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  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Laser Technology, Inc. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 1 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Table of Contents   Precautions ............................  Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 360R ................
  • Page 4 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 2 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.   Section 5 - Measurement Modes .......................   Distance Measurements ........................  Notes about Measurements ........................

  • Page 5: Precautions

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 3 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Precautions Avoid staring directly at the laser beam for prolonged periods. The TruPulse 360R meets FDA eye safety requirements and is classified as eye-safe to Class 1 limits, which means that virtually no hazard is associated with directly viewing the laser output under normal conditions.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Introducing The Lti Trupulse 360R

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 4 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 360R Congratulations on the purchase of your TruPulse 360R laser range finder. It is the latest in the TruPulse Series and offers all the same functionality as the 360 B, but with the added benefit of being rugged and waterproof.

  • Page 7: Unpacking Your Trupulse 360R

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 5 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Unpacking Your TruPulse 360R When you unpack your TruPulse 360R, check to make sure that you received everything that you ordered, and that it all arrived undamaged.

  • Page 8: Trutargeting

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 6 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. TruTargeting The TruPulse 360R automatically provides the best accuracy and acquisition distance to a given target.

  • Page 9: Compass

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 7 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Compass The TruPulse 360R utilizes the latest in electronic compass technology. The internal circuitry provides 3-axis monitoring of the earth’s magnetic field and uses proprietary calibration algorithms...

  • Page 10: Section 2 - Quick Start

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 8 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 2 - Quick Start Note: Only International lasers include meters. Install the batteries...

  • Page 11: Section 3 - Basic Operations

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 9 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 3 - Basic Operations Batteries Installation The TruPulse 360R is powered by a 3 Volt Lithium battery commonly referred to as CR123A or also referred to as CR123.

  • Page 12: Buttons

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 10 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Buttons The TruPulse 360R has three buttons. With the TruPulse 360R in your right hand and looking...

  • Page 13: Powering Off The Trupulse

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 11 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Press to scroll to the next Measurement Mode. Measurement Modes Press-and-hold 4 seconds to access the System Setup Modes.

  • Page 14: Copyright (C) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication, In Whole Or In Part, Is Strictly Prohibited

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 12 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.  Main Display 888.8.8 Displays messages and measurement results.  Measurement Units YARDS Distance measurement units.

  • Page 15: Copyright (C) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication, In Whole Or In Part, Is Strictly Prohibited

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 13 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.  Measurement Modes Straight line distance between the TruPulse 360R and the target. Slope Distance...

  • Page 16: Display Indicator Test

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 14 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Display Indicator Test To verify that all display indicators are working properly: Start with the TruPulse 360R powered OFF, press-and-hold...

  • Page 17: Diopter Adjustment Ring

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 15 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Diopter Adjustment Ring The diopter adjustment ring (see Figure #7 above) allows you to focus the LCD in-scope display relative to the target for your eye.

  • Page 18: Neck Strap

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 16 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Neck Strap To attach the neck strap: Find the two Attachment Points located on the rear panel of the TruPulse 360R.

  • Page 19: Restore Default Settings

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 17 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Restore Default Settings It is possible to restore the TruPulse 360R’s default settings. Restoring the default settings affects some of the system setup options.

  • Page 20: Section 4 - System Setup

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 18 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 4 - System Setup Figure #10 shows an overview of the System Setup Mode which can be accessed from the Measurement Mode.

  • Page 21: Select Measurement Units

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 19 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Select Measurement Units The TruPulse 360R allows you to choose between YARDS, METERS, and FEET for distance measurements.

  • Page 22: Enable Bluetooth

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 20 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Enable Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology is an industry standard specification for short-range wireless connectivity. As a short-range radio link, Bluetooth replaces cable connections between devices allowing you to download measurement data to any Bluetooth enabled PC device such as a laptop PC, Pocket PC, etc.

  • Page 23: Copyright (C) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication, In Whole Or In Part, Is Strictly Prohibited

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 21 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.   Each time the TruPulse 360R is powered ON, it will return to the same Bluetooth setting that was last used.

  • Page 24: Align The Tilt Sensor

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 22 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Align the Tilt Sensor The tilt sensor is aligned during assembly. In the rare event that your TruPulse 360R suffers a severe drop shock, refer to the instructions below to re-align the tilt sensor.

  • Page 25: Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 23 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine Figure #14 shows the steps required to complete the Calibration Routine. The instructions are on the next page.

  • Page 26: Copyright (C) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication, In Whole Or In Part, Is Strictly Prohibited

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 24 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Position the TruPulse 360R on a flat, relatively level surface (15 degrees of level). The lenses should be facing forward as shown in Figure #14-1.

  • Page 27: Horizontal Angle Menu

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 25 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Horizontal Angle Menu As shown in Figure #15, the Horizontal Angle Menu includes options that affect compass operation: Declination Menu and Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu.

  • Page 28: About Magnetic Declination

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 26 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Figure #16 Press to display the previous or next "dECLn" option. If "no" "dECLn" is displayed, press to exit the "dECLn"...

  • Page 29: Example Declination Value

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 27 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Example Declination Value Magnetic declinations are east (positive) if the compass measures east of true North, and west (negative) if the compass measures west of true North.

  • Page 30: Entering A Declination Value

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 28 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Entering a Declination Value When the Declination Menu is displayed and "YES dECLn" appears in the Main display, press to enter a declination value.

  • Page 31: Local Magnetic Attractions

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 29 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Local Magnetic Attractions Local magnetic attractions are caused by objects of iron, steel, cobalt, nickel, and other ferro-magnetic materials.

  • Page 32: Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 30 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Menu From the Measurement Mode, press for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode. “UnitS”...

  • Page 33: Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 31 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine Figure #19 shows the steps required to complete the Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine.

  • Page 34: Copyright (C) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication, In Whole Or In Part, Is Strictly Prohibited

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 32 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Holding the TruPulse 360R and facing close to magnetic North (±15 degrees towards North).

  • Page 35: Section 5 - Measurement Modes

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 33 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 5 - Measurement Modes When you power ON the TruPulse 360R, the last used Measurement Mode will be active.

  • Page 36: Notes About Measurements

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 34 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Notes about Measurements  • Press to scroll through the individual measurement functions and see the results acquired for each function.

  • Page 37: Azimuth Measurements

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 35 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Azimuth Measurements The laser is not active in the Azimuth (AZ) Measurement Mode. Generally, the azimuth is measured when you press .
  • Page 38 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 36 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Select your target and look through the eyepiece, using the crosshair to aim to your target. The HT indicator displays steady and the HD indicator flashes;...

  • Page 39: Missing Line Routine

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 37 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.  During the Height Routine: • Press to re-shoot the previous point. • Press to exit the Height Routine.
  • Page 40 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 38 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. During the Missing Line Routine: Press to re-shoot Shot 1. Press to exit the Missing Line Routine.

  • Page 41: Improving The Accuracy Of Handheld Results

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 39 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Improving the Accuracy of Handheld Results During the Missing Line Routine, it is important that the TruPulse 360R stay positioned above one particular point on the ground.

  • Page 42: Section 6 - Target Modes

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 40 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 6 - Target Modes The TruPulse 360R has five Target Modes, which allow you to select or eliminate targets and to take the most accurate measurements possible in various field conditions.

  • Page 43: Section 7 - Care & Maintenance

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 41 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 7 - Care & Maintenance The batteries are the only user-replaceable parts in the TruPulse 360R. Do not remove any screws.

  • Page 44: Section 8 - Serial Data Interface

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 42 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 8 - Serial Data Interface The TruPulse 360R includes a hard-wired serial (RS-232) communication port. Wireless Bluetooth communication is also available on the TruPulse 360R.

  • Page 45: Optional Remote Trigger

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 43 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Optional Remote Trigger It is possible to remotely trigger the TruPulse 360R and take a measurement by using an external computer, data collector, or switch closure.

  • Page 46: Download Message Formats

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 44 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Download Message Formats Horizontal Vector (HV) Download Messages $PLTIT,HV,HDvalue,units,AZvalue,units,INCvalue,units,SDvalue,units,*csum <CR><LF> where: $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier.

  • Page 47: Height (Ht) Download Messages

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 45 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Height (HT) Download Messages $PLTIT,HT,HTvalue,units,*csum <CR><LF> where: $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier. Height message type.

  • Page 48: Missing Line (Ml) Download Messages

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 46 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Missing Line (ML) Download Messages For "SHot1" and "SHot2" refer to Horizontal Vector (HV) Download Message (page 44).

  • Page 49: Uploading Serial Data

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 47 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Uploading Serial Data Download a PC software terminal emulator (communication program) which supports serial port connections. This section uses a terminal emulator called “Tera Term”.
  • Page 50 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 48 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.  Set Target Mode: Normal Continuous Closest Farthest Filter  Get Battery Voltage: BV (millivolts) Example Reply: 3125 = 3.125 volts...

  • Page 51: Section 9 - Specifications

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 49 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 9 - Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to LTI's website for current specifications.
  • Page 52 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 50 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Measurement Range: Distance: 0 to 3,280 ft (1,000 m) typical, 6,560 ft (2,000 m) max to reflective target Inclination: ±90 degrees...

  • Page 53: Section 10 - Lti Limited Warranty

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 51 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 10 – LTI Limited Warranty What is Covered? Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) warrants this product to be in good working order. Should the product fail to be in good working order at any time during the warranty period, LTI will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge.
  • Page 54 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 52 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. About the Warranty Validation Card It must be completed and received by LTI in order to benefit from this limited warranty. If an LTI software product requires registration, this must also be completed to benefit from this limited warranty.

  • Page 55: Section 11 - Troubleshooting

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 53 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 11 - Troubleshooting **See page 21 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information. Problem Remedy The unit does not power ON or Press the LCD does not illuminate.

  • Page 56: Section 12 - Main Display Lcd Characters

    LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 54 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Section 12 – Main Display LCD Characters The LCD Main Display is used to convey messages and measurement results.
  • Page 57 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 55 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Message Explanation Page # Calibration point #4 facing up Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine.
  • Page 58 LTI TruPulse 360R User’s Manual Page 56 Copyright (c) [2017] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Message Explanation Page # Fail reason #6 Tilt Sensor Calibration Routine. Fail reason #6 Horizontal Angle Compass Calibration Routine.

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