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SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Direct aiming Station
DS series
DS-101AC
DS-102AC
DS-103AC
DS-105AC
21309 90040

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  • Page 1 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Direct aiming Station DS series DS-101AC DS-102AC DS-103AC DS-105AC 21309 90040...
  • Page 2 • Some of the diagrams shown in this manual may be simplified for easier understanding. • This manual is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved by TOPCON CORPORATION. • Except as permitted by Copyright law, this manual may not be copied, and no part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means.
  • Page 3 Notes regarding manual style • Except where stated, “DS” means DS-101AC/102AC/103AC/105AC in this manual. • Face 2 display is available as standard or as a factory option depending on the country of purchase. • Location of softkeys in screens used in procedures is based on the factory setting. It is possible to change the allocation of softkeys.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION......1 2. PRECAUTIONS ..............4 3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION .......... 7 4. PRODUCT OUTLINE............. 9 Parts of the Instrument ..............9 Mode Structure ................14 Bluetooth Wireless Technology ............. 15 5. BASIC OPERATION ............17 Basic Key Operation ..............
  • Page 5 CONTENTS (Horizontal Angle 0°) ..............58 11.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold) ..............59 11.3 Turning the Instrument from the Reference Angle to a Specified Angle ................60 11.4 Angle measurement and Outputting the Data ....... 61 12.
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 19.4 Allocating User-defined Tabs ............120 19.5 Customizing Screen Controls ............123 19.6 Allocating Key Functions ............. 125 19.7 Changing Starkey Mode Icons ............ 128 19.8 Units .................... 130 19.9 Changing Password ..............131 19.10 Restoring Default Settings ............132 19.11 Date and Time ................

  • Page 7: Precautions For Safe Operation

    1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point within a triangle used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this operator’s manual. The definitions of the indications are listed below.
  • Page 8 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Do not place the instrument in a case with a damaged catch, belt or handle. The case or instrument could be dropped and cause injury. Do not touch the instrument or look through the telescope while the motor is in operation. Injury could result.
  • Page 9 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Caution Do not touch liquid leaking from batteries. Harmful chemicals could cause burns or blisters. Tripod Caution When mounting the instrument to the tripod, tighten the centering screw securely. Failure to tighten the screw properly could result in the instrument falling off the tripod, causing injury.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    2. PRECAUTIONS Telescope • Aiming the telescope at the sun will cause internal damage to the instrument. Use the solar filter when observing the sun. "24. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES" Tribrach Clamp and Handle • When the instrument is shipped, the tribrach clamp is held firmly in place with a locking screw to prevent the instrument from shifting on the levelling base.
  • Page 11 2. PRECAUTIONS The Levelling Base • Always use the levelling base provided. During a traverse observation, it is recommended to use the same type of levelling base for the target as well for accurate observations. Backing up data • Data should be backed up (transferred to an external device etc.) on a regular basis to prevent data loss.
  • Page 12 2. PRECAUTIONS • Check the instrument for proper adjustment periodically to maintain the instrument accuracy. Exporting this product • This product is equipped with the parts/units, and contains software/technology, which are subject to the EAR (Export Administration Regulations). Depending on countries you wish to export or bring the product to, a US export license may be required.

  • Page 13: Laser Safety Information

    3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION The instrument is classified as the following class of Laser Product according to IEC Standard Publication 60825-1 Ed.2.0: 2007 and United States Government Code of Federal Regulation FDA CDRH 21CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.) •...
  • Page 14 3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION Caution • Perform checks at start of work and periodic checks and adjustments with the laser beam emitted under normal conditions. • When the instrument is not being used, turn off the power and replace the lens cap. •...

  • Page 15: Product Outline

    4. PRODUCT OUTLINE Parts of the Instrument Parts and functions of the instrument Handle Bluetooth antenna External interface hatch (USB port/reset button) Instrument height mark Battery cover Display unit Circular level Serial / External power source connector Circular level adjusting screws 10 Base plate 11 Levelling foot screw 12 Levelling base locking screw...
  • Page 16 4. PRODUCT OUTLINE Instrument height mark The height of the instrument is as follows: • 196mm (from levelling base mounting surface to this mark) "Instrument height" is input when setting instrument station data and is the height from the surveying point (where the instrument is mounted) to this mark. Laser-pointer function A target can be sighted with a red laser beam in dark locations without the use of the telescope.
  • Page 17 4. PRODUCT OUTLINE Vertical and Horizontal Jogs The instrument and telescope can be rotated manually by hand or, for more precise adjustments, by turning the vertical and horizontal Jogs. The faster the Jogs are turned, the faster the instrument and telescope rotate. "10.1 Auto Pointing Settings"...
  • Page 18 4. PRODUCT OUTLINE Detaching/attaching the Handle The carrying handle can be removed from the instrument. To remove it, loosen the handle rocking screws. • To remove the handle, hold both sides of the handle and lift it straight above. If you hold the handle by one hand or incline it, the terminal attached on the handle may be damaged.
  • Page 19 4. PRODUCT OUTLINE Attaching the instrument to the levelling base 1. Check that the levelling base locking screw has been loosened. 2. Align (1) and (2) and lower the instrument onto the levelling base. 3. Turn the tribrach clamp (3) clockwise to tighten.

  • Page 20: Mode Structure

    4. PRODUCT OUTLINE Mode Structure The diagram below describes the different modes of the instrument and key operations for navigating between them. ●Basic mode Observation mode (switching by tab) Top menu C “5.2 Display Menu mode Functions ”Graphic“ tab” Version C“13.

  • Page 21: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Contact your local dealer in advance. "27. REGULATIONS" • TOPCON CORPORATION is not liable for the content of any transmission nor any content related thereto. When communicating important data, run tests beforehand to ascertain that communication is operating normally.
  • Page 22 4. PRODUCT OUTLINE • Televisions and radios use a different frequency band to Bluetooth communications. However, even if the DS is used within proximity to the above equipment with no adverse effects with regard to Bluetooth communication, moving a Bluetooth compatible device (including the DS) closer to said equipment may result in electronic noise in sound or images, adversely affecting the performance of televisions and radios.

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    5. BASIC OPERATION Learn basic key operations here before you read each measurement procedure. Basic Key Operation Display unit Illumination key { } { } { } Target type Program mode Input mode SHIFT SHIFT FUNC Function key Luminance sensor / Microphone Power ON/OFF Power ON Press and hold: About 1...
  • Page 24 5. BASIC OPERATION Switching to Program mode {PRG} Switches to program mode / basic mode • Do not switch between modes by {PRG} or not turn OFF the power just after pressing {PRG} (during displaying the message "Executing program mode"). Switching target type Switches between target types Prism/360°...
  • Page 25 5. BASIC OPERATION {ESC} Cancel the input data {TAB} Shift to the next item {B.S.} Delete a character on the left. Input a blank space (increments by 1 when setting the date and {S.P.} time) { }/{ } Move the cursor left/right Move the cursor up/down {ENT} Select/accept input word/value...
  • Page 26 5. BASIC OPERATION 2. Press {7} three times. "c" is displayed. 3. Press {5} three times. "o" is displayed. 4. Press { }. Press {5}. "m" is displayed. 5. Continue to input letters. Press {ENT} to complete inputting.

  • Page 27: Display Functions

    5. BASIC OPERATION Display Functions Screens can be selected/operated using the keys on the keyboard or the touch panel. The touch panel can be operated using either the stylus pen provided or your fingers. It is also possible to de-activate the touch panel temporarily. "19.
  • Page 28 5. BASIC OPERATION Top menu Instrument name Serial Number Application software version Observation mode screen (1) Distance (2) Vertical angle (3) Horizontal angle Soft key (1) Distance Horizontal distance and height difference are also displayed in "SHVdist" tab. Displayed items in "SHV" tab can be changed. "19.1 Observation Conditions"...
  • Page 29 5. BASIC OPERATION Input screen/configuration screen Display all options Scroll down for more items Values can be input/ edited "Graphic" tab Arrow indicates north as set backsight Target point Instrument station Scale (units: m) The "Graphic" tab display can be modified using the softkeys in the second page. [CNFG] : In <Graphic configuration>...
  • Page 30 5. BASIC OPERATION Selecting menus To select a menu, tap the touch panel or press the relevant number key. Number Status bar Indicates the current status of the instrument. Tapping icons will switch between the relevant options for that item. Tapping and holding will display a list of all available options for that item and, in certain cases, a link to the configuration screen for that item.

  • Page 31: Inputting Characters Using The Input Panel

    5. BASIC OPERATION Inputting Characters using the Input Panel α To display <Input Panel>, tap of status bar/Starkey mode or while pressing {SHIFT} press This keyboard can be used to input numeric and alphabetic characters as well as symbols. Tap the icon again to close.

  • Page 32: Starkey Mode

    5. BASIC OPERATION Starkey Mode Via Starkey mode, you can jump from each basic mode screen to the screen of checking/changing the ★ various settings directly. Press starkey { } to enter Starkey mode. Each icon can be tapped or pressed and hold in the same way with status bar.
  • Page 33 5. BASIC OPERATION When using external battery : Level 3 Full power : Level 2 Plenty of power remains : Level 1 Half or less power remains : Level 0 Little power remains. Prepare a replacement battery. : No power Stop operation and charge the battery.
  • Page 34 5. BASIC OPERATION (4) Laser-pointer/guide light icon Configuration of laser-pointer/guide light status. Switching the laser-pointer/guide light ON/OFF: "5.1 Basic Key Operation" : Guide light ON : Guide light OFF Laser-pointer ON Laser-pointer OFF • The laser-pointer will be automatically switched OFF during distance measurement. (5) Tilt angle compensation icon The vertical and horizontal angles are automatically compensated for small tilt errors using the dual-axis tilt sensor.
  • Page 35 5. BASIC OPERATION Connection status to external devices is displayed as follows. i) Connection via Bluetooth wireless technology When DS is set as the "Master" device the antenna icon is blue. When the DS is set as the "Slave" device the antenna icon is green. : Connecting : Canceling connection : (Antenna is moving) Inquiring about other Bluetooth devices...
  • Page 36 5. BASIC OPERATION (11) Touch panel icon "19.7 Changing Starkey Mode Icons" :Touch panel temporarily de-activated. • This icon cannot be operated during distance measurement, or during data transmission. (12) Disk usage icon Tap and hold disk icon in the status bar to check the detail of the disk usage. "19.7 Changing Starkey Mode Icons"...

  • Page 37: Using The Program Selection Screen

    5. BASIC OPERATION Using the Program Selection Screen The program selection screen displays a list of all programs installed on the instrument. Each screen page contains a maximum of 5 program icons. When multiple screen pages exist, navigating between pages is possible using the arrows that appear at the left/right of the screen. An icon without an be selected Navigating between pages...

  • Page 38: Using The Battery

    6. USING THE BATTERY Battery Charging The battery was not charged at the factory. Charge the battery fully before using the instrument. • The charger will become rather hot during use. This is normal. • Do not use to charge batteries other than those specified. •...

  • Page 39: Installing/Removing The Battery

    6. USING THE BATTERY 5. Remove the battery and unplug the charger. • Slots 1 and 2: The charger starts charging the battery mounted first. If you place two batteries in the charger, the battery in slot 1 is charged first, and then the battery in slot 2.
  • Page 40 6. USING THE BATTERY 2. Insert the battery in the direction of the arrow on the side of the battery. • Do not insert the battery inclined. Doing so may damage the instrument or battery terminals. 3. Close the battery cover. A click is heard when the cover is secure.

  • Page 41: Setting Up The Instrument

    7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT • Mount the battery in the instrument before performing this operation because the instrument will tilt slightly if the battery is mounted after levelling. Centering PROCEDURE Centering with the optical plummet eyepiece 1. Make sure the legs are spaced at equal intervals and the head is approximately level.
  • Page 42 7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT PROCEDURE Centering with the laser plummet (Option) 1. Set up the tripod and affix the instrument on the tripod head. "7.1 Centering" 2. Press { } to power on "8. POWER ON/OFF" The electric circular level is displayed on the <Tilt>. 3.

  • Page 43: Levelling

    7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT • Visibility of the laser spot may be affected when operating in direct sunlight. In this event, provide shade for the survey point. Levelling PROCEDURE 1. Adjust the levelling foot screws to center the survey point in the optical plummet reticle. 2.
  • Page 44 7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT 5. Turn the instrument until the telescope is parallel to a line between levelling foot screws A and B. 6. Set the tilt angle to 0° using foot screws A and B for the X direction and levelling screw C for the Y direction.

  • Page 45: Power On/Off

    8. POWER ON/OFF • When the power cannot be switched ON or the power is soon turned OFF even though the battery is mounted, there may be almost no battery power remaining. Replace it with a fully charged battery. "20. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES" PROCEDURE Power ON 1.

  • Page 46: Resolving Software Issues

    8. POWER ON/OFF Configuring the Touch Panel When using for the first time, or after performing a cold boot, the screen for configuring the touch panel will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen. Tap the cross- hairs at the center of the display with the stylus pen. Tap 5 times.

  • Page 47: Powering On/Off From An External Instrument

    8. POWER ON/OFF Problems Powering OFF When the instrument cannot be powered OFF as normal, depress the reset button with the tip of the stylus pen. • Pressing the Reset button may result in file and folder data being lost. Reset button Powering ON/OFF from an External Instrument The instrument can be powered ON/OFF from an external device such as a computer or data collector.

  • Page 48: Connecting To External Devices

    9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES The instrument supports Bluetooth wireless technology and RS232C for communication with data collectors etc. Inputting/outputting data is also possible by inserting a USB memory or by connecting to a USB device. Read this manual in conjunction with the operator’s manual for the relevant external device.
  • Page 49 9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES Terminate Select the option Off or On for carrige return (CR) and line feed when collecting measurement data with a computer. ACK mode When communicating to an external device, the protocol for handshaking can omit the [ACK] coming from the external device so data is not sent again.
  • Page 50 9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES 5. When "Authentication" is set to "Yes", input the same passkey as that for the intended companion device. Even if "Authentication" is set to "No", a passkey is requested when authentication is set on the companion device being used. •...
  • Page 51 9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES • Press [Add] to display <Add device>. Input the device name and Bluetooth address and press [OK]. Both should be 12 characters (numbers 0 to 9 and letters from A to F) in length. • Press [Search] to search about Bluetooth devices in the immediate vicinity of the instrument and display their device name and address in a list.

  • Page 52: Communication Between The Ds And Companion Device

    9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES Communication between the DS and Companion Device • Bluetooth communication causes instrument battery power to be depleted at a rate higher than that for normal operation. • Check that the companion device (data collector, computer, or cellular phone etc.) is turned on and the relevant Bluetooth settings are complete.

  • Page 53: Connection Via Rs232C Cable

    9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES Connection via RS232C Cable RS232C communication is possible, connecting instrument and a data collector with the cable. PROCEDURE Basic cable settings 1. Power OFF the instrument and connect the instrument and a data collector with a interface cable.

  • Page 54: Connecting Via Usb Cable

    USB port 1 USB port 2 (mini-B) • TOPCON CORPORATION cannot guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the DS USB ports. • Use a computer WindowsXP/Vista/7 is based and USB connection is capable. • Remove the USB cable from USB port 2 carefully to avoid damaging the cable.
  • Page 55 9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES PROCEDURE Connecting the instrument to a computer to transfer data from instrument in USB mode When connecting Windows XP, "exFat file system driver" needs to be installed to the computer. 1. Open the external interface hatch by sliding its button.
  • Page 56 9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES 4. Perform "Safely Remove Hardware" in the task bar and disconnect the USB cable. 5. Press { } and hold (about 1sec) to turn off the instrument to exit USB mode connection. PROCEDURE Connecting the instrument to a computer to transfer data from instrument in Mobile mode A synchronous software needs to be installed to the computer depending on the Windows version.

  • Page 57: Inserting Usb Memory

    9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES 4. If synchronous software displays a partner setting screen on the computer and asks whether to set a partner device, press [NO]. • A partner setting screen may not be displayed depending on the synchronous software settings.

  • Page 58: Target Sighting

    10.TARGET SIGHTING A target can be automatically sighted using the Auto Pointing function or manually sighted by the operator using the sighting collimatorand telescope. When Auto Pointing is performed, the image sensor on the Offset instrument detects the light beam reflected from the target (prism of X direction or reflective sheet target), the offset between the target and telescope reticle is calculated by image processing, then the angle...

  • Page 59: Auto Pointing Settings

    10. TARGET SIGHTING 10.1 Auto Pointing Settings PROCEDURE 1. Select "Motor" in <Configuration>. Set Auto Pointing functions in the Configuration tab. Set "Search Setting" to "Search". Items set and options (*: Factory setting) (1) AUTO AIM Fine/Rapid* (2) Search Setting : None/Search* (3) TURN : 5"/10"*/20"/30"/60"...
  • Page 60 10. TARGET SIGHTING TURN This option allows the user to set a tolerance range for setting accuracy (after rotation to a specified angle). For example, when this option is set to 30" and [INV], [H.ANG], or [ROTATE] is pressed, the instrument will stop rotation within 30" of the specified rotation angle. Search operation during Auto Pointing When the target enters the field-of-view within the set limit (setting of "Auto AIM"...

  • Page 61: Auto-Pointing Function For Target Sighting

    10. TARGET SIGHTING 10.2 Auto-Pointing Function for Target Sighting PROCEDURE 1. Use the sighting collimator to aim the objective lens in the general direction of the target. The vertical and horizontal Jogs can be used for precise adjustments of the instrument and telescope JOG Setting tab: "10.1 Auto Pointing Settings"...

  • Page 62: Manually Sighting The Target

    10. TARGET SIGHTING 10.3 Manually Sighting the Target • When sighting the target, strong light shining directly into the objective lens may cause the instrument to malfunction. Protect the objective lens from direct light by attaching the lens hood. Observe to the same point of the reticle when the telescope face is changed. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 63 10. TARGET SIGHTING Sighting manually When sighting manually, set "Search Setting" to "None" in <Motor Configuration> Configuration tab, then use the Sighting collimator to bring the target into the field of view. When the target is in the field-of-view, use the Jogs to make fine adjustments and accurately sight the center of the prism.

  • Page 64: Angle Measurement

    11.ANGLE MEASUREMENT This section explains the procedures for basic angle measurement in Observation mode. • It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument. "19.6 Allocating Key Functions" 11.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°)

  • Page 65: Setting The Horizontal Angle To A Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold)

    11. ANGLE MEASUREMENT 11.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold) You can reset the horizontal angle to a required value and use this value to find the horizontal angle of a new target. PROCEDURE 1. Sight the first target. 2.

  • Page 66: Turning The Instrument From The Reference Angle To A Specified Angle

    11. ANGLE MEASUREMENT 11.3 Turning the Instrument from the Reference Angle to a Specified Angle The instrument automatically turns from the reference direction to the specified angle (target). • instrument also turns to the target coordinates when reference angle is omitted. •...

  • Page 67: Angle Measurement And Outputting The Data

    11. ANGLE MEASUREMENT Fixed velocity rotation The instrument horizontal angle and telescope can be rotated using the controls in the Fixed velocity rotation tab. Speed settings are from 1 to 16. Allocate [Fix Vel] in Observation mode to use this function. Tap the touch panel in the desired rotation direction.

  • Page 68: Distance Measurement

    12.DISTANCE MEASUREMENT Perform the following settings as preparation for distance measurement in Observation mode. • Distance measurement mode • Target type • Prism constant correction value • (Target) Aperture • ppm • Search area • Auto Pointing "10.1 Auto Pointing Settings", "19.3 EDM Settings" •...
  • Page 69 12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Accurately sight the target. 2. Press [S-LEV] in observation mode. <Aiming> is displayed. Allocating [S-LEV]: "19.6 Allocating Key Functions" When [S-LEV] is pressed, a gauge indicating light intensity is displayed. • The more displayed, the greater the quantity of reflected light.

  • Page 70: Using The Guide Light In Distance Measurement

    12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 12.2 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement The color and flashing speed of the guide light indicates the status of the instrument and can be known when the user is located at a distance from the instrument. Switching the guide light ON/OFF "5.1 Basic Key Operation"...

  • Page 71: Distance And Angle Measurement

    12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 12.3 Distance and Angle Measurement An angle can be measured at the same time as distance. • The search range can be set. "10.1 Auto Pointing Settings" Caution • The laser beam is emitted during Auto Pointing. PROCEDURE 1.

  • Page 72: Distance Measurement And Outputting The Data

    12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT • During fine average measurement, the distance data is displayed as SD1, SD2,... to SD9. When the designated number of measurements has been completed, the average value of the distance is displayed in the "SDA" line. • If the tracking measurement is conducted with the target type "N-Prism", the measured data for a distance exceeding 250m is not displayed.

  • Page 73: Rem Measurement

    12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 12.5 REM Measurement An REM measurement is a function used to measure the height to a point where a target cannot be directly installed such as power lines, overhead cables and bridges, etc. The height of the target is calculated using the following formula. Ht = h h2 = S sin x cot...
  • Page 74 12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 3. Sight the target and press [MEAS] to start measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. The measured distance data, vertical angle and horizontal angle are displayed. 4. Sight the object, then press [REM] to start REM measurement is started.

  • Page 75: Coordinate Measurement

    13.COORDINATE MEASUREMENT By performing coordinate measurements it is possible to find the 3-dimensional coordinates of the target based on station point coordinates, instrument height, target height, and azimuth angles of the backsight station which are entered in advance. • It is possible to allocate softkeys in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument.

  • Page 76: Azimuth Angle Setting

    13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT 3. Select "Occupy setup" and enter instrument station coordinates,instrument height (HI) and target height (HR). 4. Press [OK] to set the input values. <Set H angle> is displayed again. 13.2 Azimuth Angle Setting Based on the instrument station coordinates and backsight station coordinates which have already been set, the azimuth angle of the backsight station is calculated.
  • Page 77 13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Entering coordinates 1. Select "Backsight setup" in <Coordinate>. <Set H angle> is displayed. • <Set H angle> can also be displayed from the screen in step 4 of "13.1 Entering Instrument Station Data". 2. Select the "Key in coord" tab and enter the backsight station coordinates.
  • Page 78 13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE Entering angle 1. Select "Backsight setup" in <Coordinate>. <Set H angle> is displayed. • <Set H angle> can also be displayed from the screen in step 4 of "13.1 Entering Instrument Station Data". 2. Select the "Key in angle" tab and enter the desired angle in "H.ang".

  • Page 79: 3-D Coordinate Measurement

    13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT Horizontal angle settings Azimuth (set both horizontal and azimuth angles to the same value)/H.ang (input both horizontal and azimuth angles)/None (input azimuth angle only)/0 SET (horizontal angle set to 0°) 13.3 3-D Coordinate Measurement The coordinate values of the target can be found by measuring the target based on the settings of the instrument station and backsight station.
  • Page 80 13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT 2. Select "Coord." in <Coordinate>. Press [MEAS] to start measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. The coordinates of the target point are displayed. Select the "Graphic" tab to display coordinates on a graph. 3. Sight the next target and press [MEAS] to begin measurement.

  • Page 81: Resection Measurement

    14.RESECTION MEASUREMENT Resection is used to determine the coordinates of an instrument station by performing multiple measurements of points whose coordinate values are known. Registered coordinate data can be recalled and set as known point data. Residual of each point can be checked, if necessary. Entry Output Coordinates of...

  • Page 82: Coordinate Resection Measurement

    14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT 14.1 Coordinate Resection Measurement N, E, Z of an instrument station is determined by the measurement. PROCEDURE 1. Select "Resection" in <Menu>. 2. Select "NEZ" to display <Resection/Known point>. 3. Input the known point. After setting the coordinates and target height for the first known point press [NEXT] to move to the second point.
  • Page 83 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT 4. Sight the first known point and press [MEAS] to begin measurement. The measurement results are displayed on the screen. • When [ANGLE] has been selected, the distance cannot be displayed. 5. Press [YES] to use the measurement results of the first known point.
  • Page 84 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT [CALC] [YES] 7. Press to automatically start calculations after observations of all known points are completed. • Instrument station coordinates, station elevation, and standard deviation, which describes the measurement accuracy, are displayed. Standard deviation for the northing, easting and elevation coordinates of each point are displayed in the "Detail"...
  • Page 85 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT • Press [ADD] in the second page when there is a known point that has not been observed or when a new known point is added. 10. Press [OK] in <Resection/result> to display <Resection/Set h angle>. 11. Select an angle mode and press [YES] to set the azimuth angle of the first known point as the backsight point and return to <Resection/Menu>.

  • Page 86: Height Resection Measurement

    14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT 14.2 Height Resection Measurement Only Z (height) of an instrument station is determined by the measurement. • Known points must be measured by distance measurement only. • Between 1 and 10 known points can be measured. PROCEDURE 1.
  • Page 87 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT 4. Sight the first known point and press [MEAS] to begin measurement. The measurement results are displayed on the screen. 5. If measuring two or more known points, repeat procedures 4 in the same way from the second point.
  • Page 88 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT 7. If there are problems with the results of a point, align the cursor with that point and press [OMIT]. “OMIT” is displayed to the right of the point. Repeat for all results that include problems. 8. Press [RE CALC] to perform calculation again without the point designated in step 7 The result is displayed.
  • Page 89 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT Resection calculation process The NE coordinates are found using angle and distance observation equations, and the instrument station coordinates are found using the method of least squares. The Z coordinate is found by treating the average value as the instrument station coordinates. Calculated instrument station coordinates set as hypothetical coordinates...
  • Page 90 14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT Precaution when performing resection In some cases it is impossible to calculate the coordinates of an unknown point (instrument station) if the unknown point and three or more known points are arranged on the edge of a single circle.

  • Page 91: Setting-Out Measurement

    15.SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT Setting-out measurement is used to set out the required point. The difference between the previously input data to the instrument (the setting-out data) and the measured value can be displayed by measuring the horizontal angle, distance or coordinates of the sighted point.

  • Page 92: Distance Setting-Out Measurement

    15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT Guide light status and meaning Status of instrument Light status Meaning Slow flashing (Red and green Waiting simultaneously) Searching in progress Fast flashing (Red and green Measuring (continuous measurement) simultaneously) Returned signal checking in progress Distance measurement error (no signal, sighting error) Green and red alternate flashing Search error (error screen only) Indication for positioning target during setting-out measurement...
  • Page 93 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Select "Setting out" in <Menu> to display <Setting out>. 2. Select "Occupy setup" to display <Occupy setup>. Enter data for the instrument station and press [OK] to move to Backsight setup. "13.1 Entering Instrument Station Data" 3.
  • Page 94 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 4. Select "SO data setting" In <Setting out> to display <SO data setting>. In the distance mode that conforms to your measurement requirements, enter the included angle between the reference point and the setting-out point in "SO.H.ang", and the distance (slope distance, horizontal distance or height difference) from the instrument station to the position to be set out in "SO.Sdist".
  • Page 95 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT • Press [CNFG] in the second page to set setting out accuracy. When the position of the target is within this range both arrows will be displayed to indicate that the target position is correct. 6. Position the target on the line of sight and press Arrows indicate direction to move [MEAS] to begin distance measurement.

  • Page 96: Coordinates Setting-Out Measurement

    15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 7. Move the target until the distance to the setting- out point reads 0m. When the target is moved within the allowed range, all distance and position arrows are displayed. 8. Press {ESC} to return to <Setting out>. Set the next setting out point to continue setting out measurement.
  • Page 97 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Select "Setting out" in <Menu> to display <Setting out>. 2. Select "Occupy setup" to display <Occupy setup>. If necessary, enter data for Backsight setup. "15.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement" steps 2 to 3 3. Select "Key in coord" in <Setting out>. Record all the setting-out points (includes setting-out points you will measure from now).
  • Page 98 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 5. Position the target on the line of sight and press Press [H.TURN] to automatically rotate the instrument until the angle of the setting out point reads 0°. [MEAS] to begin distance measurement. The distance and direction to move the target until the setting out point is located is displayed on the instrument.
  • Page 99 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT Move the target to find the correct distance (0 is displayed) to the setting out point. Movement indicators: "15.2 Distance Setting- out Measurement" step 6 6. Press [OK] to return to <Key in coord>. Set the next setting out point to continue setting out measurement.

  • Page 100: Rem Setting-Out Measurement

    15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 15.4 REM Setting-out Measurement To find a point where a target cannot be directly installed, perform REM setting-out measurement. "12.5 REM Measurement" PROCEDURE 1. Install a target directly below or directly above the point to be found. Then use a measuring tape etc. to measure the target height (height from the survey point to the target).
  • Page 101 15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT 5. Sight the target and press [MEAS]. Measurement begins and the measurement results are displayed. 6. Press [REM] to start REM measurement. Arrows indicate direction to move The distance (height difference) and direction to move the target until the sighting point and setting out point are located is displayed on the instrument.

  • Page 102: Offset Measurement

    16.OFFSET MEASUREMENT Offset measurements are performed in order to find a point where a target cannot be installed directly or to find the distance and angle to a point which cannot be sighted. • It is possible to find the distance and angle to a point you wish to measure (target point) by installing the target at a location (offset point) a little distance from the target point and measuring the distance and angle from the survey point to the offset point.
  • Page 103 16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 2. Select "Offset" in <Menu> to display <Offset>. 3. Select "Occupy setup" to display <Occupy setup>. Enter data for the instrument station and press [OK] to move to Backsight setup. "13.1 Entering Instrument Station Data" 4. Set the azimuth angle for the backsight station. Press [OK] to return to <Offset>.

  • Page 104: Offset Angle Measurement

    16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 6. Sight the offset point and press [MEAS] in the Results for target point screen of step 3 to start measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. The measurement results are displayed. • Press [HVD/nez] to switch results for the target point between distance/angle values and coordinate/elevation values.
  • Page 105 16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 2. Select "Offset" in <Menu> to display <Offset>. Select "OffsetANG.". 3. Sight the offset point and press [MEAS] to start measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. 4. Sight the target point and press [H.ANG]. Results for target point •...

  • Page 106: Offset Two-Distance Measurement

    16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 16.3 Offset Two-distance Measurement By measuring the distances between the target point and the two offset points. Install two offset points (1st target and 2nd target) on a straight line from the target point, observe the 1st target and 2nd target, then enter the distance between the 2nd target and the target point to find the target point.
  • Page 107 16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE 1. Install two offset points (1st target, 2nd target) on a straight line from the target point and use the offset points as the target. 2. Select "Offset" in <Menu> to display <Offset>. Select "5.Offset2D". 3. Press [CNFG] and input the distance from the 2nd target to the target point in "Offset dist.".
  • Page 108 16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT 5. Sight the 2nd target and press [MEAS] to start measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. The measurement results are displayed. 6. Press [YES] to display results for the target point. Press [HVD/nez] to switch results for the target point between distance/angle values and coordinate/elevation values.

  • Page 109: Missing Line Measurement

    17.MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT Missing line measurement is used to measure the slope distance, horizontal distance, and horizontal angle to a target from the target which is the reference (starting point) without moving the instrument. • It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position. •...
  • Page 110 17. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT 2. Sight the starting position, and press [MEAS] to start measurement. Press [STOP] to stop measurement. • When measurement data already exists the screen of step 3 is displayed and measurement starts. 3. Sight the next target and press [MLM] to Results for measurement between starting begin observation.

  • Page 111: Changing The Starting Point

    17. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT 17.2 Changing the Starting Point It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position. PROCEDURE 1. Observe the starting position and target following steps 1 to 3 in "17.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points".
  • Page 112 17. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT Press [YES] in the confirmation message window. • Press [NO] to cancel measurement. 3. The last target measured is changed to the new starting position. 4. Perform missing line measurement following steps 3 to 4 in "17.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points".

  • Page 113: Surface Area Calculation

    18.SURFACE AREA CALCULATION You can calculate the area of land (slope area and horizontal area) enclosed by three or more known points on a line by inputting the coordinates of the points Input Output Coordinates: P1 (N1, E1, Z1) Surface area: S (horizontal area and slope area) P5 (N5, E5, Z5)
  • Page 114 18. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION PROCEDURE Surface area calculation by measuring points 1. Select "Area calc." in <Menu> 2. Press [OBS] to display <Area calculation/ measurement>. Sight the first point on the line enclosing the area, and press [MEAS]. Measurement begins and the measured values are displayed.
  • Page 115 18. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION 3. The measurement results are displayed. Press [YES] to confirm.The value of point 1 is set in "Pt_01". 4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 until all points have been measured. Points on an enclosed area are observed in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
  • Page 116 18. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION 5. Press [CALC] to display the calculated area. 6. Press [OK] to return to <Area/key in coord.>. Press {ESC} or tap the cross in the top-right corner to quit area calculation.

  • Page 117: Changing The Settings

    19.CHANGING THE SETTINGS This section explains the contents of parameter settings in Basic mode and how to change these settings. Each item can be changed to meet your measurement requirements. <Configuration> can be accessed by pressing the "CONFIG" icon in <Top>. The following chapters provide details of items in Configuration mode.
  • Page 118 : Zenith*, Horiz., Horiz ±90 Coordinates : N-E-Z*, E-N-Z Sea level crn. (Sea level correction) : Yes, No* Ang.reso. (Angle resolution) : DS-101AC/102AC: 0.5", 1"* DS-103AC/105AC: 1"*, 5" Dist.reso. (Distance resolution) : DS-101AC/102AC: 0.1mm, 1mm* DS-103AC/105AC: 1mm* ppm setting : Press, Temp.*, +Humidity Setting "V manual"...
  • Page 119 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Automatic tilt angle compensation mechanism The vertical and horizontal angles are automatically compensated for small tilt errors using the 2-axis tilt sensor. • Read the automatically compensated angles when the display has stabilized. • The horizontal angle error (vertical axis error) fluctuates according to the vertical axis, so when the instrument is not completely leveled, changing the vertical angle by rotating the telescope will cause the displayed horizontal angle value to change.

  • Page 120: Instrument Configuration

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 19.2 Instrument Configuration Items set and options (*: Factory setting) Power off : No/5min./10min./15min./30min.* Power off (Remote) : No*/5min./10min./15min./30min. Backlight (Reticle On) : 0 to 8 (1*) (Brightness level on pressing { Backlight (Normal) : 0 to 8 / Auto (Auto*) Backlight Off : No*/30sec/1min./5min./10min.
  • Page 121 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Adjusting backlight brightness/turning the reticle illumination and key backlight ON/OFF Pressing { } switches the brightness level of the backlight in conjunction with the ON/OFF status of the reticle illumination/key backlight. When the instrument is powered ON the brightness level is set to "Backlight (Normal)". "Backlight (Normal)"...

  • Page 122: Edm Settings

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Key backlight The key backlight can be set to "ON" or "OFF". When "ON" the keys will be illuminated when "Backlight (Bright)" is active. EDM ALC Set the light receiving status of the EDM. While carrying out continuous measurement, set this item according to the measurement conditions.
  • Page 123 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Items set, options, and input range (*: Factory setting) Dist. mode (Distance measurement mode): Fine “R”*, Fine AVG n= 1(Setting: 1 to 9 times), Fine “S”, Rapid "R", Rapid “S”, Tracking Reflector : Prism*/360° Prism/Sheet/N-Prism Prism constant value : -99 to 99 mm ("Prism"...
  • Page 124 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS • Atmospheric correction factor is calculated and set using the entered values of the temperature and air pressure. Atmospheric correction factor can also be entered directly. • When the settings here are different between basic mode and program mode, program mode settings are prior for use.
  • Page 125 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS It is recommended that extremely precise instruments be used to monitor the air temperature and pressure. • Enter the average temperature, air pressure and humidity along the measurement beam route in "Temperature", "Pressure" and "Humidity". Flat terrain:Use the temperature, pressure and humidity at the midpoint of the line. Mountainous terrain:Use the temperature, pressure and humidity at the intermediate point (C).

  • Page 126: Allocating User-Defined Tabs

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 1. Press [LIST] to display a list of all recorded targets. • [ADD]: Displays <Reflector list>. Select the desired target from this list and press [OK] to register in the list in <Reflector setting>. Up to a maximum of 6 targets can be recorded.
  • Page 127 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS • "Basic observation" Factory settings User-definable tabs SHVdist SHVdist Graphic SHV + Coord. • Setting out Factory settings User-definable tabs Obs. Obs. Graphic • Setting out Coord. Factory settings User-definable tabs Graph1 Graph2 • Graphic tab cannot be deleted. PROCEDURE Allocating tabs 1.
  • Page 128 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS Select "Tab page". 2. Use the softkeys ([ADD], [DEL] etc.) in <Customize tab page> to allocate the desired tab page layout. • Press [ADD] to add the selected tab at the right- hand side of the screen. •...

  • Page 129: Customizing Screen Controls

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 19.5 Customizing Screen Controls It is possible to customize screen controls in Observation mode to suit the measurement conditions and the different methods employed by different operators. • The current screen control settings are retained until they are revised again, even when the power is cut off.
  • Page 130 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 2. Press [ADD] to add a control drop-down list. • Press [DEL] to delete the selected control. • Controls, once deleted, cannot be retrieved. 3. Select a screen control from the list. 4. Press [CNFG] to set the size, thickness, color and spacing of the font.

  • Page 131: Allocating Key Functions

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 19.6 Allocating Key Functions It is possible to allocate the softkeys in Observation mode to suit the measurement conditions. It is possible to operate the instrument efficiently because unique softkey allocations can be preset to suit various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument.
  • Page 132 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS [HVDOUT-S] : Output distance and angle measurement results to an external device (SET format) [NEZOUT-S] : Output coordinates data to an external device (SET format) [HVOUT-T] : Output angle measurement results to an external device (GTS format) (can only be allocated to 1 above) [HVDOUT-T] : Output distance and angle measurement results to an external device...
  • Page 133 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS PROCEDURE Allocating a softkey 1. Select "Customize" to display <Customize/Select screen>. Select the measurement mode in which you want to allocate a softkey. Select "Softkey". 2. Select the desired tab. All softkeys currently allocated to each page of that tab are displayed. 3.

  • Page 134: Changing Starkey Mode Icons

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 4. Select the desired softkey from <Softkey list> to allocate to the position specified in step 3. 5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to perform further key allocations. 6. Press [OK] to finish allocating keys. The allocated keys are stored in memory and <Customize>...
  • Page 135 19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS PROCEDURE Changing icon allocations 1. Select "Customize" to display <Customize/Select screen>. Select "Starkey". 2. Select the icon (in the Starkey mode) you wish to re-allocate. Tap the icon to display <Starkey list>. 3. Select the new icon from <Starkey list>. The icon is allocated in the selected icon position.

  • Page 136: Units

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 19.8 Units Items set and options (*: Factory setting) Temperature : Celsius*/Fahrenheit Pressure : hPa*/mmHg/InchHg Angle : Degree (DDD.MMSS)*/Gon/Mil Distance : Meter*/Feet/Inch Feet (only displayed when "Feet" or "Inch" selected above): International*/US • OS rounds off the value input by the digit of less than 0.004 feet/0.017 inch. Inch (Fraction of an inch) “Fraction of an inch”...

  • Page 137: Changing Password

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 19.9 Changing Password Setting a password allows you to protect important information such as measurement data. No password was set when the instrument was shipped. When setting a password for the first time, leave the "Old password" box blank. When a password has been set, the password screen will appear when the instrument is powered ON.

  • Page 138: Restoring Default Settings

    19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS 19.10 Date and Time Items set Date : Manually input date or select from the drop-down calendar by tapping Time : Manually input time or set using [ Pressing {SPACE} will increment the selected section by 1. Date and Time The instrument includes a clock/calendar function.

  • Page 139: Warning And Error Messages

    20.WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES The following is a list of the error messages displayed by the instrument and the meaning of each message. If the same error message is repeated or if any message not shown below appears, the instrument has malfunctioned. Contact your local dealer. Backup battery dead.
  • Page 140 20. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES Input device name !! Bluetooth device name not input. Input device name and complete device registration. Input over 3 letters ! The input password consists of less than 3 characters. Input a password at least 3 characters in length.
  • Page 141 20. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES Temp Rnge OUT The instrument is outside useable temperature range and accurate measurement cannot be performed. Repeat measurement within the appropriate temperature range. Tilt over range !! The tilt angle exceeds the tilt angle compensation range of the sensor. Level the instrument again.

  • Page 142: Checks And Adjustments

    21.CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS DS is a precision instrument that requires fine adjustments. It must be inspected and adjusted before use so that it always performs accurate measurements. • Always perform checking and adjustment in the proper sequence beginning from "21.1 Circular Level"...

  • Page 143: Tilt Sensor

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. First confirm the off-center direction. Use the adjusting pin to loosen the circular level adjustment screw on the side opposite to the direction the bubble is displaced to move the bubble to the center. 4. Adjust the adjusting screws until the tightening tension of the three screws is the same to align the bubble in the middle of the circle.
  • Page 144 21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Select "Tilt offset". 4. Level the instrument until the X/Y tilt angles are ±1’. Wait a few seconds for the display to stabilize, then read the current tilt angle in the X (sighting) direction and Y (horizontal axis) direction.
  • Page 145 21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 9. Confirm that the values are in the adjustment Results for target point range. If both correction constants are within the range the current value ±1’, select [YES] to renew the correction angle. <Instrument constants> is restored. Continue to step 11. If the values exceed the adjustment range, select [NO] to cancel the adjustment and return to the screen in step 4.

  • Page 146: Collimation

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 21.3 Collimation With this option you can measure collimation error in your instrument so that the instrument can correct subsequent single face observations. To measure the error, make angular observations using both faces. PROCEDURE 1. Carefully level the instrument. 1.

  • Page 147: Reticle

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4. Sight the reference point in Face 2 and press [OK]. 5. Press [YES] to set the constant. • Press [NO] to discard the data and return to the screen in step 3. 21.4 Reticle With this option you can check the perpendicularity of the reticle and the horizontal/vertical positions of reticle lines.
  • Page 148 21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Use the fine motion screws to align the target to point B on a vertical line. If the target moves parallel to the vertical line, adjustment is unnecessary. If its movement deviates from the vertical line, have our service representative adjust it.

  • Page 149: Image Sensor Reticle

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 21.5 Image Sensor Reticle The internal image sensor is used for automatic sighting. The offset value is set to correct the position of the image sensor in relation to the telescope reticle, but if for whatever reason the telescope reticle and image sensor become misaligned, automatic sighting of the center of the prism cannot be performed correctly.
  • Page 150 21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 5. Use manual sighting to accurately sight the target. "10.3 Manually Sighting the Target" 6. Press [OK]. 7. Offset value (H, V) (New) is obtained from the set Set offset value offset value (H, V) (Current) and the measurement results.

  • Page 151: Optical Plummet

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 21.6 Optical Plummet • Be careful that the tightening tension is identical for all the adjusting screws. • Also, do not over-tighten the adjusting screws as this may damage the circular level. PROCEDURE Checking 1. Carefully level the instrument and center a survey point precisely in the reticle of the optical plummet.

  • Page 152: Additive Distance Constant

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS If the survey point is on the solid line (dotted line): Loosen the right (left) adjusting screw slightly and, tighten the left (right) adjusting screw by the same amount to move the survey point to a point in the center of the optical plummet.

  • Page 153: Laser Plummet (Option)

    21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Place the instrument at point C directly between points A and B and set up the reflective prism at point A. 4. Precisely measure the horizontal distances CA and CB 10 times each and calculate the average value for each distance.
  • Page 154 21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS PROCEDURE Adjustment 1. Turn the laser plummet adjustment cap anticlockwise and remove. 2. Emit the laser plummet beam. 3. Note the current position (x) of the laser beam. 4. Turn the upper part of the instrument horizontally through 180°...
  • Page 155 21. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Slightly loosen the upper (lower) screw and tighten the lower (upper) screw. Make sure that the tightening tension for both screws is identical. Continue to adjust until the laser beam is on the horizontal line of the target. 7.

  • Page 156: Power Supply System

    22.POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM Operate your instrument with the following combinations of power equipment. • When using an external battery, mount the BDC70 in place to maintain the balance of the instrument. • Never use any combination other than those indicated below. If you do, the instrument could be damaged.

  • Page 157: Prism System

    23.PRISM SYSTEM Arrangement according to your needs is possible. Target pole-2 (not used with 9 prisms) Prism-2 Tilting prism Tilting prism Single prism Triple prism Tilting triple 9 prism holder-2 holder-3 holder-2 holder-2 prism holder-1 holder-2 with target Plug-3 plate-2 Tribrach Tribrach adaptor-2...

  • Page 158: Opptional Accessories

    24.OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following are optional accessories which are sold separately from the instrument. Power supply and target optional accessories: "22. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM", "23. PRISM SYSTEM". Plumb bob The plumb bob can be used to set up and center the instrument on days when there is little wind.
  • Page 159 24. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Diagonal eyepiece (DE27) The diagonal eyepiece is convenient for DE27 observations near the nadir and in narrow spaces. Magnification: 30X After removing the handle from the instrument loosen the attachment screw to remove the telescope eyepiece. Then screw the diagonal lens into place.

  • Page 160: Specifications

    1.3m (4.3ft) Focussing screw 1 speed Reticle illumination 5 brightness levels Angle measurement Horizontal and Vertical circles type Rotary absolute encoder Detecting DS-101AC/102AC/103AC: 2 sides DS-105AC: 1 side Angle units Degree/Gon/Mil (selectable) Minimum display DS-101AC/102AC: 0.5"(0.0001gon/0.002mil)/1" (0.0002gon/0.005mil) (selectable) DS-103AC/105AC: 1" (0.0002gon/0.005mil)/5" (0.0010gon/0.020mil) (selectable)
  • Page 161 25. SPECIFICATIONS Measuring range (Using the following reflective prism/reflective sheet target during normal atmospheric conditions is good atmospheric conditions) 360° Prism ATP1/ATP1S: 1.3 to 1,000 m (3,280ft) Prism-5: 1.3 to 500m (1,640ft) Prism-2 X 1: 1.3 to 5,000m (16,400ft) (to 6,000m) (19,680ft) Prism-2 X 3: to 8,000 m (26,240ft) (10,000m) (32,800ft)
  • Page 162 25. SPECIFICATIONS Atmospheric correction Temperature input range: - 30 to 60°C (in 0.1°C step)/ - 22 to 140°F (in 1°F step) Pressure input range: 500 to 1,400 hPa (in 1hPa step) 375 to 1,050 mmHg (in 1mmHg step) 14.8 to 41.3 inchHg (in 0.1inchHg step) ppm input range: -499 to 499 ppm (in 1 ppm step) Prism constant correction...
  • Page 163 25. SPECIFICATIONS Auto Pointing Measuring method Pulse laser transmitter and image sensor with co-axial optics Signal source (emittted beam) infrared laser diode (980 nm) Class 1 (IEC60825-1 Ed. 2.0: 2007/FDA CDRH 21 CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.)) Viewing angle...
  • Page 164 25. SPECIFICATIONS Guide Light Light source LED (red 626 nm/green 524 nm) Distance 1.3 to 150m Visible range Right and Left/Upward and Downward:± 4° (7m/100m) Resolving power at center area (width) 4’ (about 0.12/100m) Brightness 3 levels (bright/normal/dim) Internal memory Capacity 500 MB (includes memory for program files) External memory...
  • Page 165 25. SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Power source Rechargeable Li-ion battery BDC70 Working duration at 20 °C (Fine distance measurement (single) using Auto Pointing, repeated every 30 sec) BDC70: about 5hours BT-73Q (external battery, optional accessory): about 14.5 hours Battery state indicator 4 levels Auto power-off 5 levels (5/10/15/30 min/Not set) (selectable)
  • Page 166 25. SPECIFICATIONS Calendar/clock function Laser-pointer function ON/OFF (selectable) Operating temperature: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) Storage temperature range -30 to 60°C (-22 to 158 °F) (no condensation) Dust and water resistance IP65 (IEC 60529:2001) Instrument height: 196 mm from levelling base mounting surface Size (with handle): Display on one side: 207 (W) X 174 (D) X 372 (H) mm...

  • Page 167: Explanations

    26.EXPLANATIONS 26.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism Sighting can be more accurately performed by facing the 360° Prism toward the instrument. The 360° Prism should be set up so that a pair of diametrically-opposed hexagonal points on its rubber flanges are aligned with the sighting direction of the instrument (see the diagram below).

  • Page 168: Manually Indexing The Vertical Circle By Face Left, Face Right Measurement

    26. EXPLANATIONS 26.2 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face Left, Face Right Measurement The 0 index of the vertical circle of your instrument is almost 100% accurate, but when it is necessary to perform particularly high precision angle measurements, you can eliminate any inaccuracy of the 0 index as follows.

  • Page 169: Regulations

    75-1, Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8580 JAPAN 243-0036 Country: JAPAN U.S.A. Representative Responsible party: TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS,INC. Address 7400 National Drive Livermore, CA94551, U.S.A Telephone number: 925-245-8300 Means of conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is...
  • Page 170 27. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations Californi Proposition U.S.A. Californi Perchlorate Material U.S.A. (CR Lithium Battery) Californi Recycling a and Batteries U.S.A.
  • Page 171 Hereby, TOPCON CORP., declares that the above-mentioned equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Please inquire below if you wish to receive a copy of Topcon's Declaration of Conformity. Topcon Europe Positioning B.V.
  • Page 172 27. REGULATIONS Region/ Directives/ Labels/Declarations Country Regulations WEEE Directive EU Battery Directive Australi C-Tick...

  • Page 173: Index

    28.INDEX ACK mode ..........................43 Adjusting backlight brightness/turning the reticle illumination and key backlight ON/OFF ..115 Atmospheric correction factor ....................118 AUTO AIM ..........................53 Automatic tilt angle compensation mechanism ................ 113 Bluetooth connections ........................ 42 Bluetooth device address ......................45 Cold boot ............................
  • Page 174 28. INDEX Terminate ...........................43 Trigger key ..........................11 TURN ............................54 V mode (vertical angle display method) ...................113 Vertical Jog ..........................11...
  • Page 176 Please see the attached address list or the following website for contact addresses. GLOBAL GATEWAY http://global.topcon.com/ © 2013 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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