3.3 Warning and Error Messages
Warning Message
Out of tilt range
Excess data
Out of range
(When blinking)
Out of range
(When lighting)
Unsuitable
Condition
Li-batt.voltage is
low.
Meaning
Displayed when the instrument is
tilted beyond the vertical compensa-
tion range (±3') in case 1 axis or 2
axis automatic compensation is
selected. This message may be tem-
porarily displayed if the instrument is
turned too fast.
The input data exceeds the allowable
range.
This message is displayed if a long
distance, is far beyond measurable
distance of R-400VDN series, is mea-
sured with a wrong target mode.
Please select a correct target then
measure.
If a wrong target is selected, a correct
distance cannot be measured.
• The measurement distance is less
than 1.5m in Reflector sheet mode.
• The measurement distance is less
than 1.5m in Prism mode.
• Under too strong sun light.
• Unstable light value owing to
shimmer or obstacles.
• Reflector sheet, Target and Prism
do not face the instrument.
• Reflector sheet, Target and Prism
are not correctly sighted.
• Measurement range is over in
Reflectorless mode.
• Sufficient signal does not return
by sighting sharp edge etc. at
Reflectorless mode.
• The Date Clock is powered by the
built-in lithium battery.
• The lithium battery needs to be
replaced in five years.
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What to do
Re-level the instrument.
Repair is needed if the
message is displayed
when it is properly
leveled.
Press the [ESC] key and
enter the correct data.
Select the correct target
mode.
Select a longer point,
or use a tape measure.
Change the object
that has much better
reflectivity, or use a
reflecting sheet, or wait
until the sun activity
has weakened.
Have the lithium battery
replaced by the dealer
from whom the
instrument was purchased.