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- Page 1 LTL3000 and LTL3500 Retroreflectometer User Manual May 2021 – English language version DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology Venlighedsvej 4 - DK-2970 Hørsholm - Denmark - Tel. (+45) 43 25 14 00 - roadsensors@forcetechnology.com...
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- Page 3 LTL3000 and LTL3500 may not be used with other batteries than those supplied with the product. Disposal and Recycling Information Please ask your appointed dealer concerning disposal of LTL3000/LTL3500 in your country. Visit our website: http://roadsensors.madebydelta.com/ LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Environmental specifications ......................50 Instrument dimensions ........................50 Regulatory compliance ........................51 Appendix B: Safety symbols and model identification ................52 Appendix C: Delivery..........................53 LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 11: Introduction
The majority of action buttons on the instrument are accessible via the touch screen. The physical buttons and features on the instrument are shown below. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 12: Extractable Handle (Only Ltl3500)
The handle can be adjusted in various lengths (high/low) by pushing the black trigger on the handle. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 13 For easy transportation when the instrument is not in use, the extractable handle can be folded down. Pull the black trigger unfold the handle again. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 14: Getting Started
It is time for service on your instrument. Please contact your local distributor Warning signal for your current measurement USB drive is connected and accepted Printer is connected and accepted LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 15 Road surface temperature (optional feature - only LTL3500) Ambient temperature & humidity (only LTL3500) GNSS-signal is activated i.e. Global Navigation Satellite System (optional feature) Battery status LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 16: Main Menu
Shutdown Power off the instrument Note: all information you enter or alter under the individual menu items is automatically stored in the instrument. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 17: Perform A Measurement
Place the instrument on top of the specific road marking you want to measure and press the green button on the instrument handle. Wait a second until the reading is shown on the display. LTL3000 display: LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 18 There are various actions you can do with your current measurement. Activate the actions menu by pressing at the top right corner on the screen. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 19 Elements in the actions menu: The elements in the actions menu are explained in details in section ‘Actions Menu’ later in this manual. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 20: Working With Series And Templates
Note: It is required that at least one template exists, thus it is impossible to delete the last template. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 21: Series
You can now continue with your measurements (switch to ‘Measure’ from the main menu) and the data will be linked to the chosen series. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 22 For LTL3500: Insert an appropriate value for each template variable you have ticked off. If you have ticked off ‘3 party data’, then remember name this new variable e.g. “Skid Resistance’ or “Marking Thickness”: LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 24: Users
Note: it is required that at least one user exists, in other words it is impossible to delete the last user. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 25: Log
From the log list, press the series you are interested in. A list of all the measurements in this series are now shown on the screen. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 26 Press the symbols at the top of the screen to print (optional feature), export, or delete all the data in this measurement. Swipe to the left to see macro and overview pictures (optional feature – only LTL3500): LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 27 (optional feature for LTL3500 only) and if one or more pictures are captured. Note: remember to insert a FAT32-formated USB memory stick in the USB port before you transfer the data. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 28: Calibration
Reference RL calibration (daily) To calibrate the LTL3000/LTL3500 use the RL calibration target delivered with the instrument: LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 29 If the reading is within a few percent recalibration is not required. Qd calibration requires the Qd calibration target. The instrument will warn about this fact before calibration. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 30 Normally, it is sufficient to make a reference calibration of the instrument prior to conducting measurements. However, if the instrument in rare occasions measures incorrectly it is recommended to do a dark calibration. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 31 Tilt the instrument backwards and make sure it is not pointing at anything within a few meters. • Press OK and wait for success confirmation. • Important: Perform Reference Qd calibration (see above) LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 32: Settings
Off time: set timer for when the instrument should turn off automatically if not in use (e.g. after 2 hours). Note: drag the curser all the way to the left to turn the function off. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 33 You can adjust the format for how the instrument shows e.g. dates, numbers, temperature, and language. Select the relevant regional settings from the drop-down menu. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 34 Adjusting the light of the display by dragging the curser sideways. Note: it may drain the battery if the backlight is set high. Printer Activate or deactivate the automatic print functionality. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 35 ‘Print’ in the Actions menu. About Information about your particular instrument e.g. instrument model, serial number, version number, most recent service date, date of last calibration. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 36: Actions Menu
Turn the printer on • Press ‘Connect printer’ in the actions menu • Wait for the printer icon to turn on in the top status bar LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 37 Overview camera (optional feature – only LTL3500) This action enables you to take an overview photo of the surrounding area by the marking. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 38 Press ‘Save and close’ to finish and close the window. The text is now added as a note to your measurement and a note icon is visible on the measurement display. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 39 • Press ‘Save and close’ to finish and close window. The entered value will automatically be added to the measurement’s logfile. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
- Page 40 Place the LTL3500 instrument on the surface right next to the marking. • Press ‘Measure’. • The instrument will now automatically calculate the daylight contrast value and added the data to your measurement. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 41: Gnss (Optional Feature)
Note: LTL3000 provides data for RL color but without the graphic illustration. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 42: Sensors And Cameras (Only Ltl3500)
Overview camera (optional feature): an image sensor that is placed on the LTL3500 handle facing forward. The camera can be activated/deactivated from the actions menu (see section ‘Actions menu’). LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 43: Wet Night Frame (Optional Feature)
• The wet night frame is now ready for use. • After use, dismount the wet night frame by reversing the above operations. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 44: Battery
Allow a warm battery to cool before charging. When handling or storing the battery take special care to avoid possible short circuiting the battery contacts. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 45: Battery Charger
‘flashing’, the battery is being fast charged. Fast charging will If the green automatically stop when the battery is fully charged. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 46: Usb Connection
Only use a FAT32-formated USB memory stick. Other file formats are not supported. If your USB stick is not working, reformat it and select ‘FAT32’ as file system. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 47: Maintenance
• Store the battery in a dry and clean place. • Due to environmental protection do not dispose the battery with household waste. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 48 DELTA. In general, DELTA recommends changing the calibration target every two years to ensure that the target always provide correct calibrations. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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Page 49: Appendix A: Specifications
Nighttime chromaticity coordinates (x,y) according to - optional ....ASTM E 2367 and CIE 1931 Location position system (GNSS) Latitude / Longitude Format .................... Decimal degrees Datum ............................WGS 84 LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 50: Electrical Characteristics
LTL3500 Height: ......................280 mm / 11 inch LTL3000 Weight: ......................4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs. LTL3500 Weight: ......................5.6 kg / 12.3 lbs. LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 51: Regulatory Compliance
Safety: ............IEC 61010-1:2010, AMD1:2016; EN 61010-1:2010+A1:2019 USA: EMC: ....................... FCC 47 CFR Part 15B (class B) Canada: EMC: ........................ICES 003:2016 (Class B) LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 52: Appendix B: Safety Symbols And Model Identification
Do not put in domestic waste. Attention, see the instructions for use Universal Serial Bus (USB), port/plug Label/marking for model identification: LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... -
Page 53: Appendix C: Delivery
8. Qd calibration reference (optional) 9. DANAK accredited calibration certificate (not shown) The LTL3000 user manual can be located on the following weblink: https://roadsensors.madebydelta.com/products/ltl3000 LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology... - Page 54 9. Wet Night Frame (optional) 10. DANAK accredited calibration certificate (not shown) The LTL3500 user manual can be located on the following weblink: https://roadsensors.madebydelta.com/products/ltl3500 LTL3000 & LTL3500 User Manual / May 2021, version 2.0 DELTA – a part of FORCE Technology...
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