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Laser Technology TruPulse 200 User Manual

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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, including photocopying, recording, or information...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LTI TruPulse 200 User’s Manual - Table of Contents Page 1 Table of Contents Precautions ......................  Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200 ...........   Operating Modes ............................ Unpacking Your TruPulse ........................Basic Package ..........................Compatible Accessories ........................

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 2 Section 8 - Serial Data Interface ..............  Format Parameters ..........................Serial Port ............................. Download Instructions ......................... Optional Remote Trigger ........................Download Message Format ........................Query ..............................Example Version ID Message .....................

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Introducing The Lti Trupulse 200

    Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200 Page 3 Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200 Congratulations on the purchase of your TruPulse, a cost-effective professional rangefinder. This compact and lightweight laser is a flexible tool for your measurement needs. The TruPulse includes five measurement modes, five target modes, and serial data output.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your Trupulse

    ● Foliage Filter ● Tripod / Monopod   This manual is available for download from Laser Technology's Website.  To learn more about any of the items listed above, please contact your LTI Sales Representative or an Authorized LTI Distributor.

  • Page 7: Tilt Sensor

    Section 1 - Introducing the LTI TruPulse 200 Page 5 When selecting a target, you should consider the following: • Color: The brighter the color, the longer the range. • Finish: Shiny finishes provide longer range than dull finishes. •...

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Quick Start

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 6 Section 2 - Quick Start Note: Only International lasers include meters. Install the batteries (page Press to power ON the TruPulse. Select a target such as a tree or a building.

  • Page 9: Section 3 - Basic Operations

    Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 7 Section 3 - Basic Operations Batteries Installation You may use two AA batteries (or 1 CRV3 battery) to power the TruPulse. The CRV3 battery provides approximately twice the usage time of the AA batteries. Remove the battery compartment cover by gently pressing and sliding the cover in and down as shown in Figure #4A.

  • Page 10: Buttons

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 8 Buttons The TruPulse has three buttons. With the TruPulse in your right hand and looking through the eyepiece, is located on top, near your index finger and are located on the left side of the instrument.

  • Page 11: Display Indicators

    Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 9 Display Indicators Figure #6 shows the LCD in-scope display. The TruPulse’s internal software is organized into options. Each option represents a specific measurement or setup function and has a corresponding display indicator. Refer to the figure and table below for information about each indicator. Figure #6 ...
  • Page 12 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 10  Target CONT The unit continuously acquires targets and Modes displays measurements while is held down. The distance to the most recently acquired target is displayed. CLOSEST The unit logs multiple targets while is held down.

  • Page 13: Display Indicator Test

    Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 11 Three-step height routine. The final calculation Height represents the vertical distance between the points on the target represented by ANG1 and ANG2. Two-step Missing Line Routine finds the 2D Missing Line connecting vector (or missing line) between two points.

  • Page 14: Eyepiece

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 12 Eyepiece The adjustable eyepiece (see Figure #8) is designed for comfort and to block extraneous light. To extend the eyepiece, turn the eyepiece counter-clockwise while pulling up. To return the eyepiece to its original position, turn the eyepiece clockwise and push down.

  • Page 15: Firmware Revision Numbers

    Section 3 - Basic Operations Page 13 Firmware Revision Numbers The firmware revision numbers provide manufacturing information about your TruPulse. To display the main and auxiliary firmware revision numbers: Start with the TruPulse powered OFF, press-and-hold Do not release until done. If you release the button too early, power OFF the TruPulse and repeat step #1.

  • Page 16: Section 4 - System Setup Modes

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 14 Section 4 - System Setup Modes Figure #11 shows an overview of the System Setup Mode which can be accessed from the Measurement Mode. Each option is described separately in the following sections.

  • Page 17: Units

    Section 4 - System Setup Modes Page 15 Units The TruPulse allows you to choose between YARDS, METERS, and FEET for distance measurements and PERCENT and DEGREES for inclination measurements. Note: Only International lasers include meters. To toggle the units selection: From the Measurement Mode, press for 4 seconds to access the System Setup Mode.

  • Page 18: Bluetooth Enable

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 16 Bluetooth Enable 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 computer, smart device, etc.
  • Page 19 Section 4 - System Setup Modes Page 17   Each time the TruPulse 200 is powered ON, it will return to the same Bluetooth setting that was last used.  Bluetooth Version 2.0 Class 2.  Cannot connect to Apple iOS devices.

  • Page 20: Tilt Sensor Alignment

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 18 Tilt Sensor Alignment The tilt sensor is aligned during assembly. In the rare event that your TruPulse suffers a severe drop shock, refer to the instructions below to re-align the tilt sensor.
  • Page 21 Section 4 - System Setup Modes Page 19 Press to store the first inclination measurement. The message “CAL_2” appears in the Main Display. Rotate the TruPulse 180 degrees as shown in Figure #15B above. Press to store the second inclination measurement and complete the zero offset correction. The message “donE”...

  • Page 22: Section 5 - Measurement Modes

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 20 Section 5 - Measurement Modes When you power ON the TruPulse, the last used Measurement Mode will be active. Press to display the previous or next Measurement Mode. Figure #16 shows the four different types of measurements that the TruPulse can take.

  • Page 23: Notes About Measurements

    Section 5 - Measurement Modes Page 21 Notes about Measurements  • Press to scroll through the individual measurement functions and see the results acquired for each function. Both inclination and distance are measured in the HD, SD, and VD modes.

  • Page 24: Height Routine

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 22 Height Routine Height Measurements involve a simple HD = Horizontal Distance INC = Top Angle routine that prompts you to take 3 shots INC = Base Angle to the target: HD, INC base (or top), and HT = Height INC top (or base).

  • Page 25: 2D Missing Line Routine

    Section 5 - Measurement Modes Page 23  During the height routine: • Press to re-shoot the previous point. • Press to exit the height routine. • The laser is not active while measuring the ANG1 and ANG2 values. As long as you hold , the inclination reading is displayed and updated as your aiming point changes.
  • Page 26 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 24 During the 2D Missing Line Routine: • Press to re-shoot Shot 1. • Press to exit the Missing Line Routine. Select your first target and look through the eyepiece, using the crosshair to aim to your target.

  • Page 27: Section 6 - Target Modes

    Section 6 - Target Modes Page 25 Section 6 - Target Modes The TruPulse has five Target Modes which allow you to select or eliminate targets and to take the most accurate measurements possible in various field conditions. From the Measurement Mode, press for 4 seconds.

  • Page 28: Section 7 - Care & Maintenance

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 26 Section 7 - Care & Maintenance The batteries are the only user-replaceable parts in the TruPulse. Do not remove any screws. To do so will effect or void the LTI Limited Warranty.

  • Page 29: Section 8 - Serial Data Interface

    The TruPulse includes a hard-wired serial (RS-232) communication port. Wireless Bluetooth communication is available as an option on the TruPulse 200. In either case, the measurement data downloaded from the TruPulse is in ASCII Hex format, and duplicates LTI's Criterion 400 (CR400) communication protocol and download messages.

  • Page 30: Optional Remote Trigger

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 28 Optional Remote Trigger It is possible to remotely trigger the TruPulse and take a measurement by using an external computer, data collector, or switch closure. Remote triggering is accomplished by providing an open collector closure to ground or an active low TTL or RS232 level signal to the 'trigger' pin on the serial connector.

  • Page 31: Query

    Section 8 – Serial Data Interface Page 29 Query The TruPulse accepts Criterion 400 format requests for the firmware version ID. The instrument will not respond to an invalid query. The format is as follows: $PLTIT,RQ,ID<CR><LF> $PLTIT The Criterion 400 message identifier. Indicates a request message.

  • Page 32: Download Message Formats

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 30 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. Horizontal Vector message type. HDvalue, Calculated Horizontal Distance. Two decimal places. units,...

  • Page 33: Height (Ht) Download Messages

    Section 8 – Serial Data Interface Page 31 Height (HT) Download Messages $PLTIT,HT,HTvalue,units,*csum <CR><LF> where: $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier. Height message type. HTvalue, Calculated Height. Two decimal places. units, F=feet Y=yards M=meters Note: Only International lasers include meters. *csum An asterisk followed by a hexadecimal checksum.

  • Page 34: 2D Missing Line (Ml) Download Messages

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 32 2D Missing Line (ML) Download Messages For "SHot1" and "SHot2" refer to Horizontal Vector (HV) Download Message. $PLTIT,ML,HD,HDunits,AZ,AZunits,INC,INCunits,SD,SDunits*csum<CR><LF> $PLTIT, is the Criterion message identifier. Missing Line message type. Specifies horizontal distance measurement value.

  • Page 35: Uploading Serial Data

    Turn on Bluetooth in the TruPulse “bt_on” Connect to device using the devices Bluetooth set up manager. Might need to a Pair Code depending on device: TruPulse 200/360/360R code is: 1111 iii. Remember the com port number that is assigned after Enter into the Setup tab and select Serial Port.

  • Page 36: Upload Serial Data Commands

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 34 Upload Serial Data Commands  START_MEASUREMENT: GO = Single shot (will output “E01” if no target found after 15 seconds)  STOP_MEASUREMENT:  SET_DISTANCE_UNITS: Meters: Yards: Feet: Note: Only International lasers include meters.
  • Page 37 Section 8 – Serial Data Interface Page 35  Set Shutdown Timeout –no Bluetooth: NT,n n = Time in Minutes (0…120) Never Shutdown: Default:  Set Shutdown Timeout – Bluetooth ON: BT,n n = Time in Minutes (0…120) Never Shutdown: Default:...

  • Page 38: Section 9 - Specifications

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 36 Section 9 - Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refer to LTI's website for current specifications. If you are not able to locate the information on the website or if you do not have internet access, please contact LTI via phone or fax.
  • Page 39 Filter (requires reflector and foliage filter). Declaration of Conformity Laser Technology, Inc. affirms that it manufactures the TruPulse 200 which fulfill the requirements of the Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 89/336/EEC of May 3, 1989 as amended by 93/34/EEC of April 28, 1992 and 93/68/EEC, Article 5 of July 22, 1993.

  • Page 40: Section 10 - Troubleshooting

    Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 38 Section 10 - Troubleshooting **See page 17 for Bluetooth troubleshooting information. Problem Remedy The unit does not power ON or Press the LCD does not illuminate. Check and if necessary, replace the battery or batteries.

  • Page 41: Section 11 - Lti Limited Warranty

    Section 11 - 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 42 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 40 How do You Get Service? In the unlikely event that your LTI product should require warranty or repair service, contact us to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before returning your product.

  • Page 43: Section 12 - Main Display Lcd Characters

    Section 12 - Main Display LCD Characters Page 41 Section 12 - Main Display LCD Characters The LCD Main Display is used to convey messages and measurement results. When all of the indicators are active the Main Display looks like: Numbers 0-9: Alpha Characters: or x = c...
  • Page 44 Laser Technology, Inc. TruPulse 200 User's Manual 6 Edition Page 42 Page # Message Explanation Shot 1 Missing Line Routine Shot 2 Missing Line Routine Standard target mode. Units.

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