Sports Sensors PBRROF365 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PAINTBALL RADARchron
®
RATE-OF-FIRE
MODEL NO. PBRROF365
CONTENTS
Subject Page
Congratulations......................................................1
Features & Benefits................................................1
Using the Paintball RADARchron®Rate-Of-Fire...... 3
Battery Insertion.....................................................2
Instructions For Use................................................3
Specifications........................................................ 8
Emission & Safety Standards..................................8
Care of Your Paintball RADARchron®
Rate-Of-Fire............................................................ 9
Problems/Troubleshooting........................................9
Warranty and Service.............................................10
Sports Sensors, Inc.
11351 Embassy Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45240 USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.paintballradar.com
Display
Velocity & ROF
Characteristics
ROF, bps
Number of
Balls Shot
Lens Bezel
Paintball
Velocity, fps
Ready to
Measure
Function Button
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CARE OF YOUR PAINTBALL RADARCHRON® RATE-OF-FIRE
The PBR-ROF is a unique electronics product intended for use by players,
referees, field owners, tournament officials and any users of paintball
markers/guns to provide measurements data by which markers/guns can
be assessed relative to prescribed safety limits. Although the rugged
design will withstand the rigors of normal use, it should be protected from
paintball impacts; should not be dropped or thrown; or exposed to precipi-
tation, or immersed in water or other liquids. Do not use or leave outdoors
during inclement weather. Store the PBR-ROF in typical in-house environ-
ments, avoiding excessive temperature extremes, humidity, dust and dirt.
Remove the three AA batteries if the unit will not be used for extended
periods. Replace the batteries when low power is indicated.
The PBR-ROF can be cleaned with a slightly damped, soft cloth. Do not
use alcohol, solvents, or chemical cleaners which can cause permanent
damage.
With proper care, the PBR-ROF will provide many hours of service and fun
for the users.
Referees and other users may find the PBR-ROF Holster to be a
convenient way to carry the unit. Call Sports Sensors, Inc. for more
information on 888-542-9246.
Always keep the Display-side of the PBR-ROF from facing the direction
from which a paintball might hit the unit.
PROBLEMS/TROUBLESHOOTING
The PBR-ROF is designed to provide trouble-free performance when
used properly, and given proper care. Battery replacement is the primary
corrective action that can be taken by the user. Symptoms of low or
dead batteries are no display, a dim display, or an erratic display after
the Function Button has been pressed. Other abnormal operating char-
acteristics can also be caused by weak or loose batteries. Nearby
sources that are “electrically noisy”, such as fluorescent lights, electric
motors, or high power transmission lines, for example, can cause the
spontaneous display of anomalous readings. Avoid close proximity to
such sources when using the PBR-ROF.
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FEATURES AND DESCRIPTION (CONT’D)
DESCRIPTION
Figure 2 depicts the side and rear views of the PBR-ROF. The major feature
of interest in the side view is the Wire Bale that provides the support against
which the PBR-ROF rests when placed on a horizontal surface. The rear view
shows the Battery Door that is easily removed to access the Compartment
for the three AA size batteries, also shown. Inscriptions on the Battery Door
include the applicable FCC Certification numbers and Part 15 Rules synopsis.
Install the three AA size batteries with the polarities shown in the sketch
of Figure 3.When the PBR-ROF is not in use, particularly for extended
periods, it is wise to remove the batteries to prevent corrosive damage to
the internal electronics.
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Figure 2 – Side and Rear Views
Figure 3 – Polarity of AA Batteries
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO REALIZE THE
FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR PAINTBALL RADARCHRON® RATE-OF-FIRE
The PBR-ROF is turned On by pressing the center of the yellow Function
Button that is located just below the Display, as shown in Figure 1. The
various measurement functions, displayed on the Display, are selected by
repeatedly pressing the center of the Function Button until the desired
characteristics are displayed.
After the batteries are inserted, all segments of the Display will briefly
appear, followed by a stationary display of two zeros and the ready bar,
as shown in Figure 4.
Single Shot
When a single shot is measured, a 01 will briefly appear, Figure 5,
followed by the velocity of the paintball shot by the marker, as illustrated
as 239 fps in Figure 6. This is a stationary display of the velocity value
for the one shot. Pressing the Function Button will not change the display.
The velocity of the next single shot will be displayed in the same manner.
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Figure 4 – PBR-ROF is Ready
Figure 5
Single Shot Number of Balls
Figure 6
Ball Speed of Single Shot
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications of the Paintball RADARchron® Rate-of-Fire are summa-
rized as:
Size: 3 3/4” w; 5 1/2” lg; 1 5/16" th.
Weight: 11 oz.
Display Type: 3 Segment LCD
Speed Units: Feet per second (fps)
Speed Range: 150 fps to 450 fps
Speed Accuracy: Nominally within 1%
Rate of Fire (ROF) Units: Balls per second (bps)
ROF Range: 3 bps to over 30 bps
ROF Accuracy: Nominally within one-tenth of a bps
Batteries: Three AA batteries, (not included)
Operating Temperature: 40-110 degrees F
Storage Temperature: 32-120 degrees F
Related Patents:
U.S.: 5,864,061; 6,079,269; 6,378,367
Canada: 2,248,114
Japan: 3,237,857
EMISSION AND SAFETY STANDARDS
The Paintball RADARchron Rate-of-Fire has been tested and certified
to meet requirements established by the Federal Communications
Commission. The FCC ID is NVE 365. “This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that might
cause undesired operation.”
The Paintball RADARchron® Rate-of-Fire complies with current standards
established for safety levels of human exposure to radio frequency energy,
including the requirements of C95.1-1992.2 defined by the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE); and those of the Canadian Department of
Health and Welfare, Safety Code 6.
Use of the PBR-ROF, or any other radiating device, may create problems
when in close proximity to electronic medical devices, such as heart
monitoring equipment or pacemakers/regulators. Avoid such use.
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Turning the PBR-ROF On and Off
The PBR-ROF automatically turns off after five minutes of inactivity. It can
also be turned off manually by pressing and holding the Function Button
until the display is extinguished.
To turn the PBR-ROF back on, press the Function Button until the display
re-appears and release the button. The data from the last single shot or
shot burst will be displayed. When the ready bar appears, the PBR-ROF is
ready to measure new shots.
Regardless of what data is being displayed, the presence of the ready bar
indicates that the PBR-ROF is ready to measure new shots.
Positioning the PBR-ROF and Marker for Optimum Data Measurements
The PBR-ROF should be positioned about 1 inch behind the paintball exit
of the barrel of the marker being measured, and 1/2 to one inch below the
barrel. Do not rest the barrel on top of the PBR-ROF. Direct the paintball
shot slightly downward in front of the PBR-ROF.
The marker can also be positioned on either side of the PBR-ROF, with the
barrel within 1/2 to 1 inch from the side, about even horizontally with the
PBR-ROF Display. The barrel should extend about one inch in front of the
PBR-ROF. Direct the paintball shot in front of the PBR-ROF, not away from
it. Figure 14 illustrates these positions.
A custom stand is also available from Sports Sensors, Inc. for
accommodating the PBR-ROF as a check-in station.
Call 888-542-9246 for more information.
Figure 14 – Positions of Marker Barrel Relative to the PBR-ROF
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Multiple Shot Burst
Average Velocity and Average Rate-of-Fire Display
When the PBR-ROF detects the first paintball of a burst, the ready bar
and fps icon will extinguish and the Display will show 01, indicating one
paintball shot has been measured. As additional paintballs are shot, at a
minimum rate of 3 balls per second, and a maximum rate of 30 balls
per second, the display will increment upward for each ball shot, up to a
total of 255 balls. After 255 paintballs are shot, or after a burst of fewer
shots have been completed, the results of the measurements will be
displayed. First, the average (avg) speed of all balls measured will be
displayed, with the fps icon. This display will be shown for one second,
immediately followed by a display of the average (avg) rate-of-fire of all
balls measured, with the bps icon, also for one second. The bps icon is a
decimal point, so the bps rate is displayed to one-tenth of a bps. Figures 7
and 8 illustrate two measurements that display an average ball velocity of
285 fps and an average rate-of-fire of 16.7 bps respectively.
The display of the average fps and average bps will continue to toggle
from one to the other until the Function Button is pressed for the next dis-
play of measured data for that burst, or a following burst of shots is
measured.
Minimum and Maximum Ball Velocity
Pressing the Function Button once will switch the toggling display from
average fps and bps data to minimum and maximum ball velocity meas-
urements. The fps icon will appear and the velocity display will toggle,
with the min icon accompanying the minimum speed reading and the max
icon shown with the maximum measured velocity of the burst. Figures 9
and 10 illustrate a minimum measurement of 270 fps and a maximum
reading of 296 fps respectively.
Figure 7
Average Ball Speed
of a Shot Burst
Figure 8
Average Rate-of-Fire
of Shot Burst
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The display of the minimum and maximum ball velocity will continue to
toggle from one to the other until the Function Button is pressed for the
next display of measured data for that burst, or a following burst of shots is
measured.
Minimum and Maximum Rate-of-Fire
Pressing the Function Button again will switch the toggling display of mini-
mum and maximum velocity data to toggling minimum and maximum
Rate-of-Fire measurements in bps. The bps icon will appear on the display;
the min icon will accompany the minimum bps reading; and the max icon
will be shown with the maximum bps measured for the shot burst. The bps
icon is also a decimal point, so the bps data is displayed to the nearest
one-tenth of a bps. Figures 11 and 12 illustrate examples of a minimum of
15.7 bps and a maximum of 18.3 bps respectively.
The display of the minimum and maximum Rate-of-Fire will continue to
toggle from one to the other until the Function Button is pressed again for
the next display of measured data for that burst, or a following burst of
shots is measured.
Figure 9
Minimum Ball Speed of Burst
Figure 10
Maximum Ball Speed of Burst
Figure 11
Minimum Burst Rate-of-Fire
Figure 12
Maximum Burst Rate-of-Fire
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Number of Balls Shot in the Measured Burst
Pressing the Function Button again will result in the display of the number
of balls measured in the shot burst. The fps, bps, max and min icons will
all be absent during this display. Up to 255 balls in one burst can be
measured for the previously-described characteristics. Figure 13 illus-
trates the display of 28 total balls measured in the shot burst.
Summary of Shot Burst Characteristics
The results of the shot burst illustrated in the examples above are as
follows:
• The average Velocity of the burst was 285 fps
• The average Rate-of-Fire for the burst was 16.7 bps
• The minimum Velocity of balls in the burst was 270 fps
• The maximum Velocity of balls in the burst was 296 fps
• The minimum Rate-of-Fire for the burst was 15.7 bps
• The maximum Rate-of-Fire for the burst was 18.3 bps
• The total number of paintballs measured in the burst was 28
Pressing the Function Button again will begin the cycle of data display
described above.
Figure 13
Single Shot Number of Balls
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
What is covered? – This limited warranty covers all defects in workman-
ship or materials in your Paintball RADARchron® Rate-of-Fire that is pur-
chased directly from Sports Sensors, Inc. or from an authorized reseller.
This warranty applies only to defects that occur while your PBR-ROF is
being used in the normal manner described herein. This warranty does not
apply to any defects that are caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or improper
storage, paintball impacts, handling or maintenance, or any modifications
or repairs performed by anyone other than Sports Sensors, Inc. Except as
expressly stated in this warranty, Sports Sensors Inc. makes no implied
warranties, whether of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or
use or otherwise with respect to the Paintball RADARchron® Rate-of-Fire,
for more than one year from the purchase date.
How long is the coverage period? – This limited warranty runs for one
year from the date that you buy the PBR-ROF, as shown on your purchase
receipt.
What will Sports Sensors Inc. do? – If your PBR-ROF fails during the
warranty period and you return it before the end of this period, Sports
Sensors Inc. will, at its discretion, and at no additional charge, repair or
replace the defective unit. In no event shall Sports Sensors Inc. be liable
for, or pay, any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages in
connection with your Paintball RADARchron® Rate-of-Fire.
How can you get service?--You must send the PBR-ROF, appropriately
protected and packaged, shipping charges prepaid, to Sports Sensors,
Inc.,c/o Electronics Development Corp., 9055F Guilford Rd., Columbia, MD
21046. Evidence of date and place of purchase, such as a copy of your
sales receipt or other “proof of purchase”, must accompany the returned
unit. Please describe the nature of the problem or reason for return. Include
your return address inside the returned package in the event that the ship-
ping label is defaced.
How does state law apply?--This warranty gives you specific legal rights
which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty is governed by the State
of Ohio.
For technical support or service information, call, toll-free:
[phone] or [phone]. For ordering information, or to relate
usage experience, please call toll -free: [phone]. Visit our Web Site
for the latest information about the PBR-ROF, or other new products, at:
www.paintballradar.com
ENJOY YOUR PAINTBALL RADARCHRON® RATE-OF-FIRE,
AND ALWAYS PLAY SAFE!!!
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Congratulations on purchasing your Paintball RADARchron®
Rate-Of-Fire (PBR-ROF). If used and cared-for as described in this
Manual, you should enjoy many hours of fun and constructive use.
Please read the INSTRUCTIONS section of this Manual carefully to
realize the full potential of the PBR-ROF!
FEATURES & BENEFITS
The PBR-ROF is a small, sophisticated, inexpensive microwave
Doppler radar that measures the shot characteristics of the latest
state-of-the art paintball markers with high rates-of-fire, as well as
single-shot markers. It is capable of the following:
• Measures the Velocity (speed) of individual paintballs shot in
a burst, from a minimum of 150 feet per second (fps) to a
maximum of 450 fps. Displays average fps, minimum fps and
maximum fps of a burst of paintballs shot at velocities within
this range.
• Measures Rate-of-Fire (ROF) of a burst of paintballs, from a
minimum of 3 balls per second (bps) to over 30 bps . Displays
average bps, minimum bps and maximum bps of a burst of
paintballs shot within this ROF bps range.
• Measures the total Number of Balls (balls) shot in a burst,
from 1 to a maximum of 255.
• Measures the Velocity, in fps, of a single paintball shot,
from 150 to 450 fps.
Figure 1 depicts the front view of the PBR-ROF. The major features of
interest are the Display that shows the measurements data; the Lens
Bezel with the pertinent symbols that relate to the Display, indicating
the modes of operation and units of measure; and the Function Button
by which the user turns the unit on and off and selects the measure-
ments of interest.
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Display
Velocity & ROF
Characteristics
ROF, bps
Number of
Balls Shot
Lens Bezel
Paintball
Velocity, fps
Ready to
Measure
Function Button
Figure 1 - Front Case View
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