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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AUTO TRACKING TOTAL STATION

GTS-820A

SERIES

GTS-821A GTS-822A GTS-823A

GTS-825A

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Auto Tracking Total Station, GTS-82 0A series. For the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these instructions and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.

General Hand l ing Prec autions

Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance.

Do not submerge the instrument into water.

The instrument can not be submerged underwater. The instrument is designed based on the International Standard IP54, therefore it is protected from the normal rainfall.

Setting the instrument on a tripod

When mounting the instrument on a tripod, use a wooden tripod when possible. The vibrations that may occur when using a metallic trip od can effect the measuring precision.

Installing the tribrach

If the tribra ch is ins talle d inco rrec tly, the measuring pr ecis ion coul d be effec ted . Occasional ly check the adjusting screws on the tr i brach. Make s ur e the base fix ing lever is locked and the base fixing screws are tightened. TR-5 or TR-5P tribrach should be used for prism side when the traverse s urveys is perfor med .

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Guarding the instrument against shocks

When tr anspo r ting t he instrum ent, p ro vide some pr otection t o m in imize risk of shocks. Heavy shocks may cause the measurement to be faulty.

Carrying the instrument

Always carry the instrument by its handgrip.

Exposing the instrument to extreme heat.

Do not leave the instrument in extreme heat for longer than necessary. It could adversely affect its performance.

Sudden changes of temperature

Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism 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.

Battery level check

Confirm battery level remaining before operating.

Memory back up

The instrument has a built in battery for memory back up. If the battery power is low, “Back up battery empty” will display. It is still possible to measure the distance and the angle , but t h e measured data and the parameter setting can be lost . Cont act your dealer, to replace the battery.

Taking the battery out

It is recommended not to take the battery out during the power is on. All the data stored is possible gone at th at t i me. So please do your assembling or ta ki ng the bat ter y out after the pow er i s off .

No responsibility

TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the memory in case unexpected accidents.

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Rotating the instrument and telescope

Rota t i on of t he inst rum ent or tel escope is driven electronically in normal operation. Do not disturb the rotation.

Storage in the case

Keep the telescope horizontally and turn the instrument to align its mark with the lower base mark (Storage mark). Keep its objective lens si de downward . Sto r ing it in the case in any other way may cause damage. Hold the hand grips and base with both hands, when taking the instrument out of the case, or putting the equ i pm ent i n th e case.

Maintenance for driving parts.

Every 4,000~5, 000 hours operation in total, cha nge grease of driving parts. Contact your dealer or TOPCON Head Office for the maintenance.

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Display for Safe Use

In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator and others or damage to properties, important warnings are put on the products and inserted in the instruction manuals. We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons before reading the “Safety Cautions” and text

Display Meaning

WARNIN

CAUTION

•Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.

•Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture.

Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to t he danger of death or serious injury.

Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or physical damage.

Safety Caut ions

WARNING

•There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair the instrument yourself.

This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!

•Cause eye injury or blindness.

Do not look at the sun through a telescope.

•Laser beams can be dangerous, and can cause eye injury's if used incorrectly.

Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself.

•Cause eye injury or blindness.

Do not stare into beam.

•High temperature may cause fire.

Do not cover the charger while it is charging.

•High temperature may cause fire.

Do not connect the battery to an instrument while it is charging.

•Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use damaged power cable, plug and socket.

•Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use a wet battery or charger.

•May ignite explosively.

Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.

•Battery can cause explosion or injury.

Do not dispose in fire or heat.

•Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.

•Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.

•Risk of fire.

Do not use any other power cable other than the one specified.

•Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

Do not block up the vent of the battery.

•The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.

Do not short circuit battery when storing it.

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CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path. In case you operate laser beam open, avoid radiating laser beam to the height of man's head. It is quite possible for the beam to enter into one's eyes, and it is possible to lose visual sight temporarily, and lose one's caution and awareness of other dangers - avoid glaring beam.

Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you do!

Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.

Do not stand or sit on th e carrying cases.

Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up or carrying the tripod.

Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case.

Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which belts, grips or latches.

Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries, if this does occur

then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.

A plumb bob can cause an injury to a person if used incorrectly.

It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please ensure you attach a handle battery to

the instrument securely.

Ensure that you mount the Tribrach correctly, failing to do so may result in injury if the tribrach

were to fall over.

It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please check that you fix the instrument to the

tripod correctly.

Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.

Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened.

User

1)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.

2)Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, e tc.) when operating.

Exceptions fr om Respo ns ibility

1)The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product’s performance.

2)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.

3)The manufacturer, or its representative s, assumes no responsibility for co ns equential damage, and loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.). A fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage any other usual conditions.

4)The manufactur er , or its represent ativ es, assumes no respon si bility for any damage, and loss of pr ofits due to a change of data, loss of data, an in terruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable product.

5)The manufactur er , or its represent ativ es, assumes no respon si bility for any damage, and loss of pr ofits caused by usage except for explained in the user manual.

6)The manufacturer, or its representative s, assumes no responsibility for damage c aused b y wrong movemen t , or ac t i o n due to connecti n g with o th er products.

Laser Safety

GTS-820A series uses the visible laser beam for auto tracking, optical communication. The GTS-820A series products are manufactured and sold in accordance with “Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equip men t Classificati on, Require me nts and Use r‘s Guid e” (I EC Pub li cation 60825-1 ) or “Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products” (FDA/BRH 21 CFR 1040) provided on the safety standards for laser beam. As per the said standards, GTS-820A series is classified as “Class 2 (CLASS II) Laser Products”. The laser beam belongs not very dangerous type but we request you to keep and understand “Safety standard for users” as mentione d in the manual inst ruction. In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.

Laser class of each mode is as foll o ws.

Mode Laser class

Autotracking Class 1 (CLASS II)

Optical communication Class 2 (CLASS II)

Labels

Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in GTS-820A series. We request you to replace it one anytime the caution labels are damaged or lost and paste a new one at the same place. You can get the labels from Topcon or your dealer.

Warning Label

Beam ap ertur e

Explanatory Label

Beam ap ertur e

CAUTION

LASER RADIATION-DO NOT

STARE INTO BEAM

WAVE LENGTH 660, 690nm

1mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT

DIODE LASER

CLASS II LASER PRODUCT

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Each label is differed by the market.

GTS-820A series

Symbol marks while the laser is emitting.

The following symbol marks of instrument status will indicate that the laser is emitting.

Marks

V : 87°55'45" HR: 180°44'12"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1↓

The symbol mark

Status of

instrument

Auto-collimating

Auto-tracking

Waiting

Searching

FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

General Handling Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Display for Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Exceptions from Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Standard Set Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.3 Operating Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1.4 Function Key (Soft Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

1.5 Star key (*key) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

1.6 Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.7 Data Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

1.8 Rotating Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.8.1 Rotating by H/V Shuttle and H/V Jog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.8.2 Auto Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.8.3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

1.9 Using together with RC-2II Remote Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

1.10 Using connecting with Personal Computer (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.1 Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.3 Power Switch Key ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

2.4 Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.5 Main Menu Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

2.6 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.7 Compensation of Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.8 Resume Mode ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

2.10 Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1 Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Automatic Collimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

3.3 Range of Laser for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3.4 Setting Parameters for Auto-Tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.4.1 Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.4.2 How to set the parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1 Angle Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.1.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.1.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.1.5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle . . . . .4-4

4.2 Distance Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.2.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.2.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.2.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.2.4 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.2.5 Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

4.2.6 Stake Out (S-O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4.3 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4.3.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

4.3.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Prism Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

4.3.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

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4.4 DATA OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

5 PROGRAM MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1 Se tt ing a D i rection Angle for B acksight Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2 Retaining a Coordinate (STORE- NEZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.3 Remote Elevation measurement (REM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

5.4 Missing Line Measurement (MLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

5.5 Line Measurement (LINE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

5.6 Offset measurement (OFFSET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

5.6.1 Angle Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.6.2 Distance Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

5.6.3 Plane Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

5.6.4 Column Offset Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

5.7 External Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5.7.1 Starting compatible communication program of AP-L1A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5.7.2 Setting for the communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

5.7.3 Carrying out Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.1 View Internal Memory and Card Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2 Protect a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.3 Rename a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.4 Deleting a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.5 Copy a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

6.6 Initializing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

7 COMMUNICATION MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1 Setting of PROTOCOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.2 Data File In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7.3 Data File Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1 Parameter Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1.1 Parameters for Measurement and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.1.2 Parameters for communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

8.2 Setting Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8.2.1 Parameters for Measurement and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

8.2.2 Parameters for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

8.2.3 Password Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.2 Checking the Optical Axis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

9.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

9.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

9.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

9.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

9.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

9.3.5 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

9.4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9

9.5 Showing Constant List and Switch ON/OFF

Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

9.6 How to adjust the date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

9.7 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13

9.8 Reference Frequency Checking Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

9.9 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto -Tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15

10 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

11.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

11.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

12 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE . . . 12-1

12.1 Distance Calculation Formula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

13 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

13.1 Rechargeable Battery BT-56Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

FORE W ORD

14 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

15 BATTERY SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

16 PRISM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1

17 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1

18 ERROR DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1

19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-1

20 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1

APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX-1

Dual Axis Compensation...... ............ ............ .. ............ ............ ............................. APPENDIX-1

Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries.................................................. APPENDIX-3

Standard Set Composition

The numeric al v alue in parentheses shows t he quantity.

GTS-820A series (with lens cap) (1) Plastic carrying case (1)

Battery BT-56Q (2) Battery charger BC-27BR or BC-27CR (1)

Sun shade (1) Plastic rain cove r (1)

FORE W ORD

Plumb bo b se t (1) Tool kit with c a se [ rod pi ns , Plum b bob hook, scre w -

Plumb bob hook is included in the tool kit case.

Instruction manual (1)

(Make sure that all of the above items are with the instrument when purchased.)

Remarks:

1) Battery char ger BC- 27C R is for AC 230V us e and BC-27B R is for AC 120V use.

2) Plumb bob set and plumb bob hook are supplied for certain markets.

driver, cleaning brush ] (1)

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1.1 Nomenclature

Handle

aser aperture

for optical

ommunication)

bjective lens

aser aperture

for auto-tracking)

racking indicator

Sighting collimator

Handle fixing knob

Instrument height mark

Instrument center mark

Card cover lever

Battery BT-56 Q

Optical plummet telescope

Display window

Only for GTS - 821A)

Operation keys

(Only for GTS-821A)

The caution labels are pasted up GTS-820A series which describe the warning of laser beam. Refer to "Laser Safety" about label positions and their shapes.

Base fixing screw

Base (Model TR-5)

Power sup p ly connector

Serial Signal Connector-1(6pin)

Leveling screw

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Telescope focusing knob

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

Handle fixing knob

Instrument height mark

Telescope grip

Telescope eyepiece

Plate level

Centronics connector

Instrument center mark

Vertical shuttle

Vertical jog

Power swi t ch

Horizontal shuttle

Horizontal jog

Circular level

Adjusting screws for circular level

Tribrach fixing lever

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1.2 Display

Display

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In general upper fo ur lines displ ay the mea suring data, and the bottom line displays the soft key function which is changed by the measuring mode.

Contrast

•

The c ontras t and i ll umination of display w i ndow are ad justed by st a r (H) key.

Heater (Au t om atic)

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The built-in heater keeps the display functional when the temperature goes below 0°C (32 °F). To switch the heater ON or OFF, refer to Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE”. When the he ater i s ON a nd the temperat ure g o es belo w 0 ° C .(32 °F), the heater automatical ly adjust the temperature to the display to keep it operating.

Example

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V : 87°55'45" HR: 180°44'12"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

Angle measure me nt mode V-angle : 87°55’20”

H-angle : 180°44’12”

↓

V : 87°55'40" HR: 180°44'12" PSM 0.0 SD: 12.345 PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH HD NEZ P1

Distance measurement mode Horizontal-angle : 87°55’40”

Horizontal distance : 180°44’12” Relative elevation :12.345m

Display marks

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Display Contents Display Content

V V-angle * EDM working V% Percent grade (m) Meter unit HR H-angle right (f) Feet unit

HL H-angle l ef t F Fine mode

HD Horizontal dis t ance C Coarse mode (1mm)

VD Relative elevation T Tracking mode (10mm)

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SD Slope distance R Repeat meas ur ement

N N coordinate S Single measurement

E E coordinate N N-ti m es me as urem ent

Z Z coordinate ppm Atmospheric correction value

psm Prism constant value

Battery Level Indicator Refer to Section 2.4 “B attery Level Indicator” for further information.

Rotation Indicator Refer to Section 1.8 “Rotating Method” for further information.

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l The symbol marks for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating

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Auto-collimating

Laser is emit ting

( GTS-820A serie s is i n autocollimat ing stat u s.

Waiting ( GTS-820A serie s is i n waiting status.

Failure in auto-collimating.

Laser is off

( GTS-820A serie s could not find the target prism dur ing aut o collimating.

Laser is emitting

1.3 Operat ing Key

Auto-tracking

)

Laser is emitting

( GTS-820A series is in autotracking status.

Searching ( GTS-820A series is searching a prism.

)

Laser is emitting

)

KEY NAME FUNCTION

F1~F6 Soft key Functions are according to the displayed message. 0~9 . - Numeric key Numeric Character Entry for Preset Data A ~/ Alpha key Alpha Character Entry ESC Escape key Escape to Previous Display or Menu

ENT Enter key End operation of data input and accepts data

POWER Power key

Star key Option al ins tr ume nt funct i ons

ON/OFF of power source. (Power key is located on the side of the instrument.)

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1.4 Function Key (So ft K ey)

The Soft Key Functions are labeled on the bottom of display. Soft Key functions are different for each measurement.

V : 87°55'45"5 HR: 180°44'12"5

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD

↓

[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4]

V : 87°55'45"5 HR: 180°44'12"5

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

TURN HSET R/L V/% TILT P2

Angle measuring

V : 90 10'20"5 HR: 120 30'40"5 PSM 0.0 HD: PPM 0.0 VD: (m) F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

REC SO MEAN P2

Horizontal distance measuring

Page Display

Angle

measuring

SD F1 Slope distance measur ing mode. HD F2 Horizontal distance measuring mode.

NEZ F3 Coordinate distance measuring mode.

0SET F4 Set horizontal angle to 0°00'00". HOLD F5 Horizontal angle hold. TURN F1 Turns the instrument to required angle automatically. HSET F2 Preset a horizontal angle.

R/L F3 Changes hori zontal angle ri gh t or lef t.

V/% F4 Changes the disp l ay to vertical angle or percent of grade.

TILT F5

Soft

key

Sets the tilt function, ON/OFF. If ON, the display shows tilt correction value.

Soft keys

↓

[F5]

[F6]

V : 90°10'20"5 HR: 120°30'40"5 PSM 0.0 SD: PPM 0.0 (m) F.R MEAS MODE VH HD NEZ P1

TURN SO MEAN m/ft P2

Slope distance measur ing

N : 12345.6789 E : -12345.6789 PSM 0.0 Z : 10.1234 PPM 0.0 (m) F.R MEAS MODE VH SD HD P1

↓

TURN HT MEAN P2

Coordinate measuring

Function

↓

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Page Display

Slope

distance

measuring

Horizontal

distance

measuring

Coordinate

measuring

Soft

key

MEAS F1

Starts sl ope distance mea surement mode. Changes Continuous/ N-times (single) measurement mode.

Function

MODE F2 Chang es Fine / Coarse(1mm) /Co arse(10 mm) m ode.

VH F3 Angle me asurement mode. HD F4

NEZ F5

Horizontal distance measurement mode. Displays the horizontal distance data after N-times or single measurement.

Coordinate measurement mode. Displays the coordinate after N-times or single measurement.

TURN F1 Turns the instrument to required angle automatically.

SO F2 Stake out measurement mode.

MEAN F3 Sets the number of N-time measurement.

m/ft F4 Changes distance measurement unit to meter or feet.

MEAS F1

Starts horizontal d i stance measurement mode. Changes continuous/ N-times (single) measurement mode.

MODE F2 Chang es Fine / Coarse(1mm) /Co arse(10 mm) m ode.

VH F3 Angle me asurement mode. SD F4

NEZ F5

Slope distance measuri ng mode. Display the sl ope distance af ter N-times or si ngl e measureme nt.

Coordinate measurement mode. Displays the coordinate after N-times or single measurement.

TURN F1 Turns the instrument to required angle automatically.

SO F2 Stake out measurement mode.

MEAN F3 Sets the number of N-time measurement.

m/ft F4 Switches meter or feet unit.

MEAS F1

Starts coordinate measurement mode. Changes continuous/ N-times (single) measurement mode.

MODE F2 Chang es Fine / Coarse(1mm) /Co arse(10 mm) m ode.

VH F3 Angle me asurement mode. SD F4

HD F5

Slope distance measuri ng mode. Display the sl ope distance af ter N-times or si ngl e measureme nt.

Horizontal distance measurement mode. Displays the horizontal distance data after N-times or single measurement.

TURN F1 Turns the instrument to required angle automatically.

HT F2 Input Instrument / prism height values.

MEAN F3 Sets the number of N-time measurement.

m/ft F4 Switches meter or feet unit.

SET F5 Pre-set instrument coordinate values.

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1.5 Star key (*key) mode

Press the (H) key to view the instrument options. Since there are three screens of options, press [F6](1↓) soft key to view the next screen. The following instrument options can be selected from the (H):

Screen One

•

1)View Dat e & Time

2)Auto-tracking [F1]

3)Auto-collimating [F2]

4)Set the parameters for Auto-tracking.[F3]

5)Auto- inversio n [F4]

6)Electric circular graphic display[F5] Screen Two

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7)Adjustment the co ntrast of the displa y [F1 & F2]

8)Turn the back light of the display ON/OFF [F3]

9)Reticle illumination---Off / Low / Medium / High [F4]

10) View free memory for internal and card memory [F5 ] Screen Th ree

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11) The light acceptance quantity level (signal level) is displayed.[F1]

12)Set the Temperature, Pressure, Atmospheric Correction Value (ppm), and Prism Constant Va lue ( PSM ) [F2]

13)Turn the Tracking Indicator option ON/OFF [F3]

Auto-tracking

Auto-collimating

Set parameter for Auto-trackin g

Auto- inversion

Electric circular graphic display

Date & Time

Cont rast adjustment

Displaying Signal Level

2003-10-10 14:30:40

↓

View free memory for Card/Internal Memory

Back Li ght of Displ ay

Reticle illumination

2003-10-10 14:30:40

↓

Set the Temperature, Pressure, Atmospheric Correction Value (PPM), and Prism Constant Value (PSM)

Trac ki ng indicator

2003-10-10 14:30:40

↓

Screen 1

Screen 2

Screen 3

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1) View Date & Time

The date and time can be viewed on both screens. To change the displayed order of the date, (Date/ Month/Year), (Month / Date / Ye ar) or (Year/Month/Date), see Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTI NG MODE” . To set the date a nd time, see Chapter 9 “CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT”.

2) Turn the auto-trackin g ON/OFF

Press the [F1] key to start auto-tracking. See Section 3.1 “Automatic Tracking” .

3) Turn the auto-collima tin g ON/OFF

Press the [F2] key to start auto-col lima ting. See Section 3.2 “Automatic Collimation” .

4) Set the parameters for the auto-tracking

A proper setting for each parameter such as tracking pattern, tracking range, waiting time, tracking speed and trac ki ng se nsit ivity. See Section 3.4 “Set ting Par a me ter s for Aut o -Tracking” .

5) Auto Inversion

Pressing the [F4] key causes the instrument to reverse and turn the telescope and instrument automatically.

l To stop auto rotating in case of emergency, press any keys except POWER key. l During auto rotation, do not disturb the instrument.(Stopping the rotation with a touch of the hand).

Such action may cause trouble or harm to instrument or operator.

6) Electr ic circular level graphic display

Electric circular level can be displayed by graphic. This function is good for level the instrument when the circular level is difficult to see directly. Press the [F5] key to display the graphic.

In the displays of reverse side, the graphic bub ble mov es in reverse.

X:------------Y:-------------

Rotate the leveling screws while observing the display. After leve ling, press [F1]. The display cha nge s to the prev ious mode.

7) Adjustme nt the contrast of the dis p lay

This enable you to adjust the contrast of the display. Press the [F6] key to get to Screen 2 on the display. Press the [F1] or [F2] key to brighten or dim the display.

8) Turn the display back light ON/OFF

When the back light is OFF, the light bulb icon is dark. Press the [F6] key to get to Screen 2 on the display. To turn the back light ON, press the [F3] key. Press [F3] again to turn the back light OFF.

OFF ON

X:+0°00'00" Y:+0°00'00"

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

9) Reticle illumination (OFF/Low/Middle/High)

Press the [F6] key to get to Screen 2 on the display. Press the [F4] key to turn the reticle illumination ON. Continuing to press [F4] will change the intensity options.

OFF

10) View free memory

The amount of free memory for the card or internal memory can be displayed. Press the [F6] key to get to Screen 2 on the display. Press the [F5] key to view free memory. The card memory icon (top left side of the display) shows the size of the card and the amount of free memory. The second icon shows the amount of free internal memory.

Card Memo r y

Internal Memory

See Chapter 6 “MEMORY MANAGE MODES”, for further options and instructions.

11) Set audio mode

The light acceptance quantity level (Signal level) is displayed in this mode. When reflected light from the prism is rece i ved , a buzzer soun ds. This function is good for easy collimation when the target is difficult to find. Press the [F1] key on scre en 3. The received return signal level is displayed with bar graph as follows.

Low

Middle

512KB

High

315KByte

1882KByte

No light acceptance

(1) To stop the buzzer, see Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE”. (2) Also, it is possible to display the signal level in Distance Measuring Mode.

12)Setting Temperature, Pressure, Atmospheric correction value (ppm), Prism constant value (PSM)

The temperature, pressure, PPM, and PSM can be viewed by pressing the [F2] key on screen 3 . The received return signal level is displayed with bar graph as follows. Refer to Chapter 10 “SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE” and Chapter 11 “SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION”, for further instructions.

Minimum quantity level

Maximum quantity l evel

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13)Tracking Indicator

A man who is staying on line with t he direc t ion of GTS-820A series or automatic tracking status by emitted LED light (orange color) from GTS-820A series.

Operation

•

Pressing [F3] key on screen three functions Tracking Indicator. The tracking indicator status will be changed a cco rding to the typ e of auto tra cki n g m ode an d i ts co ndi tions. A man from the prism side can recognize t he status of instrument. When angle measuring value turns stable during track ing still object, the tracking indicator changes from quick con tinu ous fla shing to qu ick inte rm itten t flashing. S o you can dec ide fro m the sign of fla shing for recording data timing at one person surveying.

OFF ON

Meaning of Tracking Indicator ON or Flashing

Trac ki ng Indicator Tracking status of instrument Continuous ON Wait status Slow flashing Manual mode

Quick continuous flashing

Quick intermittent flashing

In case angle measuring value is instable during auto tracking mode.

In case angle measuring value is stable during auto tracking mode.

l The function of the Tracking Indicator will be used as a guide to know the status of GTS-820A

series from the prism side. This is not a function to determine precise collimating for measuring.

l The quality of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the use's eyesight. l Sometimes happens d i fficult y of seeing t he t r ack i ng ind i cator becaus e too mu ch bright of the beam

for tracking.

l Using Tracking Indicator mode will result shorter in reduced time out of the battery.

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.6 Auto Power Off

The Auto Power OFF feature can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. If no keys are pressed within the set time, the Auto Power OFF will automatically turn the instrument OFF in order to save the battery time. See Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTIN G MODE”, for furth e r inst ru ct ions.

1.7 Data Output

When GTS-820A series receives data output command from an external connected device, the measured data will be output by GTS-820A series. Select from the following

2 ways for the output. (For setting, see Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .)

REC-A : The measurement is started and new data is output. REC-B : The data being displayed is output.

1.8 Rotating Method

1.8.1 Rotating by H/V Shuttle and H/V Jog

H/V shuttle or H/V jog can be used to rotate the instrument manually. The shuttle movement or displacement is proportional in speed and size of angle desired. A small, slow turn of the shuttle will result in a slow sma ll angl e displaced. L i kew ise, a larger abr up t turn of the shuttle will result in a coarse angle displacement. H/V jog can be used for accurate collimating of the target much like a standard tangent screw.

1.8.2 Auto Inversion

Pressing the [F4] key in Star Key mode causes the instrument to reverse and turn the telescope and instrument automa tically. l To stop auto rotating by auto inversion key in case of emergency, press any keys except POWER

key.

l During auto rotation, don't disturb the instrument.(Stopping the rotation with a touch of the hand).

Such action may cause trouble or harm to instrument or operator.

See Section 1.5 “Star key (*key) mode” for further instructions.

1.8.3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle

In Standard Measu rem ent Modes, the instrument can be rot ate d autom at ically by inpu t a required horizontal and/or vertical angle. For further instructions, see Section 4.1.5 “Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Verti cal Absolute Angle” .

V : 87°55'45"5

This mark will appear while the instrument is rotating automatically.

HR: 180°44'12"5

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

↓

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.9 Using together with RC-2II Remote Control System

Using together with RC-2II Remot e Con tr ol System makes it possibl e to opti c al communi cat e betwe en the inst rument and rem ot e controller RC-2RII, the pris m side. This gi ves easy operat ion by one man surveying in applying programs. Also connecting data collector to remote con troller, you can manage communication reciprocally between the instrument and direct to data collector.

Turn-round function

You can turn the GTS-820A series round to the remote controller RC-2RII side easily by [Turn-round] key of the remote controller RC-2RII. This function helps to increase one man surveying efficiency.

RC-2RII

See to Section 5.7 “External Link” and Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” for further information.

l Set the transmit path to " RC". l Set the transmit channel same as RC-2RII side. l To execute transmission, set the remote in Programs mode to [Remote].

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.10 Using connectin g with Personal C om pu ter (P C )

The auto-tracking function or auto collimating function makes easy remote control of the instrument from PC. The followings are the main communication commands and explanations. How to communicat e or more information s of communica ti on com ma nd, you can see the i nterface manua l which provided optiona ll y.

Commands Action of GTS-820A series

Transmit

command

Mode setting

Transmit command for measured data

Transmit command for tracking mode

Transmit command for battery level The battery level will be out put.

Transmit command for coordinate of instrument point

Transmit command for tracking parameter

Setting of angle me asurement

Setting of distance measuremen t

Setting coor dinate of instrument point Setting the coo rdinate of instru me nt poi nt .

Setting the track i ng para me t er

Each measured data will be out put according to t he command type.

The status of Aut om at ic Tr acking mode will be out put.

Setting coordinate of instrument point will be ou t put.

Each setting tracking parameter of instrument will be out put according to the command type.

Each selecting mode in horizontal angle or angle measurement can be decided according to t he purpose of comman d.

Setting the measurement mode for distance me asurement.

Setting each tracking parameter according to t he command.

Action

T.I. ON / OFF ON / OFF of Tracking indicator.

Rotating command Rotating of setting angle.

Inversion Inversion movement.

Setting trac ki ng mo de

Setting from automatic tracking mode to each command mode.

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2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

2.1 Power Connectio n

(unnecessary if on-board Ni-MH battery BT-56Q is used)

See below for connecting the external battery pack.

Battery pack BT-3Q

Power cord , PC-5 is used.

Large capacity battery pack BT-3L

Power cord PC-6 is used.

l When using a external battery, the rechargeable battery BT-56Q should be attached

(The instrument will lack in balance if the internal battery BT-56Q is removed.)

The external batter y and th e inter nal ba ttery can be used at the same time. The GTS- 820 A seri es will select a battery due to the battery remaining automatically.

PC-5

Connector ends

BT-3Q

PC-5

PC-6

PC-5 or PC-6

BT-3L

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AC-6

PC-6

External 12V Battery

2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

Leveling screw C

2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement

Mount the instrument to the tripod. Level and cente r the instr um en t pre cise l y to ins ur e 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.

Reference: Leveling and Centering the Instrument

1. Setting up the Tripod

First, e xtend t he ex tens ion legs to s uita ble l engths and tighten t he screws on thei r midsec ti ons.

2. Attaching the Instrument on the Tripod Head

Place the instrument carefully on the tripod head and slide the instrument by loosening the tripod screw. If the plumb bob is p osit ioned right over the center of th e point, slightl y ti gh t en the tri po d screw.

Roughly Leveling the Instrument by Using the Circular Level

1 Turn the leveling screws A and B to move the

bubble i n t he c i rcular level. The bub ble is now located on a line perpendicular to a line running thr oug h the cen ters of t he two l evel ing screws be i ng adjusted.

Leveling screw A

2 Turn the leveling scre w C to bring the bubble

to the center of the cir c ular level.

4. Centering by Using the Plate Level

1 Ro tat e the instrument horizontally by using

the Horizontal motion/c l am p scr ew and place the plate level parallel with the line connecting levelin g screw s A and B, and then brin g the bubble to the center of the plate level by turning leveling screws A and B.

Leveling screw B

2 Ro t ate the instrument 90° (100g) around its

vertical axis and turn the remaining leveling screw or C to center the bubble once more.

Leveling screw C

3 Repeat the procedures 1 and 2 for each 90°

(100g) rotation of the instrument and check whether the bubble is corr ectly centere d for all four points.

5. Centering by Using the Optical Plummet Telescope

Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet telescope t o your eyes ight. Slide the instrument by loosening the tripod screw, place the point on the center mark, and then tighten the tripod screw. Sliding the instrument carefully not to rotate that allows you to get the least dislocation of the bubble.

Point

Center mark

6. Completely Leveling the Instrument

Leveling the instrument precisely in a similar way to 4. Rotate the ins trum ent and check to see that the bubble is in the center of the plate level regardless of telescope direction, then tighten the

Leveling screw A

Leveling screw B

tripod screw hard.

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2.3 Power Switch Key ON

)

Power ON

2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

1) Confirm the instrument is leveled.

2) Turn the power switch ON.

Input a password [ ]

Self check mode

ESC

X:+0°00'00" Y:+0°00'00"

Self checking ...

[ 1/6 ]

Self checking ...

[ 6/6 ]

3) Type your password. Self checki n g mode will disp lay.

To skip the self checking , pr ess [F1 ] (ES C key.

Level the ins trumen t by turning t he leveli n screws. When the leveling is within ±30" and stable, the self checking will start.

The instrument will turn automatically and the tilt sensor offset value will be measure and me mo rized.

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Self checking option

The self checking f unc ti on is to che ck i nternal communicat ion and ti lt sens or of f set value. When ambient tem per at ur e is cha nged or the i nstrument is not balanc ed by its int e rnal battery is attached or detach ed, the self che cki n g is reco mm end ed.

Password option

Setting a password (Maximum 10 digits number) and activating ON of password option can be helpful to avoid miss operation by unauthorized operator. Setting password option is necessary to use this function. To set password option, see Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .

Choosing the first mode when turning on the instrum ent

You can choose the first mode from the following modes when turning on the instrument.

1. Main Menu 2. Standard Measurement Mode 3. External Link See Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .

ON/OFF of a self check function can also be chosen.

See Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” . l Confirm the battery power remaining on the display. Replace with charged battery or charge when

battery level is low. Refer to Section 2.4 “Battery Level Indicator” .

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Battery Power Remaining Display

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2.4 Batter y Level Indicator

The battery power indicator shows the level of battery strength.

Indicates Battery Power Remaining

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1) The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions, such as ambi ent temper ature, chargin g time, and t he number of tim es charging and discharging the battery.

2) In low temperature (especially while the heater of display is working), the battery operating time will shorten to one-half of normal temperature use.

3) The indicator for battery power remaining shows the power level during each measurement mode. The condition indicated for the battery power remaining in the angle measurement mode may not be adequate to measure a distance. Changing from angle mode to distance mode during a poor battery condition may cause the EDM not to measure a distance. We recommend that you check the battery condition before going into the field.

4) Also note, when changing from one measurement mode to another, the battery indicator may not show a decr eas e or an i ncr ease i mm ediately. The batt ery i ndicator syste m was desi gne d to show the general condition for the battery strength. It does not respond instantly.

5) For more information on battery usage, refer to Chapter 13 “POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING” .

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The power is p oor. The batter y sho ul d be recharged or replace the battery. (Angle me asurent can only be possi ble, the auto-collimating, auto-tracking and distance maesurenat can not be possible.)

Measurement is impossible. Need to recharge or replace the battery.

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2.5 Main Menu Icons

The main menu icons are as follow s. Select t he men u by pressi ng soft k eys ([F1]~[F6]).

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PARAMETERS SETTING MODES

The PARAMETE RS SETTING MODES are stored in memory once the instrument is OFF. (See Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE”.)

ADJUSTMENT MODES

Used for checki ng and adjust m ent.

l Systematic errors adjust m ent for com pensa tion. l Show compensation value s of systemati c erro rs of

instrument

l Set Date & Time l Set instrument constant value l Reference frequency of EDM l Optic Axis for Auto-tracking

(See Chapter 9 “CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT”.)

COMMUNICATION MODES

l Set communica ti on with external instrument l Input/Output a data file l Load application program.

(See Chapter 7 “COMMUNICATION MODES”.)

MEMORY MANAGE MODES

l Display memory status l Pro tect/ Er as/Renam e/Copy File s, l Initialize a card or internal memory.

(See Chapter 6 “MEMORY MANAGE MO DES” .)

STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODES

l Angle measurement l Distance measurement l Coordinate measurement

(See Chapter 4 “STANDARD MEASUREMENT MO DE ” .)

PROGRAM MODES ( APPLICATION MEASUREMENT)

l Set a direction angle for h orizontal orientation l Retain Coordinate (STORE-NEZ) l Remote elevation measuremen t l Missing line me asurement l Line measurement l External link l Off set measurement

(See Chapter 5 “PROGRAM MODES” .)

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2.6 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

When the tilt sensors are activated, automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle for mislevelment is displayed. To ensure a precise angle measurement, tilt sensors must be turned on. The display can also be used to fine level the instrument. If the (TILT OVER) display appears the instrument is out of automatic compensation range and must be leveled manually.

Zenith

Standing axis

Inclination of the standing axis in the X direction

Zenith

Inclinati on of the standing axis in the Y direction

Trunnion axis

Horizontal

l GTS-820A seri es compensates bot h th e vert i cal angle and the hor i zontal angle r eadings due to

inclination of the standing axis in the X and Y directions.

l For more information about dual axis compensation, see Chapter “APPENDIX” “Dual Axis

Compensation”.

When the instrume nt t il ted ove r correc t ion range.

X: Y:

Rotate the leveling screws and level the instrument. After leveling (when each axis is within ±1'30 "), the display returns to the previous mode automatically.

X:+0°00'00" Y:+0°00'00"

X,Y tilt correction range : within ±4'

l The display of Vertical or Horizontal angle i s unst able when i nst ru me nt is on an uns ta ble stage or a

windy day. You can turn off the auto tilt correction function of V/H angle in this case. To set TILT correct ion mod e ON/O FF, refer to next page or Chapter 8 “P AR AME TE RS SETTI N G MODE ”.

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Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key

Enable you to select tilt ON/OFF function on page 2. The setting performed here will be me morized after powering OFF.

[Example] Setting X,Y Tilt ON

Operating procedure Option Display

Press [F6] key to get the function page 2.

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[F6]

Press [F5](TI LT) key. Current setting is displayed. *1

Press [F2]( ON- 2) key. The display sh ow s t ilt cor r ection value .

Press [F1] key. The display returns previous mode.

*1) Pressing [F6](ESC) key, the display returns previous mode.

l The tilt sensor setting will be stored in memory when the instrument is turned OFF.

The tilt sensor option can al so be changed in t he Parameter Setting Modes. When you change t he tilt sensor option in the angle measurement mode, it will change in the Parameter Setting Modes and visa verse.

[F5]

[F2]

[F1]

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1 REC HSET R/L V/% TILT P2

TILT ON (V)

ON-1 ON-2 OFF ESC

X:+0°00'00" Y:+0°00'00"

2.7 Compensat ion of Systematic Error of Instrument

1) Error of vertical axis (X,Y tilt sensor of f se t )

2) Collimat ion err o r

3) Erro r of ve r tical angle 0 datum

4) Error of horizontal axis The above mentioned errors can be compensated by software, which calculated internally according to each compensation value. Also these er rors can be compensat ed by software collima t ing one sid e o f the telescope t hat i s carried out to delete the error by turning in normal and reverse both sides of telescope so far.

↓ ↓

l To adjust or reset the above compensation value, see Chapter 9 “CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” . l Enable you to st op this function, se e Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” or Chapter 9

“CHECK AND ADJ U STMEN T” .

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2.8 Resume Mode ON/OFF

The Resume mode will memorize the last display or mode when the power is turned OFF. When the power is turned bac k ON, the last display or mode will be shown. The Resume mode option only appears when the power is OFF.

Power switch key OFF

Power off

Resume mode

OFF ON ESC

[F1] [F2]

Pressing [F1](OFF) key or [F2](ON) key, select the resume mode.

2.9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters

Alpha and numeri c charact er k ey entr y is simple and quick from the key board. [Example] Renaming a file in the Memory Manager Modes.

Operating procedure Option Display

Rename Old name [TOPCON .DAT] New name [

Press [F1](Alpha) key to be entering alphabet letter mode.

Enter Alphabets. *1)

Type “H”

Move cursor

Type “I” Type “L” Type “

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Press [F1](Num) key to be entering numeric mode.

Input “104”

[F1]

[9][9]

[F4] [9][9][9] [4][4][4] [3][3][3]

[F1] [1][0][4]

Alpha SPC ← →

Rename Old name [TOPCON .DAT] New name [HIL

Num SPC ← →

Rename Old name [TOPCON .DAT] New name [HIL

]

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Alpha SPC ← →

Press [ENT] when complete.

*1) When the same alpha key is to be typed two or more times consecutively, press [F4](→) key between

characters. This moves the cursor to the right.

*2) Extensions can not be changed.

[ENT]

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2.10 Memory Card

How to i n sert a memor y card

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1) Pull the ca rd c over lever to open the card cover.

2) Insert a memory card until the card guide is up.

3) Close the card cov er.

Card cover lever

Card guide

Memory card

How to extract a memory card

1) Pull the card cover lever to open the card cover.

2) Pull down the card guide.

3) Extract the memory card.

Card guide

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2.11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error

For the best results, aim or point prism s in the di recti on of the GTS-820 A series so t hat maximum signal can be returned to the instrument. Sighting prism obliquely because of inclined settings, may result in measuring errors. These errors will be proportional to the misalignment as showing in following graphs. The more misali gnment of the prism, the more error in me asurement. Measured data can be different according to the prism constant value. This can occur when a prism is moving. Pin- pole prism set L1 ( for one-person surveying) and pin-pole pris m holder L1 (for fixed point observation) are designed to minimize measuring error in such case. Make the best use of them. In case you are forced to use the normal prism in inclined state because there is no other way possible, we recommend to use switching holder, prism constant value (0 or 30mm), and set to 30mm (Compensation value of -30mm).

Prism constant value : 0mm

Prism

Inclined angle

Measuring point

Instrument point

Prism constant value : 30mm

Inclined angle

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Increasing distance range

( mm )

Increasing distance range

( mm)

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Distance Measuring er ror

C=0

C=30

-1 0

Inclined angle (degree)

Prism type - 3 or 5 (Prism unit A2/A3)

Distance Measuring er ror

C=0

C=20

C=30

10 20 30

Incli ned angle (degree)

C=40

Angle error range

( mm )

Angle error range

( mm

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Angle measuring error

C=0

C=30

C=40

Inclined angle (degree)

Angle me asuring error

C=0

C=20

C=30

20 30

Incli ned angle (degree)

(Example)

In case Prism constan t value (C) = 0mm, Prism inclinati on = 20°, Measuring distance = 100m by Prism type-2 :

Distance error is :

From the graph prism type-2, the distance error shows in increasing range quantity 2.5mm along curved li ne of C=0 when prism inclinati on i s 20° .

Angle error is :

From the graph prism type-2, along curved line of C=0 with prism inclination of 20°, find angle error quantit y (14. 2m m) and cal cul ate angle error by the following formula.

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WARNING

l Cause eye injury or blindness.

Do not stare into beam.

CAUTION

l Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path. In

case you operate laser beam open, avoid rad i ating laser beam to the heig ht of man's head. It is quite possible for the beam to enter into one's eyes, and it is possible to lose visual sight temporarily, and lose one's caution and awareness of other dangers - avoid glaring beam.

3.1 Automatic Tracking

Measuring t he moving tar get in autom at ic t racking mode.

l The Coarse (10mm) mode is used for t he mov ing t arg et . l Use a keyboard on the eyepiece side. When the keyboard on the opposition side is used an error

will be displayed to protect a worker from the radiation of the laser.

Operating procedure Option Display

Manually collimate the target prism using V/H jog/shuttle.

Press the star [*] key to show the star key options.

Press the [F1] key. The mode will be automatic tr ac king mode. The instrument search es the prism a nd t r ack s automatically.

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Choose measuring modes by pressing the soft keys. Measuring starts. Sample: Horizontal distance measuring

l If the target prism is lost during auto tracking status, the instrument will automatically change to Wait i ng

status and symbol mark will be switched. If the target is found during Waiting status, tracking resumes, and if not, status changes to Searching status. When the target prism is found, tra cking will resume.

[F2]

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Automatic tracking

Tracking status

Normal

Star key mode

mode

The target prism is lost

Waiting status

The target prism is not found for some time

Searching status

l The following symbol marks are indicated at the right side of the display.

In all these sta tus, laser beam is emitt ing.

Track ing st at us

The target pr ism is found

Waiting status

Searching status

l Aut o tracking stat us sometimes can be unst able fo r a few second s af t er the o pt ical p at h is disturbed. l If the center of reticle and the center of the prism is not coincided, you should adjust optical axis for

auto-tr ack ing, refer to chapter 9"C hec k and adjus t me nt".

l In the not suitable operati n g condition in such the atmosph eri c con dit ion is not good by the heat

shimmer, or other bad weather condition, in the long distance of the auto-tracking limit, can be happened not certain tracking or not tracking at the center of the prism.

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3.2 Automatic Collimation

The function enables to collimate automatically so that the instrument searches for the cent er of th e prism when t he tele scop i c is aimed a pr i s m roughly. Use this mode for the obje ct which is stable. l You can select Fine or Course mode for the distance measurement in auto-collimation.

Operating procedure Option Display

Manually collimate the target prism roughly using V/H jog/ shuttle.

Press the star [*] key.

Press the [F2] key. The instrument begins to collimate When it searches the prism.

Choose measuring modes by pressing the soft keys. Measuring starts. Sample: Horizontal distance measuring

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l In case the instrument could not find the prism during auto-collimating, the auto-collimating mode

returns to normal mode after displaying the mark as follows.

l If any key is pressed during auto-collimating, the auto-collimating mode returns to normal mode. l After auto-collimating is finished, the instrument does not track the prism even if the prism is moved. l The auto-tracking can be done correctly in the time of shaking prism, or in bad weather condition is not

good by the heat sh immer. Th e above cau tio n mark will be displayed after 10 seconds and the autotracking will be finished.

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3.3 Range of Laser for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating

The range of laser at the long di s tance is wi thin ±30' as shown i n following. So you had better collimate the prism so that the prism may be located within this range of laser in the first step. As for it, rapid automatic collimating and automatic tracking becomes possible. If the target prism is out of this range,

time for searching mode will be necessary.

Field of view

about ±30'

Range of laser

about ±30'

The range of the laser beam for auto-tracking in a short distance is same as a telescopic filed of view. Therefore, quick starting of auto-tracking and auto-collimating are possible if the prism is contained in the telescopic field of v iew.

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3.4 Setting Parameters fo r Auto-Trackin g

A proper setting for each parameter are necessary for custom use. The setting of the parameters can be done in the star key mode.

3.4.1 Setting Items

Items Selecting item Contents

PATTERN

RANGE

WAIT TI ME 0:00 to1:00:00

TRACKING

SPEED

REFLECTOR TYPE

PREDICTION CTRL TIME

PATTERN 1 The search range is the area to searche d fo r the pr ism by rotating PATTERN 2 V:0° to 90°

H:0° to180°

(1sec. step) HOLD SURVEY Select your purpose. MACHINE

CONTROL PRISM The type of the reflector can be selected. REFLECTOR

TAPE

0.5sec./ 1sec. / 2sec. /3sec. / 4sec / 5sec.

the telesc ope and body in sea rching.

The search range is the area to searche d fo r the pr ism by rotating the telesc ope and body in sea r ching. The SEARC H range is decided from the point where the prism lost, and the values will be set to plus and mi nus di re ct ions in horizon tal and vertical. Al s o it is enable to set each search pattern separately.

The time the prism is lost be for e GTS-820A series starts the searching. If the mode is set to [HOLD], mode will not change to searching.

After the instrument loses a prism, the time (prediction operation time) for the instrument to continue moving operation can be set up.

1) Search Patterns

The search p att e rn i s the rotating method of teles cope and instru men t to f i nd the t arg e t prism in s ea rc h mode. Search pattern includes the following 2 ways that can be selected.

This patter n can be selected to search the pr ism at the point where the prism is lost. Instrument searches in up down direction gradually from the point whe re the prism is los t.

PATTERN 1

PATTERN 2

1) Things like hea t haze m ight interfer e w it h th e t r acking syste m in the long di s t anc e, near li mi t of auto

2) Reaction by rotating of inst r ume nt in search mode is se rious. Be sure of each connect io n part of the

The searching is arranged to 2 times until the prism is found. The au t o tr acking mode changes to manual mode w hen the refl ec tor co ul d not found out within 2 times searching, and returns to the point where the reflector is lost.

This patt ern can be selected to search for the prism. The search patt er n tri es to locate the prism in a very short time. The searching is arranged to 2 times until the reflector is found. The au t o tr acking mode changes to manual mode w hen the refl ec tor co ul d not found out within 2 times searching, and returns to the point where the reflector is lost.

tracking range, in search mode. tribrach or tri pod are firmly.

2) Search Range

The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rotating the telescope and body in Searching. The Search ran ge is decided fr om the point wher e the prism lost, and the values will be set to plus an d minus directions in horizontal and vertical. Select search pattern f ir st, and set the sea r ch r ange to the selected sear ch pattern . Als o it is enabl e to set each search pattern separately.

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[Examp le] SEARC H RANG E : 10° in horizontal, 5° in vertical

Search range

+5°

10°

Point where prism lost

-10° +10° 20°

Setting Sea rch ra nge requi res considera ti on . The items to think about: opti ca l path interrupted by other objects; collimated point from GTS-820A series to prism is shifted a fter Turning and Searching Command; possible other prisms, targets, or other objects to interfere with tracking the desired prism; and many other examples all pl ay a ro le in determining the sear ch range. Note: This search r ang e is onl y for auto-tracking fu ncti o n. The s earc h range of auto-collimating is f ixed as ±5° in both directions horizontal and vertical.

-5°

3) Wait Time

The time the prism is lost before GTS-820A series starts the searching. Setting time is 1second step maximum 60 minutes. If the mode is set to [HOLD], mode will not change to searching.

4) Tracking Speed

Choose the mode of “Survey” or “Machine Control” according to the purpose of measurement.

l In case requiring auto aiming in high accuracy to the prism which is still.

SURVEY

MACHINE

CONTROL

Note: If the Machine Control mode i s chosen, the GTS-820A may incorrect-track the headlight of a car

etc. temporarily.

l Suitable for fixed point observation, management of landslides, surveying

displacement of dam.

l When beginning auto-tracking, the instrument needs to collimate stable prism. l Suitable for controlling of construction machinery or real time surveying of variety

traveling objects.

l When beginning auto-tracking, the instrument can track a prism, even if the prism is

moving.

5) Refl ector type

You can choose a reflector type according to reflective objects such as Prism-2 or reflector tape. This setting will reduce incorrect tracking.

6) Prediction operating time

After the instrument loses a prism, the time (prediction operation time) for the instrument to continue moving operation can be set up. During auto t r acking ope r ation, when auto tr acking axis b etwee n the i nstrument and a prism is intercepted by a tree etc., the moving is continued supposing a motion (prediction) of the prism till then. It is effect iv e in auto tracking op eration after t he prism is intercepted wi th the obstac l e by thi s fun ct ion. When an obstacle is large, the prediction operation time should be set up long. Moreover, when you want to terminate auto tracking operation immediately at the point which missed the prism, and to be changed into a search state. Prediction operation time should be set up short.

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3.4.2 How to set the parameters

Sample setting: Set TRACKING SPEED to [MACHINE CONTROL]

Operating procedure Option Display

Press the star [*] key to be in star key mode.

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Press the [F3] key to select the setting parameters for auto-tracking.

Press the [F6] (P↓) key to get the menu on page 2.

Press the [F1](TRK SPEED) key.

Press the [F6] (↓) key to select [MACHINE CONTROL].

Press the [ENT] key to de ci de .

[F3]

[F6]

[F1]

[F6]

[ENT]

F1:SEARCH PATTERN F2:SEARCH RANGE F3:WAIT TIME

P↓

F1:TRK SPEED F2:REFLECTOR TYPE F3:PREDICTION CTRL TIME

P↓

TRACKING SPEED

SURVEY

↑ ↓

TRACKING SPEED

MACHINE CONTROL

↑ ↓

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4.1.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle

Make sure the mode is in Angle measurement.

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Collimate the 1st target (A).

[Press [F2] key .]

STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE

Angle mea surement, Distance measurement, Coordinate measurement .

Collimate

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Set horizontal angle of target A at 0° 00' 00". Press [F4]( 0 set) key and [F6](SET) key.

Collimate the 2nd target (B). The required H/V angle to target B will be displayed.

[F4]

[F6]

Collimate

H-0SET HR: 00°00'00"

ESC SET

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SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

Reference : How to Collimate

1 Point the telescope toward the ligh t . Turn the diopter ring and adjust the diopter so that the cross

hairs are clearly observed. (Turn the diopter ring toward you first and then bac k wa r d to focu s. )

2 Aim the target at the peak of the triangle mark of the sighting collimator. Allow a certain space

between the sighting collimator and yourself for collimating.

3 Fo cus t he target with the focusing knob.

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*If parallax is created between the cross

hairs and the targ et when viewin g vertically or horizontally while looking into the telescope, focusing is incorrect or diopter adjustment is poor. This advers el y affects precision in measurement or survey. Eliminate the parallax b y carefully focusing and usin g diopter adjustment.

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4.1.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

Make sure the mode is Angl e mea sur ement.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F6](↓)key to get the f unc ti on as on page 2.

[F6]

Press [F3](R/L ) key. The mode Horizontal angle Right (HR) switches to (HL) mode.

Mea sure as HR mode.

l Every time pressin g [F2]( R /L) key i s press ed, HR/HL mode swit ch es. l HR/HL switching can be turned OFF. Refer to Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .

[F3]

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4.1.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle

1) Setting by Holding the Angle

Make sure the mode is angle measurement.

↓ ↓

↓

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Set the requ ired horizontal angle, using Horizontal jog/shuttle.

Press [F5](HO LD) key.

Collimate the target.*1)

Press [F6](REL) key to finish holding the horizontal angle. The display turns back to normal angle measurement mode.

*1)To return to the previous mode, press [F1](ESC) key.

Collimate

Display

angle

[F5]

[F6]

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SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD

Holding HR: 70°20'30"

ESC REL

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SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

↓

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2) Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys

Make sure the mode is Angl e mea sur ement.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Collimate the target.

Press [F6](↓) key to get the function as on page 2, and press [F2](HSET) key.

Input the required horizontal angle. *1) For example:70

Press [ENT] key. *2)

20'30"

When complet e d, nor mal mea suring from th e required Horizontal angle is possible.

Collimate

[F6] [F2]

Input

value

[ENT]

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V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1 TURN HSET R/L V/% TILT P2

H-SET HR: H-SET HR:70.203

EXIT BS

V : 90°10'20" HR: 70°20'30"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

↓ ↓

↓

*1)To revise wrong value, move curs or with [ F6](BS) key, or input from the be ginning by [F1](EXIT) key to

correct value.

*2)With wrong input value (for example 70'), setting will not be completed. Input again from step

4.1.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(% ) Mode

Make sure the mode is Angl e mea sur ement

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Press [F6](↓) key to get the function as on page 2.

Press [F4](V/%) key . *1)

*1) Every time pressing t he [F4](V/%) key, the display mo de switches.

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

[F6]

[F4]

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1 TURN HSET R/L V/% TILT P2

V%: -0.30 % HR: 120°30'40"

TURN HSET R/L V/% TILT P2

↓ ↓

↓

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4.1.5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle

The GTS-820A series can be rotated to a required horizontal and vertical absolute angle by direct key input. Example: Both vertical and horizontal angle

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press the [F6](↓) key to display the second soft key page.

Press the [F1]( TURN) key.

Press the [F3] key.

Input the vertical angle to be rotated and press [ENT] key. *1) For example : 93

10'40"

[F6]

[F1]

[F3]

V angle

[ENT]

H angle

[ENT]

V : 87°55'45" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1 TURN HSET R/L V/% TILT P2

TURN(Absolute) F1. V angle F2. H angle F3. V/H angle

TURN(Absolute

V : HR:

EXIT

)

↓ ↓

Input the horizontal angle to be rotated, and press [ENT] key. For example : 160

The instrument will start to rotate. *2) When the i nstrume nt h as fini shed rota ting *3) , the instrument will return to the previous mode.

*1) Setting range for rotation is ;

0°00' 00"≤ HR ≤+359°59' 59" 0

00' 00"≤ V ≤ +359°59' 59" *2) Press any key except pow er key to sto p rotati n g in em erge ncy during oper ation. *3) You ca n select a ac curacy of the ac tual st opp ing angular positions. Refer to Chapter 8

“P AR AMETERS SE TTI N G MOD E” .

20'10"

TURN(Absolute

V : 93°10'10" HR: 160°2 0' 10"

Rotating...

)

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4.2 Distance Measur eme nt

4.2.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction

When setting the atmospheric correction, obtain the correction value by measuring the temperature and pressure. Setting the atmosp heric correct ion is in the STAR key (H) mode, see Chapter 11 “SETTING A T MOSPHERI C CORRECTION” .

4.2.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant

Topcon's prism constant value is 0. Set correction for prism at 0. If the prism is of another manufacture, the appropriate co nst ant shall be set befor ehand. Setting the prism constant value is in the STAR key (H) mode, see Chapter 10 “SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE” .

4.2.3 Di stance Measureme nt (Continuous Me asurement)

Make sure the mode displays angle measurement

Operating procedure Operation Display

Collimate the center of prism.

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

↓

Press [F1]( SD ) key or [F2]( HD )key. *1), 2) [Exa m ple] Horizontal distance mode

The result are shown *3) ~ *6)

The following characters will be shown on the 4th line right hand corner of the display to

*1)

[F2]

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: < PPM 0.0 VD: (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: 716.661 PPM 0.0 VD: 4.001 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

represent measurement mode.

F: Fine meas. mode, C: Coarse (1mm) meas. mode, c: Coarse (10mm) meas. mode. R: Continuous (Repeat) m eas . m ode , S: Single meas. mode, N: N time meas. mode

*2) When EDM is working , the "* " mark app ears in the display. *3) The result is shown with buzzer sound. *4) Measurement may repeat automaticall y if the result is affected by shimmer etc.. *5) To change sing le meas uri n g, pr ess [F1 ] (M EAS ) key. *6) To return to the angle measur ement mode, press [F3](VH) key.

↓

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4.2.4 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement)

When presetting the number of times, the instrument measures the distance as the setting times and the average distance will be displayed. When presetting the number of times as 1, it does not display the average distance, because of single measurement. It has been set at single measurement at factory.

1)Setting the number of times

Confirm the angle measurement mode.

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Press [F1](SD) or [F2](HD) key.

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

↓

Press [F6](↓) key to get the f unction page as

Press [F3](ME AN ) key.

Input the se tting t he number of t imes, and press [ENT] key. *1) [Example] 4 times N-times measurement starts.

2)Measuring Method

Confirm the angle measurement mode.

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Collimate the center of the prism.

Select the measurement mode by pr essing [F1](SD) or [F2](HD) key. Example: Horizontal distanc e N-times measurement starts.

[F2]

[F6]

[F3]

[F4][ENT]

Collimate

[F2]

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: PPM 0.0 VD: (m) F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1 REC SO MEAN m/ft P2

Average times

N:0

EXIT BS

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: < PPM 0.0 VD: (m) *F.N REC SO MEAN m/ft P2

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: PPM 0.0 VD: (m) F.N MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

↓ ↓

↓

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V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: 54.321 PPM 0.0 VD: 1.234 (m) *F.N MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

The averag e val ue is disp laye d foll owing wi th buzzer sound and “ * ” mark disappears.

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: 54.321 PPM 0.0 VD: 1.234 (m) F.N

MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ

l Press [F1](MEAS) key for re-measuri ng aft er the mea sur e me nt in held. l To return to the continuous measuring , press [F1](MEAS) key twice. l To return to the angle measuring mode , press [F3](VH) key.

↓

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4.2.5 Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode

•Fine mode : This is a normal distance measuring mode. Measurement time 0.2mm mode: approx.2.8 seconds

The unit to be displayed is 0.2mm or 1m m. (0. 001ft or 0.005ft)

•Coarse mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode.

(1mm) Use this mode for the objects which may be slightly unstable.

Measurement time : approx. 0.7 seconds The unit to be displayed is 1mm. (0.005ft)

•Coarse mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in coarse(1mm) mode.

(10mm) Use this mode for stake out measurement. It is very useful when tailing the

moving object or carrying out stake-out work. Measurement time : approx. 0.4 seconds The unit to be displayed is 10mm. (0.02ft)

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Collimate the center of prism.

Select the measurement mode by pr essing [F1](SD) or [F2](HD) key. Example: Horizontal distanc e Measuring starts.

1 mm mode : approx.1.2 seconds

Collimate

[F2]

V: 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: < PPM 0.0 VD: (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

↓

Press [F2](MODE) key, the mode changes to Coarse mode. Press [F2]( MODE ) key again, the mode changes to Tracking mode. *1)

[F2] [F2]

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: PPM 0.0 VD: (m) c.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

*1) Every time the [F2](MODE) key is pressed, the mode will change as demonstrate d.

The mode is indicated in the alphabet (F, C, c) on the bottom right of the screen. F: Fin e mode, C: Co arse 1mm mo d e, c: coa rse 10mm mode

↓

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4.2.6 Stake Out (S-O)

The stake out distance is the dif fer ence between t he measured di stance and t he preset dista nce.

Display value = Measured distance -Standard (Preset) distance

The value on the display is the distance in which the rod person must move toward or away from the instrume nt. A m inus (-) si gn appearing before the stake out distance indicates that the rod person would move away from the instrument to reach the stake out distance. If the stake out distance is displayed with no sign, indicating positive (+), the rod person toward the instrument to reach the stake out distance. l Stake out operation can be accomplished in any distance measuring mode, horizontal distance

(HD), relative elevation (VD), or slope distance (SD).

[Example: Relative ele vat ion]

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Press [F6]( P1) key in the dis tanc e measur ing mode to get the function as in page 2.

Press [F2]( S-O ) key and press [EN T] key.

Enter the r e l ative elevation for stake out, and press [ENT] key. The measuring starts.

Collimate the target (Prism).

[F6] [F2]

[ENT]

Enter value [ENT]

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: PPM 0.0 VD: (m) F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1 TU R N S O M E A N m/f t P 2↓

SO HD : 0.000 VD :

EXIT BS

V : 90°10'20" HR : 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD : < PPM 0.0 dVD : (m) *F.R TURN SO MEAN m/ft P2

↓

The difference between the measured distance and the standard distance is displayed.

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: 12.345 PPM 0.0 dVD: 0.09 (m) *F.R TURN SO MEAN m/ft P2

↓

l To return to normal distance measurement mode, reset the standard distance to “ 0 ” or turn the power

switch off (Resume mo de: OFF ) once.

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4.3 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT

4.3.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point

The occupie d point coordinates (NEZ) ca n be pr e set in th e GTS -820A Series to calcul ate the unknown point coordinates. It is possible to retain the occupied coordinates in memory once the power is turned OFF if the (NEZ mem) is ON in the Parameter Setting Modes. IF (NEZ mem) is OFF in the Parameter Setting Modes, the occupied coordinates will be retained only if you choose (Resume ON) when shutting the power OFF. For instructions on how to select NEZ memory ON/OFF, refer to Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .

Prism (n,e,z)

Inst.PointC

Origin(0,0,0)

Confirm the angle measurement mode.

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Press [F3](NEZ) key.

press [F6](↓) key to get the function as on page 2.

Press [F5](SET) key. The previous data will be shown.

[F3]

[F6]

[F5]

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

N : < E : PSM 0.0 Z : PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD HD P1 TURN HT MEAN m/ft SET P2

Setting occ. point N : 12345.6700 E : 12.3400 Z : 10.2300 EXIT BS

↓

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Input new data and press [ENT] key. *1)

Measuring starts.

*1)To cancel the setting, press [F1](EXIT) key.

N coord.

[ENT]

E coord.

[ENT]

Z coord.

[ENT]

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Setting occ. point N : 0.0000 E : 0.0000 Z : 0.0000 EXIT BS

Complete

N : < E : PSM 0.0 Z : PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R

TURN HT MEAN m/ft SET P2

↓

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4.3.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Prism Height

The instrument height and prism height are used to compute the ground elevation of the unknown point. If the option to store NEZ i s (on), the instrument and pris m heights will be st ored in memory when power is turned off. Confirm the angle measurement mode.

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

Press [F3](NEZ) key.

Press [F6](↓) key fr om the coordi nate measurement mode to ge t the f unction as in page 2.

Press [F2] (HT) key to type in t he i nstrument and prism height. Previous data will be shown.

Input instrument height, and press [ENT] key.*1)

[F3]

[F6] [F2]

Inst. HT

[ENT]

N : E : PSM 0.0 Z : PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD HD P1 TURN HT MEAN m/ft SET P2↓

Inst. Ht : 1.230 m R. Ht : 1.340 m

EXIT BS

↓

Input prism height, and press [ENT] key.

The display returns to coordinate measuring mode.

*1)To cancel the setting, press [F1](EXIT) key.

Prism HT

[ENT]

N : E : PSM 0.0 Z : PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R TURN

HT MEAN m/ft SET P2

↓

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4.3.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring

Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and prism height, coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly.

l When setting coordinate values of occupied point, se e Section 4.3.1“Setting Coordinate Values of

Occupied Point” .

l When setting the instrument height and prism height, see Section 4.3.2“Setting of the Instrument

Height / Pri sm Hei ght” .

l The coordinates of the unknown point are calculated as shown below and displayed:

Coordinates of the center of the prism, originated from the center point of the instrument (n,e,z)

Coordinates of occupied point : (N

, E0, Z0)

Instrument height : Inst.h Prism height : R.h Vertical distance (Relative elevation) : z Coordinates of the center of the prism, originat ed from the center point of the inst rument : (n,e,z) Coordinates of unknown point : (N

= N0 + n

= E0 + e

= Z0 + Inst.h + z - P.h

, E1, Z1)

Center point of the instrument (No, Eo, Zo + Inst.h)

Occupied point (No, Eo, Zo)

Origin (o, o, o)

Confirm the angle measurement mode.

Operating procedure Operation Dis play

Set coordinat es values of occupied point and instrument/prism height. *1)

Set the direction angle of known point A. *2)

Collimate target B.

Press [F3](NEZ) key.*3) Measuring starts.

Unknown poin t

, E1, Z1)

Set

direction

angle

Collimate

[F3]

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

SD HD NEZ 0SET HOLD P1

N :

E : PSM 0.0 Z : PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R

MEAS MODE VH SD HD P1

↓

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The result will be shown.

N : 12345.6789 E : -12345.6789 PSM 0.0 Z : 10.1234 PPM 0.0 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD HD P1

↓

*1) In case the coordinate of instrument point is not entered, (0,0,0) will be used as the default for the

instrument point.

The instrument height will be calculated as 0 when the instrument height is not entered. *2) The prism h eigh t will be calculated as 0 when the prism height is not set. *3) Refer to Section 4.1.3“Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle”or Section 4.1.3“Measuring from

the Required Horizont al Angl e ” *4) Pressing [F1](MEAS) key, the measurement mode (Continuous measuring/ N-time measuring)

changes.

Pressing [F2](MODE) key, the measurement mode ( F IN E / COARS E (1mm)/ C OARSE(10mm))

changes. l To return to th e nor m al angl e or distance measuring mode, press [F6](P2

↓

) key to return to the function

as on page 1 and press [F3](VH),[F4](SD) or [F5](HD) key.

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4.4 DATA OUTPUT

Result of meas ur e men t is tran sf er r ed to Data Collector (FC serie s) from GT S-8 20A serie s. [Example: Di s tance measurement mo de]

Confirm the distance measurement mode.

Operating procedure Displ ay

Operate the data collector to measure the distance.

Measurement will be start ed.

The result will be shown and transferred to the Data

Collector.

The mode will automatically return t o t he di stance

measurement mode.

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: < PPM 0.0 VD: (m) *F.R

MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: 10.1234 PPM 0.0 VD: 1.234 (m) *F.R REC > > >

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: 10.1234 PPM 0.0 VD: 1.234 (m) *F.R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

↓

The following data will be output at each mode.

Mode Output

Angle mode (V,HR or HL) (V in percent) V, HR (or HL) Horizontal distance mode (V, HR, HD, VD) V, HR, HD, VD Slope distance mode (V, HR,SD) V, HR, SD,HD Coordinate mode N, E, Z, HR

l The disp lay and the outp ut at the coarse (1mm) mode are the same as the con tents above. l Output at the coarse (10mm) mode is displayed as distance data only (HD, VD o r SD).

The information of GTS-820A series regarding tracking auto-tracking are added to the protocol of Topcon Total Statio n system so far. Also you can add utility information such as bat tery rem aining, EDM mode, auto-trackin g mode, nor mal/ reversed face information, Tilt information if you like. For selecting, refer to Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MO DE” .

During an utilit y functio n selec t ion, measurement will be continued whenever tilt over. Th e tilt over will not be compensated here. In case tilt over, the tilt information will be displayed on the upper right screen as the following marks during the uti l ity functio n is selected.

V : 90° 10'20" [t] HR: 120° 30'40" PSM 0.0 HD: < PPM 0.0 VD: (m) *c.R

MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1

↓

Tilt information

Marks Status of tilt

[t] Under tilt compensation [?] Tilt Over [*]

Tilt OFF

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l Control by interface for Topcon AP-L1A system, see Chapter 5 “PROGRAM MODES” -[EXT.LINK]

section.

l When using other wireless modem or optical remote controller, select to [None] for the protocol of

communication in Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .

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Prog

l The loaded measuring programs are added on this menu.

Programs F1 BS p 4/7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Mem Comm

Std

PROGRAM MODE (APPLICATION MEASUREMENT)

1.Sett i ng a Horizontal Angle

2.Retaining a Coordinate (STORE-NEZ)

3.Remote Elevation Measurement (REM)

4.Missing Line Measur em ent (MLM)

5.Line Measurement (LINE)

6.Offset Measurements (OFF SET)

6.Ex ternal Link

Adj

Para

[F6](MORE) key

[Press [F1] key.]

Programs F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MORE

p 7/7

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5.1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation

(Ent erin g t h e in s trum e nt an d b acksight coordinate values)

From the coordinate value of backsight point (bearing point) and instrument point, the direction angle from the instrument point to the backsight point can be set.

Backsight point A

Instrument point C

Direction angle

Example: Backsight point A : N coordinate 54.321m, E coordinate 12.345m

Operating procedure Operation Display

Programs F1 BS p 4/7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Press [F1]( BS) key. Current data will be displayed. *1)

Press [F6](OK ) key.

Input N and E coordinate of backsight point A. Example : N coordinate;54.321m

: E coordinate;12.345m

Sight backsight point A.

Press [F5]( YES ) key.

The display returns to main menu.

*1)If you need to change the occupied point data, press [F1](INP) key and input new data.

[F1]

[F6]

N data

[ENT]

E data

[ENT]

[F5]

Setting Direction Angle BS:M-POINT N : 123 4. 56 7 m E : 234 5 . 6 7 8 m

INP

Setting Direction Angle BS:T-POINT N : 54 .3 21 m E : 12. 3 4 5 m

EXIT

Setting Direction Angle BS HR : 320°10'20"

Set OK

EXIT

Complete

YES NO

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5.2 Retaining a Coordinate (STORE- NEZ)

Suppose the instrument P0 moves to P1, P2, P3, etc. and the coordinate at P1, P2, P3 etc., last point will be retained in the memory, after moving, as from th e origin point.

Known point A

Direction angle

Origin (0,0,0)

l Set the coordinate value of instrument point P

toward known point A

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F2](ST O RE) key.

Press [F1](Store NEZ) key. *1)

Inst. point P

and set the direction angle from instrument point P0

[F2]

[F1]

Programs F1 BS p 4/7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Retaining Coordinate

1.Store NEZ

2.Recall NEZ

Store NEZ HR : 120°30'40" HD : m

Collimate target P1 prism which the instrument mo ves.

Press [F1]( ME AS) key. Measuring will start.

Horizontal distance and horizontal angle are shown.

Collimate

[F1]

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Store NEZ HR : 100°10'20"

HD *

MEAS SET

Store NEZ HR : 100°10'20" HD * 123.456 m

MEAS

SET

Press [F6]( SET ) key. Coordinate of P1 will be displayed.

Press [F5]( YES ) key. Coordinate of P1 will be decided.

[F6]

[F5]

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Store NEZ N : 123.456 m E : 12.345 m Z : 1.234 m

SET OK? YES NO

Complete

The display return to main menu.

Turn pow er off and move instr u me nt to P1 ( Prism P1 move to P0).

After the instrument is set up at P1, turn power on and be measurement possible.

Press [F2](ST O RE) key.

Press [F2]( Rec all NEZ ) key.

Collimate P0, the former instrument point.

Press [F5]( YES ) key.

Power off

Move to

Power on

Select

program

[F2]

Collimate

[F5]

Programs F1 B S p 4 /7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Retaining a Coordinate

1.Store NEZ

2.Recall NEZ

Recall NEZ

HR: 300°10'20"

Set OK?

YES NO

Complete

The coordinates at P1 and direction angle toward P

The display return to main menu.

Repeat the procedure 1 ~11 as much as you wish.

*1)To reset the instrument height or prism height, press [F5](HT) key.

are set.

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5.3 Remote Elevation meas ur em ent (RE M)

To obtain elevation of the point at which setting the target prism is not possible, place the prism at any point on the vertical line from the target then carry out REM procedure as follows.

Target K

Instrument

1) With prism height (h) input (Example :h=1.5m)

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F3](RE M) key.

Press [F1]( YES ) key.

Prism P

[F3]

[F1]

Prism heig ht

Programs F1 BS p 4/7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

REM Prism height

1.YES

2.NO

REM (1)Prism Height P.h : m

EXIT BS

Enter prism height, press [ENT] key.

Collimate prism .

Press [F1]( ME AS) key. Measuring starts.

Enter

P.HT

[ENT]

Collimate

[F1]

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REM (2)Horizontal Distance HD : m

MEAS SET

REM (2)Horizontal Distance HD * < m

MEAS SET

5 PROGRAM MODES

Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and prism will be shown.

Press [F6]( SET ) key. The prism position will be decided. *1)

Collimate target K. Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. *2)

*1)T o return to procedure To return to procedure *2)T o return to main menu, press [F1](EXIT) key.

, press [F2](P.h) key.

, press [F3](HD) key.

2)Without prism height input.

Operating procedure Operation Display

[F6]

Collimate

REM (2)Horizontal Distance HD : 123.456 m

MEAS SET

REM

VD : 0.234 m

EXIT P.h HD

REM

VD : 1.456 m

EXIT P.h HD

Programs F1 BS p 4/7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

SET

Press [F3](RE M) key.

Press [F2](NO ) key.

Collimate prism.

Press [F1]( ME AS) key. Measuring starts.

Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and prism will be shown.

[F3]

[F2]

Collimate

[F1]

REM Prism height

1.YES

2.NO

REM (1)Horizontal Distance HD : m

MEAS

REM (1)Horizontal Distance HD* < m

MEAS SET

REM

(1)

Horizontal Distance

HD : 123.456 m

MEAS

SET

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Press [F6]( SET ) key. The prism position will be decided.

Collimate ground point G.

Press [F6]( SET ) key. The position of point G will be decided. *1)

Collimate target K. Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. *2)

*1)T o return to procedure

To return to procedure

*2)T o return to main menu, press [F1](EXIT) AND [F5](YES) key.

, press [F2](HD) key.

, press [F3](V) key.

[F6]

Collimate

[F6]

Collimate

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REM (2)Vertical Angle V : 120°30'40"

SET

REM (2)Vertical Angle V : 95°30'40"

SET

REM

VD : 0.000 m

EXIT HD V

REM

VD : 9.876 m

EXIT HD V

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5.4 Missing Lin e Measurement (M L M)

Measurement for horizontal distance (dHD), slope distance (dSD) and elevation (dVD) between two target prisms. MLM mode has two mods.

1.(A-B, A-C):Measurement is A-B, A-C, A-D,.............

2.(A-B, B-C):Measurement is A-B, B-C, C-D,.............

Prism A

Prism B

Instrument

[Example] 1. (A-B, A-C) l Procedure of 2. (A-B, B-C) mode is completely same as MLM-1 mode.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F4](ML M) key.

Press [F1](A-B, A-C) key.

[F4]

[F1]

Prism C

Programs F1 BS p 4/7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Missing Line Measurement

1.(A-B, A-C)

2.(A-B, B-C)

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 1 HD : m

MEAS SET

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Collimate prism A, and press [F1](MEAS) key. Horizontal distance (HD) between the

instrument and prism A will be sho wn.

Press [F6]( SET ) key.

Collimate prism B and press [F1](MEAS) key.

Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and prism B will be sho wn.

Collimate

[F1]

[F6]

Collimate

[F1]

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MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 1 HD * < m

MEAS SET

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 1 HD : 123.456 m

MEAS SET

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD : m

MEAS SET

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD * < m

MEAS SET

Press [F6]( SET ) key. The horizontal distance (dHD) relative elevation (dVD) and slope distance between prism A and B.

To measure the distance between points A and C, press [F2](HD) key. *1)

Collimate point C (Prism C) and press [F1](MEAS) key. Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument and prism C will be shown.

[F6]

[F2]

Collimate

[F1]

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD * 246.912 m

MEAS SET

MLM 1 dHD : 123.456 m dVD : 12.345 m dSD : 12.456 m EXIT HD

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD : m

MEAS SET

MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD : < m

MEAS SET

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Press [F6]( SE T) key. The horizontal distance (dHD) relative elevation (dVD) and slope distance between prism A and C.

To measure the distance between points A and D, repeat procedure

*1)To return to main menu, press[ F1 ]( EX IT) and [F5](YES) key.

to 9. *1)

[F6]

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MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD * 246.912 m

MEAS SET

MLM 1 dHD : 123.456 m dVD : 12.345 m dSD : 12.456 m EXIT HD

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5.5 Line Measurement (LINE)

This mode is useful to obtain the line height.

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P.h

Prism A

[Example:Input of prism height]

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F6]( MO RE) key fro m programs menu to get the next page of programs.

Off

[F6]

Prism B

Instrument

Programs

F1 BS p 4/7

F2 STORE

F3 REM p

F4 MLM

Programs

F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MORE

p 7/7

p MORE

Press [F1](LINE) key.

Press [F1]( YES ) key.

Input the prism height and press [ENT] key.

Input P.h

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[F1]

[ENT]

LINE Prism height 1 YES 2 NO

LINE Prism height P.h: m

EXIT BS

LINE <STEP-1>PT A HD: m

MEAS SET

Collimate prism A and press [F1](MEAS) key. The distance measurement will start.

Collimate

[F1]

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LINE <STEP-1>P T A HD* < m

Horizontal distance is displayed.

Press [F6] (SET) key, and hori zo ntal distance will be recorded.

Collimate prism B and press [F1](MEAS) key. The distance measurement will start.

Horizontal distance is displayed.

[F6]

Collimate

[F1]

LINE <STEP-1>PT A HD* 50.234 m

MEAS SET

LINE <STEP-1>PT B HD: m

MEAS SET

LINE <STEP-1>PT B HD* < m

MEAS SET

LINE <STEP-1>PT B HD* 67.543 m

MEAS SET

Press [F6] (SET) key, and hori zo ntal distance will be recorded.

Sight line point L . Measured data to the line point L is displayed. VD:Vertical distance. HD:Horizo ntal dist an ce fr om the ins tr ument to L. Off :Horizontal distance from A to L.

Press [F2](LH) key. This f unction is used when meas ur i ng the l i ne height from the ground. The pr ocedure is a s follows :

l Sight the point on the line before pressing this

key.

l Don‘t move the horizontal tang ent scre w by

setting ground point G.

Sight L

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[F6]

[F2]

LINE VD: 20.123 m HD: 38.987 m Off: 74.123 m EXIT LH

LINE G-POINT V : 30°20'10"

EXIT SET

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Rotate the vertical tangent screw, and sight ground point G.

Press [F6] (SET) key, line height (LH) and horizontal distance (Off ) are displayed.

l To finish the measurement, press the [F1](EXIT) or [ESC] key. l To return to operation procedure 9 , press the [F2](VD) key. l To return to operation procedure 11 , press the [F6](NEXT) key.

The N E XT key is used when the ground po i n t G is not clear and you would like to check another ground point G on the same vertical line.

Sight G

[F6]

LINE G-POINT V : 90°40'20"

EXIT SET

LINE LH: 33.765 m Off: 27.521 m

EXIT VD NEXT

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5.6 Offset measurement (OFFSET)

There are four offset measurement modes in the Offset Measurement.

l Angle offset l Distance offset l Plane offset l Column offset

Offset Measurement Menu

Programs F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MOR E

OFFSET MEASUREMENT

1.ANGLE OFFSET

2.DIST. OFFSET

3.PLANE OFFSET

4.COLUMN OFFSET

l Outputting the Measurement Data

The results of offset measurement can be output to external device. In offs et measurem ent mode, the [F4] soft key wh ich assigned (REC) will appear in measured result display.

p 7 /7

[F2](OFFSET)

ANGLE OFFSET

HR: 87°55'45" HD: 20.000 m VD: 5.000 m

NEXT SD NEZ REC

[F4](REC)

ANGLE OFFSET

HR: 87°55'45" HD: 20.000 m VD: 5.000 m

> REC ? YES NO

[F5](YES)

ANGLE OFFSET

HR: 87°55'45" HD: 20.000 m VD: 5.000 m

<REC>

l Distance measurement mode of the offset measurement

Offset measurement will be done by N-time fine measurement mode.

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5.6.1 Angle Offset

This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly, for example at the center of a tree. Place the prism at t he sam e horiz on t a l di stance fr om th e inst rument as that of point A0 to measure. To measure the coordinat es of the center positi on, operate the of f set measurement after setti ng t he instrument height/prism height.

Prism height

Instrument height

When measuring coordinates of ground point A :Set the inst rum ent heig ht /prism height.

When measuring coordinates of point A

Prism P

the instrument height only. (Set the prism height to 0 ).

When sight i ng to A

, you can select one of two

ways. [HOLD] is to fix vertical angle to the prism positi on e ven updo wn the telesc ope position , and [FREE] is to gear vertical angle to the updown of telescope movement. In case fol l owing the vertical angle to the movement of telescope, SD(Slope Distance) and VD(Vertical Distance) will be changed according to the movement of telescope.

Occ. Poin t

Operating procedure Operation Display

: Set

Press [F6]( MO RE) key fro m programs menu to get to the next page of program s.

Press [F2]( OF FSE T) key.

Press [F1]( AN GLE OFFSET) key.

[F6]

[F2]

[F1]

Programs F1 B S p 4 /7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Programs F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MORE

OFFSET MEASUREMENT

1.ANGLE OFFSET

2.DIST. OFFSET

3.PLANE OFFSET

4.COLUMN OFFSET

ANGLE OFFSET

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1.FREE V-ANGLE

2.HOLD V-ANGLE

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Select the vertical angle [FREE] or [HOLD]. *1)

Collimate prism P, and press the [F1](MEAS) key . *1 )

The horizontal distance from the instrument to the prism will be measured.

Collimate point A0 using the hor izon tal m otion clamp and hori zon t al ta nge nt scr ew.

[F1]or [F2 ]

Collimate

[F1]

Collimate

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ANGLE OFFSET

HD: m

MEAS HT

ANGLE OFFSET

HD* < m

MEAS HT

ANGLE OFFSET HR: 20°30'40" HD: 20.000 m VD: 0.000 m NEXT SD NEZ REC

ANGLE OFFSET HR: 30°00'00" HD: 20.000 m VD: 0.000 m NEXT SD NEZ REC

T o sh ow the slope distance of poi nt A0, press the [F2](SD) key.

T o sho w the coordi nates, press the [F3 ](NE Z) key . *2)

*1) To set the prism height or instrument height, press the [F5](HT) key. *2) To repeat angle offset measurement, press the [F1](NEXT) key. The display will return to step 5.

[F2]

[F3]

ANGLE OFFSET V : 90°00'00" HR: 30°00'00" SD: 20.000 m NEXT HD NEZ REC

ANGLE OFFSET N : 17.321 m E : 10.000 m Z : 0.000 m NEXT SD HD REC

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5.6.2 Di stance Offset Measurement

The measurement of a place apart fr om a pris m is possi ble by inputting of f set hor izo ntal distance of front and back / right and left.

Forward HD

oHD sign

Instrument height

When measuri ng coor dinates of ground point A

When measuring coordinates of point A

Operating procedure Operation Display

Occ.Point

Prism height

Prism P

: Set the instrument height / prism height.

: Set the instrument height only.

(Set the prism height to 0 ).

RorL HD

Press [F6]( MO RE) key fro m programs menu to get to the next page of program s.

Press [F2]( OF FSE T) key.

Press [F2](DIST. OFFSET) key. Previous of fset value screen will appear.

dFR: Forward/Rear offset value dRL: Right/Left offset value

[F6]

[F2]

Programs F1 B S p 4 /7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Programs F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MORE

OFFSET MEASUREMENT

1.ANGLE OFFSET

2.DIST. OFFSET

3.PLANE OFFSET

4.COLUMN OFFSET

DIST. OFFSET

OK INP

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dFR : 0.000 m

dRL : 0.000 m

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If you reset the offset value, press the [F6](INP) key and input the value. *1)

Collimate prism using the horizontal motion clamp and hori zon t al ta nge nt scr ew. Press the [F1]( ME AS) key. *2)

The offset measurement data will be shown.

T o sh ow the slope distance of poi nt A0, press the [F2](SD) key.

[F6]

Collimate

[F1]

[F2]

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DIST. OFFSET

dFR : 0.000 m

dRL : 0.000 m

EXIT BS

DIST. OFFSET

HD: m

MEAS HT

DIST. OFFSET HR: 30°00'00" HD: 20.000 m VD: 0.000 m NEXT SD NEZ REC

DIST. OFFSET V : 90°00'00" HR: 30°00'00" SD: 20.000 m NEXT HD NEZ REC

T o sho w the coordi nates, press the [F3 ](NE Z) key . *3)

*1) T o skip the input, press the [F1](OK) key. *2) To set the prism height or instrument height, press the [F5](HT) key. *3) To repeat the offset measurement, press the [F1](NEXT) key. The display will return to step 5.

[F3]

DIST. OFFSET N : 17.321 m E : 10.000 m Z : 0.000 m NEXT SD HD REC

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5.6.3 P l ane Offset M easurement

Measuring will be taken for th e place w her e direct measuring can not be done, for example distance or coordinate measuri ng for a edge of a plane. Three random target points (P1, P2, P3) on a plane will be measured at first in the plane offset measurement to determine the measured plane. Collimate the measuring target point (P0) then the instrument calculates and displays coordin ate and distance value of cross point between collimation axis and of the plane.

(Prism)

Edge

(Point wit h out prism)

(Prism)

Target heights of P1 to P3 is set to zero automatically.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F6]( MO RE) key fro m programs menu to get to the next page of program s.

Press [F2]( OF FSE T) key.

Press [F3]( PLA NE OFFSET) key. Measurement screen of three points on a

plane will be shown.

[F6]

[F2]

[F3]

Programs F1 B S p 4 /7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Programs F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MORE

OFFSET MEASUREMENT

1.ANGLE OFFSET

2.DIST. OFFSET

3.PLANE OFFSET

4.COLUMN OFFSET

PLANE OFFSET N001#

MEAS HT

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SD : m

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Collimate prism P1, and press the [F1](MEAS) key. Measuring will start. After measuring, the second point measurement screen will be shown.

Measure the second and third prism in the same way. *1)

Collimate

[F1]

Collimate

[F1]

Collimate

[F1]

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PLANE OFFSET N002#

SD : m

MEAS HT

PLANE OFFSET N003#

SD : m

MEAS HT

The instrumen t cal culates and displays coordinate and dis t ance value of cross point between collimation axis and of the plane. *2)

Collimate point P0 on the plane using the horizontal motion cl amp and horizonta l tangent screw.

P0 data will be shown.

T o sh ow the slope distance of poi nt P0, press the [F2](SD) key.

T o sho w the coordi nates, press the [F3 ](NE Z) key . *3),4)

*1) In case the calculation of plane was not successful by the measured three points, error displays. Start

measuring over again from the first poi nt .

*2) Error will be displayed when collimated to the direction which does not cross with the determined

plane. *3) The reflector height of the target point P0 is set to zero automatically. *4) To repeat the offset measurement, press the [F1](NEXT) key. The display will return to step 4.

Collimate

[F2]

[F3]

PLANE OFFSET HR: 85°30'40" HD: 54.321 m VD: 10.000 m NEXT SD NEZ REC

PLANE OFFSET HR: 75°30'40" HD: 54.600 m VD: -0.487 m NEXT SD NEZ REC

PLANE OFFSET V : 90°30'30" HR: 75°30'40" SD: 54.602 m NEXT HD NEZ REC

PLANE OFFSET N : 17.321 m E : 10.000 m Z : 20.000 m NEXT SD HD REC

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5.6.4 Column Offset Measurement

If it is pos si ble to measu re circumsc ri ption point (P1) of colum n directly, the distance to the c enter of the column (P0), coo rdina te and dire ctio n angle can be calcula ted by measur ed circu mscr ipti on points (P 2) and (P3). The direction angle of the center of the column is 1/2 of total direction angle of circumscription points

(P2) and (P3).

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F6]( MO RE) key fro m programs menu

to get to the next page of program s.

Press [F2]( OF FSE T) key.

[F6]

[F2]

Programs F1 B S p 4 /7 F2 STORE p F3 REM p F4 MLM p MORE

Programs F1 LINE F2 OFFSET p F3 EXT.LINK p MORE

OFFSET MEASUREMENT

1.ANGLE OFFSET

2.DIST. OFFSET

3.PLANE OFFSET

4.COLUMN OFFSET

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Prism

Press [F4]( CO LUM N OFF SET ) key.

Measurement screen of the center of a

column will be shown.

Collimate the center of the column (P1) and

press the [F1](MEAS) key.

Measuring will start.

After the measurement, angle measuring

display of the left side (P2) will be shown.

Collimate

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[F4]

[F1]

COLUMN OFFSET Center

HD : m

MEAS HT

COLUMN OFFSET Left

HR : 9

SET

0°30'40"

Collimate the left side of the column (P2) and

press the [F6](SET) key.

After the measurement, angle measuring

display of the right side (P3) will be shown.

Collimate the right side of the column (P3)

and press the [ F6] (SET) key.

After the measure ment, the dist anc e betwee n

the inst rument and center of the column (P0)

will be calculated and displayed.

T o s how the slop e dis tance of point P0, press

the [F2](SD) key.

T o sho w the coordi nates, press the [F3 ](NE Z)

key . *1)

Collimate

[F6]

Collimate

[F6]

[F2]

[F3]

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COLUMN OFFSET Right

HR : 95

SET

COLUMN OFFSET HR: 90°30'40" HD: 10.321 m VD: 0.886 m NEXT SD NEZ REC

COLUMN OFFSET V : 85°30'30" HR: 90°30'40" SD: 10.999 m NEXT HD NEZ REC

COLUMN OFFSET N : 17.321 m E : 10.962 m Z : 0.886 m NEXT SD HD REC

°30'40"

*1) To repeat the offset measurement, press the [F1](NEXT) key. The display will return to step 4.

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5.7 External Lin k

You can use compatible communication command of AP-L1A for GTS-820A series. In this process carry out setting for remote co n trol sys tem RC-2II using toge ther.

5.7.1 Starting compatible communication progra m of AP-L1A

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press the [F6](MORE) key to get the next

page.

Press the [F3]( EXT.LINK) key.

The c ompati ble prog ram EX TERNAL LINK

will start.

[F6]

[F3]

Programs F1 BS p 4/7

F2 STORE p

F3 REM p

F4 MLM p MORE

Programs F1 LINE P 7/7 F2 OFF SET P F3 EXT.LINK P MORE

EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting

5.7.2 Setting for the communication

Decide transmit course and parameters before executing communication.

(1)Setting communication course

Sele c t a c ommunicat ion course accord ing to the us ing optional device.

1) Cable : In case connecting personal computer or other than Topcon's designated wireless

2) RADIO MODEM : In case connecting Topcon's designated wireless modem.

3) RC :In case carrying out optical communication using with the remote controller system

modem to the RS-232C connector.

RC-2II.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Execute Section 5.7.1“Starting compatible communicat i on progra m of AP-L1A ” to start [EXT.LINK] of compatible communication program of AP-L1.

Press the [F2]( Setting) key.

Press the [F1] key to select [CABLE/RADIO

MODEM/RC]

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[F2]

[F1]

EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC

CABLE

SET

↓ EXIT

↑

Select comm unicat ion cours e by pre ssing t he

[F3](↑) or [F4](↓) key.

(Sam ple set ting : RC)

[F3]

[F4]

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CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC

Press the [F1]( SET ) key to dec i de.

l To cancel the setting, press the [F6](EXIT)key or the [ESC] key.

[F4]

SET

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

↓ EXIT

↑

(2)Setting Parameters of Cable (RS-232C)

In case connec ting Topcon's designated wirele ss mod em, sim pl y select communicati o n cours e as "RADIO MODEM" it i s enough to do setting of parameter automati cally. In case connec ting personal co mpute r or othe r than Topcon's designate d wireless mo dem, it is requir ed to do parameters setting for RS-232C before using.

Parameters

1) SPEED (B aud rate) Sets communicatio n speed Set items: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600bps

2) BIT FORMAT Select the communication format. Set items:

Bit length : 7 : D7, 8 : D8 Stop bit : 1 : S1, 2 : S2 Parity bit : NONE, ODD, EVEN

3) DELIMITER (Terminate) Selecting CR (Carriage return), or LF (Line feed) will be added at the end of data. Set items:

4) RTS (Control of signal line)

5) REC TYPE

Execute Section 5.7.1“Starting compatible communicat i on progra m of AP-L1A ” to start [EXT.LINK] of compatible communication program of AP-L1.

Press the [F2]( Setting) key.

ETX, ETX+CR, ETX+CRLF

Select default output of signal line Set items:

Hi : High level (Normal) Low : Low level (It becomes High leve l on ly when dat a are tra nsmitted.)

Select the option to record the data for the distance measurement.

REC-A : Measure the distance again and record the updated distance. REC-B : Record the data for the last distance me asu r em ent on the display.

Operating procedure Operation Display

[F2]

EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

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Press the [F2] key to select [2PARAMET ER (CABLE)]. Speed setting screen will appear.

[F2]

SPEED

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9600

Press the [F3]( ↑) or [F4] (↓) key to sel ect bau d rate t hen press the [F1](S ET) key to dec ide.

Set bit format in the same way.

Set DELIMITER (Terminate) in the same way.

Set RTS in the same way.

Set REC TYPE in the same way.

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

↑ ↓

SET

BIT FORMAT

D8 S1 NONE

SET

TERMINATE

ETX

SET

RTS

SET

REC TYPE

REC-A

SET

EXIT

l To cancel the setting, press the [F6](EXIT)key or the [ESC] key.

(3)Setting Parameters of RC

Set the paame ters forcommun i cation with remote cont r oll e r system .

Parameters

1) Channel Sets communication channel The same channel must be set for GTS-820A series and RC-2RII. Set channels : 1, 2, 3

2) DELIMITER (Terminate) Selecting CR (Carriage return), or LF (Line feed) will be added at the end of data. Set items:

ETX, ETX+CR, ETX+CRLF

3) Retry This is a method to retry setting for sending data during communication with remote cont roll er RC2RII. Set items:

Standard, Divided

Standard: Gives good for fast comm uni cation.

This is offered in normal condition.

Divided: Using in bad condition such in long distance, bad condition of sight, strong

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

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heat simmer, or happens cut off the optical path, in such cases it takes long time for communication or results failure. You are offered to set [Divided] item.

4) REC TYPE Select the option to record the data for the distance measurement.

REC-A : Measure the distance again and record the updated distance. REC-B : Record the data for the last distance measurement on the display.

Operating procedure Operation Display

5 PROGRAM MODES

Execute Section 5.7.1“Starting compatible communicat i on progra m of AP-L1A ” to start [EXT.LINK] of compatible communication program of AP-L1.

Press the [F2]( Setting) key.

Press the [F3] key to select [3 PARAMETER (RC)].

Select a channel by pressing the [F3](↑) or [F4](↓) key then press the [F1](SET) key.

Select Terminate by pressing the [F3](↑) or [F4](↓) key then press the [F1](SET) key.

[F2]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

CHANNEL

↑ ↓

SET

TERMINATE

ETX

SET

RETRY

Standard

SET

EXIT

Select Retr y by press ing the [F3]( ↑) or [F4](↓) key then press the [F1](SET) key

Set REC TYPE in the same way.

l To cancel the setting, press the [F6](EXIT)key or the [ESC] key.

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

(4)Setting Parameters for Radio Modem

Set the parameters for Radio Modem.

Parameters

1) Channel (Only for certain market) Sets communication channel The same channel must be set for GTS-820A series and Radio Modem.

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REC TYPE

REC-A

SET

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

↑ ↓

EXIT

Set channels : A, B, C......

2) REC TYPE Select the option to record the data for the distance measurement.

REC-A : Measure the distance again and record the updated distance. REC-B : Record the data for the last distance me asu r ement on the display.

Operating procedure Operation Display

5 PROGRAM MODES

Execute Section 5.7.1“Starting compatible communicat i on progra m of AP-L1A ” to start [EXT.LINK] of compatible communication program of AP-L1.

Press the [F2]( Setting) key.

Press the [F4] key to select PARAMETE R (RADIO MODEM).

(The channel setting display is provided only for certain market)

Set REC TYPE in the same way.

[F2]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

[F3]

or [F4] [F1]

EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

CHANNEL

↑ ↓

SET

REC TYPE

REC-A

SET

Setting 1 CABLE/RADIO MODEM/RC 2 PARAMETER(CABLE) 3 PARAMETER(RC) 4 PARAMETER(RADIO MODEM)

EXIT

5.7.3 Carrying out Communicati on

Operating procedure Operation Display

Execute Section 5.7.1“Starting compatible communicat i on progra m of AP-L1A ” to start [EXT.LINK] of compatible communication program of AP-L1.

Press the [F1](Exe cute) key. The display as showing right says the compatible communication program of APL1A is execut ed and communication command can be accept ed .

l To stop the communication, press the [F6](EXIT) or [ESC] key.

[F1]

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EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting

EXTERNAL LINK (RC)

Remote control is being done from the controller. EXIT

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Std

Mem Comm

MEMORY MANAGE MODES

The foll owing items are available in thi s mode.

1. Display the memory size and me mory free.

2. Protecting files

3. Delete files

4. Rename files

5. Copy files

6. Initialize memory.

Para

Adj

Memory manage F1 Internal memory F2 Card me mo r y

6.1 View Internal Memory an d Card Memory Status

When selecting the internal memory or card memory, the GTS-820 will display the memory siz e, the amount of free memory and the expiration date for the internal lithium battery. The display information format is the same for the card memory ex cept that the ca rd name appears at the top of the display. The card name can be eleven characters in length, alpha or numeric.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Me m o ry man a ge F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory

Select Internal memory or Card memory by pressing [F1] or [F2] key. The memory capacity and the rem ai nin g memory capacity are shown. Example: Internal Memory

Press [F6](File) key. Each File status (File name, File name extension, Used memory capacity, Date) are shown. Press the [ESC] key to return to the main menu icons.

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[F6]

Memory size 1967KByte Memory free 1951KByte Battery expire 2004/01 Init. File

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6.2 Protect a File

Protecting one or more files can be accomplished with the file protection mode. When a file is protected, an asterisk appears aft er t h e fi le name exte nsion. If a fi le is protec t ed, you can not delet e t he file unl ess you remove the file protection. l Note:All the files stored will be erased by initializing the memory, ev en if the files are protected.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Proceed Chapter 6.1.

Select a file using [F5](↑) key or [F6](↓) key.

Press [F1](Pro ) key.

Press [F5](ON ) key. *1) The file is protected and display will return to file name.

*1) When you cancel the protection, repeat the procedure above mentioned and select [F6](OFF) key.

Select a

file

[F1]

[F5]

JIS .DAT 1597 12-25 TOPCON .DAT 1089 10-05 FC7 .TXT 2450 09-11 HILL .DAT 31777 08-19 Pro Ren Del Copy ↑ ↓

Protect

[TOPCON .DAT]

ON OFF

6.3 Rename a File

Files can be renamed on the card or in internal memory. When renaming a file, the old file name appears above the input line for the new file name. When typing in the new name, you do not have to

input the file extension.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Proceed Chapter 6.1.

Select a file using [F5](↑) key or [F6](↓) key.

Press [F2](Ren ) key.

Enter a new fi l e name with in 8 characters. Press [ENT] key. *1)

*1) Refer to Chapter 2.9 “How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters” .

Select a

file

[F2]

Enter name

[ENT]

JIS .DAT 1597 12-25 TOPCON .DAT 1089 10-05 FC7 .TXT 2450 09-11 HILL .DAT 31777 08-19 Pro Ren Del Copy ↑ ↓

Rename Old name [TOPCON .DAT] New name [ ]

Alpha SPC ← →

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6.4 Deleting a File

The delete mode erases a file from internal memory or the card me mory. If a file is protected, the file can not be erased. File protection must be removed before you can delete a file. Only one file can be erased at a t i m e

Proceed Chapter 6.1.

Select a file using [F5](↑) key or [F6](↓) key.

Press [F3](Del ) key.

Confirm the file name, and press [F5](YES) key.

Operating procedure Operation Display

JIS .DAT 1597 12-25 TOPCON .DAT 1089 10-05 FC7 .TXT 2450 09-11 HILL .DAT 31777 08-19 Pro Ren Del Copy ↑ ↓

Select a

file

[F3]

[F5]

Delete

[TOPCON .DAT]

YES NO

l If the file is protected, the file can not be erased. Erase the file after canceling the protection.

6.5 Copy a File

A file can be copied from internal memory to the card memory and vice verse. The copy mode only copies fil e s to the root direct or y. Files can not be copied into other directories .

Example : Copying a file in internal memory to card memory.

Operating procedure Operation Display

MEMORY manage F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory

Press [F1] key to choose Internal memory.

Select a file using [F5](↑) key or [F6](↓) key.

Press [F4](Cop y) key.

[F1]

Select a

file

[F4]

JIS .DAT 1597 12-25 TOPCON .DAT 1089 10-05 FC7 .TXT 2450 09-11 HILL .DAT 31777 08-19 Pro Ren Del Copy ↑ ↓

File Copy

[HILL .DAT]

YES NO

Confirm the file name, and press [F5](YES) key.

[F5]

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6.6 Initializing Memory

The initialize memory option will erase files cannot be retrieved. Example: Initializing card memory

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press [F2] key to select card memory.

Press [F1](I nit) key.

Confirm the display, and press [F5](YES) key. Initializing will be executed.

ALL FILES

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in either the internal memory or card memory and

MEMORY manage F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory

[F2]

[F1]

[F5]

Card name [TOPCON ] Memory size 1967KByte Memory free 1951KByte Card battery expire 11/99 Init File

RAM card memory format

YES NO

Card name

[ ]

Alpha SPC ← →

Input card name and press [EN T] key. Card memory expire will be shown.

Confirm the disp lay, and press [F5](YE S) key. *1)

The display returns to main menu.

*1) To reset the card memory expire, press [F6] (NO) key and input new data.

Card

name

[ENT]

[F5]

Card memory expire Today 2003-11 Validity +4.0 year Until 2007-11 YES NO

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The communication modes are used for setting the Baud rate (Protocol), receiving a file (Data file in) and sending a file (Data file out). A data transfer program on your PC that supports (YMODEM) will be necessary to send or receive data files.

Com m u n i cati on F1 Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out

Std

Mem Comm

Para

Adj

COMMUN I CATION MO DE S

[Press [F4] key.]

7.1 Setti ng of PROTOCOL

To tra nsfer data files to and from the GTS- 820A Series and P C, the Baud rates must be the same . The Baud rate selections are 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200.

To set the protocol for measured data transferring, refer to Chapter 8 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” ..

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press the [F1](Protocol) key for protocol.

To select the Baud rate, use the arrow key`s [F3-F6] to high l ight your choice . When the correct Baud rate is highlighted, press the [ENT] key.

[F1]

[F3] to[F6]

[ENT]

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Co m m un icat i o n F1 Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out

Co m m un icat i o n Speed 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200

← → ↑ ↓

Co m m un icat i o n F1 Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out

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7.2 Data File In

When transfe rrin g data files from a PC to the GTS-820A Se ries , the file received into the main director y . Data files CANNOT be received into a subdirectory. Data files CANNOT be transferred to the card memory. Files can only be transferred to the internal memory and then copied onto the card.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Make sure the inst rum ent i s ready and waiting f or the dat a file before you command the PC to send the file.

Press [F2]( Dat a file in) key.

Command the PC to send the fi le at thi s time. File name, amount of received data (Byte) / Capacity of the f i le (Byte) and percentage of proceeding will be disp l ayed. When the transfer is complete, the display will

[F2]

Co m m un icat i o n F1 Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out

Data file in

[TOPCON .DAT]

0/ 8676 (0%)

return to the main menu icons.

7.3 Data File Out

Transferring a file from the GTS-820A internal memory or card memory to the PC is also possible.

Operating procedure Operation Display

Make sure the PC is rea dy and waiting bef ore the GTS-820 sends the file.

Press [F3]( Dat a file ou t) key.

[F3]

Co m m un icat i o n F1 Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out

Da t a fi le out F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory

Press [F1](Internal memory) or [F2](Card memory) key and press [ENT] key. Example: Internal memory

Select a f i l e by pres si ng [F5](↑) or [F6] (↓) key and press [ENT ] ke y. File name, amount of sent data(Byte) / Capacity of the f i le (Byte) and percentage of proceeding will be disp l ayed. When the transfer is complete, the display will

[F1] to[F2]

[ENT]

Select

a file

[ENT]

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Data file out

[TOPCON .DAT]

0/ 1089 (0%)

returns to the file menu.

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PARAMETERS SETTING MODE

In this mode, setting of parameters regard with measuring, displaying and communications will be done. When a parameter is changed and set, the new value is stored into memory. Press [F6] key from the main menu icons, the follow i ng display wi ll be shown. The parameter modes is classified in Measurement and Communication.

Parameters

F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password

Std

Mem Comm

Adj

Para

[Press [F6] key.]

8.1 Parameter Setting Options

8.1.1 P arameters for Measurement and Display

Menu Selecting Item Content s

Ang. Unit deg / gon / mil

Min.Angle OFF / ON

Tilt OFF / 1axis / 2axes

Err. corr. OFF / ON

V -0 Zenith / Level Select the vertical angle reading for Zenith 0 or Horizontal 0.

HAmem OFF / MEM. ON

Turn

Auto.Aim

Fine / Normal / Coarse

Select degree(3 60°) , gon(400G) or mil (6400M) for the measuring angle unit to be shown on the display.

Select the minimum display angle reading ON or OFF. GTS-821A [ OFF:1" / ON:0.5" ] GTS-822A [ OFF:1" / ON:0.5" ] GTS-823A [ OFF:5" / ON:1" ] GTS-825A [ OFF:5" / ON:1" ]

Select the tilt sensor option for OFF, (1axis) vertical only or (2axes) vertical and ho r izontal.

Select the error correction ON or OFF for collimation and erro r adjustment.

Note

: Perform this item after complete section 9.4. For more information, refer to Section 9.4 “Adjustment of Compensat ion Sys t em ati c Error of Instr um ent” and Section

9.5 “Showing Constant Li st and Swi t ch ON/OFF Compensat ion Sys t em ati c Error of Instr um ent” .

It is able to retain presetting angle after turning power off.(MEMORY)

Note

: After changi ng thi s para me t er, turn the power switc h of f onc e .

Select the stopping accuracy of automatic rotation to required angle. Fine:3" Normal :5" Coarse:10"

Sele ct the accuracy of automatic collimation.

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8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE

Dist. Unit METER /FEET

C.F. m/ft Us.f /Intl.f

Min. Dist. OFF / ON

S/A buzz. OFF / ON

W-corr. OFF/ 0.14 / 0.20

N/E/Z mem OFF / MEM.ON

N/E- ord. NEZ / ENZ

Temp. Un it °C / °F Select the temperature unit for th e atm ospher i c correction. Pres. Unit mmHg/inHg/hPa Select the air pressure unit for the atmospheric correction .

R/L Lock OFF / ON

m/ft Lock OFF / ON

d / m / y

Date

A. P. OFF OFF / ON (01 to 99)

Heater OFF / ON

EDM wait OFF / ON (01 to 99)

Ini. mode Menu / Std / E.Link

Self chk OFF / ON Select the self check function ON or OFF when powering on.

m / d / y y /m / d

Select the distance m easuring unit Meter or Feet shown on the display .

Select the meter / feet conversion factor. US SUR VEY feet

1m =3.280833333333333 ft.

INTERNATIONAL feet

1m =3.280839895013123 ft.

Select OFF or ON for the minimum distance in fine mode. OFF:1mm :ON: 0.2mm

Select the Audio tone OFF or ON for the Set Audio Mode.

Select the coefficient correction for refraction and earth curvature. Selections for the refraction coefficient are; OFF (No correction), K=0.14 or K=0.20.

Select the option to store the coordinates (NEZ) for the occupied point when power is turned off.

Select the display format in the coordinate measurement mode for NEZ or ENZ.

Prohibit switching angle right or left by soft key in angle measurement mode OFF : Switching is possible ON : Prohibition

Prohibit switching meter unit or feet unit. OFF : Switching is possi ble ON : Prohibition

Select the date format shown on the display. (Month / Date / Year) , (Date/Month/ Year) or (Year / Month / Date)

The auto power off function can be turned OFF or set ON. OFF : not use ON :1 to 99 minutes (numeric key)

The heater option for both dis pl ay units can be tur ned OFF or ON.

EDM cut off time after distance measurement is completed can be changed. OFF : EDM is cut off immediately after measuring ON : EDM is cut off after 1 to 99 minutes.

Select the initial mode when powering on. Menu : Menu Std : Standard measurement E.Link : External link

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8.1.2 Parameters for communication

The following settings are effective for standard measurement modes only. You are requested to set each time of each application such as EXTERNAL LINK (in Program modes) or other application software.

8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE

Serial port

Menu Selecting Item Content s

S.Port

RS232C

/RC

Selectin g seria l port, RS-23 2C con nector 1(6pins) or Remo te controll system.

Setting parameters for RS232C

Menu Selecting Item Content s

1200

B. Rat e

Data. L Parity none / odd / Stop Bit

Delimit

REC-A/B

Protocol OFF /

NEZ-REC

Trk Stat

/ 2400 / 4800 /

9600

/ 8 Select the data length seven digits or eight digits.

/ 2 Select the stop bit.

ETX

/ CRLF

/ B

Std

/ Exp

OFF

/ ON

even

Sele ct the baud rate.

Select the parity bit.

Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed when collecti ng measurem ent d ata with a comput er .

Select the option to record the data. REC-A : The measurement is started and new data is output. REC-B : The data being displayed is output.

When communicating to an external device, the protocol for handshaking can omit the [ACK] coming from the exte rnal device so data is not sent again . OFF : Omit the [ACK] ON : Standard

Record coo rdi nates in standard or Data with slope dista nce and horizontal angle data.

Selecting additional information of utility to measuring data such as tracking status or not. If such utility is selected, electric circular level graphic will not be displayed whenever tilted over. OFF :No additional information ON :Additional information

Setting parameter for RC

Menu Selecting Item Content s

Channel

V.Search

/ 2 / 3

/ M

/ 30

Sets communication channel when using wit h re mo te c ontroll system.

Selecting the vertical range for searching a prism when using with remote controll system. 15 : ±15

30 : ±30°

Sele c ting t he number of the RC -2RII to use one or more than one when using wi th RC-2RII. S : Si n gl e RC- 2RII use M : Multiple RC-2R II use

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Selecting the method of the data re-transmitting. Std (Standard) : This is off er ed in normal cond it ion.

Retry

Delimit

REC-A/B

NEZ-REC

Trk State

B. Rate 4800 Fixed Data. L 8 Fixed Parity none Fixed Stop Bit 1 Fixed

Std.

ETX

/ B

Std

OFF

/ Div.

/ CRLF

/ Exp

/ ON

Div.(Divided) : Using in bad condition such in long

Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed when collecti ng measurem ent d ata with a comput er .

Select the option to record the data. REC-A :The measurement is started and new data is output. REC-B :The data being displayed is output.

Record coo rdi nates in standard or Data with slope dista nce and horizontal angle data.

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distance, bad condition of sight, strong heat simmer.

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8.2 S et ting Parameters

8.2.1 P arameters for Measurement and Display

[Example setting] S/A BUZZER: OFF, Atmospheric pressure: hPa

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press the [F6] key from the ma in menu ico ns.

Press the [F1] (Measur em ent) key.

Select the menu by pressing [F6](↓) key. (Example: S/A buzz.))

Press [F3](←) key, and select OFF.

[F6]

[F1]

[F6]

[F3]

8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE

Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password

Parameters (Measurement) Ang.Unit [ deg ] gon mil Min.Angl OFF [ ON ] Tilt [ OFF ] 1axis 2axis SET EXIT <- -> ↑ ↓

Parameters (Measurement) S/A buzz. OFF [ ON ] W-corr. OFF [ 0.14 ] 0.20 N/E/Z mem OFF [ ON ]

SET EXIT <- -> ↑ ↓

Parameters (Measurement) S/A buzz.[ OFF ] ON W-corr. OFF [ 0.14 ] 0.20 N/E/Z mem OFF [ ON ]

SET EXIT <- -> ↑ ↓

Select the atmospheric pressure menu by pressing [F6](

Press [F4](→) key twice, and select hPa.

Press [F1]( SET ) key.

Press [F5]( YES ) key. *1) The display returns main menu.

*1) To cancel the setting, press [F6](NO) key.

↓

) key.

[F6]

[F4]

[F1]

[F5]

Parameters (Measurement) Pres.Unit [ mmHg ] inHg hPa R/L Lock [ OFF ] ON m/ftLock [ OFF ] ON

SET EXIT <- -> ↑ ↓

Parameters (Measurement) Pres.Uni mmHg inHg [hPa ] R/L Lock [ OFF ] ON m/ftLock [ OFF ] ON SET EXIT <- -> ↑ ↓

Parameters (Measurement)

> Set OK?

YES NO

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8.2.2 P arameters for Communication

Sample setting: RS232C

Operating procedure Operation Display

Press the [F6] key from the ma in menu ico ns.

Press the [F2] (Communic at ion) key. The screen in the right is indicated.

Press the [F2]( Set RS232C ) key. The next steps are same as Section 8.2.1Parameters Setting for communication, refer to the section 8.2.1.

l The setting wil l reset to the default settings by pressing the [F2 ]( I .GTS) key.

(1200baudrate, Even, Stop 1, Delimit ETX, Rec-A Protocol ON, NEZ-REC Standard) Factory default settings are indicated with underlines in Chapter 8.1.2 “Parameters for communication” .

l In the setting of RC, the settings of Baudrate, data length, Parity and Stop are fixed.

They will be indicated on the screen for your reference. Though Protocol is not indicated, it is fixed to OFF.

[F6]

[F2]

Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password

Parameters (Communication) 1 Serial Port RS232C/RC 2 Set RS232C 3 Set RC

Parameters (Communication) B.Rate [1200] 2400 4800 9600 Data.L [ 7 ] 8 Parity none odd [even]

SET I.GTS <- -> ↑ ↓

8.2.3 Password Option

Establishing a Password

A passwo r d can be set in th e GTS-820A series to secure the use of the instrum ent. Once a password is establi she d the user can disable the option or c hange the p assw ord . Once a pa ssw ord est a bl ish ed and the option is turned off, the password will always remain in memory. When turning on the instrument after a password-input scree n appe ars befor e the se lf -test mode. Typ e in you r pass wor d and press the [ENTER] to continue. A maximum of 10 numeric digits can be entered for a password. All zeros (0000000000) or 9`s (9999999999) are invalid passwords. If 10 unsuccessful attempts are made to input a password, the instrument will shut off automatically.

Establishing a Password for the first time.

The instructions below show how to establish a password for the first time

Operating procedure Operation Display

From the main menu icons, press [F6](Para) to access the parameters option menu. To access the password option, press [F3](Password).

[F6]

[F3]

Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password

Password [OFF]

EXIT CHANGE ON OFF

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The password option screen will appear. When accessing the password option for the first time, the [OFF] indicator will appear on the upper left corne r of the screen. To establish a password you can press the [F5](ON) key to turn on the option and establish a password.

The password-i nput screen will app ear. At the blinking cursor type in your password and press the [ENT] key.

IMPORTANT: DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSWORD. WRITE THE PASSWORD DOWN ON A PIECE OF PAPER AND PUT IN A SAFE PLACE. ONCE A PASSWORD IS STORED YOU CAN NOT ERASE IT FROM MEMORY.

The confirmation screen will appear to confirm your password. Type the passwo rd in once again and press [ENT].

The passw ord o pti o n screen will appear once again for 2 seconds and will automatically change to the main menu icons. Notice the [ON] indicator is now shown on the display.

[F5]

Type

password

[ENT]

Type

password

[ENT]

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Password Input a password [ ]

EXIT BS

Password Input again (confirmation) [ ]

EXIT BS

Password [ON]

EXIT CHANGE ON OFF

Turning OFF the Password

After a password is e stablished, you can disable the password option. Onc e you disable t he option, the password-input screen will not appear every time you power on the instrument.

Turning OFF the Password Option

Operating procedure Operation Display

From the main menu icons, press [F6](Para) to access the parameters option menu. Press [F3](Pas swo r d) to acces s the password option.

Typ e in your password and press [ENT] .

The password option screen will appear. The indicat or on the up per lef t side of the scree n will show [ON].

[F6]

[F3]

Type

password

[ENT]

Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password

Password Input a password [ ]

EXIT BS

Password [ON]

EXIT CHANGE ON OFF

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8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE

To turn off the password option, press [F6](OFF). The [ON] indication changes to [OFF] and the screen automatically ch ange s back to the ma i n menu i cons.

[F6]

Password [OFF]

EXIT CHANGE ON OFF

Changing a Password

Once a password is established, you can change the original password. The new password takes the place of the original password in memory.

Changing the Password

Operating procedure Operation Display

From the main menu icons, press [F6](Para) to access the parameters option menu. Press [F3](Pas swo r d) to acces s the password option.

[F6]

Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password

Type in your password at the blinking cursor and press [ENT].

The password option screen will appear. Press the [ F2 ]( Ch ang e) to chan ge the curr ent password.

The password-i nput screen will app ear. At the blinkin g curso r ty pe in the new password and press the [ENT] key.

IMPORTANT: DON'T FORGET YOUR PASSWORD.

[F3]

Type

password

[ENT]

[F2]

Type

password

[ENT]

Password Input a password [ ]

EXIT BS

Password [ON]

EXIT CHANGE ON OFF

Password Input a password [ ]

EXIT BS

Password Input again (confirmation) [ ]

EXIT BS

The confirmation screen will appear to confirm your new password. Typ e in the new passw or d once again and press [ENT].

The passw ord o pti o n screen will appear once again. Press the [F1]( EXIT) to return back to the main menu icons.

Type

password

[ENT]

[F1]

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Password [ON]

EXIT CHANGE ON OFF

9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

9.1 Checking and Adjusting of Ins tru ment Constant

Normally, the instrument constant does not have discrepancy. It is recommended you measure and compare with an accurately measured distance at a location where the precision is specifically monitored on a consistent basis. If such a location is not available, establish your own base line over 20m (when purchasing the i nstrument ) and compare with the data measured wit h newly purchase d instrument. In both cases note that the setu p displacement of the instr u me nt posi tion over the point, the pri sm, baseline precision, poor collimation, atmospheric correction, and correction for refraction and earth curvature determine the inspection precision. Please keep in mind these points. Also, when providing a base line in a building, please note that the difference in temperature greatly changes the length measured in the building. If a difference of 5mm or over is the r esult from the comparative measurement, the following procedure as shown below could be used to change the instrument constant.

1) Provide point C on a straight line, connecting straight line AB which is almost horizontal and about 100m long, and measure straight lines AB, AC and BC.

2) Obtain the instrument constant by repeating 1) above several times. Instrument constant=AC+BC-AB

3) When there is error between written instrument constant value and calculated value, review the Section 9. 7 “How to Set the Instrument Consta nt Value” procedure.

4) Once again, measure at a calibrated baseline and compare with the instrument base line the length.

5) If using above pr o cedu r e a nd no difference is fou nd f ro m the instrum ent const ant at the factory or a difference of over 5mm is found, contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.

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Topcon GTS-821A, GTS-823A, GTS-825A, GTS-822A User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

FOREWORD

General Hand l ing Prec autions

Display for Safe Use

Safety Caut ions

User

Exceptions fr om Respo ns ibility

Laser Safety

Contents

Standard Set Composition

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.1 Nomenclature

1.2 Display

1.3 Operat ing Key

1.4 Function Key (So ft K ey)

1.5 Star key (*key) mode

1.6 Auto Power Off

1.7 Data Output

1.8 Rotating Method

1.8.1 Rotating by H/V Shuttle and H/V Jog

1.8.2 Auto Inversion

1.8.3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle

1.9 Using together with RC-2II Remote Control System

1.10 Using connectin g with Personal C om pu ter (P C )

2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

2.1 Power Connectio n

2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement

2.3 Power Switch Key ON

2.4 Batter y Level Indicator

2.5 Main Menu Icons

2.6 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

2.7 Compensat ion of Systematic Error of Instrument

2.8 Resume Mode ON/OFF

2.9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters

2.10 Memory Card

2.11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error

3 AUTOMATIC TR ACKING / AUT OMATIC COLLIMATION

3.1 Automatic Tracking

3.2 Automatic Collimation

3.3 Range of Laser for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating

3.4 Setting Parameters fo r Auto-Trackin g

3.4.1 Setting Items

3.4.2 How to set the parameters

4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE

4.1 Angle Measurement

4.1.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle

4.1.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

4.1.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle

4.1.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(% ) Mode

4.1.5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle

4.2 Distance Measur eme nt

4.2.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction

4.2.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant

4.2.3 Di stance Measureme nt (Continuous Me asurement)

4.2.4 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement)

4.2.5 Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode

4.2.6 Stake Out (S-O)

4.3 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT

4.3.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point

4.3.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Prism Height

4.3.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring

4.4 DATA OUTPUT

5 PROGRAM MODES

5.1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation

5.2 Retaining a Coordinate (STORE- NEZ)

5.3 Remote Elevation meas ur em ent (RE M)

5.4 Missing Lin e Measurement (M L M)

5.5 Line Measurement (LINE)

5.6 Offset measurement (OFFSET)

5.6.1 Angle Offset

5.6.2 Di stance Offset Measurement

5.6.3 P l ane Offset M easurement

5.6.4 Column Offset Measurement

5.7 External Lin k

5.7.1 Starting compatible communication progra m of AP-L1A

5.7.2 Setting for the communication

5.7.3 Carrying out Communicati on