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  • Page 1 GeoMax ZTS600 User Manual Version 1.2...
  • Page 2 The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. cation Enter the model and serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service workshop. Model: ______________________________________________ Serial No.:...
  • Page 3 Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Introduction ZTS600 | 3...
  • Page 4 Introduction ZTS600 | 4 Validity of this Description manual General This manual applies to ZTS600 instruments. Tele- • Measuring with IR mode: When measuring distances to a scope reflector with Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) mode "IR", the telescope uses a wide visible red laser beam, which emerges coaxially from the telescope's objective.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.2 Status Icons 2.3 Softkeys 2.4 Operating Principles 2.5 Pointsearch Operation 3.1 Instrument Setup 3.2 Working with the Battery 3.3 Data Storage 3.4 Main Menu 3.5 Measure Application 3.6 Distance Measurements - Guidelines for Correct Results Table of Contents ZTS600 | 5...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents ZTS600 | 6 Configuration 4.1 Main Configuration 4.2 Communication Setup 4.3 EDM Configuration 4.4 Start Sequence 4.5 System Information Calibration Functions 6.1 Overview 6.2 Distance Offset 6.2.1 Overview 6.3 Z-Coordinate 6.4 2 Dist. Offset 6.5 Control Distance 6.6 Continuous-EDM Mode...
  • Page 7 9.4.4 Resection Results 9.5 Point Projection - Line 9.5.1 Overview 9.5.2 Defining the Base Line 9.5.3 Defining the Reference Line 9.5.4 Subapplication Measure Line & Offset 9.5.5 Subapplication Setout 9.6 Point Projection - Arc Table of Contents ZTS600 | 7...
  • Page 8 Starting Construction 9.10.2 Layout 9.10.3 As Built Check 9.11 Calculations 9.11.1 Starting Calculations 9.11.2 Inverse and Traverse 9.11.3 Intersections 9.11.4 Offsets 9.11.5 Extension 9.12 Road Alignment 10 Data Management 10.1 Data Management 10.2 Data Transfer 10.3 Working with GeoMax Office Software...
  • Page 9 13.2 Intended Use 13.3 Limits of Use 13.4 Responsibilities 13.5 Hazards of Use 13.6 Laser Classification 13.6.1 General 13.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 13.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 13.6.4 Laser Plummet 13.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Table of Contents ZTS600 | 9...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents ZTS600 | 10 13.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 14 Technical Data 14.1 Angle Measurement 14.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 14.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors (RL mode) 14.4 RL to Prism 14.5 Conformity to National Regulations 14.6 General Technical Data of the Instrument 14.7 Scale Correction...

  • Page 11: Description Of The System

    1 Description of the System 1.1 System Components Main Compo- nents ZTS600 instrument with ZTS600 firmware Description of the System ZTS600 | 11...
  • Page 12 Description of the System ZTS600 | 12 Component Description Instrument An instrument for measuring, calculating and capturing data. Ideally suited for tasks from simple surveys to complex appli- cations. Office soft- An office software consisting of a suite of standard programs ware for the exchanging and managing of data.

  • Page 13: Container Contents

    3. Protective cover 4. Charger ZCH10x (part 1) 5. Accessories (brush, cloth, tools) 6. Total station 7. Battery ZBA101 8. Charger ZCH10x (part 2) 9. Plumb bob 10. Mini prism pole and data transfer cable Description of the System ZTS600 | 13...

  • Page 14: Instrument Components

    Description of the System ZTS600 | 14 1.3 Instrument Components 1. Detachable carrying handle with Instrument mounting screws components 2. Optical sight 3. Focusing telescope image 4. Vertical drive 5. Circular level 6. Battery cover 7. Keyboard 8. Foot screw 9.

  • Page 15: User Interface

    6. Function keys Are assigned the variable functions displayed at the bottom of the screen. 7. Softkey bar Displays functions that can be called up with the function keys. User Interface ZTS600 | 15...
  • Page 16 User Interface ZTS600 | 16 Keys Description Scrolls to next page when a screen consists of several pages. FNC key. Quick-access to measurement supporting functions. Navigation key. Controls the focus bar within the screen and the entry bar within a field.

  • Page 17: Status Icons

    Offset is active. Keypad is set to numeric mode. Keypad is set to alphanumeric mode. Indicates that horizontal angle is set to left side angle measurement (anticlockwise). A double arrow indicates a field has a selectable list. User Interface ZTS600 | 17...

  • Page 18: Softkeys

    User Interface ZTS600 | 18 Icon Description Up and down arrows indicate that several screens are available, which are accessed using Indicates telescope position is face I. Indicates telescope position is face II. 2.3 Softkeys Description Softkeys are selected using the relevant F1 to F4 function key. This chapter describes the functionality of the common softkeys used by the system.
  • Page 19 To return to the last active screen. To save the displayed values. RESET To reset all editable fields to their default values. VIEW To display the coordinate and job details of the selected point. To display the next softkey level. User Interface ZTS600 | 19...

  • Page 20: Operating Principles

    User Interface ZTS600 | 20 2.4 Operating Principles Turn instrument Use the On/Off key, , on the keyboard of the instrument. on/off Alphanumeric The alphanumerical keypad is used to enter characters directly into editable keypad fields. • Numeric fields: Can only contain numerical values. By pressing a key of the keypad the number will be displayed.
  • Page 21 In the alphanumeric character set "+" and "-" are treated as normal alphanumeric characters with no mathematical function.  "+" / "-" only appear in front of an entry. In this example selecting 2 on the keyboard would start the Point Projec- tion application. User Interface ZTS600 | 21...

  • Page 22: Pointsearch

    User Interface ZTS600 | 22 2.5 Pointsearch Description Pointsearch is a function used by applications to find measured or fixed points in the memory storage. It is possible to limit the point search to a particular job or to search the whole storage.
  • Page 23 All points starting with "A" are found, for example, A9, A15, ABCD, A2A. All points containing only one "1" are found, for example, 1, A1, AB1. All points starting with "A" and containing only one "1" are found, for example, A1, AB1, A51. User Interface ZTS600 | 23...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation ZTS600 | 24 3 Operation 3.1 Instrument Setup Description This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet. It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point.
  • Page 25 Careful handling of tripod. • Check all screws and bolts for correct fit. • During transport always use the cover supplied. • Use the tripod only for surveying tasks. Operation ZTS600 | 25...
  • Page 26 Operation ZTS600 | 26 Setup step-by- step 1. Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Position the tripod over the marked ground point, centring it as best as possible. 2. Fasten the tribrach and instrument onto the tripod.
  • Page 27 4. Center the electronic level of the first axis by turning the two footscrews. Arrows show the direction of rotation required. When the electronic level is centered the arrows are replaced by checkmarks. Operation ZTS600 | 27...
  • Page 28 Operation ZTS600 | 28 5. Center the electronic level for the second axis by turning the last foot- screw. An arrow shows the direction of rotation required. When the electronic level is centered the arrow is replaced by a checkmark.

  • Page 29: Working With The Battery

    For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three months), it is effectual to make 2 - 5 charge/discharge cycles. • The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0°C to +35°C/+32°F to +95°F. For optimal charging we recommend charging the Operation ZTS600 | 29...
  • Page 30 +10°C to +20°C/+50°F to +68°F if possible. • It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by GeoMax, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high. Operation / discharging •...

  • Page 31: Data Storage

    Data can then be transferred to a computer or other device for post processing via a cable connected to the serial interface RS232 port. Refer to "10 Data Management" for further information on data management and data transfer. Operation ZTS600 | 31...

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    Operation ZTS600 | 32 3.4 Main Menu Description The MAIN MENU is the starting place for accessing all functionality of the instrument. It is usually displayed immediately after the Electr.Level/Laserpl screen, after switching on the instrument. MAIN MENU Description of the MAIN MENU functions...

  • Page 33: Measure Application

    Calibr. To access check and adjust calibrations. Refer to "5 Calibration". 3.5 Measure Application Description After switching on and setting up correctly, the instrument is immediately ready for measuring. Access Select Measure from the MAIN MENU. Operation ZTS600 | 33...

  • Page 34: Distance Measurements - Guidelines For Correct Results

    Operation ZTS600 | 34 MEASURE STN. To enter station data and set the station. SetHA To set the horizontal orientation. The procedure for Measure is identical to the procedure for the application Topography. Therefore this procedure is only described once within the appli- cation chapter.

  • Page 35: Zts600 | 35

    Avoid interrupting the measuring beam while taking Non-Prism measure- ments or measurements using reflective foils. • Do not measure with two instruments to the same target simultaneously. IR measure- • Accurate measurements to prisms should be made in Prism-standard ments mode. Operation ZTS600 | 35...
  • Page 36 Operation ZTS600 | 36 • Measurements to strongly reflecting targets such as traffic lights in Prism mode without a prism should be avoided. The measured distances may be wrong or inaccurate. • When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment.

  • Page 37: Configuration

    2. Select Main Configuration from the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION menu. 3. Press to scroll through the screens of available settings. CONFIGURATION Field Description Contrast 0 to 10 Sets the display contrast in 10 steps. VA-Config Sets the vertical angle reference. Configuration ZTS600 | 37...
  • Page 38 Configuration ZTS600 | 38 Field Description Zenith Zenith=0°; Horizon=90°. Horiz. Zenith=90°; Horizon=0°. Vertical angles are positive above the horizon and nega- tive below it. Slope % 45°=100%; Horizon=0°. Slope % +300 % Vertical angles are --.--% +100% expressed in % with positive...
  • Page 39 This avoids the compensator drifting out of it's meas- uring range and interrupting the measuring process by indi- cating an error. Sector Beep On Sector Beep sounds at right angles (0°, 90°, 180°, 270° or 0, 100, 200, 300 gon). Configuration ZTS600 | 39...
  • Page 40 Configuration ZTS600 | 40 Field Description 1. No beep. 90° 2. Fast beep; from 95.0 to 99.5 gon and 105.0 to 100.5 gon. 3. Permanent beep; from 99.5 to 99.995 gon and from 100.5 to 0° 180° 100.005 gon. Sector Beep is deactivated.
  • Page 41 PtID, HA, VA, SD, E, N, Z, hr. HA Collima- Horizontal corrections are activated. For normal tion operation the horizontal correction should remain active. Each measured horizontal angle will be corrected, depending on the vertical angle. Horizontal corrections are deactivated. Configuration ZTS600 | 41...
  • Page 42 Configuration ZTS600 | 42 Field Description Auto-Off The instrument switches off after 20 minutes without any activity , for example no key pressed or vertical and horizontal angle devia- tion is ±3". Automatic switch-off is deactivated.  Battery discharges quicker.
  • Page 43 Millibar. mmHg Millimeter mercury. inHg Inch mercury. Code Sets if the codeblock is saved before or after the measurement. storage Refer to "7 Coding". HA Incre- Right Set horizontal angle to clockwise direction ment measurement. Configuration ZTS600 | 43...
  • Page 44 Configuration ZTS600 | 44 Field Description Left Set horizontal angle to counter-clockwise direc- tion measurement. Counter-clockwise direc- tions are displayed but are saved as clockwise directions. Distance Sets the units shown for all distance and coordinate related Unit fields. Meter Meters [m].

  • Page 45: Communication Setup

    4.2 Communication Setup Description For data transfer the communication parameters of the instrument must be set. Access 1. Select Config from the MAIN MENU. 2. Select Comm Setup from the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION menu. COMM. -SETUP Configuration ZTS600 | 45...
  • Page 46 Configuration ZTS600 | 46 Field Description Baudrate Speed of data transfer from receiver to device in bits per second. 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200 Databits Number of bits in a block of digital data. Data transfer is realised with 7 databits.

  • Page 47: Edm Configuration

    To enter projection scale details. SIGNAL To view EDM Signal reflection value. FREQ. To view the EDM frequency. Field Description Mode IR-Fine Fine measuring mode for high precision measure- ments with prisms (2 mm + 2 ppm). Configuration ZTS600 | 47...
  • Page 48 Configuration ZTS600 | 48 Field Description IR-Quick Quick measuring mode with higher measuring speed and reduced accuracy (5 mm + 2 ppm). IR-Cont. Continuous distance measuring (5 mm + 2 ppm). IR-Foil Distance measurement using Retro reflective targets (5 mm + 2 ppm).
  • Page 49 Entry of a user specific prism constant. Input can only be made in mm. Limit value: -999.9 mm to +999.9 mm. Laser- Visible laser beam is deactivated. Beam Visible laser beam for visualising the target point is activated. Configuration ZTS600 | 49...
  • Page 50 Configuration ZTS600 | 50 ATMOSPHERIC This screen enables the entry of atmospheric parameters. Distance measure- DATA (PPM) ment is influenced directly by the atmospheric conditions of the air in which the measurements are taken. In order to take these influences into consider- ation distance measurements are corrected using atmospheric correction parameters.

  • Page 51: Start Sequence

    The automatic start sequence has the same effect as pressing the keys manu- ally. Certain instrument settings can not be made in this way. Relative entries such as automatically setting EDM Mode: IR-Quick upon switching on the instrument, are not possible. Configuration ZTS600 | 51...

  • Page 52: System Information

    Configuration ZTS600 | 52 4.5 System Information Description The System information screens display instrument, system and firmware information, as well as settings for the date and time. Access 1. Select Config from the MAIN MENU. 2. Select System Information from the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION menu.
  • Page 53 SOFTWARE- Field Description INFORMATION Battery Remaining battery power, for example 40%. Instr.Temp Measured instrument temperature. Date Displays the current date. Time Displays the current time. Configuration ZTS600 | 53...

  • Page 54: Calibration

    Calibration ZTS600 | 54 5 Calibration Description The CALIBRATION menu contains tools to be used for the electronic adjust- ment of the instrument and for setting adjustment reminders. Using these tools helps to maintain the measuring accuracy of the instrument.

  • Page 55: Functions

    Activates the laser plummet and electronic level. Control Distance Refer to "6.5 Control Distance". RL/IR Toggle Changes between the two EDM modes. Refer to "4.3 EDM Configuration". 2 Dist. Offset Refer to "6.4 2 Dist. Offset". Functions ZTS600 | 55...
  • Page 56 Functions ZTS600 | 56 Function Description Delete last Obs. Deletes the last recorded data block. This can be either a measurement block or a code block.  Deleting the last record is not reversible! Only records recorded in Topography can be deleted.

  • Page 57: Distance Offset

    L_Off+ L_Off - T_Off+ Measurement point Offset point T_Off Length offset L_Off Cross offset H_Offset+ Offset point is higher than measurement Access 1. Press FNC when within any application. 2. Select Distance-Offset from the FUNCTIONS menu. Functions ZTS600 | 57...
  • Page 58 Functions ZTS600 | 58 Enter offet values RESET To reset offset values to 0. Field Description Trav. Perpendicular offset. Positive if the offset point is to the right of Offset the measured point. Length Longitudinal offset. Positive if the offset point is further away Offset than the measured point.

  • Page 59: Z-Coordinate

    This function determines the height of the instrument from measurements to a maximum of five target points, with known heights, in two faces. With measurements to several targets, the improvement is indicated in the "d" value. Functions ZTS600 | 59...
  • Page 60 Functions ZTS600 | 60 Reflector 1 Reflector 2 Reflector 3 Instrument STn.Z Access 1. Press FNC when within any application. 2. Select Z-Coordinate from the FUNCTIONS menu. Z-Coordinate 1. Select a known point and input the reflector height step-by-step • PtHgt: To enter the height of a fixpoint.

  • Page 61: Dist. Offset

    2. Select 2 Dist. Offset from the FUNCTIONS menu. Next step If required, press POLE to define the pole or EDM configuration. 2D-POLE Field Description CONFIGURATION Mode Changes the EDM Mode. Prism Changes the prism type. Constant Displays the prism constant. Functions ZTS600 | 61...
  • Page 62 Functions ZTS600 | 62 Field Description Pole Length Total length of pole. Dist. P1-P2 Spacing between the centers of the prisms P1 and P2. Meas. Tol Limit for the difference between the given and measured spacing of the prisms. If the tolerance value is exceeded, the function will issue a warning.

  • Page 63: Control Distance

    Valid distance measurements are required for the calcula- tion. Azimuth Slope distance Height distance Horizontal distance Access 1. Press FNC when within any application. 2. Select Control Distance from the FUNCTIONS menu. Functions ZTS600 | 63...
  • Page 64 Functions ZTS600 | 64 CONTROL Field Description DISTANCE Bearing Difference in bearing between the two points. Grade Difference in gradient between the two points. d HD Difference in horizontal distance between the two points. d SD Difference in slope distance between the two points.

  • Page 65: Continuous-Edm Mode

    EDM mode and prism type. The following options are available. Mode Continuous measurement mode Off <=> On IR-Quick <=> IR-Cont. / IR-Quick <=> IR-Cont.. RL-Fine <=> RL-Cont..  The last active measurement mode remains set when the instrument is switched off. Functions ZTS600 | 65...

  • Page 66: Coding

    Coding ZTS600 | 66 7 Coding 7.1 Standard Coding Description Codes contain information about recorded points. With the help of coding, points can be assigned to a particular group simplifying later processing. GSI coding Codes are always stored as free codes (WI41-49), that means that codes are not directly linked to a point.
  • Page 67 Existing code attributes, displayed in fields Text 1: to Text 8:, can be overwritten freely with the following exceptions: The codelist editor of GeoMax office software can assign a status to the attributes. •...

  • Page 68: Rapid Coding

    2. Enter a two digit number on the keypad.  A two digit code must always be entered on the keypad even if only a one digit code was assigned in the GeoMax office software. For example: 4 -> enter 04.
  • Page 69 Attribute with fixed status cannot be changed. changed ! No codelist available ! No codelist in memory. Manual input for code and attributes are called automatically. Code not found ! No code is assigned to the entered number. Coding ZTS600 | 69...

  • Page 70: Applications - Getting Started

    Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 70 8 Applications - Getting Started 8.1 Starting an Application Access 1. Select Appl. from the MAIN MENU. 2. Press to move through the screens of applications. 3. Press a function key, F1 - F4, to select the specified application in the APPLICATIONS menu.

  • Page 71: Setting The Job

    All data is saved in Jobs, like file directories. Jobs contain measurement data of different types, for example measurements, codes, fixed points, or stations. Jobs are individually manageable and can be exported, edited or deleted sepa- rately. Access Select Job selection in Pre-settings screen. Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 71...
  • Page 72 Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 72 SELECT JOB CREATE To create a new job. Field Description Name of an existing job to be used. User Name of operator, if entered. Date Date the selected job was created. Time Time the selected job was created.

  • Page 73: Setting The Station

    The coordinates can be entered manually or selected from the memory. Directions Easting Northing Height STn.X Station coordinates STn.Y Stn.X Easting coordinate of station Stn.Y Northing coordinate of station Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 73...

  • Page 74: Setting The Orientation

    Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 74 Access Select Station input in the Pre-settings screen. Station input Field Description Station name of a previously saved station position. Inst.h. Height of the instrument from the ground surface.  If no station was set and an application was started, or if in Measure and a measurement was recorded, then the last station is set as the current station.

  • Page 75: Manual Orientation

    Orientation with Coordinates". 8.4.2 Manual Orientation Access Select Angle in the STN.ORIENTATION screen. MANUAL ANGLE SETTING 0Set To set Bearing: 0 Field Description Point ID of the backsight point. Tgt.h. Height of the reflector. Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 75...

  • Page 76: Orientation With Coordinates

    Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 76 Field Description Horizontal direction of the station. Next step • Either, press MeasRec to measure and record the distance and horizontal angles. This will calculate and set the orientation and return to the Pre- Settings screen.
  • Page 77 If more than one target point is measured then the orientation is computed tion using the "least squares method". THEN the orientation is only measured in the horizontal direction is based on face face II Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 77...
  • Page 78 Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 78 THEN the orientation is measured only in the horizontal direction is based on face face I or a mixture of I and II a target point is measured several the last valid measurement is used for times in the same face the computation.
  • Page 79 If no orientation was set and an application was started, or if in Measure and a measurement was recorded, then the current horizontal direction is set as the orientation. Next step Select Start to begin the application. Applications - Getting Started ZTS600 | 79...

  • Page 80: Applications

    Applications ZTS600 | 80 9 Applications 9.1 Common Fields Description of The following table describes common fields that are found within the firmware fields applications. These fields are described here once and not repeated in the application chapters unless the field has a specific meaning within that appli- cation.

  • Page 81: Topography

    3. Complete application pre-settings. Refer to "8 Applications - Getting Started". TOPOGRAPHY IndivPt To switch between individual and current point numbers. CODE To find/enter codes. Refer to "7.1 Standard Coding". R-CODE To activate rapid coding. Refer to "7.2 Rapid Coding". Applications ZTS600 | 81...

  • Page 82: Set Out

    Applications ZTS600 | 82 Next step • Either, press MeasRec to record another point. • Or, press ESC to exit the application. 9.3 Set Out Description Set Out is an application used to place marks in the field at predetermined points.
  • Page 83 Transversal offset, perpendicular to +d T line-of-sight: positive if nominal point d HA is to the right of the measured point. +d L dHA Angle offset: positive if nominal point is to the right of the actual direction. Applications ZTS600 | 83...
  • Page 84 Applications ZTS600 | 84 Cartesian Set Out mode +d N +d E Current position Point to be set out d E Easting offset between point to be set out and actual point d N Northing offset between point to be...
  • Page 85 HA Angle offset: Positive if set out point is to the right of the measured point. d HD Horizontal offset: Positive if set out point is further away than the measured point. Applications ZTS600 | 85...
  • Page 86 Applications ZTS600 | 86 Field Description d VD Height offset: Positive if set out point is higher than the measured point. d Length Longitudinal offset: Positive if set out point is further away than the measured point. d Trav. Perpendicular offset: Positive if set out point is to the right of the measured point.

  • Page 87: Resection

    5, can be used to determine the position. Access 1. Select Appl. from the MAIN MENU. 2. Select Resection from the APPLICATIONS menu. 3. Complete application pre-settings. Refer to "8 Applications - Getting Started". Applications ZTS600 | 87...
  • Page 88 Applications ZTS600 | 88 4. Def Accuracy Limit: • Status: On to activate a warning message if the calculated standard deviation exceeds the limit. • Set the accuracy limits for the Easting, Northing and Height coordinates and the standard deviation angle.

  • Page 89: Measuring Information

    Horizontal direction and vertical-angles to some point(s) and horizontal direction and vertical angles plus distance to other point(s). Single face I, single face II, or dual face I and II measurements are always possible. No specific point sequence or specific face sequences are required. Applications ZTS600 | 89...

  • Page 90: Computation Procedure

    Applications ZTS600 | 90 Dual face meas- When measuring the same target in both faces, the reflector height may not urements be changed when observing in the second face. Error checks are made for dual face measurements to ensure the same point is sighted with the other face.

  • Page 91: Resection Results

    STATION COOR- This screen displays calculated station coordinates. The final computed results DINATES are Easting, Northing and Height coordinates of the present instrument station, including the instrument height. Standard deviations and residuals for accuracy assessments are provided. Applications ZTS600 | 91...
  • Page 92 Applications ZTS600 | 92 RESID To display residuals. Refer to "Target Residuals". StdDev To display the standard deviation of the coordinates and angle.  If the instrument height was set to 0.000 in the setup screen, then the station height refers to the height of the tilting axis.
  • Page 93 There is insufficient data measured to be able to distance required! compute a position. Either there are not enough points used or not enough distances measured. Next step Press OK to return to the APPLICATIONS menu. Applications ZTS600 | 93...

  • Page 94: Point Projection - Line

    Applications ZTS600 | 94 9.5 Point Projection - Line 9.5.1 Overview Description Point Projection - Line is an application that facilitates the easy set out or checking of lines, for example, for buildings, sections of road, or simple exca- vations. It allows the user to define a reference line and then complete the following tasks with respect to that line: •...
  • Page 95 Define the base line by measuring or selecting the start and end points of the line. Next step After defining the base line the POINT PROJECTION - MAIN screen will appear for defining the reference line. Applications ZTS600 | 95...

  • Page 96: Defining The Reference Line

    Applications ZTS600 | 96 9.5.3 Defining the Reference Line Description The base line can be offset from, either longitudinally, in parallel or vertically, or be rotated around the first base point. This new line created from the offsets is called the reference line. All measured data refers to the reference line.
  • Page 97 Positive values are towards base point 2. Height offset of the reference line to the selected reference height. Positive values are higher than the selected reference height. Rotate Rotation of the reference line clockwise around the reference point (P3). Applications ZTS600 | 97...

  • Page 98: Subapplication Measure Line & Offset

    Applications ZTS600 | 98 Field Description Ref.Hgt Pt. 1 Height differences are computed relative to the height of the first reference point. Pt. 2 Height differences are computed relative to the height of the second reference point. Interpo- Height differences are computed along the refer- lated ence line.
  • Page 99 1BP 1st base point reference point Reference height d Z+ Height difference between refer- d Z- ence and base point Height difference from reference height Access Press MEASURE in the POINT PROJECTION - MAIN screen. Applications ZTS600 | 99...

  • Page 100: Subapplication Setout

    Applications ZTS600 | 100 Measure line & Field Description offset d Line Calculated distance longitudinal to the reference line. d Offset Calculated distance perpendicular from the reference line. d VD Calculated height difference relative to the defined reference height. Next step •...
  • Page 101 Field Description Line Longitudinal offset: Positive if set out point is further away from the reference line. Offset Perpendicular offset: Positive if set out point is to the right of the reference line. Applications ZTS600 | 101...
  • Page 102 Applications ZTS600 | 102 Field Description Height offset: Positive if set out point is higher than the reference line. Next step Press OK to proceed to measurement mode. ORTHOGONAL The signs for the distance and angle differences are correction values (required SET OUT minus actual).
  • Page 103 Base line is shorter than 1 cm. Choose base points such that the horizontal separation of both points is at least 1 cm. Coordinates No coordinates or invalid coordinates for a point. invalid ! Ensure that points used have at least Easting and Northing coordinates. Applications ZTS600 | 103...

  • Page 104: Point Projection - Arc

    Applications ZTS600 | 104 Messages Description Save via RS232 ! Data Output: is set to RS232 in the CONFIGURA- TION menu. To be able to successfully start point projection, Data Output: must be set to Internal. Next step • Either, press MeasRec to measure and record.

  • Page 105: Defining The Reference Arc

    Start point End point Center point Radius of arc Distance from start of arc, following curve Perpendicular distance from arc  All arcs are defined in a clockwise direction and all calculations are made in two dimensions. Applications ZTS600 | 105...
  • Page 106 Applications ZTS600 | 106 Access Select Arc and then the method to define the arc by: • Centre, Start Point. • Start and End Pt, Radius. Point Projection Field Description Arc - Measure to Start Pt Point ID of the start point.

  • Page 107: Subapplication Measure Line & Offset

    Calculated height difference relative to the start point of refer- ence arc. Next step • Either, press MeasRec to measure and record. • Or, press BACK to return to the REFERENCE ARC - MAIN PAGE screen. Applications ZTS600 | 107...

  • Page 108: Subapplication Setout

    Applications ZTS600 | 108 9.6.4 Subapplication Setout Description The setout subapplication calculates the difference between a measured point and the calculated point. The reference arc application supports four ways to set out: • Set out point • Set out chord •...
  • Page 109 Arc length Set out chord To set out a series of equidistant chords along the arc. Center point of arc Start point of arc End point of arc Set out point(s) Radius of arc Chord length Applications ZTS600 | 109...
  • Page 110 Applications ZTS600 | 110 Set out angle To set out a series of points along the arc defined by the angle segments from the center point of the arc. Center point of arc Start point of arc End point of arc...
  • Page 111 Press OK to proceed to measurement mode. REF. ARC SET The signs for the distance and angle differences are correction values (required minus actual). The arrows indicate the direction to move to get to the set out point. Applications ZTS600 | 111...
  • Page 112 Applications ZTS600 | 112 NextPt To add the next point to be set out. Field Description d HA Horizontal direction from the measured point to the set out point. Positive if the telescope must be turned clockwise to the set out point.

  • Page 113: Missing Line (Mlm)

    T202 2nd target point T303 3rd target point SD 1-2 Slope distance from T101- T202 SD 2-3 Slope distance from T202- T303 Az 1-2 Azimuth from T101-T202 SD 1-2 Az 2-3 Azimuth from T202-T303 SD 2-3 Applications ZTS600 | 113...
  • Page 114 Applications ZTS600 | 114 Radial method SD 1-2 SD 1-3 Target points SD 1-2 Slope distance from 1-2 SD 1-3 Slope distance from 1-3 SD 1-4 Slope distance from 1-4 Az 1-2 Azimuth from 1-2 Az 1-3 Azimuth from 1-3...
  • Page 115 HD Horizontal distance between point 1 and point 2. d VD Height difference between point 1 and point 2. Bearing Azimuth between point 1 and point 2. Next step Press ESC to exit the application. Applications ZTS600 | 115...

  • Page 116: Area

    Applications ZTS600 | 116 9.8 Area Description Area is an application used to compute online areas to a maximum of 50 points connected by straights. The target points have to be measured, selected from memory, or entered via the keypad in a clockwise direction. The calculated area is projected onto the horizontal plane (2D) or projected onto the sloped reference plane defined by three points (3D).
  • Page 117  The 2D area is calculated and displayed once three points have been measured or selected. The 3D area is calculated once the sloped reference plane is defined by three points. Applications ZTS600 | 117...
  • Page 118 Applications ZTS600 | 118 Instrument station Graphical repre- Target point which defines the sentation sloped reference plane Target point which defines the sloped reference plane Target point which defines the sloped reference plane Target point Constant height Perimeter (3D), polygonal length...
  • Page 119 Perimeter and volume are updated if further area points are added. Next step • Either, press NewArea to define a new area. • Or, press AddTg to add a new target point to the existing area. • Or, press ESC to exit the application. Applications ZTS600 | 119...

  • Page 120: Remote Elevation (Rem)

    Applications ZTS600 | 120 9.9 Remote Elevation (REM) Description Remote Elevation (REM) is an application used to compute points directly above the base prism without a prism at the target point. Remote point Height difference Slope distance Base point Access 1.
  • Page 121 Either, press OK to save the measurement and record the calculated coor- dinates of the remote point. • Or, press BASE to enter and measure a new base point. • Or, press ESC to exit the application. Applications ZTS600 | 121...

  • Page 122: Construction

    Applications ZTS600 | 122 9.10 Construction 9.10.1 Starting Construction Description Construction is an application used to define a construction site by combining set-up of the instrument along a construction line, measuring and staking out points in relation to the line.
  • Page 123 • Or, select Continue with line from the Construction pre-settings screen. LAY-OUT The graphics are scaled to give a better overview. Therefore it is possible that the set out point moves in the graphic. Applications ZTS600 | 123...
  • Page 124 Applications ZTS600 | 124 AsBUILT To switch to AsBuilt mode to check points relative to the construction line. ShiftLN To enter values for shifting the line. Field Description d Lin Longitudinal offset: Positive if target point is further away than the measured point.

  • Page 125: As Built Check

    The graphics are scaled to give a better overview. Therefore it is possible that the station point moves in the graphics. LAYOUT To switch to Layout mode to set out points. ShiftLN To enter values for shifting the line. Applications ZTS600 | 125...
  • Page 126 Applications ZTS600 | 126 Field Description Line Longitudinal offset: Positive if measured point is further along the construction line from the start point. Offs. Perpendicular offset: Positive if measured point is to the right of the construction line. d VD Calculated difference in height: Positive if measured point is higher than the construction line start point height.

  • Page 127: Calculations

    1. Select Appl. from the MAIN MENU. 2. Select Calculations from the APPLICATIONS menu. 3. Complete application pre-settings. Refer to "8 Applications - Getting Started". 4. Select from the Calculations menu: • Inverse & Traverse • Offset • Intersection • Extension Applications ZTS600 | 127...
  • Page 128 Applications ZTS600 | 128 9.11.2 Inverse and Traverse Access 1. Select Inverse & Traverse from the Calculations menu. 2. Select Inverse or Traverse. Inverse Use the inverse subapplication to calculate the distance, direction, height difference and grade between two known points.

  • Page 129: Intersections

    Calculated point without offset Calculated point with positive offset Calculated point with negative offset 9.11.3 Intersections Access 1. Select Intersection from the Calculations menu. 2. Select the desired Calculations method: • Bearing-Bearing • Distance-Distance • Bearing-Distance • Line Intersection Applications ZTS600 | 129...
  • Page 130 Applications ZTS600 | 130 Bearing-Bearing Use the bearing-bearing subapplication to calculate the intersection point of two lines. A line is defined by a point and a direction. Known First known point Second known point Direction from P1 to P3 α1 Direction from P2 to P3 α2...
  • Page 131 Use the line-line subapplication to calculate the intersection point of two lines. A line is defined by two points. Known First known point Second known point Third known point Fourth known point Line from P1 to P2 Line from P3 to P4 Unknown Calculated point Applications ZTS600 | 131...

  • Page 132: Offsets

    Applications ZTS600 | 132 9.11.4 Offsets Access 1. Select Offset from the Calculations menu. 2. Select the desired Calculations method: • Distance-Offset • Set Pt by Dist-Offset Distance - Offset Use the distance-offset subapplication to calculate the distance and offset of a known point, with the basepoint in relation to a line.

  • Page 133: Extension

    Start point End point Difference in line Difference in offset Unknown Calculated point 9.11.5 Extension Access Select Extension from the Calculations menu. Extension Use the Extension subapplication to calculate the extended point from a known base line. Applications ZTS600 | 133...

  • Page 134: Road Alignment

    Applications ZTS600 | 134 Known d L1 Baseline start point Baseline end point d L2 dL1, dL2 Distance Unknown P2, P4 Extended calculated points 9.12 Road Alignment Description Road Alignment is an application used to measure or set out points relative to a defined element.
  • Page 135 1. Select Appl. from the MAIN MENU. 2. Select Road Alignment from the APPLICATIONS menu. 3. Complete application pre-settings. Refer to "8 Applications - Getting Started". 4. Select the element type: • Straight • Curve • Spiral Applications ZTS600 | 135...
  • Page 136 Applications ZTS600 | 136 Elements d = 155.000 d = 132.000 Straight Spiral d = 122.000 Curve Radius d = 112.000 Perpendicular offset left Perpendicular offset right Increment Stationing d = 102.000...
  • Page 137 Select the method to be used, Rad/Par or Rad/Len. • Enter the radius and parameter, or radius and length, depending on the method chosen. • Select the type and direction of the spiral. • Press OK. Applications ZTS600 | 137...
  • Page 138 Applications ZTS600 | 138 Spiral type Spiral in Sprial out 4. When the element has been defined the ROAD ALIGNMENT-MAIN PAGE appears. Station and Enter the station values and press: method • SET OUT: to select the point and offset (center, left or right), to set out and start the measurement.
  • Page 139 Enter set out values Next step • If in set out mode, press OK to begin staking out. • Or, if in measurement mode, press MeasRec to measure and record. Applications ZTS600 | 139...

  • Page 140: Data Management

    Data Management ZTS600 | 140 10 Data Management 10.1 Data Management Access Select Data from the MAIN MENU. DATA MANAGE- The Data Management menu contains all functions for entering, editing, MENT checking and deleting data in the field. F1-F4 To select menu item.
  • Page 141 Next step • Either, select a menu option using F1 - F4. • Or, press ESC to return to the MAIN MENU. Data Management ZTS600 | 141...

  • Page 142: Data Transfer

    RS232 serial interface. A receiver, such as a laptop, is connected to the RS232 port. The receiver requires GeoMax office software or another third party software.  If the receiver is too slow in processing data the data could be lost.
  • Page 143 Job data can be exported from a job in gsi file type, or any other user defined data formats ASCII format. A format is defined in GeoMax office software. Refer to the online help for information on creating format files.

  • Page 144: Working With Geomax Office Software

    Horizontal distance Reflector height Height difference Instrument height 10.3 Working with GeoMax Office Software Description The program package is used for the data exchange between the instrument and a computer. It contains several auxiliary programs in order to support the instrument.

  • Page 145: Check & Calibrate

    11 Check & Calibrate 11.1 Overview Description GeoMax instruments are manufactured, assembled and adjusted to the best possible quality. Quick temperature changes, shock or stress can cause devi- ations and decrease the instrument accuracy. It is therefore recommended to check and adjust the instrument from time to time. This can be done in the field by running through specific measurement procedures.

  • Page 146: Preparation

    Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 146  During the manufacturing process, the instrument errors are carefully deter- mined and set to zero. As mentioned, these errors can change and it is highly recommended to redetermine them in the following situations: •...

  • Page 147: Calibrating Line-Of-Sight And Vertical Index Error

    The line-of-sight error, or horizontal collimation error is the deviation from the error perpendicular between the tilting axis and the line of sight. The effect of the line-of-sight error to the horizontal direction increases with the vertical angle. Horizontal collimation, or line-of-sight, error Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 147...
  • Page 148 Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 148 Vertical index The vertical circle should read exactly 90° (100 gon) when the line of sight is error horizontal. Any deviation from this figure is termed vertical index error. This is a constant error that affects all vertical angle readings.
  • Page 149 Change face and aim at the target point again  For checking the horizontal aim, the difference in HA and VA are displayed. 5. Press MeasRec to measure to the target point.  The old and new calculated values are displayed. Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 149...
  • Page 150 Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 150 6. Either: • Press OK to save the new adjustment data, or • Press ESC to exit without saving the new calibration data. Messages The following are important messages or warnings that may appear.

  • Page 151: Calibrating The Circular Level Of The Instrument And Tribrach

    Time difference between measurements for results exceeded ! Please storage exceeds 15 minutes. Repeat the process. repeat calibration ! Confirmation of the message required. 11.4 Calibrating the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach Calibrate the circular level step-by-step Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 151...

  • Page 152: Inspecting The Laser Plummet Of The Instrument

    Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 152 1. Place and secure the tribrach onto the tripod, and then secure the instru- ment onto the tribrach. 2. Using the tribrach footscrews, level the instrument with the electronic level. To activate the electronic level, press FNC from within any applica- tion and select Electr.Level/Laserpl.
  • Page 153 GeoMax service department. Inspect the laser plummet step- by-step 1. Set up the instrument on the tripod approximately 1.5 m above the ground and level up.

  • Page 154: Servicing The Tripod

    5. If the center of the laser dot makes a clearly circular movement, or moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked, an adjust- ment may be required. Call your nearest GeoMax service department. Depending on brightness and surface type, the size of the laser dot can vary.
  • Page 155 1. Tighten the leg cap screws moderately with the allen key supplied. 2. Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head just enough to keep the tripod legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground. 3. Tighten the screws of the tripod legs. Check & Calibrate ZTS600 | 155...

  • Page 156: Care And Transport

    Always carry the product in its transport container and secure it. Shipping When transporting the product by rail, air or sea, always use the complete original GeoMax packaging, transport container and cardboard box, or its equivalent, to protect against shock and vibration. Shipping, trans-...

  • Page 157: Storage

    Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing. • After storage recharge batteries before using. • Protect batteries from damp and wetness. Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use. Care and Transport ZTS600 | 157...

  • Page 158: Cleaning And Drying

    Care and Transport ZTS600 | 158 12.3 Cleaning and Drying Objective, • Blow dust off lenses and prisms. eyepiece and • Never touch the glass with your fingers. reflectors • Use only a clean, soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol.
  • Page 159 Cables and plugs Keep plugs clean and dry. Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables. Care and Transport ZTS600 | 159...

  • Page 160: Safety Directions

    Safety Directions ZTS600 | 160 13 Safety Directions 13.1 General Description The following directions should enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid oper- ational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them.
  • Page 161 It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user about hazards and how to counteract them. The product is not to be operated until the user has been instructed on how to work with it. Safety Directions ZTS600 | 161...

  • Page 162: Limits Of Use

    13.4 Responsibilities Manufacturer of GeoMax AG, CH-9443 Widnau, hereinafter referred to as GeoMax, is respon- the product sible for supplying the product, including the user manual and original acces- sories, in a completely safe condition.

  • Page 163: Hazards Of Use

    To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident preven- tion. • To inform GeoMax immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe. Warning The person responsible for the product must ensure that it is used in accord- ance with the instructions.
  • Page 164 Safety Directions ZTS600 | 164 Danger Because of the risk of electrocution, it is very dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the elec- trical installations and follow their instructions.
  • Page 165 Precautions: Adhere to the instructions given by the computer manufacturer with regard to field use in conjunction with GeoMax products. Caution If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechanical shock, for example blows or falling, the product may be damaged or people may sustain injury.
  • Page 166 Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company. Warning Using a battery charger not recommended by GeoMax can destroy the batteries. This can cause fire or explosions. Precautions: Only use chargers recommended by GeoMax to charge the batteries.
  • Page 167 Precautions: The product must not be disposed with household waste. Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country. Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel. Safety Directions ZTS600 | 167...

  • Page 168: General

    Safety Directions ZTS600 | 168 Product specific treatment and waste management information can be down- loaded from the GeoMax home page at http://www.geomax-posi- tioning.com/treatment or received from your GeoMax dealer. 13.6 Laser Classification 13.6.1 General General The following directions (in accordance with the state of the art - international...

  • Page 169: Distancer, Measurements With Reflectors

    Description Value Maximum average radiant power 0.33 mW Pulse duration 800 ps Pulse repetition frequency 100 MHz - 150 MHz Wavelength 650 nm - 690 nm Safety Directions ZTS600 | 169...
  • Page 170 Safety Directions ZTS600 | 170 Labelling Class 1 Laser Product according to IEC 60285-1 (2007-03) Type: ZTS600 Art.No.: ..Power: 6V ,1Amax. GeoMax AG CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: ..Made in China S.No.: ..Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

  • Page 171: Distancer, Measurements Without Reflectors

    • inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radi- ation (MPE), natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible radiation. Safety Directions ZTS600 | 171...
  • Page 172 Safety Directions ZTS600 | 172 Description Value Maximum average radiant power 5.00 mW Pulse duration 800 ps Pulse repetition frequency 100 MHz - 150 MHz Wavelength 650 nm - 690 nm Beam divergence 0.2 mrad x 0.3 mrad NOHD (Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance) @ 0.25s 80 m / 262 ft...
  • Page 173 Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope. Labelling Laser Aperture Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposure Class 3R Laser Product according to IEC 60825-1 (2007 - 03) Po ≤ 5.00 mW λ = 650 - 690 nm Laser beam Safety Directions ZTS600 | 173...

  • Page 174: Laser Plummet

    Safety Directions ZTS600 | 174 Type: ZTS600 Art.No.: ..Power: 6V ,1Amax. GeoMax AG CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: ..Made in China S.No.: ..Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
  • Page 175 Wavelength 620 nm - 690 nm Warning From a safety perspective class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes. Precautions: Avoid staring into the beam or pointing the beam at other people. Safety Directions ZTS600 | 175...
  • Page 176 Safety Directions ZTS600 | 176 Labelling Type: ZTS600 Art.No.: ..Power: 6V ,1Amax. GeoMax AG CH-9443 Widnau Manufactured: ..Made in China S.No.: ..Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

  • Page 177: Electromagnetic Compatibility Emc

    The term Electromagnetic Compatability is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radia- tion and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromag- netic disturbances to other equipment. Safety Directions ZTS600 | 177...
  • Page 178 Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect, GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, for example, near radio transmitters, two-way radios or diesel generators.

  • Page 179: Fcc Statement, Applicable In U.s

    • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Safety Directions ZTS600 | 179...
  • Page 180 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GeoMax for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling Type: ZTS600 Art.No.: ..

  • Page 181: Technical Data

    Standard devia- Display resolution angular tion HA, VA, accuracies ISO 17123-3 ["] [mgon] ["] [°] [mgon] [mil] 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 0.0001 0.01 Characteristics Absolute, continuous, diametric. Updates each 0.1 to 0.3 s. Technical Data ZTS600 | 181...

  • Page 182: Distance Measurement With Reflectors

    Technical Data ZTS600 | 182 14.2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors Range Reflector Range A Range B Range C [ft] [ft] [ft] Standard prism 1800 6000 3000 10000 3500 12000 3 prisms 2300 7500 4500 14700 5400 17700 360° prism 2600...
  • Page 183 Beam interruptions, severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy. Principle: Phase measurement Characteristics Type: Coaxial, visible red laser Carrier wave: 658 nm Measuring system: System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz Technical Data ZTS600 | 183...

  • Page 184: Distance Measurement Without Reflectors (Rl Mode)

    Technical Data ZTS600 | 184 14.3 Distance Measurement without Reflectors (RL mode) Range Kodak Gray Card Range D Range E Range F [ft] [ft] [ft] White side, 90 % reflective 150 >200 >660 Grey side, 18 % reflective >400 >1310...

  • Page 185: Rl To Prism

    System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz 14.4 RL to Prism Range SR & LR Range A Range B Range C (with reflector) [ft] [ft] [ft] Standard pris 2000 6560 5000 16400 >7500 >24610 Technical Data ZTS600 | 185...
  • Page 186 Technical Data ZTS600 | 186 SR & LR Range A Range B Range C (with reflector) [ft] [ft] [ft] Reflector foil 1640 1500 4920 60 mm x 60 mm Range of measurement: From 1000 m up to 12000 m Display unambiguous:...

  • Page 187: Conformity To National Regulations

    658 nm Measuring system: System analyser basis 100 MHz - 150 MHz 14.5 Conformity to National Regulations Hereby, GeoMax, declares that the instrument is in compliance Conformity to with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of national regula- applicable European Directives. The declaration of conformity may tions be consulted at http://www.geomax-positioning.com.

  • Page 188: General Technical Data Of The Instrument

    Technical Data ZTS600 | 188 14.6 General Technical Data of the Instrument Magnification: 30 x Telescope Free Objective aperture: 40 mm Focusing: 1.7 m/5.6 ft to infinity Field of view: 1°30’/1.66 gon. 2.7 m at 100 m Compensation Quadruple axis compensation (2-axis compensator with HA-collimation and VA-Index).
  • Page 189 Weight Tribrach: 760 g Tilting axis Without tribrach: 196 mm height With tribrach: 240 mm ±5 mm Recording Memory Type Capacity [KB] Capacity (Datablocks / Known points) Internal memory 10,000 datablocks, or 16,000 known points Technical Data ZTS600 | 189...
  • Page 190 Technical Data ZTS600 | 190 Type: Visible red laser class 2 Laser plummet Location: In standing axis of instrument Accuracy: Deviation from plumbline: 1.5 mm (2 sigma) at 1.5 m instrument height Diameter of laser point: 2.5 mm at 1.5 m instrument height External supply voltage: Nominal voltage 12.8 V DC, Range 11.5 V-14 V...

  • Page 191: Scale Correction

    Circle eccentricity • Vertical index error 14.7 Scale Correction Use of scale By entering a scale correction, reductions proportional to distance can be taken correction into account. • Atmospheric correction. • Reduction to mean sea level. Technical Data ZTS600 | 191...
  • Page 192 Technical Data ZTS600 | 192 • Projection distortion. Atmospheric The distance displayed is correct if the scale correction in ppm, mm/km, which correction has been entered corresponds to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of the measurement. The atmospheric correction includes: •...
  • Page 193 [m] at 60 % relative humidity. 550 mb 10001050 mb 50°C 50°C 40°C 40°C 30°C 30°C 20°C 20°C 10°C 10°C 0°C 0°C -10°C -10°C -20°C -20°C 550 mb 950 10001050 mb 5000 m4500 40003500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 Technical Data ZTS600 | 193...
  • Page 194 Technical Data ZTS600 | 194 Atmospheric Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature [°F], air pressure [inch Hg] correction °F and height [ft] at 60 % relative humidity. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg 130°F...

  • Page 195: Reduction Formulas

    (k = 0.13) are automatically taken into account when calculating the horizontal distance and height difference. The calculated horizontal distance relates to the station height and not to the reflector height. Technical Data ZTS600 | 195...
  • Page 196 Technical Data ZTS600 | 196 Slope distance Displayed slope distance [m] Uncorrected distance [m] SD = D · ( 1 + ppm · 10 ) + mm ppm Atmospheric scale correction [mm/km] mm prism constant [mm] Horizontal distance Horizontal distance [m] SD * sinζ...

  • Page 197: International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement

    This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty Limited Warranty which you can download from the GeoMax home page at http://www.geomax-positioning.com or collect from your GeoMax distributor. The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of all other warranties, terms...
  • Page 198 You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the GeoMax Software License Agreement. Instal- lation or use of the software or any part thereof, is deemed to be an accept- ance of all the terms and conditions of such License Agreement.

  • Page 199: Glossary

    = Vertical angle / zenith angle VK = Vertical circle With coded circular division for reading the vertical angle. HA = Horizontal direction HK = Horizontal circle With coded circular division for reading the horizontal angle. Glossary ZTS600 | 199...
  • Page 200 Glossary ZTS600 | 200 Direction of gravity. The compensator defines the plumb line Plumb line / within the instrument. compensator Angle between plumb line and standing axis. Standing axis Standing axis tilt is not an instrument error and is not elim- inclination inated by measuring in both faces.
  • Page 201 With a horizontal line of sight the vertical circle reading Vertical index error should be exactly 90°(100 gon). The deviation from this value is termed the Vertical index error (i). Glossary ZTS600 | 201...
  • Page 202 Glossary ZTS600 | 202 Explanation of Indicated meteorological corrected slope displayed data E, N, Z distance between instrument tilting axis and center of prism/laser dot Indicated meteorological corrected hori- zontal distance Height difference between station and target point Reflector height above ground...

  • Page 203: Appendix A Menu Tree

    |—— Resection |—— Set Out |—— Road Alignment |—— Area |—— Remote Elevation (REM) |—— Construction |—— DATA MANAGEMENT |—— Jobs |—— Known Points |—— Observations |—— Code Library |—— Clear Memory |—— Memory Information |—— TRANSFER ZTS600 | 203...
  • Page 204 ZTS600 | 204 |—— CONFIGURATION |—— Main Configuration |—— Comm. Setup |—— EDM Configuration |—— Start Sequence |—— System Information |—— CALIBRATIONS |—— HA-Collimation |—— VA-Index |—— View Calibration Data...

  • Page 205: Index

    Point Projection ......94 First-time use ........29 Remote Elevation (REM) .......120 Icon ............ 17 Resection ..........87 Technical data ZBA101 ......190 Road Alignment ........134 Baudrate ..........46 Set Out ..........82 Beep, setting of ........40 Index ZTS600 | 205...
  • Page 206 Index ZTS600 | 206 Compensator, icon ........17 Configuration Calculations, application ......127 System Information ......52 Calibration Configuration, setting of ......37 Electronic ........145 Constants, prism ........49 Errors, view current ......54 Construction, application ......122 Inspecting laser plummet .....152 Container contents ........
  • Page 207 Electronic calibration ........145 FNC key ..........16 Electronic Distance Measurement EDM Guidelines for correct results ....34 Icons ..........17 GeoMax office software, description .....12 IR mode ..........182 Glossary ..........199 Laser beam ......... 49 Prism types ......... 48 Coding ..........66 RL mode ..........184...
  • Page 208 Index ZTS600 | 208 Icons ............17 Labelling ......170 Individual PPM, setting of ......50 Laser Instrument Classification ........168 Components ........14 Distancer ..........34 Configuration ........37 Laser beam Dimensions ........189 On/Off ..........55 Level up ..........27 Setting of ..........
  • Page 209 Pressure unit, setting of ......43 Sector beep, setting of ....... 39 Prism type ..........48 Set job ............ 71 Projection scale, setting of ......50 Set orientation .......... 74 Set Out, application ........82 Set station ..........73 Index ZTS600 | 209...
  • Page 210 Index ZTS600 | 210 Settings, configuration of ......37 Tripod Setup Service ..........154 Instrument .......... 24 Setup ..........24 Tripod ..........24 Softkeys ..........18 Units, settings of ........42 Standing axis ..........200 User interface ........... 15 Start-up sequence, auto start ..... 51 Stopbits ..........
  • Page 211 Index ZTS600 | 211...
  • Page 212 GeoMax ZTS600 Series 765266-1.2.1en, Original text © 2009 GeoMax AG, Widnau, Switzerland GeoMax AG www.geomax-positioning.com info@geomax-positioning.com...

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