LTI TruPulse 200X User`s Manual
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1. 51 Section 8 Specificafions UU IIILI I asas sss sewsaswassaasasusswaaasssasassssaswasaas asaqa 53 Section 9 Main Display LED Characters 55 Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty 57 Section 11 Troubleshooting 58 Precautions Page 3 Precautions Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods The TruPulse 200X 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 attempt to view the sun through the scope Looking at sun through the scope may permanently damage your eyes Never point the unit directly at the 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 da2. The 2D Missing Line Routine may be used for this also The resulting Missing Line Vertical Distance value will be the Height of the object See next section for information about the 2D Missing Line Routine Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 41 2D Missing Line Routine The 2D Missing Line Routine calculates distances and angles to describe the relationship between two points In two dimensional space connecting vector This routine is ideal for 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 2 The TruPulse uses the results to calculate four variables between the two points slope distance inclination horizontal distance and vertical distance as shown in figure to the right 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 a z lt IIsmrr o lt Measured EE Calculated Figure 33 If you were to actually stand at the location of shot 1 and take a measurement to shot 2 the calculated values would be from shot 1 to shot 2 If the first shot is father away and higher than the second shot the measurement values HD SD will be positive values and INC VD will be negative values If the first shot is closer than second shot the me
3. 20 Ee 20 Cais or NI AS UG ee Al ili Al EE 22 eene EE SE EE eeneg 24 RE 26 Ee 28 Pil OO i EEN AEE PEN IES A O A PN A E E A P A E E A 29 Firmware Revision Number ES Ee buffen EE 33 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 2 Section 5 Measurement Modes 34 Distance Measurements Uu LI IILLI La saakkakasasakashakaskakasaqhusshuyaskusnssaykawhakaskaq 34 Notes about M asurement g eege 35 EE 36 l b ENEE eege 37 De Ee U uuu corte cede cca dcet asaqamanqiaaqananshaqaqaqaaqaaaquaqassuqisyqupanqasaukaca 40 2D Missine Line ROULE uu LU rader EEE e A a ra 41 SECTION G Serial OO att suossa 44 Formal EE 44 p aL POU E E E E E E nu un ass 44 Download Message EE 44 e a eee enn ne ater cee ae ee ot er een cen ene au ee Peer 45 Firmware Version ID Request Il 45 Firmware Version ID REQUCSE 2 eege 46 Seral Eege 46 Remote Imiecer RUN FREQUE S eege 47 Remote Ingeer STOP ReQuest ege eegene eege a EARE ar E aisre 47 Download Message Format 48 Horizontal Vector HV Download Messages 48 Height HT Download Messages esdeestteeggegstieedhSegeEogeege eebe estdeededecdeceentedeetetcteens 49 Missing Line ML Download Messages 000000nn0nnnnoosossosnnnnnennenenerensnsreerresseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 50 Section 7 Care amp Maintenance
4. E01 Failure to lock on target Reposition instrument and retake the measurement If you continue to receive the error the target maybe out of range or have no reflective qualities E 50 or above Shut off unit and try again If the same error repeats please contact LTI Service Department If an error code persists 1 Release and press again to try to retake the measurement 2 Remove and re install the battery and then try to retake the measurement 3 Ifthe above steps do not resolve the error contact LTI or an Authorized LTI Distributor for assistance Refer to the inside front cover for LTI contact information Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 16 Eyepiece The eyepiece is located at the back of the TruPulse 200X It includes a 7X magnification scope Eyepiece Cover The eyepiece cover protects the internal components from sunlight exposure The eyepiece cover should be in place whenever the TruPulse 200X 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 Gently tighten to secure Focus Focus Adjustment Ring w ER The Focus Adjustment Ring allows you to focus the LED in scope display During assembly optimum focus is set to infinity To adjust the LED focus turn the Focus Adjustment Ring to suit your personal preference See Figure 9 Monocular adjustment
5. Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual LE TECH OC Measurably Superior LTI TruPulse 200X User s Manual Second Edition Part Number 0144875 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 Laser Technology Inc 2013 All rights reserved 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 5 652 651 7 349 073 Trademarks Criterion Impulse and TruPulse are trademarks of Laser Technology Inc LTI Contact Information Laser Technology Inc 6912 South Quentin St Centennial CO 80112 3921 USA Phone 1 303 649 1000 1 800 790 7364 USA and Canada Fax 1 303 649 9710 Web Site www lasertech com Email service lasertech com TruPulse 200X Reference Information Record information about your TruPulse 200X in the table below You can find this value Serial On the serial number sticker affixed to the Number TruPulse 200X or see page 46 for information Firmware See page 32 for inform
6. 33 Inclination Offset The Inclination Offset is a user offset or value that will be added to or subtracted from all measured inclination values Short press until the INC option is displayed 2 Short press the button to begin the process 3 While looking through the eyepiece you will see the inclination values are updated as the unit is tilted at angles wi Figure 23 Figure 24 4 Tilt the laser to the desired angle and press E U D e Geste Figure 25 This angle is now the new zero angle for inclination measurements e Press to cancel the setup e Any angle can be the new zero e To return to the inclination to a normal zero e Perform a factory reset e Place the unit on a flat level surface and perform the sequence above e Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Inclination Offset setting that was last used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2na Edition Page 34 Section 5 Measurement Modes When you power ON the TruPulse 200X the last used Measurement Mode will be active Press or to display the previous or next Measurement Mode Figure 26 shows the six different types of measurements that the TruPulse 200X can take For information about the Missing Line Routine see page 41 SD Slope Distance INC Inclination INC HD Horizontal Distance VD Vertical Distance HT Height Routine ML Missing Line Routine O00000
7. Measured Calculated Figure 26 Distance Measurements The basic steps for taking any distance measurement 1 Look through the eyepiece and use the crosshair to aim to the target 2 Press and hold The laser 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 and repeat this step 3 Once the measurement is displayed release The measurement will be displayed steady until you press any button or the unit powers OFF Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 35 Notes about Measurements Press or to scroll through the individual measurement functions and see the results acquired for each function Both inclination and distance are measured in the Horizontal Distance Slope Distance and Vertical Distance modes Example Range Measurement HD 12 5 meters vD 1 6 meters sp 12 6 meters INC 7 3 degrees When you scroll to the Height Function the Main Display will be blank and the HD will be flashing In the Inclination Mode the Main Display will be blank for all other measurement functions since the laser is not active when measuring inclination only The last measurement does not need to be cleared before acquiring your next target Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same measurement mode that was last
8. additional charge except as set forth within this limited warranty Replacement parts and products may be new or reconditioned Replaced parts or products become the property of LTI Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2na Edition Page 58 Section 11 Troubleshooting See page 31 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information The unit does not power P ON or the LED does not dee i Check and if necessary replace the battery or batteries illuminate SC The target cannot be Make sure the unit is powered ON acquired Make sure that the transmit and receive lens are not obstructed Make sure the unit is held steady while pressing Make sure that you press and hold as long as the laser is active 10 second maximum If not using a reflector make sure that Filter Mode is OFF The TruPulse 200X does not have an OFF button Simultaneously press and hold and for 4 seconds To conserve battery power the unit turns itself off if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time e With Bluetooth OFF 2 minutes e With Bluetooth ON 30 minutes Incorrect measurements The tilt sensor may need to be aligned Contact LTI for assistance See inside front cover for LTI contact information
9. display the previous or next unit option Meters Centimeters and Degrees Meters Centimeters and Percent Slope Feet Inches and Degrees Feet Inches and Percent Slope Yards and Degrees Yards and Percent Slope Figure 13 3 Press to accept the units of measurement and return to the Measurement screen Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same unit setting that was last used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2ng Edition Page 22 Filter Mode In this mode the laser s sensitivity is reduced to only detect pulses returned from a reflector The optional foliage filter is used in conjunction with this mode Press until the FILt option is displayed 2 Press Q or Oto display the previous or next Filter Mode option e obt on 3 Press to accept the Filter Mode option and return to the Measurement screen Figure 14 e If on theFiler Mode indicator GA is illuminated and the electronic filter is applied The Foliage Filter must also be used for proper target discrimination e Typical maximum distance is 107 meters 350 feet to a 7 5 cm 3 inch prism e Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Filter Mode setting that was last used e When Filter Mode is on and the Foliage Filter is in place the laser s sensitivity is reduced so the laser only detects pulses returned from a reflective target This means that t
10. reduces eye fatigue Figure 9 Section 3 Basic Operations Page 17 Foliage Filter The TruPulse s Filter Targeting Mode allows the TruPulse accurately penetrate heavy foliage The laser s sensitivity is reduced so the laser only detects pulses returned from a reflective target This means that the TruPulse will reject pulses from a non reflective target The Foliage Filter must be used In conjunction with the Filter Target Mode 1 Attach the Foliage Filter to the TruPulse 200X a Feed the loop of the Tether around the metal post of either attachment point b Feed the Foliage Filter through the loop c Gently tighten to secure 2 Place the Foliage Filter over the TruPulse s Receive Lens Figure 10 shows the Receive Lens 3 Align the Receive Lens Filter To fit properly align the straight edge of the filter with the straight edge of the lens 4 Press the Foliage Filter all the way into the lens cavity POINT RECEIVE Figure 10 See page 24 for information about using the Filter Targeting Mode Measurement Point of Reference The measuring point of the TruPulse 200X is located at the center point of the instrument the 14 20 thread Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 18 Neck Strap 1 Find the two Attachment Points located on the rear panel of the TruPulse 200X 2 Insert the end of one of the connector straps into one side of the eyelet opening and feed it through to the oth
11. used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 36 Inclination Measurements The laser is not active in the Inclination Measurement Mode Generally the inclination is measured when you press 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 Percent Slope Percent slope indicated by Per 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 37 Height Routine Height Measurements involve a simple routine that prompts you to take 3 shots to the target Horizontal Distance Inclination Angle base and Inclination Angle top The TruPulse 200X uses these results to calculate the height of the target Figure 27 shows the shots required for the height routine a AS Shot 1 HD Shot 2 INC to base Shot 3 INC to top ee Measured EE Calculated i f I 4 Figure 27 1 Short press Q or to scroll until t
12. 1 foot 30 cm High Quality Target Low Quality Target Figure 2 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 8 Tilt Sensor The integrated tilt sensor measures vertical angles that the TruPulse 200X 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 e The laser is not active in the Inclination Measurement Mode e Generally the inclination is measured when you press 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 SCH In these two situations the measured inclination is based upon the aiming point when you release WR Section 2 Quick Start 1 Install the battery page 10 2 Press to power ON the TruPulse 200X 3 Select a target such as a wall across the room or a nearby tree For this example the target should be approximately 10 meters 33 feet or 11 yards from you 4 Look through the eyepiece see Figure 3 and use the crosshair to aim to the target The in scope LED should look similar to Figure 4A o If the HD indicator is not displayed press Q or until the HD indicator is displayed 5 Press and hold The laser indicator H a is displayed and flashes while the laser is ac
13. ID Message identifier TPmodel The TruPulse model TP 100 versionid The version ID of the internal firmware preceded by a hyphen Date The effective date of the firmware version Csum 32 bit firmware checksum csum CRC16 checksum of the data string up to the asterisk Examples Request ID lt CR gt lt LF gt Response I1D TP 100 TruPulse200X 3 14 61 JUN 21 2013 8E506B74 A1CF Serial Number Request SN lt CR gt lt LF gt SSN The request identifier lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character Instrument Response SN SerialNum csum lt C R gt lt LF gt SSN Message identifier SerialNum TP followed by 6 digit serial number csum CRC16 checksum lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character Examples Request SN lt CR gt lt LF gt Response SN TP200014 31AA Section 6 Serial Interface Page 47 Remote Trigger RUN Request GO n lt CR gt lt LF gt GO The request identifier n Number of iteration If number of iterations is omitted it executes same as previous run lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character Instrument Response SOK csum lt CR gt lt LF gt OK Message identifier csum CRC16 checksum of data string up to the asterisk Examples GO 0 Continuous measurements GO 3 3 measurements Remote Trigger STOP Request ST lt CR gt lt LF gt ST The request identifier lt CR gt A carriage retu
14. Page 49 Height HT Download Messages PLTIT HT HTvalue units csum lt CR gt lt LF gt where SPLTIT is the Criterion message identifier HT Height message type HTvalue Calculated Height Two decimal places units F feet Y yards M meters 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 Optional linefeed Example PLTIT HT 22 10 F 0C Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 50 Missing Line ML Download Messages For Sh 1 and Sh 2 refer to Horizontal Vector HV Download Message page 48 PLTIT ML HD HDunits AZ A Zunits INC INCunits SD S Dunits csum lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT ML HD HDunits AZ AZunits INC INCunits SD SDunits csum lt CR gt lt F gt Example is the Criterion message identifier Missing Line message type Specifies horizontal distance measurement value Specifies horizontal distance units F feet M meters Y yards Specifies azimuth measurement value Specifies azimuth units D degrees Specifies inclination measurement value Specifies inclination units D degrees Specifies slope distance measurement value Specifies slope distance units F feet M meters Y yards An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum The checksum is calculated by XORing all the characters between the dollar si
15. Pulse Bluetooth option ON and return to the measurement mode A host device can now detect the Bluetooth communication from the TruPulse 200X o Refer to 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 TP200X serial number of unit ie TP200X 200003 4 You may be prompted to enter o Passkey 1234 o Service Selection SPP Slave o Select long press Connect The Bluetooth Manager on the host device should find and display the active connection status Section 4 System Setup Mode Page 31 Bluetooth troubleshooting tips TruPulse Verify that the TruPulse Bluetooth option is toggled ON Bluetooth enabled PC device Verify that the Bluetooth connection is active Verify that the Bluetooth device is physically located within the wireless transmission range of the TruPulse 200X Transmission range can vary depending upon 1 position relative to the TruPulse or 2 type of Bluetooth connection Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 32 Firmware Revision Number 1 Short press until the Firmware Revision option is displayed In Figure 22 the firmware revision number is 1459 Figure 22 2 Press E return to the Measurement screen LTI Technical Support may require this information when troubleshooting a problem Section 4 System Setup Mode Page
16. To remove the battery just reverse the above instructions Tab Down Tab Up Figure 5 Battery Voltage Level The TruPulse 200X continuously monitors its power source LTI has defined an acceptable voltage range to ensure that the instrument has sufficient battery voltage to guarantee correct operation Battery icon Explanation Appearance Battery Icon Battery is equal to or greater than 2 4 V not displayed Battery is greater than 2 1 V and less than 2 4 V Battery is greater than 2 0 V and less than E 2 1 V Battery is below 2 0 V The TruPulse 200X will automatically power off Buttons The TruPulse 200X has a 4 button keypad located on the top panel of the instrument The buttons provide easy access to the instrument functions This manual refers to the buttons while the laser is oriented as shown in Figure 6 The table below lists the buttons and the function of each Measurement Modes Powers ON the unit Section 3 Basic Operations Page 11 d S mm ey gt MATIN Figure 6 Distance Measurement fires the laser Inclination Release locks tilt sensor in 1 Height Measurement Mode and 2 Continuous Target Mode FIRE Height Routine HD Fires the laser INC Release locks tilt sensor System Setup Mode Selects option and returns to the Measurement Mode MODE Measurement Modes Press to scroll to the previous Measurement Mode Measurement Modes Displays the Syst
17. asurement values HD SD INC VD will be positive values Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 42 1 Short press or to scroll until the main display looks similar to Figure 34 During the 2D Missing Line Routine e Press to re shoot Shot 1 e Press to exit the Missing Line Routine 2 Select your first target and look through the eyepiece using the crosshair to aim at your target for the first point The main display Figure 34 will have the ML and HD indicators and the word Sh 1 This is prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the face of the target 3 Press and hold The laser status indicator is displayed while the laser is active The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target The measured horizontal distance appears briefly in the Main Display 4 The Main display will now prompt you for the second shot and will look similar to Figure 35 Looking through the eyepiece and using the crosshair to aim to the second target Press and hold the l Laser status indicator 1 is displayed while the laser is active The laser remains active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target Figure 35 Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 43 Once the 2nd target is acquired the Missing Line Vertical Distance results are displayed Figure 36 At this time you can e Press or to scr
18. ation Parameter Default Value Refer to Page Number To restore the default settings 1 Simultaneously press and hold the Q and buttons for approximately 5 seconds The instrument will power off 2 Press to power ON the unit Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 20 Section 4 System Setup Mode The System Setup Mode can be accessed from the Measurement Mode at any time by pressing To view each option press To exit System Setup press Each option is described separately in the following sections e Brightness e Gate e Units e Baud Rate e Filter e Bluetooth e Targeting Modes e Firmware Version e Continuous e Inclination Offset Brightness 1 Press 2 Short press until the desired setting is achieved It s easy to get the desired setting if you look through the eyepiece while making the adjustment e The LED in scope display has five intensity settings from DIM 1 to BRIGHT 5 e Fach time you press LA the brxx value Figure 12 increases by 1 e If you press the button while br05 is displayed you will see br01 next 3 Press to accept the brightness level and return to the Measurement screen Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same brightness setting that was last used Section 4 System Setup Mode Page 21 Units of Measure 1 Press until the Unit option is displayed 7 Press or to
19. ation Revision Number Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual Languages 1 English 2 Espanol 3 Francais 4 Deutsch 5 H Aaa AH LTI TruPulse 200X User s Manual Table of Contents Page 1 Table of Contents PC LE 3 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200X 5 Oe a IOS EN a Unpacking Your TruPulse 200X on scedsnesontscuisaeassaeeestededescalaceestnesedoacacaceeasi ecccdesctneoudeoesetes 5 Understanding How the TruPulse 200 X Works 6 IS Rie E 6 EE 6 EE 7 Fl A P dee 8 BECHOM 2 QUICK StiarDu Ak t Sum au aswan aqaaaa qaa kakwasaqayakuaqadskussa 9 ll Basie A E E TE 10 EEN 10 enla o 10 Battery y olane Levele a E es eee eet ee 10 E ere 11 Powering OFF the TruPulse 200X II Display Indicators ege ege eebe eenegen 12 Display Indicator KG 14 Eror C O a er ee De eg es tesa a ram ese aa 15 EE 16 Focus Adjustment Ring cccccccceceeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeesesseseeeesseessesssssssssssassaaaeseggags 16 Eeer 17 Nieasurement Point OF EE 17 L uru E eee eee eee 18 Ve trl cll E 18 Restore Default Settings ec ciaee cents erentaaicswvancdcateGeasteeeteasiedcewszosdeecutsan na ear iaaa 19 Section 4 System Setup Mode
20. ation Units Power Battery Duration Environmental Temperature Eye Safety Optics Display 13 5 ounces 382 g 5 2 x 2 1 x 4 5 in 13x5x 11 cm Serial Port and Bluetooth 0 to 8 200 ft 0 m to 2 500 m to reflective target 3 to 6 233 ft 0 m to 1 900 m typical to non reflective 1 5 in 4 cm typical targets 1 5 in 4 cm to 1 ft 30 cm to distant and weak targets 1 inch 0 1 yard 1 cm 0 1 degrees typical 90 degrees 0 1 degrees 0 1 Degrees Slope 3 0 volts DC nominal 1 CR123A battery Alkaline NiCd NiMH Lithium 12 Hours Continuous Use Water and dust resistant IP 56 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C FDA Class 1 CFR 21 7X magnification with field of view 330 ft 1 000 yds 100 m 915m away In scope LED Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 54 Range Units Feet Inches Meters Centimeters Yards Inclination Units Degrees Slope Declaration of Conformity Contact LTI for details See inside front cover Ce for LTI contact information Section 9 Main Display LED Characters Page 55 Section 9 Main Display LED Characters The LED Main Display and Lower Display are used to convey messages and measurement results When all of the indicators are active I 1 1 I Main Display E f OO Lower Display I Il Mm fe fe T C C i Numbers 0 9 LJ IL JIL Alpha Characters Due to the limited number of characters available
21. ecognized header formats malformed messages or messages with invalid checksums Requests Section 6 Serial Interface Page 45 The TruPulse 200X accepts Criterion 400 format requests for the firmware version ID The instrument will not respond to an invalid query The format is as follows Firmware Version ID Request 1 PLTIT RQ ID lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT The Criterion 400 message identifier RQ Indicates a request message ID Indicates the request type lt CR gt Carriage return lt LF gt Optional linefeed Instrument response PLTIT ID model versionid csum lt CR gt lt LF gt PLTIT ID model versionid csum lt CR gt lt LF gt Examples Request Response The Criterion 400 message identifier Identifies the message type Indicates the model The main firmware revision number 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 Linefeed PLTIT RQ ID ID TP 100 TruPulse200X 3 14 53 FEB 21 2013 AD9829CF 4FCF Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 46 Firmware Version ID Request 2 1ID lt CR gt lt LF gt ID The request identifier lt CR gt A carriage return lt LF gt An optional line feed character Instrument response ID lt model gt lt Product name gt lt version gt lt build number gt Build date esum lt CR gt lt LF gt
22. ed as long as you continue to hold The measured inclination is locked when you release The measured inclination appears briefly in the Main Display and then the calculated Height is displayed steady until you press any button or the unit powers OFF Figure 31 During the height routine Press or to re shoot the previous point e 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 e When the height result is displayed just press to start the routine and repeat the steps Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 40 2 Step Height Routine This method is best for measuring trees where the top is generally not directly over the base However you do have to have a clear line of sight to the top and the base to measure distance and inclination there Shot 1 HD Shot 2 INC to base Shot 3 INC to top Ee Measured EE Calculated Figure 32 Scroll to the VD Measurement Mode Shoot to the top of the object You may need to reshoot to make sure you re getting the highest point Record this value as VDt 3 Without moving your location at all shoot to the base of the object and record this value as VDb it may be a negative value 4 The resulting Height value is VDt VDb NO
23. em Setup Mode System Setup Mode Press to scroll to the next System Setup option Clears the last measurement and re displays the Height Routine FORWARD previous prompt System Setup Mode Press to scroll to the previous option Measurement Modes Press to scroll to the next Measurement Mode Height Routine Exits the Height Routine BACK System Setup Mode Press to scroll to the next option Powering OFF the TruPulse 200X Press and buttons at the same time to manually power off the unit To conserve battery power the TruPulse 200X powers itself OFF if no button presses are detected after a specified length of time Bluetooth OFF 2 minutes e Bluetooth ON 30 minutes Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 12 Display Indicators Figure 7 shows the LED in scope display The TruPulse 200X s internal software is organized into options Each option represents a specific measurement or setup function and has a corresponding display indicator Refer to Figure 7 and the table below for information about each indicator Figure 7 Main Displays messages and measurement results Display Lower ee messages and measurement results Display Setup Mode hina when the System Setup Mode is SETUP active O Degrees Inclination measurement units Feet Distance measurement units Selection available in the System Setup Mode Yards Centimeters Wm Cro
24. er side 3 Feed the strap up from the bottom of the buckle then over the center of the buckle and back down through the other side 4 Pull the strap to take up any slack and tighten the strap to simply have a loop that is fed through the eyelet 5 Repeat steps 2 4 to attach the other connector strap to the other side of the TruPulse 200X 6 Attach one end of the neckstrap into the side release buckle of one of the connector straps 7 Attach the other end of the neckstrap to the side release buckle of the other connector strap Attachment Figure 11 e Make sure the strap is straight when attaching it to the TruPulse 200X This will help you avoid uncomfortable twists in the strap that will rub your neck e Before use check to make sure the neckstrap is secure Failure to do so may result in the TruPulse 200X hitting the ground or other object e The neckstrap may also be attached to the carrying case Serial Port The TruPulse 200X includes a serial port located on the front panel and allows the instrument to download measurement data See page 44 for more information on the serial data interface Section 3 Basic Operations Page 19 Restore Default Settings It is possible to restore the TruPulse 200X s default settings Restoring the default settings affects 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 inform
25. for a particular purpose This limited warranty does not include service or repair of damage to the product resulting from accident disaster misuse abuse non LTI modification of the product batteries or damage caused by batteries used in our products If your product uses LTI software which requires registration that registration must also be completed to benefit from this limited warranty Software reproduction is forbidden LTI has no obligation to modify or upgrade a product once sold Limitation of Liability In no event will LTI be liable for damages including any lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising from 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 another party Any responsibility and or liability of LTI shall be limited to the maximum amount to the original purchase price Remedy To obtain service during the one year warranty period call LTI s Service Center or visit www lasertech com rma for a Return Merchandise Authorization number Send the product to LTI or an Authorized Service Center with proof of purchase date If the product is delivered by mail you agree to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or damage in transit and to prepay shipping costs for door to door delivery LTI will at its option repair or replace the product at no
26. gn and the asterisk Carriage return Line feed PLTIT ML 8 95 M 15 94 D 9 30 M 15 Section 7 Care amp Maintenance Page 51 Section 7 Care amp Maintenance The battery is the only user replaceable parts in the TruPulse 200X Do not remove any screws To do so will effect or void the LTI Limited Warranty Operating Temperature The instrument is rated for an operating temperature range of 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Do not expose the TruPulse 200X to temperatures outside this range Moisture and Dust Protection The TruPulse 200X is sealed to provide protection from normally expected field conditions It is protected from dust and light moisture If water leakage is suspected 1 Power OFF the TruPulse 200X 2 Remove the battery 3 Aur dry the TruPulse 200X at room temperature with the battery compartment open Shock Protection The TruPulse 200X 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 send the unit to LTI for service repair Aligning the Tilt Sensor The TruPulse 200X tilt sensor cannot be realigned in the field If you have problems with inclination measurements contact Laser Technology Inc to arrange to return the instrument to the factory for realignment Transporting When transporting the TruPulse 200X the unit should be secured in the provided carrying case The provided neck
27. he TruPulse will reject pulses from a non reflective target Section 4 System Setup Mode Page 23 Continuous Mode In this mode once the target is acquired the TruPulse 200X can continuously acquire additional targets until released When O released the most recently acquired target appears in the Main Display 1 Press until the Con option is displayed 2 Press or to display the previous or next Continuous Mode option oFF on Figure 15 3 Press to accept the Continuous Mode option and return to the Measurement screen e If on the Continuous Mode indicator will be illuminated Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Continuous Mode setting that was last used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 24 Targeting Modes 1 Press until the tArg option is displayed 2 Press or to display the previous or next Targeting Mode option e Std Standard single shot mode e FAr Farthest Mode Figure 16 The D indicator is illuminated when this mode is active Once the initial target is acquired the TruPulse can acquire additional targets The indicator denotes that multiple targets have been acquired The farthest acquired target always appears in the Main Display Figure 17 Section 4 System Setup Mode Page 25 e Clo Closest Mode The r indicator will be illuminated when this mode is active Once the initia
28. he main display looks similar to Figure 28 Figure 28 2 Select your target and look through the eyepiece using the crosshair to aim to your target The HT and HD indicators and the word Shot will appear in the display This is prompting you to measure the Horizontal Distance to the face of the target Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 38 1 3 Press and hold The laser 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 HT An _ 1 and the inclination value area degree symbol is displayed This is prompting you to measure the inclination to base or top of the target e HD DOC M CM Figure 29 4 Press and hold 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 The measured inclination is locked when you release 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 Figure 30 Section 5 Measurement Modes Page 39 5 Press and hold and aim to the top or base of the target The measured inclination appears in the Main Display and is updat
29. in The value now can be updated see 4 above To Turn Off the Gate Function 1 Press until the gAtE option is displayed 2 Press or to change from On to Off 3 Press twice to return to measurement display e Minimum Gate Value 1 meter 4 feet or 2 yards e Maximum Gate Value 500 meters 1640 feet or 500 yards e If gate value is less than 1 meter 4 feet or 2 yards it will be treated as NO GATE e Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Gate setting that was last used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 28 Baud Rate The Baud Output Rate is the speed that data is transmitted and it is a derived value based on the number of symbols transmitted per second 1 Short press until the bAud option is displayed 2 Press or to display the previous or next Baud Output Rate option e 480 4800 e 960 9600 e 192 19200 e 384 38400 e 576 57600 e ll5 115200 Figure 20 3 Press to accept the Baud Output Rate option and return to the Measurement screen Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Baud Output Rate setting that was last used Section 4 System Setup Mode Page 29 Bluetooth 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 down
30. l target is acquired the TruPulse can acquire multiple targets The indicator denotes that multiple targets have been acquired The closest acquired target always appears in the Main Display Figure 18 Press to accept the Target Mode option and return to the Measurement screen Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Targeting Mode setting that was last used Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 26 Gate In this mode the TruPulse 200X will only acquire targets beyond the selected gate value 1 Press until the gAtE option is displayed 2 Press or to display the previous or next Gate option e OFF _ e on When the Gate option is on the gate indicator Jis illuminated Figure 19 3 Press to change the value Press and release 01 increase value by increments of 1 1 After 4 seconds of holding down Gei it will speed up in increments of 1 4 Stop at the required Gate value 1 Ifyou go past the required value press to decrease the value by increments of 1 2 After 1 second of holding down the value will slowly auto Increase by increments of 1 3 After 4 seconds of holding down it will speed up by increments of 1 Section 4 System Setup Mode Page 27 5 Press to accept the gate value the main screen will have the Gate icon illuminated To Change the Gate Value l Press until you see g AtE 2 Press aga
31. load measurement data to any Bluetooth enabled PC device such as a laptop PC data collector etc e TruPulse Bluetooth offers serial port service to connect to an RS 232 style serial connection It replaces the download cable from the TruPulse 200X to any Bluetooth enabled PC device e TruPulse Bluetooth is a slave device Bluetooth master devices can detect the TruPulse 200X when the instrument is powered ON and the Bluetooth option is enabled 1 Short press until the bt option is displayed 2 Press or to display the previous or next bt option 3 Press to accept the blue tooth option and return to the Measurement Mode display Cc vg a SL emm om It D Figure 21 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 30 e oFF Turns the Bluetooth communications off e On Turns the Bluetooth communications on Serial string is outputted through the Bluetooth and serial port e EnC Bluetooth Copy Mode This mode is reserved for future use with the MapStar TruAngle e Each time the TruPulse 200X is powered ON it will return to the same Bluetooth setting that was last used e Bluetooth Version 2 0 Class 2 1 EDR module Refer to the instructions below when connecting your TruPulse 200X to another Bluetooth device This information is provided as a general guideline Refer to the third party product documentation for your specific Bluetooth device 1 Toggle the Tru
32. mage the internal display Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures TruPulse 200X components are rated for a temperature range of 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Do not expose the instrument to temperatures outside this range whether in use or in storage Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 4 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200X Page 5 Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200X Congratulations on the purchase of your TruPulse 200X a cost effective professional rangefinder This compact and lightweight laser is a flexible tool for your measurement needs The TruPulse includes six measurement modes and five target modes Features of the TruPulse e Crystal clear optics and the heads up display lets you keep your eye on the target e Bright red LED display dramatically improves visibility in all lighting conditions e The laser sensor and integrated tilt sensor measure slope distance and inclination Values are automatically calculated for horizontal distance vertical distance height and missing line e 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 Operating Modes Measurement Modes System Setup Mode Slope Distance Brightness Gate Horizontal Distance Units Baud Rate Vertical Distance Filter Bluetooth Inclination Targeting Modes Firmware Version 3 Point Height Rou
33. many messages have to be abbreviated The table below lists the messages that appear in the Main Display Bini Leite Jl ha anseres Roine x ofod same gt e 5 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 56 Ean oomme s 3 oes i a e Jee future use with the MapStar TruAngle FR FartestTagerMode O J a FE reme gt 3e owevaa f gt SRE fowm f Shot 1 Missing Line Routine Standard Target Mode Targeting Mode ES on PEP Shit She Shor Ming tine Rowine 2 Shot Shortie Route _ Sed Pears _ ne Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty Page 57 Section 10 LTI Limited Warranty Standard Limited Product Warranty Laser Technology Inc LTT warrants products it manufactures to be in good working order free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase from LTI or an authorized LTI dealer In order to activate your one year Limited Warranty please register at www lasertech com warranty If you do not have Internet access please complete the Limited Warranty Registration Card and return to Laser Technology Inc LTT within 30 days of purchase Warranty Exclusions To the fullest extent allowed by law LTI hereby disclaims all other express or implied warranties for the product including without limitation any warranty as to merchantability or fitness
34. nds The TruPulse 200X 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 Targets When selecting a target you should consider the following e Color The brighter the color the longer the range e Finish Shiny finishes provide longer range than dull finishes e Angle Shooting perpendicular to a target provides better range than shooting to a target at a sharp angle e Lighting Conditions Overcast skies will increase the unit s maximum range and sunny skies will decrease the unit s maximum range Section 1 Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200X Page 7 TruTargeting The TruPulse 200X 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 6 233 ft 1 900 m typical When shooting to a reflective target the maximum measurement distance is 8 200 ft 2 500 m Target quality has an effect on the precision of measurements e High quality target c is illuminated in the display along with the measurement Range accuracy to typical targets 1 5 inches 4 cm e Low quality target c is not illuminated in the display along with the measurement Range accuracy to typical distant weak targets could be
35. oll and see the other missing line measurements results HD SD and INC e Press twice to exit the missing line results and return to Shot 1 Figure 37 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 44 Section 6 Serial Interface The TruPulse 200X includes a hard wired serial RS 232 communication port and wireless Bluetooth communication 1s also available 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 Format Parameters 4800 baud 8 data bits no parity stop bit Serial Port Figure 38 shows the pin out assignments for TruPulse 200X s serial port SERIAL IN Tx SERIAL OUT Rx N A No Connection GROUND Figure 38 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 200X 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 unr
36. rn lt LF gt An optional line feed character Instrument Response SOK csum lt CR gt lt LF gt OK Message identifier csum CRC16 checksum of data string up to the asterisk Examples Request ST lt CR gt lt LF gt Response OK 0744 Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 48 Download Message Formats Horizontal Vector HV Download Messages PLTIT HV HDvalue units AZvalue units NCvalue units S Dvalue units csum lt CR gt lt LF gt where SPLITT is the Criterion message identifier HV Horizontal Vector message type HDvalue Calculated Horizontal Distance Two decimal places units F feet Y yards M meters AZvalue Azimuth dummy value always 0 00 units D degrees INCvalue Measured Inclination value Two decimal places May be positive or negative value units D degrees SDvalue Measured Slope Distance Value Two decimal places units F feet Y yards M meters 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 Optional linefeed Closest and Farthest Target Modes multiple targets can be acquired however the download message corresponds to the value that appears in the Main Display Examples Horizontal Vector PLTIT HV 48 65 F 1 50 D 48 67 F 16 Inclination Only PLTIT AG 3 85 D 06 Section 6 Serial Interface
37. sshair Serves as the aiming point reference both horizontally and vertically Laser Visible and Flashing Laser is firing Status Visible and Steady Target is acquired Not Visible Laser is not active en See page 10 R Status Continuous Target Mode Inclination Measurement Mode Slope Distance Measurement Mode Horizontal Distance Measurement Mode Vertical Distance Measurement Mode Missing Line Measurement Routine Height Measurement Routine Closest Target Mode Farthest Target Mode Gate Mode Section 3 Basic Operations Page 13 The unit continuously acquires targets and displays measurements while is held down The distance to the most recently acquired target is displayed The angle of inclination between the TruPulse 200X and the target Straight line distance between the TruPulse 200X and the target Slope corrected distance between the TruPulse 200X and the target projected in the horizontal XY plane a k a Run Slope corrected distance between the TruPulse 200X and the target projected in the vertical Z plane a k a Rise Two step Missing Line Routine finds the connecting vector or missing line between two points Three step height routine The final calculation represents the vertical distance between the points on the target represented by ANGI and ANG2 The unit logs multiple targets while IS held down The denotes that additional targets have been acq
38. strap can be used when carrying the TruPulse 200X in the field Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 52 Cleaning Clean the TruPulse 200X after each use before returning it to its carrying case Check all of the following items e Excess moisture Towel off excess moisture and air dry the instrument at room temperature with the battery removed and the battery compartment open e Exterior dirt Wipe exterior surfaces clean to prevent grit buildup in the carrying case Isopropanol may be used to remove dirt and fingerprints from the exterior e Dirty lenses Use a lens brush to remove surface dust and loose particles from the front panel lenses To clean a lens with a clean cloth or lens tissue e 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 200X again soon remove the battery before storing the instrument Section 8 Specifications Section 8 Specifications Page 53 All specifications are subject to change without notice Please refer to LTI s website for current specifications If you are not able to locate the information on the website or if you do not have internet access please contact LTI via phone or fax Weight Size Data Com Max Range Range Accuracy Range Resolution Inclination Accuracy Inclination Limits Inclination Resolution Inclin
39. tine Continuous Inclination 2D Missing Line Routine Unpacking Your TruPulse 200X When you unpack your TruPulse 200X check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered and that it all arrived undamaged Basic Package Compatible Accessories e TruPulse 200X e Foliage Filter e Carrying Case e Tripod e Lens Cloth e Mounting Brackets e Neck Strap e Download Cables e User s Manual e Cr123A Battery e Eyepiece Cover Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 6 Understanding How the TruPulse 200X Works The TruPulse 200X consists of a laser range sensor an integrated tilt sensor and a digital processor The TruPulse 200X has four buttons that access the unit s internal software which controls the integrated sensors Front Top Rear Bottom 1 Adjustable Eyepiece 2 Attachment Point For Neck Strap Eyepiece Cover and Foliage Filter 3 1 4 20 Mounting Point 4 Forward button 5 Back button 6 Battery Compartment Cover 7 Serial Port 8 Receive Lens 9 Transmit Lens 10 Mode button 11 Fire button Figure 1 Laser Range Sensor The laser range sensor emits invisible eye safe pulses of infrared light energy The TruPulse 200X determines distance by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back The indicator is displayed whenever the laser is being transmitted The laser may be active for a maximum of 10 seco
40. tive Figure 4B The laser will remain active for a maximum of 10 seconds while acquiring data about the target o Ifthe target is not acquired release and repeat this step 6 Release once the distance is displayed Figure 4C The measurement will be displayed steady until you press a button or the unit powers OFF o Press or to scroll through the measurement modes and see the results acquired for each function o Repeat steps 3 6 above to take another measurement o Simultaneously press and hold and for 4 seconds to power OFF the TruPulse 200X Section 2 Quick Start Page 9 Figure 3 Press the FIRE button Figure 4 Measured HD flashes one time and then displays steady Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 d Edition Page 10 Section 3 Basic Operations Battery Installation The TruPulse 200X is powered by a 3 Volt Lithium battery commonly referred to as CR123A or also referred to as CR123 The battery is located in the Battery Compartment at the front of the instrument 1 Remove the Battery Compartment Cover by lifting up the Hinged Tab and turning counter clockwise D Compartment 2 Insert the battery negative end first w Be sp Battery 3 Re insert the Battery Compartment Cover and use E the Hinged Tab to turn clockwise S Battery Compartment Cover 4 Press down on the Hinged Tab to secure Enlarged to Show the Hinged Tab Note
41. uired Of the targets acquired the distance to the closest target displays The unit logs multiple targets while is held down The denotes that additional targets have been acquired Of the targets acquired the distance to the farthest target displays The unit will only acquire targets beyond the user selected gate value Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200X User s Manual 2 Edition Page 14 Filter Similar to Standard single shot mode but the Mode laser s sensitivity is reduced so it only detects pulses returned from a reflector The optional foliage filter is used In conjunction with this mode Although the TruPulse 200X does not use these indicators they do appear during the Display Indicator Test Display Indicator Test To verify that all display indicators are working properly 1 Start with the TruPulse 200X powered OFF press and hold 2 Compare the in scope display to the Figure 7 page 12 to verify that all indicators are working properly 3 Release to start normal operation Section 3 Basic Operations Page 15 Error Codes Error conditions can occur in a measurement or in the system hardware To make sure that you never get an erroneous measurement the TruPulse 200X monitors both system hardware and measurements Error codes appear in the main display and are in the form of E xx where xx is an error code number Figure 8 shows an example error code E 01 Figure 8
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