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  • 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,...
  • Page 3 Laser Technology, Inc. ® TruPulse 200X User's Manual Languages 1. English 2. Español 3. Français 4. Deutsch 5. 日本語 6. 汉语被简化...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LTI TruPulse 200X User’s Manual - Table of Contents Page 1 Table of Contents   Precautions ........................Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200X ............    Operating Modes .......................   Unpacking Your TruPulse 200X ..................  Understanding How the TruPulse 200X Works ..............
  • Page 6 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 2   Section # 5 - Measurement Modes ................  Distance Measurements ....................Notes about Measurements ....................    Percent Slope ........................Height Routine ........................     2-Step Height Routine .....................

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Precautions Page 3 Precautions Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods. The TruPulse® 200X is designed to meet FDA eye safety requirements and is classified as eye-safe to Class 1 limits, which means that virtually no hazard is associated with directly viewing the laser output under normal conditions.
  • Page 8 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 4...

  • Page 9: Section 1 - Introducing The Lti Trupulse 200X

    Continuous Inclination 2D Missing Line Routine Unpacking Your TruPulse 200X When you unpack your TruPulse 200X, check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered, and that it all arrived undamaged. Basic Package Compatible Accessories  TruPulse 200X ...

  • Page 10: Understanding How The Trupulse 200X Works

    Page 6 Understanding How the TruPulse 200X Works The TruPulse 200X consists of a laser range sensor, an integrated tilt sensor, and a digital processor. The TruPulse 200X has four buttons that access the unit's internal software, which controls the integrated sensors.

  • Page 11: Trutargeting

    Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200X Page 7 TruTargeting The TruPulse 200X automatically provides the best accuracy and acquisition distance to a given target. Maximum measurement distance varies with target quality and environmental conditions. When shooting to a non-reflective target, the maximum measurement distance is 6,233 ft (1,900 m) typical.

  • Page 12: Tilt Sensor

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 8 Tilt Sensor The integrated tilt sensor measures vertical angles that the TruPulse 200X uses to calculate height and elevation and to determine slope-reduced horizontal distances. The   ...

  • Page 13: Section 2 - Quick Start

    Install the battery (page 10). Press to power ON the TruPulse 200X. Select a target such as a wall across the room or a nearby tree. For this example, the target should be approximately 10 meters (33 feet or 11 yards) from you.

  • Page 14: Section 3 - Basic Operations

    Note: To remove the battery, just reverse the above instructions Figure #5 Battery Voltage Level The TruPulse 200X continuously monitors its power source. LTI has defined an acceptable voltage range to ensure that the instrument has sufficient battery voltage to guarantee correct operation. Battery Icon...

  • Page 15: Buttons

    Powering OFF the TruPulse 200X Press buttons at the same time to manually power off the unit. To conserve battery power, the TruPulse 200X powers itself OFF if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time: ...

  • Page 16: Display Indicators

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 12 Display Indicators Figure #7 shows the LED in-scope display. The TruPulse 200X’s internal software is organized into options. Each option represents a specific measurement or setup function and has a corresponding display indicator.
  • Page 17 TruPulse 200X and the target, projected in the horizontal (XY) plane; a.k.a. Run. Measurement Mode Vertical Slope-corrected distance between the TruPulse 200X and the target, projected in the Distance vertical (Z) plane; a.k.a. Rise. Measurement Mode Two-step Missing Line Routine finds the...

  • Page 18: Display Indicator Test

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 14 Similar to Standard, single shot mode, but the Filter Mode laser’s sensitivity is reduced so it only detects pulses returned from a reflector. The optional foliage filter is used in conjunction with this mode.

  • Page 19: Error Codes

    Error conditions can occur in a measurement or in the system hardware. To make sure that you never get an erroneous measurement, the TruPulse 200X monitors both system hardware and measurements. Error codes appear in the main display and are in the form of “E xx”, where “xx” is an error code number.

  • Page 20: Eyepiece

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 16 Eyepiece The eyepiece is located at the back of the TruPulse 200X. It includes a 7X magnification scope.  Eyepiece Cover: The eyepiece cover protects the internal components from sunlight exposure.

  • Page 21: Foliage Filter

    Press the Foliage Filter all the way into the lens cavity. Figure #10  page 24 for information about using the Filter Targeting Mode. Measurement Point of Reference The measuring point of the TruPulse 200X is located at the center point of the instrument, the ¼-20 thread.

  • Page 22: Neck Strap

    TruPulse 200X hitting the ground or other object.  The neckstrap may also be attached to the carrying case. Serial Port The TruPulse 200X includes a serial port located on the front panel and allows the instrument to download measurement data. See page 44 for more information on the serial data interface.

  • Page 23: Restore Default Settings

    Page 19 Restore Default Settings It is possible to restore the TruPulse 200X’s default settings. Restoring the default settings affects some of the system setup options. The table below lists the parameters and the associated default settings. The third column lists the page reference for additional information.

  • Page 24: Section 4 - System Setup Mode

    If you press the button while “br05” is displayed, you will see “br01” next. Press to accept the brightness level and return to the Measurement screen.  Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same brightness setting that was last used.

  • Page 25: Units Of Measure

    Yards and Degrees  Yards and Percent Slope Press to accept the units of measurement and return to the Measurement screen.  Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same unit setting that was last used...

  • Page 26: Filter Mode

    7.5 cm (3 inch) prism.   Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same Filter Mode setting that was last used.  When Filter Mode is "on" and the Foliage Filter is in place, the laser’s sensitivity is reduced so the laser only detects pulses...

  • Page 27: Continuous Mode

    Section 4 – System Setup Mode Page 23 Continuous Mode In this mode, once the target is acquired, the TruPulse 200X can continuously acquire additional targets until is released. When is released, the most recently acquired target appears in the Main Display.

  • Page 28: Targeting Modes

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 24 Targeting Modes Press until the tArg option is displayed. Press to display the previous or next Targeting Mode option.  Std: Standard single shot mode Figure #16  FAr: Farthest Mode indicator is illuminated when this mode is active.
  • Page 29 Main Display. Figure #18 Press to accept the Target Mode option and return to the Measurement screen.  Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same Targeting Mode setting that was last used.

  • Page 30: Gate

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 26 Gate In this mode, the TruPulse 200X will only acquire targets beyond the selected gate value. Press until the gAtE option is displayed. Press to display the previous or next Gate option.
  • Page 31 If gate value is less than 1 meter, 4 feet or 2 yards, it will be treated as NO GATE.  Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same Gate setting that was last used.

  • Page 32: Baud Rate

    115200 Figure #20 Press to accept the Baud Output Rate option and return to the Measurement screen.  Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same Baud Output Rate setting that was last used.

  • Page 33: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth enabled PC device.  TruPulse Bluetooth is a slave device. Bluetooth master devices can detect the TruPulse 200X when the instrument is powered ON and the Bluetooth option is enabled. Short press until the bt option is displayed.
  • Page 34 This mode is reserved for future use with the MapStar TruAngle.   Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same Bluetooth setting that was last used.  Bluetooth Version 2.0 Class 2.1 + EDR module.
  • Page 35 Bluetooth enabled PC device: Verify that the Bluetooth connection • is active. Verify that the Bluetooth device is physically located within the • wireless transmission range of the TruPulse 200X. Transmission range can vary depending upon (1) position relative to the TruPulse or (2) type of Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 36: Firmware Revision Number

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 32 Firmware Revision Number Short press until the Firmware Revision option is displayed. In Figure #22, the firmware revision number is 1459. Figure #22 Press to return to the Measurement screen.

  • Page 37: Inclination Offset

    Perform a factory reset  Place the unit on a flat level surface and perform the sequence above.  Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the same Inclination Offset setting that was last used.

  • Page 38: Section # 5 - Measurement Modes

    Edition Page 34 Section # 5 - Measurement Modes When you power ON the TruPulse 200X, the last used Measurement Mode will be active. Press to display the previous or next Measurement Mode. Figure #26 shows the six different types of measurements that the TruPulse 200X can take. For information...

  • Page 39: Notes About Measurements

    The last measurement does not need to be cleared before • acquiring your next target. Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON, it will return to the • same measurement mode that was last used.

  • Page 40: Percent Slope

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 36 Inclination Measurements The laser is not active in the Inclination Measurement Mode. Generally, the inclination is measured when you press . However, in (1) the Continuous Target Mode and (2) in...

  • Page 41: Height Routine

    Height Measurements involve a simple routine that prompts you to take 3 shots to the target: Horizontal Distance, Inclination Angle base and Inclination Angle top. The TruPulse 200X uses these results to calculate the height of the target. Figure #27 shows the shots required for the height routine.
  • Page 42 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 38 Press-and-hold . The laser indicator is displayed while the laser is active. The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target. The measured horizontal distance appears briefly in the Main Display and then HT, An_1 and the inclination value area (degree symbol) is displayed.
  • Page 43 Section 5 – Measurement Modes Page 39 Press-and-hold and aim to the top (or base) of the target. The measured inclination appears in the Main Display and is updated as long as you continue to hold . The measured inclination is “locked” when you release The measured inclination appears briefly in the Main Display and then the calculated Height is displayed steady until you press any button or...

  • Page 44: 2-Step Height Routine

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 40 2-Step Height Routine This method is best for measuring trees where the top is generally not directly over the base. However, you do have to have a clear line of sight to the top and the base to measure distance and inclination there.

  • Page 45: 2D Missing Line Routine

    Section 5 – Measurement Modes Page 41 2D Missing Line Routine The 2D Missing Line Routine calculates distances and angles to describe the relationship between two points in two-dimensional space (connecting vector). This routine is ideal for remote slope determinations and changes in elevation from one location. The simple routine prompts you to take two shots to targets: "Shot 1”...
  • Page 46 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 42 Short press to scroll until the main display looks similar to Figure #34. During the 2D Missing Line Routine:  Press to re-shoot Shot 1.  Press to exit the Missing Line Routine.
  • Page 47 Section 5 – Measurement Modes Page 43 Once the 2nd target is acquired, the Missing Line Vertical Distance results are displayed. Figure #36 At this time, you can:  Press  to scroll and see the other missing line measurements  or  results (HD,SD and INC).

  • Page 48: Section 6 - Serial Interface

    Page 44 Section 6 – Serial Interface The TruPulse 200X includes a hard-wired serial (RS-232) communication port and wireless Bluetooth communication is also available. In either case, the measurement data downloaded from the TruPulse is in ASCII Hex format, and duplicates LTI's Criterion 400 (CR400) communication protocol and download messages.

  • Page 49: Download Message Format

    Marine Electronic Navigational Devices, Revision 2.0. NMEA 0183 provides for both standard and proprietary data formats. Since none of the standard formats are useful for the data transferred from the TruPulse 200X, special proprietary formats are used. Rules described in the NMEA standard governing general message structure, leading and trailing characters, numeric values, delimiting character, checksums, maximum line length, data rate, and bit format are followed exactly.

  • Page 50: Firmware Version Id Request (2)

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 46 Firmware Version ID Request (2) $ID<CR><LF> The request identifier <CR> A carriage return. <LF> An optional line feed character. Instrument response: $ID,<model>,<Product name>-<version>-<build number>,Build date, *csum<CR><LF> Message identifier. TPmodel The TruPulse model (TP-100).

  • Page 51: Remote Trigger (Run) Request

    Section 6 – Serial Interface Page 47 Remote Trigger (RUN) Request $GO,n<CR><LF> The request identifier. Number of iteration. If number of iterations is omitted, it executes same as previous run. <CR> A carriage return. <LF> An optional line feed character. Instrument Response: $OK*csum<CR><LF>...

  • Page 52: Download Message Formats

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 48 Download Message Formats Horizontal Vector (HV) Download Messages $PLTIT,HV,HDvalue,units,AZvalue,units,INCvalue,units,SDvalue,units,*csum<CR><LF> where: $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier. Horizontal Vector message type. HDvalue, Calculated Horizontal Distance. Two decimal places. units, F=feet...

  • Page 53: Height (Ht) Download Messages

    Section 6 – Serial Interface Page 49 Height (HT) Download Messages $PLTIT,HT,HTvalue,units,*csum<CR><LF> where: $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier. Height message type. HTvalue, Calculated Height. Two decimal places. units, F=feet Y=yards M=meters *csum An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum. The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk.

  • Page 54: Missing Line (Ml) Download Messages

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 50 Missing Line (ML) Download Messages For "Sh 1" and "Sh 2" refer to Horizontal Vector (HV) Download Message (page 48). $PLTIT,ML,HD,HDunits,AZ,AZunits,INC,INCunits,SD,SDunits*csum<CR><LF> $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier. Missing Line message type.

  • Page 55: Section #7 - Care & Maintenance

    LTI for service repair. Aligning the Tilt Sensor The TruPulse 200X tilt sensor cannot be realigned in the field. If you have problems with inclination measurements, contact Laser Technology, Inc. to arrange to return the instrument to the factory for realignment.
  • Page 56 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 52 Cleaning Clean the TruPulse 200X after each use, before returning it to its carrying case. Check all of the following items:  Excess moisture. Towel off excess moisture and air dry the instrument at room temperature with the battery removed and the battery compartment open.

  • Page 57: Section 8 - Specifications

    Section 8 - Specifications Page 53 Section 8 - Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to LTI's website for current specifications. If you are not able to locate the information on the website or if you do not have internet access, please contact LTI via phone or fax.
  • Page 58 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 54 Range Units: Feet/Inches, Meters/Centimeters, Yards Inclination Units Degrees, Slope % Contact LTI for details. See inside front cover Declaration of Conformity: for LTI contact information...

  • Page 59: Section 9 - Main Display Led Characters

    Section 9 - Main Display LED Characters Page 55 Section 9 - Main Display LED Characters The LED Main Display and Lower Display are used to convey messages and measurement results. When all of the indicators are active Main Display: Lower Display: Numbers 0-9: Alpha Characters:...
  • Page 60 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 56 Message Explanation Page # Continuous Mode Degrees Bluetooth Copy Mode (Reserved for future use with the MapStar TruAngle) Farthest Target Mode Filter Mode Gate Value Gate Mode various various...

  • Page 61: Section 10 - Lti Limited Warranty

    Section 10 – 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 62: Section #11 - Troubleshooting

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200X User's Manual 1 Edition Page 58 Section #11 – Troubleshooting **See page 31 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information. Problem Remedy The unit does not power Press ON or the LED does not Check and if necessary, replace the battery or batteries.

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