Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Nikon N Series/K Series Total Station Instruction Manual
- Legal Notices
- Safety
- Introduction
- Preparation
- Unpacking and Packing the Instrument
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack
- Setting Up the Tripod
- Centering
- Leveling
- Sighting
- Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target
- Measurement in Reflectorless Mode (N 2" and N 5" only)
- Setting Up the Prism Reflector
- Face-1/Face-2 Measurement
- External Device Connector
- Getting Started
- Applications
- HA Reset and Angle Operations
- Station Setup
- Setting up a station with known coordinates or azimuth
- Setting up a station using multiple point resection
- Setting up the station quickly without coordinates
- Determining station elevation
- Checking and resetting the backsight direction
- Base XYZ function
- Two-point resection along a known line
- Setting up a station for traverse measurement
- Use last
- Stakeout
- Program Key
- Recording Measurement Data
- Measuring Offsets
- Menu Key
- Checking and Adjustment
- System Diagrams
- Communications
- Error Messages
Safety
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CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw on
the tripod. If the clamp screw is not securely fastened, the instrument may fall off the tripod,
causing personal injury or instrument damage.
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CAUTION – Securely fasten the tribrach clamp knob. If the knob is not securely fastened, the
tribrach may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument, causing personal injury or
instrument damage.
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CAUTION – Do not stack objects on the plastic carrying case, or use it as a stool. The plastic
carrying case is unstable and its surface is slippery. Stacking or sitting on the plastic carrying
case may cause personal injury or instrument damage.
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CAUTION – The system in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any errors in
measurement when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave(s). If this is the case,
turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic wave(s). Then turn on the
instrument to resume the work.
Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries
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WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can
cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but
are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.
– Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.
– Do not immerse the battery in water.
– Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.
– Do not drop or puncture the battery.
– Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.
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WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking.
Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
– If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek
medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!
– If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the
battery fluid.