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400m reflectorless
EDM range
Effective 3.1
MP camera
Easy transfer to
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SD connection
Dual axis
compensator
3" and 5" models
Adjustable
laser plummet
2=1
Dual function
R-400VDN Series
C a p t u r e t h e f u l l p i c t u r e !
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  • Page 1 R-400VDN Series C a p t u r e t h e f u l l p i c t u r e ! MEGA PIXELS • 400m reflectorless EDM range • Effective 3.1 MP camera • Easy transfer to a PC via USB, SD connection •...
  • Page 2 The R-400VDN total station combines a non-prism total station with an advanced 3.1-megapixel digital camera, enabling you to visualise the points measured. Detailed pictures made with the Pentax Visio Total Station enable all to accurately SIMPLY MEASURING review the actual situation at the time of measurement –...
  • Page 3 R-400VDN applications verifiability with geotagged photo of the target PN B7845 CODE KB–07 STN T553 AZM +0317.16.20 PN B7845 CODE KB–07 STN T553 AZM +0317.16.20 PN B7845 CODE KB–07 STN T553 AZM +0317.16.20 PN B7845 CODE KB–07 STN T553 AZM +0317.16.20 Accident Investigation Archaeology &...
  • Page 4 The measurement range of reflectorless is determined by the white side of the Kodak Gray Card. (KODAK is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company) card in your camera. *2 Reflector sheet: PENTAX genuine Reflector sheet While Pentax does not guarantee *3 The measurement range may vary by conditions of the environment.
  • Page 5 TOTAL STATION R-400VDN SERIES QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE BASIC PROCEDURES AND POWERTOPOLITE OPERATIONS FOR R-400VDN SERIES R-423VDN R-425VDN TI Asahi Co., Ltd. International Sales Department 3-37-14, Hazawa, Nerima-ku Tokyo, Japan 176-0003 Tel.: +81-3-5912-7072 Fax. +81-3-5912-7074 E-mail: International@tiasahi.com www.pentaxsurveying.com/en/...
  • Page 6 Electronic Total Station Quick Reference Guide Basic Procedures for R-400VDN PowerTopoLite R-423VDN, R-425VDN TI Asahi Co., Ltd.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS General Instruction Manuals Precautions regarding safety Warning Usage Precautions Operational Procedure I Basic Procedures for R-400V 1 Basic Operation 1.1 Removing the Battery 1.2 Attaching the Battery 1.3 Turning the Power On and Off 1.4 Centering and Leveling (Laser plummet and Electronic vial) 3 1.5 Target Sighting (Focusing) 1.5.1 Manual Focus 1.6 Angle Measurement...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS >> 4 Digital Camera 4.1 Turning the camera On and Off 4.2 Taking pictures 4.2.1 Taking pictures and measuring distance at the same time 4.2.2 Taking pictures without measuring distance 4.3 Playing back images 4.4 Adjusting the camera settings 4.5 Output of image data 4.5.1 Remove the SD card from Digital Camera 4.5.2 Connecting Digital Camera to a computer...
  • Page 9 CONTENTS >> 8 Free Stationing 8.1 Station Point Setup 8.2 Measurement 8.3 Calculation 9 Stake Out 9.1 Station Point Setup 9.2 Orientation (Station Point H. Angle Setup) 9.3 Stakeout Point Setup 9.4 Stakeout Measurement 10 Stake Out (Point to Line) 10.1 Station Point Setup 10.2 Orientation (Station Point H.
  • Page 10: General

    Instruction Manuals Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide a quick reference in the field. For ease of use in the field, the following Quick Reference Guide booklets are provided in the carrying case. 1. Basic procedure 2. PowerTopoLite for R-400VDN series, Operating procedure The complete instruction manuals are contained on the CD-ROM that is attached to each R-400VDN.
  • Page 11: Usage Precautions

    Risk of Explosion Do not use this product in a location where there is coal dust, or near flammable material as there is a risk of explosion. USAGE PRECAUTIONS Target Constant Confirm the Target Constant of the instrument before measurement. Reflectorless and Reflector Sheet The reflectorless measurement range may vary depending on the target and surrounding brightness.
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    1. Basic Operation 1.1 Removing the Battery (1) Rotate the knob above the battery pack counter-clockwise. (2) Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the instrument. 1.2 Attaching the Battery (1) Place the channel on the bottom of the battery pack, onto the protrusion of the instrument and push the battery pack down into place.
  • Page 13: Angle Measurement

    1.6 Angle Measurement 1.6.1 Horizontal Angle Set the screen MODE A : MODE A screen Control keys for measuring horizontal angle: To set the angle to 0 To hold the angle To release HOLD To input an angle input value by using: To read clockwise angle : 1.6.2 Vertical angle To display vertical angle :...
  • Page 14: Select Your Target

    1.7.1 Select your target Select target type (measurement mode): (Reflecting sheet) (Prism) (Reflectorless) NOTE: The selected target is maintained until next time you change. 1.7.2 Distance Measurement For a single shot measurement: For tracking measurement NOTE: The number of shots can be defined.The default is “1 time” . The measuring modes activated by the above operations can also be changed.
  • Page 15: Input Temperature And Atmospheric Pressure

    To change Sheet Constant: input value by using: 1.7.4 Input Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure The default atmospheric correction mode is “Automatic” . Before manual input, change the default mode to “ATM INPUT” : To Input Temperature input value by using: To Input Atmospheric Pressure: input value by using: 1.7.5 Laser Pointer...
  • Page 16: Adjusting Illumination Brightness

    1.7.8 Adjusting Illumination brightness for LCD (for Reticle) 2. Changing Instrument settings You can change the instrument settings by “HELP” menu or by inputting “007” code. 2.1 Help menu While the screen is in MODE A or MODE B, Select a desired item by Change the setting NOTE: Some items have sub-menus where the selecting procedure, by using F1 - F4, is again repeated.
  • Page 17: Setting Of The Calender And Data (Data Model Only)

    2.4 Setting of the calender and data (Data model only) 1. Turn the power on while pushing F3 key at the same time. 2. Release the finger from the power supply button first. 3. Then, release the fingers from F3 key. 4.
  • Page 19: Basic Field Checking Procedures

    3. Basic Field Checking Procedures Checks and Adjustments should be performed before and during measurement. 3.1 Laser Plummet To activate the laser plummet: To deactivate: Check if the laser spot on the ground stays at the same position when rotating the instrument around the vertical axis. To adjust the laser plummet: Contact your local dealer 3.2 Laser Pointer RED MARK...
  • Page 20: Warning And Error Messages

    3.3 Warning and Error Messages Warning Message Meaning What to do Out of tilt range Displayed when the instrument is Re-level the instrument. tilted beyond the vertical compensa- Repair is needed if the tion range (±3’) in case 1 axis or 2 message is displayed axis automatic compensation is when it is properly...
  • Page 21: Atmospheric Correction

    Error Message Meaning What to do ERROR!! EDM ERROR Distance measurement system problem Turn the power 04 -05, 34-39, 50-53 off, and then turn on again. Repair is ERROR!! Angle measurement system problem needed when the ETH ERROR 70-76 message appears consistently.
  • Page 22: Digital Camera

    4. Digital Camera 4.1 Turning the camera On and Off CAMERA ON To set the camera On: CAMERA OFF To set the camera Off: View 1/3 Screen NOTE: The part of function key assignment for the display panel will be changed depending on power ON/OFF of the camera.
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Camera Settings

    To cancel ReView mode: NOTE: In the event that the aimed point and the Point Mark do not coincide. Please refer the chapter of “basic procedures” on the instruction manual for adjusting camera axis using Correct Center Mode. 4.4 Adjusting the camera settings SETTING Snap and photo conditions are defined in the Setting menu in the camera settings.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    5. Specifications R-423VDN R-425VDN Telescope Magnification 30 x Effective aperture 45mm(EDM45mm) Resolving power 3" Field of view 2.6% (1°30') Minimum focus 1.0m Focus Manual Distance measurement Laser Class Visible Laser : Class IIIR(Reflectorless), ClassII (Prism,Sheet) Measurement range (Good condition) Reflectorless 1.5 ~ 400m Reflector Sheet 1.5 ~ 600m(800m)
  • Page 25 R-423VDN R-425VDN Dimensions/Weight Dimension 180(W) x 342(H) x 177(L)mm Weight (incl. Battery) 5.7 kg Carrying case 250(W) x 365(H) x 425(L)mm Battery pack BP02 Power source Ni-MH 4300mAh (Rechargeable) DC6.0V Operation time Continuous approx.4.5hrs(ETH+EDM), 15hrs(ETH) with approx., 2.2hrs of charging time Weight 380g Battery Charger BC03 and AC adapter AC01...
  • Page 26 Kodak Gray Card. (KODAK is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company) Reflector sheet: PENTAX genuine Reflector sheet The measurement range may vary by conditions of the environment. Normal conditions: 20km visibility with slight shimmer Good conditions: 40km visibility, overcast, no heat, no shimmer and moderate wind.
  • Page 27: Notice To The User Of This Product

    NOTICE TO THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT To assure compliance with the Safety standard 21 CFR, Chapter 1. Subchapter J., the U.S. Bureau of Radiological Health requires the following information to be provided to user.: It can be dangerous to look into the beam with optical equipment such as binoculars and telescopes.
  • Page 28 Quick Reference Guide may result in hazardous radiation exposure. C) Maintenance and repair not covered in this Quick Reference Guide must be done by an authorized Pentax dealer. D) The Laser beam emission by the Distance measurement can be terminated by pressing key.
  • Page 29: Powertopolite Operating Procedures

    II PowerTopoLite Operating Procedures 1. Starting Special Function MODE S. FUNC POWER TOPO LITE MODE A SCREEN MAIN MENU 2. Camera function The Camera is available in each function of PowerTopoLite. 2.1 Auto snap When using the function in PowerTopoLite while measuring the dis- tance, the camera can be activated automatically and takes a picture during the survey task.To use this function, the following setting must be set to ON beforehand.
  • Page 30: Creating / Selecting A Job File

    NOTE: Once a job file is created or selected, it is effective until a new job file is created or another job file is selected.The default job file "PENTAX" is provided permanently so that data is stored even when no user defined job file exists.
  • Page 31: Output A Known Point Coordinate To Sd Card

    To input PC (point code): move cursor to PC select a PC from the list by TO 123 input a new PC by NOTE: PC list is displayed only when point codes are stored in the job named “PointCodeList” . “PointCodeList”job can be created by the procedure described in the section 2,and PC can be stored by inputting PN and PC as a point coordinate data.PC list can also be transferred from a computer.For more detail,refer to...
  • Page 32: Rectangular Coordinate Measurement

    6. Rectangular Coordinate Measurement MEAS POWER TOPO LITE STATION POINT MAIN MENU SETUP 6.1 Station Point Setup To select from the memory: LIST FIND PN ACCEPT select H. ANGLE SETUP the point by Or to input the station point information: input Point TO 123 STATION POINT...
  • Page 33: Orientation (Station Point H.angle Setup)

    6.2 Orientation (Station Point H.Angle Setup) To input a given angle: INPUT input value by using MULTIPLE ORIENTATION Or to set the angle 0°: 0 SET MULTIPLE ORIENTATION Or to calculate by the Back Sight Point: LIST ACCEPT input value or select from the list aim Back Sight Point MULTIPLE ORIENTATION...
  • Page 34: Offset Measurement

    To save the point information: SAVE (next measurement) Or to measure and save: ME/SAVE (next measurement) NOTE: the Point Number is automatically incremented or decre- mented to make rapid continuous measurements possible. 6.4 Offset Measurement For Radial Offset (the horizontal distance offset along the line of measurement): PAGE OFFSET...
  • Page 35: Back Sight Point Reset

    MEAS PAGE REMOTE PAGE REMOTE MODE MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT VALUES ARE SCREEN UPDATED BY TURNING THE TELESCOPE EDIT ACCEPT SAVE Input PN, PH (next measurement) input PC NOTE: Remote values are calculated based on the assumption of the reference plane. Three types of reference planes are available in PowerTopoLite;...
  • Page 36: Known Point Setup

    7.1 Station Point Setup To input the point information: TO 123 input Point Name by SAVE repeat to input value to quit H. ANGLE SETUP or confirm “ppm” NOTE: Input items are PN (point name), IH (instrument height), PC (point code), TEMP (temperature), PRESS (atmospheric pres- sure) and ppm.
  • Page 37: Measurement

    7.3 Measurement To select the Target type: PAGE TARGET PAGE repeat until the desired target type is selected NOTE: You can check the selected target type just at the left of the Battery mark in the top line of the screen. To measure: MEAS Or to start tracking:...
  • Page 38: Offset Measurement

    7.4 Offset measurement For Radial Offset (horizontal distance offset along with the line of measurement): input value PAGE OFFSET MEASUREMENT by using SCREEN ACCEPT RETURN TO THE MEASUREMENT SCREEN For Distance Offset (slope distance offset): PAGE OFFSET input value by using MEASUREMENT SCREEN ACCEPT...
  • Page 39: Calculation

    NOTE: You can check the selected target type just at the left of the Battery mark in the top line of the screen. To proceed to the next point: KNOWN POINT SETUP Repeat "7.1 Known Point Setup" and "7.2 Measurement" for all known points. 8.3 Calculation input CALC...
  • Page 40: Orientation (Station Point H.angle Setup)

    9.2 Orientation (Station Point H.Angle Setup) To input a given angle: INPUT input the value STAKEOUT COORD. SETUP Or to set the angle 0°: 0 SET STAKEOUT COORD. SETUP Or to calculate by the Back Sight Point: LIST FIND PN ACCEPT select the point by STAKEOUT...
  • Page 41: Stakeout (Point To Line)

    To confirm the position of the stake: PAGE RECT. M MEAS EDIT Input PN, PH and PC SAVE RETURN TO STAKE- OUT MEASUREMENT SCREEN To proceed to the next point: NEXT (repeat from “Stakeout Point Setup) STAKEOUT MEASUREMENT 10. Stakeout (Point to Line) "Point to Line"...
  • Page 42: Point A Setup

    Or to calculate by the Back Sight Point: LIST ACCEPT FIND PN select the point by POINT A SETUP 10.3 Point A Setup To input values: TO 123 input Point Name by SAVE ACCEPT repeat to to quit POINT B SETUP input value Input PC (Point Code) Or to select from the memory:...
  • Page 43: Traverse Measurement

    NOTE: You can check the selected target type just at the left of the Battery mark in the top line of the screen. To measure in Tracking mode: MEAS (move the target to the desired position) MEAS To quit measurement (position the target accurately) To confirm the position of the stake: PAGE...
  • Page 44: Measurement At The Start Point

    To start Traverse: PAGE TRAV POWER TOPO LITE TRAVERSE MAIN MENU MENU 11.1 Measurement at the Start Point Start the traverse from the start point measurement. TRAVERSE STATION SETUP MENU Station Setup: TO 123 input Point Name by repeat to input value ACCEPT to quit H.
  • Page 45: Measurement At A Corner Point

    NOTE: The corner point is the foresight of the traverse, which is the next instrument point and must be ended by If required, select the target by before each PAGE TARGET measurement. 11.2 Measurement at a Corner Point TRAVERSE MENU Station Setup: ACCEPT (the last corner point is displayed as Station)
  • Page 46: To Finish The Traverse Measurement

    11.3 To Finish the Traverse Measurement Fixed traverse: Measure the known point and press at the last corner point. Closed traverse: Measure the start point and press at the last corner point with the different Point Name. NOTE: Use a different point name (PN) when you measure the start point as the last corner point.
  • Page 47: Cogo

    End Point Coordinate setup: the same operation as in the above. NOTE: The End Point Coordinate Setup is required only in the fixed traverse. Result of Traverse Calculation: To see the result of each corner point: To see all points in order: To save all results: ACCEPT TRAVERSE...
  • Page 48: Calculation Parameters And Output

    Inverse SP (Start Point) Direction Angle (SP->EP) EP (End Point) H,V, S Distance Point CO (Known point coordinate) Coordinate of the Coordinate DI (Distance to the unknown point) unknown point BE (Direction Angle to the unknown point) Circle Radius Coordinates of three points (P1, P2, P3) Coordinate of centerpoint of the arc,Radius of the arc Line-Arc...
  • Page 49: Area Calculation

    13. Area Calculation To start area calculation: PAGE CALC POWER TOPO LITE MAIN MENU select points of the polygon by repeating select ( ) and ACCEPT RESULT SCREEN To return to the calculation menu screen: CALCULATION RESULT SCREEN MENU SCREEN NOTE: This function calculates the length of 2D and 3D contour of a polygon, and the 2D surface (area) of the polygon.
  • Page 50: Rem (Remote Element Measurement)

    To return to the calculation menu screen: CALCULATION RESULT SCREEN MENU SCREEN NOTE: This function calculates the contour, the 2D and 3D surface area, and the volumes (positive, negative and total.) The order of point selection is not important. The number of points must be less than 350.
  • Page 51: Rdm (Remote Distance Measurement)

    16. RDM (Remote Distance Measurement) To start RDM: PAGE POWER TOPO LITE MEASURE THE MAIN MENU REFERENCE POINT Measure the Reference point: EDIT input the target height by MEAS (select target if necessary) Measure the 2nd point (Target Point): MEAS RESULT SCREEN DISTANCE FROM THE REFERENCE POINT...
  • Page 52: Changing Preference

    H.angle setup: To input a given angle: INPUT input the value by THREE POINTS MEASUREMENT Or to set the angle 0°: 0 SET THREE POINTS MEASUREMENT Or to calculate by the Back Sight Point: LIST SAVE ACCEPT Input value or select from the List THREE POINTS MEASUREMENT Measure three points to define the plane:...
  • Page 53: Preference List

    Preference List...
  • Page 56 TI Asahi Co., Ltd. International Sales Department 3-37-14, Hazawa, Nerima-ku Tokyo, Japan 176-0003 Tel.: +81-3-5912-7072 Fax. +81-3-5912-7074 E-mail: International@tiasahi.com www.pentaxsurveying.com/en/ Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers’ Association Member symbol of the Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers’ Association representing the high quality surveying products. Copyright ©...

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