Leica Rod Eye 160 User manual

Leica Rod Eye 160
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

Rod Eye 160, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica Rod Eye 160.
Read and follow the User Manual on the accompanying DVD before using the product.
• This Quick Start Guide contains first use directions as well as initial, basic instruc-
tions for setting up the product and operating it.
• Keep all documentation for future reference!
Available
documentation
Refer to the following resources for all Rod Eye 160 documentation/software:
• the Leica Rugby CD
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

Rod Eye 160, Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1SafetyDirections 4
1.1 General 4
1.2 Definition of Use 5
1.3 Limits of Use 5
1.4 Responsibilities 5
1.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 5
1.6 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 6
2 Instrument Components 8
3Operation 11
4TechnicalData 13
5 Care and Transport 14
5.1 Transport 14
5.2 Storage 14

Rod Eye 160, Safety Directions 4
1SafetyDirections
1.1 General
Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the
person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these
directions and adhere to them.
About Warning
Messages
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They
appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
• make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the
product.
• contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly
observed and followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons
performing any tasks described herein.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and Notice are standardized signal words for identi-
fying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For
your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the
different signal words and their definitions! Supplementary safety information
symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text.
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
injury.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended
use which, if not avoided, may result in appreciable material,
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.

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1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
Reasonably fore-
seeable misuse
• Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
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.
1.3 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 close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.
1.4 Responsibilities
Manufacturer of
the product
Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as
Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual
and original accessories, in a safe condition.
Person responsible
for the product
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• 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.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
e.g. radio transmitters, lasers are respected.
1.5 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
Description The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
WARNING Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.

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CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is
used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers,
personal computers or other electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external
batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems. When
combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the
guidelines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay
attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the
manufacturer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measure-
ments.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that the
product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near
radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
CAUTION If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two
ends, for example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of
electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other
products may be impaired.
Precautions:
While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
1.6 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio.
WARNING
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Rod Eye 160, Safety Directions 7
Labelling Rod Eye Rod Eye 160:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
CH-9435 Heerbrugg
Swiss Technology
by Leica Geosystems
Power : 3V / 60mA
Art.No.: 785492
Made in China
Type: RE160
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Rod Eye 160, Instrument Components 8
2 Instrument Components
Instrument
components
part 1 of 2
a) Level vial
b) Audio Speaker
c) LCD window
d) LEDs
e) Laser Reception
window
f) On-grade
g) Keypad
Component Description
Level vial Aids to keep the rod plumb when taking readings.
Audio Speaker Indicates the detector’s position:
• High - Fast beeping
• On-grade - Solid tone
• Low - Slow beeping
LCD window Front and rear LCD arrow indicate the detector’s position.
LEDs Display the relative position of the laser beam. Five channel
indication:
•High-Red
• On-grade - Green
•Low-Blue
Laser Reception
window
Detects the laser beam. The reception windows must be directed
towards the laser.
On-grade Indicates the on-grade position of the laser.
Keypad Power, accuracy, volume and capture functions. Refer to
"Description of the Buttons" for detailed information.
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b
c
d
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f
g

Rod Eye 160, Instrument Components 9
Instrument
components
part 2 of 2
Description of the
Buttons
a) Bracket Mounting
Hole
b) Offset notch
c) Product label
d) Battery door
Component Description
Bracket
Mounting Hole
Location to attach the receiver bracket for normal operation.
Offset notch Use to transfer reference marks. The notch is 85 mm (3.35")
below to top of the detector.
Product label The serial number is located inside the battery compartment.
Battery door Refer to"Changing the alkaline batteries step-by-step" for
detailed information.
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a
b
c
d
a) Power
b) Laser man
c) Audio
d) Bandwidth
Button Function
Power Press once to turn on the Receiver.
Laser man Press to capture digital reading.
Audio Press to change the audio output.
Bandwidth Press to change detection bandwidth.
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Rod Eye 160, Instrument Components 10
Detector bracket
Special features
a) On-grade reference
b) Attachment knob
c) Alignment points
d) Locking clamp
e) Locking knob
f) Level vial
Component Description
On-grade refer-
ence
The top edge of the bar aligns with the on-grade position.
Attachment
knob
Attaches the clamp to the back of the detector.
Alignment
points
Aligns and secures the clamp.
Locking clamp Holds the receiver and bracket to the grade rod.
Locking knob Turn to tighten the locking clamp to the grade rod.
Level vial The aids to keep the rod plumb when taking readings.
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a
b
c
d
e
f
Feature Description
Strobe rejection The RE Digital is designed to reject and eliminate unwanted
signals from strobe lights.
Beam finding Passing the RE Digital through the laser beam will cause the
sensor to beep twice quickly.
Out of beam
display
If the detector is moved out of the detector range, the arrow
display will indicate the direction to move to return to the laser
beam.
Laser low
battery
Alerts the user when the lasers’s batteries are getting low.

Rod Eye 160, Operation 11
3Operation
Menu access and
navigation
To access the menu of the Rod Eye 160 Digital Receiver, press the Bandwidth button
and Audio button simultaneously.
• Use the Bandwidth button and Audio button to change parameters.
• Use the Power button to scroll through the menu.
Menu Menu Function Indication
UNT Changes the unit of measure for the
digital readout.
Units - mm/cm/in/ft
Active unit flashes.
LED Changes the brightness of the LED
indicators.
LEDs - High/Low/Off
DRO Turns on or off the digital readout. Green LED is on: digital readout is on.
Red LED is on: digital readout is off.
DRO flashes.
BAT Turns on or off the Laser low battery
indication on the receiver.
Green LED is on: Laser low battery icon
function is active.
Red LED is on: Laser low battery icon
function is not active.
Rugby icon flashes.
MEM Turns on or off the position memory
function.
Green LED is on: function is on.
Red LED is on: function is off.
Full down arrow flashes.
RPS Measures the head speed of the
laser.
Hold in rotating beam to
measure the head speed.
Measured head speed is displayed.

Rod Eye 160, Operation 12
Changing the
alkaline batteries
step-by-step
The small battery icon will appear empty on the Rod Eye 160 display when the
batteries are low and need to replaced.
LCD Display
Step Description
The batteries are inserted under the battery door.
1. Turn the locking mechanism to the open position to open the battery door.
2. Remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
To insert the batteries:
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, ensuring that the
contacts are facing in the right direction.
The correct polarity is displayed inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the cover of the battery compartment and turn the locking mechanism
to the closed position to lock the battery door.
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1a
1b
2b
2a
3a
3b
Icon Description
Grade indication arrow - Seven channels are displayed for
above and below grade.
• Arrow bars can be selected to represent the selected
accuracy bandwidth.
• Memory Display - if the receiver is moved out of the detection
range, the arrow display indicates the direction to move to
return to the laser beam (see MEM in menu to
enable/disable).
Laser low battery warning - The laser icon is displayed when
the battery of the laser unit is almost depleted. This feature is
laser dependent (see BAT in menu to enable/disable).
Audio volume indication - Four levels of volume are displayed:
loud, medium, soft, off (no icon).
Units of measure - Five units of measure are displayed: mm
(millimeter), cm (centimeters), in (inch), in (fractions), ft (feet).
Elevation indication - Numeric value is displayed (dependent
on the unit of measure chosen).
Accuracy indication - Five levels of accuracy are displayed: ultra
fine, super fine, fine, medium, coarse.
Receiver low battery warning - Three levels of battery life are
displayed: full, low, empty.

Rod Eye 160, Technical Data 13
4TechnicalData
Conformity to
national regulations
Technical data
• FCC Part 15 (applicable in US)
• Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product Rod Eye 160 is in compli-
ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity
may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
can be placed on the market and be put into service without restric-
tions in any EU Member state.
• The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC
part 15 or European directive 1999/5/EC has to be approved prior to use and oper-
ation.
Working diameter (laser dependent): 1350 m/4430 ft
Detection height: 120 mm/5 in
Numeric readout height: 90 mm/3.5 in
Detectable spectrum: 600 nm to 800 nm
Detectable accuracies
Very fine: ± 0.5 mm/± 0.02 in
Fine: ± 1.0 mm/± 0.04 in
Medium: ± 2.0 mm/± 0.08 in
Coarse: ± 3.0 mm/± 0.12 in
Very coarse: ± 5.0 mm/± 0.20 in
Audio volumes: 105 dBA/95 dBA/65dBA/Off
Automatic shut off: 10 minutes
Digital readout - units: mm, cm, in, in (fractions), ft
Arrow display - channels: 15 channels
Anti-strobe protection: Yes
Memory, last beam strike: Yes
Beam finding (double beep): Yes
Laser low battery indicator: Yes
Warranty: 3 years
Environmental: IP67
Batteries: 2 x 1.5 V "AA" - 50+ hours
Dimensions: 173 x 76 x 29 mm/6.8 x 3.0 x 1.1 in
Operating temperature: -20°C to +50°C/-4°F to +122°F
Storage temperature (except batteries): -40°C to +70°C/-40°F to +158°F

Rod Eye 160, Care and Transport 14
5 Care and Transport
5.1 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 Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated
in the User Manual, particularly after the product has been dropped, stored for long
periods or transported.
5.2 Storage
Product Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment, particularly in summer if
the equipment is inside a vehicle. Refer to "4 Technical Data" for information about
temperature limits.
Li-Ion and alkaline
batteries
For Li-Ion and alkaline batteries
• Refer to "4 Technical Data" for information about storage temperature range.
• Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing.
• After storage recharge batteries before using.
• Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried
before storing or use.
For Li-Ion batteries
• A storage temperature range of -20°C to +30°C/-4°F to 86°F in a dry environment
is recommended to minimise self-discharging of the battery.
• At the recommended storage temperature range, batteries containing a 50% to
100% charge can be stored for up to one year. After this storage period the
batteries must be recharged.

Rod Eye 160, Care and Transport 15

Total Quality Management: Our commitment to total
customer satisfaction.
Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland,
has been certified as being equipped with a
quality system which meets the International
Standards of Quality Management and Quality
Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environmental Management Systems
(ISO standard 14001).
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