Stanley Compulevel User manual

Compulevel

Measurement System

STANLEY

ANLEY

CALRECMARKHOLD

RESSCALEZEROON

OFF

COMPULEVEL

COOMMPPUUL

LEEVVEELL

USER GUIDE

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

MANUALE UTENTE

GUÍA DEL USUARIO

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COMPULEVELTM System Concept

Thank you for purchasing the new STANLEY®

CompulevelTM Elevations Measurement System.

+20’

200’ CIRCLE

SINGLE SET-UP RANGES

-20’

*Zero at any reference

within range

Cord

Base

Unit

Uni-pod

Measurement

Module*

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CompulevelTM Measurement system • 2

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Stanley Tools Contractor Grade

COMPULEVELTM.With it, you’ve entered into an exciting new world of

elevation measurement and levelling.

• COMPULEVELTM is the first instrument of its kind to let you work alone

and even around corners with better than 1/-8” precision to cover up

to 40’ vertically over a 200’ circle on a single set up.

• COMPULEVELTM directly displays vertical measurements in large, easy

to read digits (unlike conventional builders and laser levels). You can

select any of six scales in which to work for extra convenience.

Owning a COMPULEVELTM is like owning six 40’ rods and an imaginary

20’ tripod, all in one convenient package.

In addition you can:

• Use the CARRY function, to take elevation measurements across

unlimited ranges with multiple set ups, and without paper, pencil,

tedious calculations and endless errors.

• Attach a Serial Link to COMPULEVEL’s built in Serial Port and make

COMPULEVELTM apowerful data gathering instrument capable of

downloading stored measurements to a Personal Computer for

analysis and tabulation or plots of profiles, sections and topographical

maps.

• Use any of COMPULEVEL’s 15 powerful built-in functions to master

tough elevation measuring and levelling jobs from site planning and

excavation throughout construction to final grading and landscaping.

• Never again worry about calibration because the rugged, water

resistant COMPULEVELTM is easily checked and quickly field

calibrated.

Carefully review this User’s Guide and with a little practice you’ll soon cut

time, cost and frustration from your site measurement tasks.

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Table of Contents

COMPULEVELTM Basics 3-6

Quick Start 7

On/Off, Hold & Zero 8-9

Scale & Resolution 10

Calibration 11

Record 12

Mark 13-14

Temperature & Adder 15

Carry 16

Record Data 17

Inspect/Dump & Initialise 19

Elevation 20

Monitor 21

Display Alarm Indicators 21

Use Tips 22

How to Measure Accurately 22-23

COMPULEVELTM Care 23

Troubleshooting 24

Maintenance/Product Assistance 25

COMPULEVELTM Specifications 26

COMPULEVELTM Basics

COMPULEVELTM consists of

• Base unit

• Hand-held measurement module

• Interconnecting cord between base unit and measurement module

• Unipod for the measurement module

• Stakes to securethe base unit

All components arestored in the base unit when not in use.

LABELLED

FUNCTIONS

HIDDDEN

FUNCTIONS

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COMPULEVELTM Basics continued

To use COMPULEVELTM:

1) Secure the base unit on its back at any convenient location and pull

from the reel ample cord to cover the area to be measured. The cord

will communicate elevation information from the base unit to the

measurement module.

2) If desired, attach the unipod to the measurement module to avoid

bending to measure. The unipod is not required for operation.

3) Turn on the unit and zero with the ZERO button at any site reference or

benchmark within COMPULEVEL’s 200’ horizontal, and + 20’ vertical

range. Although it is not necessary for the base unit to be level, it must

be secure.

Note:If the base unit moves, you must re-zero the measurement module

at the bench mark before continuing.

Parts of the COMPULEVELTM

Serial Port

Uni-Pod port

Battery

Boot

To remove the boot:

1. Place against chest

2. Pull back 1” with 4 fingernails each side.

3. Grip measurement module and boot and pull off.

Cord

Reel

Storage

Measurement module

docking area

Display

Keypad

Staking

locations* Cord

Reel

retaining

screw

Uni-pod

Two

stakes

Three

feet

Quick

reference

guide

BASE UNIT

REAR VIEW

MEASUREMENT

MODULE

BASE UNIT

(THIS IS EASIER WHEN WARMED)

*Stake through handle area if unipod

remains in base unit

Typically on back

side during use

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The Measurement Module

The hand-held measurement module, linked to the base unit by its polymer

cord, is the COMPULEVELTM component you use to take the actual

elevation measurements.

When taking measurements, the bottom and back of the measurement

module are the only sides that may be used interchangeably for

measurements. Hold the module level at the point where you want to

measure. Measure near the centre of either the back or the bottom.

Other sides may be used throughout any series of measurements, but

measure only with the surface you used to zero COMPULEVELTM –Do not

change one surface to another for measuring without re-zeroing the unit.

Never invert the measurement module without compensation (see

illustration) unless it was inverted when zeroed. It will not show the

correct elevation.

Example: To measure the distance between the floor and ceiling in the

illustration on the opposite page: first, zero the measurement module on

its back or bottom on the floor. Then place its top, bottom, or back against

the ceiling to take a reading. To get the correct measurement, you then

manually add the height or thickness of the measurement module to the

display reading, or do so automatically using the ADDER function

described later.

MMonBOTTOM

COMPULEVEL

CALRECMARKHOLD

RESSCALEZEROON

OFF

MMon

BACK

Display reading is equivalent for measurements taken

from back or bottom.

Toavoid adding values, use the same side for start

and finish, without rotating or inverting.

H=Display Measurement module

rotated

HHH

RIGHT WRONG

H=Display H=Display

3.5” or 3.75” with boot

For Measurement module inverted

H=Display

2.0” or 2.25” with boot

OR OR OR OR

Typical Use Must add value or use ADDER function (see page 15)

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Keypad

Use the keypad to control the COMPULEVELTM.The most frequently used

functions – called labelled functions – are printed on the eight keys below

the display on the measurement module.

COMPULEVEL’s more advanced or less frequently used functions – called

hidden functions – may be accessed by logical combinations of two or

more of the same keys. All keys except the HOLD and ON/OFF keys must

be pressed and held for two seconds to activate. This minimises

accidental operation of the functions.

All function keys also emit distinctive audible signals (clicks and beeps)

and show visual indicators on the display to further ease use. With use

these are quickly recognisable.

Examples: When a measurement is nearly stable enough to read,

COMPULEVELTM emits two short ‘read ready’ beeps.

When storing a reading, COMPULEVELTM emits short, regular beeps and

the display flashes until the reading is stable enough to store. The unit

then emits a single long tone.

Note:All most recent settings and stored measurements are retained

indefinitely once power is shut off and even without a battery installed.

Keypad & Display

Flashes when

battery is low

Flashes when calibration is

required due to temperature.

Main display digits. Flashes when re-zero required

due to temperature.

Scale

indicators.

Fraction bar flashes

in MARK mode.

Every key clicks and beeps

when pressed.

Hand grip area.

Press 2 seconds for

these 6 keys to enter

function

Record indicators.

REC flashes in RECORD DDTAfunction.

On when display value is frozen.

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Quick Start

Although most COMPULEVELTMusers will use only those functions

routinely necessary in their work, we recommend that you try all

COMPULEVELTM functions at least once to become familiar with its

capabilities. The use of all COMPULEVELTM functions is detailed in

this guide.

These quick start pages, however, show the operation of a few basic

functions that most users will employ and they will help you gain

confidence in working with all of COMPULEVEL’s functions.

To take basic elevation measurements with COMPULEVELTM:

1) raise the lower door of the base unit, remove the measurement module

and lay the base unit on its back on the floor or ground.

2) Pull from the reel ample cord to cover the area to be measured.

Momentarily press the ON/OFF key to turn the unit on. The ON/OFF key

will click when pressed and the unit will emit a double a beep.

3) Place the measurement module on a nearby horizontal surface. When

the reading has settled, it will emit two quick beeps. Then, press and

hold the ZERO key for two seconds. Keep the measurement module

steady until the numeral zero appears on the display. The unit is now

zeroed on this reference point.

4) Move the measurement module to a different elevation (from a table to

the floor, for example). It will display the difference in elevation from

the first location to the second. Move it to a thirdlocation and it will

display the difference in elevation from the first location to the third

(current) location.

5) Momentarily press the ON/OFF key to shut offthe unit. Reel in the

cord, dock the measurement module in its storage compartment and

lock the door.

WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE USER’S GUIDE

BEFORE USE.

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Mechanics of Use

Labelled Functions

The following section describes how to operate COMPULEVEL’s labelled

functions. Glance through all the functions and the example illustrations

then try each function on your COMPULEVELTM.

ON/OFF

Momentarily press the ON/OFF key to turn COMPULEVELTM on or off. If no

key is pressed, or the measurement module is not moved in four minutes,

the unit powers down automatically. The unit emits two long warning

beeps after three minutes of no movement or keypad activity to warnof

shut-off activity.

HOLD

The HOLD function is used to make and retain a measurement from any

location where the display is hard to see, such as overhead, in a deep

trench, or anytime you want to hold a measurement on the display while

moving the measurement module. The HOLD function is toggled on/off by

momentarily pressing the HOLD key.

Typical Handling Suggested Reeling Technique

Manage cord with left hand, gently

‘whip’ over small objects. Thumb can

reach the 3

most used

keys

For consistent readings,

balance with unipod

between middle fingers like

aplumb-bob before

contacting surface.

Easiest cord

removal

direction

Cord Removal

Quick jerks may cause reel

over-spin and cord jams

Avoid pulling or winding

cord in docking area

Docking area

Rest ‘round’

against thigh

Dock

measurement

module face-up

Slowly move from side

toside to make cord

uniform on reel

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To use the HOLD function to freeze a measurement on the measurement

module display:

Press HOLD momentarily. The word ‘hold’ will appear on the left side of

the display window. To release the HOLD function, momentarily press the

HOLD key again. The word ‘hold’ will no longer appear on the display.

To use the HOLD function to obtain and hold a measurement reading from

aremote or hard to reach location:

1) Press the HOLD key momentarily while the measurement module is in

motion. The unit will begin to emit a series of beeps.

2) Move the measurement module to the location to be measured.

3) Allow the unit to settle there until it stops beeping.

4) Retrieve the measurement module. The reading from that location will

be retained on the display window. Press HOLD momentarily again to

exit the function.

ZERO

Press the ZERO key for two seconds to make the current elevation

(location of the measurement module) the zeroreference or benchmark.

Hold & Zero

HOLD can be pressed before measurement module is in position. It will

freeze the display only when movement and beeping stops.

Display not visible

ZERO here

first

Deep, dark trench

Framing

New reference plane

Original reference plane

(set during calibration)

When zeroed

above…

Will read -10.00’

below

-10.00’

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