Topcon LAZER ZONE PZL-1, LAZER ZONE PZS-1 Instruction Manual

Foreword

Thank you for purchasing the Topcon PZL-1&PZS - 1.
To quickly and effectively use t he PZL-1&PZS-1, please read these brie f
instructio ns carefully, and keep them in a convenient locat ion for future refer­ence.

Safety Information

In order to encourage the safe use of products, to prevent damage to properties, and to
pre v ent any danger to the opera t or a nd to others , impo rtant wa rning s ar e placed on the p r od­ucts and inserted in the instruction manuals.
We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displ ays and icons before
reading the “Safety Cautions” and text.

Display Meaning

Safety Cautions

WARNING

• There is a risk o f fire, electric shock o r physical harm if you a ttem pt to disassem­ble or repair the instrument yourself.

This is to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!

• Laser beam can be dangerou s, and can cause eye inj ury if u sed incorrectly.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified
he r ein may resul t in hazardous radiation exposure.

Let the laser beam reach the aim ed object or the target withou t anybody else in the laser
beam path. When operating i n an open area, avoid radiat ing laser beam at eye l evel . It

User

Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.

Exceptions f rom Responsibility

1) The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the
product’s performance.

2) The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional
usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.

Laser Safety

This produc t pr ojec t s a visible laser beam during operation. This product is manuf act u red
and sol d in accordance w it h “ Perf ormance Standard s for Light-Em it ti n g P roducts” (FDA/BRH
21 CFR 1040) or “Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Require­ments and User’s Guide” (IEC Publication 60825-1) provided on the safety standards for
laser beam.

As per the said standard, PZL-1 rot ating laser is cla ssified as “Class 1 (I) Laser Products”

Contents

Foreword............................................................................................................................... 1

Handling Precautions .............................................................................................................................1

Safety Informa tion ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......... ........ ........ ................ ......... ........ ........ ........................2

Safety Cautio n s . ......... ........ ........ ........ ........ ......... ........ ........ ........ .. ........ ......... ........ ........ ........................3

User ........................................................................................................................................................5

Exceptions from Responsibility ...............................................................................................................5

Laser Safety ...........................................................................................................................................6

Labels ............................................................... ......................................................................................6

Contents ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Standard System Components ...............................................................................................................8

Nomenclature and Functions.............................................................................................. 9

Standard System Components

The numerical value in parentheses shows the quantity.

PZL-1(1) AD-7C/9B(1) PZS-1(1)

(Only for PZL-1&PZS- 1 model)

Nomenclature and Fu nctions

PZL-1

Rotary head

Laser emitting window

Beam aperture

Control Panel

Battery power
remaining lamp

Power switch

Power lamp

Channel selecting lamp

(The channel-4 is not used now.)

Key or Lamp Funct ion

Battery power
remaining lamp

Indi cat e s the amou nt of batt ery p ower re m aining.
(That lamp will automatically go off after approximately a minute. It will go
back on if any key is pressed.)

Channel
select in g lamp

Ind icat e s t h e selected ch an nel.

Manual mode
lamp

Ligh ts up whe n the manua l mod e is in use.

Preparation for Use

Battery Installation

For battery placement or replacement instructions, see Battery section, page 18.

Instrument Set-up Procedure

1

Set the instrument on any smooth surface that is
within ±3° of true level. The P ZL-1 auto-level sys -

tem will not function if the u n i t is p laced mor e tha t

Battery Power Remaining Lamp

The battery power remaining lamp will be shown for several minutes when the instrument is
powered on or when the battery level changes.
The battery power remaining lamp will be shown again when any key is pressed.

Battery is sufficient.

Continuous

Operation

1

Set up the instrument on a flat surface or a tripod. At this time, the instrument will perform
auto-leveling in a range of ±3°.

2

Turn on the power, then select a channel with the channel selecting key.
(Press the channel selecting key within 5 seconds after the power goes on.)

After auto-leveling ends, the head will rotate and the laser will go on.
For other operations, and for setting the instrument constant, see the instruction manual

Height A lert Func t ion

When auto-lev e ling and height alert function are active, this func tio n prevents the instrument
from operating if it is disturbed.
This he lps insures accurate cont r ol . If the height or inclination of the instrume n t changes, t he
height of instrument should be verified and re-established if necessary.
The height aler t function will becom e active about 10 minutes after power is t urned on.
Then all lamps of the panel blink.

Chec king and Adjusting

Switching to Adjustment Mode

1

Whil e pres sing the plumb beam key, tur n on the power.
The channel selecting lamps will light up in order, from 1

to 4, and the instrument will switch to the adjustment
mode.

Standard / Optional Accessories

Laser Zone Beam Receiving Sensor PZS-1

Control panel

5/8 inch plug
(Exclusive for PZS-1)

Serial port

Fixing screw

Battery

Battery BT-62Q, Battery charger BC-30

For Charging

1

Install the batte ry on the BC-30.

2

Plug t he power cord in an outlet.(AC-120V or 230V) Charging is completed af ter approxi­mately 3 hours.

Battery Holder DB-63C
Rechargeable Battery Pack BT-63Q
AC/DC Converter AD-9B/7C

For Charging

1

Plug the A C/DC converter (AD-9B/7C) into the
DB-63C battery holder.

2

Insert the converter power cord in an outlet.

AC/DC converter
AD-9B/7C

BT-63Q

DB-63C

Automati c protection feature;
In case of overcharge or high or low temperature state exceeding charging range, charging will be
stopped or changed to protect battery.

Note

DB-63C can be used with dry batteries instead of BT-63Q.

Note for charging

1)Re charging shou l d take place in a ro om wit h an ambient te m perature range of +10°C to +40°C
(+50°F to +104°F).

Dry Batteries
Replacing Dry Batt eries

1

Remove the battery cover by t urn ing the battery com­partment lock to “OPEN”.

2

Remove the old batteries and replace with four (4)
ne w “D” cell alkali ne batteries making sure each is

plac ed in t he proper dire cti on as indicat ed.

Error Co de

Use the table below to determine operation errors indicated by blinking lamps on the con­trol panel.
If correct ive action li sted does not correct error, please contact your local Topcon dealer.

Lamp Indication Error Corrective Action

All lamps blink Height alert error Set up the instrument again, turn the power off and

Battery power
remaining lamp

Power lamp

Lamp position

Specifications

PZL-1

Zone Width : ±10° (5~30m), ±5m (30~300m)
Zone Radius : 300m(985ft)
Laser Zone Accuracy : Vertical: 1 arc s e c o nd resolution
Auto-leveling range : ±3°
Rotation speeds : 600rpm
Laser Class : Class 2
Light source : L.D. (Laser Class : Class 1 (I) , Invisible laser)

PZS-1

Detective angle

Horizontal : ±10°
Vertical : ±10°

Serial port

: RS-232C
Power suppl y : BT-62Q
Continuous operating time : Approx . 8 hour s
at +20°C (+68°F)
Tripod screw :

5/8 inc h x 11T h red

Operating temperature : -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F)

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