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- Page 1 November 2015_JS DG813 & DG613 Pipe Laser How to use the pipe lasers – step by step...
- Page 2 DG813/DG613 Components DG813 DG613 RC803 Recharge kit SF803...
- Page 3 Powering the Laser 1 – DG’s are shipped with a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (Q104667). Only the original rechargeable battery pack allows charging with the provided charger. 2 – An optional external charger Cable, 12V Battery w/Cigarette Lighter Plug (P25) is also available 3 –...
- Page 4 Installing Batteries - Open the battery door by pulling out the battery door latches. - Push down the battery door and lift up the locking lever that has the two pins - Insert batteries (or a rechargeable battery pack) into the housing so that the negative poles are on the bigger battery spiral springs.
- Page 5 Powering the Remote Control RC803 1. Open the battery door using a coin or similar pry device to release the battery door tab on the RC803. RC803 will be shipped with alkaline batteries Rechargeable batteries can be used optional but need to be charged externally. 2.
- Page 6 Using the Remote Control RC803 1. Press the button to turn on the Radio/IR remote control. If the RC803 is outside the radio operating range the remote switches automatically into the IR connection capability. Note: When the remote control is initially turned on, the standard display (model number and software version) appear for the first 3 seconds, then the grade value and line direction...
- Page 7 Powering the Spot Finder SF803 1. Open the battery door pulling the battery door latch. The SF803 will be shipped with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries can be used optional but need to be charged externally. 2. Insert four AA batteries noting the plus (+) and minus (-) diagrams inside on the battery door.
- Page 8 Components Spot Finder SF803 1 - SF803 2 - Target Plate for Spot Finder 3 - Center Hole 4 - Power Button 5 - Bubble Vial 6 - Battery LED 7 - Mode LED 8 - Red Direction LEDs 9 - IR transmitters/receivers 10 - Marking notches (front and back) 11 - M6 Clamp Mount 12 - Battery door...
- Page 9 DG813/DG613 Components – holds the 1. Battery Compartment NiMH battery pack. (D-Cell alkaline batteries can be used as a backup.) 2. Battery Door Latches – locks/unlocks and holds the battery compartment in place. 3. LCD Graphic Display - shows the power, grade, battery, out-of-level, beam position, menu information and status of the laser.
- Page 10 DG813/DG613 Components 7. Axis Alignment Markers - used to align the laser when the line system is centered. 8. Mounts for scope adapter – attach the optional scope adapter for the „Over the Top“ application 9. 5/8”-11 Threaded Mount –...
- Page 11 DG813/DG613 Controls 12. Power Button - turns the laser On/Off (To turn off the laser, press and hold the button for 2 seconds). 13. M – Menu Button - Quickly press and release starts the menu entry. Use the +/- and Left/Right buttons to toggle through the menu.
- Page 12 DG813/DG613 Controls 16. Left Line Control Button - moves the laser beam to the left. (Simultaneously pressed with the Right Line Button, centers the line.) 17. Plus Button - increases the grade. (Press and hold this button simultaneously with the Minus button to zero the grade when in Step &...
- Page 13 SF803 – Controls, Features and Functions 1. Power Button: Press and release the button to turn ON the SF803. All display LED’s will light for 1.0 sec. Press and hold button for >2 sec. to turn OFF the Spot Finder. 2.
- Page 14 Pairing DG813/DG613 with RC803 First, make sure the transmitter and the remote control are turned off. Then press and hold button and turn on the transmitter. During the next 6 seconds (the red LED flashes fast while the display shows Pairing repeat the same steps on the remote control.
- Page 15 Pairing DG813 with SF803 First, make sure the transmitter and the Spot Finder are turned off. Then press and hold the button and turn on the transmitter. During the next 6 seconds (the red LED flashes fast while the display shows Pairing.
- Page 16 DG813/DG613 Setup Position the laser at the manhole invert or on bottom of the trench at the desired elevation. Press the power button to turn On the laser. The LCD shows Initialization for one second, then the model number (red and green LEDs are on for one second - diagnostic mode).
- Page 17 DG813/DG613 Setup The unit starts the self-leveling when the temperature check has been completed indicated by the flashing beam and flashing vial symbol at the display. The unit is leveled when the laser beam is no longer flashing (once every second).
- Page 18 DG813/DG613 Setup Line Alert Once leveled, the unit constantly monitors its level condition by checking if the setup will be disturbed caused by vibrations or bumps. Depending on the selection at settings, the setup control (Line alert) is activated 5 minutes or 30 seconds after self-leveling was performed.
- Page 19 Standard Display Laser and RC803 The remote control mirrors the functionality of the pipe laser keypad Automatic mode Beam line position related to the housing +/- buttons locked actual grade value Line buttons locked Beam position at SF803 1 - Escape/Lock Button 2 - Left Line Control Button 3 - Plus Button 4 - Minus Button...
- Page 20 Menu functions – Radio controlled Press and release button at the Standard Display to enter the MENU. The menu offers always only the available features depending which pipe laser (DG813 or DG613) is used. Menu functions available at the DG813 Menu functions available at the DG613 The icon of the selected function will be highlighted.
- Page 21 OR start the selected function. Menu Functions (IR controlled) If the RC803 is paired with a transmitter and the radio connection gets lost, e.g., when used through a pipe, the IR connection offers the following functions. IR-menu functions available at the DG813...
- Page 22 Menu functions IR-menu functions available at the DG613 Note: If a remote is paired with a transmitter the IR signals of the remote (in case of an interrupted radio connection) will be transmitted in a private mode so that only the paired transmitter can receive these IR commands.
- Page 23 Menu functions – Entering Grade Entering Grade – changing the grade value in Step + Go or Digit Select (Default) mode. Press and release the button; icon Grade Edit will be highlighted. Digit Select Mode (Default): A cursor at the sign of the Press/release button grade value is flashing.
- Page 24 Menu functions – Entering Grade Step + Go Mode: Press and hold button for changing the grade value after the comma. Press/release button change the sign of the grade value. The Plus sign won’t be displayed. Press and hold buttons simultaneously starts the Quick change mode where the grade value will be set to 0% and then starts in front of the comma changing in 1% increments.
- Page 25 Menu functions – Spot Align (only DG813) Automatic Spot Align The Spot Finder SF803 guides the beam to the target point, while the grade value will be maintained. Don’t start Spot Align while the Reference Check is running. Press and release the...
- Page 26 SF803. Note: The SF803 needs to be tilted into the direction of the DG813 using the pole adapter when placed at a steep slope position When the alignment is finished, the beam moves plumb down to the dialed in grade value.
- Page 27 Spot Align at the jobsite - First day setup Place the Spot Finder at the correct position using the direction pole Automatic Spot Align is the most accurate choice to align the laser beam quickly and correctly to the next manhole...
- Page 28 Spot Align at the jobsite Select Spot Align at Place the Spot Finder at the direction stake or correct line position the menu and press E Roll the unit at the invert or use the screws of the invert plate until the vial is centered and the left SF symbol and the beam stop flashing...
- Page 29 Spot Align at the jobsite Rotating Fan beam searches for the Spot Finder‘s center; Press E again LEDs indicate the beam movement start Spot Align If the beam stops flashing, start laying pipes using the target plate All LEDs On confirm Beam moves down plumb to the dialed in grade value alignment completed...
- Page 30 Menu functions – Spot Match (only DG813) Automatic-Spot-Match can be used for measuring an unknown grade value in an existing pipe or open trench. Don’t start Spot Match while the Reference Check is running. Press and release the button at the standard...
- Page 31 Spot Match at the jobsite Adjust the Spot Finder‘s center hole to the center of the laser beam then set up the laser at the manhole or at the first pipe Automatic Spot Match can be used to measure the grade value of an existing pipe which needs to be replaced but also to check if the pipes...
- Page 32 Spot Match at the jobsite Rotating Fan beam searches for the Spot Finder‘s center; LEDs indicate the beam movement All LEDs On confirm Spot Match completed; beam goes through Replace the Spot Finder with the target plate the SF center hole; display shows the measured grade value and proceed laying pipes...
- Page 33 Menu functions – SpotLok (only DG813) Automatic SpotLok (like PlaneLok) can be used to align and hold the beam automatically to the SF803’s center point in automatic or manual mode. It can also be used in manual mode for establishing an automatic steep slope reference in mountain areas.
- Page 34 Menu functions – Manual Spot Search (only DG813) Spot Search mode is used for pipe laying by detecting the beam manually using the Spot Finder SF803 and can be activated in automatic and manual mode. Using the “Over the Top” application, the Spot Finder detects the fan beam while the remote control’s display provides the information for positioning the pipe correctly at the required...
- Page 35 Menu functions – Line Scan / Line Set Check Line Scan - For a faster second day setup, line scan enables complete automatically movement of the laser beam to the left and right limits. Press and release the button at the standard display and select Line Scan using the buttons.
- Page 36 Menu functions – Line Set Check (cont.) Roll the unit at the invert or use the screws of the invert plate until the vial is centered and the Line Set/Check symbol stops flashing. Pressing and releasing the button again starts the beam moving vertical automatically up to 45°/ 100%.
- Page 37 Menu functions – Reference Check / Standby mode Start Reference Check – Before starting some sensitive pipe work, an additional Reference Check can be started manually. Press and release the button at the standard display and select Reference Check using the buttons.
- Page 38 Menu functions – Info Info - The DG/RC information (software version, ID, etc.), runtime of the DG or the actual used radio channel will be displayed. Press and release the button at the standard display and select Info using the buttons.
- Page 39 Menu functions – Service / Entering Setting Details Service – capability to recalibrate the level sensors. Press and release the button at the standard display and select Service using the buttons. Pressing and releasing button starts the Z-axis calibration process at 0%. The Service submenu also offers access to special features for technicians only.
- Page 40 Settings – Grade Entry / Grade Display Grade Entry – offers selection of Step + Go or Digit Select Mode. Press and release the buttons until Grade Entry is displayed. Pressing and releasing button opens the submenu. Use the buttons to toggle between Step + Go and Digits Select. (Default). Press and release to confirm the selection.
- Page 41 Settings – Sensitivity / Line Alert Sensitivity Selection – offers three different sensitivity options. Press and release buttons until Sensitivity is displayed. Pressing and releasing button opens the submenu. Use the buttons to toggle between Low, Mid (Default) and High. Press the button to confirm the selection.
- Page 42 Settings – User Name / Set Password User Name – offers the activation of the user name. Press and release buttons until User Name is displayed. Pressing and releasing button opens the submenu; cursor flashes. Use the button to toggle between both lines. Pressing and releasing button moves the cursor to the right/left.
- Page 43 Settings – Password On/Off / RF Channel Password ON/OFF – activating/deactivating Password function. Press and release buttons until Password On/Off is displayed. Pressing and releasing button opens the submenu. Use the buttons to toggle between Password On and Password Off. Press the button to confirm the selection.
- Page 44 Settings – Language / Position Info Select Language – offers language selection for the main menu text. Press and release buttons until Language is displayed. Pressing and releasing button opens the submenu. Use the buttons to toggle between the different language options.
- Page 45 DG813 point; check if existing slope is below/above -12% to +40% Laser beam blocked - only at DG813 Make sure there are no obstacles between the transmitter and the SF803 Time Out – Automatic alignment or Check radio operating range/ connection;...
- Page 46 Laser setup - Existing accessories – DG613/DG813 fit into a 6 inch/150 mm pipe – 1238 1248 8 inch – 200 mm 1230/1237 heavy duty invert plate 12 inch 10 inch 300 mm 250 mm – 1239 vertical pole...
- Page 47 Laser Setup using 1230/1239 After mounting the pipe laser to the pole, dial in 0% and measure the distance from the invert to the beam’s center Place the 936 target in front and adjust the bulls-eye to the beam –...
- Page 48 Laser Setup using T-bar/1239 T - bar with 1239 fixed pole for big pipes Speed release Vertical handle centerline T-bar section Vertical pole T-bar...
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