Zircon LaserVision Owner's Manual

Be sure to read Initial Setup Guidelines and set the
laser on a tripod or a stable surface which will not
change height or vibrate during your work. Do not
use a pickup bed, plastic bucket or picnic table (we
have seen all of these setups attempted by contractors
with predictably poor results).

Using the two leveling knobs, center the bubble in the
circular level vial (review the procedure if you have
difficulty). Facing the laser control panel and looking
down at the circular level vial, when you turn either
leveling screw clockwise, the bubble will move
toward that leveling screw. Once the bubble is
centered, start the laser by pressing the on/off (I/0)
button.

If long distance is required, the LaserVision® AUTO can be set-up in the middle of a site, covering a
total diameter of 1,000 feet (300 meters) using an optional receiver.

Periodically check your setup against existing benchmarks or set and check your own benchmarks.

Note that there are three ways to project a level reference from the LaserVision® AUTO: full 360°
rotation, scanning beam and fixed beam.

360° rotation is used when working outdoors with a receiver (at maximum rotation speed), or when
indoors and a full plane is needed (at any speed that allows visibility).

Scanning the beam is helpful when working indoors in brightly lit conditions, since the sweep of the
beam is concentrated into a smaller area (scan can be varied to sweep approximately 90°, 45°, 30°, or
15° by using the + and - buttons when in scan mode). Once the beam is scanning at the desired width,
the location of the scanned area can be set by manually turning the rotating (scanning) head.

Fixed beam (rotation off) can be used to locate the height of a specific spot. With the rotation off, the
spot is aimed by manually turning the rotating head.

Level Alignment

The LaserVision® AUTO provides a precise
reference for level alignment needs such as:

Setting concrete forms
Grading and landscaping
Digging footers and basements
Checking and leveling floors
Soffets and cut-offs
Plug and switch heights

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T-bar ceilings

Vertical Alignment

Along with the ability to project a level reference
plane, the LaserVision® AUTO has a built-in manual vertical vial. When the laser is in its vertical
position, the vertical vial located under the window in the control panel is used to plumb the rotatable
beam of laser light. Vertical setups can be used for:

Aligning bolts and wall plates
Layout work
Plumbing walls and panels
Transferring lines from floor to ceiling
Aligning and plumbing posts and tall forms

Plumb Spot

The LaserVision® AUTO projects an auto-plumbed laser spot from the top of the rotating head that
can be used for:

A reference beam at 90° to the rotatable beam to assist with layout tasks.
A self plumbed beam for very accurately transferring points from floor to ceiling.

Circular level vial: The circular vial indicates
if the laser is rough leveled closely enough for
the automatic compensator to take over and
maintain a precise level.

1.

Leveling knobs: Use the leveling knobs to
center the bubble in the circular level vial. The
leveling knobs are also used during vertical
alignment (see Vertical And Line Layout
Setup).
Note: The leveling knobs are at 90° to the
leveling pivot point, which is directly below the
circular vial. As you face the control panel and
look down at the circular vial, the leveling knob
on your right controls bubble movement from
left to right. The leveling knob at the back
(below the battery door) controls bubble
movement from front to back. Turning the
leveling knob on your right in a clockwise motion will move the bubble to the right and turning

2.

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the back leveling knob in a clockwise motion will move the bubble to the back. Turning either
knob counter-clockwise will have the opposite effect.

On / Off button: When the on/off button is pressed, the laser beams are projected if the circular
level vial is centered, otherwise the leveling limit indicator will flash and the laser will not
operate. (except in vertical mode - see Vertical And Line Layout Setup).

3.

Laser-on indicator: This display comes on when the laser beam is being projected.4.

Leveling Limit indicator: This indicator flashes if the circular level vial is not centered enough

to allow automatic compensation. (except in vertical mode - see Vertical And Line Layout
Setup).

5.

Low battery indicator: This indicator comes on when the batteries need to be replaced.6.

Vertical vial: The vertical vial is used to plumb the plane of laser light when the laser is in the

vertical mode (see Vertical And Line Layout Setup).

7.

Battery charging jack: The charging jack is located inside the battery door next to the
batteries. A rechargeable battery kit is available as an option.

8.

Rotate / Scan Selector Button: Use this button to change from 360° rotation to a scanning
beam pattern.

9.

Slower Rotation / Narrower Scan Button: Slows the rotation or narrows the beam scan
pattern width.

10.

Faster Rotation / Wider Scan Button: Speeds-up the rotation or widens the beam scan pattern
width.

11.

X Axis Calibration Port: Access port to calibrate the laser (see Checking And Adjusting
Calibration).

12.

Y Axis Calibration Port: Access port to calibrate the laser (see Checking And Adjusting
Calibration).

13.

Rotating Head: Turn the rotating head by hand to aim the laser beam or scan sweep. Once you
have aimed the rotating head, there may be a 2-3 second delay before the beam begins
scanning.

14.

Calibration is your responsibility, check it often.

Although the LaserVision® AUTO is an exceptionally rugged laser, it is well worth the effort to
check calibration before you first use it and then at regular intervals to insure that you are doing the
highest quality work possible. Always check calibration if the laser has been handled roughly.

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