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Topcon GTS-600 Series Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION
GTS-600
SERIES
GTS-601
GTS-601AF
GTS-602
GTS-602AF
GTS-603
GTS-603AF
GTS-605
GTS-605AF

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION GTS-600 SERIES GTS-601 GTS-601AF GTS-602 GTS-602AF GTS-603 GTS-603AF GTS-605 GTS-605AF...

  • Page 3: General Handling Precautions

    It is recommended not to take the battery out during the power is on. All the data stored is possible gone at that time. So please do your assembling or taking the battery out after the power is off. No responsibility TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the memory in case unexpected accidents.

  • Page 4: Display For Safe Use

    •There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair the instrument yourself. This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only! •Cause eye injury or blindness.

  • Page 5: User

    FOREWORD CAUTION •Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. (Only for Laser plummet type) •Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you •Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.

  • Page 6: Safety Standard For Laser Beam

    FOREWORD Safety Standard for Laser Beam GTS-600 series Laser plummet type use a visible laser beam to perform the plumb laser function. The GTS-600 series Laser plummet type products are manufactured and sold in accordance with "Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User`s Guide" (IEC Publication 825) or "Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products"...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    FOREWORD Contents FOREWORD ..........1 General Handling Precautions.
  • Page 8 FOREWORD 4.7 Line Measurement (LINE)..........4-39 4.8 LOADER option .

  • Page 9: Standard Set Composition

    FOREWORD Standard Set Composition 1) GTS-600/600AF series (with lens cap) ......1 each 2) Battery BT-50Q ......... . . 1 each 3) Battery charger BC-27BR or BC-27CR .

  • Page 10: Nomenclature And Functions

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.1 Nomenclature Sighting collimator Carrying handle Handle fixing screw Point guide (Point guide type only) Objective lens Vertical motion clamp *1) Instrument Vertical tangent screw *1)2) center mark GTS-601/601AF/ 602/602AF: Optical plummet 2speed way telescope GTS-603/603AF/ 605/605AF:...
  • Page 11 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS GTS-601/602/603/605 Battery locking lever Telescope focusing knob Telescope grip Telescope eyepiece Instrument center mark Power switch Battery BT-50Q Horizontal tangent screw *1) GTS-601/602: Plate level 2speed way GTS-603/605: 1speed way Printer port (Centronics connector) Horizontal Circular level motion clamp Adjusting screw for circular level...
  • Page 12 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS GTS-601AF/602AF/603AF/605AF Automatic focusing key Telescope grip Telescope eyepiece Instrument center mark Manual focusing knob Power switch Battery BT-50Q Horizontal tangent screw *1) GTS-601AF/ 602AF: Plate level 2speed way GTS-603AF/ 605AF: 1speed way Printer port (Centronics connector) Horizontal Circular level motion clamp...

  • Page 13: Display

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.2 Display Display In general upper fore lines display the measuring data, and the bottom line displays the soft key function which is changed by the measuring mode. Contrast The contrast and illumination of display window are adjusted by star ( ) key. Heater (Automatic) The built-in automatic heater functions when the temperature is below 0°C.

  • Page 14: Operating Key

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.3 Operating Key Keys Name of Key Function F1~F6 Soft key Functions are according to the displayed message. Numeric key Entering numerals. A ~/ Alpha key Entering Alphabets. Escape key Returning to the previous mode or display. Star key Star key mode is used for each presetting or displaying.
  • Page 15 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Soft Page Display Function To be slope distance measuring mode. To be horizontal distance measuring mode. Angle To be coordinate distance measuring mode. measuring 0SET Angle of horizontal is set to 0 00'00". HOLD Hold the horizontal angle. To be measurement data record mode.
  • Page 16 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.5 Star key ( key) mode Press the ( ) key to view the instrument options. Since there are two screens of options, press [F6] (1 ↓ ) soft key to view the next screen. The following instrument options can be selected from the ( ): Screen One 1.View Date &...
  • Page 17 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Screen one 1.View Date & Time The date and time can be viewed on both screens. To change the displayed order of the date, (Date/Month/Year), (Month/Date/Year) or (Year/Month/Date), see Chapter 7 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” . To set the date and time, see Chapter 8 “CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” . 2.Adjustment the contrast of the display This enable you to adjust the contrast of the display.
  • Page 18 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Screen two 6.Electric circular level graphic display Electric circular level can be displayed by graphic. This function is good for level the instrument when the circular level is difficult to see directly. Press the [F6] key to get to Screen 2 on the display. Press the [F1] key to display the graphic.

  • Page 19: Auto Power Off

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Instrument The Point Guide should be used within a distance of 100 meters (328 ft.). The quality of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the user's eyesight. The goal of the rod person is to look at both LEDs Illuminate Blink on the instrument and move the prism on-line until...

  • Page 20: Automatic Focusing (For Gts-601Af/602Af/603Af/605Af)

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.7 Automatic Focusing (For GTS-601AF/602AF/603AF/605AF) The automatic focusing is useful for rapid surveying. Press the automatic focusing key after sighting a target by using with the sighting collimator. The automatic focusing will start with a “bip” sound. The automatic function will be completed with two “bip”...
  • Page 21 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Adjustment of automatic focusing If the automatic focusing is incorrect though the diopter adjustment is complete, adjust the automatic focusing. The automatic focus position adjustment can be easily set up by software as follows. Operating procedure Option Display Prog Std Mem Com...

  • Page 22: Preparation For Measurement

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.1 Power Connection (unnecessary if on-board Ni-MH battery BT-50Q is used) See below for connecting the external battery pack. Battery pack BT-3Q Power cord , PC-5 is used. Large capacity battery pack BT-3L Power cord PC-6 is used.

  • Page 23: Setting Instrument Up For Measurement

    Mount the instrument to the tripod. Level and center the instrument precisely to insure the best performance. Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5/8 in. diameter and 11 threads per inch, such as the Type E TOPCON wide- frame wooden tripod. Reference: Leveling and Centering the Instrument 1.

  • Page 24: Power Switch Key On

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.3 Power Switch Key ON Confirm the instrument is leveled. Turn the power switch ON. Power switch key ON GTS-600 series 2001-07-10 15:30:40 Battery Power Remaining Display Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para Main menu Confirm the battery power remaining on the display. Replace with charged battery or charge when...

  • Page 25: Battery Power Remaining Display

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition. Battery power remaining display 2001-07-10 15:30:40 Measurement is possible. Adj Para Prog Std Mem Com The power is poor. The battery should be recharged or replace the battery.

  • Page 26: Main Menu Contains

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.5 Main Menu Contains The main menu contains as following items. Select the menu by pressing soft keys ([F1]~[F6]). 2001-07-10 15:30:40 Prog Para PARAMETERS SETTING MODE The PARAMETERS SETTING MODE settled is memorized even power is off. (see Chapter 7 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE”...

  • Page 27: Vertical And Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.6 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction When the tilt sensors are activated, automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle for mislevelment is displayed. To ensure a precise angle measurement, tilt sensors must be turned on. The display can also be used to fine level the instrument.

  • Page 28: Compensation Of Systematic Error Of Instrument

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key Enable you to select tilt ON/OFF function on page 2. The setting performed here will be memorized after powering OFF. [Example] Setting X,Y Tilt ON Operating procedure Option Display Press [F6] key to get the function page 2. 87 55'45"...

  • Page 29: Resume Mode On/Off

    This enables you to enter numerals or alphabet letters such as the file name. [Example] Enter “HIL 104” to rename the file name. Operating procedure Option Display Rename Old name [TOPCON .DAT] New name [ ← → Alpha Press [F1](Alpha) key to be entering alphabet [F1] letter mode.

  • Page 30: Standard Measurement Mode

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 2001-07-10 15:30:40 [Press [F2] key.] STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Angle measurement, Distance measurement, Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para Coordinate measurement . 3.1 Angle Measurement 3.1.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle Make sure the mode is in Angle measurement. Operating procedure Operation Display...

  • Page 31: Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.1.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left Make sure the mode is Angle measurement. Operating procedure Operation Display Press [F6]( )key to get the function as on ↓ 87°55'45" page 2. HR: 120°30'40" 0SET HOLD P1 ↓ [F6] REC HSET TILT ↓...

  • Page 32: Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 2) Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys Make sure the mode is Angle measurement. Operating procedure Operation Display Collimate the target. Collimate 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" 0SET HOLD ↓ Press [F6]( ) key to get the function as on ↓...

  • Page 33: Distance Measurement

    ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION” . 3.2.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant Topcon's prism constant value is 0. Set correction for prism at 0. If the prism is of another manufacture, the appropriate constant shall be set beforehand. Setting the prism constant value is in the STAR key ( ) mode, see Chapter 9 “SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE”...

  • Page 34: Distance Measurement (Single/N-Times Measurement)

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.2.4 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement) When presetting the number of times, the instrument measures the distance as the setting times and the average distance will be displayed. When presetting the number of times as 1, it does not display the average distance, because of single measurement.
  • Page 35 3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" 54.321 1.234 (m) *F.N MEAS MODE NEZ P1 ↓ The average value is displayed following with buzzer sound and “ * ” mark disappears. 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" 54.321 1.234 NEZ P1 MEAS MODE ↓...

  • Page 36: Fine/ Tracking / Coarse Measuring Mode

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.2.5 Fine/ Tracking / Coarse Measuring Mode •Fine mode : This is a normal distance measuring mode. Measurement time 0.2mm mode : approx.2.8 seconds 1 mm mode : approx.1.2 seconds The unit to be displayed is 0.2mm or 1mm. (0.001ft or 0.005ft) •Tracking mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode.

  • Page 37: Stake Out (S-O)

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.2.6 Stake Out (S-O) The difference between the measured distance and the distance preset is displayed. The displayed value = Measured distance - Standard (Preset) distance Stake out operation can be performed for horizontal distance (HD), relative elevation (VD) or slope distance (SD) [Example: Relative elevation] Operating procedure...

  • Page 38: Coordinate Measurement

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.3 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT 3.3.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point Set the coordinates of instrument (occupied point) according to coordinate origin, and the instrument automatically converts and displays the unknown point (prism point) coordinates following the origine. It is possible to retain the coordinates of the occupied point after turning the power off (Resume mode :OFF).
  • Page 39 3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Input new data and press [ENT] key. *1) N coord. Setting occ. point [ENT] N : 0.0000 E coord. E : 0.0000 [ENT] Z : 0.0000 Z coord. EXIT [ENT] Complete < Measuring starts. (m) *F.R MEAN m/ft SET P2...

  • Page 40: Setting Of The Instrument Height / Prism Height

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.3.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Prism Height Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height / prism height, coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly. Confirm the angle measurement mode. Operating procedure Operation Display 90°10'20"...

  • Page 41: Execution Of Coordinate Measuring

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.3.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and prism height, coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly. When setting coordinate values of occupied point, see Section 3.3.1“Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point”...
  • Page 42 3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE The result will be shown. 12345.6789 E : -12345.6789 10.1234 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH ↓ *1) In case the coordinate of instrument point is not entered, (0,0,0) will be used as the default for the instrument point.

  • Page 43: Data Output

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.4 DATA OUTPUT Result of measurement is transferred from the GTS-600 series to Data Collector. [Example: Distance measurement mode] Confirm the distance measurement mode. Operating procedure Display Operate the data collector to measure the distance. 90°10'20"...

  • Page 44: Data Output By Soft Key (Rec)

    3 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 3.5 DATA Output by soft key (REC) It is also possible to output the result of measurement by pressing the soft key (REC). [Example: Slope Distance measurement mode] Confirm the slope distance measurement mode. Operating procedure Operation Display 90°10'20"...

  • Page 45: Program Mode

    4 PROGRAM MODE PROGRAM MODE 2001-07-10 15:30:40 [Press [F1] key.] Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para PROGRAM MODE ( APPLICATION MEASUREMENT) 1.Setting a direction anglefor backsight orientation (BS) 2.Retaining a coordinate ( STORE-NEZ) 3.Remote elevation measurement (REM) 4.Missing line measurement (MLM) 5.Repetition angle measurement (REP) 6.Layout (LAYOUT) 7.Line measurement mode (LINE)

  • Page 46: Setting A Direction Angle For Backsight Orientation

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation (Entering the instrument abd backsight coordinate values) This program uses the input coordinate values of the occupied point, (instrument), and backsight point to compute the backsight orientation direction angle. The occupied coordinate input display appears as (BS:M-POINT).

  • Page 47: Retaining A Coordinate (Store- Nez)

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.2 Retaining a Coordinate (STORE- NEZ) In this program the coordinates for the next point are stored in memory after the measurement is complete and accepted. This feature allows the user to occupy the next move up point and use the previous occupied point for the backsight orientation.
  • Page 48 4 PROGRAM MODE Press [F6](SET) key. [F6] Store NEZ Coordinate of P1 will be displayed. 123.456 m 12.345 m 1.234 m > SET OK? Press [F5](YES) key. [F5] Coordinate of P1 will be decided. Complete The display return to main menu. Power off Move to Turn power off and move instrument to P1...

  • Page 49: Remote Elevation Measurement (Rem)

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.3 Remote Elevation measurement (REM) The Remote Elevation program calculates the vertical distance (height) of a remote object relative to a prism and it's height from a ground point, (without a prism height). When using a prism height, the remote elevation measurement will start from the prism (reference point).
  • Page 50 4 PROGRAM MODE Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and prism will be shown. (2)Horizontal Distance HD : 123.456 m MEAS Press [F6](SET) key. [F6] The prism position will be decided. *1) VD : 0.234 m EXIT P.h HD Collimate target K. Collimate Vertical distance (VD) will be shown.
  • Page 51 4 PROGRAM MODE Press [F6](SET) key. [F6] The prism position will be decided. (2)Vertical Angle 120°30'40" Collimate ground point G. Collimate (2)Vertical Angle 95°30'40" Press [F6](SET) key. [F6] The position of point G will be decided. *1) VD : 0.000 m EXIT Collimate target K.

  • Page 52: Missing Line Measurement (Mlm)

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.4 Missing Line Measurement (MLM) The Missing Line Measurement program calculates the horizontal distance (dHD), slope distance (dSD) and elevation (dVD) between two target prisms. The instruemtn can accomplish this in two ways: 1.(A-B, A-C): Measurement is A-B, A-C, A-D, ..2.(A-B, B-C): Measurement is A-B, B-C, C-D, ..
  • Page 53 4 PROGRAM MODE Press [F6](SET) key. [F6] MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD : MEAS Collimate prism B and press [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD * < m Horizontal distance (HD) between the [F1] instrument and prism B will be shown. MEAS MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2...

  • Page 54: Repetition Angle Measurement (Rep)

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.5 Repetition Angle Measurement (REP) Repetitionn Angle Measurement program accumulates horizontal angles and shows the total angle (Ht) and the mean (Hm) of all the angles measured. The progam also keeps track of the amount of complete sets of horizontal angles measured.
  • Page 55 4 PROGRAM MODE Recollimte the second target B using the Recolli- Repetition Angle CNT[ 2] horizontal motion clamp and the horizontal mate B Ht: 260 ° 50'40" tangent screw. Hm: 130°25'20" EXIT 0SET HOLD Press [F6](HOLD) key. The total of angle (Ht) and the average of Doubled angle angle (Hm) are shown.

  • Page 56: Layout

    A job name must be created or selected to store coordinate values for the side shot or resection routine. If a job name is not created when doing the side shot or resection routine, the GTS-600 series will automatically create a default job identifies as (???1). The default job consists of three question marks followed by a numeric value starting with (1) for the first default job.

  • Page 57: Options

    Job Manager In the Options menu select [F1] (Create or [F1] Select a Job (Job,# of Pts) Selection a Job). TAC1 TOPCON TAC2 MORE The jobs that are in memory will show on the [F6] Select a Job (Job,# of Pts) screen.
  • Page 58 ↓ Press [F1] View Memory. [F1] Select a Job (Job,# of Pts) TAC1 TOPCON TAC2 MORE The display shows all the jobs in memory on the first page. The current job is highlighted. The job name and number of points in the job are also shown on the display.
  • Page 59 4 PROGRAM MODE Erase a Block of Points or Erase One Point A block of point numbers can be erased within a job. To erase a block of points, the record numbers representing the points are entered. After typing in the block of record numbers, press the (ENT) key. The software will prompt the user to answer the question (YES) or (NO) to erase the record number.
  • Page 60 4 PROGRAM MODE Create Another Job This option creates a new job and store the job memory. The job name can be alpha / numeric. If a job name is not typed in, a default job name is used that has three question marks (???1) followed by a numeric value.
  • Page 61 The transfer data option sends and receives coordinates to and from the computer. The communications parameters are set by the user for Protocol, Baud rate, Parity, and Stop bits. Topcon‘s interface cable from the GTS-600 to the computer is used for the data transfer.
  • Page 62 4 PROGRAM MODE Fallow the example below to select the protocol parameters. Operating procedure Operation Display From the Job Manager menu, page 1, press Job Manager (Pg 1/2) [F6] to select page 2. View Memory Erase a Block of Point Erase One Point Press [F1] Transfer Jobs ↓...
  • Page 63 4 PROGRAM MODE Receive Coordinates The receive coordinate option receives jobs from the PC to the GTS-600. Before receiving any jobs, make sure that the communication parameters in the instrument match the software parameters on the PC software. Operating procedure Operation Display Job Manager (Pg 1/2)
  • Page 64 4 PROGRAM MODE Send Coordinates The send coordinate option will transfer a job from the instrument to a PC. If the current job is not the job you want to send, change the current job by going to the View Memory option on page 1 of the Job Manager Menu.
  • Page 65 4 PROGRAM MODE Rename a Job This option renames the current job. If the current job is not the job you wish to rename, refer to the View Memory option to select another job. The following example shows the rename option. Operating procedure Operation Display...

  • Page 66: Coordinate Data

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.6.2 Coordinate Data There are 4 routines in the Coordinate data option, Input Coordinate data, Search and View Jobs, New Point, and Grid Factor. Input Coordinate Data The input coordinate data routine is used to manually type in point numbers with coordinate values.If there are no job names found in memory, the software will ask to create one.
  • Page 67 4 PROGRAM MODE The next screen is to type in the coordinates [ENT] PT#: and press the [ENT] key after each entry. After entering in the elevation (Z) and pressing the [ENT] key, the job name, point number and coordinates are stored in EXIT memory..

  • Page 68: Search Data And View Jobs

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.6.3 Search Data and View Jobs The Search Data and View Jobs option can find point numbers with coordinate values and show all jobs in memory. The options for the search feature are [F1] search first point number, [F2] last point number, or [F3] by any point number.
  • Page 69 View Memory (Job,# of Pts) The job located a t (F1) is highlighted, TAC1 indicating the current job. If you would like to TOPCON select another job, press keys [F2] thorough TAC2 [F4]. To view more jobs in memory, press the MORE [F6] key.

  • Page 70: New Point

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.6.4 New Point In the New Point option there are two features available to collect coordinates, Side Shot and Resection. When collecting a side shot point, the point number, north, east, and elevation are stored under a job name. The feature to set the back sight direction, Setting a Direction Angle, is optional when collecting a side shot point.
  • Page 71 4 PROGRAM MODE The next screen appears to type in the [F6] Setting Backsight Point backsight point number. If the point number is PT#: not stored in the job, an input screen appears Type to type in the coordinates. If the point number Backsight with coordinates are stored in the job the next Point...
  • Page 72 4 PROGRAM MODE When the measurement is complete, the next 9982773 m screen shows the coordinates and allows the 999.77. m user to store the or not to store the data. 90.263 m >Rec.New Point? After the data is stored, the screen to type in Type New Point (Side Shot) another side shot point number appears,...
  • Page 73 4 PROGRAM MODE Resection The resection program calculates the new point (occupied point) coordinates from two known point numbers with coordinates that are stored in a job. The angle and distance is measured to each known point and the residual error for the horizontal distance and vertical distance are shown on the display. If the software can not calculate the new point, the massage (Calc Error) appears.
  • Page 74 4 PROGRAM MODE The instrument will measure and show the horizontal angle, horizontal distance, and Type HR : 0°00'00" vertical distance. Second HD * <<<< Ponit VD : Number Enter the second point number to measure and press the (ENT) key. PT#: ↑...

  • Page 75: Grid Factor

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.6.5 Grid Factor A grid factor can be set when doing Layout, Resection or Side Shot. The formula below shows how the grid factor is calculated for the distance. Calculation Formula 1) Elevation Factor : The average radius of the earth Elevation Factor = R+ELEV.
  • Page 76 4 PROGRAM MODE If the Grid factor acceptable, press the (ESC) (ENT) Grid Factor key or [F6] (NO). 1.000000 >Modify After pressing (ESC), the coordinate data (ESC) Coordinate Data menu appears. F1 Input Coordinate data F2 Search Data & View Jobs F3 New Point F4 Grid Factor 4-32...

  • Page 77: Setting A Direction Angle And Layout A Point

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.6.6 Setting a Direction Angle and Layout a Point The direction angle option computes the backsight angle orientation using the occupied and backsight point coordinates. Once the backsight angle is set, you can safely layout points. Known point A Layout point P1 [N,E,Z] Horizontal plane...
  • Page 78 4 PROGRAM MODE Press the [F1] key for the Setting Direction LAYOUT Angle option. F1 Setting Direction Angle F2 Setting Layout Point F3 Coordinate data F4 Options [F1] Setting Occupied Station Type in the occupied point number. The point PT#: number can be alpha or numeric characters.
  • Page 79 4 PROGRAM MODE The next display shows the backsight angle. Setting Direction Angle If the angle correct, sight and lock the instrument on the backsight point. Press [F5] H(B): 0°00'00" (YES) to accept the backsight orientation. >Set OK? If you are not satisfied with the backsight angle, press [F6] (NO) to return to step NOTE: Be sure you are sighted on the correct backsight point and answer (YES),...
  • Page 80 4 PROGRAM MODE The angle option can be selected from any option [F2] - (Coarse Repeat Screen) [F5]. [F2] (DIST) - - Once the rod person is online with the < m instrument, the distance to set the layout point can be dHD = -52°10'15"...

  • Page 81: Guidance Feature

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.6.7 Guidance Feature The Guide feature can serve two purposes in the field for layout. One use for the Guide feature is to help get the rod person on the layout point faster and more accurately. This is accomplished by showing the instrument person distance instructions which are then passed on to the rod person.
  • Page 82 4 PROGRAM MODE Layout with Guide Feature Refer to the previous section 4.6.2- Setting a Direction Angle and Layout a Point (step 1-11). At the layout screen, the example below will pick up at the Guide feature. Operating procedure Operation Display From the angle and distance layout screen, dHR = 52°10'16"...

  • Page 83: Line Measurement (Line)

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.7 Line Measurement (LINE) The Line Measurement program allows the user to measure the height of an inaccessible object above a point. Both the inaccessible object and the point are located along an established base line. Two prisms, A and B, are set up apart from each other below the object to established the base line.
  • Page 84 4 PROGRAM MODE Input the prism height and press [ENT] key. Input P.h LINE [ENT] <STEP-1>PT A MEAS Collimate prism A and press [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate LINE The distance measurement will start. <STEP-1>PT A [F1] < m MEAS Horizontal distance is displayed. LINE <STEP-1>PT A 50.234 m...
  • Page 85 4 PROGRAM MODE Press [F2](LH) key. [F2] LINE This function is used when measuring the line G-POINT height from the ground. The procedure is as 30°20'10" follows : Sight the point on the line before pressing this EXIT key. Don‘t move the horizontal tangent screw by setting ground point G.

  • Page 86: Loader Option

    4 PROGRAM MODE 4.8 LOADER option The loader option can load Application programs from a PC to the GTS-600 series. Before loading any application programs, make sure the communication parameters in the instrument match the parameters on the PC software. For further information about the parameters, refer to the application software manual.

  • Page 87: Memory Manage Mode

    3.Erasing a File 4.Renaming a File Name 5.Initializing Memory. 5.1 View Internal Memory Status The GTS-600 series will display the memory size, the amount of free memory and the expiration date for the internal lithium battery. Operating procedure Operation Display...

  • Page 88: Protect A File

    Note:All the files stored will be erased by initializing the memory, even if the files are protected. Operating procedure Operation Display The memory capacity and the remaining .DAT 1597 12-25 memory capacity are shown by pressing TOPCON .DAT 1089 10-05 [F3](Mem) from Main Menu Icons. .TXT 2450 09-11 HILL .DAT...

  • Page 89: Rename A File Name

    ↓ Select a file using [F5]( ↑ ) key or [F6]( ↓ ) key. Select a file Press [F2](Ren) key. [F2] Rename Old name [TOPCON .DAT] New name [ Alpha <- -> Enter a new file name within 8 characters.

  • Page 90: Deleting A File

    Only one file can be erased at a time. Operating procedure Operation Display The memory capacity and the remaining .DAT 1597 12-25 memory capacity are shown by pressing TOPCON .DAT 1089 10-05 [F3](Mem) from Main Menu Icons. .TXT 2450 09-11 HILL .DAT...

  • Page 91: Communication Mode

    F3 Data file out 6.1 Setting of PROTOCOL To transfer data files to and from the GTS-600 Series and a PC, the Baud rates must be the same. The Baud rate selections are 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200.

  • Page 92: Data File In

    6 COMMUNICATION MODE 6.2 Data file in You can transfer data files from a PC to the GTS-600 Series. The file can be received into a sub-directory. [Example] Transferring a file into [XYZ] sub-directory Operating procedure Operation Display Make sure the instrument is ready and Communication waiting for the data file before you command...

  • Page 93: Data File Out

    Transferring a file from the GTS-600 internal memory to a PC is also possible. You can select two or more files in internal memory and send them to a PC at the same time. [Example] Sending two files (JIS.DAT and TOPCON. DAT) Operating procedure...

  • Page 94: Parameters Setting Mode

    7 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 2001-07-10 15:30:40 [Press [F6] key.] Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para PARAMETERS SETTING MODE In this mode, setting of parameters regard with measuring, displaying and communications will be done. When a parameter is changed and set, the new value is stored into memory.Press [F6] key from the main menu icons, the following display will be shown.
  • Page 95 7 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Select the distance measuring unit Meter or Feet shown on 8.Dist. Unit meter/feet the display. Select the meter / feet conversion factor. US survey feet 9.C.F. m/ft Us.f /Intl.f 1m=3.280833333333333 ft. International feet 1m=3.280839895013123 ft. Select OFF or ON for the minimum distance in fine mode. 10.Min.

  • Page 96: Parameters For Communication

    7 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 7.1.2 Parameters for communication Factory default settings are indicated with underlines. Menu Selecting Item Contents 1200 / 2400 / 4800 / 1.B. Rate Select the baud rate. 9600 2.Data. L 7 / 8 Select the data length seven digits or eight digits. 3.Parity none / odd / even Select the parity bit.

  • Page 97: Setting Parameters

    7 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 7.2 Setting Parameters 7.2.1 Parameters for Measurement and Display [Example setting] S/A BUZZER: OFF , Atmospheric pressure: hPa Operating procedure Operation Display From the main menu icons, press [F6](Para) [F6] Parameters to access the parameters option menu. F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password...

  • Page 98: Parameters For Communication

    7.2.1“Parameters for Measurement and Display” , refer to the section 7.2.1. *1) *1) Press the [F2](I.GTS) key to reset to the factory default settings (Topcon total station current fixed protocol). Factory default settings are indicated with underlines in Section 7.1.2“Parameters for communication” .

  • Page 99: Password Option

    7.2.3 Password option Establishing a Password A password can be set in the GTS-600 series to secure the use of the instrument. Once a password is established the user can disable the option or change the password. Once a password established and the option is turned off, the password will always remain in memory.
  • Page 100 7 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Turning OFF the Password After a password is established, you can disable the password option. Once you disable the option, the password-input screen will not appear every time you power on the instrument. Turning OFF the Password Option Operating procedure Operation Display...
  • Page 101 7 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Changing a Password Once a password is established, you can change the original password. The new password takes the place of the original password in memory. Changing the Password Operating procedure Operation Display From the main menu icons, press [F6](Para) [F6] Parameters to access the parameters option menu.

  • Page 102: Check And Adjustment

    5) If using above procedure and no difference is found from the instrument constant at the factory or a difference of over 5mm is found, contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer. Note: To check and adjust of Auto-Focus (For GTS-601AF/602AF/603AF/605AF), see Chapter...

  • Page 103: Checking The Optical Axis

    Please contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer to adjust the instrument.   Red light spot Note: For checking the optical axis of GTS-600AF series, please contact Topcon or your Topcon dealer.

  • Page 104: Checking/Adjusting The Theodolite Functions

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions Pointers on the Adjustment 1) Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope properly prior to any checking operation which involves sighting through the telescope. Remember to focus properly, with parallax completely eliminated. 2) Carry out the adjustments in the order of item numbers, as the adjustments are dependent one upon another.

  • Page 105: Checking /Adjusting The Plate Level

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level Adjustment is required if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis. Check 1) Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling screws, say, A and B.

  • Page 106: Adjustment Of The Vertical Cross-Hair

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair Adjustment is required if the vertical cross-hair is not in a place perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the telescope ( since it must be possible to use any point on the hair for measuring horizontal angles or running lines).

  • Page 107: Collimation Of The Instrument

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument Collimation is required to make the line of sight of the telescope perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the instrument, otherwise, it will not be possible to extend a straight line by direct means. Check Eyepiece 1) Set the instrument up with clear...

  • Page 108: Checking / Adjusting The Optical Plummet Telescope

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Note: 1 First, loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the vertical cross-hair line must be moved. Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side by an equal amount which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged. Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to tighten, but revolve as little as possible.

  • Page 109: Checking / Adjusting The Laser Plummet (For Laser Plummet Type)

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.3.6 Checking / Adjusting the Laser Plummet (For Laser Plummet type) Check 1) Turn on the laser plummet and coincide the center of the laser with a measuring point. 2) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis and check the measuring point. If the laser is properly centered in the measuring point, adjustment is not required.

  • Page 110: Adjustment Of Compensation Systematic Error Of Instrument

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 1) Error of vertical axis (X,Y tilt sensor offset) 2) Collimation error 3) Error of vertical angle 0datum 4) Error of horizontal axis The above mentioned errors will be compensated by software, which calculated internally according to each compensation value.
  • Page 111 8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Collimate target A. Collimate (Reverse) Press [F6](SET)key. [F6] FACE 2 Repeat the procedures in step LEVEL±0 that the count of measured times matches to V:270°04'20" the one in FACE(1). * 2),3),4) SKIP The title display will be shown automatically. (B)HORIZONTAL Axis FACE 2 LEVEL±10°...

  • Page 112: Showing Constant List And Switch On/Off Compensation Systematic Error Of Instrument

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.5 Showing Constant List and Switch ON/OFF Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument [Example setting: Switch OFF the compensation] Operating procedure Operation Display Press [F5] key from the main menu. [F5] Adjustment F1 V0/Axis (Measurement) F2 V0/Axis (Constant list) F3 Date Time ↓...

  • Page 113: How To Adjust The Date And Time

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.6 How to adjust the date and time Operating procedure Operation Display Press [F5] key from the main menu. [F5] Adjustment F1 V0/Axis (Measurement) F2 V0/Axis (Constant list) F3 Date Time ↓ F4 Instrument constant Press [F3] key . [F3] Current date is 11-25-01 Enter new date (mm-dd-yy)

  • Page 114: How To Set The Instrument Constant Value

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.7 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value To set the Instrument constant which is obtained in section 8.1 -Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant, follow as below. Operating procedure Operation Display Press the [F5] key from the main menu. [F5] Adjustment F1 V0/Axis (Measurement)

  • Page 115: Reference Frequency Checking Mode

    8 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8.8 Reference Frequency Checking Mode The beam modulated by the reference frequency of EDM is emitted continuously. This mode is used for frequency test mainly. Operating procedure Operation Display Press the [F5] key from the main menu. [F5] Adjustment F1 V0/Axis (Measurement)

  • Page 116: Setting The Prism Constant Value

    9 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE The prism constant value of Topcon is set to zero. When using prism other than Topcon's, it is necessary to set the prism constant correction value of that specific prism.

  • Page 117: Setting Atmospheric Correction

    10 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION The velocity of light through air is not constant and depends on the atmospheric temperature and pressure. The atmospheric correction system of this instrument corrects automatically when the correction value is set. 15 ° C/59 ° F, and 1013.25hPa / 760mmHg / 29.9 inHg is as a standard value for 0ppm in this instrument.
  • Page 118 10 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION Input Pressure value, and press [ENT]. Enter [Example] Pres. :1020.0hPa. Pres. 5.1ppm 20.0 °C The display returns previous mode. [ENT] 0.0 mm *1) *2) 1012.0hPa Pressure setting *1) Range : Temp. -30.0 ° C ~ +60.0 ° C (0.1 ° C step) Pres.
  • Page 119 10 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION Atmospheric Correction Chart (For your reference) The atmospheric correction value is obtained easily with the atmospheric correction chart. Find the measured temperature in horizontal, and pressure in vertical on the chart. Read the value from the diagonal line, which represents the required atmospheric correction value. Example: The measured temperature is +26°C The measured pressure is 1013 hPa...
  • Page 120 10 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 10-4...
  • Page 121 10 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 10-5...

  • Page 122: Correction For Refraction And Earth Curvature

    11 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE The instrument measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature. 11.1 Distance Calculation Formula Distance Calculation Formula; with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account. Follow the Formula below for converting horizontal and vertical distances.

  • Page 123: Power Source And Charging

    12 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 12.1 On-board Battery BT-52QA To remove Remove the battery while pulling both battery fixing levers. BC-27BR/CR BT-50Q AC-outlet Battery fixing lever To charge Plug the charger into the outlet. Connect the charger connector to the battery, then charging will start. Preparatory charging will start.
  • Page 124 12 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING Do not charge or discharge continuously, otherwise the battery and the charger may be deteriorated. If charging or discharging is necessary, use the charger after stopping charge for approximately 30 minutes. Do not charge the battery or discharge the battery in right after the battery is charged, it causes deterioration of the battery in rare cases.

  • Page 125: Detach/Attach Of Tribrach

    13 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach, with a tribrach locking lever loosened or tightened for this purpose. Detachment 1) Loosen the tribrach locking lever, by revolving it 180° or 200g in the counterclockwise direction (which will point the triangle mark upwards).

  • Page 126: Special Accessories

    181(L) × 97(W) × 78(H) mm Weight:1.0kg Weight:1.5kg Power cord PC-5 Large capacity battery pack BT-3L (For BT-3Q and TOPCON FC series Data collector) Output voltage : DC 8.4V L-shape plug provided Capacity: 6AH Cord length: 2m approx. Service life per charging: Approx. 24 hour External dimensions: 190(L) ×...
  • Page 127 14 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Power cord PC-3 (For AC-5) Auto converter AC-5 L-shape plug provided Input voltage:12V DC Cord length: 2m approx. Output voltage :DC 8.4V Cable length:3m approx. External dimensions: 100(L)×53(W)×47(H) mm Weight:0.3kg Cigarette battery charger BC-9 (for BT-3Q) Diagonal eyepiece, Model 10 Input voltage:13.8V to 16V Observation in an easy posture will be provided Power consumption: 40VA approx.
  • Page 128 14 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Prism sets See the description on Chapter 16 "PRISM SYSTEM" Prism unit case, Model 6 Mini prism Fixed 9 prisms unit or tilting 3 prisms unit can be The mini prism (25.4mm) is made from precision ground stored in this case.
  • Page 129 14 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Aluminum extension leg tripod, Type E Wide-frame extension leg tripod, Type E (Wood) Flat head 5/8" × 11 threads with adjustable legs. Flat head 5/8" × 11 threads with adjustable legs. 14-4...

  • Page 130: Battery System

    In case of On-board battery In case of External battery Pack BT-3Q PC-5 BT-3L PC-6 PC-3 PC-5 PC-6 BT-50Q Car battery GTS-600 series GTS-600 series AC-5 Charging Charging time BC-27BR/CR Quick BC-27BR for AC 120V use Approx. 1.8h BC-27CR for AC 230V use BT-50Q Normal Approx.15h...

  • Page 131: Prism System

    16 PRISM SYSTEM PRISM SYSTEM Arrangement according to your needs is possible. Target pole-2 (not used with 9 prisms) Prism-2 Tilting triple Tilting prism Tilting prism Single prism Triple prism prism holder-1 9 prism holder-2 holder-3 holder-2 holder-2 holder-2 with target plate-2 Tribrach Tribrach...

  • Page 132: Precautions

    11) Even if any abnormality occurs, never attempt to disassemble or lubricate the instrument yourself. Always consult with TOPCON or your dealer. 12) To remove the dust on the case, never use thinner or benzine. Use a clean cloth moistened with neutral detergent.

  • Page 133: Error Displays

    Description Countermeasures Backup Displayed when built in battery for memory battery Contact your dealer or Topcon. back up is empty. empty Displayed when the contrast with the target and its circumference is too low or too high to Focus the target manually by using the AF Range focus the target automatically.
  • Page 134 Abnormality in angle measuring system. required. If this error code continues to display, repair is E700‘s Abnormality in angle measuring system. required. If error still persist after attempting to clear them, contact your local Topcon dealer or Topcon head office. 18-2...

  • Page 135: Specifications

    19 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Telescope Length : 150mm Objective lens : 45mm (EDM 50mm) Magnification : 30× Image : Erect Field of view : 1°30' Resolving power : 2.5" Minimum focus : 1.3m 1.4m (AF type) Reticle illumination : Provided Distance measurement Measurement range Angular acceleration Prism...
  • Page 136 19 SPECIFICATIONS Electronic Angle Measurement Method : Absolute reading Detecting system: Horizontal : 2 sides Vertical : 2 side Minimum reading GTS-601/601AF : 1"/0.5" (0.5mgon/0.1mgon, 5mmil/2mmil) reading GTS-602/602AF : 5"/1" (1mgon/0.2mgon, 20mmil/ 5mmil) reading GTS-603/603AF : 5"/1" (1mgon/0.2mgon, 20mmil/ 5mmil) reading GTS-605/605AF : 5"/1"...
  • Page 137 19 SPECIFICATIONS Dimension : 343(H)×230(W)×178(L) mm (13.5(H)×9.1(W)×7.0(L) in) Weight Instrument (with battery) GTS-600 series : 5.8kg ( 12.8 lbs) GTS-600AF series : 5.9kg ( 13.0 lbs) Plastic carrying case : 3.7kg ( 8.2 lbs) Durability Protection against water and dust...

  • Page 138: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Dual Axis Compensation Inclination of the vertical axis with respect to true vertical will result in incorrectly measured horizontal angles. The extent of the error in horizontal angle measurement due to axis tilt depends on three factors : the amount of the tilt of axis the elevation of the target the horizontal angle between the direction of till of the vertical axis and the target.
  • Page 139 APPENDIX It is clear from the table that dual axis compensation has the most benefit when the elevation of the target is greater then 30° and the axis is tilted more than 10". The entries indicated in bold in the table show, in fact, that for many common surveying applications i.e. target elevation <30°...

  • Page 140: Precaution When Charging Or Storing Batteries

    APPENDIX Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries The capacity of battery will be affected and its service life shortened in any of the following cases while it is recharged, dischrged or stored. 1) Recharging Fig. 1 shows how ambient temperature at recharging is related to charging efficiency or as affecting discharge capacity.
  • Page 141 APPENDIX 0.1C charge  Discharge : 0.2,  E.V.=1.0V    Temperature at  discharge : 20℃  Ambient temperature when charging（℃）  Fig.1 Recharging 0.2C discharge 1C discharge Charging : 0.1C×16hours Charging temperature : 20℃  Ambient temperature（℃）  Fig. 2 Discharge 0℃  20℃  Charging : 0.1C×16hours  Discharge : 0.2 C,  E.V.=1.0V 45℃  60℃  0   Storing period (month) Fig. 3 Storage APPENDIX-4...
  • Page 142 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT-- READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EMBEDDED SYSTEM WHICH CONTAINS MICROSOFT SOFTWARE. By using the embedded system containing software, you indicate your acceptance of the following Soft- ware License Agreement. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (Embedded Products) This software license agreement, including the Warranty and Special Provisions set forth in the appendix or separate booklet included in this package, is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity, hereinafter "End User") and the manufacturer ("Embedded System Manufacturer") of the embedded system containing software prod- uct.
  • Page 144 TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS, INC. TOPCON (GREAT BRITAIN) LTD. 5758 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94588, U.S.A. Topcon House Kennet Side, Bone Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 5PX Phone: 925-460-1300 Fax: 925-460-1315 www.topcon.com U.K. Phone: 001-44-1635-551120 Fax: 001-44-1635-551170 TOPCON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

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