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13 APPENDIX

13 APPENDIX

13-1 Error Messages

Message
Out of tilt range
Excess data
Mismatched
Target
Target is too
close.
Unsuitable
Condition
ERROR!!
EDM ERROR 04
-05, 34-39, 50-53
ERROR!!
ETH ERROR 70-
76
ERROR!!
ETH ERROR 19
ERROR
S DATA of EDM
ERROR
P DATA of EDM
ERROR
ETH DATA
Meaning
Displayed when the instrument is tilted
beyond the vertical compensation range
(±3') in case 1 axis or 2 axis automatic
compensation is selected.This message
may be temporarily displayed if the
instrument is turned too fast.
The input data exceeds the allowable
range.
●The distance is measured by Prism at
Reflector sheet mode, and the
distance is over than 1000m.
●The distance is measured by Prism or
Reflector sheet at Reflectorless
mode, and the distance is over than
200m.
●The measurement distance is less
than 1.5m at Reflector sheet mode.
●The measurement distance is less
than 1.5m at Prism mode.
●Under too strong sun light.
●Unstable light value owing to shimmer
or obstacles.
●Reflector sheet, Target and Prism do
not face the instrument.
●Reflector sheet, Target and Prism are
not correctly sighted.
●Measurement range is over at
Reflectorless mode.
●Sufficient signal does not return by
sighting sharp edge etc. at
Reflectorless mode.
Distance measurement system problem
Angle measurement system problem
Memory problem
Problem of the internal EDM parameters
Problem of the internal ETH parameters
What to do
Re-level the instrument.Repair is
needed if the message is displayed
when it is properly leveled.
Press the [ESC] key and enter the
correct data.
Select the correct target mode.
Select a longer point, or use a tape
measure.
Change the object that has much
better reflectivity, or use a reflecting
sheet, or wait until the sun activity
has weakened.
Turn the power off, and then turn on
again.
Repair is needed when the
message appears consistently.
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