Trimble S, VX, SPS, RTS Service Manual

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Trimble S, VX, SPS & RTS

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February 2010 P/N 57150002, Revision 5.0

Trimble S, VX, SPS & RTS Service ManualII P/N 57150002, Revision 5.0

Table of Contents

1 General Information and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Statement of Disclamation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Basic Assumptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Service procedure recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27

Measuring through glass window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28

2 General Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Trimble S3 - Product description & Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Trimble S6 - Product description & Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Trimble S8 - Product description & Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Trimble VX - Product description & Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Trimble RTS - Product description & Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Trimble SPS - Product description & Service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Models and serial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Instrument Model Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Model definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

3 Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Removable handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Battery / radio side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Radio unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Servo side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

IPC board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

TCU attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

TCU attachment with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Face2 panel & optical plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Pressure sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Servo drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Angle Measuring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

PSM board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Tilt sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48

Software / Instrument application firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62

Distance unit - DR300+ / DR PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

Distance unit - High Precision / DR Standard / DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-73

Tracklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-79

Tracker system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-81

Servo focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-87

Video camera (Trimble S8 / VX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-90

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Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-95

Tracker Long Range - TLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-96

High Power Laser Pointer - HPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-102

Service interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-104

Board definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-105

Table of Contents

4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Save Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Clear Event log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Basic Function test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Distance and Angles Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Angle and servo unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20

Distance unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-21

Tracker unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

5 Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Distance and Tracker unit covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Side covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Battery/Radio side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Servo side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-15

IPC board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

TCU attachment with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-20

Face 1 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Face 2 panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-38

Face 2 Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-42

Vertical servo motor & angle unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-44

Regreasing of centre unit axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-50

Base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-54

Horizontal servo motor & angle unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-59

PSM board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65

Tilt sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-67

Reticle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-69

Distance unit - DR300+ / DR PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-72

Reticle Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-83

Laser pointer - DR300+ / DR PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-87

Distance unit - High Precision / DR Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-91

Distance unit - DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-107

Tracker unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-110

Tracklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-113

Servo focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-116

S8 / VX - Camera module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-121

Tracker Long Range - TLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-127

High Power Laser Pointer - HPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-130

Autolock upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-135

Robotic upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-139

FineLock upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-142

Scanning upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-145

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6 Adjustment and verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Battery/radio side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Servo side cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

IPC board - instrument data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

TCU attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

TCU Attachment with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Face 2 panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20

Optical plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

Pressure sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Servo unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-25

Angle unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-28

Base unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-30

Firmware upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31

Collimator alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

Reticle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33

Laser pointer - DR300+ / DR PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51

Distance unit - DR300+ / DR PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59

Distance unit - High Precision / DR Standard / DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-88

Tracker unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-126

Tracklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-149

Servo focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-152

Camera module - S8 / VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-157

Trimble eProtect™ - PIN / PUK code security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-178

Auto focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-180

Tracker Long Range - TLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-182

High Power Laser Pointer - HPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-190

Remote control power test - Trimble S8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-199

Service interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-200

Software configuration key installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-201

Service check list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-203

7 Service Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

PASS structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Connect to the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

PASS Release 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

8 Replacement Parts & Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Horizontal Turning Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Horizontal Turning Unit - High Angle Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Alidade Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Servo Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7

Battery Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Radio Side Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

Alidade Left incl. TCU Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-12

TCU Attachment with USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-14

Handle - Trimble S6/S8/VX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-16

Handle - Trimble SPS/RTS Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17

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Centre Unit - DR300+/DR PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18

Centre Unit - High Precision / DR Standard / DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20

Centre Unit - Tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-22

Centre Unit - Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24

Centre Unit - Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-26

Centre Unit - Tracker Long Range / High Power Laser Pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-27

Trimble S3 Total Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29

Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30

Baselines & Prism type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-46

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Manual Change Log

Manual version

Version Date Changes

1.0 February

2005

First release

1.1 February

2005

1.2 April 2005 Minor updates

1.4 July 2005 Minor updates

1.5 December

2005

2.0 March 2006

Minor updates

Changes

• Autolock upgrade, see page 5-135

• Robotic upgrade, see page 5-139

• Tracker collimation instructions, see page 6-147

• Information about configuration key, see page 3-54

• New face 2 panel incl. new constant settings, see page 3-28

• Optical adjustments on GDM collimator, see page 6-66

• Pictures on spare parts, see page 8-30

• Radio configuration, see page 6-2

• Centring instruction for SRC board incl. magnets and angle disc, see page

5-44 and see page 5-59

• Save and initialization instructions of IPC board constants (instrument

data), see page 6-6

• Vertical oscillation compensation, see page 6-25

Changes

• Trimble S6 High Precision, see page 3-73

• 1” Angle accuracy, see page 3-39

• Instruction how to mount conductive sealing gaskets in the side covers,

see page 5-6

• New sequence how to mount and tighten the distance and tracker unit

cover, see page 5-3

• Trouble shooting information added, see page 4-1

• Minor updates

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Version Date Changes

2.2 June 2007

3.0 April 2008

4.0 April 2009

Changes

• Regreasing of vertical axes, see page 5-50

• Firmware compatibility, see page 3-54

• Part numbers for RoHS compliant parts added, see page 8-1

• Troubleshooting updated, See page 4-1

• Baselines added, see page 8-46

• Tracker transmitter divergence adjustment added, see page 6-139

• Vertical oscillation compensation updated, see page 6-25

• Firmware upgrade updated, see page 6-31

Changes

• Trimble VX service information added

• Trimble SPS service information added

• Trimble S8 service information added

• Check list after service/repair for each model implemented, see page 6-

203

• Event log analysis implemented, see page 4-3

• Clear event log instruction implemented, see page 4-4

• Troubleshooting flow chart added, see page 4-13

• Service interval function implemented, see page 3-104

• Check/adjustment of reference fibre for DR300+ added, see page 6-72

• Saving and initializing 1” Horizontal Turning Unit constants added, see

page 6-6

• Instruction how to replace reference greywedge added, see page 5-81

• Vertical oscillation compensation software updated, see page 6-25

• Radio short range test from Service Bulletin JE-1007-0046 added, see

page 6-4

• Trunnion axis correction instruction added, see page 6-48

• Removal of Cover objective instruction added, see page 5-135

Changes

• Trimble S8 service information for Long range FineLock & High Power Laser pointer added

• New Trimble SPS model SPS630added

• Trimble RTS service information added

• Instrument model matrix implemented, see page 2-14

• Prism requirements for EDM offset determination added, see page 8-46

• PASS release 1.6.3 information, see page 7-5

• New function in PASS, Basic Function Test, see page 4-4

• New function in PASS, read out PIN code from instrument (S8 VX &

SPS), see page 6-178

• Software configuration key installation information implemented, see

page 6-201

• Name of Pliobond changed to Glue MS 1855, see page 8-30

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Version Date Changes

5.0 February

2010

6.0 June 2011

Changes

• Trimble S3 Total Station Servo/Autolock/Robotic service information added

• DR PLUS EDM service information added

• DR EDM service information added

• TCU Attachment with USB added, see page 6-14

• HTU column added to model matrix, see page 2-14

• Information about measuring through glass added, see page 1-28

• New PASS function, TCXO Frequency calibration instructions, see page

6-80 and see page 6-119

• New PASS function, Logging software instructions, see page 4-10

• Updated Service interval function in PASS, new function to also read out

service interval inform ation from the instrument, see page 6-200

• Updated PASS function, software to install configuration numbers to the

instrument, see page 6-201

• Renamed service part 59010019 Horizontal Turning Unit 1” to Horizontal Turning Unit High Angle Accuracy, see page 3-39

Changes

• Trimble S3 Total Station Servo/Autolock models with face 2 panel added

• Trimble RTS633 DR PLUS model added

• Trimble SPS620, 720 DR and SPS630, 730, 930 DR PLUS models added

• Trimble S8 High Precision with camera, model added.

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1 General Information and safety

 Statement of Disclamation  Preface  Basic Assumptions  General Safety  Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)  Laser Safety  Service procedure recommendations  Measuring through glass window

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Statement of Disclamation

Trimble Inc. reserves the right to alter the specification of this product and/or the contents of this manual without advanced notification.

This manual contains PROPRIETARY information from Trimble Inc. This manual may not be duplicated, disclosed, copied, or re-transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Trimble Inc.

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Preface

This Service manual was prepared as a reference guide for the service personnel of authorized Trimble service centres to enable them to correctly carry out the task of rendering service and maintenance on Trimble instruments.

In order to insure that customers are satisfied with Trimble products, proper service and maintenance must be provided. The service personnel must fully understand the contents of the manual and at the same time, it is recommended to keep the manual in a place where reference can readily be made.

The information, photographs, drawings and specifications entered in this manual were the best available at the time of printing. All alterations to this manual will be notified by the issuance of service information, service bulletins, supplementary pages, exchange pages or revised volumes. It is therefore recommended that the manual be kept up to date by carefully maintaining a follow-up of these materials.

This service manual is designed to provide the necessary information for the service, maintenance, and repair of this product. The manual is divided into the following sections:

1. General Information and Safety: Contains general information about the use of this manual, contacting Trimble, safety precautions, ESD information, laser safety, etc.

2. General Product Information: Describes basic product description, specifications, warranty, related documentation, etc.

3. Theory of Operation: Describes the functional operation, mechanical design, electrical hardware/software operation, optical operation*, and hydraulic operation* of the unit. (* as required)

4. Troubleshooting: Provides a logical means of determining the source of a malfunction of the unit.

5. Maintenance and Repair: Describes the steps necessary to operate, test, disassemble, and repair the unit. Also includes software download information.

6. Assembly Drawings: Reference drawings and exploded views for obtaining assembly and part information.

7. Adjustments and Verification: Provides the procedures necessary to adjust, calibrate, and verify the product meets published specifications.

8. Service Software: Documents the hardware and software requirements needed and the procedures to use service software to repair, upgrade, or reset operation of the product.

9. Replacement Parts: Lists the available service replacement parts and parts ordering information.

10.Appendix: Provides additional information such as Service Bulletins, updates, notes, software procedures, etc.

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Basic Assumptions

1. General: This manual assumes the basic understanding of mechanical design, electronic theory, general service procedures, and have attended a Trimble, Inc. service training course regarding this product.

2. Electronic Test Equipment: This manual assumes the proper knowledge and understanding of the use of basic electronic test equipment such as volt-ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, generators, power supplies, etc.

3. Computers: This manual assumes the basic knowledge of using a computer with MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, or applicable operating system and corresponding software.

Possible Loss of Warranty

The manufacturer's warranty on Trimble instruments can be voided by improper service or repairs performed by persons other than authorized technicians. Strict compliance with the instructions in this manual is necessary to prevent loss of coverage under such warranties. See Warranty terms in the appendices.

Service Information

Assembly drawings depict the relationship between all assemblies that are deemed "serviceable". Serviceable is defined as those assemblies that are repairable at the service centre level. The limitation to “serviceable” assemblies is the tooling involved as well as assembly times.

Removal and Replacement

Refer to the parts ordering section of this manual when replacing parts or making any adjustments. Torque specifications, adhesives, and procedures specified on assembly drawings are essential for continued successful operation of this product.

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General Safety

This manual contains certain CAUTIONS, which should be carefully read and followed to minimize risk of personal injury or damage to the instrument. The lack of cautions with respect to specific service methods does not mean there are no safety risks involved. The following safety rules have to be observed:

Note – provides information necessary to properly complete a procedure or information, which will

make the procedure easier to understand.

Caution – indicates a special procedure or special steps that must be taken in the course of completing the procedure in which the caution is found. These special procedures are necessary to avoid damage to the assembly on which work is being done.

Warning – indicates a special procedure or special steps that must be taken in the course of completing the procedure in which the warning is found. These special procedures are necessary to avoid injury to the person performing the procedure.

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

The Trimble S6 was constructed in an ESD-protected environment. Most of the semiconductor devices in the instrument are susceptible to ESD damage.

ESD is generated in many ways.

For example, it can be the result of simple contact, the separation of materials, or the normal motion of people working with the device. Depending on the magnitude of the charge, device substrates can be punctured or destroyed by contact with, or by mere proximity to, a static charge. The result can be immediate destruction, early failure of the device, or degradation of device performance.

To prevent static damage or destruction:

• Take adequate precautions when you handle or service equipment that contains static-sensitive

devices.

• Only attempt to service the circuitry in a static-sensitive device if you are thoroughly familiar

with industry-accepted techniques for handling such devices.

• Always take adequate measures to prevent the buildup of static charge on work surfaces and on

persons handling the Service Manual.

Setting up an ESD workstation

Fig. 1-1 ESD workstation setup

Electrical earth ground connection

Mat grounding

Dissipative mat

Pockets

Wrist strap

1. Remove the mat grounding cable from the mat pocket.

2. Snap the end of the mat grounding cable onto the common point ground connection on the mat.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to an electrical earth ground, such as a third wire utility ground, a cold water pipe, or a ground rod.

4. Use the common point ground connection to plug the wrist strap cable into the mat grounding cable. Make sure the wrist strap includes a 1 Mohm resistor.

Wrist strap cable incl. 1MΩ

cable

Snap-on common point ground connection

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Put on the wrist strap. The wrist strap must fit snugly. To adjust it, unclasp the buckle latch, adjust the size, and re-clasp the latch.

It is now safe to handle components and printed circuit assemblies on the mat.

Always repackage all ESD-sensitive components before you disconnect the wrist strap.

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Laser Safety

Class I, II, and IIIa laser products are defined by the U.S. Bureau of Radiological Health.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with CEI/IEC 60825-1:2007, 21 CFR 1040.10, and 1040.11 except for deviations to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

If the instrument is equipped with a high power laser, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with IEC 60825-1 2007, 21 CFR 1040.10, and 1040.11 except for deviations to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Queries

Address any questions you may have about laser safety to:

Warning – Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous LED or laser radiation exposure. As with any bright light source, such as the sun, electric welding arcs or arc lamps, common sense applies. Avoid direct eye exposure when the laser is on. For further information regarding safe use of lasers, refer to the CEI/IEC standard 60825-1:2007.

Trimble Navigation Limited 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, OH USA 45424-1099 Attention: Laser Safety Officer, Quality Assurance Group Phone (937) 233-8921 ext 5824 or (800) 538-7800 Fax (937) 233-9661

Trimble S3 DR / RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR / SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR

The Trimble S3 DR, RTS555 DR , RTS655 DR, SPS620 DR, SPS720 DR Total Stations are CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT:

Fig. 1-2 Laser warning label

Fig. 1-3 Laser aperture label

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The instrument contains visible and invisible laser sources:

• A laser diode for distance measuring in DR mode and laser pointer function operating at 660

nm (visible light), with a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <5 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 3R.

• The laser diode for distance measuring in prism mode operates at 660 nm (visible light), with

a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <0.017 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

• An Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a beam

divergence of 38.5 mrad and an output power of < 0.35 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

Laser and LED Information Trimble S3 DR / RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR / SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR

The Trimble S3 DR, RTS555 DR, RTS 655 DR, SPS620 DR, SPS720 DR Total Stations have been tested, and complies with the regulations for Class 3R Laser products

Fig. 1-4 Trimble S3 DR Total Station apertures

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Fig. 1-5 Trimble RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR Total Station apertures

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Distance measurement Autolock and laser pointer aperture

Tracklight aper ture

Fig. 1-6 Trimble SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR Total Station apertures

Distance measurement tracker and laser pointer aperture

Tracklight aperture

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The laser warning label is located on top of the distance measuring unit.

Fig. 1-7 Location of laser warning label on a Trimble S3 DR Total Station

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Fig. 1-8 Location of laser warning label on a Trimble RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR Total Station

aser

arning label

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Fig. 1-9 Location of laser warning label on a Trimble SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR Total Station

Laser Warning Label

General Information and safety

Fig. 1-10 Laser warning label Trimble S3 DR / RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR / SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR Total Station

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Fig. 1-11 Location of laser aperture warning label on a Trimble S3 DR Total Station

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Fig. 1-12 Location of laser aperture warning label on a Trimble RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR Total Station

aser aperture

arning label

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Fig. 1-13 Location of laser aperture warning label on a Trimble SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR Total Station

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Laser aperture warning label

Fig. 1-14 Laser aperture warning label Trimble S3 DR / RTS555 DR / RTS 655 DR / SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR Total Station

Trimble S6 DR300+ (and Optional Autolock®) / VX / SPS DR300+ / RTS DR300+

The Trimble S6 DR300+ (with Autolock®), VX, SPS DR300+ and RTS DR300+ is a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

Fig. 1-15 Laser pointer warning label

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The instrument contains visible and invisible laser sources:

• A laser diode for the distance measuring function operating at 870 nm (infrared, non-visible

light), with a beam divergence of 0.40.8 mrad and an output power of <0.48 mW, laser CLASS 1.

• A laser diode for laser pointer function operating at 630 - 680 nm (visible light), with a beam

divergence of 0.3 mrad and an output power of < 0.8 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 2.

• The laser diode for distance measuring in prism and DR mode operates at 870 nm (infrared,

non-visible light), with a beam divergence of 0.40.8 mrad and an output power of <0,48 mW. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

• As an option, an Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a

beam divergence of 38.5 mrad and an out put power of <0.35 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

When operating in prism mode with Autolock and/or distance measurement the accessible radiation does not exceed the limits of LASER CLASS 1.

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 DR300+ / VX / SPS DR300+ / RTS DR300+

General Information and safety

The Trimble S6 DR300+ (with Autolock®), VX, SPS DR300+ and RTS DR300+ has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 1 and Class 2 Laser product.

Fig. 1-16 Trimble S6 DR300+ / VX / SPS DR300+ / RTS 300+

Distance measurement Autolock and Laser pointer aperture

Tracklight® aperture

The laser pointer warning label, see Fig. 1-15 on page 1-14 is located on top of the distance unit

cover.

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Fig. 1-17 Location of laser pointer warning label on a Trimble S6 DR300+ / VX / SPS DR300+ / RTS 300+

Laser pointer warning label

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Trimble S6 DR PLUS / S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS / SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS

The Trimble S6 DR PLUS / S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS/ SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS is a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

Fig. 1-18 Laser pointer warning label

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The instrument contains visible and invisible laser sources:

• A laser diode for the distance measuring function operating at 905 nm (infrared, non-visible

light), with a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.8 mrad and an output power of <1.1 mW, LASER CLASS 1.

• A laser diode for laser pointer function operating at 630 - 680 nm (visible light), with a beam

divergence of 0.3 mrad and an output power of <0.7 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 2.

• As an option, an Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a

beam divergence of 38.5 mrad and an out put power of <0.35 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

When operating in prism mode with Autolock and/or distance measurement the accessible radiation does not exceed the limits of LASER CLASS 1.

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 DR PLUS / S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS / SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS

The Trimble S6 DR PLUS / S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS/ SPS DR PLUS/ RTS DR PLUS has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 1 and Class 2 Laser product.

General Information and safety

Fig. 1-19 Trimble S6 DR PLUS

Distance measurement Autolock and Laser pointer aperture

Tracklight® aperture

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Fig. 1-20 Trimble S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS

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Distance measurement tracker and laser pointer aperture

Camera aperture

Fig. 1-21 Trimble SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS

Distance measurement tracker and laser pointer aperture

Tracklight aperture

The laser pointer warning label, see Fig. 1-18 on page 1-16 is located on top of the distance unit

cover.

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Fig. 1-22 Location of laser pointer warning label on a Trimble S6 DR PLUS

Laser pointer warning label

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Fig. 1-23 Location of laser pointer warning label on a Trimble S8 DR PLUS/VX DR PLUS

aser arning label

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Fig. 1-24 Location of laser warning label on a Trimble SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS

Laser Warning Label

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Trimble S6 High Precision (and Optional Autolock®) / S8 High Precision / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

The Trimble S Series High Precision / DR Standard (with Autolock®) is a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT:

Fig. 1-25 Laser pointer warning label

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The instrument contains visible and invisible laser sources:

• A laser diode for distance measuring in DR- mode and laser pointer function operating at 660

nm (visible light), with a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <1 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 2.

• The laser diode for distance measuring in prism mode operates at 660 nm (visible light), with

a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <0,017 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

• As an option, an Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a

beam divergence of 38.5 mrad and an output power of < 0.35 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS1.

When operating in prism mode with Autolock and/or distance measurement the accessible radiation does not exceed the limits of LASER CLASS 1.

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 High Precision / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

The Trimble S Series High Precision / DR Standard has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 2 Laser product.

General Information and safety

Fig. 1-26 Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 High Precision / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

Distance measurement Autolock and Laser pointer aperture

Tracklight® aperture

The laser pointer warning label, see Figure 1-5 is located on top of the distance unit cover.

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Fig. 1-27 Location of laser pointer warning label on a Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 High Precision / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

Laser pointer warning label

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Trimble S8 Series High Precision with Long Range FineLock

The Trimble S8 Series High Precision with Long Range FineLock is a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT.

The instrument contains visible and invisible laser sources:

• A laser diode for distance measuring in DR- mode and laser pointer function operating at 660

nm (visible light), with a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <1 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 2.

• The laser diode for distance measuring in prism mode operates at 660 nm (visible light), with

a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <0,017 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

• An Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a beam

divergence of 38.5 mrad and an output power of < 0.35 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS1.

• A Long Range FineLock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a

beam divergence of 2,5 mrad and an output power of <0.35 mW, while the emission is biaxial and eccentric with the telescope axis. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

The Autolock laser diode and the Long Range FineLock laser diode can not operate at the same time.

When operating in prism mode with Autolock and/or distance measurement the accessible radiation does not exceed the limits of LASER CLASS 1.

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Trimble S8 Series High Precision with High Power Laser Pointer

The Trimble S8 Series High Precision with High Power Laser Pointer is a CLASS 3 LASER PRODUCT.

Fig. 1-28 High Power Laser pointer warning label

Fig. 1-29 High Power Laser pointer aperture label

General Information and safety

The instrument contains visible and invisible laser sources:

• A laser diode for distance measuring in DR- mode and laser pointer function operating at 660

nm (visible light), with a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <1 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 2.

• The laser diode for distance measuring in prism mode operates at 660 nm (visible light), with

a beam divergence of 0.4 x 0.4 mrad and an output power of <0,017 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1.

• An Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm (infrared, non-visible light), with a beam

divergence of 38.5 mrad and an output power of < 0.35 mW, while the emission is coaxial with the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS1.

• A laser pointer function operating at 660 nm (visible light), with a full beam divergence of 0,2

mrad (1/e^2) and an output power of <3,5 mW, while the emission is biaxial and eccentric to the telescope. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 3R.

The laser for the high power laser pointer and the laser for measuring in DR mode may be run at the same time. This mode is within LASER CLASS 3R.

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Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

The Trimble S Series High Precision / S8 / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 2 Laser product.

The Trimble S8 High Precision with optional High Power Laser Pointer has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 3R laser product.

Fig. 1-30 Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

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Distance measurement Autolock and Laser pointer aperture

Tracklight® aperture

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Fig. 1-31 Location of laser pointer warning label on a Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard and High Power Laser pointer warning label on a Trimble S8.

Laser pointer warning label

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Fig. 1-32 Laser pointer warning label

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Fig. 1-33 High Power Laser pointer warning label

Fig. 1-34 Laser pointer warning label with optional High Power Laser Pointer

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Fig. 1-35 High Power Laser pointer aperture label

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Service procedure recommendations

Updating firmware during service / repair

It is recommended to upgrade the instruments firmware to latest version during service / repair. After

repair if necessary due to customer request (application software compatibility, see “Firmware

Compatibility” on page 3-54.) downgrade the instrument before running Final Test & Report in

PASS.

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Measuring through glass window

Guidelines when measuring through glass windows

• A modern window glass should be fine. Avoid using tinted glass window.

• The range is reduced by 10-20% when measuring through a window.

• Depending on the window angle to the instrument the window can introduce back reflection

from the EDM to the instrument front lens. See fig below.

• The field of view through the glass window is limited horizontal by +/-60 deg and vertical by

+/-30 deg.

Window reflection from EDM

Use the laser pointer to verify the EDM reflex is outside the optical lens.

Fig. 1-36 Problem with reflection

Fig. 1-37 No problem with reflection

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2 General Product Information

 Trimble S3 - Product description & Service Information  Trimble S6 - Product description & Service information  Trimble S8 - Product description & Service information  Trimble VX - Product description & Service information  Trimble RTS - Product description & Service information  Trimble SPS - Product description & Service information  Models and serial numbers  Instrument Model Matrix  Product Specifications  Model definition

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Trimble S3 - Product description & Service Information

Product description

Trimble S3 Total Station — A Total Station with MagDrive™ Technology

The Trimble S3 Total Station is available as Servo, Autolock or Robotic. The S3 Total Station Servo and Autolock has a fixed control panel. The Trimble S3 Total Station Robotic has no panel attachment and is used together with a hand held controller e.g. Trimble TSC2.

The Trimble® S3 Total Station is based on the Trimble® S6 Total Station

Differences to Trimble S6 Total Station

All models:

• DR EDM based on High Precision /DR Standard EDM

• MagDrive™ servo technology, 85 degrees per second (S6 115 degrees per second)

• Not upgradable

• No SurePoint

• No Face 2 display/panel (Face 2 display/panel available for some markets on Servo/Autolock

models)

• No pressure sensor

• Optical plummet in tribrach

• Yellow center unit and side covers

Servo/Autolock models:

• Fixed control panel

Robotic models:

• Radio range of 300m

• 10mW 2.4GHz radio

• No panel attachment

Service information

The Trimble S3 Total Station is adjusted and tested in the same procedure as the Trimble S6 Total Station except for the differences described herein.

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Trimble S6 - Product description & Service information

Product description

Trimble S6 — A Servo, Autolock, or Robotic Total Station with MagDrive™ Technology

The Trimble® S6 DR (direct reflex) Total Station offers advanced MagDrive technology for breathtaking speed. It takes the work out of conventional servo or robotic surveying.

For your unsurpassed efficiency, the Trimble S6 is a 100% cable-free robotic total station and rover. Numerous new features and the latest technologies will catapult your productivity and profitability forward. And as an entirely upgradable surveying solution, the Trimble S6 will grow with your business.

Advanced MagDrive Technology

Fast. Silent. Precise. The Trimble S6 Total Station redefines these words with exceptional servo performance. The Trimble S6 is engineered with innovative MagDrive™ servo technology that silently spins the instrument at just 115 degrees per second. For more detailed information, please download the MagDrive Technology White Paper.

Trimble MultiTrack Target for Both Active and Passive Tracking

Choose from active or passive tracking with the Trimble MultiTrack™ Target, the only target of its kind in the surveying industry. Active tracking ensures you always locate and lock on to the correct target. When you're using the Trimble MultiTrack Target, nearby reflective surfaces, such as road signs, cars, safety vests, and other prisms, will not disrupt your surveys.

Trimble GPS Search for Even Faster Measurements

If MagDrive and MultiTrack speed still aren't enough, the robotic Trimble S6 instrument goes to the extreme with Trimble® GPS Search. A new function in Trimble field software, GPS Search employs GPS to quickly locate a lost prism. In just 3 seconds the Trimble S6 can zip to the correct position and lock onto the robotic rover. For more details, download the GPS Search white paper.

See Trimble S6 Total Station brochure on www.trimble.com for more information. See White Paper about Direct reflex EDM technology on www.trimble.com for more technical infor-

mation.

See White Paper about MagDrive servo technology on www.trimble.com for more technical infor-

mation.

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Trimble S8 - Product description & Service information

Product description

The Trimble® S8 Total Station is Trimble's most advanced Autolock and Robotic total station. It's designed to deliver unsurpassed performance and productivity in land surveying and specialized engineering applications, such as monitoring and tunnelling.

A Complete System For Engineering Applications

The Trimble S8 Total Station works with Trimble Survey Controller™ field software and Trimble® 4D Control™ processing software to provide a seamless connected, complete solution for engineering jobs.

• Angular accuracy of 0,5” or 1”

• High Precision EDM of 1 mm + 1 ppm or DR Plus EDM of 2 mm + 2 ppm

• Trimble® FineLock™ technology: FineLock technology is a smart tracker sensor with a

narrow field of view that enables the Trimble S8 to detect a target without interference from surrounding prisms. This is especially useful in engineering applications such as monitoring and tunnelling where multiple targets with very tight spacing are used.

• Trimble VISION™ on board the Trimble S8 enables users to control the instrument and to see

everything the instrument sees with live video on the controller.

• 10 Hz high-speed synchronized data output makes data collection faster and more accurate,

e.g., during railway monitoring a trolley or ATV, the prism can move more quickly without compromising accuracy.

• Trimble eProtect™ security uses a 4-digit password to prevent access by unauthorized users.

Optional Features for Specialized Engineering Applications

1. The Long-Range FineLock™ configuration extends 1 cm precision to 2500 meters.

2. For tunnelling, a long-range laser pointer cuts through dusty conditions to provide precision stakeout for bolts and other assets.

3. Trimble 4D Control™ is a comprehensive software solution designed for engineering applications. Enabling both real-time and post processor applications, it allows users to accurately characterize and interrogate data to determine movement over time.

4. The Engineering Option for Trimble Survey Controller expedites data collection for monitoring applications and leads you through tasks such as marking areas of under and overcut with the laser pointer.

Difference to Trimble S6

• Trimble FineLock and optional Long-Range FineLock™, see above.

• Optional High Power Laser Pointer (3R laser pointer).

• Tracklight module is replaced by Tracker Long Range or High Power Laser Pointer module.

• 10 Hz high-speed synchronized data output.

• PIN/PUK code security, see “Trimble eProtectTM - PIN/PUK code security” on page 3-59.

• Instrument Remote control, connecting a special cable (53094001) to the instrument makes it

possible to switch the instrument between ON and STANDBY modes via cable/radio connection.

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Service information

The tracker is adjusted and tested in the same procedure as the Trimble S6.

Check Monitoring option is available in face2 display at start up.

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Trimble VX - Product description & Service information

Product description

Trimble VX Spatial Station can be ordered with or without the scanning option (model code 936). This option can later be installed in the instrument.

Designed to capture shapes, details, and coordinates, the Trimble VX offers an easy entry into Spatial Imaging. The instrument is optimized for the acquisition of information using integrated video, scanning and positioning technologies. The Trimble VX Spatial Station is the ideal solution for combining standard resolution 3D scans and digital imaging with survey-precise coordinate measurements and 2D deliverables:

• Intuitive video overlay provides visual cues on screen to speed data collection

• Spinning 115 degrees per second, MagDrive™ servo movement ensures fast, efficient

measuring.

• Trimble VISION technology, enhances data deliverables with images captured at the jobsite.

• Trimble VX measurements can be complemented with GNSS positioning for more flexibility

in the field.

The Trimble® VX™ Spatial Station for Spatial Imaging integrates state-of-the-art optical, 3D scanning, and digital imaging technology to capture the shape, detail and precise coordinates of any job. The resulting 2D and 3D enhanced deliverables will satisfy colleagues and clients alike.

Difference to Trimble S6

• Tracklight module replaced by video camera module

• PIN/PUK code security, see “Trimble eProtectTM - PIN/PUK code security” on page 3-59.

Service information

Video camera is focused and calibrated in the instrument.

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Trimble RTS - Product description & Service information

Trimble RTS is a product line for the Layout segment within Construction division.

Product description

Trimble RTS555 DR Standard Total Station - WLAN

The Trimble RTS555 DR Standard utilizes 802.11 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technology to create a wireless link between the controller and robotic total station to increase layout convenience and productivity in the field. The wireless solution reduces the number of components needed, such as the external radio, battery and cable when used with the wireless Trimble LM80 Layout Manager, minimizing the weight and complexity of the system while providing a more ergonomic and convenient layout solution.

The RTS555 DR Standard includes a WLAN radio in the instrument instead of a 2.4 Radio in the instrument. This instrument can communicate to a Nomad controller also including a WLAN radio running application software LM80.

Trimble RTS633 DR 300+ Total Station

Replaces Trimble SPS710 DR300+ Total Station.

Trimble RTS655 DR Standard Total Station

Replaces Trimble SPS610 DR Standard Total Station.

Difference to Trimble S6

• Different style with rugged side covers (same as SPS).

• RTS555 includes a WLAN radio

Service information

WLAN radio is configured in the face 2 panel and not in PASS.

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Trimble SPS - Product description & Service information

Trimble SPS is a product line for the Heavy & Highway segment within Construction division.

Product description

Trimble SPSx20 Robotic Total Station

The SPS620 and SPS720 Robotic Total Stations offer a cost-effective solution for construction site measurement and stakeout operations in Servo, Autolock, or Robotic mode. Both models provide a robotic operating range of 500 meters, making them ideal for smaller site operations and work on structures such as bridges or culverts.

The SPS620 and SPS720 use the Trimble DR short-range reflectorless EDM technology for singleshot measurements and operate with TSC2® or Trimble Tablet running the SCS900 Site Controller Software. The SPS620 provides 5 arc second accuracy in the vertical and horizontal angles. The SPS720 provides 3 arc second accuracy in the horizontal angle and 2 arc second accuracy in the vertical, and is well suited to more accurate site positioning work.

Trimble SPSx30 Universal Total Stations

Trimble SPS630, SPS730, and SPS930 Universal Total Stations can be ordered with or without the machine control option (model codes 721/722/723) and OEM option. These options can later be installed in the instrument.

Trimble SPS630 Universal Total Stations

Trimble SPS630 5” instrument satisfies all site measurement, stakeout, reflectorless measurement, and grade control needs from a single instrument. Target customers are contractors performing their own stakeout and site measurement tasks, who may also be somewhat price sensitive.

Applications

• Smaller operations where most of the work is performed close to the instrument

• In partnership with the GCS900-UTS-based system for excavators this system is typically used

on small sites where the machine operates close to the instrument

• Mining and quarry operations, where an instrument is needed for scanning quarry walls or

stockpiles of material

Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 Universal Total Stations

The SPS730 and SPS930 have been designed to operate as a universal total station. The instruments have a machine control mode that optimizes the angle and distance measurement system through a synchronization process that also reduces latency (age) of the data. In addition the instruments when in machine control mode will output data at a higher rate than conventional total stations (20Hz). The instrument radio system is designed to reduce jitter significantly, the instrument tracking and search functions are optimized for dynamic tracking applications, and the instrument also features trajectory prediction helping reacquire lock after the prism is obscured.

When operated in Site Positioning modes (SCS900 Standing, Walking and Vehicle modes) the instrument will also utilize the high update rates and synchronized data, however the radio master is at the

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instrument allowing for a one to one operation with the robotic rod controller. When operated in Machine Control mode, the radio master shifts to the machine control box, so that it can control up to five instruments on the same radio channel and network. In this mode the radio system is also optimized to eliminate jitter, which provides enhanced positioning control for the machine system hydraulics.

When used for any machine control application, the instrument should be setup first with the SCS900 software, a station establishment carried out and then perform the shut down process and place the instrument in Machine Control mode. This process involves placing the station establishment information in the instrument memory, so that it can be transferred to the calling machine control application.

The instrument capability to track moving vehicles and machines is referred to as Advanced Tracking Sensor (ATS).

ATS capability delivers the following performance benefits for dynamic positioning applications

• Low, fixed and well defined latency of data output from the instrument and over the radio

• Synchronized angle and distance measurements

• 20Hz data update rates

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• 16 Channel Target ID - 1-8 for Site Positioning mode and 9-16 for Machine Control mode.

• Optimized search routines designed for tracking a machine with trajectory prediction.

• Radio scanning capability, instrument can be programmed to sequentially scan a series of radio

channel and network ID combinations, allowing it to serve a number of machines, all on different channels at a single location on demand.

• Radio network capability allowing up to 5 instruments to be operated from a single machine on

the same channel and network ID

Difference to Trimble S6

• Different style with rugged side covers, (same as RTS).

• Second configuration number to activate Site Positioning / Advanced Tracking Sensor (ATS)

function.

Service information

Check Machine Control option / OEM option are available in face2 display at start up.

Trimble SPS620 and SPS720 uses M firmware

Trimble SPS630, SPS730 and SPS930 uses C firmware

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Models and serial numbers

Trimble S3 DR

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S3 2” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Servo) 910 91010001

Trimble S3 5” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Servo) 911 91110001

Trimble S3 2” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Autolock) 912 91210001

Trimble S3 5” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Autolock) 913 91310001

Trimble S3 2” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Robotic) 914 91410001

Trimble S3 5” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Robotic) 915 91510001

Trimble S3 2” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Servo) with Face2 display* 916 91610001

Trimble S3 2” DR / 2mm+2ppm (Autolock) with Face2 display* 917 91710001

* Models only available on some markets

Trimble S6 DR300+

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S6 2” DR300+ / 3mm+2ppm 926 92610001

Trimble S6 3” DR300+ / 3mm+2ppm 927 92710001

Trimble S6 5” DR300+ / 3mm+2ppm 928 92810001

Trimble S6 DR PLUS

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S6 2” DR PLUS/ 2mm+2ppm 930 93010001

Trimble S6 3” DR PLUS/ 2mm+2ppm 931 93110001

Trimble S6 5” DR PLUS/ 2mm+2ppm 932 93210001

Trimble S6 High Precision EDM with DR

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S6 1” High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 921 92110001

Trimble S8 High Precision

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 DR STD/1mm+1ppm/0,5" 988 98810001

Trimble S8 High Precision

- With FineLock option as standard

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 1" High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 980 98010001

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- Without FineLock option as standard

- Optional Long Range FineLock

- Optional High Power Laser Pointer

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 1” High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 981 98110001

Trimble S8 High Precision Railway

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 1” High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 982 98210001

Trimble S8 0.5” High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 983 98310001

Trimble S8 DR PLUS

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 2” DR PLUS/ 2mm+2ppm 990 99010001

Trimble S8 High Precision with camera

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Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 1” High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 989 98910001

Trimble S8 0.5” High Precision / 1mm+1ppm 991 99110001

Trimble S8 DR PLUS

- With FineLock option as standard

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble S8 1" DR PLUS/ 2mm+2ppm 992 99210001

Trimble VX - With Scanning as standard option

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble VX 1” DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 935 93510001

Trimble VX - Without Scanning as standard option

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble VX 1” DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 936 93610001

Trimble VX

Trimble model Model code Serial number

Trimble VX 1” DR PLUS/ 2mm+2ppm 937 93710001

Trimble RTS Total Station - Building Construction

Model Model code Serial number

Trimble RTS555 5"/5" DR Standard / 2mm+2ppm 730 73010001

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Model Model code Serial number

Trimble RTS633 3"/2" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 731 73110001

Trimble RTS655 5"/5" DR Standard / 2mm+2ppm 732 73210001

Trimble RTS633 3"/2" DR PLUS / 2mm+2ppm 733 73310001

Trimble RTS555 5"/5" DR / 2mm+2ppm 734 73410001

Trimble RTS655 5"/5" DR / 2mm+2ppm 735 73510001

Trimble SPS Total Station - Building Construction / Heavy & Highway

Model Model code Serial number

Trimble SPS700 5"/2" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 712 71210001

Trimble SPS610 5"/5" DR Standard / 2mm+2ppm 713 / 717 71320001

Trimble SPS710 3"/2" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 718 71810001

Trimble SPS620 5"/5" DR / 2mm+2ppm 727 72710001

Trimble SPS720 3"/2" DR / 2mm+2ppm 728 72810001

Trimble SPS Total Station - Heavy & Highway

- With Machine Control option as standard

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Model Model code Serial number

Trimble SPS730 3"/2" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 714 71420001

Trimble SPS930 1"/1" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 715 71520001

Trimble SPS Total Station - Heavy & Highway

- Without Machine Control option as standard

Model Model code Serial number

Trimble SPS630 5"/5" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 721 72110001

Trimble SPS730 3"/2" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 722 72210001

Trimble SPS930 1"/1" DR 300+ / 3mm+2ppm 723 72310001

Trimble SPS630 5"/5" DR PLUS / 2mm+2ppm 724 72410001

Trimble SPS730 3"/2" DR PLUS / 2mm+2ppm 725 72510001

Trimble SPS930 1"/1" DR PLUS / 2mm+2ppm 726 72610001

Trimble S3 model information

Trimble S3 is available as Servo, Autolock or Robotic. the instruments are not upgradable.

Trimble S6 model information

Trimble S6 is available in Servo, Autolock or Robotic configurations.

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Trimble S8 model information

Trimble S8 is available in Servo, Autolock or Robotic configurations.

Trimble VX model information

Trimble VX is only available in Robotic configuration.

Trimble RTS model information

Trimble RTS555 DR / DR Standard - WLAN available in Robotic configuration. Trimble RTS655 DR / DR Standard - 2.4 Radio available in Robotic configuration. Trimble RTS633 DR 300+ / DR PLUS available in Robotic configuration.

Trimble SPS model information

Trimble SPS610 DR Standard available in Autolock or Robotic configurations Trimble SPS620 DR available in Robotic configuration. Trimble SPS720 DR available in Robotic configuration. Trimble SPS710 DR 300+ available in Robotic configuration. Trimble SPS730 DR 300+ available in Autolock or Robotic configurations. Trimble SPS930 DR 300+ available in Autolock or Robotic configurations. Trimble SPS630 DR PLUS available in Autolock or Robotic configurations. Trimble SPS730 DR PLUS available in Autolock or Robotic configurations. Trimble SPS930 DR PLUS available in Autolock or Robotic configurations.

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Instrument Model Matrix

The table below is a summary of existing Trimble S3/S6/S8/ VX / SPS and RTS released instruments.

Model matrix

Model Model

code

S3 DR 910 2” No 2010 Active -

S3 DR 911 5” No 2010 Active -

S3 DR 912 2” No 2010 Active -

S3 DR 913 5” No 2010 Active -

S3 DR 914 2” No 2009 Active -

S3 DR 915 5” No 2009 Active -

S3 DR 916 2” No 2010 Active -

S3 DR 917 2” No 2010 Active -

S6 DR300+ 926 2” No 2005 Obsolete since 2010 S6 DR

Angle Accuracy

HTU unit

Introduced Status Replaced by

model

PLUS

S6 DR300+ 927 3” No 2005 Obsolete since 2010 S6 DR

PLUS

S6 DR300+ 928 5” No 2005 Obsolete since 2010 S6 DR

PLUS

S6 HP 921 1” Yes 2006 Obsolete since 2008 S8

S6 DR PLUS 930 2” No 2010 Active -

S6 DR PLUS 931 3” No 2010 Active -

S6 DR PLUS 932 5” No 2010 Active -

S8 HP 988 0,5” Yes 2010 Active -

S8 HP 980 1” Yes 2007 Obsolete since 2008 S8 (981)

S8 HP 981 1” Yes 2008 Active -

S8 HP 982 1” Yes 2010 Active -

S8 HP 983 0,5” Yes 2010 Active -

S8 HP 989 1” Yes 2010 Active -

S8 DR PLUS 990 2” No 2010 Active -

S8 HP 991 0.5” Yes 2010 Active -

S8 DR PLUS 992 1” Yes 2011 Active -

VX 935 1” Yes 2007 Obsolete since 2008 VX (936)

VX 936 1” Yes 2008 Obsolete since 2010 VX DR

PLUS

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Model Model

code

VX DR PLUS

SPS700 712 5"/2" No 2006 Obsolete since 2007 -

SPS610 713/

SPS710 718 3"/2" No 2007 Obsolete since 2009 SPS730 /

RTS555 730 5"/5" No 2009 Obsolete since 2010 RTS555 DR

RTS633 731 3"/2" No 2009 Obsolete since 2010 RTS633 DR

RTS633 733 3"/2" No 2010 Active -

RTS655 732 5"/5" No 2009 Obsolete since 2010 RTS655 DR

RTS555 DR 734 5"/5" No 2010 Active -

RTS655 DR 735 5"/5" No 2010 Active -

937 1” Yes 2010 Active -

717

Angle Accuracy

5"/5" No 2007 Obsolete since 2009 SPS630 /

HTU unit

General Product Information

Introduced Status Replaced by

model

RTS655

RTS633

PLUS

SPS730 714 3"/2" No 2007 Obsolete since 2009 SPS730

(722)

SPS930 715 1"/1" Yes 2007 Obsolete since 2009 SPS930

(723)

SPS630 721 5"/5" No 2009 Obsolete since 2010 SPS630

(724)

SPS730 722 3"/2" No 2009 Obsolete since 2010 SPS730

(725)

SPS930 723 1"/1" Yes 2009 Obsolete since 2010 SPS930

(726)

SPS630 724 5"/5" No 2010 Active -

SPS730 725 3"/2" No 2010 Active -

SPS930 726 1"/1" Yes 2010 Active -

SPS620 727 5"/5" No 2010 Active -

SPS720 728 3"/2" No 2010 Active -

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See Datasheet for each model on www.trimble.com for information.

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Model definition

The Trimble S3/ S6/S8/VX/SPS/RTS instruments has different functions and specifications but from a service point the instrument has many common service operations.

The alidade is the base for all instruments, same as for Trimble S3/S6/S8/VX/SPS and RTS.

The centre unit can differs between models.

Centre unit- Distance unit

The Trimble S6 High Precision / Trimble S8 / Trimble RTS 555 DR Standard / Trimble RTS 655 DR Standard and Trimble SPS610 DR Standard distance units has different specifications but uses the same hardware and same service operations.

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3 Theory of Operation

 Instrument  Removable handle  Battery / radio side cover  Radio unit  Servo side cover  IPC board  TCU attachment  TCU attachment with USB  Control Panel  Face2 panel & optical plummet  Pressure sensor  Servo drive system

Theory of Operation

 Angle Measuring System  Base unit  PSM board  Tilt sensor  Software / Instrument application firmware  Telescope  Distance unit - DR300+ / DR PLUS  Distance unit - High Precision / DR Standard / DR  Tracker system  Tracklight  Servo focus  Video camera (Trimble S8 / VX)  Auto focus  Tracker Long Range - TLR  High Power Laser Pointer - HPL  Service interval  Board definitions

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Instrument

Fig. 3-1 Base instrument parts

Battery &

Radio side

covers

Theory of Operation

Handle

Centre unit

Vertical angle unit

& servo motor

TCU attachment

Horizontal angle unit

& servo motor

Accelerometers

Face 2 panel

Tilt sensor

PSM board

Base unit

Optical plummet

IPC board

Servo side

cover

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Fig. 3-2 DR300+ / DR PLUS parts

Receiver board

Theory of Operation

Laser pointer

Greywedge motor assembly

Reticle illumination

Transmitter board

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Fig. 3-3 EDM High Precision / DR Standard parts / DR

Transceiver board

Reference fibre

Theory of Operation

Transmitter unit

Greywedge motor

Switch motor

Receiver fibre

EDM frame

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Fig. 3-4 Tracker unit & Servo focus parts

TFB board

OTC board

OTA board

Theory of Operation

Servo focus

Tracklight

OTR

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Fig. 3-5 Tracker Long Range or High Power Laser & Tracker unit / Servo focus parts

TFB board

OTC2 board

OTA board

Theory of Operation

Tracker Long Range (TLR)

High Power Laser (HPL)

module

Servo focus

OTR

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Removable handle

The handle is the carrying part of the instrument. The handle can be removed.

Location of handle

Fig. 3-6 Handle location

Handle

Function description

To remove the handle loosen the two screws and pull off the handle.

There are two types of locking screws for the handle, one larger which is easier to unlock. To mount

the larger screws in the handle see page 5-8.

Service

Replacement of spare parts

• Handle complete

• Yellow and black plastic parts

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Battery / radio side cover

The left side cover of the Trimble S-series can be equipped with a radio / battery side cover or a battery side cover. The only visual difference is the antenna.

Location of side cover

Fig. 3-7 Battery or radio side cover location

Battery

side cover

Detailed function description

The battery / radio side cover includes:

• Internal battery compartment

• BRC board incl. connector to internal battery

• Radio module incl. antenna and cable

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side cover

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Fig. 3-8 Battery / radio side cover exploded

Theory of Operation

Internal battery compartment

One function of the side cover is to carry the internal battery unit that support the instrument. This battery unit slides inside the battery lid and when the cover is closed and locked by Snap lock it will make contact to the connector on the BRC board mounted in the side cover.

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BRC board

Fig. 3-9 Battery / radio side cover block diagram

Battery / radio

side cover

Radio

BRC

board

Battery

Theory of Operation

PSM board

The BRC-board has two functions:

1. Includes the connector and ESD protection for the internal battery.

2. Connection to radio module and converting the radios RS232 to USB for communication to IPC board.

Radio module incl. antenna and cable

Battery / radio side cover can be fitted with a radio module, see for description of the radio function.

Service

Replacement of spare parts

• Complete side cover without radio module

• BRC board

• Radio module

• Battery lid

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Radio unit

Introduction

The Trimble S instrument is available with an internal radio to support robotic operations. The radio operates in the public / free 2.4GHz ISM band. The radio utilizes frequency hoping technology in the

2.4GHz band to reduce radio interference and maintain radio communications in even the harshest RF environment.

Location of radio unit

The radio module is mounted on the BRC board in the left side cover.

Fig. 3-10 Radio unit location

Technical specifications

All models:

• Frequency range - Frequency hopping spread spectrum in the frequency range 2401 to 2470

MHz.

• Baud rate - 115Kb/s

Radio

unit

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S6, S8, SPS & RTS models:

• Output power - 100mW

• Range - 1100m between instrument (1,8m antenna height) to robotic holder (1m antenna

height)

S3 Robotic model:

• Output power - 10mW, set by configuration number.)

• Range - 300m between instrument (1,8m antenna height) to TSC2 (1m antenna height)

Function description

The Georadio 2.4 uses the open ISM band on 2.4 GHz. It applies frequency hopping spread spectrum technology. The radio meets FCC rules 15.247 and ETSI (European) 300.328 for worldwide license free operation.

Fig. 3-11 Radio functional diagram

Theory of Operation

Radio module

The radio side cover consists of a radio module and a modem board. The modem board operates as a link between the radio module and the instrument.

The Radio side cover and External radio are identical but the modem board and radio configuration is different.

Radio software and configuration

The radio can be configured for different country specific settings.

Radio module

The radio module is WIT2410 from Cirronet. It applies frequency hopping spread spectrum in the frequency range 2401 to 2470 MHz. The radio handles both data and control at up to 115 Kb/s.

Antenna

The antenna connector on radio side cover and external radio is a reversed polarity TNC-RP-MMCX connector.

Modem board - BRC board

The BRC board converts the radios RS232 signals to IPC’s USB communication. The board also contains power supply/supervision, ESD protection.

BRC board

IPC

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Radio configuration

The radio side cover/external radio can be configured for different country specific settings:

• Setting of Base (internal radio) or Remote (external radio)

• Output power

• Baud rate

The configuration is stored in the BRC board. If the BRC board is replaced, radio needs to be configured for the country.

Service

Maintenance

Configuration of radio is done via the service software.

No adjustments such as the AFC adjustments on the old Georadio exist on the Georadio 2.4. Only function test and range test is necessary.

The radio output power (10mW) for the S3 Robotic is set by the instruments configuration number.

Replacement of spare parts

• Radio module

Theory of Operation

• BRC board

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Theory of Operation

Servo side cover

The servo side cover includes the servo position and servo focus knobs. The cover also includes a Trigger key.

Location of side cover

Fig. 3-12 Servo side cover location

servo side cover

Function description

The servo side cover includes:

• Horizontal servo knob

• Vertical servo knob

• Servo focus knob

• Trigger key with LED

• KNB board

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Fig. 3-13 Servo side cover exploded

Theory of Operation

The cover includes a KNB board. The function of the KNB board is to read the movement of the servo and focus knobs, also to detect the pressed button.

The knob is mounted to a bearing that is snapped into the cover. Two shims, sealing ring, distance and a magnet completes the servo knob.

Fig. 3-14 Servo side cover

Servo

side cover

IPC board

KNB

board

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KNB board

The KNB board contains "Hall" effect sensors that read the rotation of the magnet. The magnets are magnetized in 3 sections. The "Hall" sensors create a signal corresponding to the knob movement. The signal is sent to the IPC board

The KNB board also includes a function for the trigger button and LED indication.

Service

Maintenance - Servo knob calibration

A calibration of the servo and focus knobs are made in the service software if the KNB board is replaced or removed. The calibration will read the signal from the "Hall" effect sensors during movement of the magnet (knob) and create a table for optimum performance under different temperature conditions.

Replacement of spare parts

• Side cover complete

• KNB board

• Trigger key

Theory of Operation

NOTE: The servo knobs can not be replaced. If knobs are broken the cover is replaced.

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IPC board

IPC board is the main board in the instrument, contains storage of firmware, supplies power, controls angle and servo system.

Location

The IPC board is mounted to the alidade and located inside the servo side cover.

Fig. 3-15 IPC board location

IPC board

Theory of Operation

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Function description

Block diagram

Fig. 3-16 IPC board block diagram

IPC board

Servo knobs

Hub

Theory of Operation

Centre unit

(vertical sliprings)

Vertical angle unit

& servo motor

PCS

Horizontal angle unit

& servo motor

Accelerometer

PSM board

IPC board consists of two main functions:

• IM - Instrument manager

• PCS - Position Control system

For information about the firmware in the instrument see page 3-52.

IM - Instrument manager

The IM part contains a micro controller, memory circuits, USB communication and power function.

IM handles the communication inside the instrument to the internal units/boards and external communication via the base unit connector. The internal and external communication is done by USB.

The IM function is equivalent to the PVX (excluding power) board in the Trimble 5600 series.

PCS - Position Control system

The PCS part contains same as IM a micro controller, memory circuits, USB communication and power function.

PCS's main function is to control angle and servo system. It calculates angles with data from the angle sensors and tilt sensor, converts this to an angle. IPC Also provides power to the horizontal and vertical servo motors. The board controls the servo motors.

Tilt sensor

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The PCS function is equivalent to the POA/PAC & SRV boards in the Trimble 5600 series.

USB structure

IM communicates to all satellites/units direct or via a hub. There are three hubs in the USB structure, one in the IPC board, one in the PSM board and one in the SFC board. These hubs helps IM to communicate with more units.

IM is the host when communicating with internal units. When communicating via the foot connector IM can be either host or device mode depending on the external unit.

Fig. 3-17 USB structure in the S6 instrument

Theory of Operation

IPC hub

Foot connector

PSM hub

PSM

Service

Maintenance

After replacement of IPC board:

• Update firmware, see page 6-31

• Initialize instrument data, see page 6-7

Replacement of spare parts

• IPC board

PCS Tilt sensor

Radio TCU SFC Tracker

SFC hub

Distance unit

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Theory of Operation

TCU attachment

The TCU attachment is the interface between the Trimble S6 instrument and the Trimble CU.

The TCU attachment is not available on the Trimble S3 instruments. The Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station is equipped with a Face 1 cover instead of the TCU attachment. The Trimble S3 Servo/ Autolock Total Stations is equipped with a fixed control panel.

Location of TCU attachment

Fig. 3-18 TCU attachment location

TCU attachment

Function description

The TCU attachment includes:

• FPB board

• Balance weight

• Replaceable lock for the TCU

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Fig. 3-19 TCU attachment exploded

FPB board

A connection board, FFB board is mounted in the TCU attachment.

Theory of Operation

Service

Replacement of spare parts

• TCU attachment complete

• Lock for Trimble CU

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Theory of Operation

TCU attachment with USB

The TCU attachment is the interface between the Trimble S Series instrument and the Trimble CU. A USB connector on the side of the TCU attachment allows the user to connect a USB memory stick to transfer files from and to the TCU.

Location of TCU attachment with USB

Fig. 3-20 TCU attachment location

TCU Attachment with USB

Function description

The TCU attachment with USB includes:

• FPBTR board

• USB Board

• Balance weight

• Replaceable lock for the TCU

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Fig. 3-21 TCU attachment with USB exploded

Theory of Operation

FPBTR board

A connection board, FPBTR board is mounted in the TCU attachment.

USB Board

A connection board, USB board is mounted in the TCU attachment and connected to the FPBTR board with a cable.

Service

Replacement of spare parts

• TCU attachment complete

• USB Board

• Cable between USB Board and FPBTR Board

• USB Connector dust cover

• Lock for Trimble CU

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Theory of Operation

Control Panel

The control panel of the Trimble S3 Servo/Autolock Total Stations are fixed to the instrument.

Location of Control Panel

Fig. 3-22 Control panel location

Control panel

Function description

The Control panel includes:

• HRU board

• IAB Board

• Quimby Board

• KBDQ Board

• Display 3.5”

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P1J1

SIDE_ D+

USBVDD

SIDE_ D-

OT G_ ID

GN D

UC PW R

Fig. 3-23 Control panel exploded

Theory of Operation

HRU Board

IAB Board

Quimby Board

Display 3.5”

KBDQ Board

HRU board

This board has two functions, providing mechanical mounting for the external Hirose connector and ESD protection.

Fig. 3-24 HRU Function diagram

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Quimby CPU board

P8 P7

IAB

P1 P2

To Trimble S6

To Side Hirose(HRU)

IAB board

The main functionality of the IAB board is to provide an interface between the Quimby CPU board and the instrument. It also contains a power source to enable the Quimby main board to remain in suspend while the battery is exchanged in the instrument.

Fig. 3-25 IAB Function diagram

Theory of Operation

Quimby Board

The Quimby board is the CPU and memory board of the control panel. The memory is 128Mb.

KBDQ Board

The function of the KBDQ Board is to detect key press from the 22 keys on the control panel keyboard.

Service

Replacement of spare parts

• TCU attachment complete

• Lock for Trimble CU

To instrument

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Face2 panel & optical plummet

The Face2 panel is a graphical display with built in backlight. It is controlled with three buttons, change face, scroll and enter.

When a Control Unit is attached to the instrument, the application software running in the TCU will have control over the face2 display and keyboard.

The optical plummet allows the instrument to be positioned to an accuracy of 0.3 mm from an instrument height of 1.5m over a ground mark.

The Face 2 panel is not available on the Trimble S3 instruments (Face 2 panel available on Trimble S3 Servo/Autolock on some markets). The Trimble S3 Total Station is equipped with a Face 2 cover instead of the Face 2 panel. The optical plummet is not available on Trimble S3 Total Station and has been replaced with an optical plummet in the tribrach.

Location of Face2 display & optical plummet

Fig. 3-26 Face 2 display & optical plummet location

Face 2 panel incl.

optical plummet

Technical specifications

Optical plummet

Focusing range: 0,5 m to infinite.

Accuracy/range: ± 0.3 mm/1.5 m

Field of view: ± 2.5

Magnification: 2.3

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Function description Face2 panel

Fig. 3-27 Face2 display unit exploded

The Face2 panel includes:

• F2D board & display

• Back cover incl. keyboard

Theory of Operation

• Hole for optical plummet incl. seal

Fig. 3-28 Face2 panel block diagram

Back cover incl.

Keyboard

The keyboard (Face2 Buttons) is connected to the IPC board via F2D and PSM boards.

F2D board & display

The F2D board (Face2 Display board) contains a LCD Display Module with back illumination.

The F2D/LCD data signals are fed from the IPC Board via the PSM Board.

Back cover incl. keyboard

The keyboard is a 3 push-button to control the Display. The back cover is connected to F2D board with a 4-pin board-to-board connector.

Face 2 panel compatibility

The face2 panel exists in two versions, one with a new display requiring firmware R2.1.0 or higher.

When replacing the face2 panel it is necessary to update face2 panel settings, see page 6-20.

F2D board

& display

PSM board IPC board

Wrong setting will only cause the face2 panel to show wrong characters, update the setting and the face2 panel will work correctly.

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Face 2 panel compatibility

Face 2 panel label Variable in PASS Firmware compatibility

C00/01 0 All firmware versions

C00/02 01 1  R2.1.0

02 2  R2.1.0

03 3 or higher - RoHS  R2.1.0

Function description optical plummet

Fig. 3-29 Optical plummet

The optical plummet is used to position the instrument above a point.

Face2 display functionality

Theory of Operation

See page 3-59 for information about the face2 display functions when starting up the instrument.

Service

Maintenance

Alignment of optical plummet.

Replacement of spare parts

• Face 2 panel complete

• Optical plummet

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Theory of Operation

Pressure sensor

The instrument has an internal barometer. This sensor is capable of providing temperature and atmospheric pressure readings. The sensor also contains a thermometer but it is not used.

The application software in the TCU uses the pressure information to calculate the PPM correction for the EDM. Note: this correction is not made in the instrument and is available for the application software.

The Pressure sensor is not available on the Trimble S3 and SPSx20 instruments.

Location of sensor

Fig. 3-30 Pressure sensor location

Function description

The sensor is connected to the PSM board which is responsible for controlling the sensor. Specific parameters are included in the sensor such as correction values for the barometer.

Service

Maintenance

The Pressure sensor is calibrated from the supplier. A connection test is made after installation.

Replacement of spare parts

• Pressure sensor

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Theory of Operation

Servo drive system

The Trimble S6 Total Station incorporates a revolutionary servo angle system called MagDriveTM servo technology. MagDrive servo technology is based on a direct drive and frictionless electromagnetic drive technique. The direct drive system allows the servo motors to be mounted directly on the horizontal and vertical axis, removing the need for additional mechanical gearing. The integration with the angle sensor enhances the speed of the servo motors by providing fast angle values to be used by the servo processor. MagDrive servo technology provides high accuracy, high speed turning servo capabilities with low power consumption. The frictionless motion also removes servo noise and reduces instrument wear. The system provides endless motion in horizontal and vertical direction including endless fine adjustment without mechanical clutches.

The angle sensor is integrated with the servomotor and built into the servo housing on the same axis. The motor winding is attached to the angle board and final calculations of angle values are made in the IPC board. No additional encoder or tachometer will then be needed in the system. The main angle sensors will give a direct, fast feedback to the servo controller.

With this motor design the transmission of force from the motor to rotate the instrument will take place non-contacting, frictionless, according to known electro-magnetic field theory. The motor is designed with a magnet holder containing magnets and soft iron areas distributed in two concentric cylindrical structures separated by an air gap, in which there is space for the cylinder formed motor winding. To drive the motor a current is fed through the motor winding generating a force to rotate the magnet holder and the instrument.

This motor design will create an exceptional performance compared to conventional technique:

• Fast and accurate system

• Very low noice level

• No wear of component

• Low weight and power consumption

The servo system uses the angle system for position angle feedback information and commutation of electrical phases.

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SRC board incl. magnets

SRC board

incl. magnets

MSB board

incl. motor winding

MSB board

incl. motor winding

Location of servo system

Fig. 3-31 Servo unit location

Theory of Operation

Technical specifications

Speed: 2 rad/s (115°/s), Speed for Trimble S3: 1.5 rad/s (85°/s)

Acceleration: 3 rad/s2

Positioning speed: 180° takes 3,2 s

Accuracy: 1cc

Function description

The servo system contains of:

• SRC board incl. magnets

• Motor winding mounted on the MSB board

• Two accelerometers for horizontal servo system

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SRC board

MSB board incl. motor winding

incl. magnets

Fig. 3-32 Horizontal servo system parts

Theory of Operation

SRC board incl. magnets

Contains the magnet side of the motor. The magnets are placed in an outer and inner circle of the motor winding.

The SRC, slip-ring board is attached to the magnet holder providing current and a communication to the vertical axis (IPC board) and horizontal axis (PSM board).

MSB board incl. motor winding

The motor winding is mounted on the MSB board. All other functions on the MSB board are used by the angle system.

How it works

The servo motor is an electromagnetic motor that uses the known physics relation between current, magnetic field and force to move the motor

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Fig. 3-33 Basic principle

F=BIL*sinA

The equation to calculate the force vector F is the known formula: F= B*I*L*sinA

Where: F is the force vector (Newton), perpendicular to the plane defined by B and I

B is the magnetic field (Tessla) I is the current (Ampere)

Theory of Operation

L is the length (Meter) SinA is the angle between the current and the magnetic field

Fig. 3-34 Magnetic holder principle

The force F is acting on the radius R. Torque M can then be calculated.

Magnets

M = B*I*L*R*sinA, Since sinA is 90=1 it can be simplified to: M = B*I*L*R

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Trimble servo system

To drive the motor a current is sent through the motor winding and generates a force to move the motor (magnet holder or motor winding) forward.

The winding is divided in three phases to make it possible to control the movement of the motor. A specific servo calibration procedure is made to detect the different magnetic fields for the motor movement.

The motor has three different working modes:

• Driving mode. Where movement is controlled by servo knobs or system process.

• Friction mode. Where the motor allows the instrument to be turned manually. The magnetic

friction will generate a resistance against movement of the motor.

• Holding mode. Where the motor works as a clutch to lock the instrument position and prevent

movements, e.g when pressing a push-button as long as no positioning commands is given.

Positioning and control of the servo system is made by the processor board. The processor board also contains firmware for the servo system.

Accelerometer

The horizontal servo system also contains two accelerometers, these accelerometers senses the movement (vibration) of the instrument and send this information back to the servo system to increase stability. The accelerometer removes certain frequencies and thereby eliminates undesired vibrations.

The two accelerometers compensates for e.g. mechanical weaknesses in the tripod.

Accelerometer no1 (front accelerometer) is positioned inside the TCU attachment and accelerometer no2 (side accelerometer) is positioned inside the battery side cover.

Theory of Operation

Calibration

After replacement / removal & assembling of MSB board with motor winding / SRC board with magnets / Accelerometers a calibration procedure must be made, this is done in PASS

The calibration detects the position of the magnetic field with respect to the electrical field in order to be able to commutate the current correctly. The data is stored together with the instrument angles corresponding to the working field.

Service

Maintenance

• Servo and angle system calibration (PASS)

Replacement of spare parts

• SRC board incl. magnets

• MSB board incl. motor winding

• Accelerometers

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Theory of Operation

Angle Measuring System

Trimble total stations have traditionally been leading in producing high measuring efficiency with servo driven total stations admitting full angle accuracy in single-face measurements. The concept with measurement and automatic correction of horizontal and vertical collimation errors and tilt axis errors is still valid. Now, a new step in the direction of improved angle measurement and servo function has been taken with the design of a new fully integrated servo and angle measuring system. A new dual-axis level tilt sensor is also part of the system handling traditional levelling errors.

Angle sensor

The purpose of the angel sensor is to generate a vertical and horizontal angle for the instrument. The angle sensor is based on an optical principle. Glass circles hold a pattern consisting of a coarse code and a fine code admitting the presentation of an absolute angle value. Several improvements of previously used principles have been made and are now under patent applications.

Location of angle unit

Fig. 3-35 Angle unit location

Horizontal angle disc

MSB board

Technical specifications

Vertical angle disc

MSB board

• 1"-2" standard deviation depending on instrument model.

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Function description

Mechanically the angle unit is located as a fully integrated part inside the servo motor housing. The motor protects the angle glass disc form dirt and dust. The centre unit, angle disc assembly contains the optical glass disc. The angle board contains laser transmitter and image area detectors (CMOS detectors), the angle board also includes the servo motor winding. All together this design creates a rugged and accurate absolute encoder measuring angles with an accuracy of 0.2 mgon at a rate of 1000 Hz. The angle sensor is designed not only for displaying and storing angle data but also to support the servo system with fast angle information. Final angle data calculations are made in the IPC board.

Fig. 3-36 Horizontal angle system parts

Angle disc

Theory of Operation

MSB board incl.

motor winding

Angle disc

A mechanical centre unit holds a glass disc with optical encoder pattern and a mirror. By using two separate tracks a uniform accuracy and resolution around the circle is obtained. Both tracks are illuminated with a single laser light source and projected on a CMOS image area sensor. By using one common sensor for both tracks usual alignment problems are eliminated. The design will be compact and less parts have to be assembled.

The function of the disc assembly is the same for both horizontal and vertical sensor but the mechanical axis is different due to how the disc is mounted.

MSB board incl. motor winding

Includes a LED and a detector, CMOS image area sensor.

The angle board is the same for both vertical and horizontal sensor and includes the motor winding.

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MSB board compatibility

The horizontal and vertical MSB board MUST be of the of a compatible revision. Reason is that the

horizontal and vertical LED light sources on the MSB boards must be the same as they are driven with the same parameters. See the table below for compatibility:

MSB board

Hor. MSB board version Vert. MSB board version Compatibility

1 1 Ver. 1 is ONLY compatible with ver. 1

3 3 Version 3, 4 & 5 are compatible with each other,

i.e. it is possible to have a horizontal MSB ver. 3 and a vertical MSB ver. 5.

6 6 Ver. 6 - RoHS is not compatible with earlier

versions.

7 7 Type in ver. 6

Theory of Operation

How it works

The LED light is reflected by a mirror through an encoder glass disc. A pattern from the encoder glass disc is projected on the detector. The detector, a CMOS image area reads the pattern from the coarse and fine code on the disc.

Fig. 3-37 Angle system incl. angle disc

Mirror

LED

CMOS detector

Encoder glass disc

The coarse code placed on the inner circle on the glass disc works like a bar code, the CMOS sensor will identify the coarse position of the circle. The fine code placed on the outer circle of the glass disc is an incremental code. By reading the coarse and the fine code an angle can be generated.

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Fig. 3-38 Coarse and fine code of the angle disc

Coarse code

The information from the CMOS image sensors is sent to the processor board for calculation and conversion into an angle.

Block diagram

Theory of Operation

Fine code

Fig. 3-39 Angle unit block diagram

Angle unit

Angle disc

CMOS

Detector

MSB board

To make the absolute encoder robust and less sensitive to eccentric mounting errors two CMOS detectors are positioned with 180 separation at the disk to read the tracks (coarse and fine code). The final angle value is calculated as the mean value of these two readings and first order errors with same size but different signs will be eliminated.

High angle accuracy instruments (0,5” & 1”)

Instruments with 0,5” & 1” angle accuracy includes a pre calibrated Horizontal Turning Unit. As long as the Horizontal Turning Unit is kept together and the parts, SRC board with magnets / Angle disc / MSB board are not removed the high angle accuracy is still valid.

IPC

board

Angles

Servo

unit

Even if the parts are removed accidentally and assembled together the Horizontal Turning Unit needs to be calibrated to achieve the high angle accuracy.

The calibration of the Horizontal Turning Unit is made in the factory.

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Fig. 3-40 Horizontal Turning Unit High Angle Accuracy

Correction file

The Horizontal Turning Unit unit is calibrated at the factory and includes a correction table, this table is stored in the IPC board in the instrument. When an angle is produced the correction table will then improve and calculate the high angle accuracy.

Theory of Operation

The correction file is available on Partners / Service Instrument Constant Search.

Service

When replacing the Horizontal Turning Unit a new correction table needs to be installed in the instrument.

Each Horizontal Turning Unit has a serial number and the correction table (file) has the same name.

Service

Maintenance

• A centering tool is required when mounting the vertical MSB board incl. motor winding.

• Servo and angle system calibration (PASS)

Replacement of spare parts

• Horizontal angle disc

• Vertical angle disc

• MSB board incl. motor winding (horizontal and vertical are the same)

• 1” instruments - Horizontal Turning Unit 1”

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Automatic correction of angle values

In addition to the fast acquisition of accurate angles, the angle measurement system compensates for the following:

• Automatic correction for deviation of the plumb axis.

• Automatic correction for collimation errors (HA/VA collimation & Tracker collimation).

• Automatic correction for trunnion axis tilt.

• Arithmetic averaging for reducing sighting errors.

Automatic correction for deviation of the plumb axis

Deviations in the plumb axis may occur when one (or more) of the tripod legs move as a result of unstable ground or changes in ground viscosity, such as the heating of road tarmac. Corrections for this movement are essential to ensure that accurate measurements are obtained.

In contrast to most total stations, MagDrive allows the Trimble S6 to correct not only the horizontal and vertical angles for mislevelment, but also the aiming errors caused by mislevelment. The mislevelment correction is applied to the servo drive to re-aim the instrument. For example, correcting the aiming when extending a vertical line to ensure that a true vertical line can be obtained. The result is that horizontal and vertical angles are corrected for mislevelment while the instrument is accurately aimed at the correct location. This ability ensures that mislevelment errors are corrected to provide accurate angle measurements.

Theory of Operation

Automatic correction for collimation errors (HA/VA collimation & Tracker (Autolock) collimation)

Collimation errors affect measured horizontal and vertical angles. The horizontal collimation error is the difference between the line of sight and the plane perpendicular to the trunnion axis; the vertical collimation error is the difference between the vertical circle zero and the plumb k s. Traditionally, collimation errors were eliminated by observing angles on both instrument faces. In the Trimble S6 the collimation errors can be predetermined by performing a pre-measurement collimation test. Angular measurements are observed on both instrument faces to enable the collimation errors to be calculated and the respective correction values to be stored in the instrument. The collimation correction values are then applied to all subsequent angle measurements. Angles observed on a single face are therefore corrected for collimation errors, thereby removing the need to measure on both instrument faces.

Trimble S6 instruments with Autolock technology can automatically lock and track a target. Since the sighting to the target is performed by the instrument, the affects of horizontal and vertical collimation are similar to those experienced during manual sighting. To correct for the collimation errors in the tracker unit, an Autolock collimation test can be performed.

The Autolock collimation test automatically observes angular measurements to a target on both instrument faces. The Autolock collimation errors are then calculated and the respective correction values are stored in the instrument The Autolock collimation correction values are then applied to all subsequent angle measurements observed when Autolock is enabled. Angles observed on a single face are therefore corrected for collimation errors, thereby removing the need to measure on both instrument faces.

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Automatic correction for trunnion axis tilt

The trunnion axis tilt error is the difference between the trunnion axis and the plane perpendicular to the plumb axis. In the Trimble S6 the trunnion axis tilt error can be determined by performing a pre measurement trunnion axis tilt test. Angular measurements are observed on both instrument faces to enable the horizontal tilt axis error to be calculated and the respective correction value to be stored in the instrument. The horizontal tilt axis correction value is then applied to all subsequent horizontal angles.

Arithmetic averaging for reducing sighting errors

The Trimble S6 automatically reduces sighting errors caused by misaligning the instrument to the target or by movement during measurement. The sighting errors can be reduced by:

Using Autolock technology. When Autolock is enabled the instrument will automatically lock to and

track the target. Manual sighting errors are therefore reduced.

SurePoint accuracy assurance. When the Trimble S6 is manually aimed at a target the servo motors

are finely tuned to hold the aimed angle. SurePoint ensures that sighting errors due to unintentional small movements of the instrument are eliminated. SurePoint is not available on the Trimble S3 Total Station.

Theory of Operation

Automatically averaging angles during distance measurement. When measuring in STD mode

the instrument will take approximately 1.2 seconds to measure the distance. Fully synchronized angles and distances are averaged over the measurement period to obtain an averaged, highly accurate measurement.

Using averaging measurement methods in the Trimble field software. Measurement methods are

available, which allow a defined number of measurements to be observed and a resultant averaged measurement to be stored in addition.

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Theory of Operation

Base unit

The base unit is the horizontal rotating part and includes two Hirose connectors for power and communication to the instrument.

Base unit together with the MSB board, angle disc and SCR board with magnets is named Horizontal Turning Unit.

Location of base unit

Fig. 3-41 Base unit location

Base unit

Function description

The base unit is assembled into one unit and not possible to open.

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Fig. 3-42 Base unit exploded

Theory of Operation

The FFB board in the Hirose connectors assembly is connected via a cable to the slip rings on the horizontal magnet holder.

Fig. 3-43 Base unit block diagram

SRC board incl. magnets

FFB

board

(Hirose

connectors)

Cable

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Trimble S, VX, SPS, RTS Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

General Information and safety

Statement of Disclamation

Preface

Basic Assumptions

Possible Loss of Warranty

Service Information

Removal and Replacement

General Safety

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Setting up an ESD workstation

Laser Safety

Queries

Trimble S3 DR / RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR / SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR

Laser and LED Information Trimble S3 DR / RTS555 DR / RTS655 DR / SPS620 DR / SPS720 DR

Trimble S6 DR300+ (and Optional Autolock®) / VX / SPS DR300+ / RTS DR300+

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 DR300+ / VX / SPS DR300+ / RTS DR300+

Trimble S6 DR PLUS / S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS / SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 DR PLUS / S8 DR PLUS / VX DR PLUS / SPS DR PLUS / RTS DR PLUS

Trimble S6 High Precision (and Optional Autolock®) / S8 High Precision / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 High Precision / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

Trimble S8 Series High Precision with Long Range FineLock

Trimble S8 Series High Precision with High Power Laser Pointer

Laser and LED Information Trimble S6 High Precision / S8 / SPS DR Standard / RTS DR Standard

Service procedure recommendations

Updating firmware during service / repair

Measuring through glass window

Window reflection from EDM

General Product Information

Trimble S3 - Product description & Service Information

Product description

Differences to Trimble S6 Total Station

Service information

Trimble S6 - Product description & Service information

Product description

Trimble S8 - Product description & Service information

Product description

Difference to Trimble S6

Service information

Trimble VX - Product description & Service information

Product description

Difference to Trimble S6

Service information

Trimble RTS - Product description & Service information

Product description

Trimble RTS555 DR Standard Total Station - WLAN

Trimble RTS633 DR 300+ Total Station

Trimble RTS655 DR Standard Total Station

Difference to Trimble S6

Service information

Trimble SPS - Product description & Service information

Product description

Trimble SPSx20 Robotic Total Station

Trimble SPSx30 Universal Total Stations

Trimble SPS630 Universal Total Stations

Trimble SPS730 and SPS930 Universal Total Stations

Difference to Trimble S6

Service information

Models and serial numbers

Trimble S3 model information

Trimble S6 model information

Trimble S8 model information

Trimble VX model information

Trimble RTS model information

Trimble SPS model information

Instrument Model Matrix

Product Specifications

Model definition

Centre unit- Distance unit

Theory of Operation

Instrument

Removable handle

Location of handle

Function description

Service

Replacement of spare parts