GeoMax Zoom40 Series User manual

GeoMax Zoom40 Series
User Manual
Version 1.1
English

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of a GeoMax Zoom40 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the prod-
uct and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service
workshop.
•Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Description
General This manual applies to Zoom40 instruments. Where
there are differences between the models they are
clearly described.
☞The appearance of the products is sub-
ject to change without notice. The
appearance of the actual product may
vary slightly from the product shown in
the illustrations.
Telescope •Measuring with P modes: When measuring
distances to a reflector with Electronic Dis-
tance Measurement (EDM) mode “P”, the tele-
scope uses a wide visible red laser beam,
which emerges coaxially from the objective of
telescope.
•Measuring with NP modes: Instruments
that are equipped with a reflectorless EDM
additionally offer the EDM mode “NP”. When
measuring distances with this EDM mode, the
telescope uses a narrow visible red laser
beam, which emerges coaxially from the
objective of telescope.
NOTICE
Purchase
Product identification
Trademarks
Validity of this manual
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0015117_001
Do NOT remove the battery during operation of the instrument, or during the shutdown pro-
cedure.
This can result in a file system error and data loss!
Always switch off the instrument by tapping the Windows button in the bottom bar followed
by Shut down from the menu. Wait until the instrument has shutdown completely before
removing the battery.
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Table of Contents
1 Safety Directions 6
1.1 General 6
1.2 Definition of Use 6
1.3 Limits of Use 7
1.4 Responsibilities 7
1.5 Hazards of Use 7
1.6 Laser Classification 10
1.6.1 General 10
1.6.2 Labelling 11
1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors (NP mode) 11
1.6.4 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 13
1.6.5 Red Laser Pointer 14
1.6.6 Laser Plummet 15
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 16
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 17
1.9 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada 18
2 Description of the System 19
2.1 System Components 19
2.2 Container Contents 19
2.3 Instrument Components 20
3 User Interface 21
3.1 Keyboard 21
3.2 Screen 22
3.3 Status Icons 22
3.4 Softkeys 23
3.5 Operating Principles 24
4 Operation 26
4.1 Instrument Setup 26
4.2 Working with the Battery 28
4.3 Main Menu 28
4.4 Survey Application 29
4.5 Distance Measurements - Guidelines for Correct Results 30
5 Settings 31
5.1 General Settings 31
5.2 Regional Settings 31
5.3 Screen Settings 32
5.4 EDM Settings 33
5.5 Communication Settings 35
5.6 Unit Settings 36
6 Tools 38
6.1 Calibration 38
6.1.1 Overview 38
6.1.2 Preparation 38
6.1.3 Calibrating Line-of-Sight, Vertical Index Error and Compensator Index Error 39
6.1.4 Calibrating the Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 40
6.1.5 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 41
6.1.6 Servicing the Tripod 42
6.2 System Information 42
6.3 Loading Software 43
7 Working with interfaces 44
7.1 Working with a USB Memory Stick 44
7.2 Working with Bluetooth 44
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8 Care and Transport 45
8.1 Transport 45
8.2 Storage 45
8.3 Cleaning and Drying 45
9 Technical Data 47
9.1 Angle Measurement 47
9.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 47
9.3 Distance Measurements without Reflectors (Reflectorless mode) 48
9.4 Conformity to National Regulations 48
9.4.1 Zoom40 48
9.4.1.1 Dangerous Goods Regulations 49
9.4.2 Internal battery ZBA301 49
9.5 General Technical Data of the Product 50
9.6 Scale Correction 52
9.7 Reduction Formulas 54
10 Software Licence Agreement 56
11 Glossary 57
Appendix A Menu Tree 60
Appendix B Directory Structure 61
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1 Safety Directions
1.1 General
The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who
actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions
and adhere to them.
Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They appear
wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
Warning messages...
•make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the product.
•contain general rules of behaviour.
For the users‘ safety, all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly observed and
followed! Therefore, the manual must always be available to all persons performing any tasks
described here.
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are standardised signal words for identifying lev-
els of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage. For your safety, it is
important to read and fully understand the following table with the different signal words and
their definitions! Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning
message as well as supplementary text.
Type Description
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, may result in appre-
ciable material, financial and environmental damage.
☞Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in
practice as they enable the product to be used in a
technically correct and efficient manner.
1.2 Definition of Use
•Measuring horizontal and vertical angles.
•Measuring distances.
•Recording measurements.
•Visualizing the aiming direction and vertical axis.
•Data communication with external appliances.
•Computing by means of software.
Description
About warning messages
Intended use
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•Use of the product without instruction.
•Use outside of the intended use and limits.
•Disabling safety systems.
•Removal of hazard notices.
•Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is specifically permit-
ted for certain functions.
•Modification or conversion of the product.
•Use after misappropriation.
•Use of products with obviously recognisable damages or defects.
•Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of
GeoMax.
•Aiming directly into the sun.
•Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
•Deliberate dazzling of third parties.
•Controlling of machines, moving objects or similar monitoring application without additional
control- and safety installations.
1.3 Limits of Use
Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation: not suitable for
use in aggressive or explosive environments.
WARNING
Working in hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations.
Life Risk.
Precautions:
▶Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted by the person responsible for
the product before working in such conditions.
1.4 Responsibilities
GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is responsible for supplying
the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
•To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user man-
ual.
•To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
•To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
•To inform GeoMax immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe.
•To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of e.g. radio
transmitters or lasers are respected.
1.5 Hazards of Use
CAUTION
Dropping, misusing, modifying, storing the product for long periods or transporting the
product
Watch out for erroneous measurement results.
Precautions:
▶Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the
User Manual, particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use as well as
before and after important measurements.
Reasonably foreseeable
misuse
Environment
Manufacturer of the prod-
uct
Person responsible for the
product
Safety Directions 7

DANGER
Risk of electrocution
Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and extensions
in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways.
Precautions:
▶Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environ-
ment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and fol-
low their instructions.
CAUTION
Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun, because the telescope functions as a
magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and/or cause damage inside the product.
Precautions:
▶Do not point the product directly at the sun.
WARNING
Distraction/loss of attention
During dynamic applications, for example stakeout procedures, there is a danger of accidents
occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around, for example
obstacles, excavations or traffic.
Precautions:
▶The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dan-
gers.
WARNING
Inadequate securing of the working site.
This can lead to dangerous situations, for example in traffic, on building sites and at industrial
installations.
Precautions:
▶Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured.
▶Adhere to the regulations governing safety, accident prevention and road traffic.
CAUTION
Not properly secured accessories.
If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to
mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be damaged or people can sus-
tain injury.
Precautions:
▶When setting up the product, make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted, fitted,
secured, and locked in position.
▶Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress.
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WARNING
Lightning strike
If the product is used with accessories, for example masts, staffs, poles, you may increase the
risk of being struck by lightning.
Precautions:
▶Do not use the product in a thunderstorm.
CAUTION
Inappropriate mechanical influences to batteries
During the transport, shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical
influences to constitute a fire hazard.
Precautions:
▶Before shipping the product or disposing of it, discharge the batteries by running the prod-
uct until they are flat.
▶When transporting or shipping batteries, the person in charge of the product must ensure
that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed.
▶Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport com-
pany.
WARNING
Exposure of batteries to high mechanical stress, high ambient temperatures or immer-
sion into fluids
This can cause leakage, fire or explosion of the batteries.
Precautions:
▶Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not
drop or immerse batteries into fluids.
WARNING
Short circuit of battery terminals
If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys, metallised
paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for example by storing
or transporting in pockets.
Precautions:
▶Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.
Safety Directions 9

WARNING
If the product is improperly disposed of, the following can happen:
•If polymer parts are burnt, poisonous gases are produced which may impair health.
•If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly, they can explode and cause poisoning,
burning, corrosion or environmental contamination.
•By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in
contravention of the regulations, exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe
injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination.
•Improper disposal of silicone oil may cause environmental contamination.
Precautions:
▶
The product must not be disposed with household waste.
Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the
national regulations in force in your country.
Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised per-
sonnel.
Product-specific treatment and waste management information is available from GeoMax
AG.
WARNING
Only GeoMax authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products.
1.6 Laser Classification
1.6.1 General
The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety according
to international standard IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and technical report IEC TR 60825-14
(2004-02). The information enables the person responsible for the product and the person who
actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards.
☞According to IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02), products classified as laser class 1,
class 2 and class 3R do not require:
•laser safety officer involvement,
•protective clothes and eyewear,
•special warning signs in the laser working area
if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard level.
☞National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions for the
safe use of lasers than IEC 60825-1 (2014-05) and IEC TR 60825-14 (2004-02).
General
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1.6.2 Labelling
Pav = 4.8mW λ= 658nm tp = 400ps
IEC 60825-1:2014
Made in China Developed by Hexagon Group Sweden
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated
June 24, 2007.
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.
123456
S.No.:
123456
Art.No.:
Equip.No.: 1234567
Power:12V/7.4V , 1.5A max.
GeoMax AG
CH-9443 Widnau
Manufactured: 20XX
Model: Zoom40
25
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a Laser beam
This device complies with 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.
+80°C
Type: ZBA301 Art.No.: 794086
Li-Ion Battery: 7.4V /4.4Ah 10A 33Wh
GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau
Manufactured: 20XX S.NO.: 123456
Made in China
MH49009 4WL 5
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1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors (NP mode)
The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the
telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance with:
•IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
Labelling Zoom40
Labelling internal battery
ZBA301
General
Safety Directions 11

Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in particular for deliberate
ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-images, particularly
under low ambient light conditions. The risk of injury for laser class 3R products is limited
because of:
a)unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam alignment
with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b)inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation (MPE)
c)natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible radiation.
Description Value
Maximum average radiant power 4.8 mW
Pulse duration 400 ps
Pulse repetition frequency 320 MHz
Wavelength 658 nm
Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) @ 0.25 s 46 m / 151 ft
CAUTION
From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially hazardous.
Precautions:
▶1.Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam.
2.Do not direct the beam at other people.
CAUTION
Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams aimed at
reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic surfaces, etc.
Precautions:
▶1.Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could
emit unwanted reflections.
2.Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when
the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at
prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope.
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a Laser beam
1.6.4 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors
The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the
telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance with:
•IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
These products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are not harm-
ful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accordance with this User
Manual.
Description Value
Wavelength 658 nm
Pulse duration 400 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 320 MHz
Maximum average radiant power 0.33 mW
Beam divergance 1.5 mrad x 3 mrad
Laser beam
General
Safety Directions 13

1.6.5 Red Laser Pointer
The laser pointer built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerges from
the telescope objective.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance with:
•IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous (low eye hazard level), in particular for deliberate
ocular exposure. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-images, particularly
under low ambient light conditions. The risk of injury for laser class 3R products is limited
because of:
a)unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of (e.g.) beam alignment
with the pupil, worst case accommodation,
b)inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation (MPE)
c)natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible radiation.
Description Value
Wavelength 658 nm
Maximum average radiant power 4.8 mW
Pulse duration 400 ps
Pulse repetition frequency (PRF) 320 MHz
Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad
NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) @ 0.25s 46 m / 151 ft
CAUTION
From a safety perspective, class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially hazardous.
Precautions:
▶1.Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam.
2.Do not direct the beam at other people.
CAUTION
Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams aimed at
reflecting surfaces such as prisms, windows, mirrors, metallic surfaces, etc.
Precautions:
▶1.Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective, such as a mirror, or which could
emit unwanted reflections.
2.Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when
the laser is switched on, in laser pointer or distance measurement mode. Aiming at
prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope.
General
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a Laser beam
1.6.6 Laser Plummet
The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerges from
the bottom of the product.
The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with:
•IEC 60825-1 (2014-05): “Safety of laser products”
These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate staring
into the beam. The beam may cause dazzle, flash-blindness and after-images, particularly under
low ambient light conditions.
Description Value
Maximum average radiant power 0.95 mW
Duty cycle 14%, 22%, 35%, 70%
Wavelength 635 nm
Pulse repetition frequency 1 kHz
Beam divergence < 1.5 mrad
Beam diameter at aperture (1/e) 2.0 mm x 1.5 mm
Laser beam
General
Safety Directions 15

CAUTION
From a safety perspective, class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes.
Precautions:
▶1.Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments.
2.Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals.
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b
a
a Laser beam
b Exit for laser beam
1.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC
The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function
smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are
present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment.
WARNING
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be distur-
bed.
Laser beam
Description
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CAUTION
There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with
accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers, personal computers or other
electronic equipment, non-standard cables or external batteries.
Precautions:
▶Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by GeoMax. When combined with
the product, they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards.
When using computers or other electronic equipment, pay attention to the information
about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by
intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel
generators.
Precautions:
▶Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
CAUTION
Electromagnetic radiation due to improper connection of cables
If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends, for
example external supply cables, interface cables, the permitted level of electromagnetic radia-
tion may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired.
Precautions:
▶While the product is in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery,
product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
WARNING
Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment, in installations, in medical
devices, for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft. It can also affect humans and
animals.
Precautions:
▶Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this
respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be dis-
turbed or that humans or animals can be affected.
•Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of
filling stations or chemical installations, or in other areas where an explosion hazard
exists.
•Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to medical
equipment.
•Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft.
1.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
☞The greyed paragraph below is only applicable for products without radio.
Safety Directions 17

WARNING
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 com-
munications. 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 the 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.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GeoMax for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
1.9 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada
WARNING
This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Canada Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause interference; and
2.This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Canada Déclaration de Conformité
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1.l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2.l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
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2 Description of the System
2.1 System Components
Component Description
Zoom40 instrument An instrument for measuring data. Ideally suited for tasks
from simple surveys to complex applications.
Firmware The firmware package installed on the instrument. Consists
of a standard base operating system.
2.2 Container Contents
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ab
cedf
ghi j k
a Battery charger
b Instrument with supplied
tribrach
c Plumb bob
d USB cable
e Power cable for battery
charger
f Manual
g Adjustment tools
h USB memory stick
i Battery
j Adapter for charger
k Protective cover
Main components
Container contents
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2.3 Instrument Components
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ab dc
efg
a Detachable carrying handle
with mounting screw
b Optical sight
c Objective with integrated
Electronic Distance Meas-
urement (EDM). Exit for
EDM laser beam
d Vertical drive
e Compartment for USB cable
port and USB host port
f Leveling bubble
g Keyboard
003872_001
ab
cd ef g
a Focusing telescope image
b Eyepiece; focusing graticule
c Battery cover
d Horizontal drive
e Foot screw
f Display
g Keyboard
Instrument components
part 1 of 2
Instrument components
part 2 of 2
20 Description of the System