Newcon Optik NEWCON LRB 3000 PRO User Manual

Operation Manual  
LRB 3000PRO  
LASER RANGE FINDER BINOCULAR  
In USA: 2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114  
In Canada: 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON M2H 2S5  
Newcon International ltd. © 2005-2006 Printed in Canada  
9. CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Features of the LRB 3000PRO Laser Range Finder  
Binocular  
Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon Optik  
product, please consult the enclosed manual. If the problem  
remains unresolved, contact our customer support department at  
+1-416-663-6963 or toll free in North America at  
1-877-368-6666.  
Latest digital circuitry allows targeting through most types  
of glass  
First, last or the most reflective target acquisition  
Meters/Yards/Degrees/KMH/MPH display  
Last 10 readings recall  
Selectable reticle shape (+ or )  
Target quality indicator  
Speed detector and digital compass  
Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday,  
Eastern Standard Time.  
At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without  
following the instructions of our technical support  
department. Newcon accepts no responsibility for  
unauthorized returns.  
To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:  
Tel: +1-416-663-6963 Fax: +1-416-663-9065  
The defective products should be shipped to:  
From USA: 2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114  
From all other countries: 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON  
M2H 2S5, CANADA  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
8. WARRANTY  
1. Brief description  
NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in  
material and workmanship for one year from the date of the  
original date of consumer's purchase, but no more than 18  
months from the date of manufacturing. If your Newcon product  
proves to be defective during this period, please bring the  
product securely packaged in its original container or an  
equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to  
your Newcon Dealer. Newcon will repair (or at its option  
replace with the same or comparable model), the product or part  
thereof, which, on inspection by Newcon, is found to be  
defective in materials or workmanship.  
2. Appearance of the device  
3. Supplied accessories  
4. Technical characteristics  
5. Operation instructions  
5.1. Preparing the device for operation  
5.2. Measuring procedure  
5.3. Mode switching procedure  
5.4. Additional display information  
5.5. Test modes  
6. Storage and maintenance instructions  
7. Troubleshooting  
8. Warranty  
9. Customer support  
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:  
NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the  
product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly  
as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect,  
damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, lightning,  
improper electrical current, or service other than by a NEWCON  
Authorized Service. Postage, insurance, or shipping costs  
incurred in presenting your NEWCON product for warranty  
service are your responsibility. Please include a check or money  
order made out to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of $15.00 to  
cover shipping and handling. This covers products shipped in  
USA or Canada only.  
10. Quality certificate  
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING  
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE  
USING!  
The range-measuring mode does not work. The display is  
transparent.  
Check whether the battery is installed properly. Check the charge  
of the battery. Replace it if it is weak  
FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID  
THE WARRANTY!  
The range-measuring mode temporarily does not work. The  
display indicates results of the last measurement or transparent.  
Wait for 8 seconds, and press the Action button again.  
Compass readings are equal to zero at any direction.  
Wait for 8 seconds, and press the Action button again. If this  
does not help, perform the compass calibration.  
There are black dots in the image.  
A LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) is installed in the optical  
channel of the device. Due to manufacturing imperfections in the  
production process of the LCD, small black dots, scratches and  
other blemishes might be visible. Those blemishes are strictly  
regulated for maximum allowed number, size and location. It  
does not degrade the product's performance.  
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION  
LRB 3000PRO Laser Rangefinder Binocular is an advanced  
Laser Range Finder system that provides instant distance, speed,  
and angular measurements consistently and accurately. The  
outstanding optics provides a sharp, clear image under all  
conditions. LRB 3000Pro utilizes a revolutionary digital design,  
which outperforms any other product in its class and price range.  
The unit sends an invisible, eye safe laser beam pulses to the  
target. The returned beams are captured by the digital circuitry.  
The time differential allows us to calculate the distance to the  
target. Incorporated digital compass measures clockwise the  
angle between the optical axis and direction to the North Pole.  
Range measurement cannot be obtained.  
Check if range detection mode is activated (message READY  
appears on the display)  
Make sure that neither your hand nor finger is blocking  
objective lens, laser emitting lens or receiver lens.  
Hold the unit firmly (avoid hand tremor) while you are  
pressing the Action button.  
Check that the target is within measuring range of the device.  
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2. APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE  
6. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.  
Precautions: LRB 3000Pro is a sophisticated precision optical  
instrument equipped with electronics. Therefore, it should be  
handled with due care.  
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Keep your device away from direct sunlight, impacts, dust,  
moisture, and sudden changes of temperatures.  
Do not use the device at temperatures higher than 50oC  
(122oF).  
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Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing so may  
damage the anti-reflection coating.  
Avoid shocks and sharp jolts.  
Cleaning of optical surfaces is allowed with professional  
camera lens cleaning supplies only.  
To clean the exterior of the device, use a soft clean cloth.  
Keep away from heating appliances and central heating.  
Remove the battery when storing the device for long time.  
All repair works must be performed by an authorized service  
only.  
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1 – Eyepieces; 2 – Objective lens; 3 – Mode button;  
4 – Action (*) button; 5 – Battery compartment cover;  
6 – Rubber grip  
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Fig. 1  
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voltage of the primary 9-Volt battery drops below 7.2 Volts. At  
this point the System is still functional but the battery should be  
replaced as soon as possible. The System can operate at the  
voltage level above 7 Volt.  
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The System remains in the active displaying state for 8 seconds  
after pressing of any of the operating buttons and after 8 seconds  
it enters the passive zero power state. Ni-MH rechargeable type  
of batteries with extended capacity capable to sustain current  
drain up to 250 mA should be used for powering the System.  
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1 Eyepieces with diopter adjustment; 7 Interpupilary distance  
adjustment lever; 8 – Identification label (located at the bottom)  
5.5. Test modes  
Fig. 2  
Mode 16 is designated to test the display. When you choose this  
mode all segments and indicators will flash during 8 seconds.  
This time should be enough for extensive display testing.  
3. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES  
LRB is supplied in the following assembly:  
Mode 17 calibrates the digital compass. If the System was  
exposed to a strong magnetic field or it was inoperable for a long  
time the compass stops working. This is normal. To return the  
compass back into working condition enter Mode 17 and rotate  
the System in horizontal plane during approximately one minute.  
You must perform at least two rotations. The normal compass  
operation will be restored.  
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Device  
Carrying case  
Neck strap  
User’s manual  
Warranty card  
9V/200 mAh Ni-MH rechargeable 1 pc.  
battery (optional)  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
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Charger (optional)  
1 pc.  
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Distance measuring procedure includes instant statistical  
processing of the package of single measuring sessions for each  
laser pulse. Qualitative result of the statistical processing is  
presented on the Display as a message TARGET  
REFLECTION (5).  
4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS  
1. Optics  
Magnification, x  
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40  
5.7  
6°  
Objective lens diameter, mm  
Exit pupil diameter, mm  
Field of view  
There are three statistical qualifications of the reflected signal:  
Type of coating  
Fully multi-coated glass optics  
TARGET REFLECTION LOW – when the number of  
steady received reflected signals is just enough to make  
acceptable conclusion about the measured distance;  
TARGET REFLECTION MED - when the number of  
steady received reflected signals is in medium range and  
enough to make positive conclusion about the measured  
distance;  
TARGET REFLECTION HIGH - when the number of  
steady received reflected signals is qualified to be  
enough to make reliable conclusion about the measured  
distance.  
2. Range Finder Type  
Measuring range, m  
Class 1, eye safe, 905nm  
20 – 3,000  
Accuracy, m  
± 1  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
+ or  
Yes  
First, last and auto target acquisition  
Meters/Yards display  
Last 10 readings recall  
Reticle shape  
Target quality indicator  
3. Speed  
Detection  
Measured speed range, KMH / MPH  
Accuracy, KMH or MPH  
5 – 400 / 5-250  
± 1  
360  
4. Compass  
Measured azimuth range, degrees  
Accuracy, degrees  
±2  
9 V standard or rechargeable  
Yes  
5. Misc.  
Battery  
The displayed statistical qualification of the reflected signal  
characterizes variation in expected recurrence of measurements.  
At qualification HIGH each consequent measurement of the  
same target will give you the same result with accuracy of ±1m.  
At lower rates of statistical qualification the expected recurrence  
'Low Battery' indicator  
Tripod thread  
Operational temperature range  
Storage temperature range  
Weight without battery, g  
Dimensions, mm  
¼” x 20  
-25 / +50oC (-13 / +122oF)  
-45 / +65oC (-49 / +149oF)  
970  
158 x 145 x 69  
may degrade.  
The display presents LOW BATTERY warning, when  
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5.4. Additional display information  
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)  
The System operates in the setting Modes that are displayed as  
follows (refer to Fig.3):  
Y/M – units of distance measurement: yards or meters (3).  
KMH/MPH – units of speed measurement: km/hour or  
miles/hour (3).  
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° - units of angular measurement: degrees (3)  
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Shape of the reticle: cross shape or rectangular shape (2).  
rEC1 - recall function. Upon pressing the Action button (4) (fig.  
1) the Display will sequentially show results of last 10  
measurements, starting from the latest one. The number  
appearing after word "rEC" shows the number of the  
measurement counted back in the sequence. When the System is  
in inactive state the 10 previous measurements are stored within  
the System and may be recalled at any time.  
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cLr - clear data function: upon pressing the A button (4) (fig. 1)  
the entire data on all previous measurements will be erased. This  
function doesn’t change the chosen modes. You can erase the  
assigned mode only by assigning a new one.  
OVER 100 m – indicates that the gating is on. Note: This is an  
optional indicator, which is not activated in this model.  
Optional nighttime illuminated display allows more hours of  
use and easier readings at dusk, dawn and all night. Note: This is  
an optional feature, which may be absent in your unit.  
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1 – Low battery indicator; 2 – Reticle (cross or rectangular selectable);  
3 – Units of measurement (Yards, Meters, KMH,  
MPH, Degrees); 4 – Measurement result;  
5 – Target quality indicator; 6 – Laser active indicator;  
7 – “Over 100M” gating indicator (optional); 8 – Setup mode indicator;  
9 – Ready mode indicator  
Fig. 3  
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rEc – recall function. Upon pressing the Action button (6)  
(fig. 1) the Display will sequentially show results of last 10  
measurements, starting from the latest one. The number  
appearing after word "rEc" shows the number of the  
measurement counted back in the sequence. When the  
System is in inactive state the 10 previous measurements are  
stored within the System and may be recalled at any time.  
cLr - clear data function: upon pressing the Action button  
(6) (fig. 1) the entire data on all previous measurements will  
be erased. This function doesn’t change the chosen modes.  
You can erase the assigned mode only by assigning a new  
one.  
5.1. Preparing the device for operation.  
Rotate counterclockwise and open the battery compartment  
cover (5) located between the objective lenses (fig. 1).  
Insert one 9V Ni-MH battery into the battery compartment  
observing correct polarity.  
Close the battery compartment cover (5).  
Adjust the interpupillary distance with lever (7) (fig.2).  
Adjust the eye relief distance by moving the left collapsing  
eyepiece (1) in lengthwise direction.  
Note: After changing the battery, it is recommended to run the  
Compass Calibration mode (refer to the mode selection  
procedure).  
The full trek of all possible modes available is depicted on  
Figure 4.  
5.2. Measuring procedure  
When the Rangefinder is in the passive, zero power consumption  
state, the LCD Display is blank (transparent). Press the Action  
(A) button (4) (Fig.1) and hold for 0.5 sec. to activate the  
System. Initially the System always assumes READY mode of  
operation and word ‘READY’ appears on the Display. Pressing  
and releasing the A button (4) (Fig. 1) at this point triggers a  
measuring session, and the result will be displayed in numerical  
form (4) (Fig. 3) (if measurement is unsuccessful then four  
dashes ‘----‘ will appear in the numerical area). Please note that  
the target must be over 20m away. The measured data will  
correspond to the mode selected (see below). The units of  
measurement will be indicated in the field of view (3) (Fig.3).  
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If you choose more than one parameter to measure (for  
instance, distance and azimuth), the measured results will appear  
on the display every half second.  
Cd12 – this mode sets the target selection to First. No  
other parameters of those, which were previously set, are  
influenced.  
Cd13 – this mode sets the target selection to Auto. No  
other parameters of those, which were previously set, are  
influenced.  
Cd14 KMH – the unit will measure and display two  
parameters at once as distance in meters and speed in  
kilometers per hour. The target selection and the reticle  
shape inherit the previous value.  
Cd15 MPH – the unit will measure and display two  
parameters at once as distance in yards and speed in  
miles per hour. The target selection and the reticle shape  
inherit the previous value.  
Cd16 – this is the self-test mode. All segments on  
display will blink during 8 seconds. None of the  
parameters, which were set before, will change.  
Cd17 – this is the self-test mode, performing compass  
calibration. None of the parameters, which were set  
before, will change.  
If the A button is held (pressed) the System automatically  
enters SCANNING mode. At this mode, the System repetitively  
performs distance measuring and displaying. The time interval  
between measurements is approximately 0.25 second.The  
maximum measuring distance range for most objects will be  
about 3000 meters. The maximum measured distance varies  
greatly depending on the reflectivity of the target, weather  
conditions and more.  
Target reflectivity depends on its color, surface finish, shape  
etc. Bright colors are more reflective than darks. A polished  
surface is more reflective than a rough one. Larger targets are  
easier for distance measuring. Measuring a target faced at 90o  
(perpendicular to the laser beams path) provides optimal results.  
Bad weather conditions (rain, fog, snow, mist) will reduce the  
maximum measured range. Bright sunny days will reduce  
performance as well. While the unit will work through many  
glass types, measuring through glass will affect the results. Hand  
tremor also influences the results. Use tripod to measure distance  
to far-away objects.  
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The unit can estimate distance to up to 7 targets  
simultaneously. The mode selection logic allows choosing the  
nearest (‘first’), the farthest (‘last’) or the most reflective (‘auto’)  
target. This mechanism helps to choose a correct target  
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behind bushes, wires, flakes, or, opposite, measure a distance to  
wire, which hangs in front of the building wall. However, it  
cannot be guaranteed that the device will always measure the  
needed distance. It can happen that there will be no pulses  
bounced off the desired object at all.  
Cd4, Cd5, Cd6, Cd7 – reserved for the future extension  
and are not available in this model.  
Cd8 – the unit will measure two parameters at once as  
distance in yards and horizontal angles in degrees.  
Target selection is set to Auto. The reticle shape is set to  
crosshair. This is the third standard mode.  
Cd9 + – this mode sets the reticle shape to crosshair. No  
other parameters of those, which were set before, are  
influenced.  
Cd10 – this mode sets the reticle shape to rectangle.  
No other parameters of those, which were set before, are  
influenced.  
5.3. Mode switching procedure  
By pressing Mode (M) button (3) (Fig.1) when the System is in  
READY mode, you enter the Mode selecting state. Pressing the  
M button sequentially scans the Modes. The Mode under  
selection is indicated on the Display by flashing of the selectable  
feature. The "flashing" feature can be selected by pressing the A  
button (4). If you don’t find some of the modes described below,  
it means they were not installed on your system. Two modes,  
“Codes” and “Recall” have submenus. You enter submenu by  
pressing the A button from the corresponding mode. After that  
you can select the sub-item with the M button and choose your  
option by pressing the A button. Each time when you make your  
choice, you return to the READY state.  
Cd11 – this mode sets the target selection to Last. No  
other parameters of those, which were previously set, are  
influenced.  
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Note: Depending on user’s requirements, the unit can be made  
with a special sub selection, providing only the options required  
for the particular task.  
Note: Depending on the installed software, the situation, when  
the mode is accessible but inoperable, also may occur.  
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If you want to leave the mode switching procedure without  
remembering your choice, you should press and keep held the M  
button for more than two seconds. This works like “Escape” key  
on a computer keyboard. The rangefinder will remain in the last  
set mode and return to the READY state.  
Below is the full list of all modes available in the main menu  
and submenus. The flashing symbols, which you see on the  
display during the mode selection procedure, are marked in bold  
in the text.  
There is one default preset mode, Standard1 (Meters, Degrees,  
Crosshair shape reticle, Auto target selection), which opens the  
mode trek.  
Another standard mode is assigned to Code 8. It determines  
measurement units and features as Yards, Degrees, Crosshair  
shape reticle, Auto target selection.  
After you have selected one of these modes, you can override  
its reticle type and target selection with the sub selection code.  
For example, Standard1 mode implies crosshair shape reticle. If  
you choose rectangular reticle (sub selection Code 10), you  
change the reticle shape and leave all other parameters of this  
mode intact. If then you choose Standard1 again, the reticle will  
turn back crosshair. The last set mode overwrites all features that  
it controls.  
Std1 – the unit will measure three parameters at once as  
distance in meters, horizontal angles in degrees, vertical  
angles in degrees. The target selection is set to Auto. The  
reticle shape is set to crosshair. This choice turns off the  
gating, if it was turned on before.  
All other modes determine only one parameter to measure. For  
example, Code 14 allows to measure speed of the objects as  
kilometers per hour. The shape of reticle and target selection will  
remain the same, as they had been set before you selected the  
Code 14. Now you can choose a new reticle shape, still  
remaining in the speed measuring mode. This example  
demonstrates that Codes 9-13 replace one selected feature  
independently, and all other codes can replace more than one  
feature in a bunch.  
COdE – if you choose this option, you will enter into codes  
submenu.  
Cd1 M – the unit will measure and display the distance  
in meters only. The target selection and the reticle shape  
inherit the previous value.  
Cd2 Y – the unit will measure and display the distance  
in yards only. The target selection and the reticle shape  
inherit the previous value.  
Cd3 -° – the unit will measure and display the horizontal  
angle in degrees only. The target selection and the reticle  
shape inherit the previous value.  
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A
Last  
Code11  
M
Mode  
Screen display  
Ta rg e t  
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
A
First  
Code12  
M
Ta rg e t  
A
Select this mode  
Auto  
Go to next mode  
M
1) Standard1  
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Meter  
Degree  
Target  
Select this mode  
A
Auto  
Go to next mode  
Code13  
M
M
A
Ta rg e t  
2) Codes  
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
Go into submenu  
Go to next mode  
A
Code14  
M
A
Meter  
Yard  
KMH  
MPH  
Code1  
M
Meter  
Yard  
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
M
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
A
Code15  
A
Select this mode  
Code2  
M
Go to next mode  
Select this mode  
A
Go to next mode  
Code16  
M
Display self-test  
A
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
Code3  
M
Degree  
Select this mode  
A
Code17  
M
Go to next mode  
Compass calibration  
Go to next mode  
Not used  
A
Go into submenu  
Not used  
Not used  
4) Recall  
A
A
Go to next data  
M
M
Rec1  
Rec2  
Select this data  
Select this data  
M
Go to next data  
Go to nextdata  
...  
A
A
Go to next mode  
Select this data  
Select this data  
M
M
Rec9  
Rec0  
“ Mode”  
button  
A
“ Action”  
button  
Not used  
Code8  
M
A
M
5) Clear  
Clear memory  
Use previous  
settings  
A
Auto  
M
Yard  
Degree  
Target  
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
A
Code9  
M
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  
Fig.4 Mode switching trek  
A
Code10  
M
Select this mode  
Go to next mode  

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