C O B O S p A Divisione 3B6 EZDIGPRO1 COBO UserMan

User Manual

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EZ01_03

manual version

software version

Contents

Introduction

System Functionality…………...………..….3 System Components……………..……….4-6 First Time Setup……………………………..7

Components Installation

Control Box & Remote Display…………8-10 Sensors………………………………….11-17

Control Box

System Start-Up………………………..18-19 Keypad Identification…………………..20-21

Calibration Setup

Part Names……………………………..22-23 Access to Calibration Functions…………..24 Calibration Menu…………………………...25

Sensor Assignment…………………….26-27 Machine Selection………………………….28

Usage

Display –Simple Mode……………………..60 Display – Advanced Mode…… ………..61-62 Remote Display……………………………..63

Zeroing the Target Depth……………...64-65

Set the Depth Reference…………………...66 Slope Setting………………………….…67-68 Laser Function…………...………………69-72

Bucket Selection…………………………….73 Dead Band Selection……………………….74 User Options Menu……………………...75-76

Unit of Measure…………………………......77

Parameters……………………………….78-79 Zeroing the Target Reach………………….80 Set the Reach Reference…………………..81 Memory Function……………………………82 Maximum Height Function………………….83 Maximum Depth Function………………….84

Calibration Selection……………………….29

Automatic Calibration

Sensors Position………………………..30-31 Dog Bone………………………………..32-33 Booms/Bucket…………………………..34-40 Laser Receiver……………………………...41

Manual Calibration

Booms & Dog Bone…………………….43-51 Bucket……………………………………51-53 Laser Receiver……………………………...54

Measuring Tips…………………55-57 Laser Speed Compensation….58-59

Profile Setting……………………………85-88 User Settings…………………………….89-90

Troubleshooting

Battery Level…………………………………91 Sensor Reception…………………….……..92 Alarms

Sensors………………………………93 Remote Display……………………..94

Specifications…………………………………….…95

Safety

EMC, FCC, CDRH………….…………...96-97

Warranty & Contact Information……………..98-99

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[intro] System Functionality

DEPTH

A

Fig.1

This system can be used to dig with an excavator to a desired depth and create a leveled plane or to set a slope and create a tilted surface.

It’s also possible to dig a multi-slope surface using the additional setup functions in the advanced mode. The profile function pre-sets the shape, and no further settings on the control box are required during operation.

All the digging information is referenced to the center of the bucket blade (or teeth – point A in figure 1) and the depth value shown is the distance from the actual position to the correct depth value (target).

With the system the operator has to dig “straight” (only moving the booms/bucket in and out). After the reference (target) depth has been set, the chassis has to stay stable and any rotation of it will produce a possible additional error depending on the inclination.

A

Every time that the excavator tracks are moved, it’s necessary to zero again the reference (target) depth on a previous point or, depending on the setup, take the laser height again or use the “memory function”. See next pages for further details.

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[intro] System Components

Each component of the system has a serial number. Please note this number before requesting service.

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[intro] System Components

If your excavator has an articulated 2nd boom, you need to use a 4th sensor. If you don’t have a 4th sensor, the only way to make the system work is to lock the articulated boom during calibration and operation. You’ll be prompted during the calibration of the system to ensure the correct number of sensors.

If you have locked the boom, periodically check that the lock position (usually fully open) doesn’t change during work or there will be a loss of accuracy.

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[intro] First time setup

How to set up the system for your machine

Choose where to install the system’s components on your machine and proceed with

Do not place the sensors on the elements until completing the assignment procedure.

Power up the control box and assign the sensors to the correct machine elements

control box and remote display installation.

(see Components Installation section)

where they will be attached.

(see Sensor Assignment section)

Fix the sensors in their final position on the assigned elements.

(see Components Installation - Sensors section)

System Calibration

- Dog Bone calibration (if the Bucket sensor has been mount ed on the Dog Bone)

- Booms/Bucket calibration

- Laser Receiver calibration (if the system will be used in combination with a laser transmitter)

(see Calibration section)

Ready!

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[installation] Components Installation

Control Box

The control box can be powered using the supplied cable directly through the cigarette lighter.

If a direct connection to the battery is needed, please verify the battery voltage (see technical specifications at the end of this manual).

Junction

Suction Cup

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2

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Remote Display

Note: The radio antenna is on the top of

the Remote Display.

Suction Cup

1

2

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[installation] Components Installation

Control Box & Remote Display

Note: The Remote Display must always be

connected to the control box. Otherwise, the entire system will not work.

Junction

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensors

Pay Attention!

Magnets

Sensors are equipped with magnet s . Ma gn eti c fi e lds in proximity can cause interference with pacemakers and other medical devices.

Charging

Sensors are equipped with batteries charged through solar cells. The supplied multi-charger might be necessary to externally charge the sensors.

Charge the batteries for at least 8 hours before the first use of the system. By doing this, the batteries will be able to charge to their full capacity during the following discharge-charge cycles.

Solar Cells

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensors

Place of Installation

BOOM 1

Attach directly with the magnets or use the support plates

You can either place the sensors directly on the equipment with the magnetic attachments, or attach the sensors magnetically to the support plates, which can be welded or screwed on the individual elements. The advantage of the support plates: you don’t need to mark the sensors’ locations and orientations before you remove the sensors at the end of the day; the plates stay in position. If you don’t want to use the support plates and you want to remove the sensors at the end of the day, you should mark (with a pen or a screwdriver) the sensors’ locations and orientations to avoid having to calibrate again.

Note the “nose” on one side of the sensor, which will help you orientate it correctly the next day. If you attach it incorrectly (turned 180°), it will cause an error in the calibration and performance of the system.

Caution: Check with your machine dealer if welding or screwing into the excavator’s elements might lead to a loss of the element’s warranty.

Boom 1 Sensor

Attach the sensor to the main boom close to the chassis near the pivot point. There is less movement near the pivot point and the readings will be steadier, with less fluctuation. Same for the 2ndarticulated boom (if you have this).

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensor

with laser

receiver

Place of Installation

BOOM 2 – DIPPER STICK

Detection

window

If you plan to use the laser receiver during operation, you need to choose where you want to install it. Boom 1 (Main Boom): Might not be the best solution, as the main boom can’t be moved up and down through a big space.

Still, if you decide to place the sensor with the laser receiver on the main boom, try to put it as close as possible to the top pin, close to the next element (either the articulated 2nd boom or the dipper stick).

Boom 2 (2nd articulated boom if working with 4 sensors): See above. Boom 2 (Dipper stick if working with 3 sensors): Usually the best place, as the dipper stick has the greatest latitude in

movement, and you need space to be able to move through the laser plane. Boom 3 (Dipper stick if working with 4 sensors): See above.

Check in advance the height at which your rotating laser will be set up, and install the sensor at a place/element

Note:

which gives you the most opportunity to catch the laser plane during operation.

Note:

To ensure that you can make use of the entire capture height of the receiver, install that sensor so that the detection

window will be oriented about 90° to the laser plane when you are using the receiver.

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensors

Place of Installation

BUCKET

C

B

A

Determine a safe location for the bucket sensor. You can install it in the following locations:

A) On the top part of the backside of the bucket

Might be unsafe – be sure that the sensor is protected.

B) On a quick connector

Usually the best place. If you decide to install the sensor “inside” the quick connector, note to which side the plastic cap of the sensor is located (you will be asked during the calibration process).

C) On the dog bone

If you decide to install the bucket sensor on the dog bone, be sure to run the dog bone calibration before

running the complete sensor calibration.

Note: Remember the side you’re installing each sensor. Even if you install a sensor on the right part of an element (for

example on the inside of the quick connector), still the clear housing might show to the left. Usually a complete installation on the left side is recommended to have all the sensors visible from the cab.

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensors

Fixing with Magnets

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Pay Attention! Strong magnets! Don’t put hand or fingers between sensor and support plate or other metal parts.

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensors

Fixing with Support Plates

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Pay Attention! Strong magnets! Don’t put hand or fingers between sensor and support plate or other metal parts.

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[installation] Components Installation

Sensors

Fixing with Support Plates

…to machine

Releasing

…sensor to plate

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Pay Attention! Strong magnets! Don’t put hand or fingers between sensor and support plate or other metal parts.

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[controlbox] System start-up

At system start-up a welcome screen shows the software version loaded into the EZDigPro control box.

Before starting to work with the system, you must assign each sensor to the machine elements where they will be installed and calibrate the machine with the calibration procedure.

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[controlbox] System start-up

This is the start-up procedure:

NO

ALARM PAGE

WELCOME

SCREEN PAGE

(ABOUT 5 SEC.)

REMOTE DISPLAY

CONNECTED ?

YES

SETTING MENU

SENSORS SEARCH

PAGE

RECEIVED WITHIN

150 SECONDS ?

NO

YES

SENSOR

ASSIGNMENT

DONE ?

YES

CALIBRATION

DONE ?

YES

SENSORS

RECEIVED ?

YES

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[controlbox] Key Identification

Enter

Press once:

To confirm any setting in progress.

Press & hold:

To enter the USER MENU.

In the working page

Scroll down the screen to the next working page

In text menu

-

Press to move the cursor down in any text menu

%

-

Enter

+

0

%

If the cursor is on the last line of the page, it starts again from the t op (or next page is displayed, if there is one).

Press to move the cursor up in any text menu If the cursor is on the first line of the page, the previous menu page will be displayed.

Depth value setting:

To set a new distance to the target depth.

Bucket selection page

Press once:

To set a new slope (%).

Press & hold (only in Advanced Mode):

Profile Mode

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[controlbox] Key Identification

-

%

Press once:

To enable the laser acquisition (reference the depth value to the laser plane)

Press & hold:

To set a depth value in correlation to the laser plane height

Zeroing function

To zero the depth or reach value.

Enter

+

0

To exit any menu. Press once to cycle through the horn settings: Off, On, Loud.

Enabling the speaker enables additional on-grade audio indication: On-grade: Continuous tone Too high or too low: Beeping tone

Press & hold to access the Dead Band setting page

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[calibration] Part Names

EXCAVATOR PARTS USED IN CALIBRATION

Conventional Boom – 3-Sensor Machine

Boom 2

Boom 1

Bucket

Chassis

Boom 2

Boom 1

If you have an articulated boom and you lock it to the main boom and use it as a single boom, the system can be set and used as a 3-sensor machine.

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[calibration] Part Names

EXCAVATOR PARTS USED IN CALIBRATION

Articulated Boom – 4-Sensor Machine

Boom 3

Boom 2

Boom 1

Bucket

Chassis

To assign a 4-sensor system to a 3-sensor machine

(eg: the next day):

- Skip the assignment procedure and go directly to Calibration.

- When you choose how many sensors will be used, answer: “3 sensors.”

- The system will tell you that it sees “4 sensors.” Enter: “OK” to continue.

- The system will automatically ignore Se nsor # 3 from the previous 4-sensor assignment, so do not use the sensor that was on Boom 3.

- Place the sensor that was on Boom 2 (the articulated boom from your first machine) onto the dipper stick, which is now called Boom 2.

- Sensor 1 will again be on the main boo m a nd Se nso r 4, again o n the bucket.

If the laser receiver was sensor #3 on the 4-sensor machine

and you want to use it on the 3-sensor machine as well, then you have to reassign sensor #3 as the new sensor #2, and sensor #2 as the new sensor #3 (which the system will ignore) prior to entering calibration.

Note:

Use the machine data storing function (see: User Options Menu) to avoid re-calibration each time you put the

system on another machine. Also mount the sensors with the support plates if you plan to change machines often.

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[calibration] Access To Calibration Functions

From the working screen (operative mode) or the alarm page, press & hold to enter into the USER MENU. Scroll the cursor down with to reach the “Calibration Menu” line. Press to enter into calibration.

Enter

USER MENU

Sensors Check

Calibration Menu

-

Enter

If a calibration password is not needed (default mode), see next page to continue. If a password has been set, the system will prompt for it.

CALIBRATION

PIN : 0

Confirm

Scroll to Confirm and press

Enter

If the password is incorrect, the message “Access denied!” will be displayed. Press the button to return to the operation mode.

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[calibration] Calibration Menu

SETTING MENU

Sensor Assignm.

Calibration

Load Default

SAVE

Service Paramet.

SetPassw. 0

Sensor Assignm.

To assign a sensor to the correct machine part. First operation that has to be done on a new system.

Calibration

To calibrate the system with the automatic or manual method. To be done when all the sensors are already assigned and received. Mandatory on a new system, new machine, or next-day setup if the sensors won’t be put back on the same locations (and with the same orientation) as the day before.

Load Default

Reset the system to the factory defaults (calibration deleted!). Strongly recommended after a system update (new software).

Save

To SAVE all the changes made during the calibration process. This is mandatory, so you don't lose modified data with a control box power off.

Service Paramet.

Advanced parameters and remote sensors parameters. Password protected; only accessed by service

SetPassw.

You can set a password to protect the calibration menu. Default value is zero (the control box will not prompt for a password).

See next pages for complete description of every menu

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[calibration] Sensor Assignment

Before calibrating, you must assign the sensors to each element and then place them in position. You can choose any

element, except for the laser receiver (select the best location as described on page 13 under "Components Installation"). See previous section on “Part Names” for location of Boom 1, 2 and 3.

1. Select one of the sensors.

2. Put it in horizontal position and make sure the other sensors are all in vertical position. To do this, you can leave the others in the case in their vertical slots, and lay the selected sensor flat on top of the case foam or on the ground.

The sensors should be at least 1 meter (3 ft.) away from the remote display when assigning them. There must be only one sensor in horizontal position during sensor assignment. If any of the others are horizontal, it will

cause problems. Even if there is no error message shown, you may get errors during calibration or operation.

3. Follow the menu prompts on the next page.

4. Put that sensor on the boom or location you assigned before proceeding to the next sensor. For the greatest capture range, the laser receiver sensor should be placed on the boom so that the detection window will be 90° to the laser plane. For the other sensors, it does not matter how they are oriented.

5. Take another sensor and follow the same procedure, until all are assigned and in position on the excavator.

Programming condition: only one sensor horizontal.

Note: If there are sensors on other machines or in carrying cases within the radio r eception area, they also must be vertical while you are assigning your horizontal sensor.

Note: Don’t assign a sensor to an element which already has a senso r assign ed to it.

Note: The sensors only communicate with the system when they’re vertical – except during sensor assignment.

Work condition: all sensors vertical

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[calibration] Sensor Assignment

Follow these menu prompts to assign each sensor:

SENSOR ASSIGNM.

Put one sensor

Horizontal

ENTER: continue

ZERO: exit

Enter

SENSOR ASSIGNM.

Searching

sensor... 150

FOUND

Assign to:

Boom 1

Boom 2

Boom 3

Bucket

Enter

SENSOR ASSIGNM.

Programming…

Please Wait

PROGRAMMING

SUCCESSFUL ?

NOT FOUND

NO

SENSOR ASSIGNM.

No sensor ready

to be programmed

ZERO to exit

SENSOR ASSIGNM.

Programming

FAIL !

ZERO to exit

YES

SENSOR ASSIGNM.

Sensor

programming OK !

ZERO to exit

After the sensor assignment – or before the next-day setup – you can verify the sensor assignment per the Troubleshooting Sensor Reception section on page 92 by rotating a sensor (in vertical) with your hand. The value that changes the most indicates which sensor you’re actually using.

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[calibration] Machine Selection

MACHINE SELECTION: CHOOSE SYSTEM WITH 3 OR 4 SENSORS

0

sensors

found

3 SENSORS

1, 2 or 4

sensors

found

3

sensors

found

Machine:

3 Sensors

4 Sensors

Sensors Search..

0

sensors

found

The validity of your

choice is checked with

“Sensors Search.”

After a pause, you will

see 1 of the 3 screens

shown in blue below.

If the number of

“received sensors”

doesn’t match what

you just indicated,

you’ll see screen 1 or

2. If it matches,

proceed to calibration.

4 SENSORS

1, 2 or 3

sensors

found

4

sensors

found

No Sensor

Assignment done!

Press Enter

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X sensors

OK

BACK

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[calibration] Calibration Selection

Calibration:

Automatic

Manual

After you’ve finished the sensor assignment and installed the sensors, you must calibrate the system. You can either calibrate the system manually or automatically.

Important:

feet & inches [FI]. Change them now if necessary. If you don’t, and are partway through calibration and leave the screen to change the units, all your calibration data will be lost!

Note:

during calibration due to sensor instability. An idling machine is the worst -- run at half throttle (half RPM). You can check the stability of the sensors any time in “Sensor Check” on page 92. Values should n’t jum p more than 10 digits.

Check the units of measurement that are set in the user menu before calibration: meter [M], feet [F], or

Avoid low frequencies from the machine’s engine or heavy vibrations, which can cause major inaccuracies

Automatic Calibration (EZCalibration):

These three procedures must be done in this exact order:

1) Dog Bone Calibration (if the bucket sensor is installed to the dog bone). You need to temporarily use the boom 1 sensor for this.

2) Booms/Bucket Sensors Calibration A self-leveling laser pointer or rotational laser is very helpful.

3) Laser Receiver Calibration You’ll need a horizontal rotational laser and a hand detector. Even if you calibrated the other sensors automatically, you can still calibrate

the laser receiver manually.

Usually the most time-consuming method. You'll need 2 people and tools and instruments. If you only want to calibrate just a new bucket, manual calibration might be faster than automatic calibration of the whole system.

Note: After calibration, remember which machine and bucket number you were using. Next time you set up the system on the same machine, you can use the same machine and bucket number to recall the old settings. By doing this, you don’t have to do a sensor assignment or calibration, and immediately may proceed to operation.

Note:

You can check the system's calibration at any time by “rotating” the bucket tip over a certain point. While doing

this, the depth value on the control box shouldn’t change more than +/- 1cm (+/-½ inch).

The automatic calibration procedure was developed by the Institute for

Industrial Mathematics at the University of Paderborn, Germany.

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[automatic calibration] Sensors Position

Answer the menu questions about your installation:

Bucket sensor

position:

DogBone

Bucket

C

B

A

Bucket sensor

mounting side:

Left

Right

C

B A

Left Side

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[automatic calibration] Sensors Position

Continue answering the menu questions about your installation:

Boom 3 sensor

Mounting side:

Boom 2 sensor

Left

Boom 2 sensor

Left

Mounting side:

Right

Mounting side:

Right

Boom 1 sensor

Left

Boom 1 sensor

Left

Mounting side:

Right

Mounting side:

Right

Left

Right

Sitting in the cab and looking at the elements: If the sensor’s clear housing shows to the left, the mounting side is left – and vice versa.

If the bucket sensor is installed on the Dog Bone

Calibration:

DogBone

Booms/Bucket

Laser

If the bucket sensor is installed directly on the bucket or quick connector (no need to calibrate Dog Bone!)

Calibration:

Booms/Bucket

Laser

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[automatic calibration] Dog Bone

Dog Bone

Calibration:

DogBone

Booms/Bucket

Laser

Boom 1 sensor

must be mounted

on the bucket

Press Enter

Attach Boom 1 sensor temporarily to the Bucket. Don’t attach it to the Dog Bone!

Note: Be sure to have Boom 2 (and Boom 3) sensors already attached in their final positions.

Boom 1 sensor on

bucket side:

Left

Right

Select the side where the sensor has been temporarily placed.

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[automatic calibration] Dog Bone

Dog Bone

EZCalibration

DogBone

Take Point 1

Press Enter

How to Take Points for Dog Bone calibration:

• With the bucket in the first position, press over Take Point, and

Enter

wait for the position to register. When done, the point counter on the right will advance and you will hear a beep.

• Proceed to point 2 and take the second point.

• Take a minimum of 10 points, rotating the bucket from completely open to completely closed.

• Do this with 2 different dipper stick positions.

Don‘t press enter too fast after you‘ve moved your bucket to the next

position. The bucket or the dipper stick should not swing or vibrate while you press the enter button.

Other sensors The dipper stick sensor (and - if you need 4 sensors –the articulated boom sensor) must be attached in their final positions during the Dog Bone calibration procedure and shouldn’t be moved afterwards. If the dipper stick sensor (or the articulated boom sensor) gets moved after the Dog Bone calibration, the calibrationhas to be done again!

When the Dog Bone calibration is done, the

Boom 1 sensor

Calibration

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Boom 1 sensor

can be moved

again on Boom 1

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

Booms / Bucket Sensors

For automatic calibration of these sensors, you must move the bucket to 10 to 15 points along 2 lines that have a different elevation.

Choose a method to create these 2 lines that will give you the greatest difference in height betwee n B e am 1 and Beam

2. The easiest is to create a laser line with the self-leveling laser pointer that’s included with the system. You can mount it on a tripod, attach it anywhere on the machine using the magnetic L-bar, or use the remote display’s suction cup mount (which has a ball joint for easy positioning).

Before starting, place the chassis horizontal and levelled. Make sure that it’s very stable and t h at you can take enough points in both lines without moving the chassis. You need a minimum of 10 points with 3 sensors or 15 with 4 sensors.

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

LASER LEVELING METHOD

Laser Pointer

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

OTHER LEVELING METHODS

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

EZCalibration

Lower Line

Take Point

Continue

Don’t calibrate the system with the machine’s engine idling. Keep the engine at least at half throttle (half RPM). On load-sensing machines, deactivate the load-sensing first and put the machine at least at half throttle. The higher the RPMs, the more stable the sensor’s angle reading will be, and the more accurate your calibration.

How to Take Points for boom or bucket sensor calibration:

1) With the bucket in the first position, press over Take Point, and wait for the position to register. When done, the point counter on the right will advance and you will hear a beep.

2) Proceed to point 2 and take the second point.

3) Take a minimum of 10 points if you have 3 sensors, and a minimumof 15 points for 4 sensors.

Enter

Don‘t press enter too fast after you‘ve moved your bucket to the next position. The bucket or the dipper stick

should not swing or vibrate while you press the enter button.

Try to put all the elements (bucket, dipper stick, main boom) in as many different angle positions as possible when you take the points. Have at least two points registered for each element in the most extreme positions (eg: the bucket fully closed and fully open; the dipper stick fully extended and fully retracted). A wide variety of angles is very important to achieve good calibration!

Make sure to always have the laser-point exactly on the very edge of your bucket (on the tip of the bucket tooth).

When done, proceed to the next step, “Height Difference,” by pressing over Continue.

EZCalibration

Height

Diff.: 0.000

Continue

Enter

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

Move to a higher line to take another set of points. Calculate the elevation difference between the first and the second line and enter it in the menu.

Note: The bigger the height difference between d1 & d2, the more accurate your calibration will be. This is significantly more important than the number of points taken during calibration! If the height difference isn’t great enough, it can cause major inaccuracies!

Proceed by pressing over Continue.

Enter

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

EZCalibration

Higher Line

Take Point 1

Calculate

Take the same (or more) number of points along the higher line as you did with the lower line (minimum 10 for 3 sensors, minimum 15 for 4 sensors). Proceed by pressing over Calculate to compute the points taken to the calibration value.

Enter

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[automatic calibration] Booms/Bucket

Calc. Lengths:

Boom 1 0

Boom 2 0

Boom 3 0

Bucket 0

A summary of the calculated lengths and offsets is shown.

You should check the lengths automatically calculated by measuring the distance between the center of the

Note:

pivot points. It’s also possible to manually adjust the lengths if the element values are already known (written in the machine documentation).

Note:

At this point, the new calculated calibration is not in use and not permanently stored.

The following screen will ask for a confirmation to overwrite the previous calibration.

SaveCalibration?

Yes

No

Calc. Offset:

Boom 1 0.00

Boom 2 0.00

Boom 3 0.00

Bucket 0.00

YES will overwrite the previous calibration and permanently store it. NO will discard all calculated values.

Calibration

Done!

The system will be used in combination with a laser transmitter ?

• YES: proceed to laser receiver calibration

• NO: calibration completed! Proceed to Usage section.

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[automatic calibration] Laser Receiver

Laser Receiver Calibration

Calibration:

DogBone

Booms/Bucket

Laser

Laser Height

Laser mounting

boom:

Boom 1

Boom 2

Laser mounting

boom:

Boom 1

Boom 2

Boom 3

Take H

Note: In most cases (except on really big excavators), manually calibrating the laser receiver is faster and more accurate. (Simply measure the horizontal and vertical distance from the pivot point to the middle of the laser receiver – see page 54 for “Manual calibration - Laser Receiver).

To do it automatically: Set up a horizontal rotational laser at a height that will allow you to easily pass through it later with the laser receiver. Accurately position the tip of the center bucket tooth (or the bucket blade tip) in the laser plane. Use a hand detector to find the correct position if the beam is not visible enough. Press to take that value. Be careful that the boom doesn’t move in the meantime. Best is to keep the machine

Enter

engine at full throttle (full rpm).

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[automatic calibration] Laser Receiver

Laser Receiver Calibration

EZCalibration

Laser

Point: 1

Continue

The procedure consists of passing the laser receiver through the laser beam several times, moving the booms very slowly. As usual the chassis has to stay completely stable. When the beam is intercepted you will hear the horn an d the message “Please Wait” will appear. After a couple of seconds the message “Press Enter” means the unit is ready for a new acquisition. Move your dipper stick to a new position prior to pressing . Press and acquire the beam again.

Enter

Note:

- Move the booms very slowly!

- Alternate raising or lowering the booms to capture the beam with the receiver.

- Take “extreme” points (e.g. dipper stick far away from the cab or very close to the cab)

- Remember that the laser receiver isn’t able to receive the laser beam when the detection window is almost horizontal.

- Take at least 10 points, 15 to improve the accuracy.

• Calibration completed! Pr oceed to Usage section.

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[manual calibration] Boom 1

BOOM 1 - SIDE

Select (press ) the Side where the sensor is installed; viewing the excavator from the cab: L = Left and R = Right. This setting has to be done for every sensor.

Enter

Skip this section if you have done automatic calibration

BOOM 1 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

BOOM 1 - LENGTH

BOOM 1 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

Boom Length (Boom1)

Fig.1

Measure accurately the length of the first boom between the center of pivot A and the center of pivot B. Move the cursor to highlight Length and set the exact value expressed in the selected unit of measure.

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[manual calibration] Boom 1

BOOM 1 - ANGLE

BOOM 1 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

Boom Angle (Boom1)

Fig. 2

Move the cursor to highlight parameter Angle, set the exact boom value in degrees referring to Fig. 2.

See next page for the best method to define boom's angles.

Press and you will see the new offset value acquired.

The system also calculates the correction factor. Offset is the angle difference between the sensor absolute angle and the real machine boom angle. It can be manually adjusted.

Enter

Actual is the actual real boom angle – valid only after boom angle calibration. Useful to compare immediately after

calibration the real machine angle.

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[manual calibration] Measuring Tips

MEASURING ANGLES

METHOD 1

Place a straight edge from center of pivot A to center of pivot B and using an inclinometer, read the actual angle (Fig.2).

Fig.2

METHOD 2

If a tripod with laser transmitter and visible beam is available, the previous procedure could be executed by the alignment of the points A and B to the horizontal plane of the transmitter; first by pointing the beam on point A (moving up and down the laser) and then moving the boom until the point B is again spotted by the beam. In this case the angle value to be entered is 0.0 (0 degrees).

The same procedure could be used for other booms. If it is not possible to reach the horizontal position, rotate the laser 90 degrees in order to generate a vertical plane and align the boom A and B point (i.e. stick or bucket) to vertical plane again by fixing A point first and then B. In this case the angle value to be entered is –90.0 degrees.

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[manual calibration] Measuring Tips

MEASURING ANGLES

METHOD 3

The vertical alignment could be also obtained by using the plumb bob met hod.

Note:When the boom is horizontal the angle is zero; when

pivot M lower than L the angle is negative and when pivot M is higher the angle is positive.

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[manual calibration] Boom 2

BOOM 2 - LENGTH

BOOM 2 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

Fig.3 – conventional boom

Measure accurately the length of the second boom between the center of pivot E and the center of pivot F Move the cursor to highlight parameter

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[manual calibration] Boom 2

BOOM 2 - ANGLE

BOOM 2 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

Fig.5 – conventional boom

Move the cursor to highlight parameter Angle, set the exact boom value in degrees referring to Fig.5 or Fig.6

Press and you will see the new offset value acquired.

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[manual calibration] Boom 3

BOOM 3 - LENGTH

BOOM 3 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

Fig.7

Boom 3 refers to the dipper stick on excavators with articulatedbooms (3 booms). On excavators with conventional booms (boomerang – 2 booms) the Length must be set to “0” (zero).

Select (press ) the Side where the sensor is installed; viewing the excavator from the cabin: L = Left and R = Right.

Measure accurately the length between the center of pivot G and the center of pivot H Move the cursor to highlight Length and set the exact value expressed in the selected unit of measure.

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[manual calibration] Boom 3

BOOM 3 - ANGLE

BOOM 3 CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length 6.600

Angle 30.0

-Offset 25.0

-Actual 0.0

Fig.8

Move the cursor to highlight parameter Angle, set the exact boom value in degrees referring to Fig.8

Press and you will see the new offset value acquired.

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[manual calibration] Dog Bone

DOG BONE - Bucket Sensor mounted on the Bucket Leverage

Dog Bone calibration must be done before the bucket calibration. Changing the dog bone calibration means that the bucket calibration has to be done again.

DOG BONE CALIBR.

DogBone: 0

Seg1Length 0.000

Seg2Length 0.000

Seg3Length 0.000

Seg4Length 0.000

Seg1Angle 0.00

-Offset 0.00

-Actual 0.00

Seg2Angle 0.00

-Offset 0.00

-Actual 0.00

Dog Bone:

0: manual Dog Bone calibration not in use 1: manual Dog Bone calibration in use Note: If the Dog Bon e h as be en calibrated with automatic calibration (EZCalibration) this value has to be 0! (you will not see automatic calibration data in this page).

Seg1Length (Seg2Length – Seg3Length – Seg4Length)

Measure the four segments (the bones) of the dog bone and set into the proper line referring to the picture.

Seg1Angle:

Set the real segment 1 angle, use same techniques used to measure machine’s booms angles from pivot to pivot. Press when ready to take the correct offset value.

Seg2Angle:

Set the real segment 2 angle as done above for segment 1.

Enter

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[manual calibration] Bucket

BUCKET

System can store up to 9 different buckets for each machine (from 1 to 9 ). The bucket number that will be manually calibrated is the actual bucket selected from the bucket selection page.

BUCKET - LENGTH

Measure accurately the length of the bucket currently installed from the center of pin (L) to the tip of the tooth (M). Move the cursor to highlight Length and set the exact value expressed in the selected unit of measure.

Fig.9

BUCKET CALIBRAT.

Side L

Length

Angle Y

-Offset

-Actual

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[manual calibration] Bucket

BUCKET - ANGLE

BUCKET CALIBRAT.

Side

Length

Angle

-Offset

-Actual

Fig.10

Angle

Set the exact bucket angle value in degrees.

Press and you will see the new offset value acquired.

Enter

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[manual calibration] Laser Receiver

LASER RECEIVER

Boom N. 2

HoriDist 0.000

VertDist 0.000

Boom N.

Boom number where the laser receiver is installed.

HoriDist

This value indicates the distance between A and C (ref. drawings in fig 11 – fig 20 in the following pages). This point is obtained at the intersection on the projected line A-B by the perpendicular through center of the Laser Receiver. Insert the relevant value in meters or feet.

VertDist

This value corresponds to the distance between E and D (center of Laser Receiver to point D on projection AB, ref. Fig.11 – Fig.20). Insert the relevant value in meters or feet.

Note:

Be careful to dial in the correct sign especially for the vertical distance (E-D). Refer to the following drawings.

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[manual calibration] Measuring Tips

REFERENCE DRAWINGS TO DETERMINE POSITION OF LASER RECEIVER

BOOM 1 (CONVENTIONAL BOOM)

Fig.11

LASER RISE = ED

LASER DISTANCE = AC

BOOM 1 (ARTICULATED BOOM)

Fig.12 Fig.13 Fig.14

LASER RISE = - ED

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[manual calibration] Measuring Tips

REFERENCE DRAWINGS TO DETERMINE POSITION OF LASER RECEIVER

BOOM 2 (ARTICULATED BOOM)

Fig.15

LASER RISE = ED

Fig.16

Fig.17

LASER RISE = ED = 0

LASER RISE = - ED

LASER DISTANCE = AC

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[manual calibration] Measuring Tips

REFERENCE DRAWINGS TO DETERMINE POSITION OF LASER RECEIVER

BOOM 2 (CONVENTIONAL BOOM)

BOOM 3 (ARTICULATED BOOM)

Fig.18

Fig.19

Fig.20

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[manual calibration] Laser Speed Compensation

LASER SPEED COMPENSATION

This procedure can be done to compensate dynamics effects (inaccuracies due to speed) that occur when the laser receiver intercepts the laser beam. To do this procedure you need a horizontal rotating laser and a reference point (another lower laser or a solid and stable point that it’s possible to touch with the bucket).

LASER SPEED COMP

DO COMP L

Speed L 0

Comp. L 0.000

DO COMP.H

Speed H 0

Comp. H 0.000

Set the elevation between the rotating laser and the reference point into the depth value manually editing it in the main work screen. It’s possible to exit from calibration to edit the value and continue later if not already set.

-

Set the value negative using if the reference point is below the laser beam (usually the case).

After pressing to confirm the setting, the depth value shown will change the sign (now positive) if has been pressed before to start the setting.

Hint: The height indication LCD arrow has to point opposite to the direction where the laser plane is to the reference point – in this case down.

Once you’ve done this, you can enter the Laser Speed

Enter

Compensation (the last point in the manual calibration section).

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[manual calibration] Laser Speed Compensation

LASER SPEED COMPENSATION

LASER SPEED COMP

DO COMP L

Speed L 0

Comp. L 0.000

DO COMP.H

Speed H 0

Comp. H 0.000

Press over “DO COMP L” and the laser page will appear, try to catch the laser raising the boom at low speed (Hint: keep the speed indicator just above the middle of the speed bar). When “Comp L” changes to “REF.0” (means, you hit the beam), move the bucket tip to the reference point and press

Press to proceed.

Enter

Comp L

REF.0

Enter

PRESS ENTER

It’s now possible to perform directly the high speed compensation. The procedure is the same as for the low speed compensation but now you have to raise the boom at high speed. High speed means to keep the speed indicator higher than before on the speed bar (higher speed). Don’t exceed with the speed: don’t keep the indicator collapsed with the top of the speed bar border. Pressing to take the second reference 0 point with the bucket on it the system will jump back again to the calibration page with the acquired values shown. Exit and save your calibration.

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Comp H

[usage] Display – Simple Mode

Depth

Slope

Main operator screen shown at system start-up. Depth and actual slope set are shown.

Press to change the page.

-

Second operator screen with a dynamic bucket icon (reflects the real bucket angle). Depth & Slope setting/visualization plus a small depth graphical bar.

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[usage] Display – Advanced Mode

Depth

Reach

Slope

Advanced Mode

Main operator screen shown at system start-up. Depth, reach and actual slope set are shown.

Note: The advanced mode may be enabled through the user menu, by changing the value for “Advan.Mode” from “OFF” to “ON”.

Memory F.

-

MAX

Laser Set

H Max Set

MIN

H Min Set

Press to change the page.

Second operator screen with status icons.

Slope Reach

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Third operator screen with a dynamic bucket icon (reflects the real bucket angle). Depth & Slope setting/visualization plus a small depth graphical bar.

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[usage] Display – Advanced Mode

Advanced Mode

Sensors battery life page. See “Troubleshooting - Battery Level” on page 91 for

more information.

2

1

Display of Advanced Mode settings:

1) Bucket Selection

2) Buzzer Status (0 - OFF, 1 - ON, 2 - LOUD)

3) Height Max and Height Min

4) Memory Function

Detailed information on these settings (except buzzer status) follows in the following [usage] pages.

“User Settings” on pages 89-90 have a summary of these settings.

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[usage] Remote Display

REMOTE DISPLAY

Depth

Red: too high, move the bucket down.

Green: on grade.

Red: too low, move the bucket up.

Advanced Mode

Reach

All the default values used to switch OFF/ON the LEDs depending on the actual depth, can be customized with:

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Dead Band Selection

User Parameters

Other functions of the remote display LEDs

Depth Green LED and Reach Green LED flashing alternately

Depth Green LED flashing Remote display in sensor assignment mode

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Searching sensors at control box start up

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All red LED flashing together

Sensors Alarm (sensor not synchronized)

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[usage] Zeroing the Target Depth

DEPTH

A

Bucket on grade: Zero depth.

Position the bucket on the ground at a desired reference point and press the key to zero the depth value. Now the depth value will be zero at that depth (even in other reach positions) and the distance value to th at point will be shown if the bucket is higher (positive) or lower (negative).

A

Bucket too low: Negative depth.

Bucket too high: Positive depth.

A

Bucket on grade: Zero Depth. (no tilt indications).

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[usage] Zeroing the Target Depth

DEPTH

A

Bucket on grade: Zero depth.

Note:

It’s possible that when pressing the depth value will be NOT zeroed if:

• A depth value has been set manually (that value will be shown when pressing )

• Solution: Press and press afterwards to zero out the depth value.

• The laser function is enabled.

• Solution: Press and press within 15 seconds to disable the laser function.

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[usage] Set the Depth Reference

DEPTH

A

Elevation offset

Press to enter the depth setting mode. The correspondent value will flash.

To set the target depth, use these buttons:

Press or to set the desired value. Note: To go down, dial in a negative value! Once you press

-

the sign changes!

Press to invert the sign (positive / negative).

Press to fast zero the value.

Press to confirm the value and end the setting mode.

Enter

The shown depth is now the distance from the actual bucket position to the target depth.

Enter

If the bucket is higher in respect to the target depth the value is positive and vice-versa.

Note that this value can be affected by other functions; see following pages for details.

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[usage] Slope Setting

Left side view

SLOPE

NEGATIVE SLOPE (-X.XX %)

LOWER IN FRONT

Press and release to enter the slope setting mode. The correspondent value will flash. To set the slope, use these buttons:

Press or to set the desired value.

Press to invert the sign (positive / negative).

-

%

Press to fast zero the value.

Press to confirm the value and end the setting mode.

Enter

%

The shown slope is now the value used to calculate the depth related to the slope set and the reach position.

Note: The direction of the slope is indicated by the slope icon, based on the assumption that the control box is mounted on the right-hand side of the driver in the cab. As shown in the above figure: Positive Slope: higher in front (example +1.00%) Negative Slope: lower in front (example -1.00%)

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[usage] Working With a Slope

X

Reference direction (parallel to Y axis)

Y

Example: Axis Y of the laser (excavator has to start parallel to this line)

The first operation that has to be done when working with a slope is to align the Y axis of the excavator to the field that you have to dig.

Align the excavator’s chassis (cabin) with the surface Y axis (reference direction). To properly use the system you must follow the Y direction when digging.

IMPORTANT !

If you use a rotational slope laser as the reference, it’s VERY IMPORTANT that the Y of the system is exactly parallel to the laser transmitter’s Y axis. If not, you can get inaccuracies, especially if you are digging a steep slope.

Slope laser, not laser level:

If the excavator is moved along the slope axis (such as when digging a trench) and you want to use a laser as a reference – it must be a slope laser with the grade dialed in. You cannot use a horizontal-only laser.

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[usage] Laser Function

LASER REFERENCE

An external laser transmitter can be used to have an absolute reference height. The use of the laser has 2 advantages:

1) There’s no cumulative error moving the excavator.

2) It’s possible to dig in many different places. Just move the excavator to the new place and catch the laser beam again with the laser receiver (no need to transport the height step by step).

Every time that the excavator is moved (including tilted), you must press to activate the laser receiver and move it

slowly through the laser beam. After the laser has been caught, you can continue to work.

Press to enable the laser receiver sensor. The laser beam page will appear indicating that the system is waiting for a laser acquisition. Move the machine's booms up or down slowly and steadily until the laser sensor catches the laser level beam. When caught, the control box will “beep” indicating acquisition and show a STOP sign. After 2-3 seconds the STOP sign disappears and the laser page will be shown again. Don’t move any element during this time! If no laser acquisition will be done within 15 seconds with the laser page shown, the laser sensor will be automatically switched off and the control box will return to the previous screen.

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[usage] Laser Function

LASER REFERENCE

How to work in combination with a rotating laser:

1) Using the laser with reference zero (a benchmark is available on the job site).

Put the bucket on your reference point and press It's possible to set a manual depth offset at any time, before or after pressing , in case the physical reference point does not have the same target depth as what you have to dig (eg: the point is higher). Take the laser beam

Zero depth will be again at the ref.0 height (plus / minus the manual depth offset set).

After this first initial laser referencing, you should move through the laser beam every time after you’ve moved the machine prior to start digging to grade.

2) Using the laser plane as an absolute reference (setting the laser beam elevation from ref.0 keeping the laser button pressed before the first laser catch).

Press & hold to set the distance from the laser beam to the target digging depth. A dedicated page will appear. Take the laser beam.

Zero depth will be below the laser beam at the set distance.

In this way to set a manual depth offset is NOT possible and NOT considered if previously set! The only way to change the reference zero (digging target) on-the-fly while you are working with the laser is by changing the laser elevation (center line). You can now move the excavator; take the laser beam again with before continuing to

LASER HEIGHT:

0.000

Confirm

dig.

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[usage] Laser Function

Short press

Beam not caught within 15 sec

or pressed

LASER RECEIVER ENABLED

Beam catch within 15 sec.

DoubleLS parameter: ON (default) OFF

Press & hold

LASER HEIGHT: Confirm

0.000

Set the known laser height to your reference – target height distance

pressed

Return to previous

screen

(laser function status

as before)

Stop the machine movement when the laser beam is intercepted and wait for a second static laser beam acquisition with the laser sensor over the beam.

Return to previous

screen

(laser function in use)

Return to previous

screen

(laser function

disabled)

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[usage] Laser Function

LASER SPEED and “DOUBLE LASER CATCH”

If the boom’s rising (or lowering) is too fast, the laser acquisition is ignored to

Speed limits

Laser Receiver Speed Indication

avoid inaccuracies. The maximum speed is reached when the speed indicator touches the top or bottom edge of the speed bar: an attention mark appears on the right to highlight this.

Note: Try to move slowly and steady through the laser beam to avoid inaccuracies.

• Double beam catch – first dynamic and the second static (default setting) By default, you can move the laser receiver through the laser beam at a (relatively) high speed, but you must stop the boom movement when the control box “beeps” (indicating that the laser receiver has reached the laser beam). There will be a stop sign on the screen. Stop the boom movements and wait (approx. 2 seconds) with the sensor over the laser beam to acquire the laser beam a second time (second static catch with the laser receiver over the laser beam) for optimal accuracy.

• Single beam catch – limited speed. If the “DoubleLS” parameter gets manually disabled (see user parameters section), the first laser catch will be considered immediately. Note: To avoid inaccuracies, the maximum allowed boom speed in this mode is reduced.

• Single beam catch – increased speed range allowed. If you want a higher boom speed and not have to to stop over the laser beam for a second laser catch, you can perform the “Laser Speed Compensation” procedure available in the manual calibration section.

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[usage] Bucket Selection

Press to enter the bucket selection page.

Press to change the bucket in use.

Press to return to previous screen. If the bucket number has been changed the following screen will appear:

Press to confirm the new bucket selected and return to previous screen

Press to return to the previous screen and not change the actual bucket (old selected bucket will stay in use)

Note: If you want to calibrate the new bucket doing a whole automatic calibration all sensors (slow method), you have to choose your new bucket at this page prior to calibration. If you want to calibrate the new bucket using the manual calibration method (for the bucket only, fast method), you can choose your new bucket (number) during the manual calibration method. Note: Even though you might have not moved the bucket sensor after you’ve changed the bucket (if attached to the dog bone or quick connector), you still have to calibrate this new bucket. Be sure to use the correct number in the calibration mode when you’re doing the calibration.

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[usage] Dead Band Selection

Press & hold to enter the dead band selection page.

In this page you can choose between 3 dead bands (defined thresholds of the on-grade indication).

Green LED activated alone: bucket is on grade (depth value zero or inside the selected dead band range).

Solid audible signal To change the horn volume: after you leave this dead band selection page, use the same button, with a short press to cycle through the choices of Off– On – Loud.

Press to select a new dead band:

FINE Default: 1cm (0.5”)

Note: The defaults for the deadband settings can be changed in the “[usage] Parameters” section (DeadBaF, DeadBaM, DeadBaC)

Press to return to the previous screen. New dead band setting will be in use.

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[usage] User Options Menu

USER MENU

Contrast: 60

Language: EN

UnitMeasur M

Resolution .00

Advan.Mode OFF

Machine 1

Parameters

Sensors Check

Calibration Menu

Keep pressing until the USER MENU page appears.

Enter

Contrast

Set the display contrast. Possible setting 0 - 100

Language

Set the system language: EN English, FR French, IT Italian, DE German, SP Spanish, NO Norwegian, FI Suomi.

UnitMeasur & Resolution

Page 77

Unit of measure used and resolution.

Advan.Mode

Enables advanced software features of the control box:

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- Reach indication/set

- Memory Function

- Min & Max height warning

- Profile Mode May be enabled by changing the setting from “OFF” to “ON”

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[usage] User Options Menu

USER MENU

Contrast: 60

Language: EN

UnitMeasur M

Resolution .00

Advan.Mode OFF

Machine 1

Parameters

Sensors Check

Calibration Menu

Machine

Indicates the machine calibration that’s in use. It’s possible to store up to 5 different calibrations (machines) toquickly recall a previously set calibration (control box / sensors moved to another machine).

Note: There is a total of 9 buckets per machine available.

Parameters

Page with more parameters that affect the behavior of the system Description in the followings pages.

Page 78

Sensors Check

Dedicated page showing the raw angle and battery value received from the sensor.

Page 91- Troubleshooting

section

Calibration Menu

To calibrate the system, described in the calibration section. This section can be password protected depending on the system installer choice.

Page 22- Calibration

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[usage] Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure

Set the unit of measure you want the system to use for lengths:

M

= metric.

Resolution = .00 Values shown in meters and 2 decimal digits (centimeter). Resolution = .0 Values shown in meters and 1 decimal digits (decimeter).

Note: For calibration, lengths are always shown with 3 decimal digits (millimeter).

BOOM 1 CALIBRAT. Side L Length 2.952 Angle 29.6

-Offset 135.6

F = feet. Values shown in feet and 2 decimal digits (feet, tenths and hundredths)

BOOM 1 CALIBRAT. Side L Length 9.68 Angle 29.6

-Offset 135.6

F.I. = feet and.inches. Values shown in feet and inches (to the ¼”). Example 8’ 2 ¼”.

For calibration, lengths are always shown to the tenths of inches (feet. inches. tenths of inches).

Note:

Example below: 9.68 feet = 9' - 8 2/10" (feet, inches and tenths-of-an-inch), displayed as 9’08.2”

BOOM 1 CALIBRAT. Side L Length 9’08.2” Angle 29.6

-Offset 135.6

It is strongly recommended to check the units set before calibration or operation!

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[usage] Parameters

PARAMETERS

Caution:

Changing values in the parameters has a big effect on the performance of the system. Only access this menu area after you've carefully read the following section!

PARAMETERS

LasTimOut 150

DoubleLS ON

Filter 1

DeadBaF 0.010

DeadBaM 0.025

DeadBaC 0.050

LedDeUp 0.500

LedDeDw -0.100

LedReGr 0.050

LedReRe 0.100

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

LedDeUp

LasTimOut

Laser activation time: number of tenths of a second the system waits for a laser catch, before it automatically returns to the previous screen. (150 is 15 seconds).

DoubleLS

Enable/Disable (ON/OFF) the second static laser catch of the laser beam in laser enabled mode. See details in “[usage] Laser Function.”

Filter

Depth and Reach visualized values filter. Higher filter: more stable reading but slower response time.

DeadBaF / DeadBaM / DeadBaC

The defaults for the 3 dead bands (fine, medium, or coarse) are listed in “Usage - Dead Band Selection” on page 74. You can change the defaults in this Parameters screen.

LedDeUp / LedDeDw / LedReGr / LedReRe

Depth and reach indication limit of the Remote Display.

Dead Band

LedDeDw

LedReRe

LedReGr

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[usage] Parameters

PARAMETERS

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BuzMode 0

BuzRanMin 0.025

BuzRanMax 0.500

BuzFreMax 15

BuzFreDW 4

BuzFreUP 2

GraphBarR. 0.200

DepthIconR 0.030

ReachIconR 0.050

BuzzMode

0: the frequency of the buzzer “beep” becomes higher going close to the zero value. 1: the frequency isn’t related to the distance from zero but is different if the bucket is higher or lower to the zero. This mode can be personalized using the following parameters:

From depth value 0 to BuzRanMin value the buzzer sound is continuous. From depth value BuzRanMin to BuzRanMax value the buzzer sound is beeping related to the parameter

BuzFreUp. Below zero values are complementary and the buzzer frequency is related to the BuzFreDw parameter.

GraphBarR.

Visualization limit of the depth graph bar shown in the third operator work screen.

DepthIconR

Below this value the depth icon on the left of the depth number shows that the bucket is leveled.

ReachIconR

Below this value the reach icon on the left of the reach number shows that the bucket is leveled.

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[usage] Zeroing the Target Reach

REACH

A

Bucket on grade: Zero reach.

Advanced Mode

Position the bucket on the ground on a desired reference point and keep pressing the key for a couple of seconds to zero the reach value. Now the reach value will be zero at that distance (even in other depth positions) and the distance value to that point will be shown if the bucket is further away (positive) or closer (negative) to the cab.

A

Bucket on the reach zero reference

Bucket too far, Positive reach

A

Bucket too close. Negative reach

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[usage] Set the Reach Reference

REACH

Advanced Mode

Keep pressed to enter the reach setting mode. The correspondent value will flash.

To set the reach reference, use these buttons:

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Press or to set the desired value.

Press to invert the sign (positive / negative).

Press to fast zero the value.

Press to confirm the value and end the setting mode.

The shown reach is now the distance from the actual bucket position to the target reach. If the bucket is closer to the cab in respect to the target reach, the value is negative and vice-versa.

Enter

Note: The direction of the reach is indicated by the reach icon (arrow), based on the assumption that the control box is mounted on the right-hand side of the driver in the cab.

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[usage] Memory Function

Advanced Mode

Although not often used, the memory function provides a way to move the excavator when you are not using a laser as a reference (eg: moving the excavator on its tracks to dig to the same level at a different location on the site).

No Reference: Memory function is not in use.

1.) Use to move to the Memory Function (lower right quadrant of the screen will have a bold border).

2.) Then, press to enter this mode. The bold border will flash and the symbol changes to

3.) Press again to begin setting the reference point. The bold border around stops flashing.

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4.) “Set Reference:” Position the bucket tip on a reference point. Choose anything stable that can also be accessed from the next location. After moving the excavator, you will need to use this same reference point (or another point that is at exactly the same elevation).

5.) “Keep Reference:” Press to save the value at this reference point. The bold border will flash again and the

Enter

symbol changes to

6.) Move the excavator to your next position. Place your excavator bucket tip on that same reference point used in Step 4. Press to acquire the value.

Enter

7) The arrow is replaced by an excavator symbol. The memory function is in use (the system understands that the elevation of the excavator has changed) and you can continue working.

To disable the Memory Function:

Press and the excavator symbol will flash; press again and the arrows icon replaces it (“No Reference”).

Enter

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Same reference

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[usage] Max. Height Function

Advanced Mode

MAX

Caution:

Although you can use this function to set a maximum height warning, this is not a fail-safe security function and can’t replace systems that have automatic shut-off. If you are working in a hazardous area, such as under power lines, you should be using a more secure warning system.

Function disabled. There’s no max height set.

With the icon flashing, move the boom to the maximum height that you want or can reach safely depending on your work environment. Press to set this point as maximum height.

Function enabled (in use) When the highest machine pivot is as high or higher than the max height set, an alarm will sound and the display will have the following warning:

Enter

Move the booms down to return to previous screen (max height not reached).

To disable the Max Height function, press and hold . The icon will appear on the Max. Height settings page as confirmation.

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[usage] Max. Depth Function

Advanced Mode

MIN

Caution:

Although you can use this function to set a maximum depth warning, this is not a fail-safe security function and can’t replace systems that have automatic shut-off. If you are working in a hazardous area, such as around gas lines, you should be using a more secure warning system.

Function disabled. There’s no maximum depth set.

With the icon flashing, move the bucket to the maximum depth that you want or can safely reach depending on your work environment. Press to set this point as the maximum depth (which means the same as “minimum height” MIN).

Function enabled (in use) When the bucket blade (or teeth) is at the same depth or lower than the maximum depth set, an alarm will sound

and the display will have the following warning:

Enter

Move the bucket up to return to previous screen (max. depth not reached).

To disable the max. depth function, press and hold . The icon will appear on the Max. Depth settingspage as confirmation.

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[usage] Profile

HOW TO SELECT A PROFILE

Advanced Mode

%

Figure P1

Press and hold to enter the profile setting mode. The page represented in figure P2 will show.

%

Figure P2

Enter

Profile:

Use Edit Delete

Figure P3

-

Press or to select the desired profile.

Press and the page in figure P3 will be shown. Note: If no icon is selected, the profile m od e will be disabled and the panel will return to the main operator page. Use – Start to work with the selected profile. No further settings, and the system will return in the working page.

Enter

Edit – Enter a new shape for the selected profile or edit the actual shape. This can be done manually or by copying an existing shape. See next page. Delete – Delete all values set of the selected profile.

If the control box is using a profile instead of the single slope to calculate the actual depth, the slope icon on the working page will appear as follows:

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[usage] Profile Setting

Advanced Mode

ENTER A PROFILE BY COPYING EXISTING JUNCTION POINTS

Profile:

Use Edit Delete

Figure P3

Enter

Set the profile:

Automatic Manual

Enter

Figure P4 Figure P5

Take a point ?

Acquire Point End Profile

Start with the bucket on the first profile point (the start point, furthest away from the cab), zeroing the depth and reach value on the main operator working screen (figure P1 on earlier page). Select the desired profile as described previously to reach Figure P2.

Press with the cursor over “Automatic” to enter into the profile “self learning” mode.

Press with the cursor over “Acquire P” to acquire the actual bucket position as the selected profile point.

Enter

You can now move the bucket to the next point (actual point number is shown on the same line). When the last point has been taken, stop the acquisition by choosing “End Profile.”

The profile shape will be shown on the screen. See “Profile View” page.

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[usage] Profile Setting

Advanced Mode

ENTER A PROFILE BY MANUALLY SETTING DEPTH & REACH VALUES

Profile:

Use Edit Delete

Enter

Set the profile:

Automatic Manual

Enter

PROFILE: 1 Point: 1 Depth 0.000 Reach 0.000 Slope 0.00

Figure P3

Figure P6 Figure P7

Start with the bucket on the first profile point (the start point, furthest away from the cab), zeroing the depth and reach value on the main operator working screen (figure P1 on previous page). Select the desired profile as described previously to reach Figure P2.

Press with the cursor over “Manual” to enter the profile “manual” mode.

Press with the cursor over “Depth” to set the depth of the selected profile point.

Enter

Press with the cursor over “Reach” to set the reach of the selected profile point.

Enter

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Use at the end of the page to set the next point.

When all settings are done, press to exit from the profile setting mode.

The profile shape will be shown on the screen. See “Profile View” page.

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[usage] Profile View

4

2

1

3

On this page, you can see a graphical summary of the profile set. Starting from the left side of the screen (point 1), the line follows the settings done.

Advanced Mode

You can zoom in / zoom out on the graph with or buttons.

Press to exit to the main operator page.

Note: Once you moved your machine, you need to put your bucket tip back again on point 1 of the profile prior to continue working.

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[usage] User Settings

-

Press or to select the desired function (bold border). Press to enter the selection mode (border flashing). Press or to select the desired value and confirm with

Enter

-

Bucket Selection

Advanced Mode

Enter

Select the actual bucket in use.

Buzzer Volume

Select the buzzer volume: 0: OFF 1: ON 2: LOUD

Height MIN

Change the icon with

-

Function disabled.

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Setting in Progress

Move the boom to the minimum height that you want or can reach depending on your work environment. Press to set this point as the minimum height.

Enter

See dedicated page for more details.

Function enabled.

When limit is reached, there will be a warning screen and alarm.

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[usage] User Settings

Advanced Mode

Height MAX

Change the icon with

Function disabled.

There’s no maximum height set.

Setting in Progress

Move the boom to the maximum height that you want or can reach depending on your work environment. Press to acquire this point as maximum height. See dedicated page for more details.

Function enabled.

When limit is reached, there will be a warning screen and alarm.

Enter

3

Memory Function

Memory function not in use.

Set Reference: Memory function point acquisition at 1stlocation.

Keep Reference: Reference point is saved, before moving the machine and taking same reference point at 2ndlocation.

Memory function is in use (depth affected by the function).

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[troubleshooting] Battery Level

BATTERY LEVEL

When a sensor has 10% capacity left, the system automatically jumps to this page to show the low battery warning.

Every sensor is represented by a battery.

2 Booms excavator:

Bucket Dipper Stick Boom

3 Booms excavator:

Bucket Dipper Stick Articulated Boom Boom

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You can continue working by using to go to another screen. The low battery page will pop up again every 10 minutes if the battery is still low.

At 0% of capacity, the page stays on the screen (it’s not possible to work; the sensor will be dead in a few minutes).

If you wish to see the % capacity of each battery, see next page.

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[troubleshooting] Sensor Reception

SENSORS CHECK

USER MENU Contrast: 60 Language: EN UnitMeasur M Resolution .00 Advan.Mode OFF Machine 1 Parameters Sensors Check Calibration Menu

SENSORS VALUES Ang 1 0 Ang 2 0 Ang 3 0 Ang 4 0 Batt 1 0 Batt 2 0 Batt 3 0 Batt 4 0 Laser 0

Here you can see the measured sensor angle (this angle is not the machine real angle!). You can use this page to check if and what sensor is assigned to a specific slot. Just by moving the sensor, you will see the relevant angle changing.

Ang 1 – Boom 1 sensor angle Ang 2 – Boom 2 sensor angle Ang 3 – Boom 3 sensor angle Ang 4 – Bucket sensor angle Batt 1 – Boom 1 sensor battery level % Batt 2 – Boom 2 sensor battery level % Batt 3 – Boom 3 sensor battery level % Batt 4 – Bucket sensor battery level % Laser – Latest offset value received from laser receiver sensor.

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[troubleshooting] Alarms - Sensors

ALARMS - SENSORS

ALARMS BOOM 1

BOOM 2

When there’s a sensor alarm, all the red LEDs are flashing.

A self diagnostic continuously checks all the system sensors. If a sensor signal is not received for 5 or more seconds, the system will show a message that helps the operator to identify the faulty sensor.

When an error message appears, you can no longer use the system. The only action you c an do is enter into the USER MENU by keeping the button pressed.

Enter

Activity (synchronization) green LED inside the top-right part of the sensor. You can see this LED flashing about once per second if the sensor is connected to the REMOTE DISPLAY.

ALARM

SCREEN

SENSOR “N” blinking WRONG SLOT ASSIGNED WITH SENSOR ASSIGNMENT

SENSOR “N”

(new system or new components – usually after start-up).

SENSOR “N”

(during normal operation).

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CAUSE / SOLUTION

ACTIVITY

Check received sensors on previous “Sensors Check” page. Do Sensor Assignment procedure

SENSOR NOT SYNCHRONIZED – WRONG CONFIGURATION

OFF

OFF SENSOR NOT SYNCHRONIZED – OUT OF RANGE

Do Sensor Assignment Procedure If you can’t find the sensor in sensor assignment mode (sensor horizontal and REMOTE DISPLAY in

programming mode): charge battery.

Move booms closer to the cab to make the re-synchronization faster. Position the REMOTE DISPLAY in a better place to improve the radio range. Radio antenna is on the top

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[troubleshooting] Alarms – Remote Display

ALARMS – REMOTE DISPLAY

ALARMS REMOTE DISPLAY

Note: The Remote Display must always be connected to the control box. Otherwise, the whole system doesn't work.

Remote Display powers up together with the control box.

Power button on it has no function.

The message above appears if there’s a problem in the communication between REMOTE DISPLAY and CONTROL BOX (or the REMOTE DISPLAY is not connected at all).

ALARMS: REMOTE DISPLAY

LEDs are all OFF

ALARMS: REMOTE DISPLAY

Some LEDs ON or startup test working (all LEDs are switched ON in sequence when powered up).

No Connection between Control Box and Remote Display or Remote Display is not Working

Check connection Clean connectors Check power supply voltage

Communication Error between Control Box and Remote Display

Clean connectors Restart the control box

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[technical data] Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SYSTEM: Accuracy

+/- 1 cm (+/- 0.4“)

Components

1 control box, 1 remote display, suction cup mounts for control box and remote display, 3 sensors (incl. 1 laser receiver), sensor removal tool, support plates for optional use, multi-charger, and self-leveling laser pointer.

Options

Extra sensor for articulated boom

Sensor Weight

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs.)

Sensor Dimensions (L/W/H)

130.6 x 104 x 38mm (5 x 4 x 1.5“)

Control Box Weight

0.6 kg (1.3 lbs.)

Control Box Dimensions (L/W/H)

162 x 121 x 64.5mm (6.5 x 5 x 3“)

Remote Display Weight

0.25 kg (0.5 lbs.)

Remote Display Dimensions (L/W/H)

375 x 75 x 107mm (15 x 3 x 4“)

Environmental Protection

Sensor IP 68 Control Box & Display IP 64

Electrical Characteristics

Power Supply: +9 V ÷ +30 VDC Current Requirements max. 220 mA

Rating and Environmental Features

Operating Temperature Range: from -20°C to +70°C (-4° to158°F) Storage Temperature Range: from -30°C to +80°C (-22° to176°F)

ONE-DOT LASER:

Recommended Use Up to 30m (100 ft.) outdoors Accuracy ± 3mm at 10m (± 1/8” at 30 ft.) Self-Leveling Range ± 5° Laser Beam Visible, 635nm Power 2 AA Batteries Battery Life 25 hrs Working Temperature 14° to 122° F (-10° to +50°C) Storage Temperature 4° to 158° F (-20° to +70°C) Tripod Mount 1/4’’ x 20 camera tripod Size 3.7 x 5.5 x 6.5cm (1.5 x 2.25 x 2.5”) Weight 180g, 225g with batteries (6.3oz, 8 oz. with batteries) Material Aluminum Bracket Size 2.5 X 6.2 x 8 cm (1 x 2.5 x 3.25”) Bracket Weight 64g (2.3 oz.) Bracket Material Mild steel

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[safety] Safety Directions

PRECAUTIONS

The product must not be disposed with household waste. Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) Description

The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment.

WARNING

Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment. Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, the manufacturer cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed.

CAUTION

There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used in conjunction with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers, personal computers, two-way radios, nonstandard cables or external batteries.

Precautions:

Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. When combined with the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards. When using computers and two-way radios, pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.

CAUTION

Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements. Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards within this respect, the manufacturer cannot completely exclude the possibility product may be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, near radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.

Precautions:

Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.

WARNING

If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at one of their two ends, for example, external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired.

Precautions:

While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery, product to computer, must be connected at both ends.

SAFETY LABELS

The One-Dot Laser is a Class 3R laser, manufactured to comply with the international rules of safety IEC 60825-1, 2001. Although the power of the emission of the beam is less than 5mW in Class 3R, the following cautions are recommended:

• Do not stare directly at the beam

• Do not set up the laser at eye level

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[safety] Safety Directions

FCC STATEMENT, APPLICABLE IN U.S.

WARNING

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipm ent and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC ID: WXN EZDIGPRO

The device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following 2 conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation

Notice for Canada

Ce système est conforme à la norme FCC part 15 en vigueur aux USA.

WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES Manufacturer of the product

The manufacturer is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a completely safe condition.

Person in charge of the product

The person in charge of the product has the following duties:

• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual.

• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.

• To inform the manufacturer immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe.

WARNING

The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions. This person is also accountable for the training and the deployment of personnel who use the product and for the safety of the equipment in use.

HAZARDS OF USE

WARNING

The absence of instruction, or the inadequate imparting of instruction, can lead to incorrect or adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reaching human, material, financial and environmental consequences.

Precautions:

All users must follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the directions of the person responsible for the product.

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[warranty] Warranty & Contact Information

LIMITED WARRANTY

EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR HARDWARE

The manufacturer warrants to the original end user (“Customer”) that this Product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use, for two (2) years (one year in North America), unless such warranty period has been extended by the manufacturer, and provided any and all operating and maintenance instructions are strictly respected, in particular in case of extreme and/or continuous applications/use of the Product. The warranty period begins on the proved purchase date, or if applicable, date of delivery or date of acceptance report. The manufacturer’s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be, at the manufacturer’ sole option and expense, to replace or repair the Product or part, or refund the purchase price paid for the Product. The manufacturer warrants any repaired or replaced Product or part for a period of ninety (90) days from shipment, or through the end of the original warranty, whichever is longer. All Products or parts that are replaced become the property of the manufacturer. This express warranty does neither cover consumables, such as batteries, bulbs and fuses, nor third party products.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

Customer must contact an authorized service center of the manufacturer within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Dated proof of original purchase from the manufacturer’s authorized distributor and a description of the defect will be required. The manufacturer is not responsible for Products or parts received without a warranty service authorization. Repaired or replacement Products will be shipped to Customer at the manufacturer’s expense. The repaired product or part will be shipped as soon as reasonably possible. The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any damages occurring during such shipment. For Products forming part of a fixed installation, such place of performance shall be the site of such installation and the manufacturer shall have the right to charge for additional costs for such services under warranty if the site of the Product is other than where the Product was originally shipped or installed.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIVE

Customer’s sole remedy for breach of the warranty shall be the express warranty. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, terms, or conditions, express or implied, either in fact or by operation of law, statutory or otherwise, including warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, satisfactory quality and non-infringement, all of which are expressly disclaimed. The manufacturer shall not be liable if the alleged defect or malfunction was caused by Customer’s or any other person’s misuse, neglect, improper installation, unauthorized attempts to open, repair or modify the Product, inadequate maintenance, disregard of operating instructions, excessive load or stress, normal wear and tear, or any other cause beyond the range of its intended use, by accident, fire, or other hazards, or other cause not due or attributable to The manufacturer. This warranty does not cover physical damage to the Product or malfunctions resulting from the use of the Product in conjunction with any sort of ancillary or peripheral equipment and the manufacturer determines that there is no fault with the Product itself.

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[warranty] Warranty & Contact Information

LIMITED WARRANTY

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The manufacturer also excludes any liability, whether based on contract or tort (including negligence), for incidental, consequential, indirect, special, or punitive damages of any kind, or costs of procurement of substitute products by customer, or for the loss of revenue or profits, loss of business, loss of information or data, or other information or financial loss arising out of or in consequence with the sale, installation, maintenance, use, performance, failure, or interruption of this product, even if the manufacturer or its distributors have been advised of the possibility of such damages, and limits its liability to replacement, repair, or refund of the purchase price paid, at the manufacturer’s option. This limitation of liability for damages will not be affected if any remedy provided herein shall fail of its essential purpose.

Note: User is responsible for checking and maintaining calibration. At a minimum, the sensor position should be periodically checked if magnetic mounted.

DISCLAIMER

Should a court of jurisdiction not allow the entire exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages for certain products supplied to Customers, or the limitation of liability for personal injury, such implied warranties and such liabilities will be limited to the duration of the applicable express warranty. With this Limited Warranty, the manufacturer grants Customer specific legal rights which do not restrict any statutory consumer rights.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

For US, Canada and Latin America

AGL / AGATEC Construction Lasers

2202 Redmond Rd.,

Jacksonville, AR 72076 - USA

Tel: (800) 643-9696 ; (501) 982-4433

Fax: (501) 982-0880

sales@agl-lasers.com

www.agl-lasers.com

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For all other countries

AGATEC

21 boulevard Littré

78600 Le Mesnil le Roi - France

Tel: +33 (0) 1 34 93 35 80

Fax: +33 (0) 1 34 93 35 89

sales@AGATEC.com

www.AGATEC.com

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