Horizon HTS-580, HTS580AGX, HTS580ARX Operation Manual
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CONTENTS
1. PREPARATION…………………………………………………………1
1.1 Precaution……………………………………………………………1
1.2 Nomenclature…………………………………………………………3
1.3 Unpacking and Storing of the Instrument……………………………5
1.4 Setting Up the Instrument …………………………………………5
1.5 Battery Removal & Insertion, Information and Recharging ………7
1.6 Reflector Prisms……………………………………………………9
1.7 Mounting and Dismounting Instrument from the Tribrach…………10
1.8 Eyepiece Adjustment and Object Sighting…………………………11
1.9 Turning On and Off………………………………………………11
1.10 How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters…………………………12
2. FUNCTION KEY AND DISPLAY……………………………………14
2.1 Operating Key……………………………………………………14
2.2 Function Key………………………………………………………16
2.3 Star-key Mode……………………………………………………19
2.4 Dot-key Mode……………………………………………………20
3. INITIAL SETTINGS…………………………………………………21
3.1 Setting of the Temperature and Air Pressure………………………21
3.2 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction……………………………22
3.3 Setting of the Prism Constant ……………………………………24
3.4 Setting of the Vertical Angle Tilt Correction………………………25
4. ANGLE MEASUREMENT……………………………………………26
4.1 Measuring Horizontal Angles Right and Vertical Angle……………26
4.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left……………………………28
4.3 Setting of the Horizontal Angle….………………………………29
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4.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle………………………………29
4.3.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle from the Keypad………30
4.4 Vertical Angle Grade Percentage (%) Mode………………………31
4.5 Setting the Initial Zenith Angle…………………………………32
5. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT………………………………………33
5.1 Setting the Atmospheric Correction………………………………33
5.2 Setting the Prism Constant………………………………………33
5.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)………………33
5.4 Changing the Distance Measurement Modes……
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(repeat measurement / single measurement / track measurement)…35
5.5 Stake Out (S.O.)……………………………………………………36
5.6 Offset Measurement………………………………………………38
5.6.1 Angle Offset………………………………………………38
5.6.2 Distance Offset Measurement……………………………41
5.6.3 Plane Offset Measurement…………………………………43
5.6.4 Column Offset Measurement………………………………46
6. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT……………………………………49
6.1 Execution of Coordinate Measurement……………………………49
6.2 Setting the Coordinate Values of an Occupied Point……………51
6.3 Setting the Height of the Instrument……………………………53
6.4 Setting the Height of the Target (Prism Height)…………………54
7. SURVEYING PROGRAMS…………………………………………55
7.1 Remote Elevation Measurement (REM)…………………………55
7.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM)……………………………59
7.3 Area Calculation………………………………………………65
7.4 Setting Z (elevation) Coordinate of an Occupied Point…………69
7.5 Point to Line Measurement……………………………………73
7.6 Road Measuring……………………………………………………77
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7.6.1 Designing Horizontal Alignment Projects………………77
7.6.2 Editing Horizontal Alignment Data………………………86
7.6.3 Importing Horizontal Alignment Data……………………88
7.6.4 Deleting Horizontal Alignment Data………………………91
7.6.5 Designing Vertical Curves…………………………………91
7.6.6 Editing Vertical Alignment Data…………………………94
7.6.7 Importing Vertical Alignment Data…………………………95
7.6.8 Deleting Vertical Alignment Data…………………………96
7.6.9 Generating a Road Coordinate File………………………97
7.6.10 Road Setting Out………………………………………97
7.6.11 Slope Setting Out………………………………………105
7.7 Layout ……………………………………………………………107
7.8 Resection…………………………………………………………107
7.9 Volume Calculation…………………………………………………108
7.10 Traverse Adjustment………………………………………………109
7.11 COGO…………………………………………………………115
7.11.1 Inverse Calculation ………………………………………115
7.11.2 Traverse Calculation………………………………………116
7.11.3 Intersection………………………………………………118
7.11.4 Calculating the bias point…………………………………121
7.11.5 Calculating the pedal………………………………………123
8. DATA COLLECTION…………………………………………………126
8.1 Operation procedure ………………………………………………127
8.2 Preparation…………………………………………………………128
8.2.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection…………………………128
8.2.2 Selecting a Coordinate File ………………………………129
8.2.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point………………………130
8.2.4 Measuring and Memorizing the Data………………………135
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8.3 Data Collect Offset Measurement Mode…………………………140
8.3.1 Angle Offset………………………………………………140
8.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement……………………………143
8.3.3 Plane Offset Measurement…………………………………145
8.3.4 Column Offset Measurement………………………………148
8.4 Editing the PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT]………………………151
8.5 Setting the Parameters for Data Collection…………………………153
9. LAYOUT…………………………………………………………………154
9.1 Setting the Parameters for Data Collection………………………155
9.2 Preparation…………………………………………………………155
9.2.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR…………………………………155
9.2.2 Selecting the Coordinate Data File…………………………155
9.2.3 Setting the Occupied Point…………………………………157
9.2.4 Setting the Backsight Point…………………………………159
9.3 Executing a Layout…………………………………………………162
9.4 Setting a New Point…………………………………………………165
9.4.1 Side Shot Method……………………………………………165
9.4.2 Resection Method……………………………………………168
10. MEMORY MANAGEMENT MODE………………………………174
10.1 Choosing a Storage Medium……………………………………176
10.2 Displaying the Internal Memory Status…………………………177
10.3 Searching Data…………………………………………………177
10.3.1 Measured Data Search…………………………………178
10.3.2 Coordinate Data Search…………………………………181
10.3.3 PCODE LIBRARY Search
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10.3.4 Plotting Points……………………………………………184
10.4 File Maintenance………………………………………………185
10.4.1 Renaming a File…………………………………………186
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10.4.2 Deleting a File……………………………………………187
10.5 Direct Key Input of Coordinate Data …………………………188
10.6 Deleting Coordinate Data from a File……………………………189
10.7 Editing the PCODE Library……………………………………191
10.8 Data Communication……………………………………………192
10.8.1 Data Communication using RS-232………………………193
10.8.1.1 Sending data……………………………………………194
10.8.1.2 Loading data……………………………………………195
10.8.1.3 Setting the parameters of data communication………197
10.8.2 Data Conversion using USB………………………………199
10.8.2.1 Data export……………………………………………199
10.8.2.2 Data import……………………………………………200
10.9 File Operation……………………………………………………200
10.9.1 Copy a file from the SD card to memory of the instrument…201
10.9.2 Copy a file from current work memory to the SD card…202
10.10 Initialization…………………………………………………………204
11. BASIC SETTINGS…………………………………………………206
11.1 Setting Units……………………………………………………206
11.2 Parameter Settings………………………………………………208
11.2.1 Setting of the Tilt Sensor …………………………………208
11.2.2 Setting of the W-Correction………………………………209
11.2.3 Setting of the Grid Factor…………………………………211
11.2.4 Setting of the Least Angle Display………………………213
11.2.5 Setting of the Vertical Angle Display……………………214
11.2.6 Setting of the plotting points number………………………214
11.2.7 Setting Distance Range Mode…………………………215
11.2.8 Automatic compensation for temperature and air pressure
…………………………………………………………………………216
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11.3 Setting Measuring Mode Display………………………………217
11.4 Setting the Shortcut Keys…………………………………………217
11.5 Other Settings……………………………………………………218
11.5.1 Auto Power Off……………………………………………218
11.5.2 Choosing the Battery Type………………………………219
11.5.3 Reset the Instrument to Factory Settings…………………220
11.5.4 Selecting a Language………………………………………220
11.6 Date and Time……………………………………………………221
11.7 Adjusting the LCD Display Contrast……………………………222
12. CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT………………………………………223
12.1 Plate Vial …………………………………………………………223
12.2 Circular Vial………………………………………………………224
12.3 Inclination of the Reticle…………………………………………225
12.4 Perpendicularity of the Line of Sight to the Horizontal Axis (2c)…226
12.5 Vertical Index Difference Compensation………………………227
12.6 Adjustment of Vertical Index Difference (I angle) and Vertical…228
12.7 Optical Plummet…………………………………………………230
12.8 Laser Plummet (optional)…………………………………………232
12.9 Instrument Constant (K)…………………………………………232
12.10 Parallel check for Line of Sight and Emitting Photoelectric
Axis …………………………………………………………………234
12.11 Tribrach Leveling Screw………………………………………234
13. ERROR DISPLAYS…………………………………………………235
14. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………237
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14.2 Laser Plummet……………………………………………………239
15. ACCESSORIES………………………………………………………240
Integrated EDM……………………………………………237
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1. PREPARATION
1.1 Precautions
1. Never point the instrument at the sun without a filter.
2. Never store the instrument in extreme temperatures and avoid sudden
changes of temperature.
3. When not using the instrument, place it in the case to avoid shock, dust, and
humidity.
4. If there is a Significant difference in temperature between the work site and
the instrument storage location leave the instrument in the case until it adjusts to the
temperature of the surrounding environment.
5. Please remove the battery for separate storage if the instrument is to be in
storage for an extended time. The battery should be charged once a month during
storage.
6. The instrument should be placed in its carrying case during transportation. It
is recommended that the original packing case be used for cushioning during
extended transportation.
7. Be sure to secure the instrument with one hand when mounting or removing
from the tripod.
8. Clean exposed optical parts with degreased cotton or lens tissue only.
9. Clean the instrument's surface with a woolen cloth when finished with use.
Dry it immediately if it gets wet.
10. Check the battery, functions, and indications of the instrument as well as its
initial setting and correction parameters before operating.
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11. Unless you are a maintenance specialist do not attempt to disassemble the
instrument for any reason. Unauthorized disassembly of the instrument can result in
a void warranty.
12. The HTS580AGX/ARX total stations emit a laser during operation. DO
NOT stare into the beam or laser source when instrument is operation.
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1.2 Nomenclature
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1.3 Unpacking and Storage of the Instrument
Unpacking of the Instrument
Place the case lightly with the cover upward, unlock the case and take out the
instrument.
Storage of the Instrument
Replace the cover on the telescope lens, place the instrument into the case with
the vertical clamp screw and circular vial upward (objective lens toward the tribrach),
tighten the vertical clamp screw, close and lock the case.
1.4 Instrument Set Up
Mount the instrument onto the tripod and secure firmly. Level and center the
instrument precisely to ensure the best performance. Use a rugged tripod with a 5/8”
tripod screw. Our Fiberglass SL180FGB tripods are recommended.
Operation Reference: Leveling and Centering the Instrument
1). Setting up the tripod
First extend the extension legs to suitable length and tighten the screws, firmly
plant the tripod in the ground over the point of beginning.
2). Attaching the instrument to the tripod
Secure the instrument carefully on the tripod and slide the instrument by
loosening the tripod mounting screw. If the optical plumb site is positioned over the
center of the point tighten the mounting screw.
3). Roughly leveling the instrument by using the circular vial
Turn the leveling screw A and B to move the bubble in the circular vial, in
which case the bubble is located on a line perpendicular to a line running through
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the centers of the two leveling screw being adjusted. Turn the leveling screw C to
move the bubble to the center of the circular vial. Recheck the position of the
instrument over the point and adjust if needed.
4). Leveling by using the plate vial
Rotate the instrument horizontally by loosening the Horizontal Clamp Screw
and place the plate vial parallel with the line connecting leveling screws A and B,
then bring the bubble to the center of the plate vial by turning the leveling screws A
and B.
Rotate the instrument 90° (100g) around its vertical axis and turn the
remaining leveling screw or leveling C to center the bubble once more.
Repeat the procedures for each 90° (100g) rotation of the instrument and
check whether the bubble is correctly centered in all directions.
5). Centering by using the optical plummet(or laser plummet)
Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet telescope to your eyesight. Slide the
instrument by loosening the tripod screw; place the point on the center mark of the
optical plummet. Sliding the instrument carefully as to not rotate the axis will allow
you to get the least dislocation of the bubble.(Place star-key after power on, then
press F4(LASER)key, press F1(ON)key to turn on the laser plummet. Slide the
instrument by loosening the tripod screw; Place laser facular on the occupied
pointing, Sliding the instrument carefully as to not rotate the axis will allow you to
get the least dislocation of the bubble. The last, press ESC key, and laser plummet
turn off automatically.)
6). Complete leveling the instrument
Level the instrument precisely as in Step 4. Rotate the instrument and check to
see that the bubble is in the center of the plate level regardless of the telescope
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direction, then tighten the tripod screw firmly.
1.5 Battery Removal & Insertion - Information and
Recharging
Battery removal & insertion
Insert the battery into the battery slot and push the battery until it clicks.
Press the right and left buttons of the battery compartment to remove the
battery.
Battery information
------------- Indicates that battery is fully charged
------------- Indicates that the battery can only be used for
about 1 hour.
Recharge the battery or prepare a recharged battery for
use.
------------- Recharge the battery or prepare a recharged
battery for use.
Note: The working time of the battery is determined by environment conditions,
recharging time, and other factors.
Battery Recharging
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Battery should be recharged only with the charger supplied with the instrument.
Remove the on-board battery from instrument as instructed and connect to the
battery charger.
Battery Removal Caution
▲Before you take the battery out of the instrument, make sure that the power is
turned off. Otherwise the instrument can be damaged.
Recharging Caution:
▲The charger has built-in circuitry for protection from overcharging. However,
do not leave the charger plugged into the power outlet after recharging is completed.
▲Be sure to recharge the battery at a temperature of 0℃～45℃, recharging
may be abnormal beyond the specified temperature range.
▲When the indicator LED does not light after connecting the battery and
charger the battery or the charger may be damaged.
Storage Caution:
▲The rechargeable battery can be repeatedly recharged 300-500 times.
Complete discharge of the battery may shorten its service life.
▲In order to get the maximum service life be sure to recharge the battery at
least once a month.
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1.6 Reflector Prisms
When doing distance measuring in prism mode a reflector prism needs to be
placed as the target. Reflector systems can be single or multiple prisms which can be
mounted with a tripod/tribrach system or mounted on a prism pole. Unique mini
prism systems allow setups at corners that are hard to reach. Reflectorless targets
extend the range of the instrument when used in reflectorless mode.
Illustrated are some prisms and a reflector compatible with instruments:
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1.7 Mounting and Dismounting the Instrument from the
Tribrach
Dismounting
When necessary the instrument can be dismounted from the tribrach. Loosen
the tribrach locking screw in the locking knob with a screwdriver if necessary. Turn
the locking knob 180 degrees counter-clockwise to disengage anchor jaws and
remove the instrument from the tribrach.
Mounting
Insert three anchor jaws into holes in tribrach and line up the directing stub on
the instrument with the directing slot of the tribrach. Turn the locking knob 180
degrees clockwise and tighten the locking screw with a screwdriver.
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1.8 Eyepiece Adjustment and Object Sighting
Method of Object Sighting (for reference)
Sight the telescope to the sky and rotate the eyepiece tube to make the reticule
clear.
Collimate the target point with top of the triangle mark in the collimator.
(keep a certain distance between eye and the collimator).
Make the target image clear with the telescope focusing screw.
If there is parallax when your eye moves up and down or left and right this
indicates the diopter of the eyepiece lens or focus is not adjusted well and accuracy
will be effected. You should readjust the eyepiece tube carefully to eliminate the
parallax.
1.9 Turning the instrument On and Off
Power on
1. Be sure that the instrument is leveled.
2. Press and momentarily hold the power (POWER) key.
3. Rotate the EDM head in an upwards direction to initialize.
4. To turn OFF press and hold the power key until instrument powers down.
Be sure there is sufficient battery power. If 'Battery Empty' is shown on the
display, the battery should be recharged or replaced.
*** DO NOT remove the battery during measuring, otherwise the data will be lost
and the instrument could be harmed!! ***
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1.10 How To Enter Alphanumeric Characters
*How to select an item
[Example 1] Select INS.HT (instrument height) in the data collection mode
(first press the MENU button then F1: COLLECT DATA and then select the data file
desired. Press F2 to list, the arrow keys to choose and then F4 to select). Press F1
again for OCC.PT# INPUT.
The arrow (
line up or down
Press [▼] move->R..HT
Press F1 INPUT then 1 to input“1”
Press . to input “. ”
Press 5 to input “5 ”, press ENT
Then R. HT =1.5 m
→) indicates an item to enter. Press [▲] [▼] key to move the arrow
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*How to enter characters
[Example 2] Input the code “ABC1”of instrument point in Data Collection Mode.
1．Move the arrow to PCODE using the [▲]or [▼]key
2．Press F1 (input) key
3．Press F1 key once
Press [7] key once for “A”
Press [7] key twice for “B”
Press [7] key three times for “C”
Press [1] key once for “1” (*Press F3 to switch to NUMB mode first)
Press enter key to finish input
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2. FUNCTION KEY AND DISPLAY
2.1 Operating Key
Keys Names Function
ANG Angle meas. key Angle measurement mode
Distance meas. key Distance measurement mode
Coordinate meas. key
Coordinate measurement mode (
Up)
S.O Layout key Layout measurement mode ( Down)
K1 Quick key1 User-defined quick key 1( Left)
K2 Quick key 2 User-defined quick key 2( Right)
ESC Escape key
ENT Enter key
M Menu key Switches menu mode and normal mode
T Shift key Shift distance measuring key
Star key
Return to the measurement mode or
previous layer mode.
Press after confirmation of inputting values
Press once to adjust contrast or twice for
illumination of keypad
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Power key On / Off key press and hold
F1- F4 Soft key ( Function
key)
0- 9 Number key Input numbers
— Minus key Input minus sign, displays electronic
. Point key On / Off laser pointing function
Display marks：
Display Content
V Vertical angle
V% Vertical angle as a percentage (Gradient display)
HR Horizontal angle (right)
HL Horizontal angle (left)
HD Horizontal distance
VD Elevation difference
SD Slope distance
Responds to the message displayed
bubble
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N North coordinate
E East coordinate
Z Z or elevation coordinate
* EDM working
m/ft Switches units between meters and feet
m Meter unit
S/A Sets temperature, air pressure, prism constant
PSM Prism constant (unit:mm)
PPM Atmospheric correction
2.2 Function Key
Angle measurement mode (three-page menu)
Page Keys
P1
P2
P3
Display
marks
Function
F1 0SET Horizontal angle is set to 0°0′0″
F2 HOLD Hold the horizontal angle
F3 HSET Set a required horizontal angle by entering numbers
F4
F1 TILT
P1↓ Scroll to the next page (P2)
Tilt correction screen. If the correction is turned on
the display will show the tilt correction value.
F2
F3 V% Vertical angle percent grade (%) mode
F4
P2↓ Scroll to the next page (P3)
F1 R/L Switches Right/Left rotation of horizontal angle
F2
F3 CMPS Switches vertical angle “0” position
F4
P3↓ Scroll to the next page (P1)
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Distance measurement mode (two-page menu)
Page Keys Display marks Function
F1 MEAS Begin measuring
P1
F2 MODE Sets measuring mode, Fine/--/Tracking
F3 S/A Sets temperature, air pressure, prism
constant
P1↓ Scroll to the next page (P2)
P2
F4
F1 OFSET Selects Off-set measurement mode
F2 S.O. Selects Stake Out measurement mode
F3 m / ft Switches units between meters and feet
F4
P2↓ Scroll to the next page (P1)
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Coordinate measurement mode（three-page menu）
Page Keys Display marks Function
F1 MEAS Start measuring
P1
P2
P3
F2 MODE Sets a measuring mode, Fine/Tracking
F3 S/A Sets temperature, air pressure, prism constant
F4
P1↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next
page (P2)
F1 R.HT Sets prism height
F2 INSHT Sets instrument height
F3 OCC Sets instrument coordinate.
F4
P2↓ Shows the function of soft keys on page 3
F1 OFSET Off-set measurement mode
F2 BACKSIGHT Setting a direction angle for backsight
orientation
F3 m / ft Switches meter and feet unit.
F4
P3↓ Shows the function of soft keys on page1
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2.3 star-key mode
The total station(non-reflectorless):
Press the star key , following is displayed:
1. Contrat adjustment: After pressing star key, adjust the display contrast by
pressing [▲] or [▼] key.
2. Illumination: After pressing star key, select [Illumination] by pressing
F1(LAMP) key or press star key.
3. Tilt: After pressing star key, select [tilt] by pressing F2 (TILT) key, and
select ON or OFF by pressing F1 or F3 key, press F4 (ENT) key.
4. S/A: After pressing star key, select [S/A] by pressing F3 (S/A) key, then you
can set Prism contrast, air pressure and temperature.
5. Laser plummet: If total station has this function, after pressing star key,
select [laser] by pressing F4 (LSR) key, and select ON or OFF by pressing F1 or F2
key.
*In some interface, you can turn on or turn off panel backlight by press star key
directly.
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The total station(with reflectorless):
Press the star key , following is displayed:
1．Mode: Press the F1 (mode) key, the following is displayed :
You can select the type of measure mode by pressing the F1—F3 keys.
2．You can turn on the lamp by pressing the star key once more or by pressing
twice from any menu.
2.4 Dot-key Mode
The total station can function as a laser pointer
The laser pointer can be turned on or off by pressing the (.) dot key.
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3. INITIAL SETTINGS
The series total station can be reset to the instruments original factory settings.
See Section 11 “Basic Settings”
3.1 Setting the Temperature and Atmospheric
Pressure
Measure the surrounding temperature and air pressure in advance. Example:
temperature +25°, air pressure 1017.5 hPa
Procedure
Temp.
Settings
Operation Operating procedure Display
F3
F3
Enter the Distance
Measurement Mode
Press F3 to enter the
S/A screen
Press F3 to enter
temperature section,
enter the correct
temperature, press
the ENT key to set
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Atms.
Pressure
F2
Press F2 key and
enter the air pressure,
press the ENT key to
confirm
Remar
ks
Temperature operating range：-30°～+60℃ or -22～+140℉
Air pressure：560～1066 hPa or 420～800 mmHg or 16.5～31.5 inHg
If the atmospheric correction value calculated from the temperature
and air pressure exceeds the range of ±999.9PPM，the operation will
return to step 4 automatically, and you should enter the data again.
3.2 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction
The infrared emitted by the Total Station varies with the air temperature and
pressure. Once the atmospheric correction value is set the instrument will correct
the distance measuring result automatically.
Air pressure： 1013hPa
Temperature： 20℃
The calculation of atmospheric correction ：
ΔS =273.8 0.2900 P / （ 1 + 0.00366T ）(ppm)
ΔS：Correction Coefficient （Unit ppm）
P: Air Pressure （Unit : hPa If the unit is mmHg , please convert using
1hPa = 0.75mmHg
T: temperature （ unit℃）
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Direct Setting Method of Atmosphere Correction Value
After measuring the temperature and air pressure the atmosphere correction
value can be obtained from an atmospheric correction chart or correction formula
(PPM).
Procedure
F2
*1）See 2.10“How to Enter Alphanumeric Characters”
Input range：-999. 9PPM to +999. 9 Step length: 0 .1PPM
*2） If Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure are reset, the PPM will be
recalculated automatically.
Operation
F3
Enter
value
Operation Procedure Display
Press F3 Key in
distance measurement
or coordinate
measurement mode
Press F2 [ppm] key，
which shows the current
setting value
Enter atmospheric
correction and press
ENT
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