Page 2 TRADEMARKS Recon and Survey Pro are registered trademarks of Tripod Data Systems, Inc. Windows CE, Windows CE .NET, ActiveSync and Pocket PC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. iPAQ is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth symbol are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG Inc.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Save As ................. R-11 Import Coordinates............. R-12 Export Coordinates............. R-17 Backup / Restore Job............R-20 Transfer................. R-24 Register Modules ..............R-25 About Survey Pro..............R-26 Exit..................R-26 Job Menu ..................R-27 Settings ................. R-28 Edit Points ................R-43 Edit Polylines............... R-47 Edit Alignments ..............
Page 4 Auto Collect ................. R-91 Corner & 2 Lines ..............R-94 Corner & Angle ..............R-95 Corner & Offset ..............R-96 Corner & Plane ..............R-97 Shoot From Two Ends ............R-98 Record Mode................ R-99 Resection................R-100 Remote Elevation .............. R-103 Solar Observation..............
Page 5 Corner Angle ..............R-173 Compute Area ..............R-174 Triangle Solutions ............. R-175 Map Check ................. R-176 Predetermined Area ............R-179 HD/VD to SD/ZA............R-181 SD/ZA to HD/VD............R-182 Curve Menu ................... R-183 Curve Solution..............R-184 Known PI and Tangents........... R-186 Three Point Curve.............
Page 6 Map Display Options ............R-245 Map View ................R-246 Appendix A Transverse Mercator Zones ..........A-1 Lambert Zones...............A-2...
Page 7 TDS family. The TDS Survey Pro team is continually improving and updating Survey Pro. Please take a few minutes to register your copy so that you will be eligible for upgrades. You can do this either by completing and returning the product registration card or by visiting our web site (www.tdsway.com).
Page 9: Main Menu
This screen is described on Page R-246. Quick Pick button is used to quickly access any of a variety of commonly used Survey Pro screens and is explained in detail in the User’s Manual. Battery Level The battery icon at the bottom of the Main Menu displays the condition of the Survey Pro’s rechargeable battery.
Page 11: File Menu
The File Menu contains routines to transfer files between the Survey Pro and another device. A: Open / New B: Save As C: Import Coordinates D: Export Coordinates E: Backup / Restore Job F: Transfer G: Register Modules H: About Survey Pro Exit...
Page 12: Open / New
1HZ The Open / New screen is used to open a recent job or create a new one. This screen also appears when Survey Pro is first started. 2SHQ : opens the job selected in the Open a Recent Job list.
Page 13: New Job
1H[W ! : accesses the second screen where job details are defined. Note: When using Survey Pro on the Pocket PC operating system, pressing 1H[W! may result in a warning if you have chosen a folder in the data collector’s RAM instead of a location on an external CF card.
Page 14 Survey Pro Reference Manual Create a New Job – Screen Two Azimuth Type: specifies if you are surveying with a North Azimuth or South Azimuth. Units for Distances: specifies if your distances will be entered in Feet, U.S. Feet, or Meters.
Page 15 File Menu Create a New Job – Screen Three Point Name: is the name of the initial point. Northing: is the Y-coordinate of the initial point. Easting: is the X-coordinate of the initial point. Elevation: is the elevation of the initial point. Description: is the description of the initial point.
Page 16 JOB file with the same name. If a matching RW5 raw data file exists, it too will be converted and saved to a Survey Pro RAW file with a note inserted indicating that the conversion took place.
Page 17: Save As
File Menu Save As 6DYH The Save As screen allows you to save a copy of the current job under a new name. The copy that is created will then become the current job. The Save As dialog box is identical to that found in the operating system.
Page 18: Import Coordinates
Survey Pro Reference Manual Import Coordinates ,PSRUW &RRUGLQDWHV The Import Coordinates screen is used to add the points from another source into the current job. Warning: Coordinate values can change when they are imported! Importing coordinates from any source other than a JOB file requires that the distance units used in the source file be specified.
Page 19 File Menu Coordinates from a variety of file types can be imported into the current job. The first Import Coordinates screen is used to select from the file types listed below. The next screen that opens depends on the selection made here.
Page 20 Survey Pro Reference Manual Import *.CR5 Coordinates The Import CR5 dialog box will open when importing coordinates from a TDS CR5 coordinate file. Simply select the distance units that the coordinates were stored in and tap OK. Import *.TXT Coordinates Since the coordinates in an ASCII *.TXT file can be stored in a...
Page 21 File Menu Import *.TXT Coordinates – Screen 1DPH &ROXPQ 1R / 6WDUW 3RLQW 1DPH : When the first option is selected here, the column number used for the name field in the *.TXT file is specified here. When the second option is selected, it is assumed that the *.TXT file does not contain point names and will assign the first point the name specified here and increment to the next available point name for the remaining points.
Page 22 Survey Pro Reference Manual Confirm Point Replace Dialog Box If a point being imported has the same name and the same coordinates as a point that is already in the current job, it is ignored and a message will be displayed after the remaining points are imported to indicate this.
Page 23: Export Coordinates
Old Job (.JOB) File: when selected, the points are exported to a TDS JOB file that is compatible with versions of Survey Pro for Windows CE earlier than 3.0. Coordinate (.CR5) File: when selected, the points are exported to a TDS CR5 coordinate file format.
Page 24 Survey Pro Reference Manual Export Old *.JOB Coordinates This option functions exactly as the Export *.JOB routine, only the resulting file is written to be compatible with the Survey Pro Version 2.x format, and earlier. Export *.CR5 Coordinates The Export CR5 dialog box will open when exporting coordinates to a TDS CR5 coordinate file.
Page 25 File Menu describing each column is inserted in the first row. For example, the following header could be inserted: Name,Northing,Easting,Elevation,Description %DFN : returns to the previous screen. 1H[W ! : opens the second screen. Export *.TXT Coordinates – Screen Select the desired order and format for the resulting TXT file from the list of options.
Page 26: Backup / Restore Job
Survey Pro Reference Manual Backup / Restore Job %DFNXS 5HVWRUH The Backup / Restore wizard consists of a series of screens that are used to backup or restore all the files associated with the current job. The routine also gives you the option of storing a snapshot of a customized map view to the archive.
Page 27 File Menu 1HZ $UFKLYH« : opens the New Archive dialog box where a name is entered for the new backup archive being created. Once created, an empty archive will be listed in the main Backup / Restore screen, which can then be selected to backup the current job.
Page 28 Survey Pro Reference Manual 9LHZ 6QDSVKRW« : will display the snapshot from the selected archive if one was included when the archive was originally created. Backup / Restore – Backup When performing a backup, all the files associated with the current job are listed and will be included in the archive.
Page 29 File Menu Backup / Restore - Create a Snapshot The Create a Snapshot screen is a map view that is used to configure the map as desired and the resulting image will be saved in the archive as a snapshot along with the job files.
Page 30: Transfer
Survey Pro Reference Manual Transfer 7UDQVIHU The Transfer screen allows you to transfer files between the data collector and another device running TDS software. Connecting to: specifies which device you are communicating with from the following options: • HP48: if you are connecting to a Hewlett Packard HP 48 calculator.
Page 31: Register Modules
Survey Pro software. Refer to the User’s Manual for more information on registering additional modules. If no modules have been registered, Survey Pro will run in Demo Mode. When running in Demo Mode, users are able to test and use every routine available in the software.
Page 32: About Survey Pro
+DUGZDUH ,QIRUPDWLRQ : is a shortcut to the Microsoft Asset Viewer, on the iPAQ and the Windows System Information screen on the Recon. Exit ([LW This will close the Survey Pro CE software and return you to the operating system installed on your data collector. R-26...
Page 33: Job Menu
Job Menu A: Settings B: Edit Points C: Edit Polylines D: Edit Alignments E: Auto Linework F: View Raw Data File G: View DTM H: Manage Layers Job Information J: Calculator R-27...
Page 34: Settings
Survey Pro Reference Manual Settings 6HWWLQJV The Settings screen actually consists of several separate screens where each individual screen contains different types of settings. Instrument Settings The Instrument Settings are used to define the type of total station or laser range finder that is being used so it can communicate with the data collector.
Page 35 Job Menu was entered in the total station. These numbers must match for successful communications. %OXHWRRWK« : (applicable only when using Bluetooth with a Recon and a supported total station) accesses the Bluetooth configuration screen that comes with the Bluetooth driver software where you can quickly check or change the virtual COM port and favorites.
Page 36 Survey Pro Reference Manual NOTICE: The settings that are available after tapping the ,QVWUXPHQW 6HWWLQJV« button directly control the settings that are built into the selected total station. Since total station manufactures release new models every year, TDS cannot maintain the necessary set up documentation for every existing model and the models that are not yet available.
Page 37 Job Menu Units Settings The Units Settings card defines the units that are used within the software, sent from the total station, entered from the keypad and displayed on the screen. You can select the following settings for your project from the following dropdown lists. Units for Distances: defines the units used for length as Meters, Feet, or US Survey Feet.
Page 38 Survey Pro Reference Manual Units for Angles: defines the units used for angles as Degrees or Grads (gons). Display Directions as: will display directions as a Bearing or Azimuth. Azimuth type: defines if you are using a North Azimuth or a South Azimuth.
Page 39 Job Menu Files Settings Control File: allows you to select a control file to use with the current job. Control files are explained in more detail in the User’s Manual. Note: A control file will not load if any point name in the control file matches a point name in the current job.
Page 40 Survey Pro Reference Manual Surveying Settings The Surveying Settings card allows you to select various options that affect how data collection is performed. Prompt for Description: When checked, a prompt for a description will appear before any new point is stored from only the routines under the Survey menu (Page R- 77).
Page 41 Job Menu has been configured while in GPS Mode. This button will compute a scale factor based on the current map projection. Prompt to Reset Scale on New Setups: if checked when a map projection is selected and you set up over a new location, the specified scale factor is compared to the scale factor defined for your current location in the mapping plane.
Page 42 Survey Pro Reference Manual computed from the design elevation of the segment at the current rod location. Note: If staking extends beyond the end of the cross section, the cut / fill information will always be computed from the design elevation at the node furthest from the centerline of the current segment.
Page 43 Job Menu that you are on the line. When performing Remote Stakeout, the final graphic screen that is displayed when you are near the stake point will occur when you are within the distance to the stake point specified here. Turn gun to design point: only applies to motorized total stations.
Page 44 Survey Pro Reference Manual Repetition Settings The Repetition Settings card contains the settings that control how repetition shots are performed and acceptable tolerances. Horizontal Tolerance: a warning message will be displayed if a horizontal angle exceeds the tolerance entered here during a repetition shot.
Page 45 Job Menu • FS > BS ^> FS > BS: Foresight, Backsight, flop Foresight, Backsight • BS ^ BS ^ > FS ^ FS ^: Backsight, flop, Backsight, flop, Foresight, flop, Foresight, flop Date/Time Settings The Date/Time Settings card is used to set the date and time in the data collector.
Page 46 Assignment Within Survey Pro: is where you select the function for the selected button when it is used within Survey Pro. The function of the button will switch back to its global assignment when it is used outside of Survey Pro. Selecting <Global> from this field will result in the global assignment also being used from within Survey Pro.
Page 47 Job Menu General Settings The General Settings card contains the following miscellaneous settings: Use Enter Key to Move Between Fields: when checked, the [Enter] key will move the cursor to the next field in all screens. When unchecked, the [Enter] key will perform a different function depending on the field selected.
Page 48 (Recon only) Note: The Smart SIP is only available when Survey Pro is installed on the Pocket PC operating system.
Page 49: Edit Points
Job Menu Edit Points (GLW 3RLQWV The Edit Points screen allows you to add, edit, and delete any points in the current job. (GLW« : if only a single point is selected, this will open the point in the Edit Point - General screen (Page R-45) where the details of the point can be modified.
Page 50 Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Points – (multiple point editing) (GLW 3RLQWV (GLW« (When more than one point is selected.) This screen is accessed after pressing (GLW« when more than one point is selected. The change made in this screen will be applied to all the selected points.
Page 51 Job Menu Edit Point – General (GLW 3RLQWV (GLW« *HQHUDO The General card of the Edit Point screen is used to modify the description, layer and feature information for the selected point. Point Name: displays the selected point’s name. Description: is the description for the selected point. Layer: is the layer for the selected point.
Page 52 Survey Pro Reference Manual Point Feature Attributes (GLW 3RLQWV (GLW« *HQHUDO $WWULEXWHV« The Point Feature Attributes screen is available from the above path or whenever a point is stored when Prompt for Attributes is checked in the Surveying Settings screen (Page R-34).
Page 53: Edit Polylines
Job Menu Edit Polylines (GLW 3RO\OLQHV The Edit Polylines screen is used to add, edit, and delete polylines in the current job. The first screen will display a list of all the polylines that are stored in the current job. Selecting any of the polylines listed will display a horizontal (overhead) and vertical (side) view of that polyline.
Page 54 Survey Pro Reference Manual the current polyline can be modified. &OHDU : removes the current polyline. Screen Three – Polyline Editor Once the initial points are selected for the current polyline, the third screen allows you to modify the polyline and define any curve and grade information for the polyline sections.
Page 55 Job Menu Note, if <End> is selected in the list, the ,QVHUW button will change to an $SSHQG button to indicate that additional points will be appended to the end of the list. Screen Four – Add/Edit Curve The fourth screen is used to modify a selected polyline segment that occurs between two points.
Page 56 Survey Pro Reference Manual Adding a Spiral Tap the $UF 6SLUDO tab. Curve: must be set to Spiral to enter a spiral curve. Radius: is the radius of the spiral curve. (The same radius of the circular curve adjacent to the spiral.) Length: is the length of the spiral, measured along the curve from the TS to the SC.
Page 57: Edit Alignments
Job Menu Edit Alignments The Edit Alignments screen is used to create and edit alignments, which can then be used with routines such as Offset Staking, Offset Points, Offset Lines and Road Layout. Alignments are used to describe all of the horizontal and vertical details of a road’s centerline.
Page 58 Survey Pro Reference Manual • Import .RD5 File: opens the Open screen and lists all the *.RD5 alignment files in the Jobs directory. Select the desired file and tap OK. • Export .RD5 File: opens the Save As screen where the current alignment can be saved to a *.RD5 file.
Page 59 Job Menu Edit Alignment Screen – VAL Tab The VAL (Vertical ALignment) tab in the Edit Alignment screen is used to enter or modify only the vertical details of an alignment. Note: The total horizontal length of the VAL must be equal to or greater than the total horizontal length of the HAL when the alignment is used for road layout.
Page 60 Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Alignment Screen – POB Tab The POB (Point Of Beginning) tab in the Edit Alignment screen is used to define the starting location of the alignment. The first horizontal and vertical segment will always begin at this location.
Page 61 Job Menu Edit Segment The Edit Segment screen is accessed anytime an existing horizontal or vertical segment is added or edited. A variety of segment editing screens are possible depending on the type of segment being edited or created. Each segment editor is discussed below. Edit Segment –...
Page 62 Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Segment – Arc (Horizontal Curve) Card The Arc card is used to add a horizontal curve to the alignment. The curve can be defined by two of the following: • 5DGLXV : The distance from the radius point to the curve •...
Page 63 Job Menu Edit Segment – Spiral Card The Spiral card is used to add a spiral curve to the alignment. Radius: is the radius of the spiral. (This equals the radius of the horizontal curve tangent to the spiral.) Length: is the length of the spiral. Turn: specifies if the curve turns to the Left or Right...
Page 64 Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Segment – Vertical Grade Card The Vertical Grade card is used to enter a segment with any grade. Length: is the horizontal length of the segment. Grade: is the grade (slope) of the segment. *HW 3UHYLRXV *UDGH : will automatically enter a grade equal to the grade at the end of the previous segment.
Page 65: Auto Linework
Job Menu Auto Linework $XWR /LQHZRUN or , $XWR /LQHZRUN The Auto Linework screen is used to set up custom descriptors that can be used to generate various polylines between points as they are shot. These features can than be exported and used in the TDS ForeSight software. Note: The auto linework information described below is not written to the raw data file.
Page 66 Survey Pro Reference Manual “LOT10” would be connected. If LOT15 were also used as a description during data collection, any future use of LOT15 would connect to the previous LOT15 entry. Note: Linework descriptions are case sensitive. Cmd: lists the current type of line segment (linework) that will be created after shooting the required points and storing them with the associated Description.
Page 67 Job Menu • 7&UY : creates a curve with a specified incoming tangent from the next two points that are stored with a description associated with T- Crv. When the second point is stored, the prompt shown here appears where the incoming azimuth or bearing is specified.
Page 68 Survey Pro Reference Manual If the button is blank and the current job contains at least one polyline, you will be prompted to select an existing polyline. Once selected, future points stored with this linework command will be appended to the selected polyline.
Page 69: View Raw Data File
Job Menu View Raw Data File 9LHZ 5DZ 'DWD The View Raw Data File screen displays the raw data file of the current job and allows you to append a note or current time entry. Tapping any line in the raw data file will toggle a bookmark in front of that line.
Page 70: View Dtm
Survey Pro Reference Manual Raw Data Note Enter any note to append to the raw data file. You can use the buttons to insert common linework commands. When finished, tap :ULWH 1RZ to append the note to the end of the raw data file.
Page 71 Job Menu %UHDNOLQHV« : will open the Add/Edit Break-lines screen where DTM break-lines can be added or edited. 3RLQWV« : will open the Points on DTM Layer screen where the points on the DTM layer can be viewed, new points can be imported, and existing points can be deleted (moved to the Auxiliary layer).
Page 72 Survey Pro Reference Manual Choose Polyline 9LHZ '70 %RXQGDU\« The Choose Polyline screen is used to select an existing polyline. All the polylines in the current job are displayed. Select the appropriate polyline and tap OK. Add/Edit Break-lines 9LHZ '70 %UHDNOLQHV«...
Page 73 Job Menu Note: If a boundary is defined, only polylines that fall within the boundary can be added. 1HZ« : opens the New Polyline screen, which is identical to the Edit Polyline screen and is used to create a new polyline. Edit Polyline 9LHZ '70 %UHDNOLQHV«...
Page 74 Survey Pro Reference Manual Points on DTM Layer 9LHZ '70 3RLQWV« The Points on DTM Layer screen displays all the points on the DTM layer and allows you to add points from another layer or delete (move) points to a different layer.
Page 75 Job Menu 3D View 9LHZ '70 9LHZ« The 3D View screen is used to view the DTM from any angle. 6HWWLQJ : opens the 3D View Settings screen, described below, where the information displayed in the 3D view can be configured. 9ROXPH : displays the total cut and fill volume between the area that has been staked and a reference datum, whose elevation is specified in the 3D View Settings...
Page 76 Survey Pro Reference Manual 3D View Settings 9LHZ '70 ' 9LHZ« 6HWWLQJ The 3D View Settings screen is used to configure the information displayed in the 3D View screen. Height Exaggerated to the Maximum: When checked, the height exaggeration is automatically set to a high value.
Page 77: Manage Layers
Job Menu Manage Layers 0DQDJH /D\HUV , Layers The Manage Layers screen is used to manage the layers for the current job. All existing layers are displayed along with which layers are visible and how many objects are on each layer. 6HW $FWLYH : will set the selected layer as the active layer.
Page 78: Job Information
Survey Pro Reference Manual Job Information ,QIR The Job Information screen displays details of the current job and allows you to remove wasted space in the current job file. Filename: displays the current job file name. Control file: displays the control filename used in the current job.
Page 79: Calculator
This button will remove any gaps in the job file, thus recovering the wasted space. Note: Survey Pro checks for low memory situations every minute. When the available system memory falls below 256K of RAM, a warning is displayed.
Page 80 Survey Pro Reference Manual ↵: Moves the active value to Level 1 of the stack, or duplicates Level 1 if there is no active value. 6ZDS : Swaps positions of x and y in the stack. 'URS : Drops (removes) x from the stack.
Page 81 Job Menu : Raises 2.718281828 to the power of x. : Raises 10 to the power of x. 5! °: Converts x, in radians to decimal degrees. 5!* : Converts x, in radians to Grads. 5!3 : Converts the rectangular coordinates (y,x) to polar coordinates. GPV +: Adds x in degrees.minutes-seconds and y in degrees.minutes- seconds.
Page 83: Survey Menu
Survey Menu The Survey Menu contains the routines used for collecting data. A: Backsight Setup B: Traverse / Sideshot C: Repetition Shots D: Multiple Sideshots E: Distance Offset F: Horizontal Angle Offset G: Vertical Angle Offset H: Corner & 2 Lines Corner &...
Page 84: Backsight Setup
Survey Pro Reference Manual Backsight Setup 6XUYH\ %DFNVLJKW 6HWXS The Backsight Setup screen allows you to define your backsight prior to performing data collection or stakeout. The screen is also accessible from any screen that requires a backsight. Note: all the information in the Backsight Setup screen is saved so it will automatically be recalled if the job is reopened at a later time.
Page 85 Survey Menu Current BS Direction: displays the azimuth of the current backsight. &KHFN« : accesses the Check Backsight dialog box (Page R-79), which is used to help confirm that the total station is facing the correct backsight. &LUFOH« : accesses the Backsight Circle dialog box (Page R-80) where the backsight circle can be changed, or the circle reading on the total station can be set remotely.
Page 86 Survey Pro Reference Manual Check by Distance Results Occupy: is the current occupy point. Backsight: is the current backsight point. Zenith: is the zenith angle measured by the total station. Slope Dist: is the slope distance measured by the total station.
Page 87: Traverse / Sideshot
Survey Menu 5HDG IURP ,QVWUXPHQW : Reads the current horizontal angle from the total station and puts that value in the Backsight Circle field where it can then be 6HW as the backsight circle. This is typically performed when it is known that the total station is facing a direction with a zero azimuth.
Page 88 Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: prior to storing a point, you may then be prompted for description, rod height, layer, and/or feature information depending on the selections made in the Surveying Settings screen. %DFNVLJKW« : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-78) where the current backsight can be modified.
Page 89 Survey Menu Traverse Now or Later? Dialog Box After taking a shot with the 7UDYHUVH button, the Traverse Now or Later? dialog box will open where you can specify if you want to traverse now or later . 7UDYHUVH 1RZ : expects you to move your total station to the next occupy point before any additional shots are taken.
Page 90 Survey Pro Reference Manual 6HQG &LUFOH WR ,QVWUXPHQW : can be used once the instrument has been moved to the New Occupy Point and is aiming toward the New Backsight Point. The New Backsight Circle angle will then be sent to the total station so its horizontal angle will display this value.
Page 91 Survey Menu Remote Shot Screen (Remote Mode) 6XUYH\ 7UDYHUVH 6LGHVKRW 7UDYHUVH or 6LGH 6KRW When running in remote mode, tapping the 7UDYHUVH or 6LGH 6KRW button from the Traverse / Sideshot screen will open the Remote Shot screen, shown here. The Remote Shot screen is identical to the Remote Control screen (Page R-109), except it has an additional button that allows you to trigger the total station to take a shot.
Page 92: Repetition Shots
Survey Pro Reference Manual Repetition Shots 6XUYH\ 5HSHWLWLRQ 6KRWV The Repetition Shots screen is used to perform side shots or traverse shots using any number of repetitions. Note: The sequence that the repetition shots are performed is selected in the Repetition Settings screen (Page R-38).
Page 93 Survey Menu Note: If a residual exceeds the tolerances set in the Repetition Settings screen (Page R-38), that value is displayed in bold text. +$ , =$ , 6' : allows you to replace the current repetition data for the corresponding button with new data. Once tapped, the repetition data for the tapped button will be deleted.
Page 94: Multiple Sideshots
Survey Pro Reference Manual Multiple Sideshots 6XUYH\ 0XOWLSOH 6LGHVKRWV The Multiple Sideshots screen is used to perform multiple side shots using any number of repetitions to each foresight without the need to re-shoot the backsight. Foresight: is the point name that will be stored.
Page 95: Distance Offset
Survey Menu Distance Offset 6XUYH\ 'LVWDQFH 2IIVHW , Offset Shot – Distance The Distance Offset screen is used to store a new point that is a known distance away from the rod location. This screen is useful when the rod cannot occupy the new point’s location. 6HWWLQJV : located at the top of the screen, is a shortcut to the Surveying Settings screens (Page R-34).
Page 96: Horizontal Angle Offset
Survey Pro Reference Manual Horizontal Angle Offset 6XUYH\ +RUL]RQWDO $QJOH 2IIVHW , Offset Shot – H Angle The Horizontal Angle Offset screen allows you to compute and store the location of a new point that cannot be occupied, such as at the center of large tree.
Page 97: Vertical Angle Offset
Survey Menu Vertical Angle Offset 6XUYH\ 9HUWLFDO $QJOH 2IIVHW , Offset Shot – V Angle The Vertical Angle Offset screen allows you to compute and store the location of a new point that exists directly above or below the rod location, but cannot be occupied, such as the top of a utility pole.
Page 98: Auto Collect
Survey Pro Reference Manual Auto Collect 6XUYH\ $XWR &ROOHFW The Auto Collect screen allows users with robotic total stations to automatically collect points either at a specified time interval or after the rod has moved a specified horizontal distance. Note: This routine only works when used with a robotic total station in remote control mode.
Page 99 Survey Menu Auto Collect – Screen Two The second Auto Collect screen displays information related to the points that have been stored and when the next point will be stored. The box in the upper-left corner displays the direction and distance the total station is aiming relative to the backsight.
Page 100: Corner & 2 Lines
Survey Pro Reference Manual Corner & 2 Lines 6XUYH\ &RUQHU /LQHV The Corner and 2 Lines screen is used to store a point at the corner of a structure using a reflectorless total station where a direct measurement to the point is not possible, but two points on two intersecting lines can be shot.
Page 101: Corner & Angle
Survey Menu Corner & Angle 6XUYH\ &RUQHU $QJOH The Corner and Angle screen is used to store a point that cannot be shot on a reference line using a reflectorless total station where two other points on the same line can be shot. Foresight: is the name of the point that will be stored.
Page 102: Corner & Offset
Survey Pro Reference Manual Corner & Offset 6XUYH\ &RUQHU 2IIVHW The Corner and Offset screen is used to store a point using a reflectorless total station for a point that cannot be shot directly, but the offset(s) to the point can be measured from a reference line that can be shot.
Page 103: Corner & Plane
Survey Menu Note: After each shot is complete, the computed elevation is displayed for the new point. You can either enter a different elevation or tap OK to accept the computed elevation. Corner & Plane 6XUYH\ &RUQHU 3ODQH The Corner and Plane screen is used to store a point using a reflectorless total station for a point that cannot be shot, but three points on the same plane can be shot.
Page 104: Shoot From Two Ends
Survey Pro Reference Manual %DFNVLJKW : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-78) where the current backsight can be modified. Shoot From Two Ends 6XUYH\ 6KRRW URP (QGV The Shoot From 2 Ends screen is used to provide more accurate vertical closure to a traverse.
Page 105: Record Mode
Survey Menu Record Mode 6XUYH\ 5HFRUG 0RGH When running in Record Mode, all control of the total station is performed from the total station’s keypad. The data collector will simply log each shot that is taken from the total station. This routine is typically used for topo work, where the total station remains over a single occupy point during all shots.
Page 106: Resection
Survey Pro Reference Manual Resection 6XUYH\ 5HVHFWLRQ The Resection screen allows you to compute an unknown occupied position by shooting two to seven known positions. Store Point: is the name that will be used when the new occupied point is stored.
Page 107 Survey Menu Resection – Screen Two Resect Point: is the known point that you will shoot. Option: allows you to select the type of data that is recorded when shooting the specified foresight. You can select Distance and Angle, or if shooting at least three foresights, you can also select to record the Angle Only.
Page 108 Survey Pro Reference Manual Results Resection OC N: is the computed northing of the Occupy Point. OC E: is the computed easting of the Occupy Point. OC Z: is the computed elevation of the Occupy Point. Residuals dRMS: is the average distance residual from all shots performed.
Page 109: Remote Elevation
Survey Menu Remote Elevation 6XUYH\ 5HPRWH (OHYDWLRQ The Remote Elevation screen will compute the elevation for the occupy point by shooting a foresight with a known elevation, or it will compute the elevation for a foresight when the occupy elevation is known.
Page 110: Solar Observation
Survey Pro Reference Manual Solar Observation 6XUYH\ 6RODU 2EVHUYDWLRQ The Solar Observation screen is used to compute the azimuth to an arbitrary backsight based on the position of a celestial body; typically the sun. WARNING! Direct viewing of the sun without a proper filter will cause serious eye damage.
Page 111 Survey Menu Note: Typically Left Edge of Center is selected when performing a sun shot in the northern hemisphere and Center is selected for star shots. &RUUHFWLRQV : displays which corrections are currently selected with an N for no, or a Y for yes. When tapped, the Corrections screen opens where the following corrections are configured.
Page 112 Survey Pro Reference Manual Shots Number of sets: is the number of sets that will be taken to the celestial object. : When checked, reverse shots will be Reverse Shots required with each set. When unchecked, only direct shots are required.
Page 113 Survey Menu The Enter Shot Data Screen Horizontal Angle: displays the horizontal angle measured by the total station. This value is updated with the 7DNH 6KRW button, described below. Current Date / Time: displays the current date, time, and DUT. These settings can be changed from the Date/Time Settings screen (Page R-39).
Page 114 Survey Pro Reference Manual When all observations are complete, the Results page displays the computed azimuth to the backsight. Results BS D/R: is the horizontal angle recorded to the backsight for the particular direct/reverse observation. Azi D/R: is the computed azimuth to the backsight for the particular direct/reverse observation.
Page 115: Remote Control
Survey Menu Remote Control 6XUYH\ 5HPRWH &RQWURO , 5HPRWH &RQWURO Remote control mode is a special mode that makes it easier for users to control fully robotic total stations from a remote data collector. Note: The remote control functions are available only after a supported robotic total station is selected and enabled in the Instrument Settings screen.
Page 116 Survey Pro Reference Manual 7XUQ 7R : opens the Turn To screen, described below, where the total station can be turned to a specified direction or quickly flipped between face one and face two. Show Distance: When checked, distances will continuously measured and displayed on the data collector along with the angles.
Page 117: Stakeout Menu
Stakeout Menu The Stakeout Menu contains a variety of stakeout routines, including offset staking. A: Stake Points B: Stake List of Points C: Stake to Line D: Offset Staking E: Slope Staking F: Line and Offset G: Curve and Offset H: Spiral and Offset Show Station (and Offset) J: Store Offset Points...
Page 118: Stake Points
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Points 6WDNHRXW 6WDNH 3RLQWV The Stake Points screen allows you to stake a single point or a series of points. 6HWWLQJV : located at the top of the screen, accesses the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-35).
Page 119 Stakeout Menu Stake Points – Screen Two Design point: displays the name of the design point that was entered in the first screen. Description: displays the description assigned to the design point. Angle Right: is the horizontal angle to turn to face the design point.
Page 120 Survey Pro Reference Manual &LUFOH =HUR Note: The button is not available when using a robotic total station. %DFN : returns to the first screen. 6WDNH ! : accesses the third and final Stake Points screen where the shots to the stake point are performed.
Page 121 Stakeout Menu 6WRUH7DSH« : accesses the Stake Out Point (Tape Offset) dialog box (Page R-140), where the staked point can be stored that includes a specified offset. The default value is the appropriate distance correction to the design point. 6WRUH 66« : stores the last shot taken as a side shot.
Page 122 Survey Pro Reference Manual Remote Staking 6WDNHRXW 6WDNH 3RLQWV 6ROYH ! 6WDNH Performing stake out in remote mode is different from running in a non-remote mode because the feedback is continuous and provided in the rod’s point of view instead of the total station’s point of view.
Page 123: Stake List Of Points Screen
Stakeout Menu Stake List of Points Screen 6WDNHRXW 6WDNH /LVW RI 3RLQWV The Stake List of Points screen is used to stake points from a specified list of points. Points can also be selected by description or polyline. 6HWWLQJV : located at the top of the screen, accesses the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-35).
Page 124 Survey Pro Reference Manual 6ROYH ! : opens the next Stake List of Points screen where the current Design Point can be staked. 6ROYH ! 1H[W 3RLQW ! Note: The screens available after tapping identical to Screens Two and Three in the Stake Points routine and are described on pages R-113 through R-114.
Page 125: Stake To Line
Stakeout Menu Stake to Line 6WDNHRXW 6WDNH WR /LQH The Stake to Line screen allows you to locate points on a continuous predefined line starting from shots to a prism at any location. Direction information is provided for the rod to locate the line by traveling the shortest possible distance (a perpendicular offset to the line) and by traveling on the line between the rod and the total station.
Page 126 Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake to Line – Screen Two The second screen is where the staking is performed. The graphic display of this screen will change depending on how close the rod is to the specified line. The initial screen that is displayed before a shot is performed shows the position of the total station, the line of the backsight and the specified line to stake.
Page 127 Stakeout Menu %DFN : returns to Screen One. 6WRUH : opens the Store Point dialog so you can store the last point that was shot. Remote Stake to Line The content of the Stake to Line screen when running in remote mode is nearly identical to running in non-remote mode, but the graphic portion of the screen looks and behaves differently.
Page 128 Survey Pro Reference Manual Prism is within 1 foot of the line. Prism is on the line or within the horizontal distance tolerance specified in the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-35). R-122...
Page 129: Offset Staking
Stakeout Menu Offset Staking 6WDNHRXW 2IIVHW 6WDNLQJ The Offset Staking screen is used to stake the center of a road, the road edge, the curb/ditch edge, or any offset at fixed intervals. An existing polyline, alignment, or a specified point range can define the centerline of the road.
Page 130 Survey Pro Reference Manual Offset Staking – Screen Two The second Offset Staking screen is used to define the cross section of the road that you want to offset stake. 1/2 Road Width: is the Left and Right width of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the edge of payment.
Page 131 Stakeout Menu %DFN : returns to the previous screen. 1H[W ! : accesses the next screen. Offset Staking – Screen Three The third Offset Staking screen is used to select the station and section of the road to be staked and to specify an offset distance from the design point.
Page 132 Survey Pro Reference Manual %DFN : returns to the previous screen. 6ROYH ! : accesses the next screen. Offset Staking – Screen Four The fourth Offset Staking screen displays the information needed to aim the total station toward the selected design point.
Page 133 Stakeout Menu &LUFOH =HUR Note: The button is not available when using a robotic total station. %DFN : returns to the previous screen. 6WDNH ! : accesses the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen, described on Page R-114. R-127...
Page 134: Slope Staking
Survey Pro Reference Manual Slope Staking 6WDNHRXW 6ORSH 6WDNLQJ The Slope Staking screen is used to locate the catch points for a roadway in any terrain. The first screen is used to define or select the line that describes the centerline of the road to be slope staked.
Page 135 Stakeout Menu include a curb or ditch in the road profile. Height: defines the height of the curb, or depth of the ditch. (A negative value would be used to define the depth of a ditch.) Offset From Edge of Road: defines the width of the curb or ditch. %DFN : returns to the previous screen.
Page 136 Survey Pro Reference Manual Slope Staking – Screen Four The fourth screen is used to perform the actual slope staking shots. Height of Rod: is the rod height. Coarse EDM (Fast Shot): When checked, sets the total station to coarse mode for faster, but slightly less-precise measurements.
Page 137 Stakeout Menu Left / Right: displays if a Cut or Fill slope is being computed and if it is on the Left or Right side of the road, respectively. Rod Elev: is the current elevation at the rod location. Des. Slope: is the design cut or fill slope. Obs.
Page 138 Survey Pro Reference Manual Slope Staking – Screen Five The fifth screen is used to store a point for the last shot taken from the previous screen, which should be located at the catch point. Point Name: is the name assigned to the stored point.
Page 139 Stakeout Menu Slope Staking Offset Stake The following screen is only accessed if you choose to stake a point at a specified offset away from the catch point. Station: displays the current station being slope staked. Offset from CP: is the offset from the catch point specified in the previous screen.
Page 140: Stake Line And Offset
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Line and Offset 6WDNHRXW /LQH DQG 2IIVHW The Stake Line and Offset screen is used to stake stations on a line, or at an offset to it, at fixed intervals. 6HWWLQJV : located at the top of the screen, accesses the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-35).
Page 141 Stakeout Menu *UDGH specifies a slope from the specified line to the parallel line that is being staked. When this is a non-zero value, the elevation for the staked points will increasingly differ from the design elevations as the Offset value increases. Height of rod: is the length of the rod.
Page 142 Survey Pro Reference Manual 3. To prevent errors if this button is used, the backsight set up is invalidated when exiting the Stakeout dialog. A circle zeroed on a design point is meaningless once the design point has been staked.
Page 143: Stake Curve And Offset
Stakeout Menu Stake Curve and Offset 6WDNHRXW &XUYH DQG RIIVHW The Stake Curve and Offset screen is used to stake stations on a curve or at an offset to it at fixed station intervals. 6HWWLQJV : located at the top of the screen, accesses the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-35).
Page 144 Survey Pro Reference Manual Curve and Offset – Screen Two Station to Stake: is the desired station on the curve that you want to stake. Station Interval: is the value that is added to the Station 1H[W 6WD to Stake after the button is pressed.
Page 145 Stakeout Menu Curve and Offset – Screen Three Station: displays the current station that is being staked. H. Offset: displays the offset distance of the curve being staked from the specified curve and if it is on the Right or Left side of the specified curve. Angle Right: is the horizontal angle that the total station must aim toward so that it is facing the current station.
Page 146 Survey Pro Reference Manual 6WDNH ! : accesses the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen, described on Page R-114. Screen Summary Screen One is used to define the primary curve used to determine the location of the curve to be staked and the station associated with the PC Point.
Page 147: Stake Spiral And Offset
Stakeout Menu Stake Spiral and Offset 6WDNHRXW 6SLUDO DQG 2IIVHW The Stake Spiral and Offset screen allows you to stake stations at fixed intervals on a spiral curve, or at an offset to it. Start Point: is the point associated with the beginning of the spiral curve.
Page 148 Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Spiral and Offset – Screen Two Station to Stake: is the desired station on the spiral curve that you want to stake. Station Interval: is the value that is added to the Station 1H[W 6WD to Stake after the button is pressed.
Page 149 Stakeout Menu Stake Spiral and Offset – Screen Three Station: displays the current station that is being staked. H. Offset: displays the offset distance of the spiral curve being staked from the specified spiral curve and if it is on the Right or Left side of the specified spiral curve.
Page 150 Survey Pro Reference Manual 6WDNH ! : accesses the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen, described on Page R-114. Stake Spiral and Offset – Screen Summary Screen One is used to define the primary spiral curve used to determine the location of the curve to be staked and the station associated with the Start Point.
Page 151: Show Station And Offset
Stakeout Menu Show Station and Offset 6WDNHRXW 6KRZ 6WDWLRQ The Show Station and Offset routine allows you to take a shot to a prism that is positioned anywhere near a polyline, a range of points that define a line, or an alignment to see where the prism is located in relation to the line.
Page 152 Survey Pro Reference Manual Show Station and Offset – Screen The second Show Station and Offset screen is used to take a shot to the prism and view the data. Height of Rod: is the length of the rod. Coarse EDM (Fast Shot): When checked, sets the total station to coarse mode for faster, but slightly less-precise measurements.
Page 153: Store Offset Points
Stakeout Menu Store Offset Points 6WDNHRXW 6WRUH 2IIVHW 3RLQWV The Store Offset Points screen is used to store points in the current job at a specified offset from an existing polyline or alignment at a specified interval. 7DS /LQH« : allows you to tap an existing polyline or alignment that the station and offset will be computed from.
Page 154 Survey Pro Reference Manual Store Offset Points – Screen Two The second Store Offset Points screen is used to define the road profile, or offset distances that will be used to compute the offset point coordinates. 1/2 Road Width: is the Left and Right width of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the edge of payment.
Page 155 Stakeout Menu Store Offset Points – Screen Three The third Store Offset Points screen is used to define which offset points will be stored. From Station: is the station where the stored offset points will begin. To Station: is the station where the stored offset points will end.
Page 156: Stake Dtm
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake DTM 6WDNHRXW 6WDNH '70 The Stake DTM routine allows you to stake an area and get cut / fill and volume information based on a reference DTM or specified elevation datum. The routine requires either a DXF file containing a triangulated...
Page 157 Stakeout Menu Warning: If importing a DXF or DTM file where the distance units in the source file are different than the distance units for the current job, the imported coordinates will be converted to the current job’s distance units when they are imported. This is normally the desired result, but it can cause a problem if the distance units for the imported data or the current job were set incorrectly.
Page 158 Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: Viewing the DTM during DTM Stakeout is a useful quality assurance technique to determine where additional points are needed. ' '70 : accesses the 3D View screen (Page R-69) where a 3D view of the DTM can be viewed from any angle.
Page 159 Stakeout Menu DTM Shot 6WDNHRXW 6WDNH '70 6ROYH The DTM Shot screen displays all relevant information on the current rod position and a graphic that shows the rod location, backsight, the occupied TIN triangle, and the rectangular DTM corners that encompass the DTM boundary.
Page 160 Survey Pro Reference Manual Data: shows the angle and distance information from the previous shot. Result: shows the current northing, easting, and elevation of the rod as well as the computed elevation of the DTM at the current location and the cut or fill necessary to bring the elevation at the current location to the elevation of the DTM at the current location.
Page 161: Define A Location
Stakeout Menu Define a Location 6WDNHRXW 'HILQH D /RFDWLRQ The Define a Location screen is used to manually enter the distance and direction to a new point from any existing reference point and then stakeout the new point. From Point: is the reference point that the specified angle and distance information is applied to for locating the new point.
Page 162 Survey Pro Reference Manual Define a Location – Screen Two The second Define a Location screen displays the direction and distance information from the occupy point to the new point. Ref. Point: is the reference point specified in the From Point field in the previous screen.
Page 163: Where Is Next Point
Stakeout Menu Note: The third Define a Location screen is identical to the third Stake Points screen, which is described on Page R-114. Where is Next Point 6WDNHRXW :KHUH ,V 1H[W 3RLQW :KHUH ,V 1H[W 3RLQW" The Where is Next Point screen is used to assist the rod person in locating another point, given the current rod point, a reference point, and the point to locate.
Page 164 Survey Pro Reference Manual Where is Next Point – Screen Two This screen shows two graphics that indicate the direction and distance that the rod person must travel to reach the Next FS Point. The clock-style graphic shows the current rod location at the center, a line in the 12 o’clock position indicates the direction to the Reference,...
Page 165: Inverse Menu
Inverse Menu The Inverse Menu contains routines that compute the direction and distance between two objects. The following screens are available from the Inverse Menu: A: Inverse Point to Point B: Inverse Point to Line C: Inverse Point to Polyline D: Inverse Point to Multiple Points E: Inverse Point to Location / Point R-159...
Page 166: Inverse Point To Point
Survey Pro Reference Manual Inverse Point to Point ,QYHUVH 3RLQW WR 3RLQW , Inverse Points The Inverse Point to Point screen will calculate the distance and direction between two existing points. Begin Point: is the reference point used to compute the distance and direction to the End Point.
Page 167: Inverse Point To Line
Inverse Menu Inverse Point to Line ,QYHUVH 3RLQW WR /LQH The Inverse Point to Line screen computes the perpendicular offset distance and direction from a known point to a continuous line defined by two points or one point and a direction. Inverse Point: is the known point that the offset information to a specified line is computed.
Page 168: Inverse Point To Polyline
Survey Pro Reference Manual North: is the Y-coordinate on the specified line, tangent to the perpendicular offset. East: is the X-coordinate on the specified line, tangent to the perpendicular offset. Elevation: is the elevation on the specified line, tangent to the perpendicular offset.
Page 169 Inverse Menu Store Point: When checked, will store the first solution where a perpendicular offset intersects with a polyline using the specified point name. If additional solutions are found, the following solutions will be stored using consecutive point names. 6ROYH : will compute the distance and direction of the offset from the known point perpendicular to the polyline.
Page 170: Inverse Point To Multiple Points
Survey Pro Reference Manual Inverse Point to Multiple Points ,QYHUVH 0XOWLSOH 3RLQWV The Inverse Point to Multiple Points screen will calculate the distance and direction from an existing point to one or more other points. Inverse point: is the reference point used to compute the distance and direction to the other points.
Page 171: Inverse Point To Location / Point
Inverse Menu Inverse Point to Location / Point ,QYHUVH /RFDWLRQ 3RLQW The Inverse Point to Location / Point screen will calculate the distance and direction from any point or location to another point or location. Begin: is the reference point or location used to compute the distance and direction to another point or location.
Page 173: Cogo Menu
Cogo Menu The Cogo Menu contains all of the coordinate geometry routines used to perform computations from the existing job data. The following screens are available from the Cogo Menu: A: Point in Direction B: Intersection C: Offset Line D: Offset Points E: Corner Angle F: Compute Area G: Triangle Solutions...
Page 174: Point In Direction
Survey Pro Reference Manual Point in Direction &RJR 3RLQW LQ 'LUHFWLRQ The Point in Direction screen will calculate and store the position of a new point after providing a distance and direction from a known point. From point: is the point name of the reference point used for locating the new point.
Page 175: Intersection
COGO Menu Intersection &RJR ,QWHUVHFWLRQ The Intersection screen computes, and optionally stores, the coordinates for the intersection of two lines, where the lines are tangent to existing points. Each line is independently defined by a known direction or a known length. (See illustration below.) Point 2 Point 2 Point 1...
Page 176: Offset Line
Survey Pro Reference Manual Offset Line &RJR 2IIVHW /LQH The Offset Line screen is used to store points or an alignment that is parallel to an existing set of points, a polyline, or an alignment, at a specified perpendicular offset.
Page 177: Offset Points
COGO Menu Description: is the description that will be assigned to the new points that are generated or to the new alignment. 6ROYH : computes and stores the new offset points and polyline. Offset Points &RJR 2IIVHW 3RLQWV The Offset Points screen is used to store points at a specified perpendicular offset to an existing polyline, alignment, or point range.
Page 178 Survey Pro Reference Manual Store Nodes: When checked, computes offset points that correspond to each node in the selected alignment (points where the horizontal or vertical alignment change), or that correspond to the existing points in a selected line or point range.
Page 179: Corner Angle
COGO Menu Corner Angle &RJR &RUQHU $QJOH , Corner Angle The Corner Angle screen provides information on the horizontal angle created from three known points. Backsight: is an end point of the angle to be solved. Middle Point: is the corner point of the angle to be solved.
Page 180: Compute Area
Survey Pro Reference Manual Compute Area &RJR &RPSXWH $UHD Allows you to compute the area of a selected boundary. 7DS /LQH« : allows you to tap an existing polyline from a map view. 7R)URP« : provides selection of points by point name.
Page 181: Triangle Solutions
COGO Menu Triangle Solutions &RJR 7ULDQJOH 6ROXWLRQV , Triangle Solutions The Triangle Solutions screen will solve for the unknown parts of a triangle after providing three known parts. Triangle Solution: is where you select the parts of the triangle that are known. You can select any of the following from the dropdown list: •...
Page 182: Map Check
Survey Pro Reference Manual Map Check &RJR &KHFN The Map Check screen is used to manually enter boundaries from a map to check for closure and other information related to the boundary. (GLW« : accesses the appropriate editor screen where you can edit the selected line or curve from the list.
Page 183 COGO Menu Error dist.: is the distance between the last point and the first point. Error azm: is the direction from the last point to the first point Precision: is the ratio between the Error distance and Perimeter. Add / Edit Line &RJR 0DS &KHFN /LQH«...
Page 184 Survey Pro Reference Manual 7DQJHQW : The distance from the PC or PT to the PI 0LG 2UGLQDWH : The distance between the curve and the chord at the center of the curve’s length. ([WHUQDO : The minimum distance between the PI and the curve.
Page 185: Predetermined Area
COGO Menu Predetermined Area &RJR 3UHGHWHUPLQHG $UHD The Predetermined Area routine will take a boundary with one open side and compute the location of a line that will enclose the boundary with a specified area using the Hinge Method or the Parallel Method. The Hinge Method computes the location of the side of a boundary that can pivot on a fixed point.
Page 186 Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: a boundary has two fixed sides and one side defined by a direction when using the Hinge Method. It has one fixed side and two sides defined by a direction when using the Parallel Method.
Page 187: Hd/Vd To Sd/Za
COGO Menu HD/VD to SD/ZA &RJR +'9' WR 6'=$ The HD/VD to SD/ZA screen will convert a vertical and horizontal distance to an equivalent slope distance and zenith angle. Horz Dist: is the horizontal distance from the occupy point to the foresight point. Vert Dist: is the vertical distance from the occupy point to the foresight point.
Page 188: Sd/Za To Hd/Vd
Survey Pro Reference Manual SD/ZA to HD/VD &RJR 6'=$ WR +'9' The SD/ZA to HD/VD screen will convert a slope distance and zenith angle to an equivalent horizontal distance and vertical distance. Slope Dist: is the slope distance to be converted.
Page 189: Curve Menu
Curve Menu The Curve Menu contains routines that will compute all aspects of a horizontal curve and assist in curve layout. A: Curve Solution B: PI and Tangents C: 3-Point Curve D: Radius Point E: Tangent to Circle F: Curve Layout G: Traverse on Curve H: Parabolic Curve Parabolic Layout...
Page 190: Curve Solution
Survey Pro Reference Manual Curve Solution &XUYH &XUYH 6ROXWLRQ , Curve - Horizontal The Curve Solution screen provides detailed information on a curve when two parts of the curve are known. The first known part of the curve is defined by one of the...
Page 191 Curve Menu Results: Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length.
Page 192: Known Pi And Tangents
Survey Pro Reference Manual Known PI and Tangents &XUYH 3, DQG 7DQJHQWV The PI and Tangents screen is used to compute and store the PC, PT, and radius points when the PI point and the direction of both tangents are known, along with one other curve attribute.
Page 193: Three Point Curve
Curve Menu Results: Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. Three Point Curve &XUYH 3RLQW &XUYH The Three Point Curve screen will compute the details of a curve when three points of the curve are specified;...
Page 194 Survey Pro Reference Manual 6ROYH : will compute the curve based on the selected points. 7UDYHUVH : accesses the Traverse on Curve screen (Page R-196), where the curve can be included in a traverse. /D\RXW : accesses the Curve Layout screen (Page R-189), where the location of points on a curve can be computed at any station interval.
Page 195: Compute Radius Point
Curve Menu Compute Radius Point &XUYH 5DGLXV 3RLQW The Compute Radius Point screen is used to compute and optionally store the radius point for a curve when certain parts of the curve are known. PC Point: is the point that defines the beginning of the curve (Point of Curvature).
Page 196 Survey Pro Reference Manual Results Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length.
Page 197: Line Tangent To Circles
Curve Menu Line Tangent to Circles &XUYH 7DQJHQW WR &LUFOH Will compute the location of a line that is tangent to the specified sides of two specified circles. Tangent Line: determines which sides of the circles the computed line will be tangent to as you occupy the 1st Radius Point and face the 2nd Radius Point.
Page 198: Horizontal Curve Layout
Survey Pro Reference Manual Horizontal Curve Layout &XUYH &XUYH /D\RXW The Curve Layout screen is used to assist in the layout of a horizontal curve by computing the direction and distance to points on the curve using a variety of methods.
Page 199 Curve Menu • PI Deflection: provides deflection angles and distances to each station on the curve as if occupying the PI and backsight the PC. The results are given Current in the following format: Station Station: is the current station on the curve.
Page 200 Survey Pro Reference Manual • Chord Offset: provides perpendicular offset information from the chord (the line from the PC to the PT) for each station on the curve. PC Current deflection information is also provided. The Station Chord results are given in the following format: Offset Station: is the current station on the curve.
Page 201 Curve Menu ([WHUQDO • : is the minimum distance between the PI and the curve. PC Station: is the starting station assigned to the PC. Interval: When checked, all necessary information for each station at the specified interval on the curve will be computed. Start station: when not computing by interval (above), only the information for the particular station entered here is computed.
Page 202: Traverse On Curve
Survey Pro Reference Manual Traverse on Curve &XUYH 7UDY RQ &XUYH The Traverse on Curve screen will compute the PT and radius point for a curve when the tangent azimuth at a PC point is known. The first known part of the curve is defined by one of the following: 5DGLXV •...
Page 203 Curve Menu Store PT: When checked, will store the computed PT point with the specified point name. Store RP: When checked, the computed radius point will be stored with the name specified here. 6ROYH : will compute and store the PT, and if desired, the radius point.
Page 204: Parabolic Curve
Survey Pro Reference Manual Parabolic Curve &XUYH 3DUDEROLF &XUYH , Curve - Vertical The Parabolic Curve screen provides detailed information on a vertical parabolic curve when certain parts of the curve are known. Known: The PVC or PVI radio button is selected to define which point on the curve is known.
Page 205 Curve Menu PVC / PVI Elevation: is the elevation for the specified point. Begin Grade: is the grade at the tangent of the PVC. End Grade: is the grade at the tangent of the PVT. 6ROYH : computes the details for the vertical curve. /D\RXW : accesses the Parabolic Curve Layout screen (Page R-200) where you can solve for an elevation at a specified station, or solve for...
Page 206: Parabolic Layout
Survey Pro Reference Manual Parabolic Layout &XUYH 3DUDEROLF /D\RXW The Parabolic Layout screen allows you to compute an elevation at a specified station, or a station at a specified elevation. Beg. Grade: is the percent grade at the PVC. End Grade: is the percent grade at the PVT.
Page 207 Curve Menu Results PVC sta.: is the station at the PVC. PVI sta.: is the station at the PVI. PVT sta.: is the station at the PVT. elev.: is the elevation for the respective point. Hi/Lo sta.: is the station where the vertical curve has a tangent equal to zero (the crest of the curve).
Page 208: Straight Grade
Survey Pro Reference Manual Straight Grade &XUYH 6WUDLJKW *UDGH The Straight Grade screen will solve for the elevation at a specified station or a station at a specified elevation on a straight grade. Begin Station: is the station where the straight grade begins.
Page 209: Spiral
Curve Menu Spiral &XUYH 6SLUDO The Spiral screen will compute the details of a spiral curve, given the spiral length and radius. Spiral length: is the length of the spiral curve. Radius: is the circular curve radius. 6ROYH : computes the details of the spiral curve. /D\RXW«...
Page 210: Spiral Layout
Survey Pro Reference Manual Spiral Layout &XUYH 6SLUDO The Spiral Layout screen is used to compute station locations on a spiral curve. Radius: is the radius of the circular curve. Spiral Length: is the length along the spiral curve from TS to SC.
Page 211: Traverse On Spiral
Curve Menu Results Station: is the current station. Deflection: is the horizontal angle to the current station as if occupying the TS and backsighting the Spiral PI. Long crd.: is the chord length from the TS to the current station. Short crd.: is the chord length from the previous station to the current station.
Page 212 Survey Pro Reference Manual Results Tangent In: the tangent direction entering the spiral at the TS or CS. Tangent Out: the tangent direction exiting the spiral at the SC or ST. X of Throw: is the distance along the tangent where a perpendicular line intersects with the radius point.
Page 213: Roads Menu
Roads Menu The Roads Menu contains the routines used to perform road layout. A: Edit Templates B: Edit Alignments C: Edit Roads D: Road Stakeout E: Slope Staking F: Show Station (Road Station and Offset) R-207...
Page 214: Add/Edit Templates
Survey Pro Reference Manual Add/Edit Templates 5RDGV (GLW 7HPSODWHV The Add/Edit Templates screen is used to edit an existing template or create a new template. Templates describe the cross-sectional profile of a roadway. They can contain information such as the road width, its slope, a curb, and/or a ditch.
Page 215 Roads Menu Edit Template 5RDGV (GLW 7HPSODWHV (GLW« 5RDGV (GLW 7HPSODWHV 1HZ« The Edit Template screen is identical to the New Template screen and is used to create a new template or edit an existing one. All of the segments of the current template are listed in the screen.
Page 216 Survey Pro Reference Manual 5HPRYH : removes the selected segment and automatically joins the previous segments to the following segments. Note: When a segment is removed the existing segments toward the centerline will not change. Only those on the side of the removed segment away from the centerline are adjusted.
Page 217: Edit Alignments
Roads Menu Edit Alignments 5RDGV (GLW $OLJQPHQWV -RE (GLW $OLJQPHQWV The Edit Alignments screen is used to create an alignment that defines the centerline of a road containing both horizontal and vertical elements. Editing alignments is fully described, starting on Page R-51.
Page 218 Survey Pro Reference Manual the Add/Edit Roads screen without making any changes. • Delete alignment alignment name?: Answering Yes to this prompt will delete the selected alignment(s) from the current job so they are no longer displayed in the Edit Alignments screen.
Page 219 Roads Menu The Road Card 5RDGV (GLW 5RDGV 1HZ« (GLW« 5RDG The Road card of the New Road screen is used to select the alignment to use for the road. If an alignment has not yet been created, refer to Page R-51 for information on creating an alignment.
Page 220 Survey Pro Reference Manual • Confirm that all template segments have a name. (The names do not have to be unique.) • Confirm that the same number of segments exist on each side of the alignment. • Confirm that each widening start station is less than the corresponding widening’s end station.
Page 221 Roads Menu Road Profiles Screen 5RDGV (GLW 5RDGV 1HZ« (GLW« 5RDG 9LHZ 3URILOHV« The Road Profiles screen allows you to see information about the cross-sectional profile of the road at any station after at least one template has been added to each side of the road. : these buttons move a circle icon that starts at the centerline to each node of the template at the current station.
Page 222 Survey Pro Reference Manual Road Alignment Properties Screen 5RDGV (GLW 5RDGV 1HZ« (GLW« 5RDG 6HW 32%« The Road Alignment Properties screen is used to change information about the current alignment. Description: is the name of the current alignment. A new name can be assigned to the alignment from this field.
Page 223 Roads Menu &KHFN« : checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen, described above. Add / Edit Template Screen 5RDGV (GLW 5RDGV 1HZ« (GLW« 7HPSODWHV $GG« (GLW« The Add / Edit Template screen allows you to add a template to the road or edit an existing template.
Page 224 Survey Pro Reference Manual The Widenings Card 5RDGV (GLW 5RDGV 1HZ« (GLW« :LGHQLQJV The Widenings card of the New Road screen is used to add or edit widenings. A widening is a section of a road that changes in width, but does not necessarily require any new templates.
Page 225 Roads Menu (GLW : allows you to edit the selected widening in the Edit Widening screen, which is identical to the Add Widening screen. 5HPRYH : removes the selected widening from the list. &KHFN« : checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen, described on Page R-213.
Page 226 Hinging at the edge results in the elevation of the centerline changing. Because of this, Survey Pro will only allow you to hinge on edge for one side of a road. If the other side is also super elevated, you will be forced to hinge that side at the center so that an abrupt change in elevation does not occur at the centerline.
Page 227 Roads Menu Add / Edit Super Elevation Screen 5RDGV (GLW 5RDGV 1HZ« (GLW« 6XSHU (OHYDWLRQV $GG« (GLW« The Add / Edit Super Elevation screen allows you to add a super elevation to the road or edit an existing super elevation. Start Station: is the location of the beginning of the super elevation on the alignment.
Page 228 Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: One half of the parabolic transition length will extend before and after the starting point and/or the ending point of the super elevation. This should be considered when using parabolic transitions near the end of an alignment since this length cannot extend beyond the limits of the road.
Page 229: Road Stakeout
Roads Menu Road Stakeout 5RDGV 5RDG 6WDNHRXW The Stake Road screen is used to stake any segment of a road profile at any station. 7DS 5RDG« : opens the Tap on a Road screen where you can tap on any road in the job to select it. Name: displays the name of the selected road.
Page 230 Survey Pro Reference Manual Station Interval: is the value that is added to the Station 1H[W 6WDWLRQ to Stake after the button is pressed. 1H[W 6WDWLRQ : advances the Station to Stake by the Station Interval. Note: If the Stake Corners option is selected in the...
Page 231 Roads Menu Stake Road – Screen Three The third Stake Road screen displays distance, direction, and other information about the point to be staked. Station: displays the station where the stake point occurs and the type of line segment it falls on in the alignment. Segment: displays the name of the segment tangent to the point to be staked;...
Page 232 Survey Pro Reference Manual &LUFOH =HUR Note: The button is not available when using a robotic total station. %DFN : returns to the previous screen. 6WDNH ! : accesses the final Stake Road screen where the shots to the stake point are performed.
Page 233: Road Slope Staking
Roads Menu Road Slope Staking 5RDGV 6ORSH 6WDNLQJ The Road Slope Staking screen is used to locate the catch point of the road at any station. 7DS 5RDG« : opens the Tap on a Road screen where you can tap on any road in the job to select it. Name: displays the name of the selected road.
Page 234 Survey Pro Reference Manual Road Slope Staking – Screen Two The second Road Slope Staking screen is used to set up some slope stake parameters prior to slope staking the road. Station: is the station to be slope staked. Station Interval: specifies how far to advance from the current station to the next station.
Page 235 Roads Menu V. Map Card The V. Map card displays a graphic of the cross-sectional profile of the road at the current station. The hinge points and slopes are also displayed. Slopes Card The Slopes card is used to specify the desired cut and fill slopes that will be used when computing the location of the catch points.
Page 236: Road Station And Offset
Survey Pro Reference Manual Road Station and Offset 5RDGV 6KRZ 6WDWLRQ The Road Station and Offset routine allows you to take a shot to a prism that is positioned anywhere on the road and compute the details of where that point is located in relation to the road. This information can then be compared to the data from a grade sheet.
Page 237 Roads Menu Road Station and Offset – Screen The second Road Station and Offset screen is used to take a shot to the prism and view the data from various cards. Height of Rod: is the length of the rod. Coarse EDM (Fast Shot): When checked, sets the total station to coarse mode for faster, but slightly less-precise measurements.
Page 238 Survey Pro Reference Manual Cross-Section Card Station: displays the station at the rod position. Template: displays the name of the template that is used at the rod position. Segment: displays the name of the template’s segment at the rod position.
Page 239: Adjust Menu
Adjust Menu The Adjust Menu contains routines to perform a variety of adjustments. A: Scale B: Translate C: Rotate D: Traverse Adjust R-233...
Page 240: Scale
Survey Pro Reference Manual Scale $GMXVW 6FDOH The Scale screen will scale the distances of a range of points relative to a specified base point. This is useful to correct a survey where a scale factor was inadvertently applied during data collection.
Page 241: Translate
Adjust Menu Translate $GMXVW 7UDQVODWH The Translate screen will move a group a points horizontally and vertically by a specified distance and direction. 7DS 3RLQWV« : allows you to select points by tapping them from a map view. 7R)URP« : allows you to select points by typing in a point range.
Page 242: Rotate
Survey Pro Reference Manual 3RLQW /RFDWLRQ : allows you to enter either a point name or location coordinates. 6ROYH : adjusts the selected points in the same direction or distance as defined from the From point to the To point, or by the direction and distance entered.
Page 243: Traverse Adjust
Adjust Menu Rotate: is the angle to rotate the selected points around the Rotation point. 2OG $]LPXWK 2OG %HDULQJ : is a known direction between any two points in the current job before they are rotated. 1HZ $]LPXWK 1HZ %HDULQJ : is the direction between the same two points specified above after the rotation.
Page 244 Survey Pro Reference Manual rule adjustment on the selected traverse. Adjust elevation: when selected, the elevations for the traverse points are also adjusted from the compass rule adjustment. Adjust Sideshots: When checked, any side shots that were stored while occupying the traverse points in the selected traverse will also be adjusted.
Page 245 Adjust Menu Traverse Adjust – Angle Adjustment If an angle adjustment is being performed, this screen will appear next. Closing Angle: is the closing angle for the traverse, which must be represented as an angle-right. (See illustration.) 1H[W ! : opens the next screen of the adjustment wizard. Closing Angle R-239...
Page 246 Survey Pro Reference Manual Traverse Adjust – Compass Rule If a compass rule adjustment is being performed, this screen will appear next. Closed Traverse: select this option if you are adjusting a closed traverse. Close to Known Location: select this option if you are adjusting an open traverse and closing to a known point or location.
Page 247 Adjust Menu Traverse Adjust – Results This screen displays the changes that will be made by the adjustment, where they can be previewed before the actual adjustment is made. The screen lists the adjustment details in three main sections: the angle adjustment details; the compass rule adjustment details, and the point details where the before-and-after coordinates for each point are listed.
Page 249: Miscellaneous Screens
When the Past Results option is used to enter a value in a specific field that was computed previously within Survey Pro. Select the line that contains the value that you want to use and tap OK. The selected value will then be entered in the field associated with that power button.
Page 250: Create Points Screen
Survey Pro Reference Manual Create Points Screen (GLW $OLJQPHQWV Create Points The Create Points screen is used to store points that coincide with specific locations on an alignment. Alignment Nodes: When checked, will store points at locations where a change occurs on an alignment, for example where a straight section and a curved section meet.
Page 251: Map Display Options
Miscellaneous Screens Map Display Options Using this will simply toggle the point names and descriptions on and off in some screens, but in other screens it will open the Map Display Options screen, which gives you even more control over what is displayed in the Map View.
Page 252: Map View
Survey Pro Reference Manual Map View Many screens provide access to a map view, which show the points from the current job and other useful information. It can be accessed from the Main Menu with the button, or any screen that has a button.
Page 253: Transverse Mercator Zones
Appendix A Transverse Mercator Zones Central Meridians for State Plane Coordinates E = East W = West C = Central State Zone Central State Zone Central Meridian Meridian Alabama 85 50 Hawaii 155 30 87 30 156 40 158 00 Alaska 142 00 159 30...
Page 254: Lambert Zones
Survey Pro Reference Manual State Zone Central State Zone Central Meridian Meridian Mississippi 88 50 New Mexico 104 20 90 20 106 15 107 50 Missouri 90 30 92 30 New York 74 20 94 30 76 35 107 50...
Page 255 Appendix A State Zone Central Zone Meridian Constant Arkansas 92 00 0.581899 92 00 0.559691 California 122 00 0.653884 122 00 0.630468 120 30 0.612232 119 00 0.596587 118 00 0.570012 116 15 0.549518 118 20 0.561243 Colorado 105 30 0.646133 105 30 0.630690...
Page 256 Survey Pro Reference Manual New York 74 00 0.654082 (Long Island) North Carolina 79 00 0.577171 North Dakota 100 30 0.744133 100 30 0.729383 Ohio 82 30 0.656950 82 30 0.634520 Oklahoma 98 00 0.590147 98 00 0.567617 Oregon 120 30 0.709186...
Page 257 3D view ......R-69 central meridian....135 3D view settings .... R-70 Central Meridian..... A-1 check backsight ..... R-79 choose from map....17 about Survey Pro ... R-26 choose polyline..112, R-66 add/edit break-lines114, R-66 chord offset ..156, R-194 adjustment codes angle ..167, 169, R-239...
Page 258 Survey Pro Reference Manual Decl24......R-105 control......26 define a location...R-155 coordinate.......41 description codes....26 description......26 description file .....26, 45 job ........41 codes......45, 46 raw data ......42 opening ......47 file settings ....R-33 distance offset ..128, R-89 file transfer ....R-24 distance units.....19 files control......43...
Page 259 Index intersection ..149, R-169 note......... R-64 inverse point to line ....R-161 offset line ..R-170, R-171 point to location ..R-165 offset points ....R-171 point to multiple points . R- storing ...... R-147 offset shots ....... 128 point to point .... R-160 distance ....
Page 260 Survey Pro Reference Manual settings buttons......32 radius point date / time ..R-39, R-40 compute ....R-189 date/time ......31 raw data file ....... R-33 note ......R-64 files .........26 view......R-63 format ....25, R-32 raw data file .......42 general....34, R-41 record mode....R-99 instrument ...
Page 261 Index stakeout settings ..28, R-35 station and offset ..R-145 VAL ......59, R-53 road ......R-230 vertical angle offset130, R-91 store offset points ..R-147 vertical curve ..R-198, See straight grade ....R-202 parabolic curve sun shot....133, R-104 vertical curve layout ...

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