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- Page 1 LTI 20/20 TruSpeed ® ser’s Manual s Manual dition 1.303.649.1000 Info@LaserTech.com 6912 S. Quentin St, Suite A Centennial, CO 80112 USA @LaserTechnologyInc @LaserTechnologyInc @LaserTechInc_ @LaserTechPro @Laser-Technology...
- Page 2 LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User's Manual Third Edition Part Number 0144882 Copyright Notice: 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, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the express written...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page 1 Table of Contents Section #1 - Getting Started ......Unpacking Your TruSpeed Sxb . - Page 4 Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 2 Section #4 - Test Mode ....... . Display Integrity Test .
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Page 5: Section #1 - Getting Started
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 3 Section #1 - Getting Started Unpacking Your TruSpeed Sxb When you receive your TruSpeed Sxb, check to make sure that you have received everything that you ordered, and that it all arrived undamaged. TruSpeed Sxb Basic Package Available Accessories ... -
Page 6: About The Truspeed Sxb
Edition Page 4 About the TruSpeed Sxb Laser Technology's LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb is part of the Laser Technology family of handheld laser speed and ranging devices. Compared to our other laser speed measurement products, the TruSpeed Sxb includes: •... -
Page 7: Take A Sample Measurement
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 5 Take a Sample Measurement This section demonstrates a basic speed measurement. For information about speed measurements, Page 18. If necessary, install the batteries (Page Press the button to Power ON the TruSpeed Sxb. Figure 2A shows successful completion of the Self Test. -
Page 8: External Power Option
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 6 External Power Option The TruSpeed Sxb supports external power input on the serial connector. With external power input, the battery is not required for operation. Eyepiece The eyepiece is located at the back of the TruSpeed Sxb. -
Page 9: Receive Lens Filter
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 7 Receive Lens Filter When using Survey Mode, activating the Electronic Filter reduces the laser’s sensitivity so the laser only detects pulses returned from a reflective target. The optional Receive Lens Filter is required for measurements taken while the Electronic Filter is active. -
Page 10: Buttons
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 8 Buttons The TruSpeed Sxb has a 4-button keypad located on the top panel of the instrument. The buttons provide easy access to the instrument functions. This manual refers to the buttons while the laser is oriented as shown in Figure 7. -
Page 11: Installing / Removing The Battery
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 9 Installing / Removing the Battery A CR 123A 3V Lithium battery is required to power the TruSpeed Sxb. The battery is located in the Battery Compartment at the front of the instrument. Installing the Battery Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by lifting up the Hinged Tab and turning counter clockwise, Insert the battery negative end (-) first. -
Page 12: Attaching The Neckstrap
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 10 Attaching the Neckstrap Single point attachment: Disconnect anchor end of the strap using the buckle. Feed loop around metal bar. Thread the neck strap through the loop. Gently tighten to secure. -
Page 13: Powering On The Truspeed Sxb
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 11 Powering ON the TruSpeed Sxb Press the button. Briefly, the instrument will perform the Self Test. • If all tests prove positive, “PASS” appears briefly in the in-scope LCD. Then the Speed Mode will be active and the Speed Measurement Screen will be displayed. -
Page 14: Understanding The Display Indicators
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 12 Understanding the Display Indicators Figure 12 shows the LCD Screen when all indicators are active. The table below lists the display indicators and the function of each. Figure 12 Display Indicator Function... -
Page 15: Miscellaneous Display Features
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 13 Display Indicator Function Explanation Lower Provides access to range measurements and Display messages. Inclination Degrees. Units Range F: feet Units m: meters Y: yards Speed km/h: Kilometers per Hour Units MPH: Miles per Hour Electronic The instrument’s Electronic Filter is active Filter... - Page 16 Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 14 Display Refer to Feature Explanation Pages Distance 1 of the Delta Distance Test. Distance 2 of the Delta Distance Test. Speed Mode: Error message. Where “--” is the error code. Bluetooth Copy Mode.
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Page 17: Adjusting The Aiming Reticle's Intensity
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 15 Adjusting the Aiming Reticle’s Intensity The in-scope aiming reticle has five intensity settings from DIM (1) to BRIGHT (5). Looking through the eyepiece, press the button. The display should look similar to Figure 13. Press the button until the desired setting is achieved. -
Page 18: Listening To The Truspeed Sxb
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 16 Listening to the TruSpeed Sxb The TruSpeed Sxb emits a variety of beeps and tones during use. The sounds vary and depend on what the instrument is doing. The table below lists and explains each of the sounds. Sound Explanation 3 Low Pitched and... -
Page 19: Error Codes
Section #1 - Getting Started Page 17 Error Codes The table below lists and explains each of the possible error codes. Code Explanation E 01 The target was out of range or was too close. E 03 Unstable targeting. Data is not stable enough to measure speed. Possible Causes: poor aiming or panning off the target. -
Page 20: Section #2 - Speed Measurements
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 18 Section #2 - Speed Measurements When you power ON the TruSpeed Sxb the instrument will perform the Self Test. Figure 15A shows successful completion of the Self Test. See Page 11 for more information about the Self Test that occurs when the instrument is powered ON. -
Page 21: Measuring A Moving Vehicle
Section #2 - Speed Measurements Page 19 Measuring a Moving Vehicle Ensure that the TruSpeed Sxb is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active as indicated by the icon. Look through the eyepiece and use the aiming reticle to aim the instrument at the target vehicle's license plate area and press the button. -
Page 22: Using The Weather Mode
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 20 Using the Weather Mode Moisture is reflective. Weather such as rain, snow, or fog can make it difficult for the laser to receive signals back from the target. This is especially true when you are trying to capture speeds at close range. - Page 23 Section #2 - Speed Measurements Page 21 After you release the button the instrument will display the most recent speed reading and the distance at which it was captured. When the most recent speed reading is displayed, the display screen will look similar to Figure At this point, after the speed measurement is taken, the unit ...
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Page 24: Using The Continuous Mode
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 22 Using the Continuous Mode Continuous Mode is an alternate speed measurement mode. If you wish to take several successive readings on a target, you can put the instrument in Continuous Mode. In this mode, the instrument takes and displays one reading after another, and continues to take and display readings as long as you hold down the button. - Page 25 Section #2 - Speed Measurements Page 23 While the instrument is attempting to lock onto the target, as long as the button is kept pressed, it will retry the speed measurement. • In this mode, the instrument will try up to 9.5 seconds. Information is accumulated until it gets a good measurement.
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Page 26: Optional Local Speed Limit Edit
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 24 Optional Local Speed Limit Edit Your TruSpeed Sxb may not include the Local Speed Limit Edit feature. It is a factory-defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped. The Local Speed Limit Edit feature allows you to enter the local speed limit into the TruSpeed Sxb. -
Page 27: Section #3 - Survey Measurements
Section #3 - Survey Measurements Page 25 Section #3 - Survey Measurements In any survey, there are four measurements to be taken: slope distance, inclination, horizontal distance, and vertical distance. Figure 22 defines the four measurements and shows the relationships among them. - Page 28 Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 26 Refer to the instructions below to activate the Survey Mode and take a range measurement. Ensure that the TruSpeed Sxb is powered ON and that the Speed Mode is active as indicated by the icon.
- Page 29 Section #3 - Survey Measurements Page 27 Press the button to toggle through the various measurement types. Using Figure 25 as an example, Inclination = 17.3°, HD = 18.6 m, VD = 5.8 m and SD = 19.5 m. Figure 25 •...
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Page 30: Electronic Filter
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 28 Electronic Filter When you are working in an area that is crowded with potential targets, you need to make certain the instrument is detecting the correct target. The best way to do this is to use a reflector as the target and filter out all others. -
Page 31: Section #4 - Test Mode
Section #4 - Test Mode Page 29 Section #4 - Test Mode The Test Mode allows you to verify the instrument’s mechanics. The options include: • Display Integrity Test • Scope Alignment Test • Delta Distance Test • Fixed Distance Test •... -
Page 32: Scope Alignment Test
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 30 Scope Alignment Test Scope alignment is set at the factory when the instrument is shipped. A heavy blow is the only reason that the scope might ever go out of alignment. LTI suggests that you do this test periodically. -
Page 33: Instrument Confidence Checks
Section #4 - Test Mode Page 31 Instrument Confidence Checks There are several ways to verify the measurement accuracy of a lidar instrument. You can verify it directly by measuring the speed of an object traveling at a known speed, but this is seldom practical. -
Page 34: Fixed Distance Test
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 32 Fixed Distance Test The Fixed Distance Test is not one of the options included in the Test Mode. In order to perform the Fixed Distance Test, the Speed Mode must be active. The Fixed Distance Test requires one target: •... -
Page 35: Delta Distance Test
Section #4 - Test Mode Page 33 Delta Distance Test Your TruSpeed Sxb may not include the Delta Distance Test. It is a factory-defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped. The Delta Distance Test requires two targets. The distance to each target is not crucial. However, LTI recommends that the distance between the targets be to a whole meter for ease of use. - Page 36 Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 34 Action Results Press the button. The message -d2- appears in the upper display. Look through the eyepiece and aim to the near target and press the button.
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Page 37: Self Test
Section #4 - Test Mode Page 35 Self Test Just like when the instrument is powered ON, during the Self Test the microcontroller interrogates the system electronics. To display the Self Test: From speed measurement screen, press the button until the Self Test is displayed. Figure 34A shows the initial display. -
Page 38: Optional Speed Limit Edit
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 36 Optional Speed Limit Edit Your TruSpeed Sxb may not include the Local Speed Limit Edit feature. It is a factory-defined option that is set when the instrument is shipped. To edit the Local Speed Limit: Press the button until the Speed Limit Edit Screen is... - Page 39 Section #4 - Test Mode Page 37 As an example, the table below shows how to set the Local Speed Limit to 75 km/h. Action Result From the speed measurement screen, press the button until the local speed limit edit screen is displayed. It will look similar to the figure shown to the right.
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Page 40: Model And Firmware Version Number Display
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 38 Model and Firmware Version Number Display To display the model number and firmware version number of your TruSpeed Sxb: Press the button repeatedly until the display looks similar to Figure 37. -
Page 41: Bluetooth Status
Section #4 - Test Mode Page 39 Bluetooth Status Bluetooth wireless technology is an industry standard specification for short-range wireless connectivity. As a short-range radio link, Bluetooth replaces cable connections between devices allowing you to download measurement data to any Bluetooth enabled PC device such as a laptop PC, data collector, etc. -
Page 42: Serial Number Display
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 40 Refer to the instructions below when connecting your TruSpeed Sxb to another Bluetooth device. This information is provided as a general guideline. Refer to the third party product documentation for your specific Bluetooth device. Toggle the TruSpeed Sxb Bluetooth option ON and return to the measurement mode. -
Page 43: Section #5 - Serial Data Interface
Section #5 - Serial Data Interface Page 41 Section #5 - Serial Data Interface The TruSpeed Sxb includes a hard-wired serial (RS-232) communication port and wireless Bluetooth communication is also available. The serial interface uses RS-232 +/-12V signal levels and data format. Figure 40 shows the pin-out assignments for the TruSpeed Sxb's serial port. -
Page 44: Requests
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 42 Requests Firmware Version ID Request (1) $ID<CR><LF> The request identifier. <CR> A carriage return. <LF> An optional line feed character. Instrument response: $ID,TJmodel-versionid,date,csum*csum<CR><LF> Message identifier. TJmodel The TruSpeed Sxb model (TJ200). -
Page 45: Serial Number Request
Section #5 - Serial Data Interface Page 43 Serial Number Request $SN<CR><LF> The request identifier. <CR> A carriage return. <LF> An optional line feed character. Instrument Response: $SN,SerialNum*csum<CR><LF> Message identifier. SerialNum TJ followed by 6 digit serial number. *csum CRC16 checksum. Example Version ID Messages Request: $SN<CR><LF>... -
Page 46: Remote Trigger (Stop) Request
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 44 Remote Trigger (STOP) Request $ST<CR><LF> The request identifier. <CR> A carriage return. <LF> An optional line feed character. Instrument Response: $OK*csum<CR><LF> Message identifier. *csum CRC16 checksum of data string up to the asterisk. Example Remote Trigger (STOP) Request Request: $ST<CR><LF>... -
Page 47: Bluetooth On/Off/Encd Request
Section #5 - Serial Data Interface Page 45 Bluetooth On/Off/EnCd Request To change the Bluetooth Mode, the User Password must be active (Page 44). After issuing the request command, press the button to update the LCD. Request Current Status: $BP<CR><LF> Response: $BP,n*csum<CR><LF>... -
Page 48: Survey Mode Serial Data Format
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 46 Survey Mode Serial Data Format To change the Survey Mode Serial Data Format, the User Password must be active (Page 44). Request Current Status: $CR<CR><LF> Response: $CR,n*csum<CR><LF>... -
Page 49: Survey Data Message Format
Section #5 - Serial Data Interface Page 47 Survey Data Message Format TruSpeed Serial Data Format $DM,TargetT,SD,HD,VD,INC,distanceUnit,Code,Type-Index*csum $DM, TruSpeed message identifier TargetT, FT = First Target (Electronic Filter Off) and Tilt Sensor ST = Strongest Target (Electronic Filter On) and Tilt Sensor Slope Distance Horizontal Distance Vertical Distance... -
Page 50: Section #6 - Maintenance
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 48 Section #6 - Maintenance Operating Temperature The instrument is rated for a temperature range of -30° C to +60° C. Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside that range. Moisture and Dust Protection The TruSpeed Sxb is sealed to provide protection from normally encountered field conditions. -
Page 51: Section #7 - Specifications
Section #7 - Specifications Page 49 Section #7 - Specifications Weight: .41 kg with battery Size: 13.2 L x 11.4 W x 5.3 H cm Measurement Time: 0.33 sec Speed Range: 320 km/h Speed Accuracy: 2 km/h Minimum Range Speed Mode: 15 m Weather Mode:... - Page 52 Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 50 Eye Safety: Class 1; FDA CFR 21 Europe IEC 50825-1 External Power: typical: 8 to 12 volts dc maximum: 5 to 20 volts dc Bluetooth Module FCC ID: T9J-RN42 All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Page 53: Section #8 - Troubleshooting Tips
Section #8 - Troubleshooting Tips Page 51 Section #8 - Troubleshooting Tips **See Page 40 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information. What You Will See Required Action Unit powers OFF by • Verify that the battery is installed correctly. itself. • Replace the battery. -or- •... -
Page 54: Section #9 - Glossary
Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 52 Section #9 - Glossary Continuous Mode: Alternate speed measurement mode. Allows you to take several successive readings of a target vehicle. Re-fire for each new target. Page Delta Distance Test: Uses two measurements each to a known distance to verify the... -
Page 55: Index
Index Page 53 Index Electronic Filter 28, 52 accessories indicator aiming reticle 6, 12 on/off request brightness error codes not visible serial data error conditions eye safety 3, 50 eyepiece battery conservation installing voltage level firmware baud rate version number beeps firmware version Bluetooth... - Page 56 Laser Technology, Inc. LTI 20/20 TruSpeed Sxb Metric User’s Manual 3 Edition Page 54 speed accuracy Speed Mode 18, 26 neckstrap indicator no power speed range speed units indicators Survey Mode indicator operating temperature 3, 48 serial data format PASS temperature range 3, 48, 49...
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