PROTON Line / Point Laser About this manual Congratulations on the purchase of your new PROTON! You have acquired a SOLA measurement inst- rument, which can make your work easier, faster and more precise. To utilize the complete functionality range of this measurement instrument, and to ensure a safe operation, please observe the following instructions: •...
1. General information 1.1 Signal words and their meaning 1.2.2 Symbole DANGER Read instructions before use For an imminent danger that could lead to serious injury or death. WARNING For a possibly dangerous situation that could lead Batteries and devices may not be to serious injury or death.
2. Status / battery voltage display 2. Manual button (MAN1; MAN2; AUTO) >ON - BATT< 3. Battery compartment 3. Operation indicator >Auto-Manual< 2.1.5 SOLA Li-Ion battery, charging station 4. Leveling indicator 5. Tripod adapter 5 / 8" and charger 6. Battery compartment 1.
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2.2 Intended use The PROTON is an easy to use, self-leveling laser device which can be used by one or more people to perform accurate horizontal measurements with the help of a receiver device. The visibility range of the laser lines depends on the ambient conditions. Under low light conditions or for longer distances the receiver can be used to locate the laser line position.
± 0.1 mm / m Levelling range (typical) ± 5 ° Levelling time (maximum) ≤ 30 s Power supply SOLA Li-Ion battery 5.2 Operating time (at 20 °C) SOLA Li-Ion battery 5.2 30 h permissible temperatures Operating temperature -5 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature -20 °C to +75 °C...
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72 g Dimensions 120 × 65 × 23 mm *… depending on the environmental conditions at the workplace. | Changes (drawings, descriptions and technical data) are reserved. 3.5 SOLA Li-Ion battery 5.2 Type Li-ion with protective electronics Cells 2 × ICR 18650 parallel...
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Weight 100 g Dimension 71 × 39 × 22 mm 3.6 SOLA charger LG Li-Ion Nominal input voltage 100 – 240 VAC / 50 – 60 Hz Nominal input current 0.4 A @ 100 VAC - 0.2 A @ 240 VAC under maximum load...
4. Safety instructions 4.1 AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY 4.1.1 Manufacturer SOLA is responsible for the safe delivery condition of the product, including the operating manual and the original accessories. 4.1.2 Operator The operator is responsible for using the product as intended, the deployment of his personnel, their training and the operational safety of the product.
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There is a risk of mortal danger from electric shock. Never open the SOLA Li-Ion battery charger or charging station. Only use the SOLA Li-Ion battery charger and charging station in dry places and do not bring them into contact with liquids.
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Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not mix batteries from different manufacturers or with a differing type designation. WARNING Using charging devices from other manufacturer‘s can damage the Li-Ion batteries. This can lead to a fire and explosion hazard. Only use original SOLA accessories.
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4.5.1 Interference for other devices through PROTON Although the product meets the strict requirements of the relevant directives and standards, SOLA can not completely exclude the possibility of interference with other devices (for example, when using the product in combination with third-party devices, such as field computers, personal computers, wireless devices, mobile phones, certain cables or external batteries).
5. LASER SAFETY / CLASSIFICATION The four PROTON emits four visible laser lines and three laser points. The product corresponds to the Laser Class 2 according to DIN EN 60825-1: 2007-10 Laser Class 2: When using Class 2 laser devices the eye is protected by the eyelid closure reflex or evasive reactions in case of a random and short-term exposure.
3. Insert the SOLA Li-ion battery 5.2 with the correct orientation. 4. Close the battery compartment cover. 5. If the residual capacity of the SOLA Li-ion battery 5.2 drops below 10 % the status / battery voltage display will flash. If the residual capacity of the SOLA Li-ion battery 5.2 drops below...
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6.3 Receiver REC RRD0 (PROTON S) 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the rear side of the device. 2. Insert the battery as shown on the inside of the device. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. 4. If the device is not used for a longer period of time, remove the battery (see Chapter 9 / Maintenance, storage and transport) 6.4 Remote control PN RC (PROTON S) 1.
7. Operation 7.1 PROTON Position the laser horizontally on a stable platform, or mount it at the desired height onto a tripod or column / wall bracket with the 5 / 8" tripod connector. 7.1.1 Switching the laser on / off On: Press the >ON / OFF<...
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Press the manual button again to return to automatic self-leveling mode. 7.2 SOLA Li-Ion battery, charging station & charger Before the initial startup, the SOLA Li-Ion battery must be fully charged. Plug the charger plug into the charging port of the Li-Ion Charger Connect the SOLA Li-Ion battery charger to a socket-outlet Insert the SOLA Li-Ion battery in the correct position.
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Operation indicator: Colour Display Mode Description yellow Standby No battery in the charger green yellow Wait cycle Battery temperature beyond the valid range green yellow Pre-charge Protective charging for deeply discharged green batteries yellow Main charge Rapid charging phase with max. Power up green to 80 % yellow...
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7.3 Receiver REC RRD0 (PROTON S) 7.3.1 On / off switching On: Press the >ON / OFF< button. Off: Press the >ON / OFF< button again. Turn the operating area of the receiver towards the laser device and make sure that the reception window is perpendicular to the line plane.
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If the marking point of the receiver is located above the laser beam, a fast pulsed signalling tone will sound and upper LED will flash. Move the receiver downward accordingly. If the marking point of the receiver is below the laser beam, a slow pulsed signalling tone will sound and lower LED will flash.
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Example: NN height = 5 m Staff reading = + 1.32 m Laser height = 6.32 m Use the laser height as the reference for all other height measurements. 7.5.2 PROTON S In addition, to the horizontal operation the PROTON S can also be used as an inclinometer. The × and y axes can be adjusted here.
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Note: If the device height has changed, rotate the laser on the tripod until the receiver shows that it is on the height of the laser beam. Note: The performance of work during the inclined operation must always be carried out parallel to the laser line, otherwise deviations from the desired inclination can occur.
8. Checking the leveling accuracy Check accuracy of the SOLA PROTON before each measurement. Before starting the check let the device acclimate to the environ- mental conditions. 1. Position the laser 30m away from a wall and allow it to level itself horizontally.
9. Maintenance, storage and transportation 9.1 Cleaning Wipe off the dirt with a soft damp cloth. Check the outlet openings of the laser regularly, and thoroughly clean them if necessary. Do not touch the glass with your fingers. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents. Do not immerse the device into water! Clean and dry wet equipment, accessories and transport containers prior to packaging them.
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9.3 Transport 9.3.1 General The device may be damaged through strong vibrations or by falling. Never transport the product loosely. Always use the original packaging or an equivalent transport container. Switch off the measuring device before transporting it. During the shutdown the pendulum unit is locked in position and protected against damage.
11. Troubleshooting Error Possible cause Troubleshooting Device is switched on, display Battery empty Replace the battery >ON - BATT< does not light Rechargeable battery empty Recharge or replace battery up and there is no visible laser Battery / rechargeable battery Insert the batteries / rechar- beam.
Perform a proper disposal of the device and the accessories. Only dispose of batteries in a discharged state. Observe the country-specific disposal requirements. Your SOLA dealership will take back batteries as well as old equipment, and will ensure a proper disposal. Only for EU countries...
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13. Manufacturer‘s Guarantee „The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser who is stated on the guarantee card, the freedom from defects for the device for a period of two years, with the exception of batteries, as of the point in time the device is handed over. The guarantee is limited to repairs and / or replacements at manufacturer‘s discretion.
We SOLA Messwerkzeuge GmbH, A-6840 Götzis, Austria hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product (s) PROTON, REC RR00, REC RRD0, SOLA battery Li-ion 5.2, Li-ion battery charger LG Li-ion to which this declaration refers, complies with the following standards.
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EN 55022 05 / 2008 SOLA Li-Ion battery 5.2: EN 60601-1-2 10 / 2006 EN 61000-6-1: 2007 EN 61000-6-2 03 / 2006 EN 61000-6-3: 2007 + A1:2011 EN 55014-1 06 / 2007 UN38.3 EN 55014-2 06 / 2007 In accordance with the provisions of the directive(s)
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