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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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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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) 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.
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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.
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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.

Rod Eye 180, Operation 11
3Operation
Menu access and
navigation
To access the menu of the Rod Eye 180 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 180, Operation 12
Changing the
alkaline batteries
step-by-step
The small battery icon will appear empty on the Rod Eye 180 display when the
batteries are low and need to replaced.
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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LCD Display 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:
Very fine, Fine, medium, Coarse, Very coarse.
Receiver low battery warning - Three levels of battery life are
displayed: full, low, empty.
Radio transmitting - The radio transmission is displayed as:
on, monitoring, flashing slowly and transmitting, flashing
quickly.

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4 Receiver
Description The Rugby 820/840 is sold with the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver. Using the
Rugby 820/840 together with the Rod Eye 180 enables the user to perform special
functions such as automatic slope catching and monitoring, as well alignment of the
vertical plane for batter boards and facade applications (Rugby 840).
Additional information on the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver can be found in the
individual user manuals also located on this CD.
4.1 Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 820/840
Pairing step-by-step The Rugby 820/840 and the Rod Eye 180 include radio devices that allow the user to
automatically match an existing grade.
When purchased together, the Rugby 820/840 and Rod Eye 180 have been paired
together at the factory. If purchasing a second receiver, the Rugby 820/840 and the
Rod Eye 180 must first be paired together to be able to communicate with each other.
Step Description
1. Turn off the Rugby and the Rod Eye 180.
2. Press and hold the Power button on the Rugby for 5 seconds to turn on the
Rugby in pairing mode. The Rugby beeps five times.
3. Press and hold the Power button on the Rod Eye 180 for 5 seconds.
If successful, the X-axis LED and the Y-axis Indicator LED flash green and the
Rugby beeps five times quickly when the pairing was successful. Also the
green LED on the receiver will flash five times to indicate a successful
pairing.
If not successful, the X-axis Indicator LED and the Y-axis Indicator LED flash
red five times quickly if the pairing was not successful. Also the red LED on
the receiver will flash five times to indicate an unsuccessful paring.

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5 Applications
5.1 Smart Target (Automatic Slope Catching) - Rugby 820/840
Smart Targeting
using the Rugby,
step-by-step
Step Description
1. Set up the Rugby at the base of a slope with the X-axis pointing in the direc-
tion of the slope.
2. At the base of the slope, adjust the height of the receiver on the rod until
the on-grade (centre-line) position is indicated on the receiver by:
•thecentrebar
• the green flashing LED
• a solid audio tone
•thedigitaldisplay
3. Move to the top of the slope and press the laser man button for 1.5 seconds
to start the smart targeting process. The receiver shows SMT, then XSC for
X-axis slope catching.
4. The Rugby searches for the receiver until the on-grade position is found.
Once the on-grade position, the receiver will flash all three LEDs simultane-
ously one time and the receiver returns to normal operation.
5. After this signal the receiver can be moved and used as normal. The sloped
axis is in Manual mode and should be checked from time to time to ensure
the Rugby has not moved.
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4
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5.2 Smart Target Lock (Slope Lock/Monitoring) - Rugby 820/840
Smart Target Lock
using the Rugby,
step-by-step
Step Description
1. Set up the Rugby at the base of a slope with the X-axis pointing in the direc-
tion of the slope.
2. At the base of the slope, adjust the height of the Rod Eye 180 Digital
Receiver RF on the rod until the on-grade (centre-line) position is indicated
on the receiver by:
•thecentrebar
• the green flashing LED
•asolidaudiotone
• the digital display
3. Move to the top of the slope and press the laser man button for 5 seconds
to start the smart target and lock process. The receiver will show SMT, then
XSL during the X-axis slope lock process.
4. The Rugby searches for the receiver until the on-grade position is found.
Once the on-grade position is found, the receiver will flash all three LEDs
simultaneously one time and the receiver returns to normal operation. The
display will show LOC while the receiver is in lock mode.
To turn off lock mode on the receiver, hold the power button for
1.5 seconds.
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5.3 Dual Receiver Setups - Rugby 820/840
Dual Receiver
setups using the
Rugby
It is possible to use the Smart Targeting feature of the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver
to catch and monitor both axes of the laser. To do this, perform the actions above for
the first axis, and then repeat the actions for the second axis using a second receiver.
To use the Smart Target feature to slope catch and monitor both axes, it is
necessary to have two receivers.
Once the lock and monitoring process is started, the receivers must remain in
place.
Individual axis can be selected for the Smart Targeting procedure by first pressing the
X or Y button on the receiver keypad and the laser man button.
Action Buttons
To slope catch the X-axis: Press Xplus Laser Man for
1.5 seconds
To slope catch and lock the X-axis: Press Xplus Laser
Man for 5 seconds.
To slope catch the Y axis: Press Yplus Laser Man for
1.5 seconds.
To slope catch and lock the Y-axis: Press Yplus Laser
Man for 5 seconds.
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5.4 Batter Boards - Rugby 840
Description The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver create a vertical plane of laser
light that acts as a virtual string line for batter board setups.
Setup Laser setup
Receiver setup
Step Description
1. Mount the Rugby to the clamp and then the clamp to the batter board.
2. Turn on the Rugby.
The laser beam will automatically point downwards so that the laser and the
clamp can be positioned directly over the surveyed reference nail.
3. Set the head rotation to the fastest speed (10 rps).
Step Description
1. Mount the receiver to the receiver bracket using the 90° adapter.
2. Attach the bracket to the batter board. The top of the receiver bracket
should be tight against the surveyed reference nail.
3. Turn on the receiver.
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Alignment
• Use the remote control to move the rotating laser beam left or right until the
receiver displays an on-grade position.
OR
• Use the Smart Target function of the receiver to automatically align the vertical
rotating plane to the receiver. Press the Laser man button on the receiver for
1.5 seconds to start the alignment process. The receiver will display YSC.
Monitoring
Use the Smart Target function of the receiver to automatically align and then monitor
the laser beam. Press the Laser Man button on the receiver for 5 seconds to start the
alignment and slope catching and lock/monitoring process. The receiver will display
YSL, then LOC when the process is complete.
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5.5 Facades - Rugby 840
Description The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver create a vertical plane of laser
light that is aligned to the building and acts as a constant reference for facade
installations.
Setup Mounting the facade adapter brackets
Laser setup
Step Description
1. Mount the facade adapter brackets to the side of the building in locations
where it is desired to have a laser and receiver setup.
Step Description
1. Mount the Rugby to the clamp and then the clamp to the facade adapter
bracket.
2. Turn on the Rugby.
The laser beam will automatically point downwards so that the laser and the
clamp can be positioned at the desired distance from the building’s surface.
3. Set the head rotation to the fastest speed (10 rps).
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