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RetroSign GR1 & GR3 · Retroreflectometer
APPENDIX C – Quick Guide for RetroSign Extension Kit
Preparation
Attach the adaptor plate to the instrument according to the Kit documentation.
Fasten the instrument to the extension pole and adjust the tilt head.
Connect the Extension kit cable to the appropriate connector on the rear end of the instrument.
Mount the support plate if needed.
Precation
If the instrument is equipped with the bluetooth option, make sure it is turned off, if not the Kit will not be able to commu-
nicate with the instrument.
Operation
Turn the RetroSign on.
Hoist the instrument to the measurement target, observing the correct orientation.
Press the
R
A
button on the extension kit.
The display first shows:
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The instrument takes a measurement and the result is displayed e.g.
230
The value shown is the same as one of the results shown on the RetroSign. For GR1 it will be the value from the prima-
ry observation angle (0.2º or 0.33º) and for GR3 it will normally be the value from the the primary observation angle but it
depends on the selection made in the RetroSign.
For details see the menu items section.
To take new measurements just press
R
A
again.
If no measurements are made, the Extension kit will keep the RetroSign on for approximately 4 minutes, where after the
Extension kit automatically shuts down. The RetroSign will then shut down according to the time-out for the instrument.
If an error occurs during a measurement the Extension kit will show:
Err
Operation with the RFID or Barcode Reader option
Turn the instrument on, enable the Reader option,
see menu item section
, and turn the instrument off again.
Mount the Reader on the front and connect the cable to the front connector.
Turn the instrument on again and observe that the display shows “Tag Reader Found”
Press the
R
A
button on the extension kit.
The display first shows:
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Then changes to 998 indicating that the reader is ready
998
