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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMAGING STATION
IS
SERIES
IS
01
IS
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Rev.3

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMAGING STATION SERIES Rev.3...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Imaging Station IS series. For the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these instruc- tions and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.

  • Page 4: General Handling Precautions

    Connect the battery as soon as possible or execute RAM back-up. No responsibility TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the memory in case unexpected accidents. Battery cover Completely close the battery cover before using the IS.

  • Page 5: Display For Safe Use

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

  • Page 6: User

    CAUTION •Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you •Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. •Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path.

  • Page 7: Laser Safety

    The laser beam belongs not very dangerous type but we request you to keep and understand “Safety standard for users” as mentioned in the manual instruction. In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer. Laser class of each mode is as follows.

  • Page 8: Symbol Mark While The Laser Is Emitting

    Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting. These symbol marks will come on while the laser is working Auto-collimating, Auto-tracking, Waiting, Searching Class 1 (CLASS I) Laser) Class 2 (CLASSI I) Laser) Optical communication ( Auto-collimating Auto-tracking Waiting Searching When distance is being measured Class 1 (CLASS I) Laser) When Laser Pointer light is ON Class 2 (CLASS II) Laser)

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents FOREWORD............1 General Handling Precautions .
  • Page 10 2.9 Active Sync ............56 2.9.1 Getting Connected .
  • Page 11 7.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions ......119 7.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level ........120 7.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level .

  • Page 12: Nomenclature And Functions

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.1 Nomenclature Sighting collimator Carrying handle Handle fixing screw Tracking indicator Camera Laser aperture (for Optical communication) Instrument center mark Objective lens Laser pointer Card cover Laser aperture Hardware reset switch (Inside the cover) Card cover lever Optical plummet telescope...
  • Page 13 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Antenna Focus shuttle Focus jog Telescope grip Vertical shuttle Vertical jog Telescope eyepiece Instrument height mark Power switch Plate level Horizontal jog Horizontal shuttle Display window (With touch panel) Operation keys Battery cover Cover sensor (Inside the cover) Battery cover lever Circular level Stylus pen...

  • Page 14: Display

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.2 Display 1.2.1 Main Menu Contains The main menu contains as following items. Select the menu by pressing icons. Display icon PROGRAM MODE Setting a direction angle for backsight orientation • • Remote elevation measurement • Missing line measurement •...

  • Page 15: Measurement Menu

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.2.2 Measurement Menu Example : Distance Mode V-angle V : 88°44’25” H-angle HR : 169°48’45” Horizontal distance HD : 4.411m Relative elevation VD : 0.097m Operation keys 1.2.3 Display Marks Display Contents Display Contents V-angle Meter unit Percent grade Feet unit H-angle right...

  • Page 16: Display Keys

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS • The symbol marks for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating Auto-collimating Auto-tracking (Laser is emitting) (Laser is emitting) The instrument is in auto-tracking The instrument is in auto-collimating status. status. Searching (Laser is emitting) Waiting (Laser is emitting) The instrument is searching a The instrument is in waiting status.

  • Page 17: Backlight, Key Light Adjustment

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.3 Backlight, Key Light Adjustment 1.3.1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight To conserve battery power, this instrument would automatically turn the backlight off or reduce the backlight brightness by itself when it’s not in use. In addition, the instrument can control the backlight brightness automatically by an equipped illuminometer.
  • Page 18 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Press the time-menu down arrow to select the reducing time. Factory setting is ‘3 minutes' as default. Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.

  • Page 19: Adjust The Backlight Brightness By Manual

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.3.2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by Manual On the "Backlight" screen, please check it 'OFF' "An illuminometer is used.”. (Factory setting is 'ON' as default) The "Brightness adjusting slide bar” will be appeared on Display. Adjust the brightness by pressing [Dark-Bright] button. Press the [OK] key on title bar.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Automatic Lighting Option

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.3.3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting Option On the "Backlight" screen, select a Radio button from “Automatic lighting” column. (Factory setting is “The light is switched on with an illuminometer.” as default) Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically. •...

  • Page 21: Selecting The Key Light Option

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.3.4 Selecting the Key Light Option The Key Light option: [Key light is always off, Key light is always on, Key light synchronizes with backlight] Press the tab [Key Light]. You can see the "Key Light" screen on Display. Select a Radio button.

  • Page 22: Ram Data Backup

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.4 RAM Data Backup If your device had not recharged during several days, the battery will be running down, and you would lose all of data on the device other than that in the "Internal Disk (internal micro SD card)". In addition, you might perform hardwarereset by the hardware problem or software problem.
  • Page 23 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Press the [YES] key. Backup function will start. Return to "RAM Backup" screen automatically, when the data back up has been completed. Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "RAM Backup" screen will close automatically. Backing up data may be incomplete if remaining capacity of "Internal Disk"...

  • Page 24: Set The Automatic Backup For Every Suspension

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.4.2 Set the Automatic Backup for Every Suspension On the "RAM Backup" Screen, please check it 'ON' the "RAM data will be backed up before suspension.". (Factory setting is 'ON' as default) Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that, "RAM Backup" screen will close automatically. 1.4.3 Set the Restoration Disabled after Hardware Reset On the "RAM Backup"...

  • Page 25: Hardware Reset

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.5 Hardware Reset If your instrument not responding or an application hangs, please try to perform a software reset first. Still, when useless, please perform hardware reset. You will lose all of data on the device other than that in the "Internal Disk" after hardware reset and will need to reinstall the applications and the data you install on your instrument.

  • Page 26: Touch Panel Calibration

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.7 Touch Panel Calibration If your instrument is not responding properly to your taps, you may need to calibrate the touch panel. How to calibrate the touch panel • Press the icon [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]- [Stylus]. You can see the "Stylus Properties" screen on Display.
  • Page 27 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Using the stylus pen, press the center of the targets on the screen. After pressing all targets (5 points), press the [ENT] key, or tap the display. Press the [OK] key. The display returns to previous menu.

  • Page 28: Operating Panel Key

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.8 Operating Panel Key To operate the keys on the screen, touch them lightly with either the accessory stylus pen or your finger. Use either the stylus pen or your finger. Do not use a ballpoint pen or a pencil. 1.8.1 Operating Key Microphone Light sensor...

  • Page 29: Turning Off The Touch Panel Function

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.8.2 Turning OFF the Touch Panel Function To wipe away tarnish and dirt on the touch panel while the power is turned ON, you can shut down the touch panel function according to the following directions. •...

  • Page 30: Operation Key(Touch Panel)

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.10 Operation Key(Touch panel) Functions can be switched using the operation keys at the bottom of the screen for each of the following modes. Angle measuring mode (Page 1) Angle measuring mode (Page 2) Angle measuring mode (Page 3) Distance measuring mode (Page 1) Distance measuring mode (Page 2) Coordinate measuring mode (Page 2)
  • Page 31 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Angle measuring mode Page Display Function 0SET Angle of horizontal is set to 0° 00'00". HOLD Holds the horizontal angle. HSET Sets the horizontal angle by input value. The function of operation keys on next page (P2). Sets the tilt function, ON/OFF.

  • Page 32: Star Key Mode

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.11 Star Key Mode Press the star( ) key to view the instrument options. The following instrument options can be selected from the star key: Auto-tracking icon Auto-collimating icon Auto-Inversion icon Auto-tracking parameters set icon Signal level icon Electric circular level icon Point guide icon or Tracking indicator icon Focus icon...
  • Page 33 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS • Tracking Indicator A man who is staying on line with the direction of IS series or automatic tracking status by emitted LED light (orange color) from IS series. Operation Pressing [Tracking indicator icon] on the screen. The tracking indicator status will be changed according to the type of auto tracking mode and its conditions.
  • Page 34 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS • Signal mode The light acceptance quantity level (Signal level) is displayed in this mode. When reflected light from the prism is received, a buzzer sounds. This function is good for easy collimation when the target is difficult to find. The received return signal level is displayed with bar graph as follows.
  • Page 35 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS • Laser Pointer ON/ON(blink)/OFF The laser pointer assists with collimation by radiating visible laser light from the objective lens to the target. The laser pointer can be used for the Prism, Non-prism and Non-prism long mode. Laser aperture Laser pointer will be OFF when auto-tracking or auto-collimation is ON.

  • Page 36: Switching Measurement Distance Modes

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.11.1 Switching Measurement Distance Modes Pressing the [Prism / Non-prism / Non-prism long] icon displays the following screen. Each mode can be switched by using the buttons as shown below. • Setting Measurement distance range of ‘Non-prism long mode’ It is possible to measure long distance in the Non-prism Long mode.

  • Page 37: Setting By Using Star Key

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.11.2 Setting by Using Star Key [Example] : Switch on the laser pointer Turn the power switch on. Press the [ ] key. Press the [Laser pointer] icon. The laser pointer will be turned on.

  • Page 38: Auto Power Off

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.12 Auto Power Off To save battery power, the IS would automatically turn the power off (suspend) by itself when it’s not in use. You can adjust the settings of this function. • How to adjust the settings of auto power off function Press the icon [Start]-[Settings]- [Control Panel]-[Power].
  • Page 39 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically. While on external power, the auto power off function can be enabled too. To set this function, please check it 'ON' the "Enable suspend while on external power” on the "Power Off "...

  • Page 40: Focus Function

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.13 Focus Function The focus is adjusted with the manual or assist-focusing. 1.13.1Manual Focus Adjust the focus with focus jog / shuttle. Manual focusing will take precedence over assist-focusing. When using focus jog / shuttle during assist-focus mode, the assist-focus mode will end. Focus shuttle : If you rotate the shuttle through large angles, the focus changes quickly.

  • Page 41: Setting Focus Function

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.13.3 Setting Focus Function [Example] • Assist focus Turn the power switch on. Press the [ ] key. Use the sighting collimator to aim the target roughly. Press the [MF] icon. The icon will change to [AF], and the instrument will enter assist focus mode.

  • Page 42: Rotating Method

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.14 Rotating Method This mark will appear while the instrument is rotating automatically. *1) 1.14.1Rotating by H/V Shuttle and H/V Jog H/V shuttle or H/V jog can be used to rotate the instrument manually. The shuttle movement or displacement is proportional in speed and size of angle desired.

  • Page 43: Using Together With Rc-3 Remote Control System

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.15 Using together with RC-3 Remote Control System Using together with RC-3 Remote Control System makes it possible to optical communicate between the instrument and remote controller RC-3, the prism side. This gives easy operation by one man surveying in applying programs.

  • Page 44: Using Connecting With Personal Computer (Pc)

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.16 Using connecting with Personal Computer (PC) The auto-tracking function or auto collimating function makes easy remote control of the instrument from PC. The followings are the main communication commands and explanations. How to communicate or more informations of communication command, you can see the interface manual which provided optionally..

  • Page 45: Using The Usb Port

    1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1.17 Using the USB Port Type miniB(Active Sync) Type A (USB Memory) • Using ActiveSync For Type mini B, refer to Chapter 2.9 “Active Sync”. • Using a USB memory Open the USB Port cover. Insert a USB memory into the Type A side. Confirm that the USB memory has been recognized.

  • Page 46: Preparation For Measurement

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.1 Power Connection Obtain power from BT-65Q battery or an external battery. When using the BT-65Q, leave the power of the instrument switched ON. • • When using an external battery, leave the BT-65Q battery mounted onto the instrument. External battery Selecting an external battery •...

  • Page 47: Setting Instrument Up For Measurement

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

  • Page 48: Power Switch Key On

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.3 Power Switch Key ON Confirm the instrument is leveled. Turn the power switch ON. Progress bar will be displayed during reloading the Operating System, after you turn the instrument on at the first time or perform hardware reset.

  • Page 49: Battery Power Remaining Display

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition. Battery Power Remaining Display Measurement is possible. The power is poor. The battery should be recharged or replaced with a fully charged battery. Measurement is impossible -- need to recharge or replaces the battery.

  • Page 50: Vertical And Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction When the tilt sensors are activated, automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle for mislevelment is displayed. To ensure a precise angle measurement, tilt sensors must be turned on. The display can also be used to fine level the instrument.

  • Page 51: Setting Tilt Correction By Operation Key

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.5.1 Setting Tilt Correction by Operation Key [Example] Setting Tilt OFF Press the [P1] key to get the page 2. Press the [TILT] key. Current setting is displayed. Press [OFF] key. Press [EXIT] key. The display returns previous mode. •...

  • Page 52: Compensation Of Systematic Error Of Instrument

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.6 Compensation of Systematic Error of Instrument 1) Error of vertical axis (X,Y tilt sensor offset) 2) Collimation error 3) Error of vertical angle 0 datum 4) Error of horizontal axis The above mentioned errors can be compensated by software, which calculated internally according to each compensation value.

  • Page 53: How To Enter Numerals And Alphabet Letters

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.7 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters This instrument supports two ways to enter numerals and alphabet letters. One is by physical(hardware) keyboard that is similar to cellular phone method. Three alphabet characters are assigned to one numeral key. The other is by using the software input panel.
  • Page 54 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Press the [ ] key to be entering alphabet letter mode. Alphabet letter mode indicator will be appeared on the task bar. Alphabet letter mode indicator Enter Alphabets. Input 'j', Press [4](JKL)key. then the sub window featuring 'j' character will appear on the display which indicate a entering character.
  • Page 55 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Press the [ ] key to be returning numeric mode. Alphabet letter mode indicator will be disappeared on the task bar. Input ‘104’, Press [1], [0], [4]. Then ‘104’ will be appended after ‘job_’. Press the [ENT] key. In alphabet letter mode, [Shift] + [0-9,.-] keys perform uppercase character.
  • Page 56 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT • Invoke the software input panel. Press the [ ] key or press keyboard icon on the task bar and select “Keyboard” You can see the software input panel on display. You can input data as if you were typing on your PC keyboard.

  • Page 57: Data Memory Card

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.8 Data Memory Card How to insert a data memory card(CF card) • Card guide Data memory card Card cover Card cover lever Push up the card cover lever to open the card cover. Insert a data memory card. Please make sure you have the front and back of the CF cards facing correctly when inserting into the card slot.

  • Page 58: Active Sync

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.9 Active Sync Microsoft ActiveSync is the data synchronization software: It synchronizes data between Windows CE devices (such as the IS) and PCs. Using ActiveSync, the IS can exchange data to a PC via USB cable. To establish a connection between the instrument and your PC, you first need to install ActiveSync in your PC.

  • Page 59: Inclination Of Prism And Measuring Error

    2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2.11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error For the best results, aim or point prisms in the direction of the IS series so that maximum signal can be returned to the instrument. Sighting prism obliquely because of inclined settings, may result in measuring errors.
  • Page 60 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT • Prism type-2 (Normal prism) Distance Measuring error Angle measuring error Angle error Increasing range ( mm ) distance range ( mm ) C=30 C=30 C=40 C=40 Inclined angle (degree) Inclined angle (degree) • Prism type - 3 or 5 (Prism unit A2/A3/A6) Angle measuring error Distance Measuring error Angle error...

  • Page 61: Automatic Tracking / Automatic Collimation

    3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION WARNING Cause eye injury or blindness. • Do not stare into beam. CAUTION • Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path. In case you operate laser beam open, avoid radiating laser beam to the height of man's head.

  • Page 62: Automatic Tracking

    3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3.1 Automatic Tracking The instrument will measure the moving target(prism) in automatic tracking mode. It is possible to perform auto-tracking only in prism mode. • When switched to the automatic tracking mode, it becomes prism mode from Non-prism mode/Non- prism long mode automatically.
  • Page 63 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION • If the target prism is lost during auto tracking status, the instrument will automatically change to Waiting status. If the target is found during Waiting status, tracking resumes, and if not, status changes to Searching status.

  • Page 64: Automatic Collimation

    3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3.2 Automatic Collimation The function enables the instrument to search and collimate automatically the center of the prism when the telescopic is aimed at a prism roughly. (in the range of approx. ±5°) Use this mode for the object which is stable. •...

  • Page 65: Range Of Laser For Auto-Tracking And Auto-Collimating

    3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3.3 Range of Laser for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating The range of laser at the long distance is within ±30' as shown below. So you had better collimate the prism so that the prism may be located within this range of laser in the first step. As for it, rapid automatic collimating and automatic tracking becomes possible.

  • Page 66: Setting Parameters For Auto-Tracking

    3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3.4 Setting Parameters for Auto-Tracking A proper setting for each parameter are necessary for custom use. The setting of the parameters can be done in the star key mode. The setting here will be stored in the memory after the power is turned OFF. 3.4.1 Setting Items Items Selecting item...
  • Page 67 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 2) Search Range The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rotating the telescope and body in Searching. The Search range is decided from the point where the prism lost, and the values will be set to plus and minus directions in horizontal and vertical.

  • Page 68: How To Set The Parameters

    3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 6) Prediction operating time After the instrument loses a prism, the time (prediction operation time) for the instrument to continue moving operation can be set up. During auto tracking operation, when auto tracking axis between the instrument and a prism is intercepted by a tree etc., the moving is continued supposing a motion (prediction) of the prism till then.

  • Page 69: Standard Measurement Mode

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Angle measurement, Distance measurement, Coordinate measurement . Press the [MEAS] icon. 4.1 Screen Displays In the standard measurement mode, the collimation screen is displayed on the display device except during collimation with the telescope. The images include a telescopic image and a wide-angle image.

  • Page 70: Changing The Image's Magnification

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.1.2 Changing the Image's Magnification When the [ ] cursor key is pressed, ← magnification decreases. When the [ ] cursor key is pressed, → magnification increases. Displays the current magnification. There are 4 magnifications: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 and 8.0 4.1.3 Adjusting the Image's Brightness When the [ ] cursor key is pressed,...

  • Page 71: Switching The Cross-Hairs On And Off

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.1.4 Switching the Cross-Hairs On and Off Each time numeric key [9] is pressed, the cross-hairs appear or disappear from the image. Each time the [9] key is pressed, the cross- hairs on the screen image will change. (Black/White/OFF)

  • Page 72: Angle Measurement

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.2 Angle Measurement 4.2.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle Make sure the mode is in angle measurement Collimate the 1st target (A). Set horizontal angle of target (A) at 0° 00' 00". Press the [0SET] key and the [YES] key. Collimate the 2nd target (B).

  • Page 73: Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.2.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left Make sure the mode is angle measurement. Press the [P1] key to get on the page 2. Press the [R/L] key. The mode Horizontal angle Right(HR) switches to angle Left(HL) mode. Measure the target in the same manner as HR mode.

  • Page 74: Measuring From The Required Horizontal Angle

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.2.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 1) Setting by Holding the Angle Make sure the mode is angle measurement. Set the required horizontal angle, using Horizontal jog/shuttle. Example : 90°20'30" Press the [HOLD] key. Collimate the target.*1) Press the [YES] key to finish holding the horizontal angle.

  • Page 75: Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.2.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode Make sure the mode is angle measurement. Press the [P1] key to get on the page 2. Press the [V/%] key. *1) *1) Every time pressing the [V/%] key, the display mode switches.

  • Page 76: Automatic Rotation To A Required Horizontal And Vertical Absolute Angle

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.2.5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle The IS series can be rotated to a required horizontal and vertical absolute angle by direct key input. Example: Both vertical and horizontal angle At angle measuring mode (Page 3), press the [TURN] key.

  • Page 77: Distance Measurement

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.3 Distance Measurement Note: Those distance shorter than 1m and 400m or more will not be displayed in Non-prism mode. Those distance shorter than 4.5m and 2010m or more will not be displayed in Non- prism long mode. •...
  • Page 78 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE • Precautions for Use of Non-prism long mode IS series made non-prism measurement possible to reach the distance that had never been achieved before. In the non-prism long mode, the following attentions need to be paid because the farther the target object be, the weaker the reflection from the target and the larger the beam diameter become.

  • Page 79: Setting Of The Atmospheric Correction

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.3.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction When setting the atmospheric correction, obtain the correction value by measuring the temperature and pressure. Setting the atmospheric correction, see Chapter 9 “SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION” . 4.3.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant Topcoat’s prism constant value is 0.
  • Page 80 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Input the distance range by pressing the numeric key. *1) Example:10m Press the [ENTER] key. [ENTER] key The display returns to the star key mode. *1) Input range: 5 m - 1,800 m (17 ft. - 5,900 ft.)

  • Page 81: Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.3.4 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement) Make sure the mode displays angle measurement Collimate the center of prism. Press the [ ] key. *1),*2) [Example]: Horizontal distance / Relative elevation mode The result are shown.*3) ~ *7) *1)The following characters will be shown on the 4th line right hand of the display to represent measurement mode.

  • Page 82: Distance Measurement (Single/N-Times Measurement)

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.3.5 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement) When presetting the number of times, the instrument measures the distance as the setting times and the average distance will be displayed. When presetting the number of times as 1 or 0, it does not display the average distance, because of single measurement.

  • Page 83: Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.3.6 Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode Prism Mode : This is a normal distance measuring mode. •Fine mode Measurement time 0.2mm mode : approx.3 seconds 1 mm mode : approx.1.2 seconds The unit to be displayed is 0.2mm or 1mm. (0.001ft or 0.005ft) •...

  • Page 84: Stake Out (S.o)

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE • To select distance measurement mode Confirm the distance measurement mode Collimate the center of prism. Press the [MODE] key. The first letter of the current mode is displayed.*1) Select the measurement mode by pressing the [FINE], [cRS] or [CRS] key.
  • Page 85 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE [Example : Horizontal distance] Press the [P1] key in the distance measurement mode to get on page 2. Press the [S.O] key . The current setting value is displayed. With the [HD] - [SD] keys, select a mode for inputting the standard distance.

  • Page 86: Coordinate Measurement

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.4 Coordinate Measurement 4.4.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point Set the coordinates of instrument (occupied point) according to coordinate origin, and the instrument automatically converts and displays the unknown point (reflector point) coordinates following the origin. Reflector (n,e,z) Inst.Point C Origin(0,0,0)
  • Page 87 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Press the [N] key. Input the N coord. Press the [SET] key.*1) Press the [E] key. Input the E coord. Press the [SET] key.*1) Press the [Z] key. Input the Z coord. Press the [SET] key.*1) Press the [EXIT] key.

  • Page 88: Setting Of The Instrument Height / Reflector(Prism) Height

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.4.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Reflector(Prism) Height Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height / reflector height, coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly. [Example] : Instrument height Confirm the angle measurement mode. Press the [ ] key.

  • Page 89: Execution Of Coordinate Measuring

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.4.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and reflector height, coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly. • When setting coordinate values of occupied point, see section 4.4.1“Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point”...

  • Page 90: Data Output

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.5 Data Output Result of measurement is transferred from the IS series to Data Collector. [Example: Distance measurement mode] With the SETUP mode, set the communication parameters. Refer to Chapter 6 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” . After setting the communication parameters, select the distance measurement mode.

  • Page 91: Data Output By [Rec] Key

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.6 Data Output by [REC] Key It is also possible to output the result of measurement by pressing the [REC] key . [Example: Distance measurement mode] With the SETUP mode, set the communication parameters. Refer to Chapter 6 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE”...

  • Page 92: Data Output Of Is Series

    4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4.7 Data output of IS series The information of IS series regarding tracking auto-tracking are added to the protocol of Topcon Total Station system so far. Also you can add utility information such as battery remaining, EDM mode, auto-tracking mode, normal/ reversed face information, Tilt information if you like.

  • Page 93: Program Mode

    5 PROGRAM MODE PROGRAM MODE Select the menu by pressing panel icon. Main menu Press the [PROG] icon. Program mode menu Edge abstraction mode Refer to Chapter 5.6 “Edge Abstraction Mode” . Repetition angle measurement Refer to Chapter 5.4 “Repetition Angle Measurement (REP)” . Missing line measurement Refer to Chapter 5.3 “Missing Line Measurement (MLM)”...

  • Page 94: Setting A Direction Angle For Backsight Orientation(Bs)

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation(BS) (Entering the instrument and backsight coordinate values) This program uses the input coordinate values of the occupied point, (instrument), and backsight point to calculate the backsight orientation direction angle. The occupied and backsight coordinate input display appears.
  • Page 95 5 PROGRAM MODE Input N and E coordinate of occupied point C. Example : N coordinate; 5.321m : E coordinate; 8.345m Input N and E coordinate of backsight point A. Example : N coordinate; 54.321m : E coordinate; 12.345m To memorize the occupied point, press the [SET OCC] key.

  • Page 96: Remote Elevation Measurement (Rem)

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.2 Remote Elevation Measurement (REM) The Remote Elevation program calculates the vertical distance (height) of a remote object relative to a prism and it's height from a ground point, (without a prism height). When using a prism height, the remote elevation measurement will start from the prism (reference point).
  • Page 97 5 PROGRAM MODE Press the [YES] key. Collimate prism. Press the [Meas Prism] key. Press the [SET] key. (To measure the distance again, press the [RE-TRY] key.) Collimate target K. Vertical angle(VA) and Vertical distance(VD) will be shown.
  • Page 98 5 PROGRAM MODE 2)Without prism height input Press the [REM] icon. Select the [NO] button. Collimate prism. Press the [Meas Prism] key. Press the [SET] key. Collimate ground point G. Press the [Meas Ground] key. Press the [SET] key. Collimate target K. Vertical angle(VA) and Vertical distance(VD) will be shown.

  • Page 99: Missing Line Measurement (Mlm)

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.3 Missing Line Measurement (MLM) The Missing Line Measurement program calculates the horizontal distance (dHD), slope distance (dSD) and elevation (dVD) between two target prisms. The instruemt can accomplish this in two ways: MLM Method (A-B, A-C): Measurement is A-B, A-C, A-D, ..MLM Method (A-B, B-C): Measurement is A-B, B-C, C-D, ..
  • Page 100 5 PROGRAM MODE Collimate prism B, and press the [MEAS] key. Horizontal distance between the instrument and prism B will be shown. And then, the horizontal distance (dHD), relative elevation (dVD) and slope distance (dSD) between prism A and B will be shown. To measure the distance between points A and C, repeat procedure •...

  • Page 101: Repetition Angle Measurement (Rep)

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.4 Repetition Angle Measurement (REP) Repetition Angle Measurement program calculates horizontal angles and shows the total angle (Ht) and the mean (Hm) of all the angles measured. The program also keeps track of the amount of complete sets of horizontal angles measured. Repetition Angle Measurement program can be done by horizontal angle right measurement mode.
  • Page 102 5 PROGRAM MODE The total of angle and the mean of angle are shown. Repeat procedure to measure the desired number of repetitions. • Horizontal angle can be accumulated up to 99 times. To clear all data, press the [RESET] key. •...

  • Page 103: Ap-L1A Communication Emulator

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.5 AP-L1A Communication Emulator With IS Series, it is possible to execute AP-L1A communication emulation. Set up for use of remote control system is also done here. 5.5.1 Activate AP-L1A communication Emulator Press the [Ext.Link] icon. AP-L1A Communication Emulator program [Ext.Link] will activate.

  • Page 104: Setup For Communication

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.5.2 Setup for Communication This section describes how to set up parameters to execute communication. Example: Set up RC parameter Follow the steps described in “5.5.1 Activate AP-L1A communication Emulator” and activate APL-L1A communication emulator program [Ext.Link]. Press the [Setting] key.

  • Page 105: Edge Abstraction Mode

    5 PROGRAM MODE 5.6 Edge Abstraction Mode In this mode, the edges of structures and other objects whose distance cannot be directly measured are detected using image processing, and the coordinates are then easily measured. Press the [EDGE] icon. Collimate the target object. Switch to the telescopic mode and press the [MEAS] key.

  • Page 106: Displayed Messages

    To change them, press the [CLEAR] key. [Please specify within the limit.] Tap inside the frame. • If message code still persist after attempting to clear them, contact your local Topcon dealer or Topcon head office.

  • Page 107: Parameters Setting Mode

    6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE PARAMETERS SETTING MODE PARAMETERS SETTING MODE In this mode, setting of parameters regard with measuring and communications will be done. When a parameter is changed and set, the new value is stored into the memory.

  • Page 108: Parameter Setting Options

    6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 6.1 Parameter Setting Options 6.1.1 Measurement Menu Selecting Item Contents MEASUREMENT1 MINI ANG READING NORM / MINI Select the minimum display angle reading unit. FINE READING 1mm / 0.2mm Select 1mm/0.2mm for the minimum distance in fine mode. TILT OFF/X-ON/XY-ON Select the tilt sensor option for OFF, X-ON, XY-ON.

  • Page 109: Communication

    6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 6.1.2 Communication Factory default settings are indicated with underlines. Menu Selecting Item Contents COMMON PARAMETER RS232C/SSWireless/ RECKey Data Out Select communication route for REC key data output. Bluetooth Select to record coordinates in standard or 11 digits with raw STANDARD/WITH NEZ REC FORM data.

  • Page 110: Value Input

    6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Sets communication channel when using WIRELESS modem. CHANNEL SET 1-20 If the lines get crossed while using multiple systems in the same area, select a different channel from 11 to 20 for each system. Bluetooth Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed CR, LF OFF/ON when collecting measurement data with a computer.

  • Page 111: Setting Parameters

    6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 6.2 Setting Parameters [Example setting] S/A BUZZER: OFF Press the [SETUP] icon. Press the [MEASUREMENT] key. Press the [MEASUREMENT1] key. Press the [NEXT] key three times. Select the [OFF] button of S/A BUZZER.*1) When the [SET] key is pressed, the setting will be set and the SETUP MODE screen will reappear.

  • Page 112: Check And Adjustment

    If the difference of the prism mode and non-prism mode is the range of ±10mm even one time, the instrument is normal. If the difference is never the range of ±10mm, contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer. Non-prism long mode 1) Set a prism 30 to 50 meter apart from the instrument and measure the distance to the prism by prism mode.

  • Page 113: Checking The Optical Axis

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.2 Checking the Optical Axis 7.2.1 Checking the optical axis of EDM and theodolite Check each of the optical axis of EDM and theodolite about prism mode and non-prism mode in order. (In non-prism long mode: Check the same way in non-prism mode.) To check if the optical axis of EDM and theodolite are matched, follow the procedure below.
  • Page 114 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT • H direction confirmation (Do not move V direction). Turn the horizon jog counter clockwise, move the collimating point to the left side of prism gradually until buzzer sound stops. Prism Reticle Turn the horizontal jog clockwise slowly, and move the collimating point to the prism center gradually until at the position buzzer starts.
  • Page 115 90°08'30" Reading to prism center 90°08'50" Difference 20" If the difference is more than mentioned value, contact with your Topcon dealer or Topcon. • For non-prism mode If the instrument is in the hold mode, press the [HOLD] key to release the hold mode.
  • Page 116 Repeat the previous procedure 6 to 14 in the same way in the non-prism mode. If the difference is within 2', no problem for use. If the difference is more than mentioned value, contact with your Topcon dealer or Topcon.

  • Page 117: Checking The Optical Axis Of Laser Pointer

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.2.2 Checking the optical axis of Laser pointer Check whether the optical axis of the laser pointer coincides with the optical axis of the telescope by carrying out the following steps. The laser pointer indicates the approximate collimation position of the telescope. It does not indicate the exact collimation position.
  • Page 118 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT About30 ° The direction of the laser pointer About30 ° As seen from above Adjustment screws When screws A, B and C are turned clockwise (the direction for tightening them), the laser pointer, as seen on the target from the standpoint of the IS, will move in the direction shown in the drawing. •...

  • Page 119: Inspection And Adjustment Of Optic Axis For Auto -Tracking

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.2.3 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto -Tracking Activates auto tracking to the prism. Confirm if the center of telescope reticle and the center of the prism is coincided. Any error between them requires adjustment according to the following procedure. Prism center Prism center Telescope reticle center...
  • Page 120 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Measurement will begin. After the measurement is completed at the normal position, press the [TURN] key. Reverse and turn the telescope and instrument. Operate the H/V jog shuttle and collimate prism center with telescope. Press the [MEAS] key. Measured data will be checked inside the instrument, and the amount of deviation between vertical and horizontal directions of...

  • Page 121: Checking/Adjusting The Theodolite Functions

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions • Pointers on the Adjustment 1) Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope properly prior to any checking operation which involves sighting through the telescope. Remember to focus properly, with parallax completely eliminated. 2) Carry out the adjustments in the order of item numbers, as the adjustments are dependent one upon another.

  • Page 122: Checking /Adjusting The Plate Level

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level Adjustment is required if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis. Check • 1) Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling screws, say, A and B.

  • Page 123: Adjustment Of The Vertical Cross-Hair

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair Adjustment is required if the vertical cross-hair is not in a place perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the telescope ( since it must be possible to use any point on the hair for measuring horizontal angles or running lines).

  • Page 124: Collimation Of The Instrument

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument Collimation is required to make the line of sight of the telescope perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the instrument, otherwise, it will not be possible to extend a straight line by direct means. •...

  • Page 125: Checking/Adjusting The Cross-Hairs On Telescopic/Wide-Angle Images

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3.5 Checking/Adjusting the Cross-Hairs on Telescopic/Wide-angle Images • Checking telescopic Image Level the instrument with the plate level. With the telescope, collimate target point A, located at a distance of at least 15 meters. Check that the telescopic image (magnification of 1) is displayed.
  • Page 126 * In case you go beyond the adjustment range, WIDE: Wide angle a message to that effect will be displayed. In Magnification such a case, please contact TOPCON or your local Topcon dealer. Explanation of Keys [W/T] key : Switches between wide-angle and telescopic.

  • Page 127: Checking / Adjusting The Optical Plummet Telescope

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3.6 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope Adjustment is required to make the line of sight of the optical plummet telescope coincide with the vertical axis ( otherwise the vertical axis will not be in the true vertical when the instrument is optically plumbed).

  • Page 128: Adjustment Of Vertical Angle 0 Datum

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.3.7 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum If when measuring the vertical angle of target A at telescope position normal (direct) and reverse settings, the amount of normal and reverse measurements combined is other than 360° (ZENITH-0), half of the difference from 360°...

  • Page 129: How To Set The Instrument Constant Value

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value To set the Instrument constant which is obtained in section 7.1“Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant” , follow as below. Press the [ADJUST] icon from the main menu. Press the [INST.

  • Page 130: Compensation Systematic Error Of Instrument

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.5 Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 7.5.1 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 1) Error of vertical axis (X,Y tilt sensor offset) 2) Collimation error 3) Error of vertical angle 0 datum 4) Error of horizontal axis The above mentioned errors will be compensated by software, which calculated internally according to each compensation value.
  • Page 131 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Turn the telescope in reverse telescope setting. Collimate target A. Press the [SET] key ten times. The number of measurements is displayed at the top right of the display. Collimate target B (more than ±10° from the level) in reverse telescope setting.

  • Page 132: Showing Compensation Systematic Error Of Instrument

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.5.2 Showing Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument Press the [ADJUST] icon from the main menu. Press the [3AXIS COMPENSATION] key. Press the [CONSTANT DISPLAY] key. Press the [EXIT] key. The display returns to previous menu.

  • Page 133: Self Checking Mode

    7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7.6 Self Checking Mode • Self checking option The self checking function is to check internal communication and tilt sensor offset value. When ambient temperature is changed or the instrument is not balanced by its internal battery is attached or detached, the self checking is recommended.
  • Page 134 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT The instrument will turn automatically and the tilt sensor offset value will be measured and memorized. To cancel turning the instrument, press [EXIT] key. After checking, the ADJUST MPDE menu will be shown.

  • Page 135: Setting The Prism / Non-Prism Constant Correction Value

    SETTING THE PRISM / NON-PRISM CONSTANT CORRECTION VALUE The prism constant value of Topcon is set to zero. When using prisms other than Topcon’s, it is necessary to set the prism constant correction value of that specific prism. Once you set the correction value for prism constant, it is retained after power is OFF.

  • Page 136: Setting Atmospheric Correction

    9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION The velocity of light through air is not constant and depends on the atmospheric temperature and pressure. The atmospheric correction system of this instrument corrects automatically when the correction value is set. 15°C/59°F, and 1013.25hPa / 760mmHg / 29.9 inHg is as a standard value for 0ppm in this instrument.

  • Page 137: Setting Of Atmospheric Correction Value

    9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 9.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value • How to Set Temperature and Pressure Value Directly Measure the temperature and air pressure surrounding the instrument beforehand. • Example : Temperature: +15°C, Pressure:1013.3 hPa Turn the power switch on. Press the [ ] key.
  • Page 138 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION • How to Set the Atmospheric Correction Value Directly Measure the temperature and air pressure to find atmospheric correction value(PPM) from the chart or correction formula. Turn the power switch on. Press the [ ] key. Press the [Prism constant value, Atmospheric correction] icon.
  • Page 139 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION Atmospheric Correction Chart (For your reference) The atmospheric correction value is obtained easily with the atmospheric correction chart. Find the measured temperature in horizontal, and pressure in vertical on the chart. Read the value from the diagonal line, which represents the required atmospheric correction value. Example: The measured temperature is +26°C The measured pressure is 1014 hPa...
  • Page 140 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION...
  • Page 141 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION...

  • Page 142: Correction For Refraction And Earth Curvature

    10 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE The instrument measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature. 10.1 Distance Calculation Formula Distance Calculation Formula; with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account. Follow the Formula below for converting horizontal and vertical distances.

  • Page 143: Power Source And Charging

    11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 11.1 On-board Battery BT-65Q • To remove Pull the battery cover lever and open the cover. Remove the battery. CHARGE LED POWER LED Battery cover lever BT-65Q AC-cable BC-30 Battery • To charge Connect the AC-Cable to the charger.
  • Page 144 11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING • Do not charge continuously, otherwise the battery and the charger may be deteriorated. If charging is necessary, use the charger after stopping charge for approximately 30 minutes. Do not charge the battery in right after the battery is charged, it causes deterioration of the battery •...

  • Page 145: Detach/Attach Of Tribrach

    12 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach. Tribrach fixing screw Tribrach alignment groove Securing screw Tribrach fixing lever Alignment piece Tribrach alignment groove • Detachment 1) Loosen the tribrach fixing screw. 2) Loosen the tribrach fixing lever by turning counterclockwise.

  • Page 146: Special Accessories

    13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Remote Control System RC-3 Using together with RC-3R makes it possible to optical communication between the IS series and RC- 3R. This gives easy operation for one man surveying. Tribrach TR-5 Optical plummet tribrach TR-5P This is detachable tribrach having tribrach fixing This is detachable tribrach having built-in optical screw.
  • Page 147 13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Prism unit case, Model 6 Prism unit case, Model 3 Fixed 9 prisms unit or tilting 3 prisms unit can be This is the plastic case to store and carry various stored in this case. Especially, this is a very easy case sets of prisms.

  • Page 148: Battery System

    14 BATTERY SYSTEM BATTERY SYSTEM In case of On-board battery In case of External battery External battery BT-65Q IS series Charging Charging time BC-30 Quick charge for AC100V-240V use Approx. 5h BT-65Q Note: Use only recommended batteries or external power source. Use of batteries or an external power source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure.

  • Page 149: Prism System

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

  • Page 150: Precautions

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

  • Page 151: Message/Error Displays

    17 MESSAGE/ERROR DISPLAYS MESSAGE/ERROR DISPLAYS 17.1 Message Message code Description Countermeasures No value was entered at time of Please Input Value! Input numerical value. numerical value input. A value outside permissible range was Please Input Exact Value! Input exact numerical value. input at time of numerical value input.

  • Page 152: Error

    17 MESSAGE/ERROR DISPLAYS 17.2 Error Error code Description Countermeasures Data Read Error 01 to 27 The data could not be loaded. Close the program and restart the in- Data Set Error 01 to 17 The data could not be set. strument.
  • Page 153 Bluetooth security set error ----- There is no response from Bluetooth module ----- There is no response from SSWireless module ----- • If error still persist after attempting to clear them, contact your local Topcon dealer or Topcon head office.

  • Page 154: Specifications

    18 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Telescope Length : 165mm Objective lens : 45mm (EDM 50mm) Magnification : 30× Image : Erect Field of view : 1°30' Resolving power : 3" Minimum focus : 1.4m Reticle illumination : Provided Assist Focus Method : Distance focus method or Contrat pack detection method Focus area : 5m - 1000m...
  • Page 155 18 SPECIFICATIONS Manual Driving Maximum rotating speed * : 85° /sec Coarse movement : Shuttle driving (in 7 steps) Fine movement : Jog driving (minimum step about 1 second) : 0 ° ≤ HR <+360 ° Driving range 0 ° ≤ V ≤ +140 ° and 240 ° ≤ V < +360 ° (Zenith 0) 0 °...
  • Page 156 18 SPECIFICATIONS Measurement accuracy/Least Count in Measurement/Measurement Time • Prism mode Least Count Measurement Measurement mode Measurement accuracy *1) in Measurement Time 0.2mm Approx. 3 sec. 0.2mm mode (0.001ft) (Initial 4 sec.) Fine ± (2mm +2ppm x D) m.s.e. Approx. 1.2 sec. 1mm mode (0.005ft) (Initial 3 sec.)
  • Page 157 18 SPECIFICATIONS Laser class for distance measurement : Class 1(IEC Publication 825) : Class I(FDA/BHR 21 CFR 1040) Atmospheric Correction Range : –999.9 ppm to +999.9 ppm, in 0.1 ppm increments Prism Constant Correction Range : –99.9 mm to +99.9 mm, in 0.1 mm increments Coefficient Factor : Meter / Feet International feet...
  • Page 158 18 SPECIFICATIONS Others Instrument height : 196mm (7.7in) Base unit detachable (Height from the tribrach dish to the center of telescope) Level sensitivity Circular level : 10'/2mm Plate level : 30"/2 mm Optical Plummet Telescope Magnification : 3× Focusing range : 0.5m to infinity Image : Erect...

  • Page 159: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX Dual Axis Compensation Inclination of the vertical axis with respect to true vertical will result in incorrectly measured horizontal angles. The extent of the error in horizontal angle measurement due to axis tilt depends on three factors : the amount of the tilt of axis •...
  • Page 160 APPENDIX It is clear from the table that dual axis compensation has the most benefit when the elevation of the target is greater then 30° and the axis is tilted more than 10". The entries indicated in bold in the table show, in fact, that for many common surveying applications i.e.

  • Page 161: Index

    20 INDEX INDEX Software Reset ...........14 Stake Out (S.O) ..........82 Star Key Mode ............30 Automatic Collimation ........62 Task Manager ............14 Automatic Tracking ..........60 Touch Panel Calibration ........24 Active Sync ............56 Tracking Indicator ..........31 Angle Measurement ...........70 TRIBRACH ............143 Angle measuring mode ........29 Auto Power Off ...........36 Automatic ............60 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode .....73...
  • Page 162 EMC NOTICE ® ® ® Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA and licensed to Topcon Corporation.
  • Page 164 TOPCON CORPORATION 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8580, Japan www.topcon.co.jp ©2007 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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