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Safety Precautions The following items are intended to prevent possible injury to the user or other people and/or damage to the instrument. These safety precautions are important to the safe operation of this product and should be observed at all times. •...
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Dismantling it by yourself may worsen the trouble. CAUTION • Do not stand on the carrying case. The case could turn over causing the person standing on it to fall. • When attaching the instrument to a tripod, make sure the instrument is securely fixed to the tripod and then securely tighten the tripod leg clamps.
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Precautions The instrument should not be stored or used in extreme temperatures or job on a place subject to rapid change of temperature. (Refer to the ambient temperature range) The instrument may not function properly if used out of the ambient temperature range.
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Put into the carrying for storage and place in a dry area not subject to vibration, dust or high moisture. When storage and usage temperatures are widely different, leave the instrument in the case until it can adjust to the surrounding temperature.
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The detector (option) may react to the Laser beam and further react to the Fluorescent lamp, Site lamp, modulated light or an electric wave (in or near the airport etc.) and so correct measurement is sometimes not performed near these places. In these cases, please measure again after stopping or cutting these modulated light or wave etc.
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The instrument should be stored in the carrying case and packed with cushioning material and handled with care as ‘Fragile’ . Check the ‘check and adjustment of the datumpoint’ of page 35 in this manual and be sure to check to see if error exists before the instrument is used.
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Be sure to observe the items in the instruction manual for proper use of the instrument. Please replace attached batteries with new ones before you work because their voltage may be low.
CONTENT Safety Precautions Precautions • 1. For proper use of the instrument Standard configuration Description Unpacking Battery insertion • 2. Display and Keypad Keypad Role of keys Warning display • 3. Preparation for measurement Setting up the tripod Setting up the instrument Arranging the detector •...
1. For proper use of the instrument 1.1 Standard configuration The instrument (PLP-601 / PLP-602 /PLP-601R / PLP-602R) Detector (LS6) Rod Adapter (LA6) D type battery (PLP-601 / PLP-602) Charger (PLP-601R / PLP-602R) Rechargeable Ni-MH battery built in the body (PLP-601R / PLP-602R)
1.3 Unpacking Taking the instrument out of the carrying case Gently set down the carrying case so that its cover is upward. Unlatch and open the case while pushing the latch lock. Remember how the instrument is placed in the case before removing it.
Insert 4 pcs D type batteries into the battery box according to its (+) and (-) marks. (PLP-601 / PLP-602) While holding the instrument with one hand, push the battery cap into the battery box and attach it by turning the knob clockwise.
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Battery insertion for the detector LS6 Detector Slide the battery cover while pushing its Insert the accumulated dry battery into the battery holder according to its (+) and (-) marks. Slide the battery cover to reinsert it. Accumulated Dry Battery (6F22) Battery Cover CAUTION: •...
2. Display and Keypad 2.1 Keypad Remaining battery display lamp MANUAL BATTERY MODE CHECK Manual mode display lamp Auto/Manual change key 2.2 Role of keys (1) Power supply key Off level display lamp MANU MANUAL AL BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK...
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(2) Battery check key Off level display lamp MANUAL AL MANU BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK Battery check key Remaining battery display lamp Turning on 3 green lamps Turning on 2 green lamps Turning on 1 green lamp Blink of 1 red lamp Turning on 1 red lamp NOTE:...
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(3) Auto/manual change key Manual mode display lamp MANUAL AL MANU BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK Auto/manual change key NOTE: • Simple grade setting can be done by manual mode, but usually performed without stopping the automatic self-leveling function (without pressing the Auto/manual change key).
(4) Switching the rotation speed • Please switch the rotation speed after turning off the instrument power supply. [From 300 to 600 rpm] Manual mode display lamp Off level display lamp MANUAL AL MANU BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK Auto/manual change key MANU...
2.3 Warning display Off level display lamp turns on in red as warning display and rotation of rotor and emission of laser beam stop under following situation. Off level display lamp MANU MANUAL AL BATTER TERY Y MODE MODE CHECK CHECK (1) When the instrument is tilted more than ±...
3. Preparation for measurement 1.1 Setting up the tripod [Arranging the tripod] Prepare the normal tripod for Level instrument. The dome head type and elevation type tripod for Level instrument can be used. [Selection of the place to set up the tripod] Be sure to select a place where the job will not be interrupted and the instrument can be set to have almost same distance to each point to be measured.
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[Setting up the tripod] For an extension tripod, adjust the legs to a suitable length and secure the leg clamps. Spread the legs to a proper extent for the tripod head to be nearly level and push them into the ground. Should the tripod head be off level, adjust it by expanding the legs accordingly.
3.2 Setting up the instrument [Mounting on the tripod] Mount the instrument on the tripod head and while supporting the instrument with one hand, secure it using the tripod center screw. NOTE: • Also when removing the instrument from the tripod, loosen the center screw while supporting the instrument with one hand.
3.3 Arranging the detector [Installing the rod adapter LA6] LS6 detector Mount the instrument on the rod adapter so that the guide pin of the rod adapter is inserted into the guide hole in the back of the detector. Tighten the attaching screw of the rod adapter into the detector. Rod Adapter NOTE: •...
4. Measurement 4.1 Operating the instrument [Starting the operation] Press the power supply key. Automatic self-leveling function works and leveling begins automatically. When leveling is completed, the rotor begins to rotate and emits invisible laser beam. Manual mode display lamp Auto/Manual change key NOTE:...
4.2 Operating the detector: LS6 [Power switch] Push the power switch to turn on the power to the detector. Pushing the power switch again turns off the power. NOTE: • The liquid crystal displays all light up as shown in the above figure with the power switch pressed.
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[Selecting the reference level detecting accuracy] Push the detection accuracy selection switch to select the needed detection accuracy. High accuracy detection: To be selected for detecting the reference level with accuracy. Low accuracy detection: To be selected if high accuracy is not needed or when stable reference level cannot be obtained due to slight vibration at job site.
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[ON or OFF of the beam reception buzzer] Push the beam reception buzzer switch to select either the buzzer sounding or silenced. [Illuminating the display] Push the illumination switch to illuminate the display. Pushing the switch again turns off the illumination. NOTE: •...
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[Detecting the reference level] At the measuring point, set the position of the detector nearly to the height of the beam emitting aperture of the instrument. Position the detector where the buzzer sound (or the beam reception display appears) by directing the detecting display nearly toward the instrument and moving the detector up and down.
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[Direct marking] After the reference level has been detected, mark a line along the detector’s index, or its top or bottom end. [Plain rod marking] After the reference level has been detected, mark a line along the plain rod’s top or bottom end. NOTE: •...
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[Reading the staff] After the reference level has been detected, read the staff, using the index on the rod adapter. NOTE: • When detecting the reference level, slightly loosen the fixing screw for the rod adapter and move the detector up and down along the staff. Staff Index Rod Adapter...
5. Maintenance 5.1 Maintenance after use [Stains on the main body] Brush dust off and wipe off moisture with tissue paper. Clean off any stains with a soft, dry cloth. Excessive stains should be removed with a soft cloth soaked in a water diluted neutral detergent and squeezed dry.
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[Handling the battery] If the instrument is not to be used for a long time, be sure to remove the batteries from the instrument and the detector and store them. NOTE: • Be sure not to use chemicals such as benzine, thinner or gasoline. •...
5.2 Check and adjustment of the datum point [Check] Set up the instrument on the tripod halfway between two walls or pillars about 40m away so that the ‘X side’ of the instrument faces the ‘Wall A’ and level it. Operate the instrument and turn on the power to the detector.
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Read the target plates on the walls (A,B) to detect the reference points. If the readings of the target plates differ less than ± 5 mm, the instrument needs not to be adjusted. If more than ± 5 mm, proceed to the following (Adjustment) procedure.
5.3 Troubleshooting PLP-601 / PLP-602 / PLP-601R / PLP-602R Rotor Display Display lamps are not turned on. Lamp Does not rotate Lamp blink mutually NOTE: • When the operation is continued, set the laser beam on the reference mark and perform it.
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Detector LS6 Rotor Display Can rotate Cannot detect Can rotate Battery indicator blinks NOTE: • If the instrument is not returned to normal, even through these measures, connect your dealer or authorized shop. Content Checking point Battery capacity is low. Incorrect battery insertion.
• Operation, maintenance or adjustment other than those specified in this instruction manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Maintenance and repair not covered in this manual must be done by an authorized Pentax dealer.
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PENTAX Industrial Instruments Co., Ltd. 2-5-2 Higashi-Oizumi Nerima-ku, Tokyo 178-0063, Japan Tel. +81 3 5905 1222 Fax +81 3 5905 1225 E-mail: international@piic.pentax.co.jp Website: www.pentax.co.jp/piic/survey Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers’ Association Member symbol of the Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers’ Association representing the high quality surveying products.