Table of Contents
How to Use this Guide .............................................................................................................................. 3
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 General Information ........................................................................................................... 11
Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 11 1.1
BeamSquared Model Numbers ................................................................................................... 12 1.2
BeamSquared Manual Mode Models ..................................................................................... 12 1.2.1
Automated BeamSquared Models ........................................................................................ 12 1.2.2
Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 13 1.3
BeamSquared Optical Train Dimensions ...................................................................................... 15 1.4
Software Information ................................................................................................................ 16 1.5
Chapter 2 Setup ................................................................................................................................ 17
Equipment ............................................................................................................................... 17 2.1
BeamSquared Software Installation ............................................................................................ 17 2.2
Prepare the BeamSquared for Operation ..................................................................................... 18 2.3
Mount the Optical Train ...................................................................................................... 18 2.3.1
Install the Camera .............................................................................................................. 19 2.3.2
Connect BeamSquared ....................................................................................................... 20 2.3.3
External Attenuation of the Beam ............................................................................................... 21
2.4
Attenuation ....................................................................................................................... 22 2.4.1
Beams < 1 Watt ............................................................................................................. 22 2.4.1.1
Beams < 400 Watts ........................................................................................................ 22 2.4.1.2
Beams < 2000 Watts ...................................................................................................... 22 2.4.1.3
Beams > 2000 Watts ...................................................................................................... 22 2.4.1.4
Beam Alignment and Setup for Auto Mode .................................................................................. 22 2.5
Distance from Laser ........................................................................................................... 23 2.5.1
Initial Setup and Rough Beam Alignment ............................................................................. 24 2.5.2
Live Playback .................................................................................................................. 24 2.5.2.1
External Steering Mirrors ................................................................................................. 24 2.5.2.2
Laser Mounting Height .................................................................................................... 24 2.5.2.3
Gunsight Alignment Tool ................................................................................................. 24 2.5.2.4
Precision Beam Alignment ................................................................................................... 26 2.5.3
Ghost Beams .................................................................................................................. 27 2.5.3.1