Topcon RL-H1Sa User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ROTATING LASER
RL-H1Sa

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the Topcon RL-H1Sa Rotating Laser.
It is one the world’s most advanced lasers.
To quickly and effectively use the RL-H1Sa, please read these brief instruc-
tions carefully, and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.
Handling Precautions
Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning cor-
rectly with normal performance.
1 Vibration and Impact Protection
When transporting the instrument, provide protection to minimize risk of severe vibration or impact.
Severe vibration or impacts may affect beam accuracy.
2 Storing the instrument for long period
Remove the batteries from the instrument when you will not be using it for long period.
Caution:
Use of adjustment controls or performance procedures other than those specified herein
may results in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe use of this product, prevent any danger to the operator or others,
or damage to property, important warnings are placed on the product and inserted in the
instruction manual.
We recommend that you become familiar with the meaning of these Warnings and Cautions
before continuing.
Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
Physical damage refers to damage to equipment, structure or furnishings.
Display Meaning
WARNING
Ignoring or disregarding of this display may lead to death or seri-
ous injury.
CAUTION
Ignoringor disregardingofthisdisplaymayleadtopersonal injury
or physical damage to the instrument.

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
•There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassem-
ble or repair the instrument yourself.
Repairs are to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer ONLY!
• Laser beams can be dangerous and can cause eye injury if used incorrectly.
Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself.
• Risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use a wet battery.
• May ignite explosively.
Never use an instrument near flammable gas or liquid matter, and do not use in a coal
mine.
• Battery can cause explosion or injury.
Do not dispose in fire or heat.
• Short circuits can cause a fire.
Do not allow a battery to contact other objects when storing it.

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CAUTION
Use of controls, adjustment to the laser, or the performing of any procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries.If this oc-
curs, wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention.
Damaged or broken carrying cases may fall open causing injury, or damage to the laser.
Do not use a carrying case with damaged belts, grips or latches.
It could be dangerous if the instrument falls off of its mount.Please check that you have
mounted the instrument to the wall mount or tripod securely and correctly.
An unstable tripod can pose a potential risk of injury or damage to the laser.
Always check that screws or leg locks are tight and tripod is sitting firmly.
Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous and be aware of this when setting
up or carrying the tripod.

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User Precautions
1
Always wear protective clothing (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.
Exceptions from Responsibility
1 The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the
product’s performance.
2 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional
usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.
3 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and
loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act of a third
party and/or a usage in other than usual conditions.
4 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or
an unusable product.
5 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
caused by usage other than explained in the user manual.
6 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong
movement, or action due to connecting with other products.

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Laser Safety
This product uses a invisible laser beam, and is manufactured and sold in accordance with
“Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products” (FDA/BRH 21 CFR 1040) or “Radiation
Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide” (IEC
Publication 825) provided on the safety standards for laser products.
As per the said standard, this product is classified as a “Class 1 (l) Laser Product”.
This is a simple product to operate and does not require training from a laser safety officer.
In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOP-
CON dealer.
Beam aperture
Invisible Laser Beam
Class 1(l) Laser Product

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Contents
Foreword ............................................1
Handling Precautions ...................................1
Safety Information ........................................2
Safety Precautions .......................................3
User Precautions .........................................5
Exceptions from Responsibility ....................5
Laser Safety .................................................6
Contents ......................................................7
Standard System Components ....................8
Nomenclature and Functions ...........9
RL-H1Sa ......................................................9
Control Panel ............................................10
Basic Operation .................................11
Preparation and Functions ...............12
Battery Installation .......................................12
Instrument Set-up Procedure .......................12
Battery Warning Indicator ............................13
Auto-leveling lamp .......................................14
To turn automatic leveling off ....................14
Inclination Warning ......................................15
Height Alert function ....................................16
To activate the height alert function ..........16
Changing rotation speed .............................16
Aligning Direction of Grade ..........................17
Entering Grade ............................................18
How to enter grade ................................... 19
Masking (Laser beam shutter) .................... 20
Maintaining Power Sources .............21
How to replace dry batteries ....................... 21
Checking and Adjusting Calibration 22
Horizontal Calibration .................................. 22
(1) Checking Calibration ........................... 22
(2) Adjusting Calibration ........................... 24
Horizontal Rotation Cone Error ................... 29
Grade Setting Error ..................................... 30
(1) Checking ............................................. 30
Storage Precautions .........................33
Standard / Optional Accessories .....34
Laser sensor holder model 5 .................... 34
Laser sensor holder model 3 .................... 34
LS-70A Laser Sensor ............................... 35
LS-70B Laser Sensor ............................... 35
Scope Model 3 .......................................... 38
Rechargeable battery BT-51Q,
Rechargeable battery holder DB-51C
AC/DC Converter AD-9B/7C .................... 38
Error Code ..........................................41
Specifications ....................................42
RL-H1Sa ..................................................... 42
Laser Sensor LS-70A/B .............................. 43

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Standard System Components
1RL-H1Sa .......................................................................................1pc.
2 DB-51 battery holder.............................................................................1set
3 D-cell battery .......................................................................................4pcs.
4 LS-70B Laser Sensor ...........................................................................1pc.
5 Laser Sensor holder, model 3...............................................................1pc.
6 Carrying case .......................................................................................1pc.
7 Instruction manual.................................................................................1vol.
Please make sure that all of the above items are in the box when you unpack.

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Nomenclature and Functions
RL-H1Sa
Handle
Rotary head
Battery compartment lock
Battery holder
Grade alignment sights
Beam aperture
Control Panel

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Control Panel
Enter key
Battery indicator
Mask key
Auto/manual leveling key
Manual mode lamp
Power key
Auto leveling indicator Rotation control key
X-axis key
Arrow keys
X-axis grade display
Masking direction indicator
Rotation speed
(Arrow key for Mask
quadrant 4)
(Arrow key for Mask
quadrant 2)
•Changes rotation speed
•Changes grade setting
•Controls mask quadrants 1 and 3

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Basic Operation
1 Set the RL-H1Sa on a tripod or flat surface.
(See "Instrument Set-up Procedure " on page
12.)
2 Turn the instrument ON and enter a grade if
desired. (See "Entering Grade " on page 18.)
3 Set beam rotation to the desired speed.
(See "Changing rotation speed " on page 16.)
4 Set the electronic beam shutter (mask) for spe-
cific quadrants if desired. (See "Masking
(Laser beam shutter) " on page 20.)
5 Turn on LS-70 laser sensor. If high-precision
detection is desired, select that setting on the LS70.( See "Standard / Optional Accesso-
ries " on page 34 for more information.)
6 Use the LS-70 to intercept the rotating laser beam to check a specific elevation.
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Preparation and Functions
Battery Installation
For battery installation instructions, see "Maintaining Power Sources " on page 21.
Instrument Set-up Procedure
1 Set the instrument on any smooth surface that is within ±5° of true level.The RL-H1Sa
auto-level system will not function if the unit is placed more that 5° out of level.For best
operation, it is recommended that it be mounted to a tripod. Beam slope can be set in the
X-axis (See "Entering Grade " on page 18.
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Leveling range
Horizontal

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Battery Warning Indicator
The Battery warning indicator indicates the battery power remaining.
Note
• When BT-51Q (Optional accessory) is used, the blinking period will be shorter
because of the characteristic of the battery.
•The LS-70A and LS-70B laser sensors can detect and signal low power state of
laser.
Battery is sufficient.
Dead batteries.The rotary head stops and no beam is emitted from the laser.
Recharge the battery (BT-51Q Optional accessory) or replace the dry batteries with new
ones.(The laser will shut down a few minutes after the blinking indicator comes on.)
AC/DC converter AD-9B or AD-7C is available but it is necessary to turn OFF the instrument
once, and turn ON the instrument again.
Blinking
The power is low, but laser is still usable.
In this state, the laser will transmit the battery warning signal to laser sensor.
AC/DC converter AD-9B or AD-7C is available for continuing the operation.

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Auto-leveling lamp
Flashing :
Auto-leveling is in process.When automatic leveling is almost complete, the
flashing rate will be slow.The head will not rotate and the laser beam will not
emit during the auto-leveling process.
ON Solid:
Auto-leveling is complete.
The rotary head is active and emits the laser beam.
To turn automatic leveling off
To turn OFF the auto-leveling function (manual mode), press the Auto/Manual leveling con-
trol pad twice in quick succession.The manual mode indicator light will illuminate.The instru-
ment can be positioned in any direction and the laser beam remains on and the head will
rotate.
IMPORTANT : In manual mode, the laser beam will not shut off if disturbed!To return to Auto-
leveling mode, press Auto/Manual control pad once.

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InclinationWarning
If the instrument is positioned outside of the auto-leveling range (±5°), the Auto-leveling lamp
will blink and the grade display will disappear.
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Blinking

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Height Alert function
When auto-leveling and height alert function re active, this function prevents the instrument
from operating if it is disturbed.This insures accurate control. If the unit is disturbed, all dis-
plays and Auto-leveling lamp will flash.The elevation (height of instrument) should be verified
and re-established if necessary.
To activate the height alert function
To activate the height alert function, depress and hold the Manual key [MANU] while turning
on the instrument by pressing the Power key. The display will show “HiON” for two seconds
before starting auto-leveling. Height alert function will be turned ON automatically after 10
minutes since the auto-leveling is completed.
Turn the power key OFF and ON again, the height alert function will be de-active again.
Changing rotation speed
Press Rotation Control key to activate rotation speed mode. Select the
rotation speed 300 r.p.m or 600 r.p.m by pressing the arrow keys.
Press the Enter key to accept the setting.
Note
•The LS-70A and LS-70B laser sensors can detect and signal the height alert
warning.

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Aligning Direction of Grade
When using the laser with a percent of grade entered,
the laser must be properly aligned so the slope of the
laser beam is parallel to the desired direction of grade.
The sighting collimator on top of the instrument is cali-
brated to the grade axis of the laser beam. Follow the
steps below to align the laser to the desired direction of
grade:
1 Establish a target line parallel to desired direction of
grade.
2 Set up the laser over this line (drop a plumb bob from
the tripod mounting screw).
3 Rough align the instrument to the direction of grade.
Make sure it is properly oriented for the grade to be
entered, positive or negative.(See page 18)
4 Place a rod or other target down range on the target line.
5 Whilesighting through the collimator,
adjust the instrument until the sight
is aligned with the target. (see right) Target
Target
Plus direction Minus direction

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Entering Grade
The laser beam can be sloped in the X axis (single slope).
X-axis grade range: -5.000% to +10.000%
Single Axis
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X axis X axis
Horizontal
Minus (-)
Plus (+) Minus (-)
Plus (+)
+10%
+10%
- 5%
- 5%