Trimble 3300 User Manual

Trimble 3300

Topo Software User Guide

Part no.: 571 703 051

1

Contents

Dear Customer 1-2
The System Philosophy 1-3
Important Notes 1-4

Instrument Description

Hardware Overview........................................... 2-2

The Routine Total Stations Trimble 3300.......... 2-3

Overview about “Topo”..................................... 2-4

Overview about “Construction” ........................ 2-5

Operation

Software “Topo” ............................................... 2-6

The Keyboard..................................................... 2-8

The Basic Concept of the Menu........................ 2-9

Use of this Manual .......................................... 2-10

Safety Notes

Risks in Use ...................................................... 2-11

Attention .........................................................2-13

From Power to Data

Overview......................................................... 2-14

Before Measurement

Set-Up and Coarse Centring.............................. 3-2

Levelling and Fine Centring ............................... 3-2

Telescope Focusing............................................ 3-3

Switching the Instrument on............................. 3-4

Principles

Principles of Display........................................... 3-5

Principles of Input.............................................. 3-6

Input of Reflector, Trunnion Axis and

Station Heights.................................................. 3-7

Heightstationing Input of th and ih/Zs.............. 3-8

Measurement “Stationing in Elevation”............ 3-9

Input of Point Number and Code.................... 3-10

Principles of Distance Measurements..............3-11

Distance tracking.............................................3-11

Measurements to inaccessible Points ............. 3-12

1 Introduction

2 Trimble 3300 ­ The Routine Total
Stations

3 First Steps

2

Contents

Presettings

Introduction..................................................... 3-13

Settings in the Set-Up Menu........................... 3-14

Frequently used Settings.................................. 3-17

Instructions for Settings................................... 3-18

Saving the Measured Values ........................... 3-23

Measurement in the Start-Up Menu

Selecting the Measuring Mode....................... 3-24

Measurement .................................................. 3-26

The Menu Guidance

Principle ............................................................. 4-2

Station Point Memory Trimble 3300 ................ 4-4

Special Features of Trimble 3306 ...................... 4-4

Unknown Station

Stationing in Elevation....................................... 4-6

Measurement „Unknown Station“.................... 4-8

Recording......................................................... 4-10

Known Station

Measurement „Known Station“...................... 4-11

Orientation using a known Azimuth............... 4-12

Orientation using known Coordinates............4-13

Recording......................................................... 4-14

Stationing in E levation

Measurement „Stationing in Elevation“..........4-15

Recording......................................................... 4-17

Polar Points

Confirmation of Stationing..............................4-18

Measurement „Polar Points“...........................4-20

Eccentric Measurement...................................4-21

Recording......................................................... 4-22

Setting Out

Confirmation of Stationing..............................4-23

Measurement „Setting Out“ ........................... 4-25

Setting Out using known nominal

Coordinates ..................................................... 4-25

Setting Out using known Setting Out

Parameters....................................................... 4-26

Measurement Results ......................................4-27

Recording......................................................... 4-28

4 Coordinates

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Contents

The Menu Guidance

Principle ............................................................. 5-2

Connecting Distance

Measurement „Connecting Distance“............... 5-5

Polygonal Connecting Distance......................... 5-7

Radial Connecting Distance............................... 5-8

Recording........................................................... 5-9

Object Height

Measurement „Object Height“........................ 5-10

Definition of a Reference Height ZSet ............. 5-11

Measurement beside the Plumb Line..............5-12

Recording......................................................... 5-13

Station + Of fset

Measurement „Station + Offset“ ................... 5-14

The Station equals Point A .............................. 5-18

The Station equals Point B............................... 5-19

The Station equals Point P............................... 5-19

Shifting the Coordinate Axes y,x ..................... 5-20

Recording......................................................... 5-22

Vertical Plane

Measurement „Vertical Plane“ ........................5-23

hSet - Determination of the

Height Coordinate........................................... 5-24

xSet - Definition of the x-Axis .......................... 5-25

ySet - Points before or behind the Plane........ 5-26

The Station equals Point P............................... 5-27

Recording......................................................... 5-27

Area Calculation

Measurement “Area Calculation” ................... 5-28

Recording......................................................... 5-31

5 Applications

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Contents

Editor

Calling the EDIT Menu....................................... 6-2

Display of Data Lines.......................................... 6-2

Searching for Data Lines.................................... 6-3

Deleting Data Lines............................................ 6-4

Entering Data Lines............................................ 6-6

Data Transfer

Preparing the Instrument for data transfer ....... 6-9

PC Terminal Settings........................................6-10

Data Transmission ........................................... 6-11

Data Reception................................................6-12

Data Formats

Introduction..................................................... 6-13

Description of M5 data format .......................6-14

Description of Rec 500 data format................ 6-18

Description of R4 and R5 (M5, Rec 500)

format of Trimble 3300................................... 6-20

Defination of type identification......................6-26

Type identifier-CZ Formats M5, R4, R5

and Rec500 Trimble 3300 .............................. 6-26

Description of value blocks.............................. 6-29

CZ Format ID and address block...................... 6-30

Data output on a printer.................................6-31

User Interface

Introduction..................................................... 6-32

What is an interface?....................................... 6-32

Hardware interface.......................................... 6-33

Remote Control

Introduction..................................................... 6-34

Xon/Xoff Control ............................................6-34

Rec 500 Software Dialog

(Rec 500 Protocol)

.....6-34

Key Codes and Function Requests................... 6-36

Recording Data Lines

Recording Data Lines 6-41

Update

Introduction..................................................... 6-46

Preparation on the PC...................................... 6-48

Starting Update............................................... 6-50

6 Data Management

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Contents

Introduction 7-2
V Index / Hz Co ll imat i on 7-5
Compensator 7-6

Overview Softkeys 8-2
Overview Key Functions 8-6
Geodetic Glossary 8-7
Technical Data

Trimble 3304, 3306 and 3305........................ 8-13

Electromagnetic Compatibility ........................ 8-16

Battery Charger LG 20.....................................8-17

Charging the Battery........................................8-18

Formulae and Constants

Computational Formulae for

Angle Measurements ...................................... 8-19

Computational Formulae for

Distance Measurements.................................. 8-19

Reduction Formulae ........................................ 8-20

Verifying on Calibration Distances................... 8-22

Prism and Addition Constants.........................8-23

Error Messages

What to do......................................................8-24

Before you call the service ............................... 8-26

Maintenance and Care

Instructions for Maintenance and Care...........8-27

Case/Extended Temperature Range

Keeping the Measurement System

in the Case....................................................... 8-28

Using the Instrument in the Low Temperature

Range to -35°C................................................8-28

7 Adjusting and checking

8 Annex

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Contents

1-1

1 Introduction

Dear Customer 1-2

The System Philosophy 1-3

Important Notes 1-4

1-2

Introduction Dear Customer

Dear Cust omer
By purchasing an Trimble 3300 Routine Total

Station from Trimble you have opted for a lead­ing-edge product in the fie ld of surv eying instru ­ments. We congratulate you on your choice and
would like to thank you for the trust placed in our
company.

1-3

Introduction The System Philosophy

For quite some time, surveying has no longer
been limited to the measurement of bearings and
distances. Complex measurement systems have
been in demand that do not only satisfy ever in­creasing needs for automatiza tion, but als o those
involving digital data processin g as well as the
effectiveness of daily measuring practice. New
standards have thus been set regarding technol­ogy and operating convenience.

The Trimble 3300 Routine Total Station is part of a
complete range of surveying instru ments from
Trimble. Data interchange between all the instru­ments is ensured by a common da ta format.

The operating convenience offered by the Trimble
3300 hardware is very high within this group of
total stations. Th e clear graphic dis play and on ly 7
keys give the user a wide variety of information for
the processing in the field and provide him with
valuable aids for achieving high productivity in
solving his surveying tasks.

The software version “Topo

1

” meets high stan­dards with the special programs for this a pplica­tion.

1

topography

1-4

Introduction Important Notes

The instrument was manufactured by tested
methods and using environ mentally compa tible
quality materials.

The mechanical, optical a nd electronic functio ns
of the instrument were carefully checked prio r to
delivery. Should any defects attributable to faulty
material or workmansh ip occur within the war­ranty period, they will be repaired as a wa rranty
service.

This warranty does not cover defects caused by
operator errors, inexpert handling or inappropriate
application.

Any further liabilities, fo r example for indirect
damages, cannot be accepted.

User manual: Edition
Cat. No.: 571 703 051
Date: February

FebruaryFebruary

February 2001

2001 2001

2001

Software releas e: >

> >

> V 5.50

Subject to alterations by the ma nufacturer fo r the
purposes of further technical development.

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Attention !

tention !tention !

tention !

Please read the safety notes in chapter 2
carefully before starting up the instrument.

1-5

Introduction Important Notes

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Phone: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E-mail:

[e-mail]

Homepage:
http://www.trimble.com

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The type label and serial nu mber are pro­vided on the left-hand side and under-s ide of
the instrument, respectively. Please note
these data and the followin g information in
your user manual. Always indicate this refer­ence in any inquiries addresse d to our dealer,
agency or service department:

Instrument:

$ Trimble 3303
$ Trimble 3305
$ Trimble 3306

Serial number: Software version:

A

1-6

Introduction Important Notes

We would like to wish you every succes s in com­pleting your work with your Trimble 3300. If you
need any help, we will be glad to be of assistance.

Yours

ZSP Geodetic Systems GmbH
Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10
D-07745 Jena

Phone: [phone]
Telefax:

(03641) 64-3229
E-Mail: [e-mail]
http://www.trimble.com

2-1

2 Trimble 3300 - The Routine Total Stations

This chapter gives you an overview of the operation
and controls of the instrumen t as well as th e
programs which are a special featu re of the
Trimble 3300 Routine Total Stations.

Instrument Description 2-2

Operation 2-4

Safety Notes 2-9

From Power to Data 2-14

2-2

Trimble 3300 Instrument Description

Hardware Overview

1 Sighting collimator
2 Mark for trunnion axis height
3 Telescope focusing control
4 Vertical tangent screw
5 Eyepiece
6 Vertical clamp
7 Display (graphic capabilities 128 x 32

pixels)
8 Horizontal tangent screw
9 Keyboard
10 Horizontal clamp
11 Interface
12 Tribrach screw
13 Telescope objective with integrated sun

shield
14 Battery cassette lock
15 Vertical axis level
16 Battery
17 Circular level
18 Adjustment screws for optical plu mmet
19 Optical plummet
20 Tribrach clamping screw

Fig. 1-1: Trimble 3303,
Control side

Fig. 1-2: Trimble 3300,
Objective side

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Fig. 1-3: Trimble 3300,
Optical plummet

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18

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14

20

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17

15

8

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2-3

Trimble 3300 Instrument Description

The Routine Total Stations Trimble 3303 / 3305 and Trimble 3306

The electronic Routine Total Stations as instruments
of mean accuracy are not only appropriate for
land-measuring by geodesists, but also users on
building sites appreciate their un complicated
handling as well as ra pidity, reliability and clea rness
in measuring.
Measurements are made easy thanks to menu
guidance supported by graphics , instrument
software with flexible point identification and
universal data record forma ts.

The principal features:

The principal features:The principal features:

The principal features:
by phase comparison method
Trimble 3303 up to 1500 m with 1 prism,

Trimble 3305 / 3306 up to 1300 m with 1 prism
Hz and V electronically

all common units and angle reference systems
Automatic compensation of sighting axis and index

errors
Display screen with graphic capabilities (128 x 32

pixels),
user-friendly surface, easy familia risation,
simple handling,
reliable control of all measu ring and compu ting
processes with clear references,
integrated, practical application pro grams,
ergonomic arrangement of controls,
light, compact construction

Eco-friendly power supply for about 1000 angle
and distance measurements, charging time 1 hour

RS 232 C (V 24) interface as data input and output
In the internal data memory of Trimble 3303 and

Trimble 3305, 1900 data lines can be saved.

Distance measurement
Measuring range

Angle measurement

Error compensation

The advantages in operating

Quick charging, longer
times of measuring

Data management

2-4

Trimble 3300 Program versions

This program is availa ble on the delivered
instrument.

Overview about software versi on „T op o“

(version > 5.00)

Coordinate

programs

Application

programs

Connecting Distances

(with heightstatio ning – new)

Statio + Offset

(with heightstatio ning – new)

Object Height

Vertical Plane

Area Calculation

(new)

Unknown Station

(5 Bac ksi ght point - new)

Known Station

Heightstationing

Polar Points

(with eccentricity – new)

Setting Out

2-5

Trimble 3300 Program versions

This program version can be selected.

Overwiev about software version „C onstruction“

(version > 4.00)

Coordinate

programs

Application

programs

Connecting Distance

(with heightstationing - new)

Station + Offset

(with heightstatio ning – new)

Object Height

Vertical Plane

Stake out Pt- Line

(new)

Stationing on a Known or

Unknown point

Heightstationing

Setting Out

Polar Points

2-6

Trimble 3300 Operation

Overview about software “Top o”

Input

1

Addco

(addition constant)
2 Scale
3 Temp (temperature)

4 Pressure

Applications

1 Connecting distance
2 Object height
3 Station + Offset
4 Vertical plane
5 Area Calculation

Coordinates

1 Unknown Station
2 Known Station
3 Stationing in elevation
4 Polar points Determination
5 Setting out

Instrument setting

1 Angles (resolution)
2 Distances (resolution)
3 V reference
4 Coo system
5 Coo display
6 Temperature
7 Pressure
8 Switch off
9 Acoustic signal

10 Contrast
11 EDM T-Out
12 Angles (Units)
13 Distances (Units)

Menu (ON+MENU)

2-7

Trimble 3300 Operation

Overview about software “Top o”

Interface

0 Record.
1 Format
2 Parity
3 Baud rate
4 Protocol
5 Position C
6 Position P

7 Position I
8 T-O Rec.
9 PC-Demo

Datentransfer

1 MEM -> Peripherie
2 Peripherie -> MEM

Update

2-8

Trimble 3300 Operation

The Keyboard

For operating the Trimble 3300, only 7 keys are
needed.

Functions (Hardkeys)

Switching the instrument on and chan ging over to
hardkey function

Starting a measurement
Switching the instrument off
Illumination ON/OFF
Calling up the memory
Calling up the input of poin t number an d code
Going to the main menu
Starting the tracking function

Softkeys

Function keys defined by the display in depen dence
on the program.

Two types of keys:
! Hard keys

- direct function

ON

and

MEAS

- Key in connection
with

ON

(SHIFT)

! Sof tkey

function depending on
program, significance
explained in display line
at the bottom

ON

MEAS

ON

OFF

ON

✳

ON EDIT
ON PNo
ON MENU
ON TRK

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Overview softkeys

Annex

OFF $ EDIT PNo MENU TRK SHIFT

MEAS

ON

2-9

Trimble 330 Operation

The Basic Concept of the Menu

The total station is a ble to realise a great va riety of
functions.

Functions needed directly during the measuring
process are accessible through the key functions.

The menu facilitates the access to many other
functions.

Having selected the menu, you can go to
submenus and you are offered available functions,
respectively:

e.g. settings

e.g. measurement programs

ON

MENU

2-10

Trimble 3300 Operation

Use of this Manual

The manual is divided into 8 main chapters.
The subchapters have not been numbered. Clarity

and convenience are provided by a maximum of 3
structural levels, for example:

4 Coordinates
2 Coordinates Unknown St ation

Recording

The pages are divided into two colu mns:
Principal text including
! Description of measuring processes and

methods

- instrument operation and keys

-Trimble 3300 display / graphics

- drawings and large gra phics

- tips, warnings and techn ical informa tion

Measuring tasks are defined as follows:
given:

:

: :

: given values

meas.: :

: :

: measured values

requ.:

:

: :

: required/computed values

You will find a list of terms in the an nex (Geodetic
Glossary).

Functional text for
calling up

programs:

Softkeys and t heir
functions

# Cross references

to other chapters

Small graphics

Chapter
Section

Subsection

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Tip Tip

Tip

for hints, special as pects and tricks
& Attention !

Attention !Attention !

Attention !

for risks or potential problems

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' Technical Informatio n

Technical Informatio n Technical Informatio n

Technical Informatio n

for technical background information

4 Coordinates
3 Stationing in elevation

Mode

2-11

Trimble 3300 Safety Notes

Risks in Use

Instruments and original accessories from Carl Zeiss
have to be used only for the intended purpose.
Read the manual carefully before the firs t use and
keep it with the instrument so that it will be rea dy
to hand at any time. Be sure to comply with the
safety notes.

&

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& Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

• Don´t make any changes or repairs on the
instrument and accessories . This is a llowed
only to the manufacturer or to specialist sta ff
authorised by the same.

• Only the service team o r authorised
specialist staff are allowed to open th e
instrument and accessories .

• Do not point th e telescope directly at the
sun.

• Do not use the instrument and accessories
in rooms with danger of explosion.

• Use the instrumen t only within the
operative ranges and conditions defined in
the chapter of technical data.

• Do not o perate th e battery ch arger in
humid or wet conditions (risk of electrical
shock). Make sure the voltage setting is
identical on the battery charger an d voltage
source. Do not use instruments while they are
wet.

2-12

Trimble 3300 Safety Notes

&

&&

& Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

• Take the necessary precautions at your
measuring site in the field, note the relevant
traffic rules.

• Check that the instrument has been
correctly set up and the accessories are
properly secured.

• Limit the time of working when it is raining,
cover the instrument with the protective
hood during breaks.

• After taking the instrument out of the case,
fix it immediately to the tripod with the
retaining screw. Do never lea ve it un fasten ed
on the tripod plate. After loosening the
retaining screw agai n, put the instrume nt
immediately back into the case.

• Prior to starting o peration, a llow sufficient
time for the instrument to adjust to th e
ambient temperature.

• Tread the tripod legs s ufficiently down in
the ground in order to keep the instrument in
stable position and to avoid its turn ing over in
case of wind pressure.

• Check yo ur instru ment at regular inte rvals in
order to avoid faulty measurements,
especially after it has been subjected to s hock
or heavy punishment.

• Remove the battery in case of being
discharged or for a longer stop period of the
instrument. Recharge the batteries with the
LG 20.

• Properly dispose of the batteries and
equipment taking into account the applicable
national regulations.

2-13

Trimble 3300 Safety Notes

Attention

&

&&

& Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

•The mains cable and plugs of accessories have to be
in perfect condition.

• When working with the tachymeter rod near to
electrical installations (fo r example electric railways,
aerial lines, transmitting stations and others), there is
acute danger to life, independent of the rod material.
Inform in these cases the releva nt and auth orised
security offices and follow th eir instruction s. Keep
sufficient distance to the electrical in stallations .

• Avoid surveying during thunderstorms because of
lightning danger.

2-14

Trimble 3300 From Power to Data

PC Station

LG20

230V: 708100

Charger 115V: 708103

External Battery 6V/7A h
708146-9901
only for Type „ -35

o

C “

Internal Battery

6 V1,1Ah

702504-9040

Car Adapter

for LG20: 708410

Power Cable 6V

708177-9480

Data Cable

708177-9460

Data Transfer Software
e.g. Terminal program
(Accessories / Windows)

3-1

3 First Steps

The first steps cover up the set-up of the
instrument, including the explana tion of basic
inputs and the necessa ry presettings.
After having set the parameters for saving an d
entered the point information, you can measure in
the start-up menu.

Before Measurement 3-2

Principles 3-5

Presettings 3-13

Measuring in the Start-up Menu 3-24

3-2

First Steps Before Measurement

Set-Up and Coarse Centring

In order to guarantee the stability of meas urement
we recommend the use of a havy Tripod.

Set

SetSet

Set----up:

up: up:

up:
Extend the tripod legs (1) to a comfortable h eight
of observation and fix them using the tripod
locking screws (2). Screw the ins trument centrally
to the tripod head plate (3). The tribra ch screws (4 )
should be in mid-position.

Coarse Centring:

Coarse Centring:Coarse Centring:

Coarse Centring:
Set up the tripod roughly above the station point
(ground mark), the tripod head plate (3) should be
approximately horizontal.

Centre the circular mark of the o ptical plummet (5)
above the ground mark using the tribrach screws.
To focus the circle: Turn the eyepiece.
To focus the ground mark: Draw out or push in the
eyepiece of the optical plummet.

Levelling and Fine Centring

Coarse Levelling:

Coarse Levelling:Co arse Levelling:

Coarse Levelling:
Level the circular bubble (6) by adjustin g the length
of the tripod legs (1).

Precision Levelling:

Precision Levelling:Precision Levelling:

Precision Levelling:
Align the control unit pa rallel with the imagin ary
connecting line between two tribrach screws. Level
the instrument by tu rning the tribra ch screws a)
and b) in opposite directions. Turn the instrument
by 100 grad in Hz and level instrument with
tribrach screw c).For checking, turn the instru ment
round the vertical axis.

1

2

a)

b)

c)

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2

4

3

5

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