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SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
CX-52
CX-55
Compact X-ellence Station
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CLASS 3R Laser Product
1010291-01-A

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  • Page 1 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS CX-52 CX-55 Compact X-ellence Station OPERATOR'S MANUAL CLASS 3R Laser Product 1010291-01-A...
  • Page 2 S Li-ion Li-ion :This is the mark of the Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers Association.
  • Page 3 CX-55 Compact X-ellence Station CLASS 3R Laser Product OPERATOR’S MANUAL • Thank you for selecting the CX-52/55. • Please read this operator's manual carefully before using this product. • Verify that all equipment is included. "List of standard components" (separate sheet) •...
  • Page 4 Notes regarding manual style • Except where stated, “CX” means CX-52/55. • Screens and illustrations appearing in this manual are of CX-52. • Location of softkeys in screens used in procedures is based on the factory setting. It is possible to change the allocation of softkeys in OBS mode.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ......1 2. PRECAUTIONS ..........5 3.
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 15.3 Setting-out Line Line ........88 16.
  • Page 7 CONTENTS 27.9 Deleting Recorded JOB Data ......206 28. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB ....... 208 28.1 Selecting a JOB .

  • Page 9: Precautions For Safe Operation

    1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this operator’s manual.
  • Page 10 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION General  Warning Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in  areas where there is inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.  Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding.
  • Page 11 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Power Supply  Warning  Do not place articles such as clothing on the battery charger while charging batteries. Sparks could be induced, leading to fire.  Do not use batteries other than those designated. An explosion could occur, or abnormal heat generated, leading to fire.
  • Page 12 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Tripod  Caution When mounting the instrument to the tripod, tighten the centering screw  securely. Failure to tighten the screw properly could result in the instrument falling off the tripod, causing injury. Tighten securely the leg fixing screws of the tripod on which the instrument ...

  • Page 13: Precautions

    2. PRECAUTIONS Charging Battery • Be sure to charge the battery within the charging temperature range. Charging temperature range: 0 to 40°C Warranty policy for Battery • Battery is an expendable item. The decline in retained capacity depending on the repeated charging/discharging cycle is out of warranty. Tribrach Clamp •...
  • Page 14 2. PRECAUTIONS The Lithium Battery • The lithium battery is used to maintain the CX Calendar & Clock function. It can back up data for approximately 5 years of normal use and storage (Temperature = 20°, humidity = about 50%), but its lifetime may be shorter depending on circumstances.
  • Page 15 2. PRECAUTIONS Maintenance • Always clean the instrument before returning it to the case. The lens requires special care. First, dust it off with the lens brush to remove tiny particles. Then, after providing a little condensation by breathing on the lens, wipe it with the wiping cloth.
  • Page 16 2. PRECAUTIONS Exceptions from responsibility • The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks (hardware only) of the product’s performance. • The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, or loss of profits.

  • Page 17: Laser Safety Information

    3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION CX is classified as the following class of Laser Product according to IEC Standard Publication 60825-1 Ed.3.0: 2014 and United States Government Code of Federal Regulation FDA CDRH 21CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.) Device Laser class...
  • Page 18 3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION • Never intentionally point the laser beam at another person.The laser beam is injurious to the eyes and skin. If an eye injury is caused by exposure to the laser beam, seek immediate medical attention from a licensed ophthalmologist. •...

  • Page 19: Cx Functions

    4. CX FUNCTIONS Parts of the Instrument Handle Instrument height mark Battery cover Operation panel Serial connector Circular level Circular level adjusting screws Base plate Levelling foot screw 10 Optical plummet focussing ring 11 Optical plummet eyepiece 12 Optical plummet reticle cover 13 Display unit 14 Objective lens (Includes Laser-pointer function)
  • Page 20  Independent Angle Calibration System (IACS) technology (CX-52 only) This revolutionary technology provides an even higher level of stability and reliability for angle measurement. With IACS technology, the instrument independently calibrates angle to a high degree of accuracy, and eliminates the need for a reference standard instrument when performing calibration.
  • Page 21 4. CX FUNCTIONS Operation panel  "5.1 Basic Key Operation" Illumination key Star key Power key Display unit Softkey selection Handle The handle can be removed from the Handle instrument. To remove it, loosen the Handle handle locking screw. locking screw...

  • Page 22: Mode Diagram

    P. 2 OFFSET TOPO P. 3 MENU Coordinate OBS Mode [MENU] Offset {ESC} Topography P. 1 [OBS] "MENU" Status Screen CX-52 rec 5000 CX-52 rec 5000 S/N 123456 S/N 123456 Ver. XXX-XX-XX Date 2015/01/01 XXX-XX-XX Time 12:00:00 Job.JOB1 Job.JOB1 DATA...

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    5. BASIC OPERATION Basic Key Operation Learn basic key operations here before you read each measurement procedure.  Location of operation keys on the panel: "4.1 Parts of the Instrument"  Power ON / OFF {ON} Power On {ON} Power Off (Press and hold: About 1 second) ...
  • Page 24 5. BASIC OPERATION  Softkey operation Softkeys are displayed on the bottom line of the screen. {F1} to {F4} Select the function matching the softkeys {FUNC} Toggle between OBS mode screen pages (when more than 4 softkeys are allocated)  Inputting letters/figures {SHIFT} Switch between numeric and alphabetic char-...
  • Page 25 5. BASIC OPERATION 6. Press {5} once. JOB details "M" is displayed. Press {ENT} to JOB name complete inputting. JOB M SCALE: 1.00000000  Selecting options Up and down cursor   {}/{} Right and left cursor/Select other option {ENT} Accept the option Example: Select a reflector type 1.

  • Page 26: Display Functions

    5. BASIC OPERATION Display Functions Status screen Instrument name CX-52 rec 5000 S/N 123456 Application Ver. XXX-XX-XX software XXX-XX-XX version Job.JOB1 DATA CNFG OBS mode screen Target *5 Prism constant value Atmospheric correction factor Distance *1 Remaining battery power *4...
  • Page 27 5. BASIC OPERATION * 2 Vertical angle  Switching vertical angle display status: "31.1 Configuration -Config Mode-" ZA: Zenith angle (Z=0) VA: Vertical angle (H=0/H=±90) To switch vertical angle/slope in %, press [ZA/%] * 3 Horizontal angle Press [R/L] to switch the display status. HA-R: Horizontal angle right HA-L: Horizontal angle left * 1,2,3...
  • Page 28 5. BASIC OPERATION *7 Laser-pointer display  Switching Laser-pointer ON/OFF: "5.1 Basic Key Operation" :Laser-pointer is ON *8 Appears when laser beam is emitted for distance measurement *9 Input mode :Inputting capital letters and figures. :Inputting small letters and figures. :Inputting numbers.

  • Page 29: Star Key Mode

    5. BASIC OPERATION Star Key Mode Pressing the Star key { } displays the Star Key menu. In the Star Key mode, you can change the setting commonly used for measuring. T i l t c r n Ye s ( H , V ) L - p o i n t e r O f f C o n t r a s t...

  • Page 30: Using The Battery

    6. USING THE BATTERY Battery Charging The battery has not been charged at the factory.  • The charger will become rather hot during use. This is normal. • Do not use to charge batteries other than those specified. • The charger is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors. •...
  • Page 31 6. USING THE BATTERY PROCEDURE 1. Connect the power cable to the charger and plug the charger into the wall outlet. 2. Mount the battery in the charger by matching the grooves on the battery with the guides on the charger.

  • Page 32: Installing/Removing The Battery

    6. USING THE BATTERY Installing/Removing the Battery Mount the charged battery.  • Use the provided battery BDC46C for this instrument. • When removing the battery, turn the power off. • When installing/removing the battery, make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in contact with the inside of the instrument.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Instrument

    7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT  • Mount the battery in the instrument before performing this operation because the instrument will tilt slightly if the battery is mounted after levelling. Centering PROCEDURE Centering with the optical plummet eyepiece 1. Make sure the legs are spaced at equal intervals and the head is approximately level.

  • Page 34: Levelling

    7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT 4. Adjust the levelling foot screws to center the survey point in the optical plummet reticle. 5. Continue to the levelling procedure.  "7.2 Levelling" Levelling PROCEDURE 1. Perform the centering procedure.  "7.1 Centering" 2.
  • Page 35 7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT • “” is not displayed when the tilt of the instrument exceeds the detection range of the tilt sensor. Level the instrument while checking the air bubbles in the circular level until “” is displayed on the screen. ...
  • Page 36 7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT 8. Confirm that the bubble is positioned at the center of the circular level on the screen. If not, repeat the procedure starting from step 6. 9. When levelling is completed, press [OK] changes to the OBS mode.

  • Page 37: Focussing And Target Sighting

    8. FOCUSSING AND TARGET SIGHTING  • When sighting the target, strong light shining directly into the objective lens may cause the instrument to malfunction. Protect the objective lens from direct light by attaching the lens hood. Observe to the same point of the reticle when the telescope face is changed. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 38 8. FOCUSSING AND TARGET SIGHTING 4. Readjust the focus with the focussing ring until there is no parallax between the target image and the reticle.  Eliminating parallax This is the relative displacement of the target image with respect to the reticle when the observer’s head is moved slightly before the eyepiece.

  • Page 39: Power On/Off

    9. POWER ON/OFF  Setting “V manual”: "31.1 Configuration -Config Mode-", Setting/changing password: "31.4 Changing Password" PROCEDURE Power ON 1. Press {ON}. When the power is switched on, a self-check is run to make sure the instrument is operating normally. •...
  • Page 40 9. POWER ON/OFF • When “Resume” in “Instr. config” is set to “On”, the screen previous to power off is displayed (except when missing line measurement was being performed).  "31.1 Configuration -Config Mode-" PROCEDURE Power OFF 1. Long push {ON} button. ...

  • Page 41: Angle Measurement

    10. ANGLE MEASUREMENT This section explains the procedures for basic angle measurement. 10.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°) Use the “0SET” function to measure the included angle between two points. The horizontal angle can be set to 0 at any direction. PROCEDURE 1.

  • Page 42: Setting The Horizontal Angle To A Required Value

    10. ANGLE MEASUREMENT 10.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold) You can reset the horizontal angle to a required value and use this value to find the horizontal angle of a new target. PROCEDURE Entering the horizontal angle 1.
  • Page 43 10. ANGLE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Entering the coordinate 1. Press [H-SET] on the second Set H angle page of the OBS mode and select Angle "Coord." Coord 2. Set the known point coordinate. S E T H a n g l e / B S Enter the coordinate for the first N B S : 1 0 0 .

  • Page 44: Angle Measurement And Outputting The Data

    10. ANGLE MEASUREMENT 10.3 Angle Measurement and Outputting the Data The following explains angle measurement and the features used to output measurement data to a computer or peripheral equipment.  Interface cables: "34.2 Optional accessories" Output format and command operations: "Communication manual" PROCEDURE 1.

  • Page 45: Distance Measurement

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT Perform the following settings as preparation for distance measurement. • Distance measurement mode • Target type • Prism constant correction value • Atmospheric correction factor • EDM ALC  "31.1 Configuration -Config Mode-"/"31.2 EDM Settings"  CAUTION •...

  • Page 46: Returned Signal Checking

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 11.1 Returned Signal Checking • Check to make sure that sufficient reflected light is returned by the reflective prism sighted by the telescope. Checking the returned signal is particularly useful when performing long distance measurements.  • When the light intensity is sufficient even though the center of the reflective prism and the reticle are slightly misaligned (short distance etc.), “*”...

  • Page 47: Distance And Angle Measurement

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 4. Press {ESC} to finish signal checking and return to Obs Mode.  • When is displayed persistently, contact your local dealer. • If no key operations are performed for two minutes, the display automatically returns to the OBS mode screen. 11.2 Distance and Angle Measurement An angle can be measured at the same time as the distance.

  • Page 48: Recalling The Measured Data

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 3. Press [STOP] to quit distance measurement. • Each time [SHV] is pressed, SD (Slope distance), HD (Horizontal distance) and VD (Height difference) are displayed alternately. MEAS 0SET COORD  • If the single measurement mode is selected, measurement automatically stops after a single measurement.

  • Page 49: Distance Measurement And Outputting The Data

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 2. Press [CALL]. The stored data that is most recently measured is displayed. • If you have pressed [SHV] beforehand, the distance values are converted into the horizontal distance, elevation difference, and the slope distance and recalled. 3.

  • Page 50: Coordinate Measurement And Outputting The Data

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 4. Press [HVDOUT-T] or [HVDOUT- S] to measure the distance and output the data to peripheral equipment. 5. Press [STOP] to stop outputting data and return to Obs Mode. 11.5 Coordinate Measurement and Outputting the Data The following explains coordinate measurement and the features used to output measurement data to a computer or peripheral equipment.
  • Page 51 11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 4. Press [NEZOUT-T] or [NEZOUT- S] to measure the distance and output the data to peripheral equipment.  • When the Distance Measurement mode is set to "Tracking" in the EDM Settings, the measured data cannot be output by pressing [NEZOUT-T]. 5.

  • Page 52: Rem Measurement

    11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 11.6 REM Measurement An REM measurement is a function used to measure the height to a point where a target cannot be directly installed such as power lines, overhead cables and bridges, etc. The height of the target is calculated using the following formula. Ht = h1 + h2 h2 = S sin θ...
  • Page 53 11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT The measured distance data (SD), vertical angle (ZA), and horizontal angle (HA-R) are displayed. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. 3. In the second page of OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select Area calc. "REM". S-O Line S-O Arc P-Project PT to line...
  • Page 54 11. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT • Press [HT] to enter an Height instrument height (HI) and a 0.000m target height (HR). 0.000m • When [REC] is pressed, REM data is saved.  "27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU -" • Press [HT/Z] on the second page of the REM measurement to display the Z coordinate for the height from the ground to the...

  • Page 55: Setting Instrument Station

    12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION It is possible to set from the instrument station data to the backsight angle in a series of procedures. Setting Instrument Station Data • Key input "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle" Step 3 •...

  • Page 56: Entering Instrument Station Data And Azimuth Angle

    12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle Before coordinate measurement, enter instrument station coordinates, the instrument height, target height, and azimuth angle. PROCEDURE 1. First measure the target height and instrument height with a tape measure, etc.
  • Page 57 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION • Press [RESEC] to measure instrument station coordinates by resection measurement.  "12.2 Setting Instrument Station Coordinate with resection measurement" 4. Press [BS AZ] in the screen of step 3 to proceed to azimuth angle input. •...
  • Page 58 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION PROCEDURE Reading in Registered Coordinate Data Known point data, coordinate data and instrument station data in the current JOB and Coordinate Search JOB can be read in. Confirm that the correct JOB containing the coordinates you want to read in is already selected in Coordinate Search JOB in Data Mode.
  • Page 59 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION • You can edit the coordinate data that was read in. Editing does not affect the original coordinate data. After editing, the point name is no longer displayed.  • The point name that was read in is displayed until the current JOB is changed. •...
  • Page 60 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION PROCEDURE Coordinate Data Search (Partial match) 1. Press [Search] in the registered coordinate data list screen. All coordinate data that includes characters and numbers entered in step 2 is displayed. 2. Enter search criteria. 1 0 0 Enter the following items.
  • Page 61 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 2. Press [BS NEZ] after entering the Backsight instrument station data to enter a 100.000 NBS: backsight point coordinate. 100.000 EBS: <Null> ZBS: • When you wish to read in the LOAD registered coordinate data, press [LOAD]. ""12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle"...
  • Page 62 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION • Press [REC] to record the following data. Instrument station data, backsight station data, known point data, and angle measurement data (distance measurement data when [MEAS] is pressed) • When storing the azimuth angle in the current JOB, press [REC]. ...

  • Page 63: Setting Instrument Station Coordinate With Resection Measurement

    12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 12.2 Setting Instrument Station Coordinate with resection measurement Resection is used to determine the coordinates of an instrument station by performing multiple measurements of points whose coordinate values are known. Registered coordinate data can be recalled and set as known point data. Residual of each point can be checked, if necessary.
  • Page 64 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 12.2.1 Observation setting Perform observation setting prior to resection measurement. 1. Select "Occ. Orien.". Coord. Occ.Orien. Observation 2. Press [RESEC]. 0.000 0.000 <Null> PNT-001 1.200m LOAD BS AZ BS NEZ RESEC 3. Select "Setting". Resection. Elevation Setting 4.
  • Page 65 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION • Press [σNEZ] to display standard deviation which describes the measurement accuracy. Press 9 . 9 9 9 [NEZ] to return to the instrument station coordinate screen. RESULT N E Z 0 . 0 0 1 4 m 0 .
  • Page 66 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 12.2.2 Coordinate Resection Measurement Observe existing points with known coordinate data to calculate the coordinate value for the instrument station. • Between 2 and 10 known points can be measured by distance measurement, and between 3 and 10 known points by angle measurement. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 67 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 6. Input coordinates for the first 1 s t P T known point and press [NEXT] to 2 0 . 0 0 0 move to the second point. 3 0 . 0 0 0 4 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 .
  • Page 68 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 10. If there are problems with the results of a point, align the cursor - 0 . 0 0 1 0 . 0 0 1 1 s t with that point and press [OMIT]. 0 . 0 0 5 0 .
  • Page 69 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION • Pressing [REC] displays the backsight point recording screen. Press [OK] to the HA-R 1 2 0 1.400m following data. Instrument station data, backsight station data, known point data, and angle measurement data (distance measurement data when [MEAS] is pressed) Pressing [NO] returns to the 100.001...
  • Page 70 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 3. Select "NEZ". Resection. Elevation Setting 4. Measure the first known point in Face Resection 1st R "R" is displayed in the screen title. HA-R 1 2 0 Press [MEAS] to start measuring. The measurement results are displayed on ANGLE MEAS the screen.
  • Page 71 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 8. Input coordinates for the first known 1st PT point and press [NEXT] to move to the 2 0 . 0 0 0 second point. 3 0 . 0 0 0 4 0 . 0 0 0 1 0 .
  • Page 72 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 12.2.4 Height Resection Measurement Only Z (height) of an instrument station is determined by the measurement. • Known points must be measured by distance measurement only. • Between 1 and 10 known points can be measured. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 73 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION 7. If measuring two or more known points, repeat procedures 4 to 6 in the same way from the second point. • Press {ESC} to return to the previous known point. 8. Press [CALC] to automatically start calculations after observations of all known points are completed.
  • Page 74 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION  Resection calculation process The NE coordinates are found using angle and distance observation equations, and the instrument station coordinates are found using the method of least squares. The Z coordinate is found by treating the average value as the instrument station coordinates.
  • Page 75 12. SETTING INSTRUMENT STATION  Precaution when performing resection In some cases it is impossible to calculate the coordinates of an unknown point (instrument station) if the unknown point and three or more known points are arranged on the edge of a single circle. An arrangement such as that shown below is desirable.

  • Page 76: Coordinate Measurement

    13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT By performing coordinate measurements it is possible to find the 3-dimensional coordinates of the target based on station point coordinates, instrument height, target height, and azimuth angles of the backsight station which are entered in advance. • EDM setting can be done in coordinate measurement menu. ...
  • Page 77 13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT • If not measured or the space is left blank “Null” will be displayed. If station point Z coordinate is set to “Null” the observation result for the Z coordinate is automatically set to “Null”. PROCEDURE 1. Sight the target at the target point. 2.
  • Page 78 13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT • The tilt screen is displayed if the instrument is out of level. Level the instrument.  "7.2 Levelling" • Enter a target height, point name and code as needed. • [REC]: records measurement 0 . 0 0 0 results •...

  • Page 79: Setting-Out Measurement

    14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT Setting-out measurement is used to set out the required point. The difference between the previously input data to the instrument (the setting- out data) and the measured value can be displayed by measuring the horizontal angle, distance or coordinates of the sighted point. The horizontal angle difference and distance difference are calculated and displayed using the following formulae.

  • Page 80: Coordinates Setting-Out Measurement

    14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 14.1 Coordinates Setting-out Measurement After setting the coordinates for the point to be set out, the CX calculates the setting-out horizontal angle and horizontal distance. By selecting the horizontal angle and then the horizontal distance setting-out functions, the required coordinate location can be set out.
  • Page 81 14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 4. Enter the coordinates of the S-O Coord setting-out point. • When [LOAD] is pressed, LOAD DISP registered coordinates can be recalled and used as setting-out coordinates.  "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle PROCEDURE Reading in Registered Coordinate Data"...
  • Page 82 14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 8. Move the prism forward and backward until the setting-out Δ distance is 0m. If S-O HD is “+”, move the prism toward yourself, if it is “-”, move the prism away from yourself. • By pressing [← →], an arrow Back pointing to the left or right displays which direction the...

  • Page 83: Distance Setting-Out Measurement

    14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 14.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement The point to be found based on the horizontal angle from the reference direction and the distance from the instrument station. PROCEDURE 1. Press [S-O] in the third page of the OBS mode screen to display <S-O>.
  • Page 84 14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT • When [LOAD] is pressed, registered coordinates can be recalled and used. Distance and angle are calculated using the coordinate value.  "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle PROCEDURE Reading in Registered Coordinate Data" 5. Set the following items. S-O HD (1) Sdist/Hdist/Vdist: distance from the instrument station to...
  • Page 85 14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 8. Press [MEAS] to start distance S-O HD measurement. The target and the  distance of the point to be set out Δ is displayed (S-O HD). HA-R MEAS DISP 9. Move the prism to find the point to be set out.

  • Page 86: Rem Setting-Out Measurement

    14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 14.3 REM Setting-out Measurement To find a point where a target cannot be directly installed, perform REM setting- out measurement.  11.6 REM Measurement PROCEDURE 1. Install a target directly below or directly above the point to be found, then use a measuring tape etc.
  • Page 87 14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 7. Press [REM] to begin REM Cutl setting-out measurement. Move the telescope to find the  point to be set out. HA-R  MEAS DISP "14.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement" steps 9 to 10  : Move the telescope near the zenith.

  • Page 88: Setting-Out Line

    15. SETTING-OUT LINE Setting-out line is used for setting out a required point at a designated distance from the baseline and for finding the distance from the baseline to a measured point. 2nd Pt. Fill Grade 1st Pt. Baseline Offset Length Azimuth 15.1 Defining Baseline...
  • Page 89 15. SETTING-OUT LINE 2. Enter the instrument station data.  "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle" 3. Select “Define baseline” in <Set- Set-out line out line>. Occ.Orien. Define baseline Set-out line 4. Enter the first point data and press D e f i n e 1 s t P T [OK].
  • Page 90 15. SETTING-OUT LINE 8. Sight the first point and press M e a s u r e 1 s t P T [MEAS]. 1 1 3 . 4 6 4 N p : 9 1 . 0 8 8  The measurement results are E p : 1 2 .
  • Page 91 15. SETTING-OUT LINE 12. Press [OK] on the screen of step S e t - o u t l i n e 11 to define the baseline. <Set-out P o i n t line> is displayed. Move to setting- L i n e line measurement.
  • Page 92 15. SETTING-OUT LINE 5. Press [OK] to use the N p : 1 1 3 . 4 6 4 measurement results of the first 9 1 . 0 8 8 E p : point. 1 2 . 1 2 2 Z p : HA-R •...

  • Page 93: Setting-Out Line Point

    15. SETTING-OUT LINE • Press [1 : **] to change the grade display mode to “1 : * * = elevation : horizontal distance”.  • It is also possible to perform setting-out line measurement by pressing [S-O LINE] when allocated to the OBS mode screen. ...
  • Page 94 15. SETTING-OUT LINE (2) Line: Distance along the baseline from the first point to the position at which a line extending from the required point intersects the baseline at right angles (X direction). (3) Offset: Distance from the required point to the position at which a line extending from the required point intersects the baseline at right angles (Y...
  • Page 95 15. SETTING-OUT LINE PROCEDURE Offsetting the baseline The baseline can be offset in three dimensions using four methods: lengthwise offset, lateral offset, height offset ,and rotation angle offset. Lateral offset Rotation angle offset Lengthwise Height offset offset 1. Select “Point” in <Set-out line> S e t - o u t l i n e P o i n t L i n e...

  • Page 96: Setting-Out Line Line

    15. SETTING-OUT LINE 4. Press [OK] to return to the screen in step 2. • [MOVE]: Permanently moves the baseline coordinates by the amount set in <Baseline offset>. 5. Press [OK] on the screen of step S e t - o u t l i n e 2.
  • Page 97 15. SETTING-OUT LINE 2. Enter the offset value. S e t - o u t l i n e 0 . 0 0 0 • Offset: How much to move the O f f s e t  baseline. A positive value indicates right MEAS side and a negative value indicates left side.
  • Page 98 15. SETTING-OUT LINE 5. Sight the next target and press S e t - o u t l i n e [MEAS] to continue the - 0 . 0 0 4 m Offline measurement.  0 . 0 0 6 m 1 2 .

  • Page 99: Setting-Out Arc

    16. SETTING-OUT ARC This mode allows the operator to define an arc from various arc parameters, such as From Pt. coordinates, and set out this arc as well as points (offsets) along it. Tangent length Intersection To Pt. Direction Radius Offset Angle From Pt.
  • Page 100 16. SETTING-OUT ARC 3. Select “Define arc” in <Set-out S e t - o u t a r c arc>. S t n . O r i e n . D e f i n e a r c S e t - o u t a r c •...
  • Page 101 16. SETTING-OUT ARC • When entering multiple coordinates, [NEXT] is displayed instead of [OK]. Press [NEXT] to input data for the next point. 8. Enter other arc parameters. D i r e c t i o n : L e f t (1) Direction (whether the arc R a d i u s : <...
  • Page 102 16. SETTING-OUT ARC 10. Press [OK] on the screen of step 9 to define the arc. <Set-out arc> is displayed. Move to setting-out arc measurement.  "16.2 Setting-out Arc" step 2  • It is also possible to perform setting-out arc measurement by pressing [S-O ARC] when allocated to the OBS mode screen.
  • Page 103 16. SETTING-OUT ARC 5. Press [OK] to use the 1 1 3 . 4 6 4 N p : measurement results of the From 9 1 . 0 8 8 E p : point. 1 2 . 1 2 2 Z p : HA-R •Press [MEAS] to observe the first...
  • Page 104 16. SETTING-OUT ARC 9. Enter other arc parameters. D i r e c t i o n : L e f t (1) Direction (whether the arc R a d i u s : < N u l l > turns right/left from the From <...
  • Page 105 16. SETTING-OUT ARC  Specifying points and curve parameters Parameters that can be entered may be restricted depending on the points spec- ified in step 5/6. Parameters that can be entered are marked with a circle ( ○ ). Those that cannot are marked with a cross ( × ). Radius Angle Chord...

  • Page 106: Setting-Out Arc

    16. SETTING-OUT ARC 16.2 Setting-out Arc Setting-out arc measurement can be used to find the coordinates of required points along the arc by inputting the arc (or chord) length and offset based on the arc. Offset Chord • Before performing setting-out arc, the arc must be defined. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 107 16. SETTING-OUT ARC (3) Offset: Distance from the required point to the position on a curve parallel to the original defined arc. A positive value indicates an offset arc to the right, and a negative value indicates an arc to the left. •...
  • Page 108 16. SETTING-OUT ARC PROCEDUREOffsetting the arcline The arcline can be offset in three dimensions using four methods: lateral offset, rotation angle offset, lengthwise offset, and height offset. Lateral offset Rotation angle offset Lengthwise Height offset offset 1. Select “Set-out arc” in <Set-out arc>.
  • Page 109 16. SETTING-OUT ARC 4. Press [OK] to return to the screen in step 2. • [MOVE]: Permanently moves the baseline coordinates by the amount set in <Arcline offset>. 5. Press [OK] on the screen of step S e t - o u t a r c 2.

  • Page 110: Point Projection

    17. POINT PROJECTION Point projection is used for projecting a point onto the baseline. The point to project can be either measured or input. Displays the distances from the first point and point to project to the position at which a line extending from point to project intersects the baseline at right angles.

  • Page 111: Point Projection

    17. POINT PROJECTION  • It is also possible to perform point projection measurement by pressing [P-PROJ] when allocated to the OBS mode screen.  Allocating the function key: "31.3 Allocating Key Functions" 17.2 Point Projection Before performing point projection, the baseline must be defined. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 112 17. POINT PROJECTION 4. Press [OK] on the screen of step P o i n t p r o j e c t i o n L e n g t h 1 0 . 8 7 9 m The following items are calculated 9 .

  • Page 113: Topography Observation

    18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION In topography observation, the instrument observes each target point once, clockwise from the backsight direction and record the observed data. It is also possible to conduct topography RL observation which observes the target point once from each of the "Right" and the "Left" of the scope. Topography observation Target point T1 (backsight direction)

  • Page 114: Observation Setting

    18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION The flow of topography observation is as follows: Observation Sets a measurement pattern, and Yes or No for topography RL observation and collimation point setting registration. ↓ Instrument station setting ↓ Backsight point Sets a backsight point coordinate when setting "Yes" for setting "Backsight distance check"...
  • Page 115 18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION 2. Set for topography observation. PTTRN: HOU2 Set the following items: No of SETs (1) Number of distance sets No of Obs F1/F2 Obs (No. of SETs) :Yes PreenterPt (2) Number of distance PTTRN readings (No. of Obs) (3) RL observation (F1/F2 Obs) :Yes BS Obs-Dist...
  • Page 116 18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION 5. Enter backsight point coordinates. Topography Enter the coordinates for the BS coord backsight point and press [OK]. 0.000 NBS: 0.000 EBS: If "No" is set for (5) Backsight PT AUTO1000 distance measurement (BS Obs- LOAD Dist) or (6) Backsight distance check (BS DistCheck) in the observation setting, this screen is not displayed.

  • Page 117: Observation

    18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION •Backsight distance measurement (BS Obs-Dist): Yes (the distance is to be measured in the backsight direction) / No (only the angle is measured in the backsight direction) * •Backsight distance check (BS DistCheck): Yes (Compares the backsight point coordinate and the measured value for the backsight point) / No * •If "No"...
  • Page 118 18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION • If "Yes" is set for (6) Backsight Topography distance check (BS DistCheck), BS HDistCheck the variance for horizontal calc HD 15.000m Obs HD 13.000m distance between the calculated 2.000m value and the measured value is displayed after the measurement of the first point has been completed.
  • Page 119 18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION 4. End topography observation measurement. After completing the observation, End Topography? pressing {ESC} displays the completion confirmation message. Press [YES] to record the topography observation. • When the collimation point is registered, this message does not appear. PROCEDURE Topography RL Observation 1.
  • Page 120 18. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION  • In the screen displaying [MEAS], pressing {ENT} or the trigger key functions in the same manner as pressing [MEAS]. Pressing the trigger key during successive measurement stops the measurement. In the measurement record screen, pressing the trigger key functions in the same manner as pressing [OK].

  • Page 121: Offset Measurement

    19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT Offset measurements are performed in order to find a point where a target cannot be installed directly or to find the distance and angle to a point which cannot be sighted. • It is possible to find the distance and angle to a point you wish to measure (target point) by installing the target at a location (offset point) a little distance from the target point and measuring the distance and angle from the survey point to the offset point.
  • Page 122 19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 2. Enter the instrument station data.  "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle" 3. Press [OFFSET] in page three of OBS mode to display <Offset>. 4. Select “Offset/Dis”. Offset Occ.Orien. • The tilt screen is displayed if the OffsetDist instrument is out of level.

  • Page 123: Angle Offset Measurement

    19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 7. Press [OK] on the screen of step 5 to calculate and display the distance and angle of the target HA-R point. 8. Press [YES] to return to <Offset>. • Press [XYZ] to switch the screen display from distance values to coordinate values.
  • Page 124 19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Set the offset points close to the target point (making sure the distance from the instrument station to the target point and the height of the offset points and the target point are the same), then use the offset points as the target.

  • Page 125: Two-Distance Offset Measurement

    19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 5. Sight the offset point and press [MEAS] in the first page of the OBS mode screen to begin measurement. The measurement results are displayed. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. 6. Accurately sight the direction of the target point and press [OK].
  • Page 126 19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT How to use 2-point target (2RT500-K) • Install the 2-point target with its tip at the target point. • Face the targets toward the instrument. • Measure the distance from the target point to the 2nd target. •...
  • Page 127 19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 6. Sight the 2nd target and press [MEAS]. The measurement results are displayed. Press [YES]. Confirm? 7. Enter the distance from the 2nd target to the target point and press 0 0 0 {ENT}. The coordinates of the target point are displayed.

  • Page 128: Plane Offset Measurement

    19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 19.4 Plane Offset Measurement Find distance and coordinate of a edge of a plane where direct measuring can not be done. Measure three random prism points to define the plane then sight the target point (P0) to calculate distance and coordinate of the cross point between telescope axis and of the defined plane.
  • Page 129 19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 4. Sight the first point (P1) on the plane and press [MEAS] to begin M e a s u r e 1 s t p t measurement. The measurement results are HA-R displayed. Press [YES]. MEAS Confirm? 5.

  • Page 130: Column Offset Measurement

    19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 19.5 Column Offset Measurement Find distance and coordinates of the center of the column. If circumscription point (P1) and two circumscription points (P2, P3) of a column can be measured directly, the distance to the center of the column (P0), coordinates and azimuth angle are calculated and displayed.
  • Page 131 19. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 4. Sight the circumscription point (P1) and press [MEAS] to begin measurement. The measurement results are M e a s u r e 1 s t P t . displayed. Press [YES]. MEAS • When [HVD] is pressed, display mode is switched from coordinates to SD, ZA, HA-R.

  • Page 132: Missing Line Measurement

    20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT Missing line measurement is used to measure the slope distance, horizontal distance, and horizontal angle to a target from the target which is the reference (starting point) without moving the instrument. • It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position. •...
  • Page 133 20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT 2. Sight the 1st target and press [MEAS]. Set PT1 • If the distance measurement HA-R data remains, the last measured MOVE MEAS distance data is set as the starting point, and the screen in step 3 is displayed. •...
  • Page 134 20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT • Pressing [REC] displays the 10.000 screen shown in right. Pressing 20.000 [OK] records the measured 30.000 1.500 results for the second point. 1010 Press [OK] to record missing 27.345m line measurement results and 1.012m return to the results screen. 1010 LIST SRCH...
  • Page 135 20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT • When [MOVE] is pressed, the last target measured becomes the new starting position to perform missing line measurement of the next target.  "20.2 Changing the Starting Point" 5. Press {ESC} to end missing line measurement.
  • Page 136 20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT 5. Input coordinates for the 2nd target and press [OK]. 20.757m 27.345m The following values are 1.012m displayed: SD: Slope distance of the starting MOVE MEAS position and 2nd target. HD: Horizontal distance of the starting position and 2nd position.

  • Page 137: Changing The Starting Point

    20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT • When [MOVE] is pressed, the last target measured becomes the new starting position to perform missing line measurement of the next target.  "20.2 Changing the Starting Point" 6. Press {ESC} to end missing line measurement ...
  • Page 138 20. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Observe the starting position and target.  "20.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points" 2. After measuring the targets, press [MOVE]. 20.757m 27.345m Press [YES]. 1.012m • Press [NO] to cancel MOVE MEAS measurement.

  • Page 139: Surface Area Calculation

    21. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION You can calculate the area of land (slope area and horizontal area) enclosed by three or more known points on a line by inputting the coordinates of the points. Input Output Coordinates : P1 (N1, E1, Z1) Surface area: S (slope area and horizontal area) P5 (N5, E5, Z5) •...
  • Page 140 21. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION PROCEDURESurface area calculation by observing points 1. In the second OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Area Area calc. S-O Line calc.". S-O Arc P-Project PT to Line 2. Enter the instrument station data.  "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle""...
  • Page 141 21. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION 7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 until all points have been measured. Points on an enclosed area are observed in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. For example, the area specified by entering point names 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 implies the same shape.
  • Page 142 21. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION 4. Press [LOAD] to display the list of Pt_01 coordinate data. : Known point date saved in the current JOB or in the LOAD Coordinate Search JOB. Crd./ Occ: Coordinate data saved in the current JOB or in the Coordinate Search JOB.

  • Page 143: Intersections

    22. INTERSECTIONS It is possible to find an intersection point between 2 reference points by specify- ing the length or azimuth angle of either point. Intersection Pt.1 Hdist 2 Azimuth 1 2nd Pt. Intersection Pt.2 1st Pt. Intersection Pt. 2 Hdist 2 2nd Pt.
  • Page 144 22. INTERSECTIONS • When [LOAD] is pressed, registered coordinates can be recalled and used.  "12.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle PROCEDURE Reading in Registered Coordinate Data" • [REC]: records the coordinate value as a known point data. •...
  • Page 145 22. INTERSECTIONS • When the cursor is on "Azmth1" 1 s t P T or "Azmth2", [COORD] is N p : 0 . 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 E p :  displayed. Press [COORD] to Z p : <...
  • Page 146 22. INTERSECTIONS  2 Intersections 2 intersections are defined according to 1 Pt. and 2 Pt. as shown below Intersections created from Azmth 1 and H.dist 2 (or H.dist 1 and Azmth 2): An azimuth angle has already been set for a point. The furthest point from this point is set as Intersection Pt.

  • Page 147: Traverse Adjustment

    23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT Measurement of a traverse begins with observation of the backsight station and foresight station. The instrument station is then moved to the foresight station and the previous instrument station becomes the backsight station. Observation is performed again at the new position. This process is repeated for the length of the route.
  • Page 148 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT 3. Enter the start point name and T r a v e r s e s t a r t p t . press {ENT}. O c c : B s : A z m t h : <...
  • Page 149 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT • To enter azimuth angle without entering backsight station coordinates, press {} to move the cursor down to "Azmth" then enter an angle value. 5. When [OK] is pressed in the screen in step 4, the CX will search for a traverse route.
  • Page 150 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT 7. Enter the point name of the T r a v e r s e e n d p t . backsight station for the end point O c c : T - 0 0 0 1 and press {ENT}.
  • Page 151 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT • Press [OPTION] to change the A d j u s t m e n t o p t i o n s method by which the traverse C o m p a s s adjustments are distributed. M e t h o d A n g u l a r : W e i g h t e d...
  • Page 152 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT  • It is also possible to perform traverse adjustment by pressing [TRAV] when allocated to the OBS mode screen.  Allocating [TRAV]: "31.3 Allocating Key Functions" • Traverse adjustment results of traverse points, points observed from traverse points and traverse adjustment data will be saved in the currently selected JOB as Notes data.
  • Page 153 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT closed traverse  Automatic route search This function searches for consecutively-observed traverse points already stored on the CX and presents them as potential traverse routes. This function is activated when the following conditions are met. When a point has been observed more than once, the most recent data will be used for the search.
  • Page 154 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT  Adjustment methods Adjustment is applied to results for traverse points and points observed from traverse points. Adjustment methods and distribution options selected in step 8 are described below. Method Compass: The Compass method distributes the coordinate error in proportion to the length of the traverse lines.
  • Page 155 23. TRAVERSE ADJUSTMENT   --------------- - ----------------------- -   todist fromdist ∠ × ∠ adjustment closure -------------------------------------------------------- -   Σ --------------- - ----------------------- -   todist fromdist Linear: Any angular closure is distributed evenly among the angles of the traverse route.

  • Page 156: Route Surveying

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING This mode allows a variety of route surveying options widely used in civil engineering measurement. Each menu allows the operator to initiate a string of successive configuration/calculation/record/setting-out operations. • The orientation of the instrument station and backsight station can be set as necessary.

  • Page 157: Straight Line Calculation

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.2 Straight Line Calculation The coordinates of the center peg and width pegs for a straight line can be found from the coordinates of the reference point and IP point. It is then possible to proceed with the setting-out of the center peg and width pegs. Reference point (P1) IP point (P2) Follow-up distance (DL)
  • Page 158 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • The reference point coordinates can be stored as the coordinates for a known point in the current job by pressing [REC].  "29.1 Registering/Deleting Known Point Data" 4. Input the coordinates of the IP point, L i n e / I P then press [OK].

  • Page 159: Circular Curve Calculation

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING • The center peg can be stored as a known point in the current job by pressing [REC].  "29.1 Registering/Deleting Known Point Data" • The center peg can be set-out by pressing [S-O].  "14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT"...
  • Page 160 24. ROUTE SURVEYING PROCEDURE 1. In the second page of the OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Road". 2. Select "Circ.Curve" to enter the R o a d Circular Curve menu. O c c . O r i e n . L i n e C i r c .
  • Page 161 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 7. Press {ESC} twice to finish Circular Curve calculation and return to <Road>. • Press [WIDTH] to move to the width peg setting screen.  "24.2 Straight Line Calculation" • The center peg can be set-out by pressing [S-O] ...

  • Page 162: Spiral Curve

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.4 Spiral Curve The coordinates of the center peg and width pegs on a spiral (clothoid curve) can be found from the coordinates of the reference point and curve properties. It is then possible to proceed with the setting-out of the center peg and width pegs •...
  • Page 163 24. ROUTE SURVEYING  Calculation using KE2 as reference: "KE KA Calculation" KE point (P1) KE tangential angle (AZ) Clothoid parameter A KE to KA curve length (L) KE-KA KE follow-up distance (DL1) Curve length Target point follow-pu distance (DL2) Route width (BL) Q Stationing Chainage Stationing Chainage...
  • Page 164 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 3. Input the coordinates of the KA point (reference point). Press [OK] to set the input values. 4. Input the coordinates of the IP point, S p i r a l / I P then press [OK]. 1 0 0 .
  • Page 165 24. ROUTE SURVEYING PROCEDURE Calculation using arbitrary point between KA1 and KE1 as reference 1. In the second page of the OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Road". 2. Select "Spiral" to enter the spiral menu S p i r a l then select "KA-KE 2".
  • Page 166 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 6. Press [OK] in the screen shown in S p i r a l / C L p e g step 5 to calculate the center peg 1 1 9 . 3 7 1 coordinates. The coordinates are then 1 1 5 .
  • Page 167 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 5. Enter the curve direction, parameter A S p i r a l / C L p e g (clothoid parameter), KE-KA curve R i g h t D i r e c t . length (length of curve from KE to KA), 5 0 .

  • Page 168: Parabola

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.5 Parabola The coordinates of the center peg and width pegs on a parabola can be found from the coordinates of the reference point and curve properties. It is then possible to proceed with the setting-out of the center peg and width pegs •...
  • Page 169 24. ROUTE SURVEYING Calculation using BCC as reference: "ECCETC Calculation" ECC-ETC Curve length Q Stationing Chainage Stationing Chainage PROCEDURE Calculation using BTC Point as reference 1. In the second page of the OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Road". 2.
  • Page 170 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 4. Input the coordinates of the IP point, then press [OK]. • The azimuth angle to the IP point can be set by pressing [AZMTH] on the second page. Press [COORD] to return to coordinate input. 5. Enter the curve direction, parameter Parabola/CL peg X, radius, offset, and stationing Direct.
  • Page 171 24. ROUTE SURVEYING PROCEDURE Calculation using ECC Point as reference 1. In the second page of the OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Road". 2. Select "Parabola" to enter the Parabola Parabola menu then select BCC Calc. "ECCETC Calc." ETC Calc.

  • Page 172: Point Calculation

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING 6. Press [OK] in the screen shown in P a r a b o l a / C L p e g step 5 to calculate the center peg 4 7 5 0 9 0 . 3 1 1 coordinates.
  • Page 173 24. ROUTE SURVEYING PROCEDURE 1. In the second page of the OBS mode screen, press [MENU], then select "Road". 2. Select "3PT Curve" to enter the 3 point 3 P T C u r v e calculation menu. I P & Ta n A l i g n m e n t E D M 3.
  • Page 174 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 8. Press [OK] in the screen shown in 3 P T C u r v e / K A 1 step 7 to calculate the coordinates and 1 4 2 . 0 5 2 1 4 2 . 0 5 2 follow-up distance of the KA1 point, S t a .

  • Page 175: Intersection Angle/Azimuth Angle Calculation

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.7 Intersection Angle/Azimuth Angle Calculation The coordinates of a cardinal point, an arbitrary centerline peg, and width pegs can be found from an intersection angle, curve properties, and either the coordinates of 1 IP point of intersection or the azimuth angle from the BP Point to the IP point.
  • Page 176 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 4. Input the coordinates of the IP point, then press [OK]. • The azimuth angle can be set by pressing [AZMTH] on the second page. 5. Input curve properties: direction (of I P & Ta n curve), IA (intersection angle), BP-IP R i g h t D i r e c .

  • Page 177: Route Calculation

    24. ROUTE SURVEYING 8. Press {ESC} repeatedly to finish calculation and return to <Road>. • Press [WIDTH] to move to the width peg setting screen.  "24.2 Straight Line Calculation" • The centerline peg can be set-out by pressing [S-O]. ...
  • Page 178 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • Up to 600 points, including all center pegs and width pegs, can be calculated using automatic calculation of cardinal points. • Route data is retained even when the power has been cut off. However, the route data will be cleared if the JOB is deleted or memory data is initialized. ...
  • Page 179 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 5. Set the base point (BP). Input the coordinate for the BP, and 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 N p : E p : 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 press [NEXT]. LOAD NEXT 6.
  • Page 180 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • If the element starting point is located before the BP, the distance between those two points is displayed with minus (-). B P - E l e m e n t 1 - 1 0 m m C u r v e o v e r l a p C o n t i n u e ? •...
  • Page 181 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • When [IP] is pressed, the intersection E l e m e n t 1 angle, turning direction, the lengths 90 00 of the curves between BP-IP1 and D i r e c t . R i g h t B P - I P 1 : 1 4 1 .
  • Page 182 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.8.3 Displaying curve properties It is possible to check the curve properties set in “24.8.2 Inputting Curve Elements”. To make alterations, follow the procedure described in “24.8.2 Inputting Curve Elements”. • The curve property data will be displayed in ascending order of curve number. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 183 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.8.4 Clearing Data The route data set with the procedures in "24.8.1 Inputting IPs (Intersection Points)" and "24.8.2 Inputting Curve Elements" can be cleared. PROCEDURE 1. Enter the Route Calculation menu. Press [MENU] on the third page of the OBS mode to enter the Route Calculation menu.
  • Page 184 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • The width pegs can be set up on both sides of the route and the left and right route widths calculated separately. • A point name is automatically assigned to peg No. that can be calculated. The first part of the point name can be preset.
  • Page 185 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 5. Press [OK] in the screen shown in Results step 4 to calculate the coordinates of 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 the cardinal point, width pegs and peg 1 0 0 . 0 0 0 No.
  • Page 186 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • Middle pitch input range: 0.000 to 9999.999 (0.000*) (m) • Route width input range: -999.999 to 999.999 (Null*) (m) • Duplicate point name procedure: Add (record as separate point with same point name)*/Skip (no overwrite) • Maximum point name length: 8 characters ("peg No."*) •...
  • Page 187 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 3. Select "Calc coord" to enter the A l i g n m e n t arbitrary point calculation menu. D e f i n e e l e m e n t s A u t o c a l c . C a l c c o o r d R o a d t o p o S e t t i n g...
  • Page 188 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 24.8.7 Inverse width peg The route widths and coordinates for center pegs on every calculated curve can be found by using inverse width peg calculation. • There are two methods for specifying arbitrary width peg coordinates: key entry and observation.
  • Page 189 24. ROUTE SURVEYING 7. The next width peg can then be set by pressing [OK]. • The center peg can be set-out by pressing [S-O].  "14. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT" PROCEDURE Using observation to specify arbitrary width pegs 1. Enter the road topo menu in the same manner as shown above.
  • Page 190 24. ROUTE SURVEYING  • The rules regarding the assigning of point names to width pegs and center pegs are the same as those for when calculating width pegs in automatic calculation of cardinal points.  "24.8.5 Automatic calculation of cardinal points  Rules regarding the assigning of point names to automatically calculated pegs"...
  • Page 191 24. ROUTE SURVEYING • When curve properties are already Alignment/Setting input, curve type cannot be changed. First clear all route data. Next BP : IP  "24.8.2 Inputting Curve Elements" Curve : Clothoid Existing curve  The automatic setting method can be selected from the following: (*: Factory setting) •...

  • Page 192: Cross Section Survey

    25. CROSS SECTION SURVEY The purpose of this function is to measure and set out points along a cross- section of a road or linear feature already surveyed using the route surveying function. Cross-sections can be surveyed in a variety of directions depending on your requirements.
  • Page 193 25. CROSS SECTION SURVEY 3. Select "Xsection Survey" in <Xsection Xsection Survey Survey> Occ.Orien. Xsection Survey 4. Input road name for cross section X s e c t i o n S u r v e y survey, station pitch, station R o a d n a m e : R o a d 3 increment, stationing chainage and...
  • Page 194 25. CROSS SECTION SURVEY 6. Press [REC]. Enter target height, point 1 0 3 . 5 1 4 1 0 1 . 4 2 3 name and code, then press [OK]. 1 2 . 1 5 2  HA-R MEAS 7.
  • Page 195 25. CROSS SECTION SURVEY 10. After observing the last changing 3 + 3 . 2 0 0 point, check that "Finished section" is C e n t e r : set to "Yes", then press [OK]. N o . 3 + 3 . 2 0 0 F i n i s h e d s e c t i o n : Y e s LOAD...
  • Page 196 25. CROSS SECTION SURVEY Direction of route Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3 Right side observed Left side observed with a second prism with one prism When "Right" or "Left -> Right" selected Pattern 1: From right-most point to left-most point. Pattern 2: Center point observed first.
  • Page 197 25. CROSS SECTION SURVEY  Cross survey data review Cross-section data recorded in a JOB S t a . . i n g is displayed as shown at right."Offset" 3 + 3 . 2 0 0 represents the distance calculated O f f s e t - 1 2 .

  • Page 198: Point To Line Measurement

    26. POINT TO LINE MEASUREMENT Point to line allows an operator to define the coordinates of the target point when a line connecting the base point A (0, 0, 0) and the point B is set as the X axis. The instrument's station coordinates and angle for an unknown point C is set by observing the point A and the point B.
  • Page 199 26. Point to Line MEASUREMENT 4. Collimate the first target point and Measure 1st PT press [MEAS]. HA-R 1.000m 1003 MEAS After confirming the measured 5.123m result, press [OK]. HA-R 1 2 3 1.000m 1003 MEAS 5. Measure the second target point Measure 2nd PT in the same manner as the first one.
  • Page 200 26. Point to Line MEASUREMENT • Pressing [REC] records the coordinates for the instrument point as known point data in the current JOB. The instrument's station coordinates and height cannot be changed at this time. PROCEDURE Point to Line Measurement 1.

  • Page 201: Recording Data - Topo Menu

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - In Record menu, you can store the measurement data (distance, angle, coordinates), station point data, backsight station data, and note in the current JOB.  "28. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB" • A total of 5000 data can be stored inside the instrument. Recording instrument station data and backsight station data is an exception.
  • Page 202 27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 2. Select “Occupy”. TOPO JOB1 Occupy BS data Angle data Dist data Coord data 3. Set the following data items. (1) Instrument station coordinates (2) Point name  (3) Instrument height (4) Code LOAD (5) Operator (6) Date (Display only)

  • Page 203: Recording Backsight Point

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - • To set the atmospheric correction factor to 0ppm, press [0ppm]. The temperature and air pressure are set to the default setting. 4. Check the input data, then press [OK]. 5. Press {ESC} to restore <TOPO>. ...
  • Page 204 27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 3. Select “Angle”. TOPO / Backsight Angle measurement values are Angle Coord displayed in real time. 4. Input Azimuth angle. TOPO / Backsight Take BS HA-R HA-R: 5. Sight the backsight and press [REC] in the screen of step 4, and set the following items.
  • Page 205 27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 4. Input the backsight station TOPO / Backsight coordinates. NBS : 1.000 EBS : 1.000 ZBS : <Null> • When you wish to read in and set coordinate data from memory, LOAD press [LOAD]. ...

  • Page 206: Recording Angle Measurement Data

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 27.3 Recording Angle Measurement Data Angle measurement data can be stored in the current JOB. PROCEDURE 1. Press [TOPO] in the third page of OBS mode to display <TOPO>. 2. Select “Angle data” and sight the TOPO JOB1 point to be recorded.

  • Page 207: Recording Distance Measurement Data

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 27.4 Recording Distance Measurement Data Distance measurement data can be stored in the current JOB. PROCEDURE 1. Press [MEAS] in the first page of OBS mode to perform distance measurement.  "11.2 Distance and Angle Measurement"...

  • Page 208: Recording Coordinate Data

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 5. To continue measurement, sight the next point, press [MEAS], then perform steps 3 and 4 above. HA-R OFFSET MEAS AUTO • Press [AUTO] to perform distance measurement and HA-R automatically record the results. [AUTO] is convenient for recording measurement data R e c o r d e d...
  • Page 209 27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 2. Press [TOPO] in the third page of TOPO JOB1 OBS mode to display <TOPO>. Occupy BS data Select “Coord data” to display the Angle data measurement results. Dist data Coord data OFFSET AUTO MEAS 3.

  • Page 210: Recording Distance And Coordinate Data

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 27.6 Recording Distance and Coordinate Data Distance measurement data and coordinate data can be stored in the current JOB at the same time. • Both distance measurement data and coordinate data are recorded as the same point name.

  • Page 211: Recording Notes

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 27.7 Recording Notes This procedure prepares notes data and records it in the current JOB. PROCEDURE 1. Press [TOPO] in the third page of Dist + Coord OBS mode to display <TOPO>. Note View Select “Note”.

  • Page 212: Reviewing Job Data

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 27.8 Reviewing JOB Data It is possible to display the data within the current JOB that is selected. • It is possible to search for data within the JOB to be displayed by point name. But the note data cannot be searched.
  • Page 213 27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - ...P • [ ] = Use { } to move   from page to page. • [...P] = Use { } to select   individual point. • Press [FIRST] to display first data.

  • Page 214: Deleting Recorded Job Data

    27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - 27.9 Deleting Recorded JOB Data It is possible to delete data from the currently selected JOB.  • Deleting each data does not free the memory. When a JOB is deleted, the occupied memory is freed. ...
  • Page 215 27. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU - • Press [SRCH] to search for point name. Input the point name after "PT". The search may take time if many data are registered. 3. Press [DEL]. The selected measurement data will be deleted. 4.

  • Page 216: Selecting/Deleting A Job

    28. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB 28.1 Selecting a JOB Select the current JOB and Coordinate Search JOB. • A total of 5 JOBs have been prepared, and JOB1 was selected when your CX was shipped from the factory. • The names of the JOBs have been preset as JOB1 to JOB5; you can change them to any names you wish.
  • Page 217 28. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB 2. Select “JOB selection”. <JOB selection> is displayed. JOB selection JOB details JOB deletion Comms output Comms setup J O B s e l e c t i o n J O B 1 C o o r d s e a r c h J O B : J O B 1 L I S T 3.
  • Page 218 28. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB PROCEDURE Inputting a JOB name 1. Select “JOB” in Data mode. 2. Select in advance the JOB whose name to be changed.  “PROCEDURE JOB selection and scale factor setting” 3. Select “JOB details” in <JOB>. After inputting the detailed JOB selection information for the JOB, press...

  • Page 219: Deleting A Job

    28. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB 28.2 Deleting a JOB It is possible to clear the data within a designated JOB. After the data has been cleared, the JOB name returns to the name allocated when the CX was shipped.  • A JOB that has not been output to an auxiliary device (displayed with *) cannot be deleted.

  • Page 220: Registering/Deleting Data

    29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA 29.1 Registering/Deleting Known Point Data It is possible to register or delete coordinate data of the known points in the current JOB. The coordinate data that has been registered can be output during setting for use as instrument station, backsight station, known point, and setting-out point coordinate data.
  • Page 221 29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA 2. Select “Key in coord” and input Known data known point coordinates and point Job.JOB1 Key in coord name. Comms input Deletion View 3. After setting the data, press {ENT}. The coordinate data is recorded in the current JOB and screen in step 2 is restored.
  • Page 222 29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA Select the input format and press Comms input [ENT]. T type S type  • Select either "T type" or "S type" When "T type" is selected according to the communication format used. Comms input  GTS(Coord) "31.1 Configuration -Config SSS(Coord) Mode-"...
  • Page 223 29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA PROCEDURE Deleting designated coordinate data 1. Select “Known data” in Data Mode. 2. Select “Deletion” to display the list Known data of known point data. Job.JOB1 Key in coord Comms input Deletion View POINT01 ABCDEF 123456789 FIRST LAST SRCH 3.

  • Page 224: Reviewing Known Point Data

    29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA 5. Press {ESC} to quit the point name list and return to <Known data>. PROCEDUREClearing all coordinate data at once (initialization) 1. Select “Known data” in Data Mode. 2. Select “Clear” and press {ENT}. Clear Comms setup 3.

  • Page 225: Registering/Deleting Codes

    29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA 3. Select the point name to be displayed and press {ENT}. POINT01 The coordinates of the selected ABCDEF point name are displayed. 123456789 FIRST LAST SRCH 4. Press {ESC} to restore the point name list. Press {ESC} again to restore <Known data>.
  • Page 226 29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA PROCEDURE Entering code from an external instrument  • Only the codes for communication formats compatible with "T type" can be input. • When registering the code, it is necessary to select "T type" in the communication setting. ...

  • Page 227: Reviewing Codes

    29. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA 3. Align the cursor with the code to be deleted and press [DEL]. The designated code is deleted. FIRST 4. Press {ESC} to restore <Code>.  • If you select “Clear list” in step 2 and then press [YES], all registered codes are deleted.

  • Page 228: Outputting Job Data

    30. OUTPUTTING JOB DATA It is possible to output JOB data to a host computer. • Connect the serial connector and the host computer with the interface cable. • Complete the necessary communication settings in advance. Communication setup can be performed in the JOB menu as well. Select “Comms Setup” in <JOB>.
  • Page 229 30. OUTPUTTING JOB DATA 4. Select "T type" or "S type". C o m m s o u t p u t Press [ENT] after selection. T t y p e S t y p e  • Select either "T type" or "S type" according to the communication format used.
  • Page 230 30. OUTPUTTING JOB DATA When "GTS (Obs)" or "SSS (Obs)" is selected, select the output Obs data Reduced data format of distance data. • Selecting "Obs data" outputs the slope distance. Selecting "Reduced data" outputs the horizontal distance data converted from the slope distance.
  • Page 231 30. OUTPUTTING JOB DATA 2. Select "Code" in the Data mode. D a t a J O B K n o w n d a t a C o d e 3. Select "Comms output" and press C o d e {ENT}.

  • Page 232: Changing The Settings

    31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS This section explains the contents of parameter settings, how to change settings and how to perform initialization. Each item can be changed to meet your measurement requirements. 31.1 Configuration -Config Mode- The following explains the Config Mode. Config Key function Obs.condition...
  • Page 233 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS V.obs (Vertical angle display Zenith*, Horiz, Horiz 90° (Horizontal ±90°) method) Coord. N-E-Z*, E-N-Z Ang.reso.(Angle resolution) 1”*, 5” Sheet mod On*, Off Ofs V ang Hold*, Free Stn.ID Incr. (station ID incre- 0 to 99999 (100*) ment) V manual Yes, No*...
  • Page 234 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS • If horizontal distance is requested when selecting "T type" or by the GTS command, uncorrected "ground distance" is output, regardless of the Sea level correction or Scale factor setting.  Automatic tilt angle compensation mechanism The vertical and horizontal angles are automatically compensated for small tilt errors using the 2-axis tilt sensor.
  • Page 235 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS  V obs. (vertical angle display method) Zenith Horiz Horiz 90°  Sheet mod (Selecting target) The target can be changed by selecting the option under "Target" in the EDM Settings, or by pressing {SHIFT} in the screen where the target symbol is displayed.
  • Page 236 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Items set and options (*: Factory setting) Power off 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min*, No Reticle lev 0 to 5 level (3*) Contrast 0 to 15 level (10*) Resume On*, Off EDM ALC Hold, Free*  Power-saving automatic cut-off To save power, power to the CX is automatically cut off if it is not operated for the selected time.
  • Page 237 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS  Communication Setup Select “Comms setup” in Config mode Baud rate 9600bps CR, LF Data bits : 8bit ACK mode : Standard Parity : None Stop bit : 1bit Check sum : No ACK/NAK : No Items set and options (*: Factory setting) Baud rate 1200bps, 2400bps, 4800bps, 9600bps*,...
  • Page 238 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS  Unit Select “Unit” in Config mode Items set and options (*: Factory setting) Temp. (Temperature) °C*, °F Press hPa*, mmHg, inchHg Angle degree*, gon, mil Dist meter*, feet, inch Feet (only displayed when Int. feet* (1m = 3.280839895), "feet"...

  • Page 239: Edm Settings

    31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS When “feet” or “inch” is selected in “Dist”, the “Feet” item will appear on the screen as below. When “meter” is selected, this item will not be displayed. f e e t I n t . f e e t F e e t Results displayed in feet will differ according to the unit selected in this item.
  • Page 240 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS • Atmospheric correction factor is calculated and set using the entered values of the temperature and air pressure. Atmospheric correction factor can also be entered directly. Items set, options, and input range (*: Factory setting) Mode (Distance measurement Fine “r”*, Fine AVG (Setting: 1 to 9 times), Mode) Fine “s”, Rapid "r", Rapid “s”, Tracking...
  • Page 241 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS • e (water vapor pressure) can be calculated using the following formula. × --------- - × --------------------------- - 237.3 × 6.11 10 With constant pressure, a temperature change of 1°C: an index change of 1 ppm. With constant temperature, a pressure change of 3.6 hPa: an index change of 1 ppm.
  • Page 242 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Atomospheric correction chart Elevation (m) Atmospheric pressure (hPa)

  • Page 243: Allocating Key Functions

    31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS  Prism constant correction Reflective prisms each have their prism constant. Set the prism constant correction value of the reflective prism you are using. When selecting "N-prism (Reflectorless)" in "Reflector", prism constant correction value is set to "0" automatically. 31.3 Allocating Key Functions It is possible to allocate the softkeys in OBS mode to suit the measurement conditions.
  • Page 244 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS [OFFSET] : Offset measurement [TOPO] : To TOPO menu [EDM] : Setting EDM [H-SET] : Set required horizontal angle [TILT] : Display tilt angle [MENU] : To Menu mode (Coordinates measurement, setting-out measurement, offset measurement, repetition measurement, missing line measurement, REM measurement, resection measurement, surface area measurement, set-out line, set-out arc, point projection, intersections, traverse)
  • Page 245 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS  Softkey Allocation Examples It is possible to allocate the same key to each page (example 1). The same function can be allocated to more than one key on the same page (example 2). And it is also possible to allocate a function to only one key (example 3). Allocation example 1: P1 [MEAS] [SHV] [H-SET] [EDM] P2 [MEAS] [SHV] [H-SET] [EDM]...
  • Page 246 31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 5. Press [OK] to record the allocations and restore <Key function>. The functions with their new allocations are displayed in OBS mode. PROCEDURE Registering an allocation 1. Allocate functions to the softkeys.  “PROCEDURE Allocating functions” 2.

  • Page 247: Changing Password

    31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 31.4 Changing Password Set password can be changed. • No password was set when the CX was shipped. PROCEDURE Changing password 1. Select "Change Password" in Config mode. 2. Input old password and press Change password {ENT}.

  • Page 248: Restoring Default Settings

    31. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 31.5 Restoring Default Settings The following explains the two methods of restoring default settings: Restoring set items to initial settings and turning power on. Initializing the data and turning power on. • Restore the following items to the initial settings when the CX was shipped. EDM setting, Config mode settings (including softkey arrays) ...

  • Page 249: Warning And Error Messages

    32. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES The following is a list of the error messages displayed by the CX and the meaning of each message. If the same error message is repeated or if any message not shown below appears, the instrument has malfunctioned. Contact your local dealer.
  • Page 250 32. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES Flash write error! It is impossible to read in data. Contact your local dealer. Incorrect Password Input password does not match set password. Input correct password. Invalid baseline During setting-out line measurement or point projection measurement, baseline has not been defined correctly.
  • Page 251 32. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES No data When searching for or reading in coordinate data or searching for code data, the search stopped either because the item in question does not exist or the data volume is large. No solution The calculation of the instrument station coordinates during resection does not converge.
  • Page 252 32. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES Pt already on route Traverse tried to close on a traverse point other than the Start pt. during automatic route search. Press any key to return to the last point found in automatic route search. Either select the next traverse point to continue the current search or specify the Start pt.
  • Page 253 32. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES Time out (during measurement) Measuring conditions are poor, and due to the insufficient amount of reflective light, measuring could not be carried out within the time specified. Resight the target. When using reflective prisms, effectiveness will be improved by increasing the number of prisms used.

  • Page 254: Checks And Adjustments

    33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS A CX is a precision instrument that requires fine adjustments. It must be inspected and adjusted before use so that it always performs accurate measurements. • Always perform checking and adjustment in the proper sequence beginning from "33.1 Circular Level"...

  • Page 255: Tilt Sensor

    33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Adjust the adjusting screws until the tightening tension of the three screws is the same to align the bubble in the middle of the circle.  • Be careful that the tightening tension is identical for all the adjusting screws. •...
  • Page 256 33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Select “Tilt X Y” and press {ENT} to display the tilt angle in the X (sighting) direction and Y HA-R (horizontal axis) direction. 4. Wait a few seconds for the display to stabilize, then read the automatically compensated angles X1 and Y1.
  • Page 257 33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 9. Rotate the top of the instrument through 180° until the displayed horizontal angle is 180° ±1’ and [OK] is displayed. 10. Wait a few seconds for the display to stabilize, then store the automatically compensated angles X1 and Y1.

  • Page 258: Collimation

    33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 16. In this state, the following offset values (tilt zero point error) are calculated. Xoffset = (X3+X4)/2 Yoffset = (Y3+Y4)/2 When both offset values fall within the range ±20", adjustment is completed. Press {ESC} to return to <Instr. const>.

  • Page 259: Reticle

    33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Display <Collimation>. Select “Instr.const” in the Config. mode screen and select “Collimation”. 4. While the telescope is in Face 1, sight the center of the target correctly and press [OK]. Rotate the instrument 180°. 5. While the telescope is in Face 2, sight the center of the target correctly and press [OK].
  • Page 260 33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Use the telescope fine motion screw to align the target to point B on a vertical line. If the target moves parallel to the vertical line, adjustment is unnecessary. If its movement deviates from the vertical line, have our service representative adjust it.
  • Page 261 33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. While the telescope is in face 2, sight the center of the target and read out the horizontal angle A2 and the vertical angle B2. Example:Horizontal angle A2=198° 34' 20" Vertical angle B2=269° 30' 00" 5.

  • Page 262: Optical Plummet

    33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 33.5 Optical Plummet PROCEDURE Check 1. Carefully level the CX and exactly center a survey point in the reticle of the optical plummet. ° 2. Turn the upper part 180 check the position of the survey point in the reticle.
  • Page 263 33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 5. When the survey point is on the 1 (2) lower (upper) part of the illustration: Loosen the upper (lower) screw slightly. Tighten the lower (upper) screw by the same amount. 2 (1) 6. If the survey point is on the solid line (dotted line): Loosen the right (left) screw slightly.

  • Page 264: Additive Distance Constant

    33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 33.6 Additive Distance Constant The additive distance constant K of the CX is adjusted to 0 before delivery. Although it almost never deviates, use a baseline with a known distance precision to check that the additive distance constant K is close to 0 several times a year and whenever the values measured by the instrument begin to deviate by a consistent amount.
  • Page 265 33. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Precisely measure the horizontal distances CA and CB 10 times each and calculate the average value for each distance. 5. Calculate the additive distance constant K as follows. K = AB - (CA+CB) 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 two or three times.

  • Page 266: Standard Equipment And Optional Accessories

    34. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 34.1 Standard equipment When you use this instrument for the first time, ensure that there are no missing equipments.  "List of standard components" (separate sheet) 34.2 Optional accessories The following are optional accessories which are sold separately from the CX. ...
  • Page 267 34. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  Telescope eyepiece lens (EL7) Magnification: 40X Field of view: 1° 20'  Diagonal eyepiece (DE27) DE27 The diagonal eyepiece is convenient for observations near the nadir and in narrow spaces. Magnification: 30X After removing the handle from the CX, loosen the attachment screw to remove the telescope eyepiece.

  • Page 268: Target System

    34. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 34.3 Target system The following are all special accessories (sold separately).  • When using a reflecting prism equipped with a target for distance and angle measurements, be sure to direct the reflective prism correctly and sight the center of the prism target accurately.
  • Page 269 34. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3. Turn the upper part through 180° and check the bubble position. If the bubble is still centered, no adjustment is necessary. If the bubble is off-center, adjust as follows. 4. Correct half of the bubble displacement using levelling foot screw C.

  • Page 270: Power Supplies

    34. STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 34.4 Power supplies Operate your CX with the following combinations of power equipment.  • Be sure to carefully read the operating manuals for the battery and charger before operating. • Never use any combination other than those indicated below. If you do, the CX could be damaged.

  • Page 271: Specifications

    5 brightness levels Angle measurement Horizontal and Vertical circles type: Rotary absolute encoder Detecting CX-52: 2 sides CX-55: 1 side IACS (Independent Angle Calibration System) CX-52 only Angle units: Degree/Gon/Mil (selectable) Minimum display: 1" (0.0002gon/0.005mil)/5" (0.0010gon/0.02mil) (selectable) Accuracy: CX-52: 2" (0.0006gon/0.010mil) CX-55: 5"...
  • Page 272 35. SPECIFICATIONS Class 3R (IEC60825-1 Ed. 3.0: 2014/ FDA CDRH 21CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.)) (When the prism or reflective sheet is selected in Config mode as target, the output is equivalent to Class 1).
  • Page 273 35. SPECIFICATIONS (Using reflective sheet target) Fine measurement: (3 + 2 ppm X D) mm Rapid measurement: (5 + 2 ppm X D) mm (Reflectorless (White)) Fine measurement: (3 + 2ppm X D) mm (0.3 to 200m) (5 + 10ppm X D) mm (over 200 to 350m) Rapid measurement: (6 + 2ppm X D) mm (0.3 to 200m) (8 + 10ppm X D) mm (over 200 to 350m)
  • Page 274 35. SPECIFICATIONS Slight haze, visibility about 20 km, sunny periods, weak scintillation. Measurement at 50 to 60°C (122 to 140°F) Figures when the laser beam strikes within 30° of the reflective sheet target. Figures when using Kodak Gray Card White side (reflection factor 90%) and brightness level is less than 30000 lx (a little cloudy).
  • Page 275 Charging can take more than 2.5 hours when temperatures are either especially high or low. General Display unit: LCD graphic display, 192 dots X 80 dots CX-52: 1 LCD graphic display on each face with illuminator CX-55: 1 LCD graphic display with illuminator...

  • Page 276: Explanation

    36. EXPLANATION 36.1 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face 1, Face 2 Measurement The 0 index of the vertical circle of your CX is almost 100% accurate, but when it is necessary to perform particularly high precision angle measurements, you can eliminate any inaccuracy of the 0 index as follows.
  • Page 277 36. EXPLANATION 5. Turn the upper part through 180° and clamp it. Then set the telescope in the face 2 position and accurately sight the same target. Press [OK]. The vertical and horizontal angles are displayed. This concludes the vertical circle indexing procedure.

  • Page 278: Correction For Refraction And Earth Curvature

    36. EXPLANATION 36.2 Correction for refraction and earth curvature The instrument measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature. 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 279: Regulations

    37. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations FCC Compliance WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of U.S.A.
  • Page 280 37. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations California Recycling and NY, Batteries U.S.A. This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
  • Page 281 37. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations EMC NOTICE In industrial locations or in proximity to industrial power installations, this instrument might be affected by electromagnetic noise. Under such conditions, please test the instrument performance before use. This product complies with the electromagnetic environ- mental testing of industrial locations.
  • Page 282 37. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: EU Battery Hg: mercury(0.0005%), Cd: cadmium(0.002%), Pb: lead(0.004%) Directive...
  • Page 284 http://www.topcon.co.jp Please see the attached address list or the following website for contact addresses. GLOBAL GATEWAY http://global.topcon.com/ © 2015 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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