Leica Rugby 200, Rugby 250, Rugby 255 User Manual

Rugby 200

User Manual

Version 3.2

English

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This manual contains important Safety Directions (refer to
chapter Safety directions) as well as instructions for
setting up the product and operating it.

Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch
on the instrument.

The symbols used in the User Manual have the following meaning:

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DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

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WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situat ion or an unintended use which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situat ion or an unintended use which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate in jury and / or appreciable material,
financial and environmental damage.

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Important paragraphs which must be a dhered to in practice as they enable
the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.

Product Identification

The instrument model and serial number of your product are indicated on the
label on the base of the unit.

Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this
information when you need to contact your agency or authorized service
workshop.

Model-Serial Number: 200/250/255-__________ Date of purchase:_________

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction and general
operation

....................................... 4

The Rugby 200 Operating

Instructions .................................... 4

Buttons.......................................... 6

LED Indicators............................. 9

IR Remote Control.................... 11

The Wall Mount Bracket

Assembly..................................... 12

The Ceiling Grid Target ............... 12

The Combination Laydown

and Wall Mount Bracket............... 12

NiMH Battery Pack.................... 13

Applications............................... 15

Installing Ceiling Grid................... 15

Using the Rugby in the

Laydown Position......................... 16

General Construction................... 16

Calibration.................................. 17

Checking Level Calibration.......... 17

To Enter Calibration Mode........... 17

Checking “Laydown” Calibration.. 19
Adjusting “Laydown” Calibration.. 19

Troubleshooting........................ 20

Care and Transport.................. 22

Transport ..................................... 22

Storage........................................ 22

Cleaning and Drying Windows..... 22

Technical Data........................... 23

Rugby 200 ................................. 23

IR Remote Control (731645) ..... 23

NiMH Battery Pack (726746)..... 23

NiMH Charger/Adapter
(727165 – Charger less

AC Cable)............. ... .... ... ... ... ... . 23

Warranty...................................... 24

Safety Directions ...................... 25

Intended Use of Instruments........ 25

Permitted uses........................... 25

Adverse uses............................. 25

Limits of Use................................ 26

Responsibilities............................ 26

Hazards of Use............................ 27

Laser classification ..................... . 29

Laser classification – Class IIIa . 29

Labeling – Class IIIa.................. 30

Laser classification – Class 3R.. 31

Labeling – Class 3R .................. 32

Laser classification – Class II / 233

Labeling – Class II / 2................ 33

Electromagnetic Compatibility

(EMC) .......................................... 34

FCC Statement

(applicable in the U.S.) ................ 34

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Introduction and general operation

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Introduction and general operation

The Rugby 200 Operating
Instructions

The Rugby 200 is easy to understand
and simple to use. The picture below
identifies each of the switches and
their basic function.

The Rugby 200 is designed to serve
you in a variety of applications.
Designed specifically to meet the
needs of the interior contractor, the
Rugby 200 can also be used together
with a laser receiver for many general
construction applications.

This manual contains operating and
set-up procedures for common
applications. Its purpose is to describe
the features of the Rugby 200 and how
it operates. This manual is not
intended to describe specific
applications. Contact Leica
Geosystems or your distributor for
information specific to your jobsite
requirements.

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There are three models /
classes of the Rugby 200. These
models are identified by the article
number, serial number, and the
product labelling.

These models represent va ria tio ns in
laser output. All other functions an d
features are the same on all models.

• Model 250, Serial nr. 250-XXXXX

Article nr. 737484

• Model 255, Serial nr. 255-XXXXX

Article nr. 746718

• Model 200, Serial nr. 200-XXXXX

Article nr. 732001

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Introduction and general operation

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1 Laser Emission Indicator

Indicates when the laser is leveling
(flashing) or is level and the beam is
on (solid).

2 Low Battery Indicator

Indicates when the laser’s batteries
are becoming low.

3 Off/On Power Button

Press to turn the Rugby on and off.

4 Rotation Speed Button

Controls the head speed from 0, 1,
2, 5 and 10 rps.

5 Beam Down Button

Positions the beam directly below
the aperture.

6 Manual Grade Buttons (4)

Controls the tilt of the main axis
when the Rugby is in Manual mode.

7 Charge Jack

For optional NiMH rechargeable
battery pack.

8 Battery Assembly

Located in the base of the laser.
Remove the locking ring to replace
the alkaline batteries.

9 Manual Mode Indicator

Flashes rapidly (5 Hz) to indicate
manual with cross axis self­leveling. Flashes slowly (1 Hz) to
indicate full manual control.

10 Scan Button

Controls the scan sweep from 10°,
45°, 90° and 180°.

11 Automatic/Manual Button

Press once to enter manual mode
with cross axis self-leveling. Press
again to enter full manual mode.
Press a third time to exit and return
to automatic self-leveling.

12 H.I. Alert Indicator

Indicates when H.I. has been
turned on (solid) or in an alert
condition (flashing).

13 H.I. Alert Button

When activated will reduce the
amount of self-leveling range to
prevent elevation errors.

14 Rotation Direction Buttons (2)

Used to rotate the head in stoppe d
or scan mode

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Buttons

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Buttons

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1 On/Off Power Button

Turns the unit on and off. Note:
When power is applied to the
Rugby 200, it will always start

up in automatic mode.

2 Automatic/Manual Button

Switches the unit between (1)
automatic self-leveling mode,

(2) manual mode with cross
axis self-leveling, and (3) full manual
mode.

• Press the Auto/Manual Button once

to enter manual mode with cross
axis self-leveling. The Manual
Mode Indicator will flash rapidly (5
Hz) when in this mode.

• Press the Auto/Manual Button a
second time to enter full manual
mode. The Manual Mode Indicator
will flash slowly (1 Hz) when in this
mode.

• Press the Auto/Manual Button a
third time to return to automatic
mode. The Manual Mode Indicator
will be off when in automatic mode.

Cross Axis Self-Leveling

The Rugby 200 has a unique feature
that will continue to maintain the level
position of the cross axis when manual
grade is put into the main axis.

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Main Axis Manual Grade (1-2)
Cross Axis Self-Leveling (3-4)

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Buttons

3 Rotation Speed Button

Used to change the speed of
the rotating head from

stationary to fast rotation. The
head speed increases each time the
button is pressed. Speed selections
are 0, 1, 2, 5 and 10 rps.

4 Scan Button

Allows the operator to select

an area for the rotating head to

scan instead of completing a
full 360° revolution. Scan selections
are approximately 10°, 45°, 90°, and
180°. The scan area increases each
time the button is pressed. If the head
is rotating and the Scan Sweep Button
is pressed, the head will begin to scan
in the area last selected.

5 Rotation Direction Buttons

Allows the operator to position

the rotating head by moving it

clockwise or counterclockwise

when it is stopped or is

scanning. Pressing the button

will move the head in small
increments. Pressing and holding the
button move the head more quickly.

6 Beam Down Button

Positions the beam directly

below the aperture for laydown

setups.

7 H.I. Button

Also called Height of

Instrument or Elevation Alert,

when activated will reduce the
amount of self-leveling range to
prevent elevation errors as a result of
movement of the tripod or other
sudden movement.

• The Rugby must reach a
completely level position and
remain undisturbed for 30 se conds
before the Alert becomes active.

• The LED at the side of the H.I.
Button will turn on solid when
elevation alert is turned on. It will
flash rapidly (5 Hz) when the laser
has moved and an alert condition
exists.

• Press the H.I. or Automatic/Manual
Button to stop the alert.

• Check for the cause of the alert,
adjust the height of the instrument,
allow the unit to relevel.

• Press the H.I. Button again to reset
the alert.

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8 Head Tilt Arrow Buttons

This set of four buttons control the tilt
of the rotating head when the Rugby
200 is in manual mode. The left and
right arrow buttons also function when
the unit is used in the laydown position
to control alignment of the plumb beam
to a second control point. In manual
mode the arrow buttons allows the
operator to tilt the head to match an
existing line or slope. Pressing the
button will move the head in small
increments. Pressing and holding the
button move the head more quickly.

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Rugby200-6 Head-down

Rugby200-7 Head-left

The Rotating Head tilts in the direction
shown.

In Laydown, the Top Plumb Beam
moves upward.

The Rotating Head tilts in the direction
shown.

In Laydown, the Top Plumb Beam
moves from left to right.

The Rotating Head tilts in the direction
shown.

In Laydown, the Top Plumb Beam
moves downward.

The Rotating Head tilts in the direction
shown.

In Laydown, the Top Plumb Beam
moves from right to left.

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LED Indicators

LED Indicators

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1 Laser Emission Indicator

(yellow)

Off: The Rugby and the laser
beam are off.

Flashing: Leveling in progress.
On: The Rugby has leveled and

the laser beam is on.

2 Low Battery Indicator (red)

Off: Battery ok
Slow Flashing 1Hz: Low Battery
Fast Flashing 5Hz: Low Battery,

turns off soon
On: Turns off in 5 Minutes

3 Manual Mode Indicator (red)

Off: Automatic Self-Leveling
Fast Flashing 5Hz: Manual,

Cross Axis Self-Leveling
Slow Flashing 1Hz: Manual, Both

Axes

4 Elevation Alert (H.I.) Indicator

(red)

Off: The H.I. Alert function is off.

On: The H.I. Alert function is on.
Flashing: H.I. Alert. The Rugby

has moved.

Calibration Mode

In Calibration Mode, the
Low Battery and Manual
Mode Indicators will blink
alternately.

• In the first axis the Low Battery will
blink at 5 Hz, the Manual Mode at
1 Hz.

• In the second axis the Low Battery
will blink at 1 Hz, the Manual Mode
at 5 Hz.

• When an arrow button is pressed to
change calibration, the Emission
Indicator LED will turn off for one half
second to indicate a button press.

Out of Level Indication

When there is an Out of
Level Failure, the Rugby
has been set up outside
of its self-leveling range
and cannot achieve

level. The LED’s will
blink in sequence. Turn the unit off,
level the top of the tripod and try again.

If running line or grade in manual
mode, the Rugby will also give an out
of level indication if a limit is reached,
reverse directions and continue
working.

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LED Indicators

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Out of Temperature Range

If the unit is set up and
the environment is out of
the specified operating
temperature range, all

three LED’s will turn on
at the same time. The operating
temperature range for the Rugby is -4°
to +122 °F (-20 ° to 50 °C).

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IR Remote Control

IR Remote Control

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The buttons of the IR Wireless Remote
perform the same functions as the
buttons on the face of the laser with the
following exceptions:

1Red LED

The Red LED at the top of the

remote will flash when the remote
is sending information to indicate that a
button has been pressed.

2 H.I. Alert Function

With the unit on, press and
hold the off/on switch (4), then
press the auto/manual switch

(5) to turn the H.I. Alert on and off.

3 Beam Down Function

With the unit on, press and
hold the off/on switch (4), then

press the down arrow (6)
switch to turn the beam down function
on and off.

4 Off/On/Sleep Button

Puts the Rugby 200 into sleep
mode for a minimum of 2

hours.* Press and hold the
Sleep/Power Button for 1.5 seconds to
enter sleep mode. During the sleep
mode period, press the button once to
wake the unit up. The Off/On/Sleep
Button also acts as a Shift key for
activating the H.I. Alert function and
the Beam Down function.

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*The IR Remote Control cannot
turn on the Rugby 200 except during
the sleep mode period. This is done to
conserve battery life.