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Revision: 1
Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2
2024-04-30
VERTEX LASER GEO2 &
LASER GEO2
Technical manual - English
Overview of the manual
This manual covers only the essential, standard functions of GEO2 units, such as hardware
configurations, battery charging, or switching the application in the unit.
Haglöf Sweden AB

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  • Page 1 Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 VERTEX LASER GEO2 & LASER GEO2 Technical manual - English Overview of the manual This manual covers only the essential, standard functions of GEO2 units, such as hardware configurations, battery charging, or switching the application in the unit.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 - Technical manual - English 2024-04-30 OVERVIEW ..............2 4.4.11 AZIMUTH ............ 18 4.4.12 MEMORY ............ 19 ® ............ 2 AGLÖF WEDEN 4.4.12.1 ENABLE MEMORY ........19 ............. 2 SER GUIDE 4.4.12.2 FORMAT .............

  • Page 3: Overview

    100 different markets quick and qualified service and support. USER GUIDE The manual uses the term GEO2 for all the instruments. When it refers to the Vertex Laser Geo2 specifically, it calls it • VLGEO2 and the Laser Geo2 as LGEO2.

  • Page 4: Gps And Mapping

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 1.3.1 GPS AND MAPPING The built in GPS-receiver and a 5-position numeric ID-attribute allow you to tag important data with coordinates with a simple key press. Your data is stored on a built in SSD drive and are immediately available to you when connecting the GEO2 standard USB 2.0 interface to any PC or Apple computer.

  • Page 5: Heights

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 1.3.3 HEIGHTS Standard height measuring functions with laser (VL GEO2: also, ultrasound) such as 3-point, 2-point or 1 point measuring are available in the easy-to-follow menu system. The non-magnification reflex sight helps you to easier identify individual targets such as treetops in the forest.

  • Page 6: Instrument Overview

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW FUNCTIONS AND USE OF THE BUTTONS The GEO2 instrument has an overlay with three buttons: the ON button and two buttons with arrow symbols that are labeled DME and SEND.

  • Page 7: Dme Button

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 2.1.7 TURN OFF 2.1.3 DME BUTTON The instrument turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity. To turn off the instrument manually, press the DME- and SEND Only for VL GEO2, you can use the ultrasonic distance buttons at the same time (Exit) when in the main menu.

  • Page 8: Sight

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 BATTERY AND CHARGING OF BATTERY SIGHT The instrument has a Li-Ion battery inside. The display has a battery symbol with four (4) levels of battery power (100%, 75%, 50%, 0%). 2.2.1 REFLEX SIGHT To charge the battery, plug the mini-USB cable into the Mini USB port on the back of the instrument.

  • Page 9: Bios/(Firmware)

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 BIOS/(FIRMWARE) STATUS ICONS BIOS mode (Basic Input Output System) allows you to Some helpful status icons appear on the main menu screen. launch a new application or modify different hardware settings, test- and calibration routines. Most of the BIOS...

  • Page 10: Bios Menu Scheme

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 BIOS UPGRADE BIOS MENU SCHEME You can update the GEO2 BIOS firmware with new Start the BIOS menu: From OFF mode, press and hold the improvements when they are released. You should always SEND+DME buttons.

  • Page 11: Select Application

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 SELECT APPLICATION GEO2 can hold multiple applications. The menu “SELECT PROG” displays the applications that are in the GEO2. Usually there is only one default application, but a user can buy more applications if he wants to. The menu “SELECT PROG”...

  • Page 12: Install An Application In Geo2

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 INSTALL AN APPLICATION IN GEO2 Install a new application by copying an application file ex. “GEO2 V34.VL7” to “VL_GEO2:\PRG” folder. 1. Press ON to activate the GEO2 instrument. 2. Use the mini-USB cable to connect the Instrument to a computer.

  • Page 13: Settings

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 SETTINGS LANGUAGE SETTINGS MENU SCHEME Choose the default language for GEO2. Some of the languages below may not work with the application, check the application manual for more details. Currently following languages are supported:...

  • Page 14: Entering Text And Number

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 ENTERING TEXT AND NUMBER 4.4.1 METRIC/FEET: Use the DME, SEND and ON buttons to enter text/numbers Choose between metric(m/cm) or feet(ft/”) for measuring in some ID fields and several GEO2 settings. A cursor heights, diameters and distances.

  • Page 15: Trp.hgt

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.4.4 TRP.HGT 4.4.6 M.DIST The distance from the ground level to The HEIGHT DME menu allows you to enter a manual the transponder or other reference distance value if you already know the distance to the point should match the height of that object, for example a constant distance between poles.

  • Page 16: Baf

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.4.8 BAF 4.4.9 REMOTE DIAMETER BAF (Basal Area Factor) is a function in the DME menu that Diameters can also be recorded when measuring height. A is usually used to measure distance with ultrasound (VL diameter can either be measured at a specific height, or a GEO).

  • Page 17: Variable Reflex Sight

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.4.9.1 VARIABLE REFLEX SIGHT 4.4.9.3 VARIABLE DIAMETER TEST With Remote Diameter, the user has two choices of sights To test the variable remote Diameter function, go to the for measuring a diameter. Use the KEY- or SEND button to SETTINGS / TEST / DIAMETER menu.

  • Page 18: Fixed Diameter Test

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.4.9.4 FIXED DIAMETER TEST 4.4.10 MAGNETIC DECLINATION: Test the variable remote Diameter function with the Enter the local magnetic declination for the compass SETTINGS / TEST / FIXED DIAM. menu. between -90.0° and +90.0°.

  • Page 19: Azimuth

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.4.10.1 ADJUST DECLINATION TO MATCH YOUR 4.4.11 AZIMUTH LOCATION Choose the unit for the compass as 360° (degrees 0…360) Select the SETTINGS menu to adjust the current declination for your location, which is the difference between true north and magnetic north.

  • Page 20: Memory

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 If the memory function is on, any kind of measurement 4.4.12 MEMORY data can be saved. A 5-digit numeric ID and a GPS The Instrument comes with an SSD drive that can store data coordinate are stored with each data set, (if the GPS and results.

  • Page 21: Files

    BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), like the Haglof Link Bluetooth to the Haglof Link app. app for iOS and Android or the Haglof BLE manager for Windows 10 or newer. 1. To turn on the instrument, press ON.

  • Page 22: Bluetooth

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.5.1 ACTIVATE BLUETOOTH® BLUETOOTH 1. To turn on the instrument, press ON. GEO2 is compatible with both Bluetooth Classic and 2. From the main menu, choose SETTINGS, go to Bluetooth Low Energy, which enables you to connect BLUETOOTH and press ON.

  • Page 23: Gps

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.6.1 TURN ON THE GPS 1. To turn on the GEO2 instrument, press ON. You can add coordinates to your measurement data using 2. From the main menu, choose SETTINGS and then the built-in GPS of the GEO2 instrument.

  • Page 24: Use Geo2 As An External Gps

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4. The GPS screen will display the current coordinates 4.6.2 USE GEO2 AS AN EXTERNAL GPS as soon as they are ready. The GPS module may take some time to get its first position – its fix –...

  • Page 25: Calibrating The Ultrasound

    DME TEST CALIBRATING THE ULTRASOUND To test the DME (ultrasound/Laser), go to the SETTINGS / 1. To calibrate the VL GEO2 (Vertex Laser Geo2) TEST / DME menu. device for the best ultrasound measurements, make sure it has the same temperature as the 1.

  • Page 26: Compass Calibration

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4. Point the Instrument to north and rotate the COMPASS CALIBRATION Instrument around each axis, one by one. The rotation should be slow and steady for a more The Instrument comes calibrated at the factory. The GEO2 accurate calibration.

  • Page 27: Compass Test

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4.8.1 COMPASS TEST DISPLAY CONTRAST To test the compass, go to the SETTINGS / TEST / COMPASS Adjusting the display contrast. menu. 1. Turn on the instrument by pressing ON. 1. Aim the GEO2 instrument at an object 10m-50m 2.

  • Page 28: Distance Measuring

    The laser function is often used for measuring heights and long distances in open areas. The Vertex Laser Geo2 ultrasound method uses ultrasonic signals to get a distance reading from the measuring With the T4 transponder, ultrasound measuring can be instrument to the T4 transponder.

  • Page 29: Distance Measuring Using Ultrasound

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 4. Do point 3 again to measure more distances. DISTANCE MEASURING USING ULTRASOUND Press both the DME and SEND buttons to shut down the VL GEO2 device. 1. Shut down the VL GEO2.

  • Page 30: Transponder T4

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 The Transponder T4 uses a 1,5 AA alkaline battery, placed TRANSPONDER T4 under the battery lid. (1) Transponder housing The VL GEO2 instrument system usually comes with a (2) Battery lid transponder T4.

  • Page 31: 360° Adapter

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 360° ADAPTER A VL GEO2 configuration comes with a 360° adapter and a special plot staff. The adapter allows measuring in a complete 360° circle and is good for circular sample plot work.

  • Page 32: Connect To The Computer

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 5. Your height- and 3D vector data is stored in the CONNECT TO THE COMPUTER DATA.CSV file (semi colon separated) and in the DATA.KML file (GIS file). The CSV- and KML-files 1.

  • Page 33: Data Format

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 - Technical manual - English 2024-04-30 DATA FORMAT IR - HAGLOF The IR Data packet contains a total of 40 signs. 1 0000<LF><CR> 2 0000<LF><CR> 3 0000<LF><CR> 4 0000<LF><CR> 5 +000<LF><CR> (At negative angle ‘+’is replaced with ‘-‘) <LF>=Linefeed (ASCII 10)

  • Page 34: Bluetooth Low Energy

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY The GEO2 instrument allows data transfer with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices, usually supported by Android and iOS. The transfer requires an App that supports the GATT service below. Data is sent by pressing the SEND button on the GEO2 instrument after a measurement.

  • Page 35: Technical Specification

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Note that this technical specification includes descriptions for ultrasound valid for the VL GEO2 model only Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 3.7x2.5x2.8”(93x63x72mm) Weight 8.6oz(243g) Housing and frame material...

  • Page 36: The Instrument Coordinate System

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 Resolution angle 0.1⁰ Accuracy 0.1⁰ Horizontal Angle (Compass) Units Angle Degrees 360⁰ Angle range 0.0⁰ to 359.9⁰ Resolution angle 0.1⁰ Accuracy 1.5⁰ RMSE Laser Min range 1.5ft/46cm Max range 2000ft/700m (depending on target) Accuracy 0.1ft /4 cm...
  • Page 37 Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 GPS Features Host-based multi-global navigation satellite system: GPS(USA)/GLONASS(Russia)/Galileo(EU)/QZSS(Japan) SBAS Satellite-based augmentation systems: WAAS(USA), EGNOS(EU), GAGAN(India), MSAS(Japan) Built in self-generated orbit prediction (Faster TTFF up to 3days) Built in jamming removing GPS Interfaces...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 11.1 LASER Symptom Check points Laser will not start/Display will not light up Charge battery Distance to target not reached Ensure that the laser beam is not blocked in the laser sensor or detector.

  • Page 39: Ultrasound

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 11.2 ULTRASOUND Symptom Check points No distance presented in display Ensure that transponder is on/active. Poor battery. Repeated noise in surroundings (chain saws, highway traffic, crickets…) Use of wrong type of transponder...

  • Page 40: Compliance Statements/Déclaration De Conformité

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 12 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS/DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ Product Origin: Sweden (EC) Declaration of Conformity: Haglöf Sweden AB hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the VL Geo2/Laser GEO2 instrument complies with the requirements of the following applicable European...

  • Page 41: Warranty And Service Information

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 unable to fix the problem, contact your local dealer for instructions or where to send the instrument for repair. 13 WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION • The instrument has built-in Bluetooth® for data transfer The VL GEO2/Laser GEO2 is covered by a one-year limited to external devices.

  • Page 42: Application

    Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 13.4 APPLICATION 13.5 LABEL © Copyrights of Haglöf Sweden AB Application belong to Haglöf Sweden AB. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited. Haglöf Sweden AB is registered trademark and VERTEX is a recognized trademark of Haglöf Sweden AB. Production is made in Sweden.
  • Page 43 Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 © 2024, Haglöf Sweden AB...
  • Page 44 Revision: 1 Vertex Laser Geo2 & Laser Geo2 2024-04-30 TECHNICAL MANUAL - ENGLISH VERTEX LASER GEO2 & LASER GEO2 REVISION: 1 2024-04-30 Haglöf Sweden AB Klockargatan 8 882 30 Långsele Sweden  +46 620 255 80  info@haglofsweden.com © 2024, Haglöf Sweden AB...

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