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  • Page 1 GeoMax Zipp10 Pro Series User Manual Version 2.0 English...
  • Page 2 Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product identification The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Always refer to this information when you contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service workshop. Trademarks •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page Safety Directions General Definition of Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification 1.6.1 General 1.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 1.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors (NP mode) 1.6.4 Laser Plummet Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S.
  • Page 4 11.2 Data Transfer 11.2.1 Exporting Data 11.2.2 Importing Data 11.3 Working with a USB Memory Stick 11.4 Working with GeoMax Office Calibration 12.1 Overview 12.2 Preparation 12.3 Calibrating Line-of-Sight and Vertical Index Error 12.4 Calibrating the Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 12.5...

  • Page 5: Safety Directions

    Use after misappropriation. • Use of products with obviously recognisable damages or defects. • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of GeoMax. • Aiming directly into the sun. • Inadequate safeguards at the working site.

  • Page 6: Limits Of Use

    Responsibilities Manufacturer of the GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is responsible for supplying the product, product including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe condition.
  • Page 7 Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. Product-specific treatment and waste management information is available from GeoMax AG. Only GeoMax authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products. WARNING...

  • Page 8: Laser Classification

    1 2 3 4 5 6 Equip.No.: 1234567 Power: 7.4V , 1.4A max. S.No.: GeoMax AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: 20XX Designed in Switzerland /Made by Hexagon in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
  • Page 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Equip.No.: 1234567 Power: 7.4V , 1.4A max. S.No.: GeoMax AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: 20XX Designed in Switzerland /Made by Hexagon in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

  • Page 10: Laser Plummet

    1 2 3 4 5 6 Equip.No.: 1234567 S.No.: Power: 7.4V , 1.4A max. GeoMax AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: 20XX Designed in Switzerland /Made by Hexagon in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

  • Page 11: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment. WARNING Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with accessories...
  • Page 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Equip.No.: 1234567 S.No.: Power: 7.4V , 1.4A max. GeoMax AG 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: 20XX Designed in Switzerland /Made by Hexagon in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

  • Page 13: Description Of The System

    An instrument for measuring, calculating and capturing data. Ideally suited for tasks ment from simple surveys to complex applications. The instrument can be connected with GeoMax Office to view, exchange and manage data. Firmware The firmware package installed on the instrument. Consists of a standard base oper- ating system.

  • Page 14: Instrument Components

    Instrument Components Instrument components part 1 of 2 a) Detachable carrying handle with mounting screw b) Optical sight c) Objective with integrated Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM). Exit for EDM laser beam d) Vertical drive e) Compartment for USB cable port and USB host port Leveling bubble g) Keyboard...

  • Page 15: User Interface

    User Interface Keyboard Alphanumeric keyboard a) Alphanumeric keypad b) On/Off key / Menu key c) Coordinate measurement key d) Distance measurement key e) ANG key FNC key g) ESC key h) Navigation key ENT key 003842_001 Function keys F1 to F4 Keys Description Alphanumeric keypad for entry of text and numerical values.
  • Page 16 Status Icons Description The icons provide status information related to basic instrument functions. Depending on the firmware version, different icons may be displayed. Icons Icon Description The battery symbol indicates the level of the remaining battery capacity in 25% steps. Compensator is on.

  • Page 17: Softkeys

    Softkeys Description Softkeys are selected using the relevant F1 to F4 function key. This chapter describes the functionality of the common softkeys used by the system. The more specialised softkeys are described where they appear in the program chapters. Common softkey func- Description tions ALPH...

  • Page 18: Pointsearch

    Special characters Character Description Used as wildcards in search fields for point numbers or codes. Refer to "3.6 Pointsearch". In the alphanumeric character set "+" and "-" are treated as normal alphanumeric char- acters with no mathematical function.  "+" / "-" only appear in front of an entry. In this example selecting 2 on an alphanumeric keyboard would start the Resection application.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation Instrument Setup Description This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet. It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point.  Important features • It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven tempera- tures around the instrument.

  • Page 20: Working With The Battery

    • For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a GeoMax product deviates signif- icantly form the actual battery capacity available.

  • Page 21: Data Storage

    Insert the new battery into the battery holder (3), ensuring that the contacts are facing outward. The battery should click into position. Insert the battery holder back into the battery compartment (4). 003855_001 Data Storage Description An internal memory is included in all instruments. The firmware stores all data in jobs in a database in the internal memory.

  • Page 22: Quick-Survey Application

    Quick-Survey Application Description After switching on, the instrument is immediately ready for measuring. Access The QUICK-SURVEY screen is the default start screen after the instrument is turned on.  Depending on the measuring mode, a QUICK-SURVEY different screen is displayed. The procedure for the Quick-Survey is identical to the procedure for the application Data Collect avail- able under the Main Menu .

  • Page 23: Distance Measurements - Guidelines For Correct Results

    Distance Measurements - Guidelines for Correct Results Description A laser distancer (EDM) is incorporated into the Zipp10 Pro instruments. In all versions, the distance can be determined by using a visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope objective. There are two EDM modes: •...

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings General Settings Access Select Setting from the MAIN MENU. Select General from the SETTINGS menu. Press F4 to scroll through the screens of available settings. SETTINGS Field Description Contrast 0% to 100% Sets the display contrast in 10% steps. Tilt Corr.
  • Page 25 Field Description HA Corr. Horizontal corrections are activated. For normal operation the horizontal correction should remain active. Each measured hori- zontal angle will be corrected, depending on the vertical angle. For corrections depending on the Tilt Corr: setting, refer to the table "Tilt and horizontal corrections".

  • Page 26: Edm Settings

    Tilt and horizontal Setting Correction corrections Tilt correction Horizontal Incline longitu- Incline trans- Horizontal Tilting axis correction dinal versal collimation EDM Settings Description The settings on this screen define the active EDM, Electronic Distance Measurement. Different settings for measurements are available with Reflectorless (NP) and Prism (P) EDM modes. Access 1) Select Setting from the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 27: System Information

    The refraction correction is taken into account in the calculation of the height differences and the horizontal distance. Refer to "14.6 Scale Correction" for the application of the values entered in this screen.  When PPM=0 is selected, the GeoMax standard atmosphere of 1013 hPa, 12°C, and 60% relative humidity will be applied. Free-PPM Entry This screen enables the entry of individual scaling factors.
  • Page 28 SOFTWARE-INFO Field Description FW ver. Displays the firmware version number installed on the instrument. Build Displays the build number of the firmware. EDM-Firm Displays the version number of the EDM firmware. Displays a list of the applications available on the instrument. Application Infor- mation Zipp10 Pro | 28...

  • Page 29: Loading Software

    Loading Software Description To load application software, connect the instrument to GGO via the serial interface or USB and load using "GGO - Software Upload". Refer to the GGO online help for further information. The software can be loaded via a USB memory stick. This process is described below. Access 1) Select Upload Fw from the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 30: Functions

    Functions Overview Description Functions can be accessed by pressing FNC from any measurement screen. FNC opens the functions menu and a function can be selected and activated. Functions Function Description Lev & Plummet Activates the laser plummet and electronic level. Illu.

  • Page 31: Distance Offset

    Distance Offset Description This function calculates the target point coordinates if it is not possible to set up the reflector, or to aim at the target point directly. The offset values (length, trav. and/or height offset) can be entered. The values for the angles and distances are calculated to determine the target point.

  • Page 32: Coding

    Coding Description Codes contain information about recorded points. With the help of coding, points can be assigned to a particular group simplifying later processing. Codes are stored in codelists, with each codelist supporting a maximum of 200 codes. GSI coding Codes are always stored as free codes (WI41-49), that means that codes are not directly linked to a point.

  • Page 33: Applications - Getting Started

    Applications - Getting Started Overview Description Applications are predefined programs, that cover a wide spectrum of surveying duties and facilitate daily work in the field. The following applications are available: • Data Collect • Missing Line Measurement • Resection • Set Out •...

  • Page 34: Selecting The Station

    Selecting the Job Description All data is saved in Jobs, like file directories. Jobs contain measurement data of different types, for example measurements, codes, fixpoints or stations. Jobs are individually manageable and can be exported, edited or deleted separately. Access Select Select Job in Pre-settings screen.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Orientation

     If no station was set and an application was started, or if in Survey and a measurement was recorded, then the last station is set as the current station. Next step The Inst.Ht. field appears once the station coordinates have been entered. Enter the instrument height if desired and press OK to return to the Pre-Settings screen.

  • Page 36: Application

    Application 10.1 Common Fields Description of fields The following table describes common fields that are found within the firmware applications. These fields are described here once and not repeated in the application chapters unless the field has a specific meaning within that application. Field Description Pt, Pt 1...
  • Page 37 Polygonal method T101 1st target point T202 2nd target point T303 3rd target point SD 1-2 Slope distance from T101-T202 SD 2-3 Slope distance from T202-T303 Az 1-2 Azimuth from T101-T202 SD 1-2 Az 2-3 Azimuth from T202-T303 SD 2-3 Radial method SD 1-2 Target points...

  • Page 38: Resection

    10.4 Resection 10.4.1 Starting Resection Description Resection is an application used to determine the instruments position from measurements to known points. A minimum of two known points and a maximum of 5, can be used to determine the position. Access 1) Select Apps from the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 39: Computation Procedure

     • If a target point is measured several times in the same face, only the last valid measurement is used for computation. • For the calculation of the station position, measured target points can be re-measured. Measurements not Target points with 0.000 height are discarded for height processing. If a target point has a valid height included in computa- of 0.000 m, use 0.001 m to include it for height processing.

  • Page 40: Set Out

    Messages Description Remeasure point in Face I – This error occurs if a point was measured in one face and the meas- and II. urement in the other face differs by more than 180° ± 0.9° for the horizontal angle. –...

  • Page 41: Area & Volume

    SET OUT To enter the reflector height. Next step Press SRCH to find an existing point with the pointsearch or enter ENZ coordinates for a new point. Press OK to continue the stakeout. Set out - compute Ang. To enter the polar set out screen. Off.
  • Page 42 Access 1) Select Apps from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select Area from the APPLICATIONS menu. 3) Complete application pre-settings. Refer to "9 Applications - Getting Started". AdTg AREA & VOLUME To add a point from the memory. 1PtB To undo measurement or selection of the previous point.

  • Page 43: Remote Elevation

    Chainage, incremental set outs and offsets (left and right) are supported.  The definition and upload of horizontal alignments is done with the Road Editor in GeoMax Office. P0 Center point P1 Start point of arc...
  • Page 44 Road submenu The Road Application has the following submenus: Menu selection Description Define Route To view and enter control points which can be used for station setup and orienta- tion. To define the horizontal alignment. Setout To stakeout points on the alignment or relative to the alignment. To measure transections.
  • Page 45 Start point straight 1 Start point spiral 1 Start point circle Start point spiral 2 Start point straight 2 End point Cross point Tangent 1 005252_001 Tangent 2 Enter Cross Points Select DEFINE ROUTE in the ROAD SETOUT screen. Select Horiz. Alig. in the Route Definition screen. Select Cross Point in the SELECT HORIZ ALIGN screen.
  • Page 46 Angle between measured point and middle axis. Upload and Download Road data can be created in GeoMax Office and uploaded to the instrument. Road data can be also down- Road Alignment loaded to the computer. Before downloading or uploading the data a connection between the instrument and a PC has to be established in the Road editor of GeoMax Office.

  • Page 47: Reference Line

    10.9 Reference Line 10.9.1 Overview Description The Reference Line application can be used to stake out or measure points relative to a line defined by two points. Reference Line is an application that facilitates the easy stake out or checking of lines, for example, for buildings, sections of road, or simple excavations.

  • Page 48: Measure Points Relative To Reference Line

    10.9.3 Measure Points Relative to Reference Line Description This application calculates various offsets, distances and height differences based on the measured point and the defined reference line. Reference line Along2D Start point Offset Measured point 014375_001 Softkeys Softkey Description To enter the reflector height. SAVE Save the current calculated coordinate.
  • Page 49 View There are multiple ways of presenting the values by going through the various pages by using the UP or DOWN key. By using the COORDINATE, DISTANCE and ANGLE keys you are able to switch quickly between all modes. Special softkeys Softkey Description 2/3D softkey on softkey page 3...

  • Page 50: Defining The Reference Line Offset For Stakeout

    10.9.4 Defining the Reference Line Offset for Stakeout Description The reference line can be offset from, either longitudinally, in parallel or vertically. Access After completing the measurements required for defining the base line, the REFERENCE LINE screen will appear. REFERENCE LINE BACK Go back to the LINE DETAILS screen.
  • Page 51 SETOUT The signs for the distance and angle differences are correction values (required minus actual). The arrows indicate the direction to move to get to the set out point. Field Description dTra Perpendicular offset.Positive if set out point is to the right of the measured point. dLen Longitudinal offset.Positive if set out point is further away than the measured point.

  • Page 52: Data Management

    Data Management 11.1 Data Manager Access Select Data Manager from the MAIN MENU. DATA MANAGER The Data Manager menu contains all functions for entering, editing, checking and deleting data in the field. F1-F4 To select menu item. Menu item Description To view, create and delete jobs.

  • Page 53: Importing Data

    DATA EXPORT SRCH To search for jobs within the internal memory. LIST To list all jobs within the internal memory. Field Description USB memory stick Type Data type to be transferred. Observa., Fixed Pts or Obs/Fix Pt Sel. J The job selected for export. Export data step-by- 1) Press OK in the DATA EXPORT screen after selecting the export details.

  • Page 54: Working With A Usb Memory Stick

    005938_001  Always return to the Main Menu before removing the USB memory stick.  GeoMax cannot be held responsible for data loss or any other error that may occur when using a USB memory stick.  • Keep the USB memory stick dry.

  • Page 55: Working With Geomax Office

    11.4 Working with GeoMax Office Description The software GeoMax Office is used for the data exchange between the instrument and a computer. It contains several auxiliary programs in order to support the instrument. Installation on a The installation program can be found on the DVD supplied. Insert the DVD and follow the on-screen computer instructions.

  • Page 56: Calibration

    Overview Description GeoMax instruments are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to a high quality. Quick temperature changes, shock or stress can cause deviations and decrease the instrument accuracy. It is therefore recommended to calibrate the instrument from time to time. This can be done in the field by running through specific measurement procedures.
  • Page 57 Vertical index error The vertical circle should read exactly 90° (100 gon) when the line of sight is horizontal. Any deviation from this figure is termed vertical index error. This is a constant error that affects all vertical angle read- ings.

  • Page 58: Calibrating The Level Of The Instrument And Tribrach

    Messages The following are important messages or warnings that may appear. Messages Description VA not suitable for cali- The vertical angle deviates from the required horizontal / line-of-sight, or bration ! in face II the vertical angle deviates by more than 5° from the target point. Aim at the target point with an accuracy of min.

  • Page 59: Inspecting The Laser Plummet Of The Instrument

    3 mm at a height of 1.5 m. If the center of the laser dot makes a clearly circular movement, or moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an adjustment may be required. Call your nearest GeoMax service department.

  • Page 60: Care And Transport

    Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original GeoMax packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration.

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    Technical Data 14.1 Angle Measurement Accuracy Available Standard deviation HA, Display resolution angular accura- VA, ISO 17123-3 cies ["] [mgon] ["] [°] [mgon] [mil] 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 Characteristics Absolute, continuous, diametric. 14.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors Range Reflector Range A Range B/C [ft] [ft]...

  • Page 62: Conformity To National Regulations

    14.4 Conformity to National Regulations 14.4.1 Zipp10 Pro Hereby, GeoMax AG, declares that the instrument is in compliance with the essential Conformity to national regulations requirements and other relevant provisions of applicable European Directives. The decla- ration of conformity is available from GeoMax AG.
  • Page 63 Instrument Dimensions 88 mm 88 mm 200 mm 176 mm 003867_001 003866_001 Instrument: 5.3 kg Weight Tribrach: 760 g Battery ZBA301: 195 g Tilting axis height Without tribrach: 196 mm With tribrach: 240 mm ±5 mm Recording Model Memory Type Number of measurements Instrument Internal memory...

  • Page 64: Scale Correction

    14.6 Scale Correction Use of scale correction By entering a scale correction, reductions proportional to distance can be taken into account. • Atmospheric correction. • Reduction to mean sea level. • Projection distortion. Atmospheric correction The slope distance displayed is correct if the scale correction in ppm, mm/km, which has been entered corresponds to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of the measurement.

  • Page 65: Reduction Formulas

    GeoMax. Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the GeoMax Software Licence Agreement, which covers aspects such as, but not limited to, Scope of the Licence, Warranty, Intellectual Property Rights, Limitation of Liability, Exclusion of other Assurances, Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction.

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Glossary Instrument axis ZA = Line of sight / collimation axis Telescope axis = line from the cross hairs to the center of the objective. SA = Standing axis Vertical rotation axis of the telescope. KA = Tilting axis Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope. Also known as the Trunion axis.
  • Page 67 Explanation of displayed Indicated meteorological corrected slope distance E, N, Z data between instrument tilting axis and center of prism/laser Indicated meteorological corrected horizontal distance Height difference between station and target point Reflector height above ground Instrument height above ground Stn.E, Stn.N, Stn.Z Easting, Northing and Height coordinates of station E, N, Z...

  • Page 68: Appendix A Menu Tree

    Appendix A Menu Tree  Depending on local firmware versions the menu items may differ. |—— Quick-Survey Menu Tree |—— Data Collect |—— Set out |—— Apps |—— Missing Line |—— Resection |—— Area & Volume |—— Remote Elevation |—— Road Stakeout |——...

  • Page 69: Appendix B Directory Structure

    Appendix B Directory Structure Description On the USB memory stick, files are stored in certain directories. The following diagram is the default direc- tory structure. |—— JOBS • GSI, IDEX Directory structure • ASCII |—— SYSTEM • Firmware files Zipp10 Pro | 69 Directory Structure...
  • Page 70 GeoMax Zipp10 Pro Series 813574-2.0.0en Original text © 2017 GeoMax AG, Widnau, Switzerland GeoMax AG www.geomax-positioning.com...

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