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Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide 95

7 Accessories and Options

Robotic Components

Robotic rover - for robotic operation there are two ways of external 2.4 GHz radio
setup:

•

Radio implemented in external CU like Spectra Precision Ranger (optional)

•

Separate external radio used with Spectra Precision Nomad and
Spectra Precision Recon consists of Controller radio and cable - see picture
below.

Fig. 7-5 Robotic Rod

Summary of Contents for Focus 30

Page 1: ...Spectra preciSion 30 TOTAL STATION USER GUIDE...

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Page 3: ...Version 01 02 Part Number 77701035 February 2010 User Guide Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station...

Page 4: ...le with IC 4492A 2410G Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class A device pursuant to European Council Directive 89 336 EEC on EMC thereby satisfying th...

Page 5: ...r Safety This equipment has been tested and found to comply with IEC 60825 1 January 2007 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2007 C Warning U...

Page 6: ...937 233 9661 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station The Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station is a CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT and contains different light sources Distance Measurement and Laser Point...

Page 7: ...arly under low ambient light conditions This may result in temporary dis turbance of vision Do not operate any equipment or vehicles if such disturbance of vision occurs In a distance of 80 m from an...

Page 8: ...uct is in accordance with IEC 62471 2006 Beam divergence 70 mrad Max output power 0 4 mW red and 0 2 mW green Wavelength 645 nm red and 520 nm green Measuring uncertainty 5 LockNGo Tracker LockNGo Tra...

Page 9: ...ry or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If the battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your...

Page 10: ...ely pur suing and will continue to pursue the expanded use of environment friendly materials in all its products and why we have established a convenient and environmentally friendly recycling program...

Page 11: ...Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide IX Declaration of Conformity...

Page 12: ...Declaration of Conformity X Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide...

Page 13: ...d Information 2 Technical Assistance 2 Registration 2 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance 3 Inspecting the Container 4 Instrument Case 4 Instrument Case Contents 4 Instrument Versions 6 Care and Mainten...

Page 14: ...t 37 First Steps in Spectra Precision Survey Pro 38 Starting and Settings via Face2 Control Unit 43 Main Menu Face2 Information and Settings 47 Instrument Adjustment and Calibration 52 Compensator 52...

Page 15: ...rument 87 Robotic configuration 88 Power Supply 89 Internal Power Supply 89 External Power Supply 89 External Communication 90 Radio 90 7 Accessories and Options 91 Rod and Prisms 92 Spectra Precision...

Page 16: ...Table of Contents Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide P N 77701035 Version 1 02...

Page 17: ...Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide 1 CHAP TER 1 Introduction In this chapter Welcome Related Information Technical Assistance Registration...

Page 18: ...uct Related Information For more information about this product please visit our web site at www spectraprecision com Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you nee...

Page 19: ...Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide 3 CHAP TER 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance In this chapter Inspecting the Container Instrument Case Care and Maintenance Transporting the Instrument Servicing...

Page 20: ...is found immediately notify the carrier and your Spectra Precision sales representative Keep the container and the packing mate rial for the carrier to inspect Instrument Case When unpacking the inst...

Page 21: ...and adjustment key for tribrach bubble 6 Recon Nomad 7 Cable between instrument and PC Cable between instrument and USB flash drive 8 Objective rain cover 9 Instrument batteries space for 3 batteries...

Page 22: ...ods page 69 Fig 2 2 Instrument labels at the bottom Part number Description Model Code Serial Number 78200035 FOCUS 30 Robotic 2 870xxxxx 78201035 FOCUS 30 Robotic 3 871xxxxx 78202035 FOCUS 30 Robotic...

Page 23: ...d with evaporation residue 5mg l is recommended Keep the instrument protected and in an upright position preferably in the instrument case Do not carry the instrument while the instrument is mounted o...

Page 24: ...cloth Peel the backing from the screen protector Align the edge and then drop the remainder onto the display Use the provided installation card if necessary to squeeze the air from underneath the scr...

Page 25: ...the Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station Spectra Precision recommends that you take the instrument to an authorized service center for service and calibration once a year This is to guarantee tha...

Page 26: ...2 Inspection Care and Maintenance 10 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide...

Page 27: ...Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide 11 CHAP TER 3 Getting Started In this chapter Power Supply Instrument Description Connecting the Instrument to an Office Computer Laser Information...

Page 28: ...ntact with it can result in personal injury and or prop erty damage To prevent injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediate...

Page 29: ...vel of 25 so that when the power level is at 100 all four LEDs are lit If the battery is completely discharged all LEDs are unlit When the button is pushed and all the LEDs flash the battery needs to...

Page 30: ...eries please read the provided charger instruction information that was provided with the charger package Charge the battery before using the total station if the equipment has been stored for longer...

Page 31: ...t on the side of the instrument This battery can easily be removed and replaced To insert the battery 1 Open the battery compartment door by pressing gently on the battery release button 2 Slide the b...

Page 32: ...r button for about one second until you hear one single beep The internal support module is charged when the instrument is on Note Do not remove the battery before you press the power button Otherwise...

Page 33: ...take some time to familiarize yourself with the names and the locations of the controls see Figure 3 4 and Figure 3 5 Fig 3 4 Operator s view of the Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station Coarse sig...

Page 34: ...trol Unit Connector for both communication COM and power 12V Optics for tracklight Optical plummet Coaxial optics for angle and distance measurements tracker and laser pointer Fig 3 6 Connector Rubber...

Page 35: ...at 1 5 m over a ground mark Fig 3 7 Optical plummet As shown in figure To focus the crosshair rotate the eye piece To focus the optical plummet to the ground push in or pull out the optical plummet F...

Page 36: ...de Keys Description M z P Measurement1 definable L Measurement2 reflectorless measurement and recordinga Control Unit Face1 Data entry on the keyboard is similar to that of a cell phone The A button s...

Page 37: ...A C Toggle the backlight on off T B K Disable enable the touch screen T Q S Toggle the touch screen keyboard on off T R J Switch to level bubble in field software only T 7 Z Pop up the Windows taskbar...

Page 38: ...Fig 3 10 Input Panel menu 1 Keyboard allows you to input data as if you were typing on a physical keyboard 2 Keypad has larger keys than the keyboard 3 Transcriber is a program that converts your han...

Page 39: ...To enable the touch screen again press T B Display Backlight Face1 Control Unit The display light is active by default and can be toggled on off by pressing T A C To change backlight brightness and sa...

Page 40: ...Enter When a secondary function is available for the keys N O or P an icon appears at the bottom of the display To access the secondary function press the appropriate key A long press with the key U s...

Page 41: ...material guarantees no damage to the internal instrument system itself while unintentional moving between the two faces Fit the objective rain cover to the Face1side of the instrument with the shield...

Page 42: ...c or WMDC depend ing on your computers operating system You can download the current version of ActiveSync or WMDC from http www microsoft com windowsmobile en us help getstarted getstarted mspx There...

Page 43: ...ort of your computer The instrument will switch on automatically Follow these steps 1 Program ActiveSync starts automatically please follow the dialog 2 If you select No you are set up as a guest and...

Page 44: ...ision FOCUS 30 User Guide 4 Click Finish in the Setup Complete dialog ActiveSync opens 5 To view the files on the Instrument click the Explorer icon The file structure looks and functions the same as...

Page 45: ...he computer and then the cable from the instrument To disconnect ActiveSync 1 Double tap the connection icon in the task bar at the bottom of the screen see image below for location of icon B Tip You...

Page 46: ...II Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station The Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 distance measuring unit and Laser Pointer has been tested and complies with the regulations for a CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT Fig...

Page 47: ...ctive see Figure 3 16 Fig 3 14 Location of Laser warning label on a Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station Fig 3 15 Distance Measurement Unit and Laser Pointer warning label LASER RADIATION AVOID DI...

Page 48: ...3 Getting Started 32 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide Fig 3 16 Location of Laser aperture label on a Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station Fig 3 17 Laser aperture label...

Page 49: ...CUS 30 User Guide 33 CHAP TER 4 Setup In this chapter Setup Starting the Instrument Instrument Adjustment and Calibration Measuring the Instrument Height Pre Measurement Check List Connecting to an Ex...

Page 50: ...t and the other two on soil will still be a stable setup provided that the tripod legs are set wide enough apart If it is not possible to set the tripod legs wide apart due to obstacles then the tripo...

Page 51: ...nt time to adjust to the ambient temperature The following rule of thumb for a high precision measurement applies Temperature difference in degree Celsius C x 2 duration in minutes required for the in...

Page 52: ...uentially how different settings can be done in the field software in Face1 Control Unit as well as in the Face2 Control Unit The settings in the Face2 CU are accessible only without starting the fiel...

Page 53: ...Fig 4 4 Face1 screen after starting Windows CE Start the software Spectra Precision Survey Pro by tapping the Survey Pro icon Note StepDrive motor system and Focus system are already usable at this ph...

Page 54: ...hot menu it is possible to measure without storing data if no project is active Fig 4 8 Quick Shot menu with distance values Start the measurement either with L M F1 Q F2 or z Note Survey Pro cannot s...

Page 55: ...Precision Survey Pro the following menu will appear Please select Register Modules and enter your registration code s Fig 4 10 How to enter codes Please use the keyboard on the screen to enter registr...

Page 56: ...e menu items associated with the active menu You can scroll through the list of menu and menu items by tapping the special arrow but tons Screen Actions and Comments Fig 4 12 Main Menu Spectra Precisi...

Page 57: ...rvey Pro Version Screen Actions and Comments Fig 4 14 Main Menu File About Select menu File and menu element About and the software version appears on the screen Fig 4 15 Survey Pro Version Press the...

Page 58: ...reen Actions and Comments Fig 4 16 Main Menu Spectra Precision Survey Pro Select instrument Settings by tapping on this icon Fig 4 17 Menu for Settings Navigate to Lights via drop down menu or toggle...

Page 59: ...e screen will display the Spectra Precision logo and the firmware version The instrument checks for an available connection on the set Radio channel and Network ID for several seconds and then goes to...

Page 60: ...as StepDrive motor system and Focus system are not usable Levelling Screen Actions and Comments Fig 4 22 Levelling menu 1000 527 1317 Auto Once you have selected Level menu the electronic bubble appea...

Page 61: ...ss target 3 Symbol moves and shows the measurement progress A different symbol will show the status LockNGo Note While using the field software in every menu the Main Menu from the Face2 display can b...

Page 62: ...ng menu for brightness Adjust the brightness by pressing N or O Confirm the selection with P Brightness range 0 20 Fig 4 27 Contrast Menu F2 Contrast Contrast 150 Select with a long O key press the se...

Page 63: ...28 Instrument Status Menu Instrument Status Waiting Radio channel 3 Network ID 3 Select Main Menu by pressing P Fig 4 29 Main Menu Main Menu Radio Parameter Level bubble Instrument details Exit Navig...

Page 64: ...Radio Parameter Radio Parameter Radio channel 21 Network ID 100 When entering this menu the cursor jumps to the first digit of the Radio channel first digit is active inverse and with N and O the num...

Page 65: ...name your definition Serial number and Firmware version Screen Actions and Comments Fig 4 32 Main Menu Instrument Details Main Menu Radio Parameter Level Bubble Instrument Details Exit To read Instrum...

Page 66: ...Fig 4 34 Main Menu and Service Menu Service Menu Main Menu Radio Parameter Level Bubble Instrument Details Service Menu Press N or O to scroll to Service Menu and press P Fig 4 35 Service menu Ext EDM...

Page 67: ...Offset mm 00 0 When entering this menu the cursor stays always at the P key Press P when number is correct system jumps back to the Service Menu To enter a value press N or O and the first digit of t...

Page 68: ...c Spectra Precision also recommends that the operator keep a record of the dates and values measured so that any gross changes can easily be detected Gross changes can indicate the need for a check by...

Page 69: ...Total Station will always provide accurate mea surements The adjustment of the instrument for HA VA collimation and Trunnion Axis tilt is a two stage process LockNGo Tracker Only on Instruments with...

Page 70: ...the process the instrument should be on a stable platform Screen Actions and Comments Fig 4 39 Main Menu Spectra Precision Survey Pro Select instrument Settings by tapping on this icon Fig 4 40 Setti...

Page 71: ...nditions Make sure to measure with the stated conditions Fig 4 42 Optical Collimation measurements Make the measurements per the displayed information and confirm and store the values Fig 4 43 Optical...

Page 72: ...are Screen Actions and Comments Fig 4 44 Tracker Collimation start screen Make sure to measure with the stated conditions Fig 4 45 Compensator Collimation start scree Make the measurements per the di...

Page 73: ...is safe C Warning Do not try to make the adjustment using a prism see Laser Safety page III C Warning Do not use the Laser Pointer as an aid when searching for prisms see Laser Safety page III To avoi...

Page 74: ...adjustment ports of the telescope housing see Figure 4 47 Fig 4 47 Laser beam adjustment ports Horizontal pointer adjustment port Vertical pointer adjustment port 2 To correct the vertical position o...

Page 75: ...e 59 4 Setup Fig 4 48 Vertical adjustment directions Counter clockwise up Clockwise down 3 To correct the horizontal position of the laser spot insert the allen key into the horizontal adjustment port...

Page 76: ...dure keep the telescope pointing to the adjustment target The adjusting screws are of a high tension because they are self locking The screws tighten automatically after you adjust them 5 Refit the pl...

Page 77: ...plummet reticle location 5 Adjust out half of the error with the four adjustments screws on the optical plummet 6 Turn the instrument 200 grads 180 degrees 7 If there is no movement between the inner...

Page 78: ...e bubble with the three bubble screws The bubble must be centered Fig 4 51 Circular Level adjustment C Caution When adjusting the Circular Level with the three adjustment screws it is impor tant that...

Page 79: ...o measurement marks on the side of the instrument The top mark corre sponds to the trunnion axis of the instrument The bottom mark is 0 158 m 0 518 ft below the top mark Measure the bottom mark to the...

Page 80: ...the slope of the measurement to obtain a vertical measurement to the bottom mark Hc The constant from the bottom mark to the top mark 0 158 m 0 518 ft is added to the Hc to obtain the vertical instru...

Page 81: ...ean Instrument is correctly leveled and Trunnion axis tilt HA VA Collimation error LockNGo Tracker collimation error if the instrument is equipped Laser Pointer beam alignment Correct radio channel is...

Page 82: ...sion FOCUS 30 Total Station via cable or via radio Connecting with Cable Instrument Version StepDrive and LockNGo The controller is connected from the Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station com port...

Page 83: ...ersion Robotic The controller is connected directly to the instrument via the internal in radio Fig 4 55 External controller connected to the Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station using the radio f...

Page 84: ...4 Setup 68 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide...

Page 85: ...ectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide 69 CHAP TER 5 Instrument Operation Methods In this chapter Introduction Conventional Measurements with StepDrive Motor System LockNGo Measurement Robotic Measuremen...

Page 86: ...cts the collimation trunnion axis tilt errors in real time The StepDrive motor system are continuous and endless allowing for rapid repeat manual pointing of the instrument with no end stops Note To o...

Page 87: ...Combining the StepDrive motor capability with the image based tracking system and the radio capability enables the instrument to carry out measurements robotically This enables a single operator to c...

Page 88: ...5 Instrument Operation Methods 72 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide...

Page 89: ...3 CHAP TER 6 Instrument Technology In this chapter Angle Measuring Technology Distance Measuring Technology Tracklight StepDrive Motor System and Focus system LockNGo Tracking Technology Power Managem...

Page 90: ...1 grads Corrections for the horizontal angle vertical angle and slope distance are calculated in the field application software and applied to all measurements Compensator Calibration The calibration...

Page 91: ...e ambient temperature differs by more than 10 C 18 F from the previous collimation test Immediately prior to high precision angle measurements in one face Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station with...

Page 92: ...tilt test to determine the trunnion axis tilt error Angular measurements are observed in both instrument faces the trunnion axis tilt error is calculated and the respective correction value is stored...

Page 93: ...owing techniques can be used Use LockNGo Tracker When LockNGo Tracker is enabled the instrument automatically locks onto and tracks the target Manual sighting errors are reduced Automatically average...

Page 94: ...distance meter In reflectorless mode the unit transmits a collimated visible red laser beam to the target point and then calculates the distance between the transmitted and the received light The dis...

Page 95: ...suring area at longer range is generally better because it enables smaller objects such as power lines and antennas to be detected and accurately measured With a smaller measuring area these small obj...

Page 96: ...ough the problem is reduced with a beam that uses a smaller measuring area the error can not be completely eliminated The most accurate solution to measure to tight corners and eliminate errors caused...

Page 97: ...ogy Fig 6 4 Offset measurement Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 With offset measurements you can accurately measure difficult locations in reflector less mode and eliminate beam divergence errors For more info...

Page 98: ...when trying to reacquire lock by walking into the sight line of the LockNGo Tracker or using the remote joy stick control in robotic mode Tracklight consists of a flashing two colored light with each...

Page 99: ...ch It is also important to set up the tripod in a position for best stability see Figure 6 6 An unstable setup that could negatively influence the resulting measure ment precision Fig 6 6 Tripod setup...

Page 100: ...r Guide zontal and vertical motion knobs for automatic test and calibration or when using LockNGo Tracker technology for robotic surveying see Figure 6 7 Fig 6 7 Position StepDrive motion knobs UP Dow...

Page 101: ...with a motor focus drive The focus motion knob is on the side of the instrument for easy access The focus knob is connected to a servo motor that is built into the telescope When you turn the focus mo...

Page 102: ...ents to lock onto and track a prism LockNGo tracking technology controls the instrument StepDrive motor systems and aims the instrument correctly towards the target see Figure 6 9 B Tip To assure maxi...

Page 103: ...g mode the Trigger key LED will flash once every second and Face2 Display will show Waiting During this time it is possible to start the application program or prepare the settings for robotic measure...

Page 104: ...onds Robotic configuration A separate control unit is via cable or radio connected with the instrument For start ing the instrument see Instrument page 87 On Mode If the instrument is controlled by a...

Page 105: ...ernal battery optional external power supply and the battery char ger Internal Power Supply The primary power supply for the Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station is a rechargeable removable lithiu...

Page 106: ...robotic operations The internal radio is a 100 mW radio that operates in the public free 2 4 GHz band The radio uses frequency hopping technology to reduce radio interference and maintain radio commun...

Page 107: ...Guide 91 CHAP TER 7 Accessories and Options In this chapter Rod and Prisms Robotic Components GeoLock Cables for External Power Supply and Data Transfer Control Unit Screen Protector Telescope Accesso...

Page 108: ...Spectra Precision Standard Rod The Spectra Precision standard rod is available with the Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station The rod contains the following features Graduated scale in Meter and Fe...

Page 109: ...pectra Precision 360 Degree Prism 360 prism comprising 7x25 mm prisms h 135 mm prism constant 2 mm While using this prism adapter the height can be directly determined at the Spectra Precision standar...

Page 110: ...ism Prism Backside prism h 135 mm prism constant 35 mm While using this prism the height can be directly determined at the standard rod Fig 7 3 SP Standard prism 78082035 Spectra Precision Extra Sight...

Page 111: ...robotic operation there are two ways of external 2 4 GHz radio setup Radio implemented in external CU like Spectra Precision Ranger optional Separate external radio used with Spectra Precision Nomad a...

Page 112: ...and Options 96 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide Control Units and Accessories Spectra Precision Recon Fig 7 6 Recon Spectra Precision Nomad Fig 7 7 Nomad Spectra Precision Ranger Fig 7 8 Ranger...

Page 113: ...ectra Precision Recon at Spectra Precision Standard Rod Fig 7 9 Recon Range Pole Bracket 58959 00 Bracket for adapting Spectra Precision Nomad at Spectra Precision Standard Rod Fig 7 10 Nomad Range Po...

Page 114: ...external Radio 2 4 GHz uses one 7 4 V li ion battery as power supply This will give the radio 15 hours with a 2 4 Ah battery For technical information see Radio page 90 Fig 7 12 External radio 2 4 GHz...

Page 115: ...ptions Attaching the Battery To fit the battery to the radio 1 Fit the battery to the battery holder Fig 7 13 How to clip on the battery 1 1 2 Push the battery downwards until the catch clicks in plac...

Page 116: ...Guide Detaching the Battery To remove the battery from the radio 1 Press the catch towards the radio 2 Slide the battery upwards Fig 7 15 How to clip off the battery 1 1 2 3 Pull the battery away from...

Page 117: ...Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide 101 7 Accessories and Options Cable between CU and Radio Fig 7 17 Cable between CU and radio 53009012...

Page 118: ...n initial GPS posi tion The technology greatly reduces the time to locate and lock onto a target The Spectra Precision GeoLock technique combines a GNSS position with the FOCUS 30 robotic total statio...

Page 119: ...upply Cable between car battery 12V and instrument with croco clips and Hirose 6 pin Fig 7 18 Cable 73836019 3 0 m Cable for Data Transfer Cable from instrument to PC with Hirose 6 pin and USB A plug...

Page 120: ...l Unit Screen Protector Screen protector set for Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 Total Station Control Unit Face1 Package consists of 2 pieces with dust free cloth and installation card Two versions are av...

Page 121: ...User Guide 105 7 Accessories and Options Telescope Accessories Steep Sighting Prism Steep sighting prism offers a comfortable view while measuring up the zenith dis tance of 30 degree Fig 7 22 This St...

Page 122: ...7 Accessories and Options 106 Spectra Precision FOCUS 30 User Guide Transport Case Accessories Carrying Straps Carry Strap for Transport Case 2x Fig 7 23 Carry Strap 571900758 SPN...

Page 123: ...ional Measurements 70 Correction Collimation Errors 75 Mislevelment 74 Trunnion Axis 76 D Data Storage 21 Transfer 103 Declaration of Conformity IX Detaching the Battery 100 Disabling the Touch Screen...

Page 124: ...tion 2 Reticle Illumination 42 Robotic Components 95 Measurement 71 Rod and Prisms 92 S Safety Information III Screen Protector 104 Serial Number 6 Serial number 49 Service Menu 50 Servicing 9 Setting...

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