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

3

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

6

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

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

Fig. 1-3: Trimble 3300,
Optical plummet

18

18

13

14

20

16

17

15

8

18

19

18

18

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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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

&

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& 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

&

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& 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)

1

2

4

3

5

6

3-3

First Steps Before Measurement

After that, check the residual in clination by tu rning
the instrument in both diametral positions of (1)
and (2). Take the mean of deviation from center
point of level and adjust, if necess ary.

Precision Centring:

Precision Centring:Precision Centring:

Precision Centring:
Shift the tribrach on the tripod he ad plate until the
image of the ground mark is in the centre of the
circular mark of the optical plummet; repeat the
levelling various times if necessa ry.

Telescope Focusing

Focusing the Crosslines:

Focusing the Crosslines:Focusing the Crosslines:

Focusing the Crosslines:
Sight a bright, evenly coloured surface and turn the
telescope eyepiece until the line pattern is sha rply
defined.

Focusing the target point:

Focusing the target point:Focusing the target point:

Focusing the target point:
Turn the telescope focusing control until the target
point is sharply defined.

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Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

Sighting of the sun or strong light sources
must by all means be avoided. This ma y cause
irreparable damage to your eyes .

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Check the telescope parallax: If you move
your head slightly whilst looking through the
eyepiece, there must be no relative movement
between the crosslines and the ta rget;
otherwise, refocus the crosslines as above.

3-4

First Steps Before Measurement

Switching the Instrument on

Additionally to the company lo go, the number o f
the software vers ion (importan t for future updates )
and the values last set for:

- addition constant

- scale

- temperature

- air pressure
are displayed briefly.

ON

Press key

Switching the instrument
off by pressing the keys

ON

+

OFF

simultaneously.

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The compensator is au tomatically activa ted
when the instrument is switched on.

If levelling of the instrument is insufficien t, the
digits after the decimal point in the displa yed
angle readings a re replace d by dash es.

3-5

First Steps Principles

Principles of Display

Display page 2:

Display page 1:

The information

- point code,

- point number and

- measured / computed
values
is displayed on two pages.

Toggling between
the pages:

####

1

to page 1

####

2

to page 2

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The fields at the bottom of the display are
related to the functions of the keys s ituated
below the display.

They indicate the next poss ible settings - do
not mix it up with the current setting.

3-6

First Steps Principles

Principles of Input

Additionally to the setting of predefinitions - as
described further down in this ch apter - you will
have to enter data continually during the
measuring process.

These entries are

• the constantly changing instrument, station

and reflector height s and

• coordinates of stations or other known

backsight points.

The manual input of coordinates is described in
Chapter

ChapterChapter

Chapter 6

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6 Data Management

Data ManagementData Management

Data Management.

If available, it is useful to trans fer the values directly
from a PC instead of entering them manually.

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Editor

Data Management

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Data Transfer

Data Management

3-7

First Steps Principles

Input of Reflector, Trunnion Axis and Station Heights

on display page 1 only:

The input of the values of
reflector height (th),
instrument height (ih) and
station height (Zs) (height­stationing) allows you to
measure with absolute
heights already in the initial
menu. If these values have
not been entered, only
relative height differences
will appear in the display
(memory). If Zs=0 the
height difference “h” is
displayed and recorded,
otherwise the height “Z”.

th/ih

in measuring

modes HD and yxh
only

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Presetting s

First Steps

ESC

to quit

Z

heightstationing

th

to enter the

reflector height

ih/Zs

to enter the

instrument and
station height

o.k.

to confirm

th

HD

h

SD

ih

Station

P

Z

Z

AP

Z

S

X/Y

3-8

First Steps Principles

Heightstationing: Input of th and ih/Zs

Input of the reflector height:

Presentation of the current position for input in
negative type.

Input of the instrument height / station height

th 0.000 m

to confirm the old
reflector height
(in this case 0)

to enter a value

%%%%

and

####

to go to the desired

position in the
display

+

-

to browse through

digits

o.k.

to confirm

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Data Management

to enter values

(compare input of
th)

ESC

to quit the input

routine

3-9

First Steps Principles

Measurement „Stationing in E lev ati on“

Input one after the other:
Z, ih, th:

Measurement to the backsight poin t

Result and Recording

Stat

to go to the input

menus

CHCK

$

Adjusting and
checking

ESC

to quit the program

$

Principles

First Steps

$

Editor

Data Management

→→→→ sight to the

backsight point

ON

+

PNo

change of the point
number?

MEAS

YES

to accept the result,

to record data, to
left the program

NO

to quitt, new start

3-10

First Steps Principles

Input of Point Number and Code

signalises th e possibility to en ter point

number and code.

The entered values will be used in the next
measurement.

CCCC 5-digit point code,
alphanumeric notation

PPPP 12-digit point nu mber with the special
characters #, -, . , .numeric notation

ON

+

PNo

%%%%

and

####

to go to the desired
digit of point
number and code

+

and

-

to browse through

the existing
character set

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

The toggling between point nu mber and
code is realised continuously.

For fast browsing, keep the respective key
depressed.

After the measurement, the point number is
incremented by one unit, the code remains
invariable until being modified by the user.

In the application and coo rdinate programs ,
the code is provided with non-varying
characters (A,B,..). In this case, it is not
possible to enter the code.

3-11

First Steps Principles

Principles of Dis tance M eas urem ents

The intensity of the receiving signa l can be ass essed
with the bar graph. The more to th e right the stars
are presented, the better is the returning signa l.

The distance measurement can be cancelled with
the softkey ESC.

The slope distances and derived values are
corrected with regard to the influence s of ea rth
curvature / refraction. Additionally, a correction of
atmospheric influe nces (tempe rature a nd press ure)
is applied.

The correction is zero with T = 20°C and
P = 944 hPa.

Distance tracking (continuous measurement of the dis tance)

The measuring mode can also be changed during
the tracking measure ment. Fo r recording da ta

during the tracking measurement use key

MEAS

.

Single measurement

MEAS

$

Presetting s

First Steps

ON

TRK

END

to finish the

measurement

yxh

to change the

measurement mode

3-12

First Steps Principles

Measurements to inaccessi b l e Points

The prism used for the distance measurement
cannot be stationed on the desired point P.

Sight towards the point P a nd trigger the
measurement. Then, sight the prism stationed on
the auxiliary point H.
Pay attention to the condition of equidistance
S-P = S-H.

If data recording is activ ated, on ly

a data line
indicating the angle to P and the dista nce to H is
saved.
Naturally, the angle and distance to H are
displayed after the measurement, being the angle
value continuously updated in the Trimble 3300
display.

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

Please use this function in the start-up menu
only.

In the program “Polar Points” it is possible to
measure with “Eccentric Measurement”.

Hz

SD

Station

P

i

H

Z,h

V

X,x

! S P = S H

Y,y

3-13

First Steps Presettings

Introduction

The required presettings are to be subdivided into
three groups:

Settings in the Start-up Menu

• Specify measuring units for angle and distance

Short-time setting of V angle in percent

• Activating and dea ctivating the compens ator

• Orientation o f Hz circle

Frequently used Settings

• Input of press ure and temperature

• Input of scale and addition constant

Rarely used Set Instructio ns

• Display mode for a ngle and dis tance

• Vertical re ference s ystem

• System of coordinates

• Display of coordinates

• Measuring units of temperature, pressure

• Switching the in strument au tomatically o ff

• Switching the a coustic s ignal on and off

• Regulation of display contrast and brightness of

crossline illumination

• Switching the dista nce measuremen t off

automatically if sighting line in terruption

3-14

First Steps Presettings

Settings in the Set-Up Menu

The settings of units for angle and distances are in
menu instrument settings. Distances settings can
be made in the measurement menu.

Display page 2

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

Display page 1

Setting the measuring
units of distance

to set with

F1

the distance

m

meters

ft

feet

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

If the mode is changed after the
measurement, the values will be converted
and displayed in the new mode, but s aved in
this form only after the next measuremen t.

V%

V%V%

V%

V

&&&&



to toggle quickly

between angle in
percent / defined
measuring unit

3-15

First Steps Presettings

If recording is activated, an informa tion line will
be saved indicating compensator function on or
off.

Activating and
deactivating the
compensator

Display page 2:

CHCK

to go to the menu

c/i

and

Comp

$

Adjusting and
checking

C-on

to deactivate the

compensator
function

C-off

to activate the

compensator
function

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

If the compensator is out o f its working ran ge
and the function is activated, th e digits after
the decimal point in the angle readings are
replaced by dashes. In this case, the
instrument is not sufficiently levelled a nd a
remote release from a PC is not admitted.

3-16

First Steps Presettings

Display page 2

Orientation of Hz ci rcle

Aim: Hz = 0

Hz=0

Sight target

MEAS

Aim: Hz = xxx,xxx

HOLD

Turn the instrument to the
desired Hz circle value

MEAS

Sight target

MEAS

Aim: Change counting
direction

####

Hz

Measurement

clockwise

%%%%

Hz

Measurement

anticlockwise

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

The set counting direction is only valid in the
start-up menu.

After the connection and in all programs, the
Hz counting direction is always set clockwise.

3-17

First Steps Presettings

Frequently used Settings

Alteration of pressure, temperature, scale
and addition constant

Range of values

-30 oC < Temp. < 70 oC with ∆ 1 oC

-0,127mm < Ad dco < 0,127mm with ∆ 1 mm
0,995000 < Scale < 1,005000 with ∆ 1 ppm
440hPa < Press. < 1460 hPa with ∆ 4 hPa

1 Input

ON MENU

''''

and

((((

to go to the desired

menu point

o.k.

to confirm

+

and

-

to alter the addition
constant (scale,
temperature and
pressure) step by
step

o.k.

to confirm

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

For the first starting, only temperature an d
pressure are entered.
If a prism with another prism constant than

-35 mm should be used permanently, also
this setting should be realised immediately.
(For calculating the constant see annex.)

$

Formulae and

constants

Annex

3-18

First Steps Presettings

Rarely used Set Instructions

Angle and distance displa y

Possibilities:
Angle

grad 0,005-0,001-0,0005 (Trimbl e 3305 / 3306)
grad 0,005-0,001-0,0002 (Trimbl e 3303)
DMS 10“ - 5“ - 1“
deg 0,005

0

- 0,0010 - 0,00050

mil

Distance

m 0,01-0,005-0,001
ft 0,02-0,01-0,001

4 Setting the instrument

ON

MENU

YES

to go to

''''

and

((((

to select the menu

point

MOD

to change setting

ESC

to quit menus

''''

and

((((

to quit setting /

confirm change

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

The defined presentations of angle and
distance are related to the display.
Saving is realised with the highest possible
precision.

3-19

First Steps Presettings

Vertical reference s ystem

V reference systems:

V

&&&&



Zenith angle

V

))))



Vertical angle

1: Zenith angle 2: Vertical angle
unit 400 grads unit 360°

V))))⊥⊥⊥⊥****

Height angle

3: Height angle
unit 6400 mil

MOD

to change setting

ESC

to quit menus

''''

and

((((

to quit setting /

confirm change

Examples

Examples

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

The setting of the measuring unit % is done
in the set-up menu!

0

grad

90°

100

grads

300

grads

0°

180°

200

grads

270°

1600

mil

-1600

mil

0

mil 0mil

3-20

First Steps Presettings

System of coordinates / display of coordinates

Assignment of coordinates:

Indication sequence: Y-X / X-Y E-N / N-E

Measuring units for pressure / temperature

Possibilities:

Temperature

o

C degrees centigrade

o

F degrees Fahrenheit

Pressure hPa hectopascal (or millibar)
Torr
inHg

MOD

to change setting

ESC

to quit menus

''''

and

((((

to quit setting /

confirm change

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

When the assignment of coordinates is
changed, the question for further use of the
internal station coordinates appears in the
display, calling the user’s attentio n to a
possible source of errors.

MOD

to change setting

ESC

to quit menus

''''

and

((((

to quit setting /

confirm change

X

Y

N

Y-X X-Y E-N

3-21

First Steps Presettings

Switching the instrument o ff / acoustic s ignal

Possibilities:

Switching off 10 min - 30 min - OFF
Acoustic signal ON- OFF

Displaycontrast /Reticle illumina tion

MOD

to change setting

ESC

to quit menus

''''

and

((((

to quit setting /

confirm change

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

Before the instrument will be switched off
automatically, a warnin g appears in dicating
that the instrument will be switched off
within one minute. This process can be
interrupted by pressing any key.

MOD

to change settings

ESC

to quit the menu

''''

and

((((

to quit settings / to

confirm alterations

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

The adjustment of the contrast is only
possible with the display illumina tion
switched off. The adjustment of the Reticle
illumination is only pos sible with the displa y
illumination switched on.

3-22

First Steps Presettings

Time out of Distance meter during interrupted
EDM

Settings of units for angles and distances

Possibilities:

Angles Grad 400.0000
DMS 360° 00‘ 00“
deg 360.0000°
mil 6400mils

Distances m Meters
ft Feet

MOD

to change settings

ESC

to quit the menu

''''

and

((((

to quit settings / to

confirm alterations

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

This setting controls the time out of the
distance meter during th e EDM interruptio n.

MOD

to change settings

ESC

to quit the menu

''''

and

((((

to quit settings / to

confirm alterations

"

Tip

It is possible to change the units between
meters or feet in the start up menu.

3-23

First Steps Presettings

Saving the Measured Values

MEM/x

MEM/xMEM/x

MEM/x - internal saving
(only Trimble 3303 and Trimble 3305)

V24/x

V24/xV24/x

V24/x - external saving through RS232 interface
Off

OffOff

Off - no saving
1111 - saving of measured values
2222 - saving of computed values
3333 - 1 and 2

ON

+

MENU

5 Setting Interface

YES

to go to the menu

MOD

to toggle between

MEM/1, MEM/2,
MEM/3
V24/1, V24/2, V24/3
OFF

ESC

to return to the
higher-order menu

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

These settings are valid in the programs
„Coordinates“ a nd „Applicatio ns“.

All values in the Start-up menu are
interpreted as meas ured value s (1).

$

Record data lines

Data Management

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

The detailed depiction concerning the
question of which values are saved with
which type identifiers and with which
recording selection you can find in the
chapter Data Management.

3-24

First Steps Measurement in the Start-Up

Selecting the Measuring Mode (presentation of the results at the
display)

Display page 1:

SD: Display of the real measured values

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

HzV: Display in the theodolite mode

$

Presetting s

First Steps

!

!!

! Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

In connection with the selection of saving, the
selection of the measuring mode is decis ive
for:

Which results are to be displayed?
Which values are to be saved?

F1

to set the following

measuring modes

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

In the display of softkey 1, a lways the n ext
selectable measuring mode appears.

Status display:

Only for alignments and for
setting out right angles, not
for distance measurements

3-25

First Steps Measurement in the Start-Up

HD: Display of the reduced distance and th e height
difference

yxh: Display of the local recta ngular coo rdinates

Display of the calculated
values
with Z=0

with Z≠0

Measurement in the local
system with station y=x =0
with Z=0

with Z≠0

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

The measuring modes can be changed at any
time and the results will be displayed
immediately in the selected measuring mode,
but not, though, another recording. All
following measurements are displayed and
recorded in the newly selected mode.

In all measuring modes, the a ngle reading is
updated continually.

The distance or coordinates are updated only
after the next measurement.

3-26

First Steps Measurement in the Start-Up

Measurement

After entering and de fining all pa rameters re quired
you can carry out the measurement.

Display with absolute heights, with the heights Zs,
ih and th entered

MEAS

etc. Measurement to

further points

ON

+

PNo

Input
point number and
code

MEAS

"

""

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

After the measurement, the flush righ t point
number is incremented by one unit within the
number of digits displayed up to the specia l
character (no figure) to the left of it.
(According to this picture, counting goes only
up to 9, then it will begin again with "0 ".)

Measurements in the modes

HzV

and

SD

are realised
without entering and
recording local or global
heights

4-1

4 Coordinates

The basic requirement for a measurement in a
system of coordinates is a stationing within this
system. That means, that the position and height
of the instrument are determined by measuring to
known backsight points.
In the case of an unknown station, the scale and
the orientation of the Hz circle in azimuth directio n
are computed additionally to the station
coordinates. In the case of a known station, only
the scale and the orientation of the Hz circle in
azimuth direction are computed.

After the stationing, the actual measurements ­that means setting out and polar points - are
possible within this system of coordinates.

The Menu Guidance 4-2

Unknown Station 4-6

Known Station 4-11

Stationing in Elevation 4-15

Polar Points 4-18

Setting Out 4-23

4-2

Coordinates The Menu Guidance

The guidance through the menu is very easy to
understand and based on a unique schema for all
programs.

Principle

Each program flow is demonstra ted by a graphics .

A and B are backsight poin ts with known
coordinates and S is the station the coordinates of
which are to be calculated.

Coordinates are to be entered

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
Checking

A

to call point A

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

The function of adjusting and checking is
required for measurements to be carried out
without/with compensator or for checking
the adjustment of the instrument.

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

Coordinates
Unknown station

4-3

Coordinates The Menu Guidance

If A has been calculated, measu red, defined as
station, the symbol for A is filled.

B

to continue by

calling point B

ESC

to return to the

higher-order menu

A

to repeat point A

if required

#

##

# Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

If errors or confusions should occur whilst
measuring to the points, the meas urement to
single points can be repeated immediately.

ON

+

PNo

to enter point
number and code

MEAS

to trigger

measurement

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

Prior to each measurement with

MEAS

it is
possible to enter a point nu mber and a code
for the point to be measured.
In the stationing programs, the codes (A, B, S)
have been invariably set. Point numbers can
be entered.
The point number is incremented
automatically by 1.
The code that has been set is saved with every
measurement until being modified by the
user.

In the setting-out program,
the possibility to measure is
indicated additionally by the

symbol in the display

4-4

Coordinates The Menu Guidance

Station Point Memory Trimble 3300

In a non-volatile instrument memory, the following
data are retained after switching th e instrument off
and overwritten with every new determination:

Station coordinates Y,X,Z
Instrument height ih
Reflector height th
Scale m
Orientation Om

The coordinates of the station point are calculated
or entered by means of the coordination
programs.
During the following operations (setting-out / polar
points), the user can access this memory at the
respective parts of the program and does not have
to enter the values again.
After having changed the station, these values
have to be calculated or again entered in the
course of the program.

Special Features of Trimble 3306

The Trimble 3306 (the instrument is not fitted out
with a data memory) has a memory location for
another single point (coor-memory) containing the
coordinates of this point (Y;X;Z) in a non-volatile
form.
This memory location permits a simple
transmission of coordinates (stationing with
"unknown station") with the Trimble 3306 and
spares the user the trouble to take the coordina tes
down or to enter them twice.

4-5

Coordinates The Menu Guidance

Window of the Trimble 3306 when calling
coordinates

Method:
The station coordinates S1 are known or have been

calculated by means of a coordinate program. The
coordinates of point K1 will be calcu lated with the
program „polar points“ a nd saved in th e „coor-

memory“ with

.

After placing the instru ment on S2, th e
coordinates of the points S1 (last station) and K1
(coor-memory) are called with the stationing
program "unknown station" and used for
determining the coordinates of S2.

Now, the coordinates of the point K2 can be
calculated with the program "po lar points" a nd
stored in the "coor-memory". After changing the
position of the instrument to S3, the coordinates
of this point will be calculated in a nalogy to sta tion
S2.

S1

S2

S3

K1

K2

K3

-

Station pt.

- Auxil. pt.

Trimble 3300
Principle
of transmission of
coordinates

„

unknown station"

4-6

Coordinates Unknown Station

given: : (Y,X,Z)

A....E

meas.: : (SD,Hz,V)

S-(A-E)

requ.: : (Y,X,Z)

s

, Om , m

By measuring to 2..5 known BBBB

acksight PPPPoints
(AAAA.. EEEE), the instrument will calculate the sta tion
coordinates XXXX

SSSS

,YYYY

SSSS

,ZZZZ

SSSS

the circle orientation Om and
the scale m.
The description is "with stationing in elevation". The
procedure without stationing in elevation is almost
identical.

Stationing in Elevation

Input of instrument height

If it is not

possible to occupy
a point with a known
position in order to sight
the points to be surveyed or
set out, a free stationing can
be carried out.
If all backsight points have a
known height, the Z coordi­nate can also be determined
simultaneously. A maximum
of 5 points can be
measured!

ESC

to go to the

coordinates menu

with: input of

instrument height

without: no

calculation of
height

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

Coordinates
Unknown Station

Y

A

Y

Station unknown

BP AAAA

BP CCCC

X

X

A

X

B

YYYY

SSSS

Y

B

Y

A

Circle
Hz=0

Om

BP BBBB

BP DDDD

BP EEEE

X

D

Y

D

4-7

Coordinates Unknown Station

Measurement „Unknown Station“

Selecting the coordinates of BP A

"

""

" Note

Note Note

Note !

! !

!

In a free stationing with height
determination, all backsight po ints must h ave
a height coordinate. It is not possible to use
individual backsight points separa tely
according to position a nd height.
The height is calculated by s imple averaging.

"

""

" Tip !

Tip ! Tip !

Tip !

If not all backsight points a re provided with a
height coordinate, the method without

without without

without

height

heightheight

height is to be applied. Subsequently, th e
station height can be determined separately
by measurement to one point using the
stationing in elevation program.

A

to select BP A

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

ESC

to quit the program

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

4-8

Coordinates Unknown Station

- Sight reflector

The operational steps for BP B....E are now carried

out in analogy to BP A.

Explanation:
vy: Residual in Y-direction
vx: Residual in X-direction
vz: Residual in Z-direction

th

to enter data for BP

A

ON

+

PNo

Point number of BP
A to be changed?

MEAS

to measure to BP A

B

to select BP B

A

Measurement to BP

A to be repeated?

After at least 2
measurements, approxim ate
coordinates are calculated
by software and the
deviation to the current
measurement is displayed.

ESC

to quit the program

B

Measurement to BP

C to be repeated?

C

to measure the next

point (E=5.)

END

to display the

residuals

#

##

# Tip !

Tip ! Tip !

Tip !

Consequently, residuals can also be used to
"stake out" (seek) points, because the
measurement of point can be repeated
immediately.

4-9

Coordinates Unknown Station

Display of residuals:

Point to which the residuals belo ng

After confirming the residuals:

Display of the station coordinates:

Explanation:
m: calculated scale
Om: orientation unknown
s0: standard deviation of the weighting unit
(mean point error)

More

to measure

additional point

$$$$

,

%%%%

to select point

Del

to delete point

o.k.

to display station

coordinates

o.k.

to display further

parameters

ON

+

PNr

to enter the point
number of the
station

Wdhl

to repeat the

complete
determination

m

to edit the scale

o.k.

to accept the

coordinates,
complete the
program and go to
the coordinates
menu; to record

"

""

" Note !

Note ! Note !

Note !

It is possible to go backwards a nd re-measure
the corresponding points, whereby the
intermediary points get lost.
But it is more recommendable to complete
the measurement (calling the residua ls) after
three backsight points, delete and re-mea sure
the correspondin g direction. Ne w
measurements are added at the end.
Consequently, the assignment of the point
codes (A, B, etc.) are shifted.

4-10

Coordinates Unknown Station

Scale menu

If the scale is outside the permissible range, an
error message a ppears.

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code
backsight point A, B, C, D, E

Y,X,Z Coordinates
SD,Hz,V Readings
vy,vx,vz backsight point residuals

Y,X,Z Coordinates of station point S
m,Om Scale and circle orienta tion
s0 Standard deviation of the weight unit

-

scale

+

to edit

to accept scale, to

go to the residuals
menu

"

""

" Note !

Note ! Note !

Note !

After the scale has been confirmed, the
station coordinates are re-calculated. Then,
the residuals can be evaluated once more.

!

Presetting s

First steps

o.k.

4-11

Coordinates Known Station

given: : (Y,X)

S,A

meas.: : (SD,Hz)

S-A,

or (Hz,V)

S-A

requ.: : Om , m or Om
By measuring to a known BBBB

acksight PPPPoint AAAA, the
instrument will calculate the circle orienta tion Om
and the scale m.

Measurement „Known Station“

Selecting the coordinates of station S

If it is possible to occupy a
point with a known posit ion
in order to sight the points
to be surveyed or set out, a
stationing on a known point
can be carried out.

S

to call station S

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

ESC

to quit the program

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

Coordinates

Known Station

AA

Station known

BP

X

X

A

X

S

Y

Y

A

Y

S

Circle
Hz=0

Om

4-12

Coordinates Known Station

After defining S:
There are two ways to calculate the orientation.

Orientation using a known Azimuth

The orientation us ing a known azimuth will be
selected if the bearing angle between the station
and the backsight point is kn own (for example
calculated from coordinates) a nd a distan ce
measurement to the backsight poin t is impossible.

Display of results an d recording

Hz

see below

XY

page 4-11

S

to repeat station S

to set the required

direction by turning
the instrument

MEAS

to clamp the set

direction

→→→→ to sight the known

point

MEAS

allocation is

completed

YES

to confirm, record,

quit the program

NO

to reject, new start

4-13

Coordinates Known Station

Orientation using known Coordinates

This orientation method will be used if the
coordinates of the backsight point are known.

Selecting the coordinates of BP A

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

SD/Hz/V

Distance and
bearing
measurement
Hz/V
Bearing
measurement

ON

+

PNo

Point number of BP
A to be changed?

MEAS

to BP A

YES

to confirm the

orientation,
continuation

NO

to reject the

orientation,
new start

4-14

Coordinates Known Station

Display of results an d recording

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code
Y,X Coordinates of station point
Y,X Coordinates of backsight point A
SD,Hz,V Readings for backsight point A

according to s election
m,Om Scale and circle orienta tion

according to s election

new

to accept the new

scale

old

to transfer the

orientation
accepting an old
scale

Inpt

to transfer the

orientation entering
any scale

Rept

to repeat the

calculation

!

Presetting s

First steps

4-15

Coordinates Stationing in Elevation

given.: : Z

P

meas.: : (SD,V)

S--P,

ih, th

requ.: : Z

s

The station height is determined by measurement
to a BBBB

acksight PPPPoint with a known height.

Measurement „Stationing in E lev ati on“

Stationing in elevation
permits the determinat ion
of the height above Mean
Sea Level independently of
planimetric stationing. In
programs involving local
coordinates, in particular,
the absolute height can be
included in the
measurement.

Stat

to go to the input

menus

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

ESC

to quit the program

Stationing in elevation

X/Y

Reflector

ZZZZ

V

HD

BP

S

SD

Z

P

Z

S

Z

i

h

th

ih

Coordinates

4-16

Coordinates Stationing in Elevation

Enter one after another:
Z, ih, th:

Example th:

Display of results an d recording

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

th 0.850 m

Confirmation of the
old value

th=0

Set to zero

→→→→ Sight backsight

point

ON

+

PNo

Point number to be
changed?

MEAS

YES

to confirm, record,

quit the program

NO

to reject,

new start

4-17

Coordinates Stationing in Elevation

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code
th Reflector height at backsigh t point

(only if chan ged)
ih Instrument height (only if changed)
Z Height of backsight point
SD, Hz, V Readings for backsight point
Zs New station height

!

Presetting s

First steps

4-18

Coordinates Polar Points

given.: : (Y,X,Z)

,S

, Om, m

meas.: : (SD,Hz,V)

S-P

requ.: : (Y,X,Z)

P

Confirmation of Stationing

Determination of the
coordinates and heights of
new points by distance and
direction measurements.

The coordinates can be
computed in a higher-order
system of coordinates.

Local coordinates can be
determined in the standard
measurement menu.

YES

to confirm the

station coordinates
and to continue in
the program

NO

to reject, new start -

stationing

m

to change the scale

Coordinates
Polar Points

ZZZZ

Z

P

X

P

YYYY

V

XXXX

YP

Hz

HD

S

Reflector

SD

th

ih

4-19

Coordinates Polar Points

Scale:

Reference direction:

Instrument and station heights:

+

,

-

to change m

o.k.

to confirm

YES

to confirm and

continue in the
program

NO

to reject, new start -

stationing

YES

to confirm and

continue in the
program

NO

to reject, new start -

height stationing

ih/Zs

to enter instrument

and reflector
heights

#

##

# Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

If neither a stationing in elevation has been
realised beforehand nor Zs is entered now, all
heights Z will be related to the station height
Zs=0.
If ih is not entered either, all heights Z will be
related to the trunnion axis height Zi=0.

4-20

Coordinates Polar points

Measurement „Polar Points“

Display of results and saving

&&&&1

,

&&&&2

to change pages
over

th

to enter the

reflector height of
the new point

ON

+

PNo

to enter point
number and code
of the new point

EXC

eccentric
measurement

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

MEAS

to start the

measurement

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

The measurement can be triggered both on
display pages 1 and 2 .
After the measurement, the program return s
to the page where the measurement has
been triggered.

4-21

Coordinates Polar points

Eccentric Measurement

The graphics does not change !

Type of target eccentricity (softkey

MOD

):
Tv: in front of the centre
Th: behind the centre
Tl: left of the centre
Tr: right of the centre
Ts: spatial relative to the centre

Viewing direction: Centre of the instrument !

Centre of the instrument !Centre of the instrument !

Centre of the instrument !

Display before eccentric measurement is sta rted

If points cannot be m eas­ured directly, the eccentric
measurement option can
provide the solution. Spat ial
eccentric target
measurements are very
helpful especially for indoor
surveys.

Inp

to enter the length

MOD

to change the

mode

o.k.

to accept

ESC

to quit the menu

spatial eccentricity

position eccentricities

"

""

" Note !

Note ! Note !

Note !

Height calculation is ba sed on th e assumptio n
that centre and eccentricity have the same
level. This does of course not apply to the Ts
type (spatial) (calculation of the real height of
the centre).

"

""

" Note !

Note ! Note !

Note !

The eccentricity set is effective only once.

Tr

Tl

Tv

Th

Ts

4-22

Coordinates Polar Points

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code

m Scale (only if changed)
ih Instrument height (only if changed)
Zs Station height (only if changed)
th Reflector height at backsight point

(only if changed)
Tv,Th,Tr,Tl,Ts Eccentricity
SD, Hz, V Polar coordinates
Y, X, Z Rectangular coordinates

!

Presetting s

First steps

4-23

Coordinates Setting Out

given.: : (Y,X)

S,P

comp.: :(HD,Hz)

S--P

meas.: : (HD,Hz,V)

S-N

comp.: : (dl,dq,dr)

P-N

Confirmation of Stationing

Search for or setting out
points in a given system of
coordinates. A stationing is
the prerequisite for setting
out points on the basis of
coordinates.

After having entered the
coordinates of the point to
be set out and measured
the approximate point, the
Trimble 3300 displays the
result in the form of the
longitudinal deviation dl,
the transverse deviation dq,
the angle Hz between the
approximate point and the
nominal point, the radial
deviation dr and the
deviations of the
coordinates dx, dy and dz.

YES

to confirm the

station coordinates
and to continue in
the program

NO

to reject, new start -

stationing

m

to change the scale

Coordinates
Setting Out

Y

Y

S

Station

P

(Set out point)

N

1 1.Näherungspunkt)

-dq
dl

dr

dx

dy

X

-Hz

X

S

N

2

(1st appr. point)

4-24

Coordinates Setting Out

Scale:

Reference direction:

Instrument and station heights:

+

,

-

to change m

o.k.

to confirm

YES

to confirm and

continue in the
program

NO

to reject, new start -

stationing

YES

to confirm and

continue in the
program

NO

to reject, new start -

height stationing

ih/Zs

to enter instrument

and reflector
heights

4-25

Coordinates Setting Out

Measurement „Setting Out“

The following options for the setting-out method
are available:

or

Setting out with or without height

Setting out using given coordinates
or
using known setting out parameters

Setting Out using known nominal Coordinates

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

Z-n

,

Z-j

Change
with / without
height

YXZ

,

YX

see below

HDh,HD

page 4-26

!

Principles

First steps

!

Editor

Data management

4-26

Coordinates Setting Out

After defining the coordinates:

to continue see measurement results
page 4-24

Setting Out using known Setting Out Parameters

Entering HD:

Defining the Hz value:

to turn the

instrument up to
Hz=0

th

to enter the

reflector height

ON

+

PNo

Point number and
code to be
corrected?

MEAS

to measure the

approximate point

HD 4.152 m

Confirmation of the
old value

HD=0

Set to zero

!

Principles

First steps

to set the desired

Hz value

MEAS

1st measurement to

the approximat e
point

4-27

Coordinates Setting Out

Measurement results see below

Measurement Results

Display of results / recording

Additional measurement of the set out point:

Display of results / recording

ON

+

PNo

Point number and
code to be
corrected?

th

to enter reflector

height

&&&&

to change over the

different displays of
results

Test

see below

o.k.

to confirm the

setting out and
to record;
to set out other
points

MEAS

to repeat until the

approximate point
is close enough to
the set out point!

th

to enter the

reflector height

MEAS

to measure

4-28

Coordinates Setting Out

Display of results an d recording

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code
HD,Hz, Z or Nominal values
Y,X,Z
SD,Hz,V Readings for th e point
dl, dq, dr Setting-out differences
dy, dx Setting-out differences (only if

nominal coordinates are used)
dz Setting-out differences (only if

the height is set out)
or
th Reflector height

(only if changed)
SD,Hz,V Readings and
Y,X,Z Actual coordinates of check

measurement

S-O

Setting out, calling

up next point

!

Presetting s

First steps

5-1

5 Applications

The chapter Applications describes typical
configurations and computations for various
measuring methods that are frequently used
in practice.

The Menu Guidance 5-2

Connecting Distance 5-5

Object Height 5-10

Station + Offset 5-14

Vertical Plane 5-23

Area calculation 5-28

5-2

Applications The Menu Guidance

The guidance through the menu is very easy to
understand and based on a unique schema for all
programs.

Principle

In the Connecting Distance and Point-to-Line­Distance programs, the height reference can be
established by a stationing in elevation (with) or by
a measurement to the first point (without).
The Object Height and Vertica l Plane progra ms
have own modes for a height reference.

After calling the respective program, a gra phics
appears with a detailed explanation of the
program.

with

!

Coordinates
Stationing in
Elevation
see page 4-15
without
to start the program

ESC

to quit the program

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

A

to start the
program by calling
point A

Applications
Conn. Distances

5-3

Applications The Menu Guidance

The display of AAAA in negative type indicates the
possibility to measure to point AAAA.

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

The function of adjusting and checking is
required for measurements to be carried out
without/with compensator or for checking
the adjustment of the instrument.

ON

+

PNo

to enter the
point number and
code

MEAS

to trigger measure-

ment

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

Prior to each measurement triggered with

MEAS

it is possible to enter a point nu mber
and a code for the point to be meas ured.
The point number is incremented
automatically by 1 without any need to lift a
finger.

In the programs, the codes for defin ed points
are invariably set (A, B, C, S) and cannot be
changed.

5-4

Applications The Menu Guidance

If A has been calculated, measured or defined as
station, the symbol for A (squ are) is filled. Now, the
point B or P can be treated exactly the same way.

B

to continue in the

program by calling
point B

ESC

to return to the

higher-order menu

A

to repeat point A if

required

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

If errors or confusions should occur whilst
measuring to the points, the meas urement to
single points can be repeated immediately.

5-5

Applications Connecting Distance

meas.: : (SD,Hz,V)

A,Pi

, th

requ.: : (SD,HD,h)

A-P

, (SD,HD,h)

P-P

, Zp

Measurement „Connecting Dis tance“

In measurements with stationing in elevation, the
height Z of the point is additiona lly displayed.

If it is not possible t o
measure a distance between
two points directly, the
measurement to these
points has to be started at a
station point S. Then, the
program calculates the
distances SD,HD and the
height difference h betw een
the points.

Examples for application:

Measurement of cross sections,
checking the distances between
points, boundaries and buildings

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

A

to start by calling

point A

th

to enter the

reflector height of A

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point A

A=S

page 5-8

Applications
Connecting Distance

th

Pi

Pi

A

S

SD

A-P

SD

P-P

HD

A-P

HD

P-P

SD

A

SD

P

SD

ih

th

th

5-6

Applications Connecting Distance

Display of results and saving

A

Measurement to

point A to be
repeated?

P

to call point P

th

to enter the
reflector height of P

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point P

P=S

page 5-8

"

""

" Tip

Tip Tip

Tip

After completing the determination of the
first connecting distance, there are two
different methods for continuing the
measurement:
polygonal measurement P-P or
radial measurement A-P.

The method can be changed at any time after
returning to the high er-order menu and
selecting again.

P-P

page 5-7

A-P

page 5-8

A

to repeat

measurement to
point A

DSP

to change over the

different displays of
results

5-7

Applications Connecting Distance

Polygonal Connecting Distance P - P

The results are always rela ted to the last two po ints
measured.

Display of results and saving

th

to enter the

reflector height of
the next point P

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point P

Further points P:

th

,

ON

+

PNo

,

MEAS

Pi

Pi

Pi

A

S

5-8

Applications Connecting Distance

Radial Connecting Distance A - P

The results are always rela ted to point A.

Display of results and saving

th

to enter the

reflector height of
the next point P

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point P

Further points P:

th

,

ON

+

PNo

,

MEAS

Pi

Pi

Pi

A

S

5-9

Applications Connecting Distance

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code
SD, Hz, V Polar coordinates A,P
th, ih Reflector height, instrument height

(only if changed)
SD, HD, h Connecting distance A-P or

SD, HD, Z Connecting distance A-P or
SD, HD, h Connecting distance P-P or

SD, HD, Z Connecting distance P-P

!

Presetting s

First steps

5-10

Applications Object Height

meas.: : (SD,V,th)

A

, VP

requ.: : Z, HD, (O)

Measurement „Object Height“

Heights of inaccessible
points are determined by
measuring SD,V to an
accessible point in the
plumb line. Only the angle
V is measured to the
inaccessible point.

Examples for application:

Determination of tree heights,
widths of tree tops and trunk
diameters,
power lines,
passageways and bridge profiles,
setting out of heights on vertical
objects

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

A

to start by calling

point A

th

to enter the

reflector height of A

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point A

Applications
Object Height

ZZZZ

xxxx

yyyy

P

A

SD

HD

Z

th

ZSet

5-11

Applications Object Height

Measurement to point P

Display of results and saving

Definition of a Reference Height ZSet

With

ZSet

, a horizon with a given height can be

defined.

Display of results and saving

P

to call point P

ON

+

PNo

,

→ to sight point P

MEAS

to measure to

point P
further points P

Z 0.000 m

Confirming the old
reference height (in
this case 0)

!

Principles

First steps

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to the

reference height

Further points:

ON

+

PNo

,

MEAS

5-12

Applications Object Height

Measurement beside the Plum b L i ne

to the left of the plumb line

to the right of the plumb line

Further points:

ON

+

PNo

,

MEAS

Further points:

ON

+

PNo

,

MEAS

O

ZZZZ

xxxx

yyyy

5-13

Applications Object Height

Recording

If recording is activated, the following lines a re
saved in dependence on the settings:

Designation of the mode
Point numbers and code
SD, Hz, V Polar coordinates A
Hz, V Measuring poin t P
HD,O,Z Measuring point P
Z Set value Z

!

Presetting s

First steps

5-14

Applications Station + Of fset

meas.: : (SD,Hz,V)

A,B,P

, th

requ.: : (x,y,ω)

P

, referred to the line A -B

h

A-B

, h

A-P

Measurement „Station + Offset“

Determination of the
rectangular coordinates of any
point in relation to a reference
line defined by the points A
and B.

Examples for application:

Checking of point distances from a
reference line,
checking of boundaries,
intersectio n of sigh t rails ,
determination of the distances of
buildings from boundaries,
footpaths or streets,
alignment of lo ng straigh t lines in
the event of visual obstacles on the
line,
surveying of supply lin es and
channel routes referred to roads
and buildings,
free stationin g in a loc al syste m

CHCK

!

Adjusting and
checking

A

to start by calling

point A

Applications
Station + Offset

S

Pi

ω

B

A

xxxx

---- y

y y

y

+ y

+ y+ y

+ y

SDp

SD

B

SD

A

ih

th

th

th

5-15

Applications Station + Of fset

Display of absolute altitude Z (only with stationing
in elevation carried out)

Display of height difference h

th

to enter the

reflector height of A

DSP

to change over the

different displays of
results

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to point

A

A=S

page 5-18

B

to call point B

A

Measurement to

point A to be
repeated?

th

to enter the

reflector height of B

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point B

B=S

page 5-19

5-16

Applications Station + Of fset

The results refe r to points A and B

Display of results and saving

Measurement to point P

The result can now be displayed in three different
modes.

Display of results and saving y, x, h

P

to call point P

B

B to be repeated?

A

A to be repeated?

th

to enter the

reflector height of P

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

to measure to

point P

P=S

page 5-18

DISP

to change over the

different displays of
results

CONS

to enter constants

for x and y
page 5-20

further points P

th

to enter the

reflector height of P

ON

+

PNo

MEAS

5-17

Applications Station + Of fset

Display of results and saving x, y, Z

Display of results and saving x, y, ω

to change over the

different displays of
results

to change over the

different displays of
results

#

Attention !

Attention ! Attention !

Attention !

If the mode is changed after the
measurement, the values will be converted
and displayed in the new mode, but s aved in
this form only after the next measuremen t.

"

Tip

TipTip

Tip

Change the mode before the measurement.

DSP

DSP

5-18

Applications Station + Of fset

The Station equals Point A A = S

Saving

!

Principles

First steps

YES

to confirm

NO

to reject

B

to continue in the

main program