Peco DCC-1 User manual

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DCC-1
Digital Compass/Clinometer
North American User Guide
USING the DCC 1
Compass Function (Co)
Press the button
one (1) time. The
display reads Coto
identify the current
function, and the
compass aim (0 -
359°) is shown in
the display. Use the
sighting line (– +–)
in the display to guide your aim, trying to maintain a
horizontal position while sighting.
The DCC-1 will
compensate the
compass angle
if tilted in any
direction up to
±10°, however,
the steadier the
instrument is held,
the better the
function.
Tilt indicator directs to
point instrument UP to
obtain level.
Tilt indicator directs
to point instrument
DOWN to obtain level.
Instrument in
Compass mode (Co)Current bearing displayed
When adjusting
CLOCKWISE
or COUNTER
CLOCKWISE,
gently rotate the
instrument along
an imaginary axis
through the sight.
Exit the Compass (Co) function by pressing the button
once, or jump directly to the Angle mode by pressing and
holding the button for 2 seconds until the Angle function
(Ang) is displayed.
Angle Measuring Function (Ang)
Press the button two (2) times. The
display reads Ang to identify the Angle
function, and the current vertical
Angle (-90.0° to 90.0°) is shown in
the display.
DEGDEGDEG
Use the sighting line (– +–) in the
display to guide your aim to the
desired target. Exit the Angle function
by pressing the button once.
Adjust instrument
CLOCKWISE to obtain
level.
Adjust instrument
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
to obtain level.
DCC-1 Technical Specifications
• Vertical Angles -90.0° to 90.0°
• Resolution 0.1°
• Accuracy 0.2°
• Horizontal Angles 0 to 359° (0° = North)
• Resolution 1°
• Accuracy 2.5°
• Battery One 1.5V AA
Warranty and Service Information
Peco Sales, Inc. warrants that this product shall be free
from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal
intended use, for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase. The warranty excludes batteries, accessories
and any written or downloadable materials. The warranty
does not apply if the product has been improperly
installed, activated, calibrated or operated in a manner
not in accordance with the User Guide. Warranty is also
automatically expired if the product has been exposed to
external force and warranty is not applicable for cosmetic
defects.
The limited warranty time covers obvious fabrication defects.
Defects in the electronic components that are impossible for
the manufacturer to detect prior to assembling and shipping
of the product may occur. Peco Sales, Inc. assumes no
liability for problems of this nature and claims no liability
for any loss of business, profits, savings, consequential
damages or other damages resulting from use of the
products described. Signs of misuse, negligence, cosmetic
damage or accidents automatically withdraw the warranty.
Warranty is valid in the country of purchase. A product
covered by warranty will be subject to exchange, service and
repair or according to special agreement between seller and
buyer, within the frames of the limited warranty. Peco Sales,
Inc. reserves the right to determine which option will be most
suitable for each separate case after having examined and
evaluated the product.
Proof of Warranty
For a valid warranty, a copy of invoice or dated receipt of
your purchase must be presented. The serial number of the
returned product must be clearly stated upon return. Call
800-752-8460 or visit http://www.pecosales.com/home/
terms.asp for return information.
Return freight charges are the responsibility of the customer,
except on instruments covered under warranty. If warranty
has expired or is deemed null and void, all freight charges are
the responsibility of the customer.
Peco Sales, Inc. will perform repair and service of products
where warranty has expired when possible. Cost estimates
will be provided upon examination and evaluation of the
returned product for cost approval.
© Copyright 2009 Forestry Suppliers, Inc. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced without the express
permission of the publisher.
Post Office Box 8122
Jackson, MS 39284-8122
T: 800-346-6939
F: 877-882-2466
Peco Sales is a wholly owned subsidiary wholesale division
of Forestry Suppliers, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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DCC-1 Digital Compass/Clinometer
The DCC-1 is the smallest, lightest and most accurate
instrument for measuring of horizontal and vertical
Angles. The DCC-1 is small enough to fit in your pocket,
and packed with the latest digital technology.
• Extremely low power consumption
• Rugged ABS plastic housing
• Durable and reliable
• Lightweight - only 1 oz. (1.5 oz. w/batteries)
• Single-handed operation
• Adjustable declination
• Built-in ±10° horizontal compensation
• Backlit display
• Easy one-button operation.
Sighting Using The DCC-1
Hold the DCC-1 with the button facing upward for all
readings. Both eyes should be used and kept open when
sighting, using the right eye to read the display, and
the left to sight the target. While this method may feel
awkward in the beginning, it becomes comfortable with
practice.
Functions
Choose operating functions by pressing the button the
required number of times according to the chart:
Press
Button Display Operation Menu/ Function
1X Cº Compass (0 - 359°) Compass
Mode
2X Ang Angle Measuring (-90.0 -
+90.0)
Note: You can also enter Angle
mode directly from Compass
mode by pressing and holding
the button for 2 seconds
Angle Mode
3X SEt Settings (Declination
Adjustment) Settings
4X CAL Calibration (Compass) Calibration
Battery (BAt)
The DCC-1 instrument uses one (1)
standard 1.5V AA battery. A battery
test is performed each time the
instrument is activated. If the battery
is low, the BAt message appears for a
moment, indicating that the battery
should be replaced.
Calibration (CAL)
± IMPORTANT! ±
All compasses use and are affected by the Earth’s
magnetic fields and are sensitive to magnetic
disturbances and deviations that can be caused by
a number of sources, such as the presence of heavy
metals, household appliances, computers, high voltage
power lines, etc. Even metal framed glasses can cause
disturbances in the compass function. If you wear metal
framed glasses, calibrate the DCC 1 with your glasses
on.
The DCC-1 must be calibrated before it is used, and after
each time the battery is removed or replaced. Compass
calibration is performed using the CAL function.
Compass Calibration (CAL)
Press the button four (4) times to
activate the Calibration (CAL)
function. During the following 10-20
seconds, the instrument should be
rotated at least one or two times,
preferably on a flat surface free from
magnetic disturbances.
Alternatively, you can hold and aim the instrument while
turning 360° one or two times. This method is preferred
if the operator is wearing metal framed glasses. Maintain
a steady, horizontal position while calibrating to ensure
the compass will display correct values.
While calibrating, the instrument will
display the elapsed time since
initiating the calibration operation, up
to a maximum of 60 seconds.
Exit the Calibration function by
pressing the button once. The unit will beep to confirm
that the CAL function has closed. Always test the
compass function in at least four (4) directions after
calibration!
Declination Adjustment (SEt)
Declination is the difference between
true (geographic) north and magnetic
north. The DCC-1 will automatically
adjust the measured compass bearing
for the correct magnetic declination of
your position using the SEt function. If
no magnetic declination adjustment is
made, the compass will read magnetic north.
To adjust for true north, you must first know the
declination for your local area (see map on next page).
Use the SEt function to enter the declination of your
current position.
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11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6
-7 -8 -9
-10
-11
-12 -13 -14 -15 -16 -17 -18 -19 -20 -21
0
20
2021 19 18 17 16 15 14
13
12
11
10 8
7
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5
4
3
2 -2
1 -1
-4
-3
-6
-5
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-7
-10 -12
-9 -11
-14
-13
-16 -17 -18 -19 -20
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United States Magnetic Declinaton
Map by The National Atlas of the United States
United States Department of the Interior http://nationalatlas.gov/index.html
± NOTE! ±
Declination changes over time, even at the same location. To
correctly compensate for magnetic changes, it is important to
consider your position when measuring. A Declination Map
can be used as a guide, or there are a number of calculators
available on the internet to determine the correct declination
for your location.
Example
The magnetic declination for Seattle is 19°. Without
compensating for this deviation, the compass will show
0° to magnetic north. Since the decination is 19° to true
(geographical) north, this value (19°) should be entered in the
Settings menu (SEt). The compass will display the correct 19°.
Activate the SEt function by pressing
the button three (3) times. Enter the
declination by holding the button
down and tilting the instrument up or
down until the correct value is
displayed. Release the button when
the correct value is displayed. If the
Angle is insufficient to obtain the correct desired value,
simply release the button and start over. By repeating the
operation, any declination between -45º and +45º can be
set.
Exit the SEt function by pressing the button once. The
DCC-1 will maintain the declination values from the last
input, even after changing or removing the battery.
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