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21. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES.............................. 142
22. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS........................................ 145

23. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ..............................................  161
24. TARGET SYSTEM.............................................................  162
25. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...........................................  164
26. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................  167
27. EXPLANATIONS ..............................................................  174

27.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism ............................................. 174
27.2 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face Left,

Face Right Measurement ............................................................ 175

28. REGULATIONS ................................................................. 176
29. INDEX ................................................................................ 180

Summary of Contents for DX Series

Page 1: ...SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS Class 3R Laser Product OPERATOR S MANUAL DX series DX 201AC DX 202AC DX 203AC DX 205AC Direct aiming X ellence Station 21310 90011 ...

Page 2: ...or otherwise used for the production of derivative works Symbols The following conventions are used in this manual G Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before operations C Indicates the chapter title to refer to for additional information Indicates supplementary explanation Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation Softkey etc Indicates softkeys on the...

Page 3: ...ation 20 6 Allocating Key Functions Learn basic operations in 4 PRODUCT OUTLINE and 5 BASIC OPERATION before you read each measurement procedure For selecting options and inputting figures see 5 1 Basic Key Operation Measurement procedures are based on continuous measurement Some information about procedures when other measurement options are selected can be found in Note KODAK is a registered tra...

Page 4: ...Battery 34 7 SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT 36 7 1 Centering 36 7 2 Levelling 38 8 POWER ON OFF 40 8 1 Configuring the Touch Panel 41 8 2 Resolving Software Issues 42 8 3 Powering ON OFF from an External Instrument 43 9 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES 44 9 1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology 44 9 2 Communication between the DX and Companion Device 48 9 3 Connection via RS232C Cable 49 9 ...

Page 5: ...75 14 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT 77 14 1 Entering Instrument Station Data 77 14 2 Azimuth Angle Setting 78 14 3 3 D Coordinate Measurement 81 15 RESECTION MEASUREMENT 83 15 1 Coordinate Resection Measurement 84 15 2 Height Resection Measurement 88 16 SETTING OUT MEASUREMENT 93 16 1 Using the Guide Light in Setting out Measurement 93 16 2 Distance Setting out Measurement 94 16 3 Coordinates Setting out...

Page 6: ... ERROR MESSAGES 142 22 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 145 22 1 Circular Level 145 22 2 Tilt Sensor 146 22 3 Collimation 149 22 4 Reticle 150 22 5 Image Sensor Reticle 152 22 6 RC Handle Option 154 22 7 Optical Plummet 156 22 8 Additive Distance Constant 157 22 9 Laser Plummet Option 158 23 POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM 161 24 TARGET SYSTEM 162 25 OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 164 26 SPECIFICATIONS 167 27 EXPLANATIONS 174 2...

Page 7: ...e printed in or near the symbol I This symbol indicates items which must always be performed Specific details are printed in or near the symbol C Warning D Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash in areas where there is inadequate ventilation or near combustible materials An explosion could occur G Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding Fire electric shock burns or ha...

Page 8: ... than the specified power supply voltage Fire or electrical shock could result D Do not use batteries other than those designated An explosion could occur or abnormal heat generated leading to fire D Do not use damaged power cords plugs or loose outlets Fire or electric shock could result D Do not use power cords other than those designated Fire could result E Use only the specified battery charge...

Page 9: ... E Keep hands and feet away from the tripod shoes when fixing the tripod in the ground A hand or foot stab wound could result E Tighten the leg fixing screws securely before carrying the tripod Failure to tighten the screws could lead to the tripod legs extending causing injury C Warning D Do not use within the vicinity of hospitals Malfunction of medical equipment could result E Use the instrumen...

Page 10: ...t on the tribrach The handle of the instrument can be removed When operating the instrument with the handle attached always make sure that the handle is securely fixed to the instrument body with the handle locks Precautions concerning water and dust resistance The instrument conforms to IP65 specifications for waterproofing and dust resistance when battery cover connector cap and the external int...

Page 11: ... ground Sand or dust may cause damage to the screw holes or the centering screw on the base plate Do not perform vertical rotation of the telescope when using the lens hood diagonal eyepiece or solar filter Such accessories may strike the instrument causing damage Protect the instrument from heavy shocks or vibration Protect the instrument from rain or drizzle with an umbrella or waterproof cover ...

Page 12: ...KS AND ADJUSTMENTS Every 4 000 to 5 000 hours operation in total change grease of driving parts Contact your local dealer for the maintenance When removing the instrument from the carrying case never pull it out by force The empty carrying case should be closed to protect it from moisture Check the instrument for proper adjustment periodically to maintain the instrument accuracy Exporting this pro...

Page 13: ...rofits due to any natural disaster earthquake storms floods etc fire accident or an act of a third party and or usage under unusual conditions The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for any damage change of data loss of data loss of profits an interruption of business etc caused by use of the product or an unusable product The manufacturer or its representatives assumes ...

Page 14: ...bels attached to the instrument as well as in this manual to ensure safe use of this laser product Never intentionally point the laser beam at another person The laser beam is injurious to the eyes and skin If an eye injury is caused by exposure to the laser beam seek immediate medical attention from a licensed ophthalmologist Do not look directly into the laser beam or guide light Doing so could ...

Page 15: ...training as per the following items shall use this product Read this manual for usage procedures for this product Hazardous protection procedures read this chapter Requisite protective gear read this chapter Accident reporting procedures stipulate procedures beforehand for transporting the injured and contacting physicians in case there are laser induced injuries Persons working within the range o...

Page 16: ...plummet focussing ring 15 Optical plummet eyepiece 16 Optical plummet reticle cover 17 Luminance sensor 18 Objective lens Includes Laser pointer function 19 Guide light 20 Tubular compass slot 21 Handle locking screw 22 Vertical Jog 23 Keyboard C 5 1 Basic Key Operation 24 Trigger key 25 Horizontal Jog 26 Stylus pen 27 Tribrach clamp 28 Telescope eyepiece 29 Telescope eyepiece screw 30 Telescope k...

Page 17: ...red sections A poleman can ascertain the present position by checking the guide light color I Guide light status C 13 2 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement 16 1 Using the Guide Light in Setting out Measurement Light status Meaning Slow flashing Red and green simultaneously Waiting Search error error screen only Fast flashing Red and green simultaneously Searching in progress Measuring co...

Page 18: ...ld type on the screen This allows the user to continue operation without having to return to the display to press softkeys Sighting collimator Use sighting collimator to aim the instrument in the direction of the measurement point Turn the instrument until the apex of the triangle in the sighting collimator is aligned with the target A circle surrounds the triangle to make it easier to locate Blue...

Page 19: ...ng tightening the rocking screws if necessary To attache the handle position the handle as shown tighthen the 2 handle rocking screws securely Beam detector for Remote Controller and Terminals Handle Option G Never touch the beam detector The ability of the system to perform Turning may be adversely affected If the beam detector is dirty carefully wipe it with the wiping cloth If the terminals of ...

Page 20: ...the instrument to detach Attaching the instrument to the tribrach 1 Check that the tribrach locking screw has been loosened 2 Align 1 and 2 and lower the instrument onto the tribrach 3 Turn the tribrach clamp 3 clockwise to tighten 4 Turn the tribrach locking screw clockwise to tighten Always fully tighten the tribrach locking screw to reduce adverse effects of motor operation on accuracy and ensu...

Page 21: ... measurement Do not switch between modes by PRG or not turn OFF the power just after pressing PRG during displaying the message Executing program mode 4 2 Mode Structure Program mode Starkey mode Top menu Observation mode switching by tab Menu mode Config mode C 5 2 Display Functions Graphic tab ÛVersionÝ OK _ڎ Basic mode C 5 4 Starkey mode PRG_ _ڎ ESC_ C 20 Changing the settings C 14 to 19 ...

Page 22: ...lt using the DX within proximity to the above devices may result in interference causing communication failure or reduction of transmission speed Although a radio station license is not required for this instrument bear in mind the following points when using Bluetooth technology for communication I Regarding portable premises radio equipment and portable specified low power radio equipment Before...

Page 23: ...glass and plastic containing metal frames plates foil and other heat shielding elements as well as coatings containing metallic powders may adversely affect Bluetooth communication and concrete reinforced concrete and metal will render it impossible Use a vinyl or plastic cover to protect the instrument from rain and moisture Metallic materials should not be used The direction of the Bluetooth ant...

Page 24: ...rument Configuration I Switching to Starkey mode C 5 4 Starkey Mode 5 1 Basic Key Operation Power ON Press and hold About 1 second Power OFF Switches the reticle illumination and key light On Off When Key light is On backlight brigthtness goes down Switches to Starkey mode previous screen SHIFT Display unit Luminance sensor Microphone Target type Program mode Function key Input mode SHIFT Illumina...

Page 25: ...arget types Prism 360 Prism Sheet N prism reflectorless Press and hold until a beep sounds Turn ON OFF the laser pointer guide light FUNC Toggle between Observation mode screen pages α Switch between numerals and alphabetic characters SHIFT 1 to 9 In alphabetic characters mode switch between lowercase characters and upper case characters each time SHIFT Press and hold In alphabetic characters mode...

Page 26: ...C Cancel the input data TAB Shift to the next item B S Delete a character on the left S P Input a blank space increments by 1 when setting the date and time K L Move the cursor left right O G Move the cursor up down ENT Select accept input word value O G Move the cursor selection item up down K L Move the cursor selection item left right or select other option TAB Shift to the next item S P Displa...

Page 27: ...21 5 BASIC OPERATION 2 Press 7 three times c is displayed 3 Press 5 three times o is displayed 4 Press L Press 5 m is displayed 5 Continue to input letters Press ENT to complete inputting P1 ...

Page 28: ...screen and operate the scroll bar Temporarily de activating the touch panel The touch panel can be temporarily de activated This is especially useful when cleaning the display To de activate tap on the status bar Touch panel temporarily de activated is displayed The touch panel cannot be operated while the above message is displayed Press ESC to cancel the message and re activate the touch panel D...

Page 29: ...en The capitalized letter in the softkey indicates the currently selected mode CChanging display 20 1 Observation Conditions allocating ZA 20 6 Allocating Key Functions 3 Horizontal angle Press R L when allocated to the Observation mode screen to switch the display status The capitalized letter in the softkey indicates the currently selected mode HA R Horizontal angle right HA L Horizontal angle l...

Page 30: ... the user can specify the orientation of the graphic tab display and which point target or station to set at the center of the display DEF Returns to the original orientation display ZoomIn Zooms in ZoomOut Zooms out Display all options Scroll down for more Values can be input items edited Instrument station Scale units m Arrow indicates north as set backsight Target point ...

Page 31: ...instrument Tapping icons will switch between the relevant options for that item Tapping and holding will display a list of all available options for that item and in certain cases a link to the configuration screen for that item Allocation of the icons of the status bar corresponds with that of Starkey mode CAbout icons 5 4 Starkey Mode Number Status bar ...

Page 32: ...put characters Tab Moves the cursor to the next text box CAP Alternates between upper and lower case alphabetic characters and numbers symbols Shift Alternates between upper and lower case alphabetic characters and numbers symbols Is canceled after inputting a single character Ctl No function Del A Delete the character to the left right or deletes the entire text in the active section Move the cur...

Page 33: ...ay a list of all available options for that item and in certain cases a link to the configuration screen for that item Details of each icon are described below The numbers correspond to above icons 1 Battery icon Remaining battery power indicator BDC70 external battery BDC60 61 Temperature 20 C EDM on The remaining battery power displayed when distance measurement is in progress may differ to that...

Page 34: ...ge slightly depending on the target type selected Auto Tracking items are only relevant to Auto Tracking option Auto Tracking ON Auto Pointing ON Both Auto Tracking and Auto Pointing OFF Start Auto Tracking TRK Off is displayed when performing Auto Tracking or when in Prism wait status Tap to quit Auto Tracking Begin searching Rotates the instrument 180 One of the following icons will be displayed...

Page 35: ...matically switched OFF during distance measurement 5 Tilt angle compensation icon The vertical and horizontal angles are automatically compensated for small tilt errors using the dual axis tilt sensor This icon displays the status of this function Horizontal and vertical tilt angles compensated blue No compensation Only vertical tilt angle compensated green is displayed when the instrument is out ...

Page 36: ...or icon flashes the color depends on the setting ii Connection via RS232C cable An arrow e g is displayed to indicate that data transmission is in progress A red arrow indicates that data transmission has failed and data needs to be sent again 7 Input mode icon Selection of input mode C 5 1 Basic Key Operation I Inputting letters figures 8 Input panel icon C 5 3 Inputting Characters using the Inpu...

Page 37: ...to 50 More than 50 Internal Disk Used space Usage space of disk capacity of the instrument Free space Free space of disk capacity of the instrument Capacity Disk capacity of the instrument Removable Disk Used space Usage space of disk capacity of the external disk connected to the instrument Free space Free space of disk capacity of the external disk connected to the instrument Capacity Disk capac...

Page 38: ...le screen pages exist navigating between pages is possible using the arrows that appear at the left right of the screen Navigating between pages The previous next screen page can be displayed by pressing O G L K or that appear at the left right of the screen 5 5 Using the Program Selection Screen An icon without an allocated program cannot be selected Next page Previous page ...

Page 39: ...nges For long term storage the battery should be charged at least once every six months Batteries generate power using a chemical reaction and as a result have a limited lifetime Even when in storage and not used for long periods battery capacity deteriorates with the passage of time This may result in the operating time of the battery shortening despite having been charged correctly In this event...

Page 40: ...g can take longer than the times stated above when temperatures are either especially high or low Mount the charged battery C Type of power source 23 POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM G Use the attached battery BDC70 Before removing the battery turn off the power to the instrument If the battery is removed while the power is switched on a warm boot may occur File and folder data may be lost as a result Do not o...

Page 41: ...he battery cover to open 2 Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow on the side of the battery G Do not insert the battery inclined Doing so may damage the instrument or battery terminals 3 Close the battery cover A click is heard when the cover is secure Battery cover Battery ...

Page 42: ...ipod so that the head is positioned over the survey point Make sure the tripod shoes are firmly fixed in the ground 2 Place the instrument on the tripod head Supporting it with one hand tighten the centering screw on the bottom of the unit to make sure it is secured to the tripod 3 Looking through the optical plummet eyepiece turn the optical plummet eyepiece to focus on the reticle Turn the optic...

Page 43: ... levelling procedure C 7 2 Levelling PROCEDURE Centering with the laser plummet Option 1 Set up the tripod and affix the instrument on the tripod head C 7 1 Centering 2 Press to power on C 8 POWER ON OFF The electric circular level is displayed on the Tilt 3 Press L ON The laser plummet beam will be emitted from the bottom of the instrument ...

Page 44: ...aser spot may be affected when operating in direct sunlight In this event provide shade for the survey point PROCEDURE 1 Perform the centering procedure C 7 1 Centering 2 Center the bubble in the circular level by either shortening the tripod leg closest to the offcenter direction of the bubble or by lengthening the tripod leg farthest from the offcenter direction of the bubble Adjust one more tri...

Page 45: ...le to 0 using foot screws A and B for the X direction and levelling screw C for the Y direction 7 Loosen the centering screw slightly Looking through the optical plummet eyepiece slide the instrument over the tripod head until the survey point is exactly centered in the reticle Retighten the centering screw securely If the instrument is levelled using laser plummet emit the laser plummet beam and ...

Page 46: ...ment once again using circular level then display Tilt Press and hold Tilt angle compensation icon on status bar or in Starkey mode then select Go to Tilt screen C 5 4 Starkey Mode 5 Tilt angle compensation icon Tilt crn in Obs condition should be set to No if the display is unsteady due to vibration or strong wind C 20 1 Observation Conditions Resume function The Resume function redisplays the sc...

Page 47: ...me This time period can be set in Power off in Inst config C 20 2 Instrument Configuration When using for the first time or after performing a cold boot the screen for configuring the touch panel will be displayed Follow the instructions on the screen Tap the cross hairs at the center of the display with the stylus pen Tap 5 times Press ENT to complete touch panel configuration Press ESC to retain...

Page 48: ...boot If the problem is not resolved with a warm boot the next step is to perform a cold boot A cold boot will not erase surveying data in the instrument but all the parameters will be changed to the factory settings If the data in the memory is necessary BE SURE TO TRANSFER IT TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER BEFORE PERFORMING A COLD BOOT To perform a cold boot while holding and S P press The instrument is ...

Page 49: ...a computer or data collector G The password must be input after powering ON the instrument from an external device when a password has been set C Remote PWR On function 20 2 Instrument Configuration Setting a password 20 9 Changing Password 8 3 Powering ON OFF from an External Instrument ...

Page 50: ...and the other as the Slave To initiate connections from the DX side set the DX as the Master device To initiate connections from the paired device side set the DX as the Slave device The factory setting is Slave PROCEDURE Necessary settings for Bluetooth communication 1 Select Comms in Config mode Set Comms mode in the Comms setup tab to Bluetooth G Changing communication settings during Bluetooth...

Page 51: ...s 2 Select a mode for the DX in the Bluetooth tab The factory setting is Slave Register companion devices Master cannot be selected when no companion devices have been registered C Master Slave Bluetooth connections 3 Select in Link a companion device from among the Bluetooth devices already registered in the instrument C Registering devices PROCEDURE Registering Bluetooth companion devices Compan...

Page 52: ...nput characters will be displayed as asterisks e g The passkey was set to 0123 at the factory 6 Press OK to finish settings PROCEDURE Registering Bluetooth companion devices 1 Power on the companion device 2 Select Bluetooth in Comms mode in the Comms setup tab 3 Press LIST to display a list of all registered devices Register the data collectors to use in Serial tab and devices to use with the Dia...

Page 53: ... cannot be retrieved Select a device and press Edit in the second page to update the device name and or device address 5 Press OK to complete registration and return to the screen in step 2 PROCEDURE Displaying Bluetooth information for the DX 1 Select Comms in Config mode 2 Press Info in the Bluetooth tab to display information for the DX Register the Bluetooth address BD ADDR displayed here in t...

Page 54: ...munication using Bluetooth Technology 2 Start communication When DX is set as the Master device the Connect softkey is allocated to the fourth page of Observation mode When Connect is pressed the DX searches for the device selected in Link and a connection starts When a connection has been successfully established is displayed in the status bar The establishing of a connection can also be initiate...

Page 55: ...e cable C Cables 25 OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 2 Select Comms in Config mode Set communication conditions in the Comms setup tab Set Comms mode to RS232C 3 Set options in the RS232C tab according to the selection made in the Comms setup tab Items set and options Factory setting 1 Baud rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400bps 2 Data bits 7 8 bits 3 Parity Not set Odd Even 4 Stop bit 1 2 bits 4 Press OK t...

Page 56: ...tee that all USB devices are compatible with the DX USB ports Use a computer WindowsXP Vista 7 is based and USB connection is capable Remove the USB cable from USB port 2 carefully to avoid damaging the cable As for the download and install of exFat file system driver ActiveSync Windows Mobile Device Center please access to Microsoft support site 9 4 Connecting via USB Cable Port name Device type ...

Page 57: ...r does not need to be turned OFF before connection 3 Press while pressing ENT to display a message box asking whether to boot USB mode then press YES The screen of the instrument will be USB Mode instrument may not be displayed as Removable Disk It depends on Windows settings G Follow the instructions below to ensure that the instrument continues to operate normally during USB transfer Do not chan...

Page 58: ...e USB cable C 8 POWER ON OFF The computer does not need to be turned OFF before connection 3 Press while pressing ENT to display a message box asking whether to boot USB mode then press NO The synchronous software is effective instrument may not be displayed as Removable Disk It depends on Windows settings G Follow the instructions below to ensure that the instrument continues to operate normally ...

Page 59: ...ar program on program mode CUSB ports 9 4 Connecting via USB Cable G When reading writing data do not remove the USB memory PROCEDURE 1 Slide up the catch on the external interface hatch to open C 9 4 Connecting via USB Cable 2 Insert the USB memory into the USB port 1 G When using a USB memory with 4 metal terminals on the surface insert it with the terminal facing backwards to avoid damaging the...

Page 60: ... zenith C 4 1 Parts of the Instrument Handle L Detaching attaching the Handle Auto Pointing may take long time if the prism is located at the zenith In this case use optional accessory diagonal eyepiece DE27 and manually sight the target C 10 3 Manually Sighting the Target If more than one prism is located in the field of sight during Auto Pointing an operation error will occur and the instrument ...

Page 61: ... set the instrument checks that the prism position is stable then searches for the prism direction Once the instrument confirms that the prism is sighted at the approximate center of the field of view Auto Pointing is complete Although this setting provides greater accuracy when supporting the pole by hand hand movements will result in Auto Pointing taking too long to complete and a Time out error...

Page 62: ... the target and telescope reticle by image processing then compensates the angle measurement value obtained from the encoder This compensation enables accurate sighting in a short time Even though the target and telescope reticle may appear to be misaligned actual angle value of center of the target is displayed Compensated values are displayed in blue If the instrument is rotated manually or usin...

Page 63: ...t within 2 times searching and returns to the point where the reflector is lost 3 Set the Jog turning speed for vertical and horizontal rotation of the telescope The Shift point signifies the Jog turning speed at which telescope rotation switches from the Lo speed setting to the Hi speed setting The higher the Shift point setting the faster the Jog turning speed needed to activate the Hi speed set...

Page 64: ...ted Performs Turning operation then Auto Tracking When G S selected Performs Auto Pointing then Auto Tracking Motor setting Softkey When Search set in Search Setting When None set in Search Setting Srch method is R C Srch method is G S Global Search SRCH Performs Auto Pointing MEAS Performs Turning operation then angle distance measurement Performs Auto Pointing then angle distance measurement Per...

Page 65: ... collimator to bring the target into the field of view Turn the vertical and horizontal Jogs for fine sighting adjusting 3 Focus on the target Turn the telescope focussing ring to focus on the target Turn the vertical and horizontal fine motion screws to align the target with the reticle The last adjustment of each fine motion screw should be in the clockwise direction 4 Readjust the focus until t...

Page 66: ...uration tab then use the Sighting collimator to bring the target into the field of view When the target is in the field of view use the Jogs to make fine adjustments and accurately sight the center of the prism It is recommended that a slow Jog turning speed is used for greater stability when performing fine adjustments ...

Page 67: ...guration RC Handle 25 OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Auto Tracking can only be performed when a prism is used as the target Auto Tracking is not possible with reflective sheet and reflectorless measurement Use designated reflective prisms for higher precision measurement C 24 TARGET SYSTEM If more than one prism is located in the field of sight during Auto Tracking an operation error will occur and the ins...

Page 68: ...nd horizontal rotation of the telescope C JOG Setting tab 10 1 Auto Pointing Settings step 4 Press INIT to return JOG Setting tab settings only to their factory settings 4 Set Forecast time and Wait time C Forecast time Wait time Lost Prism Items set and options Factory setting 1 Forecast time 0 5 sec 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 4 sec 5 sec Auto 2 Wait time sec 0 to 3600 5 When setting Wait time HOLD is dis...

Page 69: ... in which the target will travel and continue Auto Tracking based on this prediction for the time period set in Forecast time If the instrument re acquires the target in this predicted direction Auto Tracking continues without change If the target is not re acquired however the target is considered lost Target lost status and the instrument starts horizontal search Prism wait and re search in orde...

Page 70: ...lobal Search SRCH Performs Auto Pointing then Auto Tracking Performs Auto Pointing MEAS Performs Turning operation then distance measurement Auto Tracking Performs Auto Pointing then distance measurement Auto Tracking Performs angle and distance measurement RC Rotates directly in the direction of the Remote Controller then performs Auto Pointing Rotates in the direction specified by the Remote Con...

Page 71: ...tly the search area for Turning is already set when the instrument was shipped But if for whatever reason the target cannot be found or it takes longer time to find the target offset the search area C 22 6 RC Handle Option RC Rotates in a counterclockwise direction from the point of view of the Remote Controller then performs Auto Pointing Auto Tracking Rotates in a counterclockwise direction from...

Page 72: ...SET function to measure the included angle between two points The horizontal angle can be set to 0 at any direction PROCEDURE 1 Sight the first target as at right C 10 TARGET SIGHTING 2 In the first page of Observation mode press 0SET 0SET will flash so press 0SET again The horizontal angle at the first target becomes 0 3 Sight the second target The displayed horizontal angle HA R is the included ...

Page 73: ... also be performed with coordinate and azimuth input C 14 2 Azimuth Angle Setting 4 Press OK to confirm the input value and display the new horizontal angle 5 Sight the second target The horizontal angle from the second target to the value set as the horizontal angle is displayed Pressing HOLD performs the same function as above Press HOLD to set the displayed horizontal angle Then set the angle t...

Page 74: ...Points Horizontal Angle 0 12 2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value Horizontal Angle Hold 2 Press MOTOR in the first page of Observation mode and enter the vertical and horizontal angles in the Motor tab Desired angle can be calculated by inputting the coordinates of station point and target point Press COORD in the second page and set station point Press OK to calculate the angle 3 Af...

Page 75: ...asurement and the features used to output measurement results to a computer or other external devices C 9 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES Cables 25 OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Output format and command operations Communication manual PROCEDURE 1 Connect instrument and external device 2 Allocate the HVOUT T or HVOUT S softkey to the OBS mode screen C 20 6 Allocating Key Functions Pressing the softkey outp...

Page 76: ...nt results cannot be obtained Accurate measurement results cannot be obtained if the objective lens is dirty Dust it off with the lens brush first to remove minute particles Then after providing a little condensation by breathing on the lens wipe it off with the wiping cloth During reflectorless measurement if an object obstructs the light beam used for measurement or an object with a high reflect...

Page 77: ...s returned When I is not displayed accurately resight the target BEEP OFF Sets a buzzer sound when measurement is possible Press to switch on and off MEAS Returns to Observation mode and starts angle and distance measurement regardless of Search Setting setting 3 Press OFF to finish signal checking Press ESC or tap the cross in the top right corner to return to the previous screen When is displaye...

Page 78: ...t with the target type N Prism or returned signal checking I Guide light status and meaning Status of the instrument 13 2 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement Light status Meaning Slow flashing Red and green simultaneously Waiting Search error error screen only Fast flashing Red and green simultaneously Searching in progress Measuring continuous measurement Returned signal checking in pro...

Page 79: ...e target Use the sighting collimator to aim the instrument and telescope toward the target C 10 TARGET SIGHTING 2 Start measurement Press MEAS in the first page of Observation mode to start measurement The measured distance data SD vertical angle ZA and horizontal angle HA R are displayed 3 Press STOP to quit distance measurement If the single measurement mode is selected measurement automatically...

Page 80: ...e power is off and can be displayed at any time by pressing CALL C Allocating CALL 20 6 Allocating Key Functions The following explains distance measurement and the features used to output measurement data to a computer or external devices C 9 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES Communication cables 25 OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Output format and command operations Communication manual PROCEDURE 1 Connect i...

Page 81: ...lowing formula Ht h1 h2 h2 S sin z1 x cot z2 S cos z1 It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument C 20 6 Allocating Key Functions PROCEDURE 1 Set the target directly under or directly over the object and measure the target height with a tape measure etc Press HT and enter the target height 2 Selec...

Page 82: ...the object then press REM to start REM measurement is started The height from the ground to the object is displayed in Ht Press STOP to stop the measurement To re observe the target sight the target then press MEAS To continue REM measurement press REM When measurement data already exists select REM in Menu as in step 2 to proceed to step 4 and start REM measurement Press STOP to stop the measurem...

Page 83: ...vance It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument C 20 6 Allocating Key Functions Before performing coordinate measurement enter instrument station coordinates and instrument height Occupy on the software represents instrument station PROCEDURE 1 First measure the instrument height with a tape mea...

Page 84: ...strument height HI and target height HR 4 Press OK to set the input values Set H angle is displayed again Based on the instrument station coordinates and backsight station coordinates which have already been set the azimuth angle of the backsight station is calculated 14 2 Azimuth Angle Setting ...

Page 85: ...tes SRCH Performs Auto Pointing Rotates the instrument in the direction of the backsight Azimuth H ANG None 0 SET in the second page Switches horizontal angle setting method C Horizontal angle settings Sight the backsight station and press MEAS Press STOP to display the distance calculated from coordinates the measured distance and the difference between the two Press YES to set the azimuth angle ...

Page 86: ... to set the input values Coord measurement is displayed PROCEDURE Entering azimuth 1 Select Backsight setup in Coordinate Set H angle is displayed Set H angle can also be displayed from the screen in step 4 of 14 1 Entering Instrument Station Data 2 Select the Key in azimuth tab and enter the desired angle in Azimuth SRCH Performs Auto Pointing Rotates the instrument in the direction of the backsi...

Page 87: ...ion and backsight station The coordinate values of the target are calculated using the following formulae N1 Coordinate N0 S x sinZ x cosAz E1 Coordinate E0 S x sinZ x sinAz Z1 Coordinate Z0 S x cosZ ih th N0 Station point N coordinate S Slope distance ih Instrument height E0 Station point E coordinate Z Zenith angle th Target height Z0 Station point Z coordinate Az Direction angle Null coordinate...

Page 88: ...e coordinates of the target point are displayed Select the Graphic tab to display coordinates on a graph 3 Sight the next target and press MEAS to begin measurement Continue until all targets have been measured 4 When coordinate measurement is completed press ESC or tap the cross in the top right corner to return to Coordinate ...

Page 89: ... measurement and between 3 and 10 known points by angle measurement The more known points there are and the more points there are whose distance can be measured the higher the precision of the coordinate value calculation It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument C 20 6 Allocating Key Functions ...

Page 90: ...2 Select NEZ to display Resection Known point 3 Input the known point After setting the coordinates and target height for the first known point press NEXT to move to the second point Press PREV to return to settings for the previous point When all required known points have been set press OK 15 1 Coordinate Resection Measurement ...

Page 91: ...nt again 6 Repeat procedures 4 to 5 in the same way from subsequent points When the minimum quantity of observation data required for the calculation is present CALC is displayed AUTO will be displayed for the 3rd point onwards Pressing AUTO will rotate the instrument to the next point and start auto measurement Press STOP during auto measurement to display a confirmation message Press YES in this...

Page 92: ...d elevation coordinates of each point are displayed in the Detail tab 8 If there are problems with the results of a point align the cursor with that point and press OMIT OMIT is displayed to the right of the point Repeat for all results that include problems 9 Press RE_CALC to perform calculation again without the point designated in step 8 The result is displayed If there are no problems with the...

Page 93: ...ction result to display Resection Set h angle 11 Select an angle mode and press YES to set the azimuth angle of the first known point as the backsight point and return to Resection Menu 12 Press NO to return to Resection Menu without setting the azimuth angle Horizontal angle settings H set horizontal angle to measured value H Az set horizontal angle to the same value as azimuth angle Az set azimu...

Page 94: ...nts can be measured PROCEDURE 1 Select Resection in Menu 2 Select Elevation to display Resection Known point 3 Input the known point After setting the elevation and target height for the first known point press NEXT to move to the second point Press PREV to return to settings for the previous point When all required known points have been set press OK 15 2 Height Resection Measurement ...

Page 95: ...nown points repeat procedures 4 in the same way from the second point 6 Press CALC or YES to automatically start calculations after observations of all known points are completed Instrument station elevation and standard deviation which describes the measurement accuracy are displayed in the Result tab Standard deviation values for each point are displayed in the Detail tab ...

Page 96: ...th the result go to step 9 If problems with the result occur again perform the resection measurement from step 4 Press RE_OBS to measure the point designated in step 7 Press ADD in the second page when there is a known point that has not been observed or when a new known point is added If no points are designated in step 7 all the points or only the final point can be observed again 9 Press OK to ...

Page 97: ...g angle and distance observation equations and the instrument station coordinates are found using the method of least squares The Z coordinate is found by treating the average value as the instrument station coordinates Calculated instrument station coordinates set as hypothetical coordinates ...

Page 98: ...ne of the following measures 1 Move the instrument station as close as possible to the center of the triangle 2 Observe one more known point which is not on the circle 3 Perform a distance measurement on at least one of the three points G In some cases it is impossible to calculate the coordinates of the instrument station if the included angle between the known points is too small It is difficult...

Page 99: ...N setting out coordinates N coordinates of setting out data E or Z coordinates can be input in the above formula Height difference REM setting out measurement Displayed value height measured REM data REM data of setting out data Setting out data can be input in various modes slope distance horizontal distance height difference coordinates and REM measurement It is possible to allocate softkeys in ...

Page 100: ...surement Returned signal checking in progress Auto Tracking in progress Auto Tracking option only Auto Tracking in predicted direction Auto Tracking option only Green and red alternate flashing Distance measurement error no signal sighting error Prism wait Light status Meaning Increased flashing speed From position of poleman Move target toward instrument Decreased flashing speed From position of ...

Page 101: ...ting out 2 Select Occupy setup to display Occupy setup Enter data for the instrument station and press OK to move to Backsight setup C 14 1 Entering Instrument Station Data 3 Set the azimuth angle for the backsight station Press OK to return to Setting out C 14 2 Azimuth Angle Setting ...

Page 102: ...instrument station to the position to be set out in SO Sdist Each time Shvr is pressed the distance mode changes from SD slope distance HD horizontal distance VD height difference and Ht REM Press COORD in the second page and input coordinates in Key in coord The angle and distance from these coordinates to the position to be set out will be calculated 5 Enter values and press OK to display the sc...

Page 103: ... indicates that target position is correct Y Viewed from instrument Move target to the left Z Viewed from instrument Move target to the right YZ Target position is correct G Viewed from instrument Move target closer O Viewed from instrument Move target away OG Viewed from instrument Target position is correct Q Move target upward H Move target downward QH Target position is correct Each time Shvr ...

Page 104: ...nt After setting the coordinates for the point to be set out the instrument calculates the setting out horizontal angle and horizontal distance By selecting the horizontal angle and then the horizontal distance setting out functions the required coordinate location can be set out Previously recorded setting out points can be placed in order Up to 50 points can be recorded To find the Z coordinate ...

Page 105: ...Measurement steps 2 to 3 3 Select Key in coord in Setting out Record all the setting out points includes setting out points you will measure from now Press ADD to record new data Press DEL in the second page to delete the selected setting out point Press DELALL in the second page to delete all setting out points 4 Select a setting out point in the first screen of step 3 and press OK to display Set...

Page 106: ... point is located is displayed on the instrument The sighting point measurement results currently installed position of the target are displayed Switch between the tabs to display different sets of information The Graph 1 tab shows the current position of the mirror and the direction to the setting out point from this position The Graph 2 tab shows the position of the setting out point square and ...

Page 107: ...rget to find the correct distance 0 is displayed to the setting out point CMovement indicators 16 2 Distance Setting out Measurement step 6 6 Press OK to return to Key in coord Set the next setting out point to continue setting out measurement ...

Page 108: ...display Occupy setup If necessary enter data for Backsight setup C 16 2 Distance Setting out Measurement steps 2 to 3 3 Select SO data setting In Setting out to display SO data setting Press Shvr until the distance input mode is SO Height Input height from the surveying point to the position to be set out in SO Height If necessary input the angle to the point to be set out 4 Enter values and press...

Page 109: ...moving the telescope until the distance to the setting out point reads 0m Movement indicator Red indicates that target position is correct Q Move the telescope near the zenith H Move the telescope near the nadir HQ Telescope direction is correct CFor details of other movement indicators 16 2 Distance Setting out Measurement step 6 Press CNFG to set setting out accuracy When the position of the tar...

Page 110: ...Occupy setup 14 1 Entering Instrument Station Data Backsight setup 14 2 Azimuth Angle Setting It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument C 20 6 Allocating Key Functions Finding it by entering the horizontal distance from the target point to the offset point When the offset point is positioned to ...

Page 111: ...rument Station Data 4 Set the azimuth angle for the backsight station Press OK to return to Offset C 14 2 Azimuth Angle Setting 5 Select OffsetDIST Input the following items 1 Direction of the offset point 2 Horizontal distance from the target point to the offset point Direction of offset point On the left of the target point On the right of the target point Closer than the target point Beyond the...

Page 112: ...rom the included angle Install offset points for the target point on the right and left sides of and as close as possible to the target point and measure the distance to the offset points and the horizontal angle of the target point PROCEDURE 1 Set the offset points close to the target point making sure the distance from the instrument station to the target point and the height of the offset point...

Page 113: ...MEAS to start measurement Press STOP to stop the measurement 4 Sight the target point and press H ANG Press HVD nez to switch results for the target point between distance angle values and coordinate elevation values 5 Press OK in the screen in step 4 to return to Offset Results for offset point Results for target point ...

Page 114: ...g this 2 point target be sure to set prism constant correction value to 0 C 24 TARGET SYSTEM How to use 2 point target 2RT500 K Install the 2 point target with its tip at the target point Face the targets toward the instrument Measure the distance from the target point to the 2nd target Set the prism constant correction value to 0mm The target should be sighted manually when performing two distanc...

Page 115: ...Offset Select 5 Offset2D 3 Press CNFG and input the distance from the 2nd target to the target point in Offset dist Set reflector settings and press OK to confirm Press LIST to edit the prism constant correction value and aperture in Reflector setting 4 Sight the 1st target and press MEAS to start measurement Press STOP to stop the measurement The measurement results are displayed Press YES to con...

Page 116: ...AS to start measurement Press STOP to stop the measurement The measurement results are displayed 6 Press YES to display results for the target point Press HVD nez to switch results for the target point between distance angle values and coordinate elevation values ...

Page 117: ...instrument It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position Measurement results can be displayed as the gradient between two points It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument C 20 6 Allocating Key Functions PROCEDURE 1 Select MLM in Menu 18 1 Measuring the Distance b...

Page 118: ...eight difference between multiple points and the starting position can be measured this way Press MEAS to re observe the starting position Sight the starting position and press MEAS When MOVE is pressed the last target measured becomes the new starting position to perform missing line measurement of the next target C 18 2 Changing the Starting Point 4 Press ESC or tap the cross in the top right co...

Page 119: ...the last measured point to the next starting position PROCEDURE 1 Observe the starting position and target following steps 1 to 3 in 18 1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points 2 After measuring the targets press MOVE 18 2 Changing the Starting Point ...

Page 120: ...n the confirmation message window Press NO to cancel measurement 3 The last target measured is changed to the new starting position 4 Perform missing line measurement following steps 3 to 4 in 18 1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points ...

Page 121: ...ting Key Functions G An error will occur if only two points or less are entered when specifying an enclosed area Be sure to observe points on an enclosed area in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction For example the area specified by entering point numbers 1 2 3 4 5 or 5 4 3 2 1 implies the same shape However if points are not entered in numerical order the surface area will not be calculated ...

Page 122: ...ulation by measuring points 1 Select Area calc in Menu 2 Press OBS to display Area calculation measurement Sight the first point on the line enclosing the area and press MEAS Measurement begins and the measured values are displayed Press STOP to stop measuring ...

Page 123: ...nfirm The value of point 1 is set in Pt_01 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 until all points have been measured Points on an enclosed area are observed in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction For example the area specified by entering point numbers 1 2 3 4 5 or 5 4 3 2 1 implies the same shape ...

Page 124: ...19 SURFACE AREA CALCULATION 118 5 Press CALC to display the calculated area 6 Press OK to return to Area key in coord Press ESC or tap the cross in the top right corner to quit area calculation ...

Page 125: ...rements Configuration can be accessed by pressing the CONFIG icon in Top The following chapters provide details of items in Configuration mode Communication settings C 9 CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES Motor settings C 10 1 Auto Pointing Settings 11 1 Auto Tracking Settings Instrument configurations C 22 2 Tilt Sensor 22 3 Collimation 22 5 Image Sensor Reticle 20 1 Observation Conditions ...

Page 126: ...le resolution DX 201AC 202AC 0 5 1 DX 203AC 205AC 1 5 Dist reso Distance resolution 0 1mm 1mm ppm setting Press Temp Humidity CSetting V manual to Yes 27 2 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face Left Face Right Measurement Hdist The instrument calculates horizontal distance using slope distance values Horizontal distance display can be selected from the following methods Ground Distance wit...

Page 127: ...irected close to the zenith or nadir angle tilt compensation is not applied to the horizontal angle Collimation correction The instrument has a collimation correction function that automatically corrects horizontal angle errors caused by horizontal axis and leveling axis errors Normally set this item to Yes V mode vertical angle display method Sea level correction The instrument calculates horizon...

Page 128: ... 8 Auto Auto Backlight Off No 30sec 1min 5min 10min Key backlight Off On Reticle lev 0 to 5 level 3 EDM ALC Free Hold Guide pattern 1 simultaneous 2 alternating Laser pointer off No 1min 5min 10min 30min RC Handle On Off Beep On Off Remote PWR On Yes No Color 1 2 monochrome Auto Auto Touch panel On fixed Press PNL CAL to display the touch panel calibration screen C 8 1 Configuring the Touch Panel ...

Page 129: ...nding on ambient light conditions performance of this function may be sub optimal or the display may flicker between brightness settings Power saving automatic cut off Backlight Off To save power power to the instrument is automatically cut off if it is not operated for the set time The backlight will similarly be turned off if the instrument is not operated for the selected time However the backl...

Page 130: ...ayed Set to Hold when the light beam used for measurement is stable but is frequently obstructed by obstacles such as people cars or tree branches etc preventing measurement from being performed When the distance measurement mode is set to Tracking target is moved during distance measurement the EDM ALC will be adjusted regardless of the EDM ALC setting Laser pointer off To save power the laser po...

Page 131: ...e 58 for AP01 38 for CP01 25 for OR1PA 34 for ATP1 ATP1S and actual size for reflective sheets When prism const prism constant values are changed and OK is pressed these changes are reflected in the status bar Starkey mode target type display temporarily This display will also change to reflect changes in target information settings made using a data collector temporarily In both of the above case...

Page 132: ... when the ppm setting in Obs condition is set to Humidity When 0 1mm is selected in Dist reso values can be input to the first decimal place Atmospheric correction factor The velocity of the light beam used for measurement varies according atmospheric conditions such as temperature and air pressure Set the atmospheric correction factor when you wish to take this influence into account when measuri...

Page 133: ...nd pressure measurements and perform an atmospheric correction It is recommended that extremely precise instruments be used to monitor the air temperature and pressure Enter the average temperature air pressure and humidity along the measurement beam route in Temperature Pressure and Humidity Flat terrain Use the temperature pressure and humidity at the midpoint of the line Mountainous terrain Use...

Page 134: ... in Reflector setting Up to a maximum of 6 targets can be recorded DEL Deletes the selected target 2 To edit a target select the desired target and press EDIT Reflector edit is displayed Select input relevant information for the target Reflector Prism Sheet N Prism 360 Prism Const 99 to 99 mm Aperture 1 to 999 mm When selecting N Prism in Reflector prism constant correction values and aperture are...

Page 135: ...igurations including screen controls status bar settings and softkey allocations to their previous settings One screen can contain a maximum of 5 tabs G When tab allocations are recorded and registered the previously recorded tab settings are cleared I Tab allocations The following are tabs allocated when the instrument was shipped and tabs that can be defined by the user Basic observation Setting...

Page 136: ...the softkeys ADD DEL etc in Customize tab page to allocate the desired tab page layout Press ADD to add the selected tab at the right hand side of the screen Press INS in the second page to insert the selected tab in front of the current tab Press CNFG in the second page to replace the current tab with the selected tab Press DEL to delete the current tab G Tabs once deleted cannot be retrieved ...

Page 137: ...t operators The current screen control settings are retained until they are revised again even when the power is cut off Press CLEAR in Customize Select screen to return all customized configurations including tab pages status bar settings and softkey allocations to their previous settings Screen controls cannot be set for the Graphic tab G When screen control settings are recorded and registered ...

Page 138: ...trol drop down list Press DEL to delete the selected control G Controls once deleted cannot be retrieved 3 Select a screen control from the list 4 Press CNFG to set the size thickness color and spacing of the font 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to customize more screen controls ...

Page 139: ...cluding tab pages status bar starkey mode settings and screen controls to their previous settings G When softkey allocations are recorded and registered the previously recorded key settings are cleared Softkeys cannot be allocated to Graphic tabs I Screens that can be customized and softkey allocations when shipped 1 SHV and SHVdist tabs of Basic observation Page 1 TRK On MOTOR 0SET MEAS Page 2 SR...

Page 140: ...urn signal TILT Display tilt angle MOTOR Display Motor INV Rotates the instrument 180 SRCH Automatically sights the center of the target RC Rotate in the direction specified by the Remote Control System Turning using the Remote Controller and the RC Handle option only RC Rotate in a counterclockwise direction from the point of view of the Remote Controller Turning using the Remote Controller and t...

Page 141: ... distance mode between slope distance SD horizontal distance HD height difference VD REM R in setting out screens The capitalized letter in the softkey indicates the currently selected mode can only be allocated to 2 above OK Terminate setting out measurement for the selected setting out point and return to Key in coord This setting out point will be removed from the list can only be allocated to ...

Page 142: ...stomize is displayed The newly allocated keys appear in the relevant measurement screen It is possible to preset icon allocations of the Starkey mode to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument The current icon allocations are retained until they are revised again even when the power is turned off Press CLEAR in Customize Select screen to return all cus...

Page 143: ...e light Tilt angle compensation Communication status Input mode SIP Input panel ppm atmospheric correction factor Touch panel Disk No icon PROCEDURE Changing icon allocations 1 Select Customize to display Customize Select screen Select Starkey 2 Select the icon in the Starkey mode you wish to re allocate Tap the icon to display Starkey list ...

Page 144: ... to finish allocating icons The allocated icons are stored in memory and Customize Select screen is restored The newly allocated icons appear in the Starkey mode Items set and options Factory setting Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit Pressure hPa mmHg InchHg Angle Degree DDD MMSS Gon Mil Distance Meter Feet Inch Feet only displayed when Feet or Inch selected above International US 20 8 Units ...

Page 145: ...ta No password was set when the instrument was shipped When setting a password for the first time leave the Old password box blank When a password has been set the password screen will appear when the instrument is powered ON Input the password to continue Password can be up to 16 characters in length Input characters will be displayed as asterisks To deactivate the password function perform the n...

Page 146: ...ew password again Input the new password again Items set Date Manually input date or select from the drop down calendar by tapping G Time Manually input time or set using O G Pressing SPACE will increment the selected section by 1 Date and Time The instrument includes a clock calendar function 20 10 Date and Time ...

Page 147: ... The password function will not be canceled Resume function will be canceled PROCEDURE 1 To perform a cold boot while holding and S P press All Settings will be cleared Are you sure is displayed 2 Press YES to continue Select NO and press ENT or press ESC to cancel 3 When the power is ON after the a cold boot the screen for configuring the touch panel is displayed Configure the touch panel to cont...

Page 148: ... Choose a single surface target for distance measurement C Precautions for setting prism 10 TARGET SIGHTING Calculation error During resection measurement the same point is registered multiple times Set another known point so that the known point coordinates do not coincide Coordinates identical to the known point coordinates observed during resection exist During surface area calculation conditio...

Page 149: ... solution The calculation of the instrument station coordinates during resection does not converge Access the results and if necessary perform the observations again N prism not supported Auto Tracking cannot be performed in reflectorless mode Use the prism to carry out automatic sighting Out of range During gradient display the display range less than 1000 has been exceeded During REM measurement...

Page 150: ... exceeds the tilt angle compensation range of the sensor Level the instrument again Time out Measurement is not carried out in the allotted time Reset and sight the prism and perform measurement again When designating the angle of rotation or automatically sighting the prism there is a problem with the positioning of the prism or the operation of the instrument and measurement is not obtained with...

Page 151: ... The bubble tube is made of glass so it is sensitive to temperature changes or to shock Check and adjust it as outlined below G Be careful that the tightening tension is identical for all the adjusting screws Also do not over tighten the adjusting screws as this may damage the circular level PROCEDURE Checking and adjusting 1 Level while checking the display C 7 2 Levelling Tap Tilt angle compensa...

Page 152: ...the three screws is the same to align the bubble in the middle of the circle If the tilt angle shown on the display shifts from tilt angle 0 zero point the instrument is not correctly levelled This will adversely affect angle measurement Perform the following procedure to cancel the tilt zero point error PROCEDURE Checking and adjusting 1 Carefully level the instrument If necessary repeat the proc...

Page 153: ...sition 6 Wait a few seconds for the screen to stabilize then read the automatically compensated angles X2 and Y2 7 In this state calculate the following offset values tilt zero point error Xoffset X1 X2 2 Yoffset Y1 Y2 2 If one of the offset values Xoffset Yoffset exceeds 10 adjust the value using the following procedure When the offset value falls within the range 10 adjustment is not necessary P...

Page 154: ...ted angles X3 and Y3 12 Press OK to automatically rotate the top of the instrument and telescope through 180 13 Wait a few seconds for the display to stabilize then read the automatically compensated angles X4 and Y4 14 In this state the following offset values tilt zero point error are calculated Xoffset X3 X4 2 Yoffset Y3 Y4 2 When both offset values fall within the range 10 adjustment is comple...

Page 155: ...e angular observations using both faces PROCEDURE 1 Carefully level the instrument 1 Select Inst cons in Configuration 2 Select Collimation 3 Sight the reference point in Face 1 and press OK Telescope rotates and vertical circle is indexed G Do not look through the telescope eyepiece while the motor drive is in operation An eye could be struck by the telescope and cause injury 22 3 Collimation ...

Page 156: ...this option you can check the perpendicularity of the reticle and the horizontal vertical positions of reticle lines G Check the telescope reticle by sighting the target PROCEDURE Check 1 Perpendicularity of the reticle to the horizontal axis 1 Carefully level the instrument 2 Align a clearly visible target the edge of a roof for example on point A of the reticle line 22 4 Reticle ...

Page 157: ...pe is in face left sight the center of the target and read out the horizontal angle A1 and the vertical angle B1 Example Horizontal angle A1 18 34 00 Vertical angle B1 90 30 20 4 While the telescope is in face right sight the center of the target and read out the horizontal angle A2 and the vertical angle B2 Example Horizontal angle A2 198 34 20 Vertical angle B2 269 30 00 5 Do the calculations A2...

Page 158: ...ck and adjust it as outlined below G Perform check and adjustment in weak sunlight and no scintillation It may take up to 20 seconds for an offset value based on the measurement results to appear Use Standard prism AP01AR or Compact prism CP01 Using other prism types may result in adjustment inaccuracies PROCEDURE Checks and adjustments 1 Carefully level the instrument 2 Position the prism in a ho...

Page 159: ...le and the center of the image sensor If the offset value obtained from the measurement result is significantly larger than the set offset value press ESC and resight the target If the offset value H V obtained from the measurement results continues to be significantly large after repeated checks adjustment is necessary Go to step 8 If one of the offset values exceeds the range an error message ap...

Page 160: ...nnot be found or it takes longer time to find the target offset the search area to its proper position as described below G The item RC Handle offset in Instrument constants is displayed only when the setting item RC Handle in Inst config is set to On C 20 2 Instrument Configuration PROCEDURE 1 Select Inst cons in Settings 22 6 RC Handle Option Present search area Proper search area Offset Instrum...

Page 161: ...S 2 Select RC Handle offset 3 Press to offset the search area to its proper position Press INIT to return offset value settings to its factory setting center 4 Press OK to renew the offset value and return to Instrument constants ...

Page 162: ...ary If the survey point is no longer centered in the optical plummet perform the following adjustment PROCEDURE Adjustment 3 Correct half the deviation with the levelling foot screw 4 Remove the optical plummet reticle cover 5 Use the 4 adjusting screws of the optical plummet to adjust the remaining half of the deviation as shown below When the survey point is on the lower upper part of the illust...

Page 163: ...close to 0 several times a year and whenever the values measured by the instrument begin to deviate by a consistent amount Perform these checks as follows G Errors in setting up the instrument and reflective prism or in sighting the target will influence the additive distance constant Be extremely careful to prevent such errors when performing these procedures Set up so that the instrument height ...

Page 164: ...s range have our service representative perform an adjustment Checks and adjustments are performed using an adjustment target Make an enlarged or reduced copy of it PROCEDURE Check 1 Level the instrument and emit the laser plummet beam C 7 2 Levelling 2 Rotate the upper part horizontally and place a target so that it is aligned with the center of the circle created by the rotating laser plummet be...

Page 165: ...ck the position of the desired final position Place a target so that its center is aligned with the desired final position The remaining deviation will be adjusted using the 4 fine adjustment screws G Be extremely careful to adjust all the fine adjustment screws by the same amount so that none will be over tightened Turn screws clockwise to tighten 6 When the laser beam is on the upper lower part ...

Page 166: ...the right left screw and tighten the left right screw Make sure that the tightening tension for both screws is identical Continue to adjust until the laser beam is aligned with the target center 8 Turn the upper part of the instrument horizontally and check that the laser beam is now aligned with the target center 9 Re attach the laser plummet adjustment cap Tightening each of the fine adjustment ...

Page 167: ... are optional accessories Dedicated power cables differ according to the country or the area where the instrument is used Contact your local dealer for the details By using the Y cable the instrument can perform RS232C communication D sub 9 pin at the same time as connecting to an external power source 9 K 9 K BDC70 CDC68A WR 9 9 EDC113A C 110 to 240 VAC etc Charger External battery For car cigare...

Page 168: ... prisms accessories etc according to your objectives I 360 Prism ATP1 This column shaped prism reduces the possibility of losing the prism during Auto Tracking measurement 3D positioning accuracy standard deviation 3mm Horizontal acceptance angle 360 full transit Angles of elevation and inclination both less than 20 I 360 Sliding Prism ATP1S This column shaped prism reduces the possibility of losi...

Page 169: ...If the bubble is off center adjust as follows 4 Correct half of the bubble displacement using levelling foot screw C 5 Correct the remaining half of the displacement by using the adjustment pin to rotate the plate level adjustment screw When the plate level adjustment screw is turned in the counterclockwise direction the bubble moves in the same direction 6 Rotate the top of the instrument and con...

Page 170: ...ing screw I Tubular compass CP7 Slide the tubular compass into the tubular compass slot loosen the clamp screw then rotate the top part of the instrument until the compass needle bisects the index lines The telescope s face 1 sighting direction in this position will indicate magnetic north After use tighten the clamp and remove the compass from the slot G The tubular compass is susceptible to the ...

Page 171: ...n sighting targets where glare is present solar observations for example attach it to the objective lens of the instrument to protect its interior and the eyes of its operator The filter part can be flipped up without being removed G Do not perform vertical rotation of the telescope when using the solar filter The solar filter may strike the instrument causing damage I Power cable Interface cable ...

Page 172: ...d precision CRemote Control System Manual G This system can be used only when the RC Handle is attached to the instrument DX I RC Handle RC TS5DX Incorporates Remote Control System functionality CChanging the handle 4 1 Parts of the Instrument L Detaching attaching the Handle G Setting change is required when changing from standard handle to this handle C 20 2 Instrument Configuration ...

Page 173: ...n System DX 201AC 202AC only Angle units Degree Gon Mil selectable Minimum display DX 201AC 202AC 0 5 0 0001gon 0 002mil 1 0 0002gon 0 005mil selectable DX 203AC 205AC 1 0 0002gon 0 005mil 5 0 0010gon 0 020mil selectable Accuracy DX 201AC 1 0 0003gon 0 005mil DX 202AC 2 0 0006gon 0 010mil DX 203AC 3 0 001gon 0 015mil DX 205AC 5 0 0015gon 0 025mil ISO 17123 3 2001 Collimation compensation On Off se...

Page 174: ...N K 1 3 to 500m 1 640ft 4 Reflective sheet RS50N K 1 3 to 300m 980ft 4 Reflective sheet RS10N K 1 3 to 100m 320ft 4 Reflectorless White 0 3 to 800m 2 620ft 5 to 1 000m 3 280ft 6 Prism tracking 3 1 3 to 1 000m 3 280ft Refrective sheet target tracking 4 1 3 to 350m 1 140ft Reflectorless White tracking 5 0 3 to 300m 980 ft Minimum display Fine measurement 0 0001m 0 001ft 1 16 inch 0 001 m 0 005ft 1 8...

Page 175: ...nny periods weak scintillation 2 No haze visibility about 40 km overcast no scintillation 3 Figures when both the elevation and depression angles of the laser beam are within 15 and the instrument is facing the 360 Prism 4 Figures when the laser beam strikes within 30 of the reflective sheet target 5 Figures when using Kodak Gray Card White side reflection factor 90 and brightness level is less th...

Page 176: ...0 30 50 5 to 50 m 160 ft 13 14 Reflective sheet RS90N K 10 to 50 m 160 ft 13 14 Time to completed Auto Pointing 12 When prism in field of view at 100 m distance using RS90N K at 50 m distance 4 to 8 sec 16 Sighting accuracy standard deviation 12 Prism 1 2 mm or less equivalent angle to 100 m 0 3 9ppm X D or less equivalent angle 100 m and over Reflective sheet RS90N K 2 mm or less equivalent angle...

Page 177: ...S5DX Option Operable range Slope distance when using RC PR5 under normal atmospheric conditions 1 Standard mode 2 17 to 100 m 18 Far mode 2 17 to 250 m 19 2 17 to 300 m 18 Maximum detecting area vertical angle 30 on the basis of horizontal direction Remote Control System Turning operation time RC PR5 About 16 sec until completion of rapid single measurement 17 When there is almost no vertical inte...

Page 178: ...ing distance measurement BDC70 about 4 hours BDC60 external battery optional accessory about 6 hours BDC61 external battery optional accessory about 12 hours Battery state indicator 4 levels Auto power off 5 levels 5 10 15 30 min Not set selectable External power source 6 7 to 12V Battery BDC70 Nominal voltage 7 2V Capacity 5 240 mAh Dimensions 40 W x 70 D x 40 H mm Weight about 197g Charger CDC68...

Page 179: ...m or less when tripod head height is 1 3m Spot diameter ø3mm or less Brightness control 5 levels Auto power off Provided power cut off after 5 minutes Calendar clock function Yes Laser pointer function ON OFF selectable Operating temperature 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Storage temperature range 30 to 60 C 22 to 140 F no condensation Dust and water resistance IP65 IEC 60529 2001 Instrument height 196 mm ...

Page 180: ...ed hexagonal points on its rubber flanges are aligned with the sighting direction of the instrument see the diagram below When using the ATP1S the 360 Prism should be set up so that a pair of diametrically opposed marks on top of the prism are aligned with the sighting direction of the instrument 27 1 High Accuracy with the 360 Prism Hexagonal points Prism sighting direction ...

Page 181: ... circle indexing method to Yes C 20 1 Observation Conditions V manual 0 set is displayed 2 Carefully level the instrument 3 Accurately sight a clear target with a distance of about 30m in the horizontal direction with the telescope in face left Press OK The vertical angle V2 is displayed under Take F2 4 Turn the upper part through 180 and clamp it Then set the telescope in the face right position ...

Page 182: ...es with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment complies with FCC radiation exp...

Page 183: ...28 REGULATIONS California U S A Proposition 65 California U S A Perchlorate Material CR Lithium Battery California and NY U S A Recycling Batteries Region Country Directives Regulations Labels Declarations ...

Page 184: ...s with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person s body excluding extremeties hands wrists feet and ankles EU EMC Class B R TTE Class 2 EU R TTE Class 2 R TTE Directive DX series Hereby TOPCON CORP declares...

Page 185: ...179 28 REGULATIONS EU WEEE Directive EU EU Battery Directive Australia C Tick Region Country Directives Regulations Labels Declarations 23316 ...

Page 186: ...Guide light 11 H Hdist 120 Horizontal angle settings 81 87 Horizontal Jog 12 I Inch Fraction of an inch 139 Instrument height mark 11 K Key backlight 124 L Laser pointer function 11 Laser pointer off 124 Lost Prism 63 P Power saving automatic cut off Backlight Off 123 Precaution when performing resection 92 Prism constant correction value 125 Problems Powering OFF 42 Power saving automatic cut off...

Page 187: ...181 29 INDEX Slope area 115 Srch method 56 T Terminate 45 Trigger key 12 TURN 56 Turning operation 65 V V mode vertical angle display method 121 Vertical Jog 12 ...

Page 188: ...http www topcon co jp GLOBAL GATEWAY http global topcon com Please see the attached address list or the following website for contact addresses 2013 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ...

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