Pentax V-325, V-325N, V-335N, V-323N QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

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V-300SERIES

V-325 | V-325N | V-335N | V-323N

QUICK

REFERENCE

GUIDE

BASIC PROCEDURES

FOR V-300

AND POWERTOPOLITE

OPERATING PROCEDURE

FOR V-300

PENTAX Industrial Instruments Co., Ltd.

2-36-9, Maeno-cho

Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 174-0063 Japan Tel. [phone]

Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.pentaxsurveying.com

Electronic Total Station

Quick Reference Guide

Basic Procedures

for V-300

and

PowerTopoLite

Operating Procedure

PENTAX Industrial Instruments Co., Ltd.

CONTENTS

General		8
Instruction Manuals		8
Precautions regarding safety		8
Warning		8
Usage Precautions		9
I Basic Procedures for V-300
1 Basic Operation		10
1.1	Removing the Battery	10
1.2	Attaching the Battery	10
1.3	Turning the Power On and Off	10
1.4	Angle Measurement	10
	1.4.1 Horizontal Angle	10
	1.4.2 Vertical Angle	11
1.5	Distance Measurement	11
	1.5.1 Select your target	11
	1.5.2 Distance Measurement	11
	1.5.3 Changing Target constants	11
	1.5.4 Input Temperature and Atmospheric pressure	12
	1.5.5 Laser pointer	12
	1.5.6 Adjusting LCD contrast	12
	1.5.7 Adjusting Illumination brightness	13
2 Changing Instrument Settings		13
3 Basic Field Checking Procedures		15
3.1	Laser Pointer	15
3.2	Warning and Error Messages	16
3.3	Atmospheric Correction	17
4 Specifications		18
Notice to the user of this product		19

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CONTENTS

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II PowerTopoLite Operating Procedure

1	Starting Special Function		21
2	Creating / Selecting a Job File		21
3	Input a Known Point Coordinate		21
4	Rectangular Coordinate Measurement		22
	4.1	Station Point Setup	22
	4.2	Orientation (Station Point H. Angle Setup)	23
	4.3	Measurement	24
	4.4	Offset Measurement	25
	4.5	Remote Measurement	25
5	Polar Coordinate Measurement		26
	5.1	Station Point Setup	26
	5.2	Orientation (Station Point H. Angle Setup)	27
	5.3	Measurement	27
	5.4	Offset Measurement	28
6	Free Stationing		29
	6.1	Known Point Setup	29
	6.2	Measurement	29
	6.3	Calculation	29
7	Stake Out		30
	7.1	Station Point Setup	30
	7.2	Orientation (Station Point H. Angle Setup)	30
	7.3	Stakeout Point Setup	31
	7.4	Stakeout Measurement	31
8	Stake Out (Point to Line)		32
	8.1	Station Point Setup	32
	8.2	Orientation (Station Point H. Angle Setup)	32
	8.3	Point A Setup	33
	8.4	Point B Setup	33
	8.5	Point to Line Measurement	33

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9 Traverse Measurement		34
9.1	Measurement at the Start Point	35
9.2	Measurement at a Corner Point	36
9.3	To Finish the Traverse Measurement	37
9.4	Traverse Calculation	37

10	Cogo	38
	Calculation Parameters and Output	39
11	Area Calculation	40
12	3D Surface and Volume Calculation	40
13	REM (Remote Element Measurement)	41
14	RDM (Remote Distance Measurement)	42
15 VPM (Virtual Plane Measurement)		42
16	Changing Preference	43
	Preference List	44

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Instruction Manuals

Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide a quick reference in the field. For ease of use in the field, the following Quick Reference Guide booklets are provided in the carrying case.

1.Basic procedure

2.PowerTopoLite Operating procedure

The complete instruction manuals are contained on the CD that is attached to each V-300.

This guide uses the symbol “ xN” as an expression of repeating times of key operation. For example. “ x2” means that [ESC] key is pressed two times.

The symbol “+”expresses that multiple keys are pressed simultaneously.

PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY

Before using this product, be sure that you have thoroughly read and understood the instruction manual that is included in the attached CD-ROM to ensure proper operation.

WARNING

Solar Observation

Never view the sun directly using the telescope as this may result in loss of sight.

Laser Safety

V-300 is a class-II (2) Laser product. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not stare into laser beam.

V-325 is Class II(2) and V325N/V335N/V323N are Class IIIR Laser product. Avoid direct eye exposure. Do not stare into laser beam.

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Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)

This instrument complies with the protection requirement for residential and commercial areas. If this instrument is used close to industrial areas or transmitters, the equipment can be influenced by electromagnetic fields.

Risk of Explosion

Do not use this product in a location where there is coal dust, or near flammable material as there is a risk of explosion.

USAGE PRECAUTIONS

Target Constant

Confirm the Target Constant of the instrument before measurement.

Reflectorless and Reflecting sheet

The reflectorless measurement range may vary depending on the target and surrounding brightness.

In case the reflectorless measurement results in low accuracy, perform the distance measurement by Prism.

Battery & Charger

Use the battery charger that is suitable to the battery you are using. If water should happen to splash on the instrument or the battery, wipe it off immediately and allow it to dry in a dry location.

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I Basic Procedures for V-300

1. Basic Operation

1.1Removing the Battery

(1)Rotate the knob above the battery pack counter-clockwise.

(2)Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the instrument.

1.2Attaching the Battery

(1)Place the channel on the bottom of the battery pack, onto the protrusion of the instrument and push the battery pack down into place.

(2)Turn the knob clockwise.

1.3Turning the Power On and Off

To set power on :

To shut down :

To turn the power supply off, press the I/O key for more than 1 second and then release it. Power turns OFF.

NOTE: The power is automatically turned off after 10 minutes of inactivity (Factory default setting).

1.4 Angle Measurement
1.4.1 Horizontal Angle
Set the screen MODE A :						MODE A screen
Control keys for measuring horizontal angle:
To set the angle to 0	:
To hold the angle	:
To release HOLD	:

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To input an angle	:
input value by using:
			,

To read clockwise angle :

1.4.2 Vertical angle

To display vertical angle :

To read the slope % :

, ,

x2

1.5 Distance Measurement
Set the screen MODE A:	MODE A screen

1.5.1 Select your target

Select target type (measurement mode): In case of V-325:

(Reflecting sheet) (Prism) (Reflecting Sheet)

In case of V-325N/V-335N/V323N:

(Reflecting sheet)					(Prism)				(Reflectorless)

NOTE: The selected target is maintained until next time you change.

1.5.2 Distance measurement

For a single shot measurement:

For tracking measurement	:

NOTE: The number of shots can be defined.The default is

“one time”.The measuring modes activated by the above operations can be also changed.

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1.5.3 Changing Target constants

The default constants are:

Prism	: -30mm
Reflector-less	: always 0mm (V-323N,V-325N,V-335N)
Sheet	: 0mm

Before changing the constants, set Target Constant in the Initial Setting to“INPUT” mode:

+

x2

x2

x3

To change Prism constant:

input value

,

,

,

x2

by using :

1.5.4 Input Temperature and Atmospheric pressure

The default atmospheric correction mode is “ATM INPUT”. Before manual input, change the default mode to “ppm INPUT” :

+ x2 x2

To Input temperature

:

x2

,

,

,

x2

input value by using:

To Input atmospheric pressure:

x3

,

,

x2

input value by using:

,

1.5.5 Laser pointer

To activate Laser pointer

:

To quit Laser pointer

:

NOTE: The laser pointer is kept activated until it is deactivated by the above procedure.

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1.5.6 Adjusting LCD contrast

+				or

1.5.7 Adjusting Illumination brightness

+ for LCD (for Reticle) or

2. Changing Instrument Settings

You can change the instrument settings by “HELP” menu or by inputting “007” code.

2.1 Help menu

While the screen is in MODE A or MODE B,

+	Select a desired item by		or

Change the setting

NOTE: Some items have sub-menus where the selecting procedure by using F1 - F4 is again repeated.

2.2 “007” code

While the screen is in MODE A or MODE B, Input 007 code by using

Change the setting x2

NOTE: Some items have sub-menus where the selecting procedure by using F1 - F4 is again repeated.

2.3 Instrument setting items

See chart on page 14

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007 code	HELP menu list		Default	Other options
401	TARGET CONST	PRISM CONST	-30mm	0mm, INPUT
		SHEET CONST	0 mm	INPUT
402	ATM CORR		ATM INPUT	ppm INPUT, NIL
502	SHOT COUNT	SHOT CONT	1 time	3 times, 5 times, INPUT
		SHOT INPUT	01 times	(input)
503	CRV/REF CORR		0.14	0.2, NIL
504	MIN UNIT ANG.		COARSE	FINE
505	V. ANG. STYLE		Z.0	H.0, COMPASS
509	QUAD BUZ		OFF	ON
510	AUTO OFF		10 MIN	20 MIN, 30 MIN, NIL
511	EDM OFF		ON	OFF
517	COMPENSATOR		ON	OFF
522	QUICK MEASURE		OFF	ON
523	ATM CORR DISP		ON	OFF
701	ATM UNIT	TEMP.UNIT	Centigrade	Fahrenheit
		PRESS UNIT	hPa	mmHg, inchHq
702	DIST.UNIT		m	ft+inch, ft
703	ANG.UNIT		DEG	DEC, GRD, MIL
801	SET UP COM.	BAUD RATE	1200	2400 4800 9600
		DATA LENGTH	8
		PARITY BITS	NIL	EVEN, ODD
		STOP BITS	1	2
		SIGNAL CONTROL	ON	OFF
		XON/XOFF	ON	OFF
		THROUGHT COMMAND	NIL	a,b,c,d,e,f
V-325N, V-335N, V-323N
521	REF. LESS RANGE	REF. LESS RANGE	NORMAL	LONG
		LONG RANGE MES.	ON	OFF
		LONG RANGE SETUP	EACH TIME	PERMANENT

3. Basic Field Checking Procedures

Checks and Adjustments should be performed before and during measurement.

3.1 Laser Pointer

To activate the laser pointer:

Check if the projected laser spot points at the same position that is aimed by the center of the cross-hair line of the telescope.

To adjust the laser pointer: Consult your local dealer.

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3.2 Warning and Error Messages

Warning Message

Meaning

What to do

Out of tilt range	Displayed when the instrument is til-
	ted beyond the vertical compensation
	range (±3’) in case 1 axis or 2 axis
	automatic compensation is selected.
	This message may be temporarily dis-
	played if the instrument is turned too
	fast.

Re-level the instrument. Repair is needed if the message is displayed when it is properly leveled.

Excess data	The input data exceeds the allowable
	range.

Press the [ESC] key and enter the correct data.

Mismatched	• This message is displayed if a long	Select the correct target
Target	distance which is a far beyond	mode.
	measurable distance of V-300
	series is measured with a wrong
	target mode.
	Please select a correct target then
	measure.
	If a wrong target is selected, a
	correct distance cannot be
	measured.
Target is too	• The measurement distance is less	Select a longer point,
close.	than 1.5m in Reflector sheet mode.	or use a tape measure.
	• The measurement distance is less
	than 1.5m in Prism mode.

Unsuitable	• Under too strong sun light.
Condition	• Unstable light value owing to
	shimmer or obstacles.
	• Target and Prism do not face
	the instrument.
	• Target and Prism are not correctly
	sighted.
	• Measurement range is over in
	Reflectorless mode.
	• Sufficient signal does not return by
	sighting sharp edge etc. at
	Reflectorless mode.

Change the object that has much better reflectivity, or wait until the sun activity

has weakened.

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