40-6540 Service Manual 1.0 Introduction 40-6540 rotating laser is a highly accurate instrument. Out side of a few customer adjustments (outlined in the owners manual), all adjustments/service operations are internal to the instrument and to be performed only by authorized service personnel. Authorized personnel should adhere to the guidelines described within this service manual for all repairs and/or service work.
40-6540 Service Manual Because the gasket material can take a set over time, it may be necessary to apply force in order to separate the housing module (1) from the base (5) Once loose, pay specific attention not to damage any of the wires and connectors from the keypad assembly (2) and the main control board assembly (3) 3.
40-6540 Service Manual 2.1.1 Rotating Head/Prism Disassembly (AP1793/AP1795) Using a Phillips screw driver, remove 2 screws (13-1) from 13-5 and gently lift off 13-2 and 13-3. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove 4 screws/washers (13-9, 13-10) from 13-26 and gently lift off 13-11 2.1.2 Shaft Coupling Module Disassembly (AP1797)
40-6540 Service Manual 3.0 Schematic Diagram X and Y axis Leveling servo-motors (located on Leveling Module) X, Y, and Z axis Leveling sensors (located on 13-14) Battery Board Motor/Laser Assembly Alarm Board Outlet Board Center detection rod for alarm board...
40-6540 Service Manual 4.1. Horizontal Mode Operation In this mode of operation, the instrument is self-leveling, where by a major factor of accuracy is how well the leveling compensator is balanced. Different types of errors require different methods of calibration. These errors are easily characterized by placing the instrument on a flat surface following the guidelines below, and running the instrument with the rotating head continuously rotating 360°.
40-6540 Service Manual 4.1.2. Characterize the type of error Use the following rules to determine what type of accuracy error the instrument for test has, and reference the stated section to adjust for it. Note that the unit my have a combination of different types of errors to adjust for, in which case, multiple calibration must be performed.
40-6540 Service Manual 4.1.2.1 Qblique/Inclination error This type of error occurs when leveling compensator does not hang straight (as illustrated to the right), i.e. is not properly balanced. When the laser spins, it actually rotates on a plain that is not level, i.e. perfectly horizontal whose rotating axis is not plumb.
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40-6540 Service Manual Open the lower cover of the remote control to access the operation panel for the calibration. Multiple presses of the “X/Y” key toggles calibration control between the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis (as indicated via the x, y, and z Calibrater LED’s located on the instruments keypad.
40-6540 Service Manual 4.1.2.2 Taper/Cone error Taper error results when the prism base module does not reflect the laser light exactly 90° (i.e. non-perpendicularity between the rotating line and the rotating axis). The end result is a laser rotating surface that is not a plane, but a tapered one as shown in the figure to the right.
40-6540 Service Manual 4.2.1. Z-axis Calibration Place the unit into calibration mode as discussed above. Position the unit so that the Z axis directing to the two targets. Press “X/Y” key on the remote control to toggle calibration control to the X-axis Press the “UP Arrow”...
40-6540 Service Manual 5.0. Troubleshooting Guide No. Symptom Cause Repair method Low battery Replace batteries or charge NiMH battery-pack Damaged power adapter Replace power adapter Cannot power on Damaged on/off switch Key pad PCB Defective outlet or battery PCB Replace outlet or battery PCB...