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- Page 1 Laser Technology, Inc. MapStar TruAngle ® ® User’s Manual...
- Page 2 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Table of Contents Page 1 Table of Contents Precautions ........................Section #1 - Introducing the MapStar TruAngle ............. Basic Package ......................Accessories ........................ Section #2 - Quick Start ....................Section #3 - Using the TruAngle .................. -
Page 4: Precautions
Section #1 - Introducing the MapStar TruAngle Congratulations on the purchase of your LTI MapStar TruAngle angle encoder. The TruAngle calculates a turned horizontal angle that can be referenced to any desired point or direction. It works in conjunction with all our laser rangefinders that have an inclinometer for complete 3D position measurements with ... -
Page 5: Basic Package
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #2 - Quick Start Page 3 Basic Package MapStar TruAngle Laser Cable Download Cable Side Brackets (1 set): • Short (Impulse / TruPulse 200 / TruPulse 360) •... -
Page 6: Section #3 - Using The Truangle
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 4 Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Loading the Batteries Two AA batteries are required to power the TruAngle. The Battery Door is located on the left side of the TruAngle. -
Page 7: Attaching The Side Brackets And The Laser
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 5 Attaching the Side Brackets and the Laser • The required laser mounting bracket depends upon which laser you are using (Impulse, TruPulse 200, TruPulse 200X, TruPulse 360, TruPulse 360R, TruSpeed Sx or UltraLyte). -
Page 8: Connecting The Cables
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 6 Connecting the Cables • Connect either end of the supplied laser data cable to the laser’s serial port and the other end to the TruAngle’s serial port labeled “LASER”. -
Page 9: Fine Adjust And Friction Lock
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 7 Fine Adjust and Friction Lock • The Fine Adjust wheel lets you precisely control the encoder’s rotation. Movement of the wheel results in small angle update measurements. The Fine Adjust ratio is 66:1. -
Page 10: Extend The Display Segment Test
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 8 Extend the Display Segment Test Extending the Display Segment Test allows you to verify that all display indicators are working properly. 1. Press and hold the ON button. The LCD should look like Figure #8 (Page 7) and the Backlight should also be on. -
Page 11: Indexing The Encoder
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 9 Indexing the Encoder Each time the TruAngle is powered on, the LCD will display “ind” (see Figure #9 on Page 7) prompting you to index the encoder. -
Page 12: Removing The Non-Zero Backsight Value
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #3 - Using the TruAngle Page 10 Removing the Non-Zero Backsight Value There are two ways to remove the Backsight value: • Long press of the ZERO/BS button. This will clear the Backsight value and return the unit to the zeroing mode. -
Page 13: Section #4 - Managing Serial Data
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #4 - Managing Serial Data Page 11 Section #4 - Managing Serial Data The TruAngle's two serial ports are used to communicate with external devices. The one labeled LASER to an LTI laser product and the one labeled DATA to a data collector or PC. -
Page 14: Format Parameters
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #4 - Managing Serial Data Page 12 Format Parameters The TruAngle serial interface uses RS-232 12V signal levels and data format. The format parameters are set to: • Baud Rate 4800 BPS •... -
Page 15: Serial Commands
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #4 - Managing Serial Data Page 13 Serial Commands Zero the Display Command: #ZERO<CR><LF> where: = message identifier ZERO = refers to Zero the Display <CR> = carriage return <LF> = line feed Instrument Reply: #OK<CR><LF>... -
Page 16: Trupulse Series And Truspeed Sx Only
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #4 - Managing Serial Data Page 14 Backlight Status Get: #BL<CR><LF> Instrument Reply: #BL, <CR><LF> Set: #BL, <CR><LF> Instrument Reply: #OK<CR><LF> where: = message identifier = Backlight Status = 0 = Backlight OFF 1 = Backlight ON <CR>... -
Page 17: Error Messages
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #4 - Managing Serial Data Page 15 Error Messages If an error is encountered, an error message will be output instead of the #OK message. #ER, <CR><LF> where: = message identifier = Error = 1 = Command syntax error (unrecognized character etc.) -
Page 18: Section #5 - Caring For The Truangle
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #5 - Caring for the TruAngle Page 16 Section #5 - Caring for the TruAngle Operating Temperature The TruAngle components are rated for a temperature range of -22... -
Page 19: Section #6 - Troubleshooting & Tips
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #6 - Troubleshooting & Tips Page 17 Section #6 - Troubleshooting & Tips If you see this issue… … take this action The angles output by the TruAngle do not Make sure the TruAngle is level before you appear to be accurate. -
Page 20: Section #7 - Specifications
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Section #7 - Specifications Page 18 Section #7 - Specifications Accuracy: staff mounted 0.05 tripod mounted Range: to 359.99 Display Resolution: 0.01 Angle Resolution: 0.01... -
Page 21: Section #8 - Lti Limited Warranty
Section #8 - LTI Limited Warranty Standard Limited Product Warranty Laser Technology, Inc. ("LTI") warrants products it manufactures to be in good working order, free from defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase from LTI or an authorized LTI dealer. -
Page 22: Index
LTI MapStar TruAngle User’s Manual 3rd Edition Index Page 20 Index accessories features range accuracy fine adjust 2, 7 remote trigger angle resolution firmware version report current angle friction lock 2, 7 backlight sensor type backlight status gear noise serial data...