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2. PRECAUTIONS
Shock to the instrument
When carrying or transporting this instrument, put it into the special shipping case (Optional). If the
instrument is exposed to extreme shock, it may malfunction or be operated wrongly.
Dew condensation
After operating the instrument in a place with much rain/moisture, dry the instrument completely and
then store it into the case. If the instrument is stored with water, dew condensation will occur in the
instrument to cause malfunction or wrong operation.
Extreme temperature change
If this instrument is subject to extreme temperature change (for example, carrying it from a warm room
to the cold outdoors), the survey accuracy is temporarily changed. Accustom the instrument to the
use environment before using it.
Mounting to a car
Before mounting/removing this instrument, put the car on a flat and stable place with enough extent
and brightness, and turn off the engine. Mount the roof carrier securely according to the roof carrier's
instruction manual. Unless you observe this caution, serious injury may occur.
Stain
When the window unit in the laser scanner is dirty, moisten a soft, clean lint-free cloth with water and
wipe off the window unit with the cloth. If the instrument with the dirty window unit is used, the
accuracy is sometimes affected adversely.
Influence by electric wave
When using this instrument in a place with the strong electric waves mentioned below, it does not
operate normally from time to time.
• Near a transceiver or other devices generating strong electric waves
• Near an electric wave source such as television or radio
Driving
Drive the vehicle at legal speed.
Follow all driving laws for your area while driving the vehicle. When starting, steering or braking
suddenly, check the mounting status of the device.
When this instrument has been mounted on the car, the car height increases to approximately 2.3m
for sedans. Drive the car carefully where the height is limited.
Survey in rainy weather
Do not perform survey in rainy weather. Sometimes the instrument cannot survey the object
accurately.
