Sokkia RC-PR3 System Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Sokkia Manuals
  4. Remote Control
  5. RC-PR3
  6. System manual

Sokkia RC-PR3 System Manual

On-demand system/surveying instruments
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
On-demand Remote Control System
RC-PR3
Class 1 Laser Product
Class 1 LED Product
SYSTEM MANUAL

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the RC-PR3 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Sokkia RC-PR3

Summary of Contents for Sokkia RC-PR3

  • Page 1 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS On-demand Remote Control System RC-PR3 Class 1 Laser Product Class 1 LED Product SYSTEM MANUAL...
  • Page 2 :This is the mark of the Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers Association.
  • Page 3 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS On-demand Remote Control System RC-PR3 Class 1 Laser Product Class 1 LED Product SYSTEM MANUAL • Thank you for selecting the On-demand Remote Control System. • Before using the instrument, please read this system manual carefully. • The specifications and general appearance of the instrument may be altered at any time and may differ from those appearing in brochures and this manual.
  • Page 4 HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL Symbols The following conventions are used in this manual. : Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before operations. : Indicates a cross-reference to refer to for additional information. : Indicates supplementary explanation. : Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ....1 2. PRECAUTIONS ............3 3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION ....... 6 4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ..7 Turning Operation Flow ............. 8 Measurement Flow ............10 5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........13 System Configuration of the SRX/NET ......13 System Configuration of the Series 230RM ....
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ..........44 12. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES46 12.1 Standard Equipment ............46 12.2 Optional Accessories ............46 12.3 Power Supply System ............. 48 13. SPECIFICATIONS ............ 49 14. EXPLANATION ............53 14.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism ........53 15.

  • Page 7: 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 system manual. The definitions of the indications are listed below.
  • Page 8 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Keep hands and feet away from the tip of the pole when fixing the pole in the ground. A hand or foot stab wound could result. Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a person could slip and fall off it.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Contact your Sokkia agent in advance. "15. REGULATIONS" • Sokkia is not liable for the content of any transmission nor any content related thereto. When communicating important data, run tests beforehand to ascertain that communication is operating normally.
  • Page 10 • In the case that the instrument causes radio interference with portable specified low-power radio equipment, contact your Sokkia agent. ● When using the RC controller in proximity to IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g standard wireless LAN devices, turn off all devices not being used.
  • Page 11 Moreover, as wireless devices lose signal strength when close to the ground, perform communication at as high a position as possible. • Sokkia cannot guarantee that all Bluetooth devices are compatible with the On-demand Remote Control System.

  • Page 12: Laser Safety Information

    Regulation FDA CDRH 21CFR Part1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26, 2001.) RC-PR3 SOKKIA CO., LTD. SOKKIA CO., LTD. Laser beam is emitted from here Warning •...

  • Page 13: On-Demand Remote Control Functions

    4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The On-demand Remote Control System works as follows. A laser is emitted from the laser projection port on the RC controller. The total station rotates until its beam detector receives this beam. In this way the total station is able to detect the position of the RC controller. This operation is called "Turning".

  • Page 14: Turning Operation Flow

    4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS • Series SRX (Auto Pointing model) and Series 230RM do not support Auto Tracking. Auto Pointing will be performed instead. • Series 230RM does not support Auto Pointing with a 360° Prism (ATP1). Turning Operation Flow To perform Turning, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 15 4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4. Once the position of the vertical direction has been determined an audio sounds and the total station automatically sights the prism in the field of view. 5. The SRX/NET tracks a sighted prism as it is moved to the next measurement point when Auto Tracking is set.

  • Page 16: Measurement Flow

    4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Measurement Flow This section explains the measurement procedure for a single operator working from the RC controller. An operator working alone will need a data collector (available as an optional accessory). • When reflected laser signal is strong (object with high reflection factor): If there is an object with a high reflection factor, such as a window or standing water, in the vicinity of the total station/prism, the laser beam may be reflected and Turning operation performed pointing at the object instead of the RC controller.
  • Page 17 4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4. Check that SRX/NET Bluetooth settings are made and the instrument is ready for communcation. "6.1 Settings for Bluetooth Communication" After completing the total station preparations above, the next step is to prepare the RC controller.
  • Page 18 4. ON-DEMAND REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS at the RC controller, both the red and green guide lights are visible from the position of the RC controller. For the total station guide light, see the Series SRX Operator’s Manual/Series 230RM Operator’s Manual •...

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The following chapter explains the configuration of total stations and prisms. Always open the beam detector cover when using the On-demand Remote Control System. • The beam detector cover can be damaged if forced open beyond a certain angle. Always close the beam detector cover before moving the instrument.

  • Page 20: System Configuration Of The Series 230Rm

    Series 230RM • For details regarding data collectors and wireless modems compatible with the On-demand Remote Control System, contact your Sokkia agent. • Make sure the power of the date collector is off before connecting to the serial cable. • Series 230RM does not support Auto Pointing with a 360° Prism (ATP1).

  • Page 21: System Configuration Of The Rc Controller

    5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration of the RC Controller For use with other prism types, contact your Sokkia agent. Grip type ● Trigger grip for RC-PR3 RC-PRH3 Controller RC-PR3 One-touch Adapter Adapter attachment SB183 SB183 SB182A Pin-pole Pin-pole 360° Prism...
  • Page 22 • The combination of the SB179 and AP65B/65C is possible if Precise Tip of the AP65 is transferred to the AP65B/65C. • The One-touch attachment (SB179/SB179A) can also be used to connect the 360° Prism (ATP1) directly to the pole (i.e. when the RC-PR3 is not used).
  • Page 23 5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION One-touch attachment locating plate Locating plate RC controller (base) • Align the notch on the RC controller with the locating plate of the One-touch attachment. When attached without being aligned correctly the RC controller may not, despite appearances, be securely connected.
  • Page 24 5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Attaching the One-touch attachment to the pole ● Attach to the pole using the following procedure. Locknut 1. Rotate the locknut counterclockwise until it 2. Rotate the One-touch attachment clockwise reaches the upper limit. until the locknut meets the top of the pole. Locating plate 3.

  • Page 25: Parts Of The Rc Controller

    360° Prism (ATP1) with the laser projection port of the RC controller. "14.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism" Parts of the RC Controller RC Controller (RC-PR3) ● The RC controller comprises a control unit and wireless modem. Control panel side...
  • Page 26 5. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Control panel ● FAR FAR button ● SEARCH SEARCH button ● POWER POWER button ● COM1 ● COM2 Bluetooth antenna ● Point the antenna in the direction of the paired device when performing communication using Bluetooth wireless technology. The antenna is designed for long-range (line-of-sight distance up to 300m under good communication conditions) communication with the total station.
  • Page 27 (RS232C) or via Bluetooth wireless technology. Adjusting the circular level First attach the trigger grip to the RC-PR3, and then attach the RC-PR3 to the instrument height adapter (AP41) etc. Holding the trigger grip, keep the instrument level. Check the position of the bubble of the circular level.

  • Page 28: Settings For The Srx/Net

    6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET The following settings are necessary in order to use the SRX/NET as part of the On-demand Remote Control System. For other functions and operations, see the Operator's Manual (Series SRX/NET05/NET1) For further details regarding Bluetooth communications, see "2. PRECAUTIONS Precautions concerning Bluetooth wireless technology"...
  • Page 29 6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET 2. Select "Slave" as the SRX/NET mode and press [OK]. Selection can also be made by tapping the icon in the status panel until a menu appears. • When communicating between a data collector and the RC controller using Bluetooth wireless technology, set COM 2 of the RC controller as the "Slave"...

  • Page 30: Settings For Auto Pointing And Auto Tracking

    6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET Settings for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking • Auto Pointing model does not support Auto Tracking. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Motor" in <Configuration>. Set Auto Pointing/Auto Tracking functions in the Configuration tab. For Auto Pointing only set "A.T. Setting" to "Search".
  • Page 31 6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET "Fine": ± 5" (approx.) "Rapid": ± 30" to ± 10’ (depending on distance) 2. Set "Srch. method" to "R.C." in order to start Turning operation in response to a Turning command issued from the RC controller. Set to "G.S."...

  • Page 32: Performing Turning From The Srx/Net

    6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET Performing Turning from the SRX/NET It is possible to allocate SRX/NET softkeys for both designating the Turning direction, and issuing the instruction to start Turning. For allocating softkey functions, see the Operator's Manual (Series SRX/NET05/NET1) ●...
  • Page 33 6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET [AT On] Performs Turning Performs Auto Pointing Performs Auto Tracking (Auto operation then Auto then Auto Tracking Tracking Tracking model only) When "Track" is set (Auto Tracking model only) ● "Motor" When "Track" set in "A.T. Setting" When "None"...

  • Page 34: Turning Error

    6. SETTINGS FOR THE SRX/NET Turning Error When Turning fails to detect the prism, an error occurs When the laser beam from the RC controller is reflected off an unrelated object the SRX/NET completes Turning operation pointing at the object instead of the RC controller. When this happens, press [RC Cont] to nullify the current measurement position and continue Turning operation.

  • Page 35: Appended Settings For The Series 230Rm

    7. APPENDED SETTINGS FOR THE SERIES 230RM In order to be used as part of the On-demand Remote Control System, the Series 230RM was modifed to include the new functions described below. For other functions, see Series 230RM Operator’s Manual •...

  • Page 36: Setup For Search Before Distance Measurement

    Stop bit Parity Non parity • To change the baud rate settings to values other than those shown above, contact your Sokkia agent. • The baud rate of the RC controller can be switched using the dip switch. "9.3 Communication Setup for the RC Controller"...

  • Page 37: Performing Turning From The Series 230Rm Sft Mode

    7. APPENDED SETTINGS FOR THE SERIES 230RM Performing Turning from the Series 230RM SFT Mode In the SFT Mode it is possible to both designate the Turning direction, and issue the instruction to start Turning. PROCEDURE 1. Press and hold {SFT} until the SFT Mode menu is S F T m e n u displayed.

  • Page 38: Allocating Softkey Functions

    7. APPENDED SETTINGS FOR THE SERIES 230RM Allocating Softkey Functions It is possible to allocate softkeys to the [RC], [RC → ], [ ← RC] functions. For allocating softkey functions, see Series 230RM Operator’s Manual M e a s . / S d i s t PC -30 1 5 .

  • Page 39: Error Messages

    Motor error E592 Motor error E593 A hardware error has occurred with the RC controller. Switch the power to the RC controller OFF and ON to correct the problem. If the error reoccurs after restart, contact your Sokkia agent.

  • Page 40: Basic Operation

    8. BASIC OPERATION This section explains basic operation of the RC controller. Using the Battery Mount the charged battery (BDC46B). When the remaining battery power becomes low, the ● POWER Flashes. Types of power source: "12.3 Power Supply System" • Remove the battery when the instrument is not being used. •...

  • Page 41: Button Operations

    8. BASIC OPERATION Button Operations The RC controller is operated using the buttons on the control panel. 8.2.1 Power ON/OFF Press the POWER button to switch ON the RC controller. The ● POWER is Lit. Press and hold the POWER button to switch OFF the RC controller.
  • Page 42 8. BASIC OPERATION 8.2.3 Starting Turning Operation Press the SEARCH button to start Turning operation. • ● SEARCH Flashes when the total station is currently performing Turning operation. • When Turning operation is complete, an audio tone sounds and ● SEARCH remains Lit for approx. 2 seconds.

  • Page 43: Communication Status

    8. BASIC OPERATION Communication Status The Bluetooth wireless modem incorporated in the RC controller allows simultaneous communication between the RC controller and both the total station and data collector. COM1 is for long-range (line- of-sight distance up to 300m) communication with the total station. COM2 is for communication with data collectors.

  • Page 44: Rc Controller Settings

    9. RC CONTROLLER SETTINGS Press and hold the POWER button . Check that the power is OFF before setting the RC controller settings. Open the battery cover to reveal the battery housing inside which there is a dip switch. Setting Auto Power-off Dip switch 1 is used to activate/deactivate the auto power-off function.

  • Page 45: Communication Setup For The Rc Controller

    • When the usable range for Bluetooth communication is exceeded or communication failures occur regularly, the Communication Mode can be set to Serial and communication performed by connecting the wireless modem with the relevant cable. For details, contact your Sokkia agent. Communication Setup for the RC Controller Dip switch 2 is used to set the baud rate for serial communication mode.
  • Page 46 9. RC CONTROLLER SETTINGS • The ideal location for performing manual calibration would be an open area clear of any objects. Failing that, make sure that the surrounding area (i.e. several meters around the instrument including ground level) is clear of metallic objects (desks, steel frames, etc.) or devices containing magnets.
  • Page 47 9. RC CONTROLLER SETTINGS PROCEDURE Manually calibrating the compass 1. Press the POWER button while pressing the FAR button with the power switched OFF. An audio tone sounds and the RC controller is switched ON in calibration mode. ● FAR and ● SEARCH are Lit. 2.
  • Page 48 9. RC CONTROLLER SETTINGS 4. After rotating, continue to hold the RC controller vertical and press the SEARCH button ● SEARCH turns Off. 5. Hold the RC controller horizontal and press the SEARCH button ● FAR Flashes. 6. Without moving the position of the RC 1m or above controller, rotate it 1.5 to 2 times in a horizontal direction.

  • Page 49: Error Indications

    Hardware error. ● FAR/all LEDs Flashing Switch the power to the RC controller OFF quickly and ON again. If the error reoccurs after restart, contact your Sokkia agent. A long audio tone sounds Turning failure and ● SEARCH Flashes "11. TROUBLESHOOTING"...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING Pressing the POWER button does not switch ON the power. ● → Check that the battery has been inserted. Replace the battery. "8.1 Using the Battery" ● The RC controller switches OFF without warning. → Auto power-off function activated and the RC controller has not been operated for 30 minutes.
  • Page 51 11. TROUBLESHOOTING ● Total station finishes Turning operation pointing in the wrong direction. → The total station receives the emitted laser beam after it has been reflected off a highly- reflective surface in the vicinity of the RC controller. Continue Turning operation. "4.2 Measurement Flow"...

  • Page 52: Standard Equipment And Optional Accessories46

    Please verify that all equipment is included. RC-PR3 main unit ....1 Battery (BDC46B) ....2 Carrying case (SC220/220A) .
  • Page 53 12. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ● Protective cover Attach the protective cover when the prism is not being used to protect the prism surface from dirt and damage. • The inner (light grey) section can be Inner: light grey (cleaning used as a cleaning cloth to wipe the cloth section) surface of the prism.

  • Page 54: Power Supply System

    12. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 12.3 Power Supply System Operate your RC-PR3 with the following combinations of power equipment. • Never use any combination other than those indicated below. If you do, the instrument could be damaged. Those indicated by * are standard accessories. Others are optional accessories (sold separately)

  • Page 55: Specifications

    13. SPECIFICATIONS Whole System Specifications Range: (Slope distance between instrument and measuring point) (Using Sokkia's reflective prism target during normal atmospheric conditions Standard Mode: to 100m Far Mode: to 250m /300m Operating time About 15 sec. Up to finishing distance measurement (Rapid (single)) Operating range of function for automatically determining rotation direction: Magnetic inclination is 80°...
  • Page 56 Possible to set up same as communication setting Through Mode provided Power supply: Self-Supply COM1: For communication with total station COM2: For communication with data collector To change the communication settings to values other than those shown here, contact your Sokkia agent.
  • Page 57 Prism constant -7mm 3D positioning accuracy (standard deviation) 3mm (Angles of elevation and inclination both less than 20°) Prism height 37mm (from mounting face (flange face) when attached to RC-PR3) Operating temperature -20 to 50°C Storage temperature range -30 to 70°C...
  • Page 58 13. SPECIFICATIONS *11: Repeat Turning with the instrument turned 90° and distance measurement performed in Rapid measurement (single) every 1 minute. General Size 202 (W) X 165 (D) X 383 (H) mm (with handle) Weight (with handle and battery) 3230RM/4230RM: About 7.6kg...

  • Page 59: Explanation

    14. EXPLANATION 14.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism Sighting can be more accurately performed by facing the 360° Prism toward the total station. The 360° Prism should be set up so that a pair of diametrically-opposed hexagonal points on its rubber flanges are aligned with the sighting direction of the total station (see the diagram below).

  • Page 60: Regulations

    15. REGULATIONS Users must ensure that their instrument is compliant with the relevant regulations and legal restrictions in place in the country of use. For users in the US WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 61 15. REGULATIONS For users in the European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Page 62 15. REGULATIONS RC-PR3...
  • Page 63 15. REGULATIONS For users in Mexico Este equipo opera a titulo secundario, consecuentemente, debe aceptar interferencias perjudiciales incluyendo equipos de la misma clase y puede no causar interferencias a sistemas operando a titulo primario. COFETEL + RCPSOSM07-290 COFETEL + RCPSOZE06-471...
  • Page 64 15. REGULATIONS For users in the People’s Republic of China 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz (EIRP) 10dBi 100 mW 20 dBm 10dBi 20 dBm / MHz(EIRP) 20 ppm For users in the Republic of Korea A 1 2 - R C 1 ( A ) A 1 2 - S M - B T 1 A 1 2 - Z 1 M A D E I N J A PA N...
  • Page 65 15. REGULATIONS For users in Singapore Complies with IDA Standards DB101547 For users in Taiwan For users in the United Arab Emirates Approved by TRA...
  • Page 66 MEMO...
  • Page 67 Button Operations Operation Button Operation Indication POWER ON Press once ● POWER is Lit ● POWER Flashes then turns POWER OFF Press and hold When ● FAR is Off, Far Mode ● FAR is Lit press once When ● FAR is Lit, Standard Mode ●...
  • Page 68 JAPAN ©2006 SOKKIA CO., LTD.

Table of Contents