Abtus ABT4650 RouteScan User manual

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ABT4650
RouteScan / AGI2
Instruction Manual

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1.0 Index
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1.0 Index 1
2.0 Item List 2
3.0 Specification 2
4.0 Getting Started 3
4.1 Overview 3
4.2 Assembl 4
5.0 Soft are Features 4
5.1 Switching On 4
5.2 Single Point Check 9
5.3 Recording Data 10
5.4 Settings 15
5.5 View Results 17
5.6 File t pes and recorded data. 19
6.0 Target Pole 19
7.0 Maintenance 20
7.1 Before Each Use 20
7.2 Ever 3 Months 21
7.3 Annuall 21
8.0 Measurement Characteristics 22
8.1 Point Co-ordinates 22
8.2 Gauge 22
8.3 Super-Elevation 22
9.0 Trouble shooter 23
9.1 Tips for Good Recording 23
9.2 No Power 23
9.3 Cannot Connect 23
9.4 Bluetooth Connection 23

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9.5 Pairing 25
9.6 Measurement Takes a Long Time 26
9.7 Refresh radio list 26
9.8 Restore data 26
9.9 Restore ID 27
9.10 Save Calibration DATA 28
9.11 Disconnected warning message 28
2.0 Item List
1. RouteScan
2. Control Unit
3. Carr Case
4. Instruction Manual
5. RouteScan Charger
6. Control Unit Charger
7. Optical Cleaning Kit
8. Target Pole (if purchased separatel )
3.0 Specification
Weight -
-
-
On track(RouteScan)
(Control Unit)
In Box
11kg
0.5kg
25kg
Ph sical Dimensions
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On Track(RouteScan)
In Box 1655 x 315 x265 mm
Length:1755 mm
Height:373 mm
Width:385 mm
Operating
Temperature - -10°C to + 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
Environmental
Rating - IP54
Batter Life -
-
RouteScan
Control Unit
Up to 6 hours
Up to 6 hours
Operating S stem -
PC Connectivit -
USB
Bluetooth
Wireless LAN

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4.0 Getting Started
4.1 Overvie
The RouteScan has been developed to provide quick, accurate structure
clearance measurements relative to the Permanent Wa . With the RouteScan in
position on the track, the operator is able to control the measurement laser from a
position of safet using the Control Unit, via a Bluetooth connection.
The unit is lightweight (11kg) and is provided with a protective box for eas
transportation to and from site. All data is displa ed on a colour screen. The files
can be opened and viewed in MS Excel.
The use of wireless technolog in the RouteScan means that there are two
separate batteries in the ABT4650:
RouteScan
Control Unit
The unit has been designed to be user-friendl with onl limited training required.
RouteScan is approved for use in the UK in areas of 3rd rail. The following
guidelines should be adhered to when using RouteScan in an area of live 3rd rail:
1. Never touch an part of RouteScan against the electrified 3rd rail
2. When carr ing RouteScan on the track, take extra care to avoid tripping.
Carr RouteScan on the opposite side of our bod to the 3rd rail
3. When lifting RouteScan on or off the rail, ensure ou have a firm footing
and that ou are standing between the running rails
4. When pointing the laser dot at a specific point, never place ourself or
others in a position of danger. Wherever possible, control the position of
the laser dot using the control unit from a safe position
Before Use:
Make sure there are no stains or marks on the optical window and
that the optical window is NEVER touched directly.
For cleaning instructions see Section 7.1
RouteScan produces a visible (635nm wavelength) laser beam which emerges
from the Laser Housing.

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It is a Class II laser product in accordance ith:
1) IEC60825-1 (2001) “Radiation safet of laser products”
2) EN60825-1 (2001) “Radiation safet of laser products”
3) FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 (US department of health and human
service, Code of federal Regulations)
Laser Class II products:
Do not stare into the laser beam or direct it towards other people unnecessaril .
E e protection is normall afforded b aversion responses including the blink
reflex.
CAUTION
Looking into the laser beam ma be hazardous to the e es.
Laser ma turn on without warning.
Do not allow water droplets to fall on the lens of the laser housing as this ma
compromise accurac . If water does drop on the lens, carefull blot awa using
the lens tissue provided. Follow the instructions in Section 7.1 to clean the lens if
necessar .
Please review Section 9.1 prior to using our ABT4650 for the first time.
4.2 Assembly
Upon receipt of our ABT4650 no assembl is required.
5.0 Soft are Features
5.1 S itching On
Ensure that the gauge is powered b pressing the Power Button – the
Power Button should now displa a green light (Figure 1). Figure 2 shows
the individual parts of the Routescan.
Within the first 5 seconds of switching on, the Routescan shows ou the
Batter level status b the Batter Led indicator:
Green: 100-to 70%
Orange: 70-to 30%
Red: 30-to 5%
Blinking Red less than 5%. In this stage the Routescan is not operative.
You can check the batter level at an time (not when the scan is in process
or the spindle in movement) b pressing the Batter indicator button.
N.B. Once the Power Button has been pressed, RouteScan goes through a
start-up period – it is not possible to turn off RouteScan until start-up is

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complete. During start-up the Laser Housing will rotate as part of a self-
calibration routine; do not interfere with it during this period.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Rotate the black lens cover to reveal the optical lens before attempting to
take an readings (Figure 3)
Figure 3
Turn on the Control Unit (Please refer to manufacturers own operating
manual for details of operation as Control Unit models ma var ) – wait
until the Windows operating s stem has full loaded

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Load the Abtus Gauge Interface 2 software (AGI2) from the Desktop
(Figure 4) – the software launches directl to the welcome screen.
The user is given two options b the welcome screen.(Figure 5)
Trackside has full functionalit including a Bluetooth connection with the
Routescan.
Office mode does not provide a Bluetooth connection. It is used onl for
management and viewing of data alread stored.
Figure 5
Click on ‘trackside’ or ‘office’ as appropriate.
For trackside work, the software ‘starts’ in the Bluetooth Connect ‘page’ (Figure 6)
Figure 4 Double click Abuts Gauge Interface
2 icon (AGI2)

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Figure 6
Select our device b clicking on it from the right list box. And click on
‘Connect’
Please be patient while the Control Unit makes the connection.
Once connected the screen shown in (Figure 7) will be displa ed and ou will
then be read to start using the RouteScan.
Figure 7
If ou go back to the Bluetooth Connect ‘page’ (Figure 8) ou can double check
the device is connected on the orange box and a green indicator next to the
‘trouble shooting’ button means that our Bluetooth communication is established
properl .

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Figure 8
If the device is not displa ed in the right hand list, please click the ‘Rescan’
button. It will once again scan for Abtus devices that are turned on. The
communication uses 'Bluetooth' technolog . Look for the 'Discovering...' message.
You must wait until this process is over and ou see...
Look for our Abtus product in the device found right box list and click on it there.
Onl paired devices will be listed in this box.
Click on the ‘Connect’ button.
If all is well, after a few seconds, the software will connect to the Routescan and
ou get through to the previous screen and be read to start work with the
Routescan.
If there is a problem ith the connection - see the follo ing 'Bluetooth
connection' section of this manual.

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5.2 Single Point Check
The Abtus Gauge Interface 2 software provides a user interface/screen to check
single points.
The position of the laser beam can now be controlled either b rotating the laser
housing b hand or b the buttons 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9
The user has the following input options:
1. Zero position button. It takes the Routescan to 0deg
2. Laser ON
3. Laser OFF
4. Move the spindle +20deg
5. Move the spindle -20deg
6. Move the spindle from 0 to 180deg
7. Target pole option. That option adds 300mm to Y axis to compensate the
Target pole.
8. Move the spindle -1deg
9. Move the spindle +1deg
The Measure button gives an instant measurement. The purple boxes show the
measurement results for the single point:
oX & Y position in mm
oLaser distance in mm
oAngle in degrees
oSuper elevation in mm
oGauge in mm
Note – it is not possible to send commands from the Control Unit when the
Laser ousing is rotating. Ensure that the Laser ousing is stationary
before clicking any buttons