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SPECTRA PRECISION
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FOCUS
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8 SERIES TOTAL STATION

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  • Page 1 SPECTRA PRECISION ® FOCUS ® 8 SERIES TOTAL STATION...
  • Page 3 ® ® Version 1.3.0 Revision A Part Number C244E (1/2) February 2010...
  • Page 4 This is the February 2010 (Revision A) release of the Spectra or mail a request for recycling instructions to: Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide. It applies to Trimble Europe BV software release version 1.0.0 for the Focus 8 series total c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics station.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight. WARNING – Focus 8 series instruments are 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.

  • Page 6: Cautions

    WARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat. WARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

  • Page 7: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries

    CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs. If the thumb screws are not securely fastened, the tripod may collapse, causing personal injury or instrument damage. CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod.

  • Page 8: Laser Safety

    WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: –Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
  • Page 9 WARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable. WARNING – When the laser product is not used, it should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access. WARNING – Do NOT turn the class 3R laser beam to mirror like specular surfaces;...
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  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Safety ........3 Warnings and Cautions .
  • Page 14 Checking and Adjustment ......43 Adjusting the electronic level ......... 44 Checking and adjusting the circular level .

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Safety section at the front of the manual. Before you begin, you should also read the maintenance instructions. For more information, see Maintenance, page Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Instrument

    Introduction Parts of the instrument Figure 1.1 Figure 1.2 show the main parts of the Focus 8 series instrument. Carrying handle Stylus pen Optical sight (Finder) Telescope focusing ring Horizontal axis Telescope indication mark eyepiece Diopter ring USB ports Reticle plate cover...
  • Page 17 Input voltage shall be 4.5-5.2 V DC Leveling screw Tribrach Laser class label Figure shows Focus 8 2" Figure 1.2 Focus 8 series total station – Face-2 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Do not store the Focus 8 series instrument in hot or humid locations. In • particular, you must store the battery pack in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30 °C (86 °F).
  • Page 19 Before handling the instrument, touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity. Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the • instrument. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 20 Introduction Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 21: Preparation

    Charging the battery pack Detaching and re-attaching the battery pack Setting up the tripod Centering Leveling Sighting Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target Measurement in reflectorless mode Setting Up the Prism Reflector Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 22: Unpacking And Packing The Instrument

    Preparation Unpacking and packing the Instrument Note – Handle the Focus 8 series instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration. Unpacking To unpack the instrument, grip the carrying handle and gently remove the instrument from the carrying case.

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery Pack

    Although the battery pack has an auto-reset circuit breaker, you should take care not to short circuit the contacts. Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 24 Charger slots are completely independent so a battery may be inserted • regardless of the state of the other battery slot. Charging may take 2-4 hours if the battery was normally discharged. • Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 25 If an abort occurs, the calibration light(s) will blink rapidly and battery charging will be re-enabled. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 26: Detaching And Re-Attaching The Battery Pack

    Close the battery box cover and turn the knob clockwise until the secure click sound is heard. CAUTION – If the battery box cover is not closed, this could adversely affect the watertightness of the instrument. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Tripod

    Insert the tripod mounting screw into the center hole of the base plate of the instrument. Tighten the tripod mounting screw. Note – Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 28: Centering

    Do not rotate it. When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw. If the displacement of the station point is major, repeat this procedure from – Step Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 29: Centering Using The Laser Plummet

    Using both hands to support the outer side of the tribrach, carefully slide the instrument about on the tripod head until the tip of the plumb bob is positioned over the exact center of the station point. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 30 Preparation Note – To confirm that the instrument is precisely aligned, check its position from two directions at right angles to each other. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 31: Leveling

    If the bubble in the electronic level remains centered, the instrument is level. If the bubble Bottom edge of moves off center, adjust the electronic level. the keyboard panel For detailed instructions, see Adjusting the electronic level, page Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 32: Sighting

    If the target image does move, rotate the telescope focusing ring. Then repeat from Step Rotate the tangent screw: The final turn of the tangent screw should be in a directions, to – align the target accurately on the center crosshairs. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 33: Setting The Measurement Mode And Preparing The Target

    As the Focus 8 series is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 34 Even if you start a measurement, measured values are not displayed. To measure less reflective objects, use the N-prism (reflectorless) mode. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 35: Measurement In Reflectorless Mode

    When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently moving, take several measurements to a target for the best result. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Prism Reflector

    If you are using a single prism holder, set the position of the target plate (see page 35). Detailed instructions for Step 2 through Step 4 are provided on the following pages. Note – Focus 8 series must be used with the Tribrach W30 or W30b. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Height Of The Tribrach Adapter

    Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with a Focus 8 series instrument, remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the Figure below. The height adjustment adapter will be used with other Nikon Total Stations.
  • Page 38 Preparation Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 39: Getting Started

    C H A P T E R Getting Started Turning the instrument On and Basic operation Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 40: Turning The Instrument On And Off

    Note – Standby “Standby” is the function which stops the program running and turns off the instrument. Pressing [Power] key again returns to the screen displayed before the instrument is turned off. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 41: Basic Operation

    Tapping the menu button [Clean Touch Screen] disables the touch screen. Use this menu button for cleaning the touch panel. Press (Enter) key, and the display returns to the screen shown before pressing [Power] key. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 42 Note – Executing Shut down completely turns off the Total Station. Note – Executing Shut down ends the application program and the data that are not stored in the program will be lost. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 43: Auto Power Off Setting

    The suspend mode check box will be cleared if time is not selected from the pull down menu. Tap [OK] button to complete the setting. Note – Suspend mode and standby mode are the same status. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 44: Date/Time Settings

    Double click [Date/Time] icon. Current set date and time are displayed. Set date, time and time zone. Tap [Apply] button to fix the set values. Tap [OK] button to complete the setting process. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 45: Checking And Adjustment

    Adjusting the electronic level Checking and adjusting the circular level Checking and adjusting the optical/laser plummet Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections Checking the instrument constant Checking the laser pointer Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Electronic Level

    For laser plummet, if the laser pointer is on the X, no adjustment is required. If the image or laser pointer is not in the same position, adjust the optical or laser plummet: Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 47: Zero Point Errors Of Vertical Scale And Horizontal Angle Corrections

    Zenith, or 180° or 540° for Horizon) is called the altitude constant. Adjusting There are two steps in the calibration program. Usually you only complete the first step that is described below, because the trunnion axis is finely adjusted mechanically. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 48 Face-1 X axis tilt value Face-1 Y axis tilt value If you sight a target that has a VA of more than 3°, a warning message appears and [OK] button becomes disabled. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 49 Do one of the following: To return to the first observation – screen, tap [Redo]. To set parameters on the instrument, – tap [OK]. To go to the second step (trunnion axis compensation), tap [Trun]. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 50 Face-2 to P1 (Horizontal) – Face-2 to P2 – Face-1 to P2 – Face-1 to P1 (Horizontal) – Face-2 to P1 (Horizontal) – Face-2 to P2 – Face-1 to P2 – Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 51 Tr-axis Because the amount of compensation changes according to the vertical angle, when compensation is enabled there is a slight movement in horizontal angle even if you clamp the tangent screw. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 52: Checking The Instrument Constant

    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 8 series instrument to other points on the line between Point P and Point Q. 10. Repeat...

  • Page 53: Checking The Laser Pointer

    Checking and Adjustment Checking the laser pointer The Focus 8 series total station uses a red laser beam to a laser pointer. The laser pointer is coaxial with the line of sight of the telescope. If the instrument is well adjusted, the red laser pointer coincides with the line of sight.
  • Page 54 Checking and Adjustment Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    C H A P T E R Specifications Main body Standard components External device connector Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 56: Main Body

    The target should not receive direct sunlight. • “Reference target” refers to a white, highly reflective material. (KGC90%) • The maximum measurement range of Focus 8 2" is 500 m in the reflectorless • mode. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 57: Distance Precision

    1.2 sec. Reflectorless 1.2 sec. Prism offset correction –999 mm to +999 mm (1 mm step) Focus 8 5" Precise mode Prism 1.5 sec. Reflectorless 1.8 sec. Normal mode Prism 0.8 sec. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 58: Angle Measurement

    Level Electronic level Displayed on the LCD Circular level vial Sensitivity 10'/2 mm Optical plummet Image Erect Magnification 3× Field of view 5° Focusing range 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to infinity Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 59: Optional Laser Plummet

    Distance/angle measurement every 30 approx 16 hours seconds Continuous angle measurement approx 20 hours Tested at 25 °C (nominal temperature). Operation times may vary depending on the condition and deterioration of the battery. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 60: Environmental Performance

    Focus 8 5" 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) Battery 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) Carrying case 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) Charger and AC adapter 0.4 kg (0.99 lbs), approx. Environmental protection Watertight/dust-proof IP66 protection Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 61: Standard Components

    Adjustment pin, Allen wrench • Objective lens cap • Vinyl cover • Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide (this document) • Carrying case • Shoulder strap (x 2) • Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 62: External Device Connector

    CAUTION – Except for the connection shown in Figure 6.1on page 64, 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 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 63 CAUTION – Use only the pin connections shown above. Using other connections will damage the instrument. CAUTION – The Focus 8 series total station has different pin assignment from other models of Nikon total station. To connect to an external power source, supply power to Pin 4 (power terminal) and Pin 5 (ground terminal) on the instrument.
  • Page 64 Specifications Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 65: System Diagrams

    C H A P T E R System Diagrams System components Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...

  • Page 66: System Components

    AC adapter and plug adapter Solar filter USB memory USB cable Focus 8 series Diagonal eyepiece Connecting cable (9 pin, USB) Low-power eyepiece Personal computer High-power eyepiece Personal computer Figure 6.1 Measurement side Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 67 Tribrach W30/W30b Telescopic Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod prism pole Figure 6.2 Prism reflector side Note – Focus 8 series must be used with the Tribrach W30 or W30b. Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 68 System Diagrams Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide...
  • Page 70 SPECTRA PRECISION 10355 Westmoor Drive, Suite #100 Westminster, CO 80021 +1-720-587-4700 Phone 888-477-7516 (Toll Free in USA) www.spectraprecision.com...

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