Ranger HRC™ operator´s manual – Functions and features
Publ. No. TM 614 006 699 Rev B – ENGLISH (EN) – Oct 30. 2008
the autoscan from the currently selected autoscan point (if the scan was
previously stopped or if the operator has used the LEFT/RIGHT buttons
to step through the different positions). When AUTOSCAN mode is ente
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red from the menu system, autoscanning will start with the first autoscan
point in the current autoscan list. If no autoscan points have been defi-
ned, it is not possible to enter AUTOSCAN mode.
When the system is in AUTOSCAN mode, “Autoscan” is displayed in the
upper left corner of the monitor.
5.1.3
PARK mode
In the PARK mode, the system is parked either in the home position or in
the mechanical home position.
The home position is defined by the operator. It can for example be true
north, which is obtained with a calibration of the Digital Magnetic Com
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pass (DMC), or a specific target, such as a gateway or an entrance door.
For instructions on how to define the home position, see section 10.3.
When the system is in the mechanical home position, the cameras and
sensors are directed straight forwards. This position is recommended be
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fore the system is turned off.
When the
PRK
button is pressed > 1 second, the system is sent to the
mechanical home position, the lens cover of the IR camera is closed and
PARK mode is entered.
When the
PRK
button is pressed < 1 second, the system is sent to the
home position. If the
PRK
button is pressed < 1 second again when the
system is in home position, the lens cover of the IR camera is closed and
PARK mode will be entered.
PARK mode can also be entered from the menu system. The
Park pan/tilt
feature in the
Pan/Tilt
menu sends the system to the home position. If
the
Park pan/tilt
feature is selected a second time when the system is in
home position, the lens cover is closed and PARK mode is entered
When the system is in PARK mode, “Parked” is displayed in the center of
the monitor.
