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- Page 1 Total Station Nivo Series Nivo , Nivo and Nivo Instruction Manual <Hardware> Version A 1.0.0 Part Number C241E (1/2) November 2009 www.trimble.com...
- Page 2 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not EN300 328v1.7.1, EN50360 satisfied expressly approved by the party responsible for Hereby, Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd., declares that this instrument is in compliance could void your authority to operate the compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant equipment.
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Page 3: Safety
Safety In this chapter: Introduction Warnings and Cautions Laser Safety ii i Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction For your safety, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Total Station Nivo series. Although Nikon products are designed for maximum safety, using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage. -
Page 5: Cautions
Safety 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 –... -
Page 6: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries
Safety 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 7: Laser Safety
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: –... - Page 8 Safety 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; for instance, prisms, metal surfaces or windows, even unintentionally. Special precautions should be taken to ensure eliminating such situations.
- Page 9 Safety Nivo and Nivo Table 1.3 Specifications for laser emission Laser pointer Class 2 Wave length 630-680 nm Po ≤ 1 mW Output power Disatance meter Class 1 Wave length 850-890 nm Po ≤ 6.4 W Output power Pulse Pulse width <...
- Page 10 Safety Labels on the instrument Nivo /Nivo /Nivo Nivo Nivo /Nivo [1] Laser pointer and [2] Laser pointer [3] Laser plummet (Option) Distance meter (Distance meter of Nivo /Nivo (This label is attached when the is Laser Class 1 and there is no optional laser plummet is special label on the instrument.) purchased.)
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Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety ........iii Introduction . - Page 12 Contents Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections ....31 Checking ........31 Adjusting .
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Page 13: Introduction
C H A P T E R Introduction In this chapter: Welcome Parts of the Instrument Maintenance Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual... -
Page 14: Welcome
Introduction Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. This instruction manual was written for the users of Total Station Nivo series instruments. Before you operate a Nivo series instrument, read this manual carefully. In particular, pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section at the front of the manual. -
Page 15: Parts Of The Instrument
Introduction 1 Parts of the Instrument F i gure 1.1 F i gure 1.2 show the main parts of the N i vo series instrument. Carrying handle Stylus pen Optical sight (Finder) Telescope focusing ring Horizontal axis Telescope indication mark eyepiece Diopter ring USB ports... - Page 16 Introduction Lumi guides Laser class label Laser aperture (For details, label refer to p.x.) Horizontal axis Objective indication mark LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS PART. Battery box Optical or optional laser plummet Battery box (This picture release knob shows the optical plummet.) Circular level...
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Page 17: Maintenance
Introduction 1 Maintenance Before using the instrument, read and follow the following maintenance instructions: Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for • prolonged periods. Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency. If the Nivo series instrument has been used in wet conditions, immediately •... - Page 18 • exposed to rain for an extended period. If exposure to rain is unavoidable, make sure that the carrying case is placed with the Nikon nameplate facing upward. The battery pack contains a Lithium-ion battery. When disposing of the battery •...
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Page 19: Preparation
C H A P T E R Preparation In this chapter: Unpacking and Packing the Instrument 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 Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual... -
Page 20: Unpacking And Packing The Instrument
Preparation Unpacking and Packing the Instrument Note – Handle the Nivo 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. Packing To pack the instrument back into the carrying case, please refer to the figure on the right. - Page 21 Preparation 2 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: –...
- Page 22 Preparation Power jack Charge indicator 0 This will read Calibration 5V, 4A indicator 0 Calibration button Case “Top” edge Calibration indicator 1 Charge indicator 1 Battery Slot Battery Slot Applying Power Plug in the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on. The power •...
- Page 23 Preparation 2 If the charge indicator(s) are blinking and the batteries feel cool, it may indicate • a problem with the battery or the charger. If the charge light is still blinking after trying several batteries which are not warm, there is a problem with the unit or the batteries themselves.
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Page 24: Detaching And Re-Attaching The Battery Pack
Preparation Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack Detaching the battery pack CAUTION – Avoid touching the contacts on the battery pack. [PWR] If the instrument is turned on, press to turn it off. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise, open the battery box cover and remove the battery pack from the battery box. -
Page 25: Setting Up The Tripod
Preparation 2 Setting Up the Tripod CAUTION – The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules. Open the tripod legs enough to for the instrument to be stable. Locate the tripod directly over the station point. -
Page 26: Centering Using The Laser Plummet
Preparation Use the electronic level to level the instrument. For detailed instructions, see Leveling, page Look through the optical plummet to check that the image of the station point is still in the center of the reticle mark. If the station point is off center, do one of the following: If the station point is slightly off center, loosen the tripod mounting screw –... -
Page 27: Centering Using A Plumb Bob
Preparation 2 Centering using a plumb bob Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting Up the Tripod, page Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw. Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the height of the station point. -
Page 28: Sighting
Preparation Sighting When you sight the instrument, you aim the telescope at the target, bring the target image into focus, and align the image with the center crosshairs of the reticle. Center crosshairs To sight the instrument: Adjust the diopter: Aim the telescope at a blank area, such as the sky or a piece of paper. -
Page 29: Setting The Measurement Mode And Preparing The Target
Preparation 2 Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target Prism The Nivo series has two measurement modes: Prism mode ( ) and N-Prism Reflectorless mode ( ). These modes can be changed at any time by holding [MSR1] [MSR2] down the key for one second. -
Page 30: Measurement In Reflectorless Mode
Preparation When measuring a short distance, incline the prism slightly so that the EDM • can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface, as shown below. Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements. In Prism mode, in order to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism or reflector-sheet, targets that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are not measured. -
Page 31: Setting Up The Prism Reflector
Preparation 2 Setting Up the Prism Reflector Assemble the prism reflector as shown below. Target pole Target plate for single prism Height adjust- ment adapter is not used. Tribrach adapter 15 Prism C Tiltable single Tribrach Triple prism holder prism holder W30/W30b Tripod Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor (see... -
Page 32: Adjusting The Height Of The Tribrach Adapter
The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with a Nivo 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. Height adjustment adapter Height adjustment adapter clamp screw Changing the direction of the prism The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction.