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Ranger LS010A Quick Start Manual page 3

Laser range finder

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4.
Mode:
a.
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blank> - standard mode.
b.
"RAIN" - for rainy conditions to measure distance to objects more
than 60 metres away.
c.
"REFL" – for conditions of thin fog or heavy humidity.
d.
">150" – ignore interference by close-by (closer than 150 metres)
small objects such as branches, fence wires etc., that lie between
you and the target you are ranging.
5.
The number of arrows following the word "QUALITY" shows the quality
of the ranging signal. 6 or more arrows means a good enough return
signal for a distance reading.
6.
The word "LASER" flashes when the range finder is emitting the range-
finding beam.
7.
"BATT" battery low indicator.
o
Peration
1.
Look through the eyepiece and rotate it to adjust the image so that it is
sharp and clear.
2.
Press and release the trigger button to activate the LCD screen.
3.
Place the target object under the centre circle and press and hold the
trigger button to read the range.
4.
The display remains active for 15 seconds before shutting-off.
5.
It is recommended that the object is ranged at least twice for best
accuracy by depressing the trigger button a second time for three
seconds while the display is still active.
A bad reading is indicated by three short lines "- - -" if a distance reading is
not obtained after three seconds.
You can use the "mode" button to change the operation mode from standard
to ">150", "RAIN" or "REFL" to a) ignore interference from close-by objects
such as foliage and fencing, b) ensure accurate readings in the rain, or c)
when using the laser under foggy conditions. When switched on the unit
reverts to the mode last used.
To change the distance unit (metres / yards), press and hold the "mode"
button down for three seconds.
The maximum range a target distance can be measured is affected by the
following four variables:
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