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- Page 1 The 1st Electronic BAF-scope / Dendrometer User’s Manual Edition...
- 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,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 - Introducing the Criterion RD 1000 ....Features .......... - Page 4 Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 2 Section 5 - BAF-scope Functions ......
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Page 5: Section 1 - Introducing The Criterion Rd 1000
Page 3 Section 1 - Introducing the Criterion RD 1000 Congratulations on the purchase of your Criterion RD 1000, the first electronic BAF-scope/dendrometer. Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) designed the RD 1000 specifically to address the real world needs of forestry professionals. The RD 1000 is primarily an optical device that provides real-time results for calculations that have to do with the BAF principle, tree height and diameter. -
Page 6: Unpacking Your Rd 1000
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 4 Unpacking your RD 1000 When you unpack your RD 1000, check to make sure that you have received everything that you ordered, and that it all arrived undamaged. RD 1000 Basic Package:... -
Page 7: Section 2 - Quick Start
Section 2 - Quick Start Page 5 Section 2 - Quick Start Now that you’ve unpacked and have been introduced to the RD 1000, this section will help you get started with an example of a BAF measurement. The BAF Mode is covered in more detail in Section 5 (page 18). -
Page 8: Section 3 - Basic Operations
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 6 Section 3 - Basic Operations Batteries Two AA batteries are required to power the RD 1000. Instead of AA batteries, you may also use one CRV3 battery. Installation When installing the batteries, refer to Figure #2 and the instructions below. -
Page 9: Low Battery Warning
Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 7 Low Battery Warning The RD 1000 monitors the incoming battery voltage. • When the voltage drops below 2.2V, the External LCD main display flashes “LobAt” every 5 seconds, alternating with the normally displayed information. -
Page 10: Other Buttons
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 8 FWD → System Menu: Moves to next menu item. Edit function: Moves to the next digit (left to right). MODE Moves through the operating modes. DOWN ↓ System Menu: Toggles value. -
Page 11: Display Backlight
Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 9 Display Backlight When working in low-light conditions, you may find it easier to read the external LCD if the display backlight is toggled ON. No matter what screen is displayed; the display backlight may be toggled ON or OFF using a short press the POWER button. -
Page 12: Error Codes
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 10 Error Codes An error code will be displayed if the RD 1000 detects a problem with a measurement. Depending upon the current function, error codes are displayed in either the in-scope LED or the external LCD display. The table below lists and explains the possible error codes. -
Page 13: External Lcd
Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 11 External LCD Figure #5 shows the external LCD. You will notice that the main display is located at the center of the screen and that display indicators are grouped by type. Mode Indicators Function Indicators Unit Main... -
Page 14: Firmware Revision Number
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 12 Firmware Revision Number The firmware revision number provides manufacturing information about your RD 1000. Each time the RD 1000 is powered ON, the external LCD displays the firmware revision number, “r 1. -
Page 15: Measurement Bar Scale
Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 13 Measurement Bar Scale Figure #6 shows the two Measurement Bar Scale modes: Solid and Gap. The Measurement Bar Scale mode is stored in memory, the last mode used is maintained when the unit is powered on. Gap Bar Scale Solid Bar Scale Figure #6... -
Page 16: Section 4 - System Functions
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 14 Section 4 - System Functions Figure #8 shows an overview of the System functions. To select the System Mode, press the MODE button until the external LCD displays the SYS Mode Indicator and the message “Prcnt”... -
Page 17: Using The Magnifier
Section 4 - System Functions Page 15 Using the Magnifier When you are measuring diameters and your work requires maximum measurement resolution, you will want to attach the Magnifier to the RD 1000 and turn ON the magnification constant. The Magnifier modifies the subtended angle represented in the in-scope LED Measurement Bar Scale, covering an overall smaller range of angles. -
Page 18: Displaying The Magnification Constant
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 16 Displaying the Magnification Constant Press the MODE button until the external LCD displays the SYS Mode Indicator. Press the FWD or BACK button until the MAG Status Indicator is displayed and “OFF” or “On” appears in the main display. -
Page 19: Aligning The Tilt Sensor
Section 4 - System Functions Page 17 When using an LTI laser range finder with your RD 1000, you should verify that you have selected the same measurement units in both instruments. If the RD 1000 and the laser are not using the same measurement units, the RD 1000 will convert the measurement data Imperial received from the laser. -
Page 20: Section 5 - Baf-Scope Functions
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 18 Section 5 - BAF-scope Functions • BAF Mode: Specify a Basal Area Factor value and visually estimate if trees fall “In” or “Out” of a given plot. The Magnifier has no application in this mode. -
Page 21: In/Out Mode
Section 5 - BAF-scope Functions Page 19 In/Out Mode Refer to the instructions below to determine the status of “borderline” trees using the internally stored plot radius factors. Press the MODE button until the external LCD displays the IN/OUT Mode Indicator, the DIAM Measurement Prompt Indicator (blinking), the appropriate Units Indicator ("CM"... -
Page 22: Section 6 - Dendrometer Functions
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 20 Section 6 - Dendrometer Functions • Diameter Mode: Acquire a direct read-out of the height and diameter of a tree at any point (or multiple points) along the stem. •... - Page 23 Section 6 - Dendrometer Functions Page 21 The inclination appears in both the in-scope LED and the external LCD, and is continuously updated as long as you hold the TRIGGER button. Upon release of the TRIGGER button, the in-scope LED flashes the locked inclination measurement.
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Page 24: Height/Diameter Mode
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 22 Height/Diameter Mode Refer to the instructions below to determine the height along the stem at which a specific diameter is reached. For increased accuracy at further distances from the tree, attach the Magnifier and turn on the Magnification Constant (page 15). - Page 25 Section 6 - Dendrometer Functions Page 23 Valid Values: 0.1 - 1400.0 inches or 0.3 - 3500.0 cm. If a previous diameter value was measured in the Diameter Mode, this value will appear in the main display. If you want to use this diameter value, go to step #8.
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Page 26: Section 7 - Serial Data Interface
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 24 Section 7 - Serial Data Interface The RD 1000’s two serial ports are used to communicate with external devices. The Laser Port is a dedicated interface to an LTI laser, and the Data Port is a dedicated interface to an external data collector. -
Page 27: Impulse Settings
Section 7 - Serial Data Interface Page 25 Impulse Settings When an Impulse laser is connected to the Laser Port, the Data Port echoes out any serial data strings that come in from the laser. Set Auto Download to ON. Set the download format to CR400. -
Page 28: Tree Diameter Download Message
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 26 Tree Diameter Download Message Diameter results and Height/Diameter results are downloaded as a Tree diameter message and have the following format: height,ht units,diameter,d units*checksum $PLTIT,DA, <CR><LF> $PLTIT Criterion 400 message identifier. -
Page 29: Raw Inclination Download Message
Section 7 - Serial Data Interface Page 27 Raw Inclination Download Message Although the RD 1000 displays raw inclination measurements as Percent Slope (page 14), locked values are downloaded as angles and only have the following format: horiz dist,units,az,units,inc,units,sd,units $PLTIT,HV, *checksum<CR><LF>... -
Page 30: Section 8 - Care & Maintenance
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 28 Section 8 - Care & Maintenance The batteries are the only user-replaceable parts in the RD 1000. Do not remove any screws, other than the screw for the battery door. To do so will effect or void the LTI Limited Warranty. -
Page 31: Testing The Display Segments
Section 8 - Care & Maintenance Page 29 Testing the Display Segments It is a good idea to periodically check the external LCD to make certain that all display segments are working properly. For more information, see page 11. Storing If you won't be using the RD 1000 again soon, remove the batteries before storing the instrument. -
Page 32: Section 9 - Specifications
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 30 Section 9 - Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to LTI’s web site for current specifications. Dimensions: 2.75" x 2.00" x 6.5" (7 cm x 5 cm x16.5 cm) Weight: 1.1 pounds (500 grams) -
Page 33: Section 10 - Troubleshooting Tips
Section 10 - Troubleshooting Tips Page 31 Section 10 - Troubleshooting Tips Problem Remedy Unit fails to Remove the battery door and ensure that the battery power up. connection is good. Verify battery orientation (page Long press the Power button to turn ON the unit. -
Page 34: Index
Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 32 Index accessory items data bit aligning data format tilt sensor data port ANGLE measurement prompt dendrometer functions 20, 22 DIAM measurement prompt 19, 22 diameter valid values BACK button Diameter mode... - Page 35 Index Page 33 gap bar scale MAG status indicator gAP message Magnification Constant display/edit value turn on/off valid values HD measurement prompt 19, 20, 22 magnifier HD. See horizontal distance main display Height/Diameter mode measurement bar scale horizontal distance measurement prompt indicators valid values measurement units HT/DIAMETER mode indicator...
- Page 36 Laser Technology, Inc. Criterion RD 1000 User’s Manual Page 34 raw inclination download message temperature range rEF 1 message tilt sensor rEF 2 message aligning transporting tree diameter download message TRIGGER button SCALE ADJUST button troubleshooting serial data interface TruPulse settings...
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