LTI TruPulse 360 / 360B User`s Manual
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1. 18 Select Measurement Units Enable Bluetooth Align the Tilt Sensor Tilt Sensor Calibration Ro tine esce ee DEI ER ETATE XXX ENTE ERR ER 23 Horizontal Angle Menu Declination Menu About Magnetic Declin tioti eu ieri retirer eer rione 26 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page2 Example Declination Value Online Declination Software Entering Declinationi Value ecco curie eec rettet iaia Local Magnetic Attractions eter ela Field Tests for Local Magnetic Conditions Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu sese 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine ee 384 Section 5 Measurement Modes eee esee esee enses tata seen ie nee inizia iene rese sn sn essa tatnen en en ana tas 33 Distance Measurements eder ere er RIT Not s about Measurements iiec ne eri ERE eee EE PH RE ee POR E Festi ee reels 34 Inclination Measurements 34 Percent Slope Azimuth Measurements 35 Height Routine M 39 Missing Line Routine narnia ee Eu E e Der Oa M eerie 37 Improving the Accuracy of Handheld ResultSs ee 39 Section 6 Target Modes eee etes ee zen seen en ea ze zio iz tnn sns ta satanas sata tn inen s tatnen esas ene nasa tan 40 Section 7 Care amp Maintenance Section 8 Serial Data Interface Format Parameters2. Serial Port Download Instructions Optional Remote Trigger urea ine 43 Download M ssage Format riesia a En rA EES EE E T 43 Query Download Message Formats ee 45 Horizontal Vector HV Download Messages et 45 Height HT Download Messages Missing Line ML Download Messages et 47 Uploading Serial at 48 Upload Serial Data Commands oenina AE A E EEEE 48 Section 9 Specifications Section 10 LTI Limited Warrantty cssssccsssssssssssccssssessssssssssesesssessesssessssssesesesssessssesesesssesese 52 Section 11 Troubleshooting eere eee eese esee ezio ieri e iz iz ezio ie niz iniziare nioreszen en ie riore ezenezneonenee 54 Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters ss zare ziorerzen ione ezio rare ezio ez en enean zz inez ez ezenene 55 LTI TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Precautions Page3 Precautions Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods The TruPulseTM is designed to meet FDA eye safety requirements and is classified as eye safe to Class 1 limits which means that virtually no hazard is associated with directly viewing the laser output under normal conditions As with any laser device however reasonable precautions should be taken in its operation It is recommended that you avoid staring into the transmit aperture while firing the laser The use of optical instruments with this product may increase eye hazard Never
3. Measured Slope Distance Value Two decimal places F feet Y yards M meters An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk Carriage return Optional linefeed HDvalues INCvalues and SDvalues always include two decimal places XXYY v 0 high quality target 1 low quality target Closest and Farthest Target Modes multiple targets can be acquired however the download message corresponds to the value that appears in the Main Display High Quality Target Low Quality Target Azimuth Only Inclination Only SPLTIT HV 18 00 F 185 20 D 6 90 D 18 00 F 66 PLTIT HV 7 01 M 0 00 D 3 00 D 7 01 M 64 PLTIT HV 187 10 D 8 40 D 64 PLTIT HV 347 20 D 3F Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 46 Height HT Download Messages PLTIT HT HTvalue units csum lt CR gt lt LF gt where Example PLTIT HT HTvalue units csum CR lt LF gt is the Criterion message identifier Height message type Calculated Height Two decimal places F feet Y yards M meters An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk Carriage return Optional linefeed PLTIT HT 22 10 F 0C Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 47 Missing Line ML Download Messages For
4. SHot1 and SHot2 refer to Horizontal Vector HV Download Message page 45 PLTIT ML HD HDunits AZ AZunits INC INCunits SD SDunits csum lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT is the Criterion message identifier ML Missing Line message type HD Specifies horizontal distance measurement value HDunits Specifies horizontal distance units F feet M meters Y yards AZ Specifies azimuth measurement value AZunits Specifies azimuth units D degrees INC Specifies inclination measurement value INCunits Specifies inclination units D degrees SD Specifies slope distance meausurement value SDunits Specifies slope distance units F feet M meters Y yards csum An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Line feed Example SHotl SPLTIT HV 6 00 Y 179 40 D 7 20 D 6 10 Y 68 SHot2 SPLTIT HV 5 90 Y 265 70 D 11 60 D 6 00 Y 5D Calculated Missing Line PLTIT ML 8 10 Y 316 90 D 3 20 D 8 10 Y 74 o HDvalues INCvalues and SDvalues always include two decimal places XXYY V 0 high quality target 1 low quality target In the example above shots 1 and 2 both used high quality targets Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 48 Uploading Serial Data l mi E d e Notes o o o Download Tera Term Pro http www sofotex com Tera Term Pro download L411 html
5. display the active connection status Bluetooth troubleshooting tips TruPulse Verify that the TruPulse Bluetooth option is toggled ON Bluetooth enable PC device Verify that the Bluetooth connection is active lt Verify that the Bluetooth device is physically located within the wireless transmission range of the TruPulse o Transmission range can vary depending upon 1 position relative to the TruPulse or 2 type of Bluetooth connection Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 22 Align the Tilt Sensor The tilt sensor is aligned during assembly In the rare event that your TruPulse suffers a severe drop shock refer to the instructions below to re align the tilt sensor 1 From the Measurement Mode press Ka for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display 2 Press amp to display the inc option as shown in Figure 13 below 3 Press e to select the inC option The message no CAL appears in the Main Display and the display should look similar to Figure 13 4 YES CAL rue LE Press the FIRE button to exit the inc option and return to the Measurement Mode Press the FIRE button Press the FIRE button to begin the Calibration routine no CAL Figure 13 Press or to display the previous or next CAL option o If no CAL is displayed press O to exit the inC option and return to the Measurement Mod
6. or Percent Slope 3 point flexible Height Routine with auto sequencing and 2 shot Missing Line Routine Standard Closest Farthest Continuous and Filter requires reflector and foliage filter Laser Technology Inc affirms that it manufactures the TruPulse 200 and TruPulse 200B which fulfill the requirements of the Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 89 336 EEC of May 3 1989 as amended by 93 34 EEC of April 28 1992 and 3 68 EEC Article 5 of July 22 1993 Please contact your LTI Sales Representative or Authorized LTI Distributor to obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 52 Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty What is Covered Laser Technology Inc LTI warrants this product to be in good working order Should the product fail to be in good working order at any time during the warranty period LTI will at its option repair or replace this product at no additional charge Parts and products that have been replaced as a result of a warranty claim become the property of LTI What is the Period of Coverage This warranty remains in force for one year from the date of purchase from LTI or an authorized LTI product dealer unless otherwise noted by LTI at the time of sale LTI reserves the right to require written verification of the date of the original purchase of any product What is Not Covered LTI has no obligation to modify or
7. Calibration Routine Calibration point 8 rotated facing up 23 rn Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine uet Calibration point 8 rotated facing up 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration Tilt Sensor Calibration Menu 23 L rn L Calibration Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 31 Menu Closest target mode 40 ba Continuous target mode 40 dec Declination value set AZ only 35 vi r r Ln Declination 25 Fail reason 1 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 24 rn i Poe 32 Pr L j Fail reason 1 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters Page 57 Message Explanation Page Fail reason 2 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 24 F nm L e Fail reason 2 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 32 Routine Fail reason 3 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 24 F ro L 3 Fail reason 3 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 32 Routine Fail reason 4 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 24 F R L M Fail reason 4 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 32 Routine Fail reason 6 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 24 F R L hi Fail reason 6 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 32 Routine IRA Farthest target mode 40 DELLI Filter target mode 40 H Hn Horizontal Angle 25 HR A R L Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration 25 n i Inclination 22 rua No 22 amp 30 nnrr Pass Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine 24 En
8. Tilt Sensor calibration or Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Does cancel clear serial command to Bluetooth ALL ON To restore the default settings 1 Simultaneously press and hold the O P9 and P buttons for approximately 5 seconds Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 18 Section 4 System Setup Figure 10 shows an overview of the System Setup Mode which can be accessed from the Measurement Mode Each option is described separately in the following sections 1 From the Measurement Mode press and hold Ka for 4 seconds UnitS will appear in the Main Display as shown in Figure 10 below 2 Press FW or P to display the previous or next option 3 Press to select an option System Setup Press the FIRE button to select an option Pressw 4 Seconds TruPulse 360B TruPulse 360 4 H_Ang H Ang Uno kh Uno kb A x bt rar v v rn t v w UnitS Y UnitS Figure 10 Section 4 System Setup Select Measurement Units Page 19 The TruPulse allows you to choose between YARDS METERS and FEET for distance measurements To toggle the units selection 1 From the Measurement Mode press ka for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display as shown in Figure 11 below 2 Press Qo to select the UnitS option Press or P to display the previous or next distance unit option uU 4 Press e to select
9. attempt to view the sun through the scope Looking at sun through the scope may permanently damage your eyes Never point the unit directly atthe sun Exposing the lens system to direct sunlight even for a brief period may permanently damage the internal components Avoid direct sun exposure on the eyepiece Exposing the eyepiece to direct sunlight can damage the internal display The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse is not in use Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures TruPulse components are rated for a temperature range of 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Do not expose the instrument to temperatures outside this range whether in use or in storage CALIBRATE THE TRUPULSE 360 360B BEFORE USE For optimum performance complete an on site Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration each time that you change location or accessories KEEP THE TRUPULSE 360 3608 AWAY FROM MAGNETIC FIELDS The Compass is susceptible to magnetic interference Keep away from all ferro magnetic materials and strong magnetic fields Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 4 Notes Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse Page 5 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 360 Congratulations on the purchase of your TruPulse a cost effective professional rangefinder This compact and lightweight laser is a fl
10. device Requirements for transferring serial data using Bluetooth connection o See page 20 o Data collection software installed on a Bluetooth enabled laptop PC Pocket PC etc Format Parameters 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Serial Port Figure 26 shows the pin out assignments for TruPulse s serial port SERIAL OUT Tx SERIAL IN Rx REMOTE TRIGGER GROUND Figure 27 Download Instructions The instructions below are provided for general information only Specific steps may vary depending upon your data collection program 1 Connect the TruPulse to the PC Pocket PC etc 2 Start the data collection program on the PC and adjust settings to match format parameters 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit 3 Power ON the TruPulse Verify select measurement units Measurement Mode and Target Mode 5 Take the desired measurement The measurement result flashes one time indicating that it is being downloaded gt Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 43 Optional Remote Trigger It is possible to remotely trigger the TruPulse and take a measurement by using an external computer data collector or switch closure Remote triggering is accomplished by providing an open collector closure to ground or an active low TTL or RS232 level signal to the trigger pin on the serial connector This option requires a special order download cable that connects the remote trigger signal from the TruPu
11. natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process These small black spots do not affect the distancing performance of the unit Laser Range Sensor The laser range sensor emits invisible eye safe infrared energy pulses The TruPulse determines distance by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back The LASER indicator is displayed whenever the laser is being transmitted The laser may be active for a maximum of 10 seconds Once the target is acquired or the laser has timed out you can release the FIRE button The TruPulse has a broad spectrum of sensitivity and can work with both reflective and non reflective targets See TruTargeting next page for information about high quality and low quality targets Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse Page 7 TruTargeting The TruPulse automatically provides the best accuracy and acquisition distance to a given target Maximum measurement distance varies with target quality and environmental conditions When shooting to a non reflective target the maximum measurement distance is approximately 1 000 meters 3 280 feet When shooting to a reflective target the maximum measurement distance is approximately 2 000 meters 6 560 feet When selecting a target you should consider the following Color The brighter the color the longer the range Finish Shiny finishes provide longer range tha
12. not active in the Inclination INC Measurement Mode Generally the inclination is measured when you press O However in 1 the Continuous Target Mode and 2 in the Height Measurement Mode the inclination reading appears in the Main Display and the display updates as your aiming point changes as long as you press Q Percent Slope Percent slope indicated by PERCENT is a calculation equal to 100 times the tangent of the inclination angle It is a variant way of expressing the inclination You can get percent slopes only in the basic measurement displays never in the Height measurement displays Note also that the instrument never downloads a percent slope It always downloads the inclination angle An inclination angle of 5 degrees for example is equal to a slope of about 8 75 percent Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 35 Azimuth Measurements The laser is not active in the Azimuth AZ Measurement Mode Generally the azimuth is measured when you press Q However in the Continuous Target Mode the azimuth reading appears in the Main Display and is updated as your aiming point changes as long as you press O As a reminder d appears as the left most character in the Main Display to indicate that a declination value has been entered Height Routine Height Measurements involve a simple routine that prompts you to take 3 shots to the target HD INC base or top and INC top or base The TruPulse uses these results to c
13. the displayed distance unit and return to the Measurement Mode Press the FIRE button Y YARDS Press the FIRE button to select the distance unit and go to inclination units selection SD shown to indicate distance units 4 PERCENT t Press the FIRE button to select the inclination unit selection and return to the Measurement Mode INC shown to indicate inclination units V DEGREES Figure 11 Each time the TruPulse is powered ON it will return to the same unit setting that was last used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 20 Enable Bluetooth TruPulse 360B only 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 Pocket PC etc s TruPulse Bluetooth offers serial port service to connect to an RS 232 style serial connection It replaces the download cable from the TruPulse to any Bluetooth enabled PC device s TruPulse Bluetooth is a slave device Bluetooth master devices can detect the TruPulse when the TruPulse is powered ON and the Bluetooth option is enabled To toggle the Bluetooth selection 1 From the Measurement Mode press Ka for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Mai
14. to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit In addition the shipping container or equivalent will be sent prepaid and for door to door delivery About the Warranty Validation Card It must be completed and received by LTI in order to benefit from this limited warranty If an LTI software product requires registration this must also be completed to benefit from this limited warranty Receipt of the warranty validation card not only activates the limited warranty it also allows LTI to contact you directly when hardware or software upgrades become available If you prefer to register your LTI product electronically please send an email with all pertinent information to service lasertech com Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 54 Section 11 Troubleshooting See page 21 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information Problem Remedy The unit does not power ON or the LCD does not illuminate Press e Check and if necessary replace the battery or batteries The target cannot be acquired Make sure the unit is powered ON Make sure that nothing is obstructing the transmit and receive lens Make sure the unit is held steady while pressing Q Make sure that you press and hold Ge as long as the laser is active 10 second maximum The TruPulse does not have an OFF button My Missing Line ML results are off or not within spec To improve the accur
15. to the Measurement Mode FAiL1 Excessive motion during calibration Unit was not held steady FAiL2 Magnetic saturation error Local magnetic field too strong FAiL3 Mathematical fit error FAiL4 Calibration convergence error FAiL6 Orientations were wrong during the calibration If a FAiL message appears press e The message no CAL will be displayed allowing you to do a new calibration See step 3 page 30 If the calibration fails the previous calibration will be restored Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 33 Section 5 Measurement Modes When you power ON the TruPulse the last used Measurement Mode will be active Press or amp 3 to display the previous or next Measurement Mode Figure 20 shows six different types of measurements that the TruPulse can take For information about the Missing Line Routine see page 37 Slope Distance SD Azimuth AZ Inclination INC Horizontal Distance HD Vertical Distance VD Height Routine HT 000000 MEASURED CALCULATED Figure 20 Distance Measurements The basic steps for taking any distance measurement Look through the eyepiece and use the crosshair to aim to the target 2 Press and hold A The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target o Ifthe target is not acquired in the 10 second period release Ge
16. 2 The TruPulse uses the results to calculate five variables between the two points slope distance inclination azimuth horizontal distance and vertical distance as shown in Figure 23 Page 37 T HD VD SD o 0 000 INC AZ SD VD INC HD Figure 23 Horizontal Distance Horizontal component of the missing line Vertical Distance Change in elevation between point 1 and point 2 Slope Distance Length of the missing line Inclination between point 1 and point 2 Relative Azimuth Direction from the point 1 to point 2 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 38 During the Missing Line Routine o Pressthe A to re shoot Shot 1 o Pressthe A to exit the Missing Line Routine Select your first target and look through the eyepiece using the crosshair to aim to your target The ML indicator displays steady and the HD indicator flashes prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the first target Press and hold Q The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance appears in the Main Display Once the fire button is released SHot2 appears steady and the HD indicator flashes with ML steady prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the second target Looking through the eyepiece and using the crosshair to
17. HCAL option The message no CAL appears in the Main Display and the display should look similar to Figure 18 4 YES CAL Press the na Press the FIRE button FIRE button to exit the HACAL option and return to Te the Measurement Mode Y were MES Press the FIRE button to begin the Calibration i routine wv no CAL Figure 18 o Press FW or ato display the previous or next HACAL option o If no dECLn is displayed press to exit the HACAL menu and return to the Measurement Mode o If YES CAL is displayed press ew begin the horizontal angle compass calibration routine The message C1_Fd appears in the Main Display Section 4 System Setup Page 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Figure 19 shows the steps required to complete the Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine To begin the routine you should be holding the TruPulse and facing North The instructions are on the next page TruPulse FacingNorth TruPulse Serial Port Pointing Up Facing North Figure 19 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 32 At each step wait approximately 1 second before pressing the button Then wait another second before moving to the next position It is import that the unit is held steady when the button is pressed The Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration routine can be aborted at any time during the procedure with a long
18. LASER TECHNOLOGY INC TRUPULSEM 360 360B USER S MANUAL LTI TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual First Edition Part Number 0144801 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 consent of Laser Technology Inc Copyright O Laser Technology Inc 2007 All rights reserved First Edition September 2007 Patents This product is covered by pending patent applications and or the following issued U S Patents 6 445 444 5 612 779 6 057 910 6 226 077 Pending Trademarks Criterion Impulse and TruPulse are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners LTI Contact Information Laser Technology Inc 7070 S Tucson Way Centennial CO 80112 3921 USA Phone 1 303 649 1000 1 877 696 2584 USA and Canada Fax 1 303 649 9710 Web Site www lasertech com Email service lasertech com TruPulse Reference Information Record information about your TruPulse in the table below You can find this value Your TruPulse Serial Number On the serial numbe
19. LTI Multiple targets have been logged in the Closest or Farthest target mode e Target Modes CONT The unit continuously acquires targets and displays measurements while Q held down The distance to the most recently acquired target is displayed CLOSEST The unit logs multiple targets while is held down Of the targets acquired the distance to the closest target is displayed FARTHEST The unit logs multiple targets while e is held down Of the targets acquired the distance to the farthest target is displayed Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 14 Filter F appears as the left most character of the Main Display to indicate Filter Mode is active Similar to Standard single shot mode but the laser s sensitivity is reduced so it only detects pulses returned from a reflector The optional foliage filter must be used in conjunction with this mode Standard Standard single shot strongest target mode No display indicator 6 Measurement Modes SD Slope Distance Straight line distance between the TruPulse and the target VD Vertical Distance The distance between the target and the perpendicular to the path of the horizontal distance HD The level distance between the TruPulse and the plane of the target Horizontal Distance INC The angle of inclination between the TruPulse at level and the target Inclination AZ The magneti
20. Setup Tera Term Pro Open the program Select serial and correct com port and click OK Enter into the setup tab and select serial and change the baud rate to 4800 or 38400 whichever you are using click on OK Enter into the setup tab again and select terminal in the new line box and change the transmit and receive to CR LF Check local Echo box and click on OK Type ID and enter If you get a response back than you have communication with the TruPulse All commands are preceded with To ask for current value units for example just type SMU To change setting to Feet type MU 2 Upload Serial Data Commands START_MEASUREMENT GO Single shot will output E01 if no target found after 15 seconds STOP_MEASUREMENT ST SET DISTANCE UNITS DU o Meters 0 o Yards 1 o Feet 2 SET ANGLE UNITS AU o Degrees 0 o Percent 1 SET MEASUREMENT MODE MM o Horizontal Distance 0 o Vertical Distance 1 o Slope Distance 2 o Inclination 3 o Height 4 o Azimuth 5 Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 49 SET_TARGET_MODE TM o Normal 0 o Continuous 1 o Closest 2 o Farthest 3 o Filter 4 GET BATTERY VOLTAGE BV millivolts o Example Reply 3125 3 125 volts Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 50 Section 9 Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to LTI s website for current specifications If you are not able to loca
21. The batteries are the only user replaceable parts in the TruPulse Do not remove any screws To do so will effect or void the LTI Limited Warranty Temperature Range The instrument is rated for an operating temperature range of 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Do not expose the TruPulse to temperatures outside this range Protecting from Moisture and Dust The TruPulse is sealed to provide protection from normally expected field conditions It is protected from dust and rain but will not withstand submersion If water leakage is suspected 1 Power OFF the TruPulse 2 Remove the batteries 3 Air dry the TruPulse at room temperature with the battery compartment open Protecting from Shock The TruPulse is a precision instrument and should be handled with care It will withstand a reasonable drop shock If the unit suffers from a severe drop shock you may need to perform Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine page 23 and the Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine page 31 Transporting When transporting the TruPulse the unit should be secured in the provided carrying case The provided neck strap can be used when carrying the TruPulse in the field The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse is not in use Never place the TruPulse next to strong magnets such as an antenna mount Cleaning Clean the TruPulse after each use before returning it to its carrying case Check all of the following items s Exce
22. aA Pass Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine 32 Mat i Shot 1 Missing Line Routine 38 Make Shot 2 Missing Line Routine 38 M Ld Standard target mode 40 Uno ok Units 19 MEL Yes 22 amp 30 2 LAYERE 1 TECHNOLOGY Measurably Superior
23. acy of Missing Line Results Simultaneously press and hold IW and 2 for 4 seconds To conserve battery power the TruPulse will turn itself off if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time TruPulse 200 or 200B with Bluetooth OFF 2 minutes z TruPulse 200B with Bluetooth ON 30 minutes When performing the ML Routine do not use handheld For most accurate results the TruPulse should be mounted on a tripod or monopod and use good practice page 39 When aiming to point 2 ensure that the TruPulse is kept perpendicular to a specific point on the ground and do not use a rapid swinging motion to position the TruPulse Mount the TruPulse on a monopod or tripod If using TruPulse handheld see page 39 Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters Page 55 Section 12 Main Display LCD Characters The LCD Main Display is used to convey messages and measurement results D Vt XC D D When all of the indicators are active the Main Display looks like LI 0 B80 Numbers 0 9 V t x 1 ht r r rt rt LE th A 1 4L UL Y Alpha Characters A a q F p h b HM h y I V c i 6 s d d Lo sl t st E e ocn M u K f oco M y Due to the limited number of characters available many messages have to be abbreviated The table below lists the messages that appear in the Main Display Message Explanation Page Angle 1 H
24. aim to the second target Press and hold e The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance to the second target appears in the Main Display Once you release Q HD and ML are steady and the calculated horizontal distance of the missing line is displayed The measurement flashes one time and then displays steady until you press any button or the unit powers off At this time you can Press FW or amp 3 to scroll and see the other missing line measurements results VD SD INC and AZ Press the Measured FIRE button HD displayed to measure briefly e Short Press the MeasuredHD FIRE button displayed to measure briefly HD BEM a Shot2 Figure 24 Reshoot Shot 2 by pressing FW or P until Shot 2 and ML appear steady in the display as well as HD flashing prompting you to measure the horizontal distance to the second target or new target Go to 4 above Press Q exit the missing line results and return to Shot 1 Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 39 Improving the Accuracy of Handheld Results During the Missing Line Routine it is important that the TruPulse stay positioned above one particular point on the ground Mounting the TruPulse on a monopod or tripod will improve the accuracy of your results When
25. aiming to target 2 you can rotate the monopod or tripod without changing the location of the TruPulse s If you are using the TruPulse handheld your body will usually a have a swinging motion as you aim to target 2 There are some steps you can take that should improve the accuracy of your results 1 2 Before you take SHot1 drop an object such as a coin on the ground Place your feet on either side of the coin so the coin is centered between your feet and the TruPulse is directly above the coin See Figure 25 Shoot point 1 While keeping the TruPulse directly above the coin aim to target 2 Being careful not to make a big swinging motion reposition your feet on both sides of the coin See Figure 25 Shoot point 2 Shot 1 Shot 2 gt amp Figure 25 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 40 Section 6 Target Modes The TruPulse has five Target Modes which allow you to select or eliminate targets and to take the most accurate measurements possible in various field conditions 1 From the Measurement Mode press IW for 4 seconds The active Target Mode appears in the Main Display 2 Press or to display the previous or next Target Mode 3 Press e to select the displayed Target Mode and return to the Measurement Mode o Std Standard Single shot mode o Con Continuous Press and hold Q Once the target is acquired the TruPulse can continuously acquire additiona
26. alculate the height of the target Figure 21 shows the three shots required for the Height Routine B orc A Horizontal Distance B Top Angle C Base Angle D Height C or B MEASURED CALCULATED Figure 21 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 36 1 Select your target and look through the eyepiece using the crosshair to aim to your target The HT indicator displays steady and the HD indicator flashes prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the face of the target Press and hold The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance appears briefly in the Main Display and then Ang_1 and the INC indicator flashes prompting you to measure the inclination to base or top of the target Press and hold e and aim to the base or top of the target The measured inclination appears in the Main Display and is updated as long as us you continue to hold Q The measured inclination is locked when you release Q The measured inclination appears briefly in the Main Display and then Ang 2 appears and the INC indicator flashes prompting you to measure the inclination to the top or base of the target Press and hold Ge and aim to the top or base of the target The measured inclination appears in the Main Display and i
27. and repeat this step 3 Once the measurement is displayed release Q The measurement will flash one time indicating the measurement was downloaded Then the measurement will be displayed steady until you press any button or the unit powers OFF Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 34 Notes about Measurements Press FW or P to scroll through the individual measurement functions and see the results acquired for each function e Azimuth inclination and distance are measured in the HD SD and VD modes o Example Range Measurement HD 12 5 meters P VD 1 6 meters P SD 12 6 meters p INC 7 3 degrees P AZ 163 6 degrees o When you scroll to the Height Function the Main Display will be blank and the HD indicator will be flashing o Inthe Inclination Mode the Main Display will be blank for all other measurement functions except AZ since the laser is not active when measuring inclination only o In Azimuth mode the Main Display will be blank for all other measurement functions since the laser is not active when measuring azimuth only o Inthe Missing Line Mode the SHot 1 will appear in the Main Display and the HD indicator will be flashing 2 The last measurement does not need to be cleared before acquiring your next target e Each time the TruPulse is powered ON it will return to the same measurement mode that was last used Inclination Measurements The laser is
28. ation You only need to enter the location US zip code and date of interest At the time this manual was published the website address was http www ngdc noaa gov seg geomag jsp Declination jsp Although the software is setup for US zip codes it also provides a link for locations outside of the USA Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 28 Entering a Declination Value When the Declination Menu is displayed and YES dECLn appears in the Main display press to enter a declination value Dr SES Press the b FIRE button Figure 17 The declination value can be aborted at any time during the procedure with a long press of or If the value is aborted the unit will restore the previously stored declination value 1 Theright most digit flashes indicating that it can be edited Press FW to increase decrease the flashing digit 2 Press Ge to accept the digit edit and move the edit to the next significant digit 3 After the 3rd significant digit is edited the entire value flashes Note The edit range is 39 9 degrees 4 Press FW to toggle the value from positive to negative 5 Press Q to accept the final value When an azimuth measurement is displayed d appears as the left most character in the Main Display as a reminder that a declination value has been entered Local Magnetic Attractions Local magnetic attractions are caused by objects of
29. c heading to the target referenced to magnetic North Azimuth u Flashing The TruPulse is in need of a Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration see page 30 The AZ indicator flashes two times stops and then flashes again This will continue until a successful calibration is performed You can still take measurements during this time The TruPulse detects when the battery voltage has dropped or battery door has been opened and or if there has been a significant temperature change that will affect the accuracy of the compass HT Three step Height Routine The final calculation represents the vertical Height distance between the points on the target represented by ANGI and ANG2 ML Two step Missing Line Routine finds the connecting vector or missing Missing Line line between two points The final calculation shows the SD VD HD INC and AZ associated with the missing line Section 3 Basic Operations Page 15 Display Indicator Test To verify that all display indicators are working properly 1 Start with the TruPulse powered OFF press and hold Qe 2 Compare the in scope display to the Figure 6 see page 12 to verify that all indicators are working properly 3 Release Ge to start normal operation EYEPIECE Eyepiece DIOPTER The adjustable eyepiece see Figure 7 is designed for comfort and to block extraneous light To extend the eyepiece turn the eyepiece counter clockwise while pulling up To return the eyepie
30. ce to its original position turn the eyepiece clockwise and push down To match your personal preference the eyepiece may be located in any ODIOPTER position from fully up to fully down If wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses you will find that the fully down position brings the eyepiece lens closer to your eye and gives you a full field of view ADJUSTMENT RING Figure 7 Eyepiece Cover The eyepiece cover protects the internal components from sunlight exposure The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse is not in use To attach the eyepiece cover Feed the thin cord under the metal bar and flare the loop open Pull the eyepiece cover through the loop and cinch tight Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 16 Diopter Adjustment Ring The diopter adjustment ring see Figure 7 on the previous page allows you to focus the LCD in scope display relative to the target for your eye During assembly optimum focus is set to infinity To adjust the LCD focus turn the diopter adjustment ring to suit your personal preference Firmware Revision Numbers The firmware revision numbers provide manufacturing information about your TruPulse To display the main and auxiliary firmware revision numbers 1 Start with the TruPulse powered OFF press and hold Qe o Do not release until done If you release the button too early PRESS and HOLD the FIRE button TN power OFF the TruPulse and repeat st
31. e o If YES CAL is displayed press Qreein the Tilt Calibration Routine The message C1 Fd appears in the Main Display Section 4 System Setup Page 23 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine Figure 14 shows the steps required to complete the Calibration Routine The instructions are on the next page Figure 14 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 24 At each step wait approximately 1 second before pressing the e button Then wait another second before moving to the next position It is import that the unit is held steady when the button is pressed The Tilt Calibration routine can be aborted at any time during the procedure with a long press of or If the calibration is aborted the unit will restore the previous stored calibration 1 Position the TruPulse on a flat relatively level surface 15 degrees of level The lenses should be facing forward as shown in Figure 714 1 Press e to store the first calibration point 2 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 14 2 Press e to store the second calibration point 3 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 714 3 Press fW or to store the third calibration point Be careful to do a short press when you press the or If you do a long press the calibra
32. eight Routine 36 Angle 2 Height Routine 36 Bluetooth option 20 Bluetooth option off 20 Bluetooth option on 20 Calibration point 1 facing forward 23 rara Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine wA Map Calibration point 1 facing forward 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 2 facing down 23 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine j FA Calibration point 2 facing down 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 56 Message Explanation Page Calibration point 3 facing back 23 ru Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine ii Calibration point 3 facing back 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 4 facing up 23 ru n Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine dba Calibration point 4 facing up 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 5 rotated facing forward 23 re r Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine ER Calibration point 5 rotated facing forward 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 6 rotated facing down 23 rr P Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine Mer ue Calibration point 6 rotated facing down 31 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Calibration point 7 rotated facing back 23 ra a Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine mobs Calibration point 7 rotated facing back 31 Horizontal Angle Compass
33. election Vertical Distance Continuous Bluetooth Enable 360B only Horizontal Distance Closest Tilt Sensor Calibration Inclination or Percent Slope Farthest Azimuth Filter Horizontal Angle HA Menu 3 Point Height Routine Advanced Targeting Modes Declination Menu Missing Line Routine HA Compass Calibration Menu Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 6 Unpacking Your TruPulse When you unpack your TruPulse check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered and that it all arrived undamaged Basic Package 3 TruPulse 360 or TruPulse 360B integrated Bluetooth Carrying Case Eyepiece Cover s Lens Cloth s Neck Strap 2 User s Manual Compatible Accessories e Data Download Cable e Foliage Filter e Tripod Monopod To learn more about any of the items listed above please contact your LTI Sales Representative or an Authorized LTI Distributor Understanding How the TruPulse Works The TruPulse consists of a laser range sensor an integrated tilt sensor compass and a digital processor The TruPulse has three buttons that access the unit s internal software which controls the integrated sensors LCD Display A liquid crystal display LCD is mounted within the optical system and when activated displays a reticle for targeting yards meters and the display indicators Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system These are a
34. ep 1 AEN 2 Looking through the eyepiece ETA o Press FW to display the f 339 main firmware revision number The display should look similar to the example Figure 8 below The leftmost character will always be A and the remaining 3 digits represent the main firmware revision number 3 05 in Figure 8 o Press s to display the auxiliary firmware revision number The display should look similar to the example above The leftmost character will always be b and the remaining 3 digits represent the auxiliary firmware revision number 3 37 in Figure 8 Neck Strap To attach the neck strap 1 Disconnect anchor end of the strap using the buckle 2 Feed loop around metal bar 3 Thread the neck strap through the loop 4 Gently tighten to secure 5 Reconnect anchor end of the strap using the buckle Figure 9 Section 3 Basic Operations Page 17 Restore Default Settings It is possible to restore the TruPulse 360 s default settings Restoring the default settings will affect some of the system setup options The table below lists the parameters and the associated default settings The third column lists the page reference for additional information Refer to Page Parameter Default Value Number Measurement Mode HD 33 Distance Units Yards 19 Inclination Units Degrees 19 Bluetooth oFF 20 Declination 0 00 25 Restoring default settings Does not effect
35. erion 400 message identifier RQ Indicates a request message ID Indicates the request type lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Optional linefeed Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 44 The instrument s response is as follows PLTIT ID model versionid csum lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT The Criterion 400 message identifier ID Identifies the message type model Indicates the model versionid The main firmware revision number csum An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar sign and the asterisk lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Linefeed Example Version ID Message Request PLTIT RQ ID Response PLTIT ID TP360 MAIN 2 42 74 Section 8 Serial Data Interface Page 45 Download Message Formats Horizontal Vector HV Download Messages PLTIT HV HDvalue units AZvalue units INCvalue units SDvalue units csum lt CR gt lt LF gt where Examples PLTIT HV HDvalue units AZvalue units INCvalue units SDvalue units csum CR lt LF gt is the Criterion message identifier Horizontal Vector message type Calculated Horizontal Distance Two decimal places F feet Y yards M meters Measured Azimuth Two decimal places Percent slope is not downloaded D degrees Measured Inclination value Two decimal places May be positive or negative value D degrees
36. es as long as you press Ge In these two situations the measured inclination is based upon the aiming point when you release e Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page8 Compass The TruPulse 360 utilizes the latest in electronic compass technology The internal circuitry provides 3 axis monitoring of the earth s magnetic field and uses proprietary calibration algorithms to produce the best possible azimuth accuracy while having a simple field calibration procedure The TruPulse 360 evaluates the local magnetic environment during each field calibration and provides user feedback of the quality of the calibration In addition the instrument has built in system tests which continually monitor the integrity of the compass calibration and alert a user if a re calibration is required The TruPulse 360 helps you to produce quality field results by keeping a constant watch on its internal status TruVector Technology Incorporated into the TruPulse 360 is LTI s TruVector technology This allows the instrument to take an accurate azimuth and inclination reading no matter how it is oriented in physical space The TruPulse 360 can be tilted rolled or even upside down and it will still measure the correct azimuth and inclination in the direction that you are viewing This is accomplished by combining a 3 axis magnetic sensor with a 3 axis tilt sensor so the TruPulse 360 always knows its position in 3D space and the direct
37. exible tool for your measurement needs The TruPulse 360 360B includes seven measurement modes five target modes and serial data output Features of the TruPulse Crystal clear optics and the heads up display lets you keep your eye on the target Thru the lens viewing eliminates parallax issues so you know the laser energy is traveling directly along your line of sight The laser sensor integrated tilt sensor and compass measure slope distance horizontal distance vertical distance inclination or percent slope azimuth or instantly calculate the height of any object or the missing line between two points remote from your position The Target Mode allows you to select or eliminate targets which helps you take the most accurate measurement possible in a variety of field conditions Adjustable eyepiece provides comfortable viewing for eye or sunglass wearers Measurement data is available for download to remote PC or Pocket PC Data communication via wired RS232 serial standard or go wireless with the Bluetooth option TruPulse 360B FIRE button power ON A UP button V DOWN button Adjustable Eyepiece Diopter Adjustment Ring Tripod Monopod mount Attachment Point for neck strap and eyepiece cover 8 RS232 Data Port 9 Battery Compartment Cover 10 Receive Lens 11 Transmit Lens Viewing Objective Figure 1 Operating Modes Measurement Modes Target Modes System Setup Modes Slope Distance Standard Units S
38. gh the measurement modes and see the results acquired O for each function o Repeat steps 3 6 above to take another measurement o Simultaneously press and hold and gt for 4 seconds to power OFF the TruPulse Measured HD flashes one time and then displays steady Figure 3 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 10 Section 3 Basic Operations Batteries Installation You may use two AA batteries or 1 CRV3 battery to power the TruPulse The CRV3 battery provides approximately twice the usage time of the AA batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by gently pressing and sliding the cover in and down as shown in Figure 4A If using AA batteries install the batteries as shown in Figure 4B Batteries must be oriented as shown in Figure 4B and BATTERY on the indication sticker found inside the COMPARTMENT battery compartment SEE o Ifusing one CRV3 battery the battery compartment is designed so the battery Figure 4 will only fit one way Replace the battery compartment cover by aligning the tabbed edges of the cover with the grooved edges of the battery compartment and slide the cover up until the tab locks into position Low Battery Warning The TruPulse monitors the incoming battery voltage Figure 5 shows the location of the battery status indicator When the voltage drops below 2 2V the BATT status indicator flashes every 5 seconds alternating with t
39. he normally displayed information o X You should replace the batteries as soon as possible When the voltage drops below 2 0V the BATT status indicator stops flashing and is displayed steady At this point system operation is locked o Youmust replace the batteries to return to normal system operation Figure 5 Section 3 Basic Operations Buttons Page 11 The TruPulse has three buttons With the TruPulse in your right hand and looking through the eyepiece Ge is located on top near your index finger and and P are located on the left side of the instrument UP Measurement Modes Powers ON the unit Distance Measurement fires the laser Inclination Release locks tilt sensor in 1 Height Measurement Mode and 2 Continuous Target Mode Height Routine HD Fires the laser INC Release locks tilt sensor Target Modes Selects option and returns to the Measurement Mode System Setup Modes Calibration Routines When no CAL or YES CAL displayed press to begin the Calibration Routine When PASS message displayed exits the routine and returns to the Measurement Mode When FAiL message displayed the no CAL option is displayed Measurement Modes Press to scroll to the previous Measurement Mode Press and hold 4 seconds to access the Target Mode Height Routine Missing Line Routine Clears the last measuremen
40. in Figure 15 the Horizontal Angle Menu includes options that affect compass operation Declination Menu and Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu 4 HACAL dl fi n Press the FIRE button Press the LULU to enter the declination FIRE button menu da Press the FIRE button to enter the horizontal angle calibration menu v DECLn Figure 15 Declination Menu 1 From the Measurement Mode press Ki for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display Press 2 to display the H_Ang option Press to select the H_Ang option The message dECLn appears in the Main Display Press to select the H_Ang option The message no dECLn appears in the Main Display and the display should look similar to Figure 16 see next page Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 26 4 YES dECLn n FIRE bution P Press the FIRE button to exit the dECLn t menu and return to the Measurement Mode 4 4 3t 3 Press the FIRE button to enter a declination t value w no dECLn Figure 16 o Press W or to display the previous or next dECLn option o If no dECLn is displayed press e to exit the dECLn menu and return to the Measurement Mode o If YES dECLn is displayed press Qe enter a declination value page 28 About Magnetic Declination The magnetic poles are not located at the same place as the geographic North a
41. ion of the Earth s magnetic field no matter how it is oriented TruVector technology allows you the ultimate freedom to shoot from any angle Digital Processor The TruPulse includes LTI s proprietary ASIC chip Application Specific Integrated Circuit The ASIC chip combined with high speed CPU processing allows the TruPulse to deliver accurate and fast measurements Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPuse Page9 Section 2 Quick Start Install the batteries page 10 2 Press O to power ON the TruPulse 3 Selecta target such as a tree or a building For this 10 A example the target should be approximately 250 feet O sot vL 82 yards or 75 meters from you A 2 j 4 Look through the eyepiece see Figure 2 and use the crosshair to aim to the target The in scope LCD should look similar to Figure 3A I o Ifthe HD indicator is not displayed press gt or P until the HD indicator is displayed Figure 2 5 Press and hold The LASER status indicator is displayed while the laser is active Figure 3B The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target Q o Ifthe target is not acquired release e and repeat this step 6 Release e once the distance is displayed Figure 3C The measurement will flash one time and then will be Press the displayed steady until you press a button or the unit FIRE button powers OFF o Press or ato scroll throu
42. ion relative to true North aim down the street and take a measurement Nearly 8096 of the streets in the US are oriented in a north south or east west direction o The azimuth from the compass should match the known direction of the street Choose a target at least 100 meters away e g a pole and shoot to it Note the azimuth Then step backwards or forwards 1 meter or 1 yard along the sight line to the target and shoot again o The second azimuth should be within 1 10th to 5 10ths of a degree of the first azimuth If it is you are very likely within an anomaly free area o For increased confidence repeat the test to a target at 90 degrees to the azimuth of the first target This third test can be performed if you are in a questionable area Aim and measure to your prospective next target and note the azimuth Move to the next station and aim and measure back to the original station o The azimuths should be 180 degrees different plus or minus a few tenths of a degree Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 30 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu 1 aw N From the Measurement Mode press Ka for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode UnitS will appear in the Main Display Press amp to display the H_Ang option Press Ge to select the H Ang option The message dECLn appears in the Main Display Press amp to display the HACAL option Press e to select the
43. iron steel cobalt nickel and other ferro magnetic materials Electric utility lines may also affect compass readings Direct current power utility lines will cause a fixed offset and alternating currents will cause an unstable compass reading The effect that local attraction has on the compass depends upon the proximity of the material to the compass and on the mass and strength of the local attraction Small metallic objects carried on or by the operator may affect the compass reading by as much as several degrees In some work situations the strength of the interference could prevent the compass from providing a useful azimuth Usually the potential for local attraction can be determined by visually inspecting the site or from local knowledge of any buried utilities Section 4 System Setup Page29 The following objects may potentially affect the TruPulse 360 s performance and should be avoided Batteries Nails Data collectors or computers Pin flags Hatchets Portable radios Homemade yokes Steel rimmed eyeglasses Magnetic antenna mounts or spring hinge Metal watch bands Tripod tribrachs Tripods It is recommended that the data collector be located a minimum of 18 inches 46 centimeters away from the TruPulse Field Tests for Local Magnetic Conditions The following simple tests can be used in the field to test for local magnetic interference If you are working on a street and you know its orientat
44. isplay Indicators Figure 6 shows the LCD in scope display The TruPulse s internal software is organized into options Each option represents a specific measurement or setup function and has a corresponding display indicator Refer to the figure and table below for information about each indicator Note A liquid crystal display LCD is mounted within the optical system and when activated displays a reticle for targeting yards meters and the display indicators Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system These are a natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process These small black spots do not affect the distancing performance of the unit Figure 6 Section 3 Basic Operations Page 13 O Main Display 888 8 8 Displays messages and measurement results 2 Measurement Units YARDS Distance measurement units Selection available in the System Setup METERS Modes FEET DEGREES Inclination measurement units Selection available in the System Setup PERCENT Modes e Crosshair P Serves as the aiming point reference both horizontally and vertically o Status Indicators BATT Flashing battery voltage is low Steady battery voltage is too low for system operation Not Visible battery voltage is within acceptable range LASER Visible laser is firing Not Visible laser is not active MU
45. l targets for a maximum of 10 seconds The most recently acquired target appears in the Main Display Note The MULTI indicator is not displayed in this mode o CLO Closest Press and hold e Once the initial target is acquired the TruPulse can acquire additional targets The MULTI indicator denotes that additional targets have been acquired The closest acquired target always appears in the Main Display o FAr Farthest Press and hold O Once the initial target is acquired the TruPulse can acquire additional targets The MULTI indicator denotes that additional targets have been acquired The farthest acquired target always appears in the Main Display o Flt Filter In this mode the laser s sensitivity is reduced to only detect pulses returned from a reflector The optional Y Std foliage filter must be used in conjunction with this mode In Figure 26 this mode measurements always include F as the left most character in the Main Display Typical maximum distance is 350 feet to a 3 inch reflector The selected Target Mode remains active until you repeat the above steps and select a different Target Mode Each time the TruPulse is powered ON it will return to the same Target Mode that was last used In Closest and Farthest Modes the minimum separation distance between targets is approximately 20 meters Section 7 Care amp Maintenance Page 41 Section 7 Care amp Maintenance
46. lse to the RTS output signal of a computer s serial port When using a serial cable with a remote trigger connection care must be taken in controlling the state of the RTS signal from the host computer Often times the default state of the RTS signal will be low causing an inadvertent trigger of the TruPulse Since the remote trigger signal is treated the same as a button press on the TruPulse holding the signal low is identical to holding down a button which prevents a response to any additional keys that are pressed Download Message Format The CR400 data format follows the guidelines of the NMEA Standard for interfacing Marine Electronic Navigational Devices Revision 2 0 NMEA 0183 provides for both standard and proprietary data formats Since none of the standard formats are useful for the data transferred from the TruPulse special proprietary formats are used Rules described in the NMEA standard governing general message structure leading and trailing characters numeric values delimiting character checksums maximum line length data rate and bit format are followed exactly As required by NMEA 0183 the CR400 format does not respond to unrecognized header formats malformed messages or messages with invalid checksums Query The TruPulse accepts Criterion 400 format requests for the firmware version ID The instrument will not respond to an invalid query The format is as follows PLTIT RQ ID lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT The Crit
47. n Display Press amp 3 to display the bt option as shown in Figure 12 below Press to select the Bluetooth Enable Mode Press or a to display the other bt option Press to select the bt_on or btoFF and return to the Measurement Mode ww pu N Press the FIRE button Press the FIRE button to select the bluetooth selection and retum to the Measurement Mode v Bton Figure 12 Each time the TruPulse 360B is powered ON it will return to the same Bluetooth setting that was last used Section 4 System Setup Page 21 Refer to the instructions below when connecting your TruPulse 360B to another Bluetooth device This information is provided as a general guideline please refer to the product documentation for your specific Bluetooth device 1 Toggle the TruPulse Bluetooth option ON and return to the measurement mode see previous page A host device can now detect the Bluetooth communication from the TruPulse o Referto the host device documentation for connecting to Bluetooth devices 2 Use the Bluetooth Manager to scan for the TruPulse Bluetooth module The TruPulse Bluetooth will be named TP360B000000 where 000000 is the serial number of your TruPulse 360B 3 Tapthe icon that matches your TruPulse Bluetooth device 4 Enter o Passkey 1111 o Service Selection SPP Slave o Select long press Connect The Bluetooth Manager on the host device should find and
48. n dull finishes Angle Shooting perpendicular to a target provides better range than shooting to a target at a sharp angle i Lighting Conditions Overcast skies will increase the unit s maximum range and sunny skies will decrease the unit s maximum range Target quality has an effect on the precision of measurements A high quality target will result in a measurement that includes one decimal place tenths A low quality target will result in a measurement that is a whole number Examples 7 120 feet meters yards indicates a measurement was made to a low quality target o Accuracy 1 yd 1 m g 120 0 feet meters yards indicates a measurement was made to a high quality target o Feet are shown in half unit increments 0 or 5 o Meters and Yards are shown in tenth unit increments 0 9 o Accuracy 1 foot 30 cm Tilt Sensor The integrated tilt sensor measures vertical angles that the TruPulse uses to calculate height and elevation and to determine slope reduced horizontal distances The instrument held level is at 0 and is rotated up through 90 and down through 90 The laser is not active in the Inclination INC Measurement Mode Generally the instrument measures inclination when you press Qe However in 1 the Continuous Target Mode and 2 in the Height Measurement Mode the inclination reading appears in the Main Display and the display updates as your aiming point chang
49. nd South poles Moreover they move in a predictable direction by a small amount annually A compass always points toward the magnetic pole The direction that the compass points is called a magnetic meridian True North or geographic North relative to magnetic North varies somewhat depending on your location on the surface of the earth Declination is the value of the variation between Magnetic North and True North expressed in degrees or degrees west of True North It is important that you determine the correct declination value for the area that you are working in and enter this value into the TruPulse 360 You need to know your local latitude and longitude in order to determine the magnetic declination This must be done prior to using the instrument for azimuth measurements Section 4 System Setup Page 27 Example Declination Value Magnetic declinations are east positive if the compass measures east of true North and west negative if the compass measures west of true North At the time this manual was published Denver Colorado which is in the western part of the continental US had a declination value of 9 23 east which is represented as a positive value The zero declination line runs generally north and south somewhere west of Chicago Online Declination Software NOAA s National Geophysical Data Center NGDC website includes online declination software that will compute the estimated declination for your loc
50. press of ib or P If the calibration is aborted the unit will restore the previous stored calibration 1 Holding the TruPulse and facing close to magnetic North 15 degrees towards North The lenses should be facing as shown in Figure 7219 1 Press e to store the first calibration point 2 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 7119 2 Press e to store the second calibration point 3 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 719 3 Press e to store the third calibration point 4 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 7119 4 Press e to store the fourth calibration point 5 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees along the optical axis the lenses should be rotated facing forward and the serial port pointing up as shown in Figure 419 5 Press Ge to store the fifth calibration point 6 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 719 6 Press to store the fifth calibration point 7 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 19 7 Press Ge to store the fifth calibration point 8 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 719 8 Press e to store the fifth calibration point 9 Look through the eyepiece either a pass or fail message will appear in the Main Display PASS Press the Ge to return
51. r sticker affixed to the TruPulse i di Firmware See page 16 for information Main Revision Numbers Auxiliary LTI TruPuse 360 360B User s Manual Table of Contents Pagel Table of Contents lu CR RA 3 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 360 eee eere esee esee rese enean inez iz ionionenzene 5 Operating Modes pe 2 Unpacking Your Lew Pulse irt rr ini treten ie nr ed eres verie rebus eri Yer e rS PERSE 6 Basic Package oue ih IR Compatible Accessories s Understanding How the TruPulse Works ee 6 ECD DISDIAy 5e ose eee aces ieee ORI ED I SRI End Laser Range Sensor HS Te jua oM H 7 COMPASS ss 8 TruVector Technology 8 ROGER 8 Section 2 Quick Start d M 9 Section 3 Basic Operations ssssssssscssssssssssssesssssssssssccesssesssessssssesessssseesesessssssssesesssssessesesesssesese 10 Batteries sincronia ei SOLA RR ci 10 Installation 10 Low Battery Warning 10 Buttons heirs nts iU Powering OFF the TruPulse riter er nU Iii 12 Display Indicatot coco nen UPERRORERI RU I ERRORI be sid Display Indicator Test ajo E E OEN ear Diopter Adjustment RIng aa EO E A NN Firmware Revision Numbers 16 Neck Strap En 16 Restore Default Settings ue opener mtr a aaa ea 17 Non0oCpERQZ2UN
52. s updated as long as you continue to hold The measured inclination is locked when you release e The measured inclination appears briefly in the Main Display and then the calculated Height is displayed The measurement flashes one time and then displays steady until you press any button or the unit powers OFF Press the Measured HD FIRE button displayed briefly to measure HD Press the Measured INC FIRE button displayed briefly to measure INC Ang 1 Press the Measured INC FIRE button displayed briefly to measure INC pa Figure 22 Section 5 Measurement Modes During the Height Routine 2 Press to re shoot the previous point a Press to exit the Height Routine The laser is not active while measuring the ANGI and ANG2 values As long as you hold the inclination reading is displayed and updated as your aiming point changes The measured inclination is based upon your aiming point when you release g When the height result is displayed just press to start the routine and repeat the steps Missing Line Routine The Missing Line Routine calculates distances and angles to describe the relationship between two points in three dimensional space connecting vector This routine is ideal for span lengths remote slope determinations and changes in elevation from one location The simple routine prompts you to take two shots to targets Shot 1 and Shot
53. ss moisture Towel off excess moisture and air dry the instrument at room temperature with the batteries removed and the battery compartment open s Exterior dirt Wipe exterior surfaces clean to prevent grit buildup in the carrying case isopropyl alcohol may be used to remove dirt and fingerprints from the exterior Transmit and Receive Lenses Use the provided lens cloth to wipe the lenses Failure to keep the lenses clean may damage them Storing If you won t be using the TruPulse again soon remove the batteries before storing the instrument Never place the TruPulse next to strong magnets such as an antenna mount Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 42 Section 8 Serial Data Interface The TruPulse includes a hard wired serial RS 232 communication port Wireless Bluetooth communication is available as an option on the TruPulse 360B In either case the measurement data downloaded from the TruPulse is in ASCII Hex format and duplicates LTI s Criterion 400 CR400 communication protocol and download messages Requirements for transferring serial data using hard wired connection Serial data transfer cable to connect the TruPulse to the PC such as o 36 inch LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable 7053038 o 36 inch LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable with Remote Trigger 7054223 o 5 meter LTI 4 Pin to DB9 Download Cable 7054244 Data collection software installed on PC Pocket PC or other data collection
54. t and re displays the previous prompt Target Modes System Setup Modes Press to scroll to the previous option Calibration Routines When no CAL or YES CAL displayed press to scroll to the previous option Press and hold 4 seconds to abort the calibration and return to the Measurement Mode Previous calibration is restored Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 360B User s Manual Page 2 em Measurement Modes Press to scroll to the next Measurement Mode DOWN Press and hold 4 seconds to access the System Setup Modes Height Routine Exits the Height Routine Target Modes Press to scroll to the next option System Setup Modes Calibration Routines When no CAL or YES CAL displayed press to scroll to the next option Press and hold 4 seconds to abort the calibration and return to the Measurement Mode Previous calibration is restored Note It is possible to restore the TruPulse 360 s default settings Simultaneously press and hold the Q gt and P buttons For more information see page 17 Powering OFF the TruPulse To power OFF the unit simultaneously press and hold and P for 4 seconds To conserve battery power the TruPulse powers itself OFF if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time o TruPulse 360 or 360B with Bluetooth OFF 2 minutes o TruPulse 360B with Bluetooth ON 30 minutes D
55. te the information on the website or if you do not have internet access please contact LTI via phone or fax Refer to the inside front cover for LTI contact information Dimensions Weight Data Communication Power Battery Type Battery Duration Eye Safety Environmental Temperature Optics Display Units Monopod tripod mount 5 x 2 x 3 5 12 cm x 5 cm x 9 cm 8 ounces 220 g Serial via wired RS232 standard or wireless Bluetooth TruPulse 200B 3 0 volts DC nominal 1 CRV3 or 2 AA AA Approximately 43 000 measurements 37 000 with Bluetooth enabled CRV3 Approximately 86 000 measurements 74 000 with Bluetooth enabled FDA Class 1 CFR 21 Impact water and dust resistant NEMA 3 IP 54 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 7X Magnification Field of view 330 ft 1000 yards In scope LCD Feet Yards Meters and Degrees 4 20 female thread Sedion 9 Specifications Measurement Range Distance Inclination Azimuth Accuracy Distance Inclination Azimuth Measurement Modes Target Modes Declaration of Conformity Page 5l 0 to 3 280 ft 1 000 m typical 6 560 ft 2 000 m max to reflective target 90 degrees 0 to 359 9 degrees 1 ft 430 cm to high quality targets 1 yd 1 m to low quality targets 0 25 degrees 1 degree Horizontal Distance Vertical Distance Slope Distance and Inclination
56. tion routine will be aborted 4 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 7114 4 Press e to store the fourth calibration point 5 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees along the optical axis the lenses should be rotated facing forward as shown in Figure 214 5 Press to store the fifth calibration point 6 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing down as shown in Figure 14 6 Press e to store the fifth calibration point 7 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing back as shown in Figure 714 7 Press to store the fifth calibration point 8 Rotate the TruPulse 90 degrees the lenses should be facing up as shown in Figure 14 8 Press e to store the fifth calibration point 9 Look through the eyepiece either a pass or fail message will appear in the Main Display PASS Press the Ge to return to the Measurement Mode FAiL1 Excessive motion during calibration Unit was not held steady FAiL2 Magnetic saturation error Local magnetic field too strong FAiL3 Mathematical fit error FAiL4 Calibration convergence error FAiL6 Orientations were wrong during the calibration If a FAiL message appears press O The message no CAL will be displayed allowing you to do a new calibration See step 3 page 22 If the calibration fails the previous calibration will be restored Section 4 System Setup Page 25 Horizontal Angle Menu As shown
57. upgrade any product once sold Any reproduction of software products is strictly forbidden This limited warranty does not include service to repair damage to the product resulting from Accident Disaster Misuse Abuse Non LTI modification Batteries or damage caused by batteries used in our products In no event will LTI be liable to you for any damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use such product Furthermore LTI shall not be held responsible if an LTI authorized dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damage or for any claim by any other party What Will We Do to Correct Problems If this product is not in good working order as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above How does State Law Relate to this Warranty LTI hereby disclaims all other express and implied warranties for the product including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations may not apply to you How do You Get Service In the unlikely event that your LTI product should require warranty or repair service contact us to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before returning your product Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty Page 53 If the product is delivered by mail you agree
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