Features - Sokkia DT5 Operating Manual

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4. FEATURES
. The DT5 is a highly-accurate electronic digital theodolite. Horizontal
and vertical angles are simultaneously displayed on an easy-to-read
LCD display.
. A self-diagnostic function is provided; a microcomputer constantly
checks the angle-measuring function. If the instrument is not
functioning correctly, an error code is displayed.
. Any standard "AN size çatteries, rechargeable Ni-Cd or alkaline type
(i.e. LR6 or R6P) batteries can be used.
. The built-in reticle and display lighting is useful for surveying at night
or in underground work.
. A power saving cut-off function can be selected, which switches
the instrument power off 30 minutes after the last key operation to
save battery power.
. An R8-232C data-output connector is provided, to allow the horizon-
tal and vertical angle data to be output to a data collector or external
computer.
. The DT5 is provided with a removable tribrach base, while the DT58
has a shifting-style tribrach for quick centring.
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