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Leica Rod Eye 180
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

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  • Page 1 Leica Rod Eye 180 User Manual Version 1.0 English...
  • Page 2 • This Quick Start Guide contains first use directions as well as initial, basic instructions for setting up the product and operating it. • Keep all documentation for future reference! Available Refer to the following resources for all Rod Eye 180 documentation/software: documentation • the Leica Rugby CD • https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. Instrument Components Operation Receiver Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 820/840 Applications Smart Target (Automatic Slope Catching) - Rugby 820/840 Smart Target Lock (Slope Lock/Monitoring) - Rugby 820/840 Dual Receiver Setups - Rugby 820/840...
  • Page 4: Safety Directions

     Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Rod Eye 180, Safety Directions...
  • Page 5: Definition Of Use

    Manufacturer of Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as the product Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition. Person responsible The person responsible for the product has the following duties: for the product •...
  • Page 6: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    WARNING Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is...
  • Page 7: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance WARNING could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 8: Instrument Components

    Detects the laser beam. The reception windows must be directed window towards the laser. On-grade Indicates the on-grade position of the laser. Keypad Power, accuracy, volume and capture functions. Refer to "Description of the Buttons" for detailed information. Rod Eye 180, Instrument Components...
  • Page 9 Press once to turn on the Receiver. Laser man Press to capture digital reading. Audio Press to change the audio output. X and Y Switches Press to select alternate or second axis for slope catching and slope monitoring. Rod Eye 180, Instrument Components...
  • Page 10 The Rod Eye Digital RF receiver has a radio module incorporated that provides the user with special functions such as slope catching and slope lock for grades and plane alignment for batter board and facade application setups. Rod Eye 180, Instrument Components...
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Menu access and To access the menu of the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver, press the Bandwidth button navigation and Audio button simultaneously. • Use the Bandwidth button and Audio button to change parameters. • Use the Power button to scroll through the menu.
  • Page 12 Changing the The small battery icon will appear empty on the Rod Eye 180 display when the alkaline batteries batteries are low and need to replaced. step-by-step 004971_001 Step Description  The batteries are inserted under the battery door. Turn the locking mechanism to the open position to open the battery door.
  • Page 13 Very fine, Fine, medium, Coarse, Very coarse. Receiver low battery warning - Three levels of battery life are displayed: full, low, empty. Radio transmitting - The radio transmission is displayed as: on, monitoring, flashing slowly and transmitting, flashing quickly. Rod Eye 180, Operation...
  • Page 14: Receiver

    Pairing the Rod Eye 180 with the Rugby 820/840 Pairing step-by-step The Rugby 820/840 and the Rod Eye 180 include radio devices that allow the user to automatically match an existing grade. When purchased together, the Rugby 820/840 and Rod Eye 180 have been paired together at the factory.
  • Page 15: Applications

    After this signal the receiver can be moved and used as normal. The sloped axis is in Manual mode and should be checked from time to time to ensure the Rugby has not moved. Rod Eye 180, Applications...
  • Page 16: Smart Target Lock (Slope Lock/Monitoring) - Rugby 820/840

    Set up the Rugby at the base of a slope with the X-axis pointing in the direc- tion of the slope. At the base of the slope, adjust the height of the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver RF on the rod until the on-grade (centre-line) position is indicated on the receiver by: •...
  • Page 17: Dual Receiver Setups - Rugby 820/840

    Dual Receiver Setups - Rugby 820/840 Dual Receiver It is possible to use the Smart Targeting feature of the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver setups using the to catch and monitor both axes of the laser. To do this, perform the actions above for Rugby the first axis, and then repeat the actions for the second axis using a second receiver.
  • Page 18: Batter Boards - Rugby 840

    Batter Boards - Rugby 840 Description The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver create a vertical plane of laser light that acts as a virtual string line for batter board setups. Setup Laser setup 004805_001 Step Description Mount the Rugby to the clamp and then the clamp to the batter board.
  • Page 19 Press the Laser Man button on the receiver for 5 seconds to start the alignment and slope catching and lock/monitoring process. The receiver will display YSL, then LOC when the process is complete. Rod Eye 180, Applications...
  • Page 20: Facades - Rugby 840

    Facades - Rugby 840 Description The Rugby 840 and the Rod Eye 180 Digital Receiver create a vertical plane of laser light that is aligned to the building and acts as a constant reference for facade installations. Setup Mounting the facade adapter brackets...
  • Page 21 • Use the Smart Target function of the receiver to automatically align the vertical rotating plane to the receiver. Press the Laser man button on the receiver for 1.5 seconds to start the alignment process. The receiver will display XSC. Rod Eye 180, Applications...
  • Page 22 Press the Laser Man button on the receiver for 5 seconds to start the alignment and slope catching and lock/monitoring process. The receiver will display YSL, then LOC when the process is complete. Rod Eye 180, Applications...
  • Page 23: Automatic Field Calibration - Rugby 820/840

    About This procedure is unique to the Rugby lasers and uses the digital readout of the Rod Eye 180 receiver to measure, then adjust the plane of each axis. Description Objective: To rotate the laser to all four axes, then allow the receiver to adjust the beam automatically.
  • Page 24 Wait until the reverse levelling of the X-axis is meas- ured. Green on Red on X-axis is Y-axis not Rotate laser 90° until complete aligned the Y-axis LED is flashing red. Rod Eye 180, Automatic Field Calibration - Rugby 820/840...
  • Page 25 Rugby will then turn off. If the Rugby does not complete the procedure as noted above, the procedure has failed and must be repeated. Rod Eye 180, Automatic Field Calibration - Rugby 820/840...
  • Page 26: Technical Data

    • FCC Part 15 (applicable in US) national regulations • Hereby, Leica Geosystems AG, declares that the product Rod Eye 180 is in compli- ance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC and other applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.leica-geosystems.com/ce.
  • Page 27: Care And Transport

    Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original Leica Geosystems packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, transport...
  • Page 28 Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO standard 9001) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO standard 14001). 804509-1.0.0en Original text Published in Switzerland © 2013 Leica Geosystems AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Survey Instrument Sales 24037 Acacia Redford, MI 48239 Phone +1-313-535-5252 www.surveyinstrumentsales.com...

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