User Manual

Automatic Alignment Modes Summary
The laser system has three automatic alignment modes:
• Axis Alignment
• Grade Matching
• PlaneLok
To use these modes, a radio remote control (one-way or two-way) and hand-
held receiver are required. The radio remote control and receiver are typically
mounted to a grade rod, which must be placed somewhere between 60 feet
(20 m) and 500 feet (150m) from the laser. Automatic axis alignment can take
from 1 to 5 minutes to complete.
Automatic Axis Alignment Mode
This automatic axis alignment function replaces the manual alignment scope
and vernier base traditionally used to align the desired grade axis to a hub.
When this mode is being used, the receiver and radio remote control are
mounted to a grade rod, the desired grade is dialed into the laser, and the
grade rod is placed on the hub that the grade axis is being aligned to. When
activated, automatic axis alignment mode adjusts the direction the desired
grade axis is pointing to by electronically simulating “rotating” the laser on its
mounting base. This mode is typically used for agriculture, road
construction, and steep-grade applications where precision alignment of the
grade axis is required.
Grade-Matching Mode
This automatic alignment function changes the grade of the desired axis to
automatically match an unknown grade.
When this mode is being used, the receiver and radio remote control are
mounted to a grade rod, the approximate grade (within 1.5% of the actual
grade) is dialed into the laser, and the grade rod is benchmarked to the laser-
beam elevation at a point within 3 feet (1 m) of the laser. Without changing