Haglof Vertex 5 User Manual

Vertex 5 – Quick Guide
2020-12-02
© 2020, Haglöf Sweden AB. 2020-12-02
VERTEX 5 - ADVANCED USER'S GUIDE
The included USB memory stick contains the Vertex 5 - Advanced User's Guide and Communication program for
Windows Haglof BLE Commander.
KEYPAD
• ON button: Used to start the Vertex, to confirm a value and as a trigger when
measuring.
• DME button: Used for distance measurement, to navigate in menus and to
change the brightness of the red cross sight.
• SEND button: Used to send data to Vertex memory or with IR (DPII, MDII Calipers) or Bluetooth® to
external devises and to navigate in menus.
• DME SEND: Used to Turn the Vertex off.
TURN ON/OFF T3 TRANSPONDER
1. Hold the Vertex 5 and the Transponder T3 ultrasonic transceivers close to each
other, about 0-2 cm/0-1 in.
2. Press the DME button.
a. 2 short beeps are heard from the transponder when turned on
b. 4 short beeps are heard from the transponder when turned off.
HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WHEN USING THE T3 TRANSPONDER
1. Start the transponder and place it on the object to measure at the preset TRP.HGT.
2. Press ON and select HEIGHT. Aim towards the transponder positioned at the preset
TRP.HGT.
3. Press and hold down ON until the sight cross goes out then release the button. The
red cross sight is now flashing.
4. Aim to the height to measure. Press and hold down ON until the sight cross goes out
then release the button. The measured height is displayed.
5. Repeat the procedure from step 4 to measure more heights on the same object.
HEIGHT MEASURING WITHOUT USING THE T3 TRANSPONDER
1. Press ON, select HEIGHT and then press SEND to use the M.DIST value displayed.
(Change the M.DIST in SETTINGS)
2. Aim to the point that corresponds to the preset TRP.HGT and press and hold down
ON until the sight cross goes out then release button. The red cross sight starts to flash.
3. Aim to the height to measure. Press and hold down ON until the red cross sight goes
out then release the ON button. The measured height is displayed.
4. Repeat the procedure from step 4 to measure more heights on the same object.
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Haglof Vertex 5 Specifications

General

Accuracy (Height)	±0.1 m
Resolution (Height)	0.1 m
Resolution (Angle)	0.1°
Laser Type	Class 1
Power Supply	1 x AA battery
Display	LCD
Measuring Range (Height)	0 - 999 m
Angle Accuracy	0.1°
Units of Measurement	Meters, Feet, Degrees

Summary

Vertex 5 Keypad Functions

Keypad Buttons Overview

Details the functions of the ON, DME, and SEND buttons for device operation, measurement, and navigation.

Powering Off the Vertex

Instructions for turning off the Vertex device using the DME SEND button combination.

T3 Transponder Operations

Turning T3 Transponder On/Off

Steps to turn the T3 transponder on and off using the Vertex and DME button.

Height Measurement with T3

Procedure for measuring height using the Vertex and T3 transponder.

Height Measurement without T3

Steps for measuring height using the Vertex without a T3 transponder.

Measurement Types

Angle Measurement

Procedure to measure angles using the Vertex, displaying results in degrees, grads, and percent.

Distance Measuring (DME)

How to measure distance using the T3 transponder and the DME button.

Horizontal Distance in Slopes

Steps to measure horizontal distance in slopes using the Vertex and T3 transponder.

Data Management and Connectivity

Storing Data to Memory

How to enable memory storage and save measured data on the Vertex.

Sending Files to Haglof Link

Instructions for transferring measured data from the Vertex to a mobile device via Haglof Link.

Haglof Link Application

Information on downloading and using the Haglof Link mobile application for data transfer.

Ultrasound Calibration

Calibrating Ultrasound (CALIBR.DME)

Steps to calibrate the Vertex 5 ultrasound for accurate distance measurements.