for 2 sec. Horizontal
laserline will be shut off during automatic align-
ment.
5 Predefine a scan direction by pressing the direc-
tion keys 3accordingly within the first 3 sec.
)If no direction is predefined the unit will
start looking for the receiver in a predefined
sequence (middle - left - right).
)To deactivate the auto alignment process
press the alignment key 2again for 2 sec.
6 The auto alignment process will move the laser
unit until it is precisely aligned with the Leica XCR
Catch receiver.
7 When the receiver detects the exact position it
will sound a beep for 2 sec. and will display the
lighted green LED 4and the middle position. The
auto alignment process will be terminated when
middle position has been found.
)The receiver will deactivate the auto align-
ment if no laser signal is found or the signal is
permanently lost within a time frame of 45 sec.
The receiver will display all 5 LEDs blinking and will
sound 3 short beeps. To reinitiate the receiver
press any key.
XCRCatch
1x ± 4°
± 1.4m @ 20m
± 4.5ft @ 65ft
Auto
XCR Catch
1
2
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15 Working with receivers
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Automatic alignment (continuous mode)
In continuous alignment mode the Leica XCR Catch
will automatically align the Leica Lino ML180 laser and
will then monitor and readjustment the alignment
continuously.
1 Repeat steps 1-3 from section "Automatic align-
ment (single mode)" on page 14.
2 Press auto alignment key 2and sensitivity key 1
together for 2 sec. Horizontal laserline will be
shut off during automatic alignment.
3 Predefine a scan direction by pressing the direc-
tion keys 3accordingly within the first 3 sec.
)If no direction is predefined the unit will
start looking for the receiver in a predefined
sequence (middle - left - right).
)To deactivate the auto alignment process
press the alignment key 2again for 2 sec.
4 The auto alignment process will move the laser
unit until it is precisely aligned with the Leica XCR
Catch receiver.
5 When the receiver detects the exact position it
will beep for 2 sec. and will display the lighted
green LED 4and the middle position.
6 The Leica XCR Catch makes the laser follow the
movements of the Leica XCR Catch and will
continuously keep monitoring and readjusting the
alignment after the middle position has been
found. To stop this continuous process press the
alignment key 2for 2 sec.
)The receiver will automatically deactivate
the auto alignment in case no laser signal is found
or in case the signal is permanently lost after
more than 45 sec. The receiver will display all 5
LEDs blinking and will sound 3 short beeps. To
reinitiate the receiver press any key.
± 1.4m @ 20m
± 4.5ft @ 65ft
± 4°
XCRCatch
Auto
XCR Catch
1
2
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Checking the accuracy Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Checking the accuracy
Checking the accuracy of the Leica Lino
ML90 and ML180 laser unit
)Check the accuracy of your Leica Lino regu-
larly and particularly before important measuring
tasks.
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.
Allow the instrument to level. Direct the instrument
at wall A and switch on the instrument. Activate the
horizontal laser line and mark the position of the line
on wall A (-> A1). Rotate the instrument by 180° and
mark the horizontal laser line in exactly the same way
on wall B (-> B1).
Then place the instrument at the same elevation as
close as possible to wall A and again mark the hori-
zontal laser line on wall A (-> A2). Rotate the instru-
ment by 180° again and mark the laser on wall B (->
B2). Measure the distances of the marked points A1-
A2 and B1-B2. Calculate the difference of the two
measurements. If the difference does not exceed 2
mm, then the Leica Lino is within tolerance.
| (A1 - A2) - (B1 - B2) | ≤2 mm

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17 Checking the accuracy
Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Checking the accuracy of the horizontal line
Set up the instrument on an even and flat surface.
Allow the instrument to level.
Position the instrument approx. 5 m away from the
wall. Direct the instrument at the wall and switch on
the horizontal and front vertical 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 Leica Lino is within tolerance.
Checking the accuracy of the vertical line
Set up the instrument on an even and flat surface.
Allow the instrument to level. As 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 eleva-
tion of approx. 1.5 m. Direct the instrument at the
wall and switch on the laser. Activate one of the
vertical laser lines. 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 Leica Lino is within tolerance.
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Checking the accuracy Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Checking the accuracy of the vertical plumbing
Set up the instrument on an even and flat surface.
Allow the instrument to level.
Checking the upper plumbing point:
Checking the lower plumbing point:
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 dots A1 and B1 with a pin. Rotate the
instrument by 180° so that it points in the opposite
direction of 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 Leica
Lino is within tolerance.
)Should your Leica Lino be outside of the spec-
ified tolerance, please contact an authorised dealer-
ship or Leica Geosystems.
1
B1
A1
B2
1.5 m
max. 2 mm
2
1
B1
A1
B2
1.5 m
max. 2 mm
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19 Technic a l data
Leica Lino ML series 785880 en
Technical data
Leica Lino ML90 and ML180
* depending on lighting conditions
All rights reserved for changes (on drawings, descriptions and technical data).
Lino ML90 Lino ML180
Operation range * (with receiver at
the center of the line) 100m 300ft 100m 300ft
Self leveling accuracy
(@25°C/77°F) 0,7 mm @10m 1/32 inch @30 ft 0,7 mm @10m 1/32 inch @30 ft
Self-levelling range +/- 5°
Self leveling time < 12 sec.
Horizontal line accuracy 1mm @10m 1/16 inch @30 ft 1mm @10m 1/16 inch @30 ft
Vertical line accuracy 1mm @10m 1/16 inch @30 ft 1mm @10m 1/16 inch @30 ft
Angular accuracy 40 arcsec
Laser diode type 635 nm,
laser class 2 635 nm, laser class 2 635 nm, laser class 2 635 nm, laser class 2
Fan angle 120°
Protection IP54
Operation temperature -10 - +50°C 14°F - +122°F -10 - +50°C 14°F - +122°F
Storage temperature -25 - +70°C -13°F - +158°F -25 - +70°C -13°F - +158°F
Battery type Type D, 2 x 1.5V
Battery operation time alkaline /
NiMH 22 hrs (Alkaline) 18 hrs (rechargeable) 12 hrs (Alkaline) 14 hrs (rechargeable)
Dimensions 250 x 159 x
230 mm 9.9 x 6.3 x 9.1 inch 250 x 159 x 230 mm 9.9 x 6.3 x 9.1 inch
Weight with batteries 2200g 77 oz 2200g 77 oz