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User Guide ® Spectra Precision ® Focus 6 5” Total Station Version 1.00 Revision A October 2009...
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This is the October 2009 release (Revision A) of the Spectra Precision Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC framework, Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide. It applies to version 1.00 of the Focus thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale 6 5"...
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– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" total station. Although Spectra Precision products are designed for maximum safety, using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage. You should also read the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Spectra Precision Focus 6 5"...
Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight. WARNING – The Focus 6 5" total station is not designed to be explosion-proof. Do not use the instrument in coal mines, in areas contaminated with coal dust, or near other flammable substances.
CAUTION – Securely fasten the tribrach clamp knob. If the knob is not securely fastened, the tribrach may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument, causing personal injury or instrument damage. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Then turn on the instrument to resume the work. Laser safety The Focus 6 5" total station is a Class 2 laser instrument, in accordance with IEC60825-1, Am2 (2001): Safety of Laser Products. To counteract hazards, it is essential for all users to pay careful attention to the safety...
Laser Notice No . 50 , dated June 24 , 2007 MADE IN JAPAN NIKON - TRIMBLE CO.,LTD. Technoport Mitsuiseimei Bldg. 16 - 2,Minamikamata 2 - chome, Ota - ku, Tokyo 144 - 0035 Japan Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Safety Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
In addition, your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision. Email your comments to sales@spectraprecision.com. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The system diagram shows the hardware that is used with the Focus 6 5" total station. Focus 6 5” total station Note – You must use the Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" total station with tribrach W30 or W30b. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The carry case is designed to be watertight, but you should not leave it exposed • to rain for an extended period. If exposure to rain is unavoidable, make sure that the carry case is placed with the Spectra Precision nameplate facing upward. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the • instrument. Related information Contact your local Spectra Precision dealer for more information about the • support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and an extended warranty program for hardware.
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Introduction Consider a Spectra Precision training course to help you use your total station to • its fullest potential. For more information, go to the Spectra Precision website at www.spectraprecision.com. Alternatively, send an email to support@spectraprecision.com. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Introduction Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Centering the instrument Leveling the instrument Focusing the telescope Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target Preparing the reflector sheet Setting up the prism reflector Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
– If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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The battery is not waterproof on its own. Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument. If water seeps into the battery, it may cause a fire or burns. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Charging may take 2-4 hours if the battery was normally discharged. • Charging may take up to 5 hours with a completely drained battery which has • been stored for several months without use. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If an abort occurs, the calibration light(s) will blink rapidly and battery charging will be re-enabled. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Close the battery box cover and then turn the knob clockwise until you hear a click sound. CAUTION – If the battery pack cover is not closed, this could adversely affect the watertightness of the instrument. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Tighten the tripod leg clamps. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. See also Leveling the instrument, page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Do not rotate it. When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw. If there is major displacement of the station point, repeat this procedure – starting with Step 2. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If the bubble moves off center, adjust the electronic level. For detailed instructions, Bottom edge of the keyboard Adjusting the electronic level, panel page 156. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If the target image does move, rotate the telescope focusing ring and – repeat Step Rotate the tangent screw. The final turn of the tangent screw should be in a clockwise direction, to align the target accurately on the center cross-hairs. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To maintain the accuracy of your measurements: Use a prism with thin edges. • Thin edges Do not use a prism with scratches, a dirty surface, a chipped center, or thick edges. Thick edges Chipped center Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
In direct sunlight, the measurable distance may be shorter. In this case, try to throw a shadow on the target. Targets with completely flat surfaces, such as mirrors, cannot be measured unless the beam and the target are perpendicular to each other. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The reflector sheet can be used for measurements in Prism mode. Assemble the reflector sheet as shown below. Reflector sheet Mini prism adapter Telescopic Prism pole prism pole tripod type PPS Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If you are using a single prism holder, set the position of the target plate (see page 38). Detailed instructions for Step 3 through Step 6 are provided on the following pages. Note – Use the Focus 6 5" total station with the W30 or W30b tribrach. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with a Focus 6 5" total station instrument, remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the following figure. The height adjustment adapter will be used with other Spectra Precision total stations: Height adjustment chapter Heigh adjustment adapter clamp screw Changing the direction of the prism The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction.
Move the target plate within the screw holes until the apex of the wedge pattern is aligned with the vertical axis of the prism and the tribrach adapter. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Turning off the instrument Regional configuration List available jobs or data Entering data Creating or opening a job Measuring distances Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Technoport Mitsuiseimei Bldg. 16 - 2,Minamikamata 2 - chome, Ota - ku, Tokyo 144 - 0035 Japan Tribrach clamp knob Figure 3.1 Back view of the Focus 6 5" total station (Face 1) Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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< 1.0mW = 635nm 6 0 8 2 5 - 1 , 2 0 0 1 I E C Figure 3.2 Front view of the Focus 6 5" total station (Face 2) Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The instrument outputs the current measurement data (PT, HA, VA, and SD) on the COM port if you press this key in the BMS or in a Stakeout observation screen. (The Data Rec settings must be set to COM.) Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Opens a window where you can enter a code. The default code value is the page 50 last code entered. In numeric mode, enters 3. In alphanumeric mode, enters W, X, Y, Z, or 3. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
In numeric mode, enters 0. In alphanumeric mode, enters *, /, =, a space, or 0. Status bar The status bar appears on the right of every screen. It contains icons that indicate the status of various system functions. Status bar Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[ENT] • directly press the , or key. Holding down the illumination key for one second also turns on/off the LCD backlight. To move the cursor up and down, press • Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To move to the next available screen, press [DSP] For example, if you are currently in the second display screen, press to move to the third display screen. [DSP] The screen indicator changes from Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Hash symbol (#) indicates that tilt correction is • off. Underscore (_) under the tilt correction • character indicates that Sea Level Correction or Scale factor is applied. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Viewing and changing the measurement settings, page 66), the Record PT screen appears after each measurement. Do one of the following: To record the point, press [ENT] – To return to the BMS, press [ESC] – Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To display the HOT key menu, press [HOT] Changing the height of the target Press to display the HOT menu. [HOT] Do one of the following: Press – Select – Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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When a target set is selected, the Type and Const values are copied to both [MSR1] and [MSR2] settings, and to the measurements in Qcode. If you have specified a value for HT, this value is also copied to the current HT. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The bubble indicator appears if the instrument goes out of level while the compensator is turned on. It also appears directly after the start up screen. To display the bubble indicator in an observation screen at any other time, press Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If you use a function frequently in the field, you can assign it to the key. [USR1] [USR2] Whenever you press a key, the function that is assigned to that key is activated [USR] directly. The following functions can be assigned to the keys: [USR] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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To assign a specific function from the sub-menu, press to highlight the function. Then press [ENT] Once you have assigned a function to a key, it is [USR] called directly whenever you press that key in the [USR] BMS. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Owner’s detail field, the text from this field appears on the start-up screen. To set the Owner’s detail field, Settings / Other press and then select [MENU] See also Others settings, page 132. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Focus 6 5" total station to a pre-set combination of default regional settings. The Regional Configuration screen appears only after the language configuration is complete and the instrument has rebooted. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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1000 Others XYZ disp Fast Fast Fast 2nd Unit None None None CD Input <ABC> <ABC> <ABC> The default regional configuration pre-set is “Europe” settings. See also Job settings, page 113. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Enter an existing point, see page 59 • Enter a new point, see page 59 • Press without a point name, see page 59 [ENT] • Specify a wildcard, see page 59 • Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Specifying a wildcard (*) If you include an asterisk ( for example, A100*) when you enter a point or code name, a list of points that match the entered text appears. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Replace All input mode. Tip – To change the input mode to Overwrite and highlight the first character, press [>]. To move the cursor to the end of the string, press [<]. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
There are several ways to enter a code: Enter a code directly, see page 62 • Enter a code from the code stack, see page 62 • Enter a code from the code list, see page 62 • Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Items are shown in alphabetic order. To find a code quickly when the code list appears, use the first-character search. For example, to see feature codes that begin with T, use the keypad to enter the letter T (press twice). Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
For example, if you enter 2'08" 5/ , it appears as (2 feet, 8 [2] [.] [0] [8] [.] [5] [.] [ENT] and 5/16ths inches). Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Note – If either of the messages MAX 32JOBs or Data Full appears, delete at least one existing job to free space. You cannot free space by deleting records in an existing job. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable. Note – For information on how to assemble the prism reflector, see Setting up the prism reflector, page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
See also settings, page 113. Viewing and changing the measurement settings Hold down for one second. [MSR1] [MSR2] To move the cursor between the fields, press Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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The MSR only setting is the default measurement mode. After a measurement, the instrument stops in the BMS and waits for you to press [ENT] before recording the point. The Confirm setting displays the Record PT screen before data is recorded. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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The ALL setting is a quick shooting and recording mode. The instrument automatically records the point using the default PT/CD. The instrument then returns to the BMS for the next measurement. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
This chapter describes the menu and display screens, and Focus 6 5'' total station applications. HA reset and angle operations Station setup Stakeout Program Key Recording Measurement Data Measuring Offsets Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[MSR1 [MSR2] foresight. The averaged horizontal angle appears. This value is fixed until the process is finished or cancelled. HRx = HR ÷ N HA = BSAz + HRx (normalized) Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Enter a point name or number in the ST field. If the input point number or name is an – existing point, its coordinates are displayed and the cursor moves to the HI (Height of instrument) field. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Enter the point name. If the point exists in the job, its coordinates are shown. If you intend to take a distance measurement to the BS, enter the height of target in the HT field. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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To enter the azimuth angle to the backsight point, Angle press or select in the Backsight screen. If there is no point name for the BS, press [ENT] the BS field. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Note – If the angle between known point 1 and known point 2 (measured from the station point) is extremely acute or extremely oblique, the resulting solution will be less reliable geometrically. For geometric reliability, select known point locations (or station point locations) that are widely spaced. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To take measurements to strengthen – geometry of the resection, press the View softkey. For information about the softkey, see Advanced feature: Viewing and deleting a measurement in resection, page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
3D coordinates. Advanced feature: Viewing and deleting a measurement in resection To check the measurements to each known point, press View softkey on the calculated STN (sigma or coordinate) screen. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To complete the station setup, sight the BS and press [ENT] When you press in the AZ field, both HA and AZ are reset to the value you [ENT] have entered. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Note – You must complete a station setup before you use the BS check function. This function always refers to the backsight point from the last ST record stored in the current open job. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Enter the new instrument XYZ values and press [ENT] Do one of the following: To reset the horizontal angle, enter a value in the HA field and press [ENT] – Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[MSR1] [MSR2] measurement. Press [ENT] After the measurement to P2 is completed, the coordinates of the station are calculated. To record the station, press or the softkey. [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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10. To finish the setup and record the station, press in the BS field. [ENT] Sample records CO, Temperature:20C Pressure:1013hPa Prism:0 … ST,9005, ,265, ,1.2350,150.40300,150.40300 F1,265,1.6040,79.0010,90.30150,89.35260, F1,200,1.4590,50.2300,269.4035,93.50110, CO, P1-P2 HD=122.0350 VD=0.5600 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Horizontal distance from station point to stakeout point Vertical distance from station point to stakeout point Horizontal angle to stakeout point Note – If you press without entering HA, the current HA is used. [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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(S-O7, or S-O8 if the secondary distance unit is set), the S-O1 screen appears. To customize the S-O2, S-O3, and S-O4 screens, hold down for one second. For [DSP] more information, see Customizing items in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS), page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Ask the rodman to adjust the target position. When the target is on the intended position, the displayed errors become 0.000 m (or 0.000 ft). Difference in horizontal angle to the target point Right/Left (Lateral error) IN/OUT In/Out (Longitudinal error) CUT/FILL Cut/FilL Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To input points by range, press the softkey in the PT field. Enter the start point (Fr) and the end point (To). The range between Fr and To must be less than 1001 points. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The observation screen for the first stake ( from the instrument) appears. Sight the prism and press [MSR1] [MSR2] to change the guide point. You can calculate and guide up to double the number of the stakes. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
PT name, you [ENT] can enter temporary coordinates which are not recorded in the job. Alternatively, press the softkey to measure a point. Enter the second point (P2) of the line. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Measuring distance and offset values along a specified line 2Pt RefLine Press or select in the Programs menu. Enter the first point for the reference line. Alternatively (to enter the point by measuring), MsrPT press the softkey. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Vertical offset from the P1-P2 line to the measured poin Using to switch between display screens [DSP] Press to switch between the Stakeout display screens. The following screens are [DSP] available: REF1 REF2 REF3 REF4 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To enter P1 by direct measurement, press the softkey. Choose a method to define the arc. P2 can be any point on the tangent line that is to exit the curve. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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HT [HOT] [ENT] record points Using to switch between display screens [DSP] Press to switch between the Stakeout display screens. The following screens are [DSP] available: ARC1 ARC2 ARC3 ARC4 ARC5 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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To record the point, press on any observation [ENT] screen. The arc is stored in comment records. Sample records CO,Arc P1:583 AZ1=0.0000 P2:102 AZ2=311.2932 Radius=50.0000 Length=125.6637 Sta= -12.6876 Offset= 1.3721 dZ= 0.0971 SS,17,1.0000,6.9202,18.4700,80.3120,15:48:48,2REF-LINE Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To enter the RDM (Radial) function, press RDM(Radial) select in the Programs menu. Sight the first point and press [MSR1] [MSR2] The distance from the station point to the first point appears. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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To enter the RDM (Continuous) function, press RDM(Cont.) or select in the Programs menu. Follow the procedure as for a radial RDM measurement. For more information, see Measuring between the current and the first point measured, page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Sighting point Station point To enter the Remote Elevation Measurement function, press or select in the Programs menu. Enter the height of target. Sight the target point and press [MSR1] [MSR2] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
When you press the softkey, a temporary observation screen appears. Press . The Record PT screen [MSR1] [MSR2] appears. Enter a value in the PT and CD fields. Press [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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(PLN3), the PLN1 screen appears. To record the point, press on any screen (V-PLN1/3 [ENT] to V-PLN3/3). Enter PT and CD. Then press [ENT] Sample records CO,Vertical Ref Plane Pt1:516-A1 Pt2:530 CO,Sta=68.021 dz=17.459 SS,30123-A48,1.5480,16.4020,40.4720,89.0730,14:22:47, Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
V-Pln function, but the indicating factors are Sta and dZ, not a and b. For more information, see Measuring distance and offset values on the vertical plane, page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
You can also use the code list or the code stack. For more information, see Entering a code from the code list, page 62, and Entering a code from the code stack, page Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Tip – To output data on the COM port when you press [ENT], set the Data Rec field in MENU > Settings > Rec to COM. For more information, see Recording, page 132. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Sight the target and press [MSR1] [MSR2] Enter offset distances from the measured point. to move to the appropriate offset field. Up (+) Left (-) Out (+) Down (-) In (-) Right (+) 1 01 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If you use this method, the dimension of the angle offset is not stored as a CO record. To store the CO record, use the O/S function. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[ENT] Sample records SS,14,0.0000,38.9200,271.0350,89.2630,11:04:15,DITCH CO,2Prism O/S: P1-P2= 0.5090( 0.5060) P2-Tgt= 0.5020 Note – In this sample data, 0.5090 is the measured value. 0.5060 is the entered value. 1 03 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
. The height of target is fixed to 0.0000 for [ENT] the offset point. Sample records SS, 40, 0.0000, 48.3304, 169.20370, 82.02470, 10:52:37 CO, PT1, 0.0000, 48.3020,169.19165, 83.58565 CO, PT2, 0.0000, 48.3155,168.54250, 85.42440 CO, O/S MSR:40 0.0000 0.0000 169.20370 87.02340 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To enter the corner point function, press Corner select in the Offset menu. Take a distance measurement to the first prism (or target) on the wall. Press [MSR1] [MSR2] 1 05 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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P4. Enter a PT (and CD) value. The height of target (HT) defaults to the value used in the last measurement. To record the corner point, press [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[ENT] Tip – If you have taken a distance measurement to the center of the circle, press the Calc softkey to calculate the offset using one edge angle observation. 1 07 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Enter the slope distance that you need to add or subtract. You can enter any value from –99.990 through +99.990 m (–328.000 through +328.000 ft). To record the point, press [ENT] Sample records SS,83,1.5000,77.0518,62.08380,81.06510,11:51:48, Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Applications CO,O/S MSR:83 1.5555 76.5518 62.08380 81.06510 1 09 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Introduction To display the MENU screen, press the key. [Menu] Job Manager Cogo Settings Data Communication 1sec-Keys Calibration Time 1 11 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Press to open the highlighted job. [ENT] When you open a job, all job settings are automatically changed to match those used in the open job. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Tip – If you select US-Ft or I-Ft, an additional settings screen appears. Use this screen to specify whether to display values in Decimal-Ft or Ft-Inch. VA zero Zenith/Horizon/Compass AZ zero North/South Order NEZ/ENZ Azimuth/0 to BS 1 13 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
A control job has the same format as a standard job. You can open and modify it like any other job, and you can use it to record any measured data. To set the control job: Highlight the job that you want to use. Ctrl Press the softkey. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Free space indicates how many points can be stored in the job. To return to the job list, press any key. 1 15 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[ENT] point on the spot to use it in the calculation. The azimuth, horizontal distance, and vertical distance from the first point to the second point are displayed. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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To store the measured point, enter the PT, HT, and CD values and press [ENT]. To use the point without recording it, press [ESC]. 1 17 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
If you do not enter a value in the dVD field, the value 0.000 is used. A recording point screen with the calculated coordinates appears. PT defaults to the last recorded PT + 1. Press to store the point. [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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The PT name defaults to the last recorded PT + 1. Enter the coordinates using the numeric keys. To move to the next field, press in a field [ENT] 1 19 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[ENT] record, or press to return to the Cogo menu. [ESC] If you chose to store the area, enter a name to identify the area and then press [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To calculate the coordinates of the point (PM), press in the dVD field. You can change the Z [ENT] coordinate here. To record the point, press in the CD field. [ENT] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Do one of the following: To return to the previous screen, press [ESC] – The calculated value appears in the AZ field. To go to the next screen, press [ENT] – 1 23 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Enter a point on the line. The line can be defined by two points or by a point and an azimuth. Enter the second point (P2) as the center of the circle. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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To define the distance (HD) by two points, press softkey. Enter P2 and the distance from P2 (HD). To calculate the coordinates of the intersection point, press in the HD field. [ENT] 1 25 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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If P1 and P2 are 3D points, the Z coordinate of the perpendicular point is calculated relative to the P1-P2 slope. Enter PT and CD then press to record the [ENT] point. Sample records CO,Int PtLine P1:38 AZ:90.00000+0.00000 CO, P2:506 CC,A-123,,4567.3080,200.1467,-1.2056,POT Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Enter a negative value to rotate the line counterclockwise. In the O/S field, enter a positive value to specify an offset to the right. Enter a negative value to specify an offset to the left. 1 27 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
1.000400 T-P corr. ON/OFF Sea Level ON/OFF C&R corr. OFF/0.132/0.200 Tip – The Scale, T-P corr., Sea Level, and C&R corr. job settings cannot be changed once a job is created. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Because the surface of the earth is curved, the vertical difference (VD and Z) at the measurement point, as referenced to the horizontal plane, inevitably includes some error. This error is called curvature error. Also, because the density of the air 1 29 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To open the Coordinate menu, press or select Coord. in the Settings menu. Order NEZ/ENZ Label XYZ/YXZ/NEZ(ENZ) North/South Tip – The Order and AZ job settings cannot be changed once a job is created. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Tip – This field sets the default point number to record observed data in stakeout. Unit Unit To open the Unit menu, press or select in the Settings menu. Angle DEG (Degree) GON (GON) MIL (Mil6400) Distance Meter/US-Ft/I-F 1 31 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
When the Secondary unit is set to a unit, an extra display screen is available in the BMS, stakeout observation screens, and 2-pt reference line screens. The extra screen shows the HD, VD, and SD in the secondary unit. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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For more information, see Regional configuration, page Tip – The Nikon total station supports up to 3 languages on the instrument. For more information on changing the language settings, see page 133. 1 33 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
XYZ data, the old raw record becomes raw data only. As a result, only one SS(RAW) record keeps its corresponding SS(XYZ) record. Other SS(RAW) records to the same point no longer have coordinates available. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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SY records When you complete a station setup, a SY record is stored. This record contains the Temperature, Pressure, and Prism Constant values. 1 35 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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All coordinate records contain PT, CD, X, Y, and Z fields. UP records are uploaded point coordinates. MP records are manually input point coordinates. CC records are points calculated in Cogo, and RE records are points calculated in Resection. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
In the RAW screen, use to highlight the record that you want to delete. Then press the softkey. A confirmation screen appears. To delete the selected record, press or the softkey. [ENT] 1 37 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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In the Station screen, use to highlight the record that you want to delete. Then press the softkey. A confirmation screen appears. Press or the softkey to delete the selected [ENT] record. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Then modify the value in the selected field. Tip – When you change the HT of an SS, SO, or CP measurement record, its Z coordinate is recalculated. 1 39 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Do one of the following: To accept the changes and return to the – data view screen, press or the [ENT] softkey. To go back to the edit screen, press [ESC] – softkey. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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CO,HI changed at ST:9012 Old HI= 1.345m If you change the BS or AZ values, raw records are not recalculated. A comment record is stored to record the change. 1 41 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Then press to select it. [ENT] Detailed data for the selected record appears. Press the softkey to change the fields shown. Press to return to the list. [ESC] Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Press to return to the list. [ESC] Tip – If no point matches the specified criteria, an error screen appears. Press any key to return to the data screen. 1 43 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Code list Press or select to open the code list. The point or code names and layers are shown in alphabetic order. Use the four softkeys to customize the list. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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REC field. Edit the text shown and then press [ENT] A confirmation screen appears. Press or the [ENT] softkey to accept the changes and update the list. 1 45 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Tip – If you press the Edit softkey when a layer name appears, only the Lyr field appears. To save changes to the layer name, press [ENT] in the Lyr field. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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REC field, this value is stored. If you leave the REC field blank, the CD value is stored. Press to add the new code and update the code list. [ENT] 1 47 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To go to the download settings screen, press or select Download in the Communication menu. Format NIKON SDR2x SDR33 Data Coordinate To display the total number of records that will be downloaded, press [ENT] in the Data field. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
150. Otherwise, just press [ENT] Tip – Press the Job softkey to go to the Job Manager screen. For more information, see Job Manager, page 112. 1 49 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To change the selected item in a field, use the softkeys. The options are PT, N, E, Z, CD, or blank. To save your changes and return to the previous Save screen, press the softkey. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The counter is updated as each line in the list is stored. You can store up to 254 codes or point names. Tip – If a code or point name is longer than 16 characters, it is truncated. 1 51 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To save the changes, press at the last line of [ENT] Save <DSP3> or press the softkey. Tip – You can also access the DSP settings screen by holding down [DSP] for one second. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
1sec-Keys menu. The asterisk (*) indicates the currently selected view format. To move the cursor, use To change the format displayed by , press [DAT] [ENT] 1 53 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
[1] [6] [ENT] [3] [5] [ENT] Do one of the following: To finish setting the date and time, press in the Minutes field. [ENT] – To cancel the input, press [ESC] – Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
C H A P T E R Checking and Adjustment In this chapter: This chapter describes how to check the accuracy of the Focus 6 5" total station, and if Adjusting the electronic level necessary, adjust the required settings.
If the marked image is in the same position in the center of the reticle mark, no adjustment is required For laser plummet, if the laser pointer is on the X, no adjustment is required. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
An adjustment is required if VA1 + VA2 is not one of the values listed above. – Note – The difference between the vertical angle reading the relevant angle (either 360° for Zenith, or 180° or 540° for Horizon) is called the altitude constant. 1 57 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To set parameters on the instrument, press or the softkey. [ENT] – Tip – IIf ACV, ACH, X, or Y is out of range, OVER appears. Press any key to return to the first observation screen. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Measure the distance from Point R to Point P (RP), and from Point R to Point Q (RQ). Calculate the difference between the value of PQ and the value of RP + RQ. Move the Focus 6 5" series instrument to other points on the line between Point P and Point Q. 10. Repeat...
External influences such as shock or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red laser pointer relative to the line of sight. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
It also describes the connector that is used to connect the instrument to an external Standard components power source or to communicate with an External device connector external device. 1 61 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
± (3 + 3 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to –10 °C, +40 °C to +50 °C) Normal mode Prism ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm Reflectorless ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Liquid-electric detection (Dual axis) Compensation range ±3' Tangent screw Type Friction clutch endless fine motion Tribrach Type Detachable Level Electronic level Displayed on the LCD Circular level vial Sensitivity 10'/2 mm 1 63 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Distance/angle measurement 16 hours every 30 seconds Continuous angle 30 hours measurement Tested at 25 °C (nominal temperature). Operation times may vary depending on the condition and deterioration of the battery. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
• Adjustment pin, Allen wrench • Objective lens cap • Vinyl cover • Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide (this document) • Carrying case • Shoulder strap (x 2) • 1 65 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
CAUTION – Except for the connection shown in Figure 8.1on page 170, use of this connector is at your own risk. CAUTION – Use only the male connectors specified above. Using other connectors will damage the instrument. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged through the data output/external power input connector. Before handling the instrument, touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity. 1 67 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Battery charger AC adapter and plug adapter Focus 6 5” series Solar filter Diagonal eyepiece Connecting cable (9 pin, USB) Low-power eyepiece High-power eyepiece Personal computer Figure 8.1 Measurement side Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Telescopic Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod prism pole Figure 8.2 Prism reflector side Note – Focus 6 5” must be used with the Tribrach W30 or W30b. 1 71 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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C H A P T E R Communications In this chapter: Uploading Coordinate Data Uploading Point Lists and Code Lists Downloading Data 1 73 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
To configure the transmission speed and other settings, MENU > Settings > Comm go to . For more information, see Communications, page 131. Record format You can upload coordinate records in the following formats: Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Up to 16 characters Data example 20100,6606.165,1639.383,30.762,RKBSS 20104,1165611.6800,116401.4200,00032.8080 20105 5967.677 1102.343 34.353 MANHOLE 20106 4567.889 2340.665 33.444 PT1 20107 5967.677 1102.343 34.353 20109,4657.778,2335.667,,PT2 20111,4657.778,2335.667 20113 4657.778 2335.667 20115,,,34.353,MANHOLE 20117,,,33.444 1 75 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
String5, Code5 String6, Code6 String7, Code7 “String” represents characters that are displayed on the screen. “Code” represents characters that are stored in Figure 9.1 Record format for PT lists and code lists Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Station record identifier (fixed text) stnpt Station point number (stn id) (Station ID) bspt Backsight point number (bs id) (Backsight ID) Height of instrument bsazim Backsight azimuth bsha Backsight horizontal angle Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Stakeout records Stakeout record identifier (fixed text) Recorded point number (sopt) (Original number of point staked) Height of target Slope distance Horizontal angle Vertical angle time 24-hour time stamp 1 79 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Shot taken using Face-1 for Station setup (fixed text) Point number Height of target Slope distance Horizontal angle Vertical angle time 24-hour time stamp Comment/note records , text Comment record identifier (fixed text) text Comment text Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Instrument record identifier (fixed text) 6–21, instr Instrument make and model 28–43 22–27, serNo Instrument serial number 44–49 Not used zero VA The reference point for vertical angles. One of the following: Zenith 1 81 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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(fixed text) 5–8 (2x), stnpt Station point number 5–20 (33) 9–12 (2x), bspt Backsight point number 21–36 (33) 13–22 (2x), bsazim Backsight azimuth 37–52 (33) 23–32 (2x), Horizontal angle 53–68 (33) Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Observed point number 21–36 (33) 13–22 (2x), Slope distance 37–52 (33) 23–32 (2x), Vertical angle 53–68 (33) 33–42 (2x), Horizontal angle 69–84 (33) 43–58 (2x), desc Feature code 85–100 (33) 1 83 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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Refraction constant. One of the following: 0.132 0.200 sealev Sea level correction. One of the following: Note record 13NM note 1–4 13NM Note record ID (fixed text) 5–64 note Note text Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
C H A P T E R Error Messages In this chapter: The chapter describes the error messages that may appear when you use the Focus 6 5'' total Cogo station. Communications Data Job Manager Programs ...
Press any key to return to the point input screen. Then enter a point that has X and Y coordinates. Communications If an error is detected during uploading of data, the Focus 6 5" instrument aborts the upload process and displays one of the following messages. Check Data 100.4...
ST or BS refers to. To ... Press ... delete XYZ softkey Abrt [ESC] return to the previous screen without deleting XYZ or the softkey 1 91 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Otherwise, records in the Programs function may not be correct. XY&Z coordinate are required 100.17 Three-dimensional coordinates are required in S-Plane function. Press any key to return to the point input screen. Then enter a three-dimensional point. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
. If there is already an ST record in CO, Use current the job, the message orientation appears. STN Setup go to the Stn Setup menu or select return to the previous screen [ESC] 1 93 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
For example, the Fr field style is 1, and the To field style is A200. Press any key to return to the Fr/To input screen. Then re-enter the point name, using the same naming style in both fields. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
The input point for Benchmark does not have a Z coordinate. Press any key to return to the PT input screen. Then use a PT that has a Z coordinate. 1 95 Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
Data stored before this error will be kept safely in the Job file. If the error appears frequently, please contact your dealer or Trimble Support and =SYSTEM ERROR= report the message that appears below the line. Spectra Precision Focus 6 5" Total Station User Guide...
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