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  • Page 1 ® ® User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 1996-2002 Laser Atlanta Optics, Inc. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written consent of Laser Atlanta Optics, Inc., except as allowed under copyright laws. Software Version 1.00 and above © Copyright 1995-2002 Laser Atlanta Optics, Inc.

  • Page 3: User ' S Guide

    PEED ASER UIDE Laser Atlanta Optics, Inc. 2827 Peterson Place Norcross, GA 30071 Phone (770) 446-3866 FAX (770) 840-0462 http:// www.LaserAtlanta.com Email: Laser@LaserAtlanta.com...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ................ 2 UIDE Appendices ..................5 ............... 10 ACKING ON..............15 OWER OFF..............15 OWER ............16 PEED EASUREMENT Measuring Speed...............16 Approaching and Receding Targets ..........16 Approaching and Receding Targets ..........17 ............18 ANGE EASUREMENT ............19 ANGE EASUREMENT MENU S YSTEM ............

  • Page 6: Appendices

    PPENDICES A Troubleshooting / Error Messages 33 B Care and Maintenance 34 C Technical Specifications 36 D SpeedLaser and Accessory Diagrams E Measuring Surface Datum 39 Battery Handles Notes Warranty Rear Cover...
  • Page 7 To get the most from your new SpeedLaser, please take the time to read through this manual. For your convenience and ease of understanding, it has been divided into 4 sections:...
  • Page 8 Always transport the SpeedLaser in its carrying case. • Your SpeedLaser is a Class 1 Laser Product that complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11. Class 1 is the lowest classification of laser product with regards to risk in use. This class of laser cannot emit levels of optical radiation above the exposure limits for the eye, under any exposure conditions inherent to the laser product.
  • Page 9 Capabilities Performance • Target Acquisition in 0.3 seconds • Speed Accuracy of ± 1 kph • Range to 9144 meters Advanced Input-Output • Remote Fire capability • Data Collection via RS-232 port • Data Collection via PCMCIA SRAM Cards Ease of Use •...

  • Page 11: Packing List

    Chapter 2 Getting Started ACKING IST Please check to make sure the following items were included in your shipment: • SpeedLaser LIDAR Gun • Carrying Case • 110 volt Battery Charger • 2 Battery Handles • 12 volt Vehicle Power Cable •...
  • Page 12 SpeedLaser Controls & Layout LASER ATLANTA LASER ATLANTA OPTICS, INC. N:12345 NORCROSS, GA 30071 MF’D: NOVEMBER 2002 Laser Atlanta Optics SpeedLaser P/N 50103-E152 v4.66 System Ready FIRE BACK MENU A. HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) E. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY B. HUD SIGHTING RETICLE F.
  • Page 13 SpeedLaser LASER ATLANTA I. TRANSMIT OPTICS BATTERY HANDLE J. RECEIVE OPTICS N. EXTERNAL DATA PORT K. HANDLE TRIGGER L. HANDLE LATCH...
  • Page 14 Each handle will provide an average of five (5) hours of continuous use per charge. These handles are also capable of powering the SpeedLaser from a 12V source such as an automotive cigarette power adapter using the cable provided.
  • Page 15 Rotate the rear of the handle upward. Release the handle latch. NOTE: Make certain the handle latch slides into position and secures the handle to the SpeedLaser. If necessary, push the handle latch rearward to secure the handle to the SpeedLaser. SpeedLaser...

  • Page 16: T O Power On

    Turning the SpeedLaser ON and OFF ON OWER 1) Press the PWR key on the back of the SpeedLaser and hold for one second. Note: The self-test (pg. 19) will automatically run when the unit is first powered ON.

  • Page 17: Speed Measurement

    PEED EASUREMENT When the SpeedLaser is first turned ON, it automatically runs the self­ test function. To capture a speed, simply follow the procedure below. EASURING PEED *Always verify operational procedures for Alignment Check* Align the HUD Sighting Reticule on the target you wish to measure 1.

  • Page 18: Approaching And Receding Targets

    PPROACHING AND ECEDING ARGETS The SpeedLaser can measure the speeds of both approaching (oncoming) and receding targets. The speed displayed in the HUD and on the LCD will be preceded by a ‘–‘ when the target is receding. Example of an Approaching...

  • Page 19: Range Measurement

    HUD crosshairs are aligned with the laser. The alignment crosshairs in the HUD are set at the factory and should not need realignment over the life of the SpeedLaser. Press MENU A to place the unit in Test & Reset Mode.

  • Page 20: Range Measurement

    ANGE EASUREMENT To make a range measurement: Press Power. 1. Align the HUD Sighting Reticule on the target that you wish to 2. measure the range to. Squeeze and hold the Handle Trigger. 3. Release the Handle Trigger to stop measurement and lock the 4.

  • Page 21: The Menu System

    Chapter 3 User Settings The SpeedLaser provides a number of user settable features to help the user in making speed and distance measurements. These are accessible from the sub-menus. MENU S YSTEM The menu system is reached by depressing the MENU key from the SPEED page.
  • Page 22 Please note that it is not possible to permanently save user settings. Each time the SpeedLaser power is cycled, the menus will be reset to their factory defaulted values. The remainder of this Chapter presents a diagram and description of each sub-menu.
  • Page 23 Main Menu MAIN MENU Pg 0 A>Test HUD<C B>Audio Obstructed:D FIRE BACK MENU Action Turn On Select MENU MENU The Main Menu is the starting menu page for all user configurable functions. These functions are divided into four groups: • Self-Test •...
  • Page 24 If any of the diagnostic functions fail, a failure warning will be displayed on both the LCD and in the HUD. A warning tone will sound and the SpeedLaser will prohibit firing of the laser. The operator should attempt to power the unit down and back on and run the self-test again.
  • Page 25 Valid Result The beeper will emit a tone when a valid speed or distance measurement is made. Quality Chirp When the SpeedLaser is making a speed or distance measurement (in Range Average or Real-time Range modes only), a tone representative of the quality of the received laser signal is sounded.

  • Page 26: Display Menu

    ISPLAY ENU Setting the LCD and HUD intensities MENU • Pressing A will toggle the backlight On and OFF. • Instantaneously pressing the PWR key toggles the backlight ON and OFF. • The A key adjusts the LCD Contrast HIGHER. •...
  • Page 27 HUD Mode Setting the HUD LED Intensity MENU C HUD MENU Pg C A@Speed Both:C B:Range Mapping:D FIRE BACK MENU Action Turn On Select MENU MENU Select HUD MENU This setting chooses what is displayed in the HUD; Speed, Range, or both Speed and Range.
  • Page 28 This test requires the SpeedLaser to measure the time it takes a light pulse to travel from the SpeedLaser to a target and back. Since the speed of light in air is known, the SpeedLaser can calculate the range to the target. The operator then compares the reported range to the known distance the light pulse traveled.
  • Page 29 In normal operation the SpeedLaser measures the time it takes for a light pulse to travel from the SpeedLaser to a moving vehicle and back. The SpeedLaser makes hundreds of such round trip time measurements each second, each time measurement is converted to a range and stored.

  • Page 30: A Troubleshooting / Error Messages

    APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES If you suspect your SpeedLaser is malfunctioning, please check the following items: Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause SpeedLaser won’t Battery not charged power on sufficiently;12 V adapter not plugged in SpeedLaser won’t Target not reflective enough, range to extremely...

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Speed Laser S Optics

    APPENDIX B CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Care Considerations • Transport the SpeedLaser in its carrying case • Occasionally clean the SpeedLaser Optics (see procedure below) DO NOT • Operate while the battery charges • Point the SpeedLaser at the sun •...
  • Page 32 O. HUD COMBINER GLASS Q. TRANSMITTER OPTICS P. HUD SEALING WINDOW R. RECEIVER OPTICS O. H P. H...

  • Page 33: C Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 25.4 cm x 8.4 cm x 28 cm Weight 2.09 kg including battery Laser Classification: Class I (21 CFR 1040.10&1040.11) Wavelength: 904 nm Beam Divergence: 3 mrad x 3 mrad Acquisition Time: 0.3 seconds Speed Range Max: 9144 m Measurement...
  • Page 34 Appendix D SpeedLaser & Accessories Standard Package Callout Description SpeedLaser Battery Handles Power Cable Wall Charger...

  • Page 35: E Measuring Surface Datum

    Appendix E Measuring Surface Datum The measuring surface datum is located 10.8 centimeters back from the face of the gun. (This location corresponds to the vertical center of gravity of the unit.) SpeedLaser LASER ATLANTA 10.8cm...

  • Page 36: Battery Handles Notes

    1) Charge the handle for 5 or more minutes from the 12 V source. 2) Leave the 12V source attached to the handle and attach the handle to the SpeedLaser unit (if not already attached.) 3) Turn the unit on.
  • Page 37 During this warranty period Laser Atlanta will replace defective materials and correct faulty workmanship at no charge, provided the product is returned to Laser Atlanta within the warranty period. If Laser Atlanta is unable to replace defective materials or correct faulty workmanship, Laser Atlanta will replace the product at no charge.
  • Page 38 LASER ATLANTA Laser Atlanta Optics, Inc. 2827 Peterson Place Norcross, GA 30071 Tel: 770-446-3866 Fax: 770-840-0462 E-mail: sales@laseratlanta.com http://www.laseratlanta.com P/N 40150-E1CN (for 4.x)

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