Press one button and the laser does the levelling.
The Leica Rugby 610 levels itself inside ±5°, watches its own height, and throws a 3,600 ft working diameter with the Rod Eye 160 Digital.
LEICA PACKAGE6008616self-levelling
One button. That is the whole job.
Press the power button, the Rugby 610 levels itself inside ±5° and starts turning. Three lights tell you it is level, the battery is fine and the H.I. Alert is watching the tripod. Nothing else to set.
Leica Rugby 610 Kit — Package 6008616
Leica 6008616 Rugby 610 RED Beam Rotary Laser Package INCLUDES
Overview for the Leica 6008616 Rugby 610 Red Beam Rotary Laser with Rod Eye 160 - Laser powered by Alkaline Battery
One button simplicity
Leica Rugby 610 – A one-button, self-levelling horizontal laser (single axis, manual slope when used with the optional A240 Manual Slope Adapter).
- Simple One button operation
- Self-leveling, horizontal laser
- General Construction Laser
- Alkaline Batteries
- Designed for general contractors who mainly perform formwork and concrete applications
- IP67 water and dust protection
- Manual Single Axis Slope Capable with optional A240 Manual Slope Adapter
Three things the Rugby 610 does so you do not have to
It levels itself
Set it up within ±5° and it finds level on its own and keeps it. No bubbles, no screws, no setting up twice.
It tells you when it was bumped
Thirty seconds after levelling the H.I. Alert starts watching the height. Knock the tripod and it flashes and beeps instead of handing you a wrong elevation.
Slope is there if you need it
Hold the power button five seconds for Manual Mode, and with the optional A240 slope adapter (790434) you can set a manual fall in one axis.
One button, three lights
- aPower buttonPress to turn the Rugby on or off. Hold five seconds (five beeps) for Manual Mode: it levels first, then the level LED turns red.
- •Level LED (top)Flashes green while the laser levels, solid green when it is level.
- •Low battery LED (left)Off when the battery is fine, on when it is getting low.
- •H.I. LED (right)Shows the H.I. Alert is watching the height, and flashes if the tripod is knocked.
Handle, battery compartment and charge jack
Where to find each part on the Rugby 610 itself.
- aCarry handleMoulded grip for carrying the laser and setting it on the tripod.
- bLED indicatorsLevel, low battery and H.I. status at a glance.
- cPower buttonOne press on, one press off; hold five seconds for Manual Mode.
- dBattery compartmentTakes the A600 lithium-ion pack or the alkaline D-cell holder.
- eCharge jackOnly used with the A600 lithium-ion pack. Not needed with alkaline batteries.
How to use the Leica Rugby 610
Leica Geosystems how-to videos, from the Contractors Tools channel.
How to Use the Leica Rugby 610 Rotating Laser
Need a straightforward rotating laser that gets right to work? The Leica Rugby 610 handles construction tasks from concrete pours to formwork levelling, combining accuracy, durability, range and ease of use.
- Get to work faster. One-button, press-and-go operation with auto-levelling and a 360° beam.
- Work flexibly. Extend your working range with the Rod Eye 140 or Rod Eye 160 digital receiver.
- Built for the site. Dustproof, water-resistant and protected by rubber-moulded handles.
Watch the video to see the ideal applications and how simple the Rugby 610 is to run.
How to Use the Leica Rod Eye 160 Digital Laser Receiver
The Leica Rod Eye 160 Digital receiver is the partner to your Leica Rugby, extending your working range.
- Clear digital readout. Large numbers make grade easy to monitor.
- Capture function. Store a height measurement and recall it when you need it.
- Anti-strobe protection. Filters out strong strobe flashes on site for reliable readings.
Learn from product expert Clint Smith how to use the receiver with your Leica Rugby.
Leica Rod Eye 160 Digital — the part you hold all day
- 120 mm (5 in) extended detection window
- Numeric readout: 90 mm (3.5 in) numeric readout
- Detection accuracies: Very fine ± 0.5 mm · Fine ± 1 mm · Medium ± 2 mm · Coarse ± 3 mm · Very coarse ± 5 mm
- 15 arrow channels, anti-strobe: Yes
- 3,600 ft working diameter with the Rugby 610
- 2 × AA, 50+ hours, IP67, rod bracket included
How it all fits in the case
Leica’s own case drawing. Not every item shown ships in every package: the rechargeable battery and charger come only with rechargeable versions. What ships in yours is the list in What’s in the Box above.
- aRugby laser
- bRod Eye receiver on its bracket
- cBattery pack: Li-Ion on rechargeable versions only, alkaline holder on alkaline versions
- d2 × AA cells for the receiver
- eUser manual
- fSlot for a second receiver (sold separately)
- g4 × D-cells (alkaline versions)
- hCharger (rechargeable versions only; not in alkaline packages)
What the spec sheet leaves out
H.I. Elevation Alert
Becomes active 30 seconds after the laser has levelled. If the tripod is knocked or settles, the H.I. LED flashes and the laser beeps rapidly. Turn it off and on, check the height, carry on.
Manual Mode
Hold the power button for five seconds. The laser levels, the level LED turns red, and self-levelling is off until you restart it. Turning it off and on returns it to Automatic Mode.
A240 Manual Slope Adapter (790434)
Leica’s adapter for setting a manual slope with the Rugby 610 on a tripod. Sold separately.
Batteries
Runs on four D-cell alkaline batteries, up to 60 hours. Use quality alkalines for full run time.
Specifications
Leica Rugby 600 Series data sheet, 08.26 edition.
| Function | Self-levelling horizontal, one-button laser |
| Grade range | – (manual slope with the optional A240 adapter) |
| Laser class | Class 1 |
| Laser type | 635 nm (visible red beam) |
| Accuracy | ± 3/32" at 100 ft (± 2.2 mm at 30 m) |
| Self-levelling range | ± 5° |
| Rotation | 10 rps |
| Working diameter with the Rod Eye 160 Digital | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| H.I. elevation alert | Yes |
| Power in this kit | Alkaline batteries (four D-cells) |
| Run time on the batteries in this kit | Up to 60 h (four D-cell alkaline batteries) |
| Working temperature | +14°F to +122°F (-10°C to +50°C) |
| Protection (with and without battery) | IP67 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 212 × 239 × 192 mm (8.4 × 9.4 × 7.6 in) |
| Weight with battery | 2.38 kg (5.2 lb) |
| Warranty | Lifetime manufacturer’s warranty; 5 years no cost (PROTECT by Leica Geosystems) |
| Part number | 789924 |
| Extended detection window | 120 mm (5 in) |
| Numeric readout | 90 mm (3.5 in) numeric readout |
| Detection accuracies | Very fine ± 0.5 mm · Fine ± 1 mm · Medium ± 2 mm · Coarse ± 3 mm · Very coarse ± 5 mm |
| Arrow display channels | 15 |
| Anti-strobe | Yes |
| Battery | 2 × AA, 50+ hours |
| Protection | IP67 |
| Warranty | 3 years no cost |
Every Leica Rugby 610 package we sell
Pick by receiver, by power, and by whether you want the tripod and rod in the box.
| Package | Receiver | Power | Case & extras | Working diameter | Our price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6011150 | Rod Eye 120 | Alkaline batteries | Laser carrying case | 2,600 ft | $928.00 |
| 6011149 | Rod Eye 120 | Lithium-ion pack + charger | Laser carrying case | 2,600 ft | $1,224.00 |
| 6008614 | Rod Eye 140 Classic | Alkaline batteries | Laser carrying case | 3,600 ft | $992.00 |
| 6008613 | Rod Eye 140 Classic | Lithium-ion pack + charger | Laser carrying case | 3,600 ft | $1,288.00 |
| 6008616 You are here | Rod Eye 160 Digital | Alkaline batteries | Laser carrying case | 3,600 ft | $1,036.00 |
| 6008615 | Rod Eye 160 Digital | Lithium-ion pack + charger | Laser carrying case | 3,600 ft | $1,332.00 |
Same Rugby 610 laser in every package. Prices are live from the store.
Rugby 610 vs 620 vs 640 vs 640G vs 680
The 610 is one button and level only, the 620 adds manual slope, the 640 and 640G add vertical and the remote, and the 680 dials in grade on both axes.
| Technical data | Rugby 610 This model | Rugby 620 | Rugby 640 | Rugby 640G | Rugby 680 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | Self-levelling horizontal, one button | Self-levelling horizontal & manual slope in one axis | Horizontal, vertical, 90° & manual slope in dual axis | Horizontal, vertical, 90° & manual slope in dual axis | Horizontal, dial-in grade in dual axis |
| Grade range | – | – | – | – | ± 8% dual grade |
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 2 | Class 1 |
| Beam | 635 nm red | 635 nm red | 635 nm red | 520 nm green | 635 nm red |
| Accuracy | ± 3/32" at 100 ft | ± 3/32" at 100 ft | ± 3/32" at 100 ft | ± 3/32" at 100 ft | ± 1/16" at 100 ft |
| Self-levelling range | ± 5° | ± 5° | ± 5° | ± 5° | ± 5° |
| Rotation | 10 rps | 10 rps | 0, 2, 5, 10 rps | 0, 2, 5, 10 rps | 10 rps |
| Scanning, plumb, sleep mode | – | – | Yes | Yes | – |
| Working diameter, Rod Eye 120/120G | 2,600 ft (800 m) | 2,600 ft (800 m) | 1,650 ft (500 m) | 1,300 ft (400 m) | 2,950 ft (900 m) |
| Working diameter, Rod Eye 140/160 | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) | 2,000 ft (600 m) | – | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| RC400 remote | – | – | 650 ft (200 m) | 650 ft (200 m) | – |
| Run time, Li-Ion | Up to 120 h | Up to 120 h | Up to 80 h | Up to 70 h | Up to 75 h |
| Run time, alkaline | Up to 60 h | Up to 60 h | Up to 60 h | Up to 60 h | Up to 60 h |
| Working temperature | 14°F to 122°F | -4°F to 122°F | -4°F to 122°F | -4°F to 122°F | -4°F to 122°F |
| Protection | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 | IP67 |
| No-cost warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Example package, our price | 6011150 $928.00 | 6011152 $1,172.00 | 6005987 $1,530.00 | 6011487 $1,891.25 | 6006010-K2 $2,653.80 |
Every figure is from the Leica Rugby 600 Series data sheet (851210en, 08.26). Working diameter depends on the receiver. Prices are live from the store.
