Topcon GLS -2000 Series Instruction Manual
GLS-2000
SERIES
LASER SCANNER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
64652 90261
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HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
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The following conventions are used in this manual.
: Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before operations.
: Indicates the chapter title to refer to for additional information.
: Indicates supplementary explanation.
[OK] etc. : Indicates buttons on the display.
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CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION .............................................. 1
2. PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 3
3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 6
4. PRODUCT OUTLINE............................................................................... 8
4.1 Parts of the Instrument .................................................................. 8
4.2 Operating Keys ........................................................................... 10
4.3 Display and Functions of the Main Menu .................................... 11
4.4 Flow of the Screens .................................................................... 12
5. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE........................................................... 13
5.1 Inserting an SD memory card and Installing the Battery ............. 13
5.2 Connecting the External Power Source ...................................... 16
5.3 Overview of Scanning Procedure ................................................ 17
6. PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT................................................ 18
6.1 Detaching / attaching the Handle ................................................ 18
6.2 Detaching / attaching the Tribrach .............................................. 18
6.3 Power ON/OFF ...........................................................................19
6.4 Setting Up the Instrument ........................................................... 21
6.5 Using the SD Card ...................................................................... 23
6.6 Battery Power Remaining Display ............................................... 24
6.7 Replacing the Batteries during the power is ON ......................... 25
6.8 Entering Numeric and Alphabetic Characters ............................. 26
6.9 Preparing the Target .................................................................... 27
Assembling the target .................................................................. 27
7. INSTRUMENT SETTINGS..................................................................... 29
7.1 Setting the Tilt Sensor ON/OFF .................................................. 29
7.2 Camera Settings (Angle of view and Resolution) ........................ 31
7.3 Settings for Scanning Conditions ................................................ 32
7.4 Measuring Distance to the Target Measurement Object ............. 35
8. FLOW OF THE CONFIGURATION SCREEN ....................................... 37
8.1 Setting Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure ........................ 39
8.2 Setting the Prism Constant and Flash Light ................................ 40
8.3 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................... 41
8.4 Displaying the Last Calibration Date ........................................... 42
8.5 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Section .......................... 43
8.6 Setting the Volume ...................................................................... 44
8.7 Selecting the Unit ........................................................................ 45
8.8 Selecting the Coordinate System ................................................ 46
8.9 Handling the Coordinate Point File ............................................. 47
Import the coordinate point file .................................................... 47
Conditions to create the CSV file (coordinate point file) .............. 47
8.10 Data structure in the SD card ...................................................... 50
9. STATION SETTINGS............................................................................. 51
9.1 Creating a New Station ............................................................... 52
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CONTENTS
9.2 Setting the Point Name (Occupied point and Backsight point) .. 53
When using the known point ........................................................ 53
Importing the point name (Occupied point or Backsight point) .... 57
10. MEASURING (SCANNING) ................................................................... 59
10.1 Target Scanning .......................................................................... 60
Recommended search width setting ............................................ 63
Setting the target height ............................................................... 63
10.2 3D Scanning ................................................................................ 64
Scanning range ............................................................................ 64
Performing 3D range setting scanning ........................................ 65
Performing 3D whole circumference scanning ............................ 68
10.3 View the Data on the SD Card .................................................... 70
11. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................ 71
11.1 Circular Level Adjustment ........................................................... 71
11.2 Tilt Sensor Calibration ................................................................. 72
11.3 Aligning the Laser Plummet Beam with the Instrument Center ... 73
11.4 Aligning the Center of the Instrument and that of the Image ....... 75
12. BATTERY CHARGING .......................................................................... 77
12.1 Battery Charging ......................................................................... 77
13. HOW TO STORE ................................................................................... 79
14. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .................................................................. 80
15. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES .................................................. 81
15.1 Error ............................................................................................81
15.2 Warning ....................................................................................... 82
16. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 84
17. REGULATIONS ..................................................................................... 87
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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as
prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point
within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this instruction manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the
manual’s main text.
Definition of Indication
General
WARNING
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result in death
or serious injury to the operator.
CAUTION
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result in
personal injury or property damage.
This symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings inclusive) is urged. Specific
details are printed in or near the symbol.
This symbol indicates items which are prohibited. Specific details are printed in or near the
symbol.
This symbol indicates items which must always be performed. Specific details are printed in
or near the symbol.
Warning
Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas where there is
inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.
Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns, or hazardous radiation
exposure could result.
Because this instrument is heavy, make sure to carry it carefully using both the handle and
the side handle. There is a possibility that the instrument may topple and fall resulting in
possible injury, and incorrect lifting posture may also result in hurting your back.
When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure that all catches, including the
side catches, are closed. Failure to do so could result in the instrument falling out while being
carried, causing injury.
When scanning the target with the flash light while the instrument is set to use the prism,
please pay attention to the surroundings before doing so. When the target scanning is started
with the flash light while the instrument is set to use the prism, a white spot beam will be
emitted from the scanner unit to detect the position of the prism. This spot beam may
decrease a driver or pedestrian's vision temporarily if it hits the eye and may cause a serious
accident.
Secure handle to main unit. Failure to properly secure the handle could result in the unit falling
off while being carried, causing injury.
Caution
Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a person
could slip and fall off it.
Do not place the instrument in a case with a damaged catch, belt or handle. The case or
instrument could be dropped and cause injury.
Do not touch the instrument while the motor is in operation. Injury could result.
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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Power Supply
Tripod
Do not touch the scanner section during high-speed rotation. Injury could result.
Tighten the adjustment tribrach clamp securely. Failure to properly secure the clamp could
result in the tribrach falling off while being carried, causing injury.
Warning
Do not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result.
Do not place articles such as clothing on the battery charger while charging batteries. Sparks
could be induced, leading to fire.
Do not use voltage other than the specified power supply voltage. Fire or electrical shock
could result.
Do not use batteries other than those designated. An explosion could occur, or abnormal heat
generated, leading to fire.
Do not use damaged power cords, plugs or loose outlets. Fire or electric shock could result.
Do not use power cords other than those designated. Fire could result.
Use only the specified battery charger to recharge batteries. Other chargers may be of
different voltage rating or polarity, causing sparking which could lead to fire or burns.
Do not use the battery or charger for any other equipment or purpose. Fire or burns caused
by ignition could result.
Do not heat or throw batteries or chargers into fire. An explosion could occur, resulting in
injury.
To prevent shorting of the battery in storage, apply insulating tape or equivalent to the
terminals. Otherwise shorting could occur resulting in fire or burns.
Do not use batteries or the battery charger if wet. Resultant shorting could lead to fire or burns.
Do not connect or disconnect power supply plugs with wet hands. Electric shock could result.
Caution
Do not touch liquid leaking from batteries. Harmful chemicals could cause burns or blisters.
Caution
When mounting the instrument to the tripod, tighten the centering screw securely. Failure to
tighten the screw properly could result in the instrument falling off the tripod, causing injury.
Tighten securely the leg fixing screws of the tripod on which the instrument is mounted.
Failure to tighten the screws could result in the tripod collapsing, causing injury.
Do not carry the tripod with the tripod shoes pointed at other persons. A person could be
injured if struck by the tripod shoes.
Keep hands and feet away from the tripod shoes when fixing the tripod in the ground. A hand
or foot stab wound could result.
Tighten the leg fixing screws securely before carrying the tripod. Failure to tighten the screws
could lead to the tripod legs extending, causing injury.
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Charging Battery
• Be sure to charge the battery within the charging temperature range.
Charging temperature range: 0 to 40°C
Warranty policy for Battery
• Battery is an expendable item. The decline in retained capacity depending on the repeated charging/
discharging cycle is out of warranty.
Precautions concerning water and dust resistance
The instrument conforms to IP54 specifications for waterproofing and dust resistance when battery cover,
connector cap and the Wide-angle camera lens cap of the instrument and are closed.
• Be sure to correctly attach the connector caps to protect the instrument from moisture and dust particles
when the connector is not in use.
• Make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in contact with the terminal or connectors.
Operating the instrument with moisture or dust on the terminal or connectors may cause damage to the
instrument.
• Make sure that the inside of the carrying case and the instrument are dry before closing the case. If
moisture is trapped inside the case, it may cause the instrument to rust.
• If there is a crack or deformation in the rubber packing for the battery cover, stop using and replace the
packing.
• To retain the waterproof property, it is recommended that you replace the rubber packing once every
two years. To replace the packing, contact your local sales dealer.
The Lithium Battery
• The lithium battery is used to maintain the Calendar & Clock function. It can back up data for
approximately 5 years of normal use and storage (Temperature = 20°, humidity = about 50%), but its
lifetime may be shorter depending on circumstances.
The Levelling Base
• Always use the levelling base provided.
If the tribrach is installed incorrectly, the measuring precision could be effected. Occasionally check the
adjusting screws on the tribrach. Make sure the base fixing lever is locked and the base fixing screws
are tightened.
Tripod
• When mounting the instrument on a tripod, use a wooden tripod.
Do not use a metallic tripod.
Heat Release
• To prevent malfunction caused by a temperature rise inside this instrument, heat vents are provided to
release heat. Do not cover the vents when in use. When installing this instrument, keep the vents away
from a wall.
Heat vents
Heat vents
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Removing the instrument
• When removing the instrument from the case, hold by the handle and side handle and pick it up while
keeping it level.
Other precautions
• Effect of water drops
It may not be possible to measure if there are water drops on the glass of the scanner unit. Wipe off
moisture completely. A wet object may not be measured.
• When raining or snowing
When it is raining, snowing or foggy outside, please do not use the instrument to measure objects. Water
drops and snowflakes will be recognized as 3D data.
• Horizontally rotating part
Do not turn the horizontally rotating part and the scanner unit with your hands while the power is ON.
If it has been turned by force, turn the power ON again. (Except when collimating)
• Guarding the instrument against shocks
When transporting the instrument, provide some protection to minimize risk of shocks. Heavy shocks
may cause the measurement to be faulty.
• Sudden changes of temperature
Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument may result in a reduction of measuring distance
range, i.e when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle. Let instrument acclimate itself to
ambient temperature.
• Direct sunlight
Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. When left in the sun for
long periods, performance may be adversely affected, or if the inner temperature of the instrument may
rise to an abnormally high level, the instrument may fail to operate.
When measurements must be made in locations exposed to the sun and require high precision, protect
from direct sunlight by using a sunshade for the instrument and tripod.
• Battery level check
Confirm battery level remaining before operating.
• Battery use
Always use four batteries as one set, and operate the instrument with batteries that have been charged
and discharged the same number of times. Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries that have been
charged and discharged a different number of times.
• Taking the battery out
It is recommended not to take the battery out during the power is on. Doing so may cause loss of data.
Please do your assembling or taking the battery out after the power is off. Refer to Chapter “Replacing
the Batteries during the power is ON” on page 25 if you need to replace the batteries during the power
is on.
Side handle
Handle
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Maintenance
• Wipe off moisture completely if the instrument gets wet during survey work.
• Always clean the instrument before returning it to the case. The scanner unit, wide-angle camera lens
and laser plummet window, etc. require special care. First, dust it off with the lens brush to remove tiny
particles. Then, after providing a little condensation by breathing on the lens, wipe it with the wiping
cloth.
• If the display is dirty, carefully wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. To clean other parts of the instrument or the
carrying case, lightly moisten a soft cloth in a mild detergent solution. Wring out excess water until the
cloth is slightly damp, then carefully wipe the surface of the unit. Do not use any alkaline cleaning
solutions, alcohol, or any other organic solvents on the instrument or display.
• Store the instrument in a dry room where the temperature remains fairly constant.
• Check the tripod for loose fit and loose screws.
• If a foreign object is thought to be in the rotation section or the screw section of this instrument, or if a
trace of water droplets or mold is found on the scanner unit, or the reflecting prism of the scanner,
contact your local dealer.
• When the instrument is not used for a long time, check it at least once every 3 months.
• When removing the instrument from the carrying case, never pull it out by force. The empty carrying
case should be closed to protect it from moisture.
• Check the instrument for proper adjustment periodically to maintain the instrument accuracy.
Exporting this product (Relating EAR)
• This product is equipped with the parts/units, and contains software/technology, which are subject to the
EAR (Export Administration Regulations). Depending on countries you wish to export or bring the
product to, a US export license may be required. In such a case, it is your responsibility to obtain the
license. The countries requiring the license as of May 2013 are shown below. Please consult the Export
Administration Regulations as they are subject to change.
North Korea
Iran
Syria
Sudan
Cuba
URL for the EAR of the US: http://www.bis.doc.gov/policiesandregulations/ear/index.htm
User
• This product is for professional use only!
The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to
understand the user and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or adjusting.
• Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.
Exceptions from responsibility
• The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks
(hardware only) of the product’s performance.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of faulty or intentional
usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, or loss of profits.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, or loss
of profits due to any natural disaster, (earthquake, storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act of a third
party and/or usage under unusual conditions.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage (change of data,
loss of data, loss of profits, an interruption of business etc.) caused by use of the product or an unusable
product.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
caused by usage different to that explained in the operator’s manual.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by incorrect
operation, or action resulting from connecting to other products.
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3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
This instrument emits a laser beam while scanning or using a laser plummet.
The instrument is classified as the following class of Laser Product according to IEC Standard
Publication 60825-1 Ed.2.0: 2007 and United States Government Code of Federal Regulation FDA
CDRH 21CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser
products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.)
Laser class of each mode is as follows.
Warning
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• Never intentionally point the laser beam at another person. The laser beam is injurious to the eyes and
skin. If an eye injury is caused by exposure to the laser beam, seek immediate medical attention from
a licensed ophthalmologist.
• Do not look directly into the laser beam. Doing so could cause permanent eye damage.
• Do not stare at the laser beam. Doing so could cause permanent eye damage.
• Never look at the laser beam through a telescope, binoculars or other optical instruments. Doing so
could cause permanent eye damage.
Caution
• Perform checks at start of work and periodic checks and adjustments with the laser beam emitted under
normal conditions.
• When the instrument is not being used, turn off the power.
• When disposing of the instrument, destroy the battery connector so that the laser beam cannot be
emitted.
Device Laser class
Scanner unit
Range mode
(“Detail” / ”High Speed” / ”Standard“ / ”Close“ is selected.)
Class 3R
Range mode (“Low Power“ is selected.) Class 1M
Laser pointer Class 3R
Laser Plummet Class 3R
Laser beam
emitted from here
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3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
• Avoid setting the instrument at heights at which the path of the laser may strike pedestrians or drivers
at head height. Operate the instrument with due caution to avoid injuries that may be caused by the
visible laser beam unintentionally striking a person in the eye.
• Only those who have received training as per the following items shall use this product.
• Read this manual for usage procedures for this product.
• Hazardous protection procedures (read "LASER SAFETY INFORMATION")
• Requisite protective gear (read "LASER SAFETY INFORMATION")
• Accident reporting procedures (stipulate procedures beforehand for transporting the injured and
contacting physicians in case there are laser-induced injuries).
• Persons working within the range of the laser beam are advised to wear eye protection which
corresponds to the laser wavelength of the instrument being used.
• Areas in which the laser is used should be posted with a standard laser warning sign.
• When using the laser-pointer function, be sure to turn OFF the output laser after distance measurement
is completed.
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
4.1 Parts of the Instrument
Side handle
Battery
cover lever
Wide-angle camera
(with lens cap)
Levelling base locking screw
Battery
cover Left
Battery connector
Leveling screw
Handle
Scanner unit (laser aperture)
and
Camera (telescope)
Heat vents
Stylus (pen)
Instrument
height mark
Heat vents
Sighting collimator
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
Display
Operation key
Battery cover
lever
Battery cover
Right
Tribrach fixing lever
Side handle
Instrument height
mark
Handle locking screw
Card slot
(inside of a battery cover)
Circular level
Laser plummet
window
Instrument center mark
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
The operating keys on the side of the instrument are as follows:
• The buttons in the screens below provide the same functions as the keys listed in the table above.
4.2 Operating Keys
Key / Indicator name Function
Collimating Position Setting key Sets the collimating position.
Start/Stop Scan key Starts or stops scanning.
Power key Turns the power ON and OFF.
Power Indicator Lighting up in orange when the power is turned ON.
Collimating Position Setting key Start/Stop Scan key
Power key
Screen
Power Indicator
Start Scan button
Scan Stop key
Collimating Position Setting key
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
Icons for frequently used functions and various setting modes are displayed on the main menu.
4.3 Display and Functions of the Main Menu
Name of the button / icon Function(s)
Station Setting button
Sets a new station name.
“9. STATION SETTINGS”
SetUp icon
Enters the SetUp mode to set the occupied point name and the
backsight point name.
“9.2 Setting the Point Name (Occupied point and Backsight point)”
Config icon
Enters the Config mode to configure various settings.
“8. FLOW OF THE CONFIGURATION SCREEN”
Data View icon
Enters the Data View mode.
“8.10 Data structure in the SD card”
Start Scan button
Starts Scanning.
“10.2 3D Scanning”
Target Scan button
Scans the target.
“10.1 Target Scanning”
Battery icon
Displays the remaining battery life. Also, use it to replace the batteries
while scanning.
“6.6 Battery Power Remaining Display”
“6.7 Replacing the Batteries during the power is ON”
Tilt Setting icon
Displays the electronic circular level.
Switches the tilt, ON or OFF.
“7.1 Setting the Tilt Sensor ON/OFF”
Adjusts the tilt sensor installation error.
“11.2 Tilt Sensor Calibration”
SD Card icon
Displays the detail of the SD card usage.
“6.5 Using the SD Card”
Scan Setting icon
Sets the conditions of scanning.
“10.2 3D Scanning”
Camera Setting icon
Sets the built-in camera
“7.2 Camera Settings (Angle of view and Resolution)”
Home icon Displays the main menu.
Battery icon
Tilt Setting icon
SD Card icon
Scan Setting icon
Camera Setting icon
Home icon
Data View icon
Config icon
Start Scan button
Target Scan button
SetUp icon
Main Menu
Station Setting button
Station name
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
The following illustrates the main flow of the screens.
Use a stylus pen to operate the screen.
• Do not scratch or use any sharp objects other than a stylus pen on the screen face.
4.4 Flow of the Screens
Power ON
Main Menu
Scan Setting Screen
Camera Setting Screen
Config Screen
Tilt Setting Screen
SetUp Screen
Main Menu
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5. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
• The station information and the measured data are stored in the SD memory card. Make sure that the
SD memory card is inserted before measuring.
• When using a coordinate point that is already known, make sure that the data (coordinate point file
(CSV file), etc.) is stored in the SD card.
• Use an SD card with the speed at 6MB/sec or faster, or an SDHC card of Class 6 or higher. SD cards
of Class 4 or lower cannot be used.
• Use the supplied battery (BDC70) for the instrument.
• See “12. BATTERY CHARGING” on how to charge the batteries.
• Do not break the projection (Open/Close sensor) inside the battery cover. Be careful not to pinch your
finger.
• Make sure that no water drop or dust gets inside the instrument when setting or removing the batteries.
• When storing the batteries, remove the batteries from the instrument or the charger.
• The batteries are chemical products that use a chemical reaction and have a limited life expectancy.
Even if the batteries are not used, they deteriorate over time and the capacity decreases. If the service
lives of the properly charged batteries are shortened, purchase new ones, as the batteries have come
to the end of their useful service life.
PROCEDURE
1. Slide down the lever on the battery cover (Right)
to open.
5.1 Inserting an SD memory card and Installing the Battery
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5. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
2. Insert a SD card to the card slot.
• Please make sure you have the front and back of
the SD card facing correctly when inserting into the
card slot.
• When removing the SD card, press the center of
the card slowly. Pressing the edge of the card may
cause the card to eject strongly.
• While a progress bar displays, do not remove the
SD card.
Otherwise, the data may be destroyed.
3. Checking the terminal side on the battery, insert
two batteries as shown.
4. Close the battery
cover (Right).
Make sure it clicks.
SD card
Card slot
Battery
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5. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
5. Open the battery cover (left).
6. Similarly, Install two batteries.
• Never remove the backup memory in the battery
cover (Left).
7. Close the battery cover (Left). A click is heard
when the cover is secure.
Backup
memory
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5. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
Use the external power source if necessary.
PROCEDURE Connect the external power source
1. Connect the clip of the external
power cable PC-26 (Sold separately)
to a terminal of commercial external
power source.
2. Connect the external power cable
PC-26 to the power source
connector.
• The GLS-2000 automatically starts by connecting the external power source without the batteries
(BDC70) in the instrument.
• Make sure to close the connector cap of the power source connector when an external power source
is not being used.
• When connecting the power cable to the power source connector, place the power cable outside the
side handle as shown below. If the power cable is inside the side handle, it may be disconnected due
to the instrument’s rotation. Rotate the instrument before turning the power on to make sure that it does
not hit the power cable.
5.2 Connecting the External Power Source
PC-26
Red clip (+)
Black clip (-)
External power source
Terminal
Power source connector
Power cable is inside the
side handle.
Power cable is outside the
side handle.
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5. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
The following describes the overview of scanning procedure:
5.3 Overview of Scanning Procedure
Scan
Set the station, the occupied point and the backsight point
1. Scan the target.
2. Perform a 3D scanning.
1. Set the station.
2. Turn the power ON.
1. Install the instrument.
Prepare for scanning
Turn the power OFF
“6.4 Setting Up the Instrument”
“6.3 Power ON/OFF”
“9.1 Creating a New Station”
“9.2 Setting the Point Name (Occupied point and Backsight point)”
“10. MEASURING (SCANNING)”
“10.1 Target Scanning”
“10.2 3D Scanning”
2. Set the occupied point name and the backsight point name, and then scan
the backsight point.
3. Set up this instrument.
“7. INSTRUMENT SETTINGS”
1. Turn the power OFF.
“6.3 Power ON/OFF”
“8.9 Handling the Coordinate Point File”
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6. PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT
The carrying handle can be removed from the instrument. To remove it, loosen the 2 handle rocking
screws.
• Remove the handle when scanning around the zenith or the whole circumference.
• To remove the handle, hold both sides of the handle and lift it straight above. If you hold the handle by
one hand or incline it, the terminal attached on the handle may be damaged.
• When using the instrument with the handle detached, pay careful attention that no water or dust has
adhered to the terminal.
To attach the handle, position and align the handle and then tighten up the handle locking screws. (Two
points need to be screwed.)
The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach.
PROCEDURE Detaching the instrument from the levelling base
1. Loosen the levelling base locking screw by
turning 2 or 3 rotations in the counterclockwise
direction.
2. Turn the tribrach clamp counterclockwise to
loosen. (When the tribrach fixing lever securing
screws are screwed in, use the driver provided in
the package to loosen.)
3. Lift the instrument to detach.
6.1 Detaching / attaching the Handle
6.2 Detaching / attaching the Tribrach
Securing screw
Tribrach fixing lever
Tribrach alignment groove
Tribrach fixing screw
Tribrach circular level
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6. PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURE Attaching the instrument to the levelling base
1. Check that the tribrach fixing screw has been
loosened.
2. Align the alignment piece and the tribrach
alignment groove and lower the instrument onto
the levelling base.
3. Turn the tribrach fixing lever clockwise to tighten.
4. Turn the tribrach fixing screw clockwise to
tighten.
• Locking the tribrach fixing lever
The tribrach fixing lever can be locked from being moved accidentally. This is useful if the upper
instrument section is not being detached very often. Simply tighten the securing screw on the fixing
lever with the accessory screw driver.
PROCEDURE Power ON
1. Press the power key located on the right side of
the instrument.
After the power Indicator turned on, a startup
screen will be displayed.
• It takes approximately 3 minutes after the power
has been switched ON to initialize the instrument
and warm up the laser.
Do not turn the instrument with your hands or
operate any keys while the instrument is turning.
The main menu will appear.
• If [TILT OVER] is displayed, this instrument is
inclining beyond the tilt angle compensation
range. Level this instrument using the tilt sensor.
“6.4 Setting Up the Instrument”
6.3 Power ON/OFF
Alignment
piece
Tribrach
alignment
groove
Main menu
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• Internal Calibration
In order to maintain its precision, the instrument will automatically perform internal calibration. The
internal calibration will take approximately 2 minutes.
Confirm that, after the setup is finished, the
positional relationship between the instrument
and the tribrach will be as shown in the figure
here.
• Do not turn the head or the scanner unit with your
hands while the power is ON. If it has been turned
by force, turn the power ON again. (Except when
collimating)
PROCEDURE Power OFF
1. Press and hold (about 2 seconds) the power key
located on the right side of the instrument.
The power is switched off.
Leveling screw
Circular level
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• Level and center the instrument precisely. Level and center the instrument precisely to insure the best
performance.
• Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5/8 in. diameter and 11 threads per inch, such as the Type E TOPCON
wide-frame wooden tripod. Do not use a metallic tripod.
PROCEDURE Leveling and Centering the Instrument
1. Setting up the Tripod
First, extend the extension legs to suitable
lengths and tighten the screws on their
midsections.
2. Place the instrument on the tripod head.
Place the instrument on the tripod head, lightly
tighten the centering screw.
Slide the instrument by loosening the centering
screw, place the point over the survey point, and
then tighten the centering screw.
3. Roughly Leveling the Tribrach by Using the
Tribrach circular level
Turn the leveling screws A and B and adjust the
bubble to stay at the top or bottom of the circular
level.
Turn the leveling screw C to bring the bubble to
the center of the tribrach circular level.
4. Centering with the Laser Plummet
Turn the power of this instrument ON.
Press the Tilt Setting icon.
6.4 Setting Up the Instrument
Centering screw
Leveling screw A
Leveling screw B
Leveling screw C
Tribrach circular level
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The electronic circular level is displayed.
Press , and then the laser plummet beam
will
be emitted from the bottom of the instrument.
“” indicates the bubble in circular level.
The line within the electronic circular level is set
at ±6'. The amount of dislocation will not be
displayed when the bubble is beyond the line.
Center “” in the circular level using foot screws.
Slide the instrument by loosening the centering
screw, place the point on the survey point, and
then tighten the centering screw.
Try to keep the instrument from rotating when
sliding it so as to minimize the dislocation of the
bubble.
Repeat step 3 and 4 if necessary.
5. Press [OK] after centering.
: Laser plummet beam is lit.
: Laser plummet beam is off.
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Tap the SD Card icon to check the detail of the SD card usage.
PROCEDURE
1. Press the SD Card icon.
The confirmation window will appear.
Press [Format] to format the SD card.
Press [OK] in the confirmation message window
to start the format.
The time required to format an SD card depends
on the volume of the SD card.
2. Press [OK] to return to the main menu.
• Note that when the card is formatted, all files in the card are deleted and cannot be used.
6.5 Using the SD Card
It means that there are seven scans worth of
memory available when the scanning is to be
done within the set scanning range at a
resolution of 12.5mm@10m.
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Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition.
Press the Battery icon to display the remaining battery time.
• The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions such as ambient
temperature, charging time, the number of times of charging and discharging etc. It is recommended for
safety to charge the battery beforehand or to prepare spare full charged batteries.
“12. BATTERY CHARGING”
6.6 Battery Power Remaining Display
Measurement is possible.
The power is poor. Please replace with fully
charged batteries.
Measurement is impossible.
Please replace with fully charged batteries.
( : When using external power source)
• The remaining battery level will not be displayed when an external
power source is used.
B1A1
A2
B2
Remaining battery time
Position of each battery
(Top View)
( : When using external power source)
When using external power source
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• When replacing the built-in batteries, replace all four batteries with fully charged batteries.
• Replace two batteries at a time: Replace A1 and A2 batteries first, and then B1 and B2 batteries, all with
fully charged ones.
“ Position of each battery” on page 24
PROCEDURE
If the battery power becomes low during the power is ON, replace the batteries by following the instruction
below to continue the scanning:
1. Press the Battery icon.
The remaining battery level will be displayed.
2. Open the right-side battery cover to replace two
batteries.
3. Close the right-side battery cover.
Confirm that both A1 and A2 batteries are
recognized and that the battery level has
increased.
4. Similarly, open the left-side battery cover to
replace two batteries.
5. Close the left-side battery cover.
Confirm that both B1 and B2 batteries are
recognized and that the battery level has
increased.
6. Press [OK].
6.7 Replacing the Batteries during the power is ON
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