Pro Shot Alpha C Cone Laser Operations Guide
Introduction You now own the Pro Shot Alpha C Cone Laser, a custom made, specialty laser used to provide a conical reference for the curved portion of running tracks, containment areas around storage tanks, or baseball fields. It is a high accuracy, servo leveled automatic laser for the most demanding leveling or grade checking operations. The Alpha c can also be used as a conventional laser level when the cone rotor is replaced with the standard rotor cap. Please take a moment to read this manual.
1 Getting Started Case Contents (will vary depending on package ordered) Batteries Instruction packet Receiver Conventional rotor cap Battery Installation Pull on tab at base of door to remove. Install 4 C (alkaline or NiMH rechargeable) according to instructions molded on battery holder. Carbon batteries are not recommended. Replace battery door by hooking cover into slots at the top of the housing and pressing the tab closed.
Controls & Displays 2 Cone Scale Power & Low Battery Indicators Power Switch X Axis Leveling & Limit LEDs Y Axis Leveling & Limit LEDs Manual Slope Switch Y Axis Manual & Limit LEDs Battery Charging jack is in back of base pan below battery cover Manual Slope Control Switches Rear LED Display 5 Channel Display Power Switch Volume On Grade Accuracy Switch
Controls & Displays 3 Laser Controls • • • • • • • • • Power Switch turns the laser on and off. Cone Scale set conical reference ±4% X axis Leveling LEDs: green LED lights when unit is leveling, both red LEDs (X & Y axis) flash if a leveling limit is reached. Y axis Leveling LEDs: green LED lights when unit is leveling, both red LEDs (Y & X axis) flash if a leveling limit is reached.
Safety 4 Precautions to follow when using any laser. • • • Don’t stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments. Don’t disassemble the laser or attempt to service it. Don’t use the laser until you have read the instruction manual and you are familiar with operating the instrument. US OSHA requirements for operating visible lasers. • • • • • Only qualified, trained employees may operate the laser. Laser operators must carry proof of qualification.
Initial Setup 5 Conical Reference Setup Set the tripod so the laser is directly over the center of the cone to be graded. The warning placard should be displayed on the job, and the operator should have an operator’s certificate card. These are included in the instruction packet. Rotate the Cone setting ring to the desired cone angle. Cone angle range is ±4%. There is an optional high resolution cone setting ring that provides cone angle range of ±1.7%. (This needs to be ordered from the factory.
Level Setup 6 Automatic Leveling Press the power switch to turn the laser on. The green LEDs in the “Auto X” and “Auto Y” axis windows come on solid or flash to indicate motor drive signals while the laser is auto-leveling. When leveling is completed, height alert will become active, signaled by the Laser Power LED flashing five times. When level is reached in both axes, the laser beam and green power LED will light, and the rotor will spin.
Slope Matching 7 Slope Matching Mode, Y axis manually adjusted, X axis auto levels. • • • • • • • • • • Slope Matching is useful when the conventional rotor cap is installed and the laser is used as a planar reference. Use the sights on top of the laser to align it with the slope direction axis. Press the power switch to turn the laser on. Press the “Man” button for about 1/2 second. The “Man Y” axis amber LED flashes quickly, (indicating the Y axis is in manual mode).
Calibration 8 Calibration is your responsibility, check it often It is well worth the effort to check calibration before you first use your laser, and then periodically to ensure that you are doing the highest quality work. Always check calibration if the laser has been handled roughly. Follow the steps below to check the calibration of the laser and make adjustments if necessary. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the cone rotor.
Calibration 9 -Y -X +X +Y Upper Left controls +X Lower Left controls –X Upper Right controls +Y Lower Right controls –Y
R7 System Receiver 10 The R7 senses the plane of laser light projected by the Alpha transmitter and indicates a height position relative to the plane (high, low, or on grade). The R7 uses a five channel front LCD and a 3 channel rear LED display to convey elevation information. Along with the visual displays, an audio tone also indicates when the receiver is high, low, or on grade. When the R7 is exactly centered at the beam height, an on grade bar indication is displayed and a steady tone can be heard.
Rechargeable Battery Option 11 The optional NiMH rechargeable battery kit is an environmentally friendly and economical alternative to alkaline batteries. NiMH batteries can be charged up to 500 times under optimum conditions and contain no hazardous materials. To use the NiMH batteries, install a set into the laser and charge them fully prior to initial use (12 hours).
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 12 Calibration: Calibration should be checked periodically or if the laser has been handled roughly or shipped. Batteries: Occasionally remove the batteries and check the contacts for corrosion. Remove the batteries if the laser is to be stored for an extended period. Laser Output Windows: Check the output windows regularly for dust and dirt, and clean with a camera brush or compressed air if necessary.
Warranty 13 24 month warranty The Pro Shot Alpha c laser transmitter is warranted for twenty four (24) months from the date of new equipment purchase from an authorized dealer. During the warranty period, Laser Reference or its authorized service center will repair or replace, at Laser Reference’s sole discretion, laser transmitters (except for transportation costs), if the product is found to be defective in workmanship or materials.
Laser Reference, Inc. 151 Martinvale Lane San Jose, CA. 95119—USA Toll Free (USA) +1-800-238-0685 Telephone +1-408-361-0220 Fax +1-408-361-3180 Web www.proshotlaser.com Email sales@proshotlaser.com Customer Information Laser Serial Number ______________________________ Receiver Serial Number ___________________________ Date of Purchase _________________________________ Revision 1.
