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TOTAL STATION
W-800
BASIC
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
W-821NX
W-822NX
W-823NX
W-825NX
W-835NX
TI Asahi Co., Ltd.
International Sales Department
4-3-4 Ueno Iwatsuki-Ku, Saitama-Shi
Saitama, 339-0073 Japan
Tel.: +81-48-793-0118
Fax. +81-48-793-0128
E-mail: International@tiasahi.com
www.pentaxsurveying.com/en/
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  • Page 1 TOTAL STATION W-800 SERIES BASIC INSTRUCTION MANUAL W-821NX W-822NX W-823NX W-825NX W-835NX TI Asahi Co., Ltd. International Sales Department 4-3-4 Ueno Iwatsuki-Ku, Saitama-Shi Saitama, 339-0073 Japan Tel.: +81-48-793-0118 Fax. +81-48-793-0128 E-mail: International@tiasahi.com www.pentaxsurveying.com/en/...
  • Page 2 Before using this product, be sure that you have thoroughly read and understood this instruction manual to ensure proper operation.After reading this manual, be sure to keep in a convenient place for easy reference. This Basic Instruction Manual contains the basic operation procedures and precautions on W-800 series hardware.
  • Page 3: Precautions Regarding Safety

    PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY Safety Precautions (Must be followed) The following items are intended to prevent possible injury to the user or other people and/or damage to the instrument before it occurs. These safety precautions are important to the safe operation of this product and should be observed at all times. Distinctive displays The following displays are used to distinguish precautions by the degree of injury or damage that may result if the precaution is ignored.
  • Page 4 • Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC): This instrument complies with the protection requirement for residential and commercial areas. If this instrument is used close to industrial areas or transmitters, the equipment can be influenced by electromagnetic fields. • Do not use this product in a coal mine, in a location where there is coal dust, or near flam- mable material as there is a risk of explosion.
  • Page 5: Usage Precautions

    • Do not remove the handgrip without good reason. If it does come off, be sure to attach it securely to the instrument with screws. If it is not fastened securely, the instrument may fall when you grasp the handgrip, leading to possible injury. •...
  • Page 6 [Battery & charger] • Do not use any batteries and battery chargers other than those PENTAX assured adequate. • If water should happen to splash on the instrument or the battery, wipe it off immediately and allow it to dry in a dry location.
  • Page 7: Touch Panel

    [Auto focus] The Auto focus mechanism is very precise but will not function under every condition. Focusing depends on brightness, contrast, the shape and size of the target. In such a case, press the AF but- ton and focus on the target by operating the Power focus key or the Focus ring. [LD POINT, laser pointer] When making a correct direction using the “LD POINT”...
  • Page 8 • Always check the instrument before beginning work and check that the instrument is main- taining the proper level of precision. Pentax bears absolutely no responsibility for damages due to survey results obtained from surveys conducted without an initial instrument check.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (MUST BE FOLLOWED) USAGE PRECAUTIONS 1. BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1.1 NAMES OF PARTS 1.2 UNPACKING AND PACKING 1.3 STANDARD EQUIPMENT 1.4 ATTACHING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY 1.5 INSERTING / REMOVING SD CARD 1.6 INSERTING / REMOVING CF CARD 1.7 CONECTING USB CABLE 1.8 INTERNAL MEMORY 1.9 DETACHING / ATTACHING STYLUS PEN...
  • Page 10 5. SPECIFICATIONS 6. APPENDIX 6.1 ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 6.2 hpa AND mmHg CONVERSION TABLE 6.3 ERROR WHEN NO ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION IS MADE 6.4 ATMOSPHERIC REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE CORRECTION 6.5 DISTANCE RANGE 7. NOTICE TO THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT...
  • Page 11: Before Using The Instrument

    1. BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1.1 Names of parts Top handle Collimator Focus ring Power focus key AF buton Eyepiece ring Instrument height mark Eyepiece Battery latch Laser indicator Battery pack Circulator vial Telescope tangent screw CF card slot Telescope clamp screw Display panel Clamp screw Key board...
  • Page 12: Unpacking And Packing

    1.2 Unpacking and packing [Unpacking the Instrument from the case] Set the case down gently with the lid facing upwards. Å Open the latches while pressing down on the lock (safety mechanism) and open the lid Ç of the case. Remove the instrument from the case.
  • Page 13: Attaching And Charging The Battery

    1.4 Attaching and charging the battery [Removing the Battery] Turn the Battery latch anticlockwise and remove the battery pack. Å Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the instrument. Ç • Be absolutely sure to turn the power off when removing the battery pack as removing the battery pack while the power is still on may result in damage to the instrument.
  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    [Charging the battery] • The battery BP02 is not charged at our factory shipment. It must be changed before use. • For BP02 charge, use the special BC03 charger. [Connection of code] Insert the output plug of the power supply code in Jack of the AC adaptor. Å...
  • Page 15: Display Panel

    [Display panel] Å Power supply lamp Ñ Installation lamp É Discharge lamp Ç Charge lamp Ö Discharge button Power supply lamp (red): Turns on when the power supply is turned on. Å Charge lamp (green): Turns on while charging and turns off when the charge is Ç...
  • Page 16: Inserting / Removing Sd Card

    1.5 Inserting / removing SD card • Be sure to turn the instrument’s power off before inserting or removing the SD card. Inserting SD card 1) Open the Slot cover 2) Insert the SD card into the slot. (The side with terminal should face the instrument and the cut-off corner should be up).
  • Page 17: Inserting / Removing Cf Card

    1.6 Inserting / removing CF card • Be sure to turn the instrument’s power off before inserting or removing the CF card. Inserting CF card 1) Unlock the CF card slot cover by pressing ‘CF OPEN’ button, then, open the cover. 2) Carefully insert the CF card into the Slot until the Inject button pops out.
  • Page 18: Conecting Usb Cable

    Removing CF card 1) Unlock the CF card slot cover by pressing ‘CF OPEN’ button, then, open the cover. 2) Press the Inject button so the CF card pops out. 3) After the CF card is removed, close the Slot cover completely. 1.7 Connecting USB cable •...
  • Page 19: Internal Memory

    1.8 Internal memory W-800’s internal memory stores data in a folder named DiskOnChip in /MyComputer. Be sure not to connect W-800 and a PC with USB cable and transfer the stored files in the DiskOnChip or delete the file using the PC. 1.9 Detaching / attaching Stylus pen Stylus pen is attached behind the LCD unit.
  • Page 20: Display And Keyboard

    2. DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD 2.1 Display and keyboard Laser and ESC key Illumination key Electronic vial key Power key Alphanumeric and +/- key ENT key Function key Cursor control key 2.2 Operation keys Description Used to turn ON/OFF power supply Used to return to previous screen or cancels an operation.
  • Page 21: Alphanumeric Input

    2.3 Alphanumeric input The point name is inputted by the Alphanumeric keys as following. Letter under Key Letter & Figure order to input [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] PQRS [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]...
  • Page 22: Preparation For Surveying

    3. PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3.1 Centering and leveling of the instrument [Setting up the instrument and the tripod] Adjust the tripod legs so that a height suitable for observation is obtained when the Å instrument is set on the tripod. Hang the plumb bob on the hook of the tripod, and coarse center over the station on Ç...
  • Page 23: Laser Plummet

    3.2 Laser plummet Turn on the laser plummet function. Ö How to activate/terminate the laser beam emission differs depending on application software. For exact method of activating/terminating laser beam emission, refer to the instructions in the manuals of respective software. The brightness adjustment step of the laser is 10 steps.
  • Page 24: Leveling With Circular Vial

    3.3 Leveling with circular vial Tripod is adjusted according to the following points by extending or contracting the legs so that the bubble of the Circular vial goes to the center of the circle. • Shorten the leg at the side of the bubble or extend the leg opposite of the bubble to position the bubble in the center of the vial circle.
  • Page 25: Eyepiece Adjustment

    3.4 Eyepiece adjustment The eyepiece adjustment is performed before target sighting. Remove the telescope lens cap. Å Point the telescope at a bright object, and rotate the eyepiece ring full counter-clockwise. Ç Look through the eyepiece, and rotate the eyepiece ring clockwise until the reticle É...
  • Page 26: Target Sighting

    3.5 Target sighting [Auto focus] The Auto focus mechanism is very precise but will not function under every condition. There is a slight possibility of focusing failure owing to brightness, contrast, the shape and size of the target. In such a case, press the AF button and focus on the target by operating the Power focus key or the Focus ring.
  • Page 27 [Target sighting by Auto focus] The Auto focus of W-800 series has following two modes. 1. Normal mode: Pressing AF button focuses on the target. 2. Continuous mode: Pressing AF buttons for two seconds beeps, and releasing the key enters into the Continuous mode.
  • Page 28 [Auto focus :Target sighting by Continuous mode] Loosen the telescope clamp and horizontal clamp screws. Å Point the telescope at the target using a collimator. Ç Tighten the above two screws. É Adjust the eyepiece. Ñ Look through the telescope and then press the AF button for two seconds to beep, Ö...
  • Page 29 [Auto focus :Target sighting by Power focus mode] Loosen the telescope clamp and horizontal clamp screws. Å Point the telescope at the target using a collimator. Ç Tighten the above two screws. É Adjust the eyepiece. Ñ Look through the telescope, and then operate the Power focus key and focus on the target. Ö...
  • Page 30: Attachment And Detachment Of Tribrach

    “counter clock wise” will focus on further objects. 3.6 Attachment and detachment of tribrach The tribrach of W-821NX, W-822NX, W-823NX, and W-825NX are detachable from the instrument if required when replacing the instrument with a target or unit prism for example.
  • Page 31: Checks And Adjustments

    4. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS • Checks and Adjustments should be performed before and during measurement. • The instrument should be checked after long storage and transportation. • The checks should be performed in the following order. [Cautions on CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS] •...
  • Page 32: Circular Vial

    4.2 Circular Vial [Checks] Adjust by the electronic vial beforehand. Å Confirm the position of the bubble of the Circular vial. Ç At this time, it is not necessary to adjust if the bubble is at the center of the circle. [Adjustments] When the bubble of the Circular vial comes off from the center according to check procedure Ç, it is necessary to adjust.
  • Page 33: Vertical Reticle

    É to make sure the adjustment is correct. Since the W-821NX, W-822NX and W-823NX have triple axis compensation, it is necessary to make other settings besides the adjustments mentioned above. For details, contact the dealers from whom the instrument was purchased.
  • Page 34: Perpend Cularity Of Line Of Sight To Horizontal Axis

    4.4 Perpendicularity of Line of sight to horizontal axis [Checks] Position a target Point A at a distance 30m - 50m away from the instrument, and sight it Å with the telescope. Loosen the telescope lock screw and turn the telescope until a point is sighted at a dis Ç...
  • Page 35: Laser Plummet

    When a center part where a cross intersection and the laser mark look the brightest shifts by 0.5 mm or more (at the instrument height 1.5m), it is necessary to adjust it. A repair engineer does this adjustment. Please contact the PENTAX dealer. 4.7 Offset constant The offset constant rarely changes.
  • Page 36: Beam Axis And Line Of Sight

    The adjustment is not necessary if the center of the laser spot stays within 10 mm from the center of the target. [Adjustments] At the procedure 4. above, if the “Center” of laser spot is not within the internal circle (10mm) of the target plate, the adjustment is necessary. Please contact your PENTAX dealer.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    5. SPECIFICATIONS Model W-821NX W-822NX W-823NX W-825NX W-835NX Magnification Telescope Effective aperture 45mm (EDM 45mm) Resolving power 3.0” Field of view 2.6% (1° 30') Minimum focus 1.0 m Focus Auto focus / Power focus / Manual Laser class Visible Laser: Class IIIa (3R) (Reflectorless)/ Class II (2) (Prism. sheet)
  • Page 38 The measurement range of reflectorless is determined by the white side of the Kodak Gray Card. 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 39: Appendix

    6. APPENDIX 6.1 Atmospheric correction The speed at which light travels through the air varies depending on the temperature and atmospheric pressure.The W-800 series is designed to measure distances at the speed of light in order to measure accurately, atmospheric correction needs to be used. The instrument is designed to correct for weather conditions automatically if the temperature and pressure are input.
  • Page 40: Error When No Atmospheric Correction Is Made

    6.3 Error when no atmospheric correction is made When measurement is carried out with no Atmospheric Correction (with the settings fixed at a temperature of 15°C and an atmospheric pressure of 1013 hPa or 760 mmHg), the Error per 100 meters in temperature and pressure will be shown in the tables below.
  • Page 41: Atmospheric Refraction And Earth Curvature Correction

    6.4 Atmospheric refraction and earth curvature correction • Atmospheric refraction and earth curvature correction refers to correcting both the bending of the light beam caused by atmospheric refraction and the effect on the height differential and horizontal distance caused by the earth curvature. •...
  • Page 42: Distance Range

    6.5 Distance range Generally speaking, the maximum range which can be measured varies considerably depending on the atmospheric conditions. For this reason, the Specifications illustrate the values for both Good and Normal weather conditions. It is extremely difficult to judge when weather conditions are “Good”...
  • Page 43: Notice To The User Of This Product

    Maintenance and repair not covered in this manual must be done by an authorized Pentax dealer. How to activate/terminate the laser beam emission differs depending on application software. For exact method of activating/terminating the following types of laser beam emission, refer to the instructions in the manuals of respective software.
  • Page 44 [TARGET PLATE]...
  • Page 48 TI Asahi Co., Ltd. International Sales Department 4-3-4 Ueno Iwatsuki-Ku, Saitama-Shi Saitama, 339-0073 Japan Tel.: +81-48-793-0118 Fax. +81-48-793-0128 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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