Pentax PLP-602, PLP-601R, PLP-601, PLP-602R User Manual

Instruction Manual

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PENTAX Industrial Instruments Co.,Ltd.

2-5-2 Higashi-Oizumi / Nerima-ku, Tokyo 178-0063,Japan

Tel.+81 3 5905 1222 / Fax +81 3 5905 1225

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PLP-601 PLP-602 PLP-601R

Automatic Self-leveling Laser

PLP-602R

Automatic Self-leveling Laser

Safety Precautions (must be followed)

The following items are intended to prevent possible injury to the user or other people and/or damage to the instrument. These safety precautions are important to the safe operation of this product and should be observed at all times.

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Distinctive Displays

The following displays are used to distinguish precautions by the degree of injury or damage that may result if the precaution is ignored.

WARNING

Items indicated by this indication are precautions which,if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Items indicated by this indication are precautions which,if ignored, may result in injury or material damage.

• The term ‘injury’here refers to injuries such as cuts,bums or elec tric shock,the treatment of which will not likely require hospitalization or longterm attention.

• ‘Material damage’refers to damage to facilities,buildings,acquired data,etc.

1.For safety in handling this laser product,operate it according to the instructions shown on the warning label,the location of which is shown in the following illustration.

3.Laser is emitted from here and this part is rotated.

2.Laser warning label The label is put on the ceiling.

WARNING

• While the instrument is operating,be careful not to expose your

eyes to the emitting laser beam (red light source).Exposure to a laser beam for a long time may be hazardous to your eyes. (Laser beam:Equivalent to class 2 Laser level)

• Do not try to dismantle the instrument.Have it repaired by your dealer or authorized repair shop.Dismantling it by yourself may worsen the trouble.

CAUTION

• Do not stand on the carrying case.The case could turn over

causing the person standing on it to fall.

• When attaching the instrument to a tripod,make sure the instrument is securely fixed to the tripod and then securely tighten the tripod leg clamps.If not securely fastened and/or tightened,the main unit could fall off or the tripod could fall over.

• When carrying the tripod,be careful so that the tripod shoes do not strike anyone.

• When setting the tripod,make sure not to stab someone’s hand or foot with the tripod shoes.

• Operate this laser product with the height of laser avoiding that of eyes of car drivers and pedestrians. Avoid putting the laser on a highly reflective material such as mirror. When disposing of this instrument,take a measure such as breaking the battery cap so that the laser will not be emitted.

Precautions

The instrument should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures or job on a place subject to rapid change of temperature. (Refer to the ambient temperature range) The instrument may not function properly if used out of the ambient temperature range.

Put into the carrying for storage and place in a dry area not subject to vibration,dust or high moisture.

When storage and usage temperatures are widely different,leave the instrument in the case until it can adjust to the surrounding temperature.

The detector (option) may react to the Laser beam and further react to the Fluorescent lamp,Site lamp,modulated light or an electric wave (in or near the airport etc.) and so correct measurement is sometimes not performed near these places.In these cases,please measure again after stopping or cutting these modulated light or wave etc.

The instrument should be transported or carried carefully to avoid impact or vibration.

The instrument should be stored in the carrying case and packed with cushioning material and handled with care as ‘Fragile’.

Check the ‘check and adjustment of the datumpoint’ of page 35 in this manual and be sure to check to see if error exists before the instrument is used.After the instrument has been stored a long time or it has suffered an impact or vibration,be sure to check to see if trouble exists before use.If any trouble exists,adjust or have it repaired.

Be sure to observe the items in the instruction manual for proper use of the instrument.

Please replace attached batteries with new ones before you work because their voltage may be low.

CONTENT

Safety Precautions Precautions

• 1. For proper use of the instrument 11

1.1 Standard configuration

1.2 Description

1.3 Unpacking

1.4 Battery inser tion

• 2. Display and Keypad 17

2.1 Keypad

2.2 Role of keys

2.3 Warning display

• 3. Preparation for measurement 22

3.1 Setting up the tripod

3.2 Setting up the instrument

3.3 Arranging the detector

• 4. Measurement 26

4.1 Operating the instrument

4.2 Operating the detector:LS3

• 5. Maintenance and adjustment 33

5.1 Maintenance after use

5.2 Check and adjustment of the datum point

5.3 Troubleshooting

• 6. Specifications 39

• 7. Notice to the user of this product 40

1. For proper use of the instrument

1.1 Standard configuration

The instrument (PLP-601 / PLP-602 /PLP-601R / PLP-602R)

Detector (LS6)

Rod Adapter (LA6)

D type battery (PLP-601 / PLP-602)

Charger (PLP-601R / PLP-602R)

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery built in the body (PLP-601R / PLP-602R)

Carrying Case

Instruction Manual

1.2 Description

Center mark

Top handle

Emitting beam aperture

Keypad

Detachable knob for

Rotor

Battery cap

Bottom plate

Plate Vial

Beam Reception Window

LCD Display

Illumination Switch

Buzzer Switch

Accuracy Switch

Power Switch

Index

Fixing Knob

Detector Attaching Screw

Rod Adapter LA6

1.3 Unpacking

Taking the instrument out of the carrying case

Gently set down the carrying case so that its cover is upward. Unlatch and open the case while pushing the latch lock. Remember how the instrument is placed in the case before removing it.

Putting the instrument into the carrying case

Set down the carrying case and open the cover Gently put the instrument into the case Close the case and secure the latch

NOTE:

• When taking out the instrument,be sure to secure it with your hands.

• When putting the instrument into the case, be sure to turn the power

switch off.

• If the case cover is difficult to close,check again whether or not the

instrument is properly inside the case.

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