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  • Page 1 MACHINE CONTROL: AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Rev. C ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems September, 2003 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced without...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    able of Contents Preface ..............v Terms and Conditions ............v Manual Conventions ............viii Chapter 1 Introduction and Setup ........1-1 Overview ................1-2 Care and Preventive Maintenance ........1-2 Getting Acquainted ............1-3 Control Box ............... 1-3 Laser Receiver ............1-4 TM-1 Telescoping Mast ..........
  • Page 6 Valve Offset .............. 2-22 Averaging ..............2-25 Elevation Deadband ..........2-26 Slope Deadband ............2-28 Beeper Alarm ............2-29 Units ................2-31 Test ................2-32 Elevation Offsets (Setpoints) ........2-34 Record ............... 2-35 Timed Outputs ............2-36 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Laser Setup ............3-1 Laser Placement ............... 3-2 Small Project Laser Transmitter Placement ....3-3 Large Project Laser Transmitter Placement ....3-4 Laser Transmitter Calibration .......... 3-5 Laser Axis Alignment ............3-7 Automatic Alignment ..........3-7 Manual Alignment ............
  • Page 8 Control Box Problems ............6-2 Appendix A Safety Precautions ..........A-1 Appendix B Limited Warranty ..........B-1 Electronic and Mechanical Components ......B-1 Return and Repair ............B-1 Warranty Disclaimer ............B-1 Service Information ............B-2 Index Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Preface

    This manual has been developed to provide the operator with information necessary to operate and maintain the TOPCON machine control lasers. Proper service and use is important to the reliable operation of the equipment. The procedures described herein are effective methods for performing service and operation of this system.
  • Page 10 Preface TRADEMARKS – System Five™, RT-5Sa™, Topcon® and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY – EXCEPT FOR ANY...
  • Page 11 All information, illustrations, and applications contained herein are based on the latest available information at the time of publication. TOPCON reserves the right to make product changes at any time without notice. Comments, suggestions, and questions about TOPCON products are welcomed.

  • Page 12: Manual Conventions

    WARNING Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal injury. ANGER NDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ACTION viii BE PERFORMED Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction And Setup

    Chapter 1 ntroduction and Setup Topcon’s AG System Five™ (Figure 1-1) is a complete control system allowing both survey and automatic operation of a scraper or other implement. The System Five includes the Control Box, Laser Receiver, and a TM-1 Electric Mast.

  • Page 14: Overview

    • Use protective connector caps on cables when not using the System Five for a period of time. Water accumulating on the connectors can cause electrical shorts. Refer to your laser’s Operator’s Manual for care of the laser transmitter and sensor. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Getting Acquainted

    Getting Acquainted Getting Acquainted The System Five has three components: Control Box, Laser Receiver, and a TM-1 Electric Mast. Control Box The Control Box (Figure 1-2) is the operator’s interface to System Five™. After receiving signals from the sensors (Laser Receiver and/or Slope Sensor), the Control Box determines if grade or slope corrections are necessary.

  • Page 16: Laser Receiver

    Figure 1-3. Laser Receiver TM-1 Telescoping Mast The TM-1 Telescoping Mast (Figure 1-4) is installed on the machine’s scraper/blade and provides a fast, accurate, and rugged mounting platform for the laser receiver. Figure 1-4. TM-1 Telescoping Mast Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: System Five Setup

    System Five Setup System Five Setup The System Five has several components that attach to each other using cables. The cables allow communication between the Sensor, the Control Box, and the Hydraulic Valves. When the Sensor detects a change in slope or elevation, it sends a signal to the Control Box, which then sends a pre-programmed, instructive signal to the Hydraulic Valves.
  • Page 18 Introduction and Setup 1. Attach the Laser Receiver to the TM-1 mast (Figure 1-6). MOUNTING BRACKET LS-B2 MOUNTING KNOB Slide Laser Receiver Down onto Mast Tighten Mounting Knob Figure 1-6. Attaching Laser Receiver to TM-1 Mast Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 19 System Five Setup 2. Connect the coil cord to the Laser Receiver and mast (Figure 1-7). LS-B2 TM-1 Attach Coil Cord To Laser Receiver And Mast Figure 1-7. Connecting Coil Cord P/N 7010-0369 www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 20 4. If needed, check the hydraulic valve connection. Depending on your setup, the hydraulic valve will connect to either the Control Box (with the power cable) or the mast. The hydraulic valve cable should already be attached to the mast. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 21 System Five Setup 5. Attach the Control Box to a mounting bracket (Figure 1-9). Sample mounting bracket Figure 1-9. Mounting Control Box 6. Connect the cables to the Control Box (Figure 1-10). Power Laser and/or Receiver Hydraulic (mast) Valve Figure 1-10. Connecting Cables to Control Box P/N 7010-0369 www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 22: End Of Day Maintenance And Care

    (see “Care and Preventive Maintenance” on page 1-2 for more cleaning information). • Store the various removable components in the carrying case. • Check for oil leaks in hydraulic assemblies and hoses. 1-10 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Control Box Usage

    Chapter 2 ontrol Box Usage The Control Box is the operator’s interface to System Five™. The Control Box receives signals from the sensors (such as the Laser Receiver), and uses these signals to determine if grade or slope corrections are necessary. If the leveling requires a change in grade or slope, the Control Box sends a signal to the valve, raising or lowering it to the correct height.

  • Page 24: Control Box

    9. Elevation offset and Elev/ 3. Power switch Avg button 4. Grade adjustment direction 10. Slope/Elevation button arrows 11. Survey/Search button 5. Grade adjustment knob 12. Auto/Manual button 6. Grade adjustment LEDs 13. Jog button Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Lcd Display

    LCD Display LCD Display The LCD (Figure 2-2) allows the operator to view text and reference settings. Figure 2-2. LCD Display Light Sensor for Grade Adjustment Arrows The light sensor monitors ambient light, increasing the intensity of the grade arrows in bright sunlight and dimming the grade arrows for nighttime operation.

  • Page 26: Grade Adjustment Direction Arrows

    Figure 2-4. Grade Adjustment Direction Arrows Grade Adjustment Knob The grade adjustment knob (Figure 2-5) makes measured adjustments to elevation and slope settings, or cycles through menu options. AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-5. Grade Adjustment Knob Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Grade Adjustment Leds

    Grade Adjustment LEDs Grade Adjustment LEDs The grade adjustment LEDs (Figure 2-6) indicate raise, on-grade, and lower information and corrections. Figure 2-6. Grade Adjustment LEDs Figure 2-1 describes Grade Adjustment LED indications. Table 2-1. LED Indications for Elevation/Slope Control Elevation Description LED Display Slowly blinking, yellow Out of range;...

  • Page 28: Function Indicator Leds

    2. Dial in the desired value using the Grade Adjustment Knob. Both the Grade Correction Indicator Lights and the Double Arrows light up. 3. Release the Set/Menu button and the value will be saved. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Using The Menu Mode

    Elevation Offset Button and Elev/Avg Button Using the Menu Mode The Menu mode assigns menu mode functions, allowing you to set valve offsets, units of measurements, an alarm, deadband, and other useful functions. See “Performance Menu” on page 2-15 for information on using the menu settings.

  • Page 30: Using The Elev/Avg Button

    View Current Elevation When the current elevation displays (Figure 2-9), the ELEV LED illuminates. AUTO SURVEY ELEV System Five (MENU) Figure 2-9. Viewing Current Elevation Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 31: View Average Elevation

    Elevation Offset Button and Elev/Avg Button View Average Elevation To view the average elevation, press the Elev/Avg button (Figure 2-10): the AVG LED illuminates. If no points have been taken, “---” displays on the LCD. See “Using the Survey Mode” on page 2-12 for information on taking points.

  • Page 32: Elevation/Slope Button

    2. Turn the Grade Adjustment Knob until you get the desired cross slope. Search/Survey Button The search/survey (Figure 2-12) button is used to search and lock on-grade or continuously track a laser beam to survey the field. SURVEY Figure 2-12. Search/Survey Button 2-10 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Using The Search Function

    Auto/Manual Button Using the Search Function Hold the Survey/Search button for one second. The laser receiver searches for an on-grade signal and locks on-grade. If the laser receiver has an electric mast, press the Survey/ Search button a second time to stop the search. Press the button a third time, and the electric mast reverses direction and searches again.

  • Page 34: Using The Survey Mode

    Press the Auto button each time you want to record an elevation reading. A beep sounds each time you take a reading. Auto Record To use the Auto record function, set Record to ON on the Performance Menu (see “Record” on page 2-35). 2-12 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Average Elevation

    Jog Button Press the Auto button to continuously record elevation readings once per second. A beep sounds each time the control box takes a reading. • Press the Auto button again to pause readings. • Press the Auto button a third time to restart readings. Average Elevation The System Five Control Box can automatically display the average elevation as the survey progresses.

  • Page 36: Determining Timed Valve Output Values

    1. The beeper to sound. 2. The Control Box to switch to Manual control. 3. The Control Box valve outputs to continue to raise the instrument until the total Timed Outputs value expires. 2-14 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Pressing The Lower Jog Button

    Performance Menu Pressing the Lower Jog Button For any Timed Outputs value above 0.0 seconds, pressing the lower jog button causes: 1. The beeper to sound. 2. The Control Box to switch to Automatic control. 3. The Control Box valve outputs to continue to lower the instrument until the total Timed Outputs value expires.
  • Page 38 Set Points 1 – 3 Record on/off Timed-Outputs 0.0 – 10.0 Follow these steps to view and/or change menu settings. See the sections that follow for a description of each menu. 2-16 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Performance Menu 1. Turn off the power. While holding down the Set/Menu button turn the box back on. The Auto LED light and Grade Adjustment Direction Arrows flash (Figure 2-15). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-15. Setting Control Box to Performance Menu Settings 2.
  • Page 40 5. Press the Auto button again to store the value/option (Figure 2-18). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-18. Storing Menu Option To access other Menu settings, turn the Grade Adjustment Knob. To exit the Performance Menu, press the Set/Menu button. 2-18 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Gain (Elevation)

    Performance Menu Gain (Elevation) This setting determines the speed at which the System Five™ allows the scraper to adjust to a change in grade. The gain can be adjusted from a setting of 1 to 100. For faster hydraulic response, increase the gain value. For slower hydraulic response, decrease the gain.

  • Page 42: Gain (Slope Control)

    The objective is to set the gain so the instrument reacts to the change in grade quickly but without “overshooting” the new elevation. 1. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access the Gain Menu for slope control. 2-20 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Performance Menu 2. Press the Auto button to select the Gain (Slope Control) (gAn) Menu (Figure 2-21). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-21. Selecting Gain (Slope Control) Menu 3. Turn the Grade Adjustment Knob to select the desired value (Figure 2-22). AUTO SURVEY System...

  • Page 44: Valve Offset

    Valve Offset value until the hydraulic cylinder is not moving. Then, slowly rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob clockwise until the hydraulic cylinder just begins to raise (Figure 2-24 on page 2-23). 2-22 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 45 Performance Menu AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-24. Changing Valve Raise Offset Value 4. Press the Auto button to store the Raise Offset Value (Figure 2-25). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-25. Storing Raise Offset Value Pressing the Auto button also switches the box to Lower Offset.
  • Page 46 NOTICE The jog raise-lower button is always active during valve calibration. If a cylinder bottoms out, you can use the jog button to re-center the cylinder and continue the valve calibration. 2-24 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Averaging

    Performance Menu Averaging This setting changes the amount of dampening or filtering applied to the laser receiver measurements. For normal job conditions, a lower value is preferred. When gusty winds cause erratic grade lights, increase the averaging value. The value range is 1 to 100.

  • Page 48: Elevation Deadband

    (closed). The wider the deadband (on-grade area), the more an elevation reference can move up or down without initiating a correction. 1. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access the elevation Deadband Menu. 2-26 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 49 Performance Menu 2. Press the Auto button to select the Elevation Deadband (db) menu (Figure 2-29). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-29. Selecting Elevation Deadband Menu 3. Turn the Grade Adjustment Knob to select the desired value typically 6mm (0.02') (Figure 2-30). AUTO SURVEY System...

  • Page 50: Slope Deadband

    1. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access the slope Deadband Menu. 2. Press the Auto button to select the Slope Deadband (db) menu (Figure 2-31). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-31. Selecting Slope Deadband Menu 2-28 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Beeper Alarm

    Performance Menu 3. Turn the Grade Adjustment Knob to select the desired value (Figure 2-32). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-32. Selecting Slope Deadband Menu Option 4. Press the Auto button to store the value and return to the Performance Menu.
  • Page 52 4. Press the Auto button to store the choice and return to the Performance Menu. 5. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access anther item on the Performance Menu. Or, press the Set/Menu button to exit. 2-30 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Units

    Performance Menu Units The Units menu is used to set the display to read elevations and other measurement in feet/hundredths or centimeters. 1. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access the Units Menu. 2. Press the Auto button to select the Units (unt) menu (Figure 2-35).

  • Page 54: Test

    1. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access the Test Menu. 2. Press the Auto button to select the Test (tSt) mode menu (Figure 2-37 on page 2-33). 2-32 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Performance Menu AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-37. Selecting Test Menu The raise valves will test first. The display will read “Pass” if the raise valves test out OK. If there is a problem the display will read “Open” or “Short”. 3.

  • Page 56: Elevation Offsets (Setpoints)

    Figure 2-38. Selecting Elevation Offsets (Setpoints) Menu 3. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to select the desired number of active offsets (1–3). 2-34 4. Press the Auto button to return to the Performance Menu. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Record

    Performance Menu 5. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access another item on the Performance Menu. Or, press the Set/Menu button to exit. Record When using the Survey mode function, the Control Box can record elevation numbers and calculate an average elevation. Recording the numbers can be done in two ways: •...

  • Page 58: Timed Outputs

    1. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access the timed Outputs Menu. 2. Press the Auto button to select the Timed Outputs (to) menu (Figure 2-40). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-40. Selecting Timed Outputs Menu 2-36 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Performance Menu The Raise light illuminates, and the LCD displays the existing Raise Timed-Output setting (Figure 2-41). AUTO SURVEY System Five (MENU) Figure 2-41. Raise Timed Outputs – Current Setting 3. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to set the desired time in seconds (Figure 2-42).
  • Page 60 6. Press the Auto button to set the Timed-Outputs and return to the Performance Menu. 7. Rotate the Grade Adjustment Knob to access another item on the Performance Menu. Or, press the Set/Menu button to exit. 2-38 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 61 Chapter 3 aser Setup The three main elements to using lasers successfully are: • Laser placement • Laser calibration • Laser axis alignment If the laser is incorrectly placed, is uncalibrated, or is misaligned, the cost in time and money to fix any one of these problems can cause delays in completing a project.

  • Page 62: Chapter 3 Laser Setup

    Laser Placement The physical location of the laser on the jobsite should be outside the actual grading area, if possible. Topcon lasers feature a beam range from 500 to 2000 feet, making placement of the laser outside the grading area easier.

  • Page 63: Small Project Laser Transmitter Placement

    Laser Placement Small Project Laser Transmitter Placement On small projects, the laser transmitter can be placed off the working area (Figure 3-1). The working distance from your laser will indicate the type of project (small or large). 1000' Figure 3-1. Laser Transmitter Placement – Small Project P/N 7010-0369 www.topconpositioning.com...

  • Page 64: Large Project Laser Transmitter Placement

    (large or small). 1000' 1000' Figure 3-2. Laser Transmitter Placement – Larger Project You may need to grade one section of the project, then move the laser to finish other sections. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Laser Transmitter Calibration

    Laser Transmitter Calibration Laser Transmitter Calibration The laser transmitter is the grade control reference for your project. Check it daily to ensure correct calibration and make adjustments as necessary. 1. Set the laser on a tripod about 150' to 200' (45 to 60 meters) from the laser sensor and turn on the laser’s power switch.
  • Page 66 5. Raise or lower the sensor to get an on-grade signal (Figure 3-5). Record or mark the position on the grade rod (X2). If Less Than .02' No Calibration Necessary* *See Notice About 200ft Below Graphic Figure 3-5. Note Laser Sensor’s Second Position Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Laser Axis Alignment

    Laser Axis Alignment The calibration error at the distance from the laser to the grade rod is half the amount between the first and second readings. • If the calibration error is less than .015 ft., no calibration adjustments are necessary. NOTICE Laser transmitter models have different accuracy specification.

  • Page 68: Manual Alignment

    4. Place the grade rod on the second hub and secure it to prevent movement. The laser transmitter and grade rod should now be positioned so they are parallel to the direction of slope. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 69 Laser Axis Alignment 5. Set the laser sensor to center the leveling bubble and get an on-grade signal, and lock it into position (Figure 3-7). Figure 3-7. Laser and Grade Rod Positioning 6. Dial the slope into the laser transmitter on the axis facing away from the detector.
  • Page 70 Laser Setup If you do not have an on-grade signal, rotate the laser until you get the on-grade signal. Figure 3-8. Larger Slope Set 3-10 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Conditions Affecting The Laser Transmitter

    Conditions Affecting the Laser Transmitter 7. Once you have an on-grade signal, the laser is aligned. Dial in the desired slopes for your project. Figure 3-9. Laser Aligned to Project Slopes Conditions Affecting the Laser Transmitter The laser transmitter is the grade control reference for the job, and conditions that can affect the transmitter, also affect the grade, or quality of work.

  • Page 72: Laser Drift

    C orrect B eam B eam W ith L aser D rift Figure 3-10. Laser Drift To minimize problems associated with drift, Topcon has developed lasers with leveling systems that eliminate or greatly reduce laser drift. The RT-5S transmitter with it’s five arc...

  • Page 73: Atmospheric Laser Bending

    Conditions Affecting the Laser Transmitter Atmospheric Laser Bending Sometimes, atmospheric conditions can cause the laser beam to bend as it gets farther away from the transmitter. The different atmospheric layers in the air causes this bending, and most frequently occurs in calm-air mornings and evenings in the spring and fall when rapid changes in temperature and humidity occur.

  • Page 74: Setting Grade Reference Points

    • For 500’/152m to 700’/213m from the laser, there will be little change in grade. • For 1000’/305m or more, elevation changes will be consistent 3-14 for a given distance from the transmitter. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 75 Setting Grade Reference Points Once you have determined the errors and given points on the field, compensate for error due to drift or atmospheric conditions: • Use elevation offsets in the Control Box to set an elevation for different areas of the field. See “Elevation Offset Button and Elev/Avg Button”...

  • Page 76: Other Factors Affecting Quality

    • Work haul paths in a cross-wind direction. • In extreme dust conditions, try relocating the transmitter up-wind of the work area. 3-16 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Fog

    Other Factors Affecting Quality In fog, water droplets diffuse and refract the laser beam. In foggy conditions, the laser receiver will be unable to locate the beam, even if you can see the transmitter. Curvature of the Earth In theory, a transmitted laser beam will go forever in a straight line;...

  • Page 78: Laser Accuracy And Repeatability

    .0024’ / .00073m .012’ / .00366m .024’ / .00732m 10 arc seconds = .0048’ / .00146m .024’ / .00732m .048’ / .01463m 15 arc seconds = .0072’ / .00219m .036’ / .01097m .072’ / .02195m 3-18 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 79 When in survey mode, Topcon’s TM-1 mast moves the laser receiver up and down until the receiver locates, locks onto, and tracks the laser beam.

  • Page 80: Chapter 4 Surveying

    Before you begin an elevation survey, you need to: • Have pen and paper available. • Setup the laser transmitter. • Detect the beam. • Enter an initial reference elevation. See the following sections for survey preparation procedures. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 81: Laser Transmitter Setup

    Survey Preparation Laser Transmitter Setup Setup your rotating laser in the center of the field or in a position within range of the area you intend to survey. Also, remember that: • the laser transmitter should be raised until its beam hits close to the center of the TM-1 travel range.

  • Page 82: Initial Elevation Reference Selection

    3. Release the Set button and the Control Box saves the setting. 4. If needed, press the Survey/Search button to have the receiver search for and lock onto the laser transmitter. Now, you are ready to begin surveying a field. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Perimeter Survey

    Perimeter Survey Perimeter Survey The perimeter survey determines the natural slope of the field. • If you know the desired percentage of slope for the field, a perimeter survey is unnecessary. Simply set the desired slope into the transmitter, perform a serpentine survey, then level the field.
  • Page 84 5. Press the ELEV/AVG button to view the average elevation (Figure 4-5). Write down this number to use in upcoming steps. Figure 4-5. Drive One Side of Field and Average Elevation at End Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Calculating The Average Fall

    Perimeter Survey 6. Press and hold the ELEV/AVG button for three seconds to clear the average. 7. Repeat steps three through five for sides B, C, D (Figure 4-6). Figure 4-6. Perimeter Survey Calculating the Average Fall Calculate the Average Fall (AF) in both the North/South direction (sides A and C) and in the East/West direction (sides D and B).

  • Page 86: Calculating The Slopes

    The following example (Figure 4-7) demonstrates how to survey the perimeter of an irregularly shaped field. Allen's Farm Myrle's Field Mark's Field Marvin's Field John's Shop Earl's Field Figure 4-7. Perimeter Survey Examples for Irregularly Shaped Fields Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Steeply Sloped Fields

    Perimeter Survey Steeply Sloped Fields If performing a perimeter survey in a field with more than 3’ of fall from one end to the other, you may “run-out” of travel on the TM-1 mast. In this case, dial in slope to the laser transmitter to closely match the existing field before performing the perimeter survey.

  • Page 88: Serpentine Survey

    100’ to 200’ apart. • For large, relatively smooth fields, a 200’ spacing is sufficient. • For smaller fields, or fields with an uneven ground, a closer spacing provides a more accurate survey. 4-10 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Serpentine Survey Figure 4-10. Serpentine Survey NOTICE Record elevations only when crossing the field, not when turning at its border. Recording elevations while turning will skew the results of your survey. When crossing the field, maintaining a consistent speed from one side to the next will give you a uniform and accurate survey.
  • Page 90 7. Press the ELEV/AVG button to view the field’s average elevation and record the number. 8. After completing the survey, establish an elevation grade 4-12 reference before moving the laser transmitter. See “Setting Grade Reference Points” on page 3-14 for details. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 91 Serpentine Survey • Level a small section of the field, 50’x50’, to finish grade. • Use a grade rod to setup a benchmark hub. If you created a survey map, create a cut/fill map to aid in land- leveling. First, lower the average elevation to allow for soil compaction;...
  • Page 92 Surveying Notes: 4-14 Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Land-Leveling

    Chapter 5 and-leveling With a rotating laser to provide the elevation reference, you can use the System Five and its Control Box to perform automatic land- leveling. Automatic Land-leveling Once you complete an averaging survey, you can begin land- leveling using the control mode. •...

  • Page 94: Second And Succeeding Day Setups

    If the height of the transmitter remains the same, ensure the Control Box uses the same elevation setting number from the previous day. If the height of the transmitter changes, use the finish grade or benchmark hub as a reference for succeeding day setups. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 95 Second and Succeeding Day Setups To use a finish grade or hub as an elevation reference, 1. Set the machine's cutting edge on the bench mark hub or finish grade cut from the previous day (Figure 5-2). Place the Cutting Edge on the Finished Grade Cut from the Previous Day .
  • Page 96 You can run several machines at once from a single laser reference. Simply use a finished grade pass as your elevation reference during set up. The setup procedure for each machine is the same as described above. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Control Box. Before contacting your local Topcon Distributor, try the following: • Check that all cables are securely and properly connected to the various components of the System Five (control box, TM-1 mast, laser receiver, valves, sensor, etc.).

  • Page 98: Control Box Problems

    Control Box Problems This section lists possible System Five Control Box problems you may encounter. If you still have problems after trying the solutions listed here, contact your local Topcon Distributor. Problem The Control Box LCD does not display. Causes...
  • Page 99 Control Box Problems Problem Grade lights flash high and low and will not stay On-Grade Causes Solutions If problem is only in Check that the Valve Offsets are set automatic mode, then correctly hydraulic Performance Check that the Gain setting is too high. Settings are incorrect If problem is also in The laser transmitter is unstable, secure...
  • Page 100 Offset” on page 2-22 for more information. For Servo and Solenoid valves raise the value by 2 to 5 numbers, then check hydraulic performance For Proportional valves raise the value by 10 to 15 numbers, then check hydraulic performance Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Safety Precautions

    2. The scraper blade and rippers should be grounded before working on or around the machine. 3. Do not attach Topcon components while the engine is running. 4. Protect yourself at all times and wear protective clothing when working on or near hydraulic lines. Hydraulic lines can be under extreme pressure even when the machine is off.
  • Page 102 WARNING Relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines before disconnecting or removing any lines, fittings or related components. If injury does occur, seek medical assistance immediately. Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 103 WARNING Do not weld near hydraulic lines or on any equipment when in operation. WARNING Be aware of overhead power and telephone lines. Do not drive under power and telephone lines with the mast/pole raised. P/N 7010-0369 www.topconpositioning.com...
  • Page 104 Safety Precautions Notes: Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Limited Warranty

    Components TOPCON warrants that the electronic components manufactured by TOPCON shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of shipment to the dealer. TOPCON warrants that all valves, hoses, cables and mechanical...

  • Page 106: Service Information

    Limited Warranty TOPCON’s components or any performance hereunder or any claims of negligence, even if TOPCON has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Service Information Service assistance can be provided by contacting your local TOPCON dealer or by calling the Corporate Service Center.

  • Page 107: Index

    ndex 3-7–3-11 Alignment Calculate Arrows average elevation 2-9, 2-13, grade adjustment 2-4, 2-5 4-12 3-13 Atmospheric drift average fall 4-7 Automatic slopes 4-8 control mode 2-12, 2-15 Calibrate transmitter 2-29 beeper field adjustment 3-7 2-14 timed-outputs Calibration error elevation recording 2-12, field adjustment 3-7 2-35, 4-2 Compact soil...
  • Page 108 Hub reference change 2-16 3-8, 3-14 Hubs select 2-11 distance apart 3-8 speed of adjustment locate 3-8 2-19 grade 2-20 slope Multiple elevation offsets 2-14–2-15 Jog button lower 2-15 raise 2-14 timed-outputs 2-14 Index Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Index 4-12 Survey map 2-16 Performance menus See also Menu settings auto button 2-11 2-14 Timed-outputs make selections 2-11 Transmitter 4-5–4-8 Perimeter survey drift 3-12 irregular shaped fields 4-8 setup 4-3 3-14, 5-2 Reference 2-22 Valves See also Elevation, reference offsets 2-22 compensation for errors 3-14 2-16...
  • Page 110 Index Notes: Index Topcon AG System Five Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 112 TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. Phone: 800 • 443 • 4567 www.topcon.com ©2003 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication P/N: 7010-0369 Rev.C Printed in U.S.A 8/02 100...

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