Important safety note
H00007091 - Absolute Arm User Manual │Version 5.2.0 (2019-03-07) │7
Mechanical safety
Mechanical closing locations: Danger of pinch points
While the risk of personal injury is low, for your personal safety, avoid handling the areas of the device
shown in the following diagram while operating the device
1.2 counterweight: Heavy part
► When handling, mounting or removing the counterweight, pay attention to the
heaviness of the component.
Arm installation: Fall or drop of the device
The base of the ABSOLUTE ARM is designed to provide a reliable measurement platform when placed
on a level and stable work surface. The Mounting ring also can be fixed on a plate to a rigid support via
the fixing holes.
► Always ensure that the arm is correctly and strongly fixed to the base
► Always ensure that the base is correctly and strongly fixed to the support
Arm use: Accuracy deterioration
► Before any use, always ensure nothing adverse happened on the arm (accuracy verification,
counterbalance pressure, buttons response)
► When moving the arm, always pay attention to obstacles that may damage the device.
► The arm and the computer should be put in their respective cases when not in use or during
transportation to avoid any damage that may affect the precision
► Moreover, for any transport by plane, boat, train or truck, the product should be packed in foam for
protection, with shock detectors
► Do not modify counterbalance pressure or strength as this will affect the arm calibration