3 Preparing to Work
loaded but are not enabled. After the load has completed, the following full screen
warning message is displayed:
Not all the settings in the selected machine settings file can be accessed, the
system lacks the Option Keys necessary to fully support the specified machine
configuration.
After the correct option key is loaded, the settings, as described by the loaded
machine settings file, should be usable.
3.3 Work preparation checks
ATTENTION — Underwater excavation is only supported when using a dedicated
underwater solution. When excavating underwater, do not submerge the sensors deeper
than 1meter (3.3feet).
As you get ready to begin work, you need to prepare the system for the job. Perform
the following work preparation tasks as and when described below:
Check and set ... When To learn how, see ...
Machine settings As instructed by your site supervisor, or if an
error in machine measurements is reported
3.3.1 Machine
settings
Mode selection
l When you restore machine settings
l When devices have been added or removed
l When you need to switch between guidance
systems
3.3.2 Switching
guidance modes
Main screen views As required for the current job and environment
3.3.3 Main screen
views
Display brightness Every power-up
3.3.4 Display
brightness
Display settings As instructed by your site supervisor
3.3.5 Display settings
Keypad backlight
brightness
Every power-up
3.3.6 Keypad
backlight brightness
Lightbar brightness Every power-up
3.3.7 Lightbar
brightness
Lightbar tolerances As instructed by your site supervisor, or when
there is a significant change in material or
accuracy requirements
3.3.8 Lightbar
tolerances
Bucket wear As instructed by your site supervisor
3.3.9 Checking
bucket wear
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