Teradek TOF.1 User manual

Rangefinder Module
TOF.1
Quick Start Guide

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
A: Laser pointer
B: NATO rail mount
C: 9-20V DC input
D: 1/4”-20 mounting hole
E: Infrared LEDs
F: Sensor
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E
C
COMPATIBLE DEVICES
TOF.1 is compatible with the Teradek RT
MDR.X receiver and CTRL.1/3 controllers.
F
B
A

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rangefinder Module ................................ 2
Laser Pointer Assembly and Installation..... 3
Power and Connect ................................. 5
Calibrate TOF.1 ...................................... 6
Sensor Detection Angle ........................... 7
Configure Auto-Focus ............................. 8
SmallHD Range Overlay .......................... 9

WHAT’S INCLUDED
1x TOF.1 Rangefinder Module
1x 4-pin to 4-pin Teradek RT Motor Cable
RANGEFINDER MODULE
TOF.1 is a compact, aordable, and lightweight distance measurement device that is
designed to work with Teradek RT devices. TOF.1 can be plugged into an MDR.X unit,
which communicates measured distance information to either a Teradek RT CTRL.1
or CTRL.3 controller. The distance information can also be displayed on a compatible
SmallHD monitor via a serial connection.
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1x Laser Pointer

LASER POINTER ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Remove the battery cap using the included
Allen key, then insert three batteries with the
positive (+) side facing out.
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2Unscrew the two top hex screws to remove
the NATO rail mounting hardware from laser
pointer (Fig.1).
Attach the mounting hardware to the top of
TOF.1 using the same hex screws (Fig.2).
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Fig.1
Fig.2
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Loosen the spring loaded rail mount screw.
Attach the laser pointer to the mount, then
tighten the rail mount screw (Fig.3).
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Attach the TOF.1 Rangefinder to the
appropriate rod or bracket.
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Fig.3
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POWER AND CONNECT
Connect power to MDR.X’s PWR port.
From the MDR.X, navigate to the RX CONFIG>RANGE FNDR menu, then select
MID MOTOR. The rangefinder will begin communicating with the MDR.X.
Connect TOF.1 to MDR.X’s middle motor input using a motor cable.
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If you haven’t done so already, pair your controller with the MDR.X. Ensure that
both devices are on the same channel and using the same units of measurement.
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TOF.1 powers up when connected to an MDR.X.
5From both the controller (CTRL.3 only) and MDR.X, navigate to the BUTTONS
menu and assign the Display option (DISP) to one of the six buttons.
6Return to the main screen and press the DISP button until the Rangefinder
information is displayed on both devices.
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Bolt Manager
CALIBRATE TOF.
Before beginning the calibration process, ensure that your controller and MDR.X
are paired, using the same units of measurement, and the AUTOFOCUS feature is
disabled on the controller.
Use a measuring tape to determine the distance between your camera’s film plane
and the object you’re using to calibrate.
Point your camera and TOF.1 towards a flat object such as a gray target card or
a wall.
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After measuring the distance, use the up and down menu buttons to adjust the
oset so that the displayed distance matches the distance measured in step 4.
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Navigate to RANGE FNDR> CALIBRATE from either the controller or MDR.X.
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TOF.1’s sensor has a 3° detection angle that determines
how big the detection circle is at any given range. As your
target moves back and forth, the size of the detection
circle increases and decreases. For example, if your
target is 16ft (5m) away, the detection circle is
approximately 10in (26cm) in diameter.
SENSOR DETECTION ANGLE
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Distance =16ft
ø ≈ 10in
Distance = 10ft
ø ≈ 6.3in
Distance = 3ft
ø ≈ 1.9in
Distance = 7ft
ø ≈ 3.8in
NOTE: The illustration below is not to scale
and is for reference only.

Point your camera and TOF.1 towards the measured distance you want in focus.
Select YES to enable Auto-focus. The motors will adjust the focus according to the
measured distance.
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2From the CTRL.3 controller, navigate to RANGE FNDR> AUTOFOCUS.
AUTOFOCUS
NOTE: Before enabling the Auto-Focus feature, you must create a lens map for the lens
you are currently using, then select it for use with your controller. Refer to your controller’s
quick start guide for instructions on how to configure a lens map.
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From the CTRL.3 controller, navigate to RANGE FNDR> AUTOFOCUS.
Connect a cable from the controller’s wired mode
connector to one of the monitor’s AUX ports.
To configure the size of the overlay, tap the screen
and select Teradek RT from the top left corner.
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2Tap the screen and navigate to ADD NEW TOOL >
OVERLAYS > Teradek RT, then select whether to add
the rangefinder overlay to the current custom page or
all custom pages.
RANGEFINDER OVERLAY
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SmallHD monitors include a Rangefinder Overlay feature that displays your TOF.1’s
measured distance on the monitor. All you need is a SmallHD/Teradek RT interface
cable. Below are steps to enable the Rangefinder Overlay.
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4Select Enable, then scroll down and select RANGEFINDER SIZE.
Use your finger to move the slider left and right to adjust the size of the overlay.
Tap Teradek RT on the top left corner to return to the custom page. The Rangefinder
overlay will display on the right side of the screen and will adjust according to the
measured distance.
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Teradek regularly releases new firmware versions to improve performance, add features, or fix vulnerabilities.
teradek.com/pages/downloads contains all the latest firmware and software updates.
Visit support.teradek.com for tips, information, and to submit help requests to Teradek’s support team.

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