Stabila REC 500 RG User manual

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REC 500 RG
Operating instructions
RED/GREEN BEAM

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Contents
Section Page
• 1 Intended use 3
• 2 Safety information 3
• 3 Components of the unit 4
• 4 Display elements 5
• 5 Commissioning 6
• 5.1 Battery insertion/replacement 6
• 5.2 Switching the unit on 6
• 5.3 Setting rotation/line mode 6
• 5.4 Setting optical guidance 7
• 5.5 Setting acoustic guidance 7
• 5.6 Adjusting the accuracy 7
• 6 Functions 8
• 6.1 Visual guidance 8
• 6.2 Acoustic guidance 8
• 6.3 Positioning and aligning the receiver 8
• 6.4 Retaining bracket 9
• 7 Technical data 10

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1 Intended use
Congratulations on the purchase of your STABILA measuring tool. The STABILA REC 500 RG
is an easy-to-use receiver for quickly locating red or green laser beams. The receiver
functions with both pulse-modulated line lasers as well as rotation lasers.
If you still have questions aer reading through the operating instructions,
you can obtain advice by telephone:
[phone]
Equipment and functions:
• Quick location of pulse-modulated laser lines or rotating laser beams
• Suitable for red or green laser beams
• Housing protected in accordance with IP 67
• Adjustable accuracy
• Displays on front and rear
• Acoustic guidance can be activated
• LED display can be activated
• 1 vial for horizontal alignment
• Integrated magnet system for attachment to metal objects
• Retaining bracket for mounting the receiver on levelling rods
• Battery for operation
2 Safety information
Read the safety instructions and operating instructions through carefully.

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3 Components of the unit
REC 500 RG
(protected against water and dust in accordance with IP 67)
Magnet
Display – 1x on front, 1x on rear
LED mode display
Laser receiver
“On line” marking
Vial
Retaining bracket mounting area
Loudspeaker
Battery compartment lid
Buttons:
- On/O
- Acoustic guidance
- Accuracy
- LED mode
Retaining bracket
Reading reference
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
LED
MODE
41 mm
1,60
inch
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4 Display elements
Rotation mode display
Line mode display
“On line” position
Display levels for height dierence in relation
to “On line” position
4-level accuracy adjustment
Battery charge
Acoustic guidance
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)

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5.2 Switching the unit on
Open the battery compartment cover in the direction of the
arrow, insert the new battery into the battery compartment
according to the symbol.
Suitable rechargeable batteries can also be used.
LCD indicator:
- Insert the new battery
Used batteries should be disposed of at
appropriate collection points. Do not dispose
of in household waste. Do not leave in unit!
If you do not intend to use the unit for an
extended period, remove the batteries.
5.1 Battery insertion/replacement
Aer switching on the unit using the ON/OFF button, all the
display’s segments are shown briefly. An acoustic signal
sounds and the display lights up briefly to conrm that the
unit is operational. Hold down the ON/OFF button (> 3s) to
switch o the unit.
The unit switches o automatically if it is not used for 30
minutes.
5 Commissioning
5.3 Setting rotation/line mode
Pressing both buttons at the same time switches between
rotation and line mode. The previous setting is retained
aer the unit is switched o.
Rotation mode
Line mode
LED
MODE
>3 sec
>3 s
>3 s
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>3 s
LED
MODE
5.6 Adjusting the accuracy
Press the “Accuracy” button briefly and repeatedly to
select the accuracy:
“very ne” = ± 0.3 mm ( ± 1/64” ),
“ne” = ± 1.0 mm (± 3/64”), “rough” = ± 2.0 mm (± 5/64” )
and “very rough” = ± 5.0 mm ( ± 13/64” ).
The previous setting is retained aer the unit is switched o.
5.5 Setting acoustic guidance
The “Acoustic guidance” button can be used to set the
volume.
The options are loud, o or so.
If the sound is turned o, only a short beep sounds to
indicate when the laser beam is being received. The
previous setting is retained aer the unit is switched o.
5.4 Setting optical guidance
Holding the button for longer switches LED mode on or o.
Visibility at greater distances or in lower levels of light can
be improved using the LED display.
> 100 dBA 0 dBA 75 dBA
1x 1x 1x
1x
± 2,0± 2,0 mmmm
± 5,0± 5,0 mmmm
LED
MODE
± 0,3± 0,3 mmmm
± 1,0± 1,0 mmmm
± 1/64± 1/64 ”” ± 3/64± 3/64 ””
± 13/64± 13/64 ”” ± 5/64± 5/64 ””

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6.1 Visual guidance
Height dierence display
The arrows indicate whether the receiver is too high or too
low in relation to the laser beam. The line in the middle
indicates the “On line” position of the receiver.
In LED mode, 3 coloured LEDs also indicate the position.
6 Functions
6.2 Acoustic guidance
The acoustic guidance is activated/deactivated using the
“Acoustic guidance” button. A change in the pitch indicates
that these positions have been exceeded.
A continuous tone conrms the precise point at which the
“On line” position is reached.
6.3 Positioning and aligning the receiver
Proper handling is required to achieve a correct
measurement result:
Note:
At close range (≤ 4 m), reflections can result in incorrect
measurements. Always check the plausibility of
measurements taken at close range!
Fast beeping =
too high / behind
Continuous tone
= “On line”
Slow beeping =
too low / in front

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6.4 Retaining bracket
Mounting:
Use the locating pins and the mounting screw to align and
mount the retaining bracket on the rear of the receiver.
Reading reference

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7 Technical data
Accuracy:
Very fine: + 0.3 mm / ± 1/64 ”
Fine: + 1 mm / ± 3/64 ”
Rough: + 2 mm / ± 5/64 ”
Very rough: + 5 mm / ± 13/64 ”
Receiving spectrum: 450–800 nm
Acoustic signal: Loud: > 100 dBA
Soft: 75 dBA
Rotation laser speed: 300–1200 rpm
Batteries: 1 x 1.5 V alkaline, Mignon, AA, LR6
Battery life: ≥ 50 hours
Automatic switch-off: 30 minutes
Operating temperature range: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14° F to +122° F
Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +70 °C / -40° F to +158° F
Protection class: IP 67
Subject to technical modifications. 2020