Sokkia X-1000 series Operator's Manual page 14

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Guide light
Setting-out measurement etc. can be carried out effectively using the guide light. The guide light is
composed of a light that is divided into green and red sections. A poleman can ascertain the present
position by checking the guide light color.
Guide light
Guide light status
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Light status
Slow flashing
(Red and green simultaneously)
Fast flashing
(Red and green simultaneously)
Green and red alternate flashing
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"12.2 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement", "15.1 Using the Guide Light in Setting-out
Measurement"
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Sighting collimator
Use sighting collimator to aim the instrument in the direction of the measurement point.
Turn the instrument until the apex of the triangle in the sighting collimator is aligned with the target. A circle
surrounds the triangle to make it easier to locate.
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Vertical and Horizontal Jogs
The instrument and telescope can be rotated manually by hand or, for more precise adjustments, by
turning the vertical and horizontal Jogs.
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Trigger key
When the Trigger key is pressed the instrument carries out the operation indicated by the orange
Operating icon on the screen. This allows the user to continue operation without having to return to the
display to press Operating icons.
Wireless antenna
The wireless antenna allows communication via wireless technologies.
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• Handle the antenna with care. The antenna may be damaged if struck during operation or while being stored
in the carrying case.
green green green red red red
(
When seen from the objective lens side
while the instrument is in the Face 1 state)
Waiting
Search error (error screen only)
Searching in progress
Measuring (continuous measurement)
Returned signal checking in progress
Auto Tracking in progress (Auto Tracking model only)
Auto Tracking in predicted direction (Auto Tracking model only)
Distance measurement error (no signal, sighting error)
"Prism wait"
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