TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Components How to Use the Laser System Powering the Laser Turning On/Off the Laser Laser Setup Standard Features Manual Mode Y-Single Slope Mode Mask mode Activating/Deactivating Standby Mode Operating Examples Determining the Height of Instrument (HI) Using the optional HL760 receiver Pairing the HL760 receiver with the transmitter 2
Special Features using the optional RC402N RC402N Features and Functions Powering the RC402N Turning On/Off the RC402N Radio Remote Control Pairing the remote control with the transmitter MENU Features at the RC402N Setting Menu Info Service menu Setting Menu Selections HI-alert selection Sensitivity Language CALIBRATION Checking Calibration of the Y- and X-Axes PROTECTING THE UNIT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WARRANTY TECHNICAL DATA 3
Introduction Thank you for choosing one of the Spectra Precision Lasers from the Trimble family of precision lasers. The LL300S laser is an easy-to-use tool that offers accurate horizontal laser reference up to 1300 ft (400 m) away using a receiver. For Your Safety For hazardless and safe operation, read all the user guide instructions. - Use of this product by people other than those trained on this product may result in exposure to hazardous laser light. - Do not remove warning labels from the unit.
LL300S - Components f e b d a c i h g m j o l o n n k 5
Components a Power Button b Battery LED c Manual/Standby Button d Leveling LED e HI/Manual LED f Up and Down Arrow Buttons g Rotor h Sunshade i Sighting Guides j Axes-Alignment-Marks k Recharge Jack l Handle m Battery door n 5/8x 11 Tripod Mounts o Rubber feet How to Use the Laser System Powering the Laser Batteries WARNING Ni-MH batteries may contain small amounts of harmful substances.
Powering the LL300S 1 – LL300S is shipped with alkaline batteries or a rechargeable NiMH battery pack which is keyed to prevent mis-insertion. 2 – The rechargeable battery pack can be charged inside of the unit 3 – Alkaline batteries can be used as a backup 4 – Plus and minus symbols at the battery door indicate how to put the alkalines into the battery compartment Installing Batteries Remove the battery door by turning the center screw 90° counterclockwise.
Recharging the Batteries Note: The battery LED shows the approximate charge of the batteries. The LED will flash when battery voltage is between 3.8 and 4.0 volts. The LED will be on continuously when battery voltage is less than 3.8 volts. The charger requires approx. 13 hours to charge empty rechargeable batteries. For charging, connect the plug of the charger to the recharge jack of the unit.
Laser Setup Position the laser horizontally (tripod mount and rubber feet downward!) on a stable platform, wall mount or tripod at the desired elevation. The laser recognizes automatically whether it is used horizontally or vertically when switched on. Note: When set up vertically, the unit switches always automatically into manual mode. Turning On/Off the laser Press the power button to turn On the laser. The LEDs (b, d and e) are turned on for 3 seconds. Self-leveling will start at once.
Standard Features Manual mode In horizontal mode pressing the Manual button on the laser or remote control once changes the laser from automatic self-leveling mode to Manual mode. Manual mode is indicated by the flashing (once every second) red LED e. In Manual mode (horizontal), the Y-axis can be sloped by pressing the Up- and Down-Arrow-buttons on the laser or remote control. Additionally, the X-axis can be sloped by pressing the Left- and Right-Arrow-buttons on the remote control.
Mask Mode Mask Mode – allows you to electronically turn off the laser beam (electronic shutters) in up to 3 lighthouse windows to prevent interference with other receivers on the jobsite. Mask Mode can be selected as a standard feature as well as using the menu. To activate the mask mode on the + or -Y-axis, press the up or down arrow button at the laser or remote control, then within <1 second press and release the Manual button.
Determining the Height of Instrument (HI) The height of instrument (HI) is the elevation of the laser’s beam. The HI is determined by adding the grade-rod reading to a benchmark or known elevation. Set up the laser and place the grade rod on a job-site benchmark (BM) or known elevation. Slide the receiver up/down the grade rod until it shows an on-grade reading. Add the grade-rod reading to the benchmark to determine the height of instrument. Example: Benchmark = 30.55 m (100.23 ft) Rod reading = +1.
Using the Y-Axis Single Slope Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set up the laser and align it to the desired slope hub using the sighting guides on the sunshade. Check the laser beam elevation close to the laser. To activate the Y-axis single slope mode, press the manual mode button twice. The red and green LED flashes simultaneously (once a second). Set the grade rod with the receiver attached to it on the desired slope/elevation hub.
Using the optional HL760 receiver To pair the HL760 receiver with the transmitter Make sure the transmitter is turned off. First, turn on the receiver, then press and hold the Scroll up (A) and Scroll down (B) buttons for two seconds. After two seconds, the display shows MENU first, then RDIO Press and release the Enter button (C) – display shows the current radio mode.
Special Features using the optional RC402N RC402N Features and Functions The remote control mirrors the basic functionality of the LL300S keypad and offers additional features.
Powering the RC402N 1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar pry device to release the battery door tab on the RC402N. RC402N will be shipped with alkaline batteries Rechargeable batteries can be used optional but need to be charged externally 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.
Pairing the remote control with the transmitter First, make sure the transmitter and the remote control are turned off. Then press and hold the Manual button and turn on the transmitter. During the next 4 seconds repeat the same steps on the remote control. The Laser beeps and the remote’s display show Pairing OK for one second and then the same function as the laser is actually working to indicate the transmitter has been matched with the remote control.
Mask mode Press and release the M button at the Standard Display and select >>Mask Mode<<. Depending on which side the beam should be turned off, the required side can be selected. Press and release the E button, the mask symbol occurs. For selecting the side, press and release one of the arrow button. When all areas have been set, press button E to store the mask sector selection until the unit will be turned off. Note: The unit always powers up with the mask mode deactivated (default).
Service Press and release the M button at the Standard Display and select >>Service<<. Buttons Up/Down can be used to toggle between Calibration X and Calibration Y. Press and release button E to confirm the selection. The calibration at the selected axis starts the field calibration procedure. Setting Menu Press and release the M button at the Standard Display and select >>Settings<<.
Sensitivity Selection Select >>Sensitivity<< and press and release button E to open the Sensitivity menu. The desired Sensitivity: Low, Middle (Default) and High) can be selected using the Up/Down buttons. Press and release button E to confirm the selected Sensitivity. Select Language Select >>Language<< and press and release button E to open the Language menu. Use Up/Down buttons to select the required local language (EN, DE, IT, FR, ES, PT, NL, DA, NO, SV, FI, PL, TR, CZ).
Troubleshooting Any error message at the RC402N can be deleted with a short press of button E. The table shows the related description and possible solutions. The next service center should be contacted if a different error message as shown at the table will be displayed.
CALIBRATION Checking Calibration of the Y- and X-Axes 1. Set up the laser 30 m (100 ft) from a wall and allow it to level. 2. Set the grade to 0.000% in both axes. 3. Raise/lower the receiver until you get an on-grade reading for the +Y axis. Using the on-grade marking notch as a reference, make a mark on the wall. Note: For increased precision, use the fine-sensitivity setting (1.5 mm/ 1/16 in.) on the receiver. 4. Rotate the laser 180° (-Y axis toward the wall) and allow the laser to re-level. 5.
PROTECTING THE UNIT Do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures or temperature changes (do not leave inside the car). The unit is very robust and can resist damage if dropped even from tripod height. Before continuing your work, always check the leveling accuracy. See Checking Calibration section. The laser is water proof and can be used indoors and outdoors. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Dirt and water on the glass parts of laser or prism will influence beam quality and operating range considerably.
Warranty Trimble warrants the LL300S to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 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.
TECHNICAL DATA Laser Leveling accuracy 1,3 : Rotation speed: Operational area 1,2 : Laser type: Laser class: Self-leveling range 4 : Leveling indicators: Radio range (HL760): Power source: Battery life1 : Operating temp.: Storage temp.: Tripod attachments: Dust and Water proof: Weight: Low voltage indication: Low voltage disconnection: ± 1.5 mm/30 m, 1/16“ @ 100 ft, 10 arc seconds 600 min-1 appr. 400 m (1300 feet) radius with detector red diode laser 650 nm Class 2, <3.2 mW appr.
TECHNICAL DATA Remote Control RC402N Radio operating range1,3 : Leveling indicators: Power source: Battery life1 : Dust and Water proof: Weight (incl. Batteries): up to 100 m (330 ft) LCD indications flash 2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries 130 hours IP66 0.26 kg (0.57 lbs) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Please disregard the declaration of conformity within the manual.
Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Compliance statement (part 15.19) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning (part 15.21) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
