Spectra CR600 User Manual

Features and Functions

07. Audio Port—is the opening the

sound comes out of.

08. Battery Housing—holds three AA

alkaline or Ni-Cd batteries. The battery-housing door is also used to attach the receiver to a custom grade rod, magnetic mount, or the general-purpose clamp.

09. Remote Contacts—provides

grade-display signals to a radio remote control.

10. Photocell—detects the laser beam when it strikes the receiver. The photocell allows you to face the LCD and LEDs and have access to the control buttons, regardless of your position relative to the laser beam. If the receiver does not detect the laser beam for 30 minutes, the receiver shuts off automatically.

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1. Power/Audio Button—is a multi- functional button that turns the receiver on/off and allows you to adjust the audio volume.

2. Grade-Sensitivity Button—allows you to cycle through receiver’s ongrade sensitivities.

The hand-held grade sensitivities include fine: 1.5 mm (

/16 in.); medium: 3 mm (1/8 in.); and coarse: 6 mm (1/4 in.). The machine grade sensitivities include: fine 10 mm (3/8 in.) and coarse: 25 mm (1 in.). This button also allows you to select ultra-fine: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.) and super-fine: 1 mm (1/32 in.) grade sensitivity when used with the power/audio button. The machine gradesensitivity mode has an offset for on-grade. On-grade is 50 mm (2 in.) below the top of the receiver and is not centered in the photocell.

3. Offset Distance Scale—coincides with the LCD bar display and is used to work at an offset distance from on-grade. Three offset scales, which include metric, hundredths of a foot, and inches, are available. Simply place the decal appropriate for your needs on the right side of the LCD.

4. Marking Notches—align with the on-grade portion of the photocells and are used to mark elevation readings. The marking notches are 50 mm (2 in.) from the top of the receiver.

5. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)—shows the elevation, grade sensitivity, audio, out-of-level, and battery status.

6. Groove—is the channel that the grade-rod tongue fits into so the receiver can be attached to the grade rod or magnetic mount.

LCD/LED/Audio Information

LCD Readout Function Audio Output LED Indication

6 to 7 Machine: coarse high Fast beeping tone High LEDs: solid red down arrows

5 to 7 Machine: medium high Fast beeping tone High LEDs: solid red down arrows

4 to 7 High Fast beeping tone High LEDs: solid red down arrows

3 to 5 Machine: fine high Fast beeping tone High LEDs: flashing red down arrows

2 to 3 Medium high Fast beeping tone High LEDs: flashing red down arrows

Center bar & Fine high Fast beeping tone High LEDs: flashing red 1 down arrow

Center bar On-grade Continuous tone Flashing green Center bar & Fine low Slow beeping tone Low LEDs: flashing red

1 up arrow 2 to 3 Medium low Slow beeping tone Low LEDs: flashing red

up arrows 3 to 5 Machine: fine low Slow beeping tone Low LEDs: flashing red

up arrows 4 to 7 Low Slow beeping tone Low LEDs: solid red

up arrows 5 to 7 Machine: medium low Slow beeping tone Low LEDs: solid red

up arrows 6 to 7 Machine: coarse low Slow beeping tone Low LEDs: solid red

up arrows

LCD Readout Function Audio Output LED Indication

Level vial with Laser out-of-level alert High/low beeping tone ——— out-of-level (audio must be on) bubble

Battery Low battery N/A N/A Horn Audio on soft/loud Single beep ——— Flashing Audio off at on-grade ——— ———

horn Flashing Lost beam indication N/A Flashing red

arrow ——— Line alert on Beep on 1-Hz rate All LEDs flash for

3 seconds ——— Line alert off N/A Both red LEDs flash All icons on the Power on Single beep All LEDs flash for

LCD appear for 1 second 1 second

Flashing fine Ultra-fine grade N/A N/A

sensitivity

Flashing fine Super-fine grade N/A N/A and medium sensitivity

Fine Fine grade sensitivity N/A N/A Medium Medium grade N/A N/A

sensitivity

Coarse Coarse grade N/A N/A

sensitivity

Fine + Machine fine N/A N/A Machine Symbol grade sensitivity

Medium + Machine coarse N/A N/A Machine Symbol grade sensitivity

How to Use the Receiver

Installing the Batteries

Note: The receiver beeps quickly when the receiver is above the laser beam, slowly when below it, and continuously when centered in the laser beam or on grade.

Selecting the Grade Sensitivity

The receiver always starts up in the last selected on-grade sensitivity (the factory default setting is fine).

1. Press the grade-sensitivity button repeatedly to cycle through the on-grade sensitivities, which include hand-held: fine, medium, coarse; and machine-mounted: fine, and coarse.

2. To select ultra-fine or super-fine on-grade sensitivities, press and hold the grade-sensitivity and power/audio buttons for 2 seconds.

Note: As you hold the buttons, the receiver cycles through the ultra-fine and super-fine on-grade sensitivities.

3. Release both buttons when the sensitivity that is appropriate for your application needs appears in the LCD.

Selecting the LED Settings

The LEDs show the position of the receiver relative to the laser beam. Three LED settings can be selected from: bright, dim, and off. Dim is the factory default setting. Turning off the LEDs extends battery life.

Rod-Mounted and Hand-Held Mode The red LEDs flash when the receiver is within 13 mm (

/2 in.) of being on grade. The low red LEDs light continuously when the receiver is between 13 and 25 mm (

/2 in. and 1 in.) of being above the laser beam. The high red LEDs light continuously when the receiver is between or 13 and 95 mm (

/2 and 33/4 in.) below the laser beam. The green LEDs flash when the

receiver is on grade.

11. LEDs—show the position of the

receiver relative to the laser beam (above grade, on grade, or below grade).

12. Remote Mounting Channels—

provide a recess for the radio remote control mounting guides to fit into so the radio remote control can be attached to the receiver.

Learning the Receiver Functions

Standard

Turning On/Off the Receiver

1. Press the power/audio button to turn on the receiver. Note: When the receiver is initially turned on, all LCD symbols and

LEDs are turned on for one second (diagnostic mode). After the diagnostic mode is complete, all the symbols of the last selected modes appear.

2. Press and hold the power/audio button for 2 seconds to turn off the receiver.

Selecting the Audio Function

The receiver always starts up in the last selected audio level (the factory default setting is soft).

1. Press the power/audio button repeatedly to cycle through the audio levels, which include off, soft, and loud.

1. Turn the battery-housing knob counterclockwise.

2. Remove the battery-housing door.

3. Insert the battery as shown noting the plus (+) and minus (–) diagram inside the housing.

4. Put the battery-housing door in place. Push in the knob and turn it clockwise.

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Machine-Mounted Mode In fine mode, the red LEDs flash when the laser beam is more than 15 mm

(9/16 in.) of being on grade. In coarse mode, the red LEDs flash when the laser beam is more than 20 mm (13/16 in.) of being on grade. The low red LEDs light continuously when the laser beam is between 15 and 25 mm (9/16 and 1 in.) of being on grade in fine mode, and between 20 and 25 mm (13/16 and 1 in.) of being on grade in coarse mode. The high red LEDs light continuously when the laser beam is between 15 and 95 mm (9/16 and 33/4 in.) of being on grade in fine mode, and between 20 and 95 mm (13/16 and 33/4 in.) of being on grade in coarse mode.

The LEDs can also be used for lost-beam indication. If the LEDs are turned on, the top or bottom red LEDs flash for 20 seconds to show the direction to move the receiver to reacquire the beam. For additional lost-beam indication, a bank of up or down arrows in the LCD flashes for 20 seconds to show the direction to move the receiver to reacquire the beam.

1. Simultaneously press the gradesensitivity and power/audio buttons repeatedly to cycle through the LED settings: bright, dim, and off.

Advanced

Turning On/Off Line Alert

Line alert is used primarily when the laser is in vertical mode to monitor the “on-grade” alignment of the laser beam.

The receiver always starts up in the last selected line-alert mode. If the receiver starts up with the line alert on, all LEDs flash (bright setting) simultaneously and the receiver beeps for 3 seconds.

Turning On/Off the “Audio On-Grade” Monitoring Mode

The audio on-grade monitoring mode allows you to use the audio function to monitor whether or not the receiver is on grade. When the monitoring mode is off, the receiver beeps when the receiver is on grade. When the monitoring mode is on, the receiver is silent when the receiver is on grade.

The receiver always starts up in last selected monitoring mode.

Attaching the Receiver to the…

General-Purpose Clamp

The general-purpose clamp attaches to the receiver so the receiver can be used with a grade rod or wooden pole.

Magnetic Mount

The magnetic mount attaches to the receiver for use on machines or for special vertical applications mounted to a tripod or a batter board.

Specifications

Housing Heavy-duty metal (die-cast magnesium) capable of a 3 m

(10 ft) drop on concrete LCD Channels 15 linear display segments Offset Decals English 0.01 ft. increments, Imperial in. increments,

metric increments Capture Height 114 mm (4.5 in.) Acceptance Angle 270° LCD Readout Front, regardless of the receiver’s orientation to the laser beam On-Grade Sensitivity Ultra-fine: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)

Super-fine: 1 mm (

/32in.)

Rod-Mount/Hand-Held Mode:

Fine: 1.50 mm (

/16in.)

Medium: 3.00 mm (

/8in.)

Coarse: 6.00 mm (

/4in.)

Machine-Mount Mode:

Fine: 10 mm (

/8in.)

Coarse: 25 mm (1 in.) Power Source Three 1.5-V batteries (type LR6/AA) Battery Life @ 20 °C (68 °F) Alkaline: >100 hours Battery Indicator LCD battery symbol Automatic Shutoff 30 minutes after last laser detection or push-button actuation Spectral Sensitivity Operates with red visible and infrared lasers with wavelength

between 610 and 900 nm Marking Notch 50 mm (2 in.) below top of receiver Audio Function Soft/loud/off Operating Temperature –20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F) Storage Temperature –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F) Weight .5 kg (1.1 lb) Dimensions (T x W x L) 3.0 x 9.3 x 18 cm (1.2 x 3.6 x 7.0 in.)

EMC Declaration of Conformity

This receiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device for radio noise for digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication, and is pursuant to part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This receiver generates radio frequency. If it’s not used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. Such interference can be determined by turning the receiver off and on. You are encouraged to try eliminating the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the laser and the receiver. For more information, consult your dealer or an experience radio/television

technician. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to the receiver that are not expressly

approved by Trimble could void authority to use the equipment.

Warranty

Trimble warrants the receiver to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years.

Trimble or its authorized ser vice center will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part for which notice has been given during the warranty period. If required, travel and per diem expenses to and from the place where repairs are made will be charged to the customer at the prevailing rates.

Customers should send the product to Trimble Navigation Ltd. or the nearest authorized service center for warranty repairs, freight prepaid. In countries with Trimble subsidiary service centers, the repaired product will be returned to the customer, freight prepaid.

Any evidence of negligent, abnormal use, accident or any attempt to repair the product by other than factory-authorized personnel using Trimble certified or recommended parts automatically voids the warranty.

The foregoing states the entire liability of Trimble regarding the purchase and use of its equipment. Trimble will not be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage of any kind.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, except as set forth above, including any implied warranty merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby disclaimed. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied.

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65479 Raunheim, Germany Model Number: CR600 Conformance to Directive(s): EC Directive 89/336/EEC using

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1. Press and hold the grade-sensitivity button for 5 seconds to enter the line alert mode.

Note: The receiver cycles through the line alert settings, which include on and off, every 3 seconds.

Note: When line alert is on, all LEDs flash simultaneously and the receiver beeps for 3 seconds. When line alert is off, both red LEDs flash for 3 seconds.

Note: On-grade monitoring starts after 5 seconds of a continuous ongrade condition. To confirm that the laser beam is still aligned to ongrade, all LEDs flash once per second every 10 seconds. If the laser beam is disturbed, blocked, or moved from on-grade for more than 5 seconds, the LEDs start flashing. After 45 seconds of the beam being disturbed continuously, the receiver starts beeping once per second, regardless of the audio setting.

1. When turning on the receiver, continue to press and hold the power/audio button for 2 seconds to enter the audio on-grade monitoring mode.

Note: When the monitoring mode is on, the horn symbol in the LCD flashes. When the monitoring mode is off, the horn symbol in the LCD is on continuously.

2. Press the power/audio button to turn off the monitoring mode.

Resetting the Factory Default Settings

When using this function, you can reset the receiver to its factory default settings, which include: LEDs–dim; grade sensitivity–fine; and audio–soft.

1. When turning on the receiver, press and hold the power/audio and grade sensitivity buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds.

Note: After 5 seconds, all indicators flash to show that the defaults have been reset.

1. Turn the batter y-housing knob counterclockwise to loosen the batteryhousing door.

2. Slide the receiver’s groove onto the clamp’s tongue until it stops at the edge stop.

3. Turn the batter y-housing knob clockwise to hold the receiver securely in place.

4. To attach the clamp to a rod, turn the jaws screw counterclockwise to open the clamp’s jaws.

5. Slide the clamp onto the rod.

6. Turn the jaws screw clockwise to tighten the clamp to the rod.

Note: The level vial on the clamp can be viewed from above or below to verify that the rod is plumb.

1. Turn the batter y-housing knob counterclockwise to loosen the batteryhousing door.

2. Slide the receiver’s groove onto the mount’s tongue until it stops at the edge stop.

3. Turn the batter y-housing knob clockwise to hold the receiver securely in place.

Note: The marking notches on both sides of the receiver/magnetic mount align with the on-grade portion of the photocell and are used to mark vertical position readings. The marking notches are 50 mm (2 in.) from the top of the receiver/magnetic mount.

Note: The

/8-11 tripod mount aligns with the on-grade portion of the photocell and is used to mount the receiver on a tripod or a batter board.

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