Tech Info - Document #1030, Mantax Computer Tree Caliper

Mantax Computer Caliper

No other caliper measures up to these features and capabilities...by simply pressing the arrow key, you can choose which function to use in your current work. Everything has been systematically and logically constructed and all routines are well-known and easy to recognize. One person can measure and store diameters or other data with a slide of the caliper arm and the touch of a button.

Features

• Big geographical display (32 x 100 pixels) with adjustable contrast test, diagrams and figures. Easy to read in any weather or light conditions (snow, rain). 
• Standard Com-port (RS 232) and built-in Kermit protocol enables a safer communication with your external equipment. Transmit your data via modem or send it directly to Microsoft Excel. Transmit data directly to your IBM compatible computer or a printer. 
• High strength aluminum beam has English and metric graduations and is unharmed by water, dust or resin. 
• Tactile Enter-key instantly measures, stores or transmits with simple press of your finger. 
• Electronics with a powerful processor and with a large 512kB memory capacity that can handle both complicated calculations and storage of extensive data material. 
• Water, condensation or dust will not cause any problems, since all electronic components have been protected and sealed with strong silicone coating. 
• A built-in 3-volt back up battery in the caliper ensures that data is not lost due to battery failure, even if the 9-volt battery dies. 
• A GPS system can be connected to the RS 232 port to store the forestry related data such as coordinates. Even electronic height measurements can be stored for later analysis. 
• Calipers carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty

Specifications

Software Options For Log Scaling And Timber Cruising:

Logscale Software

A complete MS-DOS data collection and processing program developed for use in wood yards across North America. LogScale comes with two separate programs for scaling whole length trees and one for segmented logs. It allows you to enter up to forty eight feet, record thirty five different species, and twelve different grades. Data can be obtained directly from the caliper or downloaded to a PC. Volumes are given by species and grade in Doyle, Scribner, International 1/4", and cubic foot inside and outside bark. Includes instruction manual and your choice of 3 1/2" or 5 1/4" disk.

LogScale Software Limitations

• 35 Different Species 
• 12 Separate Grades 
• 500 Logs Can Be Stored Before Downloading

CalCruise Software

Enables the cruiser to record all cruise data including (DBH, height, species, and product) for quick and accurate volumes. Data is easily downloaded to a PC for printing reports that give you volume in Doyle, Scribner, International, and cubic foot by species for the total tract and per acre. Also this MS-DOS software will compute all your cruise statistics. CalCruise comes with two separate programs for both Point Sampling and Plot Sampling, by entering either your plot size or BAF. You may enter eighteen species groups and three product classes. The software is also capable of assigning the product class based on a DBH threshold you assign. Height may be measured in logs, half logs or in feet. Includes instruction manual and your choice of 3 1/2 or 5 1/4 disk.

CalCruise Software Limitations

• 18 Species Groups 
• 3 Product Classes 
• 12,750 Maximum Trees Can Be Entered 
• 2,000 Points Or Plots Can Be Entered

The following list of species is preprogrammed into the Mantax Computer. Other species can be added, please specify at the time of ordering the species, or area of usage for this caliper.

Ordering Information

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