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Motion Detection

To measure distance using the motion sensor (sonic ranger)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procedure

  1. Connect the probe to the logger and the logger to the calculator.
  2. Press APPS.
  3. Select CBL/CBR.  Press any key to continue.
  4. A menu appears on the screen.  Select GAUGE.
  5. Select probe Sonic and press ENTER.
  6. Use the cursor keys  and  to navigate the screen.
  7. Choose the type and range of display required, and the units.
  8. Press ENTER after each choice.
  9. Set  DIRECTIONS at Off
  10. Select GO and press ENTER.
  11. Point the ranger at an object e.g. the ceiling.
  12. The screen displays a numeric readout of the distance from the ranger to the ceiling and also the chosen form of graphical display, either Bar or Meter.
  13. To exit, press CLEAR, then 2nd (QUIT).

 

This is used by auctioneers, surveyors, etc. to measure the dimensions of rooms.

Note

The object must be at least 40 cm from the sensor.