CONTENTS User Safety Introduction and PL650™ Accessories PL650™Diagram Operating Instructions Batteries Power and Grade Setting Centering Dot Left to Right Out of Level Warning Using Feet and Target Optional Tripod Mount Grade Conversion Chart Calibration Self Check & Technical Specifications Care &...
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150mm to 500mm diameter. The PL650 also comes with a heavy duty target and holder again designed for fitting within pipes 150mm to 500mm diameter. The PL650 is fitted with a rechargeable Ni-mh battery pack but can also use Std “D”...
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PL650 DIAGRAMS PL650 Laser Unit Back Lasers 1. Alignment Guide Plumb Ref LED 2. Tripod Frame Mount (Optional) PL650 3. Control Panel 4. Interchangeable Feet 5. Laser Dot Output Laser Target Lock Pipe Size Target Holder Bubble Vial...
Control Panel % Grade to 3 Decimal Places Grade Direction Battery Level Indicator Level Laser Dot Indicator Position Left to Left to Right Right Move Move Laser Dot Laser Dot Right Right Power Button Alignment Plumb LED Grade Selection Pad Remote Control Move Laser Dot Move Laser Dot...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery Instructions The PL650 has two battery options either 4 x standard “D” size Alkaline or the Ni-mh rechargeable pack. For standard 4 x “D” alkaline operation simply insert into the battery holder in the direction indicated, insert into laser and tighten the locking screws.
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(when looking at display) Setting a Grade Setting a grade on the PL650 tilts the laser dot either up for a +ve grade and down for a -ve grade. The grades are set as a percentage and the maximum grade that can be set is +40.000% to -20.000%. (see page 12...
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LCD Display showing the laser dot just left of the central position Note that the PL650 Pipe Laser has a remote control receiving sensor both at the keypad and laser output ends of the unit making it easir to center the dot onto the target when standing at the target end of the pipe.
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If this occurs a flashing graphic will be displayed on the LCD and this graphic will indicate to either raise or lower the control panel end of the PL650. This can be done by using different length feet or the handle mounted foot adaptor.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont. Using the Feet for Different Diameter Pipes The PL650 has 5 sets of feet of differeing lengths and each set has a size printed on them which refers to the diameter size of the pipe you wish to use the laser inside of.
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Optional Tripod Mount The PL650 has an optional tripod mount (PLT1) available that allows it to be mounted on a heavy duty tripod. The mount features height adjustment, and tilt front to back adjustement and fits onto any standard thread survey tripod.
PL650 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Laser Wavelength 635-670nm <5mW Laser Class Range 300m with Target Horizontal Accuracy ±1mm/20m Grade Accuracy ±0.15mm/m Gradient Range -20% to +40% Self Levelling Range ±5 Left and Right Incline Range ±1 Left and Right Adjustment ±1.8...
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• Remove batteries when not used for an extended period of time to prevent leakage. • The PL650 is a precision instrument and should not be subjected to excessive knocks, drops or vibrations. • Self check calibration from time to time. See page 13 For service contact Redback Lasers.
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“Workmanship” refers to handling, assembly and manufacturing processes done by or for CMI Industries Pty Ltd in order to manufacture the products. “Warranty Period” For the PL650 Two Years. Warranty period is from original purchase date, no extension is made in the event of warranty replacement products supplied or time spent being repaired.
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