Leica Rod Eye 180 User manual

Leica Rod Eye 180
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

Rod Eye 180, Introduction 2
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Leica Rod Eye 180.
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
instructions 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 180 documentation/software:
• the Leica Rugby CD
• https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com

Rod Eye 180, 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 6
1.6 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 7
2 Instrument Components 8
3Operation 11
4Receiver 14
4.1 Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 820/840 14
5Applications 15
5.1 Smart Target (Automatic Slope Catching) - Rugby 820/840 15
5.2 Smart Target Lock (Slope Lock/Monitoring) - Rugby 820/840 16
5.3 Dual Receiver Setups - Rugby 820/840 17
5.4 Batter Boards - Rugby 840 18
5.5 Facades - Rugby 840 20
6 Automatic Field Calibration - Rugby 820/840 23
7TechnicalData 26
8 Care and Transport 27
8.1 Transport 27
8.2 Storage 27

Rod Eye 180, 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 iden-
tifying 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.

Rod Eye 180, Safety Directions 5
1.2 Definition of Use
Intended use • Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
Reasonably
foreseeable 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.

Rod Eye 180, Safety Directions 6
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
electrostatic 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.
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 guide-
lines and standards. When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay atten-
tion to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufac-
turer.
CAUTION Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous
measurements.
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.

Rod Eye 180, Safety Directions 7
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.
Labelling Rod Eye
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 180
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 / 100mA
Art.No.: 785491
Made in China
Contains FCC ID: RFD-CT100 IC ID: 3177A-CT100
Type: RE180
004662_001

Rod Eye 180, 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.
004968_001
a
b
c
d
e
f
g

Rod Eye 180, 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.
004969_001
a
b
c
d
a) Bandwidth
b) Power
c) Laser man
d) Audio
e) X and Y Switches
Button Function
Bandwidth Press to change detection bandwidth.
Power Press once to turn on the Receiver.
Laser man Press to capture digital reading.
Audio Press to change the audio output.
X and Y Switches Press to select alternate or second axis for slope catching and
slope monitoring.
004970_001
a
b
c
d
e

Rod Eye 180, 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
reference
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.
004957_001
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.
Radio functions The Rod Eye Digital RF receiver has a radio module incorporated
that provides the user with special functions such as slope
catching and slope lock for grades and plane alignment for batter
board and facade application setups.