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Pocket-3D Reference Guide

Index

compare

 

3-41

–

3-44

options

 

3-44

plane

 

3-24

, 

3-38

–

3-39

road

 

3-24

, 

3-28

–

3-37

select

 

3-25

TIN

 

3-24

, 

3-26

–

3-27

T

Tape Dimension

 

4-11

Tape dimension, measure

 

4-10

–

4-13

TDS Recon, install on

 

1-1

TIN surface

 

3-26

–

3-27

, 

3-92

parameters

 

3-27

viewing options

 

3-45

Toolbar

 

1-7

icons

 

1-11

–

1-12

Topo-shot

 

4-3

options

 

4-13

, 

4-14

, 

4-60

Topo-shot w/ offset

 

4-4

Total station

connect to/disconnect from

 

4-59

equipment setup

 

2-28

measure topo-shot

 

4-59

start/stop tracking

 

4-66

Survey menu

 

4-58

–

4-63

use reflectorless

 

4-68

Total station setup

 

2-28

–

2-31

Total Station Status

 

1-20

Total station status

 

1-20

, 

1-20

, 

1-22

position

 

1-21

search

 

1-21

track

 

1-22

Track Tab

 

1-22

Track, total station

 

1-22

Transmitter

channel

 

2-19

Transmitter setup

 

2-18

–

2-25

adjust

 

2-21

benchmark check

 

2-23

calibrate

 

2-20

edit channel

 

2-22

resection

 

2-24

Transmitters

load

 

2-18

loaded into Pocket-3D

 

2-18

U

Units

 

2-11

save

 

2-11

V

Vertical surface offset

 

4-54

Z

Zoom

 

1-12

, 

5-2

Grid Lines

 

5-6

Orientation

 

5-5

Show Section View

 

5-7

Summary of Contents for Pocket-3D

Page 1: ...0OCKET 2EFERENCE UIDE ...

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Page 3: ...con Positioning Systems Inc February 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon ...

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Page 5: ...ormation 1 17 GPS Status 1 17 Monitor GPS Status Information 1 18 View the Receiver s Current Position 1 18 Monitor Satellites and Enter the Mask 1 19 View Receiver Information or Reset Receiver 1 19 View PDOP Values 1 20 Apply GPS Receiver Settings 1 20 Total Station Status 1 21 Monitor Prism Position Information 1 22 Set Total Station Search Parameters 1 22 Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity...

Page 6: ... 2 32 Robotic Applications 2 35 Equipment 2 36 Station Setup 2 38 SiteLink 3D for Pocket 3D 2 44 The Site Link Network Connection 2 45 Connecting to SiteLink 3D 2 46 Selecting the Current Operator 2 47 Managing Activities Delays 2 47 Sending Viewing and Deleting Messages 2 48 Send Any File to the Jobsite 2 50 Exporting a Project File Via Site Link 2 51 Importing Exporting Control Points Via Site L...

Page 7: ...Surface File 3 40 Compare Surface 3 42 Surface Options 3 45 Alignment 3 47 Current File or none 3 49 New 3 49 Edit 3 56 Delete 3 56 Import Export 3 56 From RD3 File 3 56 From LandXML File 3 58 To RD3 File 3 58 Options 3 59 Layers 3 60 Linework 3 62 Current File or none 3 62 Import Export 3 66 Points 3 72 Listing 3 72 Conversion Formats 3 74 Export Point Files 3 80 Conversion Formats 3 82 Calculati...

Page 8: ...3 111 Copy Selected Objects 3 113 Clear Selection 3 115 Chapter 4 Survey Menu 4 1 GPS Survey Applications 4 1 Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS 4 2 Measure Points 4 2 Topo shot 4 3 Topo shot With Offset 4 4 Control Point 4 5 Reference Line 4 6 Start Polyline 4 8 Next Polyline Pt 4 9 End Polyline 4 9 Start Tape Dimension 4 10 Tape Dimension 4 11 Stop Tape Dimension 4 13 Options 4 13 Auto topo Stop...

Page 9: ... out Next Point 4 53 Sideslope Options 4 53 V Surface Offset 4 54 Options 4 55 Total Station Survey Applications 4 58 Connect Disconnect Total Station 4 59 Measure Points 4 59 Topo shot With Offset 4 59 Options 4 60 Stake out 4 61 Options 4 61 Robotic Survey Applications 4 63 Start Stop Tracking 4 66 Turn Face 4 66 Turn Instrument 4 67 Reflectorless Application 4 68 Chapter 5 Display Menu 5 1 Zoom...

Page 10: ...Table of Contents Pocket 3D Reference Guide vi Grade Indicator 5 9 Color Selection 5 9 Language Selection 5 11 About Pocket 3D 5 12 Options 5 12 Modify 5 13 Index ...

Page 11: ...fe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distr...

Page 12: ...PRODUCT AND ANY ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATE...

Page 13: ... other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to TPS If these license terms are not acceptable return any unused Software and the Manual CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual its contents and the Software collectively the Confidential Information are the confidential and proprietary information of TPS You agree to treat TPS Confidential Information with a degree of care no less stringent...

Page 14: ...e of California without reference to conflict of laws Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Example Explanation File Exit Tap press the File menu and tap press Exit Enter Tap or press the button or key labeled Enter Topo Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Notes Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen TIP Supplementary inf...

Page 15: ...l Conventions P N 7010 0628 vii WARNING Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury DANGER Under no circumstances should this action be performed ...

Page 16: ...Preface Pocket 3D Reference Guide Notes viii ...

Page 17: ...acy less than 5m DGPS Support features There is now a DGPS low accuracy 1m option receiver type for dozers and compactors Designed to be used in conjunction with DGPS network corrections MAC VRS option for Network RTK you can now choose between VRS and Leica MAC network types The password protection mechanism has been changed to allow a larger number of options and to provide a better security Bec...

Page 18: ...ws XP Vista 7 platforms Platforms In addition to the FC 120 FC 200 and the GRS 1 controller platforms and Windows platforms Pocket 3D now runs on the FC 25 and FC 2500 controllers Site Link 3D Pocket 3D now supports Site Link connectivity allowing users to transfer files project data and messages to other 3DMC 3D Office and Pocket 3D users on the jobsite NOTE This is an Optional feature controlled...

Page 19: ...B3 machine configurations are not supported Authorization Codes the password protection mechanism has been changed to allow a larger number of options and to provide a better security Because the new codes are much longer you now have the ability to import them directly from an option file on a USB dongle etc Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mecha...

Page 20: ...ction and multiple datums Polyline segments can be viewed and edited within a list The direction of a polyline can now be reversed by using the pop up menu Click Linework Reverse from the context pop up menu which is activated by holding the stylus down for one second or alternatively pressing the ALT button See Main Screen on page 1 6 for more information Also in the context menu the length of th...

Page 21: ...ot use data files over 2MB but you should be aware that issues could arise if you go over this limit The following list briefly describes the features and functions for version 9 0 of Pocket 3D Auto topo improvements Improvements have been made to the management of very large topo survey data sets and to auto topo logging at high speed up to 5 points per second User Interface Screen colors and fon...

Page 22: ...What s New with Pocket 3D Pocket 3D Reference Guide Notes xiv ...

Page 23: ...ut points and survey all or part of a jobsite This software comes on a CD and is ready to install on a hand held controller such as the Topcon FC 236 GRS 1 or the FC 250 and is only available as part of the 3DMC Bundle from Topcon dealers Figure 1 1 Pocket 3D on Controller Topcon s FC 236 NOTE Pocket 3D now runs on FC25 and FC2500 controllers ...

Page 24: ...e installing Pocket 3D The Pocket 3D program for your hand held controller is located on the 3DMC CD It will first be loaded onto your computer then ActiveSync will install it onto your controller 1 Connect your computer and hand held controller Because ActiveSync will automatically install Pocket 3D once it has been loaded onto the computer this step is can be performed at any time 2 Insert the 3...

Page 25: ...e Agreement 5 Click Install to load Pocket 3D on the computer Figure 1 4 Figure 1 4 Install Pocket 3D on Computer 6 With the computer and controller connected ActiveSync will start up and retrieve the controller s programs If Pocket 3D is already installed ActiveSync ask to uninstall it from the controller When ActiveSync completes the uninstall process double click the Pocket 3D setup icon to hav...

Page 26: ...k Yes to install Pocket 3D to the default directory on the controller Figure 1 6 Figure 1 6 Installing into Default Directory When the controller install completes ActiveSync displays a notice to check the controller for any further installation procedures However Pocket 3D has no further installation steps Click OK to continue 9 Click Finish to exit the install program Figure 1 7 on page 1 5 ...

Page 27: ...ide better security Because the codes are much longer now you can import directly from an option file on a USB dongle etc Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism New users will require codes generated via the new Keygen2 application When you receive the authorization codes enter them into the appropriate fields on the Device Identification scre...

Page 28: ... 7 has the following components Main Window displays a graphical representation of the design surface and machine The display varies according to the selected file and display options Toolbar provides icons for frequently used functions See Toolbar on page 1 12 for more information TIP Authorization Codes More options are now available to provide better security Because new codes are much longer y...

Page 29: ... press the ALT button The pop up context menu options depend on the type of file open and the information selected Clear selection deselects the selected entities functions the same as the Data Clear selection menu option Hide layer s hides selected layers on the main screen Surface Figure 1 12 on page 1 9 sends a message via Site Link to the machine operator in the field Alignment Figure 1 13 on ...

Page 30: ...ines Send via Site Link sends a message to the operator in the field Length total length of selected polyline Figure 1 10 Lengths Context Menu Option Points adds edits deletes or stakes out point s Figure 1 16 on page 1 11 Add a point adds the selected point s Delete a point deletes the selected point s Send via Site Link sends a message to the machine operator in the field Stake out point stakes ...

Page 31: ...here the stylus clicked on the main screen only available in simulation mode Copy object s copies the selected entity with the mouse Figure 1 11 Calcs Context Menu Option Context Pop Up Menu Options Figure 1 13 through Figure 1 18 shows the context menu options for Surface Alignment Linework Segment Point Calcs and GoTo parameters Figure 1 12 Context Menu Surface Options ...

Page 32: ...Installing Pocket 3D Pocket 3D Reference Guide 1 10 Figure 1 13 Context Menu Alignment Options Figure 1 14 Context Menu Linework Options Figure 1 15 Context Menu Segment Options ...

Page 33: ...Main Screen P N 7010 0628 1 11 Figure 1 16 Context Menu Points Options Figure 1 17 Context Menu Calcs Options Figure 1 18 Context Menu GoTo Options ...

Page 34: ... Status Information on page 1 17 for details In mmGPS control applications press this icon to display GPS information See GPS Status Information on page 1 17 for details In total station applications press this icon to display total station information See Total Station Status on page 1 21 for details In robotic applications press this icon to display robotic information See Robotic Survey Applica...

Page 35: ... send a new message to the machine operator in the field Site Link Connection connects you to Site Link Auto pan Selection window Selection polygon Pan Click to rotate through the four button options Auto pan tracks the user s current position in the field and displays the position as a cross symbol in the middle of the screen Available only in GPS connection Selection window selects points polyli...

Page 36: ...vers in mmGPS applications configures GRT 2000 setup and LS 2000 receivers in LPS applications configures total stations and prisms in total station applications sets the units for the job Connect to Site Link Data Menu The options available in the Data menu depend on the equipment file and design surface file selected creates configures and sets control point files creates configures and sets sur...

Page 37: ...otal station applications sets the type of connection for the total station enables and disables the use of a reflectorless total station in total station applications measures points and polylines in the field performs auto topo operations for topographic surveys not available for some total station instruments applications performs stake outs Table 1 2 Pocket 3D Menu Options Continued Menu Funct...

Page 38: ...le selected and the types of data active zooms in out or pans around the main screen selects points and or polylines individually or in bunches shows the scale bar the direction of travel and or the point of reference orients the screen to a desired direction displays orients aligns grid lines as desired shows a section view of the design surface only available for certain surfaces shows the cut f...

Page 39: ...S status button on the toolbar The GPS status dialog box displays Figure 1 22 on page 1 18 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol indicates the status of the system Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D orange means low precisions Hardware symbol state if the symbol i...

Page 40: ...ONASS sats used the number of GPS and GLONASS satellites being used Horz RMS and Vert RMS an estimation of the positioning quality computed from a valid satellite status RMS Root Mean Square View the Receiver s Current Position To view the current position of the GPS receiver press the GPS status button then tap the Position tab on the GPS status dialog box The Position tab displays the following ...

Page 41: ...dots unused satellites Red mask circle satellites inside will be used for positioning Mask enters and sets the mask angle for the job Figure 1 23 Position and Satellites Tabs View Receiver Information or Reset Receiver To view the receiver s ID number and firmware version press the GPS status button then tap the Info tab on the GPS status dialog box Use the left right arrows to navigate to the Inf...

Page 42: ... PDOP values for past days Figure 1 24 Info and Planning Tabs Apply GPS Receiver Settings To apply advanced GPS receiver settings press the GPS status button then tap the Advanced tab Figure 1 25 on page 1 21 on the GPS status dialog box Use the left right arrows to navigate to the Advanced tab The Advanced tab contains the following GPS receiver settings Use multipath reduction leave enabled to r...

Page 43: ... the toolbar Figure 1 26 on page 1 22 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol indicates the status of the system Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D Hardware symbol state if the symbol is crossed out the corresponding sensor receiver is not available The instrument s...

Page 44: ... Set Total Station Search Parameters To set total station search parameters press the Total Station status button then tap the Search tab on the total station status dialog box Figure 1 27 on page 1 23 Depending on the total station used and the sensor type enter or select the following information Figure 1 27 on page 1 23 and press Ok Search wait secs sets the wait time in seconds until the total...

Page 45: ...and below the prism in which to search Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and Speed To set total station tracking parameters Figure 1 27 press the Total Station status button then tap the Track tab on the total station status dialog box Figure 1 27 Search Track Tabs for Total Station ...

Page 46: ...Installing Pocket 3D Pocket 3D Reference Guide Notes 1 24 ...

Page 47: ...uring system components GPS Applications In GPS applications the Setup menu Figure 2 1 has the following menu items Some menu items depend on the type of equipment configured machine or rover Equipment Radios Antenna Base Station mmGPS transmitters mmGPS application mmGPS receiver mmGPS application Units Figure 2 1 Setup Menu for GPS Applications ...

Page 48: ...figuration To access available equipment configuration files tap Setup Equipment Figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 Setup Equipment From the Equipment configurations dialog box Figure 2 3 on page 2 3 equipment configuration files can be created within Pocket 3D and transferred to the machine Control Box to be used for machine configuration A machine configuration file must be created before grading Refer to th...

Page 49: ... following information and press Next Some selections depend on purchased options for Pocket 3D Configuration name enter a name for the Equipment Configuration Machine type select Range pole Bulldozer or Motor grader The screens display different settings depending on the machine type selection Sensor select the type of sensor used on the machine either GPS antenna GPS Augmented mmGPS Receiver Pri...

Page 50: ...g Image tab to illustrate the setup For range poles enter the following antenna information Figure 2 5 Antenna type select the type of antenna Antenna height enter the antenna height of the GPS antenna from antenna measurement point to pole tip Measured to enter where on the GPS antenna the antenna height was measured Connection Pocket 3D select the communication port used between controller and i...

Page 51: ...rt used for radio connection Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS receiver Format current GPS systems are capable of either CMR or RTCM corrections Figure 2 6 Radio Setup On the Machine configuration complete dialog box Figure 2 7 press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 7 Machine Configuration Complete Dialog Box ...

Page 52: ...ype of radio Port the port used for radio connection Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS receiver Format current GPS systems are capable of either CMR or RTCM corrections Configure changes the radio channel press to display the channel configuration dialog box Figure 2 9 on page 2 7 Select the desired channel and the corresponding Frequency displays Press S...

Page 53: ...Antenna Figure 2 10 Figure 2 10 Setup Antenna On the antenna setup dialog box set the following parameters and press Ok Figure 2 11 on page 2 8 Antenna type select the type of antenna Antenna height enter the antenna height of the GPS antenna Measured to enter where on the GPS antenna the antenna height was measured Units select the unit of measure ...

Page 54: ... 12 Setup Base Station On the base station configuration dialog box Figure 2 13 on page 2 9 set the following parameters and press Next Control point select the appropriate control point for the base position from the control point drop down list NOTE If the Base station menu item is unavailable disconnect from the GPS receiver Survey Disconnect from GPS ...

Page 55: ...tenna setup dialog box Figure 2 14 set the following parameters and press Ok Antenna type select the type of antenna Antenna height enter the antenna height of the GPS antenna Measured to enter where on the GPS antenna the antenna height was measured Units select either meters feet inches or centimeters Figure 2 14 Antenna Setup Base Station ...

Page 56: ... Figure 2 15 Select the desired channel and the corresponding Frequency displays Set press to apply the radio channel parameters Next press to display the GPS receiver settings dialog box Figure 2 16 on page 2 11 Figure 2 15 Radio Setup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes On the GPS receiver settings dialog box Figure 2 16 on page 2 11 do the following and press Finish to connect to the GPS rec...

Page 57: ...eiver Settings Units To set project units tap Setup Units Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Setup Units On the units dialog box Figure 2 18 on page 2 12 select the desired units for each item from the drop down lists Press Ok to continue Pocket 3D saves the entered units The units can be changed at any time Pocket 3D automatically saves the changes Distances select either Meters US Survey feet International...

Page 58: ...elect either DD MM SS NDD MM SS E Gons or DD DDDD Areas select either Square meters Square feet Acres or Hectares Volumes select either Cubic meters or Cubic yards Coords select either North East Elev East North Elev X Y Z or X Y Z South Azimuth Stations select either 100 000 1 00 000 10 0 000 or 1 000 000 Grades select either Percent Run Rise or Rise Run Figure 2 18 Units Parameters Exit To exit ...

Page 59: ...rt the file created at the System Five 3D Control Box through the compact flash card using the Copy button See Project on page 3 2 for details Create the file manually Sample Configuration 1 Range pole with HiPer Lite Receiver Before initializing or localizing a GPS system there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a HiPer Lite recei...

Page 60: ... select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list Figure 2 19 Equipment Configuration Dialog Box 4 Enter the following information on the Dimensions tab using the same units of measurement entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 20 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup Antenna type select Topcon HiPer Lite Antenna height enter th...

Page 61: ... Lite the default is selected otherwise select the radio type for the receiver Connected to select serial port usually Port C from the drop down list Baud rate select 38400 from the drop down list Format select CMR from the drop down list 6 On the confirmation screen press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 21 Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost Figure...

Page 62: ...f the WAAS North America or EGNOS Europe GPS augmentation system The expected position accuracies can range from anywhere between 0 5 and 4 0 0 2m and 1 5m depending on satellite availability Sample Configuration GPS Augmented Sensor Type The following procedure is an example of selecting GPS Augmented as the sensor type for GPS 1 Follow steps 1 2 above then on the Configuration name dialog box se...

Page 63: ...nfiguration 3 Press Next to display the confirmation screen dialog box Figure 2 25 4 Press Finish to return to the Machine files dialog box Figure 2 24 Figure 2 24 Machine Configuration Complete 5 On the Machine files dialog box Figure 2 25 select the new or edited configuration file and press Ok ...

Page 64: ...Select Equipment Configuration mmGPS Applications In mmGPS applications the Setup menu Figure 2 26 has the following additional menu items Except for mmGPS setup options the Setup menu for mmGPS applications is the same as for GPS applications Other differences are noted below mmGPS transmitters mmGPS receiver Figure 2 26 Setup Menu for mmGPS Applications mmGPS Icon ...

Page 65: ...transmitters up to four transmitters can be set up on unique channels using the channel tabs see below The channel button on the transmitter determines the channel that the transmitter broadcasts on To set up transmitter information tap Setup mmGPS transmitters Figure 2 27 Figure 2 27 Setup mmGPS Transmitters The Transmitters tab performs the following Figure 2 28 on page 2 20 To select a Serial C...

Page 66: ...s complete when the firmware version displays in the Firmware column Figure 2 28 View Transmitters Loaded into Pocket 3D The Channel tab displays the following transmitter information Figure 2 29 on page 2 21 Channel the channel the transmitter is using Transmitter the ID of the transmitter ControlPt the control point over which the transmitter is set up Height the height of the transmitter Edit C...

Page 67: ...ction and the Rover setup approximately 30 meters 100 feet away The height of the sensor must be at an angle less than 1 in relation to the transmitter To begin a resection tap TX Calibration on the Transmitters tab of the transmitter setup dialog box If needed check the setup listed on screen Figure 2 30 on page 2 22 and tap OK NOTICE If the sensor experiences excessive movement during any stage ...

Page 68: ...ess dialog boxes Figure 2 31 follow the instructions on each screen Press Next to continue Figure 2 31 Transmitter Adjustment Process When the adjustment completes the Adjustment dialog box displays the offsets Figure 2 32 on page 2 23 If both Axis measurements are less than 10 no adjustment is needed at the transmitter ...

Page 69: ...re 2 33 on page 2 24 On the edit channel dialog box edit and select the following parameters and press Ok to save Figure 2 33 on page 2 24 1 Transmitter select the desired transmitter from the drop down list 2 Control point select the control point for the transmitter s position from the drop down list TIP After loading the new self leveling offset data into the transmitter re calibrate to check t...

Page 70: ...hmark Check below 6 Resection see Resection on page 2 25 Figure 2 33 Edit Channel Benchmark Check This function determines the height of the mmGPS transmitter over a known control point benchmark or a point of known elevation To take a height measurement of the transmitter tap Benchmark check on the channel setup dialog box after entering transmitter information Figure 2 34 Figure 2 34 Begin Heigh...

Page 71: ...ay the vertical difference between the height originally specified for the transmitter and the calculated height Figure 2 35 3 Press OK to apply the measured height to the transmitter setup 4 Press Cancel to exit without saving the measurement Figure 2 35 Measure Height of Transmitter Resection The resection function measures an unknown transmitter location using the rover and three or more points...

Page 72: ...esection dialog box enter the following parameters and press Measure Figure 2 37 on page 2 27 During the measurement the Measuring dialog box displays When done the Pts in calculation field will increment by one Duration secs enter the duration in seconds in which to measure the point H Precision V Precision enter a horizontal vertical precision in the project s units with which to measure the poi...

Page 73: ...nsmitter will overwrite any previous points Figure 2 37 mmGPS Resection Result mmGPS Receiver To set mmGPS receiver information tap Setup mmGPS receiver Figure 2 38 Figure 2 38 Select mmGPS Receiver Parameters On the mmGPS setup dialog box set the following parameters and press Ok Figure 2 39 on page 2 28 GPS port select the port used for communication between receiver and sensor typically port D ...

Page 74: ...affect laser detection Channels select the channel to scan for mmGPS connection Firmware the firmware version displays after the download of calibration data from the connected transmitter completes Advanced select advanced mmGPS options mmGPS aided initialization select to use the mmGPS signal to assist in initializing the GPS receiver Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevation select to combine mmGPS ele...

Page 75: ... pole and total station enter and select the following information during equipment configuration Figure 2 41 on page 2 30 then press Next Instrument select the desired total station GPT8000 1 Vert prism height enter the vertical height of the prism Prism constant enter the prism constant This constant is dependent on the manufacturer of the prism usually 30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 36...

Page 76: ...n Ext Link mode select to connect the total station via serial cable or Bluetooth RC4 Modem Ext Link select to connect the total station via RC4 modem if the total station is in external link mode Remote Control select to connect the total station via serial cable or Bluetooth if the total station is in external link mode Baud rate select either 600 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 Data Bits select either 7...

Page 77: ...iguration file Press Finish Figure 2 43 Figure 2 43 Save the Configuration Range pole To set up the range pole tap Setup Range pole Figure 2 44 on page 2 32 On the range pole setup dialog box Figure 2 44 on page 2 32 select or enter the following parameters and press Ok NOTE The Advanced dialog box is only available when a Prism sensor is selected ...

Page 78: ...guration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a prism configuration for a GPT 8000 series total station 1 Press Setup Equipment to create or select an equipment configuration file The following steps describe creating a file 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change a total station configuration Figure 2 45 on page 2 33 3 On the Configura...

Page 79: ... to continue Figure 2 46 on page 2 34 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup Instrument select the desired total station from the drop down list Vert prism height enter the vertical height of the prism Prism constant enter the prism constant This constant is dependent on the manufacturer of the prism usually 30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 360 prism Connectio...

Page 80: ...op Bits and Parity used for communication with the total station and press Next to continue Figure 2 47 NOTE The RC4 Modem is now supported in order to communicate with robotic total stations 6 Press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 47 NOTE Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost Figure 2 47 Select Advanced Parameters ...

Page 81: ... configuration file and press Ok to return to the main screen Figure 2 48 Select Equipment Configuration Robotic Applications The Setup menu for robotic applications is about the same as for range pole applications Figure 2 49 The differences are noted below Figure 2 49 Setup Menu for Total Station Applications ...

Page 82: ...s machine type and a Prism as the sensor type 3 Select GTS900MC as the communication port used between the controller and the instrument Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 or GTS900 Figure 2 51 on page 2 37 and connect via Radio Modem COM3 Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 or RC3 BT COM6 Figure 2 51 on page 2 37 4 Press Next 5 The Setup Image dialog box displays Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 6 Press Next again the Advanc...

Page 83: ...ent P N 7010 0628 2 37 Figure 2 50 Using Radios COM3 as Communication The type of communication selected determines the equipment setup configuration Figure 2 51 Using RC3 BT COM6 as the Communication Device ...

Page 84: ...ost common method Select a station point and a backsight point from the list of control points for the job site 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 53 on page 2 39 set the following parameters Instrument height enter the measured height of the instrument Units enter the units used to measure the height of the instrument then press Next The backsight setup dialog box Figure 2 53 on page 2 39 ...

Page 85: ...station azimuth select a station point from the list of control points and enter an azimuth value for the orientation 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 55 on page 2 40 enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described on page 2 38 The backsight setup dialog box displays 2 On the backsight setup dialog box Figure 2 55 on page 2 40 select or enter the following parameters Filter L...

Page 86: ...re 2 54 Figure 2 55 Known Station and Azimuth Setup Method New station by resection add a control point to the resection and take a measurement to each point 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 56 on page 2 41 enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described above page 2 38 then press Next The control points dialog box displays Figure 2 56 on page 2 41 Sight Backsight Setup metho...

Page 87: ...ol points dialog box then press Ok Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel On the Backsight results dialog box Figure 2 57 on page 2 42 select or enter the following parameters Filter List select either Control points or Point from the drop down list Layer select a layer file from the drop down list if Points was selected from the Filter List Name select the control point to be used in the resection ...

Page 88: ...ope distance difference Observe press to measure the control point Figure 2 57 Backsight Results Unknown point automatically creates this point in the database as point 1 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 56 on page 2 41 enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described above page 2 38 then press Next The Station coordinates dialog box displays Figure 2 58 on page 2 43 2 The Sta...

Page 89: ...igure 2 58 Station Coordinates Dialog Box 3 Press Finish to continue Figure 2 58 The sight backsight dialog box displays The sight backsight dialog box Figure 2 59 sights the backsight 4 Press Ok to continue Figure 2 59 Sight Backsight ...

Page 90: ...obsite i e machine operator survey crews office personnel etc no need to use USB sticks Communicate will all people on the jobsite via a messaging system no need to stop the machine before talking to the driver in the field Update design files and other data on the machine at the jobsite with the latest points lines etc View all machines and other survey crews and their position on Pocket 3D to se...

Page 91: ...igure 2 60 Network Connection 2 On the Site Link Connection dialog box Figure 2 61 on page 2 46 set the following parameters Server name port Select a port ID address from the drop down menu or press the SiteID display only field that shows the name of the site press to display alphanumeric keyboard to enter server address Timeout secs enter a time out value MachineID enter a machine description S...

Page 92: ...nk 3D To connect to Site Link upon Pocket 3D startup enter the Site Link 3D password Contact your Topcon dealer for the password Figure 2 62 Start up Screen NOTE Once you return to the main screen the Site link icon turns Green when connected If Site link is not connected the Sitelink icon turns Red ...

Page 93: ... Link Figure 2 63 Add Edit or Remove Registered Machine Operators Managing Activities Delays Press Setup Site Link Activity Delay administrator only to add edit or remove registered machine activities and delays Monitor Machine Activities Delays on page 2 48 Only then can the Pocket 3D machine operator select an appropriate activity or delay from the same list given to him her on the machine From ...

Page 94: ... the jobsite Do the following to send a message 1 Press Setup Site Link New message to send a message to the machine operator at the jobsite or click on the new message icon on the main screen to view the unread message just click Reply to respond to the message NOTE When the new message icon is Yellow there is an unread message 2 On the messages To screen Figure 2 65 on page 2 49 use either the p...

Page 95: ...lowing 1 Press Setup Site Link View message s 2 On the view messages dialog box Figure 2 66 press Reply to answer the message shown on the screen The screen shows the day and time the message was sent 3 Press Ok to send the message 4 Press Cancel to return to the Main Screen Figure 2 66 Send and Receive Messages To Messages Screen ...

Page 96: ...perator without delay 1 Press Setup Site Link Send any file Figure 2 68 on page 2 51 2 On the Open dialog box highlight a file to select it and press Open 3 On the Send dialog box highlight a file to send in to To field In the To field you can select the machine office computer or any other survey crew to send the file s to 4 Press control Shift to send to multiple people You can even send the fil...

Page 97: ...g a Project File Via Site Link 1 Press Data Project Import Export Via Site Link Figure 2 69 Figure 2 69 Select Project File Via Site Link The Pocket 3D confirmation dialog box displays Figure 2 70 on page 2 52 2 If you press Yes on the Pocket 3D confirmation dialog box do the following On the import export To dialog box highlight to select the desired project file for import export Figure 2 70 on ...

Page 98: ...ject Figure 2 70 If this the box is unchecked the file goes to the clients in box where he can later retrieve the file by pressing Copy From Inbox 4 On the project selection dialog box check mark the Overwrite project w same name box if the project name is the same as one that already exist Figure 2 70 then press Next 5 Press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 70 Import Export C...

Page 99: ...72 on page 2 53 Figure 2 71 7 On the Linework s Point s and Control Data dialog boxes check and enable the desired selection after pressing Next Figure 2 72 Figure 2 72 Linework Point and Control Data Dialog Boxes 8 After pressing Next on the Control data dialog box the import data dialog box displays Figure 2 73 on page 2 54 Select Linework s Select Points Select Control Data ...

Page 100: ...ing Control Data Importing Exporting Control Points Via Site Link To add edit delete or import export a control point via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data Control Import Export Via Site Link Figure 2 74 Figure 2 74 Import Export Control Points 2 On the Control data dialog box Figure 2 75 on page 2 55 check mark the box to import the entire localization control points and mmGPS transmitter d...

Page 101: ...e clients check mark this box to view clients offline as well as those online Uncheck to show only those online Offline clients will be at the bottom of the list with a red icon Description field enter a brief description of the file optional Back press to return to Control data dialog box Figure 2 76 on page 2 56 Next press to display the confirmation dialog box Figure 2 76 on page 2 56 Cancel pr...

Page 102: ... display the Send dialog box Figure 2 76 Press Cancel to quit and return to the Main Menu Figure 2 76 Import Control Points Via Site Link 6 On the Send dialog box do the following Press Back to return to the previous menu Press Finish to save the file Press Cancel to quit and return to the Main Menu ...

Page 103: ...te Link do the following 1 Press Data Surface Import Export Via Site Link Figure 2 77 Figure 2 77 Import a Surface File Via Site Link 2 On the Surface s dialog box highlight to select surface file s and press Next Figure 2 78 on page 2 58 3 On the export surfaces To dialog box highlight to select a file and press Next Figure 2 78 on page 2 58 ...

Page 104: ...o the current project Overwrite surface w same name enable to keep name of previous file Replace all lines in layer w same name enable to replace all lines in layer with the same name Back press to go back to previous screen Next press to go to the Send dialog box Figure 2 79 on page 2 59 Cancel press to quit and return to the Main Screen 5 On the Send dialog box Figure 2 79 on page 2 59 press Fin...

Page 105: ...ort import alignment files via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data Alignment Import Export Via Site Link Figure 2 80 Figure 2 80 Export Import Alignment Files Via Site Link 2 On the Surfaces dialog box Figure 2 81 highlight to select a specific surface file for the alignment then press Next to display the import alignment files To dialog box Figure 2 81 ...

Page 106: ...og box Figure 2 82 do the following Import into recipients current active project check mark this box to import surface files into your project Overwrite surface w same name check mark this box to overwrite duplicate filenames Next press to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 82 Figure 2 82 Import an Alignment File On the Send dialog box press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2...

Page 107: ...xport Via Site Link Figure 2 83 on page 2 61 Figure 2 83 Import Export Linework Files 2 On the Linework s dialog box select None All Polylines Selected Polylines only or select a layer from the Polylines by layer drop down list to import Figure 2 84 on page 2 62 3 Press Next to continue 4 On the import linework To dialog box Figure 2 84 on page 2 62 highlight a file to select it and press Next ...

Page 108: ...cipients current active project check mark this box to import surface files into your project Overwrite surface w same name check mark this box to overwrite duplicate filenames Next press to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 85 Figure 2 85 Import Alignment File into Current Project 6 On the Send dialog box press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 85 ...

Page 109: ...Points Import Export Via Site Link Figure 2 86 Figure 2 86 Import Export Point Files Via Site Link 2 On the Points dialog box select None All Polylines Selected Polylines only or select a layer from the Polylines by layer drop down list to import 3 Press Next to continue 4 On the Points To dialog box Figure 2 87 on page 2 64 highlight a file to select it and press Next ...

Page 110: ...pients current active project check mark this box to import surface files into your project Replace all points in layer w same name check mark this box to overwrite duplicate filenames Press Next to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 88 Figure 2 88 Import Points Into Project 6 On the Send dialog box press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 88 ...

Page 111: ...7010 0628 Chapter 3 3 1 Data Menu The Data menu Figure 3 1 has the following menu items Project Control Surface Alignment Layers Linework Points Calculation type Clear Selection Figure 3 1 Data Menu Options ...

Page 112: ... To access available Project files or to create a new Project file tap Data Menu Project none Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Data Project Menu File To change the Project file highlight a file from the list and press Ok Figure 3 3 on page 3 2 At the verification screen press Yes to use this Project file for the current project Project files can be created copies or deleted GPS localization files can also be...

Page 113: ...3 Press Save to save the information as a text file on the Save as dialog box or Cancel to return to the previous screen Enter the name of the new file and press Ok Figure 3 5 Project File Information Copy copies a file either from internal memory Network or CF Compact Flash Card to the Network or CF card The touch screen lists all file available for copying Select a file to copy then press Ok At ...

Page 114: ...n of a selected file Select Yes to confirm the deletion Rename opens the New project file name dialog box Figure 3 4 on page 3 3 to change the name of the selected file Save As opens the New project file name dialog box Figure 3 4 on page 3 3 to save the selected file under a new name Import Export To import a project file click Topcon Logo Data Project Import Export From TP3 file on the Main Scre...

Page 115: ... File 1 On the File dialog box select a project TP3 file to import Then click Open The Copy files dialog box displays Figure 3 8 Figure 3 8 Import a Project File 2 At the prompt press Yes to Import Export the entire project or press No to select individual items ...

Page 116: ...Linework s dialog box Figure 3 10 select one of the following then press Next None enable to display no polylines All polylines enable to display all polylines in the project Selected polylines only available only if polylines are highlighted selected on the main screen Polylines by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop down list Figure 3 10 Select Lineworks for the Project ...

Page 117: ...the drop down list Figure 3 11 Select Points to Import for the Project 6 On the Control data dialog boxes Figure 3 12 on page 3 8 do the following to import control point data then press Next Entire Localization Control points mmGPS transmitter data check mark this box to import localization data to import control points or to import MMGPS transmitter data when available Overwrite surface w same n...

Page 118: ...ress Finish to save and display the results on the main screen or press Back to edit your selections Figure 3 13 Import Control Point s Polylines and Surface Files Export TP3 Files To export surface files linework and control points to a project file tap Topcon Logo Data Project Import Export To TP3 file Figure 3 14 on page 3 9 ...

Page 119: ...ss Yes to export the entire project file The Export To dialog box displays Figure 3 15 From the To field press the browse button to select the destination to export the project file to Enter a name for the export file Press Finish to save and display the results on the main screen Figure 3 15 Export Control Point s Polylines and Surface Files ...

Page 120: ... dialog box Figure 3 17 select one of the following then press Next None enable to display no polylines All polylines enable to display all polylines in the project Selected polylines only available only if polylines are highlighted selected on the main screen Polylines by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop down list Figure 3 17 Select Linework s to Export for the Project ...

Page 121: ... on the main screen Points by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop down list Figure 3 18 Select Points to Export for the Project 4 On the Control data dialog box Figure 3 19 on page 3 12 do the following to export control point data then press Next Control point s check mark this box to export control points Localization check mark this box to export localization data MMGPS Trans...

Page 122: ... for the Design Surface 5 On the Export To dialog box Figure 3 20 on page 3 12 do the following Select the To option to determine the export destination Figure 3 20 Enter a name for the exported file Press Finish to save Figure 3 20 Export To Project File Dialog Box ...

Page 123: ... a job the project s survey team locates and measures jobsite control points called localization When beginning a job obtain a list of all control points in and around the jobsite Before beginning any 3D project the operator must obtain or create a new Control Point file Once stored in the internal memory select the correct file before starting localization Control Points To add edit delete or imp...

Page 124: ...trol point s information press Ok to save the information Figure 3 23 Add Control Point Name enter in the name of the control point Description enter in a description if desired for the control point Coords tab displays the Northing Easting and Elevation for the control point Figure 3 23 Tap in each coordinate entry box to enter the coordinates for Northing North Easting East and Elev Elevation Re...

Page 125: ... use the control point as a vertical control point Measure used in localization to acquire precise GPS coordinates Press Measure when ready to collect a point the measurement dialog box opens and the Rover begins to measure the Control Point After a successful measurement measured GPS coordinates display in the Lat latitude Lon longitude and Hgt height entry boxes Press Ok to save the measurements...

Page 126: ...t files GC3 Topcon Point files PT3 and Text files TXT Figure 3 25 Data Control Import Export From Text File On the file explorer dialog box Figure 3 26 on page 3 17 navigate to and select the control points to import and press Ok Source filename displays the location and name of the file from which to import control points Press the browse button to select a new different control point file Contro...

Page 127: ...le dialog box Figure 3 27 select the fol lowing options Source text file press the Browse button to select the text file to import Conversion Format select the conversion format from the drop down list Figure 3 27 and Conversion Formats on page 3 18 for details on creating formats To create edit or delete a conversion format press Format on the import from text file dialog box Figure 3 27 Figure 3...

Page 128: ...rmat Name Dialog Boxes Edit on the Conversion formats dialog box press Edit to change the selected format See the New bullet above for details on the dialog box that displays Delete on the Conversion formats dialog box press Delete to remove the selected format The Line Items tab on the Format name dialog box adds edits or deletes line items for the selected conversion format Figure 3 30 on page 3...

Page 129: ...a fixed width for each field Justified select Left Right or None Width enter the desired value for field width Figure 3 29 Enter Line Item Information Edit on the Line items tab press Edit to edit the selected line item See the Add bullet on page 3 18 and Figure 3 30 for details on editing the line item Delete on the Line items tab press Delete to remove the selected line item Figure 3 30 Figure 3...

Page 130: ...nter the desired number of header lines to skip during import Prefix enter the prefix of the lines to skip during import Figure 3 31 Add Import Rules Edit on the Import rules tab press Edit to edit the selected import rule See the Add bullet above and Figure 3 31 for details on editing the import rule Delete on the Import rules tab press Delete to remove the selected import rule Figure 3 31 The Ex...

Page 131: ...or details on editing the export rule Delete on the Export rules tab press Delete to delete the selected export rule Figure 3 32 Control Point Options The control options dialog box displays coordinate selection projec tion location and displays or hides control points control point names and control point descriptions Figure 3 33 on page 3 22 Click Data Control Options to display the control opti...

Page 132: ...Station An added datum option is now available to support the use of a non Topcon base station added support for NAD83_NO_trans There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters Previously when using a non Topcon base station a shift would appear The only option was to use a localization when using a third party base receiver The new NAD83_NO_Trans accommodates for this shift by using a thi...

Page 133: ...s located Figure 3 35 Control Options Projection The Display tab on the control options dialog box displays or hides control points control point names and control point descriptions Figure 3 36 on page 3 24 1 To use this option click Data Control Options 2 On the control options dialog box Figure 3 36 press the Display tab and do the following and press Ok NOTE To achieve accuracy when using the ...

Page 134: ...ations the Sur face menu creates edits and selects Design Surface files Design Sur face files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Card Pocket 3D supports the following four types of Design Surface files TIN Surface Model large irregularly shaped triangles See TIN Surface File on page 3 26 for more details A TIN surface represents a surface as a net...

Page 135: ...ils Current File or none Highlights the currently loaded Surface file or if no file has been selected none is highlighted 1 To access available Surface files or to create a new Surface file tap Data Surface current file Figure 3 37 Figure 3 37 Data Surface None 2 The Surface s dialog box displays all surfaces available To set a Surface file select it from the list and press Ok Figure 3 38 on page ...

Page 136: ...esign Surface files TIN Road Plane surface or Best fit plane surface Figure 3 39 Surface Type Dialog Box TIN Surface File Creates an irregular TIN surface using selected points and linework To configure a new TIN surface file press New on the Surface s dia log box Highlight the TIN surface from pts lines on the Surface type dialog box and press Ok Figure 3 39 ...

Page 137: ... around Press Next to continue Figure 3 40 TIN Surface Preview The TIN surface parameters dialog box sets the following parame ters Press Finish Figure 3 40 to display the Surface s dialog box Figure 3 41 on page 3 28 Name for TIN surface enter the name of the TIN surface Set as current surface enable to set the surface as the current surface Ok press to display the new TIN surface confirmation sc...

Page 138: ...fit plane surface Figure 3 42 New Surface Filename Dialog Box Delete press to remove an existing file from the internal memory Select a file to remove then press Delete The program always reminds the operator to confirm deletion of a selected file Press Yes to confirm the deletion Road Surface File This surface type creates a new road surface with known horizontal vertical and template design info...

Page 139: ...s press Next to continue Alignment name enter the name of the Alignment Point of beginning enter the beginning point North enter the northing of the beginning point East enter the easting of the beginning point Observe press to measure the northing and easting of the beginning point instead of manually entering in the values If the project is not localized when creating a new road surface the Obse...

Page 140: ...1 Element select the type of element either Straight Curve PC PT Spiral TS SC or Spiral SC ST Start station the starting station displays at the interval set for each element Start azimuth enter the starting azimuth This box is only available for the first element Length enter the length of the element Obs end pt press to measure the ending point of the straight element only instead of manually en...

Page 141: ...age 3 30 for details on inserting an element Edit press to edit the selected element Figure 3 45 See the Add bullet on page 3 30 for details on editing an element Delete press to remove the selected element Figure 3 45 The vertical profile dialog box creates edits or deletes alignment elements After creating vertical profiles on the Centerline elements dialog box Figure 3 46 on page 3 32 press Nex...

Page 142: ...ct the type of element either Curve or Point Station enter the station number Elevation enter the elevation of the element Observe press Observe to measure the element instead of manually entering in the values Station of IP enter the station number for the IP PI Elevation of PI enter the elevation for the PI Curve Length enter the length of the curve Grade Start VC enter the grade at the start of...

Page 143: ...ing an element Edit on the vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34 press Edit to edit the selected element See the Add bullet on page 3 32 for details on editing an element Delete on the vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34 press Delete to remove the selected element The Template definitions dialog box creates edits or deletes tem plates After creating editing or delet...

Page 144: ...ements dialog box Figure 3 48 Add new template definitions Figure 3 49 then press Ok to save the information Figure 3 49 Add Template Definitions Dialog Boxes Edit on the template definitions dialog box Figure 3 50 on page 3 35 press Edit to edit the selected template The add templates dialog box displays Figure 3 50 See the Add bullet Vertical Profile Template Definitions Add Template Elements ...

Page 145: ... name enter in the name of the Template Template elements on the Template elements dialog box template elements can be created edited or deleted After creating template elements press Ok to continue Figure 3 52 on page 3 37 Add On the template elements dialog box press Add to enter a template element and it s respective information then press Ok to save the information Edit on the template element...

Page 146: ...ure name enter the feature name of the element Offset from CL enter the offset from the centerline Note The first template created will always have zero for the offset H Dist enter the horizontal distance of the element For curbs this can be zero or less than zero V Dist enter the vertical distance of the element For curbs this can be zero or less than zero Grade enter the grade of the element Cur...

Page 147: ...ther operations Figure 3 53 Use the Apply drop down list to select the application for the align ment either Left of centerline Right of centerline or Left and right of CL Figure 3 53 Apply Template to Alignment Dialog Box The Template applications dialog box creates edits and deletes template applications After creating template applications press Next to continue Figure 3 54 on page 3 38 NOTE Yo...

Page 148: ...e with respect to the centerline either Left Right or Left Right Station enter the beginning station for this template Figure 3 54 Template Applications Dialog Box Edit on the Template applications dialog box Figure 3 54 press Edit to edit the selected template application See the Add bullet for details on editing the application Delete on the Template applications dialog box press Delete to remov...

Page 149: ...e s dialog box Highlight Plane surface known slopes on the Surface type dialog box and press Ok Figure 3 56 Figure 3 56 Surface Type Dialog Box Plane Surface On the plane surface dialog box enter or select the following infor mation and press Ok Figure 3 57 on page 3 40 Name enter the name of the plane surface Point on surface if connected to an instrument press Measure to measure the point otherw...

Page 150: ...lized when creating a plane surface the main fall A B buttons will be disabled Localize the project before measuring the point Orientation enter the orientation of the mainfall Slope enter a grid interval for the mainfall and crossfall the sloping plane surface Grid interval enter a grid interval for the mainfall and the crossfall Figure 3 57 Planar Surface Dialog Box Best fit Plane Surface File T...

Page 151: ...een and drag the image around Press Next to continue Figure 3 59 Best fit Plane Surface Preview On the best fit plane surface dialog box enter or select the follow ing information and press Finish Figure 3 60 on page 3 42 Name of Plane surface enter the name of the Plane surface Grid interval enter the grid interval Grid orientation enter the grid orientation Slope east enter the slope to the east...

Page 152: ...een any two overlapping surfaces Use the Calculation type to create an exist ing surface in the field see Calculation Wizard on page 3 84 for more details This surface can then be used to compare with a pro posed design surface or a different existing surface calculating a vol ume between the two surfaces To compare two existing surfaces tap Data Surface Compare surface Figure 3 61 on page 3 42 Fi...

Page 153: ...list Existing Surface select the surface to compare from the drop down list Remember to choose two over lapping surfaces Figure 3 62 Compare Surfaces The preview dialog box displays the elevation differences between the two surfaces Figure 3 63 on page 3 43 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Finish to continue Figure 3 63 Co...

Page 154: ... Save on the Volume report dialog box 2 Enter the name of the text file 3 Select a folder and location in which to store the text file 4 Press Ok Figure 3 64 Compare Surface Report Press Display to select the desired parameters for the surface display Figure 3 65 on page 3 45 then press Ok Show contours enable to display the contour lines at a set interval on the surface Show solid colors enable t...

Page 155: ...ap Data Sur face Options Figure 3 66 Figure 3 66 Data Surface Options On the Options dialog box Figure 3 68 on page 3 47 select the desired options for the selected surface then press Ok The selected surface type affects the available options TIN Surface Model Figure 3 67 on page 3 46 Show triangles enable to display the triangles on the selected surface Press the Color button to set a color for t...

Page 156: ...isplay the feature lines on the surface Use the color button to set a color for the feature lines Use the color button to set a color for the center lines Show transition pts enable to display the transition points on the surface Show station lines enable to display the station lines at a set interval on the surface Use the color button to set a color for the station lines Interval enter the desir...

Page 157: ...files For Road Surface models alignment options dialog box displays or hides features lines transition points station lines and station points changes the color for feature lines center lines and station lines and sets the interval for station lines and station points Alignment files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Card Alignment files contain ...

Page 158: ...tion points on the surface Station lines enable to show the station lines at a set interval on the surface Station pts enable to show station points on the main screen Interval enter the desired interval for station points Use the color buttons on the left to set a color for the enabled option Figure 3 69 Alignment Options Road Surface Models Current File or none Displays the currently loaded Alig...

Page 159: ...other file from the list and press Ok Figure 3 71 At the verification screen press Ok to use this Alignment file for the current project Alignment files can be created edited copied or deleted Figure 3 71 Select Alignment File Dialog Box New Press New to create a new file On the point of beginning dialog box Figure 3 72 enter the following parameters and press Next Alignment name enter the name of...

Page 160: ...enterline elements dialog box Figure 3 73 on page 3 51 cre ates edits or deletes alignment elements After creating station ele ments press Next to create vertical profiles Figure 3 73 on page 3 51 Add on the Centerline elements dialog box press Add to enter an element and its respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 3 72 Element select the type of element either Straight...

Page 161: ...rt to add an element above the selected element All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element See the Add bullet on page 3 50 for details on inserting an element Edit on the Centerline elements dialog box press Edit Figure 3 73 to edit the selected element See the Add bullet on page 3 50 for details on editing an element Delete on the centerline elements dialog box F...

Page 162: ...he information Element select the type of element either Point or Curve Figure 3 75 on page 3 53 Station enter the station number Elevation enter the elevation of the element Observe press to measure the element instead of manually entering the values Figure 3 75 on page 3 53 Station of IP enter the station number for the IP Elevation of PI enter the elevation for the PI Curve Length enter the len...

Page 163: ...4 on page 3 52 for details on editing the element Delete on the Vertical Profile dialog box Figure 3 75 on page 3 53 press Delete to remove the selected element The Template definitions dialog box Figure 3 76 on page 3 54 creates adds edits or deletes templates After creating templates press Next to display the Template applications dialog box Figure 3 78 on page 3 55 Add on the Template definitio...

Page 164: ... s of the centerline to which to apply the template then press Ok Otherwise press Cancel to continue with other operations Figure 3 77 Use the Apply drop down list to select the application for the align ment either Left of centerline Right of centerline or Left and right of CL Figure 3 77 Apply Template to Alignment The Template applications dialog box creates edits or deletes tem plate applicati...

Page 165: ... on page 3 38 Edit on the Template applications dialog box press Edit to edit the selected template application Follow the same process as shown on page 3 38 Delete on the Template applications dialog box press Delete to delete the selected template application Figure 3 78 Template Applications Dialog Box On the Alignment complete dialog box press Finish to save the information Figure 3 79 Figure ...

Page 166: ...creen lists all files available for deletion To remove a file select the desired file then press Delete The program always confirms the deletion of a selected file Select Yes to confirm the deletion Import Export To import an alignment file tap Data Alignment Import Export Figure 3 80 Figure 3 80 Import Export an Alignment File From RD3 File To import a Topcon Road file RD3 as an alignment file ta...

Page 167: ... The file explorer dialog box displays Figure 3 82 Choose an RD3 file from the drop down list in the Look in field Press Open A confirmation dialog box displays to confirm that the file was successfully imported Figure 3 82 Import Topcon Road File from Explorer Dialog Box ...

Page 168: ...gure 3 83 Import from a LandXML File On the Source filename dialog box press the Browse button to select an XML file for the Explorer dialog box Press Open to return to the previous screen then cancel to return to the main screen Figure 3 84 To RD3 File To export an RD3 file from an alignment file click Data Alignment Import Export To RD3 file Figure 3 85 on page 3 59 ...

Page 169: ...plays Figure 3 86 Highlight a surface file to export Press Export A confirmation dialog box displays to confirm that the export was successful Figure 3 86 Figure 3 86 Exporting to an RD3 File Options To change the view options of the selected alignment tap Data Alignment Options Figure 3 87 on page 3 60 ...

Page 170: ...nes enable to display feature lines Show transition pts enable to display transition points Show station lines enable to display station lines Interval enter the interval desired for the station lines Color buttons press to set a color for feature center station lines Figure 3 88 Options Layers To add edit or delete a layer within the current Linework file tap Data Layers Figure 3 89 on page 3 61 ...

Page 171: ...e enter the name of the layer Show point numbers enable to display on the main screen point numbers for all points within the layer Show point descriptions enable to display on the main screen point descriptions for all points within the layer Show point elevations enable to display on the main screen point elevations for all points within the layer Symbol select the type of symbol desired for the...

Page 172: ...ork menu creates edits and deletes Linework files Linework files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D and the Control Box using a Flash Card Linework files contain layers comprised of polylines identified with different names and colors The linework represents features or objects on the project such as building pads curbs and sidewalks top and toe of slopes or the boundary of the project If a ...

Page 173: ...ist of layouts the number of segments and the status for the selected layout To create a new polyline press New Figure 3 92 Select a Layout File New on the layer files dialog box Figure 3 92 press to create a new polyline The Create new polyline dialog box displays Figure 3 93 on page 3 64 Create a new polyline then press Ok to save the information Add to layer from the drop down box select a laye...

Page 174: ...Measure press to measure the beginning of end points Inverse arrows press to reverse the direction of the beginning line Figure 3 93 New Polyline File Edit on the layer files dialog box Figure 3 94 highlight a segment straight or curved then press Edit Figure 3 94 Edit Layer Files ...

Page 175: ...ment Figure 3 95 Segment Dialog Boxes Curved Straight Delete on the layer files dialog box Figure 3 94 on page 3 64 highlight a layout to remove and press Delete Layer press to display the Add to layer dialog box From the drop down list select a layer to add a new polyline Figure 3 96 on page 3 66 Curved Segment Parameters Straight Segment Parameters ...

Page 176: ...Import Export To Import a linework file tap Data Linework Import Export Figure 3 97 Figure 3 97 Import a Linework File From LN3 file To import a linework file from an existing LN3 file tap Data Linework Import Export From LN3 file Figure 3 97 The Source filename dialog box displays Figure 3 98 Press the Browse button to display the file explorer dialog box ...

Page 177: ...ort then press Ok Figure 3 98 Files Explorer Dialog Box On the confirmation dialog box press Ok to confirm the import of selected linework files Figure 3 99 Figure 3 99 Export Linework Confirmation Screen To LN3 file To export a linework file tap Data Linework Import Export To LN3 file Figure 3 100 ...

Page 178: ...ing export methods All lines Select the browse button to determine the export destination and enter a name for the file By layer Select the layers to export then select the browse button to determine the export destination and enter a name for the file Press OK to save Figure 3 101 Export to LN3 File Press Ok then press Ok again on the confirmation dialog box Figure 3 101 ...

Page 179: ...2 Figure 3 102 Import an AutoCAD File On the Source filename dialog box press the browse button to browse to select and import the AutoCAD dxf file The AutoCAD file then displays in the Source text file entry box Figure 3 103 Figure 3 103 Import from AutoCAD File Press Ok to confirm that the files have been successfully imported then press Ok again ...

Page 180: ...the XML file to export then press Open Figure 3 104 Import Export a LandXML File Via Site Link export a linework file via Site Link 1 Click Data Linework Import Export Via Site Link 2 On the Lineworks dialog box Figure 3 105 on page 3 71 choose either None All polylines Selected polylines only or Polylines by layer to import export 3 Press Next to display the To dialog box 4 Double click on the mo...

Page 181: ...into recipient s current active project box to send the linework polylines directly to the recipient s project 7 Check mark the Replace all lines in layer w same name box to prevent duplicate names 8 Press Next 9 On the Send dialog box Figure 3 106 press Finish to send the save and return to the main screen Figure 3 106 Importing Polylines ...

Page 182: ... multiple groups of points measured with their coordinates and put together into a layer as with Linework files Listing To add edit or delete a point with the selected Point file do the fol lowing Click Data Points Listing Figure 3 107 The points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 on page 3 73 displays all points within the selected file Figure 3 107 Create Edit and Delete Point Files Press Add to di...

Page 183: ...ints listing dialog box Figure 3 108 Pt number enter the point number Description select a point description from the drop down box if preferred Layer select a layer in which to store the point North East Elev in each entry box enter the coordinates for Northing X North Easting Y East andElevation Z Elev Edit on the points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 press to edit the selected point See the Ad...

Page 184: ...ate a Conversion Format Press Format on the Source text file dialog box The Conversion for mats dialog box displays Figure 3 111 on page 3 75 To convert formats do the following New on the Conversion formats dialog box press New to enter a conversion format and it s respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 See The Line Items and The Import Rules on pag...

Page 185: ...bs The Line items tab on the conversion formats parameters dialog box adds edits or deletes line items for the selected conversion for mat Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 Add on the Line items tab press to add a line item and it s respective information then press Ok to save Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 Repeat this process for each line item Type select either Point name Point description Point northing Po...

Page 186: ...les tab on the conversion formats parameters dialog box adds edits or deletes import rules for the selected conversion format Figure 3 113 on page 3 77 Add on the Import rules tab Figure 3 113 on page 3 77 press to display the import rules dialog box displays to add an import rule and it s respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 3 113 on page 3 77 Rule select either Ski...

Page 187: ...ort Rule Parameters Edit on the Import rules tab press Edit to edit the selected import rule See the Add bullet and Figure 3 114 for details on editing the import rule Delete on the Import rules tab press Delete to remove the selected import rule Figure 3 114 Line Items Tab ...

Page 188: ...ure 3 115 Import a TP3 File See Control Point Options on page 3 21 for details on importing control points from a TP3 file From PT3 File To import points from a Topcon Point PT3 file tap Data Points Import Export From PT3 file Figure 3 116 Figure 3 116 Import a PT3 File See Control Point Options on page 3 21 for details on importing control points from a PT3 file ...

Page 189: ...filename dialog box displays Figure 3 118 Source filename press the browse button to import the points from the AutoCAD dxf file The AutoCAD file will then display in the Source filename entry box Start from point ID enter a point ID for the point number at which the imported points will begin Description enter a description for the imported points Figure 3 118 Import Points From an AutoCAD File ...

Page 190: ...file tap Data Points Import Export From LandXML Figure 3 119 Import Points From a LandXML File The Source filename dialog box displays see Figure 3 118 on page 3 79 for details Export Point Files To export point files tap Data Points Import Export Figure 3 120 Figure 3 120 Export Point Files ...

Page 191: ...e points to a text file By layer enable to export all of the points within a selected layer Target text file press the browse button to name the file and select the location of the exported file Then enter the name of the text file using the keyboard at the bottom of the screen Choose a folder and location in which to store the text file then press Ok The text file s location and name display in t...

Page 192: ...ormat Edit press to edit the selected format The conversion formats parameters dialog box Figure 3 122 displays to enter or select conversion parameters Delete press to remove the selected format Figure 3 122 Conversion Formats Conversion Formats Parameters Dialog Box The Export rules tab on the conversion formats parameters dialog box Figure 3 122 adds edits or deletes export rules for the select...

Page 193: ...on page 3 84 Unless otherwise selected the default folder for exported point files will be the My Documents folder on the controller All points enable to export all of the points within the Points file Selected points only with the desired points selected enable to export only those points to a text file By layer enable to export all of the points within a selected layer Target text file press the...

Page 194: ...Ok The confirmation dialog box displays that the export operation was a success The text file s location and name display in the Target text file entry box Figure 3 124 Calculation Wizard To perform calculations tap Data Calc wizard Figure 3 125 The following sections describe the types of calculation possible with Pocket 3D Figure 3 125 Calc Wizard Menu Options ...

Page 195: ...splays the dis tance between selected points and the following calculation Horizon tal Distance Horiz dist Slope Distance Slope dist Azimuth Gradient Delta X Delta Y and Delta Z From Point press to select the beginning point on the From To points selection dialog box To Point press to select the end point on the From To points selection dialog box Inverse arrows press to calculate the return inver...

Page 196: ...between three points then press Next Figure 3 128 Figure 3 128 Calculation Type Distance Between Three Points The results dialog box displays the distance between selected points and another point and the following calculation for Point 1 or Point 2 Horizontal Distance Horiz dist Slope Distance Slope dist and Azimuth Figure 3 129 on page 3 87 From Point 1 press to select the beginning point From T...

Page 197: ...t On the Calculation type dialog box select Distance offset then press Next Figure 3 130 Figure 3 130 Calculation Type Distance Offset This process creates a point in relation to a baseline created from two points and only two points selected on the main screen When fin ished you will be able to stake the new point On the create point dialog box enter or select the following parame ters for the po...

Page 198: ...distance desired for the offset beyond point 1 then press Ok Distance beyond P2 enter the distance desired for the offset beyond point 2 then press Ok Offset from line P1 P2 enter the offset distance desired from the line created from Point 1 to Point 2 then press Ok Figure 3 131 Create Point Dialog Box The view screen displays the baseline created from the two points and the newly created point F...

Page 199: ...Finish Pt number enter the point number Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred Add to layer stores the point to the selected layer Figure 3 133 Point Properties Distance From Two End Pts On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 134 on page 3 90 select Distance from two end pts to calculate the distance from two end points then press Next Figure 3 135 on page 3 91 ...

Page 200: ...age 3 91 From Point 1 press to select a point on the From To points selection dialog box From Point 2 press to select a point on the From To points selection dialog box Distance From enter the intersecting distance from which a new point will be created from Point 1 Distance From enter the intersecting distance from which a new point will be created from Point 2 Press Back to return to the Calcula...

Page 201: ...Distance From fields Figure 3 136 on page 3 92 Press the Result button to display the list of points Figure 3 136 on page 3 92 Select the point you want to create and press Ok The point that is created displays on the main screen in a circle Figure 3 136 on page 3 92 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Next to continue ...

Page 202: ...gure 3 137 enter the follow ing parameters for the point then press Finish to return to the main screen Pt number enter the point number Pt descriptor enter a description for the point Add to layer stores the point to the selected layer Figure 3 137 Point Properties Newly Created Point Results Dialog Box ...

Page 203: ... of a selected polyline A points file must be open On the create points dialog box Figure 3 139 enter the following parameters to create points then press Next Create pts at vertices enable to create points at vertices Create pts at interval enable to create points at an interval along the polyline enter the value of the desired interval Figure 3 139 Create Points The view screen displays the coor...

Page 204: ...yline The points dialog box displays the Northing Easting and Elevation parameters of the newly created point s Figure 3 141 Press Ok then press Next Figure 3 141 Points On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 142 on page 3 95 enter the following parameters for the points then press Finish Pt number enter the point number Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred Add to layer stor...

Page 205: ...TYpe Convert Alignments to Points This process creates coordinate points at all nodes and vertices of a selected alignment A points file must be open and an alignment selected from the list of user created RD3 files On the create points dialog box Figure 3 144 on page 3 96 enter the following parameters to create the points then press Next Alignment select an alignment to be converted to points fr...

Page 206: ... using Data Alignment Enable to select a different station interval Transition points known transitions in the alignment Feature select the feature to be converted from the drop down list Extra H Offset enter a horizontal offset for the alignment if preferred Extra V Offset enter a vertical offset for the alignment if preferred Figure 3 144 Create Points Dialog Box The view screen will display the...

Page 207: ...isplays the Northing Easting and Elevation of the newly created point s Figure 3 146 4 Press Ok to continue Figure 3 146 Converted Points 5 On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 147 on page 3 98 enter the following parameters for the points then press Finish Pt number enter the point number Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred Add to layer stores the point to the selected l...

Page 208: ... Next Figure 3 148 Figure 3 148 Calculation Type Polyline From Points This process creates a polyline from the points selected on the main screen The view screen displays the polyline created from the selected points Figure 3 149 on page 3 99 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image round Press Next to continue ...

Page 209: ...e From Points On the polyline properties dialog box Figure 3 150 do the follow ing then press Finish Add to layer select a layer to add from the drop down box Close Polyline check mark this box to close the polyline Figure 3 150 Polyline Properties Dialog Box ...

Page 210: ...view screen will display the TIN surface created from the selected points and or lines Figure 3 152 on page 3 101 1 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to continue The surface properties dialog box displays Figure 3 152 on page 3 101 3 On the surface properties dialog box Figure 3 152 enter the following parameters for...

Page 211: ...enable to set the surface as the current surface Figure 3 152 View Screen for TIN Surface TIN Surface From 3D Alignment On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 153 select TIN Sur face From 3D Alignment then press Next Figure 3 153 TIN Surface From 3D Alignment ...

Page 212: ...he points along the centerline Generate points using only where necessary enable this option to create points on locations where the centerline changes it directions Max arch chord separation for curves arcs you can choose a max chords separation This is the maximum distance of the curve from the line connection of two neighboring points Figure 3 154 Create Points Dialog Box The view screen displa...

Page 213: ...en TIN Surface Created From 3D Alignment On the TIN surface properties dialog box Figure 3 156 enter a name for the TIN surface and check mark the Set as current surface box to set the surface as the current surface Figure 3 156 TIN Surface Properties Dialog Box ...

Page 214: ...t TIN Surface to Points This process converts a TIN surface to points from the current TIN surface on the main screen The view screen Figure 3 158 displays the points created from the recently converted TIN surface Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image around Press Next to save and return to the main screen Figure 3 158 View Screen TIN Surfa...

Page 215: ... descriptor from the drop down box Add to layer choose the layer from the list in which you want to store the point Figure 3 159 Point Properties Convert Polyline to Alignment On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 160 select Convert polyline to alignment then press Next Figure 3 160 Calculation Type Convert Polylines to Alignment This process creates an RD3 file from a polyline selected on t...

Page 216: ...reen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to continue Figure 3 161 View Screen for Polyline to Alignment Conversion On the alignment properties dialog box Figure 3 162 enter the following parameters for the alignment then press Finish Name for alignment enter a name for the alignment Set as current alignment enable to set the alignment as the current alignment Figure 3 162 Alignment Properties D...

Page 217: ...e From Points This process creates a dual slope plane to balance the cut fill values across the entire area of interest The view screen will display the dual slope plane created from the selected polyline Figure 3 164 1 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to continue Figure 3 164 View Screen for Polyline to Alignment C...

Page 218: ...erval parameter Grid orientation enter a parameter for the grid orientation Slope east enter the slope parameter to the east Slope north enter the slope parameter to the north Set as current surface enable to set the surface as the current surface Figure 3 165 Plane Surface Properties Dialog Box Compare Two Surfaces On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 166 select Compare two surfaces then p...

Page 219: ... drop down list Remember to choose two over lapping surfaces Figure 3 167 Compare Surface Parameters The view screen displays the surface created from the comparison of the two selected surfaces Figure 3 168 1 Press report to display the report dialog box Figure 3 169 on page 3 110 2 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Figure 3 168...

Page 220: ...t file then press Ok to return to the view screen Figure 3 168 on page 3 109 Figure 3 169 Report Dialog Box 4 Press Display to select surface parameters Figure 3 168 on page 3 109 On the display surface dialog box Figure 3 170 on page 3 111 select the desired parameters for the surface display then press Ok Show contours enable to display the contour lines at a set interval on the surface Show sol...

Page 221: ...cts then press Next Figure 3 171 This process moves all selected objects by a linear distance and can also rotate them around a specific point Figure 3 171 Move Selected Objects On the align selected objects dialog box Figure 3 172 on page 3 112 do the following Align selected objects define a vector distance and direction by what you want to move your objects to ...

Page 222: ...ects to the north east Align with to rotate your objects as well you can choose to calculate a rotation angle by how much those objects will be rotated Use P3 as the From and P4 as the To for calculation Move check mark this box to move and rotate a copy of the current selected items even save it to another layer Figure 3 172 Move Selected Objects Dialog Box The view screen Figure 3 173 on page 3 ...

Page 223: ...Next Figure 3 174 Figure 3 174 Calculation Type Copy Selected Objects On the copy selected objects dialog box Figure 3 175 on page 3 114 do the following Copy selected objects and move by to define a vector distance and direction by what you want to move your objects to Move P1 to P2 P1 is the From location and P2 is the To location Pocket 3D calculates the dN and dE values automatically ...

Page 224: ...s will be rotated Use P3 as the From and P4 as the To for calculation Copy to check mark this box to move and rotate a copy of the current selected items even save it to another layer This creates a copy of the selected items Please see Move Selected Objects on page 3 111 to get detailed information about the move and rotate instructions Figure 3 175 Copy Selected Objects The view screen Figure 3 ...

Page 225: ...ction P N 7010 0628 3 115 Figure 3 176 Copy Selected Objects Results Screen Clear Selection To deselect any selected data points or lines tap Data Clear selection Figure 3 177 Figure 3 177 Clear Selected Features ...

Page 226: ...Data Menu Pocket 3D Reference Guide Notes 3 116 ...

Page 227: ...on the Survey menu contains different options for surveying and staking out points GPS Survey Applications For GPS applications the Survey menu Figure 4 1 has the following menu items Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS Measure pts Auto topo Stop auto topo Stake out Figure 4 1 Survey Menu ...

Page 228: ...system tap Survey Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS Figure 4 2 Figure 4 2 Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS Measure Points The Measure pts menu Figure 4 3 collects points control points mmGPS transmitter locations points with offsets a reference line and polylines in the field Figure 4 3 Measure Points Survey Menu Options ...

Page 229: ...the desired parameters for the topo shot point then press Ok Figure 4 5 on page 4 3 Pt number enter the point number Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer Antenna Height enter the desired antenna height Measured to select either Base or Rim from the drop down box Figure 4 5 Measure Topo shot ...

Page 230: ...ot with Offset Enter the desired topo shot parameters For details on the Topo shot tab see Topo shot on page 4 3 On the Offset tab enter actual location where the collected shot is located then press Ok Figure 4 7 measurement 2 enter an offset value Above the topo shot Select the location of this measurement above Figure 4 7 Measure Topo shot with Offset Topo shot Tab Offset Tab ...

Page 231: ...Measure a Control Point On the control pt dialog box Figure 4 9 on page 4 6 enter the following information then press start to measure Coords GPS coordinates Name enter a name for the control point Description enter the point description if preferred NOTICE The measure control points option is used to add mmGPS transmitter location points Do not use for extending localization ...

Page 232: ...n the main screen and select Points Use as ref line on the pop up menu To measure a reference line tap Survey Measure pts Reference line Figure 4 10 Figure 4 10 Survey Reference Line On the taped distance dialog box select the desired parameters for the taped distance reference line Figure 4 11 on page 4 7 then press Save Pt number enter the point number Pt descriptor enter the point description i...

Page 233: ... save the points to Taped measured distances measure a taped distance using the following parameters Distance enter the distance by which to log points on the pop up keyboard Offset enter an offset value from the reference line on the pop up keyboard Vertical enter a vertical distance from the reference line on the pop up keyboard Figure 4 11 Measure Reference Line ...

Page 234: ...ey Measure pts Start Pline Figure 4 12 Figure 4 12 Survey Measure pts Start polyline On the start polyline dialog box Figure 4 13 select a layer from the Add to layer drop down list to create a layer in which to store measured points Then press Ok Figure 4 13 Figure 4 13 Select Layer or Add New Layer ...

Page 235: ...t To collect the next point along a polyline tap Survey Measure pts Next polyline pt Figure 4 14 Figure 4 14 Survey Measure pts Next polyline pt End Polyline To end the polyline tap Survey Measure pts End polyline Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 End Polyline ...

Page 236: ...Pt layer select a layer name from the drop down list Polyline layer select a polyline layer from the drop down list From Point select the beginning of the tape measurement at a known point on the points listing dialog box To Point select the end of the tape measurement at a known point on the points listing dialog box Inverse arrows press to reverse the From Point and To Point fields on the points...

Page 237: ...imension Figure 4 18 Figure 4 18 Begin a Tape Dimension On the Tape tab enter the following information and press Ok Figure 4 19 on page 4 12 Pt number change or enter the point number Pt descriptor change or enter the point description Taped dimension enter the dimension that will be used to create the new line point Length enter the length of the taped dimension ...

Page 238: ...m the last point Right Left tap to toggle the entered tape dimension either to the right or left of the last reference point Offset enter the offset either Ahead or Behind the last reference point Ahead Behind tap to toggle the entered offset distance either ahead or behind of the last reference point Angle enable to enter an angle other than 90 and length for the next point A negative distance wi...

Page 239: ...urement on each taped dimension End polyline enable to end the polyline Figure 4 20 Advanced Tab Stop Tape Dimension To stop the tape dimension tap Survey Measure pts Stop tape dimension Options To view or change options for topo shot or control point measurements tap Survey Measure pts Options Figure 4 21 Figure 4 21 Survey Measure pts Options ...

Page 240: ... shot measured Duration secs enter the minimum time in secon45ds desired for each topo shot H Precision enter the minimum GPS horizontal precision desired for each topo shot V Precision enter the minimum GPS vertical precision desired for each topo shot Press ENTER to measure enable to use the Enter key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measurement on each topo shot ...

Page 241: ...ement H Precision enter the minimum horizontal precision desired for each control point measurement V Precision enter the minimum vertical precision desired for each control point measurement Figure 4 23 Control Point Options On the Roving tab enter a roving accuracy limit for the horizontal and vertical RMS value then press Ok Figure 4 24 on page 4 16 H Precision enter a limit for the horizontal ...

Page 242: ...ntered values are over the limit Figure 4 24 Roving Options On the Site Link tab check mark the box below to send a toposhot to a Site link client Figure 4 25 then press Ok Figure 4 25 Site Link Options Auto topo Stop Auto topo Used in 3D GPS applications the Auto topo Stop auto topo feature in Pocket 3D performs on the fly topographic surveys of an entire project or any portion thereof ...

Page 243: ...Check dist to last point enable to make sure the desired elevation is traveled before the next measurement is taken With this option enabled measurements can be less than or greater than the desired distance Check dist to all points enable to make sure that no measurements within the jobsite are closer to each other than the desired elevation Add to layer stores measured points to the selected lay...

Page 244: ...o measure points at a constant time interval tap Survey Auto topo By time Figure 4 28 Figure 4 28 Survey Auto topo By time On the by time dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 4 29 Time interval secs enter the time interval for logging points Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer Assign pt numbers enable to assign point numbers to measured points ...

Page 245: ...asure points at a set elevation tap Survey Auto topo By elevation Figure 4 30 Figure 4 30 Survey Auto topo By Elevation On the by elevation dialog box select the desired parameters then press Start Figure 4 31 on page 4 20 Min elevation diff enter the minimum difference in elevation by which to log points Check elev to last point enable to make sure the desired elevation is reached before the next...

Page 246: ...rements within the jobsite are closer to each other than the entered elevation difference Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer Assign pt numbers enable to assign point numbers to measured points Starting from enter the starting point number with which to begin measuring auto topo points Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred Figure 4 31 Auto topo Survey By Elev...

Page 247: ...p Survey Auto topo Polyline Figure 4 32 Figure 4 32 Survey Auto topo Polyline On the Polyline dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 4 33 Min distance enter the minimum distance for logging points Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer Figure 4 33 Polyline Dialog Box ...

Page 248: ...Survey Menu Pocket 3D Reference Guide 4 22 Stake out Use the Stake out menu in 3D GPS applications to stake out points using different methods Figure 4 34 Figure 4 34 Stake out Menu Options ...

Page 249: ...Check To perform a surface check tap Survey Stake out Surface check Figure 4 35 Figure 4 35 Survey Stake out Surface Check The main screen displays the cut fill information and current elevation Figure 4 36 Figure 4 36 Surface Information ...

Page 250: ... function tap Survey Stake out Stop stake out Figure 4 38 Figure 4 38 Survey Stake out Stop Stake out Cut Fill Real Time Updates While in Surface Check mode you can now see a tri color grade indicator similar to the one seen in the 3DMC software that gives real time updates of cut fill to the design surface To view real time updates of the cut fill to the design surface do the following ...

Page 251: ...ge 4 23 2 Tap Display Grade indicator Figure 4 39 Figure 4 39 Real Time Update of Cut Fill To adjust the grade indicator settings hold down on the indicator to access a pop up menu containing options for tolerances and grade Figure 4 40 on page 4 26 TIP The Grade indicator option is only available when there is an active surface or alignment ...

Page 252: ...icator Settings See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out Measure Stake on page 4 44 V Surface Offset on page 4 54 Match Grade on page 4 27 Options on page 4 55 Grade Indicator Pop up menu for Tolerance and Range Options ...

Page 253: ... current point during a surface check tap Survey Stake out Match grade Figure 4 41 Figure 4 41 Survey Stake out Match Grade Point List To stake out points from the selected point file tap Survey Stake out Point list Figure 4 42 Figure 4 42 Survey Stake out Point List ...

Page 254: ...lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the point Figure 4 44 Figure 4 44 Main Screen Arrow See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out Measure Stake on page 4 44 Stake out Previous Point on page 4 47 Stake out Next Point on page 4 48 V Surface Offset on page 4 54 Options on page 4 55 Stake out Menu Opti...

Page 255: ...gure 4 45 Figure 4 45 Survey Stake out Stop Stake out Alignment To stake out an alignment tap Survey Stake out Alignment Figure 4 46 Figure 4 46 Survey Stake out Alignment On the alignment stakeout parameters dialog box select or enter Station and Elevation parameters then press Ok Figure 4 47 on page 4 31 ...

Page 256: ...rval enter a value for the transition interval between stations The target circle will go to the next station in line whatever is next either a transition point or the specified interval Specific Station select a station to begin the stake out at from the drop down list Stationing select either Alignment or Polyline stationing When staking out an alignment the stationing is always used along the C...

Page 257: ...n surface road surface or plane surface If nothing was chosen here Pocket 3D will not offer Surface as a selection in the drop down list Extend grade at extends the position being used for cut and fill values which are defined by the user Add user defined Grade extend centerline elevation at a user defined slope Centerline uses the defined centerline elevations of the alignment to report cut and f...

Page 258: ... displays the extended grade The Cut Fill value will be measured from the current range pole elevation to the elevation of the extended grade at the current position double red arrow Figure 4 48 and Figure 4 49 Figure 4 49 Cut Fill Offset Parameters If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the station Figure 4 50 on page ...

Page 259: ... other menu selections during a stake out Measure Stake on page 4 44 Stake out Previous Point on page 4 47 Stake out Next Point on page 4 48 V Surface Offset on page 4 54 Options on page 4 55 To stop the stake out tap Survey Stake out Stop stake out Figure 4 51 Figure 4 51 Survey Stake out Stop Stake out ...

Page 260: ...vey Menu Pocket 3D Reference Guide 4 34 Polyline To stake out a polyline tap Survey Stake out Polyline Figure 4 52 See Alignment on page 4 29 for details on this dialog box Figure 4 52 Stake out a Polyline ...

Page 261: ...oordinate On the coordinate dialog box enter the desired Northing X Easting Y and Elevation Z coordinates to stake out then press Ok Figure 4 54 Figure 4 54 Coordinate Dialog Box If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the coordinate Figure 4 55 on page 4 36 ...

Page 262: ... the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out Measure Stake on page 4 44 V Surface Offset on page 4 54 Options on page 4 55 To stop staking out the coordinate tap Survey Stake out Stop stake out Figure 4 56 Figure 4 56 Survey Stop stake out ...

Page 263: ... 57 Figure 4 57 Stake out a Control Point On the control point stakeout dialog box Figure 4 58 on page 4 37 select the desired control point for stakeout and press Ok Figure 4 58 Control Point If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the control point Figure 4 59 on page 4 38 ...

Page 264: ... other menu selections during a stake out Measure Stake on page 4 44 Stake out Previous Point on page 4 47 Stake out Next Point on page 4 48 V Surface Offset on page 4 54 Options on page 4 55 To stop staking out the selected control point tap Survey Stake out Stop stake out Figure 4 60 Figure 4 60 Survey Stop Stake out ...

Page 265: ... Available tab select points to include in the custom point list Figure 4 62 on page 4 40 Type select either Points or Control points from the drop down list Points Control Points list displays all points in the active point control point files Find enter a point number you wish to find and the matching point will be highlighted in the list tap to select a point control point that displays on the ...

Page 266: ...ab Figure 4 63 Up arrow button tap to move the highlighted point up the list Down arrow button tap to move the highlighted point down the list Delete minus button tap to remove the highlighted point from the custom point list Figure 4 63 Custom Point List Selected When done press Ok to begin staking out the custom point list TIP The ALT key on the FC 200 can be used to make multiple selections ...

Page 267: ...splays the target point for regular stations at a user specified interval and or at transition points between segments of the alignment Transition pts only select to only stakeout at transition points Interval stations only select to only stakeout stations at a user specified interval NOTE Deselect both check boxes to stakeout at both Transition pts and Interval stations Interval enter a value for...

Page 268: ...enterline CL point the coordinates of the point at the start of the centerline of the cross section North enter the northing parameter East enter the easting parameter 1 Dir of Xsection enter the direction of the cross section 2 Slope value enter the percentage of the cross section slope 3 Toe of slope the point at the beginning of the cross section slope Elev enter elevation at the toe of the slo...

Page 269: ...iew on the main screen displays the cut fill value from the current elevation to the side slope and the current station Figure 4 67 Figure 4 67 Side Slopes Screen See the following sections for details on other menu selections during a side slope cross section slope stake out Measure Stake 1 on page 4 49 Sideslope Options on page 4 53 V Surface Offset on page 4 54 Options on page 4 55 ...

Page 270: ...ing point list alignment or side slope stakeouts To activate the measure stake menu tap Survey Stake out Point list Alignment Create custom point list Side slopes To measure the point or alignment tap Survey Stake out Measure stake Figure 4 69 Figure 4 69 Survey Stake out Measure Stake The Measuring dialog box displays then the results screen shows the following information depending on the stake ...

Page 271: ...and its respective information Alignment Polyline Station shows the current position of the station Offset shows the offset number from the stationing line Elev shows the elevation point Delta North shows the target point north of the measured stake your current position Delta East shows the target point east of the measured stake your current position D Offset shows the offset to the right of the...

Page 272: ...ut or fill value in relation to the design surface Ok returns to the main screen Save Pt press to save a control point and its respective information Side Slopes Cross section slope 1 Stake Station shows the station number Offset shows the elevation point Elev shows the elevation point D Station shows northern information for the stake out D Offset shows eastern information for the stake out Cut s...

Page 273: ...ers press Ok to save the information North see Table 4 1 for more information East see Table 4 1 for more information Elev see Table 4 1 for more information Stake out Previous Point To activate the Stake out previous point menu Figure 4 71 on page 4 48 first stake out a point To stake out the previous point tap Survey Stake out Stake out previous point This menu option is only available for point...

Page 274: ...ut next point Figure 4 72 This menu option is only available for point list and control point stake outs Figure 4 72 Survey Stake out Stake out Next Point NOTE The red arrows allows you to select the next or previous point if applicable TIP Press the Enter key on the body of the controller to stake out the next point rather than using the menu option Select Next or Previous ...

Page 275: ... tab illustrates the measurements described on the 1 Stake tab The 1 Stake tab displays the results of the first point Measure Stake 1 staked out on the side slope Station displays the station of the first stake 1 Offset displays the horizontal distance from the centerline point to the first stake 2 Elev displays the elevation at the top of the first stake Delta North shows north information durin...

Page 276: ...w Measure Stake 2 parameters press the 2 Stake button on the results screen of Measure Stake 1 Figure 4 74 on page 4 50 Tap Survey Stake out Measure stake 2 Figure 4 75 to measure the parameters of Measure Stake 2 Figure 4 75 Measure Stake 2 on the Slope The Measuring dialog box displays followed by the results screen Figure 4 76 on page 4 51 The corresponding Image tab illustrates the measurement...

Page 277: ...cting point along the stake This will always be a cut value if done correctly Cut to slope start displays the cut value from the top of the second stake to the bottom of the slope Cut design at 1st stake displays the cut value from the top of the second stake to the intersecting mark on the first stake The 2 Stake tab shows the same parameters as 1 Stake tab described under Measure Stake 1 on page...

Page 278: ...n a side slope see Side Slopes on page 4 41 To stake out the previous point tap Survey Stake out Stake out previous point Figure 4 78 This menu option is only available if Regular station transition is selected on the Stake out dialog box when staking out points on a side slope See Side Slopes on page 4 41 for more information Figure 4 78 Survey Stake out Stake out Previous Point Side Slope Cross ...

Page 279: ...is menu option is only available if Regular station transition is selected on the Stake out dialog box when staking out points on a side slope See Side Slopes on page 4 41 for more information Figure 4 79 Survey Stake out Stake out Next Point Sideslope Options To view or change options for slope or cross slope stake out measurements only tap Survey Stake out Sideslope Options Figure 4 80 Figure 4 ...

Page 280: ... the same as that from the slope to the current position 2 Dist from Daylight enter a horizontal distance that represents the desired distance from the daylight point to the 1st stake 3 Offset to 2nd stake enter the desired horizontal distance from Measure Stake 1 to Measure Stake 2 Figure 4 81 Survey Stake out Slopes Options The Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the Slope Option...

Page 281: ...ns dialog box select the desired options for stakeout measurements cut sheet and audio then press Ok Figure 4 84 on page 4 56 Measure tab sets the way to measure stake out points and alignments and the information to display on the main screen during a measurement stake out Press ENTER to measure enable to use the Enter key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measureme...

Page 282: ...ut L R or dE DN from the drop down list Alignments Polylines select to show either along the line Dist AZ or dE dN from the drop down list Figure 4 84 Stake Out Measurement Options Cut Sheet tab collects user defined data for measured points alignments etc Enable cut sheets check mark this box to enable cut sheet collection Target text file press the browse button to store the cut sheet Append to ...

Page 283: ...from the pop up keyboard Extension select a file extension type Append select a parameter spaces comas tabs from the drop down box to add to your target file Type select the type of information to be stored from the drop down list to add the preferred information to be stored for the previously defined format Your selection displays in the field below Add Delete the selection from the Type selecti...

Page 284: ...esired time interval in seconds for the voice to recite the cut fill Proximity beep enable to alert the user when approaching the selected stakeout function Figure 4 86 Measure and Audio Option Tabs Total Station Survey Applications In total station survey applications the Survey menu Figure 4 87 on page 4 59 has the following additional menu items Many survey and stakeout functions are the same f...

Page 285: ... sections note only the differences in these menus for total station applications For further details on the Measure pts menu options and setup screens see Measure Points on page 4 59 Topo shot With Offset To collect a topo shot with offset tap Survey Measure pts Topo shot w offset See Topo shot on page 4 3 for details on the topo shot tab On the Offset tab enter the actual location where the coll...

Page 286: ...ot is measured Before enable this option to prompt for point details before the topo shot is measured After enable this option to prompt for point details after the topo shot is measured Minimum Requirements Press ENTER to measure enables the Enter key on the controller s casing for measuring each topo shot Require RTK initialized enable to measure points with only RTK initialized If you choose th...

Page 287: ...t Options On the stakeout options dialog box select the desired options for stakeout measurements and audio then press Ok Figure 4 90 on page 4 63 The Measure tab sets the way to measure stake out points and alignments and the information to display on the main screen during a measurement stake out Press ENTER to measure enable to use the Enter key on the controller s casing below the display scre...

Page 288: ...w a distance and offset during a measurement stake out Delta E Delta N select to show east north information during a measurement stake out The Cut Sheet tab select to do the following Enable cut sheets turns on off at sheet collection Targeted text file select the location in which to store the cut sheet from the drop down list Append to target file enable to append the current target file Loggin...

Page 289: ...Stake out Options for Total Station Applications Robotic Survey Applications For Robotic applications the Survey menu Figure 4 91 on page 4 64 has the following menu items Connect Disconnect Start Stop tracking Turn Face Turn Instrument Auto topo NOTE See Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 58 for measure points and stake out definitions ...

Page 290: ...tic status button turns red Figure 4 91 If there is an X marked across the prism icon it is connected but not tracking Figure 4 92 Figure 4 92 Connected But Not Tracking Click Survey Start Stop Tracking Turn instrument To turn the instrument to the rover click Survey Connect then Survey Turn instrument Then press Survey Start tracking NOTE Turn instrument Qlock and Turn face options are only avail...

Page 291: ... 2 Press Turn face to turn the total station Figure 4 93 Figure 4 93 Turn the Total Station For more information on the Survey menu robotic applications i e the Measure points Auto topo and Stake out see Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 58 Start Stop Tracking To start or stop tracking a total station tap Survey Start Stop tracking Figure 4 94 Figure 4 94 Start Stop Tracking of Total Sta...

Page 292: ...n Figure 4 95 Turn Face Select the RC Ext Link for Connection type on the Advanced dialog box Figure 4 96 on page 4 66 See Total Station Applications on page 2 29 for more details Tap Survey Connect then press Survey Turn face Pressing Turn Face returns you to the main screen Figure 4 96 Select Total Station Connection Type NOTE See Auto topo Stop Auto topo on page 4 16 for information on this app...

Page 293: ...tation 180 degrees while rotating it vertically 180 degrees This will cause the total station to show the opposite face of the instrument while pointing in the previous direction Figure 4 97 Turn Total Station Reflectorless Application To enable disable the use of a reflectorless total station tap Survey Reflectorless Figure 4 98 on page 4 68 A check mark indicates that a reflectorless total stati...

Page 294: ...Figure 4 98 Survey Reflectorless Menu NOTE See Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 58 for measure points and stake out definitions NOTE Measure Points option applies to Conventional Total Stations Robotics and Reflectorless applications ...

Page 295: ...he following menu items Zoom Cursor Show Orientation Grid lines Show section view Cut fill history Grade indicator Color selection Language selection About Pocket 3D Some menu options depend on the type of file open and the jobsite application Figure 5 1 Display Menu Example ...

Page 296: ...To choose a zoom function tap Display Zoom Figure 5 2 Zoom in magnifies the main screen by 25 zooms in around the main screen Zoom out magnifies the main screen by 25 zooms out around the main screen Zoom window zooms to a window drawn on the main screen Zoom extents displays the extent of the project Zoom prev displays the previous view Figure 5 2 Zoom Options ...

Page 297: ...e main screen when creating a polygon around them To draw a polygon tap once on the screen to start the polygon then tap as many points around the screen as desired To close the polygon tap the last point and drag a line to connect with the first point When all lines of the polygon turn to thick white lines lift off the screen Auto pan available only if GPS or LPS are connected The view of the scr...

Page 298: ...w Figure 5 4 Scale bar shows hides the scale bar which shows the current scale of the view on the screen to the jobsite North arrow shows hides the north arrow which points North Reference line shows hides the reference line defined selected to use for certain measuring functions Figure 5 4 Show Options ...

Page 299: ...nts the arrow to point north Current direction orients the arrow to point in the direction of travel Up station orients the arrow to point up a station along the alignment Down station orients the arrow to point down a station along the alignment Some menu options depend on the type of file open and the jobsite application Figure 5 5 Orientation Options ...

Page 300: ...dialog box Figure 5 7 select the desired options for grid lines then press Ok Display grid lines check mark this box to display grid lines on the main screen uncheck mark this box to delete grid lines on the main screen Grid interval enter a grid interval for the mainfall Grid interval Crossfall enter a grid interval for the crossfall Orientation enter the orientation of the grid lines if you pref...

Page 301: ... supplementary window over the main screen with a cross section of the field at the current position To display the section view of the selected surface file tap Display Show section view Figure 5 8 The main screen displays a cross section view of the selected design surface Figure 5 8 Press the or button to zoom in or out Figure 5 8 Display a Field s Section View ...

Page 302: ...isplay Cut fill history Figure 5 9 Figure 5 9 Display Cut fill History The cut fill window Figure 5 10 on page 5 8 displays the on going highs and lows of the project as determined by both laser and GPS readings The red line indicates mmGPS detection The blue line indicates GPS only detection Figure 5 10 Cut Fill History See Cut Fill Real Time Updates on page 4 24 for more information on this opti...

Page 303: ...e surface tap Display Grade indicator Figure 5 11 Figure 5 11 Grade Indicator Option for an Active Surface NOTE Display Indicator options available only when an active surface displays Color Selection The Display menu changes the background color of the main screen All text scale bar point names etc will automatically display in either black or white depending on the background color ...

Page 304: ...lection Figure 5 12 Figure 5 12 Display Color Selection 2 On the color selection dialog box select an appropriate contrasting color and press Ok Figure 5 13 Figure 5 13 Select Color TIP You will not see black points linework etc on a black background Conversely you will not see white points linework etc on a white background ...

Page 305: ...anguage used in Pocket 3D tap Display Language selection Figure 5 14 Figure 5 14 Display Language Selection Select the desired language and press Ok Figure 5 15 Figure 5 15 Select Language Pocket 3D will start up next time in the selected language if there is another option ...

Page 306: ...f publishing company Registered to name of registered user ID passcodes authorization codes needed to operate software Figure 5 16 The About Pocket 3D Dialog Box Options press to display the Options dialog box Figure 5 17 on page 5 13 Options The Options dialog box displays a list of all available machine and application options for Pocket 3D Figure 5 17 on page 5 13 The yes no column indicates wh...

Page 307: ...ess Ok Device ID the device identification to give to a Topcon representative to obtain new authorization codes for the desired applications User name enter the name in which the software is registered Authorization code enter the codes for the purchased options From File press to copy authorization codes directly onto the GX 60 via the USB port Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be...

Page 308: ...Display Menu Pocket 3D Reference Guide 5 14 Figure 5 18 Device and Information Authorization ...

Page 309: ... setup 2 8 2 10 2 23 Benchmark check 2 23 Best fit surface 3 39 3 41 3 95 parameters 3 40 viewing options 3 46 C Calculate main fall direction and slope 3 39 CD install from 1 1 Compare surfaces 3 41 3 44 3 96 3 99 display options 3 43 results 3 43 save results 3 43 Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS 4 2 Connection status 1 11 1 16 1 20 Control point 3 14 add 3 14 files 3 21 measure 4 5 measuremen...

Page 310: ...16 1 17 orange 1 11 planning 1 19 position 1 17 receiver ID 1 18 satellites 1 18 I Import from text file 3 17 Import rules 3 20 3 71 Info 1 12 Install Pocket 3D 1 1 iPAQ install on 1 1 L Line Items 3 18 Line items 3 18 3 70 Linework files layers 3 58 LPS status 1 11 M Main screen 1 7 Mask angle 1 18 Match grade 4 26 Measure main fall 3 39 Measure Pts 4 59 Measure stake 4 43 Measure unknown locatio...

Page 311: ... beginning 3 29 template definitions 3 32 vertical profile 3 31 viewing options 3 45 Rover setup 2 27 Roving point measurement options 4 15 S Sample Configuration 4 Total Station with Prism 2 31 Satellites GPS 1 18 Save compared surfaces 3 43 3 98 points polylines 1 12 units 2 11 Search total station 1 21 Selection polygon 1 12 window 1 12 Set Total Station Search Parameters 1 21 Setup antenna 2 7...

Page 312: ...nnect from 4 59 equipment setup 2 28 measure topo shot 4 59 start stop tracking 4 66 Survey menu 4 58 4 63 use reflectorless 4 68 Total station setup 2 28 2 31 Total Station Status 1 20 Total station status 1 20 1 20 1 22 position 1 21 search 1 21 track 1 22 Track Tab 1 22 Track total station 1 22 Transmitter channel 2 19 Transmitter setup 2 18 2 25 adjust 2 21 benchmark check 2 23 calibrate 2 20 ...

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Page 316: ...400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 800 443 4567 www topconpositioning com ISO 9001 2000 FM 68448 Pocket 3D Reference Guide P N 7010 0628 Rev J 02 12 2012 Topcon Positioning Systems Inc All right reserved No unauthorized duplication ...

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