6
pulse) or low (negative pulse). The user can select either a positive or a
negative output pulse using the Polarity switch (5).
The gain of the input amplifier and the sensitivity can be adjusted
manually or automatically. This allows the unit to be used with many
types of targets at various distances and contrasting color conditions. To
select the Auto mode, turn the Sensitivity Adjust knob (7) fully
counterclockwise, otherwise you are in the Manual mode. Reflective tape
and high contrast color applications should be able to use the Auto mode.
5.1
Auto Mode
Make sure the Sensitivity Adjust knob
(7) is fully counterclockwise and the
Auto/Gain
LED (3) is on. Aim the laser
at your target. Press and hold the Learn/
Gain button (6) until the
On Target
LED (1) blinks regularly or is on solid
(depending on the RPM of the target).
Release the Learn/Gain button. The
Auto/Gain
LED will blink to show what
gain has been selected. Refer to Table 2.
In many applications, this is all that is
needed. In cases where the target is
marginal, the user may need to manually
adjust the sensitivity after trying the
Auto mode.
5.2
Manual Mode
Aim the laser at your target. Turn the Sensitivity Adjust knob (7)
between
Min
and
Max
until the
On Target
LED (1) starts blinking
or comes on solid. If you can‟t get a good setting, change the gain.
Number of blinks Gain
1 Strong Signal
X 1
2
X 2
3
X 4
4
X 5
5
X 8
6
X 10
7
X 16
8 Weak Signal -
Move Closer
X 32
Table 2 Auto/Gain
Blinks
