Trimble HL700 User Manual

Captive Rod Clamp Screw - attaches to the back of detector.1.
Alignment Points (2) - help secure and align rod clamp.2.
Level Vial - can be viewed from above or below to verify that the 3.

rod is plumb.
Clamping Screw Knob - secures clamp to rods by moving the 4.

traveling jaw. Clockwise tightens; Counterclockwise loosens.
Reference Bar - top of bar is aligned with on-grade. 5.
Traveling Jaw - moving jaw grips tightly to rods.6.
Reversible Face - slanted face for round and oval rods; flat face 7.

for rectangular and square rods.

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HL700 Laserometer

User Guide

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 modications to the receiver that are not ex-
pressly approved by Trimble could void authority to use the equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name: Trimble Navigation Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address: 5475 Kellenburger Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 U.S.A.
European Representative Address: Trimble GmbH Am Prime Parc 11
65479 Raunheim, Germany
Model Number: HL700
Conformance to Directive(s): EC Directive 89/336/EEC using
EN55022 and EN50082-1
Equipment Type/Environment: ITE/residential, commercial
& light industrial
Product Standards: Product meets the limit B and
methods of EN55022
Product meets the levels and
methods of IEC 801-2, 8 kV air,
4 kV contact IEC 801-3, 3 V/m
26 to 1000 MHz 80%, @ 1 kHz

1. Keypad - Power, Accuracy, Units & Volume switches.

2. LED Display - Green for on-grade, Red for high, Blue for low

3. Beeper output - Fast, solid & slow audible signal.

4. Bubble Vial - aids in keeping HL700 level.

5. Anti-strobe sensor - Reduces false indication from
strobe lights.

6. SuperCell Reception Window - 5.0 in / 127.0 mm of height.

7. Front LCD - Displays elevation, settings and status.

8. On-grade Mark - Aligned with laser center on-grade
reading.

9. Battery Door & Latch for two “AA” batteries.

10. Marking Notch (3.15 in / 80.0 mm from top).

11. Captive Screw Thread, Center on-grade clamp position.

12. Captive Screw Thread, Offset on-grade clamp position.

13. Clamp Guides - Dimples align rod clamp.

14. Serial Number / ID Label.

15. Rear LCD - repeats indications of front LCD.

16. Rubber over mold - Protects the unit from drops

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Front view

Rear view

Working Radius: 1 m - 460 m (3 ft - 1500 ft)
(Laser dependent):
Laser Detection Height: 127.0 mm (5“)
Numeric Readout Height: 102.0 mm (4“)
Accuracy (Dead band):
Ultra Fine 0.5 mm 0.02 in 1/32 in
Super Fine 1.0 mm 0.05 in 1/16 in
Fine 2.0 mm 0.10 in 1/8 in
Medium 5.0 mm 0.20 in 1/4 in
Coarse 10.0 mm 0.50 in 1/2 in
Calibration 0.1 mm 0.01 in 1/64 in
Reception Angle: ± 45° minimum
Detectable Spectrum: 610 nm ... 780 nm
Beeper Volumes: Loud = 110 dBA
Medium = 95 dBA
Low = 65 dBA
LED Grade Indicators: Front, Green on-grade,
Red Hi, Blue Low
Power Supply: 2 x 1.5 Volt “AA” batteries
Battery Life: 60+ hours
Automatic Shut Off: Selectable, 30 min, 24 h, Off
Environmental: Waterproof, Dustproof to IP67
Weight without clamp: 371 g (13.1 oz.)
Dimensions without
clamp: 168.0 x 76.0 x 36.0 mm
(6.6” x 3.0” x 1.4”)
Operating Temperature: -20°C...+60°C (-4°F... +140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C...+70°C (-40°F...+158°F)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

Trimble warrants the HL700 to be free of defects in material and work­manship for a period of three years. Trimble or its authorized service
center will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part, or the entire
product, 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 or exchange,
freight prepaid. Any evidence of negligent, abnormal use, accident,
or any attempt to repair the product by other than factory-authorized

personnel using Trimble certied 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 tness for a particular

purpose, are hereby disclaimed. This warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied.

Battery Status

Rod Clamp

Move clamp position

Notice to Our European Union Customers

For product recycling instructions and more information,

please go to: www.trimble.com/environment/summary.html

Recycling in Europe

To recycle Trimble WEEE,

call: [phone], and
ask for the “WEEE associate,” or

Mail a request for recycling instructions to:

Trimble Europe BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL

1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar pry device to release the battery door tab.

2. Insert two AA batteries noting the plus (+) and minus (-) diagrams inside the battery housing.

3. Close the battery door. Push down until it “clicks” into the locked position.

Trimble Construction Division
5475 Kellenburger Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099
U.S.A.
[phone] Phone

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© 2009, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved.

Reorder PN 1277-3850 C (11/09)

Specications

Warranty

Installing the Batteries

N324

Offset on-grade clamp position - clamp
position is sensed automatically and
displayed. Offset clamp position moves
the on-grade location to allow more grade
information to be displayed above grade.
This is useful in applications where going
below grade is not required, i.e. driving
stakes down to grade.

Flashing -

Change

Batteries

Outline -

Approx.
30 Minutes
Remaining

Full -

Batteries

OK

Half -

Initial

Warning

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4

2

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A) HL700 is in the laser beam and the
power is on:

Press any switch to return to normal
operation.

The current elevation read­ing will be held. A flashing
display will confirm the
reading has been captured

.

1 x quick

B) HL700 is out of the laser beam and
power is on:

A short intermittent
beep (The beeper
will turn on to Low if
turned off.)

+

1.

Press any switch to return to normal
operation.

2. Place the HL700 in the beam. (Example:

Fasten it to a measuring rod, bring the
HL700 into the laser beam. You now have
5 seconds to plumb the rod and get the
reading captured.)

The beeper will
chirp rapidly after
approximately 5

seconds to confirm
beam capture. A flashing
display will also indicate
the reading has been
captured

.

+

1 x quick

Special Menu Functions

SENS Sensitivity Medium*-HighLow
AVG Averaging algorithm Medium*High - Low
D.R.O. Numeric display ON*-OFF-.1mm
UNIT Units of measure MM*-CM-IN-FRAC-FT
FRC.R. Fractional Reduction ON*-OFF
ARRW Arrow Display DB*(deadband)-PR (prop.)
O.O.B. Out-of-Beam Display ON*-OFF
GRD.A. Grade Alarm ON-OFF*
A.S.O. Automatic shutoff 0.5h*-24h-OFF
TX.O.L. Transmitter Out-of-Level OFF*RPS
TX.O.B. Transmitter Low Battery OFF*-RPS
INFO Information about the Laserometer

(for 2 Sec., then SENS)

Press switches
together for 2 sec

.

1. Scrolling up or down.

How to change Menu functions:

2. Enter Change mode.

3. Change selected items

.

4. Confirm change.

5. To Exit.

or

+

Change special Menu Functions only in the
case of special job requirements!

Automatic Shutoff
A.S.O. (Automatic Shut Off):

0.5 - After 30 Minutes*
OF - Off (Unit is permanently on.)
24 - 24 hour shutoff.

Out-of-Beam Display
O.O.B. (Out-of-Beam Display):

Sequence to show direction to get back in
the laser beam ( for 25 s)
ON - Out-of-Beam Display ON*
OF - Out-of-Beam Display OFF

Grade Alarm
GRD.A. (Grade Alarm):

When turned ON, disables the audible
signal when on-grade. When moved out
of the on-grade deadband, the beeper
activates as normal:
ON - Alarm on (Solid beeper OFF)
OF - Alarm off (Solid beeper ON)*

* Default setting

For more information about special Menu
Function contact the manu-facturer,
importer or your local dealer

.

Sensitivity of reception
SENS (Sensitivity):

Selects reception sensitivity to laser and
other light sources.

MD - Medium*: for most applications.
HI - High: When laser beam is

weak, or at very long distances.
LO - Low: If outside sources are
disturbing elevation readings

.

Action Display Remarks

Initialization:

1. Test of LCD, LED and beeper

2. CAL: Calibration (3 sec.)

3. Unit is ready for use.

(Do not power up the unit in a laser beam
or strobe. If detected, the unit will display
“E200” and revert to the previous
calibration.)

The selected unit of measure determines
the displayed deadband (accuracy).

The current accuracy is stored in memory
and will be retained when the unit is turned
off or when batteries are replaced.

The current beeper
volume is stored in
memory and will be
retained when the unit is
turned off or when bat­teries are replaced.

The current unit of measure is stored in
memory and will be retained when the unit
is turned off or when batteries are replaced.

The current brightness of LEDs
is stored in memory and will
be retained when the unit is
turned off or when batteries are
replaced.

Action Display Remarks

Accuracy in mm:

0.5 1.0 2.0 5.0 10.0

Beeper

Loud

Beeper

Medium

Beeper

Low

(No symbol)

mm - cm - in - frac - ft

LEDs
Bright

LEDs

Dim

LEDs

OFF

(No symbol)

1

2

3

Turn power ON/OFF

Press to turn power ON. Press and hold
for 2 seconds to turn power OFF.

Press once to display current setting;
push again to scroll through options.

Press together to cycle the selection.

+

Press once to display current setting,
additional pushes to scroll through options.

Select accuracy

Select beeper volume

Select units of measure

Select brightness of LEDs

CAPTURE Function

Press once to change current setting
(A beep confirms the selected volume.)

Beeper

Off

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