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SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LAYOUT NAVIGATOR
LN-100
21313 91070

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  • Page 1 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS INSTRUCTION MANUAL LAYOUT NAVIGATOR LN-100 21313 91070...
  • Page 2 • Please read this Instruction manual carefully, before using this product. • LN-100 has a function to output data to a connected host computer. Command operations from a host computer can also be performed. For details, refer to "Communication manual" and ask your local dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION..........1 PRECAUTIONS ..................4 LASER SAFETY INFORMATION .............. 7 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS ............9 4.1 Parts of the Instrument ............... 9 4.2 Control Panel ................... 10  Explanation of the operation panel ............10  Displaying battery life ................11 ...

  • Page 4: Precautions For Safe Operation

    1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this operator’s manual. The definitions of the indications are listed below.
  • Page 5 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Power Supply  Warning Do not use batteries other than those designated. An explosion could occur, or abnormal  heat generated, leading to fire. To prevent shorting of the battery in storage, apply insulating tape or equivalent to the ...
  • Page 6 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Tighten securely the leg fixing screws of the tripod on which the instrument is mounted.  Failure to tighten the screws could result in the tripod collapsing, causing injury. Do not carry the tripod with the tripod shoes pointed at other persons. A person could be ...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    2. PRECAUTIONS Charging Battery • Be sure to charge the battery within the charging temperature range. Charging temperature range : 0 to 40°C Warranty policy for Battery • Battery is an expendable item. The decline in retained capacity depending on the repeated charging/ discharging cycle is out of warranty.
  • Page 8 2. PRECAUTIONS Other precautions • Do not insert a foreign object into the instrument during the auto leveling. Doing so will cause a failure. • Never place the instrument directly on the ground. Sand or dust may cause damage to the screw holes or the centering screw on the base plate.
  • Page 9 2. PRECAUTIONS Exporting this product (Relating telecommunications regulations) • Wireless communication module is incorporated in the instrument. Use of this technology must be compliant with telecommunications regulations of the country where the instrument is being used. Even exporting the wireless communication module may require conformity with the regulations. Exceptions from responsibility •...

  • Page 10: Laser Safety Information

    A laser beam is emitted from here A laser beam is emitted from here Please read the following safety instructions carefully before using the LN-100.  Warning • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
  • Page 11 3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION • Avoid setting the instrument at heights at which the path of the laser may strike pedestrians or drivers at head height. Operate the instrument with due caution to avoid injuries that may be caused by the laser beam unintentionally striking a person in the eye. •...

  • Page 12: Nomenclature And Functions

    4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Parts of the Instrument Sighting collimator Wireless Handle antenna Guide light Instrument Window height mark Position where the serial number is printed Operation panel Battery cover Reset switch W-LAN mode selector switch  Instrument height mark The height of the instrument is as follows: 176 mm (from the position where a tripod is mounted to the instrument height mark) ...

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Wireless antenna  This antenna may be damaged depending on how it is handled. Be careful not to hit the antenna while working, as it sticks out from the instrument. Control Panel Laser plummet/ W-LAN LED Laser pointer LED Auto leveling LED Power LED...

  • Page 14: Displaying Battery Life

    4. NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS W-LAN LED When it is Mode A Connection waiting state: Blinking in green every 1 second (repeating a cycle in which the LED is on for 1 second and then off for 1 second) Connecting: Lighting up in green When it is Mode B Connection waiting state: Blinking in green quickly (repeating a cycle of quick on twice,...

  • Page 15: Preparation

    5. PREPARATION Using the Battery  Battery charging The battery was not charged at the factory. Charge the battery fully before using the instrument.  • The charger will become rather hot during use. This is normal. • Do not use to charge batteries other than those specified. •...
  • Page 16 5. PREPARATION 3. When charging starts, the lamp starts blinking. 4. The lamp lights when charging is finished. 5. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.  • Slots 1 and 2: The charger starts charging the battery mounted first. If you place two batteries in the charger, the ...

  • Page 17: Installing The Battery

    5. PREPARATION  Installing the battery Mount the charged battery.  • Use the attached battery (BDC70). • When installing/removing the battery, make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in contact with the inside of the instrument. •...

  • Page 18: W-Lan Connection With The Controller

    W-LAN connection. When using the Mode A connection, the instrument performs as a DHCP server.  For details of the connection method, refer to the instruction manual of W-LAN Config for LN-100. Slave machine Master machine  Mode B connection Connect via other access point (as the master machine) using the instrument and the controller as slave machines for W-LAN connection.

  • Page 19: Connection Setting Items

    5. PREPARATION  Connection setting items Item Selection item Default factory setting SSID Fixed Model name _ serial number (e.g. LN-100_AB1234) Security None/WEP/WPA/WPA2 WPA2 Password WEP64: 00serial number (Security key) String of 5 characters (e.g. 00AB1234) (e.g. RIVER) or 10 hexadecimal characters (e.g.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Instrument

    5. PREPARATION Setting Up the Instrument  Power ON/OFF  Caution This instrument automatically operates when the power is turned ON or OFF. Do not  touch the instrument during operation. Doing so may cause injury. PROCEDURE: Power ON 1. Turn the power ON. Press the {Power switch} on the operation panel to turn the power ON.

  • Page 21: Auto Leveling

    5. PREPARATION  Auto leveling  Caution  Do not touch the instrument during auto leveling. Doing so may cause injury.  • By performing auto leveling, the center of the instrument is automatically leveled within the range of ±30". After that, if the inclination of the main unit exceeds the range of inclination compensation (±6'), the red LED will light up.

  • Page 22: Centering

    5. PREPARATION  Centering PROCEDURE 1. Make sure the legs are spaced at equal intervals and the head is approximately level. Set the tripod so that the head is positioned over the survey point. Make sure the tripod shoes are firmly fixed in the ground.

  • Page 23: About The Instrument Height When Setting The Instrument Point

    5. PREPARATION  About the instrument height when setting the instrument point The instrument height entered for setting the instrument point is the height from the survey point to the instrument height mark.  Refer to the instruction manual of the controller for the settings. Instrument height Survey point...

  • Page 24: Outline Of Survey

    6. OUTLINE OF SURVEY The instrument can perform a stakeout survey and a side shot method. Use the controller for measurement. Usable Range The following shows the usable range of the instrument. Do not operate the instrument out of the usable range shown below. Outside the Distance Usable range Center of the instrument...

  • Page 25: Check

    7. CHECK LN-100 is a precision instrument. It must be inspected before use so that it always performs accurate measurements. In addition, the instrument should be inspected with special care after it has been stored a long time, transported, or when it may have been damaged by a strong shock.
  • Page 26 7. CHECK 1. Set the instrument at instrument point 1. 2. Measure the target set at measurement point a to record the coordinates. Because the target is re-measured at measurement point a after shifting to measurement point b, the position should be marked (positioning accuracy is approximately ±1mm). 3.

  • Page 27: Calculation

    7. CHECK Measurement results recording table: Instrument point Target X [m] Y [m] Z [m] 1,a : 1,a : 1,a : 1,b : 1,b : 1,b : 2,a : 2,a : 2,a : 2,b : 2,b : 2,b :  Calculation Obtain the distance error (ED) and the vertical error (EZ) from the following formulas: –...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Signal is weak. Use the instrument in a good signal environment. Incorrect security settings Configure the security setting to the same as that of LN-100. Wireless connection to the Incorrect password Enter the correct password. controller is disabled. Another controller is already Check whether it is communicating.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    9. SPECIFICATIONS Usable range Altitude angle ±25° (0.9 to 22 m) Difference of altitude ±10 m (22 to 100 m) Horizontal angle 360° Distance 0.9 to 100 m  "6.1 Usable Range" on page 21) General accuracy (While measuring coordinates at 50 m) Reproducibility Horizontal positioning 3 mm (2σ)
  • Page 30 9. SPECIFICATIONS • e (water vapor pressure) can be calculated using the following formula. × --------- - × 7.5 t --------------------------- - 237.3 × 6.11 10 Laser pointer section (Availability of the function depends on the application to be used.) Light source Laser diode Wavelength...
  • Page 31 9. SPECIFICATIONS Laser plummet section Light source Laser diode Wavelength 635 nm Laser class Class 2 Beam accuracy 1.0 mm or less (At the height of the head of a tripod of 1.3 m) Spot diameter Ø3 mm or less (At the height of the head of a tripod of 1.3 m) Communication section W-LAN Supports 802.11 n/b/g...
  • Page 32 9. SPECIFICATIONS Instrument height 176 mm Weight About 4 kg (Including the battery) Environmental resistance Operating temperature -20 to 50°C (No condensation) Storage temperature -30 to 60°C (No condensation) Dustproof / Waterproof IP65...

  • Page 33: Regulations

    Declaration of Conformity Model Number: LN-100 Trade Name: TOPCON CORPORATION Manufacturer Name: TOPCON CORPORATION Address: 75-1, Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8580 JAPAN Country:JAPAN U.S.A. Representative Responsible party: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC. Address 7400 National Drive Livermore, CA94551, U.S.A Telephone number: 925-245-8300...
  • Page 34 10. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations California, Proposition U.S.A California, Perchlorate U.S.A Material (CR Lithium Battery) California Recycling and NY, Batteries U.S.A.
  • Page 35 Hereby, TOPCON CORP., declares that the above-mentioned equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Please inquire below if you wish to receive a copy of Topcon's Declaration of Conformity. Topcon Europe Positioning B.V.
  • Page 36 10. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations WEEE Directive EU Battery Directive Australia C-Tick...
  • Page 37 Please see the attached address list or the following website for contact addresses. GLOBAL GATEWAY http://global.topcon.com/ © 2013 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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