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User Manual TC(R)303/305/307
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  • Page 1 TPS300 Basic Series User Manual TC(R)303/305/307 Version 3.5 English...

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Electronical Total Station Symbols used in this manual Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica The symbols used in this User Manual have the following Geosystems Total Station. meanings: This manual contains important safety directions DANGER: (refer to section "Safety directions") as well as...
  • Page 3 View of chapters Introduction Operating the Instrument Measuring preparation FNC Key Start-up programs Applications Coding Menu Safety Directions Care and Storage Technical Data Accessories Index View of chapters TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Technical terms and abbreviations ....... 9 EDM change ............. 33 Area of applicability ............. 11 REC (Storing) ............33 PC Program Package Leica SurveyOffice ....12 Height determination of remote points ......34 Laser Pointer ............. 35 Operating the Instrument ......13 Target Offset .............
  • Page 5 Contents, contd. Setting out ..............45 Coding ............67 Setting out coordinates from memory ......45 Menu ............. 71 Manual input of setting out values ........45 Polar setout ..............46 Quick Settings ............71 Orthogonal setout ............46 Settings ..............72 Cartesian setout .............
  • Page 6 Contents, contd. Safety Directions ........101 Checking and adjusting ..........118 Tripod ................118 Intended use of instrument ........101 Circular level ..............118 Permitted uses ............. 101 Circular level on the tribrach ......... 118 Adverse uses ..............101 Laser plummet .............. 119 Limits of use ............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Special features The Leica Geosystems TC(R)303/ • Easy and quickly to learn ! 305/307 is a high-quality electronic total station designed for the • Interactive keys; with large and construction site. clear LCD. Its innovative technology makes the daily surveying jobs easier.

  • Page 8: Important Parts

    Important parts 1 Optical sight 2 Integrated guide light EGL (optio- nal) 3 Vertical drive 4 Battery (optional) 5 Battery stand for GEB111 6 Battery cover 7 Eyepiece; focussing graticule 8 Focussing telescope image 9 Detachable carrying handle with mounting screws 10 Serial interface RS232 11 Foot screw 12 Objective with integrated...

  • Page 9: Technical Terms And Abbreviations

    Technical terms and abbreviations ZA = Line of sight / collimation axis Telescope axis = line from the reticle to the centre of the objective. SA = Standing axis Vertical rotation axis of the telescope. KA = Tilting axis Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope (Trunion axis).
  • Page 10 Technical terms and abbreviations, contd. Standing axis Line-of-sight V-index Plumb line / Zenith Reticle inclination error (Hz- (Vertical index Compensator collimation) error) Angle between The line-of-sight With horizontal Direction of Point on the Glass plate plumb line and error is the line-of-sight the gravity.

  • Page 11: Area Of Applicability

    Technical terms and abbreviations, contd. Area of applicability Indicated meteorological This User Manual is valid for all corrected slope distance instruments of the TPS300 Basic E, N, H between instrument tilting axis Series. and centre of prism/laser spot (TCR) TC Instruments are equipped with an invisible infrared EDM and TCR Indicated meteorological Instruments with a visible red laser...

  • Page 12: Pc Program Package Leica Surveyoffice

    TPS Installation on the PC measurements, codelists and Setup (user-defined basic settings). Here your output The installation program for the Leica output formats between instrument SurveyOffice can be found on the and PC. software can be called directly, as an example.

  • Page 13: Operating The Instrument

    Operating the Instrument Keypad The On/Off key is located on the Buttons Input bar side cover of the TC(R)303/305/307 avoiding inadvertently switching the Focus bar Symbols Instrument off. Actively processed field or display key Navigation PtID keys 1.70 m Control of input 135°54'23"...
  • Page 14 Keypad, contd. Fix keys Key combinations Measure distance and angle; EDM -> ESC -> record measured values. Access to distance measuring Quit a dialog or the edit mode with Measure distance and functions and distance corrections activation of the "previous" value. Re- angles;...

  • Page 15: Trigger Key

    Trigger key Buttons Important buttons : PtID Set displayed value and quit 1.600 m dialog. 236°56'14" Set displayed message or 91°12'23" dialog and quit dialog. 123.569 m EXIT Early quit of a function/ application or a menu. <SETUP> Changed values are not set. PREV Back to last active dialog.

  • Page 16: Symbols

    Symbols Depending on software version diffe- Indicates that several pages Status symbol "EDM type" rent symbols are displayed indicating are available which can be Infrared EDM (invisible) for a particular operating status. selected with measuring against prisms and reflective targets. A double arrow indicates Reflectorless EDM (visible) choice fields.

  • Page 17: Menu Tree

    Menu tree CALIBRATION QUICK SETTINGS HZ-COLLIMATION Contrast V-INDEX MENU Tilt Corr 1-axis QUICK SETTINGS USER Key IR-RL " ALL SETTINGS TRIGGER Key: DATA MANAGER CALIBRATION SYSTEM INFO SETTINGS SYSTEM INFO " Free Jobs <EXIT> SYSTEM SETTINGS Tilt Corr ANGLE SETTINGS USER Key TRIGGER Key DIST...

  • Page 18: Measuring Preparation

    Measuring preparation Unpacking RemoveTC(R)303/305/307 from transport case and check for completeness: 1 PC cable (optionally) 2 Zenith eyepiece or eyepiece for steep angles (optionally) 3 Counterweight for eyepiece for steep angles (optionally) 4 Removable tribrach GDF111 (optionally) 5 Battery charger and accessories (optionally) 6 Allen key (2x) Adjusting pins (2x)

  • Page 19: Inserting/ Replacing Battery

    Inserting/ replacing battery Insert battery correctly (note pole markings on the inside of the battery cover). Check and insert battery holder true to side into the housing. • For type of battery see chapter "Technical Data". • For charging battery see chapter "Charging the batteries".

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Tripod

    Setting up the tripod When setting up the tripod Careful handling of tripod pay attention to a horizontal position of the tripod plate. • Check all screws and bolts for correct fit. Heavy inclinations of the tripod must • During transport always use the be corrected with the footscrews of cover supplied.

  • Page 21: Centring With Laser Plummet, Coarse Level-Up

    Centring with laser plummet, coarse level-up 1. Place the instrument onto the 4. Position tripod legs so that the 7. Move the tripod legs to centre the tripod head. Tighten central fixing laser beam is aimed to the ground circular level. Now the instrument screw of tripod slightly .

  • Page 22: Accurate Levelling-Up With Electronic Level

    Accurate levelling-up with electronic level Laser intensity 1. Switch on electronic level with If the electronic level is centered the Changing the laser intensity instrument is levelled-up. . In case of insuffient levelling- External influences and the surface up an inclined level symbol conditions may require the appears.

  • Page 23: Hints For Positioning

    Hints for Positioning Positioning over pipes or depressions Under some circumstances the laser spot is not visible (e.g. over pipes). In this case, the laser spot can be made visible by putting on a transparent plate. So the the laser spot can be easily aligned to the centre of the pipe.

  • Page 24: Functions

    Functions Input mode Edit mode Erasing characters In the input mode erased fields are In the edit mode already existing • Method 1: filled with text or numerical values. characters are overwritten, deleted or 1. Place bar onto the character to be changed.

  • Page 25: Numerical Input

    Numerical input Alphanumeric input Inserting characters E.g. angle values, reflector, A vertical bar appears in the active instrument heights and coordinates, input field containing alphanumeric If a character was skipped (e.g. -15 etc. and additional characters. instead of -125) you can insert it later. Example: 350°49'30"...
  • Page 26 Alphanumeric input, contd. Character set Within data fields where point The vertical bar contains the following characters for the numeric/ numbers or codes can be searched alphanumeric input mode. the character entry "*" is additionally possible. Numerical character set Alphanumerical character set Signs "...

  • Page 27: Point Search

    Point search The point search is a global function Direct search Definitions used by applications to search for By entering an actual point number FIXPT The point found is a fixed internally stored measuring points or (e.g. "P13) all points with the point.
  • Page 28 Point search, contd. Point search is always started with Point number Time of recording the last recorded point. So the last entered/measured points are displayed first; fixed points before Fixed points measured points..Scrolling through the list of points found. 14:52:10 ..

  • Page 29: Wildcard Search

    Wildcard search Examples: Definitions The Wildcard search is indicated by a "*" . The asterisk is a place holder for FIXPT The point found is a fixed all points of any length are any following sequence of point. found. characters. MEAS The point found is a measured point.

  • Page 30: Measuring

    Measuring After switching on and setting up Example of a possible measuring Angles are permanently correctly, the total station is display: displayed. At the time of immediately ready for measuring. pressing the key a distance measurement is triggered. PtID The angle values and 1.600 m distance are stored in the internal memory or...

  • Page 31: Station Block

    Station block This dialog generates a station block Procedure: Orientation: without coordinates which can be <SETUP> This button in the The orientation is designated again evaluated by software. measuring display activates with number and description of the the definition of station and target point.
  • Page 32 Station block , continued Manual input of the station STATION coordinates: Stat : 1.500 m Within this dialog, the name, the 1475687.345 m height and the station coordinates of 1693405.602 m the instrument can be set manually. 1243.932 m <EXIT><ENH=0><PREV><SET> 1.

  • Page 33: Fnc Key

    FNC Key EDM change REC (Storing) Move cursor to EDM Move cursor to REC function. With "FNC" ( ) different selection (IR<=>RL). functions are available. Start function. Start function. FUNCTIONS IR<=>RL Change between the two EDM types Actual measured data is stored by IR (Infrared) and RL (Reflectorless).

  • Page 34: Height Determination Of Remote Points

    Height determination of remote points Move cursor to "REM. Measure base point: Determine remote point: HEIGHT (REM)" function. 1. Enter point number and prism 3. Aim at the remote point with the Start function. height. telescope . Remote point BASE POINT Pt1 BASE POINT Pt2 BH001 1.650 m...

  • Page 35: Laser Pointer

    Laser Pointer Target Offset Switches on or off the visible laser If it is not possible to set up the 3D OFFSET beam for illuminating the target point. reflector directly, or it is not possible PtID The new setting is displayed for to aim the target point directly, the 1.500 m approx.

  • Page 36: Delete Last Record

    Target Offset, contd. Delete last record <EXIT> Leaves the function and This function deletes the last returns to the application recorded data block. This can be from which the function was either a measurement block or a started. code block. Changes to 2D target offset (without entry of the height offset).

  • Page 37: Start-Up Programs

    Start-up programs Start-up programs are a set of Select or skip a start-up Error messages: sidekick functions for the successful program. The selection is stations setup and data marked by the black bar. "SET A JOB FIRST" management. The user can select "NO JOB IN SYSTEM"...

  • Page 38: Setting Job

    Setting job All data is saved in JOBS, like Remarks Re-enter Job directories. Jobs contain <NEW> Defining a new job. measurement data of different types Job no 1 of a total of two Activates a display for input (e.g. measurements, codes, fixed available jobs.

  • Page 39: Setting Station

    Setting Station Known point Set manually Each coordinate computation relates If an entered point number cannot be SET STATION to the currently set station. found in the internal memory then the Therefore, at least station point plan manual input is activated 1.600 m coordinates (E, N) are required.

  • Page 40: Orientation

    Orientation Method 1: Set orientation This program enables an orientation Set any Hz-orientation Set Hz0 angle to be entered manually, or for the orientation to be determined by By entering the Hz-angle the user Using button <Hz0> the orientation measurement to points with known can set any Hz-orientation.

  • Page 41: Method 2: Measure Target Points

    Method 2: Measure target points <COORD> Activates input/edit mode For determining the orientation a Status indication; for entry of a known maximum of 5 target points with shows that first point orientation point. known coordinates can be used. was measured in telescope position I.

  • Page 42: Display Of Computed Orientation

    Useful information Display of computed orientation Displaying residuals <RESI> Display of residuals. • If the orientation is only measured <SET> Display of orientation results if several target in telescope position II the Hz- points are measured. orientation is based on telesope position II.

  • Page 43: Applications

    Applications Introduction Depending on local software With these onboard applications the Calling the program menus. versions the contents of the functionality of the TC(R)303/305/307 displays (lines) described in this instruments are improved PROGRAM chapter can differ. However, the considerably. 1 SURVEYING function of the relevant display As a result, the functionality is exten- 2 SETTING OUT...

  • Page 44: Surveying

    Surveying With the program Surveying the Procedure: Measuring display 1 measuring of an unlimited number of points is supported. The program can 1. Input of point number. SURVEYING be compared to simple measuring. 2. Input of code, if required (see also PtID : AB-12 Only the guided stationing or...

  • Page 45: Setting Out

    Setting out Setting out coordinates from memory Manual input of setting out values 1. Input of a point number. 1. Enter direction (Brg), horizontal The application computes setting-out If the desired point number could distance (Hdis) and height (H) of elements for the polar, cartesian or not be found the system opens the setout point.

  • Page 46: Polar Setout

    Polar setout Orthogonal setout Cartesian setout Normal indication of polar setout The position offset between Setting out is based on a coordinate offsets dHz, dHD, dH. measured point and setout point is system and the offset is divided into a indicated in a longitudinal and trans- north and east element.

  • Page 47: Example

    Example Buttons Errors By entering a Wildcard criterion (*) a No or invalid PtId or coords: With in the "PtID" field point data group of points can be found easily • The point number entered is not are displayed and scrolled. and set out one after the other.

  • Page 48: Tie Distance

    Tie Distance 1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C) The application Tie Distance The user can choose between two computes slope distance, horizontal different methods: distance, height difference and azimuth of two target points TIE DISTANCE measured online, selected from the Az 1-2 Memory or entered using the T101 Az 2-3...
  • Page 49 1. Polygonal Methods (A-B, B-C), continued 2. Aim on target point and measure. Results <NewPt1> An additional missing line is computed. Program / REC, <MEAS>) Finally, the results are displayed. starts again (at point 1). 2.1 Variant on 2: instead of <NextPt2>...

  • Page 50: Radial Methods (A-B, A-C)

    2. Radial Methods (A-B, A-C) 2. Aim on target point and measure. Results Slope distance 1-2 / REC, <MEAS>) Slope Finally, the results are displayed. Az 1-2 distance 1-3 2.1 Variant on 2: instead of Az 1-3 measuring the target point, it can Az 1-4 RADIAL DIST (1-2) also be selected from the memory...

  • Page 51: Extended Display

    Extended Display Error On the measurement of the target Error message points and when displaying results, "No Distance measured" additional angle and distance • Distance measurement has not information can be displayed. been carried out or not saved. > Make the measurement again. TIE DIST PT 1 T101 1.300 m...

  • Page 52: Area Computation

    Area computation The application areas (plane) Polygonal length, from computes online areas from an starting point to the unlimited number of points connected actual measured point. by straights. From three measured points the actual area is computed and displayed on-line. By activating <RESULT>...
  • Page 53 Area computation, contd. 1. Input of point number. Measuring display Results 2. Triggering a distance AREA AREA_Result measurement with the following PtID : possibilities: 1.500 m NoPts : ---.-- m Area 148.472 m2 <MEAS> Triggering and recording Area : 0.000 m2 Area 0.014 ha a measurement.

  • Page 54: Free Station

    Free Station The following measurements Measurements and results (position, The application "Free Station" is used to determine the instrument position sequences to target points are standard deviations and residuals) possible: are always recorded to the internal from measurements to a minimum of 1.

  • Page 55: Measuring Facilities

    Measuring facilities Single face I or II or dual face I + II If a target point is measured Measurement restrictions: measurements are always possible. several times in the same No specific point sequence or telescope position the last valid •...

  • Page 56: Computation Procedure

    Computation procedure Station setup The computation process 3. The final plan position (E, H) is Set the occupied station name and automatically determines the computed from a least squares instrument. processing method, e.g. 2 point adjustment, including standard resection, 3 point resection with deviations and residuals for Hz- Procedure: angles only, etc…)

  • Page 57: Measurements

    Measurements Free Station methods: 2. Enter the reflector height (hr). The ALL-key measures and records the Hz- and V- • 2 point resection angles and the distance. => always use the -key or FREE STATION 1/I II the Button <MEAS> PtID : ABC1 The REC-command (refer...

  • Page 58: Results

    Results This dialog shows the final computed <SET> Sets the displayed If the instrument height was station coordinates and instrument coordinates and instrument set to 0.000 in the setup height. height as the final station to screen, then the station height refers the system.

  • Page 59: Residuals

    Results, contd. Residuals 2. Page (viewing standard deviations) <SET> Sets the displayed This dialog shows the computed coordinates and instrument residuals. height as the final station to The residuals always show computed the system value (given data) minus measured FREE STATION RESULT <RESID>Moves to the residual value.

  • Page 60: Error Messages

    Error messages Important messages Meaning Selected point has no valid data This message occurs if the selected target point has no easting or northing coordinate Max 5 points supported If already 5 points are measured and a further point is selected . The system supports maximum 5 points Bad data - no position computed The measurements may not allow to compute final station coordinates (Easting,...

  • Page 61: Reference Line

    Reference Line Definition of the Base Line The base line is given by two base This program facilitates the easy setting out or checking of lines for buildings, straight sections of road, simple excavations, etc. A reference line can be points.
  • Page 62 Definition of the Base Line, continued b) Base points with co-ordinates: Triggers a distance Define Baseline Pt.1 Input a point number. The search measurement. PtID: for associated points in the Triggers a distance 1.600 m memory can be initiated using measurement and register <COORD>.

  • Page 63: Reference Line

    Reference Line The base line can be offset Input of the parameters: longitudinally and in parallel, as well Rot+: Rotation of the reference Using the navigation keys as rotated. This new line is called the line clockwise around the the focus can be moved to the offset reference line.
  • Page 64 Reference Line The <RefL> function calculates longi- <EXIT> Return to the start-up tudinal, transverse and height programs differences relative to the reference <RefL> Redefine reference line. line. After the first distance measurement, the measurement The height of the first reference point dialog displays the calculated values is always used as the reference (dLine, dOffs, dHt) continually if...

  • Page 65: Orthogonal Setout

    Orthogonal Setout Relative to the reference line you can Example "orthogonal methods" Display in measure mode: enter longitudinal, transverse and height offsets for the target points to Measure Line & Offset be set-out. The program then PtId: calculates the differences between 1.550 m the measured point and the calculated point.

  • Page 66: Notes

    Orthogonal Setout, continued Notes The signs for the distance and angle Warnings/messages differences are exactly the same as for the "Setout" application. These Important messages Meaning are correction values (required minus actual). Save via RS232 Data output (system setting menu) via RS232 interface is activated.

  • Page 67: Coding

    Coding Codes contain information about OSW-coding GSI-coding recorded points. With the help of coding, points can be assigned to a Unlike the GSI-coding OSW-coding GSI codelists created with TCTools particular group simplifying later enables the division into attribute or in T100 instruments can be used. processing.
  • Page 68 Coding, contd. Manual code input Searching code blocks Individual code blocks can be entered directly via keypad. How I can find an already entered <MAN> The manual code input is code again ? Starting from "SURVEYING" the All codes corresponding to the started and an empty code block is called.
  • Page 69 ATTRIBUTE ENTRY They cannot be overwritten or Code : TRB1 edited. Info1: PYLONN Leica SurveyOffice • For attributes with status Info2: CONCRETE With the help of the TPS- "Mandatory" an input of a Info3: H=1.1 Setup ("External Tools") the confirmation is required.
  • Page 70 <MORE>Displays more code > No codelist in memory. Manual created and uploaded to the attributes. input for code and attributes are instrument using the supplied "Leica <SET> Accepts the code entry or called automatically. SurveyOffice" Software. selection and sets the code...

  • Page 71: Menu

    Menu Quick Settings Calling up menu "Quick Settings" are settings Contrast: functions. frequently used integrated into a Setting the display contrast in 10% common display. All of these settings steps. can also be changed in the configuration. Tilt Correction: MENU The parameter or selection fields are Switching on/off the compensator.

  • Page 72: All Settings

    Settings System Settings This menu enables extensive user- All parameter selection fields are Beep specific settings in order to adapt the available to the user. The beep is an acoustic signal after instrument to their own requirements. each key stroke. SYSTEM SETTINGS Beep switched off Calling menu functions.

  • Page 73: Display Contrast

    System Settings, contd. Example Sector Beep: Data Output DISPLAY CONTRAST RS232 Data is recorded via the 10% Setting the display contrast in From 95.0 to 99.5 gon (or from 105.0 serial interface. For this 10% steps; adapting the to 100.5 gon) a "Fast beep" sounds purpose, a data storage readability depending on the whilest from 99.5 to 99.995 gon (or...
  • Page 74 System Settings, contd. USER key FACE_I Definition DISPLAY HEATER Allocation of a function from FNC Possibility to define the telescope Is automatically activated menu ( ) to the User key position I in relation to the position of when the display the V-drive.

  • Page 75: Angle Settings

    Angle Settings The compensator setting Tilt corr ANGLE SETTINGS remains active even after the Tilting compensation Tilt corr.: 1-axis instrument is switched off. switched off Hz-increm.: right 1-axis V-angles relate to the V-setting : Zenit plumb line. Hz-collim : 2-axis V-angles relate to plumb AngleRes.
  • Page 76 Angle Settings, contd. V-angle The "0"- orientation of the vertical circle can be either selected for the zenith, the horizontal plane or in %. Zenith Horizontal plane +300% +100% --.--% +18% 360s ± V 0° --.--% -100% -300% The V-angle increases from 0° - 360° V-angles above the horizontal plane 100% correspond to an angle of 45°...
  • Page 77 Angle settings, contd. Resolution Hz-collimation Hz-collimation is switched The displayed angle format can be selected in three steps. Hz-collimation is switched OFF. • For 360°'": If option "Hz-collimation ON" is 0° 00' 01" / 0° 00' 05" / 0° 00' 10" active, each measured Hz-angle is Always "...

  • Page 78: Unit Settings

    Unit settings Angle Distance UNIT SETTINGS ° ' " (degree sexagesimal) Meter Angle: possible angle values: ft/in1/8 US feet -inch - 1/8 inch Distance: US-ft 0° to 359°59'59'' US-ft US feet Temp : °F (degree decimal) Intl.ft International feet Pressure: inHg possible angle values: 0°...

  • Page 79: Edm Settings

    EDM Settings The EDM settings contain a detailled Dist Mode menu with choice fields for required With TCR instruments different settings for measurements with visible (RL) settings. and invisible (IR) EDM type are available. Depending on selected measuring mode the selection prism types are diffe- rent.
  • Page 80 Prism type Prism constant Calling the function in the EDM settings. Calling the function in the EDM settings. Constants Leica Prisms [mm] Entry of a user specific prism constant. Input can only be made in Standard prism [mm]. GPH1 + GPR1 Limit value: -999 mm to +999 mm 360°...
  • Page 81 EDM Settings, contd. Guide Light EGL The optionally available Guide Light EGL consists of two coloured flashing lights in the telescope of the total station. All TC(R)303/305/307- instruments can be equipped with this Guide Light. The person at the prism can be guided by the flashing lights directly to the line of sight.
  • Page 82 EDM Settings, contd. Atmospheric Parameters (ppm) In order to take into consideration <SIGNAL> button Distance measurement is influenced these influences distance directly by the atmospheric conditions measurements are corrected using EDM SIGNAL of the air in which distance atmospheric correction parameters. measurement are taken.

  • Page 83: Communication

    8) parameters of the serial interface RS232 must be set. Endmark CRLF Carriage return; line feed Leica Standard setting: External battery Carriage return 19200 Baud, 8 Databit, No Parity, Not connected / inactive 1 Stopbit, CR/LF Stopbits...

  • Page 84: Date And Time

    Date and Time For displaying and setting of date and DATE/TIME time. Time: Time(24h): 12:15:07 Form: hh:mm:ss Date 29/02/2000 (hours, minutes, seconds) Date: <OK> Form: dd/mm/yyyy (day, month, year) Selection of an input field. Adjustable Date Adjustable Time Activate edit mode. After inputing the time/date is immediately set for the complete system.

  • Page 85: System Information

    System Information Useful information which can be Free Jobs USER key called via menu. These are only Number of free jobs is displayed. If Current assignment of the USER key. indications of actual setting and no jobs are in the memory under The following functions from the FNC cannot be changed here.
  • Page 86 System Information, contd. Battery Hz collim (ON/OFF) Software versions Remaining battery power (e.g. 40%). The correction of measured Hz- The software of the instrument is angles with the Hz collimation can be composed of different software switched ON/OFF. packages. Depending on this Instr.Temp.

  • Page 87: Data Manager

    Data Manager VIEW/EDIT DATA The Data Manager contains all • EDIT/VIEW/DELETE VIEW/EDIT DATA functions for entering, editing and for Editing, creating, viewing and Call Data Manager. checking data in the field. deleting jobs, measurements, fixpoints and codelists. VIEW/EDIT DATA Move focus bar to Data Ma- •...
  • Page 88 EDIT/VIEW/DELETE, contd. Job search: Input of a Job: Jobs are a summary of data of diffe- rent types, e.g. fixed points, Using the arrow keys the job <NEW> Define a new job and measurements, codes, results, etc. list can be paged through in entering job data (e.g.
  • Page 89 EDIT/VIEW/DELETE, contd. Fixpoints Enter fixed points: Measurements <NEW> Starts the point and edit Fixpoints may be entered with point Measurement data available in the input for fixed points or number, coordinates (E, N) and internal memory can be searched editing of existing fixed height.
  • Page 90 EDIT/VIEW/DELETE, contd. Points can be searched for by three All data as part of stations with the Regardless of used methods: criteria "St100" and with point programs, additional data numbers starting with "A" are found. blocks can be recorded in the •...
  • Page 91 EDIT/VIEW/DELETE, contd. Codelist To each code a description and max. <NEW> : Enter new codelist: Deleting code: 8 attributes with up to 16 characters can be assigned. Input of a new code and a descriptive Select relevant code. text. <DEL> Deletes code block.

  • Page 92: Delete Memory

    Delete Memory Individual jobs or complete data <DEL> Starts deleting process <NO> Back to selection of area to areas of a job are deleted. Deleting within the selected area. be deleted. Data is kept. all data in memory. <AllMem>Deletes all data in memory. <YES>...

  • Page 93: Data Download

    Coord format can be selected for Format: download. New formats can If the receiver is to slow in be uploaded using Leica processing data the data SurveyOffice ( Data Ex- <EXIT> <SEND> could be lost. With this type of data change Manager).

  • Page 94: Statistics

    Statistics It is possible for the user to call-up Stations: MEMORY INFORMATION important information about the Number of stations used within the Job : Project_04B status of internal memory. selected jobs. Stations Additionally, the user can obtain Fixpoints information about the composition of Fixpoints: Meas Rec's 2534...

  • Page 95: Messages And Warnings

    Messages and Warnings Messages Warnings Error messages Data SAVED No data found in memory! All memory blocks occupied!! • Data has been recorded in the • No relevant data blocks could be • Available memory full. internal memory. found in the memory. >...

  • Page 96: Determining Instrument Errors

    Determining instrument errors The calibration contains the The user is guided clearly through Buttons: determination of the following the procedure. As a result, a wrong instrument errors: determination of instrument error is <VIEW> Display of actual calibration eliminated. values. • Hz-collimation •...

  • Page 97: Line-Of-Sight Error (Hz-Collimation)

    Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation) V-Index (Vertical index error) The instruments are adjusted in the factory prior to shipping. Instrument errors can change with time and temperature. These errors should be determined before the instrument is used for the first time, before precision surveys, after long periods of transport, before and after long periods of work, and if the temperature changes by more than...

  • Page 98: Determining The Line-Of-Sight Error (C)

    Determining the line-of-sight error (c) 1. Level up instrument exactly using For checking the horiontal aiming Hz 5. Using the trigger key trigger the electronic level. and V are displayed. measurement again. 2. Aim at a point approximately 100m HZ-COLLIMATION (1) HZ-COLLIMATION (2) from the instrument wich is less than 5°...

  • Page 99: Determining V-Index

    Determining V-index 1. Level up instrument exactly using For checking the horiontal aiming Hz 5. Using the trigger key trigger the electronic level. and V are displayed. measurement again. 2. Aim at a point approximtely 100m V-INDEX V-INDEX from the instrument which is less than 5°...

  • Page 100: Possible Messages When Determining Instrument Errors100

    Possible messages when determining instrument errors Important messages Meaning Measures V-Angle not suitable for Aiming tolerance not met or telescope Aim on the target point with an accuracy of calibration (Check V- position/face not changed. min. 5 gon. The target point must be angle or face) approximately in the horizontal plane.

  • Page 101: Safety Directions

    • Use after misappropriation • Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior express approval of Leica Geosystems • Aiming directly into the sun • Inadequate safeguards at the surveying site (e.g. when measuring on roads, etc.) Safety Directions TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en...

  • Page 102: Limits Of Use

    (visible laser) habitation: not suitable for use in ag- CH-9435 Heerbrugg • Deliberate dazzling of third parties gressive or explosive environments. (hereinafter referred to as Leica Use in rain is permissible for limited Geosystems): periods. Leica Geosystems is responsible for...

  • Page 103: Hazards Of Use

    • To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the User Manual. • To be familiar with local regulations relating to accident prevention. • To inform Leica Geosystems immediately if the equipment becomes unsafe. Safety Directions TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en...
  • Page 104 Hazards of use, contd. WARNING: DANGER: WARNING: If you open the charger, Because of the risk of By surveying during a either of the following actions may electrocution, it is very dangerous to thunderstorm you are at risk from cause you to receive an electric use reflector poles and extensions in lightening.
  • Page 105 Adhere to the Precautions: local regulations governing accident prevention and road traffic. Adhere to the instructions given by the computer manufacturer with regard to field use in conjunction with Leica Geosystems instruments. Safety Directions TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en...
  • Page 106 Hazards of use, contd. CAUTION: WARNING: Precautions: Dispose of the equipment During the transport or If the equipment is appropriately in accordance with the disposal of charged batteries it is improperly disposed of, the following regulations in force in your country. possible for inappropriate mechanical can happen: Always prevent access to the...

  • Page 107: Laser Classification

    CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: If the accessories used with Watch out for erroneous Allow only authorized Leica the instrument are not properly measurements if the instrument is Geosystems service workshops to secured, and the equipment is defective or if it has been dropped or service the instrument.

  • Page 108: Integrated Distancer (Infrared Laser)

    • FDA 21CFR Ch.I §1040: 1988 (US Department of Health and Human Service, Code of Federal Regulations) Type: TC..Art.No.: ..Power: 12V/6V ---, 1A max Leica Geosystems AG Class 1/I laser products are safe CH-9435 Heerbrugg under reasonably foreseeable Manufactured:1998 Made in Switzerland S.No.: ..

  • Page 109: Integrated Distancer (Visible Laser)

    Integrated distancer (visible laser) As an alternative to the infrared WARNING: beam, the EDM incorporated into the It can be dangerous to look Max. emitted Power : 0.95mW total station produces a visible red M ax. em i t t ed Pow er : 0.

  • Page 110: Guide Light Egl

    Integrated distancer, contd. Guide Light EGL The integrated Guide Light produces Beam divergence: 0.15 x 0.35 mrad a visible LED beam from the upper Pulse duration: 800 ps front side of the telescope. Maximum radiant The product is a Class 1 LED product 0.95 mW power: *) in accordance with:...

  • Page 111: Laser Plummet

    0.95mW c.w. M ax. em i t t ed Pow er : 0. 95m W c. w . The product is a Class 2 laser Leica Geosystems AG Emitted Wavelength : 620-690nm Em i t t ed W avel enght :...

  • Page 112: Electromagnetic Acceptability

    Measurement ± 5% respect, Leica Geosystems cannot uncertainty: completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed. Exit for laser beam...
  • Page 113 Precautions: Leica Geosystems cannot completely impaired. Use only the equipment and exclude the possibility that the total Precautions: accessories recommended by Leica...

  • Page 114: Fcc Statement (Applicable In U.s.)

    This equipment has been tested and found to Changes or modifications not expressly comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, approved by Leica Geosystems for compliance could void pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. the user's authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 115: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage Transport In the field When transporting or shipping the equipment always use the original Leica Geosystems packaging (transport case and shipping cardboard). After a longer period of storage or transport of your instrument always check the field...

  • Page 116: Inside Vehicle

    Never transport the instrument loose For shipping the instrument by rail, When storing the equipment, inside the vehicle. aircraft or ship use the Leica Geosy- particularly in summer and The instrument can be damaged by stems original packaging (transport inside a vehicle, take the blows and vibrations.

  • Page 117: Cleaning

    Cleansing Fogging of prisms: If the instrument becomes Objective, eyepiece and Reflector prisms that are wet, leave it unpacked. prisms: cooler than the ambient temperature Wipe down, clean, and dry the • Blow dust off lenses and prisms. tend to fog. It is not enough simply to instrument (at not more than 40 °C/ •...

  • Page 118: Checking And Adjusting

    Checking and adjusting Tripod Circular level Circular level on the tribrach The connections between metal and Level-up the instrument in advance Level the instrument and then timber components must always be with the electronic level. The bubble remove it from the tribrach. If the firm and tight.

  • Page 119: Laser Plummet

    360° necessary. If an adjustment is necessary due to external influences the instrument has to be returned to any Leica service department. Checking by turning the instrument by 360°: 1. Install the instrument on the tripod approx. 1.5 m above ground and level up.

  • Page 120: Reflectorless Edm

    Reflectorless EDM The red laser beam used for Inspection measuring without reflector is arranged coaxially with the line of A target plate is provided. Set it up If the spot on the more reflective side sight of the telescope, and emerges between five and 20 metres away of the plate is too bright (dazzling), from the objective port.
  • Page 121 Reflectorless EDM, contd. Adjusting the direction of the beam Throughout the adjustment procedure, keep the Pull the two plugs out from the telescope pointing to the target plate. adjustment ports on the top side of the telescope housing. To correct the height of the beam, After each field adjustment, insert the screwdriver into the rear replace the plugs in the...

  • Page 122: Battery Charging

    +30°C ( 50°F to 86°F ). We recommend a temperature of 0°C to +20°C (32°F to 68°F) for storing the batteries. Your Leica Geosystems instrument is 1 Battery charger GKL111 Only use batteries, charging operated with rechargable plug-in 2 Mains connection cable sets and accessories batteries.
  • Page 123 Battery charging, contd. Connect battery charger GKL111 to As soon as the green lamp is flashing Pull battery holder with inserted mains or inside the vehicle. the battery is charged (takes 1 to 2 battery into the instrument. Now the Insert battery GEB111 into the hours) and can be removed from the instrument is ready for measuring...

  • Page 124: Technical Data

    Technical Data Telescope Angle measurement Level sensitivity • Transit fully • absolute, continuous, • Circular level: 6'/2 mm • Magnification: • Updates each 0.3 seconds • Electronic bubble: 20"/2mm • Units selectable Laser plummet: • Image: upright 360° sexagesimal, 400gon, •...
  • Page 125 Technical Data, contd. Display: Weight Number of measurements: • Backlit (including battery and tribrach) • Angle: >4 h • Heatable (Temp. < -5°C) • with tribrach GDF111 5,2 kg • Distance: >1000 • LCD: 144x64 Pixel • 8 lines with 24 characters each Temperature range: Tilting axis height: •...
  • Page 126 Technical Data, contd. Distance measurement (IR: infrared) Range: (normal and rapid measurement) • Type infrared • Carrier wavelength 0.780 µm Tape Standard 3 prisms 360° Mini- • Measuring system special frequency system 60mm x prism (GPH3) reflector prism basis 100 MHz = 1.5 m 60mm •...
  • Page 127 Technical Data, contd. Distance measurement (reflectorless) ** Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the • Range of measurement: 1.5 m to 80 m specefied accuracy. (to target plate 710 333) •...

  • Page 128: Atmospheric Correction

    Atmospheric correction The distance displayed is correct only The air humidity influences the if the scale correction in ppm (mm/ distance measurement if the climate km) which has been entered is extremely hot and damp. corresponds to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of For high-precision measurements, the measurement.
  • Page 129 Atmospheric correction, contd. Atmospheric correction in ppm with °C, mb, H (metres) Atmospheric correction in ppm with °F, inch Hg, H at 60% relative humidity (feet) at 60% relative humidity Technical Data TC(R)303/305/307-3.5en...

  • Page 130: Reduction Formulae

    Reduction formulae The instrument calculates slope = X + B · Y Reflector distance, horizontal distance and height difference in accordance with = horizontal distance [m] the following formula. Earth curvature = height difference [m] ζ and mean refraction coefficient (k = ·...

  • Page 131: Accessories

    Battery charger (EU, US, UK, AU, 6 Volt, 1800 mAh -20°C-50°C Battery GEB111 6 Volt, 1800 mAh -20°C-50°C Art.No. 667318 Leica Standard prism Leica Miniprism Removable tribrach GDF111 Art.No. 667305 Lens hood for objective Tool Set Protective cover Additional keypad Optionally an additional keypad is available for the TC(R)305/307.

  • Page 132: Index

    Index abbreviations ............9 Calibration values ..........86 Accessories ............131 carrying handle ............8 Accuracy ............. 127 Cartesian setout ........... 46 Accurate levelling-up ..........22 Centring ..............21 Additional characters ..........26 Character set ............26 Alphanumeric input ..........25 charger ...............
  • Page 133 Index, contd. Date ..............84 Fix keys - 2nd level ..........13 Date and Time ............84 Fixpoints ............89, 94 delete ..............24 FNC menu ............33 Delete last record ..........36 Focus bar .............. 13 Delete Memory ............. 92 Focussing telescope ..........
  • Page 134 Index, contd. Inserting characters ..........25 Line & Offset ............65 Inserting/ replacing battery ........19 Line-of-sight error ........... 10, 97 Instr.Temp............. 86 Integrated distancer ........108, 110 Mains connection cable ........122 Introduction ............. 7 Meas Rec's ............94 IR_FAST ...............
  • Page 135 Index, contd. reflectorless ............127 Refr.Coeff ............. 82 Parity ..............83 Register ..............12 PC cable ............... 18 Rel. Humid............82 PgDN ..............14 remote point ............34 PgUP ..............14 Resolution ............. 77 plug connections ........... 83 Reticle ..............10 Plumb line .............
  • Page 136 Index, contd. start programs ............43 Time per measurement ........127 Start-up ..............37 Tip for mini prism ..........18 Station block ............31 Trigger Key ............85 Stations ..............94 Trigger key ..........15, 71, 74 STATISTICS ............87 Type of tribrach ...........
  • Page 137 International Standards of Quality Management and Quality Systems (ISO Ask your local Leica agent for more information standard 9001) and Environmental Manage- about our TQM program ment Systems (ISO standard 14001).

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