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Operating instructions
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PR 16
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Laser components
PR 16 Rotating Laser
1. Plumb beam (90 to the plane of rotation)
2. Laser beam (plane of rotation)
3. Rotating head
4. Laser exit aperture
5. Control panel
6. Grip
7. Foot screws for vertical setup
8. Battery compartment
9. Baseplate with 5/8 thread
PA 331/341 Beam Catcher
10. Marking notches
11. Magnetic bracket
12. Reflective surfaces
13. Hole for mounting on telescopic staff
Control panel
14. On/off button
15. Speed of rotation button
16. Inclination/direction button (activates the servo motors
in the X/Y inclination/direction
17. Servo button (adjusts the X/Y inclination/direction)
18. Battery LED
19. X inclination/direction LED
20. Y inclination/direction LED
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1. General Information
1.1 Headings indicating danger
CAUTION
Used to indicate a potentially dangerous situation that
could lead to minor personal injuries or serious
damage to property or the environment.
NOTE
Information that helps the user employ the product
efficiently and in a technically correct manner.
1. General Notes
1.2 Pictograms
WARNING
Warning of general danger
PR 16
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2. Description
2. Description
2.1 PR 16 rotating laser for quick and accurate levelling and
alignment work
The Hilti PR 16 is a laser with a plumb beam at 90 to its
rotating beam.
2.2 Features
Choice of rotation speeds (0, 50, 80 or 300
revolutions per minute (rpm)).
With rotation switched off, the laser beam can also be
aligned manually.
LEDs show the operating status.
The laser can be set up directly on the floor, on a
tripod, the wall bracket or the various other brackets
2.3 Functional description
2.3.1 Levelled plane (auto levelling)
When the laser is switched on, it levels itself
automatically using the 2 built-in servomotors for the Xand Y-axes.
2.3.2 Plane with inclined X-axis (defined direction of
inclination)
The inclination of the X-axis can be set with the servo
buttons. The servo system then keeps the Y-axis
horizontal.
2. Description
2.3.3 Any inclined plane (free alignment)
The inclination can be aligned with any given marks or
contours by operating the X- and Y-axis motor
alternately.
2.3.4 Vertical plane (auto plumbing)
The laser plumbs itself (X-axis) automatically. The
vertical plane can be aligned (rotated) manually with the
servo buttons.
2.3.5 Any inclined plane with vertical laser setup.
(free alignment)
This function corresponds to free alignment in X- or Yaxis.
2.3.6 Automatic cut-out
During automatic levelling of one or both axes, the servo
system monitors whether the specified accuracy is
achieved.
The system switches off:
if levelling is not accomplished (laser outside levelling
range or mechanical obstruction)
if the laser is vibrated or knocked off plumb.
Rotation then switches off, the laser beam blinks, and all
the LEDs blink.
2. Description
2.3.7 Increased visibility of laser beam
The visibility of the laser beam depends on the operating
distance and brightness of the surroundings. It can be
improved with the aid of the beam catcher or laser
detector.
The beam catcher is used for distances from 1 to
30m.
The laser detector is used for distances from 2 to
150m.
Accessories:
Various tripods
Wall bracket
Laser detector
Detector clamp
Telescopic levelling staffs
Sight rail mount
Tripod adapter
Faade adapter
Sighting glasses
4. Technical Data
4. Technical Data
Range (radius)
1 to 30m [3 to 100] with beam catcher
2 to 150m [6 to 500] with laser detector
Accuracy (at 24C/+75F)
1.0mm @ 10m [ 3/32 @ 60]
Laser product class
2, visible, 635nm, < 1mW
(IEC825-1/EN60825; FDA 21 CFR 1040)
Beam diameter
Approx 3.3x3.9mm @ 10m, approx 6.5x6.3mm @ 30 m,
[approx < 0.13x0.15 @ 30, approx < 0.26x0.25 @ 100]
Plumb beam Continuously at right angles to plane of rotation
Speed of rotation [rpm]
0 Stop mode
50 Additional manual mode
80 Mode for beam catcher
300 Mode for laser detector
Scanning lengths
From approx 150mm (5m) to approx 2000mm (30m)
[5.9 (16.5) to approx 79 (100];
depending on selected mode (apart from Smart Scan
function).
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4. Technical Data
Self-levelling range
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Automatic cut-out
If the laser is knocked 120 seconds [ 6mm @ 10m /
0.24 @ 60.] off level/plumb (apart from when both
axes are inclined):
- rotation switches off
- laser blinks
- all LEDs blink
Status indicators
- ON/OFF LED
- Battery condition LED
- Rotation speed LED
- X/Y inclination/direction LED
Power supply
4 x size D alkaline batteries
Battery life at 25C [+77]
Alkaline batteries: > 80 h
Operating temperature
-20 to +50C [-4 to +122F]
4. Technical Data
Storage temperature
-30 to +60C [-22 to +140F]
Protection
Tripod thread
5/8 x 11
Weight
Dimensions
183(L)x 168(W)x 234(H) mm [7.2(L)x 6.6(W)x
9.2(H)]
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5. Safety Precautions
5. Safety Precautions
5.1 Basic safety information
In addition to the safety information in the individual
sections of these operating instructions, the following
safety precautions must be strictly observed at all times.
5.2 Intended use
The laser is designed to be used for determining and
checking horizontal alignment and height differences,
verticals, alignments, plumb points, inclined planes and
right angles, e.g.:
Transferring datums and heights
Setting out partition walls (at right angles and/or in
the vertical plane) and
3D alignment of structural elements, equipment and
installations
Hilti offers various accessories that allow best use to
be made of the laser.
5.3 Misuse
Do not tamper with or modify the laser.
Follow the operating, care and maintenance details in
the operating instructions.
Only operate the laser as intended and in perfect
condition.
Do not render any safety devices ineffective or remove
notices and warning signs.
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5. Safety Precautions
Keep the laser out of reach of children.
Only have the laser repaired by a Hilti Service Centre.
Laser radiation in excess of class 2 may be emitted if
its housing is opened without due care and without
taking the applicable safety precautions.
Do not use the laser in environments where there is a
risk of explosion.
5.4 State of the art
The laser is manufactured to the state of the art.
5.5 Safety measures where the laser is in use
Take safety measures at the location where the laser is
in use (eg levelling or alignment work at the roadside,
etc).
Avoid awkward positions when working off a ladder.
Make sure your stance is secure and always keep your
balance.
Measurements taken through panes of glass or other
objects may be inaccurate.
Take care not to direct the beam towards others or
yourself when setting up the laser.
Make sure the laser is set up on a steady support that
is free from vibration.
Do not use the laser outside its operating limits.
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5. Safety Precautions
5.5.1 Electromagnetic compatibility
Although the laser complies with the strict requirements
of the relevant directives and standards, Hilti cannot rule
out the possibility of it
interfering with other (eg aircraft navigation)
equipment or
malfunctioning due to interference caused by very
intense electromagnetic radiation.
Under these or other conditions giving rise to
uncertainty, check measurements should be carried
out.
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5. Safety Precautions
Laser warnings for USA based on FDA 21CFR:
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5. Safety Precautions
Although the laser is designed to prevent the ingress
of moisture, it should be wiped dry before being put
away in its carrying case.
5.6.1 Electrical
Always remove or isolate the batteries before
shipping.
To avoid damaging the environment, dispose of the
laser and the batteries in accordance with the local
regulations. Contact the manufacturer in case of
doubt.
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6. Preparation
6. Preparation
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6. Preparation
6.3 Inserting new batteries
1. Open the battery compartment by turning the catch
to OPEN.
2. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the
correct polarity.
3. Close the compartment again by turning the catch
to LOCK.
NOTE
Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix batteries
of different makes or types.
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7. Operation
7. Operation
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7. Operation
7.2.4 300= Mode for laser detector
The detector can be used from 2 - 150m. It is particularly
appropriate when it is no longer possible to work with the
beam catcher (e.g. unfavourable light conditions).
7.3 Working with beam catcher
Scanning function
Moving it slightly, hold the beam catcher (PA 331/341)
in the rotating laser beam for less than 5 seconds or
continuously. The laser will follow the catcher as it is
guided by hand or move in the range from about 150 to
about 1400mm (depending on the intervening distance)
around it. The catcher will make the beam appear much
brighter.
Smart Scan function
Hold beam catcher (PA 331/341) still in the rotating
laser beam for longer than 5 seconds.
+ Stop Laser Line
The laser beam will stop at the chosen point and project
a line with a lenght of 150 - 2000 mm (depending on the
intervening distance) across the beam catcher. This
leaves both hands free for installation work.
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7. Operation
+ Extend Laser Line (max.180)
At the point where the laser beam was stopped, the line
can then be extended by moving the beam catcher
immediately (within max. 3 sec.) in the desired direction.
The line thus indicates the reference accurately at any
required point in the plane of alignment.
+ Cancelling Smart Scan function
Hold beam catcher in the laser plane again. The laser
beam will rotate at the set speed.
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7. Operation
7.4 Working with the laser detector (accessory)
For distances of up to 150m or unfavourable light
conditions, the detector (PA 350; available as an
accessory) can be used.
The laser beam will be indicated visually and
audibly.
7.5 Horizontal operation
1. Mount the laser appropriately for the application,
e.g. on a tripod.
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
3. The X- and Y-LEDs will show green.
Shortly before levelling is achieved, the laser beam
will switch on and rotate (in last mode selected).
7.6 Vertical operation
1. Depending on the application, stand the laser on,
for example, a level surface and level it
approximately with the foot screws (with the aid of
the spirit level).
2. Press the ON/OFF button.
3. The X-LED will show green = X-axis is automatically
perpendicular and is monitored.
The Y-LED will show red = Y-axis can be aligned
manually with the servo buttons (laser plane
remains perpendicular).
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7. Operation
7.6.1 Inclination/Axis button
Used to manually align the X-axis as well (X-LED will
change to red). If the manual mode is chosen for the Xaxis and the Y-axis, the laser will no longer be monitored
to ensure it remains perpendicular. The Inclination/Axis
button can be pressed again to toggle between X- and Yaxes as necessary. The laser has to be switched off and
on again to return to the original mode (X-LED = green;
Y=LED = red).
NOTE
If manual (X- and/or Y-) axis setting was the last mode
used, within 3 seconds of switching the laser on the
Inclination/Axis button can be pressed to retain the last
setting. Otherwise the laser will automatically return to
the standard mode (X-LED = green; Y-LED = red).
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7. Operation
7.7 Working with inclinations
1. Mount the laser appropriately for the application,
e.g. on a tripod.
2. The X- and Y-LEDs will show green.
Shortly before levelling is completed, the laser
beam will be switched on and rotate (in the last
mode selected).
7.7.1 Inclination/Axis button
Used to set the inclination of the X- or Y-axis manually
(X- or Y-LED will change to red). If the manual mode is
selected for the X- and Y-axes, the laser is no longer
monitored to ensure it remains level. The
Inclination/Axis button can be pressed again to toggle
between X- and Y-axes as necessary.
The laser has to be switched off and on again to return
to the original mode (X-LED = green; Y-LED = green).
NOTE
If manual (X- and/or Y-) axis setting was the last mode
used, within 3 seconds of switching the laser on the
Inclination/Axis button can be pressed to confirm that
the last setting should be retained. Otherwise the laser
will automatically return to the standard mode (X-LED =
green; Y-LED = red).
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3.
4.
8.2.1 Checking
1. After adjusting the horizontal rotation (X- and
Y-axes), set the laser up level at the mid point
between walls A and B. The two walls should be
about 40m apart.
2. Switch on the laser and wait until it has levelled
itself.
3. Use the beam catcher to mark points (A1) and (B1)
of the laser beam on the wall.
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10. Disposal
10. Disposal
WARNING
Improper disposal of the equipment may lead to the
following:
Burning of plastic components generates toxic fumes
which may present a health hazard.
If damaged or exposed to very high temperatures,
batteries may explode, causing poisoning, burns, acid
burns or environmental pollution.
Careless disposal enables unauthorised persons to
make improper use of the equipment. This may lead to
serious injury to themselves or to a third party and to
pollution of the environment.
Dispose batteries according to national requirements.
Most of the materials from which Hilti tools are
manufactured can be recycled.
The materials must be correctly separated before they
can be recycled.
In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements
for taking back old tools for recycling.
Please ask your Hilti customer service department or
Hilti representative for further information.
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10. Disposal
Seperate the individual items as follows:
Part, assembly
Housing, carrying case
Control panel, display
Servo motor
Electronics
Batteries
Screws, small parts
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Main material
plastic
plastic
metal
various
alkaline manganese
steel
Recycling
plastics recycling
plastics recycling
scap metal
electronics scrap
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scrap metal
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11. Warranty
11. Warranty
Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of defects in
material and workmanship. This warranty is valid so
long as the tool is operated and handled correctly,
cleaned and serviced properly and in accordance with
the Hilti Operating Instructions, all warranty claims are
made within 12 months from the date of the sale
(invoice date), and the technical system is maintained.
This means that only original Hilti consumables,
components and spare parts may be used in the tool.
(Unless stringent national rules stipulate a longer
minimum warranty period.)
This warranty provides the free-of-charge repair or
replacement of defective parts only. Parts requiring
repair or replacement as a result of normal wear and
tear are not covered by this warranty.
Additional claims are excluded, unless stringent
national rules prohibit such exclusion. In particular,
Hilti is not obligated for direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages, losses or expenses in
connection with, or by reason of, the use of, or
inability to use the tool for any purpose. Implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose are specifically excluded.
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11. Warranty
For repair or replacement, send tool and / or related
parts immediately upon discovery of the defect to the
address of the local Hilti marketing organization
provided.
This constitutes Hilits entire obligation with regard to
warranty and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous
comments and oral or written agreements concerning
warranties.
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Label
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Rotating Laser
PR 16
C00001 99999
2001
Armin Spiegel
Head of Positioning
Systems Business Unit
01 / 2002
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Bodo Baur
Quality Manager
Positioning Systems
Business Unit
01 / 2002
Printed in Liechtenstein
2002
373165
Hilti Corporation
FL-9494 Schaan
Tel.: +423 / 234 21 11
Fax: +423 / 234 29 65
www.hilti.com