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User Manual
TERRAPIN
English, Version 1.0
VII 2010
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  • Page 1 User Manual TERRAPIN English, Version 1.0 VII 2010 SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 2 TERRAPIN - Pocket Laser Range Finder Purpose of Equipment The TERRAPIN is a pocket size, handheld, button operated laser rangefinder with an internal sighting optic and range display. For safe use of the device, please note the safety directions included in the User Manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Settings ..............20 Table of Contents TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 4 Quality system ............29 Table of Contents TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Unaided eye ..... 0 meter Aided (7 x 50 binocular) ... . 0 meter General Information TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 6 • placed in fire or heated above +85°C with the device. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. General Information TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 7: Care And Cleaning

    The device does not need Finger prints may be cleaned special care or cleansers. first by wiping with a damp cloth, followed by soft, clean optical tissue or chamois leather. Care and cleaning TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Dioptric setting ............+/- 4dpt Technical Data TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 9 Rangefinder TERRAPIN TERRAPIN Laser type: IR diode 905 nm Eye safety Class 1 Standard IEC 60825-1 Ed 2.0 (2007-03) Range Performance 20m - 2400m Specified Performance 1800m* Accuracy (1σ) ±3m Beam divergence 0.4 x 2.4mil Display Resolution 1m / 1ft / 1yd * at visibility 30km, 2.3 x 2.3m target size, albedo 0.6, detection probability >90%...
  • Page 10 Tripod interface ........... . . 1/4 inch thread Technical Data TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The "LobAt" display may also appear under cold conditions, since low temperature reduces the performance of the batteries. Remove batteries before storing. Getting started TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 12: 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 TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 13: Reticle

    An illuminated reticle can be activated for the use under poor lighting conditions. To activate the illuminated reticle press and hold the distance button for at least one second. Getting started TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 14: General Operations

    : function key press and hold key : distance key release key press and release key (click) Getting started TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 15: Distance Measurements

    Distance Measurements Factors affecting measurement range Size of the target Oblique surfaces Reflective properties Atmospheric conditions Vibration Lighting conditions Distance Measurements TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 16: Slope Distance

    If "- - - -" is displayed, the object illuminated reticle press lies outside the measuring the distance button for range or the measuring at least one second. conditions are poor. Distance Measurements TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 17: Multiple Object Measurement

    The order of the displayed A flashing display indicates that ranges is: nearest, second more than one distance has nearest and farthest detected been detected. distance. Distance Measurements TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 18: Configuration

    Click the function key three The setting is not changed are described in detail times in rapid succession. when "OldC" is displayed. on the following pages. "ConF" appears for a short instant. Configuration TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 19: Measuring 3 Distances

    (see page 17) Configuration TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 20: Settings

    "mEtEr": Meter Click the function key two times "YArd": Yard in rapid succession. The setting is not changed "FEEt" Feet when "OldU" is displayed. "Unit" appears briefly. Settings TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 21: Distance Gate

    Setting "OFF" disables the in 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 TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 22: Set Factory Settings - Reset To Default

    Night mode "off" factory settings. "StorE" - default settings. Multiple object measure. "off" "dEFS" appears. Distance unit "meter". If not done correctly, the settings remain unchanged and "OldC" is displayed. Settings TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 23: Built-In-Test

    "bit" appears briefly, the built in (e.g.02-03-10) test starts automatically. 3. Display Test "00000m00" "- - - - - m - -" 4. Memory test "MEM" "Good" or "bad" Built-in-Test TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Distance is outside the Respect specified distance measurement specified range measurement range (see page 9) Object to small or inaccurately Respect factors affecting targeted measurement range (page 15) Bad weather conditions Troubleshooting TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 25 "ntOn" is displayed after a The device is used during Select "ntOFF" in the measurement daylight conditions with "ntOn" configuration menu selected in the configuration (see page 18) menu Troubleshooting TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 26: Equipment

    4 905 494 Eye cap 2 667 002 SEB51 lithium battery, 3V, 5 907 702 Battery cover CR123A (2x required) 3 907 650 Pouch 6 725 020 Lanyard Equipment TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories Optional: 1 664 868 SST3-1 mini-tripod, non magnetic 2 729 452 SST3-2 mini-tripod, non magnetic with pan/tilt head Equipment TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 28: Customer Service

    Fax: +41 71 726 72 01 available or passed on to any Internet: www.vectronix.ch third party who has not been expressly authorised by Vectronix. Customer service TERRAPIN-1.0en SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
  • Page 29: 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 30 CH-9435 Heerbrugg DOC Code: 909111-1.0en (Switzerland) Printed in Switzerland Telephone +41 71 726 72 00 Copyright by Vectronix AG, Fax +41 71 726 72 01 Heerbrugg, Switzerland, VI 2010 www.vectronix.ch SCOUTBASECAMP 1.877.766.5412 www. .com Shop for Vectronix products online at:...

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