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LTI TruPulse 360 / 360B User's Manual

1. Page 56 Message Explanation Page Calibration point 3 facing back 22 ru Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine ii Calibration point 3 facing back 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 4 facing up 22 ru rm Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine diris Calibration point 4 facing up 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 5 rotated facing forward 22 re r Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine ER Calibration point 5 rotated facing forward 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 6 rotated facing down 22 rr P Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine Mer ue Calibration point 6 rotated facing down 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 7 rotated facing back 22 ra a Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine mobs Calibration point 7 rotated facing back 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 8 rotated facing up 22 rn Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine uet Calibration point 8 rotated facing up 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration Tilt Sensor Calibration Menu 22 L hn L Calibration Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 30 Menu Closest target mode 39 Continuous target mode 39 mec Declination value set AZ only 34 Ak di Ln Declination 24 Fail reason 1 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 23 rn i Poe 31 m L j Fail reason 1 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine
2. Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 12 O Main Display 888 8 8 Displays messages and measurement results 2 Measurement Units YARDS Distance measurement units METERS Selection available in the System Setup Modes FEET DEGREES Inclination measurement units PERCENT Selection available in the System Setup Modes e Crosshair oes Serves as the aiming point reference both horizontally and vertically Oo Status Indicators BATT Flashing battery voltage is low Steady battery voltage is too low for system operation Not Visible battery voltage is within acceptable range LASER Visible laser is firing Not Visible laser is not active MULTI Multiple targets have been logged in the Closest or Farthest target mode e Target Modes CONT The unit continuously acquires targets and displays measurements while Qi held down The distance to the most recently acquired target is displayed CLOSEST The unit logs multiple targets while Ge is held down Of the targets acquired the distance to the closest target displays FARTHEST The unit logs multiple targets while e is held down Of the targets acquired the distance to the farthest target displays Section 3 Basic Operations Page 13 Filter F appears as the left most character of the Main Display to indicate Filter Mode is active Similar to Standard single shot mo
3. Compatible Accessories e Data Download Cable e Foliage Filter e Tripod Monopod To learn more about any of the items listed above please contact your LTI Sales Representative or an Authorized LTI Distributor Understanding How the TruPulse Works The TruPulse consists of a laser range sensor an integrated tilt sensor compass and a digital processor The TruPulse has three buttons that access the unit s internal software which controls the integrated sensors LCD Display A liquid crystal display LCD is mounted within the optical system and when activated displays a reticle for targeting yards meters and the display indicators Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system These are a natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process These small black spots do not affect the distancing performance of the unit Laser Range Sensor The laser range sensor emits invisible eye safe infrared energy pulses The TruPulse determines distance by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back The LASER indicator is displayed whenever the laser is being transmitted The laser may be active for a maximum of 10 seconds Once the target is acquired or the laser has timed out you can release the FIRE button The TruPulse has a broad spectrum of sensitivity and can work with both reflective and non r
4. 1 low quality target Closest and Farthest Target Modes multiple targets can be acquired however the download message corresponds to the value that appears in the Main Display High Quality Target Low Quality Target Azimuth Only Inclination Only SPLTIT HV 18 00 F 185 20 D 6 90 D 18 00 F 66 PLTIT HV 7 01 M 0 00 D 3 00 D 7 01 M 64 PLTIT HV 187 10 D 8 40 D 64 PLTIT HV 347 20 D 3F Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 45 Height HT Download Messages PLTIT HT HTvalue units csum lt CR gt lt LF gt where PLTIT is the Criterion message identifier HT Height message type HTvalue Calculated Height Two decimal places units F feet Y yards M meters csum An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Optional linefeed Example PLTIT HT 22 10 F 0C Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 46 Missing Line ML Download Messages For SHotl and SHot2 refer to Horizontal Vector HV Download Message page 44 PLTIT ML HD HDunits AZ A Zunits INC INCunits SD SDunits csum lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT is the Criterion message identifier ML Missing Line message type HD Specifies horizontal distance measurement value HDunits Specifies horizontal distance units F feet M meters Y yards AZ Specifies azimuth measuremen
5. H_Ang option Press Ge to select the H Ang option The message dECLn appears in the Main Display Press e to select the H Ang option The message no dECLn appears in the Main Display and the display should look similar to Figure 16 see next page Section 4 System Setup Page 25 4 YES dECLn fi re o Press the FIRE button to exit the dECLn t menu and return to the Measurement Mode 4 4 SE 5 Press the FIRE button to enter a declination T value w no dECLn Figure 16 Press FW or P to display the previous or next dECLn option If no dECLn is displayed press e to exit the dECLn menu and return to the Measurement Mode If YES dECLn is displayed press Qe enter a declination value page 27 About Magnetic Declination The magnetic poles are not located at the same place as the geographic North and South poles Moreover they move in a predictable direction by a small amount annually A compass always points toward the magnetic pole The direction that the compass points is called a magnetic meridian True North or geographic North relative to magnetic North varies somewhat depending on your location on the surface of the earth Declination is the value of the variation between Magnetic North and True North expressed in degrees or degrees west of True North It is important that you determine the correct declination value for the area that you are working in and enter this
6. Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters Page 57 Message Explanation Page Fail reason 2 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 23 F nm L E Fail reason 2 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 31 Routine Fail reason 3 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 23 F ro L 3 Fail reason 3 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 31 Routine Fail reason 4 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 23 F R L 4 Fail reason 4 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 31 Routine Fail reason 6 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 21 F R L hi Fail reason 6 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 31 Routine IRA Farthest target mode 39 BILE Filter target mode 39 H Hn Horizontal Angle 24 HR A R L Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 24 n i Inclination 21 rua No 22 amp 30 nnrr Pass Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 23 EnaA Pass Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine 31 Mat i Shot 1 Missing Line Routine 37 Dhaki Shot 2 Missing Line Routine 37 M Ld Standard target mode 39 bine ok Units 18 UET Yes 22 amp 30 Borea TECHNOLOGY Measurably Superior
7. or Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine E37 or similar value appears in the Main Display Contact LTI Service See inside front cover for LTI contact information Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters Page 55 Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters The LCD Main Display is used to convey messages and measurement results D Vt XC D Dx When all of the indicators are active the Main Display looks like V OA B80 Numbers 0 9 V t x x Lt r r rt rt LE th A 1 4L UL Y Alpha Characters R a y F p h b HM h y or V c i s go d Locl t t E e ocn M u K f oco M y Due to the limited number of characters available many messages have to be abbreviated The table below lists the messages that appear in the Main Display Message Explanation Page u Angle 1 Height Routine 35 Angle 2 Height Routine 28 Bluetooth option 19 Bluetooth option off 19 Bluetooth option on 19 Calibration point 1 facing forward 22 FG CA Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine e cro Calibration point 1 facing forward 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 2 facing down 22 ra u Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine tC 8n Calibration point 2 facing down 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual
8. which helps you take the most accurate measurement possible in a variety of field conditions Adjustable eyepiece provides comfortable viewing for eye or sunglass wearers Measurement data is available for download to remote PC or Pocket PC Data communication via wired RS232 serial standard or go wireless with the Bluetooth option TruPulse 360B FIRE button power ON A UP button V DOWN button Adjustable Eyepiece Diopter Adjustment Ring Tripod Monopod mount Attachment Point for neck strap and eyepiece cover 8 RS232 Data Port 9 Battery Compartment Cover 10 Receive Lens 11 Transmit Lens Viewing Objective Figure 1 Operating Modes Measurement Modes Target Modes System Setup Modes Slope Distance Standard Units Selection Vertical Distance Continuous Bluetooth Enable 360B only Horizontal Distance Closest Tilt Sensor Calibration Inclination or Percent Slope Farthest Azimuth Filter Horizontal Angle HA Menu 3 Point Height Routine Advanced Targeting Modes Declination Menu Missing Line Routine HA Compass Calibration Menu Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse Page 5 Unpacking Your TruPulse When you unpack your TruPulse check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered and that it all arrived undamaged Basic Package s TruPulse 360 or TruPulse 360B integrated Bluetooth Carrying Case Eyepiece Cover Lens Cloth Neck Strap User s Manual
9. 7 3 degrees P AZ 163 6 degrees o When you scroll to the Height Function the Main Display will be blank and the HD indicator will be flashing o Inthe Inclination Mode the Main Display is blank for all other measurement functions except AZ since the laser is not active when measuring inclination only o InAzimuth mode the Main Display is blank for all other measurement functions since the laser is not active when measuring azimuth only o Inthe Missing Line Mode the SHot 1 appears in the Main Display and the HD indicator is flashing The last measurement does not need to be cleared before acquiring your next target Each time the TruPulse is powered ON it returns to the same measurement mode that was last used The measuring point of the TruPulse is located at the center point of the instrument the 4 20 thread Inclination Measurements The laser is not active in the Inclination INC Measurement Mode Generally the inclination is measured when you press V9 However in 1 the Continuous Target Mode and 2 in the Height Measurement Mode the inclination reading appears in the Main Display and the display updates as your aiming point changes as long as you press Q Percent Slope Percent slope indicated by PERCENT is a calculation equal to 100 times the tangent of the inclination angle It is a variant way of expressing the inclination You can get percent slopes only in the basic measurement displays never in
10. Instructions The instructions below are provided for general information only Specific steps may vary depending upon your data collection program 1 Connect the TruPulse to the PC Pocket PC etc 2 Start the data collection program on the PC and adjust settings to match format parameters 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 3 Power ON the TruPulse Verify select measurement units Measurement Mode and Target Mode 5 Take the desired measurement The measurement result flashes one time indicating that it is being downloaded gt Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 42 Optional Remote Trigger It is possible to remotely trigger the TruPulse and take a measurement by using an external computer data collector or switch closure Remote triggering is accomplished by providing an open collector closure to ground or an active low TTL or RS232 level signal to the trigger pin on the serial connector This option requires a special order download cable that connects the remote trigger signal from the TruPulse to the RTS output signal of a computer s serial port When using a serial cable with a remote trigger connection care must be taken in controlling the state of the RTS signal from the host computer Often times the default state of the RTS signal will be low causing an inadvertent trigger of the TruPulse Since the remote trigger signal is treated the same as a button press on the TruPul
11. aiming to point 2 ensure that the TruPulse is kept perpendicular to a specific point on the ground and do not use a rapid swinging motion to position the TruPulse z Mount the TruPulse on a monopod or tripod If using TruPulse handheld see page 38 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 54 During the Missing Line Routine AZ calculations are not correct Considerations If the 1st shot is taken North of the 2nd shot the AZ value is calculated correctly So taking the Ist shot in Quadrant 1 the 2nd shot in quadrant 2 the AZ value is correct The same thing for the 1st shot in quadrant 4 the 2nd shot in quadrant 3 Performing the ML from East to West or West to East the AZ is calculated correctly When taking a ML from South to North and the North 2nd shot has a shorter distance range than the South 1st shot the AZ calculations are incorrect The HD SD INC amp VD are all correct This is from quadrants 2 to 1 and from 3 to 4 If the 2nd shots distance is longer or the same from the Ist shots the AZ calculation is correct If the AZ value must be known from the South to the North one should perform the ML function North to South and then apply 180 degrees to the AZ results 270 180 Figure 28 FAiL2 FAiL3 or FAil4 results during user calibration Move to a more suitable location remove metallic or electronic objects from your person and retry the Tilt Sensor
12. directly above the coin aim to target 2 Being careful not to make a big swinging motion reposition your feet on both sides of the coin See Figure 25 Shoot point 2 Shot 1 Shot 2 gt gt amp Figure 25 If AZ calculations are not correct please refer to the Troubleshooting Section page 53 Section 6 Target Modes Page 39 Section 6 Target Modes The TruPulse has five Target Modes which allow you to select or eliminate targets and to take the most accurate measurements possible in various field conditions 1 From the Measurement Mode press IW for 4 seconds The active A FLt Target Mode appears in the Main Display 2 Press FW or amp to display the previous or next Target Mode 3 Press e to select the displayed Target Mode and return to the Measurement Mode o Std Standard Single shot mode o Con Continuous Press and hold Q Once the target is acquired the TruPulse can continuously acquire additional targets for a maximum of 10 seconds The most recently acquired target appears in the Main Display Note The MULTI indicator is not displayed in this mode o CLO Closest Press and hold 2 Once the initial target is acquired the TruPulse can acquire additional targets The MULTI indicator denotes that additional targets have been acquired The closest acquired target always appears in the Main Display o FAr Farthest Press and hold Q Once the initial target is acquired th
13. protection from normally expected field conditions It is protected from dust and rain but will not withstand submersion If water leakage is suspected 1 Power OFF the TruPulse 2 Remove the batteries 3 Air dry the TruPulse at room temperature with the battery compartment open Protecting from Shock The TruPulse is a precision instrument and should be handled with care It will withstand a reasonable drop shock If the unit suffers from a severe drop shock you may need to perform Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine page 22 and the Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine page 30 Transporting When transporting the TruPulse the unit should be secured in the provided carrying case The provided neck strap can be used when carrying the TruPulse in the field The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse is not in use Never place the TruPulse next to strong magnets such as an antenna mount Cleaning Clean the TruPulse after each use before returning it to its carrying case Check all of the following items Excess moisture Towel off excess moisture and air dry the instrument at room temperature with the batteries removed and the battery compartment open Exterior dirt Wipe exterior surfaces clean to prevent grit buildup in the carrying case isopropyl alcohol may be used to remove dirt and fingerprints from the exterior s Transmit and Receive Lenses Use the provided lens cloth to wipe the lenses Fai
14. the Height measurement displays Note also that the instrument never downloads a percent slope It always downloads the inclination angle An inclination angle of 5 degrees for example is equal to a slope of about 8 75 percent Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 34 Azimuth Measurements The laser is not active in the Azimuth AZ Measurement Mode Generally the azimuth is measured when you press Q However in the Continuous Target Mode the azimuth reading appears in the Main Display and is updated as your aiming point changes as long as you press V9 As a reminder d appears as the left most character in the Main Display to indicate that a declination value has been entered Height Routine Height Measurements involve a simple routine that prompts you to take 3 shots to the target HD INC base or top and INC top or base The TruPulse uses these results to calculate the height of the target Figure 721 shows the three shots required for the Height Routine B or C A Horizontal Distance B Top Angle C Base Angle D Height C or B MEASURED CALCULATED Figure 21 Section 5 Measurement Modes Select your target and look through the eyepiece using the crosshair to aim to your target The HT indicator displays steady and the HD indicator flashes prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the face of the target Press and hold Qe The LASER stat
15. 2 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 36 During the Height Routine 2 Press to re shoot the previous point s Press to exit the Height Routine The laser is not active while measuring the ANG and ANG2 values As long as you hold Q the inclination reading is displayed and updated as your aiming point changes The measured inclination is based upon your aiming point when you release When the height result is displayed just press e to start the routine and repeat the steps Missing Line Routine The Missing Line Routine calculates distances and angles to describe the relationship between two points in three dimensional space connecting a vector This routine is ideal for span lengths remote slope determinations and L changes in elevation from one location The simple routine prompts you to take two shots to targets Shot 1 and i5 Shot 2 The TruPulse uses the results to AZ calculate five variables between the two sD points slope distance inclination azimuth INC horizontal distance and vertical distance as o shown in Figure 23 Figure 23 HD Horizontal Distance Horizontal component of the missing line VD Vertical Distance Change in elevation between point 1 and point 2 SD Slope Distance Length of the missing line INC Inclination between point 1 and point 2 AZ Relative Azimuth Direction from the point 1 to point 2 Sectio
16. E IPIE IebnS 1 Display Indicatot coco dne URERROREHIN OR RORIS eases 1 Display Indicator Test 3 ajo Diopter Adjustment RIng 2a a EO CIPUE DERE DAHER Firmware Revision Numbers ob Measuring Point 1 Neck Strap 16 Restore Default Settngs ote ro tr ei ri Er E ER EER SUR SITE PEPAI E Ie rir RE Rd g ue 6 Section 4 System Setup Select Measurement Units Enable BIuetootlio ote re REVO OEPSUEREERTOREEEUEUU RATHER T O Aligi HISMBINISIC I de Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine Horizontal Angle Minus ocior e ermita di One Edi HERES 24 DeclinatiotUMeRnu reser tre EE CRY FEY ERES EER IE SERERE EE SER SEED REESE 24 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 2 About Magnetic Declination Example Declination Value Online Declination Software Entering Declination Value etii he ties reet etre eere Po ebrei be stein acoge Local Magnetic Attractions Field Tests for Local Magnetic Conditions E ETE A E nO 28 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu sse 29 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine esee 30 Section 5 Measurement Modes reete esee eese te tntn neuen ta tatnen ane ta tatnen ene ta sata tn en sn sna aas 32 Distance Measurements eater PETERE Ue IER Ru Dre Ure id eR 32 Notes about Measurements Inclination Measurements Percen
17. LASER TECHNOLOGY INC qRvVECTOD wy gt oY MET TRUPULSE 360 360B USER S MANUAL 299 EDITION LTI TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Second Edition Part Number 0144801 Copyright Notice Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Laser Technology Inc No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the express written consent of Laser Technology Inc Copyright Laser Technology Inc 2007 2009 All rights reserved First Edition September 2007 Second Edition January 2009 Patents This product is covered by pending patent applications and or the following issued U S Patents 6 445 444 5 612 779 6 057 910 6 226 077 Trademarks Criterion Impulse and TruPulse are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners LTI Contact Information Laser Technology Inc 7070 S Tucson Way Centennial CO 80112 3921 USA Phone 1 303 649 1000 1 877 696 2584 USA and Canada Fax 1 303 649 9710 Web Site www lasertech com Email service lasertech com TruPulse Reference Information Record information about your TruPulse in the table bel
18. Pulse the last used Measurement Mode will be active Press IW or P to display the previous or next Measurement Mode Figure 20 shows six different types of measurements that the TruPulse can take For information about the Missing Line Routine see page 36 Slope Distance SD Azimuth AZ Inclination INC Horizontal Distance HD Vertical Distance VD Height Routine HT 000000 MEASURED e CALCULATED Figure 20 Distance Measurements The basic steps for taking any distance measurement Look through the eyepiece and use the crosshair to aim to the target 2 Press and hold Q The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target o Ifthe target is not acquired in the 10 second period release Q and repeat this step 3 Once the measurement is displayed release e The measurement flashes one time indicating the measurement was downloaded Then the measurement is displayed steady until you press any button or the unit powers OFF Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 33 Notes about Measurements Press or to scroll through the individual measurement functions and see the results acquired for each function o Azimuth inclination and distance are measured in the HD SD VD modes o Example Range Measurement HD 12 5 meters P VD 1 6 meters m SD 12 6 meters P INC
19. RATE THE TRUPULSE 360 360B BEFORE USE When you first receive your TruPulse first complete a Tilt Calibration page 21 and then a Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration page 29 For optimum performance complete an on site Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration each time that you change location or accessories KEEP THE TRUPULSE 360 360B AWAY FROM MAGNETIC FIELDS The Compass is susceptible to magnetic interference Keep away from all ferro magnetic materials and strong magnetic fields Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page4 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 360 Congratulations on the purchase of your TruPulse a cost effective professional rangefinder This compact and lightweight laser is a flexible tool for your measurement needs The TruPulse 360 360B includes seven measurement modes five target modes and serial data output Features of the TruPulse Crystal clear optics and the heads up display lets you keep your eye on the target Thru the lens viewing eliminates parallax issues so you know the laser energy is traveling directly along your line of sight 2 The laser sensor integrated tilt sensor and compass measure slope distance horizontal distance vertical distance inclination or percent slope azimuth or instantly calculate the height of any object or the missing line between two points remote from your position The Target Mode allows you to select or eliminate targets
20. TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 20 Refer to the instructions below when connecting your TruPulse 360B to another Bluetooth device This information is provided as a general guideline Refer to the third party product documentation for your specific Bluetooth device 1 Toggle the TruPulse Bluetooth option ON and return to the measurement mode see previous page A host device can now detect the Bluetooth communication from the TruPulse o Referto the host device documentation for connecting to Bluetooth devices 2 Use the Bluetooth Manager to scan for the TruPulse Bluetooth module The TruPulse Bluetooth will be named TP360B000000 where 000000 is the serial number of your TruPulse 360B Tap the icon that matches your TruPulse Bluetooth device 4 You may be prompted to enter o Passkey 1111 o Service Selection SPP Slave o Select long press Connect The Bluetooth Manager on the host device should find and display the active connection status w Bluetooth troubleshooting tips TruPulse Verify that the TruPulse Bluetooth option is toggled ON Bluetooth enable PC device Verify that the Bluetooth connection is active Verify that the Bluetooth device is physically located within the wireless transmission range of the TruPulse o Transmission range can vary depending upon 1 position relative to the TruPulse or 2 type of Bluetooth connection Section 4 System Setup Page 21 Align the Tilt Se
21. able Bluetooth Try Pulse 360B only Bluetooth wireless technology is an industry standard specification for short range wireless connectivity As a short range radio link Bluetooth replaces cable connections between devices allowing you to download measurement data to any Bluetooth enabled PC device such as a laptop PC Pocket PC etc TruPulse Bluetooth offers serial port service to connect to an RS 232 style serial connection It replaces the download cable from the TruPulse to any Bluetooth enabled PC device TruPulse Bluetooth is a slave device Bluetooth master devices can detect the TruPulse when the TruPulse is powered ON and the Bluetooth option is enabled To toggle the Bluetooth selection 1 From the Measurement Mode press amp for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display Press amp 3b to display the bt option as shown in Figure 12 below Press Ge to select the Bluetooth Enable Mode Press fW or a to display the other bt option Press Ge to select the bt on or btoFF and return to the Measurement Mode od M 4 btoff Press the FIRE button Press the FIRE button to select the bluetooth selection and return to the Measurement Mode v Bt on Figure 12 Each time the TruPulse 360B is powered ON it will return to the same Bluetooth setting that was last used Bluetooth Version 2 0 Class 2 Laser Technology Inc
22. al via wired RS232 standard or wireless Bluetooth v 2 0 Class 2 TruPulse 360B 3 0 volts DC nominal 1 CRV3 or 2 AA AA Approximately 43 000 measurements 37 000 with Bluetooth enabled CRV3 Approximately 86 000 measurements 74 000 with Bluetooth enabled FDA Class CFR 21 Impact water and dust resistant NEMA 3 IP 54 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 7X Magnification Field of view 330 ft 1000 yards In scope LCD Feet Yards Meters and Degrees 14 20 female thread Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 50 Measurement Range Distance Inclination Azimuth Accuracy Distance Inclination Azimuth Measurement Modes Target Modes Declaration of Conformity 0 to 3 280 ft 1 000 m typical 6 560 ft 2 000 m max to reflective target 90 degrees 0 to 359 9 degrees 1 ft 430 cm to high quality targets 1 yd 1 m to low quality targets 0 25 degrees 1 degree Horizontal Distance Vertical Distance Slope Distance and Inclination or Percent Slope 3 point flexible Height Routine with auto sequencing and 2 shot Missing Line Routine Standard Closest Farthest Continuous and Filter requires reflector and foliage filter Contact LTI for details See inside front cover for LTI contact information Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty Page 51 Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty What is Covere
23. as shown in Figure 10 below 2 Press PW or P to display the previous or next option 3 Press eg to select an option System Setup Pressw 4 Seconds e Press the FIRE button to select an option TruPulse 360B TruPulse 360 4 H_Ang H_Ang Un tS Ure kb x bt nl w ww nt w Y UnitS w UnitS Figure 10 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 18 Select Measurement Units The TruPulse allows you to choose between YARDS METERS and FEET for distance measurements To toggle the units selection 1 W Press the FIRE button d4 r Figure 11 t From the Measurement Mode press ii for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display as shown in Figure 11 below Press 9 to select the UnitS option Press fW or a to display the previous or next distance unit option Press Ge to select the displayed distance unit and return to the Measurement Mode Press the FIRE button to select the distance unit and go to inclination units selection SD shown to indicate distance units PERCENT Press the FIRE button to select the inclination unit selection and return to the Measurement Mode INC shown to indicate inclination units V DEGREES Each time the TruPulse is powered ON it will return to the same unit setting that was last used Section 4 System Setup Page 19 En
24. ass calibration routine The message C1 Fd appears in the Main Display Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Figure 19 shows the steps required to complete the Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine To begin the routine you should be holding the TruPulse and facing North The instructions are on the next page TruPulse FacingNorth TruPulse Serial Port Pointing Up Facing North o Figure 19 Section 4 System Setup Page 31 At each step wait approximately 1 second before pressing the e button Then wait another second before moving to the next position It is import that the unit is held steady when the e button is pressed The Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration routine can be aborted at any time during the procedure with a long press of FW or If the calibration is aborted the unit restores the previous stored calibration Holding the TruPulse and facing close to magnetic North 15 degrees towards North The lenses should be facing as shown in Figure 7219 1 Press e to store the first calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 719 2 Press e to store the second calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 719 3 Press to store the third calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the
25. ch com Section 11 Troubleshooting Page 53 Section 11 Troubleshooting See page 20 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information Problem Remedy The unit does not power ON or the LCD does not illuminate Press Qe Check and if necessary replace the battery or batteries The target cannot be acquired Make sure the unit is powered ON Make sure that nothing is obstructing the transmit and receive lens Make sure the unit is held steady while pressing eg Make sure that you press and hold Ge as long as the laser is active 10 second maximum Make sure that Filter Flt Target Mode is OFF if not using a reflector The TruPulse does not have an OFF button Simultaneously press and hold We and for 4 seconds To conserve battery power the TruPulse turns itself off if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time 7 TruPulse 360 or 360B with Bluetooth OFF 2 minutes TruPulse 360B with Bluetooth ON 30 minutes Incorrect measurements Align the Tilt Sensor page 21 If problem persists contact LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information My Missing Line ML results are off or not within spec When performing the ML Routine do not use handheld For most accurate results the TruPulse should be mounted on a tripod or monopod and use good practice page 38 To improve the accuracy of Missing Line Results When
26. cssssssssscssessssssssssccesesessssssssecesssesseresesssssssessesesssessesenesseesese 53 Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse Page 3 Precautions Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods The TruPulse meets FDA eye safety requirements and is classified as eye safe to Class 1 limits which means that virtually no hazard is associated with directly viewing the laser output under normal conditions As with any laser device however reasonable precautions should be taken in its operation It is recommended that you avoid staring into the transmit aperture while firing the laser The use of optical instruments with this product may increase eye hazard Never attempt to view the sun through the scope Looking at sun through the scope may permanently damage your eyes Never point the unit directly at the sun Exposing the lens system to direct sunlight even for a brief period may permanently damage the internal components Avoid direct sun exposure on the eyepiece Exposing the eyepiece to direct sunlight can damage the internal display The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse is not in use Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures TruPulse components are rated for a temperature range of 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Do not expose the instrument to temperatures outside this range whether in use or in storage CALIB
27. d Laser Technology Inc LTI warrants this product to be in good working order Should the product fail to be in good working order at any time during the warranty period LTI will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge Parts and products that have been replaced as a result of a warranty claim become the property of LTI What is the Period of Coverage This warranty remains in force for one year from the date of purchase from LTI or an authorized LTI product dealer unless otherwise noted by LTI at the time of sale LTI reserves the right to require written verification of the date of the original purchase of any product What is Not Covered LTI has no obligation to modify or upgrade any product once sold Any reproduction of software products is strictly forbidden This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the product resulting from Accident Disaster Misuse Abuse Non LTI modification Batteries or damage caused by batteries used in our products In no event will LTI be liable to you for any damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use such product Furthermore LTI shall not be held responsible if an LTI authorized dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damage or for any claim by any other party What Will We Do to Correct Problems If this product is not in good
28. d prevent the compass from providing a useful azimuth Usually the potential for local attraction can be determined by visually inspecting the site or from local knowledge of any buried utilities Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 28 The following objects may potentially affect the TruPulse 360 s performance and should be avoided Batteries Nails Data collectors or computers Pin flags Hatchets Portable radios Homemade yokes Steel rimmed eyeglasses Magnetic antenna mounts or spring hinge Metal watch bands Tripod tribrachs Tripods It is recommended that the data collector be located a minimum of 18 inches 46 centimeters away from the TruPulse Field Tests for Local Magnetic Conditions The following simple tests can be used in the field to test for local magnetic interference If you are working on a street and you know its orientation relative to true North aim down the street and take a measurement Nearly 8096 of the streets in the US are oriented in a north south or east west direction o The azimuth from the compass should match the known direction of the street Choose a target at least 100 meters away e g a pole and shoot to it Note the azimuth Then step backwards or forwards 1 meter or 1 yard along the sight line to the target and shoot again o The second azimuth should be within 1 10th to 5 10ths of a degree of the first azimuth If it is you are very lik
29. de but the laser s sensitivity is reduced so it only detects pulses returned from a reflector The optional foliage filter must be used in conjunction with this mode Standard No display indicator Standard single shot strongest target mode 6 Measurement Modes SD Slope Distance Straight line distance between the TruPulse and the target VD Vertical Distance The distance between the target and the perpendicular to the path of the horizontal distance HD The level distance between the TruPulse and the plane of the target Horizontal Distance INC The angle of inclination between the TruPulse at level and the target Inclination AZ The magnetic heading to the target referenced to magnetic North Azimuth M i Flashing The TruPulse is in need of a Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration see page 29 The AZ indicator flashes two times stops and then flashes again This continues until a successful calibration is performed You can still take measurements during this time The TruPulse detects when the battery voltage has dropped or battery door has been opened and or if there has been a significant temperature change that affects the accuracy of the compass HT Three step Height Routine The final calculation represents the vertical Height distance between the points on the target represented by ANG1 and ANG2 ML Two step Missing Line Routine finds the connecting vector or missing Missing L
30. e locks tilt sensor in 1 Height Measurement Mode and 2 Continuous Target Mode Height Routine HD Fires the laser INC Release locks tilt sensor Target Modes Selects option and returns to the Measurement Mode System Setup Modes Calibration Routines When no CAL or YES CAL displayed press to begin the Calibration Routine When PASS message displayed exits the routine and returns to the Measurement Mode When FAiL message displayed the no CAL option is displayed Measurement Modes Press to scroll to the previous Measurement Mode Press and hold 4 seconds to access the Target Mode Height Routine Missing Line Routine Clears the last measurement and re displays the previous prompt Target Modes System Setup Modes Press to scroll to the previous option Calibration Routines When no CAL or YES CAL displayed press to scroll to the previous option Press and hold 4 seconds to abort the calibration and return to the Measurement Mode Previous calibration is restored Section 3 Basic Operations Page 11 m Measurement Modes Press to scroll to the next Measurement Mode DOWN Press and hold 4 seconds to access the System Setup Modes Height Routine Exits the Height Routine Target Modes Press to scroll to the next option System Setup Modes Calibration Routines When no CAL or YES CAL d
31. e TruPulse can acquire additional targets The MULTI indicator denotes that additional targets have been acquired The farthest acquired target always appears in the Main Display o Flt Filter In this mode the laser s sensitivity is reduced to only detect pulses returned from a reflector The optional foliage filter must be used in conjunction with this mode In this mode measurements always include F as the left most character in the Main Display Typical maximum distance is Figure 26 350 feet to a 3 inch reflector Y Std The selected Target Mode remains active until you repeat the above steps and select a different Target Mode Each time the TruPulse is powered ON it returns to the same Target Mode that was last used g In Closest and Farthest Modes the minimum separation distance between targets is approximately 20 meters for non cooperative targets Cooperative targets could require greater separation Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 40 Section 7 Care amp Maintenance The batteries are the only user replaceable parts in the TruPulse Do not remove any screws To do so will effect or void the LTI Limited Warranty Temperature Range The instrument is rated for an operating temperature range of 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Do not expose the TruPulse to temperatures outside this range Protecting from Moisture and Dust The TruPulse is sealed to provide
32. eflective targets See TruTargeting next page for information about high quality and low quality targets Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 6 TruTargeting The TruPulse automatically provides the best accuracy and acquisition distance to a given target Maximum measurement distance varies with target quality and environmental conditions When shooting to a non reflective target the maximum measurement distance is approximately 1 000 meters 3 280 feet When shooting to a reflective target the maximum measurement distance is approximately 2 000 meters 6 560 feet When selecting a target you should consider the following Color The brighter the color the longer the range Finish Shiny finishes provide longer range than dull finishes Angle Shooting perpendicular to a target provides better range than shooting to a target at a sharp angle Lighting Conditions Overcast skies increase the unit s maximum range and sunny skies decrease the unit s maximum range Target quality has an effect on the precision of measurements A high quality target will result in a measurement that includes one decimal place tenths A low quality target will result in a measurement that is a whole number Examples 120 feet meters yards indicates a measurement was made to a low quality target o Accuracy 1 yd 1 m 120 0 feet meters yards indicates a measurement was made to a high quality targe
33. ely within an anomaly free area o For increased confidence repeat the test to a target at 90 degrees to the azimuth of the first target This third test can be performed if you are in a questionable area Aim and measure to your prospective next target and note the azimuth Move to the next station and aim and measure back to the original station o The azimuths should be 180 degrees different plus or minus a few tenths of a degree Section 4 System Setup Page 29 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu 1 From the Measurement Mode press amp for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display Press amp to display the H_Ang option Press e to select the H Ang option The message dECLn appears in the Main Display Press amp to display the HACAL option Press e to select the HCAL option The message no CAL appears in the Main Display and the display should look similar to Figure 18 ww 4 YES CAL Press the na Press the FIRE button FIRE button to exit the HACAL I 8 option and return to the Measurement Mode x Press the FIRE button to begin the Calibration routine v no CAL Figure 18 Press or to display the previous or next HACAL option If no dECLn is displayed press Qo to exit the HACAL menu and return to the Measurement Mode If YES CAL is displayed press Q begin the horizontal angle comp
34. ents results VD SD INC and AZ Page 37 GHot i t Press the Measured FIRE button HD displayed to ee L briefly H L i ote Shot1 Press the MeasuredHD FIRE button displayed to measure briefly HD gan 4 Shot2 Figure 24 Reshoot Shot 2 by pressing FW or P until Shot 2 and ML appear steady in the display as well as HD flashing prompting you to measure the horizontal distance to the second target or new target Go to 4 above Press Q exit the missing line results and return to Shot 1 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 38 Improving the Accuracy of Handheld Results During the Missing Line Routine it is important that the TruPulse stay positioned above one particular point on the ground s Mounting the TruPulse on a monopod or tripod will improve the accuracy of your results When aiming to target 2 you can rotate the monopod or tripod without changing the location of the TruPulse If you are using the TruPulse handheld your body will usually a have a swinging motion as you aim to target 2 There are some steps you can take that should improve the accuracy of your results 1 2 a m Before you take SHot1 drop an object such as a coin on the ground Place your feet on either side of the coin so the coin is centered between your feet and the TruPulse is directly above the coin See Figure 25 Shoot point 1 While keeping the TruPulse
35. g the e button Then wait another second before moving to the next position It is import that the unit is held steady when the e button is pressed The Tilt Calibration routine can be aborted at any time during the procedure with a long press of Ww or amp If the calibration is aborted the unit restores the previous stored calibration Position the TruPulse on a flat relatively level surface 15 degrees of level The lenses should be facing forward as shown in Figure 714 1 Press e to store the first calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 714 2 Press e to store the second calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 714 3 Press FW or P to store the third calibration point Be careful to do a short press when you press the FW or P If you do a long press the calibration routine will be aborted Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 7114 4 Press Ge to store the fourth calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees along the optical axis the lenses should be rotated facing forward as shown in Figure 714 5 Press e to store the fifth calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 714 6 Press Ge to store the sixth calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as
36. ge 15 Diopter Adjustment Ring The diopter adjustment ring see Figure 7 on the previous page allows you to focus the LCD in scope display relative to the target for your eye During assembly optimum focus is set to infinity To adjust the LCD focus turn the diopter adjustment ring to suit your personal preference Firmware Revision Numbers The firmware revision numbers provide manufacturing information about your TruPulse To display the main and auxiliary firmware revision numbers 1 Start with the TruPulse powered OFF press and hold Qe o 2 Looking through the eyepiece o Do not release Ge until done If you release the button too early PRESS and HOLD the FIRE button ON power OFF the TruPulse and repeat step 1 PRESS a Press to display the main firmware revision number The display should look similar to the example below The leftmost character Figure 8 should always be A and the remaining three digits represent the main firmware revision number 3 05 in Figure 8 Press amp to display the auxiliary firmware revision number The display should look similar to the example above The leftmost character should always be b and the remaining three digits represent the auxiliary firmware revision number 3 37 in Figure 8 Measuring Point The measuring point of the TruPulse is located at the center point of the instrument the 4 20 thread Laser Technology Inc TruPu
37. ine line between two points The final calculation shows the SD VD HD INC and AZ associated with the missing line Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 14 Display Indicator Test To verify that all display indicators are working properly 1 Start with the TruPulse powered OFF press and hold 9 2 Compare the in scope display to the Figure 6 see page 11 to verify that all indicators are working properly 3 Release Ge to start normal operation EYEPIECE Eyepiece DIOPTER The adjustable eyepiece see Figure 7 is designed for comfort and to block extraneous light To extend the eyepiece turn the eyepiece counter clockwise while pulling up To return the eyepiece to its original position turn the eyepiece clockwise and push down To match your personal preference the eyepiece may be located in any position from fully up to fully down If wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses the fully down position brings the eyepiece lens closer to your eye and gives you a full field of view ADJUSTMENT RING 4 4 0 DIOPTER Figure 7 Eyepiece Cover The eyepiece cover protects the internal components from sunlight exposure The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse is not in use To attach the eyepiece cover Feed the thin cord under the metal bar and flare the loop open Pull the eyepiece cover through the loop and cinch tight Section 3 Basic Operations Pa
38. isplayed press to scroll to the next option Press and hold 4 seconds to abort the calibration and return to the Measurement Mode Previous calibration is restored Note It is possible to restore the TruPulse 360 s default settings Simultaneously press and hold the Q P3 and P buttons For more information see page 16 Powering OFF the TruPulse To power OFF the unit simultaneously press and hold and amp for 4 seconds To conserve battery power the TruPulse powers itself OFF if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time o TruPulse 360 or 360B with Bluetooth OFF 2 minutes o TruPulse 360B with Bluetooth ON 30 minutes Display Indicators Figure 6 shows the LCD in scope display The TruPulse s internal software is organized into options Each option represents a specific measurement or setup function and has a corresponding display indicator Refer to the figure and table below for information about each indicator Note A liquid crystal display LCD is mounted within the optical system and when activated displays a reticle for targeting yards meters and the display indicators Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system These are a natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process These small black spots do not affect the distancing performance of the unit Figure 6
39. lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 19 4 Press Qo to store the fourth calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees along the optical axis the lenses should be rotated facing forward and the serial port pointing up as shown in Figure 719 5 Press to store the fifth calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 19 6 Press e to store the sixth calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 719 7 Press e to store the seventh calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 7119 8 Press Ge to store the eighth calibration point Look through the eyepiece either a pass or fail message appears in the Main Display PASS Press the Ge to return to the Measurement Mode FAiL1 Excessive motion during calibration Unit was not held steady FAiL2 Magnetic saturation error Local magnetic field too strong FAiL3 Mathematical fit error FAiL4 Calibration convergence error FAiL6 Orientations were wrong during the calibration If a FAiL message appears press Q The message no CAL will be displayed allowing you to do a new calibration See step 5 page 29 If the calibration fails the previous calibration is restored Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 32 Section 5 Measurement Modes When you power ON the Tru
40. lse 360 360B User s Manual Page 16 Neck Strap To attach the neck strap 1 Disconnect anchor end of the strap using the buckle 2 Feed loop around metal bar 3 Thread the neck strap through the loop 4 Gently tighten to secure 5 Reconnect anchor end of the Strap using the buckle Figure 9 Restore Default Settings Itis possible to restore the TruPulse 360 s default settings Restoring the default settings affects some of the system setup options The table below lists the parameters and the associated default settings The third column lists the page reference for additional information Refer to Page Parameter Default Value Number Measurement Mode HD 32 Distance Units Yards 18 Inclination Units Degrees 18 Bluetooth oFF 19 Declination 0 00 24 Restoring default settings Does not effect Tilt Sensor calibration or Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Does cancel clear serial command to Bluetooth ALL ON To restore the default settings 1 Simultaneously press and hold the Q and P buttons for approximately 5 seconds Section 4 System Setup Page 17 Section 4 System Setup Figure 10 shows an overview of the System Setup Mode which can be accessed from the Measurement Mode Each option is described separately in the following sections 1 From the Measurement Mode press and hold amp for 4 seconds UnitS will appear in the Main Display
41. lure to keep the lenses clean may damage them Storing If you will not be using the TruPulse again soon remove the batteries before storing the instrument Never place the TruPulse next to strong magnets such as an antenna mount Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 41 Section 8 Serial Data Interface The TruPulse includes a hard wired serial RS 232 communication port Wireless Bluetooth communication is available as an option on the TruPulse 360B In either case the measurement data downloaded from the TruPulse is in ASCII Hex format and duplicates LTI s Criterion 400 CR400 communication protocol and download messages Requirements for transferring serial data using hard wired connection Serial data transfer cable to connect the TruPulse to the PC such as o 36 inch LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable 7053038 o 36 inch LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable with Remote Trigger 7054223 o S meter LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable 7054244 Data collection software installed on PC Pocket PC or other data collection device Requirements for transferring serial data using Bluetooth connection o Seepage 19 o Data collection software installed on a Bluetooth enabled laptop PC Pocket PC etc Format Parameters 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Serial Port Figure 26 shows the pin out assignments for TruPulse s serial port REMOTE TRIGGER GROUND SERIAL OUT Tx SERIAL IN Rx Figure 27 Download
42. n 5 Measurement Modes During the Missing Line Routine Press the A to re shoot Shot 1 Press the A to exit the Missing Line Routine 1 Select your first target and look through the eyepiece using the crosshair to aim to your target The ML indicator displays steady and the HD indicator flashes prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the first target Press and hold Q The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance appears in the Main Display Once the fire button is released SHot2 appears steady and the HD indicator flashes with ML steady prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the second target Looking through the eyepiece and using the crosshair to aim to the second target Press and hold o The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance to the second target appears in the Main Display Once you release Q HD and ML are steady and the calculated horizontal distance of the missing line is displayed The measurement flashes one time and then displays steady until you press any button or the unit powers off At this time you can Press FW or P to scroll and see the other missing line measurem
43. nsor The tilt sensor is aligned during assembly In the rare event that your TruPulse suffers a severe drop shock refer to the instructions below to re align the tilt sensor 1 From the Measurement Mode press amp for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display 2 Press amp to display the inc option as shown in Figure 13 below 3 Press e to select the inC option The message no CAL appears in the Main Display and the display should look similar to Figure 13 4 YES CAL na Press the FIRE button wet he to exit the inc option FIRE button P i a and return to the Measurement Mode Y Press the FIRE button to begin the Calibration routine w no CAL Figure 13 Press fW or amp to display the previous or next CAL option If no CAL is displayed press e to exit the inC option and return to the Measurement Mode If YES CAL is displayed press Qreein the Tilt Calibration Routine The message C1 Fd appears in the Main Display Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 22 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine Figure 14 shows the steps required to complete the Calibration Routine The instructions are on the next page Figure 14 Section 4 System Setup Page 23 At each step wait approximately 1 second before pressin
44. nually monitor the integrity of the compass calibration and alert a user if a re calibration is required The TruPulse 360 helps you to produce quality field results by keeping a constant watch on its internal status TruVector Technology Incorporated into the TruPulse 360 is LTI s TruVector technology This allows the instrument to take an accurate azimuth and inclination reading no matter how it is oriented in physical space The TruPulse 360 can be tilted rolled or even upside down and it will still measure the correct azimuth and inclination in the direction that you are viewing This is accomplished by combining a 3 axis magnetic sensor with a 3 axis tilt sensor so the TruPulse 360 always knows its position in 3D space and the direction of the Earth s magnetic field no matter how it is oriented TruVector technology allows you the ultimate freedom to shoot from any angle Digital Processor The TruPulse includes LTI s proprietary ASIC chip Application Specific Integrated Circuit The ASIC chip combined with high speed CPU processing allows the TruPulse to deliver accurate and fast measurements Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 8 Section 2 Quick Start Install the batteries page 9 2 Press e to power ON the TruPulse 3 Selecta target such as a tree or a building For this example the target should be approximately 250 feet 82 yards or 75 meters from you 4 Look thro
45. ow You can find this value Your TruPulse Serial Number On the serial number sticker affixed to the TruPulse f Firmware See page 15 for information Main Revision Numbers Auxiliary LTI TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Table of Contents Page 1 Table of Contents lu 3 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 360 eere eee eee esee enses tata tnn enn sntatnne 4 Operating Modes see 4 Unpacking Your MUPU SE intr ini treten nr e eren riae bebuis eri aevi r te es ToS 5 Basic Package oue ih UTR Een ERO OTI E RR SIEHE RE IER CO ERA IARE OR Compatible Accessories m Understanding How the TruPulse Works eese ener enenenennn 5 ECD DISDIAy nnar EE edi ORI OD e e SRI Ee Laser Range Sensor m Wr Tare tin e eae juam 6 Compass ss aud TruVector Technology sd Digital Processo ese ctei nemen ense HE ER 7 Section 2 Quick Start d 8 Section 3 Basic Operations eee eee esee ee esee ee sesta tatnen enean tatnen tasa tn en ases stata sn en en sn essa sain ene 9 Bateries soa t PEERS REED dU E actis O A 9 Installation aed Low Battery Warning v9 Buttons so cs heirs nts 10 Powering OFF the TruPulse rioris ie rne DO HD EHE ERE ERE REEL
46. own in Figure 4B Batteries must be oriented as shown in Figure 4B and on the indication sticker found inside the COMPARTMENT ee as battery compartment MES o If using one CRV3 battery the battery A B compartment is designed so the battery Figure 4 only fits one way Replace the battery compartment cover by aligning the tabbed edges of the cover with the grooved edges of the battery compartment and slide the cover up until the tab locks into position Low Battery Warning The TruPulse monitors the incoming battery voltage Figure 5 shows the location of the battery status indicator When the voltage drops below 2 2V the BATT status indicator flashes every 5 seconds alternating with the normally displayed information o You should replace the batteries as soon as possible When the voltage drops below 2 0V the BATT status indicator stops flashing and is displayed steady At this point system operation is locked o You must replace the batteries to return to normal system operation Figure 5 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 10 Buttons The TruPulse has three buttons With the TruPulse in your right hand and looking through the eyepiece Qo is located on top near your index finger and and P are located on the left side of the instrument UP Measurement Modes Powers ON the unit Distance Measurement fires the laser Inclination Releas
47. se holding the signal low is identical to holding down a button which prevents a response to any additional keys that are pressed Download Message Format The CR400 data format follows the guidelines of the NMEA Standard for interfacing Marine Electronic Navigational Devices Revision 2 0 NMEA 0183 provides for both standard and proprietary data formats Since none of the standard formats are useful for the data transferred from the TruPulse special proprietary formats are used Rules described in the NMEA standard governing general message structure leading and trailing characters numeric values delimiting character checksums maximum line length data rate and bit format are followed exactly As required by NMEA 0183 the CR400 format does not respond to unrecognized header formats malformed messages or messages with invalid checksums Query The TruPulse accepts Criterion 400 format requests for the firmware version ID The instrument will not respond to an invalid query The format is as follows PLTIT RQ ID lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT The Criterion 400 message identifier RQ Indicates a request message ID Indicates the request type lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Optional linefeed Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 43 The instrument s response is as follows PLTIT ID model versionid csum lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT ID model versionid csum CR lt LF gt Example Version ID Message Reques
48. shown in Figure 714 7 Press e to store the seventh calibration point Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 7114 8 Press Qe to store the eighth calibration point Look through the eyepiece either a pass or fail message appears in the Main Display PASS Press the e to return to the Measurement Mode FAiL1 Excessive motion during calibration Unit was not held steady FAiL2 Magnetic saturation error Local magnetic field too strong FAiL3 Mathematical fit error FAiL4 Calibration convergence error FAiL6 Orientations were wrong during the calibration If a FAiL message appears press Q The message no CAL will be displayed allowing you to do a new calibration See step 3 page 21 If the calibration fails the previous calibration is restored Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 24 Horizontal Angle Menu As shown in Figure 15 the Horizontal Angle Menu includes options that affect compass operation Declination Menu and Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu 4 HACAL Press the FIRE button Press the to enter the declination FIRE button menu Press the FIRE button to enter the horizontal angle calibration menu v DECLn Figure 15 Declination Menu I From the Measurement Mode press amp for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display Press amp zP to display the
49. t Response The Criterion 400 message identifier Identifies the message type Indicates the model The main firmware revision number An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk Carriage return Linefeed PLTIT RQ ID SPLTIT ID TP360 MAIN 2 42 74 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 44 Download Message Formats Horizontal Vector HV Download Messages PLTIT HV HDvaluc units A Zvalue units NCvalue units SDvalue units csum lt CR gt lt LF gt where Examples PLTIT HV HDvalue units AZvalue units INCvalue units SDvalue units csum CR lt LF gt is the Criterion message identifier Horizontal Vector message type Calculated Horizontal Distance Two decimal places F feet Y yards M meters Measured Azimuth Two decimal places Percent slope is not downloaded D degrees Measured Inclination value Two decimal places May be positive or negative value D degrees Measured Slope Distance Value Two decimal places F feet Y yards M meters An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk Carriage return Optional linefeed HDvalues INCvalues and SDvalues always include two decimal places XXYY v 0 high quality target
50. t o Feet are shown in half unit increments 0 or 5 o Meters and Yards are shown in tenth unit increments 0 9 o Accuracy 1 foot 30 cm Tilt Sensor The integrated tilt sensor measures vertical angles that the TruPulse uses to calculate height and elevation and to determine slope reduced horizontal distances The instrument held level is at 0 and is rotated up through 90 and down through 90 The laser is not active in the Inclination INC Measurement Mode 7 Generally the instrument measures inclination when you press Q However in 1 the Continuous Target Mode and 2 in the Height Measurement Mode the inclination reading appears in the Main Display and the display updates as your aiming point changes as long as you press Q In these two situations the measured inclination is based upon the aiming point when you release Qo Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse Page 7 Compass The TruPulse 360 utilizes the latest in electronic compass technology The internal circuitry provides 3 axis monitoring of the earth s magnetic field and uses proprietary calibration algorithms to produce the best possible azimuth accuracy while having a simple field calibration procedure The TruPulse 360 evaluates the local magnetic environment during each field calibration and provides user feedback of the quality of the calibration In addition the instrument has built in system tests which conti
51. t Slope 39 Azimuth Measurements iecit s a e CR a in RH EAST Ute rig EDD Vere Ure ee tape ET 34 iS arudHep M M 34 Missing Line Routine Improving the Accuracy of Handheld Results sees 38 Section 6 Target Modes Section 7 Care amp Maintenance sisesssisessaissscncsacsssiescnossosessseseacssssnsencenstedsnossosendsessossessneencssstedssossoseesoe 40 Section 8 Serial Data Interface nore tron re pp et aureo tona e pron aora o Rear a p goin tee bebo prone or aeos a ran pecia tnos 41 Format Parameters Serial Port Download Instructions Optional Remote Wieser srete Aten adem ip Idee minare Download Message Format P M Download Message FOMAtS irii rre ottiene ine A Te PH E I DEA E HR eer IHE dena Rent Horizontal Vector HV Download Messages Height HT Download Messages cte c n tees t tc odere co elec bea denen e 45 Missing Line ML Download Messages essere 46 Uploading Serial Data wo eee Upload Serial Data Commands Section 9 Specifications eere eerie eese eaten enata tain tn snsn stata tatnen enata tatnen ene sa tasas ensne tata ae 49 Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty eese esee esee tees ta tntn nena ta tata tnn sns ta tatnen enata tatnen ens ne tata an 51 Section 11 Troubleshooting ccsssssssc
52. t value AZunits Specifies azimuth units D degrees INC Specifies inclination measurement value INCunits Specifies inclination units D degrees SD Specifies slope distance measurement value SDunits Specifies slope distance units F feet M meters Y yards csum An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Line feed Example SHotl SPLTIT HV 6 00 Y 179 40 D 7 20 D 6 10 Y 68 SHot2 PLTIT HV 5 90 Y 265 70 D 11 60 D 6 00 Y 5D Calculated Missing Line SPLTIT ML 8 10 Y 316 90 D 3 20 D 8 10 Y 74 o HDvalues INCvalues and SDvalues always include two decimal places XXYY V 0 high quality target 1 low quality target In the example above shots and 2 both used high quality targets Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 47 Uploading Serial Data 1 Wwe a Notes Download Tera Term Pro http www sofotex com Tera Term Pro download L411 html Setup Tera Term Pro Open the program Select serial and correct com port and click OK Enter into the setup tab and select serial and change the baud rate to 4800 or 38400 whichever you are using click on OK Enter into the setup tab again and select terminal in the new line box and change the transmit and receive to CR LF Check local Echo box and click on OK Type ID and enter If you get a response back yo
53. u have communication with the TruPulse All commands are preceded with To ask for current value units for example just type DU To change setting to Feet type DU 2 Upload Serial Data Commands START MEASUREMENT GO Single shot will output E01 if no target found after 15 seconds STOP MEASUREMENT ST SET DISTANCE UNITS D Meters 0 Yards 1 Feet 2 SET_ANGLE UNITS A Degrees 0 Percent 1 SET MEASUREMENT MODE M Horizontal Distance 0 Vertical Distance 1 Slope Distance 2 Inclination 3 Height 4 Azimuth 5 Missing Line 6 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 48 SET TARGET MODE TM Normal 0 Continuous 1 Closest 2 Farthest 3 Filter 4 e GET_BATTERY VOLTAGE BV millivolts Example Reply 3125 3 125 volts e SET POWER OFF PO Section 9 Specifications Section 9 Specifications Page 49 All specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to LTI s website for current specifications If you are not able to locate the information on the website or if you do not have internet access please contact LTI via phone or fax Refer to the inside front cover for LTI contact information Dimensions Weight Data Communication Power Battery Type Battery Duration Eye Safety Environmental Temperature Optics Display Units Monopod tripod mount 5 x 2 x 3 5 12 cm x 5 cm x 9 cm 8 ounces 220 g Seri
54. ugh the eyepiece see Figure 2 and use the crosshair to aim to the target The in scope LCD should look similar to Figure 73A o Ifthe HD indicator is not displayed press mw or amp z until the HD indicator is displayed Figure 2 5 Press and hold The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active Figure 3B The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target Q o Ifthe target is not acquired release e and repeat this step 6 Release 2 once the distance is displayed Figure 3C The measurement flashes one time and then is displayed Press the FIRE button steady until you press a button or the unit powers OFF o Press FW or P to scroll through the measurement modes and see the results acquired for each function o Repeat steps 43 26 above to take another o measurement Measured HD flashes one time and then displays steady o Simultaneously press and hold amp W and gt for 4 seconds to power OFF the TruPulse Figure 3 Section 3 Basic Operations Page 9 Section 3 Basic Operations Batteries Installation You may use two AA batteries or one CRV3 battery to power the TruPulse The CRV3 battery provides approximately twice the usage time of the AA batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by gently pressing and sliding the cover in and down as shown in Figure 4A If using AA batteries install the batteries as sh
55. ure 17 The declination value can be aborted at any time during the procedure with a long press of FW or If the value is aborted the unit restores the previously stored declination value 1 Theright most digit flashes indicating that it can be edited Press FW amp 3 to increase decrease the flashing digit 2 Press e to accept the digit edit and move the edit to the next significant digit 3 After the 3rd significant digit is edited the entire value flashes Note The edit range is 39 9 degrees 4 Press FW P to toggle the value from positive to negative 5 Press to accept the final value When an azimuth measurement is displayed d appears as the left most character in the Main Display as a reminder that a declination value has been entered Local Magnetic Attractions Local magnetic attractions are caused by objects of iron steel cobalt nickel and other ferro magnetic materials Electric utility lines may also affect compass readings Direct current power utility lines will cause a fixed offset and alternating currents will cause an unstable compass reading The effect that local attraction has on the compass depends upon the proximity of the material to the compass and on the mass and strength of the local attraction Small metallic objects carried on or by the operator may affect the compass reading by as much as several degrees In some work situations the strength of the interference coul
56. us indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance appears briefly in the Main Display and then Ang 1 and the INC indicator flashes prompting you to measure the inclination to base or top of the target Press and hold Ge and aim to the base or top of the target The measured inclination appears in the Main Display and is updated as long as us you continue to hold Qe The measured inclination is locked when you release Qe The measured inclination appears briefly in the Main Display and then Ang 2 appears and the INC indicator flashes prompting you to measure the inclination to the top or base of the target Press and hold Ge and aim to the top or base of the target The measured inclination appears in the Main Display and is updated as long as you continue to hold Q The measured inclination is locked when you release Q The measured inclination appears briefly in the Main Display and then the calculated Height is displayed The measurement flashes one time and then displays steady until you press any button or the unit powers OFF Page 35 Press the Measured HD FIRE button displayed briefly to measure HD Press the Measured INC FIRE button displayed briefly to measure INC Ang 1 Press the Measured INC FIRE button displayed briefly to measure INC n Figure 2
57. value into the TruPulse 360 You need to know your local latitude and longitude in order to determine the magnetic declination This must be done prior to using the instrument for azimuth measurements Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 26 Example Declination Value Magnetic declinations are east positive if the compass measures east of true North and west negative if the compass measures west of true North At the time this manual was published Denver Colorado which is in the western part of the continental US had a declination value of 9 9 east which is represented as a positive value The zero declination line runs generally north and south somewhere west of Chicago Online Declination Software NOAA s National Geophysical Data Center NGDC website includes online declination software that computes the estimated declination for your location You only need to enter the location US zip code and date of interest At the time this manual was published the website address was http www ngdc noaa gov geomagmodels Declination jsp Although the software is setup for US zip codes it also provides a link for locations outside of the USA Section 4 System Setup Page 27 Entering a Declination Value When the Declination Menu is displayed and YES dECLn appears in the Main display press e to enter a declination value Press the b FIRE button JT Fig
58. working order as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above How does State Law Relate to this Warranty LTI hereby disclaims all other express and implied warranties for the product including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations may not apply to you How do You Get Service In the unlikely event that your LTI product should require warranty or repair service contact us to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before returning your product Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 52 If the product is delivered by mail you agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit In addition the shipping container or equivalent will be sent prepaid and for door to door delivery About the Warranty Validation Card It must be completed and received by LTI in order to benefit from this limited warranty If an LTI software product requires registration this must also be completed to benefit from this limited warranty Receipt of the warranty validation card not only activates the limited warranty it also allows LTI to contact you directly when hardware or software upgrades become available If you prefer to register your LTI product electronically please send an email with all pertinent information to service laserte

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