User manual TRIMBLE GL 700 LASER TRANSMITTER 3.75 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE REV B

[. . . ] GL700 Series Laser Transmitter Quick Reference Guide This guide describes the features and functions of the GL700 Series Laser Transmitter. It covers the following topics: · · · · Laser Two-way radio remote control Accessories How to use the laser system F Version 3. 75 Revision B Part Number 1445-0730 November 2003 Corporate Office Trimble Geomatics and Engineering Division 5475 Kellenburger Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099, U. S. A. 800-538-7800 (Toll Free in U. S. A. ) +1-937-233-8921 Phone +1-937-233-9004 Fax www. trimble. com Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 2002­2003, Trimble Navigation Limited. Trimble, and the Globe & Triangle logo, are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [. . . ] ­ Do not open the battery, dispose of it in a fire, or short circuit it. These actions may cause the battery to ignite, explode, leak, or get hot, causing personal injury. ­ Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. ­ Keep the battery away from children. Seek medical attention immediately. GL700 Series Laser Transmitter Quick Reference Guide 11 1. Remove the four screws from the battery housing. Note ­ when installing the batteries, be sure to note the positive (+) and negative (­) diagram inside of the housing. Note ­ The laser has reverse voltage polarity protection. If the batteries are put in wrong, no damage occurs to the laser but it does not work. Allow one minute for the laser to recover after the batteries have been installed correctly. Put the battery-housing compartment in place and reinstall the four screws. To let you know when the batteries are getting low, the status LED flashes. When the status LED flashes yellow, the laser has less than one hour of running time. When the status LED remains on solid yellow, the batteries have less than five minutes running time. 12 GL700 Series Laser Transmitter Quick Reference Guide Connecting the laser to a tripod All lasers have a 5/8-11 tripod mount on the bottom of the laser. Depending on the laser system you purchase, additional mounting adapters may be shipped with your laser. The steep-grade laser system includes a steep-grade adapter. The laser can also be connected to a standard tripod, column clamp, or other mounting device. If you're using the laser without a tripod, however, make sure you set the laser on a stable surface. Insert the tripod's 5/8-11 screw into the laser's threaded 5/8-11 tripod mount. Turn the screw counterclockwise to hold the laser securely in place. To detach the laser from the tripod, turn the screw clockwise. GL700 Series Laser Transmitter Quick Reference Guide 13 Turning on/off the laser 1. Press the power () button to turn on the laser. [. . . ] Turn on the laser and allow it to self-level. Set the grade value on both axes to zero. Connect a receiver to a grade rod and turn on the receiver. Set the grade rod on the direction hub and adjust the receiver until you get an on-grade reading. [. . . ]