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Inhalt
Dear Customer................................................... 1-1
The system philosophy ...................................... 1-1
Important notes................................................. 1-2
Hardware overview................................2-2
Hardware overview .................................. 2-2
Control Unit............................................. 2-3
Options.................................................... 2-3
DR Version Direct Reflex E DM and Laser Poin-
ter (Option)................................................... 2-4
Additional trigger key............................... 2-5
Laser Plummet (Option) ........................... 2-5
PositionLight (Option).............................. 2-6
Safety Notes........................................... 2-7
Risks in use .............................................. 2-7
Laser beam safety .................................... 2-8
Laser beam safety Laser Plummet............. 2-9
Laser beam safety Position Light............. 2-10
Laser beam safety Infrared-Interface....... 2-10
Laser beam safety
EDM in Direct Reflex Mode .................... 2-11
Laser beam safety
EDM in Prism Mode............................... 2-11
Laser beam safety Laser Pointer.............. 2-12
Laser beam safety
hints on the instrument ......................... 2-12
Technical Data......................................2-13
Trimble 3602 Trimble 3603.................... 2-13
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMV) ..... 2-16
Battery Charger LG 20............................ 2-17
Charging the battery.............................. 2-18
Instructions for Main tenance and Care... 2-19
1 Introduction
2 Trimble 3600
The System Instrument
Description

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1 Introduction
Dear Customer
By purchasing a Trimble 3600 series total station you have opted for a leading-edge product in
the field of surveying instruments.
We congratulate you on your choice and would
like to thank you for the trus t placed in our company.
The system philosophy
Surveying today is no longer confined to the
measurement of angles and distances. A demand
now exists for complex measuring s ystems which
not only meet the increasing requirements for
automatization, digita l data process ing and las t
but not least efficiency in everyday surveyin g, but
which also set new standards in technology and
operating convenience.
The Trimble 3600 series total stations are part of a
complete range of surveying instru ments from
Trimble The operating convenience offered by the
Trimble 3600 hardware is unique in total stations.
The large graphic dis play and h andy keybo ard give
the user a high degree of flexibility for the processing of the wide variety of information in the
measurement dialog.
The different Control Units meet a ll requirements.

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Important notes
The instrument was manufactured by tested
methods and using environ mentally compa tible
quality materials.
The mechanical, optical a nd electronic functio ns
of the instrument were carefully checked prio r to
delivery. Should any defects attributable to faulty
material or workmansh ip occur within the warranty period, they will be repaired as a wa rranty
service.
This warranty does not cover defects caused by
operator errors or improper handling.
Any further liabilities, e.g. for in direct damages,
cannot be accepted.
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Please read the safety notes in chapter 2
carefully before starting up the instrument.
User Manual
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Europe:
Phone:
+49-6142-21000
Telefax::
+49-6142-2100 220
E-mail:
support@spectraprecision.de
Homepage:
http://www
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The type label and serial nu mber are provided on the left-hand side and unders ide of
the instrument respectively. Please note this
data and the following info rmation in yo ur
user manual. Always indica te this reference
in any inquiries addresse d to our dealer,
agency or service department:
Instrument:
Instrument: Instrument:
Instrument:
Control Unit
Control Unit Control Unit
Control Unit
$ Trimble 3602 $ Zeiss Elta
$ Trimble 3603 $ CU 600 numeric
$ CU 600 alphanum.
Serial number:
If you have any software-related questions
(CU Zeiss Elta only), please also state the
version of the relevant software package
installed in your instrument:
Software versio n:
Please note your autohorisation code for the
software packages::
Basic Expert
Professional Special
Professional Plus!

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We would like to wish you every success in your
work with your Trimble 3600. If you need any
help, we will be glad to be of assistance.
Yours
ZSP Geodetic Systems GmbH
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10
D-07745 Jena
Tel.: ++49 3641 64-3200
Fax: ++49 3641 64 3229
E-Mail: surveying@zspjena.de
http://www.trimble.com

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2 Trimble 3600 The System
This chapter gives you an overview of the instrument hardware.
It describes the operation and controls of the
instrument as well as the sensors and peripheries
which are a special feature of the Trimble 3600
total stations.
Instrument Description
Safety Notes
Technical Data