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- Page 1 LEICA VECTOR ™ USMC VECTOR 21 VECTOR™ Operating & Operator Maintenance Instructions Version 0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 2 • Inclinometer Displays vertical angles For safe use of the VECTOR, please note the detailed safety between -45° and +45°. directions included in this manual. © 2004 Vectronix AG, ® All rights reserved. VECTOR™ VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Horizontal and vertical distance between two objects ............... 17 Azimuth and inclination measurement ....................18 Factors influencing azimuth accuracy ..................18 Azimuth measurement ........................ 19 Contents VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 4 Settings ..............................32 Setting the measurement units ....................32 Range gate ..........................33 Declination compensation ......................34 Declination display ........................34 Declination setting/correction ..................... 35 Contents VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 5 Equipment .............................. 57 Shipping inventory ........................57 Accessories ..........................58 Reticle ............................59 Reticle with Binocular Enhancer ....................60 Options ............................61 Customer service ..........................62 Contents VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Use non-magnetic batteries soon. only! Getting started VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 7: Adjusting The Neck Strap
VECTOR catch. strap ends and pull them in its pouch when not in use. through the lugs on the VECTOR. Getting started VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 8: Eyepiece Viewing Distance
If the VECTOR is being used by a number of diffe- rent people, remember your personal dioptric setting. Getting started VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 9: Using The Vector
Downward arrow: press and the result is displayed. hold down the key. Upward arrow: release the key Double arrow: press and release the key (click) Getting started VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 10: Distance Measurements
Distance measurements Factors affecting measurement range Reflective properties Size of the target Oblique surfaces Atmospheric conditions Vibration Lighting conditions Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 11: Distance Measurement (Slope Distance)
29. range, or measuring conditions are poor (see page 10). Setting measurement units and range gate: see pages 32, 33. Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 12: Multiple Object Measurement
Sight on the most visible portion behind the main target of the object. Operate the (mountains, etc.) VECTOR as described under ”distance measurement”. Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 13: Data Transfer For Multiple Measurements
• Now press the azimuth key to transfer this data. See page 12 for details about "Multiple object measurement". Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 14: Combined Measurement With Data Transfer (Slope Distance, Azimuth, Inclination)
Release both keys (or the Setting measurement units: remote fire button) while holding see page 32. the VECTOR steady. Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 15: Horizontal Dist. And Height Difference Between Your Position And A Remote Object
The horizontal distance appears at the left and the height differ- ence at the right of the field of view. Setting measurement units: see page 32. Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 16: Distance Between Two Objects
The first object measurement is The distance between the two confirmed (1-P = first point). objects is displayed. Setting measurement units: see page 32. Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 17: Horizontal And Vertical Distance Between Two Objects
(1-P = first point). at the left and the vertical distance at the right of the field of view. Setting measurement units: see page 32. Distance measurements VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 18: Azimuth And Inclination Measurement
36–40) after every battery change. • Observe the minimum safe distances shown opposite when making azimuth measurements or calibrating the compass: Azimuth and inclination measurement VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 19: Azimuth Measurement
VECTOR The display updates continuous steady. azimuth twice per second. The most recently measured azimuth is displayed. Azimuth and inclination measurement VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 20: Combined Azimuth And Inclination Angle Measurement
32. Sight the object with the pointing circle, then release the azimuth key while holding the VECTOR steady. Azimuth and inclination measurement VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 21: Azimuth And Horizontal Distance Between Two Objects
(1-P = first point). the right of the field of view. Setting measurement units: see page 32. Azimuth and inclination measurement VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 22: Fall Of Shot - Fos
• the current azimuth at the left A.. / d..) from FOS to target • the current angle of inclination appear first. at the right Azimuth and inclination measurement VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 23 Click distance key to display corrections again. Example: If a shot is left and short, the correction is r.. and A.. with the appropriate value. Azimuth and inclination measurement VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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Page 24: Data Transfer
• pull back a little harder until the plug slips out of the socket. Data transfer VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 25: Cable Configuration To Plgr
Stop bits ........1 Handshake ......none The optional interface cable is intended for connection to a PLGR serial interface with a 15-pin plug. Data transfer VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 26: Cable Configuration To Pc
Stop bits ........1 Handshake ......none The optional interface cable is intended for connection to a PC serial interface with a 9-pin D plug. Data transfer VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 27: Data Transfer Format For Pc
• azimuth and inclination in End character: 1 position for line is powered on. milliradians (full circle = feed (CR). 6'283.2 mrad) and 0.2 mrad resolution. Data transfer VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 28: Configuration
"COn FIG" following pages. clicked five times, the previous appears followed by the current settings remain unchanged and range setting. ”Old Conf” is displayed. Configuration VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 29: Electronic Reticle
• reduces the display 'ErEt' on is automatically brightness; selected when 'niGt on' is • is needed only when a night selected. vision device is attached. Configuration VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 30: Using The Vector With A Night Vision Device
0 dioptres. Remove the protective lens cap. Then slide the eyepiece fully Rotate the lens counter- inwards. clockwise all the way out Configuration VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 31 28). held, adjust PVS-14 (diopter) eyepiece and (objective) focus in order to see the object and azimuth readout clearly. Configuration VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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Page 32: Settings
”Unit SEtt” appears briefly, metres (SI-Unit) or feet. settings remain unchanged and followed by the measurement ”Old Unit” is displayed. units currently in use by the VECTOR. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 33: Range Gate
GAtE“ appears, followed by the distance to "5 SI-U" "GAtE on" is displayed current setting. disables the range gate (default when closer ranges are gate = 500m). measured. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 34: Declination Compensation
10 seconds. declination value into the The VECTOR displays ”Old VECTOR. dECL” before switching itself off (the declination value is unchanged). Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 35: Declination Setting/Correction
(MAGVAR)) Use the azimuth key to ”Old dECL” is displayed. declination must be set at change between increment "0". and decrement ! Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 36: Compass Calibration
• 12 point calibration on tripod Check the stored declina- (PPS Co), Precision Pointing tion after every compass System. calibration, and correct if necessary. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 37: Operator Guidance
”StOP” is turn dn ....tilt downwards direction for all ”rot 90°” displayed. rot 90°(60°) ... rotate by 90°(60°) instructions. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 38: Calibration Procedure (Hand Held)
• ”bAd Co” followed by accuracy calibration. Move the VECTOR according to value the displayed instructions (see • ”ACC”: accuracy value in units page 37). selected Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 39: Calibration Procedure (On Tripod)
”4 Pt Co”. and the next foot, then to the next foot and so on. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 40 ”StOP” instruction was moving to an alternative position. displayed. • Movements performed too fast, or jerkily. • Strong magnetic disturbances in the vicinity. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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Page 41: Setting The Mode Of The Data Interface (Rs 232) For Rockwell Plgr+96 / Plgr Ii
When used with PLGR mode. "IF SEtt" will be declination must be set at displayed, followed by the "0" (see page 35). current setting. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 42: Setting The Plgr+96
• Set the SERIAL mode to standard. Note: Azimuth in VECTOR and Azimuth on PLGR+96 / PLGR II will be different, due to Declination Angle. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 43: Built-In-Test
2. Software version: 05.00 rF procedure starts automatically. it's proceeded automatically. 3. All display segments on: 888888 8888888 4. Memory test: MEMO PASS / FAIL Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 44: Setting Vector Back To Factory Settings
"Stor dEFAULt" is displayed. followed by "no YES". • no: keeps current settings If not done correctly, the settings remain unchanged and ”no CHAnGE” is displayed. Settings VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Carry the VECTOR close to battery performance. your body. Extreme heat shortens battery Do not store the battery at life. temperatures in excess of +70°C. Troubleshooting VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 46 • object too small or inaccurately measuring range on page 10. targeted; • The VECTOR was shaken during measurement; • Bad weather conditions (haze, fog, turbulence). Troubleshooting VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 47 VECTOR. tilted too far upwards tilted too far downwards tilted too far to the right tilted too far to the left Troubleshooting VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 48 Press and release the key in appear after clicking a key with insufficient force. rapid succession. Always several times. press the key down until there is an audible click. Troubleshooting VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 49 Reduced battery performance at You can still get some readings, low temperature. but the VECTOR or the battery needs to be warmed up (e.g. on your body). Troubleshooting VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 50 Adjust cable connection. received at PLGR connected. Combined measurement not Press range and azimuth being used. buttons simultaneously. 'PC Con' selected Change to 'PLGr Con'. Troubleshooting VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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Page 51: Safety Notices
• placed in fire or heated above mentioned in the technical • injuries; +85°C with the VECTOR. specifications. • instrument errors; • damage to property; • malfunction; Safety notices VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 52 (moisture Deposit used batteries at a condensation). proper collection point. • Use the pouch and transit case or equivalent packaging for shipment. Safety notices VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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Page 53: Care/Cleaning
The VECTOR does not need cloth. Blow out soiled cable special care or cleansers. plugs with clean air, and leave them to dry. Care / cleaning VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 54: Technical Data
Accuracy (1σ) ........ ± 5 m False alarm rate ......< 2% Beam divergence ......≤ 0.4x0.7 mils Display resolution ......1 Meter / 1 foot Technical data VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 55 Focus ............. fixed Dioptric correction ........> ±5 dpt (adjustable) Pointing circle illuminates to indicate laser direction and approximate laser spot size on target. Technical data VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 56 Dimensions ........................205 x 178 x 82 mm Tripod bushing thread ........................A 1/4" Weight ............1710 g (including eyepiece protection and battery type 2CR5) Interface ......................RS-232, unidirectional output Technical data VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412...
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Page 57: Equipment
SEB50 lithium battery, 6 volt, SANYO type 2CR5 636 965 STR1 neck strap 702 956 Eyepiece protection cover Optional equipment: 667 001 SVP272 camouflage pouch with accessories Equipment VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 58: Accessories
664 671 SOBD1 objective cap (order 2 pcs.) 664 672 SOBD2 objective cap with glint protection (order 2 pcs.) 664 868 SST3-1 mini-tripod, non-magnetic Equipment VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 59: Reticle
1 km. Line spacing: 10 mils In the sample above it's 10 mil Line-point spacing: 5 mils and therefore 10 m. Equipment VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 60: Reticle With Binocular Enhancer
Binocular In the sample above it's 10 mil VECTOR) 10x Enhancer and therefore 14 m. Line spacing: 7 mils Line-point spacing: 3.5 mils VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 61: Options
Options Mounting the objective cap with glint protection (SOBD2) Equipment VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... -
Page 62: Customer Service
Vectronix. Total Quality Management – our commitment to total customer satisfaction. Ask your local Vectronix representative for more information about our TQM programme. Customer service VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:... - Page 63 ANSI Z 136.1 (2000) VECTOR is a trade mark of FDA 21 CFR Ch 1§ 1040 (1988) Vectronix AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Customer service VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
- Page 64 Vectronix AG CH-9435 Heerbrugg (Switzerland) Telephone +41 71 727 47 47 902132 Fax +41 71 727 46 79 Printed in Switzerland Copyright by Vectronix AG www.vectronix.ch Heerbrugg, Switzerland, V 2004 SCOUTBASECAMP www. .com 1.877.766.5412 Shop for Vectronix products online at:...
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