Ziplevel ZLP-100 Use and Care Manual

Use the keypad on the Measurement Module to control the ZIPLEVEL® and take readings. The most frequently used functions, called labeled functions, are

KEYPAD & DISPLAY ▪ 6Flashes when battery is low.Flashes when calibration is required due to temperature.Main Display DigitsFlashes when re-zero

Most ZIPLEVEL® users will use only those functions routinely necessary in their work. We suggest that you try all ZIPLEVEL® functions at least once to

MECHANICS OF USE ▪ 8Slowly move from side to side to make Cord uniform on reelTypical Handling Suggested Reeling TechniqueCord RemovalManage Cord wi

This section describes how to operate ZIPLEVEL’s labeled functions. Glance through all the functions and illustrations then try each function

When zeroed above…Will read -10.00’ belowHOLD & ZERO ▪ 10Press HOLD before the Module is in position - the reading will lock on the display when

SCALEPress for 2 seconds and continue to press or press and release to select fractional inches (”), decimal inches (IN), engineer’s feet (FT)

SCALE & RESOLUTION ▪ 12ShorterTime for reading to stabiliseFractional inchesDecimal inchesFeetFeet - InchesCentimetresMetersEQUIVALENTDISPLAY RE

Unlike rotary lasers and optical levels, the ZIPLEVEL® is not tilt sensitive, its level plane does not develop tilt error and it does not amplify erro

Step 1 Press CAL 2 seconds to start 3 beep tone.Step 2 Lay bottom or back down close to Base Unit and press CAL again [ ] 0 display* Then [48]

ZIPLEVEL SYSTEM CONCEPT200’ (60m) CIRCLESINGLE SET-UP RANGES+20’ (6m)UnipodMeasurementModule*CordBase Unit*Zero at any reference within range-20’ (6m)

The RECord function eliminates extensive tabulation and computation re-quired to average large numbers of readings. Now you can easily estimate the

RECORD ▪ 16Bench markPredicted level lotExisting lotPredicting lot elevationsAverage = final elevation relative to benchmark after cut and fill.5’,

The MARK function lets you create audible tones: 1) at a selected elevation, 2) for elevations within a selected band, or 3) elevations outside a sele

MARK ▪ 18Tones can supplement display to level or alarmat height limits.STEP 1DISPLAYTONESTONEATMARKTONEINSIDEOFBANDTONEOUTSIDEOFBANDSTEP 2Enter at

TEMPERATURETo display ambient temperature, continue to press ON/OFF for 2 seconds when turning ON. Momentarily press any other key to exit temperature

HIGH PRECISION ▪ 20Feet Format1) PressRESONOFF2) Momentarily PressOptionalUnipod AdapterHighPrecisionFloorSurveyHIGH PRECISION RANGESDecimalUnits20

21 ▪ CARRYThe CARRY function lets you leap-frog the Measurement Module and Base Unit to measure elevations (differential level) over any distance or

CARRY ▪ 22Can measure the height of a mountain or locatean elevation across town – no pencil, paper orcalculator needed.*Clear CARRY to zeroor set E

ZIPLEVEL® can be used to record measurement data for creating tables, proles, sections, contour or 3D maps. Press REC and MARK together for 2 second

RECORD DATA ▪ 24Press 2 secondsto clear all dataSaves up to 137 measurements, or an unlimited number with a PC.Take measurements over a grid of regu

You’re about to enter an exciting new labor saving world of elevation mea-surement and leveling. The ZIPLEVEL® PRO-2000 High Precision Altimeter lets

25 ▪ INSPECT/DUMP & INITIALIZEINSPECT or DUMPThese functions allow inspection of Record Data registers and/or data transfer to a PC. To u

INSPECT/DUMP ▪ 26RECORDING DATA ‘ON THE FLY’When ZIPLEVEL registers ll, ‘FULL’ will displaybut record data to PC can continue indenitely.CALRECMAR

Elevation lets you preset the display and Carry reference plane to a bench-mark elevation in engineers (FT) or metric scales for use in the

ELEVATION ▪ 28Allows preset of elevation in CARRY function.First place measurement module at benchmark.Press two seconds

The Monitor function can be used to keep the ZIPLEVEL® from shutting off during periods of inactivity. It also can be used with the optional PC Serial

DISPLAY ALARM INDICATORS ▪ 30CAL Flashes if unit needs to be re-calibrated due to a 36F (20C) tempera-ture change since last calibration. CAL is on

1) Secure the Base Unit after removing the Measurement Module.2) Extend the Unipod from the top down and retract from the bottom up (see page 14). Alw

HOW TO MEASURE ACCURATELY ▪ 32ZIPLEVEL® isothermal readings are typically precise to within 0.2% of mea-surements 10’ (6m) or less and 0.35% of meas

6) Always secure the Base Unit to prevent movement during measurements – it does not need to be level.7) Avoid using ZIPLEVEL® beyond the specied ran

ZIPLEVEL® is rugged, durable and designed to provide years of reliable performance when properly used. Here are some guidelines:1) Avoid ex

Use any of ZIPLEVEL’s 16 powerful built-in functions to master tough ele-vation measuring and leveling tasks from estimating, planning, excavation, co

6) Pack up the ZIPLEVEL® when not in use for extended periods of time. Never leave out in foul weather or overnight. Avoid storage inside a hot close

TROUBLE SHOOTING ▪ 36See page 30 for alarm indicators Problem ActionReplace battery Unit won’t turn on or shuts off soon after turn onDisp

Technidea Corporation warrants the ZIPLEVEL® PRO-2000 High Precision Altimeter against deciencies in materials and workmanship for one year fro

SPECIFICATIONS ▪ 38Set-up vertical range: 40’ (12m) (20’ (6m) above and below Base Unit) 48”(122cm) full range in High Precision (HP)Set-up horizo

ZIPLEVEL® Basics ... 1-6 Quick Start ... 7 On/Off, Hold & Zero...

ZIPLEVEL® consists of a Base Unit (BU) and hand-held Measurement Mod-ule (MM) joined by a rugged wireless Cord that communicates elevation data from t

ZIPLEVEL PARTS ▪ 2To remove the boot:1. Place against chest2. Pull back 1” with 4 ngernails each side.3. Grip Measurement Module and Boot and p

Use the Measurement Module to level and take readings. The bottom and back of the Module are the only sides that may be used interchangeably for measu

H = Display+3.5” or 3.75” with BootMEASUREMENT MODULE ▪ 4Display reading is equivalent for measurements taken from back or bottom.To avoid adding va