RLH 3 C
RLH 3 C
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ROTATING LASER RL-H3C
RL-H3CL
RL-H3CS
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Rotating Laser.
The instrument has many unique features. For basic operation, rough level the
instrument and press power switch. It will self-level, then emit a rotating laser
beam.
The RL-H3CS Rotating Laser creates a level reference plane. The laser pro-
vides controls that allow the beam plane to be tilted up to 5 degrees for single
slope applications.
For superior product performance, please read these instructions carefully and
keep them in a convenient place for future reference.
RL-H3C / RL-H3CL
RL-H3CS
When storing the instrument for long period, remove the batteries. Always
make sure instrument is dry before putting it in the carrying case. Never store
a damp instrument.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Always clean the instrument after use.
Use a clean cloth moistened with neutral detergent or water.
Never use an abrasive cleaner, ether, thinner benzene, or other solvents.
Always make sure the instrument is completely dry before storing. Dry any
moisture with a soft, clean cloth.
Safety
DISPLAY FOR SAFE USE
In order to ensure the safe use of this product, prevent any danger to the oper-
ator or others, or damage to property, important warnings are placed on the
product and inserted in the instruction manual. We recommend that you
become familiar with the meaning of these Warnings and Cautions before con-
tinuing.
Display Meaning
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead
WARNING to the danger of death or serious injury.
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead
CAUTION to personal injury or physical damage.
Label
Beam aperture
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 @LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WAVE LENGTH 630-685nm
1mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT
DIODE LASER CLASSII LASER PRODUCT
WARNING
• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to
disassemble or repair the instrument yourself.
This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only !
• May ignite explosively.
Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal
mine.
• Cause eye injury or blindness.
Do not stare into beam.
• Risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use a wet battery.
• Battery can cause explosion or injury.
Do not dispose in fire or heat.
•The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.
Do not short circuit battery when storing it.
CAUTION
• Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases.
It could overturn, causing injury.
• Do not use a damaged instrument case.
It could accidentally open causing damage to the instrument or injury to people.
• Do not place yourself or a reflecting object in the path of the laser beam.
If using the laser outside, avoid positioning it anywhere near eye level to avoid any
possibility of it striking someone in the eye. If this should happen, visibility could be
temporarily impaired, causing disorientation and possible accidental injury.
• Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when
setting up or carrying the tripod.
• Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batter-
ies, if this does occur then wash off with copious amounts of water and
seek medical advice.
• Do not place instrument on unstable platform, surface or tripod.
If using tripod, make sure instrument is securely attached.
• Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.
Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened.
1 The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and
make periodic checks of the product’s performance.
2 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for
results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indi-
rect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.
3 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for
consequential damage, and loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake,
storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage
in other than usual conditions.
4 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any
damage, and loss of profits due to a change of data, loss of data, an inter-
ruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable prod-
uct.
5 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any
damage, and loss of profits caused by usage other than explained in the
user manual.
6 The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for
damage caused by wrong movement, or action due to connecting with
other products.
Laser Safety
This product uses a visible laser beam, and is manufactured and sold in accor-
dance with “Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products” (FDA/BRH 21
CFR 1040) or “Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification,
Requirements and User’s Guide” (IEC Publication 60825-1) provided on the
safety standards for laser products. As per the said standard, this product is
classified as a “Class ll Laser Product” or “Class 2 Laser Product”.
This is a simple product to operate and does not require training from a laser
safety officer.
In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument.
Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.
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Note
In manual mode
•Auto-leveling function is not active.
•Height alert function is not active.
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1. On-Grade Index
2. Beam receiving window
Turn the beam receiving window side towards RL-H3C to detect the laser beam.
3. Indicator
Detect the on-grade position “---” by moving the Laser Sensor up and down. Directional
arrows and audio signals assist in locating the on-grade position as the laser strikes the
beam receiving window. (Top of Laser Sensor is 40mm (1 9/16")from on-grade index
for offset marking.)
LS-70B:The indicators are located on front and back sides of the instrument.
LS-70C:The indicator is located only on front side.
4. On-Grade precision switch
Two on-grade precision options are available, normal precision and high precision. By
pressing this switch, the precision options are switched alternately. Confirm the preci-
sion choice by the indicator. (Normal precision is the default setting each time the sen-
sor is turned on.
See LS-70B/70C Indicator diagram below.)
5. Power switch
The power switch turns ON or OFF by pressing. If the power switch is turned ON, all
signs will be displayed on the indicator for a second with a beep sound.
6. Buzzer speaker
7. Buzzer sound switch
Volume of the sensor buzzer can be alternately switched to LOW/LOUD/OFF by press-
ing the switch.
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Note
In manual mode
•Auto-leveling function is not active.
•Height alert function is not active.
•Setting slope function is not active.
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1. On-Grade Index
2. Beam receiving window
Turn the beam receiving window side towards RL-H3CS to detect the laser beam.
3. Indicator
Detect the on-grade position “---” by moving the Laser Sensor up and down. Direc-
tional arrows and audio signals assist in locating the on-grade position as the laser
strikes the beam receiving window. (Top of Laser Sensor is 40mm (1 9/16")from on-
grade index for offset marking.)
LS-70B:The indicators are located on front and back sides of the instrument.
4. On-Grade precision switch
Two on-grade precision options are available, normal precision and high precision.
By pressing this switch, the precision options are switched alternately. Confirm the
precision choice by the indicator. (Normal precision is the default setting each time
the sensor is turned on. See LS-70B/70C Indicator diagram below.)
5. Power switch
The power switch turns ON or OFF by pressing. If the power switch is turned ON, all
signs will be displayed on the indicator for a second with a beep sound.
6. Buzzer speaker
7. Buzzer sound switch
Volume of the sensor buzzer can be alternately switched to LOW/LOUD/OFF by
pressing the switch.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1 Remove the battery cover by turning battery cover knob to “OPEN” side.
2 Remove the batteries by pulling out the slide plate.
3 Install the new batteries referring to the illustration on the battery cover.
*1, *2, *3
4 Install the battery cover. By using a coin, tighten the battery cover knob to
“CLOSE” side until the knob does not turn.*4
*1 Replace all 4 batteries with new ones at the same time. Do not mix used and new bat-
teries, and do not mix different types of batteries together.
*2 Use alkaline dry cells. (Dry cells for movement confirmation are packed in shipment.)
Nickel hydrogen dry cells and nickel cadmium dry cells can be used too, but the oper-
ating time is different from the time of alkaline dry cells.
*3 Generally, performances of dry cell deteriorate temporarily in low temperature, but re-
cover in normal temperature.
*4 It is important to use a coin or other tool to make sure cover is firmly closed to seal out-
water.
Slide plate
Laser Sensor
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Laser Sensor Holder
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Clamp Knob
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Laser Sensor
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Operation
HOW TO OPERATE
1 Set the instrument to the tripod or smooth surface.
2 Make sure instrument is roughly level (± 3°).
3 Press power switch (ON).
4 Press power switch on laser sensor (ON).
5 Select the precision mode by pressing the On-Grade precision switch.
6 Locate the on-grade position “---” by moving the laser sensor up and down.
LS-70B Indicator
When using the High precision mode
Laser Sensor with
other select Top- Normal precision mode
con lasers, these Above grade indicator
symbols alert user Move the sensor down.
if laser batteries Audio signal:High pitch, frequent beep
are low or if laser On-Grade position
has been dis- Audio signal:Continuous beep sound
turbed. These Below grade indicator
symbols are not Move the sensor up.
active when used Audio signal:Lower pitch, slower frequency
with the Rotating
Battery remaining display
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Target
[Setting slope]
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B
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[Checking]
1 Set up a tripod approx. 50m (160ft) from a wall. Mount the instrument on the
tripod, facing the X1 side toward the wall.
2 Turn the instrument on and allow auto-leveling to complete.
3 Put the laser sensor in fine detection mode by pressing the On-Grade preci-
sion switch.
4 By using the laser sensor, mark the center position of laser beam on the
wall. (X1)
5 Turn off the instrument.
Loosen the tripod screw, rotate the instrument 180 degrees and re-secure it
on the tripod. The X2 side of the instrument faces toward the wall.
When rotating the instrument, avoid changing the height.
6 Turn the unit on again and allow auto-leveling to complete.
7 By using the laser sensor, mark the center position of laser beam on the
wall. (X2)
8 If the difference value of marked two laser beam heights (difference value of
X1 and X2) are less than the value specified in the next table, adjustments
are not needed. If the difference value is greater than the value specified in
the table, adjust the instrument as described below. *
9 Check the X1 (handle) side as the same way.
Type Value X1
RL-H3C 7 mm
RL-H3CL 5 mm Y2
RL-H3CS 7 mm
Y1
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Laser point of X1
laser sensor
X1 Laser beam X1
Wall
Approx. 50m
X1
X2 Laser beam X2
Approx. 50m
[Checking]
1 Set up the laser centered between two walls approximately 40m (131ft)
apart. Orient the instrument so one axis, either X or Y, is facing the walls.
2 Locate and mark the position of the rotating laser beam on both walls using
the laser sensor.
3 Turn off the instrument and move the instrument closer to wall A (1m to 2m /
3 ft to 6 ft).
Do not change the axis orientation of the instrument. Turn the instrument
on.
4 Again locate and mark the position of the rotating laser beam on both walls
using the laser sensor.
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5 Measure the distance between the first and second marks on each wall.
If the difference between each set of marks is less than 4mm (5/32 of an
inch), no error exists.
*If the difference value is greater than 4mm(5/32 inch), contact your
Topcon dealer.
Cone error
Datum position
Wall A Wall B
Approx. 40m
Wall A Wall B
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3 Error Code
Use the table below to determine operation errors indicated by blinking lamps
on the control panel. If corrective action listed does not correct error, please
contact your local Topcon dealer.
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Specifications
RL-H3C
LS-70B/70C
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RL-H3CL
LS-70B/70C
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RL-H3CS
LS-70B
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TOPCON CORPORATION
75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8580, Japan
Phone: 3-3558-2520 Fax: 3-3960-4214 www.topcon.co.jp
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