Spectra Precision DG813 Operating instructions

DG813 & DG613
Pipe Laser
How to use the pipe lasers –step by step
November 2015_JS

DG813/DG613 Components
SF803
DG613
DG813
RC803 Recharge kit

1 –DG’s are shipped with a rechargeable
NiMH battery pack (Q104667).
Only the original rechargeable battery
pack allows charging with the
provided charger.
2 –An optional external charger Cable,
12V Battery w/Cigarette Lighter Plug
(P25) is also available
3 –Alkaline batteries can be used as a
backup
4 –Plus and minus symbols indicate
how to put the alkaline batteries into
the battery compartment
Powering the Laser

- Open the battery door by pulling out
the battery door latches.
- Push down the battery door and lift up
the locking lever that has the
two pins
- Insert batteries (or a rechargeable
battery pack) into the housing so
that the negative poles are on the
bigger battery spiral springs.
- Close the battery door and lock it by
pushing the door latches back to the
housing.
Installing Batteries

Powering the Remote Control RC803
1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar
pry device to release the battery door tab on
the RC803.
RC803 will be shipped with alkaline batteries
Rechargeable batteries can be used optional
but need to be charged externally.
2. Insert two AA batteries noting the plus (+)
and minus (-) diagrams inside the battery
housing.
3. Close the battery door. Push down until it
“clicks” into the locked position.

Using the Remote Control RC803
1. Press the button to turn on the Radio/IR
remote control.
If the RC803 is outside the radio operating range
the remote switches automatically into the IR
connection capability.
Note: When the remote control is initially turned
on, the standard display (model number and
software version) appear for the first 3 seconds,
then the grade value and line direction
indications briefly appear in the LCD.
With every button press, the LCD backlight is
activated and turns off automatically if no button
is pressed for 8 seconds.
To turn off the radio remote control, press and
hold the button for two seconds.
Note: 5 minutes after the last button press, the
remote control turns off automatically.

1. Open the battery door pulling the battery
door latch.
The SF803 will be shipped with 4 AA
alkaline batteries.
Rechargeable batteries can be used
optional but need to be charged externally.
2. Insert four AA batteries noting the plus (+)
and minus (-) diagrams inside on the
battery door.
3. Close the battery door. Push down until it
“clicks” into the locked position.
Powering the Spot Finder SF803

Components Spot Finder SF803
1 - SF803
2 - Target Plate
for Spot Finder
3 -Center Hole
4 -Power Button
5 -Bubble Vial
6 -Battery LED
7 -Mode LED
8 -Red Direction LEDs
9 -IR transmitters/receivers
10 - Marking notches (front and back)
11 - M6 Clamp Mount
12 - Battery door
13 - Latch for Battery Door
14 - Release Tab Target Plate
15 - SF Pole Adapter
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DG813/DG613 Components
1. Battery Compartment –holds the
NiMH battery pack. (D-Cell alkaline
batteries can be used as a backup.)
2. Battery Door Latches –locks/unlocks
and holds the battery compartment in
place.
3. LCD Graphic Display - shows the power,
grade, battery, out-of-level, beam position,
menu information and status of the laser.
4. Grade Axis Pivot Marker - identifies the
pivot point for the grade system
5. Line-Axis Pivot Marker and LED - used
to align a transit over the top of the laser;
lights for 15 minutes after turning on the
laser or pressing one of the buttons.
6. Handle - to carry the laser easily
and to attach a safety rope in manholes
with water.
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7. Axis Alignment Markers - used to align
the laser when the line system is centered.
8. Mounts for scope adapter –to
attach the optional scope adapter for the
„Over the Top“ application
9. 5/8”-11 Threaded Mount –to attach the
laser to various setup accessories
10. Remote Receiver Window –receives
signals from the RC803 and SF803
11. Beam-Exit Window –provides a
clear window for the laser beam to exit
the pipe laser.
DG813/DG613 Components
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DG813/DG613 Controls
12. Power Button - turns the laser On/Off
(To turn off the laser, press and hold the button
for 2 seconds).
13. M –Menu Button - Quickly press and release
starts the menu entry. Use the +/- and Left/Right
buttons to toggle through the menu.
14. E - Enter Button - Quickly press and release
to activate a selected menu function and show
the actual laser and remote control battery
status.
15. Escape/Lock (ESC) Button - If pressed
simultaneously with one of the left/right or +/-
buttons, it locks/unlocks the +/- or the left/right
buttons, so that the unit can’t be unintentionally
changed.
If pressed for 5 seconds, the unit switches
to the manual mode (steep grade).
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DG813/DG613 Controls
16. Left Line Control Button - moves the laser
beam to the left.
(Simultaneously pressed with the Right Line
Button, centers the line.)
17. Plus Button - increases the grade.
(Press and hold this button simultaneously with
the Minus button to zero the grade when in
Step & Go mode.)
18. Minus Button - decreases the grade.
(Press and hold this button simultaneously with
the Plus button to zero the grade when in
Step & Go mode.)
19. Right Line Control Button - moves the laser
beam to the right.
(Simultaneously pressed with the Left Line
Button, centers the line.)
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1. Power Button:
Press and release the button to turn ON the SF803.
All display LED’s will light for 1.0 sec.
Press and hold button for >2 sec. to turn OFF the
Spot Finder.
2. Battery LED:
solid green when SF803 is on and batteries are OK
blinking red if battery voltage is 3,8V<V bat <4V
solid red if battery voltage is <3,8V; SF803 turns off
automatically after 5 min.
3. Mode LED:
yellow solid: paired and radio connection OK
yellow flashing: none or lost radio signal
4. Red Direction LEDs:
Spot Search mode: pointing towards the center of the
beam.
All 4 LEDs are solid red when the SF803 is centered
at the beam.
Automatic SpotLok mode: solid for 5 min.,
then the LED’s flash every 5 seconds.
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SF803 –Controls, Features and Functions

Pairing DG813/DG613 with RC803
First, make sure the transmitter and the remote control are turned off. Then press and hold
the button and turn on the transmitter. During the next 6 seconds (the red LED
flashes fast while the display shows Pairing repeat the same steps on the
remote control.
The remote’s display show Pairing OK for one second and then the same
function as the laser is actually working to indicate the transmitter has been matched with
the remote control.
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First, make sure the transmitter and the Spot Finder are turned off.
Then press and hold the button and turn on the transmitter.
During the next 6 seconds (the red LED flashes fast while the display shows Pairing.
Turn On the Spot Finder; the SF803 pairs now automatically with the transmitter.
After a successful pairing, the Laser shows the standard display while the yellow SF803
LED is solid.
Pairing DG813 with SF803
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Position the laser at the manhole invert or on bottom of the trench at the desired elevation.
Press the power button to turn On the laser.
The LCD shows Initialization for one second, then the model number (red and green LEDs are on
for one second - diagnostic mode).
The standard display appears and the temperature/reference check
will start while the thermometer symbol is flashing.
Don‘t start automatic functions at the menu before the reference check has been finished.
If an automatic function will be selected and then confirmed with the button during the
reference check, the display shows the reference check is still running.
DG813/DG613 Setup

The unit starts the self-leveling when the temperature check has been completed indicated by
the flashing beam and flashing vial symbol at the display.
The unit is leveled when the laser beam is no longer flashing
(once every second).
If the laser is positioned beyond its self-leveling range of -12% to + 40%,
the laser beam remains flashing.
Note: If the laser can’t level during two minutes, the error message 141 “Time Out” appears.
Reposition the laser within its self-leveling range.
The laser’s cross axis is completely compensated over the entire roll range.
DG813/DG613 Setup

Line Alert
Once leveled, the unit constantly monitors its level condition by checking if the setup will be
disturbed caused by vibrations or bumps. Depending on the selection at settings, the setup
control (Line alert) is activated 5 minutes or 30 seconds after self-leveling was performed.
If Line Alert condition comes Off, the beam flashes two times,
pauses for 2 seconds and flashes again two times.
In addition, both LEDs flash at the same rate and the display shows the error message.
Delete the Line Alert by pressing the button, then check the correct beam position using
the pipe target at the last pipe which was laid before the Line alert came off.
To turn Off the laser, press and hold the button for two seconds.
DG813/DG613 Setup
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Standard Display Laser and RC803
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Automatic mode Beam line position related to the housing
+/- buttons locked actual grade value
Line buttons locked
Beam position at SF803
1 - Escape/Lock Button
2 - Left Line Control Button
3 - Plus Button
4 - Minus Button
5 - Right Line Control Button
6 - Power Button
M - Menu Button
E - Enter Button
Hole for hand loop
The remote control mirrors the functionality of the pipe laser keypad

Press and release button at the Standard Display to enter the MENU.
The menu offers always only the available features depending which pipe laser (DG813
or DG613) is used.
Menu functions available at the DG813
Menu functions available at the DG613
The icon of the selected function will be highlighted.
Menu functions –Radio controlled
A down arrow at the the right site
indicates that the user can scroll
down through the menu using
the (-) button.