Pacific Laser Systems PLS 480 User manual

•ON/OFF MENU
SWITCH
•BATTERY DOOR
•1/4 - 20 INSERT
IN BASE OF EACH UNIT
•POUCH
•FLOOR
TARGET
• STANDARD
FLOOR BASE
•UNIVERSAL
ADAPTER
OPTIONAL
• PLS SLD LASER
DETECTOR
OPTIONAL
Please review the PLS-SLD Laser Detector operating manual for
use with PLS 480 for exterior application.
OPERATING
MANUAL
FEATURES
PLS 480
PACIFIC LASER
SYSTEMS
The Professional Standard
MENU SWITCH UNIVERSAL
BASE-TRIPOD ADAPTER
GREEN LIGHT: ON
RED LIGHT: EXCEEDS TILT
AMBER LIGHT: BATTERY LOW
SOLID LIGHT: INTERIOR
BLINKING LIGHT: EXTERIOR
ON/OFF / SQUARE LINES AND DOWN POINT
ON/OFF / LEVEL LINES
FIRST PRESS: SELF LEVELING MODE
SECOND PRESS: OVER RIDE SELF
LEVELING MODE
THIRD PRESS: OFF
PULSE: OUTDOOR MODE TO USE WITH SLD
DETECTOR - SQUARE AND LEVEL
The universal tripod adapter is included
with the PLS 480 SYSTEM. The
adapter has two components. 1) Floor
and Batter Board Base and 2) Tripod -
Fine Tune Base. The two components
can be used separately or together
depending on the job site application.
When using your PLS480 on the floor
or concrete slab, attach the PLS480 to
the combined adapter (top and bottom
components together) by inserting its
1/4 - 20 bolt into the 1/4 - 20 insert on
bottom of the PLS480.
The reversible front foot can be turned
around by loosening the screw-bolt and
rotating to allow a straight edge against
bottom track. The fine tune adjustment
knob allows the PLS480 (or other PLS
laser) vertical lines to move incremen-
tally right or left.
The top component also swivels right
and left for maximum utility of the laser.
When using your PLS480 on
batter board attach the PLS480 to
the combined adapter (top and
bottom components) and place the
PLS480 and adapter on to the batter
board. Secure the PLS480 to the batter
board with the threaded clamp on back
of the adapter. The down beam of the
PLS480 should project closely in front
of the batter board. Use the adapter
adjustable knobs to turn the square
beams of the PLS480 (or other PLS
laser) right or left to meet the target
or SLD Detector.
UNIVERSAL
BASE-TRIPOD ADAPTER
UNIVERSAL
BASE-TRIPOD ADAPTER
Shown with optional
universal base tripod adapter
• FINE TUNING KNOB
TWIST OFF/ON BASE
• REVERSIBLE FOOT
When using your
PLS480 on a tripod
secure the top
component of the
adapter to the
tripod stud. Secure
the PLS480 to the
adapter and posi-
tion the down point
of the laser to point
through the tripod
handle or cantilever
the tool so the
down point can be
seen between the
tripod legs.
Yo u c a n n o w a d j u s t
the laser for square
layout using the
down point as your
spring point and
capturing the
square laser lines
with your SLD
Detector.

SAFETY LABELING
CHECK SQUARE
CHECKING THE PLS480 ON THE JOB SITE
USING PYTHAGORAS 3-4-5 TRIANGLE:
Set up over the center of PEG (A) using the
plumb down laser dot.
Using one of the 90 degree beams put PEG (B)
in the ground at an exact distance of 15M/45 FT
from PEG (A).
Using the other 90 degree beam, put PEG (C)
in the ground at an exact distance of 20m/60 FT
from PEG (A).
Now measure with a tape diagonally from
PEG (B) to PEG (C). The distance should
be 25M/75FT.
PEG
A
15M/45FT
20M/60FT
25M/75FT
PEG
B
PEG
C
3
90o4
5
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUST-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT
IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
PLS480 complies with US FDA
standards, 21 CFR, Subchapter J.
These labels are attached to
every PLS laser. These are
not to be removed or defaced.
PLS • 2550 KERNER BLVD., SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901
800 601 4500
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER RADIATION
EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE
PLS90E COMPLIES WITH FDA PERFORMANCE STDS.
21 CFR, SUBCHAPTER J
SERIAL NUMBER:
MFG’D:
CAUTION: LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS. PATENT PENDING
REG. US PATENT OFFICE
PLS 2656 BRIDGEWAY, SAUSALITO, CA 94965
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
MAX OUTPUT POWER <1mW
WAVEL ENGTH 635 -6 70 nm
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
WARNING LABEL
BACK
FRONT
APERTURE LABEL
ID# CERTIFICATION LABEL
CHECK LEVEL
CHECK PLUMB SPECIFICATIONS WAR R A N TY
Light source: Semiconductor laser diode
635-670 nm, visible
Working range: +/- 200 feet (outdoor w/detector)
Accuracy:
Square and Level +/-1/8” @ 60 Feet
(3mm@18 meters)
Plumb Down +/-1/8” @ 20 Feet
(3mm@ 6 meters)
Leveling: Automatic
Leveling range: +/- 6o
Power supply: 3AA batteries alkaline
Operating time: +25 hours continuous use
Operating temp: 0o F to 122oF
(-18o C to 50o C)
Storage temp: -40 F to 158o F
(-40o C to 70oC)
Indicator: Green light: ON
Red light: EXCEEDS TILT/
Amber light: BATTERY LOW
Flashing: pulse beam- exterior
Environment: Water resistant; not submersible
Dimensions: 5.6X4.6X2.9 inches
Weight: 1.25 lbs.
(including batteries)
This product is warranted by PLS ·Pacific Laser
Systems to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use for a peri-
od of three years (USA only) from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase,
the product will be repaired or replaced (with the same or
similar model at our option), without charge for either
parts or labor, through PLS. The purchaser shall bear all
shipping, packing and insurance costs. Upon completion
of the repair or replacement, the unit will be returned to
the customer, freight prepaid. The warranty will not apply
to this product if it has been misused, abused or altered.
Without limiting the foregoing, battery leakage, dents or
gouges to the plastic housing, broken optic windows,
damage to the switch/LED membrane are presumed to
result from misuse or abuse. Tampering with or removal
of the caution or certification labels voids this warranty.
Neither this warranty nor any other warranty, express or
implied, including implied warranties of merchantability,
shall extend beyond the warranty period. No responsibil-
ity is assumed for any incidental or consequential dam-
ages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
PLS Pacific Laser Systems
2550 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94901
1 800 601 4500 www.plslaser.com
TO CHECK LEVEL:
Choose two interior walls approximately 15’-0”
apart (see Fig. 1). You can use 2 x 4s for targets.
Tu r n o n t h e P L S 4 8 0 t o L e v e l s e t t i n g # 1 ( l e v e l ) .
With the PLS480 six inches away from and facing
target #1, carefully mark the center of the line.
Label this mark A1. Swivel the laser 180 degrees
and mark the center of the line on target #2. Label
this mark B1.
Move the PLS480 six inches away from and
facing target #2. Carefully mark the center of the
line. Label this mark B2. Swivel the laser 180
degrees and mark the center of the line on target
#1. Label this mark A2.
Yo u n o w h a ve t w o c e n t e r s o f e l e v a t i o n a t e a c h
target. Carefully measure the distance between
centers of each set of marks. If there is a differ-
ence, subtract one measurement from the other.
This calibration method magnifies any error by a
factor of two. Therefore divide any difference by
two to find the true error.Your PLS480 should have
an error of no greater than 1/8in. within 60ft.
Target #1 Target #2
A1
+
A2
B1
+
B2
-
15’
Place the PLS480 on the standard floor
base and position the PLS480 so that the
down point is visible on the floor. Mark the
down point position and without moving
the laser also mark the intersecting point
at which the two vertical lines meet on
the ceiling.
Turn the laser 180 degrees and place the
down point on the original mark on the
floor. The intersecting point on the ceiling
should match the original ceiling mark.
If there is a difference between the
original ceiling mark and second mark,
the error of the plumb beam is half
that difference.
We recommend that you check your PLS480
periodically in order to assure its accuracy.