Related Manuals for Topcon Series GPT-3005W Series
Summarization of Contents
FOREWORD
General Handling Precautions
Precautions for safe and correct handling of the instrument.
Display for Safe Use
Explains warning and caution symbols for safe product use.
Safety Cautions
Detailed safety precautions to prevent accidents and damage.
User
Information for the user regarding qualifications and protective gear.
Exceptions from Responsibility
Manufacturer's disclaimer for damages caused by misuse or external factors.
Laser Safety
Labels
Location and description of caution and safety labels on the instrument.
Symbol mark while the laser is emitting.
Indicates the symbol displayed when the laser is active.
NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
1.1 Nomenclature
Identifies and labels the parts of the total station instrument.
1.2 Display
Explains the functions and display marks on the instrument's LCD.
1.3 Operating Key
Details the function of each key on the instrument's control panel.
1.4 Function Key (Soft Key)
Describes the dynamic functions assigned to soft keys based on the display.
1.5 Star key mode
Explains how to access and use the instrument's option menu via the star key.
1.6 Serial signal RS-232C connector
Describes the serial connector for data transfer and communication.
1.7 Bluetooth™ communication
Details wireless communication capabilities using built-in Bluetooth.
1.8 Laser Plummet ON/OFF (Only for Laser Plummet type)
Instructions for turning the laser plummet feature on and off.
PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT
2.1 Power Connection
Instructions for connecting the instrument's power source, including battery options.
2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement
Step-by-step guide for leveling and centering the instrument on a tripod.
2.3 Power Switch Key ON
How to turn on the instrument after proper setup and leveling.
2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display
Explains how to interpret the battery power indicator and its implications.
2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction
Details the tilt correction function for accurate angle measurements.
2.6 How to Enter Alphanumeric characters
Guide for inputting text and numerical data using the instrument's keypad.
ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle
Procedure to measure horizontal and vertical angles to a target.
3.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left
How to switch between right and left horizontal angle measurements.
3.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle
How to set and measure angles relative to a specific horizontal angle.
3.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle
Method to hold and set a specific horizontal angle using the tangent screw.
3.3.2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys
How to input a desired horizontal angle directly using the instrument's keys.
3.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode
How to display vertical angles as a percentage grade.
3.5 Repetition Angle Measurement
Procedure for performing repetitive angle measurements to improve accuracy.
3.6 Buzzer Sounding for Horizontal Angle 90° Increments
How to enable or disable buzzer sounds for specific horizontal angle increments.
3.7 Compasses ( vertical angle)
How to display and interpret vertical angles in compass mode.
DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
Prism mode and Non-prism mode
Explains the differences and usage of prism and non-prism measurement modes.
4.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction
How to set atmospheric correction values for accurate distance measurements.
4.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant / Non-prism Constant
How to set prism and non-prism constants for accurate measurements.
4.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)
Procedure for performing continuous distance measurements to a target.
4.4 Distance Measurement (N-time Measurement/Single Measurement)
How to perform distance measurements multiple times for averaging.
4.5 Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/Coarse Mode
Explanation and selection of different distance measurement modes (Fine, Tracking, Coarse).
4.6 Stake Out (S.O)
How to use the stake out function to guide placement of points.
4.7 Offset Measurement
Overview of different offset measurement modes available.
4.7.1 Angle Offset Measurement
Procedure for measuring coordinates of points indirectly using angles from known points.
4.7.2 Distance Offset Measurement
Method to measure distances to points offset horizontally from the instrument.
4.7.3 Plane Offset Measurement
Measuring coordinates and distances on a plane where direct measurement is not possible.
4.7.4 Column Offset Measurement
Measuring the center coordinates and direction of a column using points on its circumference.
COORDINATE MEASUREMENT
5.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point
How to input the instrument's location coordinates to establish a reference system.
5.2 Setting Height of the Instrument
Procedure to input the instrument's height for accurate coordinate calculations.
5.3 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)
How to input the height of the prism or target for accurate measurements.
5.4 Execution of Coordinate Measuring
Steps to perform coordinate measurements after setting necessary parameters.
SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode)
6.1 Application Measurement (PROGRAMS)
Access to specialized measurement programs like REM, MLM, etc.
6.1.1 Remote Elevation measurement (REM)
Method to measure the elevation of a target point indirectly.
6.1.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM)
Measures distances and elevations between two target prisms.
6.1.3 Setting Z Coordinate of Occupied Point
How to set the vertical coordinate (Z) of the occupied point.
6.1.4 Area Calculation
Calculates the area of a closed figure using measured points or coordinate data.
6.1.5 Point to Line Measurement
Measures the coordinates of a point offset from a defined line.
6.2 Setting the GRID FACTOR
How to set the grid factor for coordinate calculations and map projections.
6.3 Setting Illumination of Display and Cross Hairs
Adjusts display brightness and reticle illumination levels.
6.4 Setting Mode 1
Configures various instrument settings like minimum reading and auto power off.
6.4.1 Setting Minimum Reading
Sets the display unit for angle and distance measurements.
6.4.2 Auto Power Off
Configures the automatic power-off function to save battery life.
6.4.3 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction ( Tilt ON/OFF)
Enables or disables the tilt correction feature for angle measurements.
6.4.4 Systematic Error of Instrument Correction
Corrects systematic errors in collimation and horizontal axis for angle measurements.
6.4.5 Selecting Battery Type
Selects the correct battery type (Ni-MH or Ni-Cd) for accurate battery status reporting.
6.4.6 Heater ON/OFF
Controls the operation of the heater for the display units.
6.4.7 Setting RS-232C communication with external device
Configures parameters for serial communication with external devices.
6.4.8 Selecting Communication Port
Selects the communication port (Bluetooth or RS-232C) for data transfer.
6.4.9 Confirming the parameters for Bluetooth™ communication
View Bluetooth address and set or confirm the PIN code for secure connection.
6.5 Setting Contrast of Display
Adjusts the contrast level of the instrument's LCD display.
DATA COLLECTION
Measured data
Explains how measured data is stored into files in the internal memory.
The number of measurement points
Indicates the maximum number of measurement points that can be stored.
7.1 Preparation
Preparation steps before starting data collection.
7.1.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection
How to select or create a file for storing collected data before starting measurements.
7.1.2 Selecting a Coordinate File for Data Collection
How to select a coordinate data file for use as occupied or backsight points.
7.1.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point
Methods for setting the occupied point and backsight point for data collection.
7.2 Operational Procedure of DATA COLLECT
Step-by-step guide for performing data collection operations.
7.2.1 Searching the recorded data
How to search for previously recorded data within the instrument's memory.
7.2.2 Entering PCODE / ID using PCODE Library
How to input PCODE or ID values using the predefined PCODE library.
7.2.3 Entering PCODE / ID from the list of PCODE
How to select and enter PCODE/ID values from an existing list.
7.3 Data Collect Offset Measurement mode
Explains offset measurement modes for indirect data collection.
7.3.1 Angle Offset Measurement
Procedure for measuring point coordinates indirectly using angles from known points.
7.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement
Method to measure distances to points offset horizontally from the instrument.
7.3.3 Plane Offset Measurement
Measuring coordinates and distances on a plane where direct measurement is not possible.
7.3.4 Column Offset Measurement
Measuring the center coordinates and direction of a column using points on its circumference.
7.4 NEZ Auto Calculation
Automatic calculation and storage of coordinates using grid factor.
7.5 Point to Line Measurement
Measures the coordinates of a point offset from a defined line.
7.6 Editing PCODE LIBRARY [PCODE INPUT]
How to add, edit, or delete PCODE entries in the library.
7.7 Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.]
Configures various settings for data collection operations.
LAYOUT
8.1 Preparation
Preparation steps before executing layout operations.
8.1.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR
How to set the grid factor for coordinate calculations and map projections.
8.1.2 Selecting Coordinate Data File
How to select an existing coordinate data file for layout operations.
8.1.3 Setting Occupied Point
Methods to set the instrument's occupied point for layout operations.
8.1.4 Setting Backsight Point
Methods for setting the backsight point for layout operations.
8.2 Executing a Layout
Step-by-step guide to perform layout operations using stored points.
8.2.1 Layout of Coordinates of Point to Line
How to execute a layout based on point-to-line coordinate data.
8.3 Setting a New Point
Methods for setting a new point when existing control points are not visible.
8.3.1 Side Shot Method
Method to measure coordinates of new points using a side shot from a known point.
8.3.2 Resection Method
Method to determine the instrument's position by measuring known points.
MEMORY MANAGER MODE
9.1 Display Internal Memory Status
Shows the current status of the internal memory, including file counts and capacity.
9.2 Searching Data
Allows searching for recorded data files by type (measured, coordinate, PCODE).
9.2.1 Measured Data Searching
Procedure for searching measured data files, specifically by point number.
9.2.2 Coordinate Data Searching
How to search for coordinate data files, typically by point number.
9.2.3 PCODE LIBRARY Searching
How to search the PCODE library, usually by number.
9.3 FILE MAINTENANCE
Operations for managing files, including renaming, searching, and deleting.
9.3.1 Rename a File
How to rename an existing file in the internal memory.
9.3.2 Searching Data in a File
How to search for specific data within an existing file.
9.3.3 Deleting a File
Procedure for erasing a file from the instrument's internal memory.
9.4 Coordinate Data Direct Key Input
How to directly input coordinate data from the keyboard into a file.
9.4.1 Coordinate data input
Detailed steps for directly entering NEZ or PTL coordinate data.
9.4.2 PTL (Point to Line) data input
How to directly input point-to-line coordinate data via the keyboard.
9.5 Delete a Coordinate Data from a File
How to erase specific coordinate data entries from a selected file.
9.6 Editing PCODE Library
How to enter and edit PCODE data within the PCODE Library.
9.7 Data Communications
Procedures for transferring data between the instrument and a computer.
9.7.1 Sending Data
How to transfer data files (measured, coordinate, PCODE) from the instrument to a computer.
9.7.2 Loading Data
How to load coordinate or PCODE data files from a computer into the instrument.
9.7.3 Setting Parameter of Data Communications
Configures communication parameters such as baud rate, parity, and stop bits for serial communication.
9.7.4 Confirming the parameters for Bluetooth™ communication
View fixed parameters for Bluetooth communication.
9.8 Initialization
Resets the internal memory, clearing file data and PCODE lists.
SETTING THE PRISM / NON-PRISM CONSTANT VALUE
11.1 Setting the Prism / Non-Prism Constant Value
How to set prism and non-prism constants for accurate distance measurements.
SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION
12.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction
Formulas and explanations for calculating atmospheric correction values.
12.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value
How to input temperature and pressure values to set atmospheric correction.
CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE
13.1 Distance Calculation Formula
Formulas used for calculating distances with refraction and earth curvature corrections.
POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING
14.1 On-board Battery BT-52QA
Instructions for removing, charging, and refreshing the on-board battery.
DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH
Detachment
Steps to detach the instrument from the tribrach.
Attachment
Steps to attach the instrument to the tribrach.
Locking the Tribrach Locking Lever
How to lock the tribrach locking lever for security.
SELECTING MODE
16.1 Items of the Selecting Mode
Lists available modes and their selectable items for instrument configuration.
16.2 How to Set Selecting Mode
Step-by-step guide on how to configure various instrument settings through the selecting mode.
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
17.1 Checking and adjusting of instrument constant
Procedure to check and adjust the instrument's constant for prism and non-prism modes.
17.2 Checking the Optical Axis
Procedures for checking the optical alignment of the instrument's components.
17.2.1 Checking the optical axis of EDM and theodolite
How to verify that the optical axes of EDM and theodolite are aligned.
17.2.2 Checking the optical axis of Laser pointer
How to check and adjust the alignment of the laser pointer's optical axis.
17.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions
General guidance and notes for checking and adjusting theodolite functions.
17.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level
How to check and adjust the plate level for perpendicularity to the vertical axis.
17.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level
How to check and adjust the circular level for perpendicularity to the vertical axis.
17.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair
Procedure to adjust the vertical cross-hair for precise horizontal angle measurements.
17.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument
How to ensure the telescope's line of sight is perpendicular to the instrument's horizontal axis.
17.3.5 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope
How to check and adjust the optical plummet telescope for accurate vertical alignment.
17.3.6 Checking / Adjusting the Laser Plummet (For Laser Plummet type)
How to check and adjust the laser plummet for precise centering.
17.3.7 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum
Procedure to adjust the vertical angle zero point for accurate coordinate origin determination.
17.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value
How to input the instrument constant for prism and non-prism modes.
17.5 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument
Procedure to adjust systematic errors related to instrument compensation.
17.6 EDM Alignment Checking mode
Mode to check the alignment between optical axis and EDM axis.
BATTERY SYSTEM
In case of On-board battery
Details related to the on-board battery system.
In case of External battery Pack
Details related to external battery packs and charging.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Technical specifications for the instrument's telescope.
Distance measurement
Specifications related to measurement range, accuracy, and modes.
Measurement accuracy
Details measurement accuracy for prism and non-prism modes.
Least Count in Measurement
Specifies the minimum display units for fine, coarse, and tracking modes.
Measurement Time
Lists the typical measurement times for different modes.
Laser class for distance measurement
Laser safety classification for distance measurement functions.
Electronic Angle Measurement
Specifications for angle measurement methods, systems, and accuracy.
Bluetooth™ Unit
Technical specifications for the Bluetooth communication module.
Tilt Correction (Automatic index)
Specifications for the tilt sensor and its compensation range.
Others
Miscellaneous specifications including instrument height and level sensitivity.
Optical Plummet Telescope
Specifications for the optical plummet telescope, such as magnification and focus.
Laser pointer
Specifications for the laser pointer, including light source, output, and class.
Laser Plummet (only for Laser plummet type)
Specifications for the laser plummet feature.
Dimension
Physical dimensions of the instrument and its carrying case.
Weight
Weight specifications for the instrument, battery, and carrying case.
Durability
Information on protection against water, dust, and operating temperature ranges.
Battery BT-52QA
Technical specifications for the BT-52QA battery.
Maximum operating time
Estimated operating times with different communication ports and measurement modes.
Battery Charger BC-27BR / BC-27CR
Specifications for the battery charger, including input voltage and charging time.
APPENDIX
1 Dual Axis Compensation
Explanation of dual axis compensation and its impact on angle measurement errors.
2 Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries
Guidelines for proper battery charging, discharging, and storage to maintain capacity and service life.
Regulatory Information
U.S.A.
Regulatory compliance information for the United States, specifically FCC rules.
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