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Summarization of Contents
How to Read This Manual
Symbols
Explains the symbols used in the manual for clarity and safety.
Notes Regarding Manual Style
Provides guidance on conventions and style used within the manual.
1. Precautions for Safe Operation
Definition of Indication
Defines symbols and their meanings for warnings and cautions.
2. Precautions
Charging Battery
Guidance on charging the battery within specified temperature ranges.
Tribrach Clamp
Instructions on securing the instrument to the tribrach.
Precautions Concerning Water and Dust Resistance
Details on maintaining IP66 specifications for waterproofing and dust resistance.
4. ES Functions
4.1 Parts of the Instrument
Identifies and labels all external parts of the ES instrument.
4.2 Mode Diagram
Illustrates the operational modes and transitions of the instrument.
5. Basic Operation
5.1 Basic Key Operation
Explains fundamental operations and key functions of the instrument.
5.2 Display Functions
Details the information displayed on the instrument's screens.
5.3 Star Key Mode
Describes the Star Key menu for common measurement settings.
6. Using the Battery
6.1 Battery Charging
Provides instructions and precautions for charging the instrument's battery.
6.2 Installing/Removing the Battery
Details the procedure for safely installing and removing the battery.
7. Setting Up the Instrument
7.1 Centering
Step-by-step guide for centering the instrument over a survey point.
7.2 Levelling
Procedure for levelling the instrument using circular and electronic levels.
10. Angle Measurement
10.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°)
Procedure to measure the included angle between two points, setting horizontal angle to 0.
10.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold)
How to reset the horizontal angle to a specific value for new measurements.
10.3 Angle Measurement and Outputting the Data
Explains angle measurement and data output to external devices.
11. Distance Measurement
11.1 Returned Signal Checking
Method to check the quality of the returned signal for accurate distance measurement.
11.2 Distance and Angle Measurement
Procedure for measuring both distance and angle simultaneously.
11.3 Recalling the Measured Data
How to display previously measured distance and angle data.
11.4 Distance Measurement and Outputting the Data
Explains distance measurement and data output to external devices.
11.5 Coordinate Measurement and Outputting the Data
Details coordinate measurement and data output to external devices.
11.6 REM Measurement
Function to measure the height of inaccessible points using trigonometric methods.
12. Setting Instrument Station
12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle
Process for inputting instrument station coordinates and azimuth angle.
12.1.1 Setting Azimuth Angle from Backsight Coordinates
Calculates azimuth angle using backsight station coordinates.
12.2 Setting Instrument Station Coordinate with Resection Measurement
Determines instrument station coordinates using multiple known points.
14. Setting-out Measurement
14.1 Coordinates Setting-out Measurement
Sets out points by calculating required horizontal angle and distance.
14.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement
Finds points based on horizontal angle and distance from the instrument.
14.3 REM Setting-out Measurement
Performs REM measurement for setting out points where targets are inaccessible.
15. Setting-out Line
15.1 Defining Baseline
Defines the baseline by inputting or observing two points.
15.2 Setting-out Line Point
Finds required point coordinates by inputting length and offset from baseline.
15.3 Setting-out Line Line
Measures horizontal and vertical offset from a defined baseline.
16. Setting-out Arc
16.1 Defining an Arc
Defines an arc by inputting parameters or observing points.
16.2 Setting-out Arc
Finds required point coordinates along an arc using length and offset.
17. Point Projection
17.1 Defining Baseline
Establishes a baseline for point projection measurements.
17.2 Point Projection
Projects a point onto a defined baseline and displays distances.
18. Topography Observation
18.1 Observation Setting
Configures measurement patterns for topography observation.
18.2 Observation
Procedure for conducting topography observation.
19. Offset Measurement
19.1 Single-distance Offset Measurement
Measures distance and angle to a point not directly sighted.
19.2 Angle Offset Measurement
Finds target direction using included angle from offset points.
19.3 Two-distance Offset Measurement
Measures distances between target and two offset points.
19.4 Plane Offset Measurement
Measures distance and coordinate of a plane edge.
19.5 Column Offset Measurement
Calculates distance and coordinates of a column's center.
20. Missing Line Measurement
20.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points
Measures distance between multiple points without moving the instrument.
20.2 Changing the Starting Point
Procedure to change the last measured point to the next starting position.
24. Route Surveying
24.1 Instrument Station Settings
Records the instrument station to be used as the reference point.
24.2 Straight Line Calculation
Calculates coordinates of center and width pegs for straight lines.
24.3 Circular Curve Calculation
Finds coordinates of center and width pegs for circular curves.
24.4 Spiral Curve
Calculates coordinates for spiral (clothoid) curves.
24.5 Parabola
Calculates coordinates for parabolic curves.
24.6 3 Point Calculation
Finds coordinates of cardinal points using three input points.
24.7 Intersection Angle/Azimuth Angle Calculation
Calculates coordinates from intersection angle or azimuth angle.
24.8 Route Calculation
Calculates center pegs and width pegs for routes with curves.
27. Recording Data - TOPO Menu -
27.1 Recording Instrument Station Data
Stores instrument station coordinates and related settings.
27.2 Recording Backsight Point
Records backsight station data, including azimuth angle.
27.3 Recording Angle Measurement Data
Stores angle measurement values taken in real time.
27.4 Recording Distance Measurement Data
Stores distance measurement results.
27.5 Recording Coordinate Data
Stores coordinate measurement data.
27.6 Recording Distance and Coordinate Data
Stores both distance and coordinate data simultaneously.
27.7 Recording Notes
Allows entry and storage of text notes.
27.8 Reviewing JOB Data
Displays and allows searching of recorded data within a JOB.
27.9 Deleting Recorded JOB Data
Enables deletion of recorded data from the current JOB.
28. Selecting/Deleting a JOB
28.1 Selecting a JOB
Procedure for selecting the current JOB and Coordinate Search JOB.
28.2 Deleting a JOB
Procedure to clear data within a designated JOB.
29. Registering/Deleting Data
29.1 Registering/Deleting Known Point Data
Manages coordinate data for known points in the current JOB.
29.2 Reviewing Known Point Data
Displays all coordinate data within the current JOB.
29.3 Registering/Deleting Codes
Saves and manages codes for use in observation data.
29.4 Reviewing Codes
Displays the list of registered codes.
30. Outputting Job Data
30.1 Outputting JOB Data to Host Computer
Procedure for transferring JOB data to a host computer.
31. Changing the Settings
31.1 Configuration -Config Mode-
Explains parameter settings and configuration options.
31.2 EDM Settings
Details settings for the Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM).
31.3 Allocating Key Functions
Allows customization of softkey allocations for efficient operation.
31.4 Changing Password
Procedure for changing or setting the instrument's password.
31.5 Restoring Default Settings
Methods for restoring instrument settings to factory defaults.
33. Checks and Adjustments
33.1 Circular Level
Procedure for checking and adjusting the circular level.
33.2 Tilt Sensor
Procedure to cancel tilt zero point error affecting angle measurement.
33.3 Collimation
Measures collimation error to correct subsequent observations.
33.4 Reticle
Checks the perpendicularity of the reticle to the horizontal axis.
33.5 Optical Plummet
Procedure for checking and adjusting the optical plummet.
33.6 Additive Distance Constant
Checks if the additive distance constant K is close to zero.
34. Standard Equipment and Optional Accessories
34.1 Standard equipment
Lists the equipment included with the instrument.
34.2 Optional accessories
Lists optional accessories sold separately.
34.3 Prism system
Details the available prism systems and their arrangements.
34.4 Power supplies
Describes the battery, charger, and power cable combinations.
35. Specifications
Telescope
Provides specifications for the instrument's telescope.
Angle Measurement
Details specifications for angle measurement capabilities.
Tilt Angle Compensation
Specifies compensation range and type for tilt angles.
Distance Measurement
Lists specifications for distance measurement methods and accuracy.
Internal memory
Capacity of the instrument's internal memory.
Data transfer
Specifies data transfer methods and compatibility.
Power Supply
Details power source, working duration, and charging information.
Battery (BDC46C)
Technical specifications for the BDC46C battery.
Charger (CDC68A)
Technical specifications for the CDC68A charger.
General
General specifications including display, operation panel, and environmental limits.
36. Explanation
36.1 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face 1, Face 2 Measurement
Procedure for manual indexing of the vertical circle for high precision measurements.
36.2 Correction for Refraction and Earth Curvature
Explains distance calculation formulas accounting for atmospheric effects.
37. Regulations
U.S.A.
Regulatory compliance information for the USA.
California, U.S.A.
Regulatory information specific to California, USA.
California and NY, U.S.A.
Regulatory information for California and New York, USA.
Canada
Regulatory compliance information for Canada.
Europe
Regulatory compliance information for Europe.
EU
European Union directives and regulations.
China
Environmental directives and regulations for China.
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