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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