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Summary of Contents for Horizon Fitness HTS-580 Series

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PREPARATION…………………………………………………………1 1.1 Precaution……………………………………………………………1 1.2 Nomenclature…………………………………………………………3 1.3 Unpacking and Storing of the Instrument……………………………5 1.4 Setting Up the Instrument …………………………………………5 1.5 Battery Removal & Insertion, Information and Recharging ………7 1.6 Reflector Prisms……………………………………………………9 1.7 Mounting and Dismounting Instrument from the Tribrach…………10 1.8 Eyepiece Adjustment and Object Sighting…………………………11 1.9 Turning On and Off………………………………………………11 1.10 How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters…………………………12...
  • Page 3 4.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle………………………………29 4.3.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle from the Keypad………30 4.4 Vertical Angle Grade Percentage (%) Mode………………………31 4.5 Setting the Initial Zenith Angle…………………………………32 5. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT………………………………………33 5.1 Setting the Atmospheric Correction………………………………33 5.2 Setting the Prism Constant………………………………………33 5.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)………………33 5.4 Changing the Distance Measurement Modes…………………………35 (repeat measurement / single measurement / track measurement)…35...
  • Page 4 7.6.1 Designing Horizontal Alignment Projects………………77 7.6.2 Editing Horizontal Alignment Data………………………86 7.6.3 Importing Horizontal Alignment Data……………………88 7.6.4 Deleting Horizontal Alignment Data………………………91 7.6.5 Designing Vertical Curves…………………………………91 7.6.6 Editing Vertical Alignment Data…………………………94 7.6.7 Importing Vertical Alignment Data…………………………95 7.6.8 Deleting Vertical Alignment Data…………………………96 7.6.9 Generating a Road Coordinate File………………………97 7.6.10 Road Setting Out………………………………………97 7.6.11 Slope Setting Out………………………………………105 7.7 Layout ……………………………………………………………107...
  • Page 5 8.3 Data Collect Offset Measurement Mode…………………………140 8.3.1 Angle Offset………………………………………………140 8.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement……………………………143 8.3.3 Plane Offset Measurement…………………………………145 8.3.4 Column Offset Measurement………………………………148 8.4 Editing the PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT]………………………151 8.5 Setting the Parameters for Data Collection…………………………153 9. LAYOUT…………………………………………………………………154 9.1 Setting the Parameters for Data Collection………………………155 9.2 Preparation…………………………………………………………155 9.2.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR…………………………………155 9.2.2 Selecting the Coordinate Data File…………………………155...
  • Page 6 10.4.2 Deleting a File……………………………………………187 10.5 Direct Key Input of Coordinate Data …………………………188 10.6 Deleting Coordinate Data from a File……………………………189 10.7 Editing the PCODE Library……………………………………191 10.8 Data Communication……………………………………………192 10.8.1 Data Communication using RS-232………………………193 10.8.1.1 Sending data……………………………………………194 10.8.1.2 Loading data……………………………………………195 10.8.1.3 Setting the parameters of data communication………197 10.8.2 Data Conversion using USB………………………………199 10.8.2.1 Data export……………………………………………199 10.8.2.2 Data import……………………………………………200...
  • Page 7 11.3 Setting Measuring Mode Display………………………………217 11.4 Setting the Shortcut Keys…………………………………………217 11.5 Other Settings……………………………………………………218 11.5.1 Auto Power Off……………………………………………218 11.5.2 Choosing the Battery Type………………………………219 11.5.3 Reset the Instrument to Factory Settings…………………220 11.5.4 Selecting a Language………………………………………220 11.6 Date and Time……………………………………………………221 11.7 Adjusting the LCD Display Contrast……………………………222 12.
  • Page 8: Preparation

    1. PREPARATION 1.1 Precautions 1. Never point the instrument at the sun without a filter. 2. Never store the instrument in extreme temperatures and avoid sudden changes of temperature. 3. When not using the instrument, place it in the case to avoid shock, dust, and humidity.
  • Page 9 11. Unless you are a maintenance specialist do not attempt to disassemble the instrument for any reason. Unauthorized disassembly of the instrument can result in a void warranty. 12. The HTS580AGX/ARX total stations emit a laser during operation. DO NOT stare into the beam or laser source when instrument is operation.
  • Page 10: Nomenclature

    1.2 Nomenclature...
  • Page 12: Unpacking And Storing Of The Instrument

    1.3 Unpacking and Storage of the Instrument Unpacking of the Instrument Place the case lightly with the cover upward, unlock the case and take out the instrument. Storage of the Instrument Replace the cover on the telescope lens, place the instrument into the case with the vertical clamp screw and circular vial upward (objective lens toward the tribrach), tighten the vertical clamp screw, close and lock the case.
  • Page 13 the centers of the two leveling screw being adjusted. Turn the leveling screw C to move the bubble to the center of the circular vial. Recheck the position of the instrument over the point and adjust if needed. 4). Leveling by using the plate vial Rotate the instrument horizontally by loosening the Horizontal Clamp Screw and place the plate vial parallel with the line connecting leveling screws A and B, then bring the bubble to the center of the plate vial by turning the leveling screws A...
  • Page 14: Battery Removal & Insertion, Information And Recharging

    direction, then tighten the tripod screw firmly. 1.5 Battery Removal & Insertion - Information and Recharging Battery removal & insertion Insert the battery into the battery slot and push the battery until it clicks. Press the right and left buttons of the battery compartment to remove the battery.
  • Page 15 Battery should be recharged only with the charger supplied with the instrument. Remove the on-board battery from instrument as instructed and connect to the battery charger. Battery Removal Caution ▲Before you take the battery out of the instrument, make sure that the power is turned off.
  • Page 16: Reflector Prisms

    1.6 Reflector Prisms When doing distance measuring in prism mode a reflector prism needs to be placed as the target. Reflector systems can be single or multiple prisms which can be mounted with a tripod/tribrach system or mounted on a prism pole. Unique mini prism systems allow setups at corners that are hard to reach.
  • Page 17: Mounting And Dismounting Instrument From The Tribrach

    1.7 Mounting and Dismounting the Instrument from the Tribrach Dismounting When necessary the instrument can be dismounted from the tribrach. Loosen the tribrach locking screw in the locking knob with a screwdriver if necessary. Turn the locking knob 180 degrees counter-clockwise to disengage anchor jaws and remove the instrument from the tribrach.
  • Page 18: Eyepiece Adjustment And Object Sighting

    1.8 Eyepiece Adjustment and Object Sighting Method of Object Sighting (for reference) Sight the telescope to the sky and rotate the eyepiece tube to make the reticule clear. Collimate the target point with top of the triangle mark in the collimator. (keep a certain distance between eye and the collimator).
  • Page 19: How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters

    1.10 How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters *How to select an item [Example 1] Select INS.HT (instrument height) in the data collection mode (first press the MENU button then F1: COLLECT DATA and then select the data file desired. Press F2 to list, the arrow keys to choose and then F4 to select). Press F1 again for OCC.PT# INPUT.
  • Page 20 *How to enter characters [Example 2] Input the code “ABC1”of instrument point in Data Collection Mode. 1.Move the arrow to PCODE using the [▲]or [▼]key 2.Press F1 (input) key 3.Press F1 key once Press [7] key once for “A” Press [7] key twice for “B” Press [7] key three times for “C”...
  • Page 21: Function Key And Display

    2. FUNCTION KEY AND DISPLAY 2.1 Operating Key Keys Names Function Angle meas. key Angle measurement mode Distance meas. key Distance measurement mode Coordinate meas. key Coordinate measurement mode ( Up) Layout key Layout measurement mode ( Down) Quick key1 User-defined quick key 1( Left) Quick key 2...
  • Page 22 Power key On / Off key press and hold F1- F4 Soft key ( Function Responds to the message displayed key) 0- 9 Number key Input numbers — Minus key Input minus sign, displays electronic bubble Point key On / Off laser pointing function Display marks:...
  • Page 23: Function Key

    2.2 Function Key Angle measurement mode (three-page menu) Display Page Keys Function marks 0SET Horizontal angle is set to 0°0′0″ HOLD Hold the horizontal angle HSET Set a required horizontal angle by entering numbers P1↓ Scroll to the next page (P2) Tilt correction screen.
  • Page 24 Distance measurement mode (two-page menu) Page Keys Display marks Function MEAS Begin measuring MODE Sets measuring mode, Fine/--/Tracking Sets temperature, air pressure, prism constant P1↓ Scroll to the next page (P2) OFSET Selects Off-set measurement mode S.O. Selects Stake Out measurement mode m / ft Switches units between meters and feet P2↓...
  • Page 25 Coordinate measurement mode(three-page menu) Page Keys Display marks Function MEAS Start measuring MODE Sets a measuring mode, Fine/Tracking Sets temperature, air pressure, prism constant P1↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P2) R.HT Sets prism height INSHT Sets instrument height Sets instrument coordinate.
  • Page 26: Star-Key Mode

    2.3 star-key mode The total station(non-reflectorless): Press the star key , following is displayed: 1. Contrat adjustment: After pressing star key, adjust the display contrast by pressing [▲] or [▼] key. 2. Illumination: After pressing star key, select [Illumination] by pressing F1(LAMP) key or press star key.
  • Page 27: Dot-Key Mode

    The total station(with reflectorless): Press the star key , following is displayed: 1.Mode: Press the F1 (mode) key, the following is displayed : You can select the type of measure mode by pressing the F1—F3 keys. 2.You can turn on the lamp by pressing the star key once more or by pressing twice from any menu.
  • Page 28: Initial Settings

    3. INITIAL SETTINGS The series total station can be reset to the instruments original factory settings. See Section 11 “Basic Settings” 3.1 Setting the Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure Measure the surrounding temperature and air pressure in advance. Example: temperature +25°, air pressure 1017.5 hPa Procedure Operation Operating procedure...
  • Page 29: Setting Of The Atmospheric Correction

    Press F2 key and Atms. enter the air pressure, Pressure press the ENT key to confirm Temperature operating range:-30°~+60℃ or -22~+140℉ Air pressure:560~1066 hPa or 420~800 mmHg or 16.5~31.5 inHg If the atmospheric correction value calculated from the temperature and air pressure exceeds the range of ±999.9PPM,the operation will Remar return to step 4 automatically, and you should enter the data again.
  • Page 30 Direct Setting Method of Atmosphere Correction Value After measuring the temperature and air pressure the atmosphere correction value can be obtained from an atmospheric correction chart or correction formula (PPM). Procedure Operation Operation Procedure Display Press F3 Key in distance measurement or coordinate measurement mode Press F2 [ppm] key,...
  • Page 31: Setting Of The Prism Constant

    3.3 Setting of the Prism Constant In the factory the prism constant for the total station is set at -30mm. If the constant of the prism used is not -30mm, you must change this setting. Once the prism constant is set it will become the new default value until changed. Procedure Operation Operation Procedure...
  • Page 32: Setting Of The Vertical Angle Tilt Correction

    3.4 Setting of the Vertical Angle Tilt Correction When the tilt sensor is activated the instrument automatically corrects the vertical angle for mislevel. To ensure a precise angle measurement the tilt sensor must be turned on. The tilt sensor display can also be used to fine level the instrument.
  • Page 33: Angle Measurement

    4.ANGLE MEASUREMENT 4.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angles Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Display Operation procedure Operation ①Collimate the first target Collimate A To set horizontal angle of target A at 0  00 ’ 00" press the F1 (0SET) key and then press the F4 (YES) key ③...
  • Page 34 Reference: How to Collimate Point the telescope toward a light surface or sky. Turn the diopter ring and adjust the diopter so that the cross hairs are clearly observed. Aim the target at the peak of the triangle mark of the sighting collimator. Allow a certain space between the sighting collimator and yourself for collimating.
  • Page 35: Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

    4.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Display Operation procedure Operation Press the F4 Key twice to get the menu to page 3. (P3) twice Press the F1(R/L)key. The Horizontal Right angle mode (HR) Switches to Horizontal Left mode (HL) Measure as HL mode *Each time the F2 (R/L) key is pressed the HR/HL mode switches...
  • Page 36: Setting Of The Horizontal Angle

    4.3 Setting of the Horizontal Angle 4.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Operation procedure Operation Display ①Set the required horizontal Display angle using the horizontal angle tangent screw ②Press the F2 (HOLD)key ③Collimate the target Collimate ④Press the F4 (YES) key to...
  • Page 37: Setting The Horizontal Angle From The Keypad

    4.3.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle from the Keypad Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Display Operation procedure Operation ①Collimate the target Collimate ②Press the F3 (HSET) key ③Input the required horizontal angle by using the keys, for example: 150.10.20, inputs 150.10.20 150 10′20″.
  • Page 38: Vertical Angle Grade Percentage (%) Mode

    4.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade (%) Mode Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Display Operation procedure Operation Press F4 key to get the function on menu page Press the F3(V%) key * *Each time the F3(V%)key is pressed the display mode switches. When the angle measured is over 45°...
  • Page 39: Setting The Initial Zenith Angle

    4.5 Setting the Initial Zenith Angle Vertical angle is displayed as shown below: Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Operation procedure Operation Display Press F4 key twice to get the menu on page 3 (P3): twice Press the F3(CMPS)key * * Each time the F3 key is pressed the display mode switches.
  • Page 40: Distance Measurement

    5. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT When setting the atmospheric correction obtain the correction value by measuring the temperature and pressure. 5.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction When setting the atmospheric correction obtain the correction value by measuring the temperature and pressure. Refer to Section 3.2 “Setting of the Atmospheric Correction”.
  • Page 41 Press the key, distance measurement starts *2 *3; ③The measured distances are shown (*4,*7) By pressing key again the display changes to horizontal (HR), vertical (V) angle, vertical distance (VD) slope distance (SD) *1)The total station prism mode collimate center of prism when measuring; *2)When EDM is working, the “*”...
  • Page 42: Changing The Distance Measurement Modes

    5.4 Changing the Distance Measurement Mode (Repeat Measurement / Single Measurement/ Track Measurement) Make sure the angle measurement mode is selected. Operation procedure Operation Display Collimate the center of the Collimate prism Press the key, Continuous Measurement begins *1; Press the F2 (MODE) key to switch between Repeat Measurement, Single Measurement and Tracking...
  • Page 43: Stake Out (S.o.)

    *1 It is possible to set the measurement mode for N-times measuring mode or continuous measurement mode when the power is turned on. Refer to Chapter 11 “Basic Settings”. 5.5 Stake Out (S.O.) The difference between the measured distance and the input stake out distance is displayed.
  • Page 44 Select the measuring mode by pressing the F2 to F4 keys. F2:HD, F3:VD, F4:SD Enter 350 Enter the distance 350 , press F4 Collimate the target (Prism), Collimate measurement starts. The difference between the measured distance and Pris stake out distance is displayed. Move the target until the difference becomes 0.
  • Page 45: Offset Measurement

    5.6 Offset Measurement There are four offset measurement modes: 1. Angle offset 2. Distance offset 3. Plane offset 4. Column offset 5.6.1 Angle Offset This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly on target; for example at the center of a tree.
  • Page 46 Set the instrument height/prism height before proceeding to the offset measurement mode. When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station, refer to Section 6.2 “Setting Coordinate Values of an Occupied Point”. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F4( ↓ ) key from distance measuring mode...
  • Page 47 Press F1 (ANG.OFFSET) key Collimate prism P, and press the Collimate (MEAS) key. The horizontal distance from the instrument to the prism will be measured. Collimate point AO using the Collimate horizontal motion clamp and horizontal tangent screw. Show the north coordinate, east coordinate and z coordinate of waited measuring point by pressing...
  • Page 48: Distance Offset Measurement

    5.6.2 Distance Offset Measurement Measuring the distance and coordinate of a pond or a tree of which the radius is known. Measuring the distance or coordinate to P0 point, input oHD value as an offset value and measure P1 point as shown in the drawing. The display shows distance or coordinate value to P0 point.
  • Page 49 ②Press F1 (OFSET) key. ③Press F2 (DIST OFSET) key, enter measurement DIST.OFFSET Enter R ④Enter R HD, press ENT key *1 Enter ⑤Enter forward HD, forward HD press ENT key *2 ⑥Collimate Prism P1, and press Collimate F1 (MEAS) key. Measuring will start.
  • Page 50: Plane Offset Measurement

    ⑦Show the coordinate of Point To return to procedure 4,press F1 (NEXT) key To return to the previous mode, press ESC key *1)*2)refer to section 8.3.2 “Distance Offset Measurement” 5.6.3 Plane Offset Measurement Used to facilitate distance or coordinate measuring for a given plane. Three random prism points (P1, P2, P3) on a plane will be measured at first in the plane-offset measurement to determine the measured plane.
  • Page 51 When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station, refer to Section 7.2 ‘Setting Coordinate Value of Occupied Point’. Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press the F4 (↓) key from distance measuring mode to get the function on page 2. ②Press F1 (OFSET) key ③Press F3 (PLANE OFSET) key ④Collimate Prism P1, and press F1 (MEAS) key.
  • Page 52 Collimate ⑤Measure the second and third points in the same way. The instrument calculates and displays coordinate and distance values of the cross point between Collimate the collimation axis and of the plane *1*2 ⑥Collimate the edge (P0) of the Collimate plane *3*4 ⑦...
  • Page 53: Column Offset Measurement

    *1 ) In case the calculation of plane was not successful by the measured three points, error displays. Start measuring over again from the first point. *2 ) Data display is the mode beforehand of offset measurement mode. *3 ) Error will be displayed when collimated to the direction which does not cross with determined plane.
  • Page 54 When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station, refer to Section 6.2 ‘Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point’. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F4 (↓) key from distance measuring mode to get the function on menu P2 Press F1 (OFSET) key Press (COLUMN OFFSET)key...
  • Page 55 Collimate the left side of column(P2) and press F4 (SET) key. Collimate After measurement, angle measuring display of the right side (P3) will be shown. ⑥Collimate the right side of the column (P3) and press F4 (SET) key. Collimate After measurement, distance between...
  • Page 56: Coordinate Measurement

    6. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT 6.1 Execution of Coordinate Measurement Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and prism height, coordinates of unknown Point will be measured directly. * When setting coordinate values of occupied point, see Section 6.2 “Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Station Point”. * When setting the instrument height and prism height, see Section 6.3 “Setting Height of the Instrument”...
  • Page 57 When doing coordinate measurement coordinates of occupied point, the instrument height, the prism height and back sight azimuth should be set. Operation procedure Operation Display Set the direction angle of known direction point A *1 ) angle Collimate target prism B, and Collimate press target...
  • Page 58: Setting The Coordinate Values Of An Occupied Point

    6.2 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point Set the coordinates of the instrument (occupied point) according to known values and the instrument automatically converts and displays the unknown point (prism point) coordinates following the observation. The instrument retains the coordinates of the occupied point after turning the power off.
  • Page 59 Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F4 (P1↓) key from coordinate measurement mode to get the function on menu P2. Press the F3(OCC)key Enter ③Enter N coordinate value data ④ Enter E and Z coordinate values in the same manner. Enter After entering the data...
  • Page 60: Setting The Height Of The Instrument

    6.3 Setting Height of the Instrument The instrument height value will be retained after the instrument is powered off. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F4 (P1↓) key from the coordinate measurement mode to access the P2 menu screen. ② Press the F2 (I.HT) key, The current value is displayed.
  • Page 61: Setting The Height Of The Target (Prism Height)

    6.4 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height) This mode can be used to obtain z coordinate values. The target height value will be retained after the instrument is powered off. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F4 (P1↓) key from the coordinate measurement mode to access the P2 menu screen.
  • Page 62: Surveying Programs

    7. SURVEYING PROGRAM Surveying Program Mode (programs) By pressing the menu key M , the instrument will be in Menu Mode. 7.1 Remote Elevation Measurement(REM) To obtain elevation of the point at which setting the target prism is not possible, place the prism at any point on the vertical line from the target then carry out REM procedure as follows.
  • Page 63 1)With prism height (h) input Operation procedure Operation Display Press the M Key Press the F2 key,enter MEAS PROGRAM. menu ③Press the F1(REM)key ④Press the F1 key Enter ⑤Enter prism height (1.3 is an prism height example in meters)
  • Page 64 Collimate ⑥Collimate prism Prism ⑦Press the F1 (MEAS) key, measurement starts. Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and prism will be shown. ⑧Press the F4 (SET) The prism position will be decided. ⑨ Collimate target Collimate Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. To return to procedure 5,press F2 (R.HT) key.
  • Page 65 2)Without prism height input Operation procedure Operation Display Press the M menu key Press the F2 key,enter the measure programs menu. ③Press the F1 (REM) Key. ④Press the F2 key to select the mode without prism height. Collimate prism, press the F1 (MEAS) key.
  • Page 66: Missing Line Measurement (Mlm)

    ⑥Press the F4 (SET) The target position will be decided. Collimate ground point G , press the F4 (SET) key. The position of point G will be decided Collimate target K Collimate Vertical distance (VD) will be shown To return to procedure 5, press the F3 (HD) key. To return to procedure 6, press the F2 (Vang) key.
  • Page 67 1. MLM-1 (A-B, A-C): Measurement A-B, A-C, A-D 2. MLM-2 (A-B, B-C): Measurement A-B, B-C, C-D It is necessary to set the direction angle of the instrument. [Example] MLM-1 (A-B, A-C) Procedure of MLM-2(A-B,B-C)mode is completely the same as that of MLM-1 mode.
  • Page 68 ② Press the F2 key, enter MEAS PROGRAMS ③Press the F2 (MLM) key Enter file ④Enter file name name ⑤Press ENT key. ⑥Press the F1 key...
  • Page 69 ⑦Collimate prism A, and press the F1 (MEAS) key. Collimate Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and target A will be shown. ⑧Press the F4 (SET) key The position of the target is confirmed. ⑨Collimate prism B and press the F1 (MEAS) key. Horizontal Collimate distance (HD) between the instrument and target B will be...
  • Page 70 ⑿ Collimate point C (target C) and press the F1 (MEAS) key. Collimate Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and target C will be shown. ⒀Press the F4 (SET) key. The horizontal distance (dHD) and relative elevation (dvD) between taget A and C will be shown ⒁...
  • Page 71 HOW TO USE COORDINATE DATA It is possible to input coordinate values directly or calculate from a coordinate data file. [Example] Input the data (NEZ) directly: Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press the F3(NEZ) key ② Press the F4(coordinate) ③Enter coordinate, press ENT key to get to the second point.
  • Page 72: Area Calculation

    7.3 Area Calculation This mode calculates the area of an enclosed figure. There are two area calculation methods as follows: 1) Area calculation from Coordinate data file 2) Area calculation from measured data Note: Area is not calculated correctly if observed lines cross each other. It is not possible to calculate area from a mix of coordinate file data and measured data.
  • Page 73 ③Press F3 (AREA) key Press F1 (FILE DATA) key Enter Enter file name or press F2 for LIST. Press ENT key, Initial File name display will be shown . ⑥Press F4 (NEXT) key The top of the file data (DATA-01) will be set and the second point number will be shown.
  • Page 74 2) Area calculation from measured data Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press M menu key ②Press the F2 key, enter the Measurement Program. ③Press F3 (AREA) key Press (MEASUREMENT) key Collimate a target or prism and Collimate press the F1 (MEAS) key. Prism Measuring starts *...
  • Page 75 Press the F4 key to affirm ⑦Collimate a next prism and press F1 (MEAS) key. When 3 Collimate points set, area surrounded by the points is calculated and the result will be shown. *1 Measurement is N-time measurement mode.
  • Page 76: Setting Z (Elevation) Coordinate Of An Occupied Point

    7.4 Setting Z Coordinate of Occupied Point Occupied point coordinate data and known point actual measuring data can be utilized, zcoordinate of occupied point is calculated and reset. Known point data from a coordinate file can used. 1 ) Setting z coordinate of occupied point [Example setting] Using coordinate data file Operation procedure Operation...
  • Page 77 Input ④Enter the File Name then File Name press ENT to affirm. Press the F2 (REF. MEAS) key and enter the point number (press F2 for LIST) After input the PT#, press the ENT key, the coordinate of this point is shown. ⑦Press the F4 (YES) key to confirm instrument height setting display will be shown.
  • Page 78 2)Z coordinate calculation from known point measuring data [Example setting] Using coordinate data file. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the M menu key Press the F2 key, enter MEAS PROGRAMS. Press COORDINATE) key INPUT Enter the File Name then File Name press ENT to affirm.
  • Page 79 ⑥Enter the point number in Enter PT# coordinate data file, press ENT to affirm. ⑦Press the F4 (YES) key to affirm ⑧Enter the height then press Enter R.HT the ENT to affirm. ⑨Collimate a prism on the point and press the Collimate P (MEAS)key.
  • Page 80: Point To Line Measurement

    ⑾Press the F4 (SET) key *3 Z coordinate of the occupied point will be set. Backsight point masuring screen will be shown. ⑿ Press the F4 (YES) key. Horizontal angle will be set. display returns Measurement Programs menu. *1 Measurement is Fine Single measurement mode. *2 To measure other points, press the F1 (NEXT) key.
  • Page 81 Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press the M menu key ② Press the F2 key for the Measure Program menu ③Press the ▼key ▼...
  • Page 82 ④Press F1 (POINT TO LINE) Enter ⑤ Enter instrument height. INS.HT Press ENT Enter ⑥Enter reflector (PI) height at R.HT point A. Press ENT ⑦Collimate prism A (Origin) and press F1 (MEAS) key. Collimate Measuring starts.* 1 Press Input height of target B height will be shown.
  • Page 83 Enter ⑧ Enter reflector height of INS.HT point B. Press ENT ⑨Collimate prism B (P2) and press F1 (MEAS) key. Measuring starts.* 1 Press Collimate coordinate data direction angle instrument is calculated and recorded. ⑩ Press F1 (NEZ) key to Collimate measure other points *2 *3.
  • Page 84: Road Measuring

    7.6 Road Construction By using this program you can define a straight line, a curve, or a transition curve as a reference to make a measurement and set out. This program will do the computation of coordinates and setting out of the design point according to the stake number and deviation which are defined by the roads design.
  • Page 85 shows the number of horizontal alignment. top right corner of the screen The main line input screen displays current chainage and the bearing angle (the tangent line from the chainage) and the function key (For creating new line). System provides three functions: defining straight line, circular curve, transition curve. Select a function key, enter the detailed information of the chainage, the alignment elements will be created.
  • Page 86 Press F1 (ROAD DESIGN) key. Press F1(DESIGN H-LINE) key for the H-line menu. Input starting chainage, northing Input coordinate, easting coordinate starting and starting azimuth. Press ENT data key to show the main input routine screen. In main input routine screen we can add straight line, circular curve and transition curve to the end of current curve.
  • Page 87 Operation procedure Operation Display Press F1(Line)key from HZ AL menu to get BEELINE. Enter After entering the length of the length line press ENT key. Return to HZ AL menu. Circular Curve Press F2 key (ARC) in the “HZ AL Screen”, the circular curve can be defined. Circular curves consists of Arc length and the Radius.
  • Page 88 Operation procedure Operation Display Press F2(ARC) from H-LINE menu to get ARC. Input the radius of the ARC Input R (R) and press the ENT key. Input the length of the ARC (L) INPUT L and press the ENT key. Return to HZ AL menu with calculated values.
  • Page 89 Transition curve Press F3 key in the “Main Line Input Screen” and a transition curve can be defined. The inputting of transition curve consists of transition curve parameter “A” ,starting radius, and resending radius. If the input radius is ∞ you can input 0 as its value.
  • Page 90 Instrument returns to previous mode with solution. Stake Spacing(INTG) Press F1 (INTG) on the second page of the main alignment screen then enter into the setting interface of stake spacing interval which needs to be greater than 0. Operation procedure Operation Display Press...
  • Page 91 Road Widening Stake Number(WIDE) On the second page of the main alignment screen, press F2 (WIDE) to enter into the road widening stake data input interface, and then input the stake number of widening point, left road width and right road width. Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 92 Additional stake number(PEG) On the second page of the main alignment screen, press F3 (PEG) to enter into the input interface of addition stake data, and then input the stake number of the additional staking point, left road width and right road width. Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 93: Editing Horizontal Alignment Data

    7.6.2 Editing horizontal alignment data You can edit the horizontal alignment after input. From the Road Design Menu select F2: EDIT H-LINE The function of the soft keys are as follows: [FST]:Press this key to go to the start of the file,and show the first alignment data; [LST]:Press this key to go to the end of the file,and show the last alignment data;...
  • Page 94 Operation procedure Operation Display Press (Edit horizontal alignment) on the road design menu to enter into the horizontal alignment editing interface. [▲]or[▼] Through pressing [ ▲ ] or [▼], select the alignment data which is required to be modified, and press Enter data F1 (edit) to edit it, and finally press ENT (ENTER) to confirm.
  • Page 95: Importing Horizontal Alignment Data

    7.6.3 Receiving horizontal alignment You upload a prepared file of horizontal alignment data from a computer for the alignment work before setting out. There are two methods to upload data to the instrument. 1. Directly upload the alignment data to the current operating internal memory from a computer through a data cable (RS-232).
  • Page 96 Explanation: 1. The data in the first row is the initial point data, and only one point can be entered. 2. The data in the second, third, fourth rows is element data, any combination can be input according to the requirements. 3.
  • Page 97 integer 20 wide 0,0,6.5 wide 130.945,1.8,6.5 wide 400,4.5,4.5 wide 1040,0,6.5 peg 130.945,1.8,6.5 peg 220,1.8,0 peg 240,2.338,0 peg 260,2.878,0 peg 1000,4.5,5.28 peg 1020,4.5,6.038 peg 1033.721,4.5,6.48...
  • Page 98: Deleting Horizontal Alignment Data

    7.6.4 Deleting horizontal alignment data The horizontal alignment data in the internal memory can be deleted with the procedure as follows: Operation procedure Operation Display Press F2 (road measurement) in the menu of Measurement Select a file Program and choose a file. Press F3 (DEL HZ AL DATA) Press F4 (Yes), the current selected horizontal alignment...
  • Page 99 Intersection points can be entered in any order. After entering a point data press ENT to save it and advance to enter the next point. Press ESC to exit without saving. Operation procedure Operation Display Press F2 key from the menu to get MEAS PROGRAM.
  • Page 100 Press F1 (ROAD DESIGN) key Press F3(DESIGN V AL)key Input the CH, H and L of the Enter data first point,then press ENT key *1 After inputting each point the menu will advance to the next point. ESC to exit. *1 The start and end intersection points must be a zero curve length.
  • Page 101: Editing Vertical Alignment Data

    7.6.6 Editing vertical alignment data The following procedures are used to edit the data. Operation procedure Operation Display Press (edit vertical alignment data) in the menu of road design, the last entered point will be shown. Press [▲] or [▼] to select the [▲]or[▼] alignment data to be modified.
  • Page 102: Importing Vertical Alignment Data

    7.6.7 Receiving vertical alignment data The vertical curve data can be prepared in the office and uploaded to the instrument to increase efficiency. There are two methods to upload data to the instrument. 1. Directly upload the alignment data to the current operating internal memory from a computer through a data cable (RS-232).
  • Page 103: Deleting Vertical Alignment Data

    7.6.8 Deleting vertical alignment data The vertical alignment data in the internal memory can be deleted as follows: Operation procedure Operation Display On measurement procedure menu, press F2 (road Select measurement) and choose a file file. Press F4 (DEL V AL DATA) Press F4 (YES), the selected vertical alignment data will be deleted.
  • Page 104: Generating A Road Coordinate File

    7.6.9 Generating a road coordinate file After finishing the operation of vertical and horizontal alignment you can output a coordinate file *.PTS to memory. The operation procedure is as follows: Operation procedure Operation Display In the ROAD DESIGN menu [▼] press [▼] for menu P2.
  • Page 105 Before setting out the occupied point and backsight should be set. Locations can be determined by the methods described in sections(9.2.3)and(9.2.4) or by inputting stake numbers after defining the horizontal alignment data. Before setting out, press F4 (select file) on the road setting-out interface to select required coordinate file so as to call the observation station point and backsight point.
  • Page 106 Press F2 (ROAD LAYOUT) to enter into the road setting out interface. Press F1 key (SET OCC. PT#) Input the stake number, offset, and instrument height to set the Enter observation station point. data (*1,*2). Press ENT to confirm, the instrument will calculate the coordinate of this point automatically.
  • Page 107 Set backsight point Operation procedure Operation Display Press F2 (ROAD LAYOUT) in Select a menu 2/2 of ROAD MEASURE. file Press F2 (ROAD LAYOUT) key Press ( BACKSIGHT) key Input the stake number and deviation (offset) to set the Enter backsight point.
  • Page 108 Press F4 (setting) to finish the setting of the backsight point and the instrument will calculate the backsight azimuth angle automatically. Sighting the backsight point, press F4 (YES) to finish the backsight point setting, and then the instrument will configure horizontal circle automatically according to azimuth angle.
  • Page 109 Operation procedure Operation Display Press F2 (ROAD MEASURE) in menu 2/2 of the Select a Measurement Program and file choose a file. Press F2 (ROAD LAYOUT) to enter into the road setting out interface Press F3 key (LAYOUT) *1 Press F2 key (INPUT PEG) Input the chainage of the initial Enter stake and the incremental...
  • Page 110 Enter Input the offsets *3 and press data ENT (ENTER) to confirm. Press F4 (P↓) to confirm data setting point. (*4,*5,*6). After inputting the data of finished stake number press F3 (LAYOUT) on the first page of software function menu, then the instrument will calculate the coordinate of the point to be set out automatically.
  • Page 111 Press F4 (Continue) to adjust dHR to 0. Azimuth angle setting-out point. dHR : Difference between current azimuth angle and the setting-out point = actual horizontal angle   calculated horizontal angle. A display of Dhr = 0 00’00" means the setting-out direction is correct.
  • Page 112: Slope Setting Out

    7.6.11 Slope setting-out Slope setting-out can be performed as part of the Alignment setout option. After defining the vertical curve and horizontal alignment in the “Define Roads Menu” it is possible to perform slope setting-out. Press the (SLOPE) key, Slope Setout will be displayed.
  • Page 113: Layout

    Operation procedure Operation Display Press F2(SLOP)key from LAYOUT menu Input CUT L FILL L CUT R, Enter data LFIL, RDIG, or FillR and press the ENT key.*1,*2 Turn instrument measure. When data displayed in [→] and [↑] is 0, the setting out point is correct.
  • Page 114: Resection

    7.7 Stake Out Please refer to Chapter 9 (LAYOUT) for specific operation procedures. 7.8 Resection Resection will determine an unknown instrument position using um of 7 a maxim known coordinates and measurement data. Specific operation procedures are in section 9.4.2 (Resection)...
  • Page 115: Volume Calculation

    7.9 Volume Calculation Operation procedure operation dispaly ① Press F1 key from measure program on page (3 / 3) to select a measure file and enter the interface of selecting calculating point. ②All points can be selected by pressing F2 key, points can be selected by inputing the starting points NO.and the end point No.
  • Page 116: Traverse Adjustment

    7.10 Traverse Adjustment Traverse adjustment adopts method of closed difference compensation. The traverse is determined by the starting point, middle point and end point. The coordinates of the starting point and the end point must be known, if the starting and backsight points are known, the software will calculate the azimuth from a known point data.
  • Page 117 1. Meauring Operation procedure operation dispaly ①select one known point,erect the instrument at this point(for example :now see number 111 point as the starting point),this point is station point , set the backsight point to be NO.110 point,collimat the traverse point (such as shown in the picture,...
  • Page 118 ④when the instrument is moved to the point NO.115, measure NO.916 point, and note the measured result as NO.116. ⑤ in order to calculate the closure difference, you must set a station at NO.116 (That is, No. 916) ,collimate another known point(such as No.
  • Page 119 ③when the NO. of input starting point of the traverse is the same to the point NO. of the traverse in the memory, “input the end point NO.(The actual measuring point) and the known point NO.” will be displayed, the No. of the two points must not be the same.
  • Page 120 Operation procedure operation display ① after inputting the end poi-nt NO. and the known point NO., “input the closure point NO.(The actual measuring point) known point NO. ” will be displayed, the No. of the two points must not be the same. ②...
  • Page 121 ⑤ the adjustment result is displayed,as displayed in the right picture,pressF3key to receive pressF4key escape. ⑥Now ,instrument dispalys “ADJUSTMENT COORD? ?”pressF4 key to carry out coordinate adjustment, if you select to press F3or ESCkey, the data will not be changed. ⑦...
  • Page 122: Cogo

    7.11 COGO COGO is a mulfuntional math calculation tool. Using it, you can directly make a seies of calculation in the open field, and don′ t n eed the calculator or to remember the complex formula. The calculation methods of COGO: inverse calculation, positive calculation, intersection, calculating the bias point, calculating the pedal.
  • Page 123: Traverse Calculation

    Operation procedure operation display ①Press the key F1 in page 1 of COGO to enter the interface coordinate inverse calculation. ②Input the start point NO. and Input the end point NO., then press start point the key ENT . (If the input and the end point NO.
  • Page 124 Operation procedure operation display ①Press the key F2 in page 1 of COGO to enter the interface of coordinate traverse calculation. ②Input the start point NO. and the relavant parameters, and press the key ENT . ③ The instrument displays the coordinate of the unknown point, press the key F2 to save, press continue...
  • Page 125: Intersection

    7.11.3 Intersection There are four methods of calculating the intersection: 1. Azimuth-azimuth Known: P1 the first known point P2 the second known point α1 the azimuth from P1 to P3 α1 α2 the azimuth from P2 to P3 α2 Unknown: P3 the COGO point 2.
  • Page 126 3. Distance-distance Known: P1 the first known point P2 the second known point radius, determined by the distance from P1 to P3 or P4 radius, determined by the distance from P2 to P3 or P4 Unknown: P3 the first COGO point P4 the second COGO point 4.
  • Page 127 Explaining the operation of intersection by the azimuth-azimuth as an example: Operation procedure operation display ①Press the key F3 in page 1 of COGO to enter the selection interface of the intersection methods. ②Press the key F1 to enter the intersection inputing interface of azimuth-azimuth.
  • Page 128: Calculating The Bias Point

    7.11.4 Calculating the bias point There are four methods of calculating the bias point: 1. Tow points method Known: P1 the start point P2 the finish point the horizontal offset the vertical offset Unknown: P3 the bias point 2. Point-direction-distance Known:...
  • Page 129 3. Three points method Known: P1 the start point P2 the second point P3 the finish point increment of the arc length horizontal offset distance Unknown: P4 the bias point 4. Tow points-radius Known: P1 the start point P2 the finish point radius increment of the arc length...
  • Page 130: Calculating The Pedal

    ②Press the key F1 to the input interface of the tow points to calculate the bias point. ③Input the start point and the end point, input the horizontal offset and the vertical offset, and put the key ENT. ④ The instrument displays the coordinate of the unknown point, press the key F2 to save, press the key F3 to continue to...
  • Page 131 2. Point-direction-distance Known: P1 the start point α the azimuth of the α start point P2 the bias point Unknown: P3 pedal 3. Three points method Known: P1 the start point P2 the second point P3 the finish point P4 the bias point Unknown:...
  • Page 132 Explaining the operation process of calculating the pedal by the three point method as an example: Operation procedure operation display ①Press the key F1 in page 2 of COGO to enter the selection interface of the pedal calculation methods. ②Press the key F3 to enter the input interface of the three points to calculate the pedal.
  • Page 133: Data Collection

    8. DATA COLLECTION Data collect menu operation: The total station stores measured data in internal memory or SD card. The internal memory is shared by the measured data and the coordinate data files.
  • Page 134: Operation Procedure

    Measured data: The collected data is organized into files and you can save measured original data and coordinate data together. 1)When turning the instrument off always have the instrument display on the main menu or angle measurement screen. This ensures completion of the memory access process and avoids possible damage to the stored data.
  • Page 135: Preparation

    8.2 Preparation 8.2.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection The file used by data collection mode must be selected first. And a selection from data collection menu is possible in the mode. Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press the M key ②...
  • Page 136: Selecting A Coordinate File

    Press the (ENT) key. The file will be set and the GATHER DATA 1/2 menu will be shown. *1)If you want to make a new file or input a file name directly enter a file name and press ENT. *2) When a file has been already selected, a “*” mark is indicated on left of the current file name *3)...
  • Page 137: Occupied Point And Backsight Point

    ③Press the F2 (LIST) key ④Pressing [▲]or [▼] key to select a file press ENT to return to GATHER DATA menu 1/2. 8.2.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point The occupied point coordinates and the direction angle in the data collect mode are linked with the occupied point.
  • Page 138 Example of establishing the occupied point from known data: Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press the F1 (INPUT OCC.PT # ) key from the COLLECT DATA menu 1/2. The previous data is shown. ②Press the F3 (OCC) key ③Enter PT #, press ENT key ④Press F4 (YES) key to set Enter PCODE...
  • Page 139 ⑥press F4 (SAVE)key ⑦Press F4 (YES) key, the display returns to the GATHER DATA menu 1/2 The data recorded is PT#, PCODE and INS.HT If a point is not found in internal memory “PT # DOES NOT EXIST” is displayed. Example for setting the direction angle:(*The setting of the direction angle must be confirmed by measement.) The following is to memorize the data of the backsight after setting the...
  • Page 140 ②Press the F3 (BS) key ③Enter backsight point name *1 , press ENT key ④ Press the F4 (YES) key, collimate the instrument and press F4 (YES), INPUT BS will be displayed. ⑤ Enter PCODE, R.HT as Enter PT # above .
  • Page 141 Collimate back sight point. Select one of the measuring modes and press the soft key. Example: Collimate F2 (SD) key - measuring starts. The horizontal circle is calculate direction angle. The measuring result is memorized and the display returns to the COLLECT DATA menu 1/2.
  • Page 142: Measuring And Memorizing The Data

    8.2.4 Measuring and Storing the Data Operation procedure Operation Display ① Press the F3 (MEAS) key from the GATHER DATA menu 1/2 to measure an unknown point. ②Press the F1 (INPUT) key Enter PT and enter the PT # *1 Press the ENT key Enter PCODE...
  • Page 143 ④Press the F3 (MEAS) key ⑤Collimate the target point Collimate ⑥Press the desired key F1 to F3 to measure. Example: F2 (SD) key and measuring starts. *3 Press F4 (SAVE) to store. ⑦Enter the next point data and collimate the instrument.
  • Page 144 ⑧Press F4 (REP) key Measuring starts in the same measuring mode of the previous Collimate point. Data is recorded Continue the measuring in the same way. Press ESC to finish GATHER DATA mode. *1)Refer to Chapter 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”. *2)PCODE can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE library To show the list in the PCODE library, press the F2 (SRCH) key.
  • Page 145 ② Select one of three search methods by pressing F1 to F3 F1—F3 key *2 *1) It is possible to see the PCODE list when the arrow is located beside PCODE or *2)The operation is same as the “SEARCH” in the MEMORY MANAGEMENT MODE For more information, refer to Section 10.3 “Searching Data”.
  • Page 146 Entering PCODE from the list of PCODE’s You also can enter PCODE from the list of PCODE’s. Operation procedure Operation Display ① Move the arrow to the PCODE in the GATHER DATA mode, press the F2 (SRCH) key. By pressing the following keys, register number will...
  • Page 147: Data Collect Offset Measurement Mode

    8.3 Data Collect Offset Measurement Mode This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly for example at the center of a tree. Data Collect Offset Measurement has four measuring methods: 1. Angle Offset Measurement 2.
  • Page 148 When measuring coordinates of ground point AI: Set the instrument height/Prism height, When measuring coordinates of point A0: Set the instrument height only (Set the prism height to 0). Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press F3 (MEAS) key from the COLLECT DATA mode. ②Press F4 (OFST) offset key.
  • Page 149 ⑤Press F1 (MEAS) key. Continuous measuring starts, display HR, HD, VD and SD of aim point. ⑥Collimate Point A0 using the horizontal motion clamp Collimate A0 and horizontal tangent screw. ⑦To show the coordinates of A0 press the key. Coordinates are shown. ⑧Press F4 key.
  • Page 150: Distance Offset Measurement

    8.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement Obtaining coordinates of a point using a distance offset can be achieved as follows: Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press F3 (MEAS) key from the COLLECT DATA mode.
  • Page 151 ②Press F4 (OFST) key. ③ Press (DISTANCE OFFSET) key ④ Enter Right Left direction offset value (offset left Enter HD is negative) Press ENTkey. Enter ⑤ Enter Forward direction Forward offset value. (offset towards the direction offset front is negative). Press ENT value key.
  • Page 152: Plane Offset Measurement

    ⑥Collimate the Prism P and press F1, display HR, HD, VD Enter HD and SD of aim point and add offset correction. ⑦ Press the to display A0 coordinates values, N, E and Z. ⑧Press F4 (NOTE) key. The data is recorded and the next Measuring point is displayed.
  • Page 153 When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station, refer to Section 6.2 “Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point” Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press F3 (MEAS) key from GATHER DATA mode.
  • Page 154 ②Press F4 (0FST) key. ③ Press (PLANE OFFSET) key ④ Collimate P1, press F1 (MEAS) key. Collimate Measuring will start. After measuring, the display will show the second point measurement. Collimate ⑤ Measure the second and third points. The display change to PT# in Collimate the plane offset measurement screen.
  • Page 155: Column Offset Measurement

    ⑥Collimate the edge (P0) of the plane *1,*2 Collimate Instrument displays V, HR, HD, VD and SD ⑦Press the key to display P0 coordinates in N, E and Z. ⑧Press F4 and the data is recorded. The next offset point number will displayed.
  • Page 156 When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station refer to Section 6.2 “Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point” Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press F3 (MEAS) key from data collect mode.
  • Page 157 ②Press F4 (0FSET) key. ③ Press (COLUMN OFFSET) key ④Collimate the center of the column (P1) and press F1 (MEAS) key. Measuring starts. After the measurement the instrument will display “LEFT” (P2). ⑤Collimate the left side of Collimate the column (P2) and press F4 (SET) key.
  • Page 158: Editing The Pcode Library [Pcode Input]

    ⑥Collimate the right side of Collimate column (P3) and press the F4 key, the display shows P0, HR, HD, VD and SD. ⑦To show the coordinates of P0, press the key. ⑧Press F4 and the data is recorded. 8.4 Editing PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT] PCODE data can be entered into the PCODE library using the follwing procedures.
  • Page 159 Operation procedure Operation Display ① Press the F1 (PCODE INPUT) key from GATHER DATA menu 2/2 ② Scroll through the data [▲]or point list using the [▲]or [▼] [▼] keys. ③Press the F1(EDIT)Key ④Enter the PCODE and press the (ENT) key, the input window scrolls to the next point *1 *1)Refer to Chapter 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”.
  • Page 160: Setting The Parameters For Data Collection

    8.5 Setting the Data Collection Parameters The following parameters can be set for the data collection mode. Menu Selecting item Contents Press the F2 (CONFIG) key from GATHER DATA menu 2/2 Selecting distance FI: MEASURE MODE FINE / TRACK measurement mode: Fine / Track Selecting distance F2: MEASURE SEQ...
  • Page 161: Layout

    9. LAYOUT The two functions of LAYOUT mode are staking out known points and surveying unknown points either using a sideshot or resection method. Surveying points can be retrieved from internal memory or coordinates manually entered into the instrument.. The coordinate data is loaded from a computer to the internal memory via RS-232C, USB, or SD card.
  • Page 162: Setting The Parameters For Data Collection

    9.1 Setting the Parameters of Data Collection To use the layout procedure mode use the following steps: 1. Select the data file to record the data collected. 2. Set the occupied point. 3. Set the backsight point or azimuth angle. 4.
  • Page 163 When in LAYOUT MODE the instrument will prompt for a file name. Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press the F1 (SELECT A FILE) key from the layout menu 2/2. ②Press the F2 (LIST) key to display the list of coordinate data files.*1 ③...
  • Page 164: Setting The Occupied Point

    9.2.3 Setting Occupied Point Occupied points can be set by two setting methods: 1) Setting from the coordinate data stored in the internal memory 2) Direct key input of coordinate data Setting the occupied point from the internal coordinate data file. Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 165 Example setting: Setting the instrument point coordinates directly Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F1 (OCC. PT INPUT) key from the Layout menu 1/2. The previous data is shown. Press the F4 key Enter the coordinate value and Enter press the ENT key. The menu coordinate will advance to the INPUT INS HT display.
  • Page 166: Setting The Backsight Point

    9.2.4 Setting Backsight Point The following three methods for the Backsight point can be used: 1)Setting from the coordinate data file stored in the internal memory. 2)Direct key input of coordinate data. 3)Direct key input of azimuth. Every press of the F4 key will switch the inputting backsight orientation angle and inputting coordinate data of backsight point directly.
  • Page 167 Example setting: Setting the backsight point from the internal coordinate data file Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F2 (BACKSIGHT INPUT) key from the Layout menu. Enter PT# or F2 LIST and select Enter PT# a point *1, press the ENT key. Press the F4 (YES) key , instrument will calculate automatically and show the backsight set display.
  • Page 168 Example: Setting instrument point coordinates directly. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F2 (BACKSIGHT INPUT) key from the Layout menu 1/2. The previous data is shown. Press the F4 (NEZ) key Enter Enter the coordinate value and coordinate press the ENT key*1 Sight BS Sight the backsight point...
  • Page 169: Executing A Layout

    9.3 Executing A Layout The following methods can be selected for executing a Layout: 1) Recall points from internal memory by point number 2) Direct key input of coordinate values Example setting: Recalling a point from internal memory Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F3 (LAYOUT) key...
  • Page 170 Enter the reflector height and press ENT. After inputting values the instrument will calculate the Enter R.HT layout point position. HR : Calculated horizontal angle of the layout point HD : Calculated horizontal distance from the instrument to the layout point. Press the F4 (NEXT) key .
  • Page 171 Press the F1(MEAS)key. The fine mode measuring starts. ⑦ When the display value dHR, Dhd and DZ are equal to 0 the layout point is established *3 Press the F3 (NEZ) key. The measured coordinate data is shown to confirm the value of the layout point.
  • Page 172: Setting A New Point

    9.4 Setting A New Point New points can be established by the instrument either using a sideshot or resection method. 9.4.1 Side Shot Method Set up the instrument at a known point and measure the coordinate of the new points by the side shot method. Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 173 Press the F1 (SIDE SHOT) key Press the F2 (LIST) key to display the list of coordinate data files *1 Scroll file list by pressing the [▲]or[▼] [▲]or[▼]keys and select a file to use *2,*3 Press the F4 (ENT) key. The file will be set.
  • Page 174 ⑨Collimate the new point and Collimate press the F1 (MEAS) key. Distance measuring starts. ⑩Press the F4 (YES) key *5 The name and coordinate value are stored into the COORD DATA. The input menu for next point is displayed and the PT# is automatically incremented.
  • Page 175: Resection Method

    9.4.2 Resection Method The location of a new point can be determined by observing up to a maximum of seven known points. *Resection by distance measurement: 2 or more points must be measured, the angle between two points should not exceed 180°. The occupied point coordinate value will be calculated using the least squares method.
  • Page 176 Press F2 (NEW POINT) key Press F2 (RESECTION) key Enter FN Enter the File Nane (FN) of the new point and press the ENT key Enter the new point name *1,*2 Enter PT# Press the ENT key Enter PCODE press the ENT key again. Press F1 (DIST RESECTION) key Enter Enter the instrument height.
  • Page 177 Enter the first known point Enter PT# number “A” .*3 Enter the reflector height, press Enter the ENT key. R.HT ⑩Collimate the known point “A” Collimate and press F1 (MEAS) the screen advances the the next PT# screen. Collimate ⑾Repeat the procedure for the known point “B”.
  • Page 178 Collimate ⒀Repeat procedure as needed. ⒁Press the F4 (CALC) key. Coordinate data of the new point will be shown. ⒂Press F4 (YES) key *5 The new point data will be stored into the coordinate data file and the value of occupied coordinate data will change to that of the calculated new point.
  • Page 179 View Coordinate Data You can audit the PT# list and enter data from the list you can also see the coordinate data of a point. Operation procedure Operation Display While executing the Layout Mode, press the F2 (LIST) key. the arrow ( ) indicates selected data ②To scroll through the data...
  • Page 180 ④Press ESC key. The display returns to the list. ⑤Press ENT the key. The selected point number is set as the PT# to layout...
  • Page 181: Memory Management Mode

    10. MEMORY MANAGEMENT MODE The following internal memory settings are available in this mode: 1) MEMORY MEDIUM: Choose the current data storage medium (flash / SD card) 2) FILE STATE: Checking the number of stored data / Remaining internal memory capacity.
  • Page 183: Choosing A Storage Medium

    10.1 Choose Storage Medium This mode is used to select the storage medium. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F3 (MEMORY MGR) key from the menu 1/2. Press F1 (MEMORY MEDIUM) Press the F1 or F2 key to choose the desired storage medium. The menu returns to MEMORY MGR (1/3)...
  • Page 184: Displaying The Internal Memory Status

    10.2 Display Internal Memory Status This mode is used to check the internal memory status. Operation procedure Operation Display Press (MEMORY MGR) key from the menu 1/2. Press (MEMORY STATE) key The total capacity, capacity used by the stored data, and free memory is displayed.
  • Page 185: Measured Data Search

    Number search (PCODE LIB) MEASURE DATA: Measured data in the data collect mode COORDINATE DATA: Coordinate data for layout, control points and new point data measured in the layout mode PCODE DATA: The data which is registered with a number from 1 to 99 in the Point Code library.
  • Page 186 Enter FN ④ Enter the file name and press the ENT key *1,*2 ⑤Press the F3 key to enter Enter PT# PT#, then press the ENT key. Press the F4 ( P↓) key to scroll the data for the selected point. *1)Refer to Section 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”.
  • Page 187 Edit measured data in search mode In this mode PT#, ID, Pcode, Instrument Height and Prism Height can be changed but the measured data can not be modified. Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press F1 (EDIT) key in data display 1/3. ②Press[▲]or[▼]key to select the [▲][▼] data item to be modified.
  • Page 188: Coordinate Data Search

    10.3.2 Coordinate Data Searching Example searching: Point number searching Operation procedure Operation Display ① Press the F3 (MEMORY MGR) key from the menu 1/2 ② Press (DATA SEARCH) key ③Press the F2 (COORD DATA) Enter FN ④ Enter the File Name and press the ENT key *1,*2)
  • Page 189: Pcode Library Search

    ⑤Press the F3 key to enter the Enter PT# PT#, then press the ENT key. *1)Refer to Section 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”. Press the [▲]or[▼] key to scroll to next or previous point. 10.3.3 PCODE LIBRARY Searching Example searching: Register number searching Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 190 ③Press the F3 (PCODE DATA) ④Press the F3 (NO. SEARCH) Enter ⑤Enter the register number and Register press the (ENT) key *1 The number and linked data will be shown. *1)Refer to Section 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”. Press the [▲] or [▼] key to scroll to next or PCODE data. To edit the chosen PCODE press the F1 (EDIT) key.
  • Page 191: Plotting Points

    10.3.4 Plotting Points The function is used to display the coordinate points in the coordinate file of the instrument. Operation procedure Operation Display ①Press F3 (MEMORY MGR) key from the menu (1/3) ②Press F4 key to select a plotting coordinate file ③...
  • Page 192: File Maintenance

    10.4 File Maintenance In this mode the following options are available: • Renaming file names • Searching data in a file • Deleting files Pressing F4 (FILE MAINTAIN) key from MEMORY MANAGER menu 1/3 and the file listing will be shown. FILE MAINTAN menu File discrimination marks(*, &)are placed before the file name indicating the file status.
  • Page 193: Renaming A File

    “. RAW” Measured data file “.PTS” Coordinate data file “. HAL” Horizontal line layout data file “. VCL” Vertical line layout data file The figures in the far right column indicate the size of the data file. Press the [▲]or[▼]key to scroll to next file. 10.4.1 Renaming a File An existing file in internal memory can be renamed.
  • Page 194: Deleting A File

    Enter FN Enter the new file name and press the ENT key *1 *1)Refer to Section 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”. A file cannot be renamed to that of an existing file, an error message will be displayed. To return to the FILE MAINTAN Menu, press the ESC key. 10.4.2 Deleting a File This mode erases a file from internal memory - only one file can be erased at a time.
  • Page 195: Direct Key Input Of Coordinate Data

    ④ Confirm the deleting by pressing the F4 (YES) key. To return to the FILE MAINTAIN Menu, press the ESC key. 10.5 Coordinate Data Direct Key Input Coordinate data for the layout point or control point can be input directly from the keyboard.
  • Page 196: Deleting Coordinate Data From A File

    Enter PN ④Enter the File Name you want to input. Press the ENT key *1 ⑤Enter the point number (PT#) Enter PT# you wish to input. Press the ENT key and enter the PCODE and press ENT *1 ⑥ Enter the coordinate data. Enter After storing the new point the COORD...
  • Page 197 ②Press the ▼ key to scroll the ▼ menu. ③ Press (DEL COORDINATE) key ④ Enter or select the File Enter PN Name and press the ENT key ⑤ Enter the point number Enter PT# (PT#) and press the ENT key ⑥...
  • Page 198: Editing The Pcode Library

    10.7 Editing PCODE Library PCODE data can be entered into the PCODE Library in this mode. A PCODE is linked with a number 1 to 99. PCODE can also be also edited in the DATA COLLECT menu 2/2. Operation procedure Operation Display ①...
  • Page 199: Data Communication

    ⑤Press the F1 (EDIT) key. ⑥Enter the PCODE and press the ENT key, entry scrolls to the next point automatically *1 *1)Refer to Section 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”. 10.8 Data Communication You can send a data file stored in the internal memory to a computer through the DATA TRANSFER menu.
  • Page 200: Data Communication Using Rs-232

    10.8.1 Data Communication with RS-232 RS-232 Data Communication Menu: F1: SEND DATA - send data from the instrument to the computer F2: LOAD DATA - load data from the computer to the instrument F3: COMM. PARAMETERS - set the communication parameters Note: When transferring data check that the cables are connected securely and that the parameter settings on the computer and Total Station are consistent.
  • Page 201: Sending Data

    10.8.1.1 Sending Data Refer to the Transfer.exe program on the CD included with your instrument. Start this program and follow the prompts for data transfer. Operation procedure Operation Display ① Press the F3 (MEMORY MGR) key from the menu 1/2. ②...
  • Page 202: Loading Data

    ⑤Select the type of data to send by pressing the F1   F2 key. Example: F1 (MEASURE DATA) Enter FN ⑥Enter the File Name you want to send and press the ENT key *1,*2 ⑦Press the F4 (YES)key *3 The data transfer begins. The display will return to the SEND DATA menu after the transfer is finished.
  • Page 203 Operation procedure Operation Display ① Press the F3 (MEMORY MGR) key from the menu 1/2. ②Press the ▼ key twice for ▼ screen 3/3 ③ Press (DATA TRANSFER) key ④Press the F2 (LOAD DATA) ⑤Select the type of data to load.
  • Page 204: Setting The Parameters Of Data Communication

    ⑦Press the F4 (YES) key to confirm and start the transfer. *1)Refer to Section 1.10 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”. *2)To cancel the transfer press the F4 (STOP) key. 10.8.1.3 Setting The Parameters Of Data Communication Example setting the baud rate to 4800 Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 205 ④Press the F3 (COMM PARAMETERS)key ⑤Press the F1, F2 and F3 keys one by one to select BAUD RATE, CHAR CHECKOUT and PROTOCOL. The parameters need to be consistent between the instrument and the Transfer.exe program. ⑥ After selecting each parameter press the ENT key *1 *1)BAUD RATE can be set to: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 b/s.
  • Page 206: Data Conversion Using Usb

    10.8.2 Data Conversion by USB Start up the instrument, connect the instrument to PC with USB cable, the menu is displayed on the screen as below. USB Working…… Please disconnection Press <ESC> to exit! This reprensents the connection is normal, then you can operate the data file stored in the instrument by data transmission software, It is also possible to copy the file on PC into the instrument.
  • Page 207: Data Import

    operation”, then select “open*. RAW(measurement data file)” and choose “TS. RAW” file of the memory to realize opening the TS. RAW file, the measurement data will be displayed in the transmission software and can be stored in PC. 10.8.2.2 Data Import For example: Importing POCDE data Start the data transmission software, import the coding which is needing to be imported in the text box or open the PCODE file of text style which has been edited...
  • Page 208: Copy A File From The Sd Card To Memory Of The Instrument

    10.9.1 Copy File From SD Card To Memory Of The Instrument Operation procedure Operation Display ① Press from MEMORY MGR.(3/3) menu to get FILE OPERATION ②Press F1 key to enter import interface, file names existing card displayed. ③Select a file name , press ENT key.
  • Page 209: Copy A File From Current Work Memory To The Sd Card

    10.9.2 Copy The File From Memory To SD Card. This operation procedure is similar to the section 10.9.1 just introduced above, the only difference is to press F2 key instead of F1 key in the second step of the section 10.9.1 Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 210 ⑤Press the F1 or F2 key to F1 F2 choose an export file data type. ⑥Enter a new file name and press the ENT key to convert and store.
  • Page 211: Initialization

    10.10 Initialization This mode is used to initialize the internal memory. Following data can be initialized: FILE DATA: All measuring data and coordinate data. (data in the files) PCODE DATA: PCODE list. ALL FILE: All files will be deleted. (except PCODE). For example: Initialize all files.
  • Page 212 ⑤ To confirm the erase function press (YES) key. Initializing will begin. Note: The following data will not be initialized during this process: • Instrument Coordinates • Instrument Height • Target Height.
  • Page 213: Basic Settings

    11. BASIC SETTINGS The instruments basic function settings should be monitored and set for each job. Operation procedure is as follows: Operation procedure Operation Display Press the M key to get the main MENU 1/2. Press the F4 (CONFIG) from the main MENU(1/2) to get CONFIG menu.
  • Page 214 Select unit and parameter DEG (360°) Select the desired angle GON (400GON) measurement unit ANGLE MIL (6400MIL) DEG/GON/MIL TEMPERA Temperature:℃/℉ Select temp. unit:℃/℉ Unit TURE Air pressure:hPa Select air pressure unit: PRESSUR /mmHg/inHg hPa/mmHg/inHg DISTANC Select distance m/ft measurement unit:m/ft...
  • Page 215: Parameter Settings

    11.2 Parameter Settings Setting other parameters. Operation procedure Operation Display In CONFIG (1/2) press the F2 key for the MEAS. PARA. menu screen. Press the ▼ to scroll to the second MEAS. PARA. 2/2 menu. 11.2.1 Setting of the Tilt Sensor Operation procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 216: Setting Of The W-Correction

    Press F3 key turn on, press F4 key turn off. If the instrument is with dual axis compensator. The operation is as below. ① Press the F1 key from the MEAS. PARA. Seting menu to get to the TILT SENSOR display. ②Press F3 or F4 key to turn on or off X axis or Y axis compensator.
  • Page 217 H=S*[sinα+cosα* S*cosα (1-K)/2Re] If the correction of atmospheric refraction and earth curvature is not used the formula of calculating the Horizontal Distance and Elevation Difference is as follows: D=S* cosα H=S* sinα Note: In the factory the atmospheric refraction coefficient of the instrument is set at K=0.
  • Page 218: Setting Of The Grid Factor

    11.2.3 Setting the GRID FACTOR Calculation Formula 1)Elevation factor Elevation factor =R/(R+ELEV) R:the average radius of the earth ELEV:the elevation above mean sea level 2)Scale factor Scale factor at the surveying station 3)Grid factor Grid factor = Elevation factor×Scale factor Distance calculation 1)Grid distance HDg=HD×Grid factor...
  • Page 219 Setting is as follows: Operation procedure Operation Display Press F3 key from MEAS. PARA. menu to get to the GRID FACTOR screen. Press the F1 (ON) key to turn on the GRID FACTOR. Press the F4 (MODY) key to modify. Press F4 (YES) key to set the elevation (ELEV) and SCALE.
  • Page 220: Setting Of The Least Angle Display

    11.2.4 Setting of the minimum Angle reading The Total Station can be programmed to display the angle measured to the nearest 1” or 5”. The instrument can also be set to the desired angle measurement unit. unit Mode degree gon(400 gon) CST300R 5″/1″...
  • Page 221: Setting Of The Vertical Angle Display

    11.2.5 Setting the vertical angle display The vertical angle display can be measured from Zenith or the horizontal plane. The Z0 (zenith) method is the most often used for surveying purposes, the “0” value will be directly overhead. Operation procedure Operation Display Press F1 key from MEAS...
  • Page 222: Setting Distance Range Mode

    Input points number needing to be displayed and then press ENT key. 11.2.7 Setting the Distance Range Mode The Total Station has the option of defining the normal distance measured during operation to increase measuring efficency: 0-2KM (0-1.2 miles): Selecting this option gives the quickest measurement times. 0-5KM (0-3 miles): Use this mode when measuring longer distances.
  • Page 223: Automatic Compensation For Temperature And Air Pressure

    11.2.8 Automatic Compensation For Temperature And Air Pressure The total station has function of Auto compensation for temperature and air pressure. You can turn on this function to compensate the temp. and air pressure auto matically, and you can also turn off the automatic compensation to set the temp. and air pressure by hand.
  • Page 224: Setting Measuring Mode Display

    11.3 Setting the measure mode display The default display in the measure modes can be set by pressing [F3] POWER ON DISPLAY on menu 1/2 in the CONFIG screen: F1: MEASURE Angle Choose the angle or distance MODE distance measuring mode. Choose the distance mode - HD&VD Shown...
  • Page 225: Other Settings

    11.5 Other Settings The instrument can be set to auto matically power off, change the battery type, reset configuations and select the operating language. Operation procedure Operation Display Press F1 (OTHERS SET) from the CONFIG menu 2/2. 11.5.1 Auto Power Off If there is no key operation or ongoing measurement in 60 minutes the instrument will power off automatically.
  • Page 226: Choosing The Battery Type

    11.5.2 Choosing Battery Type The instrument comes with a standard NiMH battery and this option should not be changed. The NB-36 battery option is reserved for future use. NB-36: battery NB-28: Ni-H battery Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F2 key from the OTHER SET menu to get to the BATTERY TYPE display.
  • Page 227: Reset The Instrument To Factory Settings

    11.5.3 Renew to Factory Configuration The following procedures reset the instrument settings and parameters to the original factory settings. Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F3 Reset key from the OTHERS SET menu. Press the F2 (YES) key to reset the instrument. After finished the instrument will return to the OTHERS SET screen.
  • Page 228: Date And Time

    Press the F1 or F2 key to select the desired language, press ENT and the instrument will return to the OTHERS SET screen. 11.6 Date and Time The date and time can be set using the following procedures: Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F1 (EMENDATION)
  • Page 229: Adjusting The Lcd Display Contrast

    11.7 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD The contrast of the LCD can be adjusted using the following procedures: Operation procedure Operation Display Press the F1 (EMENDATION) key from the main menu page 2/2. Press the F4 (LCD CONTRAST) key to get to the CONTRAST screen.
  • Page 230: Check And Adjustment

    12. CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT The instrument has been checked and adjusted thoroughly at the factory to insure the instrument meets our quality requirements. But long distance transportation and the change of the environment could cause the instrument to go out of adjustment. It is recommended before using the instrument it should be checked and adjusted according to the procedures outlined below.
  • Page 231: Circular Vial

    5. Move instrument CCW and rotate the next right level screw to center the plate vial bubble again. 6. Now, move CCW to the next position and check to see if the bubble is centered. 7. If the plate vial bubble is not centered, remove 1/2 of the error with right level screw and 1/2 of the error with the plate vial adjusting screw.
  • Page 232: Inclination Of The Reticle

    12.3 Inclination of Reticle Inspection 1. Sight object A through the telescope and lock the horizontal and vertical clamp screws. 2. Move object A to the edge of the field of view with the vertical tangent screw (point A' ) 3.
  • Page 233: Perpendicularity Of The Line Of Sight To The Horizontal Axis (2C)

    adjustment to see if the adjustment is correct. 4. Replace the eyepiece cover. 12.4 Perpendicularity of line of sight to Horizontal Axis (2c) Inspection 1. Set an object A at a far distance the same height as the instrument, then level and center the instrument and turn on the power.
  • Page 234: Vertical Index Difference Compensation

    Adjustment 1. Use the tangent screw to adjust the horizontal angle reading, 2. Take off the cover of the reticle between the eyepiece and focusing screw. Adjust the two adjusting screws by loosening one and tightening the other. Move the reticle to sight object A exactly.
  • Page 235: Adjustment Of Vertical Index Difference (I Angle) And Vertical

    Rotate the above screw to its original position, and the instrument display screen will show the vertical angle again, meaning that the vertical index difference compensation function is working. Adjustment If the compensation function is not working, send the instrument back to the factory for repair.
  • Page 236 Adjustment 1. After leveling the instrument, go to the main menu screen 2/2 and press the F1 key: ADJUSTMENT MODE F1: V ANGLE 0 POINT F2: INST. CONSTANT F3: TIME AND DATA F4: LCD CONTRAST 2. In left position rotate the telescope. Precisely sight any target A at the same height as the instrument, the vertical angle is displayed.
  • Page 237: Optical Plummet

    be done to insure the proper result.. 5. If Index Difference does not meet the requirements after the repeated operation the instrument should be returned to factory for inspection and repair. Method: in step three, press the F1 (SET) key after collimating the target A. The vertical angles shown in the Vertical Angle 0 Datum are only for reference.
  • Page 238 Adjustment 1. Take off the protective cover between the optical plummet eyepiece and focusing knob. 2. Fix the paper. Rotate the instrument and mark the indicated point of the center of the optical plummet on the paper at every 90°. As illustrated: Point A, B, C, D.
  • Page 239: Laser Plummet (Optional)

    12.8 Laser Plummet A laser plummet tribrach may be ourchased separately for the instruments. 12.9 Instrument Constant (K) The instrument constant has been checked and adjusted in the factor, K=0. It changes seldom and it is suggested to check one or two times every year. The inspection should be made on a base line but also can be made according to the following method.
  • Page 240 Adjustment If a strict inspection proves that the Instrument Constant K has changed the operator can change the constant by entering the adjustment amount. Press F2 in ADJUSTMENT MODE and key in the new constant.
  • Page 241: Axis

    12.10 Parallel between Line of Sight and Emitting Photoelectric Axis Inspection 1. Set the reflector 50m from the instrument. 2. Sight the center of the reflector prism with reticle. 3. Power on and enter Distance Measurement Mode. Press MEAS to measure. Rotate the Horzontal Tangent Screw and Vertical Tangent Screw, to do electric collimation and make the light route of EDM unblocked.
  • Page 242: Error Displays

    13. ERROR DISPLAYS Error code Description Countermeasures CALC ERROR Calculation is impossible Enter correct data. because of error in data input. FILE EXISTS The same file name exists. Use another file name. FULL FILES The maximum of 48 files are If necessary transmit or already created.
  • Page 243 ERROR 01-06 Angle measurement system If the error code appears abnormal continuously instrument needs repair. ERROR 31 Distance measurement If the error code appears ERROR 33 system continuously abnormal instrument needs repair.
  • Page 244: Safety Instructions

    14. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14.1 Integrated EDM(Visible Laser) Warning: Total station with EDM of laser class 3R resp.a-identifiable by: Warning decal is above the vertical braking screw in Face 1: “Class III Laser Product”. The product is a class 3R laser product in accordance with: IEC 60825-1:2001 “Radiation safety of laser products”.
  • Page 245 prisms or reflecting objects when the laser is switched on (in laser pointer or distance measurement mode). Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope. Warning: The use of Laser Class 3R laser equipment can be dangerous. Precautions:...
  • Page 246: Laser Plummet

    wherever practicable. f) When not in use the laser product should be stored in a cool and dry location. g) Precautions should be taken to ensure that the laser beam is not unintentionally directed at mirror-like (mirrored) surfaces (e.g. mirrors, metal surfaces, windows) and more importantly, at flat or concave mirror-like surfaces.
  • Page 247: Accessories

    15. ACCESSORIES ●Total station ●Carrying case 1spc ●On-board battery ●Charger ●Plumbob ●H-link CD ●Correction pin ●Fur brush ●Screwdriver ●Operating manual ●Target board ●SD card ●drier ●USB cable...

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