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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 3
RC-3
Rev.1

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM 3 RC-3 Rev.1...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Remove the battery from the instrument when you would not use it for long period. Turn-round motions and Optical communications • RC-3 should be kept aiming so that the total station always stays within the above range of laser beam emission until the turn-round motions or optical communications are completed.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassem- ble or repair the instrument yourself. This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only! • Risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 5: User

    As per the said standard, this product is classified as “Class 1 (I) Laser Products”. This is simple a product to operating that is not required to training from a “Laser safety officer”. In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Installing RC-3R onto the prism unit A6R ........9 Communication between the RC-3 and a data collector ......10 Mounting remote controller handle unit RC-3H onto the total station .

  • Page 7: Nomenclature And Functions

    Nomenclature and Functions Nomenclature and Functions Remote Controller RC-3R Receiving window Emitting window (Laser beam aperture) Operating keys DM pole Prism unit A6R (Optional accessory) Bottom Rear side Hook for holder battery cover unhooking lug Serial signal RS-232C connector Battery cover...
  • Page 8 Status Contents Power On solid The power of RC-3R is ON. Flash The battery remaining of RC-3 is low. The battery should be recharged or replaced with a fully charged battery. The power is OFF Receiving On solid RC-3R is in the middle of data reception.

  • Page 9: Remote Controller Handle Unit Rc-3H

    Nomenclature and Functions Remote Controller Handle Unit RC-3H GTS-900A, GPT-9000A series total station requires RC-3H to enable turn-round motions and optical communications with RC-3H. RC-3H Detectors (at five points) Fixing knob GTS-900A, GPT-9000A series carrying case is large enough to house the total station fitted with RC-3H.

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation Preparation Battery installation and replacement Push up and unhook the battery cover lug and remove the cover. Insert Battery BT-62Q in the direction matching connection points as shown in the illustration. Push the battery cover lug down until the cover is locked. Battery cover lug Battery cover Connection...

  • Page 11: Installing Rc-3R Onto The Prism Unit A6R

    Preparation Installing RC-3R onto the prism unit A6R Match the receiving window with the front mark and insert the mounting hooks on the Prism Unit A6R into the mounting holes of the RC-3R. Mounting hooks Mounting holes Front mark Turn the RC-3R towards the front mark (until you hear a click).

  • Page 12: Communication Between The Rc-3 And A Data Collector

    • For communicating between the data collector and the RC-3R by means of an RS-232C connector, connect the cable to the RC-3’s RS-232C connector. Mounting remote controller handle unit RC-3H onto the total station Optical communications between total station and RC-3R, become possible by installing remote controller handle unit RC-3H onto the total station.

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Basic Operation Power switch ON Press the power switch. Power LED will light. Power LED Power switch Battery Remaining Display Push [ESC] key and the battery remaining capacity will be displayed for approximately 5 seconds. Battery remaining display Usable Battery Warning Display for RC-3R When the battery of the RC-3R is low, the power LED will flash with beep sound.

  • Page 14: Setting For Optical Communications With Total Station

    Basic Operation Setting for Optical communications with total station The following settings is prerequisites for the optical communications to take place between the total station (or an application program) and RC-3R. Setting Parameters in total station • When communicating by using [EXT.LINK] of the application software (AP-L1 communication mode).

  • Page 15: Table Of Item To Be Set

    Basic Operation Table of item to be set Following parameters surrounded that you must set for RC-3R and total station. • Setting Parameters in total station Setting Operation Item By using "EXT.LINK" Without using "EXT.LINK" (AP-L1 communication (GTS communication mode) mode) Main menu Select...

  • Page 16: Light Emitting Angle

    Basic Operation Light emitting angle Laser beams are emitted from the emitting window of the RC-3R. The angle of emitting laser beams is as follows. Top view Light emitting angle Side view Light emitting angle At greater distances, the laser light at the edge of the beam field (angle) will be weaker.

  • Page 17: Light Detecting Range

    Basic Operation Light detecting range The detecting angles of RC-3R and RC-3H (Total station) are shown below: Total station can only be turned round with the turn-round key under the condition that RC-3R remains confined within the range as shown below where RC-3H can detect light. RC-3R should be aimed in a way to always capture the total station within this range during receiving data from the total station.

  • Page 18: Turn-Round Function

    Basic Operation Turn-round function RC-3R should be kept aiming so that the total station always stays within the • above range of laser beam emission until the turn-round motions is completed. If the aiming is out of above range while RC-3R is in turn-round motions, the turn- Important round could not be completed.

  • Page 19: Stopping Turn-Around Operations

    Basic Operation Stopping turn-around operations Press the [ESC] key to terminate turn-around operation. After the key is pressed, turn-around operation will continue for a short time before the Total Station comes to a stop. Low Power mode of Laser Beam When the Total Station performs a turn-around function at a distance of approximately 10 m from the RC-3R, strong reflections of the pulsed laser diode (PLD) emission can prevent the Total Station from searching the prism correctly.

  • Page 20: Setting Mode

    Optical both RC-3R and the total station. communication 1 to 6 Prevents interference of communication when several channel systems consisting of a total station and a RC-3 are used at one site. Communication Select communication speed. 9600/4800 baud rate How to Set Remote control channel With the power ON, push the channel change key on the panel once.

  • Page 21: Communication Baud Rate

    Setting Mode Communication Baud Rate Setting can be done with the dip-switch on the battery section. Remove battery cover and batteries. Set by pressing the dip-switch with a pin. Battery cover unhooking lever Battery cover Dip-switch Dip-switch Setting Contents 9600 Serial signal RS-232C 4800 baud rate setting...

  • Page 22: Power Source And Charging

    Power Source and Charging Power Source and Charging POWER LED CHARGE LED BT-62Q BC-30 AC-cable Connect the AC-Cable to the charger. Plug the AC-Plug into the outlet. (The POWER LED will light.) Attach the battery in the charger. Charging will start. (The CHARGE LED will light.) Charging will take approximately 4 hours.

  • Page 23: Special Accessories

    Special Accessories Special Accessories Data Collector Prism unit-A6R/A6S Suitable for systemization of measuring instrument. Measuring data will be automatically stored and transferred to a computer system, making measuring operations more efficient and saving time and effort in such operation. RC-3R...

  • Page 24: Precaution

    Precaution Precaution • Always clean the instrument after use. Remove the dust using a brush, then wipe off with a soft cloth. • For cleaning the lens surface of the receiving window, use a cleaning brush, then use a clean lintless cotton cloth.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Operating temperature -20°C to +50°C Storing temperature -30°C to +60°C Protection against water and dust RC-3R: IP65 RC-3H: IP54 (Based on the standard IEC60529) Operating distance * 1) 5m~400 m (16ft ~1310 ft) (When using with the prism unit A6R/A6S) * 1) The operating distance may be shorter than normal in such the condition is not good by the heat simmer or strong direct sun...
  • Page 26 Specifications [Emitting Laser] Angle of Laser Each direction ±5° At greater distances, the laser light at the edge of the emitting range (angle) will be weaker by laser emitting characteristic. ±5° 100m (328ft): Approximately ±3° 400m (1310ft): Approximately Laser class Class 1/ Class l [Detecting Laser] Detecting range...
  • Page 27 ™ ™ ™ Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA and licensed to Topcon Corporation.
  • Page 28 TOPCON CORPORATION 75-1 Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-8580, Japan Phone: 3-3558-2520 Fax: 3-3960-4214 www.topcon.co.jp ©2006 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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