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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
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Tracking Indicator
A man who is staying on line with the direction of IS series or automatic tracking status by emitted LED
light (orange color) from IS series.
Operation
Pressing [Tracking indicator icon] on the screen. The tracking indicator status will be changed according
to the type of auto tracking mode and its conditions. A man from the prism side can recognize the status
of instrument.
When angle measuring value turns stable during tracking still object, the tracking indicator changes
from quick continuous flashing to quick intermittent flashing. So you can decide from the sign of flashing
for recording data timing at one person surveying.
Meaning of Tracking Indicator ON or Flashing
Tracking Indicator Status of instrument
Continuous ON Waiting or Searching status
Slow flashing Manual mode
Quick continuous flashing In case angle measuring value is instable during auto tracking mode.
Quick intermittent flashing In case angle measuring value is stable during auto tracking mode.
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The function of the Tracking Indicator will be used as a guide to know the status of IS series
from the prism side. This is not a function to determine precise collimating for measuring.
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he quality of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the use's eyesight.
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Sometimes happens difficulty of seeing the tracking indicator because too much bright of
the beam for tracking.
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Using Tracking Indicator mode will result shorter in reduced time out of the battery.
OFF
ON
Tracking indicator icon