Newcon Optik LRB 20000 manual

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    NEWCON OPTIK ™ 2007 Printed in Canad a Operation Manual LONG RANGE LASER RANGE FINDER LRB 20000 In USA: 2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 In Canada: 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON M2H 2S5[...]

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    NOTES: 19. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE LASER RANGEFINDER LRB20000 Serial Number__ _________cor responds to al l technical speci fications and has passed the quality insp ection. Date of production : _____________ Quality Inspector signature: _____ _______________ ______ Quality assurance seal[...]

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    18. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem remains unresolved, contact our custom er support departme nt at 1(416) 663-6963 or Toll fr ee at 1-877-368-6666. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Standard East Time. At no time should the equipmen[...]

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    Features of the LRB 20 000 Laser Range Finder Binocular • Digital data output • First or last target indication • Built-in compass • Lightweight • Rugged • Meet all military specifications 17. WARRANTY NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the original date of consum[...]

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    If you use Windows 95, 98 or ME: - Turn computer on and enter the BIOS SETUP in accordance with the computer documentation. - Set the address of LPT port as 378h, and port type as EPP. Register the new settings. - After OS on your computer has been loaded, insert the supplied diskette into the floppy disk dri ve. - Run program with the name “BDEP[...]

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    1. OVERVIEW RANGEFINDER BINOCULAR LRB 20000 is an advanced Laser Rangefinder system that provides instant distance measurements consistently and accurately. The stereoscopic device provides convenient observation with both eyes. Therefore, the LRB 20000 eliminates a need for two separate devices (binocular and rangefinder) combining both requiremen[...]

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    16. DATA OUTPUT TO EX TERNAL EQUIPMENT The measured data can be exported to a remote computer through the connector X2. To export the output data, you must to appl y the voltage of 3 to 8 V from the connected computer to the pin 9 of the connector X2. The amplitude of the output signa ls will depend on the value of the supplied voltage. The measure[...]

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    To secure trouble-free operation of the rangefinder: - be prompt in replacing the rechargeable battery by freshly charged when the red LED in the left-hand eyepiece of the range finder starts to illuminate; - keep the range finder dry at all times especially in the cold season of the year; - after exposure to subzero temperatures keep the range fin[...]

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    15. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY HANDLING 15.1. The rechargeable battery is supplied in discharged condition. 15.2. While handling the battery, be certain to: - avoid contact with any bare circuit components while charging the battery; - strictly comply with the prescribed charging/discharging procedures. NEVER: - dismantle the battery; - store the battery[...]

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    3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Parameter Rated and tolerable valu e Optics Binocular m agnificati on Binocular angle of vision Eye relief, mm Rangefinder Range measurement limits, m Measurement error, m, m ax Time of preparation for ra nge measurement after de pressing of ME ASURE butt on, s Range information m emory storage time, s Emitter Wavelengt[...]

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    11.3.5. The individual SPTA set is packed in the case 4 (Fig. 7). The case contains the spare rechargeable battery, pencil, eraser, cloth and coordinate converter. 12. LONG TERM STORAGE To preserve the rangefinder, proceed as follows: - cap the rangefinder connectors by paper and tie a cord round; - coat the range finder bright work with grease G ?[...]

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    4. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Description Designation Qty Serial No. Remarks Rangefinder Tripod (optional) Angular mount (optional) Rechargeable battery Fuse link VP1-1 1,0 A 250 V Sealing ring Framed lens Membrane Eye shield Diaphragm Pencil TM, M, CT, T Wrench Synthesized fiber brush KXOOK No. 7 Coordinate converter Cable Cable Cable Cable Cable AEP 41[...]

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    11.3. To correct problems by usin g the individual SPTA set proceed as follows (see Fig. 6). 11.3.1. To replace the fuse link 2 in the protection device: - Unscrew the threaded cover from the housing of the protection device; - Remove the defective fuse link; - Insert the spare fuse link from the SPTA set; - Screw the cover on the housing of the pr[...]

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    5. PRINCIPLES OF WORK 5.1. The LRB 20000 assembly (Fig.1) consists of rangefinder 1 mounted on the angular mount 2 . The la tter is mounted on the tripod 3 . 5.2. Rangefinder (Fig.2) is designed fo r terrain observation and measuring the distance to the closest or next-in range target caught in the beam. It works with the principle of m easuring th[...]

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    - remove the moist silica gel from the case and fill the case with the fresh one. Moist silica gel may be subjected to multiple dehydrations at (120±3) °C without any deterioration of its properties. Using a microwave oven is allowed. To dehydrate the silica gel, proceed as follows: - place the silica gel in a clean metal vessel; - place the vess[...]

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    5.3. Angular Mount (Fig. 4) is intended for m ounting rangefinder on a tripod, aim the rangefinder to the target and measure the azimuth and elevation values. The main part of the Angular Mount (AI) is body 15, which incorporates the elevation and azimuth worm-gear drives. Use adjustment knobs 1 and 7 for the fine tuning of the rangefinder. To perf[...]

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    10.5. In-service Maintenance. 10.5.1 . During in-service maintenance, the range finger is checked for serviceable conditio n in accordance with Steps 1 through 10 of Table 9.1. 10.5.2 .The unit is not to be dismantled during in-service maintenance. 10.5.3. For the servicing scope, refer to Table 10.3. Table 10.3. Operations Procedure as per Materia[...]

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    6.2. According IEC 825 standard the rangefinder belongs to the third class device of laser radiation hazard. NEVER: - Turn on the rangefinder aiming on people or animals; - Measure distance through window and door glasses; - Measure distance to mirror-reflecting surfaces (mi rrors, car and building windows, optical components, grinded and polished [...]

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    Table 10.1 Operations Procedure as per Materials, tools and accessories 1. Cleaning external optical surfaces (when required) 2.Charging of rechargeable battery (when required) Article. 10.6.2 Section 15 Lens Brush No. 7 (made of synthetic fibre) Absorbent optical cotton Alcohol 10.4 . Daily Servicing. 10.4.1. During the Daily Servicing, the ra nge[...]

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    7. PREPARING FOR USE 7.1. Choose an observation post. 7.2. Rotate the objective frame to bring the reticle to sharp focus. 7.3. Check the battery voltage and the rangefinder before operation. 7.3.1. To analyze the battery voltage, set the ON-OFF selector switch to the ON position and check if the Low Battery indicator glows red in the left-hand eye[...]

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    Table 9.1, continued Items to check, test procedure Technical requirement Sensitivity, indexing uniformity and balance of the magneti c needle. Proceed as directed under 7.6.2. Send the unit for rep air if even a single requirement of 8.6.2. is not satisfied. AI azimuth and elevation adjustm ent knobs must not be loose. If necessary, tight en bushi[...]

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    - Rotate the azimuth dial to align the base reference value with the zero wheel. Now the rangefinder is aligned with the base line within 30.00 mils; - Turn the clamping handle to lock the azimuth dial in the determined position. 7.5.2. To orient the rangefinder by using the reference directional angle, proceed as follows: - Aim the range finder to[...]

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    Plot the target on the map using the obtained rectangular coordinates. 8.9. When using the rangefinder under the conditions of insufficient light, set the ILLUM. selector switch to ON. 8.10. If a target is located agains t an intense background (bright sky, sunlit snow or sand, etc.), the range display may indicate as if more than one target is cau[...]

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    The A1 and A2 values are entered with their respective signs. If the ER "0" value is other than zero, the respective correction is to be taken into account while operating the range finder. The error value is subtracted from the elevation measurement, if the latter is positive, and adde d, if it is negative. 7.6.2. To check compass, set u[...]

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    - Vertical angles up to 0.80 mils and elevation angles falling within ± 0.40 mils may be read off the reticle with a maximum accuracy of 0.05 mils. 8.7. To determine the polar coordinates, proceed as follows: - Use the compass to orient the Angular Mount as directed under 7.5.3; - Aim the rangefinder to the object; - Read the azimuth of the object[...]

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    If there is more than one target on the laser beam path (a wire in front of a building), the decimal point is displayed in the least significant digit position of the range indicator. In thi s event, the rangefinder may be used to range the first or the last target by pressing the MEASURE 1 or MEASURE L button respectively. If it is possible, repea[...]

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    Individual SPTA set 1 - Rechargeable battery 10D-0,55 С -1; 2 - Fuse link VP1-1 1, 0 А 250 V; 3 - Pencil; 4 - Sealing ring; 5 - Eye shield; 6 - Framed lens; 7 - Cloth; 8 - Eraser; 9 - Wrench; 10 - Coordinate converter; 11 - Charging device; 12 – Pro tection device; 13 - Indicating silica gel; 14…18 - Cables; 19 - Membrane; 20, 21 - Cover; 22 [...]

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    Laser rangefinder binoculars LRB 20000 1 - Rangefinder; 2 - Angular Mount; 3 - Tripod Fig. 1 Tripod mount 1 - Mounting head; 2 - Base; 3 - Legs; 4 – Nut Fig. 5[...]

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    Angular Mount 1 - Adjustment knob; 2 - Lever; 3 - Bracket; 4 - Retainer; 5 - Scale; 6 - Framed lens; 7- Adjustment knob; 8 - Compass; 9 - Nut M8; 10 - Framed lens; 11 - Knob; 12 - Support; 13 - Level UK-10; 14 – Azimuth circle; 15 – Bod y Fig. 4 Rangefinder rear view 1 - Housing; 2 -MEASURE 1 and MEASURE L butt ons; 3 - Belt; 4 - Panel; 5 - ILL[...]

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    Fig. 3. Schematic diagram[...]