Nikon Nivo 3.M User Manual

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Total Station Nivo Series

Nivo

3.M

and Nivo

Instruction Manual

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Version A 1.0.0 Part Number C231E July 2009

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Contact Information

Trimble Navigation Limited Engineering and Construction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099 USA 800-538-7800 (toll free in USA) +1-937-245-5600 Phone +1-937-233-9004 Fax

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Legal Notices

© 2007-2009, Nikon-Trimble Co. Limited. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. It is prohibited to alter this manual in part or whole without express permission. The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, please contact your dealer if you find anything in it that is incorrect or unclear.

Release Notice

This is the July 2009 (Revision A) release of the Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual. It applies to software release version 1.0.0

for the Total Station Nivo series.

Manufacturer

Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. Technoport Mituiseimei Bldg. 16-2, Minamikamata 2-chome, Ota-ku Tokyo 144-0035 Japan

Notices

USA

FCC 15B Class B satisfied. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning – This equipment has been certified to

comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified personal computer and/or peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

European Union

EU EMC Directive satisfied.

Authorized Representative in Europe

Trimb le GmbH Am Prime Parc 11 65479 Raunheim, Germany

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Tai wa n

Battery Recycling Requirements

The product contains a removable battery. Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled.

Notice to Our European Union Customers

For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to:

www.trimble.com/environment/summary.html

Recycling in Europe

To recycle Trimble WEEE, call: +31 497 53 2430, and ask for the “WEEE associate,” or mail a request for recycling instructions to: Trimb le Europe BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL

For optional Bluetooth unit

USA

FCC Part 15 Subpart C/RSS-210, OET bulletin 65 supplement C satisfied

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada

RSS-210 Low Power Device Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey, Swiss

EN300 328v1.7.1, EN50360 satisfied Hereby, Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd., declares that this instrument is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformity available at http://www.nikon-trimble.com/

RF exposure compliance

1) To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

2) This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Caution – Any changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Safety 1

In this chapter:

Q Introduction

Q Warnings and Cautions

Q Laser Safety

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Safety

Introduction

For your safety, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Total Station Nivo series. Although Nikon products are designed for maximum safety, using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage.

You should also read the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Nivo series instrument.

Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference.

Warnings and Cautions

The following conventions are used to indicate safety instructions:

Warnings

WARNING – Warnings alert you to situations that could cause death or serious injury.

CAUTION – Cautions alert you to situations that could cause injury or property damage.

Always read and follow the instructions carefully.

Before using the instrument, read the following warnings and follow the instructions that they provide:

WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose

your eyesight.

WARNING – Nivo series instruments are not designed to be explosion-proof. Do not use the

instrument in coal mines, in areas contaminated with coal dust, or near other flammable substances.

WARNING – Never disassemble, modify, or repair the instrument yourself. If you do, you may

receive electric shocks or burns, or the instrument may catch fire. You may also impair the accuracy of the instrument.

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WARNING – Use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the

instrument. Do not use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture.

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Safety

WARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being

recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat.

WARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, or

near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do, you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.

WARNING – Although the battery pack has an auto-reset circuit breaker, you should take care

not to short circuit the contacts. Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you.

WARNING – Never burn or heat the battery. Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture.

A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury.

WARNING – Before storing the battery pack or battery charger, cover the contact points with

insulation tape. If you do not cover the contact points, the battery pack or charger may short circuit, causing fire, burns, or damage to the instrument.

WARNING – The battery is not itself waterproof. Do not get the battery wet when it is removed

from the instrument. If water seeps into the battery, it may cause a fire or burns.

Cautions

Before using the instrument, read the following cautions and follow the instructions that they provide:

CAUTION – Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION – The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.

CAUTION – Before carrying the tripod or the instrument in the carrying case, check the shoulder strap and its clasp. If the strap is damaged or the clasp is not securely fastened, the carrying case may fall, causing personal injury or instrument damage.

CAUTION – Before setting up the tripod, make sure that no-one’s hands or feet are underneath it. When the legs of the tripod are being driven into the ground, they could pierce hands or feet.

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CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs. If the thumb screws are not securely fastened, the tripod may collapse, causing personal injury or instrument damage.

CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod. If the clamp screw is not securely fastened, the instrument may fall off the tripod, causing personal injury or instrument damage.

CAUTION – Securely fasten the tribrach clamp knob. If the knob is not securely fastened, the tribrach may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument, causing personal injury or instrument damage.

CAUTION – Do not stack objects on the plastic carrying case, or use it as a stool. The plastic carrying case is unstable and its surface is slippery. Stacking or sitting on the plastic carrying case may cause personal injury or instrument damage.

CAUTION – The system in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any errors in measurement when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave(s). If this is the case, turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic wave(s). Then turn on the instrument to resume the work.

Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries

WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can

cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but

are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid. – Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight. – Do not immerse the battery in water. – Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather. – Do not drop or puncture the battery. – Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking.

Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: – If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid. – If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek

medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the

battery fluid.

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Safety

WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance

with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking. – Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to

– Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor. – Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product

Laser Safety

The Nivo series is a Class 2 laser instrument.

Nivo Series is a Class 2 Laser Product in accordance with: IEC60825-1, Am2 (2001): “Safety of Laser Products”

Precautions: To counteract hazards, it is essential for all users to pay careful attention to the safety precautions and control measures specified in the standard IEC60825-1 (2001-08) resp. EN60825-1:1994 + A11:1996 + A2:2001, within the hazard distance *); particularly on to “User’s Guide”.

follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.

documentation.

WARNING – Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to install, adjust and

operate the laser equipment.

WARNING – Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly, with or

without an optical instrument, into the beam.

WARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever

practicable.

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Table 1.1 Specifications for laser emission

Laser pointer

Wave length 630-680 nm Output power CW Po ≤ 1 mW

Disatance meter

Wave length 850-890 nm Output power Pulse Po ≤ 6.4 W

Pulse width < 5 ns

Laser plummet (Option)

Wave length 635 nm Output power CW Po < 1.0 mW

Table 1.2 Conforming standards

E.U. EN60825-1/Am.2 : 2001 (IEC60825-1/Am.2 : 2001)

Laser Pointer: Class 2 Distance Meter: Class 1

Laser plummet: Class 2 (Option)

USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec.1040.10 and 1040.11

(except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June

24, 2007)

Laser pointer Laser plummet (Option)

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Parts of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Unpacking and Packing the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Charging the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting Up the Tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Centering using the optical plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Centering using the laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Centering using a plumb bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Measurement with a prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Measurement in Reflectorless mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparing the Reflector Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Setting Up the Prism Reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the direction of the prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the prism constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the position of the target plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turning the Instrument On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Turning on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Turning off the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Display and Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LCD backlight, Laser pointer, Beep sound and Contrast adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .30

[DSP] key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

[MODE] key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

[COD] key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

[HOT] key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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Bubble indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

[USR] keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

[DAT] key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

List Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Inputting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Entering a point name or number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Entering a code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Advanced feature: Searching for a code by using the first character . . . . .44

Entering values in feet and inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Creating a new job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Measuring Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Sighting a prism reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Measuring distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

4 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

HA Reset and Angle Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting the horizontal angle to 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Entering the horizontal angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Recording a foresight point after repeat angle measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Horizontal angle hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Station Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting up a station with known coordinates or azimuth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting up a station using multiple point resection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Advanced feature: Viewing and deleting a measurement in resection . . . . .59

Setting up the station quickly without coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Determining station elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Checking and resetting the backsight direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Two-point resection along a known line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Stakeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Specifying the stakeout point by angle and distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Specifying the stakeout point by coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Advanced feature: Specifying a stakeout list by range input . . . . . . . .68

DivLine S-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

RefLine S-O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Program Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Measuring distance and offset values along a specified line . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Measuring distance and offset values on the arc-curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Remote distance measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Measuring remote elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Measuring distance and offset values on the vertical plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Measuring distance and offset values on the slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Recording Measurement Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Recording data from any observation screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Outputting data to the COM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Measuring Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Measuring taped offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Measuring angle offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Two-prism pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Extending a line by horizontal angle offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Entering a horizontal distance after an angle-only shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Calculating a corner point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Measuring circle offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Extending the slope distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

5 Menu Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Job Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Opening an existing job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Creating a new job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Deleting a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Setting the control job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Displaying job Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Cogo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Calculating angle and distance between two coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Calculating and manually inputting coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Calculating area and perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Advanced feature: Entering a range of points . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Calculating coordinates from line and offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Calculating coordinates using intersection functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Advanced feature: Entering angle and distance offsets . . . . . . . . . 107

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Coordinate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Power saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Stakeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Others settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Viewing records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Deleting records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Editing records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Searching records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Entering coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Point name list and code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Downloading data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Uploading coordinate data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Advanced feature: Editing the data order for upload . . . . . . . . . . 130

Uploading a point name list or code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

1sec-Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

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key settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

[MSR]

[DSP] key settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

[USR] key settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

[S-O] key settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

[DAT] key settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

6 Checking and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Adjusting the Electronic Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Checking and Adjusting the Optical/Laser Plummet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Checking the Instrument Constant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Checking the Laser Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Main Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Measurement range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Distance precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Measurement intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Angle measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Tilt sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Tangent screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Tribrach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Optical plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Optional laser plummet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Display and keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Connections in the base of instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Environmental performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Standard Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

External Device Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

8 System Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

9 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Uploading Coordinate Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Record format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Uploading Point Lists and Code Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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File format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Data example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Nikon raw record formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

SDR2x and SDR33 record formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Data examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

10 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Cogo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Job Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Recording Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Stakeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Station Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

System Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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CHAPTER

Introduction 1

In this chapter:

Q Welcome

Q Parts of the Instrument

Q Maintenance

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product.

This instruction manual was written for the users of Total Station Nivo series instruments. Before you operate a Nivo series instrument, read this manual carefully. In particular, pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section at the front of the manual. Before you begin, you should also read the maintenance instructions. For more information, see Maintenance, page 5.

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Te le s c op e

Diopter ring

Face-1 display /

Horizontal axis

Vertical tangent

Battery box

Upper plate

screw

tangent screw

focusing ring

eyepiece

keyboard

Carrying handle

Optical sight

(Finder)

Reticle plate cover

The Laser Safety Label shown below is attached to the underside of the keyboard

Tribrach clamp knob

Battery box release knob

indication mark

The label shown below is attached to the underside of the keyboard.

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Parts of the Instrument

Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 show the main parts of the Nivo series instrument.

Figure 1.1 Total Station Nivo series – Face-1

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Horizontal axis indication mark

Objective

Battery box

The Laser Safety label shown below is attached to the telescope.

LASER LIGHT IS

EMITTED FROM

THIS PART.

Data output / external power input connector

Input voltage shall be

Circular level

Battery box

The Laser Safety label shown below is attached to

the telescope.

release knob

Leveling screw

Tribrach

The Laser Safety label shown below will be attached here (underside) when the optional laser plummet is used.

Optical or

optional laser

plummet

(This picture

shows

the optical

plummet.)

4.5-5.2 V DC

Figure 1.2 Total Station Nivo series – Face-2

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Maintenance

Before using the instrument, read and follow the following maintenance instructions:

• Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for

• If the Nivo series instrument has been used in wet conditions, immediately

• Sudden changes in temperature may cloud the lenses and drastically reduce the

• Do not store the Nivo series instrument in hot or humid locations. In particular,

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prolonged periods. Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency.

wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning the instrument to the carrying case. The instrument contains sensitive electronic assemblies which have been well protected against dust and moisture. However, if dust or moisture gets into the instrument, severe damage could result.

measurable distance, or cause an electrical system failure. If there has been a sudden change in temperature, leave the instrument in a closed carrying case in a warm location until the temperature of the instrument returns to room temperature.

you must store the battery pack in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30 °C (86 °F). High temperature or excessive humidity can cause mold to grow on the lenses. It can also cause the electronic assemblies to deteriorate, and so lead to instrument failure.

• Store the battery pack with the battery discharged.

• When storing the instrument in areas subject to extremely low temperatures,

leave the carrying case open.

• When adjusting the leveling screws, stay as close as possible to the center of

each screw’s range. The center is indicated by a line on the screw.

• If the tribrach will not be used for an extended period, lock down the tribrach

clamp knob and tighten its safety screw.

• Do not use organic solvents (such as ether or paint thinner) to clean the

non-metallic parts of the instrument (such as the keyboard) or the painted or printed surfaces. Doing so could result in discoloration of the surface, or in peeling of printed characters. Clean these parts only with a soft cloth or a tissue, lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent.

• To clean the optical lenses, lightly wipe them with a soft cloth or a lens tissue

that is moistened with alcohol.

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Reticle plate cover

• The reticle plate cover has been correctly

mounted. Do not release it or subject it to excessive force to make it watertight.

• Before attaching the battery pack, check that the

contact surfaces on the battery and instrument are clean.

• Securely press the cap that covers the data

output/external power input connector terminal. The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not attached securely, or when the data output/external power input connector is used.

• The carrying case is designed to be watertight, but you should not leave it

exposed to rain for an extended period. If exposure to rain is unavoidable, make sure that the carrying case is placed with the Nikon nameplate facing upward.

• The battery pack contains a Lithium-ion battery. When disposing of the battery

pack, follow the laws or rules of your municipal waste system.

• The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body

discharged through the data output/external power input connector. Before handling the instrument, touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity.

• Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the

instrument.

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CHAPTER

Preparation 2

In this chapter:

Q Unpacking and Packing the Instrument

Q Charging the Battery Pack

Q Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack

Q Setting Up the Tripod

Q Centering

Q Leveling

Q Sighting

Q Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target

Q Measurement in Reflectorless mode

Q Preparing the Reflector Sheet

Q Setting Up the Prism Reflector

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Unpacking and Packing the Instrument

Note – Handle the Nivo series instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration.

Unpacking

To unpack the instrument, grip the carrying handle and gently remove the instrument from the carrying case.

Packing

To pack the instrument back into the carrying case, please refer to the figure on the right.

Charging the Battery Pack

Before charging the battery pack, read the warnings (also listed in the Safety section at the front of this manual) and the following notes.

WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can

WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking.

medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the

battery fluid.

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WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance

follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger. – Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor. – Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product

documentation.

WARNING – To charge the battery pack, use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are

supplied with the instrument. Do NOT use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture. The enclosed battery pack cannot be used with other chargers.

WARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being

recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat.

WARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, or

near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do, you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.

WARNING – Although the battery pack has an auto-reset circuit breaker, you should take care

not to short circuit the contacts. Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you.

WARNING – Never burn or heat the battery. Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture.

A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury.

WARNING – Before storing the battery pack or battery charger, cover the contact points with

insulation tape. If you do not cover the contact points, the battery pack or charger may short circuit, causing fire, burns, or damage to the instrument.

WARNING – The battery is not itself waterproof. Do not get the battery wet when it is removed

from the instrument. If water seeps into the battery, it may cause a fire or burns.

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Charge indicator 0

Calibration indicator 0

Calibration button

Calibration indicator 1

Charge indicator 1

Power jack

This will read 5V, 4A

Case “Top” edge

Battery Slot 0

Battery Slot 1

Applying Power

• Plug in the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on. The power

input must be 5 V with at least 4 A of current capability. Each battery may take up to 2 A while charging.

Charging a battery

• Simply slide a battery into either battery slot to begin charging. The adjacent

charge indicator will illuminate yellow when charging is in progress. The charge indicator will change to green when charging is complete.

• Charger slots are completely independent so a battery may be inserted

regardless of the state of the other battery slot.

• Charging may take 2-4 hours if the battery was normally discharged.

• Charging may take up to 5 hours with a completely drained battery which has

been stored for several months without use.

• By design Li-Ion batteries should not be charged above 40 °C-45 °C so a

blinking charge light may mean the batteries are too hot for charging. Charging will resume after the batteries cool down. The charging time will be longer due to the batteries cool down when charging batteries above 40 °C-45 °C.

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• If the charge indicator(s) are blinking and the batteries feel cool, it may indicate

a problem with the battery or the charger. If the charge light is still blinking after trying several batteries which are not warm, there is a problem with the unit or the batteries themselves.

Conditioning / calibrating a battery

• Battery calibration is necessary about once every 6 months or more often if

desired. Calibration insures the reported battery charge remaining is accurate.

• Hold down the calibration button on the unit and then insert a battery while

holding the calibration button to begin a battery calibration. Only the battery which was inserted while the button was depressed will begin calibration. During a battery calibration the battery will be charged, discharged completely, and then recharged before finishing. Calibration should complete in roughly 17 hours and the charger vents should not be covered during a calibration cycle.

• The blue calibration indicator light(s) will blink slowly (on 1.5 sec, off 2 sec)

while a calibration is in progress and the charge light(s) may be on or off during the calibration cycle.

• When a calibration cycle is completed, the calibration light will stop blinking

remain on until the corresponding battery is removed.

• The bottom case temperature may continue to climb up to approximately 43 °C

before temperature regulation is enabled to keep the case from getting warmer. As the battery voltage drops, the case will cool down and the automatic temperature limiting will no longer be necessary which minimizes the time it takes to discharge a battery.

• If the case temperature continues to get too hot internally even after

temperature regulation is enabled, there is a secondary failsafe which will abort the calibration completely. If an abort occurs, the calibration light(s) will blink rapidly and battery charging will be re-enabled.

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Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack

Detaching the battery pack

CAUTION – Avoid touching the contacts on the battery pack.

1. If the instrument is turned on, press [PWR] to turn it off.

2. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise, open the battery box cover and remove the battery pack from the battery box.

Inserting the battery pack

Before inserting the battery pack, clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery contacts.

1. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and open the battery box cover.

2. Put the battery pack into the battery box. Insert the battery pack with the connectors bottom first, facing inside.

3. Close the battery box cover and turn the knob clockwise until the secure click sound is heard.

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CAUTION – If the battery box cover is not closed, this could adversely affect the watertightness of the instrument.

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Setting Up the Tripod

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Centering

CAUTION – The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.

1. Open the tripod legs enough to for the instrument to be stable.

2. Locate the tripod directly over the station point. To check the tripod’s position, look through the center hole in the tripod head.

3. Firmly press the tripod ferrules into the ground.

4. Level the top surface of the tripod head.

5. Securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs.

6. Place the instrument on the tripod head.

7. Insert the tripod mounting screw into the center hole of the base plate of the instrument.

8. Tighten the tripod mounting screw.

Note – Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod.

When you center the instrument, you align its central axis precisely over the station point. To center the instrument, you can either use the optical plummet or a plumb bob.

Centering using the optical plummet

Note – If you require high accuracy, check and adjust the optical plummet before you center the instrument. For detailed instructions, see Checking and Adjusting the

Optical/Laser Plummet, page 136.

To center the instrument using the optical plummet:

1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting Up the

Tripod, page 13.

2. While looking through the optical plummet, align the reticle with the station point. To do this, turn the leveling screws until the center mark of the reticle is directly over the image of the station point.

3. While supporting the tripod head with one hand, loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths of the legs until the air bubble is in the center of the circular level.

4. Tighten the tripod leg clamps.

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Centering using the laser plummet

5. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. For detailed instructions, see

Leveling, page 15.

6. Look through the optical plummet to check that the image of the station point is still in the center of the reticle mark.

7. If the station point is off center, do one of the following:

– If the station point is slightly off center, loosen the tripod mounting screw

and then center the instrument on the tripod. Use only direct movement to center the instrument. Do not rotate it.

When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw.

– If the displacement of the station point is major, repeat this procedure

from Step 2.

Note – Do NOT look into the laser directly.

Note – If you require high accuracy, check and adjust the laser plummet before you

center the instrument. For detailed instructions, see Checking and Adjusting the

Optical/Laser Plummet, page 136.

1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting Up the

Tripod, page 13.

2. Turn on the laser plummet. See Laser plummet ON/OFF, page 36.

3. Align the laser pointer to the station point. To do this, turn the leveling screws until the laser pointer is over the station point.

4. While supporting the tripod head with one hand, loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths or the legs until the air bubble is the center of the circular level.

5. Tighten the tripod leg clamps.

6. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. For detailed instructions, see

Leveling, page 15.

7. Check the laser pointer is over the station point.

8. If the station point is off center, do one of the following:

– If the station point is slightly off center, loosen the tripod mounting screw

and then center the instrument on the tripod. Use only direct movement to center the instrument. Do not rotate it.

– When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw.

– If the displacement of the station point is major, repeat this procedure

from Step 2

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Centering using a plumb bob

B C

Bottom edge of the keyboard panel

1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting Up the

Tripod, page 13.

2. Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw.

3. Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the height of the station point.

4. Loosen the tripod mounting screw slightly.

5. Using both hands to support the outer side of the tribrach, carefully slide the instrument about on the tripod head until the tip of the plumb bob is positioned over the exact center of the station point.

Note – To confirm that the instrument is precisely aligned, check its position from two directions at right angles to each other.

Leveling

When you level the instrument, you make the vertical axis of the instrument exactly vertical. To level the instrument, use the electronic level. In the leveling work, always set the instrument in face 1 direction (please refer to the Fig.1.1 in page 3).

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To level the instrument:

1. Move the bubble into the circle drawn on the circular level and then turn on the power.

2. Rotate the alidade until the bottom edge of the keyboard panel is parallel to the two of the leveling screws (B and C).

3. Use leveling screws B and C to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level.

4. Rotate the alidade approximately 90°.

5. Use leveling screw A to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level.

6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 to center the bubble in both positions.

7. Rotate the alidade 180°.

8. If the bubble in the electronic level remains centered, the instrument is level. If the bubble moves off center, adjust the electronic level. For detailed instructions, see Adjusting

the Electronic Level, page 136.

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Center

crosshairs

Diopter ring

Telescope focusing ring

Sighting

When you sight the instrument, you aim the telescope at the target, bring the target image into focus, and align the image with the center crosshairs of the reticle.

To sight the instrument:

1. Adjust the diopter:

a. Aim the telescope at a blank area, such

as the sky or a piece of paper.

WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose

your eyesight.

b. Looking through the eyepiece, rotate the

diopter ring until the reticle crosshairs are in sharp focus.

2. Eliminate parallax:

a. Aim the telescope at the target image.

b. Rotate the focusing ring until the target

image is in sharp focus on the reticle crosshairs.

c. Move your eye vertically and laterally to

check whether the target image moves relative to the reticle crosshairs.

If the target image does not move, there is no parallax.

d. If the target image does move, rotate the telescope focusing ring. Then

repeat from Step c.

3. Rotate the tangent screw:

– The final turn of the tangent screw should be in a clockwise directions, to

align the target accurately on the center crosshairs.

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Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target

thin edges

chipped center thick edges

✓

The Nivo series has two measurement modes: Prism mode (Prism) and Reflectorless mode ( down the

settings, page 48.

To set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure, see the following table.

Tar get Target setting

Prism, reflector sheet Prism (Prism mode)

Other (reflective materials) N-Prism (Reflectorless mode)

In some cases, you can measure another target that is not appropriate to the set measurement mode.

Note – The Nivo series is Laser Class 1 in the measurement function, and Laser Class 2 in the Laser pointer function. Don

[MSR1] or [MSR2] key for one second. For more information, see Measurement

’t sight the Prism when the Laser Pointer is on.

N-Prism). These modes can be changed at any time by holding

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Measurement with a prism

Do not use a prism with scratches, a dirty surface, or a chipped center. Prisms with thin edges are recommended.

As the Nivo series is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy.

To maintain the accuracy of your measurements:

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• When measuring a short distance, incline the prism slightly so that the EDM

can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface, as shown below.

Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements. In Prism mode, in order to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism or reflector-sheet, targets

that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are not measured. Even if you start a measurement, measured values are not displayed. To measure less reflective objects, use the N-prism (reflectorless) mode

Measurement in Reflectorless mode

The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the Nivo series can measure in this mode. The color and condition of the target surface also affect the measurable distance, even if the targeted objects are the same. Some less-reflective targets may not be measured.

The following table describes some examples of targets and approximate measureable distances.

Tar get You can measure approximately...

Traffic signs, reflectors 500 meters (1640 feet)

Paper (white), veneer (new) 300 meters (990 feet)

wall (brightly painted), brick 100 to 200 meters (330 to 660 feet)

Measurable distances may be shorter or measurement intervals may be longer in the following cases:

• the angle of the laser against the target is small

• the surface of the target is wet

In direct sunlight, the measurable distance may be shorter. In this case, try to throw a shadow on the target.

Targets with completely flat surfaces, such as mirrors, cannot be measured unless the beam and the target are perpendicular to each other.

Make sure there are no obstacles between the instrument and the target when taking measurents. When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently

moving, take several measurements to a target for the best result.

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Preparing the Reflector Sheet

Reflector sheet

Mini prism adapter

Telescopic prism pole

Prism pole tripod type PPS

The reflector sheet can be used for measurements in Prism mode. Assemble the reflector sheet as shown below.

Preparation 2

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Tribrach

Tripod

Target plate for single prism

Tiltable single prism holder

Prism C

Ta r g e t po l e

Triple prism holder

Height adjustment adapter is not used.

W30/W30b

adapter 15

Setting Up the Prism Reflector

1. Assemble the prism reflector as shown below.

2. Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor (see page 21).

3. If necessary, change the direction of the prism (see page 21).

4. Set the prism constant (see page 21).

5. If you are using a single prism holder, set the position of the target plate (see

page 22).

Detailed instructions for Step 2 through Step 5 are provided on the following pages.

Note – Nivo series must be used with the Tribrach W30 or W30b.

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Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter

Height adjustment adapter

Height adjustment adapter clamp screw

Clamp

Clamp lever

Unclamp

The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with a Nivo series instrument, remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the Figure below.

The height adjustment adapter will be used with other Nikon Total Stations.

Changing the direction of the prism

The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction.

To change the direction of the prism:

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1. Release the rotation clamp. To do this, turn the clamp lever counterclockwise.

2. Turn the upper plate of the tribrach adapter until the prism is facing in the required direction.

3. Fasten the rotation clamp. To do this, turn the clamp lever clockwise.

Setting the prism constant

1. Attach the prism to the single prism holder or triple prism holder.

If your prism constant is not 0 mm, then directly enter the prism constant value in the Const field. For example, if your prism constant is 30 mm, enter 30mm in the Const field on the instrument.

Tip – To use a triple prism holder as a single prism holder, attach the prism to the center thread of the prism holder.

2. Set the prism constant. To do this, hold down

[MSR1] or [MSR2] for one second. For more

information, see Measurement settings, page 48.

Note – The prism constant of a Nikon prism is always 0, whether it is attached to a single prism holder or a triple prism holder.

Tip – When you use the prism at a short distance, set the prism at a slight angle to the sighting axis, rather than completely square.

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Center on axis

Setting the position of the target plate

If using a single prism, make sure that the target plate is aligned with the tribrach adapter and the prism.

To set the position of the target plate:

1. Use the two set screws supplied to attach the target plate to the single prism holder.

2. Move the target plate within the screw holes until the apex of the wedge pattern is aligned with the vertical axis of the prism and the tribrach adapter.

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CHAPTER

Getting Started 3

In this chapter:

Q Turning the Instrument On and Off

Q Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets

Q Display and Key Functions

Q List Display

Q Inputting Data

Q Jobs

Q Measuring Distances

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Turning the Instrument On and Off

Turning on the instrument

1. To turn on the instrument, press [PWR]. The startup screen appears. It shows the model name, current temperature, pressure, date, and time. The display automatically changes to the electronic level after 2 seconds.

If you have entered your name or your company’s name in the Owner’s detail field, the text from this field appears on the start-up screen. To set the Owner’s detail field, go to MENU > Settings > Others. For more information, see page 113.

Turning off the instrument

To enter the power-off process, press [PWR] and [ENT].

Then do one of the following:

Press ... To ...

[ENT] again turn off the instrument

Reset softkey reboot the program and re-start the instrument

the

Sleep softkey put the instrument into power-saving mode

the

[ESC]

If you press the Reset softkey, the software is rebooted and the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS) appears without an open job.

cancel the power-off process and return to the previous screen

Sleep mode

If you press the

Sleep softkey in the Press [ENT] →

OFF screen, or enable the Power Save setting (see

Power saving, page 110), the instrument goes into

sleep mode.

When the instrument is in sleep mode, it wakes up if any of the following occurs:

• You press a key

• The instrument receives a remote control command

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• You rotate the alidade

• You tilt the telescope

Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets

To provide easier configuration for common regional settings, you can quickly configure the Nikon total station to a pre-set combination of default regional settings. The Regional Configuration screen appears only after the language configuration is complete, the instrument has rebooted.

1. Follow the steps in Language, page 113.

Once the instrument rebooted, the Regional Configuration screen appears.

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2. Press

[^] or [v] to highlight the required

regional settings and then press

[ENT].

3. If you do not want to change the current settings, press

[ESC] and quit. The instrument

will continue to use the last configured settings that were configured.

The settings affected by the Regional Configuration screen are:

Category Setting Europe International United States

Angle VA zero Zenith Zenith Zenith

Resolution 1"(See note) 1"(See note) 1"(See note)

HA Azimuth Azimuth Azimuth

Distance Scale 1.000000 1.000000 1.000000

T-P c orr. On On On

Sea Level Off Off Off

C&R corr. 0.132 0.132 0.132

Coordinates Order ENZ ENZ NEZ

Label ENZ ENZ NEZ

AZ zero North North North

Power Save Main Unit Off Off Off

EDM Unit Off Off Off

Sleep 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

Communication Ext. Comm Nikon Nikon Nikon

Baud 4800 4800 4800

Length 8 8 8

Parity None None None

Stop bit 1 1 1

Stakeout Add PT 1000 1000 1000

Units Angle GON DEG DEG

Distance meters meters US-ft

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Category Setting Europe International United States

Rec Store DB RAW&XYZ RAW&XYZ RAW&XYZ

Others XYZ disp Fast Fast Fast

The default regional configuration pre-set is “United States” settings. For more information, see Settings, page 108.

Display and Key Functions

The following figure shows the keys on the Nivo series instrument keyboard and the LCD display.

Temp °C °C °F

Press mm Hg mm Hg In Hg

Data Rec Internal Internal Internal

2nd Unit None None None

Split ST No No No

CD Input <ABC> <ABC> <ABC>

Owner’s Detail Blank Blank Blank

The functions of the Nivo keys are as follows.

Key Function Details

Turns the instrument on or off. page 24

(Illumination key)

Provides access to the switch window.

Turns on/off the LCD backlight if held down for one second.

Displays the MENU screen. page 91

Changes the key input mode between alphanumeric and numeric if pressed when you are in a PT or CD field.

Activates Qcode mode if pressed when you are In the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS).

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Key Function Details

Records measured data, moves on to the next screen, or confirms and accepts the entered data in input mode.

You have the option to record the measurement as a CP record instead of an SS record, if you hold this key down for one second in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS).

The instrument outputs the current measurement data (PT, HA, VA, and SD) on the COM port if you press this key in the BMS or in a Stakeout observation screen. (The Data Rec settings must be set to COM.)

Returns to the previous screen.

In numeric or alphanumeric mode, deletes input.

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Starts distance measurement, using the measure mode settings for the

Displays measurement mode settings, if held down for one second.

Starts distance measurement, using the measure mode settings for the

Displays measurement mode settings, if held down for one second.

Moves to the next available display screen.

Changes the fields that appear on the DSP1, DSP2, and DSP3 screens, if held down for one second.

Displays the Angle menu. page 52

Displays the Station Setup menu.

In numeric mode, enters 7. In alphanumeric mode, enters

Displays the Stakeout menu.

Shows stakeout settings, if held down for one second.

In numeric mode, enters 8. In alphanumeric mode, enters A, B, C, or 8.

Displays the Offset Point Measurement menu.

In numeric mode, enters 9. In alphanumeric mode, enters D, E, F, or 9.

[MSR1] key.

[MSR2] key.

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Displays the Programs menu, which contains additional measuring programs.

In numeric mode, enters 4. In alphanumeric mode, enters G, H, I, or 4.

In numeric mode, enters 5. In alphanumeric mode, enters J, K, L, or 5.

Displays RAW, XYZ, or STN data, depending on your setting.

In numeric mode, enters 6. In alphanumeric mode, enters M, N, O, or 6.

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Status bar

Key Function Details

Executes the function that is assigned to the [USR1] key.

In numeric mode, enters 1. In alphanumeric mode, enters P, Q, R, S, or 1.

Executes the function that is assigned to the

In numeric mode, enters 2. In alphanumeric mode, enters T, U, V, o r 2 .

Opens a window where you can enter a code. The default code value is the last code entered.

In numeric mode, enters 3. In alphanumeric mode, enters W, X, Y, Z, or 3.

Displays the (HOT) menu, which includes Height of Target, Temp-Press, Target, Note recording, and Default PT settings.

In numeric mode, enters – (minus). In alphanumeric mode, enters . (period), – (minus), or + (plus).

Displays the Bubble indicator.

In numeric mode, enters 0. In alphanumeric mode, enters *, /, =, (a space), or 0.

[USR2] key.

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Status bar

The status bar appears on the right side of every screen. It contains icons that indicate the status of various system functions.

Input mode indicator

The Input mode indicator only appears when you are entering points or coordinates. It shows the data input mode:

Input mode is numeric. Press a key on the number pad to enter the number printed on the key.

Input mode is alphabetic. Press a key on the number pad to enter the first letter printed beside the key. Press the key repeatedly to cycle through all the letters assigned to that key.

For example, to enter the letter O in alphabetic mode, press

Laser pointer indicator

The icon appears while turning on the laser pointer. When the icon is displayed on the screen, the emitting power is laser class 2.

[5] three times.

Laser pointer ON.

(None) Laser pointer OFF.

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EDM measurement status

When you are taking measurements, the EDM measurement status shows the mode that is being used.

When you display observation data, the EDM measurement status shows the mode that was used when the data was collected.

Reflectorless mode

Communication port status

(This is only available when the optional Bluetooth is installed. See Optional

Bluetooth function, page 129.)

Bluetooth enabled

Battery indicator

Shows each voltage level of the right and left internal batteries individually. When the external battery is connected with the instrument, its voltage is shown.

Internal batteries (above: Left battery, below: Right battery)

External battery

Internal

battery

External

battery

Battery level indication

: Battery low

If the battery level becomes critically low, the message on the right appears:

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LCD backlight, Laser pointer, Beep sound and Contrast adjustment

[ENT] /[4]

[ESC]

To turn on/off the 1. LCD backlight, 2. laser pointer or 3. beep sound, and to do the

4. contrast adjustment, press the illumination key and open the switch set up window shown above.

Holding down the illumination key for one second also turns on/off the LCD backlight.

• To turn on/off each function, press [ENT] when the option 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected

or directly press

• Press [^] or [v] to move the cursor up and down.

• In the contrast adjustment window, use [^] or [v] to adjust the contrast.

[1], [2], [3] or [4] numeric key.

To close the window, press

1. LCD backlight

LCD backlight is OFF

LCD backlight is ON

2. Laser pointer

Laser pointer is OFF

Laser pointer is ON

3. Sound

Sound is OFF

Sound is ON

[ESC].

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[DSP] key

Use the key to change the current display screen or to change display settings.

Switching between display screens

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When several display screens are available, the

DSP

indicator appears at the top left of the screen, and the screen indicator (for example,

1/4) appears at the top

right.

To move to the next available screen, press

[DSP].

For example, if the DSP2 screen is currently displayed, press

[DSP] to move to the DSP3 screen. The screen

indicator changes from

When the secondary distance unit is set, an additional screen is available. It shows the HD, VD, and SD values. For information on setting the secondary distance unit, see page 112.

The smallest unit of display for distances measured in feet-and-inches is 1/16 in. Smaller units are impractical in the field. When the actual value is greater than 99999'11''15/16, the “>” symbol is shown. If the actual distance is less than -9999'11''15/16, the “`” (solid triangle) symbol is shown. This does not affect calculations. The precise value is used internally in all cases.

2/4 to 3/4.

Customizing items in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS)

To customize the items that are displayed on the DSP1, DSP2, and DSP3 screens:

1. Hold down

2. Use the arrow keys

[DSP] for one second.

[^], [v], [<], and [>] to highlight

the item that you want to change.

3. Use the and softkeys to scroll through the list of items that can be displayed for this item.

The items that you can choose from are HA, AZ, HL, VA, V%, SD, VD, HD, Z, and (none).

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4. To save your changes, press the Save softkey. Alternatively, highlight the last item for DSP3 and press

[ENT]. The DSP screens show the items you have

selected.

Except for the (none) item, you cannot display the same item on more than one line of the same screen. The items displayed in the DSP1, DSP2, DSP3, and DSP4 screens are also used in the corresponding Stakeout

screens (SO2, SO3, SO4, and SO5). You can also customize the displayed items in Stakeout.

Header characters

The following header characters can be used in DSP screens:

• A colon (:) indicates that tilt correction is applied to the value.

• A hash symbol (#) indicates that tilt correction is off.

• An underscore (_) under the tilt correction character indicates that Sea Level Correction or Scale factor is applied.

[MODE] key

Use the [MODE] key to change the keyboard mode for the current screen.

Changing input mode while entering points or codes

When the cursor is in a point (PT) or code (CD) field, press

[MODE] to change the input mode between

alphanumeric (

A) and numeric (1).

The input mode indicator in the status bar changes to show the current input mode.

When the cursor is in a height (HT) field, only numeric input mode is available. Pressing [MODE] has no effect when the cursor is in a HT field.

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Quick code measurement mode

1. To activate Quick code measurement mode, press

[MODE] in the BMS.

The PT field shows the default point name.

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2. Press any numeric key (

[0] through [9]) to start

measuring and recording points.

A list of the numeric keys and their assigned feature codes appears on the right side of the screen.

For example, when you press

[6], the code

assigned to 6 is selected, and the instrument starts a measurement.

3. If you have set the record mode to Confirm (see

Measurement settings, page 48), the Record PT

screen appears after each measurement.

Do one of the following:

– To record the point, press [ENT].

– To return to the BMS, press [ESC].

To assign a new feature code to a numeric key, press [^] or [v] to highlight the code that you want to change. Then press the Edit softkey.

You can use the DSP softkey to change the values shown in the measurement box, in the same way as you use the [DSP] key in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS).

4. To return to the BMS from the Qcode screen, press

[MODE] or [ESC].

[COD] key

In the BMS, press [COD] to change the default feature code that will appear in the CD field when you record a point.

Setting the default code

When you press entering the feature code appears.

You can use the code.

[COD] in the BMS, a window for

List and Stack softkeys to enter the

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Qcode observations

To enter the Quick code observation routine, press the

Qcode softkey.

In this function, you can use the ten numeric keys to both select a feature code and shoot a point.

To change the measurement mode for the Quick code observation, press the

In Quick code measurement, the Rec mode can only be set to Confirm or ALL.

Sett softkey.

[HOT] key

The HOT key menu is available on any observation screen. To display the HOT key menu, press

[HOT].

Changing the height of the target

To change the height of the target, press the HOT menu. Then either press press

[ENT].

Enter the height of the target, or press the

[HOT] to display

[1] or select HT and

Stack

softkey to display the HT stack. The HT stack stores the last 20 HT values entered.

Setting the temperature and pressure

To set the current temperature and pressure, press to display the HOT menu. Then either press

Temp-Press and press [ENT]. Enter the ambient

[HOT]

[2] or select

temperature and pressure. The ppm value is updated automatically.

Selecting the target set

A target set specifies settings for the target type, the prism constant, and height of target. When you change the selected target set, all three settings are changed.

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You can use this function to quickly switch between two types of target, such as a reflector sheet and a prism. You can prepare up to five target sets.

[HOT] to display the HOT menu. Then either press [3], or select Target and press

Press

[ENT]. A list of the five target sets appears. To select a target set, either press the

corresponding numeric key ( the list and press

[ENT].

[1] through [5]), or use [^] or [v] to highlight the target set in

To change the settings defined in a target set, highlight the target set in the list. Then press the

Edit softkey.

Type Prism/N-Prism

Const –999 to 999 mm

HT –9.990 to 99.990 m

HT can be left blank in the target set. If you leave it blank, the current HT value is always applied to the measurement.

When a target set is selected, the Type and Const values are copied to both [MSR1] and [MSR2] settings, and to the measurements in Qcode. If you have specified a value for HT, this value is also copied to the current HT.

Entering a field note

To enter a field note, press menu. Then either press

[ENT].

[HOT] to display the HOT

[4], or select Note and press

This function can be used at any time on any observation screen.

Each note can be up to 50 characters.

The note is stored as a CO record in the raw data.

To display a list of previously used notes, press the

Stack softkey. The stack stores the last 20 notes.

[^] or [v] to highlight a note in the list. Then press

Use

[ENT] to select the note.

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Setting the default point name

To change the default point name, press the HOT menu. Then press and press

[ENT].

[5], or select Default PT

[HOT] to display

This function is available from any observation screen.

Modify the default point name for the next record.

Press

[ENT] to confirm the new default point name. The

new point name is appears as the default PT name on the input screen.

Bubble indicator

The bubble indicator is automatically displayed if the instrument goes out of level while the compensators are turned on, and also appears after the start up screen.

To display the bubble indicator in an observation screen, press .

The Nivo series has two-axis level compensation. To turn the leveling compensators on or off, press When the leveling compensators are turned off, the text OFF appears on the screen.

[<] or [>].

If the instrument is more than ±3'30" out of level, the text OVER appears on the screen.

To return to the observation screen, press

Laser plummet

Laser plummet ON/OFF

Press [ ON] to enable the laser plummet.

[ESC] to close the bubble indicator window.

Press

Press [ OFF] to disable the laser plummet.

Press [Lumi.] to open the luminance adjustment window.

[ESC] to disable the laser plummet and close the

Press bubble indicator window.

[ESC] or [ENT].

(Laser plummet is on.)

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Laser luminance adjustment

Laser luminance can be set to 4 levels.

Press [Max.] to increase the luminance of the laser plummet.

Press [Min.] to decrease the luminance of the laser plummet.

Press

[ESC] / [ENT] to return to the bubble indicator window.

The current setting of leveling compensators is indicated by header characters (:, #, :, and #) after field labels (such as HA, VA, SD, and HD) in observation screens. For more information, see Header characters, page 32.

[USR] keys

If you use a function frequently in the field, you can assign it to the [USR1] or [USR2] key. Whenever you press a directly.

[USR] key, the function that is assigned to that key is activated

The following functions can be assigned to the

• Input HT

• BS Check

• Base XYZ

• Default PT

• Select Target

• Input Temp-Press

• Input Note

• The following menus, or a single function from one of these menus:

– Cogo

– O/S

– PRG

By default, Input HT is assigned to

Hold down the

[USR] key for one second to display the

[USR1], and no function is assigned to [USR2].

[USR] keys:

list of functions that can be assigned to the key. The currently assigned function is indicated by an asterisk (*) beside the function name.

To change the function that assigned to the key, press or

[v] to highlight the function. Then press [ENT].

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If an item on the list has an arrow (->) beside it, this item is a menu. If you highlight a menu item and then press

[ENT], a sub-menu appears.

The first item on the sub-menu ends with the text

[MENU]. If you select this item, the whole menu is

assigned to the

[USR] key.

To assign a specific function from the sub-menu, press

[^] or [v] to highlight the function. Then press [ENT].

Once you have assigned a function to a called directly whenever you press that

[USR] key, it is [USR] key in the

BMS.

To change the type of data that is assigned to the [USR] keys in MENU > 1sec-Keys > [USR]. For more information, see [USR] key settings,

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[DAT] key

Use the [DAT] key to quickly access data in the current job from observation screens.

When you press screens in functions such as Stakeout, 2Pt RefLine, and Arc RefLine, the assigned data in the current job appears.

[DAT] in the BMS or in observation

Hold down

[DAT] for one second in the BMS or an

observation screen to display the Select Format screen. Use this screen to change the type of data that is assigned to

[DAT]. Press [1] or select DAT [MENU] to

display the Data menu whenever you press

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When you select an option from this screen, the change is applied immediately, and the selected data type appears.

[ESC] to return to the previous observation screen.

Press

To change the type of data that is assigned to [DAT], go to MENU > 1sec-Keys > [DAT]. For more information, see [DAT] key settings,

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List Display

Available jobs or data appear in a list display when you do any of the following:

• view or edit data (MENU > Data)

• open the code list, point list, or Job Manager (MENU > Job)

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• search for points or codes

In the list, the current cursor position is shown in reverse video (it appears as white text on a black background).

[^] or [v] move the cursor one line up or down.

Press

If the Page Up icon appears, there are more pages before the current page. Press

If the Page Down icon appears, there are more pages after the current page. Press to move down one page.

To select an item from the list, move the cursor onto the item and press

Inputting Data

Entering a point name or number

You can use numeric or alphanumeric names up to 16 characters long to identify points.

The default name for a new point is the last point name entered, with the last digit incremented. For example, if the last point name was A100, the default name for the next point is A101.

[<] to move up one page.

[>]

[ENT].

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If the last character of the previous point name is alphabetic, the default point name is the last point name.

When the cursor is in a PT (point) field, there are several ways to specify a point, or input coordinates.

Entering an existing point

When you enter a known point name or number, the coordinates of that point are displayed briefly. A short beep sounds before the next screen appears or the next field is selected.

To adjust the duration of the coordinate window display, go to MENU > Settings > Others. To leave the window open until you press [ENT],

set the XYZ disp field to +ENT. For more information, see page 112.

Entering a new point

When you input a new point name or number, a coordinate input screen appears. Enter the point’s coordinates in NE, NEZ, or elevation-only (Z) format.

[ENT] on the last line (the CD field) to store the

Press point in the current job.

Pressing

[ENT] without a point name

To use a point without recording the coordinates, press

[ENT] in a PT field, without entering a point name.

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The input coordinates are used in the calculation. They are not saved in the database.

Specifying a wildcard (*)

If you include an asterisk (*) when you enter a point or code name, a list of points that match the entered text appears.

Use

[^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you

want to use. Then press

[ENT].

If the Page Up or Page Down icons are displayed,

[<] or [>] to page up or page down the list.

use

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When you select a point from the list, its coordinates are displayed and a beep sounds.

Recording an instant measurement

You can also input a point by recording an instant measurement. To do this, press the

MSR softkey.

An observation screen appears.

[MSR1] or [MSR2] to start a measurement. To change

Press the height of the target, press the

HT softkey.

To go to the point recording screen when you have finished the measurement, press

Enter the point or code name. Press

[ENT].

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When you move the cursor to a field, the current or default value appears in inverted text (this is the default “Replace All” input mode).

Press [>] to change the input mode to Overwrite mode and highlight the first character. Press [<] to move the cursor the end of the string.

Entering a point from the stack

The point stack is a list of recently used points. To display the stack, press the

Stack softkey when the

cursor is in the PT field.

[^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you

Use want to use. Then press

[ENT].

When you return to the point input screen, the selected point name is entered in the PT field, incremented by one. For example, if you selected the A101 point, A102 appears in the PT field.

The stack shows the last 20 point names used, in chronological order from last used to first used.

Entering a point from the point list

To display a list of existing points, press the

List

softkey when the cursor is in the PT field.

[^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you

Use want to use. Then press

[ENT].

When you return to the point input screen, the selected point name is entered in the PT field. You can add digits or alphabetic characters if required.

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Entering a code

The CD (Code) field always defaults to the last code used. You can change the selected code on the input point screen, or you can press information, see [COD] key, page 33.

You can use numeric or alphanumeric names up to 16 characters long to identify codes.

Entering a code directly

[COD] in the BMS. For more

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To enter a code directly, press

[MODE] to change the

input mode to alphanumeric or numeric mode. Then use the keypad to enter the code.

Entering a code from the stack

The code stack is a list of recently used codes. The stack may contain up to 20 codes.

To display the stack, press the

Stack softkey when

the cursor is in the CD field.

[^] or [v] to move the cursor to the code that you

Use want to use. Then press

[ENT].

The selected code is copied to the CD field.

When the instrument is rebooted, the code stack is cleared.

Entering a code from the code list

To display a list of existing codes, press the

List

softkey when the cursor is in the CD field.

To edit the code list, go to

List. For more information, see Editing an item in the

MENU > Data > Code

point list or code list, page 126.

[^] or [v] to highlight the feature code that you want

Use to use. Then press

[ENT].

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A layer has an arrow at the end of the code label. If you highlight a layer in the list and then press

[ENT], the

codes and layers in that layer are displayed.

When you return to the input screen, the selected code is entered in the CD field.

Items are shown in alphabetic order. You can also use the first character search to quickly find a code. For more information, see Advanced feature:

Searching for a code by using the first character, page 44.

Advanced feature: Searching for a code by using the first character

To find a code quickly when the code list appears, use the first-character search.

For example, to see feature codes that begin with T, use the keypad to enter the letter T. To do this, press

[1]

twice.

After each press of the key, the input mode field displays the selected letter. For example, if you press

[1], S appears. If you quickly press [1] again, T appears.

If you do not press the

[1] key again, the letter T is

selected.

Once you have selected a letter, the cursor moves to the feature code beginning with that letter.

If there is no code beginning with that letter, the cursor moves to the next available letter.

Qcodes

Quick codes (Qcodes) let you shoot and record many points with feature codes in the field. You can register up to ten Quick codes. To register Qcodes, press the

Edit softkey. For more information, see Quick code

measurement mode, page 33.

Press [MODE] to switch Qcodes on or off. Press the Edit softkey to change the Qcode. You can edit the entire code, or just the number at the end of the

code. You can still use [DSP] to change the background displays.

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Entering values in feet and inches

When either US Survey Feet (US-Ft) or International Feet (I-Ft) is selected as the distance unit, you can enter and display distances, HIs, HTs, and coordinate values either in decimal feet, or in feet and inches For more information, see Unit, page 111, and Others settings, page 112.

To enter values in feet and inches in an input screen, enter the elements, separated by periods (.), in the following format:

<Feet> [.] <Inches> [.] <Numerator> [.] <Denominator> [ENT]

(0–11) (0–15) (0–99)

The default denominator is 16. If the denominator is 16, you do not have to enter it, and it is not displayed on the screen.

For example, if you enter

[2] [.] [0] [8] [.] [5] [.] [ENT], it appears as 2'08" 5/ (2 feet, 8

and 5/16ths inches).

The following examples show how various values are entered:

To e n ter . . . Typ e ...

65' 5 3/8"

65'

65' 5"

65' 5 3/8"

5 3/8" [0] [.] [5] [.] [3] [.] [8] [ENT] or [0] [.] [5] [.] [6] [ENT]

The numerator and denominator that you enter are automatically converted to the closest value from the following list: 0, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1/16, 3/16, 5/16, 7/16, 9/16, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16.

If the denominator is 16, it is not shown on the screen.

[6] [5] [.] [5] [.] [3] [.] [8] [ENT]

[6] [5] [ENT]

[6] [5] [.] [5] [ENT]

[6] [5] [.] [5] [.] [6] [ENT]

Jobs

To record data on the instrument, you must create or open a job.

Tip – Before you use the instrument for the first time, check the job settings.

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Creating a new job

1. Press [MENU] to open the MENU screen.

2. Press

3. Press the

[1] to open the Job Manager.

Creat softkey to open the Create Job

screen.

4. Enter the job name.

5. Press the

Sett softkey to check the job settings.

You cannot change a job’s settings once you have created the job.

6. Press

[ENT] in the last field of the Job Sett screen

to create the new job.

If either of the messages MAX 32JOBs or Data Full appears, delete at least one existing job to free space. You cannot free space by deleting records in an existing job.

Creating a control job

A control job, or common file, stores coordinate data that is used by several field jobs. You can create a control job in the office.

1. Press

2. Press

[MENU] to open the MENU screen.

[1] or select Job to open the Job Manager.

3. Move the cursor to the job that you want to use as the control job.

4. Press the

5. Press the

Ctrl softkey.

Yes softkey.

For more information, see Creating a control job,

page 46.

When you enter a point name or number, the system searches in the current job first. If the point is not found in the current job, the search is automatically extended to the control job. If the point is found in the control job, the selected point is copied to the current job as a UP record.

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Measuring Distances

Sighting a single prism

Sighting a tiltable single prism

Sighting a prism reflector

Getting Started 3

For information on how to assemble the prism reflector, see Setting Up the Prism Reflector, page 20.

WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose

your eyesight.

WARNING – Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly, with or

without an optical instrument, into the beam.

WARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever

practicable.

Sight the telescope to see crosshairs at the center of the prism reflector.

Measuring distances

To take a distance measurement, press [MSR1] or [MSR2] in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS) or in any observation screen.

While the instrument is taking a measurement, the prism constant appears in a small font.

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If the average count is set to 0, measurements are taken continuously until you press

[MSR1], [MSR2], or [ESC]. Each

time a measurement is taken, the distance is updated.

If the average count is set to a value from 1 to 99, the averaged distance appears after the last shot. The field name SD changes to SDx

To change the height of target (HT), temperature, or pressure, press [HOT]. For more information, see [HOT] key, page 34.

Settings that relate to corrections (T-P corr, Sea Level, C&R corr., and Map projection) are included in the job settings. These settings are job-specific. If you need to change any of these settings, you must create a new job. For more information, see Job settings,

page 93, and Settings, page 108.

to indicate the averaged data.

Measurement settings

To view the measurement settings,hold down [MSR1] or

[MSR2] for one second.

[^] or [v] to move the cursor between the fields. Use

Use

[<] or [>] to change the value in the selected field.

Field Values

Ta rg e t • P ri s m

• N-prism

Const (prism constant) –999 mm through 999 mm

Mode • Precise

•Normal

AVE (Average count) 0 (Continuous) through 99

Rec mode One of the following:

•MSR only

•Confirm

•ALL

Targ e t field

If the measurement is started with the Target field set to Prism, there is a dash “–” in front of the prism constant.

If the measurement is started with the Target field set to N-prism, there is a square bracket “]” in front of the prism constant.

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The symbol then constantly runs from left to right over the prism constant in the display.

When an N-prism measurement is taken, the icon appears in the status bar (above the battery icon).

Incorrect Target settings may result in measurements outside the precision and intervals specified for the instrument.

If a prism target is aimed in the N-prism mode, the warning message "Signal High! → Try Prism Mode" will be displayed because of the excessive light reflection.

A measurement made immediately after changing the target setting may take a longer time than usual.The Target setting is used to apply better cyclic-error adjustment in distance measurement. It efficiently eliminates multipath reflection.

Rec mode field

The Rec mode setting controls how the [MSR1] and [MSR2] keys operate in the BMS. The MSR only setting is the default measurement mode. After a measurement, the instrument stops in the BMS

and waits for you to press [ENT] before recording the point. The Confirm setting displays the Record PT screen before data is recorded. The ALL setting is a quick shooting and recording mode. The instrument automatically records the point using

the default PT/CD. The instrument then returns to the BMS for the next measurement.

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CHAPTER

Applications 4

In this chapter:

Q HA Reset and Angle Operations

Q Sta tion Setup

Q Stakeout

Q Program Key

Q Recording Measurement Data

Q Measuring Offsets

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HA Reset and Angle Operations

To open the Angle menu, press [ANG] in the BMS. To select a command from this menu, either press the corresponding number key, or press the command and then press

Setting the horizontal angle to 0

To reset the horizontal angle to 0, press [1] or select 0-Set in the Angle menu. The display returns to the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS).

Entering the horizontal angle

To display the HA Input screen, press [2] or select

Input in the Angle menu. Use the numeric keys to

enter the horizontal angle. Then press

[<] or [>] to highlight

[ENT].

To enter 123°45'50", type [1] [2] [3] [.] [4] [5] [5] [0]. The displayed value is rounded to the minimum angle increment.

Recording a foresight point after repeat angle measurement

1. To activate repeat angle measurement, press [3] or select

HR=0 appears.

2. Sight the backsight and press

3. Sight the foresight and press

The horizontal angle is accumulated and the value is held again.

4. To end repeat angle measurement, press

5. When you have accumulated enough horizontal angle between the backsight and the foresight, press the foresight.

Rept. in the Angle menu.

[ENT].

[MSR1] or [MSR2] to take a measurement to

[ESC].

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The averaged horizontal angle appears. This value is fixed until the process is finished or cancelled.

HRx = HR∑ ÷ N

HA = BSAz + HRx (normalized)

HRx

is not updated even if the instrument is

moved.

Applications 4

6. Press

[ENT] to store the foresight as a CP record.

Check the PT, HT, and CD values. Then press

[ENT] to record.

In repeat angle measurement, the HA is replaced by HR∑. The number of repeat angles appears at the top of the screen (for example, N= 5).

Horizontal angles can be measured up to 1999°59'59". This function stores both raw and XYZ data as CP records, regardless of the Store DB setting.

Horizontal angle hold

To hold the horizontal angle to the current value, press

[5] or select Hold in the Angle menu.

To set the horizontal angle to the displayed value, press

[ENT] or the Set softkey.

To cancel the process and return to the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS), press

[ESC] or the Abrt softkey.

Station Setup

To open the Stn Setup menu, press [STN] in the BMS.

To select a command from this menu, press the corresponding number key. Alternatively, press to highlight the command and then press or

[v] to move up or down one page.

The last function used is highlighted.

[<] or [>]

[ENT]. Press [^]

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Setting up a station with known coordinates or azimuth

1. Press [1] or select Known in the Stn Setup menu.

2. Enter a point name or number in the ST field.

– If the input point number or name is an

existing point, its coordinates are displayed and the cursor moves to the HI (Height of instrument) field.

– If the point is new, a coordinate input

screen appears. Enter the coordinates for the point. Press you press

[ENT] after each field. When

[ENT] in the CD field, the new

point is stored.

– If the specified point has a code, the code

appears in the CD field.

3. Enter the instrument height in the HI field and then press

[ENT].

The Backsight screen appears.

4. Select an input method for defining the backsight point.

– To sight the backsight by entering

coordinates, see below.

– To sight the backsight by entering the azimuth and angle, see page 56.

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Sighting the backsight by entering coordinates

Backsight point (Xb, Yb, Zb)

Station point (Xi, Yi, Zi)

Instrument height

Applications 4

Y0 Yb

1. To enter coordinates for the backsight point (BS), press

[1] or select Coord in the Backsight

screen.

2. Enter the point name. If the point exists in the job, its coordinates are shown.

3. If you intend to take a distance measurement to the BS, enter the height of target in the HT field.

4. Sight the BS. Press

[ENT] to complete the setup.

– To record a full shot (with HA, VA, and SD

values) to the BS, press

AZ Azimuth calculated by coordinates

– If you are measuring to a known coordinate

BS, press

[DSP] to display a QA screen. The

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

QA screen shows the dHD and dVD values, which indicate the difference between the measured distance and the distance calculated from the known coordinates.

5. To record the station, press

[ENT].

6. To finish the station setup after taking a distance measurement, press

[ENT]. ST and F1 records are

stored to the current job.

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Backsight point

Azimuth

Station point (Xi, Yi, Zi)

Instrument height

Sighting the backsight by entering the azimuth angle

1. To enter the azimuth angle to the backsight point, press

[2] or select Angle in the Backsight

screen.

2. If there is no point name for the BS, press

[ENT]

on the BS field.

3. In the AZ field, enter the azimuth angle to the BS point.

If you press

[ENT] without entering a value in the

AZ field, the azimuth is automatically set to 0°00'00".

4. Sight the BS point and press

[ENT]. ST and F1

records are stored in the job.

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Setting up a station using multiple point resection

Height 1

Height 2

Instrument height

Station point (Xi, Yi, Zi)

Y1 Y0 Y2

Known point 1 (X1, Y1, Z1)

Known point 2 (X2, Y2, Z2)

A resection sets up the station using angle/distance measurements to known points.

You can use a maximum of 10 points in a resection. Measurements can be distance and angle, or angle only. Calculation starts automatically when enough measurements are taken.

Applications 4

You can delete poor observations and recalculate if necessary. You can also select the BS point.

If the angle between known point 1 and known point 2 (measured from the station point) is extremely acute or extremely oblique, the resulting solution will be less reliable geometrically. For geometric reliability, select known point locations (or station point locations) that are widely spaced.

1. To start the resection, press

Resection in the Stn Setup menu.

[2] or select

2. Enter the point name for the first observation point (PT1).

3. Enter the target height and press

[ENT].

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4. Sight PT1 and press [MSR1] or [MSR2].

5. To proceed to the next point, press

[ENT].

6. Enter the second point (PT2) and its height of target.

7. Measure to PT2 and press

[ENT].

When the instrument has enough data, it calculates the station (STN) coordinates.

– If more than the minimum required data is

available, a standard deviation screen appears.

– To take measurements to strengthen

geometry of the resection, press the softkey. For information about the

Add

View

softkey, see Advanced feature: Viewing and

deleting a measurement in resection, page 59.

8. When the results are satisfactory, record the station. To do this, press

[ENT] or the REC softkey.

9. Enter the height of instrument, if required. Press

[ENT]. The ST field defaults to the last recorded

PT + 1.

10. To change the station name, move to the ST field and edit or replace the text.

If you have set Split ST to Yes, the ST field defaults to the last recorded ST value + 1. For more information, see

Others settings, page 112.

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BS defaults to the first observed point.

Applications 4

11. To change the BS, press the

Change softkey.

12. Select the BS point that you want to use and

[ENT].

press

13. To finish the resection setup, move the cursor to the BS field and press

The minimum data required for a resection is either three angle shots, or one angle shot and one distance shot. If you use a distance shot, the distance between the target points must be greater than the measured distance.

Stn-Z is calculated from distance-measured data. If no distances are measured, then Stn-Z is calculated using angle-only measurements to points with 3D coordinates.

[ENT].

Advanced feature: Viewing and deleting a measurement in resection

To check the measurements to each known point, press

View softkey on the calculated STN (sigma or

the coordinate) screen.

dHA Distributed HA errors in each direction

dVD VD errors between measured distance and calculated

distance

dHD HD errors between measured distance and

calculated distance

To delete a measurement (because of large sigma values, for example), highlight the measurement data or display the detail screen for the measurement. Then press the

DEL softkey. The STN coordinates are automatically recalculated.

To continue resection observations, press the

Add

softkey. The input screen for the next PT appears.

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Setting up the station quickly without coordinates

The station point (ST) in this function defaults to a new point number. For the new point, MP (0, 0, 0) is stored as the coordinates. When the ST is manually changed to a known point name, the station is set up on the coordinates of the known point.

1. To enter Quick Station setup, press

Quick in the Stn Setup menu.

ST Station point (defaults to the last recorded PT + 1, or

ST + 1, depending on the Split ST setting)

HI Height of instrument

BS Backsight point (blank)

AZ Backsight azimuth (defaults to zero)

[3] or select

2. No default PT is assigned to the BS. Leave this field blank, or enter a BS point name.

3. The backsight azimuth (AZ) defaults to zero, but you can change this.

4. To complete the station setup, sight the BS and

[ENT].

press

When you press

[ENT] in the AZ field, both HA and AZ are reset to the value you

have entered.

Even if both ST and BS are known points, this function does not calculate the backsight angle (AZ) automatically. To calculate the AZ between two known points (ST and BS), use Station Setup > Known. For more information, see Setting up a station with known coordinates or azimuth, page 54.

Determining station elevation

1. Press [4] or select Remote BM in the Stn Setup menu.

2. Enter the BM point and press point is found, it appears briefly. The cursor then moves to the HT field.

3. Enter the HT and press

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4. Sight the BM point and press [MSR1] or [MSR2].

The updated station coordinates are displayed. You can change the HI in this screen.

Applications 4

5. To record the updated STN, press

When the HI is changed, the Z coordinate is updated before the station is recorded. You must complete a station setup before you use the Remote Benchmark function.

[ENT].

Checking and resetting the backsight direction

You must complete a station setup before you use the BS check function. This function always refers to the backsight point from the last ST record stored in the current open job.

1. To enter the backsight (BS) check function, press

[5] or select BS Check in the Stn Setup

menu.

HA Current HA reading

BS The HA to the BS in the last station setup. Enter

station coordinates for observations without recording data.

2. Do one of the following:

– To reset the horizontal angle to the HA set in the last station setup sight the

BS and press the

– To cancel the process and return to the BMS, press the Abrt softkey or

press

[ESC].

Reset softkey or press [ENT].

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Base XYZ function:

Base XYZ does not store a ST record, so the BS Check cannot check the backsight when you enter a station using Base XYZ.

To store raw data, use one of the other functions in the Stn Setup menu. This function does not store an ST record in the job.

You can use this function without an open job. If there is an open job when you use this function, a CO record is stored to indicate that the instrument’s base coordinates have changed.

1. To enter the Base XYZ function, press select

Base XYZ in the Stn Setup menu.

The current instrument XYZ values are shown as the default.

2. Enter the new instrument XYZ values and press

[ENT].

3. Do one of the following:

– To reset the horizontal angle, enter a value in the HA field and press [ENT].

– If you do not need to reset the HA, leave the

HA field blank and press

The display returns to the BMS.

Two-point resection along a known line

[6] or

[ENT].

1. To enter the Known Line function, press [7] or select

Known Line in the Stn Setup menu.

2. Enter a known point as P1.

If you enter a new point name, a coordinate input screen appears.

Sight P1 and press measurement. Press

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3. Choose how you want to define a known line:

– To define the line by entering P2

coordinates, press

– To define the line by entering the azimuth,

press

[2] or select By Angle.

[1] or select By Coord.

Applications 4

4. If you select

By Angle, the azimuth input

screen appears. Enter the angle value and press

[ENT].

A measurement screen appears.

5. Sight P2 and press measurement. Press

[MSR1] or [MSR2] to take a

[ENT].

After the measurement to P2 is completed, the coordinates of the station are calculated.

6. To record the station, press

[ENT] or the REC

softkey.

7. To check your measurement, press the

DSP

softkey. If you defined the line by entering its azimuth, HD and VD between P1 and P2 are displayed.

If you defined the line by entering the P2 coordinates, the difference of HD (dHD) and VD (dZ) between your measurement data and input coordinate data are displayed.

8. Enter the station name, the height of instrument (HI), and a feature code (CD) if required. The station name defaults to the last recorded PT + 1, or last recorded ST + 1, depending on the Split ST setting.

9. Backsight (BS) defaults to the first point (P1). To change it, highlight the BS field and then press the

Change softkey.

10. To finish the setup and record the station, press

[ENT] in the BS field.

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OUT

CUT

FiLL

IN OUT

Height of target

FILL CUT

Sample records

CO, Temperature:20C Pressure:1013hPa Prism:0 … ST,9005, ,265, ,1.2350,150.40300,150.40300 F1,265,1.6040,79.0010,90.30150,89.35260, F1,200,1.4590,50.2300,269.4035,93.50110, CO, P1-P2 HD=122.0350 VD=0.5600

Stakeout

To display the Stakeout menu, press [S-O].

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Specifying the stakeout point by angle and distance

1. To display the input screen for the distance and angle to the target, press [1] or select

HA-HD in the Stakeout menu.

Applications 4

2. Enter the values and press

HD Horizontal distance from station point to stakeout

point

dVD Vertical distance from station point to stakeout point

HA Horizontal angle to stakeout point

If you press [ENT] without entering HA, the current HA is used.

[ENT].

3. Rotate the instrument until the dHA is close to 0°00'00".

4. Sight the target and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

When the measurement is completed, the differences between the target position and the stakeout point are displayed.

dHA Difference in horizontal angle to the target point

R/L Right/Left (Lateral error)

IN/OUT In/Out (Longitudinal error)

CUT/FILL Cut/FilL

Once a measurement is taken, the Cut/Fill value and Z coordinate are updated as the VA is changed.

If you press [HOT] in any observation screen, the HOT key menu appears. You can use this menu at any time to change HT and T-P.

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Using [DSP] to switch between display screens

Press

[DSP] to switch between the Stakeout display screens. The following screens are

available:

S-O1 S-O2 S-O3 S-O4

dHA←

R← OUT↑ CUT↑

S-O5 S-O6 S-O7 S-O8

X Y Z

HA VA SD

dX dY dZ

HA VD HD

rSD rVD rHD

HL V% HD

HD VD SD

The S-O8 screen is only available if the secondary distance unit is set. For more information, see Others settings, page 112.

Every time you press

[DSP], the next screen appears. If you press [DSP] in the last screen

(S-O7, or S-O8 if the secondary distance unit is set), the S-O1 screen appears.

To customize the S-O2, S-O3, and S-O4 screens, hold down

[DSP] for one second. For

more information, see Customizing items in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS),

page 31.

To record the stakeout point, press

[ENT]. PT defaults to

the last recorded PT+1.

[ENT] to record the point.

Press

After recording the point, it returns to the observation screen. You can continue observation, or press

[ESC] to

input another angle and distance for stakeout.

Specifying the stakeout point by coordinates

1. To start a stakeout by coordinates, press [2] or select

XYZ in the Stakeout menu.

2. Enter the point name that you want to stake and press

[ENT].

You can also specify the point by code or radius from the instrument.

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If several points are found, they are displayed in a list. Use Use

[^] or [v] to move up and down the list.

[<] or [>] to move up or down one page.

Applications 4

3. Highlight a point in the list and press

[ENT].

The delta angle and the distance to the target are shown.

4. Rotate the instrument until the dHA is close to 0°00'00". Press

dHA Difference in horizontal angle to the target point

HD Distance to the target point

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

5. Ask the rodman to adjust the target position. When the target is on the intended position, the displayed errors become 0.000 m (or 0.000 ft).

dHA Difference in horizontal angle to the target point

R/L Right/Left (Lateral error)

IN/OUT In/Out (Longitudinal error)

CUT/FILL Cut/FilL

To switch between display screens, press [DSP]. This function works as in the angle-distance stakeout, except that the screen counter (for example, S-O1/8) is not displayed. For more information, see Using [DSP] to switch

between display screens, page 66.

Once a measurement is taken, the Cut/Fill value and Z coordinate are updated as the VA is changed.

6. To record the point, press

[ENT]. PT defaults to the

specified PT + 1000.

Use the Add Constant field in MENU > Settings > Stakeout to specify an integer that is added to the point number being staked to generate a new number for recording the staked point. The default value is 1000. For example, when you stake out PT3 with an Add Constant of 1000, the default number for SO record is 1003. For more information, see Stakeout, page 111.

After recording the point, the display returns to the observation screen. When you press

[ESC], the display

returns to the PT/CD/R input screen. If you entered the stakeout point using a single point name, the PT defaults to the last PT + 1.

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If you selected a point from the list, the display returns to the list, unless all points have been selected. Press

[ESC] to return to the point input screen.

Advanced feature: Specifying a stakeout list by range input

1. To input points by range, press the

Fr/To

softkey in the PT field.

2. Enter the start point (Fr) and the end point (To). The range between Fr and To must be less than 1001 points.

If existing points are found between Fr and To, a point list appears.

To highlight a point, press stakeout observation screen, press

[^] or [v]. To go to the

[ENT].

If you have assigned a control job, and additional points are found in the control job, the

Ctrl softkey appears under the list.

DivLine S-O

This function divides the line between the instrument and the first target by an input span number. It then guides you to stake out the points, one by one.

1. Press

2. Set up the baseline. To do this, sight the target on

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[3] or select DivLine S-O in the Stakeout

menu.

the line (the end point) and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

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3. Enter the total stake number in the Span total

<1/2>HD<2/2> <3/2> <4/2>

50 m 100 m 150 m 200 m

field.

The observation screen for the first stake (from the instrument) appears.

Applications 4

4. Sight the prism and press

5. Use

[^] or [v] to change the guide point. You can

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

calculate and guide up to double the number of the stakes.

6. To record the point as an SO record, press

For example, if you measure to the end point at 100 m from the instrument and set the span total to 2, the following four points are calculated and can be staked:

[ENT].

RefLine S-O

This function allows you to stake out a point based on the Sta, O/S, and dZ to a specified line.

1. Press

RefLine S-O in the Stakeout menu.

[4] or select

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2. Enter the first point (P1) of the line.

If you press [ENT] without entering a PT name, you can enter temporary coordinates which are not recorded in the job.

Alternatively, press the MSR softkey to measure a point.

3. Enter the second point (P2) of the line.

4. Enter offsets to the line.

[ENT] in a blank field to enter the value

Press

0.0000.

Sta Distance from P1 along the line

O/S Distance perpendicular to the line

(+) Right side of the P1-P2 line

(-) Left side of the P1-P2 line

dZ Difference in height from the line

5. Rotate the instrument until the dHA is close to 0°00'00".

6. Sight the target and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

When a distance measurement is taken, the difference from the design point appears.

7. To record the point as an SO record, press

Using

[DSP] to switch between display screens

You can use

[DSP] to switch between display screens. This function works as in the

[ENT].

angle-distance stakeout. For more information, see Using [DSP] to switch between

display screens, page 66.

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Program Key

Plain view Side view

PT1

PT2

Sta

O/S

Prism

PT2

Sta

PT1

To display the Programs menu, press [PRG].

Measuring distance and offset values along a specified line

1. Press [1] or select 2Pt RefLine in the Programs menu.

2. Enter the first point for the reference line. Alternatively (to enter the point by measuring), press the

Direct Measurement screen

Press the MsrPT softkey to display a direct measurement screen. Sight the target and press [MSR1] or [MSR2]. The Record PT screen appears. If you press [ESC] in the Record PT screen, the measured point is used but

not recorded in the job.

MsrPT softkey.

Applications 4

3. Enter the second point for the reference line.

4. Enter an asterisk (*) in the PT field to perform a wildcard search. A list of matching points appears. Highlight a point in the list and then press

[ENT].

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5. Sight the prism or reflective sheet and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

Sta Horizontal distance from P1 to the measure point

along the P1-P2 line

O/S Horizontal offset from the P1-P2 line to the

measured point

dZ Vertical offset from the P1-P2 line to the measured

poin

[DSP] to switch between display screens

Using

[DSP] to switch between the Stakeout display screens. The following screens are

Press available:

REF1 REF2 REF3 REF4

Sta O/S

REF5

HD VD SD

X Y

HA VA SD

HA VD HD

The REF5 screen is only available if the secondary distance unit is set. For more information, see Others settings, page 112.

Every time you press

[DSP], the next screen appears. If you press [DSP] in the last screen

(REF4 or REF5), the REF1 screen appears.

To store the point and its offset distance information, press

[ENT].

Enter the point name and feature code.

You can also use this screen to change the HT value.

Sample records

CO, 2pt-Ref Pt:16 & Pt:13 Az:311.2932 CO, Sta= -12.6876 Offset= 1.3721 dZ= 0.0971 SS,17,1.0000,6.9202,18.4700,80.3120,15:48:48,2REF-LINE

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Measuring distance and offset values on the arc-curve

1. Press [2] or select Arc RefLine in the Programs menu.

2. Enter the start of the curve point (P1) and the azimuth of its tangent line (AZ1).

3. To enter P1 by direct measurement, press the

MSR softkey.

4. Choose a method to define the arc.

P2 can be any point on the tangent line that is to exit the curve.

Applications 4

5. In the radius (Rad) field, enter a positive value for a clockwise curve. Enter a negative value for a counterclockwise curve.

When all factors have been entered, the instrument calculates the curve.

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If the curve length (Len) is too large for a circle of the given radius, it is shortened.

To ... Press ...

switch between display screens

change HT

record points [ENT]

[DSP] to switch between display screens

Using

[DSP] to switch between the Stakeout display screens. The following screens are

Press

[DSP]

[HOT]

available:

ARC1 ARC2 ARC3 ARC4

Sta O/S

ARC5

HD VD SD

X Y Z

HA VA SD

HA VD HD

The ARC5 screen is only available if the secondary distance unit is set. For more information, see Others settings, page 112.

Every time you press

[DSP], the next screen appears. If you press [DSP] in the last screen

(ARC4 or ARC5), the ARC1 screen appears.

To record the point, press

[ENT] on any observation

screen. The arc is stored in comment records.

Sample records

CO,Arc P1:583 AZ1=0.0000 P2:102 CO, AZ2=311.2932 Radius=50.0000 Length=125.6637 CO, Sta= -12.6876 Offset= 1.3721 dZ= 0.0971 SS,17,1.0000,6.9202,18.4700,80.3120,15:48:48,2REF-LINE

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Remote distance measurement

1st sighting

point

rSD

2nd sighting point

rVD

rHD

Horizontal angle 0 direction

rHA

2nd sighting point

Station point

1st sighting

point

This function measures the horizontal distance, vertical distance, and slope distance between two points.

Applications 4

rSD Slope distance between two points

rHD Horizontal distance between two points

rVD Vertical distance between two points

rV% Percentage of grade (rVD/rHD) × 100%

rGD Vertical grade (rHD/rVD) :1

rAZ Azimuth from first point to second point

Measuring between the current and the first point measured

1. To enter the RDM (Radial) function, press select

RDM(Radial) in the Programs menu.

2. Sight the first point and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

[3] or

The distance from the station point to the first point appears.

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3. Sight the second point and press [MSR1] or [MSR2]. The distances between the first and second point are displayed.

rSD Slope distance between two points

rVD Vertical distance between two points

rHD Horizontal distance between two points

4. To change display screens, press

rAZ Azimuth from first point to second point

rV% Percentage of grade (rVD/rHD) × 100%

rGD Vertical grade (rHD/rVD) :1

[DSP].

5. To record the distance and angle information as a comment record, press

[ENT] in the 1/2 or 2/2

observation screen.

Default point numbers are displayed. You can change these point numbers. To record a note, press

[ENT] in the To field.

Data that you save in RDM functions is stored in RM records. For more information, see RM records, page 116. When you download data in Nikon RAW format, they are output as comment (CO) records.

Measuring between the current point and the immediately preceding point

1. To enter the RDM (Continuous) function, press

[4] or select RDM(Cont.)in the Programs menu.

2. Follow the procedure as for a radial RDM measurement. For more information, see

Measuring between the current and the first point measured, page 75.

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Measuring remote elevation

Difference between “1:Cont.” and “2:Radial”

1:Cont. (The preceding two points are subject to calculation.)

2:Radial.

(Calculations are made with

reference to the first point.)

A prism is required only at the sighting (target) point

Station point

Sighting point

Arbitrary point

Applications 4

1. To enter the Remote Elevation Measurement function, press

[5] or select REM in the Programs

menu.

2. Enter the height of target.

3. Sight the target point and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

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Baseline

4. Loosen the vertical clamp, and turn the telescope to aim at an arbitrary point.

The difference in elevation (Vh) appears.

You can use an REM measurement to update the height of target. Take a measurement to the prism, sight the bottom of the prism pole, and press [ENT].

Measuring distance and offset values on the vertical plane

1. To enter the 2-Pt Reference Plane function, press

[6] or select

V-Plane in the Programs menu.

2. Enter two points to define the plane.

To enter the point by direct measurement, press

MsrPT softkey.

the

When you press the

MSR softkey, a temporary

observation screen appears.

3. Press

[MSR1] or [MSR2]. The Record PT screen

appears.

4. Enter a value in the PT and CD fields. Press

[ENT].

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5. Enter the second point on the vertical plane. Press

[ENT].

Once the plane is defined, the calculated Sta and dZ values are updated as you move the telescope. No distance measurement is required.

Sta Horizontal distance from P1 to the target

point along the baseline

dZ Vertical distance from P1 to the target

point

Using

[DSP] to switch between display screens

[DSP] to switch between the plane display screens. The following screens are

Press available:

PLN1 PLN2 PLN3

Sta

Y Z

HA VA

Applications 4

Every time you press

[DSP], the next screen appears. If you press [DSP] in the last screen

(PLN3), the PLN1 screen appears.

To record the point, press

[ENT] on any screen (V-

PLN1/3 to V-PLN3/3).

Enter PT and CD. Then press

Sample records

CO,Vertical Ref Plane Pt1:516-A1 Pt2:530 CO,Sta=68.021 dz=17.459 SS,30123-A48,1.5480,16.4020,40.4720,89.0730,14:22:47,

[ENT].

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Stn

(X2,Y2,Z2)

(X1,Y1,Z1)

(X3,Y3,Z3)

Ta rg et

(X,Y,Z)b

Measuring distance and offset values on the slope

1. To enter the 3-Pt Reference Plane function, press

[7] or select

S-Plane in the Programs menu.

2. Enter three points to define the slope plane. To enter the point by direct measurement, press the

MSR softkey.

If you press

[ENT] in a blank field, an input screen

for temporary coordinates appears. These coordinates will not be stored.

When you have entered the temporary coordinates,

<Keyed-in XYZ> appears

instead of the PT name.

If the plane is defined by two points (by selecting 2Pt), the vertical plane is the same as the plane used in the V-Pln function, but the indicating factors are Sta and dZ, not a and b. For more information, see

Measuring distance and offset values on the vertical plane, page 78.

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Once the plane is defined, the calculated a and b values are updated as you move the telescope. No distance measurement is required.

a Distance between P1 and the point that is

perpendicular to the target point along the P1P2 line

b Length of the perpendicular line from the target

point to the P1-P2 line

Using

[DSP] to switch between display screens

[DSP] to switch between the plane display screens. The following screens are

Press available:

PLN1 PLN2 PLN3

Y Z

HA VA

Applications 4

Every time you press

[DSP], the next screen appears. If you press [DSP] in the last screen

(PLN3), the PLN1 screen appears.

To record the point, press

[ENT] on any screen

(S-PLN1/3 to S-PLN3/3).

Enter PT and CD. Then press

Sample records

CO,3ptPlane P1:1062 P2:2902 P3:1547 CO,a=31.497 b=14.239 SS,30123-A49,1.6110,0.0000,234.3210,86.0955,16:07:18,

[ENT].

Recording Measurement Data

Recording data from any observation screen

To record points on observation screens, press [ENT].

PT defaults to the last recorded PT + 1.

You can enter the PT name from the point list or the point stack. For more information, see Entering a point

from the point list, page 42, and Entering a point from the stack, page 42.

You can also use the code list or the code stack. For more information, see Entering a

code from the code list, page 43, and Entering a code from the stack, page 43.

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To record the point, press [ENT] on the last field.

When recording sideshots, stakeout records and control shots from the Rept function, you can choose to store raw data only, XYZ data only, or both. For more information, see Recording, page 112.

If HA or VA is moved after you take a measurement but before you press [ENT], the angle recorded is the angle shown when [ENT] is pressed.

In an angle-only record, SD is always recorded as 0.0000. If the point name that you want to record already exists in the job, an error

message appears. Depending on the type of existing record, you can overwrite the old record with the new data. For more information, see

Recording Data, page 173.

Hold down

[ENT] for one second to record the

measurement as a CP record.

Outputting data to the COM port

If you press [ENT] while the [COM] icon appears in an observation screen, a line of data is output to the COM port.

Note – If

The format of the output data is defined by the setting of the Ext.Comm field in

Comm. For more information, see Communications,

page 111.

To output data on the COM port when you press [ENT], set the Data Rec field in MENU > Settings > Rec to COM. For more information, see

Recording, page 112.

[COM] appears, data is not stored to the job when you press [ENT].

MENU > Settings >

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Sample output records through COM port

Left (-)

In (-)

Up (+)

Out (+)

Down (-)

Right (+)

When the Ext.Comm field is set to NIKON: TR PN: PT8 SD:000066626 HA:003856010 VA:008048500 HT:0000061757 (TR PN: point name SD HA VA HT; when ACK is returned, PN is incremented.)

When the Ext.Comm field is set to SET: 0006662 0804806 0394324 97 (SD VA HA Chk-SUM)

Measuring Offsets

Measuring taped offsets

1. To enter the taped offset function, press [1] or select

Tape in the Offset menu.

Applications 4

If you have not taken a distance measurement before entering this function, a temporary measurement screen appears.

2. Sight the target and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

3. Enter offset distances from the measured point. Use

[^] or [v] to move to the appropriate offset

field.

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You can enter any combination of taped offset distances to specify the point.

4. To go to the recording PT screen, press the last field.

The calculated coordinates are shown.

5. Enter a PT (and CD) value.

6. Press

[ENT] to record the point.

Raw data is also recalculated, based on the taped offset value.

Measuring angle offsets

1. To enter the angle offset function, press [2] or select

Angle in the Offset menu.

If you have not taken a distance measurement before entering this function, a temporary measurement screen appears.

2. Sight the target and press

[ENT] in

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

3. To take the angle offset, rotate the alidade and telescope. The measured distance (HD) remains unchanged.

4. To record the offset point, press

[ENT] or the OK

softkey.

The XYZ data is also recalculated, based on the new angle.

You can record an angle offset in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS). After taking a distance measurement, rotate the alidade and/or telescope. Then press [ENT] to record the measured distance with the updated angle value. If you use this method, the dimension of the angle offset is not stored as a CO record. To store the CO record, use the O/S function.

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Two-prism pole

1. To enter the two-prism pole function, press [3] or select

Applications 4

2Prism Pole in the Offset menu.

2. Sight the first prism and press

3. Sight the second prism and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

4. Enter the distance between the second prism and the target point. Alternatively, if you do not need QA information, you can leave the distance between the first and the second prism blank.

5. If you do enter a P1-P2 distance, the QA screen appears. Compare the entered value and the measured distance to check the accuracy of the observation.

6. To record the point, press

[ENT] or the OK softkey.

Sample records

SS,14,0.0000,38.9200,271.0350,89.2630,11:04:15,DITCH CO,2Prism O/S: P1-P2= 0.5090( 0.5060) P2-Tgt= 0.5020

Note – In this sample data, 0.5090 is the measured value. 0.5060 is the entered value.

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Extending a line by horizontal angle offset

1. To enter the line extension (by HA) function, press

[4] or select +Line by HA in the Offset

menu.

2. Sight the first prism (or target) and press or

[MSR2].

[MSR1]

The display moves to the next screen.

3. Sight the second prism (or target) and press

[MSR1] or [MSR2].

4. Sight the alternative place on the same vertical line as the required target point.

5. To calculate the coordinates and the raw data of the target point, press

6. To record the point, enter a PT (and CD) value and press

[ENT]. The height of target is fixed to

0.0000 for the offset point.

Sample records

SS, 40, 0.0000, 48.3304, 169.20370, 82.02470, 10:52:37 CO, PT1, 0.0000, 48.3020,169.19165, 83.58565 CO, PT2, 0.0000, 48.3155,168.54250, 85.42440 CO, O/S MSR:40 0.0000 0.0000 169.20370 87.02340

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[ENT].

Nikon Nivo 3.M User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Legal Notices

Safety 1

Introduction

Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

Cautions

Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries

Laser Safety

Introduction 1

Welcome

Parts of the Instrument

Maintenance

Preparation 2

Unpacking and Packing the Instrument

Unpacking

Packing

Charging the Battery Pack

Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack

Setting Up the Tripod

Centering

Centering using the optical plummet

Centering using the laser plummet

Centering using a plumb bob

Leveling

Sighting

Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target

Measurement with a prism

Measurement in Reflectorless mode

Preparing the Reflector Sheet

Setting Up the Prism Reflector

Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter

Changing the direction of the prism

Setting the prism constant

Setting the position of the target plate

Getting Started 3

Turning the Instrument On and Off

Turning on the instrument

Turning off the instrument

Changing Regional Configuration Pre-sets

Display and Key Functions

Status bar

LCD backlight, Laser pointer, Beep sound and Contrast adjustment

[DSP] key

[MODE] key

[COD] key

[HOT] key

Bubble indicator

Laser plummet

[USR] keys

[DAT] key

List Display

Inputting Data

Entering a point name or number

Entering a code

Entering values in feet and inches

Jobs

Creating a new job

Measuring Distances

Sighting a prism reflector

Measuring distances

Measurement settings

Applications 4

HA Reset and Angle Operations

Setting the horizontal angle to 0

Entering the horizontal angle

Recording a foresight point after repeat angle measurement

Horizontal angle hold

Station Setup

Setting up a station with known coordinates or azimuth

Setting up a station using multiple point resection

Setting up the station quickly without coordinates

Determining station elevation

Checking and resetting the backsight direction

Two-point resection along a known line

Stakeout

Specifying the stakeout point by angle and distance