Laser Atlanta SpeedLaser User manual
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
1
I
ntroduction
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6
Cautions
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7
Capabilities
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8
2
Getting
S
tarted
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10
Packing
List
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.
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10
SpeedLaser®
Controls
&
Layout
..................................................11
Battery
Handle
Power
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.
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13
Connecting
a
Handle
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14
To
Power
O
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15
To
Power
OFF
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15
3
SPEED
MEASUREMENT
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6
Measuring
Speed
................................................................................
16
Approaching
and
Receding
Targets:
.........
.
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17
Manufacturer's
Recommended
Daily
Test
..............................
18
4
U
ser
S
ettings
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..22
Intensity
and
Contrast
....................
22
LCD
Backlight:
.......................................................................
22
LCD
Contrast:
...................
22
HUD
Brightness:
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22
The
ME U
System
.............................................................
23
Main
Menu
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26
Test
Mode
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27
Audio
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28
HUD
Mode
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29
AIMI G
ME U
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30
Obstructed
Mode
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32
5
Appendices
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A
ppendices
:
P
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#
A:
Troubleshooting/Error
Messages
33
B:
Care
and
Maintenance
34
C:
SpeedLaser®
and
Accessory
Diagrams
36
D:
Measuring
Surface
Datum
37
E:
IDAR
Menu
Tree
39
Warranty
38
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5
CHAPTER
Introduction
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
SpeedLaser®.
This
rugged
laser
speed
detection
device
integrates
the
latest
in
solid-state
laser
technologies
to
bring
you
hand-held,
eye-safe
laser
speed
and
distance
measurement.
The
SpeedLaser®
is
a
Class
1
eye
safe,
multi-function
device
generally
used
to
calculate
range
and
speed
of
targets
at
a
distance.
Depending
on
reflective
characteristics
of
the
targets,
the
environment
and
other
factors,
distance
may
vary.
The
technology
utilized
by
the
SpeedLaser®
is
called
LIDAR:
Light
Detection
And
Ranging.
Your
SpeedLaser®
measures
the
time
it
takes
a
pulse
of
laser
light
to
travel
from
the
LIDAR
to
the
target
vehicle
and
back
(pulsed
time-of-flight).
This
round
trip
time
is
converted
to
a
distance
(d=ct/2).
The
distance
to
the
target
vehicle
is
calculated
in
this
manner
over
two
hundred
times
per
second.
Sophisticated
computer
algorithms
combine
these
individual
range
calculations
to
compute
the
extremely
accurate
speed
displayed.
The
IACP
lists
this
device
on
their
product
list
(CPL)
after
testing
to
their
specifications.
To
get
the
most
from
your
new
SpeedLaser®,
please
take
the
time
to
read
through
this
manual.
For
your
convenience
and
ease
of
understanding,
it
has
been
divided
into
5 sections:
Chapter
1:
Chapter
2:
Chapter
3:
Chapter
4:
Appendices:
Introduction
Getting
Started
Speed
Measurement
User
Setting's
Information
on
care,
troubleshooting,
and
specifications
If
you
have
questions
or
comments,
please
do
not
hesitate
to
contact
us.
PLEASE
SEE
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FOR
CONTACT
INFORMATION
REGARDING
REPAIRS
AND
SALES
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Catilions:
EverXstep
has
been
taken
to
ensure
your
SpeedLaser®
is
completely
safe
to
use.
How'eyer,
certain
common-sense
precautions
should
always
be
taken
when
using
your
SpeedLaser®.
-
Do
not
open
the
LIDAR
unit
’
s
housing
under
any
circumstances
.
•
Do
not
point
the
SpeedLaser®
directly
at
the
sun.
•
Use
only
Laser
Atlanta
approved
power
sources
and
accessories.
(use
of
unauthorized
accessories
may
void
the
warranty)
•
Do
not
store
SpeedLaser®
in
areas
of
high
humidity.
•
Do
not
place
SpeedLaser®
on
unstable
surfaces.
•
Always
transport
the
SpeedLaser®
in
its
carrying
case.
Your
SpeedLaser®
is
a
Class
1
Laser
Product.
Depending
on
where
your
SpeedLaser
is
purchased
it
will
have
one
of
following
labels
on
the
lower
right
side
of
the
unit
(see index
O
on
the
Layout
Figures
found
bn
pages
11
&
12):
In
both
cases
Class
1
is
the
lowest
classification
of
laser
products,
with
regards
to
risk
while
in
use.
This
class
of
lasers
cannot
emit
levels
of
optical
radiation
above
the
exposure
limits
for
the
eye
under
any
exposure
conditions
inherent
to
the
laser
product.
A
separate
LASER
TEST
CERTIFICATE
that
list
the
exact
optical
output
specification
is
enclosed
with
your
SpeedLaser.
Caution:
The
use
of
controls
or
adjustments
or
performance
of
procedures
other
than
those
specifled
herein
may
result
in
hazardous
radiation
exposure.
Although
optical
viewing
instruments
may
increase
eye
hazard,
it
is
unlikely
that
actual
damage
can
occur.
Prescription
eyeglasses,
contact
lenses,
and
sunglasses
are
not
considered
optical
gain
devices
since
they
merely
correct
the
focus
of
the
human
eye
to
normal.
Optical
devices
that
provide
magnification
may
increase
the
risk
of
eye-hazard.
These include
binoculars,
telescopes
and
magnifying glasses.
Certain
municipalities
and
countries
require
settings
to
differing
measurements
(mph
or
km/h).
Your
unit
is
factory
set
to
the
appropriate
unit
of
measurement.
The
pictures/drawings/illustrations
in
this
manual
are
for
illustration
only
and
are
shown
in
miles
per
hour
and
feet
as
well
as
kilometers
per
hour
and
meters.
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Capabilities
Performance
•
Target
Acquisition
in
0.3
seconds
(Dependent
on
environment
and
reflective
characteristics
of
target)
•
Speed
Accuracy
of
one
unit
of
measure
Advanced
Input-Output
•
Remote
Fire
trigger
switch
•
Full
Remote
control
via
RS-232
port
•
Data
Collection
via
RS-232
port
Ease
of
Use
•
Menu
Driven
•
Head
Up
Display
(HUD)
shows
both
target
and
speed
or distance
data
through
the
same
sighting
mechanism
•
Optional
Rechargeable
iMH
or
9
volt
Battery
Handle
•
Optional
12
Volt
Cigarette
Adapter
•
Optional
8X
Monocular
(S
&
R
only)
•
Optional
Monopole
(S
&
R
only)
and
Tripod
for
mounting
•
Optional
Mapping
system
upgrade
(S
&
R
only)
•
Optional
USB/SD
Memory
Drive
Environmental
Features
•
Water
Resistant
(R
=
IP67,
optional
for
B
&
S
which
are IP56)
•
Ruggedized
Housing
•
Rechargeable
iMH
Battery
Handles
(S
&
R
only,
B
batteries
are
iMH
internal)
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not
copy
8
Optional
accessories,
carrying
cases
and
cords
in
a
variety
of
styles
are
available.
Do
not
copy
9
Chapter
2
Getting
Started
P
acking
L
ist
Please
check
to
make
sure
the
following
items
that
were
ordered
are
included
in
your
shipment,
such
as:
•
SpeedLaser®
LIDAR
Unit
•
Battery
Handle
(S
&
R
only)
•
Carrying
Case
•
Battery
Charger
(if
applicable)
•
12
volt
Charging
Cable
(if
applicable)
•
User's
Manual
•
Warranty
Card
Additionally,
you
may
have
received
the
following
optional
parts:
•
RS-232
Serial
Data
Cable
•
8X
Monocular
•
Additional
Battery
Handles
•
Additional
optional
charging
cords
and
accessories
(Please
see
Appendix
C
for
diagrams
of
some
of
these
items.)
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not
copy
10
Sp^edLaser®
Controls
&
Layout
(Typical
-
wording
may
vary
in
different
versions.
Drawings
are
for
illustration
only.)
A:
Head
Up
Display
(HUD)
E:
Liquid
Crystal
Display
(LCD)
B:
HUD
Sighting
Reticle
F:
Keypad
Keys
C:
HUD
Character
Display
G:
Rear
Bumper
D:
Serial
umber
H:
Optional
Memory
Drive
Slot
Do
not
copy
11
(Ha
ttdle
S
&
R
only)
I:
Transmit
Optics
M:
J:
Receive
Optics
:
K:
Handle
Trigger
L:
Handle
Latch
O:
Battery
Handle
External
Data/
Charging
Port
(Tripod
mountable
handle
has
data
port
on
the
side)
Laser
Warnings
Do
not
copy
12
Batfery
Power
The
SpeedLaser®
may
come
equipped
with
a
rechargeable
battery
handle
shipped
uncharged
B
batteries
are
internal).
You
may
need
to
charge
it
completely
(10-12
hours)
with
the
wall
charger
and/or
12
Volt
cigarette
cable
before
first
use.
Each
handle
provides
an
average
of
eight
hours
or
more
of
continuous
use
per
charge
(hours
vary
based
on
use).
Some
orders
come
with
the
optional
9-volt
handle
(9-volt
batteries
not
included)
or
extra
rechargeable
handles.
These
handles
are
also
capable
of
powering
the
SpeedLaser
from
a
12V
source
such
as
an
automotive
cigarette
power
adapter
using
the
cable
if
provided.
Plug
the
small
circular
connector
onto
the
Charging
Connector
on
the
side
of
the
handle
and
the
cigarette
adapter
end
into
an
automotive
cigarette-power
adapter.
You
can
charge
the
handles
in
this
manner
while
operating
the
unit.
If
charge
light
is
not
illuminated
when
connected
to
either
charger,
battery
is
not
receiving
a
charge.
To
charge
your
battery:
1.
Plug
the
circular
connector
into
the
Charging
Connector
on
the
side
of
the
handle
or
bottom
of
B.
Do
not
force
the
connector
as
it
is
keyed...slowly
rotate
the
connector
(holding
the
black
rubber)
and
push
gently
until
it
clicks
and
locks
into
place.
2.
Plug
the
charger
into
a
standard
120
VAC
power
receptacle
OR
plug
the
cigarette
adapter
into
a
power
source.
3.
Charge
the
batteries
for
ten
to
twelve
hours.
4.
To
remove
the
connector,
pull
gently
away
from
the
handle
on
the
outside
of
the
metal
connector.
5.
Unplug
the
charger
from
the
wall.
The
batteries
are
now
charged.
CAUTION!
DO
NOT:
•
Charge
batteries
with
chargers
not
supplied
by
Laser
Atlanta.
•
Short
circuit
the
battery
pins
•
Charge
batteries
for
over
sixteen
(16)
hours
continuously
Green
Charging
Light
S/
1
Co
Meeting
a
Handle
(S
&
R
only)
To
install
a
handle
onto
the
SpeedLaser®:
l
Press
the
Handle
Latch
forward
on
the
handle.
2,
Push
the
front
of
the
handle
into
the
front
Handle
Catch
on
the
bottom
of
the
SpeedLaser®.
3,
Rotate
the
rear
of
the
handle
upward.
4,
Release
the
handle
latch.
OTfiC:
Make
certain
the
handle
latch
slides
into
position
and
secures
the
handle
to
the
SpeedLaser®.
If
necessary,
push
the
handle
latch
toward
the
back
to
secure
the
handle
to
the
SpeedLaser®.
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not
copy
14
Turning
the
SpeedLaser®
ON
and
OFF
To
P
ower
ON
1)
Press
and
hold
the
PWR
key
located
on
the
back
of
the
SpeedLaser®
for
approximately
one
second,
(on
the
B
model,
pressing
the
fire
button
turns
the
unit
on)
OTE:
The
hardware
and
software
Built
In
Test
(BIT)
automatically
runs
when
the
unit
is
first
powered
O .
When
BIT
is
completed
successfully
the
LCD
will
display
“
SYSTEM
READY.”
or
“Self-Test
Passed
”
.
Either
indicates
that
the
BIT
has
been
completed
successfully.
TO
POWER
OFF
1)
Press
and
HOLD
the
PWR
key
on
the
back
of
the
SpeedLaser®
(see
note)
for
approximately
three
seconds.
OTE:
Keep
the
key
pressed
until
“
POWERI G
DOW
”
is
displayed
on
the
LCD
then
release
the
keypad.
If
the
button
is
not
depressed
for
a
long
enough
time,
it
toggles
the
LCD
backlight
O
and
OFF.
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Power
Key
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not
copy
15
CH^pter
3
Sp@^d
M asur m nt
Wli<3ri
the
SpeedLaser®
is
first
turned
O ,
it
automatically
and
quickly
nw£
he
Built
In
Test
(BIT)
functions.
To
capture
a
speed,
simply
follow
the
ptocedure
below
when
the
BIT
is
complete.
S
pbed
D
etection
NOTE:
Always
verify
operational
procedures
for
Alignment
Check.
1.
Align
the
HUD
Sighting
Reticule
(+
symbol
in
the
HUD)
on
the
target
yon
wish
to
measure
the
speed
of.
2.
Squeeze
and
hold
the
Handle
Trigger
(on
B
press
the
fire
button
on
top)
until
the
speed
is
displayed.
3.
Release
the
Handle
Trigger
(or
fire
button)
to
stop
measurement,
momentarily
display
the
information
in
the
HUD
and
lock
information
on
the
LCD.
The
LCD
displays
the
information
until
one
of
the
following
occurs:
a.
)
The
laser
is
fired.
b.
)
The
unit
is
powered
down
(by
the
operator
or
typically
after
about
10
minutes
of
inactivity)
or
c.
)
The
menu
button
is
pressed.
The
speed
will
be
shown
in
three
places
.
.
.twice
on
the
rear
right
of
the
LCD
and
also
momentarily
in
the
HUD
(when
selected)
character
display.
otice
that
two
of
the
speed
displays
are
truncated
to
the
nearest
mph
or
km/h.
The
distance
to
the
target
will
be
shown
on
the
left
side
of
the
LCD.
NOTE:
Pressing
the
trigger/fire
button
will
take
you
to
the
Speed
isplay
Page
regardless
of
any
other
mode
the
SpeedLaser®
may
be
in.
16
A
pproaching
and
R
eceding
Targets
:
The
SpeedLaset'®
can
measure
the
speeds
of
both
approaching
(oncoming)
and
receding
targets.
Whe^n
the
target
is
receding,
a
sign
will
precede
the
speed
displayed
in
th-eHUD
and
on
the
LCD.
Example
of
an
Approaching
target
IfeB.
r
.
r-4,
j,
.
Oncoming
Target
(No
sign)
Example
of
a
Receding
target
Receding
Target
Receding
Target
sign)
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17
Manufacturer's
Recommended
Daily
Test
In
keeping
with
HTSA
( ational
Highway
Traffic
Safety
Adix%istration)
and
IADLEST
(The
International
Association
of
Directors
of
Law
Enforcement
Standards
and
Training)
guidelines
general
operational
considerations
for
LIDAR
Speed
Measurement
devices,
the
operator
must
perform
the
following
accuracy
checks
prior
to
beginning
enforcement
operations:
1)
Internal
Circuit
Check
2)
LED
Segment
Test
3)
Range
(Chronometer)
Accuracy
Test
4)
Horizontal
Sight
Alignment
Test
5)
Vertical
Sight
Alignment
Test
WHAT
THE
DAILY
TEST
ACCOMPLISHES:
To
ensure
that
the
SpeedLaser®
is
in
good
working
order,
the
Speedtaser®
should
be
tested
using
the
Manufacture
’
s
daily
test
described
later
in
this
chapter.
This
test
restores
the
factory
default
settings,
checks
the
LIDAR
hardware
(including
the
program
and
dynamic
memories),
tests
the
displays
and
timing
circuits,
and
then
allows
the
operator
to
verify
that
the
HUD
aiming
crosshairs
are
correctly
aligned
with
the
laser
beam.
OTE:
The
alignment
crosshairs
in
the
HUD
are
set
at
the
factory
and
generally
do
not
need
realignment
over
the
life
of
the
SpeedLaser®.
)
Internal
Circuit
Check
When
the
operator
presses
Menu,
followed
by
Test,
(button
A
on
the
keypad),
the
SpeedLaser®
runs
a
BIT
(Built-In-Test)
program.
The
BIT
program
tests
the
hardware
and
software
by
verifying
that
the
SpeedLaser®
firmware
is
loaded
correctly
and
then
checking
that
the
processor
is
executing
the
data
gathering,
storing
(memory),
sorting,
filtering,
conversion
and
linear
regression
algorithms
correctly.
21
HUD's
LED
Segment
Test
This
test
allows
the
operator
to
verify
that
the
seven-segment
display,
used
to
show
speed
of
the
target
vehicle,
is
in
good
working
order
by
displaying
a
simple
known
pattern.
The
operator
can
then
confirm
that
each
segment
operates
correctly
and
verify
the
presence
of
the
aiming
reticle.
Do
not
copy
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3)
K-flnge
(Chronometer)
Accuracy
Test
The
SpeedLaser®
hardware
O LY
measures
Time.
Range
and
Speed
are
computed
values
derived
from
multiple
time
measurements
by
the
firmware,
which
was
checked
for
proper
operation
during
BIT.
The
design
and
accuracy
of
the
firmware
was
verified
as
part
of
the
I
AGP
certification
and
subsequent
testing
processes.
This
test
uses
the
SpeedLaser®
’
s
high-speed
chronometer
(timer)
to
measure
the
time
it
takes
a
light
pulse
to
travel
a
known
distance
(i.e,;
from
the
SpeedLaser®
to
a
target
at
a
known
distance
and
back).
Since
the
speed
of
light
in
air
is
known,
the
SpeedLaser®
can
calculate
the
range
that
the
light
pulse
traveled.
The
operator
then
compares
the
reported
range
to
the
known
distance
to
the
target.
To
verify
that
the
timing
hardware
is
working
correctly
the
computed
range
must
match
the
known
distance
to
within
±
1
foot
(30
cm).
At
least
two
such
comparisons
using
targets
at
least
twenty
(20)
feet
(6
meters)
apart
must
be
made.
In
normal
operation,
the
SpeedLaser®
measures
the
time
it
takes
for
a
light
pulse
to
travel
from
the
SpeedLaser®
to
a
moving
vehicle
and
back.
The
SpeedLaser®
makes
hundreds
of
such
round
trip
time
measurements
each
second,
each
time
measurement
is
converted
to
a
range
and
stored.
When
the
SpeedLaser®
has
sufficient
stored
ranges,
it
performs
a
linear
regression
calculation
that
yields
the
speed
of
the
vehicle.
umerous
firmware
filters
are
used
to
confirm
the
computed
speed
before
it
is
displayed.
4)
Horizontal
Sight
Alignment
Test
This
is
a
test
to
confirm
that
the
sighting
system
and
the
invisible
light
pulse
emitted
by
the
SpeedLaser®
are
aligned
horizontally.
The
operator
uses
the
sighting
system
to
aim
at
an
object
and
then
confirms
that
the
light
pulses
of
the
SpeedLaser®
are
hitting
that
object
by
observing
that
the
SpeedLaser®
is
reporting
the
range
to
that
object.
The
operator
then
moves
the
sighting
system
off
of
the
object
and
observes
that
the
reported
range
changes,
just
as
the
sighting
system
is
no
longer
on
the
object
and
indeed
should
change.
5)
Vertical
Sight
Alignment
Test
Same
as
Horizontal
alignment
test
but
in
the
vertical
axis
Do
not
copy
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Whe^the
SpeedLaser
is
initially
powered
O ,
it
automatically
and
very
quickly
runs
^hardware
and
software
Built
In
Test
(BIT).
When
successfully
completed,
the
LCD
screen
will
display
“
SYSTEM
READY
”
or
“
Self
Test
Passed
”
,
You
are
now
ready
to
complete
the
following
recommended
daily
tests,
listed
as
#1
through
#5,
prior
to
conducting
any
enforcement
activity.
Running
the
Manufacturers
Recommended
Daily
Tests
)
Internal
Circuit
Check
Press
ME U
followed
by
“
A
”
on
the
keypad,
which
selects
Test.
Tlie
LIDAR
will
then
automatically:
a)
Enter
the
RESET
&
TEST
Mode
b)
Restore
factory
default
settings
c)
Run
the
hardware
Built
In
Test
(BIT)
d)
Run
the
software
BIT
including
dynamic
memory
test
e)
Runs
an
LED
count
test
(1111,
2222,...,
9999)
f)
Defaults
the
HUD
display
to
.8.8.8.8
Wait
for
“
TEST
PASS
”
or
“
Memory-OK
”
to
be
displayed.
Either
indicates
that
steps
a
to
d
have
been
completed
successfully.
2)
Light
Segment
Test
Confirm
e
or
f,
the
HUD
is
displaying
aiming
“
+
”
with
the
data
“
.8.8.8.8
”
.
3)
Range
(Chronometer)
Accuracy
Test
Confirm
that
the
LIDAR
can
correctly
compute
two
or
more
known
ranges
using
any
one
of
the
following
methods:
a)
From
one
location,
range
to
two
targets
at
known
distances.
b)
From
two
locations,
range
to
one
target
at
a
known
distance.
c)
Range
to
a
random
target,
back
up
a
known
‘
delta
’
distance,
and
confirm
that
LIDAR
computes
a
new
range
with
the
same
delta
distance.
Then
back
up
a
second,
but
different
delta
distance
and
confirm
that
LIDAR
computes
a
new
range
that
matches
the
new
delta
range.
d)
Combine
method
a)
with
the
horizontal
and
vertical
alignment
tests
(4
and
5)
on
next
page.
This requires
that
the
targets
used
for
the
Horizontal
and
Vertical
alignment
are
at
different
known
ranges.
Using
your
preferred
method
from
above:
a)
Stand
at
the
selected
position.
b)
Aim
at
selected
target.
c)
Squeeze
and
bold
trigger/fire
button
until
tone
sounds
(range
is
computed).
|
d)
Confirm
that
reported
range
is
within
±
1
foot
(30
cm)
of
expected.
Do
not
copy
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