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  • Page 1 UltraLyte LR B User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 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,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Laser Technology, Inc. - UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - Table of Contents Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Table of Contents Safety Precautions ................3 Section #1 – Getting Started ............. 5 About this Manual ..............
  • Page 4 Laser Technology, Inc. - UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - Table of Contents Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #4 – Instrument Tests ............33 Display Integrity Test ............... 33 Scope Alignment ..............34 Scope Alignment Test ............

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Safety Precautions Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods. The UltraLyte LR B is designed to meet FDA eye safety requirements and is classified as eye-safe to Class 1...
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002...

  • Page 7: Section #1 - Getting Started

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #1 – Getting Started Laser Technology’s UltraLyte LR B is part of the UltraLyte family of handheld laser speed and ranging devices. Compared to the other UltraLyte models, the UltraLyte LR B: •...

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Ultralyte Lr B

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Unpacking Your UltraLyte LR B When you receive your UltraLyte LR B, check to make sure that you have received everything that you ordered, and that it all arrived undamaged.

  • Page 9: Sensors

    The UltraLyte LR B determines distance through its laser range sensor, by measuring the time of flight of short pulses of infrared light. The UltraLyte LR B has a broad spectrum of sensitivity, and can work with both reflective and non-reflective targets.

  • Page 10: Sighting Scope

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Sighting Scope Mounted on top of the UltraLyte LR B is a single-power sighting scope. The scope features: • Adjustable polarizing light filter to optimize viewing contrast.

  • Page 11: Button Panels

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Button Panels The UltraLyte LR B has two, 3-button panels; one on each side of the instrument. The buttons provide easy access to the instrument functions. Table 1 lists the buttons and the functions of each.

  • Page 12: Fold-Away Shoulder Stock

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Fold-Away Shoulder Stock The shoulder stock is fully adjustable, and is designed for either left-handed or right-handed use. Unfolding the Stock for Left-Handed Use Refer to the instructions and Figure 4 below to unfold the stock for left-handed use.

  • Page 13: Refolding The Stock

    Reverse the procedure that you used to open it (see page 10). Although the stock can be folded on either side, the UltraLyte LR B only fits in its carry case when the stock is left side fully extended and folded on the...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Yoke

    Attaching the Yoke The UltraLyte Yoke is an available accessory that allows you to mount the UltraLyte LR B on a monopod or tripod. Refer to the instructions and Figure 7 below to attach the yoke to the UltraLyte LR B.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Batteries

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Inserting the Batteries Two C batteries are required to power the UltraLyte LR B. Refer to the instructions and Figure 8 below when inserting the batteries. Remove the battery compartment cap by twisting counter- clockwise.

  • Page 16: Powering On The Ultralyte Lr B

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Powering ON the UltraLyte LR B To power ON the UltraLyte LR B: Press the TRIGGER. Briefly, the screen display should look like Figure 9 below, and then the display will change to the Speed Measurement Screen.

  • Page 17: Understanding The Display Indicators

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Understanding the Display Indicators Table 2 lists the display indicators and the function of each. These are presented in order of location on the display, from left to right starting in the upper left corner.
  • Page 18 Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Display Function Indicator Explanation This feature is not available Time Over on the UltraLyte LR B. Distance This feature is not available...

  • Page 19: Miscellaneous Display Features

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Miscellaneous Display Features Table 3 lists the miscellaneous display features that are not part of the Display Segment Test. Table 3. Miscellaneous Display Features...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Aiming Dot's Intensity

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Adjusting the Aiming Dot’s Intensity The in-scope red aiming dot has eight intensity settings from (00) BRIGHT (07). Refer to the instructions and Figure 10 below to adjust the red aiming dot’s intensity.

  • Page 21: Viewing The Firmware Revision Number

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Viewing the Firmware Revision Number Firmware is the internal software that controls how the UltraLyte LR B works. The firmware revision number provides manufacturing information about your UltraLyte LR B.

  • Page 22: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    Section #1 – Getting Started Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Restoring the Factory Defaults The UltraLyte LR B has one user-selectable option — the in-scope aiming dot's intensity. Although, you may never need to, you can restore the instrument's factory default settings.

  • Page 23: Listening To The Ultralyte Lr B

    Edition © 2002 Listening to the UltraLyte LR B The UltraLyte LR B emits a variety of beeps and tones during use. The sounds vary and depend on what the instrument is doing. With experience, you will be able to tell what is happening simply by listening.

  • Page 24: Error Codes

    See the inside front cover for LTI contact information. RFI Considerations The UltraLyte LR B does not display a specific error message indicating the presence of radio frequency interference (RFI). The instrument's electronics have been designed for optimum RFI immunity.

  • Page 25: Section #2 - Speed Measurements

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #2 – Speed Measurements When you power ON the UltraLyte LR B, the screen display should look similar to Figure 15. SPEED Figure 15. Initial Speed Measurement Screen •...

  • Page 26: Choosing A Roadside Location

    Section #2 – Speed Measurements Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 A high-pitched beep • means that a speed was captured. As long as you hold the TRIGGER, the instrument will continue to take speed measurements. The measured speed will be displayed on the LCD screen and will be projected on the scope, just below the aiming dot.

  • Page 27: The Cosine Effect

    If the target vehicle is moving directly toward or away from you, the speed measured by the UltraLyte LR B is identical to the vehicle’s true speed. However, the instrument is usually set up on the side of the road for safety.
  • Page 28 Section #2 – Speed Measurements Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 The cosine effect decreases as the range to the target vehicle increases. At the maximum range of the instrument, • the vehicle is so far away that the angle between it and the instrument is very small indeed.

  • Page 29: Measuring A Moving Vehicle

    50 feet off the road. Measuring a Moving Vehicle Refer to the instructions below to use the UltraLyte LR B to measure the speed of a moving vehicle. Ensure that the UltraLyte LR B is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active.

  • Page 30: Jam Indicator

    Section #2 – Speed Measurements Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 After you release the TRIGGER the instrument will display the most recent speed reading and the distance at which it was captured or an error code.

  • Page 31: Using The Weather Filter

    This is especially true when you are trying to capture speeds at close range. The UltraLyte LR B includes a built-in Weather Filter that is an alternate speed measurement mode. When the Weather Filter is active, the factory-defined gate setting increases the instrument's minimum range from 50 ft to 250 ft (15 m to 76 m).
  • Page 32 Section #2 – Speed Measurements Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Continue to press the TRIGGER and keep the instrument sighted on the target: A low-pitched growl • means that the instrument is...

  • Page 33: Section #3 - Survey Measurements

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #3 – Survey Measurements Your UltraLyte LR B may not include the Survey Mode. It is a factory-defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped.
  • Page 34 Section #3 – Survey Measurements Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Refer to the instructions below to activate the Survey Mode and take a range measurement. Ensure that the UltraLyte LR B is powered ON.

  • Page 35: Section #4 - Instrument Tests

    Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #4 – Instrument Tests There are five tests that allow you to verify the UltraLyte LR B’s mechanics. These tests include: • Display Integrity Test •...

  • Page 36: Scope Alignment

    Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Scope Alignment The scope alignment is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped. A heavy blow is the only reason that the scope might ever go out of alignment.

  • Page 37: Scope Alignment Procedure

    Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Scan the target. Press and hold the TRIGGER while panning the instrument across the target. The tone changes pitch when the instrument acquires the target. The highest pitch - the on- target tone - should occur when the scope's red aiming dot is centered on the target.
  • Page 38 Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Refer to the instructions below to do the Scope Alignment Procedure. Steady the instrument on a steady base. Expose the adjustment screws. Using a 2.5 mm Allen wrench, remove the cover screws as shown in Figure 25.

  • Page 39: Reference Frequency Test

    The Reference Frequency Test allows you to check the accuracy of the UltraLyte LR B’s internal timing circuitry. During the test, a frequency counter is attached to the UltraLyte LR B’s serial port, and the Tx line of the instrument’s serial port is toggled ON and OFF. The frequency counter checks the accuracy of that interval.

  • Page 40: Fixed Distance Test

    Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 When setting up an area for these tests, LTI recommends: • Permanently installing the test area in a convenient location. The test area must establish a permanent, known distance...
  • Page 41 Refer to the instructions below and Figure 30 above to do the Fixed Distance Test. Stand on the shooting mark. Ensure the UltraLyte LR B is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active. Aim at the target. Press the TRIGGER.

  • Page 42: Delta Distance Test

    Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Delta Distance Test Your UltraLyte LR B may not include the Delta Distance Test. It is a factory-defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped.
  • Page 43 Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Refer to Table 8 (below) and Figure 28 (see page 40) to do the Delta Distance Test. Note that, for display purposes, each measurement is rounded to whole feet or tenths of meters.
  • Page 44 Section #4 – Instrument Tests Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Delta Distance Test Results MPH results: • If the difference is 25 feet, the displayed simulated speed should be 49, 50, or 51 mph, and the distance should be 24.5, 25.0, or 25.5 feet.

  • Page 45: Section #5 - Maintenance

    The instrument features temporary submersion resistance. Shock Protection The UltraLyte LR B is a precision instrument and should be handled with care. It will withstand a reasonable drop shock. If you drop the instrument, however, check the scope alignment before using the instrument for measurement (see page 34).

  • Page 46: Caring For The Scope

    Section #5 – Maintenance Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Caring for the Scope Do not attempt to lubricate the scope. It is sealed from within using o-rings and special compounds. All seals are permanent and require no maintenance.

  • Page 47: Section #6 - Serial Data Interface

    Laser Technology Criterion family of survey instruments. The Criterion format is applied only when the Survey Mode is active. Your UltraLyte LR B may not include the Survey Mode. It is a factory-defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped.

  • Page 48: 20-20 Download Format

    Section #6 – Serial Data Interface Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Regardless of the format, all data values are automatically available at the serial port after each measurement. The version ID requests is the only query the UltraLyte LR B accepts.

  • Page 49: Speed/Range Data Message Format

    Section #6 – Serial Data Interface Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Speed/Range Data Message Format Speed and range data downloaded in 20-20 Mode has the following general format: speed, range <CR><LF>...

  • Page 50: Criterion 400 Download Format

    Section #6 – Serial Data Interface Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Criterion 400 Download Format Version ID Requests When the Survey Mode is active, the instrument accepts Criterion 400 format requests for the firmware version ID.

  • Page 51: Survey Data Message Format

    Section #6 – Serial Data Interface Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Survey Data Message Format Range data downloaded in Criterion 400 Mode has the following general format: $PLTIT,HV,hd,hu, , , inc,iu,sd,su*cs<CR><LF>...
  • Page 52 Section #6 – Serial Data Interface Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002...

  • Page 53: Section #7 - Specifications

    Section #7 – Specifications Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #7 – Specifications Weight: 2.95 lb. (1.34 kg) Size: 8.25 2.75 x 11 in. 21 x 7 x 28 cm Acquisition Time: 0.3 sec...
  • Page 54 Section #7 – Specifications Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002...

  • Page 55: Section #8 - Troubleshooting Tips

    Section #8 – Troubleshooting Tips Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Section #8 – Troubleshooting Tips What You Will See Required Action Unit powers OFF • Verify that the batteries are installed correctly.
  • Page 56 Section #8 – Troubleshooting Tips Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 What You Will See Required Action Limited Range. • Do you have a clear line of sight? • Rain or fog will reduce the unit’s maximum range.

  • Page 57: Index

    Index Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 Index 20-20 BACKLIGHT button, 9, 20 download format, 46 BATT indicator, 13, 15 batteries inserting, 13 battery about voltage level, 13 this manual, 5 beeping noise, 21...
  • Page 58 Index Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 dEF, 17, 20 gating option. Weather CLEAr, 20 Filter Delta Distance Test, 40 growling noise, 21 results, 42 GS indicator, 15, 29, 30 display feature.
  • Page 59 Index Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 measured speed polarizing true speed, 25 light filter, 8 measurement errors, 22 positive value minimizing speed display, 28 power cosine effect, 26 minimum OFF, 14...
  • Page 60 Index Electronic Copy of LTI's UltraLyte LR B User's Manual - 2 Edition © 2002 safety temperature precautions, 3 range, 3, 43, 51 scope too cold or too hot, 22 test area adjusting, 36 caring for, 44 considerations, 38 scope alignment, 34...

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