ProSimpl ALF User manual

ADVANCED LOCATION FINDER
ADVANCEDLOCATIONFINDER
OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Last updated: 02.01.2019

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Itroduction ............................................................ 2
Distribution package............................................... 2
Care ....................................................................... 2
Initial Operation.................................................... 3
Overview ................................................................ 3
Introduction ............................................................ 4
Targeting............................................................... 5
By day.................................................................... 5
By night.................................................................. 5
Operating.............................................................. 6
operating sequence ............................................... 6
Reachable.............................................................. 8
Barely Reachable ................................................... 9
Too close.............................................................. 10
Too Far ..................................................................11
Never Reachable.................................................. 12
Error ..................................................................... 13
Positioning.......................................................... 14
Miscellaneous .................................................... 15
Charging the battery............................................. 15
MultiTL (Optional) ................................................. 15
Notifications ....................................................... 16
Technical Specifications.................................... 17
Notes................................................................... 18
Limits of Use ........................................................ 18
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .................... 18
Disposal ............................................................... 18
Safety Notices .................................................... 19
Responsibility of the manufacturer........................ 19
Operator‘s area of responsibility ........................... 19
Usage................................................................... 20
Safety Notices .................................................... 21
Dangers of Use .................................................... 21
Laser Class......................................................... 22
Laser Classification .............................................. 22
Technical Specifications ....................................... 23
Declaration of Conformity ................................. 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Read the safety and operating instructions carefully before using the
unit for the first time.
Before use, each ALF must be adjusted by the manufacturer to
the particular turntable ladder.
The operator ensures that all users follow these instructions
understand and follow.

The symbols used have the following meaning
Danger of use or improper use which could result in serious personal in-
jury, death or considerable property, financial loss or damage and environ-
mental damage.
Usage information that helps the user to use the product
technically correct and efficient.
WARNING


Distribution package
• ALF Advanced Location Finder
• Operation Manual
Care
• Clean the unit with a damp, soft cloth. In particular, the lens should only
be cleaned with a soft cloth to avoid scratches.
• Never immerse the unit in water.
• Never clean the unit with aggressive cleaning agents or solvents.
ITRODUCTION INITIAL OPERATION

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INITIAL OPERATION
OVERVIEW
Display
State of
charge lights
(empty, charging, full)
Selection of
outrigger
On / Off
Selection of
rescue cage
crew
Measure /
continuous
measurement
USB charging socket
Targeting
aid

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TARGETING
INTRODUCTION
The Advanced Location Finder (ALF) is a handheld measuring device for
rescue vehicles, especially for turntable ladders. The suitable position of a
turntable ladder can be checked within seconds with the help of the ALF.
A critical question when using aerial ladders is whether the gui-
de point can be reached from the selected position. As a rule, one re-
lies on the subjective assessment and the empirical values of the
Turntable ladder machinists.By using ALF,a clear, objective statement based
on measured values can be made within seconds. This significantly reduces
the operator‘s operational stress. In case of incorrect position selection for the
turntable ladder vehicle, the measuring device displays a proposed solution.
With only one measurement, the ALF checks the selected position. The
measurement is always carried out at the desired guide point. The ma-
chine operator first selects what he considers to be a good location for
the installation site of the turntable ladder. He then uses the ALF to aim
at the corresponding guide point (e.g. balcony) and carries out a mea-
surement. Within seconds, the ALF indicates whether the selected loca-
tion is suitable for setting up the turntable ladder to reach the target.
It is important that the ALF only provides support for the operator.
represents. Nevertheless, the machine operator must take into account
other factors such as nature of the ground oder souil conditions. The machi-
ne operator must still be able to assess the situation. The ALF supports the
machine operator in two ways. On the one hand, the distance can be measu-
red objectively with the ALF. This way the operator does not have to rely on
a subjective estimate. On the other hand, the ALF establishes a relationship
between the field of use of the turntable ladder and the measured values.

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Do not dazzle any living being during sighting. Looking into the laser beam
is dangerous and harmful to the eyes.
TARGETING
TARGETING
1
Hold the ALF with the small opening on the lower edge
against your eye and place your finger already on the „Laser“
button. The viewing angle should be as straight as possible.
2IIn the middle of your field of vision you will see a small circle.
Move the ALF until the desired guide point is within this circ-
le. Now perform the measurement.
Targeting aid
WARNING
In dark situations, aim the visible red laser dot directly at the
desired guide point. Then perform the measurement.
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By day
By night

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OPERATING
3Selection of the rescue cage crew,
according to the mission.
Changes to the rescue cage crew are
updated in real time.
Choose rescue cage crew
1Switch on ALF.
Switch off ALF.
2
2 sec.
Selection of the possible outrigger
distance, according to the environment.

Changes to the outriggers are updated
in real time. If the ladder park is moved
along the vehicle, this corresponds to full
support
ALF turns off automatically after 10
minutes of inactivity.
Switching on/off
Choose outrigger
The operator places the turntable
ladder at an appropriate distance.
He then selects a suitable location for
setting up the turntable ladder.
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OPERATING SEQUENCE

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OPERATING SEQUENCE
OPERATING
The machine operator now positions the
turntable ladder according to the measu-
rement result.
See the chapter „Positioning“
on page 14.
5Check the display of the
measurement result.
See the chapter „Operating“
starting on page 8
4Carrying out the measurement.
Hold button for continuous measurement.
Laser switches off automatically after
two minutes of inactivity.
Laser

Performing a measurement
Check display
Position vehicle
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OPERATING
REACHABLE
Target is accessible
from this position
Height to
target
Distance to
target
Selected
outrigger
Selected res-
cue cage crew
Place the turntable ladder at this location.
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OPERATING
BARELY REACHABLE
Target is accessible
from this position
Height to
target
Distance to
target
Selected out-
rigger
Selected res-
cue cage crew
Little reserve up to
the usage field limit
The limit range is defined as a function of the mini-
mum and maximum angle as well as the minimum
and maximum projection.
Place the turntable ladder at this location.
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TOO CLOSE
Target is not
reachable from this
position
Height to
target
Distance to
target
Selected
outrigger
Selected res-
cue cage crew
Centre of the turntable
must be placed 1.91 m
away from the building
Change location and remeasure if necessary.

OPERATING

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TOO FAR
Target is not
reachable from this
position
Height to target
Distance to
target
Selected
outrigger
Selected res-
cue cage crew
Centre of the turnta-
ble must be 2.04 m
closer to the building
Change location and remeasure if necessary.

OPERATING

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NEVER REACHABLE
Target is never
reachable with this
turntable ladder
Height to
target
Distance to
target
Selected
outrigger
Selected res-
cue cage crew
Target is never reachable with this turntable ladder.

OPERATING

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ERROR
Error during
measurement
Selected
outrigger Selected res-
cue cage crew
Message code
Repeat measurement.

OPERATING

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POSITIONING
The turntable centre of the turntable ladder must be positioned so that it is
above the measurement location. The turntable ladder must therefore be
aligned both lengthwise and crosswise to this point. It is recommended to
visibly mark the centre of the turntable on the vehicle, e.g. with coloured
dots. Furthermore, it makes sense to mark the location of the measurement
during shunting.
Positioning of the turntable ladder

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MISCELLANEOUS
The permanently installed battery offers an operating time of up to 7,000
measurements when fully charged. The charge indicator lights below the
display indicate the charging status of the ALF.
To charge the ALF, connect the ALF to the USB port on the bottom of the
unit with a USB power supply or computer using a mini USB cable.
The battery runs
out. Download
the ALF as soon
as possible
back up
Battery
is charging
Battery is
fully
charged
Charging the battery
The ALF can store up to five con-
figurations of different turntable
ladders. You can switch between
each configuration by pressing the
two upper buttons (outrigger and
rescue cage) for about five se-
conds.
The selected configura-
tion is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. If a measu-
rement has already been trigge-
red, the result is immediately recalculated and displayed after the configu-
ration has been changed.
This feature is not available for use in operations.
MultiTL (Optional)
MultiTL
TL

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOTIFICATIONS
Code Description Solution proposal
234 Distance not within measu-
ring range Reduce distance
252 Temperature too high Reduce temperature
253 Temperature too low Increase temperature
255 Signal too weak or distance
not within range Reduce distance
256 Signal too strong Change target surface
Other Contact manufacturer
Message codes

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General information
measuring range up to 50 m on natural surfaces
Typical diameter (ellip-
tical) of the laser dot on
the target
4 mm / 2 mm @ 5 m
7 mm / 3 mm @ 10 m
17 mm / 9 mm @ 30 m
Laser source
Laser diode 620-690 nm (red, typical 655 nm)
IEC 60825-1:2014; Class 2
FDA 21CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11
Beam divergence: 0.16 x 0.6 mrad
Pulse duration: 0.2 - 0.8 x 10-9 s
Maximum radiated power: 1 mW
Dimensions (L x W x H) 123 x 72 x 27 mm
Operating temperature
range -10°C to +50°C
Storage temperature
range -10°C to +60°C
Weight 354 g
Battery capacity up to 7,000 measurements
Measuring period Depending on distance: 0.2 to 4 s
Data & Facts

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SAFETY NOTICES
Distance measurement may be affected by external optical influences such
as rain, snow, fog, sun or the condition of the target surface. In order not
to negatively influence the measurement, the instrument must be held still
during the measurement.
The actual installation angle of the turntable ladder and the resulting projec-
tion or rescue height vary depending on the condition of the ground (e.g.
underground car park departure). The ALF cannot take this condition into
account. This can result in discrepancies between the measurement result
and reality.
NOTES
WARNING
The device meets the strict requirements or relevant standards and direc-
tives.
Nevertheless, the possibility of interference with other devices cannot be
completely excluded.
WARNING
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Limits of Use
The device must not be disposed of with household waste.

Return the device to the manufacturer for proper disposal:
prosimpl UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Ghersburgstraße 40
83043 Bad Aibling
Germany
Disposal