PLS HVR 505 User manual

PLS HVR 5 0 5
OPERATI N G
MANUAL
PACIFIC LASER
SYSTEM S
The Professional Standard

TABL E OF CON TEN TS INTRODUCTION
Introduction........................................Page 1
Safety Information.............................Page 2
Batteries............................................Page 3
Keypad..............................................Page 4
Operation..........................................Page 5
Functions..........................................Page 6
Applications......................................Page 7
Remote Control................................Page 8
Checking Calibration........................Page 9
Specifications..................................Page 10
Warranty..........................................Page 11
PLS HVD Detector..........................Page 12
PLS HVD Operating Manual...........Page 13
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ROTATION HEAD
RE-CHARGING PLUG
KEYBOARD
EXIT WINDOWS
HANDLE
The PLS HVR 505 is a fully automatic,
self-leveling laser used for height transfer and lay-
out. The HVR 505 R is a traditional, visible red
beam rotary laser used for both interior and exte-
rior layout. The HVR 505 G is a highly visible,
green beam rotary laser ideally used for interior
layout. The HVR 505 G may also be used for
exterior applications. The rechargeable PLS HVR
505 contains micro-controlled charging technolo-
gy.
CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE
STANDARD ALKALINE BATTERIES OR WAR-
RANTY WILL BE VOIDED.
The PLS HVR 505 may be used in vertical and
horizontal mode and has an up and down plumb
beam. It also has an additional line marker (scan-
ning) function and may
be controlled by the PLS RC 505 remote control.
The instrument is water resistant and may be
used in the rain, if necessary. Unit may not be
submerged in water.
UP BEAM
DOWN BEAM

SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS
Safety instructions
Laser Safety
The PLS HVR 505 R is a class II laser according
to 21CFR1040. The PLS HVR 505 G is a Class
IIIA laser. Follow the instructions on the warning
labels which are shown in the following
illustrations:
PLS HVR 505 R
Laser Power:
635 nm
<1mW
Laser Class ll
Do not remove the attached warning labels.
The manufacturer and its dealers are not
liable for any defects and the consequences
from this removal.
! Attention ! The internal laser sources
comply with with laser classes II and III.
Do not disassemble the instrument. In
case of inappropriate repairs, laser radiation
may arise in excess amounts of the marked
labels and liability may be incurred if there
is damage. In cases of inappropriate
processing, malfunctions are possible
without external visible damage.
The unit charger should only be used
indoors. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE
STANDARD ALKALINE BATTERIES.
Attention: This instrument contains nickel-metal hydride
batteries. Nickel-metal hydride batteries must be recy-
cled or disposed of properly. WEEE-Reg.: DE23874031
The PLS HVR 505 uses rechargeable
NIMH batteries.
For on-board chargeable battery, insert the
battery re-charger receptacle plug in the
charging panel outlet of the battery
cover pack.
Insert converter's AC receptacle plug in an AC
outlet and insert the converter's DC receptacle
plug in the charging panel's DC outlet.
When the charging lamp is on, charging
is in process.
ALKALINE
BATTERY PACK
NIMH RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY PACK
When the charging
lamp is green, charging
is completed.
NOTE: The charging
process takes approximately 7 hours to
complete for rechargeable batteries.
AC/DC converter's suitable power range:
50-60Hz; voltage 85V-265V.
Purchase replacement NIMH battery pack
from an authorized PLS dealer.
Use PLS HVR 505 with caution in humid
or wet weather conditions. Do not put the
laser back into the case unless it is thoroughly
dry. Condensation may corrode the battery
connections and/or cause distortion of beams
in lighthouse.
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BATTERI ES
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CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
MAX OUTPUT POWER <1MW
WAVELENGTH 635-670NM
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
MAX OUTPUT POWER <1MW
WAVELENGTH 635-670NM
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
DANGER
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
MAX OUTPUT POWER <1MW
WAVELENGTH 635-670NM
CLASS III A LASER PRODUCT
PLS HVR 505 G LASER POWER:
532 NM <5MW LASER CLASS III
PLS HVR 505 G
Laser Power:
532 nm
<5mW
Laser Class lll

KEYPAD
1) Power switch: turn on or off unit.
2) Power light: red light, power on.
3) Low Battery lndicator: LED blinks, the
battery should be charged or replaced.
4) Manual Indicator: green LED on in
manual mode.
5) Accelerate key: variable speed, 0-60-120-600
r.p.m., press multiple times to adjust through
a cycle.
6) Scanning key: variable angle, 0-10º-45º-90º-180º ,
press multiple times to adjust through
a cycle.
7) Manual/automatic key: to change from
automatic to manual leveling.
8) Counterclockwise rotation key: when rotation
is stopped, press to start scanning of orientation.
9) Clockwise rotation key: when rotation is stopped,
press to start scanning of orientation.
10) Adjustment key in X slope direction: when the
instrument is in the manual mode, press to adjust
slope of X direction.
11) Adjustment key in Y slope direction: when the
instrument is in the manual mode, press to adjust
slope of Y direction.
12) Tilt or ADS (automatic drift system) blinks slowly
when active, blinks quickly to warn user of a change
in alignment from original set up.
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KEYPAD OPERATI ON -
FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS
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10) X AXIS
CALIBRATION
5) ROTATIONAL
SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
8) COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
ROTATION
12)AUTOMATIC
DRIFT SYSTEM
9) CLOCKWISE
ROTATION
1) POWER SWITCH
2) POWER LIGHT
3) LOW POWER
(BLINK)
6) DIRECTION
SCANNING KEY
4) MANUAL INDICATOR
7) MANUAL KEY
11) Y AXIS
CALIBRATION

FUNCTIONS
Tu r n t h e i n s t r u -
ment on. The
leveling LED
is flashing and
the instrument
is self leveling.
If the
LED lights
continuously the rotary head
starts and the laser beam will be turned on. Attach the PLS
HVD 505 Detector at this reference point on a rod and move
this height to zero. Now the respective difference in levels to
the reference height can be measured on the ground. It is
useful to use a flexible rod to measure positive and negative
values simply.
Laying out Slope Using the PLS HVR 505
Fasten the PLS HVR 505 to a tripod and plumb up over the
benchmark or hub. Make certain that the PLS HVR 505 is posi-
tioned on the tripod so that the X axis points toward where you
need slope. Auto-level the PLS HVR 505 by depressing the top
green button. Once the laser is level
and rotating at 600 rpm, attach the detector to the grade rod.
Ta k e t h e g r a d e r o d w i t h t h e d e t e c t o r a t t a c h e d t o t h e e n d o f t h e
needed distance (end of pipe, footing or form board). Find level
on the detector by a solid tone or by the solid line on the LCD.
Next, depress the top center button on the remote (RC 505) to
engage the manual mode on the PLS HVR 505. Then lower
the detector by the correct distance based
on the needed slope. Some examples are
listed below. Depressing the right red but-
ton lowers the laser towards the detector.
Hold down the right-pointing arrow key until
the detector beeps that you are within
range. Now fine-tune the laser adjustment
by going up using the left-arrow key or
down using the right-arrow key until the
laser is locked on with a solid tone or by
the solid line on the LCD.
Examples
Press 1 (See keypad chart) The unit is self-level-
ing and power light is lit. Press the key again and the
unit will turn off.
After laser has automatically leveled, the laser beam
stops blinking. The laser will rotate up to 600 r.p.m. If
the gradient exceeds ±5º, the manual indicator will blink.
NOTE: If the unit does not level within 5 minutes,
it will shut off.
Rotation Mode
The 5 key adjusts rotation speed. Adjust through
a cycle. To stop rotation, press the 5 key.
Rotation will be counter clockwise.
When the 9 key is pressed, rotation will be
clockwise.
Scanning Mode
Adjust rotation speed until the laser stops rotating.
Press the 6 key and the unit starts scanning
mode. Press the 6 key again to adjust
scanning angle.
Press 8 counter clockwise or 9 clockwise;
key will move scanning laser line.
Setting Slope
The PLS HVR 505 can set slope on dual axes.
Press the 7. The manual indicator is on.
Setting slope of X direction: Aim X1 of
the instrument in the direction necessary
to set slope. Press 10.
The laser beam moves upwards or downwards.
Setting slope of Y direction.
Aim Y1 of the instrument in the direction
necessary to set slope.
Press 11.
The laser beam moves upwards or downwards.
Automatic Drift System
Press 12. Press the TILT key, the power indicator blinks
slowly. After the instrument has leveled automatically
for about 3 seconds, the ADS function is activated.The
power indicator will blink quickley, and automatic leveling
function shuts off when the instrument is disturbed by
external circumstances. At the same time, the laser
module will stop scanning and start blinking.
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APPLI CATI ONS
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Height
Transfer
(Leveling)
-1% Slope @100'
Lower the detector
on the grade rod
12" from level
-3% Slope @100'
Lower the detector
on the grade rod
36" from level
-1% Slope @50'
Lower the detector
on the grade rod 6"
from level
-3% Slope @50'
Lower the detector
on the grade rod
18" from level
-1% Slope @25'
Lower the detector
on the grade rod 3"
from level
-3% Slope @25'
Lower the detector
on the grade rod 9"
from level
For a positive slope layout, reverse the above examples.
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X1
X2 Y1
Y2
Power switch

APPLI CATI ONS
A. Instrument Checking - Method B
(1) Place the instrument at the point of 90 feet in front of wall (or set a
scaleplate at the point of 90 feet away from the instrument), and then
adjust the level of the base approximately to aim the X1 to the wall (or
scaleplate) as depicted at right.
(2) After switching on the
power, use the detector
measuring the h1 of X1-
beam on the wall or scale-
plate. (3) Loosen the screw
of the tripod and then turn
the instrument 180Oto
measure the h2 of X2-beam
on the wall or scaleplate.
D-value between h1 and h2 ought to be less than 1/8 inch.
(4) Check the Y-beam in the same way.
B. Level Adjusting
If the D-value between h1 and h2 is more than 1/8 inch, adjust the
instruments according to the following steps:
1. Y-axis adjustment. (1) Press the Key ON/OFF when power indicator
lights & automatic leveling of the instrument starts up. (2) Press the key
“ ” and “”simultaneouslyfor3seconds;whenmodeindicatorblinks,
the instrument enters mode of adjusting. (3) Press the key
“ ” or “ ” of Y-axis repeatedly and check the position of laser beam
when mode indicator is blinking until the D-value between h1 and h2 is
less than 1/8 inch. (4) Press the Key “ ” and “”simultaneouslyto
hold the adjustment until mode indicator goes out. If the instrument is
set horizontally, Y-axis adjustment stands for Z-axis adjustment.
C. X-axis Adjustment
(1) Press the Key ON/OFF when power indicator lights & automatic
leveling of instrument starts up. (2) Press the Key “ ” and “ ” simulta-
neously for 3 seconds. When undervoltage indicator blinks, the instru-
ment enters mode of adjusting. (3) Press the Key “ ” or “”ofX-axis
repeatedly and check the position of laser beam while undervoltage
indicator is blinking till D-value between h1 and h2 is less than 1/8 inch.
(4) Press the Key “ ” and “ ” simultaneously to hold the adjustment
until undervoltage indicator goes out. If canceling the adjustment,
please shut off the instrument and then turn it on. If the adjusting
range exceeds range permitted, the power indicator will flash.
Notice: Once the D-value exceeds the error range that instrument
permits, please contract the supplier to repair the instrument.
D. Plumb Point Check
(1) Place the instrument between two walls with distance of 90 feet.
(2) Place the instrument on its side and then adjust. (3) Switch on the
power, and then measure the middle point of the laser beam on the
wall: hA, hB and hA’, hB’.
(4) 1=hA-hA’, 2=hB-hB’. D-value between 1 and 2 ought to be
less than 1/8 inch.
E. Adjusting If-D value between 1 and 2 is more than 1/8 inch,
adjust the instrument according to procedure described in B.
The PLS HVR 505 should be checked, like all measuring instruments,
before use. Set the PLS HVR 505 on a stable surface - Method A.
Turn the laser on and let it level. Mount the PLS HVD 505 Detector
at a fixed distance, e.g. at 90 feet, and move it onto the laser plane.
Now turn the instrument around to each 90° point and let the instru-
ment level. In each case, measure the difference to the first height.
If the deviation is smaller than 1/8 inch, the instrument is within the
specification. In the case of larger deviations the instrument has to
be calibrated.
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CHECKI NG CALI BRATI ON
CHECKI NG CALI BRATI ON
REMOTE CONTROL
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Caution ! The automatic leveling is
switched off in manual mode. If the
instrument gets moved it will not turn
off. In the semi-manual mode the tilt
control is active only in X direction. We
recommend using a second detector
to control the sloped plane.
Vertical Use
The PLS HVR 505 has third
leveling axis (z-axis). Place the
instrument as shown. The plumb
beam will be leveled automatically.
The turning rotor head projects an
upright plane to the plumb beam at
an angle of 90°. To adjust the align-
ment line use the arrow keys to
move the laser beam right and left.
Right angles can then be measured simply and quickly.
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The PLS HVR 505 may be used with the PLS RC 505 infrared
remote control. Point the remote in the direction of the PLS HVR
505 for remote operation. Remote distance is 70 feet indoors and
40 feet outdoors. There are 9 keys on the panel of the remote unit.
The remote panel matches the keypad of the PLS HVR 505.
Pressing any key will make the indicator lamp blink once indicating
remote signal is being sent.
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ROTARY SPECI FI CATI ONS
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WARRAN TY
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PLS HVR 505:
Accuracy: +/- 1/8 inch @100 feet
3m @ 30mm
Down point accuracy: +/- 1/8 inch @10 feet
3mm @ 3mm
Up point accuracy: +/- 1/8 inch @100 feet
3mm @ 30mm
Leveling range: ± 5º
Operation range: Radius 500 feet w/detector
150m
Rotation speed: 0 - 600 rpm
Light source: laser diode,
wavelength 635nm, <1mW
(HVR 505 R)
wavelength 532 nm, <5mW
(HVR 505 G)
Operating temperature: 32º F (0ºC) to
104º F (40º C)
Storage temperature: -22º F(-30º C) to
140º F (60º C)
Laser Class: II Caution (21CFR1040)
(HVR505 R)
III DANGER (HVR 505 G)
Power supply: 4 x C Size
NIMH Batteries
Operating time: approximately 20 hours
Charging time: maximum 7 hours
(NiMH ONLY)
Protection grade: IP64 (Water- resistant),
not submersable
Size / Weight: 7.5 inch x 8 inch x 6 inch
190.5 mm x 200 mm x 152 mm
4.9 lbs (unit only)
2.22 kg
PLS RC 505 Remote Control:
Operating distance 70 feet
Charger LDG 2+2:
Input: 100-240V AC / 47-63Hz
Output: 12V / 1.25A
Use the charger indoors only! Do not attempt
to charge Alkaline Batteries.
Design and specifications are subject to
change without prior notice.
In the event of a claim please contact your
PLS dealer or PLS. Attempts at repair or
detectable improper treatment will void any
warranty claim. Please use the original
transport case for shipment.
This product is warranted by PLS•Pacific
Laser Systems to the original purchaser to
be free from defects in material and work-
manship under normal use for a period of
three years 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
abused or altered. Without limiting the fore-
going, 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.
Ta m p e r i n g w i t h o r r e m o va l o f t h e c a u t i o n
or certifications labels voids this warranty.
Neither this warranty nor any other warranty,
express or implied, including implied war-
ranties of merchantability, shall extend
beyond the warranty period. No responsibili-
ty is assumed for any incidental or conse-
quential damages. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights which vary from state to state.

PLS HVD 505 DETECTOR
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OPERATI N G MAN U AL
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1. SPECIFICATIONS
Available Distance: From rotary PLS HVR 505 (2.0 in)
Accuracy: Precise detecting: +
_1mm ( + _0.04in)
Rough detecting: +
_2mm ( + _0.08in)
Detecting Indication: Bi-surface LCD, buzzer
Power: DC9V alkaline battery
Automatic Power-off Time: Approx. 20 minutes
Working Temperature: -20 Coto +50Co(-4oF to +122oF)
Dimensions: 135 (L) X 65 (W) X 24.5 (H)mm
5-3/4" x 2- 3/4" x 1"
Weight: 0.15kg (0.44lbs) (with battery)
2. LCD Rough Detecting
Reference Position
Display:
Precise Detecting
Reference Position
Display:
Higher than
reference
(high
frequency
beep)
In reference
line (long
beep)
Buzzer ON/OFF
Once power on,
default of
buzzer is on)
Laser
Receptor
LCD (Both
on Front
Shell &
Back Shell)
Detecting
Mode
Power
Switch
Buzzer
Mark
Lower than
reference
(high
frequency
beep)
Poor Power: Buzzer On:
Buzzer Off:
36mm
5/12 Inches
3. PANEL
CAUTION:
The HVD 505 R + G detectors are
dedicated and unique to each HVR
505 R + G rotary laser and may not be
used with other laser tools.

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