PVM 21 Chrono Software
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Here is a QUICK START "cheat sheet" I prepared. This doesn't explain all the features of the software but it should get you running. It's real important you have the port ID set correctly:
PVM-21 Chronograph Quick Set-UP Guide – Standalone USE
SET-UP UNIT
1. Place the PVM-21 Yellow Sensor Unit on a tripod at least 10 feet from the muzzle of a centerfire rifle.
Six,6) feet is adequate for a rimfire rifle.
2. Set your rifle securely on sandbags or one-piece rest. Bore-sight the rifle on the center of your target.
3. Align the Sensor Unit so the bullet travels between the red horizontal lines on the front of the Sensor Unit.
4. Attach the long cable,ethernet) from the Yellow Sensor Unit to the White Display Unit. Make sure all cables are seated firmly.,See diagram next page).
5. Place the power cord into the center jack of the White Display Unit. Make sure the red light on the power plug unit is active.
AUTO FUNCTION CHECK
6. After power is supplied to the PVM-21, the unit automatically does a self-test and calibration. This is indicated by the blinking light on the front of the White Display Unit. The PVM-21 will then display firmware version and then display the previously selected measurement.
The PVM-21 is now ready for measurement. The LCD display will read "IR Done"
SET PARAMETERS with Remote Control
7. Press F1 to set the bullet weight. Press Up or Down Arrow and select "GRAINS", then "OK".
8. Use the X key to delete the last value,if necessary). Hit the X key multiple times until "INVALID" appears. Then use the number keys to input the current bullet weight. Press "OK" when you have the right value.
For example, if previous value was "168", and new value is "42", hit X key three times. Then push 4 and 2, followed by the "OK" key.
9. Press F2 to Confirm the Gain. You want high gain for small diameter bullets. Use 95% gain for 22 caliber, 85% for 6mm, and 80% for 6.5mm.
[To change the Gain, use the Up/Down keys, but you only need to do this when changing calibers. If you are shooting the same size bullets, ignore STEP 9.]
10. Press F3 to Set Output. Use the Up/Down keys to select "FT/SEC" and hit OK.
[If the unit displays FT/SEC when you press F2, just hit OK.]
11. Press F5 to Number the Series. Clear existing number with X key until "INVALID" appears. Then use number keys to set a series number 0-99. For simplicity, don't use Zero. Use a number from 1 to 20.
If you don't change the series, the PVM-21 will continue to add shots to the existing series, up to a total of 250 shots.
FIRE YOUR SHOTS,White Unit should say "IR Done")
RECORD YOUR DATA
Even if you're using the laptop, do F1, F2, & F3 before lauching software
Quick Start for Use with Lap-top
1. Hook up Cables from Yellow Sensor unit to White Display Unit
2. Power on Unit and Set F1, F2, F3 BEFORE launching software.
3. Press F7 and designate Device as '0',Zero)
4. Press F8 and designate Device as '0',Zero) address
5. Connect USB Cable from White Unit to Computer.
6. Start Computer
7. After complete computer Start-up, Launch PVM-21 Program from Desktop Icon
8. Go to "Global Settings" and select highest Com Port,Probably "COM4")
If the hookup is correct Green should appear in the Com line.,Note, you may have to expand the window to see this).
9. Go to Single Test and enter bullet weight
10. Go to Preset and set gain per bullet diameter
95% for 22LR
90% for .223
85% for 6mm/243
11. Open existing Series or Create New Series. Confirm that the bullet settings are correct.
12. Check White Unit. It should display "Check Complete".
PVM-21 Chronograph Quick Set-UP Guide – Standalone USE
SET-UP UNIT
1. Place the PVM-21 Yellow Sensor Unit on a tripod at least 10 feet from the muzzle of a centerfire rifle.
Six,6) feet is adequate for a rimfire rifle.
2. Set your rifle securely on sandbags or one-piece rest. Bore-sight the rifle on the center of your target.
3. Align the Sensor Unit so the bullet travels between the red horizontal lines on the front of the Sensor Unit.
4. Attach the long cable,ethernet) from the Yellow Sensor Unit to the White Display Unit. Make sure all cables are seated firmly.,See diagram next page).
5. Place the power cord into the center jack of the White Display Unit. Make sure the red light on the power plug unit is active.
AUTO FUNCTION CHECK
6. After power is supplied to the PVM-21, the unit automatically does a self-test and calibration. This is indicated by the blinking light on the front of the White Display Unit. The PVM-21 will then display firmware version and then display the previously selected measurement.
The PVM-21 is now ready for measurement. The LCD display will read "IR Done"
SET PARAMETERS with Remote Control
7. Press F1 to set the bullet weight. Press Up or Down Arrow and select "GRAINS", then "OK".
8. Use the X key to delete the last value,if necessary). Hit the X key multiple times until "INVALID" appears. Then use the number keys to input the current bullet weight. Press "OK" when you have the right value.
For example, if previous value was "168", and new value is "42", hit X key three times. Then push 4 and 2, followed by the "OK" key.
9. Press F2 to Confirm the Gain. You want high gain for small diameter bullets. Use 95% gain for 22 caliber, 85% for 6mm, and 80% for 6.5mm.
[To change the Gain, use the Up/Down keys, but you only need to do this when changing calibers. If you are shooting the same size bullets, ignore STEP 9.]
10. Press F3 to Set Output. Use the Up/Down keys to select "FT/SEC" and hit OK.
[If the unit displays FT/SEC when you press F2, just hit OK.]
11. Press F5 to Number the Series. Clear existing number with X key until "INVALID" appears. Then use number keys to set a series number 0-99. For simplicity, don't use Zero. Use a number from 1 to 20.
If you don't change the series, the PVM-21 will continue to add shots to the existing series, up to a total of 250 shots.
FIRE YOUR SHOTS,White Unit should say "IR Done")
RECORD YOUR DATA
Even if you're using the laptop, do F1, F2, & F3 before lauching software
Quick Start for Use with Lap-top
1. Hook up Cables from Yellow Sensor unit to White Display Unit
2. Power on Unit and Set F1, F2, F3 BEFORE launching software.
3. Press F7 and designate Device as '0',Zero)
4. Press F8 and designate Device as '0',Zero) address
5. Connect USB Cable from White Unit to Computer.
6. Start Computer
7. After complete computer Start-up, Launch PVM-21 Program from Desktop Icon
8. Go to "Global Settings" and select highest Com Port,Probably "COM4")
If the hookup is correct Green should appear in the Com line.,Note, you may have to expand the window to see this).
9. Go to Single Test and enter bullet weight
10. Go to Preset and set gain per bullet diameter
95% for 22LR
90% for .223
85% for 6mm/243
11. Open existing Series or Create New Series. Confirm that the bullet settings are correct.
12. Check White Unit. It should display "Check Complete".
fx77
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Thanks, but I got that far without assistance. It is the software string database setup that I cannot crack. I am no computer genius. The mechanics I conquered..the rest is conquering me. Seems like I have an expensive paperweight at present. Keep up the suggestions and the help.
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I know this may not be what you needed but you don't need to create databases to use the unit. You can just use the "single test" option.
If that won't suffice, try "Create New Series."
Unfortunately, the way the database is organized is kind of upside down,if I recall). I told the designer it should be simply assigned to a particular gun, then you should be able to assign a chron read-out to a bullet/powder recipe. That's not how the database is organize.
I wish I could be of more help. You might give Ed Dillon at Neconos a call. He probably knows as much as anyone in No. America.
If that won't suffice, try "Create New Series."
Unfortunately, the way the database is organized is kind of upside down,if I recall). I told the designer it should be simply assigned to a particular gun, then you should be able to assign a chron read-out to a bullet/powder recipe. That's not how the database is organize.
I wish I could be of more help. You might give Ed Dillon at Neconos a call. He probably knows as much as anyone in No. America.
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