Leica Laser Locator User Manual
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Laser Locator
Operating Instructions
Laser Locator / Laser Locator Plus
English
Version 1.0
Laser Locator
Congratulations on purchasing
your Laser Locator.
Laser Locator =
4 instruments in 1:
• Binoculars
Superb optics in a robust,
watertight, rubber-armoured
casing.
• Digital Compass
Displays magnetic azimuth or
grid azimuth in degrees, gon or
mils.
• Laser Rangefinder
Measures from 5 m to over
4 km (depending on model,
visibility and nature of target
objects).
• Inclinometer
Displays vertical angles
between -45° and +45°.
Laser Locator
The object is marked by a red
square that appears at the
centre of the field of vision when
you press one of the two
measurement keys.
r Range (slope distance)
a Azimuth (bearing, horizontal
direction, angle between
north and object)
v Vertical angle (inclination,
elevation)
For safe use of the Laser Locator, please note the detailed safety
directions included in the Operating Instructions.
© 2001 Leica Geosystems AG, ® All rights reserved.
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Getting started ___________________________________________________________6
Changing the battery __________________________________________________ 6
Adjusting the neck strap _______________________________________________7
Removing the neck strap _______________________________________________7
Storing the Laser Locator ______________________________________________7
Eyepiece viewing distance ______________________________________________ 8
Eye-base adjustment __________________________________________________8
Dioptric adjustment ___________________________________________________ 8
Using the Laser Locator ________________________________________________ 9
Distance measurements ___________________________________________________ 10
Factors affecting measurement range ____________________________________ 10
Distance measurement (slope distance) __________________________________ 11
Multiple object measurement ___________________________________________12
Combined measurement with data transfer (distance, azimuth, inclination) _______ 13
Horizontal dist. and height difference between your position and a remote object __14
Distance between two objects __________________________________________ 15
Horizontal and vertical distance between two objects ________________________ 16
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Azimuth and inclination measurement _______________________________________ 17
Factors influencing azimuth accuracy ____________________________________ 17
Azimuth measurement ________________________________________________18
Combined azimuth and inclination angle measurement ______________________ 19
Azimuth and distance between two objects ________________________________20
Relative horizontal and vertical angle ____________________________________ 21
Data transfer ____________________________________________________________22
Connecting / disconnecting the interface cable _____________________________ 22
Cable configuration __________________________________________________23
Interface parameters _________________________________________________ 23
Data transfer format __________________________________________________ 24
Configuration ____________________________________________________________25
Measuring 3 distances ________________________________________________25
Settings ________________________________________________________________26
Setting the measurement units _________________________________________ 26
Declination compensation _____________________________________________ 27
Declination display ___________________________________________________27
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Declination setting / correction __________________________________________ 28
Compass calibration _________________________________________________ 29
General instructions __________________________________________________ 29
Operator guidance ___________________________________________________30
Calibration procedure ________________________________________________31
Troubleshooting _________________________________________________________ 33
Safety notices ___________________________________________________________38
Care / cleaning___________________________________________________________40
Technical data ___________________________________________________________41
Equipment ______________________________________________________________ 43
Customer service ________________________________________________________44
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Getting started
Changing the battery
Open the battery compartment
using a suitable tool, or a coin.
Insert a 6V lithium battery,
SANYO type 2CR5 or equivalent.
Ensure that the drawing ribbon
lies above the securing tape of
the battery cover. Keep the
battery cover seals and the
instrument case clean.
Getting started
Refit the battery cover and retighten the screw.
The Laser Locator monitors the
battery’s condition. If the display
shows ”LobAtt”, this indicates
that the battery is used up. You
can still get readings, but the
battery needs to be replaced
soon.
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The ”LobAtt” display may also
appear under cold conditions,
since low temperature reduces
the battery performance.
Remove the Laser Locator
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battery before a prolonged
period of non-use.
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Storing the Laser LocatorRemoving the neck strapAdjusting the neck strap
Adjust the length of the neck
strap by pulling the strap slowly
but firmly around the back of the
catch.
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Open both catches:
Squeeze the two clips together
and lift the cover. Remove the
strap ends and pull them
through the lugs on the Laser
Locator.
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To protect from dirt:
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Always fit the eyepiece
cover and keep your Laser
Locator in its pouch when not in
use.
Getting started
Eyepiece viewing distance Dioptric adjustmentEye-base adjustment
When using the Laser Locator
with glasses, push the eyecups
fully inwards.
When using the Laser Locator
without glasses, pull the
eyecups out to the stop.
Getting started
+
Turn the adjusting knob until the
left and right fields of view fuse
to form a circular image.
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+
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+
+
-
-
Sight on an object farther than
100 m away and rotate the
eyepieces to obtain a sharp
image. Standard setting:
0 dioptres.
If the Laser Locator is
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being used by a number of
different people, remember your
personal dioptric setting.
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Using the Laser Locator
Azimuth key
Distance key
3x
Double arrow plus a number:
Press and release the key in
rapid succession (e.g. triple click)
Sight the object to be measured
using the pointing circle.
Hold the Laser Locator steady
during measurement.
The Laser Locator displays the
measurement result, then
switches itself off automatically
after a few seconds.
The Laser Locator is operated
entirely by means of the keys on
the top of the casing.
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Key operation is indicated by the
following symbols:
Downward arrow: press and
hold down the key.
Upward arrow: release the key
Double arrow: press and release
the key (click)
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You can prolong the display
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period by holding down the
measuring key while the result is
displayed.
The last blinking digit
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indicates decimeters.
Getting started
Distance measurements
Reflective properties Size of the target Oblique surfaces
Factors affecting measurement range
Atmospheric conditions
Distance measurements
Vibration Lighting conditions
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Distance measurement (slope distance)
Press and hold the distance key;
the pointing circle appears in the
field of view.
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Sight the pointing circle on the
object.
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Hold the Laser Locator steady
as you release the distance key.
Read off the distance.
If "----" appears in the display, the
object lies outside the measuring
range, or measuring conditions
are poor (see page 10).
Setting measurement units:
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see page 26
Distance measurements
Multiple object measurement
Up to 3 separate distances can
be obtained with a single
measurement, for example
when:
- the laser beam passes through
objects in front of the main
target (bushes, shrubs, etc.)
- there are reflective objects
behind the main target
(mountains, etc.)
Distance measurements
To use this feature, ”3diS on”
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(3 distances) must be
activated via the configuration
menu; see page 25.
Sight on the most visible portion
of the object. Operate the Laser
Locator as described under
”distance measurement”.
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The distance display blinks for a
few seconds after a multiple
distance measurement. Click the
distance key repeatedly to
obtain all the measured
distances in succession.
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Combined measurement with data transfer (distance, azimuth, inclination)
Measurement data is transmitted
via the (optional) interface cable
immediately after the
measurement is taken (see
page 22).
It is not possible to store
measurement data in the Laser
Locator itself.
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Hold down both keys simultaneously; the pointing circle appears,
together with the current azimuth.
Sight the object with the pointing
circle.
Release both keys while holding
the Laser Locator steady.
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The azimuth appears at the left
and the distance at the right of
the field of view.
The inclination angle is not
displayed, but it is sent via the
data interface.
Setting measurement units:
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see page 26.
Distance measurements
Horizontal dist. and height difference between your position and a remote object
Click the distance key once,
then press and hold it down.
The pointing circle appears.
Distance measurements
Sight the object with the pointing
circle.
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Release the distance key while
holding the Laser Locator
steady.
The horizontal distance appears
at the left and the height difference at the right of the field of
view.
Setting measurement units:
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see page 26.
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