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  • Page 1 Laser Receiver Model MCR3 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing a Futtura product. Your receiver is a premium quality tool that has been designed and manufactured to provide years of precise and reliable performance. The system has been specifically designed for use in harsh construction environments. This manual is an important part of your purchase as it will familiarize you with the unit and explain the numerous features that have been designed into it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Machine Control / Display Laser Receiver Contents ..................1 Safety ................... 2 System Description ..............3 Controls and Displays ..............4 Battery Installation / Charging ............6 Operation - Primary Functions ............. 8 Installation General ................11 Grading ................12 Excavating ..............

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Meaning of Symbols: WARNING: Indicates a potential hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in a minor or moderate injury and/or material, financial, or environmental damage. NOTE: Important information to enable the product to be used in a correct and efficient manner unrelated to safety.

  • Page 5: System Description

    System Description The laser receiver is a rugged, multipurpose, electronic receiver that detects laser light generated by rotating laser transmitters. The unit works with nearly all models of rotating lasers and will detect both visible and invisible beams. When installed, the operator is given visual indication of the reference plane of laser light’s position relative to the cutting edge or digging depth of the machine.

  • Page 6: Controls And Displays

    Controls and Displays 1. Aluminum cast upper and lower housings. 2. Polycarbonate housing - protects the electronics. 3. Receiving Windows - four sets of photocells equally spaced to allow 360 degree reception. 4. Ultra-bright LED array - highly visible, graphically displays blade or bucket position.
  • Page 7 Controls and Displays Touch Panel Power Switch Averaging Touch Panel Selection Lock Laser Out Communication of Level Link (Not Used) Selection Display Plumb Selec- Brightness tion Selection Accuracy Center / Offset (Deadband) On-Grade Selection Selection Touch Panel Accuracy Lock Averaging (Deadband) Communication 1-2-4...

  • Page 8: Battery Installation / Charging

    Battery Installation / Charging Battery Installation: Remove the BULLSEYE from its carrying case. Hold the unit so the accessory connector is pointing upwards. Remove the dust cap from the accessory connector. Loosen the two thumb screws and remove the battery access cover. Install four batteries as shown on the label diagram inside the battery compartment noting the (+) and (-) terminals.
  • Page 9 Battery Installation / Charging Built-in overcharging protection prevents damage if the unit is left on charge after being fully charged. There is also protection to prevent charging alkaline batteries. CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge alkaline or other disposable batteries. NOTE: Do not charge Ni-MH batteries when ambient temperature exceeds 113°...

  • Page 10: Operation - Primary Functions

    Operation Primary touch panel switch operation, battery status and out of beam indication follow. Secondary switch operation begins on page 19. Power Switch: Press the power switch on the touch panel to turn the unit on. All the LED's will light and then each row will light from top to bottom.
  • Page 11 Operation Center / Offset On-Grade: Center on-grade or "grading mode" is selected when grade information is useful both above and below on-grade, as with typical grading operations. Offset on-grade or "ex- cavator mode" is selected when using a backhoe or excavator. The excavator mode gives more information and a larger display above on-grade.
  • Page 12 Operation Display Brightness: The brightness switch controls the LED bright- ness. Bright, Dim, and Off are the options. Use Dim for normal and lower light conditions and Bright for sunny daytime operation if necessary. Display Dim will conserve battery life by approximately 50%.

  • Page 13: Installation - General

    Installation - General Set up the laser in a convenient, safe location. Please refer to the laser operator's manual. Ensure the laser is on a stable tripod. On windy days it may be advis- able to tie down the tripod for a more stable laser beam. Operating distances are dependent upon the rotating laser power.

  • Page 14: Grading

    Installation - Grading Center Laser On-grade Finished Elevation Benchmark Position the machine so the blade can be set to the desired finished elevation. Typically on a benchmark or hub stake. Set the laser up in an appropriate location for receiver visibility and efficient machine operation and turn it on.

  • Page 15: Excavating

    Installation - Excavating Angle Compensation for Excavation (ACE): Use the length determined by the set-up procedure described on pages 14 to 17. Press and hold the plumb switch to enter the ACE mode and the set-up length entry mode. The on-grade location will automatically switch to the center on-grade and the wide plumb (ACE) symbol will appear on the LCD.
  • Page 16 Installation - Excavating In Trench Set-Up - Bucket Extended Position the machine and dig to the desired finished elevation. Fully retract the bucket cylinder and place the bucket teeth at the finished elevation. Set the laser up and turn it on. Standard Plumb: Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm.
  • Page 17 Installation - Excavating In Trench Set-Up - Bucket Levelled Position the machine and dig to the desired finished elevation. Level the bucket and place the bottom of the bucket at the finished elevation. Set the laser up and turn it on. Standard Plumb: Mount the mast on the side of the dipper arm.
  • Page 18 Installation - Excavating Out of Trench Set-Up - Bucket Extended Fully retract the bucket cylin- der and position the machine so a measurement can safely be obtained on the dipper arm. Set the laser up and turn it on. Determine the distance from the laser to the bottom of the trench (L).
  • Page 19 Installation - Excavating Out of Trench Set-Up - Bucket Levelled Level the bucket and position the machine so a measurement can safely be obtained on the dipper arm. Set the laser up and turn it on. Determine the distance from the laser to the bottom of the trench (L).
  • Page 20 Installation - Excavating NOTE: For all excavation operations, always take a sample reading with the bucket "on-grade" and check to ensure the elevation is correct. For all grading operations, make a sample pass with the blade "on-grade" and check to ensure the elevation is correct. Magnetic Mount Installation - For excavators and backhoes, determine where the mount will be located on the machine so that when the receiver is attached, it will intersect the laser...

  • Page 21: Operation - Secondary Functions

    Operation - Secondary Functions While the unit is on, pressing and holding the power switch and then pressing the touch panel switches will activate secondary or "shift" functions which are indicated by the symbols above the switch. Laser Out-of-Level: This function is for use with lasers that have the ability to indicate that they are out-of-level by changing the RPM of the laser.
  • Page 22 Operation - Secondary Functions Touch Panel Lock: Press and hold the power switch and then press the accuracy switch to turn the touch panel lock function on and off. When on, the lock symbol is displayed on the LCD. Switches cannot be changed and accidental changes from dirt or debris knocking the switches are prevented.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and Care The user of this product is expected to follow all operating and safety instructions of this manual and of the machinery operator's manual. Perform periodic checks of the product's performance. The manufacturer or its representatives assume no responsibility for results of the use of this product including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Beam Reception Range 360 degrees Operating Range 2000 ft (610 m) radius, laser dependent Laser RPM Minimum - 105 ; Maximum - 1200 Vertical Reception 8.75 in. (222 mm) Accuracy: On-Grade Deadbands Grading Excavating Set-Up 0.20” (5 mm) 0.25” (6 mm) Fine 0.40”...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    Warranty This product is warranted to be free of defects in material and work- manship for a period of two years. This warranty period is twenty-four months from the date the product is delivered from the dealer to the purchaser or is put into service by a dealer as a demonstration unit or rental unit.

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