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Field Station NPL-632
Instruction Manual
Version A1.1.0
May 2006

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  • Page 1 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual Version A1.1.0 May 2006...
  • Page 2 European Union incorrect or unclear. EU EMC Directive satisfied. Release Notice This is the May 2006 release (revision A) of the Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual. It applies to software release version 1.10 for the Canada field station NPL-632. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Status bar ........33 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 4 Measuring distance and offset values on the arc-curve ....78 Remote distance measurement......80 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 5 Deleting records ......125 Editing records ....... 126 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 6 Battery pack BC-80 ......159 Environmental performance ......159 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 7 System Error ........191 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 8 Contents viii Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety In this chapter: Introduction Laser Safety Warnings and Cautions Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference. Laser Safety The NPL-632 is a Class 1 laser instrument. Class 1 laser instruments do not require any special precautions, signage, or training for laser safety. WARNING –...

  • Page 11: Warnings And Cautions

    WARNING – The NPL-632 total station is a Class 1 laser instrument. The laser beam is hazardous to the eyes and the body. Do not sight the instrument on the face or body of a person. If you suspect an injury caused by exposure to the laser beam, seek medical advice immediately.

  • Page 12: Cautions

    CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod. If the clamp screw is not securely fastened, the instrument may fall off the tripod, causing personal injury or instrument damage. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 13 CAUTION – Do not stack objects on the plastic carrying case, or use it as a stool. The plastic carrying case is unstable and its surface is slippery. Stacking objects on the carrying case or sitting on it may cause personal injury or instrument damage. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 14 Safety Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    C H A P T E R Introduction In this chapter: Welcome Parts of the Instrument Maintenance Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 16: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. This instruction manual was written for the users of a Field Station NPL-632 instrument. Before you operate a NPL-632 instrument, read this manual carefully. In particular, pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section at the front of the manual.

  • Page 17: Parts Of The Instrument

    Introduction 1 Parts of the Instrument Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2, and Figure 1.3 show the main parts of the NPL-632 instrument. Battery mounting buttons Optical sight (finder) Main body/battery aligning mark Telescope focusing ring Vertical tangent Telescope screw eyepiece Diopter ring...
  • Page 18 FROM THIS PART) Lumi-guide transmitter Optical plummet Display and face-2 keyboard Data output/ external power Tribrach input connector (Input voltage 7.2–11 V DC) Circular level Leveling screw Base plate Figure 1.2 Field Station NPL-632 – Face-2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency. • If the NPL-632 instrument has been used in wet conditions, immediately wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning the instrument to the carrying case. The instrument contains sensitive electronic assemblies which have been well protected against dust and moisture.
  • Page 20 Introduction • Do not store the NPL-632 instrument in hot or humid locations. In particular, you must store the battery pack in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30 °C (86 °F). High temperature or excessive humidity can cause mold to grow on the lenses.

  • Page 21: Preparation

    Using the USB Memory Stick Setting Up the Tripod Centering Using the Optical Plummet Leveling Sighting Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target Preparing the Reflector Sheet Setting Up the Prism Reflector Carrying the Instrument Case Face-1/Face-2 Measurements Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 22: Unpacking And Packing The Instrument

    Preparation Unpacking and Packing the Instrument Note – Handle the NPL-632 instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration. Unpacking To unpack the instrument, grip the carrying handle and gently remove the instrument from the carrying case. Packing Note –...
  • Page 23 If a battery pack is not used for a long period, it can never be charged to its full • capacity again. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 24: Detaching And Re-Attaching The Battery Pack

    (LOCK) position. If the battery pack is not securely fastened, the main unit may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument, causing personal injury or instrument damage. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 25: Using The Compactflash (Cf) Card

    This is a normal part of the instrument’s design. Note – An external battery is available as an optional accessory for the NPL-632 instrument. When the external battery is connected and the BC-80 battery pack is mounted on the instrument, the instrument automatically uses the power source that has the most available power.

  • Page 26: Inserting A Cf Card Into The Card Slot

    ON, it might result in card malfunction. CAUTION – Nikon recommends that you use the authorized CF card (P/N HXA20657). Although it may be possible to use other CF cards, the performance and reliability are unknown and cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 27: Removing A Cf Card From The Card Slot

    CAUTION – Before you open the card slot cover, wipe off all moisture. If you open the cap or cover while they are wet, it may result in malfunction. CAUTION – Nikon recommends that you format the USB memory stick on your office computer before you use it for the first time.

  • Page 28: Inserting The Usb Memory Stick Into The Connector Slot

    Export files from your office computer to the instrument. • Import recorded job files from the instrument to your office computer. • To connect the USB memory stick to the office computer using the connecting cable: Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Tripod

    When you center the instrument, you align its central axis precisely over the station point. Note – If you require high accuracy, check and adjust the optical plummet before you center the instrument. For detailed instructions, see Checking and Adjusting the Optical Plummet, page 147. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 30 Use only direct movement to center the instrument. Do not rotate it. When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw. – If the displacement of the station point is major, repeat this procedure from Step Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 31: Leveling

    Aim the telescope at a blank area, such as the sky or a piece of paper. WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 32: Setting The Measurement Mode And Preparing The Target

    In some cases, you can measure another target that is not appropriate to the set measurement mode. Measurement with a prism As the NPL-632 is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy. To maintain the accuracy of your measurements:...

  • Page 33: Measurement In Reflectorless Mode

    To measure less reflective objects, use the N-prism (reflectorless) mode. Measurement in Reflectorless mode The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the NPL-632 can measure in this mode. The color and condition of the target surface also affect the measurable distance, even if the targeted objects are the same.
  • Page 34 Make sure there are no obstacles between the instrument and the target when taking measurements. When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently moving, take several measurements to a target for the best result. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 35: Preparing The Reflector Sheet

    Standard round Mini prism single prism C Target plate and holder single prism holder Mini prism adapter Tribrach adapter 13/14 Tribrach Telescopic Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod prism pole Figure 2.1 Reflector sheet assembly. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Prism Reflector

    Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter The tribrach adapter has two height settings. To use the prism reflector with a NPL-632 instrument, use the lower height setting. To adjust the height of the tribrach adapter: Remove the height adjustment screw from the tribrach adapter.

  • Page 37: Changing The Direction Of The Prism

    [MSR2] information, see Measurement settings, page Note – The prism constant of a Nikon prism is always 0, whether it is attached to a single prism holder or a triple prism holder. If your prism constant is not 0mm, then directly enter the prism constant value in the Const field.

  • Page 38: Setting The Position Of The Target Plate

    To carry the case as a backpack, attach two • belts to the case on the side that displays the Nikon sticker side. Figure 2.3 page 25 shows how to attach the belt to the instrument correctly. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 39 Set up the belt and parts attached to the belt for use as either a shoulderstrap or backpack straps, as described on page Take the edge of the belt and insert it through the parts, in the order shown below. Figure 2.3 Attaching the belt to the instrument case Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 40: Face-1/Face-2 Measurements

    A Face-1 measurement is made with the vertical circle positioned to the left of the telescope eyepiece. A Face-2 measurement is made with the vertical circle positioned to the right of the telescope eyepiece. Face-1 Face-2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 41: Getting Started

    C H A P T E R Getting Started In this chapter: Turning the Instrument On and Off Selecting a Language Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets Display and Key Functions List Display Inputting Data Jobs Measuring Distances Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 42: Turning The Instrument On And Off

    Turning off the instrument To turn the instrument off, press [PWR] [ENT] Then do one of the following: Press ... To ... again turn off the instrument [ENT] Reset softkey reboot the program and re-start the instrument Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 43: Selecting A Language

    You rotate the alidade • You tilt the telescope • Selecting a Language The NPL-632 instrument also supports Chinese. To select a different language: Turn on the instrument and press [ESC] at the Tilt Telescope screen. The Select Language screen appears. The screen shows which languages are currently available on the instrument.

  • Page 44: Changing Regional Configuration Pre-Sets

    Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets To provide easier configuration for common regional settings, you can quickly configure the Nikon total station to a pre-set combination of default regional settings. The Regional Configuration screen appears only after the language configuration is complete, the instrument has rebooted, and the telescope has been tilted. To change...

  • Page 45: Display And Key Functions

    The default regional configuration pre-set is “International” settings. For more information, see Settings, page 115. Display and Key Functions The functions of the NPL-632 keys are described below. Function Details Turns the instrument on or off. page 28 Illumination key. Turns the backlight on or off.
  • Page 46 In numeric mode, enters 5. In alphanumeric mode, enters M, N, O, or Displays RAW, XYZ, or STN data, depending on your setting. page 43 In numeric mode, enters 6. In alphanumeric mode, enters P, Q, R, or Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 47: Status Bar

    If this icon is blinking, the signal is flickering. If this icon is blinking rapidly, the signal is low. If this icon is blinking slowly, there is no signal. If there is no icon, analog power for EDM is off. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 48 If there is no icon, Prism mode is being used. Battery indicator The battery indicator shows the battery voltage level: Level 4 (Full) Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Battery low If the battery level is critically low, the following message appears: Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Lighting And Sound Levels

    Reticle light is on the maximum setting. Reticle light is on the medium setting. Reticle light is on the minimum setting. Reticle light is off. Switch 3 (Lumi-guide) Lumi-guide tracking light is on. Lumi-guide tracking light is off. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 50: [Dsp] Key

    99999'11''15/16, the “>” symbol is shown. If the actual distance is less than -9999'11''15/16, the “ ” (solid triangle) symbol is shown. This does not affect calculations. The precise value is used internally in all cases. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 51: [Mode] Key

    The input mode indicator in the status bar changes to show the current input mode. When the cursor is in a height (HT) field, only numeric input mode is available. Pressing [MODE] has no effect when the cursor is in a HT field. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 52: [Cod] Key

    Setting the default code When you press in the BMS, a window for [COD] entering the feature code appears. You can use the softkeys to enter the List Stack code. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 53: [Hot] Key

    To set the current temperature and pressure, press [HOT] to display the HOT menu. Then either press or select and press . Enter the ambient Temp-Press [ENT] temperature and pressure. The ppm value is updated automatically. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 54 The note is stored as a CO record in the raw data. To display a list of previously used notes, press the softkey. The stack stores the last 20 notes. Stack to highlight a note in the list. Then press to select the note. [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 55: Bubble Indicator

    The current setting of leveling compensators is indicated by header characters (:, #, :, and #) after field labels (such as HA, VA, SD, and HD) in observation screens. For more information, see Header characters, page Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 56: [Lg] Key

    Then press [ENT] If an item on the list has an arrow ( ) beside it, this -> item is a menu. If you highlight a menu item and then press , a sub-menu appears. [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 57: [Dat] Key

    Data menu whenever you press [DAT] When you select an option from this screen, the change is applied immediately, and the selected data type appears. Press to return to the previous observation screen. [ESC] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 58: List Display

    If the last character of the previous point name is alphabetic, the default point name is the last point name. When the cursor is in a PT (point) field, there are several ways to specify a point, or input coordinates. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 59 Using a point without coordinates To use a point without recording the coordinates, press in a PT field, without entering a point name. [ENT] The input coordinates are used in the calculation. They are not saved in the database. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 60 To change [MSR1] [MSR2] the height of the target, press the softkey. To go to the point recording screen when you have finished the measurement, press [ENT] Enter the point or code name. Press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 61 Then press [ENT] When you return to the point input screen, the selected point name is entered in the PT field. You can add digits or alphabetic characters if required. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 62: Entering A Code

    MENU > Data > Code . For more information, see Editing an item in the List point list or code list, page 133. to highlight the feature code that you want to use. Then press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 63: Advanced Feature: Searching For A Code By Using The First Character

    Press [MODE] to switch Qcodes on or off. Press the Edit softkey to change the Qcode. You can edit the entire code, or just the number at the end of the code. You can still use [DSP] to change the background displays. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 64: Entering Values In Feet And Inches

    The numerator and denominator that you enter are automatically converted to the closest value from the following list: 0, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1/16, 3/16, 5/16, 7/16, 9/16, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16. If the denominator is 16, it is not shown on the screen. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 65: Jobs

    You can create a control job in the office. Press to open the MENU screen. [MENU] Press or select to open the Job Manager. Move the cursor to the job that you want to use as the control job. Press the softkey. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 66: Measuring Distances

    Setting Up the Prism Reflector, page Sight the telescope to see crosshairs at the center of the prism reflector. Sighting a single prism When a reflected lightwave is detected, the signal level is indicated. Sighting a tiltable single prism Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 67: Measuring Distances

    [MSR2] to move the cursor between the fields. Use to change the value in the selected field. [<] [>] Field Values Target • Prism • N-Prism Const (prism constant) –999 mm through 999 mm Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 68 The Confirm setting displays the Record PT screen before data is recorded. The ALL setting is a quick shooting and recording mode. The instrument automatically records the point using the default PT/CD. The instrument then returns to the BMS for the next measurement. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 69: Applications

    C H A P T E R Applications In this chapter: HA Reset and Angle Operations Station Setup Stakeout Program Key Recording Measurement Data Measuring Offsets Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 70: Ha Reset And Angle Operations

    To end repeat angle measurement, press [ESC] When you have accumulated enough horizontal angle between the backsight and the foresight, press ] or to take a measurement to [MSR1 [MSR2] the foresight. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 71: Face-1/Face-2 Measurement

    F1/F2 averaging by flipping the telescope to the other face. For the HA to be adjusted from a F1/F2 measurement, the Backsight must also have been measured in F1/F2 during the station setup. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 72: Horizontal Angle Hold

    CD field, the new [ENT] point is stored. If the specified point has a code, the code – appears in the CD field. Enter the instrument height in the HI field and then press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 73 QA screen. The [DSP] QA screen shows the dHD and dVD values, which indicate the difference between the measured distance and the distance calculated from the known coordinates. To record the station, press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 74: Advanced Feature: Measuring F1 And F2

    Sighting the backsight by entering the azimuth angle Backsight point Azimuth Station point (Xi, Yi, Zi) To enter the azimuth angle to the backsight point, press or select in the Backsight Angle screen. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 75: Setting Up A Station Using Multiple Point Resection

    (X2, Y2, Z2) Station point (Xi, Yi, Zi) You can use a maximum of 10 points in a resection. Measurements can be distance and angle, or angle only. Calculation starts automatically when enough measurements are taken. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 76 To proceed to the next point, press [ENT] Enter the second point (PT2) and its height of target. Measure to PT2 and press [ENT] When the instrument has enough data, it calculates the station (STN) coordinates. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 77 If you use a distance shot, the distance between the target points must be greater than the measured distance. Stn-Z is calculated from distance-measured data. If no distances are measured, then Stn-Z is calculated using angle-only measurements to points with 3D coordinates. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 78: Advanced Feature: Viewing And Deleting A Measurement In Resection

    Stn Setup menu. Quick Station point (defaults to the last recorded PT + 1, or ST + 1, depending on the Split ST setting) Height of instrument Backsight point (blank) Backsight azimuth (defaults to zero) Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 79: Determining Station Elevation

    To record the updated STN, press [ENT] When the HI is changed, the Z coordinate is updated before the station is recorded. You must complete a station setup before you use the Remote Benchmark function. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 80: Checking And Resetting The Backsight Direction

    To enter the Base XYZ function, press select in the Stn Setup menu. Base XYZ The current instrument XYZ values are shown as the default. Enter the new instrument XYZ values and press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 81: Two-Point Resection Along A Known Line

    If you select , the azimuth input By Angle screen appears. Enter the angle value and press [ENT] A measurement screen appears. Sight P2 and then press to take a [MSR1] [MSR2] measurement. Press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 82 Change 10. To finish the setup and record the station, press in the BS field. [ENT] Sample records CO, Temperature:20C Pressure:1013hPa Prism:0 … ST,9005, ,265, ,1.2350,150.40300,150.40300 F1,265,1.6040,79.0010,90.30150,89.35260, F1,200,1.4590,50.2300,269.4035,93.50110, CO, P1-P2 HD=122.0350 VD=0.5600 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 83: Stakeout

    Enter the values and press [ENT] Horizontal distance from station point to stakeout point Vertical distance from station point to stakeout point Horizontal angle to stakeout point. If you press [ENT] without entering HA, the current HA is used. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 84 (S-O7, or S-O8 if the secondary distance unit is set), the S-O1 screen appears. To customize the S-O2, S-O3, and S-O4 screens, hold down for one second. For [DSP] more information, see Customizing items in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS), page Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 85: Specifying The Stakeout Point By Coordinates

    The delta angle and the distance to the target are shown. Difference in horizontal angel to the target point. Distance to the target point Rotate the instrument until the dHA is close to 0°00'00". Press [MSR1] [MSR2] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 86 PT + 1. If you selected a point from the list, the display returns to the list, unless all points have been selected. Press to return to the point input screen. [ESC] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 87: Advanced Feature: Specifying A Stakeout List By Range Input

    Stakeout DivLine S-O menu. Set up the baseline. To do this, sight the target on the line (the end point) and press [MSR1] [MSR2] Enter the total stake number in the Span total field. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 88: Refline S-O

    This function allows you to stake out a point based on the Sta, O/S, and dZ to a specified line. Press or select in the Stakeout menu. RefLine S-O Enter the first point (P1) of the line. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 89 [DSP] You can use to switch between display screens. This function works as in the [DSP] angle-distance stakeout. For more information, see Using [DSP] to switch between display screens, page Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 90: Program Key

    Enter an asterisk (*) in the PT field to perform a wildcard search. A list of matching points appears. Highlight a point in the list and then press [ENT] Prism Prism Plain view Side view Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 91 [ENT] Enter the point name and feature code. You can also use this screen to change the HT value. Sample records CO, 2pt-Ref Pt:16 & Pt:13 Az:311.2932 CO, Sta= -12.6876 Offset= 1.3721 dZ= 0.0971 SS,17,1.0000,6.9202,18.4700,80.3120,15:48:48,2REF-LINE Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 92: Measuring Distance And Offset Values On The Arc-Curve

    In the radius (Rad) field, enter a positive value for a clockwise curve. Enter a negative value for a counterclockwise curve. When all factors have been entered, the instrument calculates the curve. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 93 (ARC4 or ARC5), the ARC1 screen appears. To record the point, press on any observation [ENT] screen. The arc is stored in comment records. Sample records CO,Arc P1:583 AZ1=0.0000 P2:102 AZ2=311.2932 Radius=50.0000 Length=125.6637 Sta= -12.6876 Offset= 1.3721 dZ= 0.0971 SS,17,1.0000,6.9202,18.4700,80.3120,15:48:48,2REF-LINE Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 94: Remote Distance Measurement

    Azimuth from first point to second point Measuring between the current point and the first point measured To enter the RDM (Radial) function, press select in the Programs menu. RDM(Radial) Sight the first point and press [MSR1] [MSR2] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 95 Data that you save in RDM functions is stored in RM records. For more information, see RM records, page 123. When you download data in Nikon RAW format, they are output as comment (CO) records. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 96: Measuring Remote Elevation

    A prism is required Arbitrary point only at the sighting (target) point Sighting point Station point To enter the Remote Elevation Measurement function, press or select in the Programs menu. Enter the height of target. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 97: Measuring Distance And Offset Values On The Vertical Plane

    Enter two points to define the plane. To enter the point by direct measurement, – press the softkey. MsrPT When you press the softkey, a temporary MsrPT observation screen appears. Press . The Record PT screen [MSR1] [MSR2] appears. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 98 (PLN3), the PLN1 screen appears. To record the point, press on any screen (V- [ENT] PLN1/3 to V-PLN3/3). Enter PT and CD and then press [ENT] Sample records CO,Vertical Ref Plane Pt1:516-A1 Pt2:530 CO,Sta=68.021 dz=17.459 SS,30123-A48,1.5480,16.4020,40.4720,89.0730,14:22:47, Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 99: Measuring Distance And Offset Values On The Slope

    V-Pln function, but the indicating factors are Sta and dZ, not a and b. For more information, see Measuring distance and offset values on the vertical plane, page Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 100: Recording Measurement Data

    You can also use the code list or the code stack. For more information, see Entering a code from the code list, page 48, and Entering a code from the stack, page Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 101: Outputting Data To The Com Port

    MENU > Settings > Rec to COM. For more information, see Recording, page 120. Sample output records through COM port When the Ext.Comm field is set to NIKON: TR PN: PT8 SD:000066626 HA:003856010 VA:008048500 HT:0000061757 (TR PN: point name SD HA VA HT; when ACK is returned, PN is incremented.) When the Ext.Comm field is set to SET:...

  • Page 102: Measuring Offsets

    To go to the recording PT screen, press [ENT] the last field. The calculated coordinates are shown. Enter a PT (and CD) value. Press to record the point. [ENT] Raw data is also recalculated, based on the taped offset value. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 103: Measuring Angle Offsets

    O/S function. Two-prism pole To enter the two-prism pole function, press select in the Offset menu. 2Prism Pole Sight the first prism and then press [MSR1] [MSR2] Sight the second prism and then press [MSR1] [MSR2] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 104: Extending A Line By Horizontal Angle Offset

    Offset Line by HA menu. Sight the first prism (or target) and press [MSR1] [MSR2] The display moves to the next screen. Sight the second prism (or target) and then press [MSR1] [MSR2] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 105 Measurements to the first and second target (P1 and P2) are stored as comment records (PT1 and PT2). The last record records the angle measurement to the ALT (vertically offset point from the actual target point). Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 106: Entering A Horizontal Distance After An Angle-Only Shot

    CO, Input HD:76.1243 Calculating a corner point To enter the corner point function, press select in the Offset menu. Corner Take a distance measurement to the first prism (or target) on the wall. Press [MSR1] [MSR2] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 107 CO, O/S MSR:40 0.0000 0.0000 169.20370 87.02340 The calculated corner point is stored as an SS record. The next three or four comment records are measured points. For example: CO, Point name (fixed to PT1, PT2 etc.), HT, SD, HA, VA. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 108: Measuring Circle Offsets

    [ENT] The instrument calculates and records the center of the circle. It also calculates the coordinates of the center point and the radius of the circle. To record the point, press or the softkey. [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 109: Extending The Slope Distance

    Enter the slope distance that you need to add or subtract. You can enter any value from –99.990 through +99.990 m (–328.000 through +328.000 ft). To record the point, press [ENT] Sample records SS,83,1.5000,77.0518,62.08380,81.06510,11:51:48, CO,O/S MSR:83 1.5555 76.5518 62.08380 81.06510 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 110 Applications Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 111: Menu Key

    C H A P T E R Menu Key In this chapter: Introduction Job Manager Cogo Settings Data Communication 1sec-Keys Calibration Time Removable Memory (External Memory) Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 112: Introduction

    Press to move up or down the job list. Press to open the highlighted job. [ENT] When you open a job, all job settings are automatically changed to match those used in the open job. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 113: Creating A New Job

    Decimal-Ft or Ft-Inch. VA zero Zenith/Horizon/Compass AZ zero North/South Order NEZ/ENZ Azimuth/0 to BS To move between fields, press . Alternatively, to move to the next field, press [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 114: Deleting A Job

    UP record. A control job has the same format as a standard job. You can open and modify it like any other job, and you can use it to record any measured data. 10 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 115: Displaying Job Information

    Free space indicates how many points can be stored in the job. To return to the job list, press any key. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 01...

  • Page 116: Importing A Job

    When the job has been copied, do one of the following: To start working on the job immediately, – select To return to the menu screen, select Abrt – 10 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 117: Exporting A Job

    Do NOT remove the external memory device (CF card or USB memory stick) while the progress bar is displayed. When the job export is complete, the Delete JOB screen appears. Do one of the following: To delete the job, select – To cancel the process, select Abrt – Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 03...

  • Page 118: Cogo

    Do one of the following: To return to the PT input screen, press – [ESC] To return to the COGO menu, press – [ENT] 10 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 119 When you have entered three points, the instrument calculates the angle and distances. Do one of the following: To return to the Inverse menu, press – [ENT] To return to the Input BasePt screen, press – [ESC] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 05...

  • Page 120: Calculating And Manually Inputting Coordinates

    Input menu. Traverse Traverse function calculates a new point based on the two defined points and the angle, horizontal and vertical distances from the line that is defined by those two points. 10 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 121 To store the point as an MP record and return to the point input screen, press in the Z field. The default [ENT] PT is incremented to the next value. You can record NE, NEZ, or Z-only data to the database. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 07...

  • Page 122: Calculating Area And Perimeter

    [ENT] open the Input Area name screen. To return to the Input PT menu without • recording the results, select the softkey. To cancel the process, press • [ESC] 10 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 123: Advanced Feature: Entering A Range Of Points

    [ENT] When you download data in Nikon RAW format, area (AR) records are output as comment (CO) records. Advanced feature: Entering a range of points To quickly enter a sequential range of points, use the range input function.

  • Page 124: Calculating Coordinates From Line And Offset

    To calculate the coordinates of the point (PM), press in the dVD field. You can change the Z coordinate [ENT] here. To record the point, press in the CD field. [ENT] 11 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 125: Calculating Coordinates Using Intersection Functions

    115. Do one of the following: To return to the previous screen, press . The calculated value appears – [ENT] in the AZ field. To go to the next screen, press – [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 126 Enter the distance from P2. To define the distance (HD) by two points, – press the softkey. To calculate the coordinates of the – intersection point, press in the HD [ENT] field. 11 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 127 [ENT] Press to display the second solution. [<] [>] To record the point, press when the required [ENT] solution appears. Enter a Z coordinate, if necessary. Press [ENT] move to the PT and CD fields. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 128 If P1 and P2 are 3D points, the Z coordinate of the perpendicular point is calculated relative to the P1-P2 slope. Enter PT and CD then press to record the [ENT] point. Sample records CO,Int PtLine P1:38 AZ:90.00000+0.00000 CO, P2:506 CC,A-123,,4567.3080,200.1467,-1.2056,POT 11 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 129: Advanced Feature: Entering Angle And Distance Offsets

    If any of these settings are changed while a job is open, a confirmation screen appears, asking you to create a new job with the new settings, or to work with those settings without recording any data. For more information, see Settings, page 188. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 130: Angle

    Slope dist. (before adj.) Slope dist. (after adj.) Compensation coefficient Pressure (hPa) Temperature (°C) 10000.0 ⎛ ⎞ × × -------------------------------------------- - ⎝ ⎠ × 13.5951 980.665 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- – ⎛ ⎞ × -------------------- - ⎝ ⎠ 1000000 11 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 131 Vertical dist. (before adj.) Vertical dist. (after adj.) Slope dist. Vertical angle 6370 km C&R constant (0.132 or 0.200) ----------------------------------- 1 k ⎛ ⎞ -- - – – ⎝ ⎠ ---------- - 1 k – Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 132: Coordinate

    Stakeout open the Stakeout menu. Add PT Integer between 1 and 999,999 This field sets the default point number to record observed data in stakeout. LG Dist 0 to 9.99 m (32.8 ft) 11 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 133: Unit

    If you select US-Ft or I-Ft, an additional settings screen appears. Use this screen to specify whether to display values in Decimal-Ft or Ft-Inch. Temp °C (Celsius)°F (Fahrenheit) hPa/mmHg/inHg Press The Angle, Distance, Temp, and Press job settings cannot be changed once a job is created. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 134: Recording

    Select Yes to separate the point numbers of station points from other record type point numbers If you set the Split ST field to Yes, an additional setting screen appears. Use this screen to specify the starting ST number. 12 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 135: Data

    Nikon total station to a pre-set combination of default regional settings. For more information, see Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets, page Tip – The Nikon total station supports up to 3 languages on the instrument. For more information on changing the language settings, see page Data Use the Data menu to view or edit records.
  • Page 136 A CO record is a comment added to the job from the system. For example, when you change the Stn-Z using the Remote Benchmark function, or you reset the horizontal angle using the BSCheck function, the system writes a comment record. 12 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 137 [DSP] From, To, rHD, and rVD) and the second screen (showing rAZ, rSD, rV%, and rGD). When you download data in Nikon RAW format, RM records are output as comment (CO) records. AR records An AR record stores an area and perimeter calculation.
  • Page 138 To display all the observation data from the selected station in chronological order, press again. [ENT] Detailed data is as for raw data. For detailed information about each point type and format, see Viewing raw data, page 121. 12 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 139: Deleting Records

    [ENT] softkey. To cancel the deletion of data, press or the [ESC] softkey. You can also delete coordinate data by pressing the DEL softkey in the detailed display screen for the record. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 25...

  • Page 140: Editing Records

    (HT), height of instrument (HI), backsight point (BS), and backsight azimuth (AZ). You cannot edit the CD field for SO, F1, or F2 records. You cannot edit the HA, VA, or SD values. 12 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 141 Do one of the following: To accept the changes and return to the data – view screen, press or the softkey. [ENT] To return to the edit screen, press – [ESC] softkey. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 27...
  • Page 142 All coordinate and raw data observed from an edited station record must be recalculated in your postprocessing software. In the RAW screen, use to highlight the station record that you want to edit. Then press the Edit softkey. 12 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 143: Searching Records

    PT field to start the search. If you selected CO, CO(SY), or CO(RDM) in the Type field, you cannot enter a value in the PT or CD fields. Press [ENT] in the Type field to start the search. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 29...
  • Page 144 500, 500-1, 500-A, and 5000. To search by point type, move to the Type field and use [<] or [>] to change the selected point type. The options are ALL, MP, UP, CC, and RE. 13 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 145: Entering Coordinates

    [ENT] as an MP record. Once you record a point, the next point input screen is shown with the updated default PT. You can record NE, NEZ, or Z-only data to the database. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 31...

  • Page 146: Point Name List And Code List

    Then press the softkey. A confirmation screen appears. Press or the [ENT] softkey to delete the item. Press or the softkey to cancel the deletion. [ESC] 13 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 147 1155 is stored. If you press the Edit softkey when a layer name appears, only the Lyr field appears. To save changes to the layer name, press [ENT] in the Lyr field. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 33...
  • Page 148 REC field, this value is stored. If you leave the REC field blank, the CD value is stored. Press to add the new code and update the code list. [ENT] 13 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 149: Communication

    To display the total number of records that will be downloaded, press in the Data field. [ENT] As each record in the current job is output from the instrument (downloaded), the current line number is updated. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 35...

  • Page 150: Uploading Coordinate Data

    Then [ENT] use the Send Text File command in the terminal program on the computer to start sending data. In the terminal program, set flow control to Xon/Xoff. 13 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 151: Advanced Feature: Editing The Data Order For Upload

    The data format cannot include duplicate items. Use PT, N, E, Z and CD once each in the data format. To skip some items in your original file, set the corresponding field to blank. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 37...

  • Page 152: Uploading A Point Name List Or Code List

    1sec-Keys menu. [MSR] There are two keys: [MSR] To change the settings for the key, – [MSR1] press or select MSR1 To change the settings for the key, – [MSR2] press or select MSR2 13 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 153: [Dsp] Key Settings

    In the Select Functions screen, the asterisk (*) indicates the function that is currently assigned to the key. To highlight a function, use . To assign that function to the selected key, press [USR] [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 39...

  • Page 154: [S-O] Key Settings

    , press [DAT] [ENT] Calibration Use the Calibration screen to calibrate the instrument. To open the Calibration screen, press or select on the MENU screen. Calibrat. For more information, see Adjusting, page 148. 14 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 155: Time

    If you do not do this, the time that is recorded in the removable memory (CF card and USB memory) will be different from the time shown on the instrument. The time stamp of the Job file on the removable memory (CF card and USB memory) is controlled by the timezone (GMT). Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 41...

  • Page 156: Removable Memory (External Memory)

    Renaming a job or file on the removable memory Do one of the following: Rename a job file from the CF Card (Job) screen. • Rename a file from the CF Card (file) screen. • 14 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 157: Deleting A Job Of File From The Removable Memory

    [ESC] After you delete a job, the display returns to the job list. In the Delete screen you cannot press [Ent]. You must verify the file name and then press the DEL softkey. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 43...

  • Page 158: Coping A Job From The Removable Device

    CF Card (File) screen Press the softkey to view the list in alphabetical order, in date order, or by file extension. 14 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 159: Checking And Adjustment

    In this chapter: Checking and Adjusting the Plate Level Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level Checking and Adjusting the Optical Plummet Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections Checking the Instrument Constant Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 45...

  • Page 160: Checking And Adjusting The Plate Level

    Once you have checked and adjusted the plate level, check the circular level. If the bubble is not in the center of the level, use the adjusting pin to rotate the three adjustment screws until the bubble is centered. 14 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 161: Checking And Adjusting The Optical Plummet

    X is in Position P. Position P is the center point of the line connecting the X and the center of the reticle mark Repeat from Step Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 47...

  • Page 162: Zero Point Errors Of Vertical Scale And Horizontal Angle Corrections

    Even if you complete the second step, the instrument cannot store a trunnion axis error compensation of more than 30". If the error is more than 30", the instrument needs a mechanical check. 14 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 163 Do one of the following: To return to the first observation screen, – press or the softkey. Redo [ESC] To set parameters on the instrument, press – or the softkey. [ENT] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 49...
  • Page 164 10", an error message appears, and you must remeasure all three sets of points. After three sets of F1/F2 observations, the instrument calculates the trunnion axis parameter and the updated ACH (the average of each set). 15 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 165 Tr-axis and ACH parameters on this instrument to horizontal angle readings. Tr-axis Because the amount of compensation changes according to the vertical angle, when compensation is enabled there is a slight movement in horizontal angle even if you clamp the tangent screw. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 51...

  • Page 166: Checking The Instrument Constant

    At 100 m distance, the error range is ± 3.2 mm. If the error is out of range, contact your dealer. 10. Move the NPL-632 to other points on the line between Point P and Point Q. 15 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 167 (± 3 mm + 2 ppm × distance). At 100 m distance, the error range is ± 3.2 mm. If the error is out of range, contact your dealer. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 53...
  • Page 168 Checking and Adjustment 15 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 169: Specifications

    C H A P T E R Specifications In this chapter: Main Body Standard Components External Device Connector Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 55...

  • Page 170: Main Body

    - For measurements at short ranges. approximately 1.6 m to 5 m (5.2ft to 16.4ft) to the mini-prism, or 1.6 m to 10 m (5.2 ft to 33 ft) to the standard prism), it is recommended that you use a Nikon original prism to maintain the accuracy. 15 6...

  • Page 171: Dual-Axis Tilt Sensor

    These precisions apply to measurements of 5 m(16 ft) or more to a reflector sheet and 10 m(33 ft) or more to a mini or standard prism. For measurements at shorter distances than these, the precision is ± 5 mm. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 57...

  • Page 172: Measurement Intervals

    Type Detachable Level vial sensitivity Plate level vial 30''/2 mm Circular level vial 10'/2 mm Optical plummet Image Erect Magnification 3× Field of view 5° Focusing range 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to infinity 15 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 173: Display And Keypad

    470 mm W × 384 mm D × 231 mm H Weight Main unit 5.1 kg (11.24 lbs), approx. Battery BC-80 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs), approx. Carrying case 4.0 kg (8.82 lbs), approx. Charger 0.30 kg (0.66 lbs) Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 59...

  • Page 174: Compactflash Card

    Note – Depending on the USB memory model, it may take longer (30 seconds or more) for the instrument to recognize the USB memory. After you have inserted the USB memory stick into the slot, Nikon recommends that you wait a while before you start importing or exporting data from/to the memory stick.

  • Page 175: External Device Connector

    Specifications 7 • Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual (this document) • Carrying case • Shoulder strap External Device Connector CAUTION – Except for the connection shown in Figure 8.1 page 164, use of this connector is at your own risk.
  • Page 176 The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged through the data output/external power input connector. Before handling the instrument, touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity. 16 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 177: System Diagrams

    C H A P T E R System Diagrams In this chapter: System Components Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 63...

  • Page 178: System Components

    B4-2 External CompactFlash card Ni-Cd battery type B4E NPL-632 Diagonal eyepiece Low-power eyepiece NPL/PC connecting cable (9 pin/25 pin) High-power eyepiece Solar prism Solar filter Personal computer Figure 8.1 Measurement side 16 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 179 Mini prism single prism C Target plate and holder single prism holder Mini prism adapter Tribrach adapter 13/14 Tribrach Telescopic Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod prism pole Figure 8.2 Prism reflector side Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 65...
  • Page 180 System Diagrams 16 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 181: Communications

    C H A P T E R Communications In this chapter: Uploading Coordinate Data Uploading Point Lists and Code Lists Downloading Data Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 67...

  • Page 182: Uploading Coordinate Data

    The record formats shown above use the following codes: Code Description Length Point number Up to 16 digits Actual X coordinate Variable length Actual Y coordinate Variable length Actual Z coordinate Variable length Feature code Up to 16 characters 16 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 183 Communications 9 Data example 20100,6606.165,1639.383,30.762,RKBSS 20104,1165611.6800,116401.4200,00032.8080 20105 5967.677 1102.343 34.353 MANHOLE 20106 4567.889 2340.665 33.444 PT1 20107 5967.677 1102.343 34.353 20109,4657.778,2335.667,,PT2 20111,4657.778,2335.667 20113 4657.778 2335.667 20115,,,34.353,MANHOLE 20117,,,33.444 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 69...

  • Page 184: Uploading Point Lists And Code Lists

    String5, Code5 String6, Code6 String7, Code7 “String” represents characters that are displayed on the screen. “Code” represents characters that are stored in the database. Figure 9.1 Record format for PT lists and code lists 17 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 185 “FLOWER BED”, “S0004” “ROADS” “MANHOLE”, “R0001” “CENTER LINE” “WHITE”, “R002-W” “YELLOW”, “R002-Y” “SIDEWALK”, “R0003” “CROSSING”, “R0004” “BRIDGE”, “R0005” “SIGNAL”, “R0006” “HIGHWAY STAR”, “R0007” “RAILWAY” “CROSSING”, “RW001” “STATION”, “RW002” “SIGNAL”, “RW003” “BRIDGE”, “RW004” “TUNNEL”, “RW005” Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 71...

  • Page 186: Downloading Data

    Uploaded point Manually input point Calculated coordinate Resection point Point number (pt id) (Point ID) northing Northing of the coordinate easting Easting of the coordinate elevation Elevation of the coordinate code Feature code 17 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 187 , sd , ha , va , time , code Sideshot record identifier (fixed text) Point number Height of target Slope distance Horizontal angle Vertical angle time 24-hour time stamp code Feature code Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 73...
  • Page 188 Shot taken using Face-2 (fixed text) Point number Height of target Slope distance Horizontal angle Vertical angle time 24-hour time stamp Comment/note records , text Comment record identifier (fixed text) text Comment text 17 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 189: Sdr2X And Sdr33 Record Formats

    Instrument serial number 44–49 Not used zero VA The reference point for vertical angles. One of the following: Zenith Horizon 52–61, 0.000 Not used 62–71, 0.000 Not used 72–81, 0.000 Not used Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 75...
  • Page 190 Backsight bearing details record identifier (fixed text) 5–8 (2x), stnpt Station point number 5–20 (33) 9–12 (2x), bspt Backsight point number 21–36 (33) 13–22 (2x), bsazim Backsight azimuth 37–52 (33) 23–32 (2x), Horizontal angle 53–68 (33) 17 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 191 5–20 (33) 9–12 (2x), Observed point number 21–36 (33) 13–22 (2x), Slope distance 37–52 (33) 23–32 (2x), Vertical angle 53–68 (33) 33–42 (2x), Horizontal angle 69–84 (33) 43–58 (2x), desc Feature code 85–100 (33) Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 77...
  • Page 192 Refraction constant. One of the following: 0.132 0.200 sealev Sea level correction. One of the following: Note record 13NM note 1–4 13NM Note record ID (fixed text) 5–64 note Note text 17 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 193: Data Examples

    MC,1,,100.000,200.000,10.000, CO,Temp:20C Press:760mmHg Prism:0 22-MAY-2006 07:11:34 ST,1,,,,1.400,55.4500,55.4500 F1,,,,0.0000,90.0000,8:27:58 SS,3,1.200,330.706,326.027,20.320,07:13:46,SIGN SS,4,1.250,379.193,300.847,29.084,07:14:24,TREE SS,5,1.218,363.344,328.032,30.105,07:14:57,TREE R SO,1003,,1.240,331.220,326.783,19.998,07:18:17, Nikon coordinate data format 1,100.0000,200.0000,10.0000, 2,200.0000,300.0000,20.0000, 3,116.9239,216.9140,11.8425,TRAIN PLATFORM 4,126.6967,206.2596,11.2539,RAMP 11,100.0045,199.9958,10,0000, 13,116.9203,216.9113,11.7157, 14,126.6955,206.2579,10.9908, 21,100.0103,199.9958,10.0000, 31,100.0013,200.0005,10.0000, 41,100.0224,200.0331,9.9000, 43,116.9263,216,9165,11.8016,CURB 44,126.7042,206.2871,10.8193,DITCH 45,116.9266,216.9160,11.8028, 46,126.7046,206.2845,10.8213,CP POINT Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 79...
  • Page 194 Communications SDR2x raw data format 00NMSDR20V03-05 000023-MAY-2006 18:39:111211 10NMTEST JOB 01KI1 Nikon NPL63200000 Nikon NPL63200000012 0.000 0.000 0.000 13NMDownloaded 23-MAY-2006 18:39:22 13NMSftware: Pre-installed software version: 1.20 13NMInstrument: Nikon NPL-632 13NMDist Units: Metres 13NMAngle Units: Degrees 13NMZero azimuth: North 13NMZero VA: Horizon...
  • Page 195 Communications 9 SDR2x coordinate data format 00NMSDR20V03-05 000023-MAY-2006 18:40:111211 10NMTEST JOB 01KI1 Nikon NPL632000000 Nikon NPL63200000012 0.000 0.000 0.000 13NMDownloaded 23-MAY-2006 18:40:06 13NMSftware: Pre-installed software version: 1.20 13NMInstrument: Nikon NPL-632 13NMDist Units: Metres 13NMAngle Units: Deqrees 13NMZero azimuth: North 13NMZero VA: Horizon 13NMProjection correction: OFF 13NMC&R correction: OFF...
  • Page 196 Communications 18 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 197: Error Messages

    C H A P T E R Error Messages In this chapter: Angle Cogo Communications Data Job Manager Programs Recording Data Searching Settings Stakeout Station Setup Removable Memory Devices System Error Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 83...

  • Page 198: Angle

    CAUTION – If the existing point is a UP, CC, or MP record, and is not referred by ST or BS, then it will be overwritten by the uploaded record. No error message appears. 18 4 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 199: Data

    ST or BS refers to. To ... Press ... delete XYZ softkey Abrt return to the previous screen without deleting XYZ or the softkey [ESC] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 85...

  • Page 200: Job Manager

    Otherwise, records in the Programs function may not be correct. XY&Z coordinate are required 100.18 Three-dimensional coordinates are required in S-Plane function. Press any key to return to the point input screen. Then enter a three-dimensional point. 18 6 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 201: Recording Data

    . If there is already an ST record in the CO, Use current orientation job, the message appears. STN Setup go to the Stn Setup menu or select return to the previous screen [ESC] Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 87...

  • Page 202: Searching

    For example, the Fr field style is 1, and the To field style is A200. Press any key to return to the Fr/To input screen. Then re-enter the point name, using the same naming style in both fields. 18 8 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 203: Station Setup

    XY-coordinate is required 100.32 The input point for ST/BS does not have N/E coordinates. Press any key to return to the PT input screen. Then use a PT that has N/E coordinates. Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 89...

  • Page 204: Removable Memory Devices

    There is not enough free memory in the instrument for you to copy (import) the Job from the removable memory. Press to return to the BMS screen. Press and then press to delete [ESC] [MENU] unnecessary job files. 19 0 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 205: System Error

    Data stored before this error will be kept safely in the Job file. If the error appears frequently, please contact your dealer or Trimble Support and report the message that appears below the line. =SYSTEM ERROR= Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual 1 91...
  • Page 206 Error Messages 19 2 Field Station NPL-632 Instruction Manual...

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