Sokkia im-101 Operator's Manual page 2

HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Thank you for selecting the iM-100 series.
• Please read this Operator's manual carefully, before using this product.
• iM has a function to output data to a connected host computer. Command operations from a host computer
can also be performed. For details, refer to "Communication manual" and ask your local dealer.
• 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.
• Always keep this manual in a convenient location and read it when necessary.
• This manual is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved by TOPCON CORPORATION.
• 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.
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: Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before operations.

: Indicates the chapter title to refer to for additional information.

: Indicates supplementary explanation.

: Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.
etc. : Indicates Operation icons on the display and window dialog buttons.
[MEAS]
etc. : Indicates keys on the operation panel.
{ESC}
<Screen title> etc.: Indicates screen titles.
Notes regarding manual style
• Except where stated, "iM" means iM-100 series in this manual.
• Except where stated, instrument with display on both sides is used for illustration.
• The iM Series is available in "standard" and "Low Temperature" models. Users with a "Low Temperature
Model" should read the additional precautions specific to use under low temperatures.
• Low Temperature Model
Low Temperature Models display the seal shown at right.
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• Do not remove the Low Temperature Model seal from the instrument. This
seal is used for model recognition by our engineers during maintenance.
• Screens appearing in this manual are based on the setting "Dist. reso: 1 mm". When "Dist. reso: 0.1 mm" is
selected, the number of decimal places for distance and atmospheric condition input values will be increased
by one.
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"33. CHANGING THE SETTINGS"
• Location of Operation icons in screens used in procedures is based on the factory setting. It is possible to
change the allocation of Operation icons.
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"33. CHANGING THE SETTINGS"
• Except where stated, instrument with RC Handle is used for illustration.
• Learn basic operations in "4. PRODUCT OUTLINE" and "5. BASIC OPERATION" before you read each
measurement procedure. For selecting options and inputting figures, see "5.1 Basic Key Operation".
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Low temperature
seal