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- Page 1 Operation Manual LASER RANGE FINDER MODULE LRF MOD 4EC 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON, M2H 2S5, Canada...
- Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have just purchased a sophisticated electro-optical device that emits invisible laser radiation. To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. • NEVER direct laser beam at the eyes of people or animals •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BRIEF DESCRIPTION..........3 Principle of work ..........4 Key Features ............4 DEVICE APPEARANCE ........5 DELIVERY SET ............7 Standard delivery set..........7 Optional accessories ..........7 SPECIFICATIONS ..........8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS......10 Maximum distance..........10 Module controls ..........10 Measurement procedure........ - Page 5 5.14 Additional display information ......22 BEST MEASURING TECHNIQUE...... 23 Interconnectivity............. 25 Connecting to computer........25 Data output protocol .......... 25 Additional communication features, for special orders only ..............27 Output connector pin layout and cable diagram 29 GPS interconnectivity ........30 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE......
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Page 6: Brief Description
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING! FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE INJURY! 1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION The LRF Modules use the same electronics and optics as rangefinder monoculars and binoculars. These modules can add various range finding capabilities into host systems: distance &... -
Page 7: Principle Of Work
Principle of work The Modules send invisible, eye safe laser pulses to the target. Pulses reflected from the target are captured and processed by the digital circuitry. The time-of-flight delay between the sent and received pulses allows calculating the distance to the target. A built-in digital compass/inclinometer of MOD 4EC measures target’s azimuth and elevation simultaneously with ranging. -
Page 8: Device Appearance
2. DEVICE APPEARANCE 1 – Communication connector 2 – Detachable eye-piece 3 – LRF cover 4 – Desiccator 5 – Optical window 6 – Detachable camera Fig. 1. MOD 4EC general view... - Page 9 Fig. 2. Liquid Crystal Display view through the eyepiece 1 – Low battery indicator -¦- 2 – Reticle (either or ) 3 – Units of measurement 4 – Measurement result 5 – Target quality indicator 6 – Laser active indicator 7 –...
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Page 10: Delivery Set
3. DELIVERY SET Standard delivery set The unit is supplied in the following assembly: LRF MOD 4EC Eyepiece USB camera Compact disk with software Computer/power cable Operation manual Warranty card Hard case Connectors: Data/power connector LEMO Push-Pull Connector FGG.0B.309.CLAD52 Data and power connectors can be modified per individual order. -
Page 11: Specifications
4. SPECIFICATIONS Range Finder Laser Class 1, eye safe, 905 nm Measuring range 16 m – 4,000 m ± 1 m Accuracy First, last and auto target selection Meters/Yards display Last 10 readings recall Reticle -¦- or Target quality indicator Gating capability, m 100 - 7,000;... - Page 12 Interface RS 232 interface. Power External power requirement 9V DC, 300 mA The unit is fully operational when voltage is higher than 7V. A ‘LOW BATTERY’ warning is displayed when voltage falls below 7.2V. Environmental Operational temperature range -25 / +50ºC (-13 / +122ºF) Storage temperature range -45 / +65ºC (-49 / +149ºF) Mechanics...
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Page 13: Operation Instructions
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Maximum distance Though maximum measurement distance depends on target reflectivity, weather conditions and other conditions, for most targets the unit will provide accurate ranging for up to 3,000 meters. In good conditions a highly reflective target can be measured up to 4,000 meters. -
Page 14: Measurement Procedure
The correspondence between the pressing of the buttons and the signals sent via RS-232 is described in Interconnectivity, chapter The rest of this manual describes measurement procedures and setting measurement parameters through pressing of the buttons. Measurement procedure When the Module is off the LCD is blank. To activate it press and hold for one second the Action (A) button. -
Page 15: Target Selection Logic
Target selection logic On its way towards the target, laser beam may reflect from various objects, thus decreasing ranging accuracy. The smaller, the farther, and the less reflective is the target – the higher is the possibility of obtaining an incorrect measurement. To improve accuracy the unit has a built-in target selection logic, which allows choosing what target to range: the nearest (‘first’), the farthest (‘last’), or the most reflective (‘auto’). -
Page 16: Operation And Service Modes
To activate the Scanning regime press and hold the A button in Ready mode. The unit will work in the Scanning regime while the A button is pressed. Scanning or Individual Measurement regimes are available for any selected mode of measurement. When two parameters are measured in the Scanning regime though both will be quickly displayed, the second one may be difficult to register by eye. -
Page 17: Mode Switching And Tuning
2. In what units result of distance measurement is displayed: meters or yards, degrees or mils, km/h or mph, 3. What reticle shape is visible: rectangular or crosshair, and 4. Which target is selected: first, last or most reflective (see the Target selection logic (5.4) for more details). - Page 18 Quick link to the Standard1 set of measurement parameters Std1 (display name: Quick link to Standard2 set of measurement parameters Std2 (display name: COdE Setup mode (display name: Gating mode (display name: Data Recall mode (display name: Memory Clearance mode (display name: -PC- Interface selection mode (display name: PLGr...
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Page 19: Setup Mode
Note: On a special request a menu of a particular unit can be simplified to show only required modes. Setup mode To modify the Ready to Measure mode parameters: Enter the Setup mode. With word Ready on the display press the M button till COdE display name is displayed and press the A button. - Page 20 Mode COdE Setup Entrance into the Setup mode - ◦ Mils ◦ Mils -¦- Auto -¦- -¦- Last First Auto...
- Page 21 Mode Display test Compass calibration Gating Entrance into gating mode Data Recalls last 10 measurement sets Recall Data Clears all recorded data Clearance -PC- Interface format Selects PC or PLGR data format for output port PLGr Empty field means the parameter is not measured in this mode, NC means ‘no change’...
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Page 22: Compass Calibration
Compass calibration If the Module was exposed to a strong magnetic field or was not in use for a long time, the compass accuracy may diminish. To bring the compass into working condition: Cd 17 Select in the Setup mode Keeping the unit horizontally, perform one full rotation around vertical axis within half a minute and then one full rotation around vertical axis with device upside down... -
Page 23: Gating Mode
Pressing the A button will activate shown on the LCD communication format. Gating mode In this mode the gating function is activated: user can set the minimal distance to the target; reflection from any object closer than the gating distance will be ignored. The Gating feature helps measuring remote targets in adverse atmospheric and environmental conditions by eliminating reflections from snowflakes, raindrops, industrial wires,... -
Page 24: Data Recall Mode
Data Recall mode In the Data Recall mode results of the last 10 measurements can be displayed. Measurement results are saved in on-board memory in sets depending on the parameters set for measuring, for instance, if only distance is measured - the set will consist of one number, if distance and azimuth are measured –... -
Page 25: Display Test Mode
Display test mode Selecting Code 16 in the Setup mode will cause all display segments and indicators to flash for 8 seconds. Additional display information Ready to Measure Additional indication is displayed in the mode: Indicates that distance is measured and Y or M displayed in yards or meters KMH or... -
Page 26: Best Measuring Technique
6. BEST MEASURING TECHNIQUE Laser range finder module measures distance by catching a laser beam reflected from the target. Everything that improves reflection increases the measurement reliability and maximum range. 1. Aim at a surface on the target that is closest to the perpendicular to the laser beam. - Page 27 distance estimation to cut off all objects closer than the chosen one. Note: the Gating setting is remembered by the System until altered. Therefore, if you forget to turn the gating off, the next time you start measuring it can ignore the desired object, if it is closer than the gating distance.
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Page 28: Interconnectivity
7. Interconnectivity The unit supports RS-232 interface. Physical connection is performed through a connector specific to each order. The default connectors are described in Specifications. Connecting to computer The communication port must be initiated prior to connecting the unit. Data is transmitted as a hex string code with fixed baud rate of 9600 bit/sec, 8 bits, one stop bit, and no parity. - Page 29 The data string has the following structure (in Hex): b1 b2 b3 E4h b5 E4h 0Dh 0Ah, where: b1 – type of measurement; b2 – sign of measurement (1 – minus, 2 – plus); b3 – LSB of result; b5 – MSB of result Result of measurement = MSB * 256 + LSB In both standard modes, when three parameters are measured, the module will generate three data sequences in one block, where...
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Page 30: Additional Communication Features, For Special
b11 – MSB of the result for the second type of measurement b15 – LSB of the result for the third type of measurement b17 – MSB of the result for the third type of measurement Marker E4h is used to separate numbers, 0Dh 0Ah – to separate data sets. - Page 31 S1 – first symbol of the status menu S2 – second symbol of the status menu S3 – third symbol of the status menu or 21h S4 – 21h or 00h Examples of the LRF menu output: Output, Hex Output, ASCII LRF menu position 53h 54h 31h 21h...
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Page 32: Output Connector Pin Layout And Cable Diagram
Output, Hex Output, ASCII LRF menu position 43h 31h 32h 21h C12! <LF><CR> Code 12 0Ah 0Dh 47h 32h 34h 21h G24! <LF><CR> Gating over 0Ah 0Dh 2400 m Output connector pin layout and cable diagram By default for the output connector the module uses the connector as described in Specifications. -
Page 33: Gps Interconnectivity
Figure 4. Cable diagram Connector and cable layout can be modified for specific customer needs. GPS interconnectivity The Modules can transmit the acquired data to a GPS receiver using the same output connector and the PLGR/DAGR protocol. - Page 34 Another cable is required and can be supplied as an option. To work with GPS, perform the following steps: Switch to PLGr mode; Choose either Std1 or Std2 measuring mode; Connect the unit to and the GPS unit with the cable. For each measurement the GPS unit will display the absolute coordinates of your target.
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Page 35: Storage And Maintenance
8. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE The unit is a sophisticated precision optical instrument equipped with laser and electronics. Therefore, it should be handled with due care. • Keep away from direct sunlight. • Avoid impacts, jolts, dust, moisture, and sharp changes of temperature. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
9. TROUBLESHOOTING Ranging does not work. Display is transparent. Check the power supply. Ranging does not work. Display indicates results of the last measurement. Wait for 8 seconds until the display becomes transparent, and press the Action button again. Black dots are visible on LCD. Liquid Crystal Display may have small black dots, scratches and other blemishes inherited from the manufacturing process. -
Page 37: Warranty
Postage, insurance, and shipping costs incurred while presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility. If shipping from North America please include a cheque or money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of US$35.00 to cover handling and return shipping. -
Page 38: Customer Support
9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time. At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department. NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns. To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call: Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065 Email: newconsales@newcon-optik.com... -
Page 39: Quality Certificate
QUALITY CERTIFICATE MOD 4EC The unit has passed the quality inspection. Production date Serial number Quality Inspector Purchase date... - Page 40 NEWCON OPTIK™ 2010...
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