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LaserAce

Hand-held Reflectorless Instrument with Data Storage

A W O R L D L E A D E R I N L A S E R M E A S U R E M E N T T E C H N O L O G Y

CONTENTS

Quick User Guide

1.1

LaserAce® Survey............................................................................................................4

1.2

LaserAce® Hypsometer ...................................................................................................7

Contact Information and Warranty

2.1

Dear Customer .................................................................................................................9

2.2

About this LaserAce® Pocket Series User's Manual .....................................................10

2.3

Product Warranty............................................................................................................11

2.4

Waste Information...........................................................................................................11

Introduction

3.1

LaserAce® Pocket Series...............................................................................................12

3.1.1

LaserAce® Survey Modes ...........................................................................13

3.1.2

LaserAce® Hypsometer Modes...................................................................13

3.2

Key Features ..................................................................................................................13

Safety Information

4.1

Laser Safety....................................................................................................................15

4.2

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Emissions ...............................................................16

4.3

Batteries..........................................................................................................................16

4.4

Hazardous Substances ..................................................................................................16

Handling and Storage Precautions

5.1

Handling..........................................................................................................................17

5.2

Storage ...........................................................................................................................17

5.3

Disposal ..........................................................................................................................17

Overview of Applications

6.1

LaserAce® Survey..........................................................................................................18

6.2

LaserAce® Hypsometer .................................................................................................19

Preparation for use

7.1

Power Supply..................................................................................................................20

7.2

Hand-strap ......................................................................................................................21

7.3

Bluetooth® ......................................................................................................................22

7.4

Setup

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7.4.1

Units .............................................................................................................24

7.4.2

Configuration................................................................................................25

7.4.3

Offsets..........................................................................................................30

7.5

Calibrating Compass ......................................................................................................33

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LaserAce® Pocket Series ® LaserAce Pocket Series Hand-held Reflectorless Instrument with Data Storage A W O R L D L E A D E R I N L A S E R M E A S U R E M E N T T E C H N O L O G Y CONTENTS PAGE Quick User Guide...
Page 2 LaserAce® Pocket Series Operation Principle of Operation .....................35 Usage..........................36 Switching On........................36 Key Selection........................37 Buzzer..........................37 Basic Instrument Functions ....................38 Switching Off........................38 LaserAce® Survey Menu Options Rangefinder ........................39 Subtended Distance .......................41 Missing Distance......................43 Area/Volume ........................45 Three Point Height......................46 Rapid Fire ........................48 LaserAce® Hypsometer Menu options 10.1 Rangefinder ........................49 10.2...
Page 3 LaserAce® Pocket Series Troubleshooting with Bluetooth® 14.1 PC Examples ........................69 14.2 PDA Examples........................71 Technical Details 15.1 Specification ........................73 Notes Issue 1.0 Page 3 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited Copying of the materials in this document is prohibited...
Page 4: Quick User Guide
LaserAce® Pocket Series Quick User Guide LaserAce® Survey To start • Press the red ‘fire’ button on top of the instrument. The unit starts up confirming the unit type (ie. Survey), date and version, and then Bluetooth® and compass • The main menu gives you a list of options/ or modes To select a mode use the ▲...
Page 5 LaserAce® Pocket Series 2. Subtended Distance • The user looks through the sighting scope at the building. You ‘bracket’ the stadia hairs (laser aiming and diameter scope) between the window frame (you do this by walking forward/ backwards until two fit either side of the object •...
Page 6 LaserAce® Pocket Series VOLUME OF CONE SHOOT THE BASE OF CONE • Point and shoot at the base. It then asks you to ‘shoot the top of the cone’ • The LCD screen now shows: (example) NOTE: To go back (at any time) press the ● button •...
Page 7: Laserace® Hypsometer
LaserAce® Pocket Series 6. RAPID FIRE • Select ‘6. RAPID FIRE’ - Rapid Fire has been designed to find the height of over hanging cables • The LCD screen now shows: FIND WIRE SHOOT GROUND • Point and shoot ground. The unit then asks ‘FIND WIRE’. Pointing the unit to the wire, hold down the fire button and scan over the wire until the unit find it.
Page 8 LaserAce® Pocket Series 3. THREE POINT If scrub is an issue or leaves are fine at the top, three point heighting is idea. • Select ‘3. THREE POINT’ from the menu • For now keep Stadia NIL • Follow the instructions •...
Page 9: Contact Information And Warranty
Tel: +1 (281) 987 2743 Fax: + 44 (0) 1224 824 987 Fax: +1 (281) 987 1815 email: service@mdl.co.uk email: hou@westerndatasystems.com Web: http://www.mdl.co.uk Web: www.westerndatasystems.com To enable us to give you our best help, please obtain the serial number, which can be found on the instrument.
Page 10: About This Laserace® Pocket Series User's Manual
Reproduction in whole or in part, including utilisation in machines capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written permission of MDL is prohibited. Reverse engineering is also prohibited. ©Copyright 2008 Measurement Devices Ltd. The programs that control this product are protected by copyright and all rights are reserved.
Page 11: Product Warranty
Following authorised return of the equipment, which must be made by the customer on a freight prepaid basis, MDL will examine the equipment. If the claim is justified, at MDL’s option, MDL will repair or replace the defective equipment without charge and MDL will have no further liability to the customer.
Page 12: Introduction
LaserAce® Pocket Series Introduction LaserAce® Pocket Series comes in three versions: • LaserAce® Burden Finder, for measuring burden measurements in the Quarry market (separate manual) • LaserAce® Survey, designed as a general survey tool, and • LaserAce® Hypsometer, specifically designed for foresters and arborists to aid in tree measuration. This manual is the users guide for: •...
Page 13: Laserace® Survey Modes
LaserAce® Pocket Series 3.1.1 LaserAce® Survey Modes • Range finder (for measuring distances) • Subtended distance (diameter measurement) • Area and volume calculation • Three point heighting • Rapid fire mode for detecting cables. LaserAce® Survey does not incorporate a ‘save’ facility. These units have been designed for simple effortless use –...
Page 14 LaserAce® Pocket Series LaserAce® Pocket Series Features Fire Button Eye Piece Sighting Optics with Stadia hairs (x 5 magnification) Function keys Hand Strap Bluetooth® data download Transmitter and Receiver lenses Backlit LCD display Removable and rechargeable battery Issue 1.0 Page 14 ©...
Page 15: Safety Information
LaserAce® Pocket Series Safety Information Laser Safety The LaserAce® Pocket Series is classified as a Class 1 eye safe laser product in compliance with the European eye safety regulation CENELEC EN60825-1 (2001) and US federal requirements (FDA/CDRH) 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 (except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice no.
Page 16: Electromagnetic Compatibility And Emissions
LaserAce® Pocket Series Electromagnetic Compatibility and Emissions The LaserAce® Pocket Series meets or exceeds the requirements of the following European Standards: EN 55022: 1998 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. EN 55024: 1998 Information Technology Equipment –...
Page 17: Handling And Storage Precautions
LaserAce® Pocket Series Handling and Storage Precautions Handling The LaserAce® Pocket Series is a reflectorless system. DO NOT USE reflectors at ranges below 100m, for ranges above 150m, reflectors may be employed. Note: DO NOT USE ‘LAST HIT’ Mode with reflectors. Avoid mechanical shock.
Page 18: Overview Of Applications
LaserAce® Pocket Series Overview of Applications LaserAce® Survey • Agriculture Management • Asset Mapping • Building Surveys • Cable Height Measurement • GIS Survey • Gradient Measurements • Ground Modelling • Hydrographic Surveys • In-vehicle Surveying GIS Data Acquisition • Land Reclamation •...
Page 19: Laserace® Hypsometer
LaserAce® Pocket Series LaserAce® Hypsometer Forestry management and arboricultural surveys Height measurement 2-point height and lean Usin g ‘Brush filter mode’ (reflect ing) Diameter (showing stadia scope) targets 3-Point height/diameter/volume in scrub Taper factor for volume and diameter Issue 1.0 Page 19 ©...
Page 20: Preparation For Use
LaserAce® Pocket Series Preparation for use Power Supply An external 7.2V Lithium Ion ‘camcorder’ battery powers the instrument. Note: The battery must be charged before use. A low battery indicator will show the power available from the battery, if it is not fully charged. ¾...
Page 21: Hand-Strap
LaserAce® Pocket Series Hand-strap 1. Position unit and strap as shown. 2. Pass the strap into the Back Ring Mount until Hand Pad sits between both Ring Mounts. 3. Fold the Strap and insert it into the Hand Pad passing holes from left to right and through the Front Ring Mount.
Page 22: Bluetooth
LaserAce® Pocket Series 4. Fully pass the strap through the Front Ring Mount. 5. Fold the strap and lay it on the Hand Pad. Cover the strap with the pad. Bluetooth® Data is transmitted via Bluetooth® to your Bluetooth® enabled Data Logger. Note that to enable Bluetooth® communication you will need to configure your Data logger accordingly.
Page 23: Setup
LaserAce® Pocket Series Setup This is a representation of the setup menu screen, which can be accessed from the main menu screen. From this menu you can change various parameters in the LaserAce® Pocket Series ie units such as range (metres/feet) and angles (degrees/gons) etc.
Page 24: Units
LaserAce® Pocket Series 7.4.1 Units RANGE UNITS Returns to main menu METRES FEET SELECT UNITS RANGE scrolls through selections ANGLES ANGULAR UNITS DEGREES GONS Units can be changed in the units sub-menu. Ranges can be displayed in metres or feet, and angles in degrees or gons.
Page 25: Configuration
The laser can operate through relatively dense obstructions but must be able to see at least part of the target. INTERFACE This is set at the MDL FREE FORMAT – do not change. For detailed information about the DATA FORMAT selection, see section 11 of this manual. POWER Power can be set as AUTO-POWER.
Page 26 FIRST HIT LAST HIT ACTIVE MODE CONFIGURATION GRADIENT RANGING INTERFACE POWER INTERFACE MDL FREE FORMAT MDL FIXED FORMAT VARIANT FREE FORMAT VARIANT FIXED FORMAT AUTO POWER Return to setup menu Issue 1.0 Page 26 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited...
Page 27 LaserAce® Pocket Series FIRST HIT is the ‘standard’ mode used for most types of operation where you have a clear sight of a target. Issue 1.0 Page 27 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited Copying of the materials in this document is prohibited...
Page 28 LaserAce® Pocket Series LAST HIT mode instructs the laser to return the last detectable hit in a multiple hit scenario. This mode is intended to help range through a limited type of single obstructions, such as wire fencing or glass. It is also a requirement that the distance between the initial obstruction and the ultimate target has to be several metres in order for a valid range to be calculated.
Page 29 LAST HIT BRUSH FILTER CONFIGURATION RANGING INTERFACE scrolls through selections POWER INTERFACE MDL FREE FORMAT MDL FIXED FORMAT VARIANT FREE FORMAT VARIANT FIXED FORMAT AUTO POWER Returns to main menu Issue 1.0 Page 29 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited...
Page 30: Offsets
LaserAce® Pocket Series 7.4.3 Offsets 7.4.3.1 LaserAce® Survey There are two options available within the Setup Menu Offset functions. INSTRUMENT HT. 0.00 ft OFFSETS INSTRUMENT HT. INCLUDE BACK OFFSET INCLUDE BACK OFFSET Note: the ▲ key toggles between YES/ NO INSTRUMENT HT.
Page 31 LaserAce® Pocket Series 7.4.3.2 LaserAce® Hypsometer There are four options available within the Setup Menu Offset functions. INSTRUMENT HT. 0.00 ft OFFSETS OFFSETS INSTRUMENTS HT. USE CRITICAL HT. CRITICAL HT. USE CRITICAL DIA. CRITICAL AREA CRITICAL RADIUS CRITICAL HT. 0.00 ft INSTRUMENT HT.
Page 32 LaserAce® Pocket Series CRITICAL HT 002.5 m/ft Scrolls through unit Increments units selection selected The user is asked to use either Critical Height or Critical Diameter to sound alert in two point and three point height methods in length/lean/volume mode. The CRITICAL HEIGHT offset allows you to enter a height that the instrument will sound an alert once it has been reached.
Page 33: Calibrating Compass
LaserAce® Pocket Series Calibrating Compass On acquiring a new LaserAce® Pocket Series, it is recommended that you complete the following calibration in order to remove any interference. Integrated within the LaserAce® Pocket Series is a compass system that includes firmware for heading computation and calibration for magnetic distortions.
Page 34 LaserAce® Pocket Series Down Calibration • Start with eyepiece pointing upwards. • Press a key to start down calibration. • Slowly rotate the Pocket Series clockwise through 360°, while maintaining level position downward. • Rotate at least twice. • Press a key to end down calibration process. Down user calibration orientation.
Page 35: Operation
LaserAce® Pocket Series Operation Principle of Operation When the unit is operational and the FIRE button is pressed, invisible pulses are sent out from the LaserAce® Pocket Series transmitter lens and reflected pulses from the target are received via the instrument receiver lens. The time taken to send and receive the pulses is multiplied by the speed of light to determine the ‘two way’...
Page 36: Usage
LaserAce® Pocket Series Usage The instrument should be held in the right hand, like a camcorder, by putting your fingers through the hand-strap and aiming at the target through the eye scope. It is advisable to sight the instrument using the right eye whilst the left eye should be kept open to make the selection of the target easier to identify.
Page 37: Key Selection
LaserAce® Pocket Series Key Selection The LaserAce® Pocket Series has been designed to be easy to use. With that in mind, the key selection has been kept as consistent as possible within each mode/function of the instrument. In general the keys are used to perform the following actions.
Page 38: Basic Instrument Functions
Basic Instrument Functions When the LaserAce® is switched on, a built in BUZZER will sound automatically and the LCD will display the MDL logo, the instrument and the revision number and date of the firmware. www.mdl.co.uk LA (Survey or Hypsometer) V x.x...
Page 39: Laserace® Survey Menu Options
LaserAce® Pocket Series LaserAce® Survey Menu Options This is a representation of the initial menu screen for the Survey: From this menu you can select one of the 6 functions of the Survey or access the setup menu. See the following sections for more detail. To enter a specific function press the ▲...
Page 40 LaserAce® Pocket Series Distance measurement can be in metres or feet and the inclination in degrees or gons (refer to section 7.4 for user preferences). By pressing the ▲ key the HD (Horizontal Distance) to the target and VD (Vertical Distance) to the target will be displayed, along with HA (Horizontal Angle).
Page 41: Subtended Distance
LaserAce® Pocket Series Flow diagram 14.36m Returns to main menu 112.20m 4.7° 114.2° 14.36m 112.06m 1.18m Note, display will read: 5.70m VD+ if offset is added VD if no offset ACCUMULATORS ACCUMULATORS SLOPE 14.36m 115.81m SLOPE 14.31m 108.56m Subtended Distance The subtended distance function allows you to measure the approximate width of an object (ie bridge span or tree width) using one observation.
Page 42 LaserAce® Pocket Series Look through the eye scope at the two points you wish to measure the distance between. Move back or forwards until what you wish to measure is lined up between two of the stadia hairs in the scope. eg a tree lined up between stadia hairs.
Page 43: Missing Distance
LaserAce® Pocket Series Missing Distance Missing distance is used for remote calculation of height and distances between two or more successive points. This can be used for finding the heights of objects. The LaserAce® Survey will also calculate the gradient between the measured points.
Page 44 LaserAce® Pocket Series Missing Distance mode – flow diagram ● Returns to main menu SHOOT 1 Stadia 1 & 2 SHOOT 2 Stadia 1 & 2 Missing Distance 1.17m Subtended Distance 0.02m Stadia 1 & 2 ACCUMULATORS ∑ Missing Distance 1.17m TWO POINT Gradient...
Page 45: Area/Volume
LaserAce® Pocket Series Area/Volume Area/Volume has three further sub options, these are: Conic Volume, Rectangular Area and Triangle Surface Area. Conic Volume The user is asked to SHOOT THE BASE OF CONE, and then SHOOT THE TOP OF CONE, in order to make measuring the volume of a cone from a distance easier.
Page 46: Three Point Height
LaserAce® Pocket Series Three Point Height The fifth option, Three Point Height is useful for measuring height in situations where it is difficult to directly view the two points between which the height is to be measured. The user is instructed to SHOOT MIDDLE, SHOOT ■...
Page 47 LaserAce® Pocket Series THREE POINT SHOOT MIDDLE THREE POINT SHOOT BOTTOM THREE POINT SHOOT TOP THREE POINT ACCUMULATORS ∑ THREE PT. HT. THREE PT. HT. 2.31m 2.31m Issue 1.0 Page 47 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited Copying of the materials in this document is prohibited...
Page 48: Rapid Fire
LaserAce® Pocket Series Rapid Fire The rapid fire function allows you to measure ranges and distances to a cable or similar object, which is hard to aim at. Method of Operation Press and hold the FIRE key down while moving the LaserAce® Survey in an upwards or downwards sweep past the object to be measured.
Page 49: Laserace® Hypsometer Menu Options
LaserAce® Pocket Series LaserAce® Hypsometer Menu options This is a representation of the initial menu screen for the Hypsometer: From this menu you can select one of the 3 function of the Hypsometer or access the setup menu. See the following section for more detail. To enter a specific function press the ▲...
Page 50 LaserAce® Pocket Series Method of operation After selecting Tree Diameter from the main menu, the LCD displays Set Tree Scope and Tree Scope 0 & 1. Aim the laser at the tree trunk and move back or forwards until the trunk is precisely enclosed between any two of the stadia hairs in the scope.
Page 51: Length/Lean/Volume
LaserAce® Pocket Series 10.3 Length/Lean/Volume As the name suggests this function allows measurement of tree length, lean and volume. The unit prompts for the Tapering factor to be entered first. The tapering factor, which depends on the species of tree to be measured, should be entered as a percentage.
Page 52: Two Point
LaserAce® Pocket Series 10.3.2 Two Point Two-point height is used for remote calculation of height and distance between two successive points. This is useful for finding the heights of trees and buildings. As in single-point mode, the user is asked to select the diameter scope first. If the stadia selected is NIL, the Hypsometer unit only calculates tree length and lean.
Page 53 LaserAce® Pocket Series ■ Pressing the key after a shot accumulates the results. To take another measurement press the FIRE button and continue to follow the method described above. ● NOTE: From any screen pressing the key (continuously) will return the Hypsometer back to the main menu. ■...
Page 54 LaserAce® Pocket Series Flow diagram (using anything other than NIL on the stadia scope) PLOT NUMBER THREE POINT TREE NUMBER SHOOT BOTTOM SHOOT TOP Log Length 2.82m Log Diameter 0.00m Log volume 0.00m STADIA 0 & 1 Issue 1.0 Page 54 ©...
Page 55: Three Point
LaserAce® Pocket Series 10.3.3 Three Point The three point method allows you to measure the diameter, height and volume of an object using three observations or enter a specific tree height and alert you to when that height has been reached (known as Critical Height).
Page 56 LaserAce® Pocket Series If you have enabled the alert facility by entering a non zero height as you pan (elevate) the Hypsometer up the trunk of the tree to SHOOT TOP as instructed, the instrument will beep continuously when the instrument has calculated that it is aiming at desired height entered.
Page 57 LaserAce® Pocket Series Flow diagram (Tree Scope NIL) THREE POINT SET DIAMETER SCOPE Scrolls through Tree Scopes STADIA NIL THREE POINT SHOOT MIDDLE STADIA NIL THREE POINT SHOOT BOTTOM STADIA NIL THREE POINT THREE POINT SHOOT TOP TREE HT. 11.27m 10.00m STADIA NIL STADIA NIL...
Page 58 LaserAce® Pocket Series Flow diagram (Stadia Pairs Selected) THREE POINT Scrolls through Tree Scopes SET DIAMETER SCOPE STADIA 3 & 4 PLOT NUMBER Returns to main menu THREE POINT TREE NUMBER THREE POINT 10.51m THREE POINT STADIA 3 & 4 SHOOT MIDDLE STADIA 3 &...
Page 59: Download
LaserAce® Pocket Series 10.3.4 Download See sections 12 to 14 which give examples of how to configure Bluetooth® on PC or PDA. When entering this mode, the Hypsometer prompts the user to PRESS A KEY TO START, press any key to start the download procedure.
Page 60: Data Format
LaserAce® Pocket Series Data Format 11.1 NMEA Output Format The data output via Bluetooth is in a standard NMEA format. IF1/3 is floating field and IF2/4 is fixed string length (note that in IF2/4 the range is restricted to 999.99m). See sections 12 to 14 for details of how to configure Bluetooth®...
Page 61: Format Of Tree Measurement String
LaserAce® Pocket Series 11.2 Format of Tree Measurement String Example of measurement string: $PMDLB,HT,004.40,M,DIA,001.06,M,VOL,003.87,M3,TAP,00.00%,R,020.22,M,V,015.1,D*61 Tree Measurement String Format: Field Description Value String Header $PMDLB Tree Height Measured Tree Height 004.40 Units of Measurement M(Metres) or F(Feet) Tree Diameter Measured Tree Diameter 001.06 Units of Measurement M(Metres) or F(Feet)
Page 62: Bluetooth® On Pc
LaserAce® Pocket Series Bluetooth® on PC Whilst the following steps are interchangeable with most Bluetooth® connections, these guidelines are given in accordance with the BELKIN® device which the company can supply. 12.1 Installing BELKIN® USB ‘Bluetooth®’ Adapter In order to download data from the LaserAce® Pocket Series, using BELKIN® Bluetooth® radio communication, the following steps must be followed.
Page 63: Running The 'Bluetooth®' Software For The First Time
Double click the My Bluetooth® Places icon on your computer desktop. This will guide you through selecting services for Bluetooth®. In the case where you only intend using the Bluetooth® to communicate with MDL’s laser products you should deselect all items except the Serial Port service. The software will then install the services you have selected.
Page 64: Bluetooth® On Pocket Pda
13.1 Bluetooth® General An MDL LaserAce® Pocket Series transfers data by means of Bluetooth® Wireless communication. Once familiar with the set-up process it is simple use. The PDA on which you install your application must be Bluetooth® capable and activated for the application to function correctly.
Page 65: Bluetooth® On Hp Ipaq
13.2 Bluetooth® on HP iPaq The MDL logger application requires your iPaq to have Bluetooth® assigned to a serial port. Check that Serial interface over Bluetooth® function is enabled and has been assigned an outbound COM port number; take a note of this number.
Page 66: Recon Luetooth® Using Socket C.f. Card
LaserAce® Pocket Series 13.3 Recon Bluetooth® using Socket C.F. Card To install a socket Bluetooth® card; follow the instructions supplied by the card manufacturer. Always install driver before inserting hardware card. Check that Serial interface over Bluetooth® function is enabled and has been assigned a COM port number; take a note of this number.
Page 67 LaserAce® Pocket Series Wait until devices have Tap Next Tap Next been found Tap Finish Select a LaserAce Pocket Series then tap Next Issue 1.0 Page 67 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited Copying of the materials in this document is prohibited...
Page 68: Bluetooth® Connection
LaserAce® Pocket Series 13.3.2 Bluetooth® Connection Whenever you start your application you should be prompted to select a Bluetooth® device as shown: Ensure the instrument is switched on and within range of your PDA, then either tap the Refresh button to initiate a new search of active devices or highlight an existing device from the list.
Page 69 LaserAce® Pocket Series Troubleshooting with Bluetooth® If you are having problems connecting, the following sections give examples which solve common problems. 14.1 PC Examples This screen is available with the Bluetooth® Advanced Configuration option and selecting ‘Local Services’ tab. Select ‘Bluetooth® Serial Port’ and click ‘Properties’ button. Ensure ‘Secure Connection’ is ticked. Issue 1.0 Page 69 ©...
Page 70 LaserAce® Pocket Series Repeat above and check for the ‘Client Applications’ Tab. Ensure ‘Secure Connection’ is ticked. You should now be able to open Windows Hyperterminal. Select COMX as your COM port. When the laser is fired, the data string will be shown on your PC. Issue 1.0 Page 70 ©...
Page 71 LaserAce® Pocket Series 14.2 PDA Examples Note: The following screen examples are taken from a PocketPC 2002 PDA fitted with Socket Bluetooth® Card. The procedures are similar to other PDA’s and card manufacturers. Select ‘My Bluetooth® Device’ via the Bluetooth® Icon at the bottom of the screen and ‘Advanced Features’. Ensure the ‘Use Authentication’...
Page 72 LaserAce® Pocket Series Ensure a ‘Bluetooth® COM Port’ is ticked. You can now search for new Bluetooth® devices in the normal way and connect to your LaserAce® Pocket Series using MDL’s PDA Logger software. Issue 1.0 Page 72 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited...
Page 73 Tilt Range From horizontal +/- 70 Degrees Information contained herein is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed by MDL for its use. Technical information is subject to change without notice. Issue 1.0 Page 73 © Copyright 1999-2008 Measurement Devices Limited...