General Titanium Series Instruction Manual

T R L - 6 0 R S

R E D R O T A R Y L A S E R

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L

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SAFETY

Read the following safety instructions before attempting to operate this product.

Keep these instructions in a safe place or store in the carry case for future reference.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

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instructions.

• Use the laser only with the specifically designated batteries.

• Store the laser out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Lasers are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Use only accessories that are recommended for your model.

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Repairs, service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel will void the warranty. Only approved and authorised service technicians can carry out warranty repairs.

• Do not use optical tools such as a telescope or transit to view the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

• Do not place the laser in a position which may cause anyone to intentionally or unintentionally stare into the laser beam. Serious eye injury could result.

• Do not position the laser near a reflective surface which may reflect the laser beam toward anyone’s eyes. Serious eye injury could result.

• Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.

• Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam can cross any person at head height.

SAFETY (continued)

• Do not let children come in contact with the laser.

• Turn the laser off when it is not in use. Leaving the laser on increases the risk of staring into the laser beam.

• Do not operate the laser around children or allow children to operate the laser. Serious eye injury may result.

• Do not remove or deface warning labels.

• Position the laser securely on a level surface.

Damage to the laser or serious injury could result if the laser falls.

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The Laser.

There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Disassembling the laser will void all warranties on the product. Do not modify the product in any way.

Modifying the tool may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

• Never look into the laser beam directly and intentionally.

• Do not use optical tools to view the laser beam.

• Do not set up the tool at a position where the laser beam can cross any person at head height.

• Do not let children come in contact with the laser.

ITEM CHECKLIST

Please ensure the following items are included with your laser level.

If anything is missing please contact your retailer.

MANUAL

GRADE

AUTO

GRADE

TILT

ALARM

General Titanium

Series TRL-60RS

MANUAL

GRADE

AUTO

GRADE

TILT

ALARM

Remote control Detector & clamp

INCHES

1

2

3

6

7

4

5

2

3

CM

1

Laser target Laser glasses

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Carry case

AUTO

GRADE

SCAN

TILT

ALARM

AUTO

GRADE

SCAN

TILT

ALARM

Indoor charger

Rechargeable battery pack

Alkaline battery pack

LASER OVERVIEW: FRONT

Rotating laser port

MANUAL

GRADE

AUTO

GRADE

TILT

ALARM

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Control panel

Battery compartment with rechargeable battery

Protective lighthouse

LCD display screen

MANUAL

GRADE

AUTO

GRADE

TILT

ALARM

Rechargeable battery charging port

AUTO

GRADE

SCAN

TILT

ALARM

SCAN

AUTO

GRADE

TILT

ALARM

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LASER OVERVIEW: BASE

Battery compartment with rechargeable battery

5/8” x 11 thread for horizontal operation on a tripod

Carry handle

Padded feet for vertical operation on a flat surface

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LASER OVERVIEW: BACK

Rotating laser port

Carry handle

5/8” x 11 thread for vertical operation on a tripod

Padded feet for vertical operation on a flat surface

LASER OVERVIEW: CONTROL PANEL

Manual / automatic mode

Dial-in grade mode

Speed control

Power

MANUAL

GRADE

AUTO

GRADE

TIL T

ALARM

Grade adjustment

Counter clockwise rotation

Grade adjustment

Clockwise rotation

Scanning mode

Tilt alarm

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LCD display screen

LASER OVERVIEW: LCD SCREEN

X-axis

Y-axis

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Self-levelling (flash)

Tilt alarm

Grade percentage

Grade percentage

Scan mode setting

(when scan mode is active)

RPM rotation speed

Scan mode

Manual grade mode

Automatic grade mode

Battery level

REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW: FRONT

LCD display screen

Grade adjustment

Clockwise rotation

Scan mode

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Manual grade mode

Grade adjustment

Counter clockwise rotation

Automatic grade mode

Speed control

Tilt alarm

REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW: BACK

Battery compartment

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REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW: LCD SCREEN

X-axis

Y-axis

Rotation speed (RPM)

Self-levelling

Automatic grade mode

Tilt alarm

Scan mode

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Manual grade mode

Battery level

DETECTOR OVERVIEW: FRONT

LED indicators

Power on / off (detector)

Speaker on / off

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Laser sensor

LCD display screen

Metric or imperial selection (press)

Screen backlight (hold)

Detection mode

DETECTOR OVERVIEW: LCD SCREEN

Plus and minus indicator

Arrow indicator

Centre alignment

Arrow indicator

Battery indicator

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Measurement

Unit

Detection mode

Brightness indicator

Speaker indicator

DETECTOR OVERVIEW: BACK

Staff clamp mounting point

Speaker

LCD display screen

Battery compartment

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USING YOUR LASER

POWER SUPPLY

Indoor charger / mains power adaptor

• The indoor charger is for indoor use only.

• Do not store in locations where moisture can be present or where the chargers could be exposed to extreme temperatures.

• If a charger becomes damaged, stop using immediately and seek a replacement.

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Using an incorrect charger will void the warranty. Do not charge alkaline batteries.

Rechargeable battery pack

• The instrument is supplied with a rechargeable

Ni-MH battery pack that is located on the front of the instrument below the control panel.

• The rechargeable battery pack is supplied only partially charged. Charge the rechargeable battery pack before use. Keep the rechargeable battery pack in the carry case when not in the laser level.

• The power indicator light will flash when the battery is low. The instrument should be recharged as soon as possible.

• Battery pack capacity decreases at low temperatures; a depleted pack may not function when cold.

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USING YOUR LASER (continued)

Charging the rechargeable battery pack

• Insert the charger into the charging port on the rechargeable battery pack. Progress will be shown by the power indicator display on the charger as below:

Red (flashing) = Charger and battery are not connected.

Red (constant) = Battery is charging

Green (constant) = Battery is charged

• Charging time is approximately 5 hours for a depleted battery.

i in the laser whilst charging via the port on the battery pack.

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Removing and inserting the rechargeable battery pack or alkaline battery pack

• Loosen the battery pack screw on the front of the instrument below the control panel and slide the battery pack out. If the screw is tight, loosen with a screwdriver.

• Insert the battery pack and retighten the battery pack screw. For better weather sealing, use a screwdriver to tighten.

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battery pack.

USING YOUR LASER (continued)

HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENT SET UP

Level surface set up

• Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

• Place the laser level onto a reasonably level surface with the lighthouse facing upwards.

Tripod set up

• Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

• Extend the tripod legs to the required height and then spread the legs wide enough so that the tripod platform is stable.

• Place the laser level onto the tripod with the lighthouse facing upwards and thread the yoke into the base until firm. Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to the laser level or tripod.

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USING YOUR LASER (continued)

VERTICAL MEASUREMENT SET UP

Level surface set up

• Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

• Place the laser level onto a reasonably level surface with the control panel facing upwards.

Tripod set up

• Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

• Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.

• Extend the tripod legs to the required height and then spread the legs wide enough so that the tripod platform is stable.

• Place the instrument onto the tripod with the control panel facing upwards and thread the yoke into the back until firm. Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to the instrument or tripod.

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USING YOUR LASER (continued)

OPERATION

Powering on

• Press the power button once and the instrument will power on and begin automatically selflevelling. When this levelling process is complete, the penta prism inside the lighthouse will start rotating.

• If the instrument is outside the self levelling range the instrument will not level causing the laser beam to flash continuously. If this occurs, reposition the instrument onto a level surface until the instrument can level off.

Powering off

• Press the power button once and the instrument will power off.

Speed control

• Press the speed control button on the laser or remote control to cycle through various rotational speeds.

• The current rotation speed selected will be displayed on the LCD screen and on the remote control.

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USING YOUR LASER (continued)

Scanning mode

• To focus the laser beam between two points press the scanning mode button on the laser or remote control.

• Pressing the button multiple times will adjust the angle of the beam.

• To cancel scan mode press the scanning mode button several times to cycle through to full rotation or power the instrument off and on again.

Rotation direction

• Whilst the instrument is in scanning mode press the clockwise or counter clockwise button on the laser or remote control to change the rotation of the laser head.

Tilt alarm

• Once the instrument has been levelled off the tilt alarm can be enabled by pressing the tilt alarm button on the laser or remote control. The tilt alarm icon will be displayed on the LCD screen.

• If the instrument is disturbed while the alarm is active the instrument will stop rotating and will need to be powered off and on again to reset its level position.

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USING YOUR LASER (continued)

Setting up a dial-in grade / slope

• To create a dial-in grade / slope, press the automatic grade mode button on the laser or remote control. The LCD display screen on the laser and remote control will show the dial-in function with the X-axis selected.

• To set a grade / slope percentage on the X-axis, press the grade adjustment buttons on the laser or remote control to change to the desired number

(positive or negative). When the required grade / slope percentage has been selected, press the automatic grade mode button to confirm the setting and change to the Y-axis.

• To set a grade / slope percentage on the Y-axis, press the grade adjustment buttons on the laser or remote control to change to the desired number

(positive or negative). When the required grade / slope percentage has been selected, press the automatic grade mode button to confirm the

Y-axis setting. If you do not wish to set a grade on this axis, press the automatic grade mode button to complete the dial-in grade / slope operation.

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• The instrument will now adjust to your selected grade(s) / slope(s).

• To change a selected grade / slope, press the automatic grade mode button to cancel the grade

/ slope operation and press again to begin set up again.

• To cancel dial-in grade / slope operation and reset the instrument, press the automatic grade mode button.

USING YOUR LASER (continued)

Setting up a manual grade / slope

• To create a manual grade / slope, press the manual grade mode button. The instrument will now be in the X-axis manual grade mode as indicated by the LED on the laser control panel.

• To change to the Y-axis, press the manual grade mode button on the laser control panel. The instrument will now be in the Y-axis manual grade mode as indicated by the LCD screen .

• To adjust the grade / slope on the required axis, press the up or down grade adjustment buttons to tilt the laser beam up or down (depending on direction) on the selected axis.

i When in manual mode the instrument will not self level and correct for vibrations and/or disturbances.

i The manual grade / slope can only be activated on the laser control panel. Grade adjustments can be made by pressing the grade adjustment buttons on the laser control panel.

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USING YOUR REMOTE

POWER SUPPLY

• The remote is powered by two AA alkaline batteries

Battery replacement

• Remove the battery door cover.

• Insert the battery according to polarity and replace the battery door.

REMOTE OPERATION

• Ensure the instrument is turned on and the laser head is rotating.

• Press the power button to turn on the remote control.

• Press the speed control button to increase or decrease the speed of the laser head rotation. The

RPM will be displayed on the LCD screen.

• To focus the laser beam between two points press the scanning mode button. Pressing the button multiple times will adjust the angle of the beam as displayed on the LCD screen.

• Press the clockwise or counter clockwise button to change the rotation of the laser head while the instrument is in scan mode.

• To set up a dial-in grade / slope refer to page 22.

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USING YOUR DETECTOR

POWER SUPPLY

• The detector is powered by four AA alkaline batteries.

Battery replacement

• Remove the battery door cover.

• Insert the battery according to polarity and replace the battery door.

DETECTOR OPERATION

• Switch the detector on by pressing the power button. The LCD screen will turn on and the speaker will emit a small tone to indicate the instrument is operating.

• The LCD screen will display the battery level, detection mode, measurement type and speaker function.

• To change between broad, coarse and fine mode press the detection mode button.

• Move the detector into the path of the laser beam.

MOUNTING THE STAFF CLAMP

• Insert the staff clamp screw into the staff clamp thread.

• Rotate the nut until the clamp is secured in place.

• Hold the detector upright for horizontal beams.

• The direction arrows or level line on the LCD screen will indicate the position of the laser beam.

The detector will emit a constant beep once the level position has been located.

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USING YOUR DETECTOR (continued)

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Detector position for horizontal beams Detector position for vertical beams

CHECKING CALIBRATION

Before doing any precision levelling it is advised to check the calibration of the instrument.

• Set up the laser on a tripod at about 30m facing a wall or staff with a detector.

• Allow the instrument to level.

• Detect and note laser position on the wall or staff.

• Without moving the tripod rotate the instrument

180°.

• Detect and note laser position on the wall or staff.

• Calculate the distance between the two readings.

• The difference should be within 6mm at 30m.

• If the instrument is out of calibration it is advised to send it in to Spot-on.

(see www.spoton.com.au for details)

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Error

Laser does not turn on

Laser turns on but does not rotate

Laser does not remain on for long periods of use.

Laser does not level off

Detector does not detect the laser beam

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Detector speaker is not functioning

Cause & Solution

• Check the batteries. They may be in the wrong way or need replacing.

• Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.

• Connect the mains power adaptor.

• Check the batteries.

• Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.

• Instrument may be outside its self levelling range. Adjust the instrument or tripod so it is level.

• Check the batteries.

• Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent.

• Connect the main power adaptor.

• Instrument may be outside its self levelling range. Adjust the instrument or tripod so it is level.

• Instrument may have low power.

• Instrument may have impact damage.

• Check the batteries.

• Check that the laser is operating correctly.

• Check sound is on.

• Check the laser is operating correctly and producing a beam.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Reflective surfaces such as glass may reflect the beam, causing two beams to strike the detector at the same time. This may create inaccurate reference points.

• This is a precision measuring instrument and should always be handled with care and transported within the carry case provided.

• Whenever possible, store the instrument in a dry, shady location.

• Calibration of the instrument is recommended: every six months, if ongoing accurate levelling is required, or an impact has occurred.

• The operator should check the accuracy of the instrument before precision levelling is attempted.

Failure to do so may result in inaccurate measurements.

• The supplied charger is specific to this product. Do not purchase or use any other type of charger or power adaptor.

• Clean the instrument with a dry, soft cloth after use in dusty, damp or wet conditions before storing.

• Smudges and fingerprints may be removed with a damp tissue or a soft, lint-free cloth.

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WARRANTY

3 YEAR STANDARD WARRANTY PERIOD

1. The warranty period for your tool is 3 years from the date of purchase.

2. The warranty period for batteries, battery packs and chargers is 1 year from the date of purchase.

3. Calibrations are not covered under warranty as they are deemed wear and tear.

4. All products have a standard warranty period, you do not have to register your products to obtain the standard warranty period.

5. To claim under this warranty, the date of purchase of the tool must be documented by an invoice/ receipt.

7 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD

1. The extended warranty is available on selected tools only.

2. You may extend the warranty period for your tool to 7 years from the date of purchase. This excludes batteries, battery packs and chargers.

3. Calibrations are not covered under warranty as they are deemed wear and tear.

4. To obtain the extended warranty, the registration process must be completed within 30 days from the date of purchase.

5. Failure to register your product online and/or submission of a valid invoice/receipt will void the warranty extension.

6. Please ensure ALL information submitted/ uploaded is correct.

7. Extended warranty is ONLY available via online registration, offline (mailing in of warranty registration) will not be accepted.

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WARRANTY (continued)

AUSTRALIA

“Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.”

For more information please visit consumerlaw.gov.au

NEW ZEALAND

For more information please visit consumerprotection.govt.nz

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT

To assist you with any queries or technical questions please contact customer support

Australia: 1300 658 338

New Zealand: 0800 367 527

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

Product code

Warranty

Accuracy

Operating range

Levelling range

Laser class

Battery life

IP rating

Weight (kg)

Dimensions (mm)

TRL-60RS

88150

7 Years*

±1mm at 30m

800m (diameter)

±9% / ±5°

2 Red

20 hours+

65

3.99 (inc. battery)

225 x 183 x 230

*With online registration. Please refer to page 30 for details.

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