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VECTOR ™- USMC VECTOR 21-V.0.3

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The optional interface cable is intended for connection to a PC
serial interface with a 9-pin D plug.

Cable configuration to PC

Interface parameters

Interface ......................... RS 232
Data
transmission .......... bidirectional
Baud rate .................... 9600 bps
Parity .................................. none
Data bits ................................... 8
Stop bits ................................... 1
Handshake ......................... none

Data transfer

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Summary of Contents for USMC VECTOR 21

Page 1: ...VECTOR Operating Operator Maintenance Instructions Version 0 3 LEICA VECTOR 50 40 30 20 USMC VECTOR 21 Shop for Vectronix products online at 1 877 766 5412 www SCOUTBASECAMP com...

Page 2: ...truments in 1 Binoculars Superb optics in a robust watertight rubber armoured casing Digital Compass Displays magnetic azimuth or grid azimuth in degrees or mils Laser Rangefinder Measures from 5 m to...

Page 3: ...t slope distance 11 Multiple object measurement 12 Data transfer for multiple measurements 13 Combined measurement with data transfer slope distance azimuth inclination 14 Horizontal dist and height d...

Page 4: ...parameters 25 Cable configuration to PC 26 Interface parameters 26 Data transfer format for PC 27 Configuration 28 Making adjustments 28 Electronic reticle 29 Night vision device 29 Using the VECTOR w...

Page 5: ...232 for Rockwell PLGR 96 PLGR II 41 Setting the PLGR 96 42 Built in Test 43 Setting VECTOR back to factory settings 44 Troubleshooting 45 Safety notices 51 Care cleaning 53 Technical data 54 Equipment...

Page 6: ...he battery cover and re tighten the screw The VECTOR monitors the battery s condition If the display shows Lo batt this indicates that the battery is used up You can still get readings but the battery...

Page 7: ...p by pulling the strap slowly but firmly around the back of the catch Open both catches Squeeze the two clips together and lift the cover Remove the strap ends and pull them through the lugs on the VE...

Page 8: ...sses push the eyecups fully inwards When using the VECTOR without glasses pull the eyecups out to the stop Sight on an object farther than 100 m away and rotate the eyepieces to obtain a sharp image S...

Page 9: ...number Press and release the key in ra pid succession e g triple click Sight the object to be measured using the pointing circle or reticle optional Hold the VECTOR steady during measurement The VECT...

Page 10: ...ents Factors affecting measurement range Reflective properties Size of the target Oblique surfaces Atmospheric conditions Vibration Lighting conditions Distance measurements Shop for Vectronix product...

Page 11: ...cle on and off see page 29 Sight the pointing circle on the object Hold the VECTOR steady as you release the distance key Read off the distance If appears in the display the object lies outside the me...

Page 12: ...mountains etc The distance display blinks for a few seconds after a multiple distance measurement Click the distance key repeatedly to obtain all the measured distances in succession This feature is a...

Page 13: ...tiple targets proceed as follows Set the communication mode to PLGr Con as described before Press the distance key until the desired measurement is displayed Now press the azimuth key to transfer this...

Page 14: ...d down both keys simultane ously or the remote fire button the pointing circle appears together with the current azimuth Sight the object with the pointing circle Release both keys or the remote fire...

Page 15: ...ess and hold it down The pointing circle appears Sight the object with the pointing circle Release the distance key while holding the VECTOR steady The horizontal distance appears at the left and the...

Page 16: ...cle Click the azimuth key while holding the VECTOR steady The first object measurement is confirmed 1 P first point Sight the second object with the pointing circle Release the distance key while hold...

Page 17: ...Click the azimuth key while holding the VECTOR steady The first object measurement is confirmed 1 P first point Sight the second object with the pointing circle Release the distance key while holding...

Page 18: ...etic fields can cause errors in directional readings Nonmagnetic metals and alloys do not affect the compass readings Countermeasures Use non magnetic batteries only Calibrate the compass see pages 36...

Page 19: ...her with the current azimuth The display updates continuous azimuth twice per second Sight the object with the pointing circle then release the azimuth key while holding the VECTOR steady The most rec...

Page 20: ...pear in the field of view the pointing circle the current azimuth at the left the current angle of inclination at the right Sight the object with the pointing circle then release the azimuth key while...

Page 21: ...inting circle Click the distance key 0 5 s while holding the VECTOR steady The first object measurement is confirmed 1 P first point Sight the second object with the pointing circle Release the azimut...

Page 22: ...view the current azimuth at the left the current angle of inclination at the right Sight the target with the pointing circle Click the distan ce key while holding the VECTOR steady 1 P appears Sight t...

Page 23: ...shown Click distance key to display height correction UP dn Click distance key to display corrections again Example If a shot is left and short the correction is r and A with the appropriate value Azi...

Page 24: ...d analysing data Caution Incorrect handling can damage the socket and optional interface cable To plug Align the respective red markings on the plug and socket Slide the plug carefully into the socket...

Page 25: ...R serial interface with a 15 pin plug Cable configuration to PLGR Interface parameters Interface RS 232 Data transmission bidirectional Baud rate 9600 bps Parity none Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Handshake...

Page 26: ...C serial interface with a 9 pin D plug Cable configuration to PC Interface parameters Interface RS 232 Data transmission bidirectional Baud rate 9600 bps Parity none Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Handshake...

Page 27: ...de The data transmitted comprises distance in centimetres with 0 5 m resolution azimuth and inclination in milliradians full circle 6 283 2 mrad and 0 2 mrad resolution Every measurement distance azim...

Page 28: ...the current range setting Click the azimuth key until the desired function status appears The various functions are described in detail on the following pages Click the distance key five times in rap...

Page 29: ...tically selected when niGt on is selected Function niGt on OFF Night Vision This function is normally turned OFF reduces the display brightness is needed only when a night vision device is attached Re...

Page 30: ...t eyepiece to adjust it to 0 dioptres Then slide the eyepiece fully inwards Adjust the eyepiece on the night vision device to suit your eyesight Standard setting 0 dioptres Remove the protective lens...

Page 31: ...device While sighting on an object with the azimuth botton pressed and held adjust PVS 14 diopter eyepiece and objective focus in order to see the object and azimuth readout clearly i Adjust PVS 14 br...

Page 32: ...ntly in use by the VECTOR Click the distance key until the desired units appear in the field of view at the left angular unit in mils or degrees at the right distance unit in metres SI Unit or feet Cl...

Page 33: ...distance appears e g 500 m Depending on VECTOR model the range gates will be different Setting the minimum distance to 5 SI U disables the range gate default gate 500m Click the distance key three ti...

Page 34: ...a zero declination value into the VECTOR Click the azimuth key three times in rapid succession The current declination value is displayed for 10 seconds The VECTOR displays Old dECL before switching i...

Page 35: ...ation value changes by one unit per click long click hold down the key for longer than half a second the declination value changes continuously Use the azimuth key to change between increment and decr...

Page 36: ...eld at an adequate distance from buildings and metallic objects see page 18 Ensure that there are no buried pipes cables etc in the vicinity Never calibrate the compass inside a building or in the vic...

Page 37: ...of the VECTOR downwards undo tilt return to horizontal too far reverse direction Instructions in brackets apply to 12 point calibration only Always turn in the same direction for all rot 90 instructi...

Page 38: ...distance key when 4 Pt Co is displayed until the desired option is displayed The selected procedure starts automatically in a few moments Move the VECTOR according to the displayed instructions see p...

Page 39: ...in rapid succession FIEL Co appears briefly followed by 4 Pt Co Now press the distance key until PPS Co is displayed The calibration procedure starts automatically in a few moments Proceed as describ...

Page 40: ...empt calibration until Good Co appears Consider moving to an alternative position Possible causes of calibration failure The VECTOR was moved while a StOP instruction was displayed Movements performed...

Page 41: ...ed by the current setting 6x Press the distance key to browse in the menu If the currently displayed setting is confirmed by a rapid six fold click with the azimuth key the setting of the RS232 commun...

Page 42: ...NG units Select the appropriate ANG reference Grid Select the datum which corresponds to the map being used The proper datum must be selected Improper datum selection will result in poor target positi...

Page 43: ...ocedure starts automatically Use the azimuth key to scroll through the list Otherwise after some seconds it s proceeded automatically 6x 1 Software type Type 21 USMC 2 Software version 05 00 rF 3 All...

Page 44: ...YES Click the azimuth key eight times in rapid succession to set VECTOR to factory settings Stor dEFAULt is displayed If not done correctly the settings remain unchanged and no CHAnGE is displayed Az...

Page 45: ...Battery contacts corroded Low temperature reduces battery performance Extreme heat shortens battery life Adjust the eye base or eyecup following the instructions on page 8 Reposition your head or the...

Page 46: ...quate reflectance object too small or inaccurately targeted The VECTOR was shaken during measurement Bad weather conditions haze fog turbulence See the specified measuring range on page 54 Reduce or t...

Page 47: ...ilted too far downwards tilted too far to the right tilted too far to the left Distance display blinks These symbols are displayed during azimuth measurement Click the distance key to display distance...

Page 48: ...ion in an area with magnetic interference Altered magnetic conditions within the instrument after a battery change Key was pressed too slowly or with insufficient force Store the correct declination v...

Page 49: ...educed battery performance at low temperature Select niGT OFF in the configuration menu see pages 28 29 Adjust dioptric setting Select ErET on in the configuration menu see pages 28 29 You can still g...

Page 50: ...ivated Timing out of compensation nothing in display Going too far on a command Interface cable not properly connected Combined measurement not being used PC Con selected Select niGT OFF in the config...

Page 51: ...ul light sources with the VECTOR Do not open the VECTOR The built in laser can cause eye injuries Explosion hazard The battery must not be short circuited recharged mechanically modified placed in fir...

Page 52: ...the eyepiece protection caps fitted Remove the battery prior to prolonged storage Battery leakage can damage the VECTOR Observe the permissible storage temperatures Do not expose the VECTOR to strong...

Page 53: ...ter e g no alcohol or cleansers Lens cleaning Particles of dirt should be blown off or removed using a soft brush Finger prints may be cleaned first by wiping with a damp cloth followed by soft clean...

Page 54: ...08 ANSI Z 136 1 2000 FDA 21 CFR Ch 1 1040 1988 Range capability 5 m 12000 m Specified performance 25 m 5500 m Visibility 10 km Target size 2 3 x 2 3 m Albedo 0 3 Detection probability 90 Accuracy 1 5...

Page 55: ...n Declination 9 9 999 mil adjustable Optics Magnification 7x with Binocular Enhancer 10x Clear objective diameter 42 mm Exit pupil diameter 6 mm Eye relief 18 5 mm Field of view 1000 metres 120 m Axia...

Page 56: ...min in 1 m depth of water Operational temperature range 35 to 63 C Storage temperature range without battery 40 to 85 C Shock resistance 30 g 11 ms xyz axes Vibration resistance 10 to 500 Hz for 10 mi...

Page 57: ...VECTOR 21 535 314 SEB50 lithium battery 6 volt SANYO type 2CR5 636 965 STR1 neck strap 702 956 Eyepiece protection cover Optional equipment 667 001 SVP272 camouflage pouch with accessories Shipping i...

Page 58: ...ta cable to PLGR 664 671 SOBD1 objective cap order 2 pcs 664 672 SOBD2 objective cap with glint protection order 2 pcs 664 868 SST3 1 mini tripod non magnetic Accessories 901 601 664 671 664 868 664 6...

Page 59: ...he electronic pointing circle Line spacing 10 mils Line point spacing 5 mils Reticle i Equipment 1 mil corresponds to 1 m spacing at a distance of 1 km In the sample above it s 10 mil and therefore 10...

Page 60: ...7 mils Line point spacing 3 5 mils i 1 mil corresponds to 1 4 m spacing at a distance of 1 km In the sample above it s 10 mil and therefore 14 m 1 000 m 14 m Reticle with Binocular Enhancer Binocular...

Page 61: ...61 VECTOR USMC VECTOR 21 V 0 3 Equipment Options Mounting the objective cap with glint protection SOBD2 Shop for Vectronix products online at 1 877 766 5412 www SCOUTBASECAMP com...

Page 62: ...satisfaction Ask your local Vectronix representative for more information about our TQM programme Quality system SQS certification attests that Vectronix operates a quality management system that com...

Page 63: ...ade mark of Vectronix AG Heerbrugg Switzerland CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Eye safety IEC 60825 1 Ed 1 2 2001 08 ANSI Z 136 1 2000 FDA 21 CFR Ch 1 1040 1988 Trade marks Customer service Shop for Vectronix p...

Page 64: ...yright by Vectronix AG Heerbrugg Switzerland V 2004 Vectronix AG CH 9435 Heerbrugg Switzerland Telephone 41 71 727 47 47 Fax 41 71 727 46 79 www vectronix ch Shop for Vectronix products online at 1 87...

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