USER’S GUIDE Area Take-Off Tool and Digitizing System Model #6260
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CUSTOM SCALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 SETTING A MEASURED CUSTOM SCALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 SETTING AN ENTERED CUSTOM SCALE (IMPERIAL MODE) . . . . . 38 SETTING A HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION The Ultra Scale Master Pro has been specifically designed for residential and light commercial builders and contractors requiring area and volume take-offs. Use it for estimating project materials and costs, for measuring, storing and calculating perimeters, areas, and volumes from architectural plans and other types of scaled drawings. Use the Ultra Scale Master Pro to calculate the area and volume of irregular shapes; it can also be used as a digitizer.
SETUP PACKAGE CONTENTS Your package contains the following pieces: Corner Connector Four “AAA” batteries (already installed) Long Reflector Bar Ultra Scale Master Pro model 6260 (Puck) Female End Cap USB Cable 2 — ULTRA SCALE MASTER PRO ®
User’s Guide, Quick Reference Guide, and Quick Setup Sheet Long Reflector Bar Short Reflector Bar Male End Cap Carrying Case USER’S GUIDE — 3
RIGHT-HAND ASSEMBLY Assemble the reflector bars as shown. Align the corner connector at a 90° angle at the top left corner of the plans. 22. Insert the male end of the second Long Reflector Bar into the female end of the Corner Connector. 11. Insert the male end of the Corner Connector into the female end of the first Long Reflector Bar. NOTE: Sloping side of the Reflector Bars face outward. 55. Slide Female End Cap onto the male end of the first Long Reflector Bar.
1st Long Refl ector Bar 2nd Long Reflector Bar NOTE: Sloping side of the Reflector Bars face outward. Short Reflector Bar Right Puck Arm Left Puck Arm Right-Hand Configuration FINAL ASSEMBLY 33. Insert the male end of the Short Reflector Bar into the female end of the second Long Reflector Bar. The ultrasonic beams are sent from the left arm of the Puck to the top bar, then reflected back, and from the right arm of the Puck to the side bar, then reflected back as shown above.
LEFT-HAND ASSEMBLY Assemble the reflector bars as shown. Align the corner connector at a 90° angle at the top right corner of the plans. NOTE: Sloping side of the Reflector Bars face outward. 35. Insert the the male end of the second Long Reflector Bar into the female end of the Short Reflector Bar. 44. Insert the male end of the Short Reflector Bar into the Female Bar End Cap.
Short Reflector Bar 2nd Long Reflector Bar 11. Insert the male end of the 1st Long Reflector Bar first Long Reflector Bar into the female end of the Corner Connector. Left Puck Arm 21. Insert male end of the Corner Connector into the female end of the second Long Reflector Bar. Left-Hand Configuration Right Puck Arm 54. Insert the Male Bar End Cap into the female end of the first Long Reflector Bar.
GETTING STARTED Once assembly and setup are complete, proceed with the following steps in order to begin measuring. 1. When placing the bars and securing the drawing, make sure that the bars are at least 1" from the outermost measurements. 2. It is essential that the bars remain fi xed relative to the drawing’s position. Scribe a line to mark the initial location of the bars as a reference point should the bars shift. 3. The Puck should maintain a 45° angle within the bars while measuring. 4.
Right-Hand Configuration Shown USER’S GUIDE — 9
KEY DEFINITIONS MEASURING KEYS The keys shown are used for taking measurements on the blueprint and operating the display (D-Pad key). [END] Ends polyline measurement, displaying the total perimeter. Also ends the 2-Point Circle measurement when measuring a diameter, displaying the circumference (perimeter). [CLOSE —] Completes the Polygon or a 2-Point Circle and displays the calculated area. Results are identified as negative values.
Important Notes regarding the [ON/CLEAR] key: [ON/CLEAR] Turns the unit ON and clears the display. Holding down the [ON/CLEAR] key for 1.5 seconds also powers the unit off. [CLOSE +] Completes the Polygon or a 2-Point Circle and displays the calculated area. Results are identified as positive values. When measuring a Polygon, this key connects the last measured point to the start point. [MEASURE] Takes a measurement between points.
FUNCTION KEYS [UNDO] Undoes the previous measurement. Allows you to undo the last 10 measurements (if applicable) while in measure mode. If a measurement has been closed or ended, it will undo the close or end action and the previous 9 measurements upon repeated presses of [UNDO]. [SET] Used in conjunction with the [HEIGHT] and [SCALE] keys to set a Height or Custom Scale (See Setting a Height and Setting Custom Scale sections.) Also used to access secondary functions (e.g., M-, MC).
[PC SEND] When connected to a PC, sends the value on the main display in decimal format to the PC (see PC Interface section). [ARC/CIRC] First press identifies a new measurement as an Arc, second consecutive press identifies it as a Circle. Three points must be measured for an Arc; two points (diameter) or three points must be measured for a circle. The Ultra Scale Master Pro will auto-close three-point Arc or Circle measurements.
SETUP KEYS The buttons shown below are accessed by sliding the bottom cover down until they are revealed. [MODE] Used to select from the list of available modes (see Built-In Scales section). [SET] [MODE] Used to move back through the list of available modes. [SCALE] Used to select from the list of available scales within each mode (see Built-In Scales section). [SET] [SCALE] Used to move back through the list of available scales.
[UNITS] Used to select from the list of available units of measurement (see Units of Measurement section). [SET] [UNITS] Used to move back through the list of available units of measurement. [PREFS] (Preferences) Accesses Preference settings (see Preferences section). [HEIGHT] Displays stored height. Also used in conjunction with [SET] for setting a Height (see Setting a Height section).
USING THE ULTRA SCALE MASTER PRO UNDERSTANDING THE LCD The selected Scale and Scale Category or “Mode” are displayed here.
BUILT-IN SCALES The following modes and scales are available for selection using the [MODE] and [SCALE] keys, depending on whether the puck is set to Imperial or Metric mode using the [IMP/MET] switch located on the back of the puck. While in Imperial Mode, only the Imperial Modes and Scales are displayed. While in Metric Mode, only Metric Modes and Scales are displayed. However, all Imperial and Metric units of measurement are available within both modes.
SHAPES AND DEFINITIONS The Ultra Scale Master Pro can measure Polylines, Polygons, regular or irregular shapes, Arcs and Circles based on the following criteria: • Only one shape can be measured at a time • For a Polygon or Polyline only the last 64 measured sides can be displayed when viewing side Lengths via the D-Pad right [4] and left [3] arrows • Arc measurements are assumed to be part of a Circle • In Arc or Circle Mode, measurements of ellipses or irregular Arcs will result in incorrect calculations
IRREGULAR SHAPE An outline or surface configuration of a form ILLEGAL SHAPE: The Area and Volume can not be calculated for a shape containing bisecting lines. The Area and Volume of the shapes resulting from the bisecting lines can be calculated individually.
MEASURING POLYLINES OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. Place the crosshairs over the first point and press the [MEASURE] key. 33. Move to the third point and press the [MEASURE] key. The display will show the accumulated Length of the two measured segments. 22. Move to the second point and press the [MEASURE] key. The display will show the Length of the first line segment.
44. Press the [END] key. The total Perimeter is displayed. Once a measurement is ended, press the D-Pad down [6] to display Perimeter, Wall Area, and stored Height. Continuous presses of the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] will scroll back and forth through the values. PERIMETER WALL AREA* 55. Press the D-Pad right [4] to display the individual side Lengths in sequential order beginning with side one. Repeated presses of the D-Pad left [3] will scroll back through the sides in descending order.
MEASURING SIMPLE POLYGONS OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. 33. Move to the third point and press the [MEASURE] 22. Move to the second point and press the [MEASURE] key. 44. Move to the fourth point and press the [MEASURE] key. Place the crosshairs over the first point and press the [MEASURE] key. The display will show the Length of the first line segment. key. The display will show the accumulated Length of the two measured segments.
55. Press the [CLOSE+] key. The total Area is displayed. Once a measurement is closed, press the D-Pad down [6] to display Perimeter, Wall Area, Volume and stored Height. Continuous presses of the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] will scroll back and forth through the values. *Wall Area, Volume and Height do not display if a Height has not been set. For this example, a Height of eight Feet was used (See Setting a Height section for instructions on setting a Height). AREA PERIMETER 66.
MEASURING TAKE-OUTS OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. 33. Move to the third point and press the [MEASURE] 22. Move to the second point and press the [MEASURE] key. 44. Move to the fourth point and press the [MEASURE] key. Place the crosshairs over the first point and press the [MEASURE] key. The display will show the Length of the first line segment. key. The display will show the accumulated Length of the two measured segments.
55. Press the [CLOSE+] AREA 77. Press the [CLOSE+] key. The total Area is displayed.* key followed by the [SET] then [M+] keys. Now press the [MR] key to display the Adjusted Area. Press the [SET] then [MR] keys to clear the Memory. 66. Press the [M+] key to store the Area in Memory, then repeat steps 11 through 44 for the Take-Out *To do a Volume Take-Out, press the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] until the total Volume is displayed.
MEASURING COMPLEX POLYGONS OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. Place the crosshairs over the first point and press the [MEASURE] key. 55. Move to the fifth point and press the [MEASURE] key. 66. Move to the sixth point and press the [MEASURE] key. 22. Move to the second point and press the [MEASURE] key. 77. Move to the seventh point and press the [MEASURE] key. 33. Move to the third point and press the [MEASURE] key. 88.
99. Press the [CLOSE+] key. The total Area is displayed. Once a measurement is closed, press the D-Pad down [6] to display Perimeter, Wall Area, Volume and stored Height. Continuous presses of the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] will scroll back and forth through the values. *Wall Area, Volume and Height do not display if a Height has not been set. For this example, a Height of eight Feet was used (See Setting a Height section for instructions on setting a Height). AREA PERIMETER 10.
MEASURING IRREGULAR SHAPES OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. 55. Move to the fifth point and press the [MEASURE] key. Place the crosshairs over the first point and press the [MEASURE] key. 66. Move to the sixth point and press the [MEASURE] key. 22. Move to the second point and press the [MEASURE] key. 77. Move to the seventh point and press the [MEASURE] key. 33. Move to the third point and press the [MEASURE] key. 88.
99. Press the [CLOSE+] key. The total Area is displayed. Once a measurement is closed, press the D-Pad down [6] to display Perimeter, Wall Area, Volume and stored Height. Continuous presses of the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] will scroll back and forth through the values. *Wall Area, Volume and Height do not display if a Height has not been set. For this example, a Height of eight Feet was used (See “Setting a Height” section for instructions on setting a Height). AREA PERIMETER 10.
MEASURING ARCS AND CIRCLES DEFINITIONS: Listed below are definitions and illustrations of the Arc and Circle measurement results. ® AR LEN GT ARC H GT EN DL OR ARC PE RI CH CHORD LENGTH G TH EN L C CH OR EN DL GT H Arc Length Wall Area – The total of the Arc Length multiplied by the stored Height. Only displayed if a Height has been stored. AR Arc Length – The total Length of the Arc.
CIRCLE AREA HEIGHT Circle Area – The total Area of the Circle. Circle Volume – The total of the Circle Area multiplied by the stored Height. Also called Column or Cylinder Volume. Only displayed if a Height has been stored. CIRCLE AREA C IR C E LE P CIRCLE RADIUS CI METER PERI LE C R HEIGHT Circle Wall Area – The total of the Circle Perimeter multiplied by the stored Height. Only displayed if a Height has been stored. RIMETER Circle Perimeter – The linear distance around the Circle.
MEASURING ARCS OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. Press the [ARC/CIRC]* key once to enter Arc Mode. Place the crosshairs over the Start Point of the Arc and press the [MEASURE] key. 33. Move to the Final Point of the Arc and press the [MEASURE] key. *You must identify the measurement as an Arc before you start measuring. 22. Move to the High Point of the Arc and press the [MEASURE] key.
44. Upon pressing the [MEASURE] key in Step-3, the Arc measurement was automatically completed and the Arc Area displayed. Once an Arc measurement is completed, press the D-Pad down [6] to display Arc Perimeter, Arc Wall Area, Arc Volume and stored Height. Continuous presses of the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] will scroll back and forth through the values. *Arc Wall Area, Arc Volume and Height do not display if a Height has not been set. For this example, a Height of eight Feet was used.
MEASURING 3-POINT CIRCLES OPERATING SEQUENCE 11. Press the [ON/CLEAR] key twice to clear the display. Press the [ARC/CIRC]* key twice to enter Circle Mode. Place the crosshairs over the start point of the Circle and press the [MEASURE] key. 22. Move to the second point of the Circle and press the *You must identify the measurement as a Circle before you start measuring. Note: The second point can be any point along the Arc of the Circle between the start point and the third point. [MEASURE] key. 33.
44. Upon pressing the [MEASURE] key in Step 3, the Circle measurement was automatically completed and the Circle Area displayed. Once a Circle measurement is completed, press the D-Pad down [6] to display Circle Perimeter, Circle Wall Area, Circle Volume and stored Height. Continuous presses of the D-Pad down [6] or up [5] will scroll back and forth through the values. *Circle Wall Area, Circle Volume and Height do not display if a Height has not been set. For this example, a Height of eight Feet was used.
CUSTOM SCALES There are two methods for programming Custom Scales into your Ultra Scale Master Pro. “Measured Custom Scales” allow you to measure a specified Length and assign the known value. “Entered Custom Scales” allow you to enter and set a known scale that is not included within the available built-in scales of the Ultra Scale Master Pro. Four Custom Scales can be stored in Imperial and Metric Modes for a total of eight Custom Scales.
5. The displayed units begin flashing, indicating that they are ready to be changed. Press [UNITS] to scroll through the available units.* 6. Press D-Pad right [4] to begin value entry mode. The selected digit begins flashing, indicating that it is ready to be changed. Use D-Pad right [4] and left [3] to move between the digits. 7. Press D-Pad up [5] or down [6] to increase or decrease the selected digit. 8. To store the Custom Scale, press [SET] or [SCALE].
SETTING AN ENTERED CUSTOM SCALE (IMPERIAL MODE) 1. Press [MODE] until “CUST” is displayed. Press [SCALE] to scroll through the four available Custom Scales. For this example, Custom Scale-1 is used. 2. Press [SET] then press [SCALE] [SCALE] to begin entering the Custom Scale. 3. The displayed units begin flashing, indicating that they are ready to be changed. Press [UNITS] to scroll through the available units.* 38 — ULTRA SCALE MASTER PRO ® 4. Use D-Pad right [4] to begin value entry mode.
SETTING A HEIGHT A Height can be set to calculate Wall Areas and Volumes which are displayed using the D-Pad once an area measurement has been completed. If no Height is stored, Wall Area and Volume are not displayed. The following example is shown in Imperial Mode. The displays will be slightly different if in Metric Mode. 1. Press [SET] then [HEIGHT] to begin entering a Height. 2. The displayed units begin flashing, indicating that they are ready to be changed.
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT The following units of measurement are available for selection by pressing the [UNITS] key located under the slide cover door. You may change the units of measurement of a displayed value at anytime during measuring, or after a measurement has been completed. All of the Linear, Area, and Volume units shown below are available in both Imperial and Metric modes and are displayed in the order shown beginning with the default.
DIGITIZER MODE The Ultra Scale Master Pro can be used as a Digitizer to send measurement data (X,Y coordinates) and key press data to digitizing software on a host personal computer (PC). See PC Interface section for system requirements and USB connection information. Press the [DIGITIZER] key to enter Digitizer Mode. Display will show “digi On.” It will remain in Digitizer Mode until the [DIGITIZER] key is pressed again, or when a manual reset is performed (see Reset section).
PC INTERFACE The Ultra Scale Master Pro with PC Interface can be used to send displayed numerical values from your Puck directly to the selected estimating, spreadsheet, word processing, or text editing program on your PC. It can also be used to send data to digitizing programs while in Digitizer Mode (see Digitizer Mode section). The PC Interface is a ten-foot long USB cable specially designed for use with the Ultra Scale Master Pro. There is no driver software needed.
SENDING VALUES TO YOUR PC (PC SEND) The [PC Send] key sends the displayed value from the Puck to the selected software program on your PC. Values can be sent to the PC during a measurement and after it has been completed. Only numeric values can be sent to the PC. Preference settings and error messages cannot be sent to the PC. Also, the following measurement prompts cannot be sent to the PC: Start.Pt High Pt Final.Pt Point 2 Point 3 Ent Pt.1 Ent Pt.
The following is an example of the results of a Polygon measurement, which include the Area, Perimeter, Wall Area, and Volume. DISPLAYED RESULTS AREA In the second column are the values as they would appear after being sent to a spreadsheet program on the PC. The data will appear within the selected area of the software program on the PC (in this case the cells of the spreadsheet). PERIMETER The Ultra Scale Master Pro displays “SEnt PC” for one second each time a value is sent to the PC successfully.
PREFERENCES The following Preferences allow you to customize your Ultra Scale Master Pro. Access the Preferences by pressing [PREFS], located under the slide cover door. Press D-Pad up [5] or down [6] to scroll through the Preferences. Press D-Pad right [4] or left [3] to scroll through the available settings within the selected Preference. 1. MEASUREMENT DISPLAY: Total* – Displays the accumulated total of all measured segments. Side – Displays only the last measured segment. 3.
5. PC SEND TERMINATING COMMAND: Enter* Tab Left Right Up Dn None – – – – – – – Performs an ENTER command after value is sent to the PC. Performs a TAB command after value is sent to the PC. Performs a LEFT command after value is sent to the PC. Performs a RIGHT command after value is sent to the PC. Performs an UP command after value is sent to the PC. Performs a DOWN command after value is sent to the PC. Performs no action after value is sent o the PC. 7.
APPENDIX A APPENDIX B ACCURACY/ERRORS/AUTO SHUT-OFF RESET Accuracy/Display Capacity – The Ultra Scale Master Pro has a seven-digit main display, while maintaining an internal accuracy of 12-digits for calculations. The Ultra Scale Master Pro is capable of measuring at an accuracy of +/– 0.040" within a measuring range between one-inch and 36-inches from the reflector bars.
APPENDIX C APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS REPAIR AND RETURN Operating Modes Stand Alone Operation, PC Input Mode, Digitizer Tablet Coordinate Entry (optional software is required) Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000, XP & Vista Computer Interface USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatibile HID Mode Bar Dimensions: Footprint Active Measurement Area Weight Puck Dimensions: Footprint Weight 651 x 956 x 36 mm (25.63 x 37.63 x 1.40 inch) 610 x 914 mm (24 x 36 inch) (re-configurable) 1049 grams (2.
If a defect exists during the warranty period, CI, at its option, will either repair (using new or remanufactured parts) or replace (with a new or remanufactured digitizer) the product at no charge. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY MISUSE, ALTERATION, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER HANDLING OR OPERATION, OR IF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED OR MADE.
Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, Inc. by Scale Master Technologies, LLC, 2007. User’s Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, Inc. © 2007. Ultra Scale Master® Pro and Calculated Industries® are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED CALCULATED INDUSTRIES® 4840 Hytech Drive Carson City, NV 89706 U.S.A. 1-800-854-8075, 1-775-885-4900, Fax: 1-775-885-4949 www.calculated.com Designed in the U.S.A.
