Rugby 870/880, Receiver
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5.1.3 Rod Eye 180, Digital RF Receiver
The Rod Eye 180 RF Digital Receiver provides you with basic position information by
using an arrow display, digital readout plus RF communication to the Rugby for special
features.
Instrument compo-
nents
Description of the
Buttons
5.2 Using the Rod Eye 180 Receiver with the Rugby
Special Functions
when using Rod Eye
180 Receiver
The Rugby 870/880 can be used with almost any receiver.
However, when used with the Rod Eye 180 Digital RF Receiver, the following special
functions are available:
• Smart Targeting - Allows you to match an existing grade. (Refer to "8.4 Smart
Targeting (Grade Matching)")
• Smart Target Lock - Monitors the grade position to keep it on grade. (Refer to "8.5
Smart Target Lock (Grade Matching and Monitoring)")
• Automatic Axis Alignment - Electronically adjusts the axes of the Rugby to your
grade stakes. (Refer to "8.6 Automatic Axis Alignment")
• Axis Alignment + Smart Target Lock - Monitors the grade position to keep it on
grade. (Refer to "8.7 Axis Alignment plus Smart Target Lock (Axis Alignment and
Monitoring)")
• Semi-automatic Calibration - Simply point one side of the Rugby towards the Rod
Eye 180 Receiver, then follow the instructions on the screen displays. (Refer to "11
Semi-Automatic Calibration")
Before using the special functions, the Rugby and the Rod Eye 180 must be paired
together to be able to communicate with each other. (Refer to "5.3 Pairing the Rod
Eye 180 with the Rugby 870/880")
a) Speaker
b) LCD Digital Display
c) LED Display
d) Power button
e) Laser man button
f) Reception window
g) Bandwidth button
h) Audio button
i) X and Y buttons
Button Function
Power Press once to turn on the receiver.
Press 1.5 seconds to turn off the receiver.
Laser man Press to capture the digital reading.
Press 1.5 seconds to start the Smart Target functions such as
automatic slope catching on the X-axis in the upright mode and
automatic vertical plane alignment in the laying down mode.
Bandwidth Press to change detection bandwidths.
Audio Press to change the audio output.
X and Y Press to select alternate or second axis for slope catching and
slope monitoring.