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User Interface

Builder

Keyboard Builder
M power and
RM power

Keys

All Builder models:

a) Page key
b) 10-digits keypad
c)

Navigation keys

d) ESC
e) On/Off, Light
f)

EDM key

g) LED
h) Function keys

d
e

Key

Description

Changes tab in the tab bar.

•

Move the focus on the screen

•

Start the edit mode for edit fields

•

Control the input bar in edit and input mode

Summary of Contents for Builder M power

Page 1: ...Leica Builder User Manual Version 4 0 English...

Page 2: ...Safety Directions for further informa tion Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product Product identification The type and the serial number of your product are indicated...

Page 3: ...d will result in death or serious injury Warning Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Caution Indicates a poten...

Page 4: ...y be equipped with one of two types of telescopes which offer the same performance but differ in some technical details The two different types can be distinguished by a rectangular telescope type 1 o...

Page 5: ...ype 2 When measuring distances to a reflector with EDM type fine or fast this telescope type uses a wide visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope s objective Only possible wit...

Page 6: ...Manual 12 2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations 14 3 Description of the System 20 3 1 Instrument Models 20 3 2 Set Contents 21 3 3 Instrument Components 23 3 4 Power Supply 25 3 5 Software Concept 26 4...

Page 7: ...Measurement with Fine or Fast 53 5 5 CPR105 Flat Prism 54 5 6 CPR111 BUILDER Prism True Zero Offset 55 6 Configuration Mode 56 6 1 Overview 56 6 2 Accessing 57 6 3 How to Make a Setting 68 7 Theodolit...

Page 8: ...RM power 84 9 1 Overview 84 9 2 Setup Option 1 Establish Control Line 86 9 2 1 General 86 9 2 2 Establish Control Line Over 1st Point 87 9 2 3 Establish Control Line Anywhere 88 9 3 Setup Option 2 Est...

Page 9: ...plane tilt Volume 112 10 7 Hidden Point optional 115 10 8 COGO optional 119 10 9 Layout Line Arc Spiral optional 128 10 10 Measure Descriptor 134 11 Data Management Mode for Builder RM M power and RM...

Page 10: ...ombined Adjustment of Hz Collimation c Vertical Index i and Compensator Index l t Errors 167 14 4 Adjustment of the Circular Level 172 14 5 Adjustment of the Laser Plummet 174 14 6 Service of the Trip...

Page 11: ...98 16 6 2 Integrated Distancer Measurements with Fine Fast only Builder M power and RM power 202 16 6 3 Integrated Distancer Visible Laser only Builder R and RM 204 16 6 4 Laser Plummet 206 16 7 Elect...

Page 12: ...f explanatory are not explained Validity of this manual This manual applies to all Builder instruments Differences between the various models are marked and described Available docu mentation Name of...

Page 13: ...rmat It is also avail able in printed form Name of documentation Description Builder Construction made faster Describes the basic principle of construction measure ment in combination with Builder fun...

Page 14: ...14 Builder Technical Terms and Abbreviations 2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations Terminology b c c d e f g b c b b a a...

Page 15: ...re of the objective b Standing axis Vertical rotation axis of the instrument c Tilting axis Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope d Vertical angle zenith angle e Vertical circle With coded circula...

Page 16: ...ompensator defines the plumb line within the instrument Angle between plumb line and standing axis Standing axis tilt is not an instrument error and is not eliminated by measuring in both faces Any po...

Page 17: ...Technical Terms and Abbreviations Builder 17 Zenith Reticle Point on the plumb line above the observer Glass plate within the telescope with reticle...

Page 18: ...18 Builder Technical Terms and Abbreviations Explanation of displayed data E0 N0 H0 E N H hr hi...

Page 19: ...is and centre of prism laser dot Indicated meteorological corrected horizontal distance Height difference between station and target point hr Reflector height above ground hi Instrument height above g...

Page 20: ...uilder T Electronic theodolite Builder R Electronic theodolite with distance measurement capability and construction software Builder RM Same as Builder R additionally with RS232 interface and interna...

Page 21: ...Description of the System Builder 21 3 2 Set Contents Set contents b i k l m n j c d e f g h a...

Page 22: ...Alkaline batteries 3x Twinpack Size AA f GEB111 Battery g GAD39 battery adapter for Alkaline batteries Size AA h Tip for GLS115 i CPR105 Double sided flat prism j GLS115 Mini reflector pole set k Prot...

Page 23: ...etachable carrying handle with mounting screws b Alignment sight c Telescope with integrated Distance Meter for R RM M power and RM power d Vertical drive e Battery holder for GAD39 GEB111 GEB121 f Ci...

Page 24: ...g j Eyepiece k Battery GEB111 optional l Battery stand for GEB111 m Horizontal drive n Foot screw o Display p Tribrach securing screw q Keypad Keypad depends on model Refer to chapter 4 1 Keyboard r B...

Page 25: ...9 or one GEB111 battery or one GEB121 battery fitted into the battery compartment External battery One GEB171 battery or one GEB70 battery connected via cable Batteries Use the Leica Geosystems batter...

Page 26: ...n All instrument types use the same software concept The software has different modes depending on the instrument type Software Concept Model Screen Available Modes Builder T Configuration Mode Theodo...

Page 27: ...Description of the System Builder 27 Builder RM M power and RM power Configuration Mode Theodolite Mode Programs Mode Data Management Mode Model Screen Available Modes...

Page 28: ...28 Builder User Interface 4 User Interface 4 1 Keyboard Keyboard Builder T R and RM a Page key b Navigation keys c ESC d On Off Light e Function keys a d e c b ESC...

Page 29: ...r models a Page key b 10 digits keypad c Navigation keys d ESC e On Off Light f EDM key g LED h Function keys a c b d e g h f Key Description Changes tab in the tab bar Move the focus on the screen St...

Page 30: ...cess System Info If the instrument is off to turn instrument on If the instrument is on press at any time to turn on and off the display light incl reticle illumination and press approx 5 seconds to t...

Page 31: ...ed dot and fine fast Builder RM power or between fine and fast M power Alphanumeric keys LED white EDM type is fine fast LED red EDM type is red dot only Builder RM power LED flashes once if the EDM s...

Page 32: ...der User Interface 4 2 Screen All shown screens are examples It is possible that local software versions are different to the basic version Screen a Tab bar b Time c Icons d Screen area e Softkeys a b...

Page 33: ...the current time provided that the setting is made in the configurations Icons Shows the current status information of the instrument Refer to 4 4 Icons Screen area The working area of the screen Sof...

Page 34: ...tive software mode is shown black The availability of the tabs depend on the instrument model Tab bar Tab Mode CONFIG Configuration Mode THEO Theodolite Mode PROG Program Mode for Builder R RM M power...

Page 35: ...is displayed Icon Description Battery capacity The battery symbol indicates the level of the remaining battery capacity 75 full shown in the example The battery symbol is only shown if Battery Type N...

Page 36: ...tes that horizontal angle is set to right side angle meas urement clockwise Indicates that horizontal angle is set to left side angle measure ment anticlockwise Symbol Description Indicates that the 0...

Page 37: ...on This symbol indicates the horizontal distance This symbol indicates the height difference This symbol indicates the slope distance Symbol Description Double triangles on the right indicate a choice...

Page 38: ...ration mode or on System Info dialog Loading Changing languages Instrument model To load an additional language or to change the existing language s Builder RM M power and RM power connect the instrum...

Page 39: ...point Important features It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument The laser plummet described in this topic is built i...

Page 40: ...sition the tripod over the marked ground point centring it as well as possible 2 Fasten the tribrach and instrument onto the tripod 3 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key The electronic level an...

Page 41: ...level 7 6 By using the electronic level turn the tribrach footscrews 6 to precisely level the instrument Refer to Levelling up with the electronic level step by step for more information 7 Centre the...

Page 42: ...he key The electronic level and laser plummet are activated automatically after switching on the instrument if compensator is set to on 2 Centre the circular level approximately by turning the footscr...

Page 43: ...are replaced by checkmarks 5 Centre the electronic level for the second axis by turning the last footscrew An arrow shows the direction for rotating the footscrew When the electronic level is centred...

Page 44: ...intensity of the laser Step Key Screen Description 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key The electronic level and laser plummet are activated automat ically after switching on the instrument i...

Page 45: ...pipes or holes Under some circumstances the laser dot is not visible for example over pipes In this case the laser dot can be made visible by using a transparent plate so that the laser dot can be eas...

Page 46: ...hifting tribrach step by step If the instrument is equipped with the optional shifting tribrach it can be aligned to the ground point by slight shifting Step Description 1 Loosen screw 2 Shift instrum...

Page 47: ...trument so that the vertical drive screw is on the left The battery compartment is now on the left side of the instrument Turn the knob to the vertical position opening the lid of the battery compartm...

Page 48: ...ery adapter into the battery housing ensuring that the contacts are facing outward Click the battery adapter into position 6 Place the battery housing into the battery compartment Push the battery hou...

Page 49: ...rging is between 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F For optimal charging we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of 10 C to 20 C 50 F to 68 F if possible It is normal for the battery to...

Page 50: ...a visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope objective There are multiple EDM types Measurements with red dot any surface or CPR105 flat prism Measurements with fine or fast CP...

Page 51: ...returning sufficient energy to allow the measurement to take place For example if the intended target surface is the surface of a road but a vehicle passes between the EDM and the target surface as ME...

Page 52: ...e red laser beam from the line of sight might lead to less accurate measurements This is because the laser beam might not be reflected from the point at which the crosshairs are pointing Therefore it...

Page 53: ...ith the standard program EDM type fine fast Measurements to strongly reflecting targets such as to traffic lights in reflector EDM mode without prism should be avoided The measured distances may be wr...

Page 54: ...ure ments up to 250 m The reflective tape has printed crosshairs for precise aiming at close range The closer the flat prism is mounted to the ground the more accurate it can be positioned over the me...

Page 55: ...rate it can be positioned over the measured point For more precise positioning at higher prism positions the GLS111 reflector pole with GAD105 adapter is recommended To guarantee the accuracy the pris...

Page 56: ...cription The CONFIG mode is used for creating user specific settings in order to adapt the instrument to your own requirements setting date and time setting units Descriptions apply in general to Buil...

Page 57: ...of a configuration screen Step Description 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key 2 Level up the instrument Refer to 5 2 Instrument Setup for more infor mation 3 Press until CONFIG mode is activ...

Page 58: ...ible laser beam Off Trk Turns on continuous distance measure mode On Trk Turns on continuous distance measure mode and visible laser beam Tracking only Builder M power Off Turns off continuous distanc...

Page 59: ...der 59 V Setting Sets the vertical angle Zenith Zenith 0 Horizon 90 Horizon Zenith 90 Horizon 0 Vertical angles are positive above the horizon and negative below it Field Option Description 90 270 180...

Page 60: ...e value increases rapidly appears on the display above 300 Compen sator On Turns on the compensator Vertical angles are relative to the plumb line The horizontal angle is corrected for the transversal...

Page 61: ...compensator drifting out of its measuring range and interrupting the measuring process by indicating an error The compensator setting remains active even after the instrument is switched off Beep Off...

Page 62: ...acoustic signal after each keystroke The sector beep is an acoustic signal which sounds if horizontal angle is 0 90 180 270 or 0 100 200 300 gon The sector beep is useful for staking out right angles...

Page 63: ...THEO mode Auto Off Sets the behaviour of power down and instrument Enable The instrument is turned off after 20 minutes without any action for example no key pressed Vertical and horizontal angle devi...

Page 64: ...angle measurements and saves measured values in one step Field Option Description Contrast From 10 to 100 Adjusts the contrast level for the display immedi ately Display Heater On or Off Turns the dis...

Page 65: ...he setting of the angle units can be changed at any time The actual displayed values are converted according to the selected unit Minimum Reading The number of decimal places shown for all angular fie...

Page 66: ...wer R200M power R300M power 0 00 05 for Angle Unit 0 005 for Angle Unit Gon and Angle Unit Dec deg 0 05 for Angle Unit Mil Simple 0 00 10 for Angle Unit 0 010 for Angle Unit Gon and Angle Unit Dec deg...

Page 67: ...a dialog to choose the language can be shown directly after switching on the instrument On The language dialog is shown as startup dialog Off The language dialog is not shown as startup dialog Field O...

Page 68: ...ription Make sure that CONFIG Mode is active 1 Press to set focus on desired field 2 Press to access the choicelist 3 Press to toggle through the list and set focus on desired field 4 Accept with OK S...

Page 69: ...Configuration Mode Builder 69...

Page 70: ...used for levelling up the instrument with the electronic level and adjusting the intensity of the laser plummet reading off the current horizontal and vertical angle setting horizontal angle to zero...

Page 71: ...Description 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key 2 Level up the instrument Refer to 5 2 Instrument Setup for more infor mation 3 Press until THEO mode is active Hz HOLD To set any horizontal a...

Page 72: ...to adjust the horizontal angle reading accordingly Therefore turning the telescope vertically might cause the horizontal angle to change The change in Hz is the compensation of the standing axis tilt...

Page 73: ...et Horizontal Angle to 0 000 Set horizontal angle to 0 000 step by step Step Description Make sure that THEO Mode is active 1 Turn telescope and aim at desired target point 2 Press Hz 0 3 Accept with...

Page 74: ...Angle Set any horizontal angle step by step Step Description Make sure that THEO Mode is active 1 Turn telescope to desired horizontal angle 2 Press Hz hold 3 Turn telescope and aim at a target point...

Page 75: ...al angle direction measure ment step by step Step Description Make sure that THEO Mode is active Press to set horizontal angle to clockwise direction measure ment or press to set horizontal angle to c...

Page 76: ...Mode Quick setting of vertical angle direction measure ment step by step Step Description Make sure that THEO Mode is active Press to set vertical angle to the zenith the horizon or in percentage The...

Page 77: ...Theodolite Mode Builder 77...

Page 78: ...rogram Mode for Builder R RM M power and RM power 8 1 Overview Description The PROG mode is used for distance measurements Station Setup working with application programs Descriptions apply to Builder...

Page 79: ...the instrument Refer to 5 2 Instrument Setup for more infor mation 3 Press until PROG mode is active APPL To start application programs menu M R To measure and display distances and record data To tur...

Page 80: ...lder RM M power and RM power Available options depend on the model Pointsearch step by step Step Description 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key Make sure that PROG mode is active 2 Choose an...

Page 81: ...the point appears in the application that was active before Step Description DELETE To remove the last character OK To access the point list ABC1 To switch between numeric and alphanumeric input Field...

Page 82: ...one step ALL in 1 Combining MEASURE and RECORD Measure and record ALL in 1 step by step Step Description Make sure that PROG Mode is active Make sure that Measure Record ALL in 1 is set Refer to 6 Con...

Page 83: ...ing corners Step Description Make sure that PROG Mode is active Make sure that Measure Record MEAS REC is set Refer to 6 Configuration Mode for information on how to make the setting 1 Position the pr...

Page 84: ...with different Setup methods are available Control line Coordinates Height Description of Setup menu options Setup Option Setup Method Description Control line Over 1st point To set up the instrument...

Page 85: ...general to Builder R RM M power and RM power Available options depend on the model Anywhere To set up the instrument on an unknown point and orientate by measuring angles and distances to up to five...

Page 86: ...power 9 2 Setup Option 1 Establish Control Line 9 2 1 General Description The Setup Option Control Line is used to set up the instrument in relation to a control line All further measuring points and...

Page 87: ...der 87 9 2 2 Establish Control Line Over 1st Point Description The Setup method Control Line Over 1st Point is used to set the station coordi nates to E0 0 000 N0 0 000 H0 0 000 and the orientation to...

Page 88: ...The coordinates of line start point are set to E0 0 000 N0 0 000 and H0 0 000 The orientation is set to 0 000 in the direction of the second line point Furthermore line startpoint can be shifted by en...

Page 89: ...al coordinate system If the entered line value is posi tive the start point moves forward otherwise backward The start point gets a right ward shift if the entered offset value is positive otherwise a...

Page 90: ...uilder R RM M power and RM power Example of a dialog for shifting line startpoint Set 0 To set line or offset values to zero OK To accept entered measured line or offset values MEAS To measure new ori...

Page 91: ...etup Option 2 Establish Coordinates 9 3 1 General Description The Setup Option Coordinates is used to set up the instrument in relation to a local or global coordinate system All further measuring poi...

Page 92: ...Over Known Point is used to set up the instrument on a known point and orient to a known azimuth or to up to five known backsight points If more than one backsight point was used the quality of the or...

Page 93: ...Station Setup for Builder R RM M power and RM power Builder 93 Example of a result screen REDO To delete or re measure an used backsight point OK To accept computed measured values...

Page 94: ...tion by measuring angles and distances to a minimum of two known target points and a maximum of five target points Beside the computation of the position the height is also computed if the measured ta...

Page 95: ...Setup for Builder R RM M power and RM power Builder 95 Example of a result screen REDO To delete or re measure an used target point OK To accept computed measured values HGT To switch to height result...

Page 96: ...ed are in relation to the entered values Enter station height instrument height and reflector height step by step Step Description Make sure that PROG Mode is active 1 Press SETUP 2 Press to highlight...

Page 97: ...e the height of the position of the instrument from measurements to up to five target points with known height Diagram Example of a result screen P0 Station P1 First point with known height P2 Second...

Page 98: ...ilable Description of application programs Application program Description Layout To stake out points As Built To measure points with line offset and height difference or with easting northing and hei...

Page 99: ...not directly visible Two methods using a rod with two targets alternatively enter line of sight shift and or side shift manually COGO Performs coordinate geometry calculations such as inter sections...

Page 100: ...points to be staked are defined by entering line and offset or easting northing and height depending on the used setup method For Builder RM M and RM power the points can also be selected from the mem...

Page 101: ...nd RM power Builder 101 Example of a layout application screen APPL To start application programs menu MEASURE To measure and display stake out differences To turn on off Tracking mode by pressing app...

Page 102: ...control line in the direc tion of the second point of the control line Line is positive in the direction from line start point to second line point Offs Available if a Setup method with Control Line...

Page 103: ...d RM power Builder 103 Elements of the graphical display In application program Layout a graphical display provides a guide to find the point to be staked out Element Description Reflector X Point to...

Page 104: ...and offset values or easting northing and height depending on the used Setup method Example of an As Built application screen Displayed graphic and available values depend on the used Setup method AP...

Page 105: ...the control line in the direc tion of the second point of the control line Line is positive in the direction from line start point to second line point Offs Available if a Setup method with Control L...

Page 106: ...Built a graphical display shows the position of the station used control points the reflector and the last 50 measured points P0 Station P1 Line start point P2 Second line point P3 Measured point d1...

Page 107: ...The program shows horizontal angle horizontal distance and height Example of an Angle Distance application screen Displayed graphic and available values depend on the used Setup method APPL To start...

Page 108: ...lements of the graphical display Refer to 10 3 As Built for more information Field Description Pt The identifier for the measured points Available for Builder RM M power and RM power Hz The current ho...

Page 109: ...tal distance height difference and grade between two target points The target points have to be meas ured The user can choose between two different methods Polygonal P1 P2 P2 P3 Radial P1 P2 P1 P3 Dia...

Page 110: ...am Radial P1 P2 P1 P3 Example of a Tie Distance result screen P0 Station P1 Target point P2 Target point P3 Target point P4 Target point d1 Distance between P1 and P2 d2 Distance between P1 and P3 d3...

Page 111: ...Available for Builder RM M power and RM power To The identifier for the second measured point Available for Builder RM M power and RM power Calculated horizontal distance between the measured points C...

Page 112: ...e calculated area is projected onto the horizontal plane or projected onto the tilted reference plane depending on the chosen method The tilted reference plane is com puted and updated automatically a...

Page 113: ...culated and displayed once three points have been measured Example of an Area Result screen Description of fields OK To measure more points VOLUME To calculate a volume with constant height Field Desc...

Page 114: ...t of the tilted area stretched by all current measured points c Area tilt always closed to the start point P1 projected onto the tilted reference plane d Volume tilt c x a e Perimeter plane of the pla...

Page 115: ...is not directly visible The point can be determined by a rod or by entering the shift in the line of sight and the side shift The user can choose between two different methods Rod Shift The applicati...

Page 116: ...for Builder R RM M power and RM power Diagram Rod Diagram Shift Example a Hidden Point b Rod length c First reflector d Second reflector a b c d P0 Station P1 Reflector P2 Hidden point d1 Line of sig...

Page 117: ...fields OK To measure next hidden point Field Description RL Rod Length Length of used rod Line of sight Longitudinal offset from reflector in direction to the instru ment Side shift Cross offset of h...

Page 118: ...of the graphical display In application program Hidden Point a graphical display shows the position of the station the reflector and the hidden point Element Description Station Line instrument refle...

Page 119: ...ry calculations such as Coordinates of points Directions between points Distances between points The COGO calculation methods are Intersections Line Extension Offset Line Plane Traverse and Inverse Th...

Page 120: ...r1 Radius as defined by the distance from P1 to P3 or P4 r2 Radius as defined by the distance from P2 to P3 or P4 Unknown P3 First COGO point P4 Second COGO point Known P1 First known point P2 Second...

Page 121: ...known point of line 1 P2 Second known point of line 1 P3 First known point of line 2 P4 Second known point of line 2 a Line 1 b Line 2 Unknown P5 COGO point Known P1 First known point P2 Second known...

Page 122: ...or Builder R RM M power and RM power Diagram Line Extension The Extension routine computes extended point from base line Known P1 Baseline start point P2 Baseline end point L Distance from end point U...

Page 123: ...et Plane Offset Known P1 Baseline start point P2 Baseline end point P3 Offset point Unknown P4 Base point d1 Line d2 Offset Known P1 Point 1 which defines plane P2 Point 2 which defines plane P3 Point...

Page 124: ...rse Traverse Inverse Known P1 Baseline start point P2 Baseline end point d1 Line d2 Offset Unknown P3 Offset point d1 d2 P1 P2 P3 Known P1 First known point P2 Second known point Unknown d1 Horizontal...

Page 125: ...n point Direction from P1 to P2 d1 Horizontal distance between P1 and P2 d2 Positive offset to the right d3 Negative offset to the left Unknown P2 COGO point without offset P3 COGO point with positive...

Page 126: ...n two points Dist Distance between two points Line Longitudinal offset from the start point of the baseline Offset Cross offset to the baseline Calculated horizontal distance between two points Calcul...

Page 127: ...O a graphical display shows the position of the station used known points directions distances and the new calculated point Refer to 10 2 Layout for more information Element Description Station Direct...

Page 128: ...cation allows the user to stake out and check points relative to a road alignment The application program Layout Line Arc Spiral is only available for the Builder RM M power and RM power The program c...

Page 129: ...RM power Builder 129 Diagram Arc SP Start point of arc EP End point of arc CP Center point of circle R Radius of arc D Direction d1 Line d2 Offset P Point to stake or check CW Arc turn clockwise ACW A...

Page 130: ...er Diagram Spiral SP Start point of spiral EP End point of spiral R Radius L Length A Spiral parameter CW Spiral turn clockwise ACW Spiral turn anticlockwise P Point to stake or check d1 Line d2 Offse...

Page 131: ...power Builder 131 Diagram Road It s only possible to work with one element Line or Arc or Spiral A Line B Spiral C Arc R Radius a Offset left b Offset right c Interval d Defined chainage A B C a c b...

Page 132: ...aser pointer by pressing approx 5 seconds except Builder M power Field Description Chai Chainage Line Longitudinal offset of measured point from start point of reference line Arc Longitudinal offset o...

Page 133: ...on program Layout Line Arc Spiral a graphical display shows the position of the station reference element with its definitions the reflector and the last 50 measured points Refer to 10 2 Layout for mo...

Page 134: ...ght differences The application program Measure Descriptor is only available for the Builder M power and RM power Example of Measure Descriptor applica tion screen Description of fields APPL To start...

Page 135: ...uilder R RM M power and RM power Builder 135 Desc Entry of the description The measured slope distance to the target point The horizontal distance to the target point The height difference to the targ...

Page 136: ...RM power 11 Data Management Mode for Builder RM M power and RM power 11 1 Overview Description The DATA mode is used for creating viewing and deleting data in the field setting the communication param...

Page 137: ...a data management screen Step Description 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key 2 Level up the instrument Refer to 5 2 Instrument Setup for more infor mation 3 Press until DATA mode is active...

Page 138: ...for Builder RM M power and RM power Description of fields Field Description Job The current active job name Type Fixpoint Measurement and Result Pt The active identifier for points E Easting coordinat...

Page 139: ...t the time of creation Active job The active job is the one in which data is stored to One job is always considered the active job Default job A job called Default is always available on the instrumen...

Page 140: ...active 1 Press JOB to access job management 2 Press to toggle through the jobs and select job 3 Accept with OK The selected job is set as active job Step Description Make sure that DATA Mode is activ...

Page 141: ...eleted in the field downloaded for data transfer to a further program uploaded for example for stakeout operations Create a new fixpoint step by step Step Description Make sure that DATA Mode is activ...

Page 142: ...ss to set Type Fixpoint 2 Press to set focus on Pt 3 Press to toggle through the points The coordinates are displayed on same screen Step Description Make sure that DATA Mode is active 1 Press to set...

Page 143: ...Data Management Mode for Builder RM M power and RM power Builder 143 The selected point is deleted Data is not recoverable Step Description...

Page 144: ...le line offset easting northing and height coordinates Measurement data can be viewed deleted downloaded for data transfer to a further program View a measure ment step by step Step Description Make s...

Page 145: ...set Type Measurement 2 Press to set focus on Pt 3 Press to toggle through the points and select point 4 Press POINTS to access point management 5 Press DELETE to delete point 6 Accept with YES The sel...

Page 146: ...ta can be displayed are Area and Tie Distance Result data can be viewed downloaded for data transfer to a further program View a result step by step Step Description Make sure that DATA Mode is active...

Page 147: ...iption Data can be stored in internal memory or to an external device such as PDA Data Collector or PC through the RS232 interface For data transfer between instrument and external device the communic...

Page 148: ...Baudrate 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 Frequency of data transfer from receiver to device in bits per second Databits Number of bits in a block of digital data 7 Set automatically if Parity Even or Odd 8 S...

Page 149: ...eters step by step Field Option Baudrate 19200 Databits 8 Parity None Endmark CR LF Stopbits 1 Step Description Make sure that DATA Mode is active 1 Press RS232 to access communication parameter setti...

Page 150: ...on For data transfer use Construction Data Manager Simple office software which supports the exchange of Leica TPS data with the PC using a Windows application OR Leica Geo Office Tools Office softwar...

Page 151: ...r and RM power Builder 151 11 9 Pin Assignment Port at the instru ment Diagram Pin Name Description Direction a PWR_IN Power input 12 V nominal 11 16 V In b Not used c GND Single ground d Rx RS232 rec...

Page 152: ...d isn t displayed Beside the settings of the EDM it is possible to set the reflector height Descriptions apply only to Builder M power and RM power Access step by step Step Description 1 Turn on the i...

Page 153: ...t with OK Step Description OK To accept settings RANGE To disable limited distance measurement Button disappears when entered once Field Option Description EDM type fine Fine measuring type for high p...

Page 154: ...e mode On Track Turns on continuous distance measure mode and visible laser beam Tracking only Builder M power Off Turns off continuous distance measure mode On Turns on continuous distance measure mo...

Page 155: ...EDM Settings Builder 155 Prism Const Entry of a user specific prism constant in mm hr Entry of reflector height Field Option Description...

Page 156: ...factor Measured values and coordinates are corrected with the PPM parameter Descriptions apply only to Builder M power and RM power Access step by step Step Description 1 Make sure that EDM Settings i...

Page 157: ...er 157 Example of PPM screen Description of fields PPM 0 To set PPM parameter to zero OK To accept parameter Field Description Scale factor Calculated scale factor Scale ppm Entry of PPM value to calc...

Page 158: ...d for checking system and software information performing the calibrations of the instrument errors Descriptions apply in general to all Builder models Available options depend on the model Access ste...

Page 159: ...ields CALIBR To access the calibration routine Refer to chapter 14 Check Adjust PIN To access PIN code settings SW Info To access software infor mation Field Description Battery Remaining battery powe...

Page 160: ...ive For Builder RM the instrument type R and T may be chosen as an alternative For Builder R the instrument type T may be chosen as an alternative For Builder T this choice is not available The settin...

Page 161: ...been typed in five times a Personal UnblocKing code is required which can be found on the instrument delivery papers If the PUK code was entered correctly the PIN code is set to default value 0 and th...

Page 162: ...in the PIN settings the PIN code entry is necessary Step Description Step Description 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key Make sure that THEO mode is active 2 Press for approximately 5 second...

Page 163: ...163 Example of a PIN code settings screen Description of fields OK To accept settings Field Option Description Use PIN Code On Off To activate PIN code To deactivate PIN code New PIN Code To enter yo...

Page 164: ...carefully and precisely as described in the following chapters Some other instrument errors and mechanical parts can be adjusted mechanically Electronic adjust ment The following instrument errors ca...

Page 165: ...ocess the instrument errors are carefully determined and set to zero As mentioned above these errors can change and it is highly recom mended to redetermine them in the following situations Before the...

Page 166: ...to account Before determining the instrument errors the instrument has to be levelled up using the electronic level The tribrach the tripod and the underground should be very stable and secure from vi...

Page 167: ...iagram c The Hz collimation error c is also called line of sight error It is caused by the deviation between the optical line of sight which means the direction in which the crosshairs points and the...

Page 168: ...ument also called standing axis The vertical index error i is a constant error that affects all vertical angle read ings a Mechanical vertical axis of the instrument also called standing axis b Axis p...

Page 169: ...n 1 Turn on the instrument by pressing the key 2 Level up the instrument Refer to 5 2 Instrument Setup for more infor mation Make sure that THEO mode is active 3 Press for approximately 5 seconds unti...

Page 170: ...im with the telescope again to the target 9 Press MEASURE to measure the same target again and to calculate the instrument errors The old and new adjustment results are shown 10 Press SET to set new a...

Page 171: ...Description Hz Correction On The horizontal angles are corrected for the line of sight and if Compensator On transversal tilt errors Off Horizontal angles are not corrected After switching on the ins...

Page 172: ...electronic level assuming that the electronic level is correctly adjusted 2 The bubble must be centered If it extends beyond the circle use the allen keys supplied to centre it with the adjustment scr...

Page 173: ...elec tronic level is correctly adjusted Refer to 5 2 Instrument Setup for more information Then remove it from the tribrach 2 The bubble of the tribrach must be centered If it extends beyond the circl...

Page 174: ...lummet is located in the vertical axis of the instrument Under normal conditions of use the laser plummet does not need adjusting If an adjustment is necessary due to external influences the instrumen...

Page 175: ...Check Adjust Builder 175 Inspecting laser plummet step by step Step Description 1 Setup the instrument on a tripod 1 approximately 1 5 m above ground 1 2 3 360 3 mm 1 5 m 2 5 mm 1 5 m...

Page 176: ...tal surface such like a sheet of paper 4 Mark the centre of the red dot on the ground 2 5 Slowly turn the instrument through 360 carefully observing the move ment of the red laser dot 3 The maximum di...

Page 177: ...escription The connections must be firm and tight 1 Moderately tighten the allen screws with the allen key supplied with the tripod 2 Tighten articulated joints just enough to keep the tripod legs ope...

Page 178: ...nt is well adjusted the red measuring beam coincides with the visual line of sight External influences such as shock stress or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red measuring beam relati...

Page 179: ...r beam by activating the laser pointer function in Configuration Mode 4 Without using the telescope inspect the position of the red laser dot on the flatprism Look at the flatprism from just above the...

Page 180: ...the Reticule for Builder T Inspection Step Description 1 Aim on any point in the centre of the reticule 2 With the vertical drive move the instrument upwards to the edge of the range of vision If the...

Page 181: ...ve cover of adjusting screws on the eyepiece 2 With the help of the supplied tool loosen all four adjusting screws by the same amount 3 Turn the reticule until the vertical line is aligned with the po...

Page 182: ...be affected by shock and vibration 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 Leica Ge...

Page 183: ...nt After transport inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product If the equipment is to be stored for a long time remove the alkaline batteries from the pr...

Page 184: ...3 General Technical Data of the Instrument for information about storage temperature range A storage temperature range of 0 C to 20 C 32 F to 68 F in dry environ ment is recommended to minimize self...

Page 185: ...cohol is not allowed Fogging of prisms Reflector prisms that are cooler than the ambient temperature tend to fog It is not enough simply to wipe them Keep them for some time inside your jacket or in t...

Page 186: ...following directions should enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the pro...

Page 187: ...ts Disabling safety systems Removal of hazard notices Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifi cally permitted for certain functions Modification or conversion of...

Page 188: ...ication without additional control and safety installations Warning Adverse use can lead to injury malfunction and damage It is the task of the person responsible for the equipment to inform the user...

Page 189: ...for permanent human habitation not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments Danger Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas or i...

Page 190: ...esponsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the Leica Geosystems product Person in charge of the product The person in charge of the product has the following duties...

Page 191: ...follow the safety directions given by the manufacturer and the direc tions of the person responsible for the product Caution Watch out for erroneous measurement results if the product has been droppe...

Page 192: ...contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical instal lations and follow their instructions Warning If the product is used with accessories for example masts staffs poles you may increa...

Page 193: ...ers Warning Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations for example in traffic on building sites and at industrial installations Precautions Always ensure that the working...

Page 194: ...t is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard Precautions Before shipping the product or disposing of it discharge the batteries by running the product until they a...

Page 195: ...ewel lery keys metallized paper or other metals Precautions Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects Warning If the product is improperly disposed of the fol...

Page 196: ...ome page at http www leica geosystems com treat ment or received from your Leica Geosystems dealer Warning Only Leica Geosystems authorized service workshops are entitled to repair these products The...

Page 197: ...avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them Products classified as laser class 1 class 2 and class 3R do...

Page 198: ...2007 03 Safety of laser products Class 3R laser products Direct intrabeam viewing may be hazardous low level eye hazard in particular for deliberate ocular exposure The risk of injury for laser class...

Page 199: ...s etc Precautions Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective such as a mirror or which could emit unwanted reflections Do not look through or beside the optical sight at prisms or reflecting...

Page 200: ...00 Builder Safety Directions Labelling a Laser beam Builder_080 a Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposure Class 3R Laser Product according to IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Po 5 00 mW 650 690 nm Laser Aperture...

Page 201: ...10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This d...

Page 202: ...ed in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance with IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products Class 1 laser products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation a...

Page 203: ...xcept for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cau...

Page 204: ...cordance with IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products Class 2 laser products These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for delib erate staring into the beam Warning Fro...

Page 205: ...Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm ful interference and 2 th...

Page 206: ...EC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products Class 2 laser products These products are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for delib erate staring into the beam Warning From a safety pers...

Page 207: ...deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm f...

Page 208: ...208 Builder Safety Directions a Laser beam b Exit for laser beam b a...

Page 209: ...ce in this respect Leica Geosystems cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed Caution There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the pr...

Page 210: ...ple near radio transmitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions Warning If the product is operated with connecting cables...

Page 211: ...uarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipme...

Page 212: ...mplies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harm ful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received incl...

Page 213: ...Safety Directions Builder 213...

Page 214: ...rement Accuracy Type 300 is only available for the Builder RM power Characteristics Absolute continuous Type Standard deviation Hz V ISO 17123 3 Display least count mgon mgon 100 9 2 8 1 1 200 6 1 8 1...

Page 215: ...Type Kodak Gray Card Range D Range E Range F m ft m ft m ft Standard White side 90 reflective 60 200 80 260 80 260 Standard Grey side 18 reflective 30 100 50 160 50 160 Standard White side 90 reflecti...

Page 216: ...ft m ft Standard Reflective tape 150 490 150 490 150 490 Standard Cat eye 250 820 250 820 250 820 Standard Reflective tape 150 490 170 560 170 560 Standard Cat eye 250 820 250 820 250 820 D Object in...

Page 217: ...s 1 mm Reflector range fine fast mode CPR105 Flat prism Cat eye 5 mm 2 ppm 2 CPR105 Flat prism Reflective tape 3 mm 2ppm 2 Tracking 5 mm 2 ppm 1 0 Standard measuring Standard deviation ISO 17123 4 Mea...

Page 218: ...nterruptions severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in deviations of the specified accuracy 1 Strong haze visibility 5km or strong sunlight severe heat shimmer 2 Light...

Page 219: ...aracteristics Laser dot size Measuring system System analyser basis 100 MHz 150 MHz Type Coaxial visible red laser class 1 Carrier wave 660 nm Distance m Laser dot size approximately mm at 20 10 x 12...

Page 220: ...nification 30 x 30 x Clear objective diameter 40 mm 40 mm Focusing 1 6 m 5 2 ft to infinity 1 7 m 5 6 ft to infinity Field of view 1 21 1 50 gon 2 4 m at 100 m 1 30 1 66 gon 2 6 m at 100 m Type Settin...

Page 221: ...e LCD illumination Keyboard 7 keys 20 keys only Builder M power and RM power Angle Display 360 360 decimal 400 gon 6400 mil V Distance Display m ft int ft us ft inch 1 16 Position In both faces face t...

Page 222: ...Builder Technical Data Instrument Dimen sions Weight 195 7 mm 316 mm 203 mm 75 mm 75 mm 195 7 mm 316 mm 150 mm Instrument 3 3 4 1 kg Tribrach 0 8 kg Battery adapter GAD39 incl 6 alkaline batteries 0 2...

Page 223: ...000 Type Visible red laser class 2 Location In vertical axis of instrument Accuracy Deviation from plumbline 1 5 mm at 1 5 m instrument height Diameter of laser point 2 5 mm at 1 5 m instrument height...

Page 224: ...ature Protection against dust sand and water Type NiMh Voltage 6V Typical operating time 6 8h approx 9000 angle and distance measurements Type NiMH Voltage 12 V Capacity GEB171 8 0 Ah Typical operatin...

Page 225: ...ation are to be effectively counter acted by periodically drying out the instrument Type Additive Constant mm CPR105 Flat prism Cat eye 0 0 CPR105 Flat prism reflective tape 0 0 Reflectorless 0 0 GZM2...

Page 226: ...erchanta bility fitness for a particular purpose satisfactory quality and non infringement all of which are expressly disclaimed Software License Agreement This product contains software that is prein...

Page 227: ...terms and conditions of the Leica Geosystems Software License Agreement Installa tion or use of the software or any part thereof is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such L...

Page 228: ...e laser plummet 174 ALL in 1 82 Angle Distance 107 Angle measurement 214 Angle unit 64 Application Angle Distance 98 Area tilt Volume 98 As Built 98 COGO 99 Hidden Point 99 Layout 98 Layout Line Arc S...

Page 229: ...ontrol line 87 88 Control unit 221 Coordinates 92 94 Corrections 225 D Data management 136 Data output 148 Data transfer 150 Databits 148 Date 67 Delete 145 Display heater 64 Displayed data 18 Distanc...

Page 230: ...ncrement 58 I Icons 35 Instrument 220 Components 23 Dimensions 222 Models 20 Temperature 159 Intended use 187 Interface 147 J Job 137 139 K Keyboard Builder M power and RM power 29 Keyboard Builder T...

Page 231: ...erating temperature 224 P Parity 148 Plumb line 16 Points 141 144 Ports 221 Power supply 25 Prism 225 CPR105 Flat Prism 54 CPR111 Builder Prism 55 Programs 78 98 R Range 215 Record 63 82 223 Reflector...

Page 232: ...b bar 34 Technical data 214 220 Technical terms 14 Telescope 220 Temperature 224 Instrument 159 Operating 224 Storage 224 Tie distance 109 Tilting axis 15 Time 67 Tracking 58 154 Transport 182 Tribrac...

Page 233: ...Index Builder 233...

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