Newcon Optik LRM 3500CI, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual LRM 3500CI LASER RANGE FINDER MONOCULAR 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada ...

Page 2: ...ts NEVER transport the unit without its case NEVER disassemble the unit This may be hazardous for you due to high voltage currents in the system ALWAYS keep the unit out of children s reach ALWAYS remove the battery when the device is not in use for a long period ALWAYS store in a dry place Caution use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may re...

Page 3: ... bright light from focusing through the eyepieces Never aim the unit at highly reflective objects like mirrors and retroreflective surfaces which are in close proximity to the laser rangefinder This can lead to the permanent damage of the photoreceiver incorporated into the device ...

Page 4: ...get selection logic 14 Operation and service modes 15 Accuracy correction 17 Compass calibration 19 Setting interface format 19 Gating mode 20 Data Recall mode 21 Computer interconnectivity 22 GPS interconnectivity 23 Short mode switching scheme 23 6 BEST MEASURING TECHNIQUE 24 7 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 26 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 27 9 WARRANTY 28 10 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 29 11 QUALITY CERTIFICATE 30 ...

Page 5: ...image under any observation conditions The unit utilises time of flight method of distance and speed measurement The System sends invisible eye safe laser pulses to the target The returned pulses are captured by the digital circuitry The time difference is used to calculate the distance to the target A built in digital compass measures an angle between the optical axis and direction to the magneti...

Page 6: ... of glass First last or the most reflective target acquisition Meters Yards Mils Degrees KMH MPH display Last 10 measurements recall Selectable reticle shape or Gating capability Speed detector Accurate digital compass Accurate digital inclinometer RS 232 bidirectional communication GPS interoperability PLGR DAGR protocol ...

Page 7: ...4 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 2 DEVICE APPEARANCE 1 Eyepieces 2 Objective lens 3 Laser emitter lens 4 Receiver lens 5 M Mode button 6 A Action button 7 Body of the device 8 Rubber grip Fig 1 Front view ...

Page 8: ...5 1 Eyepiece 11 Identification imprint 9 Battery compartment cover 12 Classification imprint 10 Tripod socket 9 11 1 12 10 Fig 2 Front view ...

Page 9: ...g 3 Display 1 Low battery indicator 2 Reticle either or 3 Units of measurement 4 Measurement result 5 Gating indicator 6 Laser active indicator 7 Ready mode indicator 8 Setup mode indicator 4 6 5 1 3 7 8 2 ...

Page 10: ...Neck strap User s manual Warranty card Cleaning cloth RS 232 Computer cable CD with communication software Hard case 9V non magnetic Lithium battery 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc 1 pc Optional items GPS cable Exact delivery set depends on details of a contract or purchase order ...

Page 11: ... of coating Fully multi coated optics Dioptre adjustment range 4 Range Finder Laser Class 1 eye safe 905 nm Measuring range 1 3 500 m Accuracy and display resolution 1 m First last and auto target selection Yes Meters Yards display Yes Last 10 measurements recall Yes Reticle or Gating capability 100 3 400 m 100 m step ...

Page 12: ...60 Accuracy 1 Inclinometer Measured elevation range 60 Accuracy 1 Height measuring Yes Meters or Yards Power Battery 9V Lithium non magnetic Battery capacity Min 5 000 measurements Scanning regime Low Battery indicator Yes Environmental Operational temperature range 25 50o C 13 122o F Storage temperature range 45 65o C 49 149o F ...

Page 13: ...10 Mechanics Tripod thread x 20 TPI Weight without battery 460 g Weight with hard case 2 2 kg Dimensions 127x125x60 mm ...

Page 14: ...ntacts are jammed To take a battery out Slide the battery compartment cover down 9 Fig 2 Shake the rangefinder gently towards the open end of the battery compartment Pull out the battery Note Battery in metal casing will diminish compass accuracy Non magnetic batteries should be used for the utmost compass performance LRM 3500CI is equipped with battery monitoring sensor If display shows LOW BATTE...

Page 15: ...ure The results of measurement are displayed in default form of Distance M Azimuth mils and Elevation mils measurement parameters also can be modified to user preference see Setup Mode If results of measurement are unreliable four dashes will be displayed in the area 4 Fig 3 Pressing Mode button 5 Fig 1 gives the user the options to change settings from Factory default to specific modes required b...

Page 16: ...tive than a rough one Larger targets reflect better than small ones Ranging a target perpendicular to the laser beam provides better results than the one positioned at a sharp angle to the beam Weather conditions that influence air transparency rain fog snow mist reduce maximum range Bright sunny days will reduce performance as well as IR sun radiation may cover reflected laser impulses While the ...

Page 17: ...behind the bushes wires through the falling snow or in similar conditions Furthermore it enables ranging a target in front of a bigger object such as a wire in front of the wall Note Even with target selection logic the unit may not always be able to range the desired target as its reflectivity may be too low to produce enough laser beam reflections for statistically reliable calculation Individua...

Page 18: ...eased Nevertheless all data is transferred to the PC and recorded in internal memory and may be recalled see Data Recall mode for details Operation and service modes Pressing Mode button 5 Fig 1 in Ready mode switches the unit between modes of operation to activate any desired mode from the menu you must confirm your selection by pressing Action button 6 Fig 1 The unit has the following modes of o...

Page 19: ...ements o Distance from M to Y o Compass Elevation from Mils to Degrees o Speed from KMH to MPH note this option is only available if Std Speed is selected rEc allows data recall of the last 10 measurement results o CLr Clears all Measurement SEt allows the user to select the following advanced options o FrSt First Target Measurement o LASt Last Target Measurement o AUtO Last Target Measurement ...

Page 20: ...nt parameters not shown in the menu if currently selected Accuracy correction If the System produces any measurement errors that lie beyond unit specification it may be an indication that unit requires calibration similar to one conducted at production level To do accuracy correction please select Corr from CAL menu Perform correction according to required measurement parameters by pressing Action...

Page 21: ...Accuracy of correction will depend on accuracy of installation against target If distance is 0 9 meters then unit will have 0 1 m offset during all future measurements 2 Target should not have high reflective surface white color is not considered high reflective in this case 3 Unit shall be well levelled with deviation from 0 not more than 0 75 degrees Horizontal direction shall be to Magnetic Nor...

Page 22: ...s within half a minute and then one full rotation around vertical axis with device upside down during half a minute If one rotation does not restore calibration perform two rotations The normal compass functioning will be restored Setting interface format In this mode data communication standard is set The unit can output measurement data via RS 232 port in either PC format description of the prop...

Page 23: ...400 m When the desired distance is reached select it by pressing Action button OVER 100M indicates that gating is active To deactivate gating choose gating value zero Note The gating distance can only be increased To exit the gating selection cycle without setting any gating distance click through full gating range with M button or hold M button for 2 seconds Gating feature helps measuring remote ...

Page 24: ...et number display name rEc 1 will start flashing Pressing M button moves the unit along the list of measurement set numbers and measurement results rEc 1 distance 1 azimuth 1 elevation 1 rEc 2 distance 2 azimuth 2 elevation 1 rEc 0 distance 0 azimuth 0 elevation 0 Measurement sets are numbered in reverse order first recalled set is the result of the last measurement If any parameter has not been a...

Page 25: ...not covered by warranty To attach the cable to the rangefinder match the key on the plug 1 Fig 5 with the corresponding key on the socket and then push gently the plug holding it by its casing 3 Fig 5 until click To detach the cable slide sleeve 2 Fig 5 away from the unit and pull the plug out The communication port must be initiated prior to connecting the unit to the computer The data is transmi...

Page 26: ... set initially to dFLt mode the GPS will not operate properly Note GPS unit automatically adjusts coordinates to reflect actual magnetic declination Therefore coordinates displayed on the GPS may differ from those calculated by the computer Short mode switching scheme Upon request your LRM 3500CI rangefinder may be manufactured with reduced functionality This version is easier to use and it is ben...

Page 27: ...are that tries to understand which target you are aiming at However due to beam divergence several objects may produce a strong reflection To help the System recognise the target the Target Selection Logic may be used For example if ranging a wire in front of a building selecting the first target will produce a more reliable result Alternatively when aiming at a chimney behind the trees selecting ...

Page 28: ...uires preliminary rough distance estimation to cut off all objects closer than the chosen one Note Gating setting is remembered by the System until altered Therefore if you forget to turn the gating off the next time you start measuring it can ignore the desired object if it is closer than the gating distance The unit will display four dashes instead of the measurement results Over 100 meters disp...

Page 29: ...erature Do not use the device at temperatures higher than 50o C 122o F Do not touch optical surfaces Doing so may damage the anti reflection coating Clean optical surfaces only with professional camera lens cleaning supplies Clean the exterior of the unit with a soft clean cloth Keep the unit away from heating appliances and central heating Remove the battery when storing the device for long time ...

Page 30: ...splay may have small black dots scratches and other blemishes inherited from the manufacturing process These flaws are strictly regulated by number area and location and do not degrade the product s measurement capabilities Range measurement cannot be obtained Make sure that neither your hand nor finger is blocking objective lens laser emitting lens or receiver lens Hold the unit firmly avoid hand...

Page 31: ... model the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon is found to be defective in materials or workmanship What This Warranty Does Not Cover NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail as a result of improper maintenance misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flooding lightning improper power supply or service other ...

Page 32: ...tern Standard Time At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 Email newconsales newcon optik com Web www newcon optik com The defective products should be shipped to US customers 2498...

Page 33: ...30 11 QUALITY CERTIFICATE Serial number _____________________________ The unit indicated above has passed the quality inspection Production date Quality Inspector Purchase date ...

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