MEGAlink ML2000 User manual

2019
Megalink AS
V19.25
User manual for ML2000
3D
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Score
25/50

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Table of contents
User manual for ML2000 ..................................................................................................................... 1
3D-Score 20/50 .................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2
1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Safety warranty and notices ................................................................................................. 3
2 About Megalink 3D-Score 25/50 .................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Key technical data ................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Outdoor use ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Storage ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Measurement ......................................................................................................................... 8
3 Cabling .......................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Key functions .............................................................................................................................. 10
4.1 Power indicator.................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Lamp adjustment ................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Bullet speed measurement ................................................................................................... 11
4.4 Cross-fire detection ............................................................................................................. 12
5 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Cleaning............................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Upgrading software ............................................................................................................. 13
5.3 Storage ................................................................................................................................. 13

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1 General
Before you start to use your target system please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum
performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for further reference. The
availability of particular products may vary by region. Please check with your sales representative.
1.1 Safety, warranty and notices
1.1.1 Notice
Megalink AS reserves the right to make changes or improvements to this document and/or any of
the products described in this document without prior notice.
The contents of this document are provided "as is". Megalink AS assumes no responsibility for any
errors that may appear in this document nor does it make expressed or implied warranty of any
kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Megalink AS shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages in connection with or
arising out of the use of this document and/or of the products described in this document.
1.1.2 Safety information
1. Read and understand the instructions carefully. Save the instructions for further reference
2. Observe all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug the product from the wall outlet and power supplies before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water or when you are wet. Only the target unit can be placed
in places exposed to light rain as long as the target connection box is mounted in the dry
place with appropriate grounding.
5. Do not place parts of this product on an unstable stand. The product may fall causing
serious injury or damage to the product. Extra precaution must be taken during installation
and/or maintenance to avoid the product or parts of the product to fall.
6. Openings in the power supplies are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operations of
the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available consult your sales representative or local
power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons
will walk on the cord.
9. Make sure that you don’t exceed the fuse rating or the cord ampere reading for power outlets
and/or extension cords.
10. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or other risks.
11. Refer all servicing or repair to qualified service personnel.
12. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
o When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
o If liquid has been spilled into the product
o If the product has been exposed to rain or water (all products except the target units)
o If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed.

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o If the product is damaged from being dropped in particular if power supply cabinets
has been damaged.
o If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service
13. Use only power supply and power cord which is of the same type as the one originally
included with the product
14. Respect local security regulations when using this product. Use appropriate protection for
ears and eyes.
15. Keep away from the equipment during shooting. Observe that security zones often need to
be increased when using electronic targets due to increased risk of ricochets. Serious
personal injury or death may be the result if persons are located between the shooter and the
back stop behind the target.
1.1.3 Warranty
1.1.3.1 Warranty extent
Megalink AS warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a duration of 1 (one) year which begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Extended
warranty periods can have been granted in the contract. The customer may also have other rights
which vary from place to place.
1.1.3.2 Conditions
1. This warranty is not applicable for damage caused by change adaptation or unauthorized
repair of the product.
2. This warranty is not applicable if the serial number and/or type description of the product
has been changed deleted or made unreadable
3. The warranty doesn’t cover the following points:
 Regular maintenance
 Repair or exchange of parts due to normal wear
 Other use of the product than the one described in the manual.
 Cost for transport travel or living for on-site service and all transport cost
and risk which are directly or indirectly related to the warranty.
 Unsuitable or improper installation or use of software
 Repair made by personnel not authorized by Megalink AS
 Accidents lightning water fire insufficient ventilation or other
circumstances which are not in the power of Megalink AS
4. This warranty doesn’t restrict the national right of the user nor the rights of the user due to
the contract made with the Megalink AS sales representative.
1.1.3.3 Repair or replacement
If Megalink AS receives during the applicable warranty a defect in any product Megalink AS
shall either repair or replace the defective product at Megalink AS option. Megalink AS shall have
no obligation to repair replace or refund until the customer returns the defective Product to
Megalink AS.
Any replacement product may be either new or like-new provided that it has functionality at least
equal to that of the Product being replaced.
1.1. Copyright and trademarks
Copyright © 2018 by Megalink AS. All rights reserved.
Megalink and ML2000 are trademarks of Megalink AS.

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Other product or company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or trade names of their
respective owners.

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2 About Megalin 3D-Score 25/50
2.1 Key technical data
o Optical detection with no paper or rubber band
o Red and green LED on top of the target
o Detection area: 515x515mm
o Bullet speed measurement
o Cross-fire support. Detect and remove shots fired at the wrong target
o Target face for rapid fire pistol precision pistol and 50m rifle/pistol
o Protection of hardox steel:
o Unjacket 22 and 32
o Jacket 9 mm (NATO ammunition)
o May be used in shooting halls with normal light of different kinds. The target is robust on
different light conditions in small and large shooting clubs
o Can be used outdoor with easy/inexpensive overhead protection
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2.2 Outdoor use
o The target is designed to withstand moisture but should be protected against direct rain.
Place it under a roof in a shed or similar.
o The target should be placed so that it avoids direct sunlight.
o The target is an open optical target. The black aiming point is made by an optical illusion.
Make sure that no light is entering the target from the rear side.

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o If the aiming point is not total black this can be achieved by placing something black (plastic
bag tilted wooden plate or similar) behind the target. Alternatively the “tunnel” through the
target can be extended with a pipe.
2.3 Storage
o It is important to power off the targets when not in use.

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2.4 Measurement

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3 Cabling
Up to five targets per power bar and up to 10
targets per segment.
Serial connected shooters display
Windows™ PC with MLRange
connected to audience display etc.
(PC not included)
PC adapter
Connection
shooting stand
LINE
Power bar

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4 Key functions
4.1 Power indicator
A green LED on the back of the target will illuminate when the target has power.
4.2 Lam adjustment
Adjusting from shooters monitor
Goto Menu  System setup  Lamp adjustment
Please see the document User Manual for ML2000 – Display Unit for additional information.
Adjusting from MLRange

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4.3 Bullet s eed measurement
The target will automatically calculate the speed of the bullet. The speed is presented in meter per
second on the connected monitor and in the MLRange score card dialog.
Shot plot with bullet speed info.

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4.4 Cross-fire detection
Based on the angle of the path of the passing bullet the target will calculate from which position the
bullet was fired. A warning will be shown if the shooters position is indicating a cross-fire situation.
The horizontal and vertical value will be presented in millimeters in the MLRange score card
dialog.
Example:
Shot 2 has been fired from a position 327 centimeters to the right according to the target center.
MLRange
Shooters display

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5 Maintenance
5.1 Cleaning
A wet cloth can be used to remove dust from the inside of the target.
Unplug the product from the wall outlet and power supplies before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth or anti-static paper for cleaning.
5.2 U grading software
Megalink is always working to improve our products. The software in the target can easily be
upgraded. Please see the document User Manual for ML2000 – Configuration and upgrading for
more info.
5.3 Storage
It is important to power off the targets when not in use.