Vectronix BT PLRF25C User manual

PLRF25C / PLRF25C BTBT
User Manual
English, Version 1.2
II 2013
Pocket Laser Range Finder with
Compass

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General Information
Short Description PLRF25C / PLRF25C BT
The PLRF25C is a ruggedized, pocket size, handheld, one button operated laser range-
finder with integrated digital magnetic compass, sighting optic and data interface. The
PLRF25C is capable to provide distance, azimuth and inclination information. The
version PLRF25C BT is additonally equipped with integrated Bluetooth functionality.
Meaning of the Symbols
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or appreciable material, finan-
cial and environmental damage.
Information
Gives reference to an important information for analysis of that important text.

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For safe use of the device, please note the safety directions included in the
User Manual.
© 2013 Vectronix AG, ® All rights reserved.
Warning
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. Do not
open the device housing or attempt your own repairs. Do not manipulate
or adjust the performance of the device.
Warning
Not following correct operating procedures or practices could result in
personal injury or loss of life.
Warning
Distance measurements on reflective objects (e.g. traffic signs, number
plates) may cause false readings.

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Contents
Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Instrument Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Diopter adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Reticle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
General Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Signs And Symbols Measurement Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Measurement Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Factors affecting measurement range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Factors influencing azimuth accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Complete measurement with data transfer (slope distance,
horizontal and vertical distance, azimuth, inclination) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Multiple object measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Distance between two objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Distance gate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Compass calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Calibration instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Perform compass calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Declination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Declination setting / correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Settings – Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Change Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Built-In-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Set Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Data transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting the interface cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Data transfer format to PC, PLGR and DAGR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
DAGR Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PLGR+96 / PLGR II Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Bluetooth Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Fall of shot - FOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Quality system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Safety Notices
Laser Safety: Class 1
according to IEC60825-1 Ed 2.0 (2007-03)
The knowledge of this instruction and the
local authorities instructions is the basic for
a save use of the instrument.
Important!
Keep the instructions always in direct
access for user and any personnel working
at the instrument.
Intended purpose
The device
• is designed as a handheld observation
and surveying aid;
• is to be used in addition to other instru-
ments or techniques;
• must never be used as a sole surveying
instrument.

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Limitations of use
The device must not be used in the vicinity
of sensitive electrical equipment.
All other usage limitations are mentioned in
the technical specifications.
Inappropriate use
• Device deployment without prior knowl-
edge of the operating instructions and
safety notices.
• Changes and modifications to the device
by the customer.
• Use of accessories not expressly
approved by Vectronix AG.
• Working in explosive enviroment or
underground.
• Testing or inspection of device not
named as applications in the intended
use.
• Use of the device without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended limits.
• Opening the device using tools, for
example screwdriver.
• Use after misappropriation.
• Use of device with obviously recogniz-
able damages or defects.
Inappropriate use brings
the risk of
• injuries;
• instrument errors;
• damage to property;
• malfunction;

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Obligation of the Operator
The person responsible for the product
must ensure that
• the operators are qualified according to
the local authorities directives;
• all users understand these directions and
adhere to them.
Avoiding storage and transport
damage
• When not in use, always keep the device
in its pouch.
• Remove the battery prior to prolonged
storage. Battery leakage can damage the
device.
• Observe the permissible storage temper-
atures.
• Do not expose the device to strong
mechanical shocks or abrupt tempera-
ture transitions during transport (moisture
condensation).
• Use the pouch and transit case or equiv-
alent packaging for shipment.
Avoiding measurement errors
• Note the factors affecting measurement
accuracy (see pages 24, 25).
• Always perform test measurements after
the device has been exposed to rough
handling (vibration, falls,etc.), and before
carrying out important measurement
tasks.

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Blinding hazard
• Do not look into powerful light sources
with the device.
• Do not open the device. The built-in laser
can cause eye injuries.
Explosion hazard
The battery must not be
• short-circuited;
• recharged;
• mechanically modified;
• placed in fire or exposed lonely or with
the device to temperatures above +85°C
(185°F).
Physical injury hazard
• Do not place the device on a vehicle
parcel-shelf or dashboard – risk of injury
when braking.
Environmental hazard
• The device does not contain extremely
hazard materials. For handling and
disposal of the battery and the
electro-optical device the country specific
regulations have to be respected.
• Deposit used batteries at a proper
collection point.

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Care and cleaning
The devices performance
and serviceability are condi-
tional on regular care and
immediate attention to
problems:
• Do not touch glass lenses
with fingers.
• Do not soil the operating
keys with oil or grease.
• Avoid abrupt
temperature transition,
since these can cause
condensation
moisture to develop inside
the device.
The device does not need
special care or cleansers.
Therefore
• do not use any kind of
impregnated cloth
intended for cleaning
spectacle lenses,
• do not use any solvent
except water, e.g. no
alcohol or cleansers.
Lens cleaning
Particles of dirt should be
blown off or removed using
a soft brush.
Finger prints may be
cleaned first by wiping with
a damp cloth, followed by
soft, clean optical tissue or
chamois leather.

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Cleaning the casing
Wipe the casing with a
damp cloth. Pay special
attention to dirt and grease
around the button.
Blow out the device
interface cable socket, and
clean it carefully.
Allow the device to dry fully
before packing.
Cleaning the interface
cable
Protect the cable from damp
and dirt as much as
possible! Wipe the cable
with a damp cloth. Blow out
soiled cable plugs with
clean air, and leave them to
dry.

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Technical Data
Optics
Observation monocular
Magnification 6x
Objective diameter 30 mm
Field of view 6° / 106 mil
Focus fixed (50m to infinity)
Dioptric setting +4dpt to -4dpt

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Magnetic Compass (azimuth and inclination)
Azimuth units 360° / 6400mil / 6300mil / 6000mil
Accuracy (1σ)
Azimuth
Inclination angle
± 10mil / ±0.6°
± 3mil / ±0.2°
Display resolution 1° / 1 mil
Max. inclination and bank angle ±45°
Compass calibration menu driven
Declination
Array (adjustable)
Increment
± 179.9°
0.1° / 1 mil

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* at visibility 15km, 2.3 x 2.3m target size, albedo 0.4, detection probability >90%
Rangefinder
Laser type 1550 nm
Eye safety Class 1
Standard IEC60825-1 Ed 2.0 (2007-03)
Range Performance 5m to >4000m
Specified Performance 2500m*
Accuracy (1σ)±2 m (>50m to <1500m)
±5 m (<50m / >1500m)
Display Resolution 1m / 1ft / 1yd

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Miscellaneous
Power supply 1x 3V lithium battery, type CR123A
Battery capacity (20°C) > 3000 measurements
Immersion
standard
optional
1m, 30min
10m, 30min
Operational temperature range -35°C to +63°C / -31°F to +145°F
Storage temperature range (without battery) -40°C to +85°C / -40°F to +185°F
Weight with battery and rubber cover 500g / 1.1lbs
Dimensions with rubber cover
length
width
height
131mm / 5.2in
88mm / 3.5in
56mm / 2.2in
Tripod interface 1/4 inch thread
Data interface:
PLRF25C / PLRF25C BT
PLRF25C BT
RS232
Bluetooth (Serial Port Profile)

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Getting started
Instrument Overview
a) Rubber Cover
b) Push Button
c) Eyecup
d) Objective – Day Optics
e) Objective – Transmitter
f) Interface Protection Cap
g) Interface Connector
(5-Pin LEMO)
h) Battery, CR123A
i) Battery Case Cover
j) Tripod Mount
(1/4 inch)
k) Type label (Name, Part
Number, Serial Number)
a
de f h jikg
bc

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Changing the battery
Open the battery compartment.
Insert one lithium battery type CR123 with +(positive) pole
facing to the objectives.
Close the battery cover.
The device monitors the condition of the batteries. If the
display shows BATT LOW, this indicates that the battery is
almost used up. You can still get readings, but the battery
needs to be replaced at the next occasion.
The message BATT LOW may also appear under cold
conditions, since low temperature reduces the
performance of the batteries.
Remove the battery before storing.

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Diopter adjustment
Focus on an object farther than 100 m
away and rotate the eyepiece to obtain a
sharp image.
Standard setting: 0 diopter
If the device is being used by different
people, remember your personal
diopter setting.
0-
+
2
2

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Reticle
Glass reticle
The device is equipped with an engraved
glass reticle.
Line to line spacing: 10 mil
Line to point spacing: 5 mil
1 mil corresponds to 1 m spacing at a
distance of 1 km.
Electronic reticle
An illuminated aiming mark can be acti-
vated for the use under poor lighting condi-
tions.