14 Help in the event of malfunctions
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Specifically when working with TPS
(total station)
:
Cause: The total station is not installed horizontally;
Control outputs: The outputs are locked in automatic mode;
Remedy: Mount the tripod with the total station so that the air bubble
comes to rest in the middle of the spirit level air bubble;
Cause: The battery of the total station is low on charge;
Control outputs: The outputs are still actuated in automatic mode;
Remedy: Press any button to acknowledge the error message;
Replace or recharge the battery;
Cause: Restricted accuracy of the measurement;
Control outputs: The outputs are still actuated in automatic mode;
Remedy: Press any button to acknowledge the error message.
Make sure that the prism is clean and in the direct field of vision of the
total station;
Check the distance between total station and vehicle; measuring
accuracy can be impaired in the range above 250 m (air flickering) and
below 10 m;
Cause: Poor radio link between the total station and the system
computer;
Control outputs: The outputs are still actuated in automatic mode;
Remedy: Press any button to acknowledge the error message;
Make sure that there are no metallic screening surfaces between the
total station and the system computer;
