Definition Of Use; Limits Of Use; Responsibilities; Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc - Leica Rod Eye 160 User Manual

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Intended use
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Description
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Rod Eye 160, Safety Directions

Definition of Use

• Remote control of product.
• Data communication with external appliances.
• Use of the product without instruction.
• Use outside of the intended use and limits.
• Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted
for certain functions.
• Modification or conversion of the product.
Adverse use can lead to injury, malfunction and damage.
It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about
hazards and how to counteract them. The product is not to be operated until the user
has been instructed on how to work with it.

Limits of Use

Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation:
not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments.
Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in
hazardous areas, or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person
in charge of the product.

Responsibilities

Leica Geosystems AG, CH-9435 Heerbrugg, hereinafter referred to as
Leica Geosystems, is responsible for supplying the product, including the user manual
and original accessories, in a safe condition.
The person responsible for the product has the following duties:
• To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the
user manual.
• To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
• To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention.
• To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the product and the application
becomes unsafe.
• To ensure that the national laws, regulations and conditions for the operation of
e.g. radio transmitters, lasers are respected.

Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC

The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product
to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electro-
static discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to
other equipment.
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.
Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in
this respect, Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other
equipment may be disturbed.
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