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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Thank you for selecting the RC-5A.
• Please read this System manual carefully, before using this product.
• The specifications and general appearance of the instrument are subject to change without prior
notice and without obligation by TOPCON CORPORATION and may differ from those appearing in
this manual.
• The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.
• Some of the diagrams shown in this manual may be simplified for easier understanding.
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• Except as permitted by Copyright law, this manual may not be copied, and no part of this manual
may be reproduced in any form or by any means.
• This manual may not be modified, adapted or otherwise used for the production of derivative works.
Symbols
The following conventions are used in this manual.
: Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before
operations.
: Indicates a cross-reference to refer to for additional information.
: Indicates supplementary explanation.
: Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.
[DIST] etc. : Indicates softkeys on the total station display.
{ESC} etc. : Indicates operation keys on the total station.
POWER etc. : Indicates Remote Controller LEDs.
Notes regarding manual style
• Except where stated, "total station" means Remote Control System compatible GT/PS/DS/MS
models in this manual. For details of the models, contact your local dealer.
• Screens and illustrations used in this manual are of GT (with RC handle).
• The Remote Control System adds remote control functions to the total station. Please read this
manual in conjunction with the operator’s manual for your instrument.
• The content of this system manual is mainly concerned with explaining the operation of the Remote
Controller RC-5A. For precautions and operating method, please read the operator’s manual for
your total station or data collector.
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