Nikon
Electronic Total Stations
DTM-450 DTM-430
DTM-420 DTM-410
Instruction ManualThank you for purchasing the Nikon products. This
instruction manual was written for the users of the
Electronic Total Station DTM-400 series. To ensure
correct usage read this manual carefully before
‘operating the instrument.
Also read the Instruction Manual provided with the
Battery Charger and any other equipments used
together with the DTM-400 series.
Warning and Caution symbols in This Manual
Though Nikon products are designed to provide you
utmost safety during use, incorrect usage or
disregard of the instructions can cause personal
injury or property damage. For your safety, read the
instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before
usage. Do not discard this manual but keep it near
the product for easy reference .
Inside this instruction manual, safety instructions
are indicated with the symbols shown below. Be
sure to follow the instructions marked with these
symbols for your safety.
Z\ WARNING
Disregarding instructions marked with this
symbol may lead to death or serious injury.
Z\ caution
Disregarding instructions marked with this
symbol may lead to iniury or property damage.WARNING AND CAUTION feat this Section Betore Use!
Q\warnine
Il Never view the sun through the telescope. Doing so may cause the loss
of your eyesight.
I The DTM-400 does not feature explosion-protected construction. Do not
use in coal mines, in areas contaminated with coal dust, or near other
flammable substances.
Z\ CAUTION
™@ Never disassemble, modify or repair the instrument. Doing so may
cause fire, electric shock or bum.
I The top of the tripod ferrule is very sharp and may injure your body. Be
careful in handling or carrying the tripod,
Check the shoulder strap and its clasp before carrying the tripod or the
instrument encased in the carrying case, Damaged strap or imperfect
clasping may cause an accident of falling.
1 Use only the specified charger Q-70U/E for charging the battery pack
BC-60. Charging by the other types of chargers than specified may
cause fire or rupture. (BC-60 can not be charged by using the charger
Q-7W/E or Q-7C.)
lH Be sure to read the instructions of Quick Charger Q-70U/E before
starting charging operation.
I While recharging the battery pack, do not cover the charger with any
blanket or clothing which can cause overheating. Make sure the charger
is able to dissipate heat adequately. Especially do not block its air hole
while recharging. If so, the gas will remain in the battery pack and may
cause rupture.
@ Avoid recharging in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, and near
heaters. Do not recharge when wet. Doing so may cause electric