Safety Information

Before you use your Trimble product, make sure that you have read and understood all safety requirements.

Use and care

This product is designed to withstand the rough treatment and tough environment that typically occurs in reference receiver applications. However, the receiver is a high-precision electronic instrument and should be treated with reasonable care.

Regulations and safety

The receiver contains an internal radio-model for communicating signals through Bluetooth wireless technology or through an external data communications radio. Regulations regarding the use of radio-modems vary greatly from country to country. In some countries, the unit can be used without obtaining an end-user license. Other countries require end-user licensing. For licensing information, consult your local Trimble dealer.

Before operating a Trimble receiver with an external modem, determine if authorization or a license to operate the unit is required in your country. It is the responsibility of the end user to obtain an operator's permit or license for the receiver for the location or country of use.

For FCC regulations, see Notices.

Type approval

Type approval, or acceptance, covers technical parameters of the equipment related to emissions that can cause interference. Type approval is granted to the manufacturer of the transmission equipment, independent from the operation or licensing of the units. Some countries have unique technical requirements for operation in particular radio-modem frequency bands. To comply with those requirements, Trimble may have modified your equipment to be granted type approval.

Unauthorized modification of the units voids the type approval, the warranty, and the operational license of the equipment.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation

Safety. Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. See FCC OET Bulletin No. 56, Evaluating Compliance With FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radio frequency Electromagnetic Fields.

Proper use of an external radio modem results in exposure below government limits. The following precautions are recommended:

• DO NOT operate the transmitter when someone is within 28 cm (11 inches) of the antenna.

• DO NOT operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are correctly terminated.

• DO NOT operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.

• All equipment must be correctly grounded according to Trimble installation instructions for safe operation.

• All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician.

For Bluetooth radio

The radiated output power of the internal Bluetooth wireless radio and the Wi-Fi radio included in some Trimble receivers is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the wireless radio(s) shall be used in such a manner that the Trimble receiver is 25 cm (9.84 inches) or further from the human body. The internal wireless radio(s) operate within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. Trimble therefore believes that the internal wireless radio(s) are safe for use by consumers. The level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some situations or environments, such as on aircraft. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless radio.

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