PRO 3600 Owner's Manual
Feature Overview The Pro 3600 operates normally in a standard reference mode where level is displayed as 0.00°. However, a new reference point for 0.00° can easily be established by pushing the ALT ZERO button. You can also "freeze" any displayed angle on the LCD by pushing the HOLD button. The 360° range of the unit is organized into four 90° quadrants for display purposes. Display resolution is 0.01° near level (0.00° to 9.99°) and 0.1° at all other angles (10.0° to 90.0°).
Operating Instructions - Battery The Pro 3600 is powered by a 9-volt battery. A new alkaline battery will provide 500 hours of use. A 9-volt lithium battery can be used for even longer life. To extend battery life, the Pro 3600 shuts off automatically when left undisturbed for five minutes (to reactivate, push the ON/OFF button) unless there is activity on the serial port. Note: Hooking serial port pin 5 (REQ) to pin 9 (BATT+) disables the auto-power shutoff..
Operating Instructions - Angle Measuring First, you must make sure your unit is reading accurately by using the test on pages 9-10. If the unit fails this simple test, you must recalibrate it using Superset® (pages 11-14). To operate your Pro 3600, simply push the ON/OFF button; it will begin displaying angle readings immediately. Set the Pro 3600 on the surface to be measured and read the angle. (To get the most accurate reading, allow the unit to settle for 5 seconds before noting the angle.
HOLD (temporarily "freezing" a reading on the display) If you need to take a measurement with the Pro 3600 in an unreadable position, or if you need to temporarily lock in a reading while you record it, simply press the Hold button while measuring the angle. (Make sure the unit has been in position and still for 5 seconds.) The readout will freeze and the decimal point, degree sign and an arrow on the left side of the LCD will flash. To release, press the Hold button again.
ALT ZERO (Setting an alternate reference point) ALT ZERO allows you to set any angle as a 0.00° reference point from which to take measurements. To set an alternate reference point, place the Pro 3600 on the new surface and wait 5 seconds. Press the ALT ZERO button once. "Alt "will appear on the display, followed by "-0-". The Pro 3600 will then display angles using the new reference. ALT ZERO will appear in the lower right hand corner of the display as long as the Pro 3600 is in ALT ZERO mode.
Pro 3600 Serial Port The Pro 3600 has an ASCII-format RS-232 compatible serial port for remote angle readout. The T&B Ansley 609-1027 connector on the back of the Pro3600 mates with industry standard cables. Angles are calculated and transmitted every 8/15 second (533 msec). Pin assignments: Pin Number Signal I/O 1 2 GND TD N/A Output 5 9 3, 4, 6-8, 10 REQ BATT+ Input Either 9 7 5 3 1 10 8 6 4 2 Description Signal Ground. Transmits serial data bits (9600 baud, one stop bit, no parity).
DC Electrical Characteristics: Parameter Min. Nominal Max. Unit REQ Input low voltage REQ Input high voltage REQ Input resistance TD Output low voltage TD Output high voltage BATT+ Input voltage -25 2.4 3 — — 4.25 — — 5 -5 +5 9 0.4 25 7 — — 10 volts volts kΩ volts volts volts Angle Output Format: The ASCII angle output may be read by a computer, or may directly drive a printer. Measured angles cover a full 360° range and the readout is between -180.00° and +180.00°. Format: XXX.
Recalibration Like all measurement instruments the Pro 3600 must periodically be monitored for accuracy. The Pro 3600 should be tested daily with the simple procedure outlined below. If it is found to be out of calibration, it is easily recalibrated on site using Superset® - an eight-step procedure that realigns the unit through its entire 360° range and takes just a couple of minutes to perform. And Superset® doesn't require any special fixtures, tools, or expertise.
• Rotate the unit end-for-end so the display is facing away from you. Be sure to set the Pro 3600 in exactly the same spot, and wait 10 seconds before reading the angle that's displayed. • Now roll the unit toward you so that the display is facing you, but the lettering on the face of the unit is upside down. Wait 10 seconds, and note the angle on the display. • Finally, rotate the unit end-for-end so the display is facing away from you (the lettering should still be upside-down).
Superset® Superset® recalibrates the Pro 3600 through its entire 360° range by electronically recording four horizontal and four vertical settings. It should be performed whenever the accuracy test shows a discrepancy of 0.1° or more. How to Perform Superset ® Turn on the Pro 3600 and place it on a flat surface. You can use any horizontal surface within 10° of level and any vertical surface within 10° of plumb to perform Superset®. You must use the same surfaces throughout the entire process.
Superset® - Horizontal Settings [1] • Unit faces you and white lettering on face is right-side up. • Align with an edge or line - wait 10 seconds. • Press HOLD button until [ 1] appears. [2] • Rotate unit so it faces away from you, the lettering. should still be right-side up. • Align with same edge or line - wait 10 seconds. • Press HOLD button until [ 2] appears. [ 3] • Roll unit so it faces you, the lettering should now be upside-down. • Align with same edge or line - wait 10 seconds.
Pro 3600 Pro 3600 Pro 3600 [5] • Place unit against vertical surface so it faces you, the lettering on the face ("Pro 3600, etc.) should read from bottom to top. • Align with an edge or line - wait 10 seconds. • Press HOLD button until [ 5] appears. [6] • Roll the unit so it faces away from you, the lettering should still read from bottom to top • Align with same edge or line - wait 10 seconds • Press HOLD button until [ 6] appears.
Your Pro 3600 has been Superset® back to manufacturer's spec's. Canceling Superset® You may cancel Superset® at any time during the process by turning the unit off. Maintenance The Pro 3600 is designed to stand up to the rigors of industrial use. The following tips will ensure a long service life: • Use the "end-for-end" accuracy test daily to make sure the unit is in calibration. If it is not, recalibrate it immediately with Superset®. • Clean the Pro 3600 with mild liquid soap and a damp cloth.
Pro 3600 Specifications Range .................... 360° (90° x 4) Resolution ............. 0.01° (0° to 9.99°) 0.10° (10° to 90°) Accuracy ............... +0.05° (0° to 10°) +0.10° (80° to 90°) +0.20° (10° to 80°) Repeatability ........ +0.05° Cross Axis Error .. Minimal 1.215" 1.22" Serial Port Type ..................... RS-232 Compatible Connector ........... 10-pin, Rectangular Supply Voltage ........ 9 V. Alkaline Battery Battery Life ............ 500 hours typical Temperature Operating ..
One-Year Limited Warranty If, within one year from the date of original purchase, the Pro 3600 Digital Protractor fails to function because of defects in materials or workmanship, the manufacturer will, at its option, either repair or replace such components provided the original purchaser: 1. Contacts the dealer from whom the unit was purchased for instructions; 2. Follow the dealer's instructions for return of the unit; 3. Submit original date and proof of purchase; 4.
