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P O S I T I O N I N G
S Y S T E M S
FC-2600
Quick Reference Guide
Part Number 1000505-01
Rev A
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
July, 2012
All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored,
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  • Page 1 Rev A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. July, 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ..............1-3 Keypad Controls ............1-4 Camera Settings for the FC-2600 ........1-5 The Viewfinder ..............1-10 Taking a Photo Using the FC-2600 ......... 1-12 Taking Good Photos with the FC-2600 ....1-14 Composition ............1-15 Focus ..............1-16 Exposure .............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Notes FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    • The FC-2600 has four illuminators that allows you to take pictures in low light conditions. • The FC-2600 has two 635 nm red visible lasers that you can use to position objects and to align the FC-2600. FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 6: Positioning The Fc-2600

    LCD display, the FC-2600’s display is the viewfinder that operates on a horizontal plane. Instead of holding the FC-2600 up to your eye, you hold it in front of you, about waist high (or whatever is comfortable).

  • Page 7: Settings For The Fc-2600

    When you start eyeware, a configuration file is loaded. This activates the keys on the FC-2600 or you can use the buttons from your application to activate camera functions. You don’t have to write an application to take pictures just yet. Pre- programmed applications within eyeware Setup allows you to take pictures until you are ready to take your own.

  • Page 8: Keypad Controls

    Introduction Keypad Controls When using eyeware with a standard 55-key joystick keypad, use the default control buttons on the left when taking pictures. Table 1-1 describes the keys/button on the FC-2600 and their functions. Table 1-1. FC-2600 Button/Key Functions Icon...

  • Page 9: Camera Settings For The Fc-2600

    Image Format select either (HF) 320x200, (VGA) 640x480, (SXGA) 1280x960 or (QSXGA) 2048x1944 resolution. Lighting select either Daylight, Fluorescent, or Tungsten from the drop-down box. Enables you to configure the FC-2600 to compensate for different light conditions and environments. P/N 1000505-01...
  • Page 10 Figure 1-6. Camera Setup – Save Tab Key Press Mode select either Single or Double Auto Save check mark the On box to automatically save files. Preview (sec) select the amount of time to preview files. FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 11 Camera Settings for the FC-2600 Table 1-2. eyeSetup Menu Menu Item Menu Option/Description Figure 1-7. Camera Setup – File Tab Format select either JPG or BMP for graphics JPG Quality (%) select the level of quality for your JPG graphics...
  • Page 12 • displays when your are ready to capture a screen. Capturing • displays when taking a picture. Save Ready • text that displays when you save or delete something Saving • text that displays when you save a file FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 13 Camera Settings for the FC-2600 Table 1-2. eyeSetup Menu Menu Item Menu Option/Description Figure 1-11. Camera Setup – Wedge Tab Action Select either None, Send file name, or Send file path Prefix enter a prefix Suffix enter a suffix Figure 1-12. Camera Setup – Data Stamp Parameters Trace Data check mark the Include box to include trace data.

  • Page 14: The Viewfinder

    To readjust the focus, place the center of the subject within the ROI and press F4. The viewfinder automatically closes if a picture is not taken within 15 seconds. FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide 1-10...
  • Page 15 The Viewfinder When the focusing process completes, a green square displays on the right side of the viewfinder. When the exposure has stabilized, a green square displays on the left side of the viewfinder (Figure 1-14). Figure 1-14. The Focusing Process If the camera is overexposed, a red square displays in the top left section of the viewfinder.

  • Page 16: Taking A Photo Using The Fc-2600

    Camera button again to take a picture. If you are successful in taking the picture, you can expect the following: • the FC-2600 makes a beeping noise • the picture displays in the viewfinder • an update displays in the status bar Press 4 to save the picture or 1 to delete the picture.
  • Page 17 Taking a Photo Using the FC-2600 Hold the FC-2600 parallel to the ground to avoid a skewed perspective. The best way to hold the FC-2600 is in front of you, about waist high, with your arms comfortably bent (Figure 1-17).

  • Page 18: Taking Good Photos With The Fc-2600

    Figure 1-18. Reduce Blur by Using a Stationary Support Remember! The Beep is your friend! Don’t move until you hear the Beep! WARNING Taking Good Photos with the FC-2600 There are four basic elements to consider to produce good photographs. • Composition •...

  • Page 19: Composition

    Taking a Photo Using the FC-2600 Composition Composition is how the subject is presented in the frame of the photograph. While basically artistic, composition is important because it affects the focus and exposure of the picture taken. Figure 1-19. Top Half and Part of Rear is Cut Off...

  • Page 20: Focus

    • Use a tripod or brace your hands on a sturdy object like a table when photographing moving objects. The photograph shown in Figure 1-21 is out of focus. Details are not visibly clear. Out of Focus Figure 1-21. Example of an Out of Focus Picture FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide 1-16...
  • Page 21 Taking a Photo Using the FC-2600 The photograph shown in Figure 1-22 shows motion blur. Chances are that the FC-2600 was not held still while taking the photograph. Motion Blur Figure 1-22. Example of Motion Blur The photograph in Figure 1-23 is in focus. The edges are sharp. To achieve an excellent photograph you must have a steady hand and stand as still as possible.
  • Page 22 Introduction To have objects both close and far from you in focus (known as a great depth of field), you need to set up the FC-2600 to use the small aperture setting of F8.0. The focus is equally distributed between foreground and background (Figure 1-24).

  • Page 23: Exposure

    Once you become familiar with how the FC-2600 reacts to certain environments, you can fine tune your settings appropriately. Do the following to avoid underexposure or overexposure: •...
  • Page 24 • When working in bright sunlight, avoid taking pictures if glare appears on the viewfinder (such as taking pictures of windshields or windows) by slightly moving the FC-2600 up and down or side to side until you find a good angle that produces little or no glare.
  • Page 25 When this picture was taken, a red box displayed on the upper left of the viewfinder indicating overexposure. If you examine this photograph, you will see that the sun is in front of the FC-2600. P/N 1000505-01 1-21...
  • Page 26 The wheel detail is visible. Figure 1-28. Example of a Photograph with the Right Exposure Angling the FC-2600 to avoid glare or bright spots may result in a skewed perspective. CAUTION...

  • Page 27: Color Temperature

    (more yellow/red light), while sunlight has a higher color temperature (more blue light). As a result, you must adjust the FC-2600 for indoor lighting versus daylight conditions. There are three color temperature settings to choose from: •...
  • Page 28 Introduction The photograph in Figure 1-30 is the opposite of the one shown above. It was taken in daylight with the FC-2600 set to Fluorescent. The result is an overall bluish tint. Figure 1-30. Example of FC-2600 Set to Fluorescent A surrealistic image resulted when taking a daylight photograph with the FC-2600 set to Tungsten in Figure 1-31.
  • Page 29 Compare the chrome bumper on the vehicle with other photographs. Figure 1-32. Example of Photo Taken with the Correct Color Temperature Practice makes perfect. The more comfortable you are with the FC-2600, the better your photographs NOTE will be. P/N 1000505-01...
  • Page 30 Introduction Notes FC-2600 Quick Reference Guide 1-26...

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