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SF10
Laser altimeter
2. Quick start guide
1. CAUTION - The SF10 laser altimeter contains a laser and should never be
aimed at a person or an animal. Do not look at the beam directly with
optical instruments.
2. Download LightWare Terminal software from
> Documents > Software
follow the installation instructions. Everything needed for communicating
with the SF10 will automatically be installed.
3. Plug the "micro-B to type A" USB cable provided into the SF10's micro USB
connector and connect the other end to your PC. This provides both power
and communication to the unit.
4. Start the LightWare Terminal software and click the "Connect" icon to
open a communications port.
5. If the connection isn't made automatically, click the "Laser" icon and
select the correct USB port from the list shown.
6. Press the <SPACE> key to display the main menu. This menu includes a list
of all the settings that can be changed in the SF10. A summary of the
settings is given below:
Setting
a: Zero datum offset
b: Smooth output
c: Serial port baud rate
d: I2C bus address
e: Analog distance range
f: Analog voltage range
g: Analog polarity
7. Once you have confirmed your settings, press the <SPACE> key to start taking distance measurements and the results
will be displayed in the Terminal window.
8. Press the "Disconnect" icon before unplugging the USB cable.
9. There are several interface options available on the main connector. These connections are used to integrate the SF10
into your system and details of all the options are explained later in this document.
SF10 Laser Altimeter - Product Manual - Revision 11
Product manual
www.lightware.co.za > Library
onto your PC. Open the installer package and
Range of values
-10.00 m ... +10.00 m
ON / OFF
9600 ... 115200
0 ... 7F
SF10/A: 1.00 m ... 30.00 m
SF10/B: 1.00 m ... 60.00 m
SF10/C: 1.00 m ... 120.00 m
0.00 V ... 2.56 V or
0.00 V ... 3.30 V
0.00 m = 0.00 V | 25.60 m = 2.56 V or
25.60 m = 0.00 V | 0.00 m = 2.56 V
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Description
Adjusts the zero point from which measurements
are taken
Switch on filtering to smooth the outputs
Sets the baud rate for the serial port
Sets the I2C address
Sets the distance at which the voltage output will
show 2.56 V
Selects the maximum output voltage of the analog
output: either 2.56 V or 3.30 V
Selects the polarity of the analog output so that
the maximum voltage selected using menu item
<f> occurs at the maximum distance set using
menu item <e> or at 0.00 m as required.
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