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Futura RD15 Operating Instructions Manual

For use with mcr laser receivers
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Operating
Instructions
Remote Display
Model RD15
For use with
MCR
Laser Receivers

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Summary of Contents for Futura RD15

  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Remote Display Model RD15 For use with Laser Receivers...
  • Page 2 Warranty The manufacturer's receivers and remote displays are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years. Electric cables and other allied equipment are warranted for a period of ninety days. Please return the included warranty card as this will expedite any warranty service that may be required.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warranty ............. Inside Cover General Description .............. 2 Installation ................3 Operation ................6 Specifications ..............12 Version Chart ..............13...

  • Page 4: General Description

    General Description The RD15 is designed to work with MCR receivers. It is mounted in the cab of the machine for easy viewing by the machine operator. The LED's of the RD15 display grade information similar to the LED's of the receiver. Please refer to the receiver manual for specific displays and settings.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Installation Position the RD15 in the machine's cab so the operator can easily see the LED display during machine operation. Assure it does not obstruct other operator functions. The RD15 includes an assortment of mounting hardware including magnets, double-sided tape, mating Velcro strips, and a rubber strap. Holes are provided on the mounting plate for user provided hardware if necessary.
  • Page 6 Optional cables can supply power from the machine battery or a machine power outlet. A receiver cable is required to connect the RD15 and the receiver. The cable can be a straight cable or a coil cord. Extension cables are also available if additional lengths are required.
  • Page 7 Cable Installation Receiver Cable - Route the receiver cable from the RD15 to where the receiver is mounted. Turn the receiver power off prior to connecting the receiver cable. Connect the 7-socket connector to the receiver. Connect the 6-pin connector to the RD15.

  • Page 8: Operation

    Receivers with Version 5.xx, released approximately September 2006, allow the power switch on the RD15 to act the same as the power switch on the receiver. Version 5 - Battery power: The power switch on the RD15 turns the receiver and remote display on and off.
  • Page 9 7. Set offset elevation. 8. Set temporary offset elevation. 9. Return to offset elevation. 10. Return to receiver default elevation. 11. Receiver LED's on or off. 12. RD15 LED brightness selection. 13. Set deadband for MCR2E. 14. Photosensor - automatically adjusts LED brightness.
  • Page 10 Blade Tilt Indication - MCR2+ If the MCR2+ has Version 5 software and the tilt indication is on, the RD15 LED's will mimic the receiver tilt display and provide 5 channels of tilt indication. If the MCR2+ receiver has Version 4 software, the tilt display will always be on and shown in the fine tilt accuracy.
  • Page 11 Operation - Function Switches The right side Select Function switch is pressed one or more times to select a function. When selected, the appropriate LED will light and a 4 second time period is available to set the function with the left side Set Function switch. If the function is not set within this time, the LED will go off and the switches will be deactivated.
  • Page 12 Operation - Function Switches Set Temporary Offset: The Set Temporary Offset function allows a current laser strike location to become the second temporary on-grade location. This is useful for temporarily raising or lowering the offset on-grade location. To activate, position the receiver to the desired temporary offset elevation while receiving a laser strike.
  • Page 13 MCR2E with Version 5 software (which is normally adjusted by a control box) can be adjusted using the RD15. To adjust, press the right side Select Function switch 7 times. The seventh LED from the top will light.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Operation Low Battery Display: The left LED of the tilt display will blink to indicate a low battery condition. The tilt display will no longer operate. Replace or recharge the batteries of the receiver. Lost Communication Display: The second above grade and second below grade red LED's and the green on-grade LED of the grade display will alternately blink indicating communication between the receiver and the remote display has been...

  • Page 15: Version Chart

    Software Version Operation Chart RD15 / MCR Current Version Prior Version Feature Model 5.xx 4.xx Does not turn MCR Power On Can turn on/off 2+, 3 on/off Does not turn MCR Power On 1, 2 Not Available on/off Disable lost...