PLOTT CARTA Interactive Digital Mapping Tool User Guide

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1 Welcome to Carta

2 Assembling Carta

3 Bluetooth Operation: Carta

8 Documents / Resources

8.1 References

9 Related Posts

Welcome to Carta

Phone Mount
Telescoping Lock

Shaft Fastener
Power Button

Kickstand
12” Measuring Wheel

Assembling Carta

Bluetooth Operation: Carta

Step 1: Download PLOTT App to your smartphone (Plott-Creativity into Reality)

Step 2: Turn ON Carta press the ON button to start CARTA

Step 3: Connect your Carta in the Bluetooth Device tab in the App menu.
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Carta App Use

Background
Take or select a picture for scale and context

Mark
Record a measurement and mark points on your project
Guide Mode
Navigate to your marked points from a known starting point

Start
Begin measuring
Paths
Add, delete, or hide Paths

Share
Send a Plott file of your design to others
Notes
Press and hold the screen to add notes

Specifications

Range*	0 – 9,999.99 m [32808.4 ft]
Accuracy	± 0.2%.
Smallest unit displayed	0.01 m [0.03 ft]
Battery	3×AA alkaline
Battery life	≥ 18 hours
Bluetooth	4.2
APP Operating System	IOS & Android 5.0
Dimension (h x d x w)	100.84 x 36 x 91.78 mm [4 x 1.4 x 3.6]
Weight	1648 g [58 oz]
Storage temperature range	-20˚ – 70˚C [-4˚- 158˚F]
Operating Temperature Range	-10˚ – 40˚C [14˚- 104˚F]

* Display range on APP

User Safety

WARNING:
Carefully read the Safety Instructions and Product Manual before using this product. The person responsible for the instrument must ensure that all users understand and adhere to these instructions.
FCC & IC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To satisfy FCC / IC RF exposure requirements, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation.
To ensure compliance, operations at closer to this distance are not recommended.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury and/or appreciable material, financial and environmental damage. Important paragraphs must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner.
RECYCLING
DO NOT dispose of this product with household waste.
ALWAYS dispose of batteries per local code.
PLEASE RECYCLE in line with local provisions for the collection and disposal of electrical and electronic waste under the WEEE Directive.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Carta declares that the CE Mark has been applied to this product in accordance with the CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.

Battery Safety

WARNING:
Batteries can explode or leak and can cause injury or fire. To reduce this risk:
Always follow all instructions and warnings on the battery label and package.
Do Not short any battery terminals.
Do Not charge alkaline batteries.
Do Not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at the same time with new batteries of the same brand and type.
Do Not mix battery chemistries.
Do Not dispose of batteries in fire
Always remove batteries if the device will not be used for several months
Note:
• Ensure that the correct batteries are used as recommended.
• Ensure the batteries are inserted in the correct manner, with the correct polarity.