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ContentsDG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide iii7RefractionModel 929 Blower Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 698 DG511/711 Troublesh
Contentsiv DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 5CHAPTER1Introduction 1Thank you for choosing from the Trimble family of precision pipe lasers. You’ve just m
1 Introduction 6 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Included in this manual is information about setting up, using, maintaining, and troub
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 7CHAPTER2Features and Functions2Laser 2.11 Beam-Exit Window – provides a clear window for the laser beam to e
2 Features and Functions 8 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 5 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) – shows the power, grade, battery, out-of-lev
Features and Functions 2DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 914 External Power Receptacle – allows the pipe laser to be powered by an optional
2 Features and Functions 10 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Remote Controls 2.2Model RC501, 3-Button Remote Control 2.2.11 Power – turn
Features and Functions 2DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 11Model RC502, 7-Button Remote Control2.2.21 Power – turns the pipe laser on/off.
2 Features and Functions 12 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide control and pipe laser can communicate with each other.11 Grade Bump – If t
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DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 13CHAPTER3Preparation Before Operation3Powering the Laser 3.1Ni-MH Batteries 3.1.1Installing/Removing the bat
3 Preparation Before Operation 14 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 3 Pull on the top housing to separate it from the bottom housing. Mak
Preparation Before Operation 3DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 15Smart ChargerThe charger, to be used ONLY with the Ni-MH battery pack, sta
3 Preparation Before Operation 16 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Charging Time:Table 3.2 shows the approximate charging time for 4 to1
Preparation Before Operation 3DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 17While using the optional external power cable and 12-V DC battery to power
3 Preparation Before Operation 18 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Optional Features 3.2The DG511/711 has various optional features that
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 19CHAPTER4Getting Started 4Press the On/Off button to turn on the Laser. Press and hold the button for about
4 Getting Started 20 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Table 4.1 contains a list of the DG511/711 feature options.Table 4.1 DG511/711 fea
Getting Started 4DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 2199Quick Grade Mode (Grade Zero)Enables instant resetting of the grade to “Zero” by hold
4 Getting Started 22 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 99Steep GradeDisables the self-leveling system but keeps the laser beam turned on
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Getting Started 4DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 239Grade BumpThe RC502 Remote Control can be used to change current grade setting by one
4 Getting Started 24 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Optional Features Operating Instructions4.1Table 4.2 details operation instruction
Getting Started 4DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 25Line PreferencesLine Set / Check 1 The manhole should be placed and dirt for the 1st 2
4 Getting Started 26 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Line Alert The laser beam will blink twice every second, followed by a 1 second pa
Getting Started 4DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 27Grade Entry, Step and GoPress the + GRADE (button 3) or - GRADE (button 4) and grade wi
4 Getting Started 28 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Steep Grade Press and hold button 1 for five seconds until “STEEP GRADE” appears.U
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 29CHAPTER5Applications and Setups5This chapter describes three fundamentals for using the Model DG511/711 to
5 Applications and Setups 30 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide The process for setting up the Model DG511/711 remains the same. The laser
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 31When setting the laser, a surveyed manhole grade hub must be available to set t
5 Applications and Setups 32 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Set Elevation for Small In-the-Pipe or Pre-cast Inverts 5.4.21 The laser a
software products, information, data, systems, interfacing or devices not made, supplied or specified by Trimble; (ii) the operation of the Product or
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 33IllustrationSetup 1228 1230/1237 1238 1249123456
5 Applications and Setups 34 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Elevation of Flat Bottom Manholes 5.4.31 When a laser is to be set on a f
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 351239 Universal Fixed Pole5.4.5The 1239 Universal Fixed Pole supports a laser at
5 Applications and Setups 36 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Method 1: Using the Top Pole Scale (TPS)Grade rod set on top of the Fixed
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 37The laser is now at the proper working elevation.Surveyor rodGrade hubTable 5.2
5 Applications and Setups 38 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Step 6 Calculated TPS = 0.805 m1.128 m-1.635 m-0.152 m0.146 m2.64 ft3.70
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 39Method 2: Setting Grade Rod on Top of LaserNote – Using this method, the offset
5 Applications and Setups 40 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 3 Set up an automatic level and measure the elevation of the automatic lev
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 41Setting Line 5.4.6The principle for setting line is always the same. The laser
5 Applications and Setups 42 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide This is accomplished by one of the following methods:1 Place the bull’s-ey
NoticesFCC Decleration of ConfirmityClass A Statement – Notice to Users. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 431211 Laser Plummet Line Setting5.4.8The laser plummet may be used in place of t
5 Applications and Setups 44 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Setting Line with the Line Set/Check Feature 5.4.10The Line Set / Check fe
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 45Activating Line Set/Check Raise5.4.121 Simultaneously press the ON/OFF and the
5 Applications and Setups 46 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Activating Line Set/Check Lower 5.4.131 Use Line Set/Check Lower when the
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 47Large Pipe 5.4.14The laser can be set directly on the flow line using the vario
5 Applications and Setups 48 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide In a Manhole 5.4.15The laser can be set up in a manhole using a transit to
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 49Line (transit method)1 Set a manhole mount and transit on the manhole.2 Clamp t
5 Applications and Setups 50 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 9 Plunge the scope into the trench and set a stake on line 6–8 m (20–25 ft
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 513 Place the pipe target on top of the last section of pipe that has been checke
5 Applications and Setups 52 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 8 Adjust the laser and the mounting plate until the bull’s-eye target or “
Safety InformationFor detailed installation and operating instructions, follow the instructions given in this manual for this laser.Laser Safety 0.0.1
Applications and Setups 5DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 532 Set the tripod and laser on line behind the first manhole and ensure the syst
5 Applications and Setups 54 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 55CHAPTER6DG511/711 Additional Accessories61211 Laser Plummet 6.1Replaces the 5/8-11 bell housing in manhole
6 DG511/711 Additional Accessories 56 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 1238/1249 Mounting Plates 6.2Allows the laser to automatically ce
DG511/711 Additional Accessories 6DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 57Note – Both models can be shortened for use in smaller diameter pipes
6 DG511/711 Additional Accessories 58 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Fixed poleAdjustablepole lockHorizontallockLocking pinScrewsTefl
DG511/711 Additional Accessories 6DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 59Setup Instructions 6.3.21 Attach the vertical pole to the T-Bar.2 Adju
6 DG511/711 Additional Accessories 60 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Pipe Targets 6.4The correct target you use depends on the elevati
DG511/711 Additional Accessories 6DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 61Over the Top Applications 6.4.2For over the top setups you need to ass
6 DG511/711 Additional Accessories 62 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Model 936 Adjustable Pipe Target 6.4.3The 936 Adjustable Pipe Tar
Queries 0.0.3Address any questions you may have about laser safety to:Trimble5475 Kellenburger RoadDayton, Ohio 45424-1099 U.S.A.Attention: Quality As
DG511/711 Additional Accessories 6DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 63Model 956 Optically Enhanced Universal Target6.4.4The 956 adjustable P
6 DG511/711 Additional Accessories 64 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 1232 Precast Invert Adapter 6.4.6The 1232 Precast Invert Adapter
DG511/711 Additional Accessories 6DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 65Model 1214 Line String Adapter6.4.7The 1214 Line String Adapter is a m
6 DG511/711 Additional Accessories 66 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 7 Keep the strings parallel and in line with the next manhole, an
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 67CHAPTER7Refraction 71 Refraction is the bending of light at the interface of two substances caused by a dif
7 Refraction 68 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide joints of the pipe have not had a chance to cool in the shade of, and against the earth
Refraction 7DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 6911 If the beam still can not be controlled, have your backhoe excavate five buckets full and
7 Refraction 70 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 4 Start the blower with the first section of pipe. Use the table on the blower to deter
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 71CHAPTER8DG511/711 Troubleshooting8Table 7.1 will help in troubleshooting your unit. It lists possible probl
8 DG511/711 Troubleshooting 72 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Laser does not respond to remote controlLine does not move left or right
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide iContents1 IntroductionClaim for Damage in Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Owner’s Recor
DG511/711 Troubleshooting 8DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 73Grade does not respond to grade controlGrade will not changeGrade-lock indica
8 DG511/711 Troubleshooting 74 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Note – Flash rate is about one flash per second.Error CodeMeaning Action
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 75CHAPTER9Calibration 9Checking the Calibration 9.1A2ABA1B1B2
9 Calibration 76 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Checking the calibration of your pipe laser is easy. All you need is an engineer’s rul
Calibration 9DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 7712 Subtract the A1 and B1 elevation readings from A2 and B2 elevation readings.Note – Your
9 Calibration 78 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Grade Check 9.3After the first 8–15 m (25–50 ft) of pipe has been laid, it is recommen
Calibration 9DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 79Example 9.3.1The pipe is laid correctly when the rod reading “A” minus rod reading “B” equa
9 Calibration 80 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 81CHAPTER10Maintenance and Care10You will get years of service from the leveling system by following the main
10 Maintenance and Care 82 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Battery Disposal 10.2Some countries, states, and local areas have regulation
Contentsii DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 1230/1237 Heavy Duty Invert Plate . . . . . . . 341239 Universal Fixed Pole . . .
DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 83CHAPTER11Laser Specifications11Table 11.1 and Table 11.2 contain the operational specification for the DG71
11 Laser Specifications 84 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Accuracy, Self-Leveling (level)+/- 10 arc seconds = +/- 1.6 mm at 30 m(1/16
Laser Specifications 11DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide 85Operating temperature –20° to 60° C (–4° to 140° F) Storage Temperature –30° to 6
11 Laser Specifications 86 DG711 and DG511 Pipe Laser User Guide Request for Service and Parts 11.1
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