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1.12
Bluetooth: Which Bluetooth Class you are using?
The inbuilt Bluetooth is a Class 2 Bluetooth, with 2.5mW maximum permitted power. It belongs to Radio
class 1 (Acc. European directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE)
1.13
Bluetooth: What range can I achieve when using Bluetooth?
The inbuilt Bluetooth is a Class 2 Bluetooth, with 2.5mW maximum permitted power.– so the normal
range is about 10m. However the range depends very much from antenna position (internal or
external),environmental conditions, as well as from the receiver's Bluetooth class. Tests showed that the
FlexLine antenna can work even further as 150m (depending from measurement conditions and antenna
of receiver). With the module TCPS29 you can achieve ranges of 1500m and more !
1.14
Can FlexLine instruments be used in Explosive environments?
In general the Total Stations are not designed for use in explosive environments - please see attached
screenshot in the official user manual. The risks of sparks generated at the sliprings as well as the
electronics on the mainboard and the battery contacts does exist. However from the past we know that
every country handle such cases different and every country does have its own regulations and
exceptions to the rules to be applied in explosive environments. In some cases Leica total stations are
locally certified to be used in explosive environments if the mainboard was sealed, in other cases a
warning sticker not to remove the battery had to be placed on the instrument. However this varies from
country to country and needs to be discussed locally with the responsible authorities.
1.15
Software updates: Are software updates free of charge?
The FlexLine Total Stations are supported by software maintenance contracts. If a software maintenance
contract is signed you will be able to benefit from software updates. As goodwill a 90 days Software
Maintenance Contract is already included when purchasing the instrument. The timer starts counting after
8 hours of use.
1.16
Service Reminder: What is a service reminder?
Service Centres can enter a date on the instrument at which a service reminder message appears. This
message informs you that in order to maintain instrument performance it is recommended to visit a
Service Centre. The message appears on the entered date, and then afterwards at every start-up of the
instrument.
1.17
Service Reminder: How can I enter a service reminder date?
Select in the Main Menu TOOLS SYSTEM INFO PAGE press F2 (long time).
1.18
Adjustment Reminder: What is an adjustment reminder?
The adjustment functionality of the instrument includes an "Adjustment Reminder" function, which allows
you to define a period after which you are reminded to adjust the instrument. It is possible to adjust Hz-
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