GTCO QuikRuler III User Manual

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Table of Contents

QuikRuler III Overview
Set Up
Components
Connecting the Components

Digitizer Connections
QuikRuler III Display Module Connections
Optional PC Connections
Starting QuikRuler III
Making Selections
Stylus
16-Button Cursor
4-Button Cursor

Configuring QuikRuler III
The QuikRuler Menu

QuikRuler Menu Location
Relocating the Menu at Start-Up
Relocating the Menu While Working with QuikRuler III
If You Lose the Menu Location
Using the Configure Function
Setting Fractional Digits
Setting Tone Options
Selecting Your Language
Setting the Decimal Point Character
Setting the Last Output Character

Setting the Units and the Scale

First, Identify the Unit of Measure
Set the Units
Manually Setting the Scale
Automatically Setting the Scale
Set the Scale Automatically
Setting the Counting Scale
Change the Counting Scale

Measurements

Measuring the Size of an Area
Area Shortcut
Adding or Subtracting Areas

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Measuring the Length of a Perimeter
Counting Drawing Elements
Measuring a Straight Segment
Measuring a Continuous Length
Adding or Subtracting Lengths

Using QuikRuler III as a Calculator
Editing Data on the Display
Correcting Mistakes When Accumulating Measurements
Clearing the Total
Correcting Numeric Entries
Sending Data to Your PC

Send Data from QuikRuler III to PC

Messages
Appendix A

Transducer Button Functions

Appendix B

Conversion Table

Appendix C

Regulatory Statements
Radio Frequency Energy Notice
Canada
Declaration of Conformity
Japan
Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
European Union WEEE Directive

Appendix D

Limited Warranty for the QuikRuler III

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QuikRuler III Overview

QuikRuler III is a portable measuring system that is perfect for estimators, builders,
contractors, surveyors, scientists, planners, designers and appraisers who need to take
measurements from blueprints, maps, diagrams and other drawings. QuikRuler III quickly
and accurately automates blueprint takeoff and drawing measurement processes.

With QuikRuler III, you can easily measure areas, perimeters and lengths using any scale
and unit of measure. Perform more complex measurements by adding or subtracting
areas and lengths. The built-in measurement functions, combined with QuikRuler’s
calculator, make QuikRuler III an indispensable tool. And with the optional PC interface,
you can send results directly from the QuikRuler III display to your PC, for use in a
spreadsheet or estimating package.

Best of all, you do not need any special experience or training. QuikRuler III is compatible
with all leading estimating software. Simply select a function from the QuikRuler Menu,
click the stylus or cursor on the drawing and view the results on the LCD display.

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Set Up

Components

QuikRuler III combines a digitizer, stylus or cursor, and portable display into a single system
that is easy to move and set up as needed.

NOTE: Contact GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies Technical Support Team for
instructions on the use of the QuikRuler III with older products – Roll-Up II, Super L III,
Super L II Plus, etc.

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Connecting the Components

1. Connect the 8-pin mini-DIN end of the digitizer interface cable to the QuikRuler III

Display Module.

2. Attach the RJ12 end of the digitizer interface cable to the digitizer.

3. Join the stylus or optional cursor to the digitizer when using a corded pointing

device.

4. Connect the power supply to the digitizer.

Optional: If you are inputting data to the computer, link QuikRuler III to the
computer, using the USB cable.

Digitizer Connections

QuikRuler III Display Module Connections

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NOTE: When QuikRuler III is used with GTCO CalComp by Turning Technologies’ digitizers

other than the Roll-Up III or Super L VI, additional hardware is required. Contact GTCO
CalComp by Turning Technologies at 1.866.746.3015 for further information.

Optional PC Connection

To send data directly from QuikRuler III to a PC, connect the keyed end of the supplied USB
cable to the QuikRuler Display Module and the USB connector end to an available USB port

on the computer. Contact Technical Support regarding computers that do not

support USB communications.

Starting QuikRuler III

QuikRuler III starts when you apply power to the digitizer. If the startup is successful, you
will hear four short beeps from the digitizer and after the sign-on messages, line 1 of the
Display Module will read Select from Menu. Line 2 of the display will show the current X-
axis and Y-axis position of the stylus and a number indicating the status of the stylus
switches. If the stylus is positioned over the menu, the numbers will be replaced by

If the stylus is not in prox of (close to) the digitizer’s measuring area, the

numbers will be replaced by asterisks

Position your plans or blueprints on the digitizer’s active area. You can use tape to hold

them in place. Use the tip of the stylus to click on a QuikRuler Menu function button. (See
QuikRuler Menu Location in this manual before you begin using the device.)

Making Selections

Use either a stylus or cursor to trace and measure drawings. You can also use either
device to make selections from the QuikRuler Menu. This manual assumes you are using a
stylus.

Stylus

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16-Button Cursor

4-Button Cursor

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Configuring QuikRuler III

The QuikRuler Menu

The QuikRuler Menu is used to select QuikRuler III functions and to determine settings.

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QuikRuler Menu Location

When QuikRuler III is shipped to you, it is programmed to expect the QuikRuler Menu to be
located in the lower left corner of the digitizer’s active area.

Relocating the Menu at Start-Up

When you start QuikRuler III, the below message appears for five seconds.

If you do not want the QuikRuler Menu to be positioned in the lower left corner of the
digitizer, this is the time to relocate it.

1. Position the menu where you prefer to have it located and tape it down. The entire

menu must be within the digitizer’s active measuring area.

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2. Power-up the digitizer.

3. Using the stylus tip, click anywhere on the digitizer when the Relocate Menu

message is displayed.

QuikRuler III prompts you to Select Point 1.

4. Click the stylus on the left point of the menu.

QuikRuler III then prompts you to Select Point 2.

5. Click the stylus on the right point of the menu.

The Select from Menu prompt displays to indicate the QuikRuler Menu relocation has
been successful.

Relocating the Menu while Working with QuikRuler III

You can change the location of the QuikRuler Menu at any time while working with
QuikRuler III.

1. Click on the button.

2. Put the menu where you want it to be relocated and tape it down. QuikRuler III

prompts you to Select Point 1.

3. Click the stylus on the left point of the menu. QuikRuler III then prompts you to

Select Point 2.

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4. Click the stylus on the left point of the menu. The Select from Menu prompt

displays to indicate the QuikRuler Menu relocation has been successful.

If You Lose the Menu Location

If you inadvertently move the QuikRuler Menu, please follow the below instructions:

1. Tape the menu down where you want it to be located.

2. Disconnect the digitizer power supply.

3. Reconnect the digitizer power supply and listen for the digitizer’s four beeps.

4. When QuikRuler III displays the below message, click the stylus anywhere on the

digitizer’s active area to enter Relocate Mode.

5. Follow the prompts to select Point 1 and Point 2. (See the previous page for an

illustration of the left and right menu points, Point 1 and Point 2.)

The Select from Menu prompt displays to indicate the QuikRuler Menu relocation
has been successful.

Using the Configure Function

QuikRuler III provides a number of user preference settings. Use the Configure button to
set:

 Number of digits to the right of the decimal point
 Tones you want to hear when you perform specific functions
 Language preference
 Character selections

The steps below describe how to select a specific configuration preference. The sections
that follow describe how to select a setting for each configuration preference.

1. Select the button to activate the Configure function.

QuikRuler III displays a preference option and its current setting.

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2. Click on the button repeatedly or click on the or button to

display the option you want to change. The Configure options include:

 Digits Rt of ‘.’
 Select Tones
 Select Language
 Decimal Pnt Char
 Last Character

3. Click on the or button to change the current setting of the displayed

option. See the following sections for details on each option.

Setting Fractional Digits (Digits to the right of the period [.]]

QuikRuler III can display from 0 to 8 digits to the right of the decimal point. Use this
Configure option to set the number of digits to the right of the decimal point.

1. Display the Digits Rt of ‘.’ Option on line 1.

The current setting for the number of digits is displayed on line 2 beneath the
flashing cursor.

2. Change the current setting by clicking on a number from to on the

QuikRuler Menu.

3. Click on the button to save your setting, or choose another configuration

option or QuikRuler function to save your setting or activate the selected function.

Setting Tone Options

QuikRuler III can sound a tone when you make a selection from the QuikRuler Menu, or
when you press the stylus tip on the digitizer surface, or both. You can opt to turn off the
tones entirely.

1. Display the Select Tones option on line 1.

The currently selected tone option is displayed on line 2.