Laser Technology UltraLyte User manual

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Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) warrants the UltraLyte to be in good working order for a period of one year
from the date of purchase from LTI or an authorized LTI product dealer. Should the product fail to be in
good working order at any time during the warranty period, LTI will, at its option, repair or replace the
product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. Repair parts and replacement parts and
products become the property of LTI. This limited warranty does not include service or repair of
damage to the product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, or non-LTI modification of the
product.
To activate your warranty, return the warranty card from the front of this manual to LTI within 30 days of
purchase. To obtain limited warranty service, deliver the product during the one-year period to Laser
Technology’s Service Center and provide proof of the 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 the
shipping container or equivalent.
LTI hereby disclaims all other express and implied warranties for the product, including warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied
warranties, so the above limitation may not apply to you.)
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If the product is not in good working order as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided above. In no event will LTI be liable to you for any damages, including any lost
profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to
use such product. Furthermore, LTI shall not be held responsible if any LTI authorized dealer has been
advised of the possibility to such damages, or for any claim by any other party.
Note: The Warranty Validation Card (at the front of this manual) must be completed and
activated in order to benefit from this warranty. No exceptions.
In the unlikely event that your new LTI laser should require warranty or repair service,
call us to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before returning your product.
Contact us at:
Laser Technology
7070 South Tucson Way
Englewood, CO 80112 USA
Phone: [phone]
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About This Manual
This manual describes the options,
characteristics, and operation of the Laser
Technology, Inc. UltraLyte and UltraLyte LR
laser speed and ranging instruments.
The UltraLyte has a large number of options and
is highly configurable. This manual describes all
the possible options. Your particular UltraLyte
instrument may not have all the options
described.
The UltraLyte LR (“long range”) functions
identically to a standard UltraLyte, but provides
longer ranging capability to non-cooperative
targets.
Laser Technology, Inc.
7070 South Tucson Way
Englewood, CO 80112 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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PRECAUTIONS
Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods.
The UltraLyte 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 instrument directly at the sun.
Exposing the lens system to direct sunlight, even for a brief period, may
permanently damage the laser transmitter.
Do not expose the instrument to extreme temperatures.
UltraLyte components are rated for a temperature range of -30°C (-22°F) to +60°
C (+140°F). Do not expose the instrument to temperatures outside that range.
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Laser Technology UltraLyte
Quick Reference
Press and release
Press and release repeatedly
Press and hold "x" seconds
x
Legend:
Power On/Off
Power On
Power Off BACKLIGHT
EDIT DN 2.5
Speed Measurement
Basic speed
measurement
SPEED
SPEED
OPTIONS
Time Over Distance
SPEED TOD
SPEED
OPTIONS
UL100 Distance Measurement
Slope distance
SURVEY
SURVEY
OPTIONS
UL200 Distance Measurement
Horizontal distance
SURVEY
SURVEY
OPTIONS
Slope distance
SURVEY
Vertical distance
SURVEY
Inclination angle
SURVEY
SURVEY
OPTIONS
Display Backlight
Backlight on
Backlight off
BACKLIGHT
EDIT DN
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Option Menu
Scope brightness
MENU br
MENU
OPTIONS
Range gate - short
MENU GS
Range gate - long
MENU G L
Download format
MENU
20.20.Cr
UL100/UL200
Continuous mode
MENU CONT
Mute
MENU MUTE
Power conservation
MENU ALL On
MENU
OPTIONS
BACKLIGHT
EDIT DN
(To select an option
value or to turn an
option on or off)
Test Functions
Display test
(All display
segments on)
TEST
EDIT UP
Aim test tone
TEST tt
Battery voltage
TEST BATT
Delta distance test
TEST DELTA
TEST
EDIT UP
Edit Mode
Start SELECT
EDIT 2.5
Select next digit
Leave edit mode
SELECT
EDIT
Add 1 to the current
digit
TEST
EDIT UP
Subtract 1 from the
current digit
BACKLIGHT
EDIT DN
Auto repeat TEST
EDIT UP
BACKLIGHT
EDIT DN
-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS
CHECKING THE INSTRUMENT....................1
BasicUltraLyte Package................................1
Accessories....................................................1
ANATOMYOFTHEULTRALYTE.................2
Models............................................................2
Features.........................................................2
Sensors..........................................................3
The LCD Screen............................................4
Serial PortConnector.....................................4
Sighting Scope...............................................5
Button Panels.................................................6
INSERTING THE BATTERIES......................7
USING THE STOCK ..................................8
Unfolding the Stock/Left-handed Operation...8
Unfolding the Stock for Right-handed Operation
.......................................................................9
Adjusting the Length and Angle...................10
Refolding the Stock......................................10
ATTACHING THE YOKE .......................... 11
POWERING ON AND OFF ....................... 12
Testing the Display...................................... 12
Checking the Model Number....................... 12
Restoring the Default Configuration............ 13
SCREEN INDICATORS ............................ 14
MENU OPTIONS .................................... 17
LISTENINGTO THEINSTRUMENT............. 18
EDIT MODE .......................................... 19
BASICSPEED MEASUREMENT
............... 20
Measuring a Moving Vehicle....................... 21
The JAM Indicator ....................................... 21
Line of Sight ................................................ 22
The Cosine Effect........................................ 22
TIME-OVER-DISTANCE MEASUREMENT .. 25
Entering the Distance Manually.................. 26
Measuring the Distance.............................. 27
Taking the Measurements........................... 29
Notes on Using TOD................................... 30
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SURVEY MEASUREMENTS......................31
Taking the Measurement .............................31
In-scope Display...........................................32
GroupingSensorson a UL200 ....................33
ERROR CONDITIONS..............................34
Error Codes..................................................35
RFI Considerations ......................................35
IN-SCOPE DISPLAYINTENSITY................36
GATES AND GATEWINDOWS
.................37
Gate Window Characteristics.......................37
Setting a GateValue....................................38
Turning Offa Gate .......................................39
MEASUREMENT UNITS...........................40
Notes............................................................40
CONTINUOUS MODE ..............................41
MUTING THE INSTRUMENT......................42
POWERCONSERVATION INTERVALS
.......43
SETTING DOWNLOAD FORMATS............. 44
TESTING DISPLAYINTEGRITY................. 45
SCOPE ALIGNMENTTEST
...................... 46
BATTERYVOLTAGE DETECTION............. 47
INSTRUMENT CONFIDENCE CHECK......... 48
Fixed Distance Check................................. 49
Delta Distance Check.................................. 49
MAINTENANCE...................................... 52
Operating Temperature............................... 52
Moisture and DustProtection...................... 52
ShockProtection ......................................... 52
Cleaning and Storage ................................. 52
Caring for the Scope ................................... 52
Checking the DisplayScreen...................... 53
Resetting FactoryOption Defaults .............. 53
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REALIGNING THESCOPE .......................54
Target Selection...........................................54
Adjustment Screws......................................55
Realignment Procedure...............................56
Aligning the Tilt Sensor ................................57
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................58
APPENDIX A......................................59
SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
...........................................................61
Data Formats ...............................................61
Format Parameters......................................62
UltraLyte Download Format .........................62
Version Queries .......................................62
Speed/Range Data Message Format ......63
Survey DataMessage Format.................64
Criterion Download Format..........................65
Version ID Requests................................65
Survey DataMessage Format.................66
20-20 Download Format ..............................68
Version ID Requests................................68
Speed/Range Data Message Format ......70
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CHECKING THE INSTRUMENT
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Checking the Instrument
When you receive your UltraLyte laser instrument,
check to see that you have received everything you
ordered. If you perceive any physical damage to the
instrument, or if any ordered part is missing, contact
the shipper.
Basic UltraLyte Package
• UltraLyte instrument
• Two C batteries
• User’s manual
• Padded carrying case
Accessories
In addition, you may have ordered one or more of
these optional accessories:
• Yoke with adapter for tripod mounting
• Two UltraLyte download cables:
- Turck 4-pin to DB 9-pin cable
- Turck 4-pin to HP 200/48 10-pin cable
• Data collector and software
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ANATOMY OF THE ULTRALYTE
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Anatomy of the UltraLyte
The Laser Technology, Inc. UltraLyte is a hand-held
laser speed detection and ranging device. It
measures and displays the speed of a moving
vehicle and the range at which the speed was
measured. The instrument may also be used to
make basic survey measurements.
Models
There are two UltraLyte models: the UL100 and the
UL200.
The UL100 is a basic instrument that measures the
speeds of moving vehicles and simple distances to
target objects.
The UL200, in addition to measuring speed and
range, has a tilt sensor that measures inclination
angles. The tilt sensor allows the instrument to
compute horizontal distance measurements for more
complex survey tasks such as accident
reconstruction.
Features
• Sighting scope with in-scope aiming dot and
measurement display
• Powered by two C batteries conveniently tucked
away in the handle
• Fully adjustable, fold-away shoulder stock
• Two 3-button operator panels for quick and easy
access to instrument functions
• Serial output port for easy connection to a data
collector or notebook computer
• Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen for instant
access to measurements and options
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ANATOMY OF THE ULTRALYTE
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LCD screen
Left Button panel
Rear / Right Side
Serial port
connector
Speaker
Fold-away stock
opened for
right-handed operation
Receive lens
Transmit lens
Si
g
h
t
i
ng scope
Front / Left Side
Fold-away stock
(folded position)
Handle/battery
compartment Battery
compartment
cap
Right Button panel
Sensors
The UltraLyte has two lenses on the front panel. The
top lens transmits infrared laser signals; the bottom
lens receives signals back from the target and feeds
signal information to the internal circuitry.
The internal circuitry consists of a laser range
sensor, a tilt sensor (Model 200 only), and timing,
analysis, computation, and display circuits.
The UltraLyte determines distance through its laser
range sensor, by measuring the time of flight of short
pulses of infrared light. The UltraLyte has a broad
spectrum of sensitivity, and can work with both
reflective and nonreflective targets.
The maximum measurement distance varies with
target and environmental conditions. The
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absolute maximum is about 2000 feet (610 meters)
for an UltraLyte, and 4000 feet (1200 meters for an
UltraLyte LR.
The tilt sensor on the Model 200 measures vertical
angles, which the instrument uses to calculate
height and elevation. The tilt sensor can take full
360-degree angular measurements, displaying them
as ±180 degrees. (When held level, the instrument is
at 0 degrees. It is rotated up through +180 degrees,
and down through -180 degrees.)
The LCD Screen
The LCD screen displays measurements and option
indicators. When the instrument is powered on, for
example, the speed measurement screen displays:
MPH
SPEED
F
The indicator “SPEED” means the instrument is in
speed mode and is prepared to take a speed and
range measurement.
Dashes indicate where the two measurements will
appear: speed at the top of the screen, range at the
bottom. “MPH” means the speed will be measured in
miles per hour. (“KmH” means kilometers per hour;
“CmS” means centimeters per second.) “F” means
the range will be measured in feet. (“M” indicates
meters.)
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ANATOMY OF THE ULTRALYTE
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Serial Port Connector
The serial port connector allows you to connect the
instrument to a data collector or notebook computer.
The UltraLyte can download speed and range data
in its own format, or in the same format as earlier
Laser Technology speed detection instruments for
compatibility with existing software.
Sighting Scope
Mounted atop the UltraLyte is a single-power
sighting scope. The scope features:
• an adjustable polarizing light filter to optimize
viewing contrast
• an in-scope, red aiming dot to help you aim
accurately to the target
• an in-scope measurement display
Filter adjustment ring
Scope Exterior
87
In-scope Display
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BUTTON PANELS
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Button Panels
The UltraLyte has two 3-button panels, one on each side of the instrument. The buttons give you access to
instrument functions. The buttons have the following functions:
Panel Button Location Button Name Purpose
Right
front panel
Menu/Options Activates the instrument’s function menu.
Selects menu options.
front panel
Survey/Options Activates the instrument’s survey measurement mode.
Selects specific survey measurement options.
front panel
Speed/Options Activates the instrument’s speed measurement mode.
Selects specific speed measurement options.
Left
front panel
Select/Edit Selects option values in the function menu.
Activates edit mode, in which values can be entered manually.
With edit mode active, selects a digit to be edited.
front panel
Test/Edit Up Activates the instrument’s test mode.
In edit mode, adds 1 to the currently selected digit.
front panel
Backlight/Edit
Down
Press and release: Turns the display backlight on or off.
Press and hold for 2.5 seconds: Turns the instrument off.
In edit mode, subtracts 1 from the currently selected digit.
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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Inserting the Batteries
Load two C batteries by inserting them positive-end-
first into the battery compartment in the instrument
handle.
Warning: The UltraLyte is designed to accept
normal C cells. NiCad batteries can be used, but
they tend to vary in size. Laser Technology will not
be responsible for damage that results from trying to
force NiCad cells in or out of the battery
compartment.
To close the battery compartment, replace the cap
and twist it until it stops. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Handle
Cap
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USING THE STOCK
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Using the Stock
Unfolding the Stockfor Left-handed
Operation
To open the stock for left-handed operation:
1. Loosen the stock by turning the tension knob
counter-clockwise.
2. Rotate the stock 180 degrees.
3. Retighten the tension knob.
Loosen
Rotate
Tighten
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USING THE STOCK
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Unfolding the Stock for Right-handed
Operation
To unfold the stock for right-handed operation:
1. Hold the instrument firmly and press down on
the retaining plate with sufficient force to
disengage the plate from the stock’s retainer
peg.
2. Pull the stock away from the body of the
instrument and release the plate.
3. Swivel the stock to the right until the retainer peg
re-engages. When the peg engages, you hear a
loud click.
Retainer
Plate
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USING THE STOCK
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Adjusting the Length and Angle
To adjust the length of the stock, loosen the tension
knob and slide the stock back and forth.
To adjust the stock angle, loosen the tension knob
slightly and move the stock up or down. Usually it is
best if the stock is at a slight downward angle.
Refolding the Stock
To refold the stock, extend it to its full length and
reverse the procedure you used to open it. Note that
though the stock can be folded on either side, the
instrument fits in its case only when the stockis fully
extended and folded on the left
side of the
instrument.
Angle
adjustment
LoosenTighten
Length adjustment
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