Scanjet ScanFinder-B User manual

Model: ScanFinder-B
Digital Sextant Manual

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Contents
Introduction 01
1) Whole Parts ………………… 3
2) Dig it al Un it ………………… 5
01 Packing List, Device Introduction &Feature
02 List of Observable Celestial Bodies
03 Name of Each Part
1) Charging Method …………… 7
2) Power On/Off ……………… 7
3) Initial Scre en ………………… 8
07 Charging &Initial Screen
1) LCD Brightness Setting …… 9
2) Date &Time Setting ……… 10
3) Setting Completion ………… 10
09 Setup
1) MODE Setting ……………… 1 1
2) SIGHTING Method ………… 13
3) Calculating the Position……16
11 Operating Method
& Procedure
30 Handling Cautions
31 WARRANTY
32 Correction Table
25 To prepare for the use of software for printing/storing
Ce le s tial Observation Calculation Forms
27 To use the printing software of Celestial Observation
Calculation Forms
How to Use 07
Spe cification 29

⚠Caution
This device ensuresits performance through periodic calibration every two years. Please make
sure to check the calibration time when this device is not operating.
Also, you can use this device by the same method as conventional sextant when its digital
function is not smooth.
Packing List
Introduction
1. Sextant 1
2. Telescope 1
3. Adjusting key 1
4. A bottle of oil 1
5. Screw driver 1
6. Brush 1
7. Wipe flannel 1
8. User Manual 1
9. Certificate of qualification 1
10. S/W USB 1
11. Adapter 1
12. Cable 1
13. Sun vis or 1
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Device Introduction & Feature
This device, which is a Digital Sextant having the same shape as the
conventionalsextant, can automatically calculate the position of the
observer by measuring the altitude of a celestial object(the sun, the moon,
planets and some navigationalstars) at sea.

List of Observable CelestialBodies
1. CelestialObjects(3) the Sun, Moon, Polaris
2. Planets(7)
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
3. NavigationalStars(57)
Acamar, Achernar, Acrux, Adhara, Aldebaran, Alioth, Alkaid,
Al Na ’ir, Alnilam, Alphard, Alpheratz, Alphecca, Altair, Ankaa,
Antares, Arcturus, Atria, Avior, Bellatrix, Betelgeuse, Canopus,
Capella, Deneb, Denebola, Diphda, Dubhe, Elnath, Eltanin, Enif,
Fomalhaut, Gacrux, Gienah, Hadar, Hamal, Kau s Australis,
Kochab, Markab, Menkar, Menkent, Miaplacidus, Mirfak, Nunki,
Peacock, Pollux, Procyon, Rasalhague, Regulus, Rigel, Rigil
Kentaurus, Sabik, Schedar, Shaula, Sirius, Spica, Suhail, Vega,
Zubenelgenubi
Introduction
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1) Whole Parts
Name ofEach Part
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Introduction
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③
④
⑥
⑦
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑤
⑬
①
⑫
⑭
⑮
⑧

⚠Horizon Shade Glasses
It is used to protect the eye of the observer by adjusting the intensity of
light when measuring the altitude angle of the celestial body.
⚠Horizon Glass
The left half is m ade of transparent glass, so the horizontal line is visible
directly. And the right half reflects the shape of the measured object
reflected though the Index Mirror.
⚠Index Shade Glasses
It is used to protect the eye of the observer by adjusting the intensity of
light when measuring the altitude angle of the celestial body.
⚠Index Mirror
The shape of the measured object is reflected.
⚠Digital Unit
⚠Telescope
Observer can see both the horizontal line and the measured object on
Horizon Glass through telescope.
⚠Frame
⚠Arc
It can measure from - 5° to 130° and the scale is carved at 1° intervals .
⚠Index Arm
⚠Release Lever
⚠Vernier
⚠Micrometer Drum
The scale is caved in 60 equalsections for more precise altitude
measurements. The Index Arm moves at 1° along the Arc per one turn.
⚠Light Button
⚠Handle
⚠Limb
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Introduction

2) Digital Unit
①
②
③⑦
⑤⑥
④
⑦
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Introduction

⚠Power Button
It is used to turn on &off the power of Digital Unit
⚠Select Button
⚠Down Button
It is used when moving the cursor downward.
⚠Up Button
It is used when moving the cursor upward.
⚠LED to Check Charging Status
It shows the charging state of LED.
⚠Charging Connector
It is used to charge battery with connection to the charger.
⚠Dis play
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Introduction

How to Use
Charging & Initial Screen
1) Charging Method
1. Connect the charging cable(5pin) to the Micro-USB port at the
upper part of the DigitalUnit.
2. The red-colored LED lam p at the le ft side of the port is
turned on when the charging starts.
2) Power On/Off
Press the button of in the lower left of the Digital
Unit for 3 seconds.
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