User's Manual

Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual 17
Preparation 2
Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target
The Nivo series has two measurement modes: Prism mode (Prism) and
Reflectorless mode (
N-Prism). These modes can be changed at any time by holding
down the
[MSR1] or [MSR2] key for one second. For more information, see Measurement
settings, page 48.
To set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure, see the
following table.
In some cases, you can measure another target that is not appropriate to the set
measurement mode.
Note – The Nivo series is Laser Class 1 in the measurement function, and Laser Class
2 in the Laser pointer function.
Don
’t sight the Prism when the Laser Pointer is on.
Measurement with a prism
Do not use a prism with scratches, a dirty surface, or a chipped center. Prisms with
thin edges are recommended.
As the Nivo series is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface
can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy.
To maintain the accuracy of your measurements:
Target Target setting
Prism, reflector sheet Prism (Prism mode)
Other (reflective materials) N-Prism (Reflectorless mode)
thin edges
chipped center thick edges
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