RAMSET RL510 Instruction Manual

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RL510
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
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RL510 Rotating Laser
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Ramset will repair or replace this product free of charge if it shall be found to
be defective under normal use within a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase due to faulty materials or workmanship.
Defects which are due to normal wear and tear, overload or misuse are not
covered by this warranty.
To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the purchaser must sign and return the
attached registration card to Ramset within 10 days of the date of purchase.
Claims under the guarantee may be made by delivering the product undismantled
to the seller from whom it was purchased or by making a claim to such a seller
in writing, in either case within 7 days of the defect becoming apparent.
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RL510 Rotating Laser
ITW Ramset
700 High Grove Blvd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Phone: 630-825-7900
800-RAMSET6 (1-800-726-7386)
Fax: 630-893-1270
www.ramset.com
AN ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS COMPANY
Ramset is a trademark of ITW Ramset and Illinois Tool Works,Inc.
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© 2008 Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
RL510/3-08

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  • Page 1 Invoice Number Date Ramset will repair or replace this product free of charge if it shall be found to be defective under normal use within a period of 12 months from the date of purchase due to faulty materials or workmanship.
  • Page 2 Glendale Heights, IL 60139 techsupport@ramset.com Phone: 800-816-6645 Fax: 630-893-1291 Ramset Laser Repair Station The most up-to-date list of Authorized Repair Centers in your area can be found on our website www.ramset.com. 2202 Redmond Road Jacksonville, AR 72076 Phone: 800-816-6645 Fax: 630-893-1291 techsupport@ramset.com Customer Service Locations 700 High Grove Blvd.
  • Page 3 Uses...
  • Page 4 Quick Start...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    General Information 1.1 Description 1.2 Safety 1.3 Specifications 1.4 Laser Overview 1.5. Keypad Overview How to Use the RL510 Laser 2.1 Setup 2.2. Automatic/Manual Modes 2.3. Tilt (H.I. Alert) 2.4. Remote Control 2.5. Rotation 2.6. Using the Laser Chalk Line 2.7.
  • Page 6: General Information

    General Information Although the RL510 is very simple to use, we recommend that you read this manual before operating the laser. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Description The RL510 is an automatic visible laser that can be used for leveling, vertical alignment, plumbing and squaring. Applications include installing suspended ceilings, technical floorings, partitions, and a variety of outdoor alignment tasks.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    General Information B. Aperture label AVOID EXPOSURE. LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE C. Serial no. tag Ramset Model 700 High Grove Blvd. Glendale Heights, IL 60139 1.3 Specifications Recommended Use: 1,000 ft. (300 m) diameter Leveling Accuracy: ± 1/8” at 100 ft. (± 0.010%; ± 10 mm at 100 m)
  • Page 8: Laser Overview

    General Information 1.4 Laser Overview See the following page for photos of the laser and keypad corresponding to these callouts. See separate descriptions of motorized mount, remote control, and detector. Rotating head Head protection Plumb or square laser beam aperture Rotating laser beam aperture Collar to switch between point &...
  • Page 9 General Information...
  • Page 10: How To Use The Rl510 Laser

    When in vertical mode without the motorized mount, adjust the feet screws for more stability. The RL510 has a wide self-leveling range; however, if the laser is set up out of the leveling range, the laser beam will continue to blink and rotation will not start.
  • Page 11: Remote Control

    How to Use the RL510 Laser To activate this safeguard feature, press the Tilt key (18) after turning the laser on. The LED (21) will blink rapidly while the laser is self-leveling. About 30 seconds after the head starts to rotate, the LED will blink slowly, indicating the Tilt mode is activated.
  • Page 12: Rotation

    How to Use the RL510 Laser 2.5 Rotation The head rotates at 6 speeds: 0, 90, 150, 300, 450, and 600 rpm. 600 rpm is the default setting The laser beam is more visible at slower rotation speeds. If the laser head is rotating clockwise, press key (16) to decrease speed or press key (15) to stop rotation;...
  • Page 13: Motorized Mount

    How to Use the RL510 Laser The beam will blink until the laser has self-leveled. To decrease the scan length, press key (14) on the laser keypad; to increase the scan length, press key (13). Keys on the remote control can also be used for the scan functions.
  • Page 14: Using The Laser Wall Mount On A Ceiling Grid

    Turn on the laser and wait for it to self-level. The head must be rotating before you can enter wall mount mode. Press the scanning key (4) on the remote control and hold it for several seconds until the 3 LEDs blink on the RL510 keypad.
  • Page 15: Using The Motorized Mount And Laser On The Floor

    If the support plate is not level, use the screw (9) to adjust. Press the scanning key (4) on the remote control and hold it for several seconds until the 3 LEDs blink on the RL510 keypad. Press keys (5) and (6) on the remote control to move the laser back and forth.
  • Page 16: Manual Slope

    It is very important to check while you are using the laser that it has not been moved and that your setting is still accurate. 2.10 Manual Slope The RL510 can be used to set a manual slope on both X and Y axes. Two modes are available: •...
  • Page 17: Semi-Automatic Mode

    How to Use the RL510 Laser Turn the laser so that the Y index mark on top of the laser housing faces the direction of the slope (and Y’ faces away). Press (13) on the laser keypad or (6) on the remote control to set a positive slope in Y;...
  • Page 18: Power

    Power 3. POWER When battery power is low, the laser head will stop rotating and low battery LED next to the On/Off key will stay on. 3.1 Installing Alkaline Batteries To access the battery compartment, loosen the knobs connecting the laser to the wall mount. Use a coin or a screwdriver to remove the cover of the battery compartment at the back of the laser.
  • Page 19: Checking And Calibrating Your Rl510

    4. CHECKING AND CALIBRATING YOUR RL510 This chapter is very important. Here are a few simple instructions to check your RL510 for calibration. Remember that the laser is a precision instrument and that it is important that you keep it calibrated and in proper condition.
  • Page 20: Checking X Axis

    Check and Calibrate Your RL150 The axis LED should blink slowly when in calibration mode. When the laser is self-leveling or making an adjustment, the LED will blink rapidly. When pressing an arrow key to move the beam for calibration, use short, rapid clicks.
  • Page 21: Checking Y Axis

    Check and Calibrate Your RL150 If the X LED is blinking and the beam is rotating, it is not in calibration mode. Turn off and repeat the steps 1-3 again. If you have not moved the laser, use the X marks made in previous steps of “Checking X axis”.
  • Page 22: Final X To Y Check

    Check and Calibrate Your RL150 If you’re no longer in calibration mode: Turn off the laser. While keeping the Manual key (19) pressed, turn on the laser (17). After the 3 LEDs blink in sequence, the X LED will blink rapidly for a bit then slowly, indicating that it’s ready to be calibrated.
  • Page 23: Calibrating Z Axis

    Check and Calibrate Your RL150 Use the support plate (8) for stability. Turn on the laser. Use either scan mode or rotation mode. Using the scanning beam is easier, but if you cannot see the beam, work in rotation mode with a detector.
  • Page 24: Cone Error Checking

    Check and Calibrate Your RL150 4.9 Cone Error Checking Set up the laser about 2 feet (60 cm) away from a wall (A) or a pole and 100 feet (30 m) from another wall or pole (B). Turn the laser on. After it has self-leveled, stop the rotation and mark the location of the beam (center of the beam) on the near wall (A).
  • Page 25: Care And Handling

    The use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The RL510 is a precision instrument which must be handled with care. Avoid shock and vibrations. Always store and transport the laser and its accessories in the carrying case.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Warranty 6. WARRANTY The RL510 is guaranteed to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of one year. Any abnormal usage or if the instrument has been subjected to shock will void this warranty. Under no circumstances will the liability of the manufacturer exceed the cost of repairing or replacing the instrument.
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories 7. ACCESSORIES 7.1 Laser Detector Detection window LCD Display Sound levels Fine/Coarse Accuracies On/Off Battery compartment...
  • Page 28 One of the head protection supports on the laser may be blocking the beam; move to the left or right to receive the beam. Before using a detector, it is very important to set the RL510 in rotation mode.
  • Page 29: Using The Detector

    Accessories 7.1.1 Using the Detector Press the On/Off key to turn on the detector. Press the middle key to select the accuracy (deadband). Press the top key to select the sound level. Turn the detection window towards the laser beam, and move the detector up or down according to the information given on the LCD display.
  • Page 30: Tripods

    Accessories 7.2 Tripods The RL510 can be mounted on a 5/8 – 11 flat head tripod. You can also use a tripod with an elevating column to adjust the height of the laser. 7.3 Other Accessories Laser-enhancing glasses improve the visibility of the laser beam in bright light conditions.

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