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- Page 1 User Manual PLRF10C / PLRF15C Pocket Laser Range Finder with Compass English, Version 2.0 III 2008...
- Page 2 PLRF10C/15C - Pocket Laser Range Finder with Compass Purpose of Equipment The PLRF10C/15C is a pocket size, handheld, button operated laser rangefinder with integrated digital magnetic compass and sighting optic. The PLRF10C/15C is capable to provide distance, azimuth and inclination information.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Distance between two objects ..........19 Horizontal and vertical distance from own position to an object .....20 Contents PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... - Page 4 Set Factory Settings - Reset to default ........32 Contents PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
- Page 5 Quality system ............53 Contents PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
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Page 6: General Information
Unaided eye ..... 0 meter sensitive electrical equipment. Aided (7 x 50 binocular) ... . 0 meter All other usage limitations are mentioned in the technical specifications. General Information PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... - Page 7 • Do not open the device. The built-in laser can the customer. cause eye injuries. • Use of third-party accessories not expressly approved by Vectronix AG. Explosion hazard The battery must not be Inappropriate use brings the risk of • short-circuited;...
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Page 8: Care And Cleaning
Wipe the cable with a damp first by wiping with a damp cloth. Blow out soiled cable cloth, followed by soft, clean plugs with clean air, and leave optical tissue or chamois them to dry. leather. Care and cleaning PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 9: Technical Data
Increment: ............1° / 1mil Technical Data PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... - Page 10 Rangefinder PLRF10C PLRF15C Laser type: IR diode 905 nm 1550 nm Eye safety Class 1 Class 1 Standard IEC60825-1 Ed. 1.2 (2001-08) IEC60825-1 Ed. 1.2 (2001-08) Range Performance 5m - 2500m 5m - 3000m Specified Performance 1800m* 2500m* Accuracy (1σ) ±2 m...
- Page 11 Data interface: ............RS 232 Technical Data PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
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Page 12: Getting Started
"LobA", this indicates that the batteries are used up. You can still get readings, but the batteries need to be replaced. The "LobA" display may also appear under cold conditions, since low temperature reduces the performance of the batteries. Remove batteries before storing. Getting started PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 13: Diopter Adjustment
Diopter adjustment Sight on an object farther than 100 m away and rotate the eyepiece to obtain a sharp image. Standard setting: 0 If the device is being used by different people, remember your personal diopter setting. Getting started PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 14: Reticle
Line-point spacing: ....5 mils 1 mil corresponds to 1 m spacing at a distance of 1 km. Electronic reticle An illuminated aiming mark can be activated for the use under poor lighting conditions. Getting started PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 15: General Operations
Key operation is indicated by key while the result is by means of the two keys. the following symbols: displayed. : azimuth key press and hold key : distance key release key press and release key (click) Getting started PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 16: Distance Measurements
Distance Measurements Factors affecting measurement range Size of the target Oblique surfaces Reflective properties Atmospheric conditions Vibration Lighting conditions Distance Measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 17: Complete Measurement With Data Transfer (Slope Distance, Azimuth, Inclination)
"Inc". "- - - -" is displayed when no Repeat above step to obtain the distance could be detected. distance "dIS" again. The measurement data is transmitted to the serial interface after a measurement is taken. Distance Measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 18: Multiple Object Measurement
The order of the displayed „dIS“ indicates that more than ranges is: strongest, second one distance has been strongest and third strongest detected. detected echo. Always the distance with the strongest signal will be transmitted to the serial interface. Distance Measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 19: Distance Between Two Objects
(> 0.5s) while holding the Release the distance key while device steady. holding the device steady. The first object measurement is "dIS" appears briefly, followed confirmed with "1-P" (first by the distance between the point). two object. Distance Measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 20: Horizontal And Vertical Distance From Own Position To An Object
The then immediately press and the upright (vertical) distance, horizontal distance is displayed, hold it down. indicated with "Ud". indicated with "Hd". Sight the object with the aiming Repeat it to get the horizontal mark. distance again. Distance Measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 21: Azimuth And Inclination Measurements
Countermeasures • Compensate the compass after every battery change (see page 33) • Observe the minimum safe distances shown above when making azimuth measurements or compass compensation. Azimuth and inclination measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 22: Azimuth Measurement
Press and hold the azimuth key. azimuth is displayed. mark, then release the azimuth "AZi" appears for a short key while holding the device instance followed by the current steady. azimuth. The display updates continuously. Azimuth and inclination measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 23: Inclination Measurement
"Inc" appears for a short instance followed by the current inclination. The display updates continuously. Azimuth and inclination measurements PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 24: Configuration
Click the distance key five times The setting is not changed The various functions in rapid succession. when "OldC" is displayed. are described in detail "ConF" appears for a short on the following pages. instant. Configuration PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 25: Measuring 3 Distances
"ErOn" activates the electronic brightness, which is needed three distances in the line of aiming mark which is useful for only in combination with an sight with a single poor lightning conditions. attached night vision device. measurement (see page 18) Configuration PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 26: Night Vision Operation - Mount
(see page 24, 25) adapter. vision device to infinity Set the diopter to "0". position. 2. Tighten the screw. Turn the eyecup inside out. 2. Attach the night vision device. 3. Adjust the eyepiece to suit your eyesight. Configuration PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 27: Night Vision Operation - Remove
"ntOn" and the device is vision device (see page 24, 25). used in daylight 2. Turn the eyecup outside in. conditions, the message "ntOn" is displayed for a short instant. Configuration PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 28: Settings
"MEtEr": Meter The setting is not changed Click the azimuth key five times "YArd": Yard when "OldC" is displayed. in rapid succession. "FEEt": Feet "Unit" appears briefly. "360°": 360 Degree "6400": 6400 mil Settings PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 29: Distance Gate
"OldC" is displayed. Click the distance key 3 times in Setting "OFF" disables the rapid succession. distance gate "GAtE" is displayed "GAtE" appears briefly followed briefly when closer by the current setting. ranges are measured. (e.g. "OFF") Settings PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 30: Declination
• is retained when the battery by the current setting. magnetic north: is exhausted or replaced "OldC" is displayed before the enter the value "0" into the • is factory set to "0" device switches itself off. device. Settings PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 31: Declination Setting / Correction
The setting is not changed Hold down distance key when "OldC" is displayed. (>0.5s): • the declination value Click on azimuth key to changes continuously change between increasing (0,1,2,...) and decreasing (0,-1,-2,...) Settings PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 32: Set Factory Settings - Reset To Default
"Stor" - "dEF" - for reset appears. Night mode "off" "Stor" appears. Multiple object measure. "Off" If not done correctly, the Distance unit "meter" settings remain unchanged and Angular unit "degree" "Old C" is displayed. Interface setting "PC". Settings PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 33: Compass Compensation
• After a temperature change permit a 12 point fields. of more than 20°C compensation Check the stored decli- nation after every com- pass compensation and correct if necessary. Compass compensation PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 34: Compensation Instructions
Perform each tFAr: too far, reverse direction movement slowly and steadily, StOP: hold still until the next instruction is Always turn in the same turn up displayed. direction for all "ro90°" turn down instructions. ro90°: rotate by 90° Compass compensation PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 35: Perform Compass Compensation
"COMP" appears briefly The result and accuracy of the moments. Move the device followed by "4 Pt", standing for compensation appears according to the displayed the 4 point compensation (see page 36). instructions (see page 34). procedure. Compass compensation PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 36: Results
• the device was moved If "bAdC" appears, After compensation, the while "StOP" was reattempt compensation device acts on the until "Good" is displayed. displayed measurement results as Consider moving to an follows: alternative position. Compass compensation PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 37: Built-In-Test
Click the distance key six time The distance key can be used in rapid succession. to scroll through the test. "bit" appears briefly, the built in Keeping the distance key test starts automatically. pressed prolongs the display time. Built-in-Test PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
“- - - -” is displayed after Distance is outside the Respect specified distance measurement specified range measurement range (see page 10) Object to small or inaccurately Respect factors affecting targeted measurement range (page 16) Bad weather conditions Troubleshooting PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... - Page 39 Stay within specified inclination displayed during azimuth tilt angle has been exceeded and / or tilt angle (see page 9) measurements: tilted too far upwards tilted too far downwards tilted too far to the right tilted too far the the left Troubleshooting PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
- Page 40 Compass compensation can Timing out of compensation Follow the instructions slightly not be completed faster (see page 34) The electronic reticle is not "ErOF" is set in the Select "ErOn" in the visible configuration menu configuration menu (see page 24) Troubleshooting PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
- Page 41 "ntOn" is displayed after a The device is used during Select "ntOF" in the measurement daylight conditions with "ntOn" configuration menu selected in the configuration (see page 24) menu Troubleshooting PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
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Page 42: Data Transfer
Incorrect handling can damage the socket until the locking 3. pull back a little harder until the socket or optional interface mechanism engages. the plug slips out of the cable. socket. 4. Attach the protection cap. Data transfer PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 43: Data Transfer Format To Pc,Plgr And Garmin
Data bits ....8 Stop bits....1 Handshake ... none PLGR GARMIN Data transfer PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 44: Equipment
Equipment Parts List Standard extent of delivery: Spare parts: PLRF10C / PLRF15C 5 723 791 Eye cap 2 903 590 Rubberized cover 6 727 539 Battery cover 3 667 002 SEB51 lithium battery, 3V, 7 703 228 Protection cap for interface connector... -
Page 45: Accessories
2 721 951 SEV63 data cable to PLGR 3 902 984 SEV83 data cable to GARMIN 12/12XL Night vision adapter PLRF (upon request) 5 664 868 SST3-1 mini-tripod, non magnetic 6 729 452 SST3-2 mini-tripod, non magnetic with pan/tilt head Equipment PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... -
Page 46: Options
The message "OldC" is of view, followed by the current The various settings are displayed if the setting was not setting. described in detail on the stored. If "IF" doesn‘t appear, no following pages. options are enabled. Options PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... - Page 47 Setting for communication with PLGR +96 / PLGR II / DAGR. Data transfer via PLGR cable. GARM Setting for communication with GARMIN GPS 60, 76, 72 and 12 series. Data transfer via GARMIN cable. Use the function Complete Measurement with data transfer to transmit measurement data (see page 17). Options PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
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Page 48: Plgr+96 / Plgr Ii Settings
• Select the appropriate ELEV units. • Change the LRF mode to TARGETING. • Select the appropriate ELEV reference. Azimuth in PLRF10C/15C and Azimuth • Select the appropriate ANG units. on PLGR+96 / PLGR II will be different • Select the ANG reference (Grid). -
Page 49: Garmin Settings
Interface Setup: • Store the interface setting "GArM" • Set the data protocol to GRMN / GRMN Declination in PLRF10C/15C will be consid- (Set the GARMIN GPS as HOST) ered and must be set according the current The proper datum must be selected. -
Page 50: Fall Of Shot - Fos
"L" for left, "r" for right. device steady. Press and hold the distance key The first measurement is while the display is on to get the confirmed with "1-P". second correction value. "A" for add, "d" for drop. Options PLRF10C/15C-2.0en... - Page 51 Is a shot left, short and to low, obtain the last correction value. the corrections given are: "UP" for up, "dn" for down. r.. for right, A .. for add The corrections are given from and UP for up. the Fall of Shot position. Options PLRF10C/15C-2.0en...
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Page 52: Customer Service
Our customer and information Copyright service will be glad to offer Without the prior written assistance if your instrument permission of Vectronix this requires maintenance, if it document may neither be sustains damage, or if you copied in part or whole by... -
Page 53: Quality System
Quality system SQS certification attests that Vectronix operates a quality management system that complies with international standards for quality and quality management systems (ISO 9001) and environmental management systems (ISO 14001). Total Quality Management - our commitment to total customer satisfaction. Ask your local Vectronix representative for more information about our TQM programme. - Page 54 Vectronix AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg DOC Code: 903826-2.0en (Switzerland) Printed in Switzerland Telephone +41 71 726 72 00 Copyright by Vectronix AG, Fax +41 71 726 72 01 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, III 2008 www.vectronix.ch...