Topcon IS Series, IS203, IS201, IS205 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMAGING STATION
IS
IS
201
IS
203
205
IS
Rev.1

FOREWORD

Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Imaging Station IS series.
For the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these instruc-
tions and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.
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General Handling Precautions

Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance.
Do not aim the instrument directly into the sun
Aiming the instrument directly into the sun can result in serious damage to the eyes. Damage to the instrument could also result from exposing the instrument’s objective lens to direct sunlight. The use of a solar filter is suggested to alleviate this problem.
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 tripod can effect the measuring precision.
Installing the tribrach
If the tribrach is installed incorrectly, the measuring precision could be effected. Occasionally check the adjusting screws on the tribrach. Make sure the base fixing lever is locked and the base fixing screws are tightened.
Guarding the instrument against shocks
When transporting the instrument, provide some protection to minimize risk of shocks. Heavy shocks may cause the measurement to be faulty.
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 back-up battery built in the instrument needs to be charged approximately 24hrs. before using it for the first time after purchase. Connect the fully charged battery to the instrument in order to charge the back-up battery.
Taking the battery out
Leaving the instrument without the battery for more than an hour will cause the memorized data to be lost, due to low voltage of the back-up battery. Connect the battery as soon as possible or execute RAM back-up.
No responsibility
TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the memory in case unexpected accidents.
Battery cover
Completely close the battery cover before using the IS. If the battery cover is not completely closed, the IS will not operate normally, regardless of whether the battery or the external power source is used. If the battery cover is opened while the IS is in operation, operation will automatically be suspended.
Power OFF
When turning off the power, be sure to turn off the IS’s power switch. Do not turn off the power by removing the battery. Before removing the battery, press the power switch and confirm that the power is off. Then remove the battery.
While using the external power source, do not turn off the IS with the switch on the external power source. If the above-mentioned operating procedure is not followed, then, the next time that power is turned on, it will be necessary to reboot the IS.
Maintenance for driving parts
Every 4,000~5,000 hours operation in total, change grease of driving parts. Contact your dealer or TOPCON Head Office for the maintenance.
External power source
Use only recommended batteries or external power source. Use of batteries or an external power source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure. (For further information see Chapter 14 “BATTERY SYSTEM” .)
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Display for Safe Use

WARNING
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
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or serious injury.
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 personal injury or phys­ical damage.

Safety Cautions

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.
•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.
•To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum No.18 AWG copper, one end is provided with a moulded­on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other end is provided with a moulded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC non-industrial type configuration).
•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.
•The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.
Do not short circuit battery when storing it.
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•Risk of medical equipment malfunction.
Do not use the instrument in hospitals
•Risk of accident due to malfunction caused by radio waves affecting auto­matic control operations.
Do not use the instrument near automatic control equipment, such as automatic doors.
•Risk of airplane instrument malfunction.
Do not use the instrument on airplanes.
•Risk of implantable cardiac pacemaker malfunction caused by radio waves.
Ensure that the instrument is 22cm or farther away from implantable cardiac pacemakers.
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CAUTION
•Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you do!
•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.
•Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.
Do not stand or sit on the 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 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.
•Risk of injury from rotation of the telescope.
Do not look into the telescope while wireless communication is in progress.
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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, etc.) when operating.

Exceptions from Responsibility

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 representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential 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 manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or an unusable product.
5)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits caused by usage except for explained in the user manual.
6)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement, or action due to connecting with other products.
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Laser Safety

IS series uses the invisible laser beam to measure the distance. IS series uses the visible laser beam for auto tracking, optical communication. The IS series products are manufactured and sold in accordance with “Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User‘s Guide” (IEC Publication 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, IS 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 mentioned in the manual instruction. In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.
Laser class of each mode is as follows.
Mode Laser class
Distance measurement Class 1 (CLASS I)
Autotracking Class 2 (CLASS II)
Optical communication Class 2 (CLASS II)
Laser pointer Class 2 (CLASS II)
Labels
Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in IS 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.
Beam aperture
AVO ID EXPOSURE
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
Warning Label
Aperture Label
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
Explanatory Label
Each label is differed by the market.
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Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting.
These symbol marks will come on while the laser is working
Auto-collimating, Auto-tracking, Waiting, Searching (Class 1 (CLASS I) Laser)
Optical communication (Class 2 (CLASSI I) Laser)
Auto-collimating Auto-tracking
Waiting Searching
When distance is being measured (
Class 1 (CLASS I) Laser)
When Laser Pointer light is ON (
Class 2 (CLASS II) Laser)
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Contents

FOREWORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Display for Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exceptions from Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.1 Main Menu Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.2 Measurement Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2.3 Display Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2.4 Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.2.5 Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.3 Backlight, Key Light Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.3.3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.3.4 Selecting the Key Light Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
1.4 RAM Data Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.4.1 Execute the Backup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.4.2 Set the Automatic Backup for Every Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.4.3 Set the Restoration after Hardware Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.5 Hardware Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.6 Cover Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
1.7 Touch Panel Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.8 Operating Panel Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1.8.1 Operating Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1.8.2 Turning OFF the Touch Panel Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.9 Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1.10 Operation Key(Touch panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.11 Star Key Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1.11.1 Switching Measurement Distance Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.11.2 Setting by Using Star Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
1.12 Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.13 Focus Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.13.1 Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.13.2 Assist Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.13.3 Setting Focus Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1.14 Rotating Method
1.14.1 Rotating by H/V Shuttle and H/V Jog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.14.2 Auto Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.14.3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle. . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.15 Using together with RC-3 Remote Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
1.16 Using connecting with Personal Computer (PC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.17 Using the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.1 Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.3 Power Switch Key ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.5.1 Setting Tilt Correction by Operation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.5.2 Correction of a Tilt Sensor setting error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.6 Compensation of Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
2.7 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
2.8 Data Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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2.9 Active Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.9.1 Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.10 Confirming the Bluetooth® Device Address and Setting the PIN code. . . . . . . . . 58
2.11 Wireless LAN Function ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
2.12 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
3.1 Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.2 Automatic Collimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.3 Range of Laser for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
3.4 Setting Parameters for Auto-Tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.4.1 Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
3.4.2 How to set the parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.1 Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.1.1 Switching between Telescopic Image and Wide-Angle Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.1.2 Changing the Image's Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.1.3 Adjusting the Image's Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.1.4 Switching the Cross-Hairs On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.2 Angle Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.2.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.2.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.2.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.2.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.2.5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle . . . . . . 76
4.3 Distance Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.3.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.3.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.3.3 Setting Measurement distance range of Non-prism long mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.3.4 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.3.5 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.3.6 Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
4.3.7 Stake Out (S.O). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.4 Coordinate Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.4.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.4.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Reflector(Prism) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.4.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4.5 Data Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.6 Data Output by [REC] Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.7 Data output of IS series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5 PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
5.1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation(BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.2 Remote Elevation Measurement (REM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
5.3 Missing Line Measurement (MLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5.4 Repetition Angle Measurement (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.5 AP-L1A Communication Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5.5.1 Activate AP-L1A communication Emulator
5.5.2 Setup for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
5.6 Edge Abstraction Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
5.6.1 Displayed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
6.1 Parameter Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
6.1.1 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
6.1.2 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
6.1.3 Value Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.1.4 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.2 Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
7.1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
7.1.1 Checking of the accuracy of the non-prism mode / non-prism long mode . . . . . 112
7.2 Checking the Optical Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.2.1 Checking the optical axis of EDM and theodolite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7.2.2 Checking the optical axis of Laser pointer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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7.2.3 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto -Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
7.3 Checking/Adjusting Each Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
7.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
7.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
7.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
7.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
7.3.5 Checking/Adjusting the Cross-Hairs on Telescopic/Wide-angle Images . . . . . . 125
7.3.6 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
7.3.7 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
7.5 Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.5.1 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.5.2 Showing Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
7.6 Self Checking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
8 SETTING THE PRISM / NON-PRISM CONSTANT CORRECTION VALUE . . . . 135
9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
9.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
10 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE . . . . . . . . . . . 143
10.1 Distance Calculation Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
11.1 On-board Battery BT-65Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
12 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
14 BATTERY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
15 PRISM SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
16 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
17 MESSAGE/ERROR DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
17.1 Message
17.2 Error
18 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
19 APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Dual Axis Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
20 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
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1.1 Nomenclature

Antenna (for Wireless LAN , SS Wireless)
Carrying handle
Tr acking indicator
Camera(wide)
Laser aperture (for Optical communication)
Objective lens/ Camera(telescope)/ Laser pointer
Laser aperture
Sighting collimator
Instrument center mark
Card cover
Hardware reset switc
(Inside the cover)
Card cover lever
Optical plummet telescope
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USB connector
Base
Leveling screw
Tr ibrach fixing lever
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Handle fixing screw
Focus shuttle
Focus jog
Telescope grip
Telescope eyepiece
Plate level
Display window (With touch panel)
Operation keys
Vertical shuttle
Vertical jog
Instrument height mark
Power switch
Horizontal jog
Horizontal shuttle
Battery cover
Cover sensor
(Inside the cover)
Stylus pen
Serial Signal Connector
Power supply connector
Battery cover lever
Circular level
Adjusting screw for circular level
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1.2 Display

1.2.1 Main Menu Contains

The main menu contains as following items.
Select the menu by pressing icons.
ADJUSTMENT MODE
This mode is used for checking and adjustment.
Error of vertical angle 0 datum
Setting instrument constant value
Compensation systematic error of Instrument
Checking the optical axis of EDM
Adjustment of optic axis for auto -tracking
Self check
Checking/Adjusting the Cross-Hairs on Images
(see Chapter 7 “CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” .)
PARAMETERS SETTING MODE
This mode is used for follows
Setting measurement
Setting communication
Value input
Setting unit
The PARAMETERS SETTING MODE settled is memorized even power is off. (see Chapter 6 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .)
Display icon
PROGRAM MODE
Setting a direction angle for backsight orientation
Remote elevation measurement
Missing line measurement
Repetition angle measurement
Setting AP-L1A communication
(see Chapter 5 “PROGRAM MODE” .)
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STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE
This mode is used for follows
Angle measurement
Distance measurement
Coordinate measurement
(see Chapter 4 “STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE” .)
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1.2.2 Measurement Menu

Example : Distance Mode
V-angle V : 88°44’25”
H-angle HR : 169°48’45”
Horizontal distance HD : 4.411m
Relative elevation VD : 0.097m
Operation keys

1.2.3 Display Marks

Display Contents Display Contents
VV-angle m Meter unit V% Percent grade ft Feet unit HR H-angle right F Fine mode
HL H-angle left C Coarse mode
HD Horizontal distance c Coarse 10mm mode
VD Relative elevation R Repeat measurement SD Slope distance S Single measurement
NN coordinate N N-times measurement
EE coordinate PPM Atmospheric correction value
ZZ coordinate PSM Prism constant correction value
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Battery Level Indicator Refer to see Chapter 2.4 “Battery Power Remaining Display” . for further information.
Rotation Indicator Refer to Section 1.14 “Rotating Method” for further information.
EDM working NPM Non-Prism constant correction value
NP Non-prism mode
LNP Non-prism long mode
Laser emitting mark Setting Non-prism long range
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The symbol marks for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating
Auto-collimating
Laser is emitting
(
) The instrument is in auto-collimating status.
Waiting (
Laser is emitting
The instrument is in waiting status.
Failure in auto-collimating. (Laser is off) The instrument could not find the target prism during auto-collimating.

1.2.4 Display keys

KeysName of Key Function
Auto-tracking (
Laser is emitting
)
The instrument is in auto-tracking status.
)
Searching ( The instrument is searching a
Laser is emitting)
prism.
Auto-collimating
ANG
measuring key
measuring key
measuring key
REC REC key Result of measurement is transferred.

1.2.5 Shortcut Keys

Software Reset [Shift]+[Func]+[ESC]
Windows Start Menu [Ctrl]+[ESC]
Shortcut Commands
Windows CE
Task Manager
key
Angle
Distance
Coordinate
Tu rn the collimating ON/OFF.
To be angle measuring mode.
To be distance measuring mode.
To be coordinate measuring mode.
Continue tapping on an item
or
[Alt]+Tap on an item
[Alt]+[TAB] to switch to another active program or to END Task on running pro­gram(s).
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1.3 Backlight, Key Light Adjustment

1.3.1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight

To conserve battery power, this instrument would automatically turn the backlight off or reduce the backlight brightness by itself when it’s not in use. In addition, the instrument can control the backlight brightness automatically by an equipped illuminometer.
You can adjust the settings of this function to conserve more battery power or set your liking.
1
Press the icon [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Power].
You can see the "Power Properties" screen on Display.
2
Press the tab [Backlight].
You can see the "Backlight" screen on Display.
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3
Press the time-menu down arrow to select the reducing time.
Factory setting is ‘3 minutes' as default.
4
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.
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1.3.2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by Manual

1
On the "Backlight" screen, please check it 'OFF' "An illuminometer is used.”. (Factory setting is 'ON' as default)
The "Brightness adjusting slide bar” will be appeared on Display.
2
Adjust the brightness by pressing [Dark-Bright] button.
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3
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.
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1.3.3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting Option

1
On the "Backlight" screen, select a Radio button from “Automatic lighting” column. (Factory setting is “The light is switched on with an illuminometer.” as default)
2
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.
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The “Time until it switches off a backlight.” time-menu is not activate if “The light is switched on with an illuminometer.” option is selected.
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1.3.4 Selecting the Key Light Option

The Key Light option: [Key light is always off, Key light is always on, Key light synchronizes with backlight]
1
Press the tab [Key Light].
You can see the "Key Light" screen on Display.
2
Select a Radio button. (Factory setting is “Key light synchronizes with backlight.” as default)
3
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically
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1.4 RAM Data Backup

If your device had not recharged during several days, the battery will be running down, and you would lose all of data on the device other than that in the "Internal Disk (internal micro SD card)". In addition, you might perform hardwarereset by the hardware problem or software problem. In this case, you would lose all data same as the above.
You can use Backup function of the instrument in order to evade such kind of uneasiness. Your data will be restored to latest condition 1) automatically when rebooting by using the Backup function. The Backup function saves all data files of RAM (except for OS files), registry file and additionally installed programs into named "Backup" folder in the "Internal Disk".
1) The conditions that you executed the backup function last.
* Restoring former backup data may be incomplete if you upgrade OS version.

1.4.1 Execute the Backup Function

Make sure the mode is Windows CE mode.
1
Press the icon [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Backup].
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You can see the "RAM Backup" screen on Display.
2
Press the [RAM data backup] key.
You can see the "Confirmation screen" on display.
3
Press the [YES] key.
Backup function will start.
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Return to "RAM Backup" screen automatically, when the data back up has been completed.
4
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "RAM Backup" screen will close automatically.
Backing up data may be incomplete if remaining capacity of "Internal Disk" is not enough. Please make sure the remaining capacity of "Internal Disk" before proceeding to the data back up.
Restoration will be impossible if you delete the "Backup" folder in the "Internal Disk".
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1.4.2 Set the Automatic Backup for Every Suspension

1
On the "RAM Backup" Screen, please check it 'ON' the "RAM data will be backed up before suspension.". (Factory setting is 'ON' as default)
2
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that, "RAM Backup" screen will close automatically.

1.4.3 Set the Restoration after Hardware Reset

1
On the "RAM Backup" Screen, check it 'ON' the "Data restoration after hard reset.". (Factory setting is 'ON' as default)
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2
Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that, "RAM Backup" screen will close automatically.
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1.5 Hardware Reset

If your instrument not responding or an application hangs, please try to perform a software reset first. Still, when useless, please perform hardware reset.
You will lose all of data on the device other than that in the "Internal Disk" after hardware reset
and will need to reinstall the applications and the data you install on your instrument.
Card cover lever
1
2
Stylus pen
Hardware reset switch
3

1.6 Cover Sensor

Completely close the battery cover before using the instrument.
Pull the card cover lever to open the card cover.
Insert the stylus into the unit of hardware reset switch.
Press the switch for two seconds.
The instrument will reboot.
Battery cover
Battery
Cover sensor
If the battery cover is not completely closed, the instrument will not operate normally, regardless of whether the battery or the external power source is used.
If the battery cover is opened while the instrument is in operation, operation will automatically be suspended.
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1.7 Touch Panel Calibration

If your instrument is not responding properly to your taps, you may need to calibrate the touch panel.
How to calibrate the touch panel
1
Press the icon [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]­[Stylus].
You can see the "Stylus Properties" screen on Display.
2
Press the tab “Calibration”.
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3
Press the [Recalibrate] key.
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Using the stylus pen, press the center of the targets on the screen.
5
After pressing all targets (5 points), press the [ENT] key, or tap the display.
6
Press the [OK] key. The display returns to previous menu.
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1.8 Operating Panel Key

To operate the keys on the screen, touch them lightly with either the accessor y stylus pen or your finger.
Use either the stylus pen or your finger.
Do not use a ballpoint pen or a pencil.

1.8.1 Operating Key

Light sensor adjust backlight
KeysName of Key Function
0-9
A -/
Esc
ENT
Tab
B.S.
Shift
Ctrl
Alt
Func
Numeric key
Alpha key Entering Alphabets.
Escape key Returning to the previous mode or display.
Star key Star key mode is used for each presetting or displaying.
Enter key Press at the end of inputting values.
Tab key Moves the cursor to the right or downwards.
Back space key When inputting numbers or characters, return the cursor to the left.
Shift key Used with other keys. Refer to "1.2.5 Shortcut Keys".
Control key Used with other keys. Refer to "1.2.5 Shortcut Keys".
Alt key Used with other keys. Refer to "1.2.5 Shortcut Keys".
Function key Used with other keys. Refer to "1.2.5 Shortcut Keys".
Alphabet key Switches the keys to alphabet input mode.
Microphone
The stylus pen is stored beside the display.
Entering numerals. Switching between wide-angle and telescopic images. (Keys [1] and [2]) Switching the cross-hairs. ON(black)/ON(white)/OFF (Key [9])
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S.P.
Cursor
Space key Inputs a space.
Input panel key Displays the software input panel.
Moves the selected item or the cursor laterally and vertically. Changes the image's magnification. ("Left" and "Right" keys) Changes the image's brightness. ("Up" and "Down" keys)
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