Hi All,
I have a Spectra Focus 10 which is essentially just a re-badged Geodimeter 5600.
It came up with the "change backup battery" message.
Unfortunately, no-one in Australia will service them anymore. (Past the use-buy date apparently)
So I sent the keyboard overseas for battery replacement.?ÿ
It came back and was still coming up with the same message but was still working.
Now when I turn it on it comes up with :
Info: 22
Wrong Dev Connec
Connection Fail
My questions :
- Any ideas how to resolve this?
- Are there backup batteries in BOTH the machine and the keyboard? If so, can I replace the batteries in the machine?
- Would the machine and radio work with a different data recorder??ÿ
- Can you recommend a USA repair company?
Thanks in advance,
Michael
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Around 2016 I bought a GDM 650 DR200+ ex USA probably made around 2001, cost me around $3000 incl shipping.?ÿ I got its batteries and calibration done in NZ at just after receiving it. The alternative was $40,000 for a S6. In terms of time-chargeoutrate-myfreetime I've probably spent twice (trillions) that on the GDM and 5600's, but that's another debate, that's been well debated on this site. Then I got a 5601 (same as the 650) cheap at a NZ auction, and had the same service done. Then around 2017 all NZ and AUS shut shop on the GDM/5600 and to cut a long story short around 2016 the last positive-possible service reply I had was from:
https://www.ussurveysupply.com/service/
Good luck.
Thanks for your prompt replies.
I'll get in touch with Ellerbusch Instrument Service and see what they say.
Michael
If that falls through ... try these guys. Extremely knowledgable. I was getting he same message on my Trimble 5603 and he, over the phone, told me what the error code was, and what it meant.
https://transitandlevel.com/service/
My go-to is Seiler in St. Louis...highly recommended.
https://www.seilergeo.com/services-repairs/service-repair/
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