Vectronix USMC VECTOR 21 Manual

VECTOR™
Operating & Operator Maintenance Instructions
Version 0.3
LEICA VECTOR™
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403020
USMC VECTOR 21
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For safe use of the VECTOR, please note the detailed safety
directions included in this manual.
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VECTOR™
VECTOR™
As its name implies, the
VECTOR measures the polar
vector from your position to the
target object.
Congratulations on purchasing
your VECTOR.
VECTOR = 4 instruments in 1:
• Binoculars
Superb optics in a robust,
watertight, rubber-armoured
casing.
• Digital Compass
Displays magnetic azimuth or
grid azimuth in degrees or
mils.
• Laser Rangefinder
Measures from 5 m to over
10 km (depending on visibility
and nature of target objects).
• Inclinometer
Displays vertical angles
between -45°and +45°.
r Range (slope distance)
a Azimuth (bearing, horizontal
direction, angle between
north and object)
v Vertical angle (inclination,
elevation)
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Contents
Getting started ......................................................................................................................................... 6
Changing the battery .................................................................................................................... 6
Adjusting the neck strap ............................................................................................................... 7
Removing the neck strap .............................................................................................................. 7
Storing the VECTOR .................................................................................................................... 7
Eyepiece viewing distance ........................................................................................................... 8
Eye-base adjustment .................................................................................................................... 8
Dioptric adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 8
Using the VECTOR ....................................................................................................................... 9
Distance measurements ....................................................................................................................... 10
Factors affecting measurement range ....................................................................................... 10
Distance measurement (slope distance).................................................................................... 11
Multiple object measurement .....................................................................................................12
Data transfer for multiple measurements ................................................................................... 13
Combined measurement with data transfer (slope distance, azimuth, inclination) .................. 14
Horizontal dist. and height difference between your position and a remote object .................. 15
Distance between two objects ....................................................................................................16
Horizontal and vertical distance between two objects ............................................................... 17
Azimuth and inclination measurement ............................................................................................... 18
Factors influencing azimuth accuracy ....................................................................................... 18
Azimuth measurement ................................................................................................................ 19
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Combined azimuth and inclination angle measurement ............................................................ 20
Azimuth and horizontal distance between two objects .............................................................. 21
Fall of shot - FOS ....................................................................................................................... 22
Data transfer .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Connecting/disconnecting the interface cable ........................................................................... 24
Cable configuration to PLGR...................................................................................................... 25
Interface parameters .................................................................................................................. 25
Cable configuration to PC .......................................................................................................... 26
Interface parameters .................................................................................................................. 26
Data transfer format for PC ........................................................................................................ 27
Configuration ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Making adjustments .................................................................................................................... 28
Electronic reticle ......................................................................................................................... 29
Night vision device ...................................................................................................................... 29
Using the VECTOR with a night vision device ........................................................................... 30
Settings................................................................................................................................................... 32
Setting the measurement units .................................................................................................. 32
Range gate ................................................................................................................................. 33
Declination compensation .......................................................................................................... 34
Declination display ...................................................................................................................... 34
Declination setting/correction ..................................................................................................... 35
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Compass calibration ................................................................................................................... 36
General instructions .................................................................................................................... 36
Operator guidance ...................................................................................................................... 37
Calibration procedure (hand held).............................................................................................. 38
Calibration procedure (on tripod) ...............................................................................................39
Setting the mode of the data interface (RS 232) for Rockwell PLGR+96 / PLGR II ................. 41
Setting the PLGR+96.................................................................................................................. 42
Built-in-Test ................................................................................................................................. 43
Setting VECTOR back to factory settings .................................................................................. 44
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 45
Safety notices ........................................................................................................................................ 51
Care/cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 53
Technical data ........................................................................................................................................ 54
Equipment .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Shipping inventory ...................................................................................................................... 57
Accessories................................................................................................................................. 58
Reticle ......................................................................................................................................... 59
Reticle with Binocular Enhancer ................................................................................................ 60
Options ........................................................................................................................................ 61
Customer service .................................................................................................................................. 62
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Getting started Changing the battery
Open the battery compartment
using a suitable tool, or a coin.
Insert a 6V lithium battery, type
2CR5 or equivalent.
Ensure that the drawing ribbon
lies above the securing tape of
the battery cover. Keep the
battery cover seals and the
instrument case clean.
Refit the battery cover and re-
tighten the screw.
The VECTOR monitors the
battery’s condition. If the display
shows 'Lo batt', this indicates
that the battery is used up. You
can still get readings, but the
battery needs to be replaced
soon.
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The 'Lo batt' display may also
appear under cold conditions,
since low temperature reduces
the battery performance.
Remove the VECTOR
battery before a prolonged
period of non-use.
Use non-magnetic batteries
only!
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To protect from dirt:
Always fit the eyepiece
cover and keep your VECTOR
in its pouch when not in use.
Adjust the length of the neck
strap by pulling the strap slowly
but firmly around the back of the
catch.
Open both catches:
Squeeze the two clips together
and lift the cover. Remove the
strap ends and pull them
through the lugs on the
VECTOR.
Storing the VECTORRemoving the neck strapAdjusting the neck strap
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Eyepiece viewing distance Dioptric adjustmentEye-base adjustment
Turn the adjusting knob until the
left and right fields of view fuse
to form a circular image.
When using the VECTOR with
glasses, push the eyecups fully
inwards.
When using the VECTOR
without glasses, pull the
eyecups out to the stop.
Sight on an object farther than
100 m away and rotate the
eyepieces to obtain a sharp
image. Standard setting:
0 dioptres.
If the VECTOR is being
used by a number of diffe-
rent people, remember your
personal dioptric setting.
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Using the VECTOR
The VECTOR is operated
entirely by means of the keys on
the top of the casing.
Key operation is indicated by
the following symbols:
Downward arrow: press and
hold down the key.
Upward arrow: release the key
Double arrow: press and release
the key (click)
Double arrow plus a number:
Press and release the key in ra-
pid succession (e.g. triple click)
Sight the object to be measured
using the pointing circle or
reticle (optional).
Hold the VECTOR steady during
measurement.
The VECTOR displays the
measurement result, then
switches itself off automatically
after a few seconds.
You can prolong the
display period by holding
down the measuring key while
the result is displayed.
Azimuth key
Distance key
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Distance measurements Factors affecting measurement range
Reflective properties Size of the target Oblique surfaces
Atmospheric conditions Vibration Lighting conditions
Distance measurements
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Distance measurement (slope distance)
Press and hold the distance key;
the pointing circle appears in the
field of view.
Turning the pointing circle
on and off: see page 29.
Sight the pointing circle on the
object.
Hold the VECTOR steady as
you release the distance key.
Read off the distance.
If "----" appears in the display, the
object lies outside the measuring
range, or measuring conditions
are poor (see page 10).
Setting measurement units
and range gate: see pages
32, 33.
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Distance measurements
Multiple object measurement
Up to 3 separate distances can
be obtained with a single meas-
urement, for example when:
• the laser beam passes through
objects in front of the main
target (bushes, shrubs, etc.)
• there are reflective objects
behind the main target
(mountains, etc.)
The distance display blinks for a
few seconds after a multiple
distance measurement. Click the
distance key repeatedly to
obtain all the measured
distances in succession.
This feature is always
activated. The order of the
displayed ranges is: closest,
strongest between first and last,
and furthest detected echo.
Sight on the most visible portion
of the object. Operate the
VECTOR as described under
”distance measurement”.
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Data transfer for multiple measurements
For data transfer via PLGR
when measuring multiple targets
proceed as follows:
• Set the communication mode
to "PLGr Con" as described
before.
• Press the distance key until
the desired measurement is
displayed.
• Now press the azimuth key to
transfer this data.
See page 12 for details about
"Multiple object measurement".
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Distance measurements
Combined measurement with data transfer (slope distance, azimuth, inclination)
Measurement data is transmitted
via the (optional) interface cable
immediately after the measure-
ment is taken (see page 27).
It is not possible to store meas-
urement data in the VECTOR
itself.
Hold down both keys simultane-
ously (or the remote fire button);
the pointing circle appears,
together with the current azimuth.
Sight the object with the pointing
circle.
Release both keys (or the
remote fire button) while holding
the VECTOR steady.
The azimuth appears at the left
and the slope distance at the
right of the field of view.
The inclination angle is not
displayed, but it is sent via the
data interface.
Setting measurement units:
see page 32.
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Horizontal dist. and height difference between your position and a remote object
Click the distance key once,
then press and hold it down.
The pointing circle appears.
Sight the object with the pointing
circle.
Release the distance key while
holding the VECTOR steady.
The horizontal distance appears
at the left and the height differ-
ence at the right of the field of
view.
Setting measurement units:
see page 32.
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Distance measurements
Distance between two objects
Press and hold the distance
key.
The pointing circle appears.
Sight the first object with the
pointing circle.
Click the azimuth key while
holding the VECTOR steady.
The first object measurement is
confirmed (1-P = first point).
Sight the second object with the
pointing circle.
Release the distance key while
holding the VECTOR steady.
The distance between the two
objects is displayed.
Setting measurement units:
see page 32.
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Horizontal and vertical distance between two objects
Click the distance key once,
then press and hold it down.
The pointing circle appears.
Sight the first object with the
pointing circle.
Click the azimuth key while
holding the VECTOR steady.
The first object measurement is
confirmed (1-P = first point).
Sight the second object with the
pointing circle.
Release the distance key while
holding the VECTOR steady.
The horizontal distance appears
at the left and the vertical
distance at the right of the field
of view.
Setting measurement units:
see page 32.
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Azimuth and inclination measurement
Azimuth and inclination measurement
Factors influencing azimuth accuracy
The VECTOR has a digital
compass that works similarly to
a magnetic compass. Metal
objects and magnetic fields can
cause errors in directional
readings. Nonmagnetic metals
and alloys do not affect the
compass readings.
Countermeasures:
• Use non-magnetic batteries
only!
• Calibrate the compass (see
pages 36–40) after every
battery change.
• Observe the minimum safe
distances shown opposite
when making azimuth
measurements or calibrating
the compass:
55 m
10 m
2 m
0.5 m
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Azimuth measurement
Press and hold the azimuth key.
The pointing circle appears,
together with the current azimuth.
The display updates continuous
azimuth twice per second.
Sight the object with the pointing
circle, then release the azimuth
key while holding the VECTOR
steady.
The most recently measured
azimuth is displayed.
Setting measurement units:
see page 32.
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Azimuth and inclination measurement
Combined azimuth and inclination angle measurement
Click the azimuth key once, then
immediately press and hold it
down.
The following items appear in
the field of view:
• the pointing circle
• the current azimuth at the left
• the current angle of inclination
at the right.
Sight the object with the pointing
circle, then release the azimuth
key while holding the VECTOR
steady.
The azimuth and angle of
inclination to the object are
displayed.
Setting measurement
units: see page 32.
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