Stanley Compulevel User manual

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1 • CompulevelTM Measurement system
COMPULEVELTM System Concept
Thank you for purchasing the new STANLEY®
CompulevelTM Elevations Measurement System.
+20’
200’ CIRCLE
SINGLE SET-UP RANGES
-20’
*Zero at any reference
within range
Cord
Base
Unit
Uni-pod
Measurement
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CompulevelTM Measurement system • 2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Stanley Tools Contractor Grade
COMPULEVELTM.With it, you’ve entered into an exciting new world of
elevation measurement and levelling.
• COMPULEVELTM is the first instrument of its kind to let you work alone
and even around corners with better than 1/-8” precision to cover up
to 40’ vertically over a 200’ circle on a single set up.
• COMPULEVELTM directly displays vertical measurements in large, easy
to read digits (unlike conventional builders and laser levels). You can
select any of six scales in which to work for extra convenience.
Owning a COMPULEVELTM is like owning six 40’ rods and an imaginary
20’ tripod, all in one convenient package.
In addition you can:
• Use the CARRY function, to take elevation measurements across
unlimited ranges with multiple set ups, and without paper, pencil,
tedious calculations and endless errors.
• Attach a Serial Link to COMPULEVEL’s built in Serial Port and make
COMPULEVELTM apowerful data gathering instrument capable of
downloading stored measurements to a Personal Computer for
analysis and tabulation or plots of profiles, sections and topographical
maps.
• Use any of COMPULEVEL’s 15 powerful built-in functions to master
tough elevation measuring and levelling jobs from site planning and
excavation throughout construction to final grading and landscaping.
• Never again worry about calibration because the rugged, water
resistant COMPULEVELTM is easily checked and quickly field
calibrated.
Carefully review this User’s Guide and with a little practice you’ll soon cut
time, cost and frustration from your site measurement tasks.
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Table of Contents
COMPULEVELTM Basics 3-6
Quick Start 7
On/Off, Hold & Zero 8-9
Scale & Resolution 10
Calibration 11
Record 12
Mark 13-14
Temperature & Adder 15
Carry 16
Record Data 17
Inspect/Dump & Initialise 19
Elevation 20
Monitor 21
Display Alarm Indicators 21
Use Tips 22
How to Measure Accurately 22-23
COMPULEVELTM Care 23
Troubleshooting 24
Maintenance/Product Assistance 25
COMPULEVELTM Specifications 26
COMPULEVELTM Basics
COMPULEVELTM consists of
• Base unit
• Hand-held measurement module
• Interconnecting cord between base unit and measurement module
• Unipod for the measurement module
• Stakes to securethe base unit
All components arestored in the base unit when not in use.
LABELLED
FUNCTIONS
HIDDDEN
FUNCTIONS
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CompulevelTM Measurement system • 4
COMPULEVELTM Basics continued
To use COMPULEVELTM:
1) Secure the base unit on its back at any convenient location and pull
from the reel ample cord to cover the area to be measured. The cord
will communicate elevation information from the base unit to the
measurement module.
2) If desired, attach the unipod to the measurement module to avoid
bending to measure. The unipod is not required for operation.
3) Turn on the unit and zero with the ZERO button at any site reference or
benchmark within COMPULEVEL’s 200’ horizontal, and + 20’ vertical
range. Although it is not necessary for the base unit to be level, it must
be secure.
Note:If the base unit moves, you must re-zero the measurement module
at the bench mark before continuing.
Parts of the COMPULEVELTM
Serial Port
Uni-Pod port
Battery
Boot
To remove the boot:
1. Place against chest
2. Pull back 1” with 4 fingernails each side.
3. Grip measurement module and boot and pull off.
Cord
Reel
Storage
Measurement module
docking area
Display
Keypad
Staking
locations* Cord
Reel
retaining
screw
Uni-pod
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Quick
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BASE UNIT
REAR VIEW
MEASUREMENT
MODULE
BASE UNIT
(THIS IS EASIER WHEN WARMED)
*Stake through handle area if unipod
remains in base unit
Typically on back
side during use
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The Measurement Module
The hand-held measurement module, linked to the base unit by its polymer
cord, is the COMPULEVELTM component you use to take the actual
elevation measurements.
When taking measurements, the bottom and back of the measurement
module are the only sides that may be used interchangeably for
measurements. Hold the module level at the point where you want to
measure. Measure near the centre of either the back or the bottom.
Other sides may be used throughout any series of measurements, but
measure only with the surface you used to zero COMPULEVELTM –Do not
change one surface to another for measuring without re-zeroing the unit.
Never invert the measurement module without compensation (see
illustration) unless it was inverted when zeroed. It will not show the
correct elevation.
Example: To measure the distance between the floor and ceiling in the
illustration on the opposite page: first, zero the measurement module on
its back or bottom on the floor. Then place its top, bottom, or back against
the ceiling to take a reading. To get the correct measurement, you then
manually add the height or thickness of the measurement module to the
display reading, or do so automatically using the ADDER function
described later.
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from back or bottom.
Toavoid adding values, use the same side for start
and finish, without rotating or inverting.
H=Display Measurement module
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3.5” or 3.75” with boot
For Measurement module inverted
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OR OR OR OR
Typical Use Must add value or use ADDER function (see page 15)
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CompulevelTM Measurement system • 6
Keypad
Use the keypad to control the COMPULEVELTM.The most frequently used
functions – called labelled functions – are printed on the eight keys below
the display on the measurement module.
COMPULEVEL’s more advanced or less frequently used functions – called
hidden functions – may be accessed by logical combinations of two or
more of the same keys. All keys except the HOLD and ON/OFF keys must
be pressed and held for two seconds to activate. This minimises
accidental operation of the functions.
All function keys also emit distinctive audible signals (clicks and beeps)
and show visual indicators on the display to further ease use. With use
these are quickly recognisable.
Examples: When a measurement is nearly stable enough to read,
COMPULEVELTM emits two short ‘read ready’ beeps.
When storing a reading, COMPULEVELTM emits short, regular beeps and
the display flashes until the reading is stable enough to store. The unit
then emits a single long tone.
Note:All most recent settings and stored measurements are retained
indefinitely once power is shut off and even without a battery installed.
Keypad & Display
Flashes when
battery is low
Flashes when calibration is
required due to temperature.
Main display digits. Flashes when re-zero required
due to temperature.
Scale
indicators.
Fraction bar flashes
in MARK mode.
Every key clicks and beeps
when pressed.
Hand grip area.
Press 2 seconds for
these 6 keys to enter
function
Record indicators.
REC flashes in RECORD DDTAfunction.
On when display value is frozen.
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Quick Start
Although most COMPULEVELTMusers will use only those functions
routinely necessary in their work, we recommend that you try all
COMPULEVELTM functions at least once to become familiar with its
capabilities. The use of all COMPULEVELTM functions is detailed in
this guide.
These quick start pages, however, show the operation of a few basic
functions that most users will employ and they will help you gain
confidence in working with all of COMPULEVEL’s functions.
To take basic elevation measurements with COMPULEVELTM:
1) raise the lower door of the base unit, remove the measurement module
and lay the base unit on its back on the floor or ground.
2) Pull from the reel ample cord to cover the area to be measured.
Momentarily press the ON/OFF key to turn the unit on. The ON/OFF key
will click when pressed and the unit will emit a double a beep.
3) Place the measurement module on a nearby horizontal surface. When
the reading has settled, it will emit two quick beeps. Then, press and
hold the ZERO key for two seconds. Keep the measurement module
steady until the numeral zero appears on the display. The unit is now
zeroed on this reference point.
4) Move the measurement module to a different elevation (from a table to
the floor, for example). It will display the difference in elevation from
the first location to the second. Move it to a thirdlocation and it will
display the difference in elevation from the first location to the third
(current) location.
5) Momentarily press the ON/OFF key to shut offthe unit. Reel in the
cord, dock the measurement module in its storage compartment and
lock the door.
WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE USER’S GUIDE
BEFORE USE.
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CompulevelTM Measurement system • 8
Mechanics of Use
Labelled Functions
The following section describes how to operate COMPULEVEL’s labelled
functions. Glance through all the functions and the example illustrations
then try each function on your COMPULEVELTM.
ON/OFF
Momentarily press the ON/OFF key to turn COMPULEVELTM on or off. If no
key is pressed, or the measurement module is not moved in four minutes,
the unit powers down automatically. The unit emits two long warning
beeps after three minutes of no movement or keypad activity to warnof
shut-off activity.
HOLD
The HOLD function is used to make and retain a measurement from any
location where the display is hard to see, such as overhead, in a deep
trench, or anytime you want to hold a measurement on the display while
moving the measurement module. The HOLD function is toggled on/off by
momentarily pressing the HOLD key.
Typical Handling Suggested Reeling Technique
Manage cord with left hand, gently
‘whip’ over small objects. Thumb can
reach the 3
most used
keys
For consistent readings,
balance with unipod
between middle fingers like
aplumb-bob before
contacting surface.
Easiest cord
removal
direction
Cord Removal
Quick jerks may cause reel
over-spin and cord jams
Avoid pulling or winding
cord in docking area
Docking area
Rest ‘round’
against thigh
Dock
measurement
module face-up
Slowly move from side
toside to make cord
uniform on reel
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To use the HOLD function to freeze a measurement on the measurement
module display:
Press HOLD momentarily. The word ‘hold’ will appear on the left side of
the display window. To release the HOLD function, momentarily press the
HOLD key again. The word ‘hold’ will no longer appear on the display.
To use the HOLD function to obtain and hold a measurement reading from
aremote or hard to reach location:
1) Press the HOLD key momentarily while the measurement module is in
motion. The unit will begin to emit a series of beeps.
2) Move the measurement module to the location to be measured.
3) Allow the unit to settle there until it stops beeping.
4) Retrieve the measurement module. The reading from that location will
be retained on the display window. Press HOLD momentarily again to
exit the function.
ZERO
Press the ZERO key for two seconds to make the current elevation
(location of the measurement module) the zeroreference or benchmark.
Hold & Zero
HOLD can be pressed before measurement module is in position. It will
freeze the display only when movement and beeping stops.
Display not visible
ZERO here
first
Deep, dark trench
Framing
New reference plane
Original reference plane
(set during calibration)
When zeroed
above…
Will read -10.00’
below
-10.00’
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