geo-FENNEL FMR 600 Universal Machine Control Laser Rod Receiver User Manual

geo-FENNEL FMR 600 Universal Machine Control Laser Rod Receiver

Product Information

The FMR 600 is a precision instrument manufactured by geo-FENNEL. It is designed to receive laser beams and provide accurate measurements. The instrument is powered by 4 x AA Alkaline batteries and has a long operating time. It has various features such as sound ON/OFF, illumination ON/OFF, and detection accuracy adjustment. The FMR 600 has a durable construction with dust and water protection.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Power Supply: Open the battery compartment cover and insert 4 x AA Alkaline batteries, ensuring correct polarity.
2. Keypad: The instrument has various keypad buttons including sound ON/OFF, illumination ON/OFF, and detection accuracy adjustment.
3. Operation: To use the instrument, power it on. All symbols will be displayed for 1 second. Turn the receiving window towards the laser beam. The instrument will indicate the receiver position and provide signals when the laser beam approaches the “on level” position.
4. Sound: The instrument allows you to turn the sound on and off using the designated button.

Dear customer,

• Thank you for your confidence in us having purchased a geo-FENNEL instrument. This manual will help you to operate the instrument appropriately.
• Please read the manual carefully – particularly the safety instructions. A proper use only guarantees a longtime and reliable operation.
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• Precision by tradition.

SUPPLIED WITH

• Receiver FMR 600 for rotating lasers with red and green laser beam
• Set of batteries
• Container
• User manual

CHARACTERISTICS

• Attachment to a levelling staff by use of the clamp
• Attachment direct to the machine with the built-in magnets
• LCD, LEDs and 3 different signal tones
• Water / dust resistant

Technical data

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Accuracy fine| ±5 mm
Accuracy coarse| ±12,5 mm
Working range| 200 m
Receiving window| 125 mm long
Reception angle| 240°
Power supply| 4 x AA Alkaline batteries
Operating time| 50 h
Temperature range| -20°C to +50°C
Dimensions| 170 x 100 x 42 mm
Dust / water protection| IP 66
Weight| 0,96 kg

POWER SUPPLY

INSERT THE BATTERIES

• Open the battery compartment cover and insert 4 x AA Alkaline batteries (ensure correct polarity).
• When the battery symbol starts flashing the batteries have to be replaced.

KEYPAD

1. Receiving window
2. Sound ON / OFF
3. Illumination ON / OFF
4. Display
5. Detection accuracy coarse / fine
6. ON / OFF button
7. Indication: „receiver up“
8. Indication: „on level“
9. Battery compartment cover
10. Indication: „receiver down“
11. Magnet
12. Buzzer

SYMBOLS

1. Receiver ON / OFF
2. Battery status indication
3. Detection accuracy
4. Sound ON / OFF
5. Detection position indicator

OPERATION

• Power the receiver on. All symbols will be displayed for 1 second; see picture 1.
• Now the receiver is ready to receive a laser beam; see picture 2.

Turn the receiving window towards the laser beam

• Display indication: „Receiver down“ – see picture 3. The relevant LED flashes and a short slow signal sounds.
• Display indication: „Receiver up“ – see picture 4. The relevant LED flashes and a short fast signal sounds.
• When the laser beam approaches the „on level“ position, the arrow decreases – see pictures 5 + 6.
• On level“ position – see picture 7. The relevant LED flashes and a long signal sounds.

SOUND

• Power on and off the sound with button 2) – see pictures 8 and 9.
• When the sound is switched on, the signal sounds as described before.
• Basically: Each time a button is pressed, a signal sounds – regardless of whether the sound is on or off.

ACCURACY COARSE / FINE

• Select the accuracy mode requested with button 5) –
• picture 10 = accuracy coarse
• picture 11 = accuracy fine

NOTE
In case the receiver loses the signal, the last position received is recorded in the display for 5 seconds; this makes it possible to see in which position the receiver must start again.

DISPLAY ILLUMINATION

• Switch on and off the display illumination with button 3).

STANDBY FUNCTION

• Keep button 3) pressed for 3 sec. to switch on and off the standby function.
• In this mode the receiver will automatically power off after 30 min. without signal to save battery power.

SAFETY NOTES

• INTENDED USE OF THE INSTRUMENT
• Detection of rotating laser signals for height determination

CARE AND CLEANING

• Handle measuring instruments with care.
• Clean with soft cloth only after any use.
• If necessary damp the cloth with some water.
• If the instrument is wet clean and dry it carefully.
• Pack it up only if it is perfectly dry.
• Transport in original container / case only.

ELECTROMAGNETIC ACCEPTABILITY (EMC)
It cannot be completely excluded that this instrument will disturb other instruments (e.g. navigation systems); will be disturbed by other instruments (e.g. intensive electromagnetic radiation nearby industrial facilities or radio transmitters).

CE-CONFORMITY
This instrument has the CE mark according to EN 61000-6-3:2007, EN61000-6-1:2007.

WARRANTY

This product is warranted by the manufacturer to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, and upon proof of purchase, the product will be repaired or replaced (with the same or similar model at manufacturers option), without charge for either parts or labour. In case of a defect please contact the dealer where you originally purchased this product. The warranty will not apply to this product if it has been misused, abused or altered. Without limiting the foregoing, leakage of the battery, bending or dropping the unit are presumed to be defects resulting from misuse or abuse.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Follow up the instructions given in the user manual.
• Do not stare into the beam. The laser beam can lead to eye injury. A direct look into the beam (even from greater distance) can cause damage to your eyes.
• Do not aim the laser beam at persons or animals.
• The laser plane should be set up above the eye level of persons.
• Use the instrument for measuring jobs only.
• Do not open the instrument housing. Repairs should be carried out by authorized workshops only.
• Please contact your local dealer.
• Do not remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• Keep the instrument away from children.
• Do not use the instrument in explosive environment.
• The user manual must always be kept with the instrument.

EXCEPTIONS FROM RESPONSIBILITY

1. The user of this product is expected to follow the instructions given in the user manual. Although all instruments left our warehouse in perfect condition and adjustment the user is expected to carry out periodic checks of the product’s accuracy and general performance.
2. The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility of results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, 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 (earthquake, storm, flood 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 and interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable product.
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.

geo-FENNEL GmbH

• Kupferstraße 6
• D-34225 Baunatal
• Tel. +49 561 / 49 21 45
• Fax +49 561 / 49 72 34
• info@geo-fennel.de
• www.geo-fennel.de

References

• Heim und Garten - Alles rund um Haus, Garten und Haushalt
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