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User Manual
10:th Edition
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System 600
Publ.Nr. 571 701 121

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  • Page 1 Geodimeter ® System 600 and 600 Pro User Manual 10:th Edition Publ.Nr. 571 701 121...
  • Page 2 Illustrations and specifications are therefore not binding, and are subject to change without prior notice. TRADEMARKS ® Geodimeter, Geodat, Geotracer and Tracklight are registered trademarks and Autolock™ is trademark of Spectra Precision AB. COPYRIGHT © by Geotronics AB, 1996, 1997, 1998. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Table of Contents Index Welcome to Geodimeter System 600/600 Pro About the manual How to use this Manual Glossary Part 1 - Operating Instructions Chapter 1 - Introduction Unpacking & Inspection 1.1.3 Controls 1.1.5 The Side Cover 1.1.6...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Remote Surveying 1.5.7 Robotic Surveying (only servo) 1.5.12 Eccentric Point 1.5.21 The RPU Menu 1.5.23 Chapter 6 - Important Pages ASCII Table 1.6.2 General measuring hints 1.6.4 Info Codes 1.6.9 Part 2 - Technical Description "The Yellow Pages"...
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 5 - Tracker (only for servo instruments) Overview 2.5.3 Tracker Operation 2.5.3 Controlling the tracker 2.5.4 Chapter 6 - Radio Overview 2.6.3 Radio controls 2.6.3 External radio 2.6.5 Chapter 7 - Data Logging Data Recording 2.7.2...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 12 - Remote Targets 2.12.2 Overview 2.12.2 RMT602 2.12.3 RMT602LR 2.12.3 RMT600TS 2.12.4 RMT Super...
  • Page 7 INDEX GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Index Dual-axis compensator 1.3.4 Tracker 1.2.27 Alphanumeric Card Memory Chapter 2.11 control unit 1.1.9-1.1.10 Care & maintenance 2.10.1 keying in (numeric control unit) Central Unit 1.1.7 1.1.22 Coarse mode (level) 1.3.3 Angle Collimation 1.2.20 measurement 1.4.1-1.4.23 errors 1.2.20...
  • Page 8 1.4.19 Difference height correction 2.9.3 Geodimeter System 600 Display welcome B contrast 1.1.13 software 1.1.18 illumination 1.1.12 Glossary of Geodimeter terms F, G tables 1.1.13, 1.2.12 Guidelines 2.5.7 viewing angle 1.1.13 Distance measurement 2.2.3 measurement procedures 2.2.4, Horizontal 2.2.5, 1.4.2, 1.4.25 angle formula 2.1.5...
  • Page 9 INDEX GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 configuration Appendix B Info ack 1.2.17 Moving targets 2.2.7 Info codes 1.6.9 Inspection 1.1.3 Instrument calibration 1.3.4 Numeric control unit 1.1.9, 1.1.22 height 1.3.8, 2.2.10 settings 1.1.12-1.1.13 test 1.2.29 Office setup 1.2.2 Internal One face battery 1.1.7, 2.8.2 D-bar measurement 1.4.8, 2.2.5...
  • Page 10 INDEX GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 PPM 1.3.6 station data 1.3.7 Radio Chapter 2.6 switches 1.2.17 controls 2.6.3 time & date 1.2.8 external 2.6.5 units 1.2.6 Range Setup general 2.2.9 field 1.3.2 Recording data 2.7.2 office 1.2.2 Reboot 1.6.4 Side Cover 1.1.6 Reference Control 2.5.8...
  • Page 11 INDEX GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracker coll. 1.2.27 Tracking measurement output 2.7.4 setting out 1.4.24, 2.2.6 tacheometry 1.4.21, 2.2.6 Tracklight 2.3.1 activate 2.3.4 changing the bulb 2.3.5 Transfer files 2.7.17 Two-face measurement 2.1.6 D-bar mode 1.4.10 program 22 (servo) 1.4.14 STD (standard) mode 1.4.4 Unit setting 1.2.6...
  • Page 13 In 1994 Geotronics introduced the first flexible total station, Geodimeter System 600, which made it possible for the user to physically tailor his or her total station to his/her needs. In 1998 Spectra Precision AB introduce Geodimeter System 600 Pro which include a number of technical improvements such as a faster CPU and faster and smoother servo positioning.
  • Page 14 Chapter 6, Radio, explains how the Radio is controlled. Chapter 7, Data Logging, describes how to collect and transmit data. Chapter 8, Power Supply, explains the different types and capacities of batteries and types of chargers available for Geodimeter System 600/600 Pro.
  • Page 15 Chapter 10, Care & Maintenance. Chapter 11, Card Memory. Chapter 12, Remote Targets. How to use this manual The manual for Geodimeter System 600/600 Pro is divided into two parts: • Part 1 gives step-by-step instructions, from unpacking the instrument to advanced setting out.
  • Page 16 Searching In the manual we will use the following abbreviations for mechanical resp. servo instruments: 600s = Geodimeter System 600 Pro servo instruments 600m= Geodimeter System 600 mechanical instruments Some instructions is only valid for instruments equipped with servo drive (600s). These instructions are indicated by a shaded field (see below).
  • Page 17 Glossary of terms used with Geodimeter Systems A file in a Geodimeter memory device that Area File: holds known coordinates (Pno, N, E etc.) or Roadline data. A/M-key: Aim/Measure button. Initiates a measurement and controls search and remote measurements. Accurate measurement with mean value calc.
  • Page 18 Glossary (cont.) REG-key: The register key. This stores data in the data collector. RMT: Remote Measuring Target. The special prism used when performing robotic surveying (or remote surveying with auto lock™), i.e. carrying out one-person measurements. R.O.E. Remote Object Elevation. See page 2.2.10. Remote Positioning Unit.
  • Page 21 1.1.24 LED Information 1.1.26 Illustrations Fig. 1.1 Geodimeter System 600 1.1.2 Fig. 1.2 Geodimeter with alphanumeric control unit 1.1.8 Fig. 1.3 Geodimeter with numeric control unit 1.1.8 Fig. 1.4 How to attach/detach the control unit 1.1.10 Fig. 1.5 The system 600 display 1.1.11...
  • Page 22 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 1.1.2...

  • Page 23: Unpacking & Inspection

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Unpacking & Inspection Before we begin to describe the operating procedure of your Geodimeter instrument, it is first necessary to acquaint yourself with the equipment received: • Instrument Unit • Transport case • Tribrach •...

  • Page 24: Controls

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Controls Here you find a list of the controls of your Geodimeter. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the names and the locations of the controls. Coarse sight Side cover (Plain, Battery or Radio)
  • Page 25 (IH), also on the opposite side cover.) Radio channel control (only on the radio unit cover) Geodimeter System 600 Pro seen from the side, equipped with a numeric control unit, a central tracker unit and a radio unit side cover...

  • Page 26: The Side Cover

    The instrument can be configured with three different side covers; a plain, a battery and a radio unit cover. It is possible to change side cover if you need another type, but it has to be done at a Geodimeter authorized service center. Plain Cover Battery Cover...

  • Page 27: The Central Unit

    The Central unit can be configured with the internal battery, the tracklight or the tracker unit. You can change between battery unit and tracklight by yourself, but the tracker unit must be installed at a Geodimeter authorized service center. Internal battery The internal battery gives you 2 hours of continuous use.
  • Page 28 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fig 1.2 Geodimeter alphanumeric control unit Fig 1.3 Geodimeter numeric control unit 1.1.8...

  • Page 29: The Control Unit

    In a surveying team each member can have his/her own control unit with his/her own setups, softwares and internal memory. This means that any operator can attach his/her assigned control unit to any Geodimeter System 600 and get it to work with his/her specific U.D.S's and setups. 1.1.9...

  • Page 30: Additional Control Units

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Additional control units With System 600 you can work with two control units attached at the same time; one at the back of the instrument that serves as a master control unit and one at the front that serves as a slave unit.

  • Page 31: The Display

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The Display The Geodimeter instrument has a four-row Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) where each row contains 20 characters. Both alpha and numerical characters can be displayed. Black images on a bright background make the display easy to read.

  • Page 32: Display Illumination

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Instrument settings By pressing MNU, 1, 3 you can set the following: • Display illumination • Reticle illumination • Contrast and viewing angle • Reflected Signal volume Press the corresponding key below "Sel" to select what to Instrument set.
  • Page 33 With the "Config Display" application it is possible to define your own display table, if the existing table does not fulfill your needs during the execution of a special survey application. For further information refer to page 1.2.12. All labels in the Geodimeter System can be displayed. 1.1.13...

  • Page 34: Key Functions

    "Continue Yes/No?". Powered off by operator Continue Yes/No? If you answer yes to this question the Geodimeter returns to the mode that was current when the Geodimeter was turned off. All the instrument's parameters and all functions, such as instrument height, signal height, coordinates, bearing, dual axis compensation, etc.
  • Page 35 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Function keys/Labels The data stored under labels can be viewed or altered by the operator. In some cases the data also influence the system. Changing the data in the time label will, for instance, set the system real time clock.
  • Page 36 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Menu key Despite sophisticated built-in technology, operation is very simple, since everything is controlled from the keyboard and the self-instructing display. Many functions are controlled from the MNU-system that is presented on the display. The menu makes it easy to follow and alter, if required, measurement units, display tables, coordinates, correction factors etc.
  • Page 37 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 See previous page. 16:06 Key in the present value for Temp = 20.0 temperature e.g + 20 ° C. Press ENT..16:06 Press = 760.00 Key in the present value for air pressure e.g 760mm/Hg. Press ENT...
  • Page 38 Program key Choice of program. With this key you select the different programs installed in your Geodimeter. The programs comprise a number of different options which are listed below. The operating instructions for each program are described in a separate manual called "Geodimeter Software &...
  • Page 39 With a long press on the program key you step to the pro- gram menu. Here you can display all the available programs for Geodimeter System 600. Any optional program that is not installed in your instrument is surrounded by two brackets, ( ).
  • Page 40 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Enter key Activates keyboard operations and turns display table pages, a switch of face or a compensator initiation. Clear key For correction of keyed in but not entered errors and to break a search routine, Standard mode key Choice of Standard Mode.
  • Page 41 Electronic level key Display of the horizontal electronic level. The electronic level on Geodimeter instruments can be levelled without the need to rotate the instrument through 90 degrees (100 gon). This is achieved by having two separate rows on the display, each with its own separate cursor, to show the level status of both axes of the instrument (see fig below).
  • Page 42 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measurement keys Start of measurement cycle (STD, FSTD, D-bar). Internal storage of angle values in C2 and C1. A/M-key at the front (on instruments with no front panel) when measuring in two faces (C1 and C2).
  • Page 43 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Alpha mode key (alphanumeric control unit) α For activation / deactivation of the Alpha Mode. When the alpha mode is activated, it is indicated by an (a) symbol in the right-hand corner of the display.
  • Page 44 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Shift key (alphanumeric control unit) Shift Key. For entering a numeric value when the keyboard is set in the alpha mode, or vice versa and to answer NO to questions shown in the display. When the shift key is activa- ted, this is indicated by a ^, sign in the right-hand corner of the display.
  • Page 45 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Continue key Continue key. With a press on this key you can leave the editor if you are working with an alphanumeric keyboard. In some of the internal softwares, this key can be used for exit the program.

  • Page 46: Led Information

    INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 LED Information The Geodimeter 600 instrument has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 1 LED product. This means that no special precautions are required for safe operation as long as the instrument isn't opened and the diode uncovered.
  • Page 47 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 2 Pre-Measurement Office Setup 1.2.2 Connecting the external battery to the instrument 1.2.2 Connecting the external battery to the control unit 1.2.3 Turn on power 1.2.3 Pre-Settings 1.2.5 Units 1.2.6 Time & Date 1.2.8...

  • Page 48: Office Setup

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Office Setup This chapter is to familiarize you with your Geodimeter before you enter the field. We will not follow all steps in the normal field procedure. Connecting the external battery to the instrument The instrument can be equipped with an external battery that is connected to the instrument via the battery cable .

  • Page 49: Connecting The External Battery To The Control Unit

    Turn on power To turn the instrument on, press the On/Off key. A built in test sequence displays the following display tables. A built in test sequence displays On/Off Geodimeter and type number followed Geodimeter 600 by..Connecting GDM See next page...
  • Page 50 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page ..display of the electronic level which indicates the level status of both axes of the instrument. As no measurements are to be made we will disconnect the dual axis compensator by setting function 22 to 0.

  • Page 51: Pre-Settings

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page P0 18:20 As no measurements are to be made, HA: 192.8225 press only ENT. HAref= Here you come automatically to the STD P0 18:20 Standard Measurement mode. As no HA: 192.8230 measurements are going to be made at VA: 91.7880...

  • Page 52: Units

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Set unit (e.g metres, feet, grads, degrees, etc) STD P0 18:20 HA: 192.8230 Now it is time to make use of the 91.7880 menu function. Press the MNU key. Menu 18:20 1 Set You are going to begin the CONFIG 2 Editor routine.
  • Page 53 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Answer YES or ENT to accept the Config. 18:22 displayed unit or NO if you want to Metre? change to feet. Here press ENT. Answer YES or ENT to accept, or NO Config.
  • Page 54 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Set time & date STD P0 18:24 Now it is time to make use of the HA: 192.8230 MNU function. Press MNU key. 91.7880 Menu 18:24 You are going to begin the SET 1 Set routine.
  • Page 55 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Time 18:24 You wish to calibrate the clock. Press 1 Set time 2 Time system Note! Note! Time and date can also be set by using function 52 (F52) and function 51 (F51).
  • Page 56 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Menu 18:26 1 Set Choose Set by pressing 1. 2 Editor 3 Coord 18:26 1 PPM Press the ENT key or 4 direct to 2 Decimals access the clock option. 3 Unit 18:26 Choose Clock by pressing 4.
  • Page 57 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Here you are able to select which type Time 18:20 of date system you want – e.g Numerical ? Numerical?, 12h mm-dd-yyyy or 24h mm-dd-yyyy and also if you want to change to dd- mm-yyyy.

  • Page 58: Special Settings

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Special Settings The special measurement settings range from defining display tables, setting decimal place and setting different switches such as: Targ. test, Pcode and Info ack. Create & Select display tables Various display combinations can be created by the operator.
  • Page 59 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Create & Select a new display To give you an idea as to how this works, let us take a look at our standard table 0. After measuring the distance the following will be displayed:...
  • Page 60 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Choose, for example, 1. Press 1 Config. 9:23 ENT... Note - table 5 ! Note! Table no= Table 5 can not display distance measurements. Config. 9:23 Page 1 Row 1 Check the list of functions labels in Label no= Appendix A.
  • Page 61 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Continue with label 7 (HA), 11(HD) Config. 9:23 and 49 (VD) using the same proce- Page 2 Row 1 dure as for page 1. Label no= When you have come to page 3, key...

  • Page 62: Decimals

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Number of decimals STD P0 10:16 To set the number of decimals, you HA: 234.5678 must first choose the service of the 92.5545 menu..Menu 10:16 1 Set Select number 63 Set Decimals 2 Editor...

  • Page 63: Switches

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Switches ( Targ. test on ?, Pcode on ?, Info ack off ?, HT_meas on ?, Pow.save on ?, Key click on ?, Prg_num. ?, PPM ADV.?) Eight different switches can be set in the instrument, by using the menu's CONFIG function, Option 6, Set switches.
  • Page 64 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page The distance meter can be set in power Config. 11:22 save, which means that the distance HT_meas on meter is only active during distance Pow. save on? measurement given. This is indicated in the display with an "s".

  • Page 65: Standard Measure

    PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Standard Measure With this menu you can choose the standard measuring mode, STD (Standard) or FSTD (Fast standard). The Fast standard mode is not as accurate as the Standard mode but much faster. If you prefer speed before accuracy you can switch to fast standard.

  • Page 66: Test Measurements

    Note! particulary when measuring during high temperature variations and where high accuracy is demanded in one face. Geodimeter System 600 can be equipped with one or two Note! keyboard units. Test measurements should be made with the same keyboard configuration as will be used during measurement to achieve maximum measurement accuracy.
  • Page 67 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measurement of Collimation & Tilt of Horizontal Axis Set up the instrument in the normal way according to the start procedure instructions described in chapter 3 "Station Establishment". This test is performed at the instrument.
  • Page 68 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test Procedure (cont.) Note - Minimum test distance ! It is important that the test measurements are carried out over a distance greater than 100m to achieve TEST a correct test result. Note! Test...
  • Page 69 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test Procedure (cont.) TEST Test 10:18 Aim accurately at the point both Collimation horisontally and vertically, press A/M. Face II: 2 Face I : 0 C1:I Test 10:18 Collimation Make the second aiming, press A/M.
  • Page 70 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test Procedure (cont) Tilt of horizontal axis Test 10:20 If you answered YES (ENT), the TEST question for measurement of the tilt of the horiz. axis appears. Press YES Tiltaxis? (ENT). Note! If you consider it unnecessary to...
  • Page 71 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test Procedure (cont.) Rotate the instrument to C1 position* and aim at the point. TEST * Servo: Rotate the instrument to C1 Press in front Note! position by pressing the A/M key in Press front for approx.
  • Page 72 However, if the factor proves to be greater than 0.02gon, then the instrument must be mechanically adjusted at the nearest authorized Geodimeter service shop. After answering Yes to storage of the STD P0 10:23 horizontal axis tilt correction factor, HA: 123.4567...
  • Page 73 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracker Coll - Calibration of the tracker (only for servo) The tracker unit, which is directing the instrument when configured for autolock, remote and robotic surveying, can obtain collimation errors in a similar way as for the optical system.
  • Page 74 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracker Coll (cont) From previous page Tracker Test 19:12 Coll The calibration is now ready. Press YES or ENT to return to P0 or NO Ready ? to redo the calibration. 1.2.28...
  • Page 75 PRE-MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Instrument test Switch on the instrument and enter menu 5-4. Instrument test Test 19:12 Choose either 1, Instrument Ver. or 1 Instrument Ver. 2, Memory Test. 2 Memory Test 1. If you press 1 you will be able to view the current program version installed in your instrument.
  • Page 77 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 3 Station Establishment Start Procedure 1.3.2 Field Setup 1.3.2 Startup 1.3.3 Calibration of the Dual-Axis Compensator with servo 1.3.4 Calibration of the Dual-Axis Compensator without servo 1.3.5 Pre-Setting of PPM, Offset & HA ref 1.3.6...

  • Page 78: Start Procedure

    STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Start Procedure The start procedure for Geodimeter instruments can be divided into two different parts: Measurement settings which can be decided and executed in advance. These settings have already been dealt with in chapter 1.2 "Pre-Measurement", section "Pre Settings".

  • Page 79: Startup

    STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Startup Switch on the instrument and place the display of the instrument parallel to two of the foot screws of the tribrach. Level the instrument by first rotating the foot screws in the normal theodolite levelling manner – i.e, equal...

  • Page 80: Calibration Of The Dual-Axis Compensator With Servo

    STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Calibration of the dual-axis compensator with servo This should be done to get full accuracy of the systems inherent intelligence. 14:04 The instrument is levelled. Start compensator calibration by pressing A/M- or ENT-key.

  • Page 81: Calibration Of The Dual-Axis Compensator Without Servo

    STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Calibration of the dual-axis compensator without servo This should be done to get full accuracy of the systems inherent intelligence. 14:04 The instrument is levelled. Start compensator calibration by pressing A/M- or ENT-key.
  • Page 82 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Pre-setting of Temp., Press., Humidity, Offset & HAref The pre-setting of these distance correction and angle orien- tation values can be entered in program 0, see below. The PPM factor can also be changed or updated with the help of...

  • Page 83: Station Data (Coord.)

    STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 (cont) Pre-Setting of Temp, Press., Hum., Offset and HAref. From previous page Key in the distance correction offset or 10:16 accept zero value (Default value = 0). See also prism constant, chapter 1.6.
  • Page 84 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Station data (Instr. Height, Signal Height, Stn. Coord.) To work with direct and immediate calculation of point coordinates and elevations, the operator can easily and quickly key in the instrument station coordinates via the main menu, option 3, Coord, or option 1, Stn.
  • Page 85 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 (cont.) Station Data From previous page Menu 10:16 1 Set Choose option No. 3 Coord..2 Editor 3 Coord Station Coord. Coord 10:16 1 Stn Coord. Choose option No 1. Stn. Coord. 2 Setout Coord.

  • Page 86: Coordinate System

    STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 (cont.) Station data Coord 10:16 N=100 E=200 Elevation, e.g., 50. ELE=50 The Station data have now been keyed 10:17 268.5400 in. You are now returned to the STD 92.1570 At this point you have keyed in all the information which is needed to commence the survey work.

  • Page 87: Station Establishment - P20

    Station Establishment - In general Station Establishment (P20) is a basic software package for all Geodimeter field calculation programs. This program is used to calculate and store instrument setup data which is required for some of the field calc. programs. The programs...
  • Page 88 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 1&3 Known Station When establishing a station at a known point, you will only need the point numbers for your station point and reference object. The instrument will then calculate bearing and dis- In general tance automatically.
  • Page 89 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 results are to be obtained using this method, it is important that the traverses and networks are of high quality. For this reason we have provided the Free Station routine with a function called Config. (configuration). This allows you to...
  • Page 90 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 In free station establishment with two known points, the following is valid: 1. Angles and distances. In general 1101 1102 Fig. 3.7. Free station establishment with 2 known points 1.3.14...

  • Page 91: How To Use

    The examples that follow deal with three kinds of station establishment: Known Station, Known Station+ and Free Station. It is assumed that you are familiar with the opera- tion of your Geodimeter instrument. Switch on the instrument and go step by step through pro- How to gram 0 until you are in theodolite position —...
  • Page 92 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 1101 1101 1102 Fig 3.8. Station establishment with a known station and one reference object 1.3.16...
  • Page 93 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Station establishment with a known station Here you key in the number or name P20 10:16 of the Job file in which you wish to store data from your station Known Stn. Job no=_ establishment.
  • Page 94 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page In which memory unit is the Area file Known Stn. Sel device10:17 stored? In this example we are using 1 Xmem the internal memory (Imem). 2 Imem Enter the coordinates manually...
  • Page 95 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page This is your old station ground 10:18 elevation. Press ENT (Yes) if you Known Stn. ELE= x.xxx want to replace the old elevation with Replace Z? Note ! the new or press NO to cancel it. In Only this example we press ENT.
  • Page 96 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Aim at your reference object. Then 10:18 press the A/M key. Known Stn. Aim to refobj. Press A/M HAref is the calculated bearing P20 10:18 between the station point and the HA ref: xx.xxxx...
  • Page 97 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 3 Known station+ (known station with 1-10 reference objects) The instrument is now in theodolite 10:16 position. Select P20 (Station 234.5678 Establishment). 92.5545 In this first example we will establish Stn.estab 10:16 a station with a known point and 1.Known Station...
  • Page 98 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 1104 1101 1101 1103 1102 Fig 3.9. Station establishment with a known station and 1-10 reference objects 1.3.22...
  • Page 99 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Station establishment with Known station+ Here you key in the number or name P20 10:16 of the Job file in which you wish to store data from your station Known stn+ Job no = establishment.
  • Page 100 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page In which memory unit is your Area Sel device10:17 Known stn+ file stored? In our example, we are 1 Xmem using the internal memory (Imem). 2 Imem From previous page Enter the coordinates manually Enter your station coordinates.
  • Page 101 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. This is your old station ground 10:18 elevation. Known stn+ ELE= x.xxx Press YES (ENT) if you want to Note ! Replace Z? replace the old elevation with the new Only or press NO to cancel it.
  • Page 102 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Enter the signal height (SH) and press 10:18 Known stn+ SH: 0.000_ Note ! Only shown if height should be determined The instrument is now in theodolite P20 10:18* position and is ready to measure. Aim HA:xxx.xxxx...
  • Page 103 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Are you going to use more points for 10:19 your station establishment, or are you Known stn+ satisfied with only one? In our more? example we will measure and register two more points (maximum number = 10).
  • Page 104 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Aim towards your target, then press 10:20* the A/M key to measure. HA:xxx.xxxx Known stn+ VA:xxx.xxxx Note! If you are using a servo instru- ment press the The instrument has now measured...
  • Page 105 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. Key in the third point to be used, and 10:22 repeat the procedure described above. Known stn+ In this example, we have measured Pno = and stored a total of three points whose coordinates are known for our known station.
  • Page 106 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. Here you can choose which points you want to use in the point list. Pno: xx Known stn+ Choose On, Off or Delete by pres- Diff HD: -x.xxx sing the NO button, then accept with Diff HA: x.xxxx...
  • Page 107 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Job File (1 ref point) Job File (2-10 ref points) Job File Stn Coordinates 37,38,(39) Store data RefObj Stn Coordinates 37,38,(39) Known Stn RefObj RefObj Coords 37,38,(39) RefObj Coords 37,38,(39) Raw data 7,8,(9)
  • Page 108 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 1108 1107 1101 Free Stn. 1106 1105 Fig 3.10. Free station establishment 1.3.32...
  • Page 109 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Free station establishment Select Program 20. Free stn In this example, we will establish a Stn estab.10:19 free station. The known points we 1.Known Station will be using have been stored as Pno 2.Free Station...
  • Page 110 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Here you enter a name/number for P20 10:20 your free station. You decide this for Free stn yourself. Stn = Are you going to measure heights? P20 10:20 Accept this question by pressing YES (ENT).
  • Page 111 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. Enter your instrument height (IH). P20 10:20 For example 1.75 Free stn IH=0.000 Note ! Only shown if height 1.75 should be determined. Key in the name of the Area file in...
  • Page 112 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. Enter the number of the first point 10:21 you want to aim at. Then press ENT. Free stn Pno = Are your coordinates correct? Press Pno ok? YES (ENT) to accept them. If they N = xxxxx.xxx...
  • Page 113 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. The instrument is now in theodolite 10:21* position and is ready to measure. Aim HA:xxx.xxx at the chosen target. Press the A/M Free stn VA:xxx.xxx key if distance is to be measured, otherwise REG.
  • Page 114 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Are your coordinates correct? Press Pno ok? YES or NO. If they have to be N=xxxx changed, use Edit or P43 (Enter E=xxxx Free stn Coordinates). In this case, we’ll ELE=xxx answer YES.
  • Page 115 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. Are you going to use more points for 10:21 your station establishment, or are Free stn you satisfied with only two? Note! If more? complete measurements have been carried out — that is, angles and distances —...
  • Page 116 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. These are your new station 10:22 coordinates plus any standard devia- N: xxxxx.xxx Free stn tion there may be. To see the stan- E: xxxxx.xxx dard deviation in N and E plus the S_dev: x.xxx...
  • Page 117 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 How to use the point list In this example we will take a closer look at the point list which is obtained after you have established your free station (here we assume that the point list has been activated under ”Config.”...
  • Page 118 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. From previous page. This page is shown for all points How to that have 2 coordinates and one use - measured distance. Any one of Pno = 1 Pointlist these points can be used for cal- dELE = XXX on culation of the station height.
  • Page 119 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Here is your calculated station ele- 10:16 How to vation shown if you have chosen to use - ELE = xxxx.xxx measure heights. Pointlist S_devZ = x.xxx Here you can also see the standard deviation based on all observations.
  • Page 120 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. 10:16 Key in the name of the Area file in which you want to store the point. Store data Area = Then press ENT. In which memory unit is your...
  • Page 121 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From page 1.3.39 This is your old station ground 10:21 elevation. ELE = x.xxx Free stn Press YES (ENT) if you want to Replace Z? Pointlist replace the old elevation with the new or press No to cancel it.
  • Page 122 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page Store data Pointlist OFF Job File Area File Note ! Data that Pno (Stn) can be stored in Coord 37,38,(39) Raw data 7,8,(9) S_dev selected Scale factor =1 if OFF...
  • Page 123 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 How to use "Config." in Free Station In this example, we will describe in greater detail the routine in the free station establishment program called ”Config.”. This option can only be accessed when starting the program How to with a long press on the PRG-key.
  • Page 124 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page.. How to Here you can activate/deactivate a 10:15 use - point list. In the list you will be able Config to analyse and alter any deviations Pointlist for each point. The deviations are...
  • Page 125 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page. By using a weight factor you can give P20 10:15 priority to your known points with How to Weightfactor reference to distance. To put it use - Config simply, points that are further from...
  • Page 127 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 4 Carrying Out A Measurement 1.4.2 Distance & Angle Measurement Standard Measurement (STD Mode) 1.4.2 Two-Face Standard Measurement (STD Mode) 1.4.4 Fast Standard Measurement (FSTD Mode) 1.4.7 Precision Measurement (D-bar Mode) 1.4.8...

  • Page 128: Distance & Angle Measurement

    Measurement time for each point takes 3.5 sec. Geodimeter System 600 carries out the measurement and display in P0 of horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances (HA, VA & SD) with the possibility of also display horizon-tal distance and difference in height (HD &VD) and...
  • Page 129 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 10:17 Aim instrument at the point. A signal 165.2355 is heard if it is marked with a prism. 106.5505 To measure a distance press the A/M key. Note- If you have activated Power...
  • Page 130 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Two-face standard measurement (C1/C2 ) This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys – e.g., traversing, survey point accuracy control, etc. It can only be used when using the instrument as a total station (not for robotic surveying).
  • Page 131 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 10:17 154.3598 Rotate the instrument to the C2 106.3707 position*. C2 + C1 *Servo: Rotate the instrument to the C2 position and wait for a beep. Press in front Note! To measure and record angles, press Press the A/M key in front.
  • Page 132 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page After 3.5 sec. the slope distance (SD) is 10:18* C2 + C1 seen on the display. If you want to see 154.3599 the other values, i.e., horizontal 106.3704 distance (HD) and vertical distance 98.473...
  • Page 133 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fast standard mode In those cases when faster measurements are preferred before high accuracy, you can choose the Fast mode that speeds up the measuring time in standard mode. The measuring time will now only be approx.
  • Page 134 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 D-bar measurement (D-bar Mode) This measurement mode is similar to the one face STD mode, the major difference being that distance measurement is carried out in an automatically repeated measurement cycle.
  • Page 135 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 10:18 To assume the D-bar mode, press the 399.9995 D-bar key..104.8845 Aim towards point in the C1 position. 10:19 If marked with a prism, a signal is 399.9995 heard. Press A/M.
  • Page 136 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 D-bar two-face measurement (C1/C2) This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys – e.g., traversing, survey point accuracy control etc. I.e. when you need high accuracy. It can only be used when...
  • Page 137 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 10:17 To assume the D-bar mode, press the 154.3605 D-bar key… 106.3701 C2 + C1 10:19 Rotate the instrument to the C2 154.3605 position*. Wait for a beep and aim at 106.3701...
  • Page 138 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Rotate the instrument to C1 position* and aim at the point. A signal is heard if the point is marked with a prism… *Servo: Rotate the instrument to C1...
  • Page 139 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page C2 + C1 10:21* To view the N, E and ELE of the 154.3601 point..97.979 -9.840 If you measure to the next point with 10:21* the display in this mode, N, E and -73.861...
  • Page 140 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Two-face angle measuring, Program 22 (only servo) When using program 22, all you need to do is to locate the targets one time in C1. When all targets are located and...
  • Page 141 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STD P0 13.38 The Geodimeter is now in program 0 310.8390 (P0). Choose program 22 - Angle C2 + C1 98.1720 Measurement. The program name "2 Face Ang. 13.38 Meas." is seen very briefly on the...
  • Page 142 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page If heights are to be measured the next 13.38 C2 + C1 question would be IH (instrument height). In this example we will press HT measure? NO, which means that instrument and signal height is not taken into account.
  • Page 143 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page In this example we will continue to C2 + C1 13.39 measure the distance to more targets. Press YES..more ? 13.39 13.39 Key in the second target number – e.g., 201 ENT..
  • Page 144 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page 13.39 Repeat the instructions above for your following targets. When all your C2 + C1 more ? targets are stored you will answer no to this question. Press NO..
  • Page 145 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page C2 + C1 10:21 Approach the target from the other 123.9965 direction using the motion screws. 102.2230 Press A/M. II:2 The second C1 angle measurement and indication of completion (i.e., II:2) is very quickly shown on the display..
  • Page 146 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page C2 + C1 10:21* To view the N, E and ELE of the point 123.9965 33.095 press ENT. -1.155 10:21* 5188.555 2148.186 ELE: 397.851 To continue, press the REG key and the instrument will aim at the next target in C2 position.
  • Page 147 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Collecting detail & Tacheometry (TRK-Mode) This measurement mode is normally used during both large and small topographic exercises. The TRK mode is fully automatic. All measured values will be updated 0.4 sec. after making contact with the prism.
  • Page 148 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 10:17 To engage tracking mode, press TRK 165.2355 key..106.5505 10:17 Aim towards the point. Distance 165.2355 measurement starts automatically and 106.5505 there is no need to press A/M. 10:17* HD & VD appear on the display. To 159.8700...
  • Page 149 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Set Out point First trial point Fig 4.1 Setting Out using TRK mode 1.4.23...
  • Page 150 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Setting Out (TRK Mode) The tracking measurement mode is mainly intended for setting out, with the option of using countdown to zero of both the horizontal bearing (azimuth), distance and height to the setting out point.
  • Page 151 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Setting Out using pre-calc. bearings & horizontal distances SHA & SHD 10:17 33.7965 To engage tracking mode, press the 109.3960 TRK- key. 10:17* 33.7965 To key in setting out bearing, press 109.3960...
  • Page 152 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page 10:17* Key in horizontal distance to setting out point, for example 104.324 and press SHD=104.324 ENT. If you wish to carry out 3 dimensional Note! point setting out, key in the setting out Height height with F29 = SHT.
  • Page 153 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Height setting out can be carried out by keying in F 29 SHT. Note! F29 = SHT We assume that the elevation has been 10:17* keyed in using MENU 31 and IH using F3.
  • Page 154 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Setting Out using coordinates 16:45 After having gone through the start 66.4565 procedure, enter the main menu by 101.2345 pressing MNU... Menu 16:45 1.Set Choose option No. 3... 2.Editor 3.Coord Coord 16:45 Choose option No.
  • Page 155 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Coord 16:46 N = 123456.789 Key in "E"coordinate value of instru- E = 0.000 ment station point.Press ENT..Coord 16:46 N = 123456.789 Key in height value of instrument E = 455678.910...
  • Page 156 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Menu 16:48 1.Set Press option No. 3..2.Editor 3.Coord Choose option No. 2 (Set out point Coord 16:48 data) 1.Stn Coord Note ! Note! 2.Setout coord. If the orientated bearing isn't available, 3.Fetch Stn data...
  • Page 157 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 See previous page Coord 16:49 SON=123556.789 Key in height value of set out point. SOE=455778.910 Press ENT. SHT=40.500 Aim the instrument at the Ref. Object 16:49 and key in the orientated bearing* 66.4565...
  • Page 158 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page As soon as the prism comes within the 16.51* measurement beam you will see dHD 50.000 (minus sign before dHD means the dHA: 0.0000 prism must be moved towards the dHD: 2.03...
  • Page 159 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measuring Differences Robotic Surveying (only servo) Important information when measuring with high accuracy and using the instrument's Tracker To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring distances shorter than 200 meters and using the Tracker unit you need...
  • Page 160 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK-mode measurement When carrying out measurements in TRK-mode the servo is set to follow the moving target and very fast measurements can be carried out, but then without fine adjusting the instru- ment towards the target before the measurement is carried out.
  • Page 161 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Chapter 5 Surveying methods In general 1.5.2 Conventional surveying with servo 1.5.2 Autolock™ (only servo) 1.5.3 Remote Surveying 1.5.3 Robotic Surveying (only servo) 1.5.3 Conventional Surveying with Autolock™ (only servo) 1.5.4 Important information when measuring with high accuracy 1.5.4...

  • Page 162: In General

    In general This chapter will describe the different ways of working with Geodimeter System 600. First of all you can work conventio- nally with the system. Since the instrument is equipped with servo drive, you’ll find that the system is very easy to handle, when setting out you can with a touch of a single key aim the instrument towards the set out point.

  • Page 163: Autolock™ (Only Servo)

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Autolock™ (only servo) Secondly you can equip your instrument with a tracker unit and take full advantage of the feature we call Autolock™, this enables the instrument to lock on to a RMT and automatically follow it as it moves.

  • Page 164: Conventional Surveying With Autolock™ (Only Servo)

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Conventional surveying with Autolock™ (only servo) With the feature Autolock™, you do no longer have to fine adjust or focus, since this is taken care of by the system. • To upgrade a base unit to Autolock™, you’ll only need to add a Tracker unit and a RMT target.

  • Page 165: How To Work With Autolock

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Conven- How to work with Autolock™ tional First switch on your instrument and make the necessary Surveying setup; activate compensator, enter PPM-parameters etc. with Autolock STD P0 16:12 First press the "RPU"-button on the HA: 72.0000...
  • Page 166 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Conven- Aiming tional The adjustment between the two optical axes, i.e. the Surveying Telescope and the Tracker, may differ. The difference will with make it seem like the instrument does not point towards the Autolock centre of the prism, when using Autolock™...

  • Page 167: Remote Surveying

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Remote Surveying Remote surveying means the instrument operator's job is to aim the instrument toward the reflector. The most experien- ced member of the survey crew is out at the measuring point taking care of the qualified work of checking, coding, registering etc.

  • Page 168: How To Work With Remote Surveying

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Remote How to work with remote surveying Surveying First turn on your instrument and make the necessary setup; activate compensator, enter PPM-parameters, etc. Then select radio channel in MNU1.5. In the following examples we will use a larger display appearance for the RPU.
  • Page 169 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 To define a search window press Remote 16:12 YES/ENT. Note ! Define window? Define window is described further on page 1.5.14. Remote 16:12 Aim to the upper/lower left boundary and press ENT. Aim to A...

  • Page 170: Activation Of The Rpu

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Remote Now it is time to take control over Remote 16:12 Surveying the measurement from the RPU, that is the detached keyboard unit at the Press any key measuring point. Press any key and...

  • Page 171: Aim, Measure, Register

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Remote Aim, Measure, Register Surveying From previous page When the station unit operator STD P0 16:13*+aM has aimed towards the prism, the HA: 234.5678 RPU is ready to take a VA: 92.5545 measurement. This is indicated with a *.

  • Page 172: Robotic Surveying (Only Servo)

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic Surveying (only servo) The robotics of the system are unique. By equipping the instrument with a tracker unit, even aiming can be done from the measuring point. The entire measurement is perfor- med from the point, with the same access to all functions of the totalstation as if you were standing beside it.

  • Page 173: How To Work With Robotic Surveying

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic How to work with robotic surveying Surveying First turn on your instrument and make the necessary setup; activate compensator, enter PPM-parameters, perform sta- tion establishment etc. Then select radio channel in MNU1.5. In the following examples we will use a larger display appearance for the RPU.
  • Page 174 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 B. RIGHT Robotic BOUNDARY Surveying A. LEFT BOUNDARY Window Window Fig 5.1 Set window The sector window can be defined as described above. 1.5.14...

  • Page 175: Search Window

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic Search window Surveying From page 1.5.13 When Station Establishment has been carried out or 1.OK is selected the display will show "Define window?". Define window gives you the Remote 16:12 possibility to set a window in which...

  • Page 176: Activation Of The Rpu

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic Activation of the RPU Surveying Activate the RPU by pressing the PWR-key. 16:13 The compensator in the instru- ment is now calibrating, please Comp init wait. Please Wait When the calibration is ready...
  • Page 177 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic Aim & Measure Surveying From previous page STD P0 16:13 Am Aim the RMT towards the HA: 192.8230 instrument and press the A/M- VA: 91.7880 key. STD P0 16:13 RPU is sending a signal to the...
  • Page 178 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Establishing contact from a detached control unit In addition to the methods described on the previous pages Note ! in this chapter, it is also possible to establish contact between previously the station unit and a detached control unit without having a described control unit attached at the station unit.
  • Page 179 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Switch to measurement towards an ordinary prism If you, during a robotic measurement wish to measure towards an ordinary prism (e.g. when you wish to measure outside the range of the tracker), you can configure this in...
  • Page 180 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Switch back to robotic surveying If you wish to switch back to robotic surveying from measuring towards an ordinary prism, do as follows: Press the RPU-key Remote 16:13 1 Robotic Press 1 Robotic...
  • Page 181 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Search functions in robotic surveying When you are surveying with Geodimeter 600 Pro in robotic mode there is a number of search functions that can be very useful depending on actual application. These functions are described below.
  • Page 182 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 from previous page Now you're taken back to P0 and STD P0 16:12 Am the selected search function is HA: 72.0000 activated. Below is described the VA: 90.0000 different functions you can choose between.

  • Page 183: Eccentric Point

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Eccentric Point Sometimes it is difficult to locate the prism at the point to be measured. This can be solved by considering the point as an eccentric point. Locate the prism at a known distance from the eccentric point, see fig.
  • Page 184 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 From previous page Eccentric 16:13 Radofs=0.47 Are the offset values OK. If so RT.ofs=0.795 press YES, otherwise press NO. OK ? The values are now updated STD P0 16:13 Am with the offsets you’ve entered.

  • Page 185: The Rpu Menu

    The RPU Menu SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Instrument 1 OK 1 Auto center 2 Center 3 Editor 4 Set 2 Window control** 1 Autolock* 5 Reset 6 Remove 7 Left 8 Right 1 Automatic 2 Adv. lock*** 3 RMT600TS****...

  • Page 187: Ascii Table

    IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 6 Important Pages ASCII Table 1.6.2 General measurement hints 1.6.4 Info Codes 1.6.9 1.6.1...
  • Page 188 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ASCII Table The ASCII table can be used to enter alpha characters directly from the keyboard on instruments with a numerical keyboard. This can be done with the help of the (ASCII) key.
  • Page 189 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The instrument also gives you the opportunity to select special characters for different languages. This can be done via Menu 66. The following languages and characters can be selected. Value à ° É...
  • Page 190 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints Backup of memory As a safety measure always backup your memory to protect yourself from memory loss. Ensure that your data can be found in more files than one and if possible in more than one place.
  • Page 191 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints (cont) Extend the straight line (only servo and at the instrument) When you wish to measure as shown in the illustration below, i.e. first measure towards a point and then rotate the instrument to a point that lies on a straight line from the first point, you should turn the instrument 180°...
  • Page 192 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints (cont) How to combine labels 26, 27, 28 and 29 1. Positioning of HA and VA If you wish to aim at a point when you know HA and VA you should use label 26 and 27.
  • Page 193 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints (cont) How to set out using Autolock™ (only servo) 1. Switch on Tracklight. 2. Select the point to set out. 3. Aim the instrument towards the point by pressing 4. The prism holder looks for the white light from Tracklight without aiming the RMT towards the instrument.
  • Page 194 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints (cont) in the display showing HA_L=0.0000. You activate the HA_L function by pressing key 5. Reset HA_L by pressing key 5 again. Exit HA_L with a long press on key 5. Note that this function only works in Program 0.
  • Page 195 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 The following pages will describe the different info codes that can appear in Your Geodimeter. If an error appears frequently the instru- ment should be left to authorized service. In some cases the info code also includes a device code, e.g 22.2. The...
  • Page 196 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 Info 5 – Undefined mode or table Tries to use a display- or output-table that does not exist. Cause: Choose another table or create a new. Action: Info 6 – Vertical angle less than 15gon from horizontal angle...
  • Page 197 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 Info 21 • Wrong communication parameters (label 78). Cause: • The cables are not connected correctly or are damaged. • The battery is drained. • Check that the same parameters are set in the target unit as in the Action: source unit.
  • Page 198 Info 27 – Option not installed Tries to select a program which is not installed in the instrument. Cause: Choose another program or contact Your local Geodimeter dealer Action: for a program installation. Info 29 – The current table can not be changed Tries to modify the current display- or output-table.
  • Page 199 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 Info 35 – Data error Wrong data input, e.g. value out of range or alpha sign in a Cause: numeric value. Info 36 – Memory full • Too many point codes in the point code library (Program 45) or Cause: too many characters in the point codes.
  • Page 200 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 Info 47 – U.D.S call stack error You have used call in too many steps (max 4 steps). Cause: Check the U.D.S's and decrease the number of calls. Action: Info 48 – No or wrong station establishment •...
  • Page 201 • The battery in the radio is drained. • The cables are not connected properly or are damaged. Connect the radio to the Geodimeter and switch on the radio. Action: Info 123 – Time out (Can also show info 23.6) •...
  • Page 202 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 Info 161 – The target is lost • The aiming from the RPU is bad. Cause: • The measuring beam is obstructed. • The target was moved too fast. Try to aim the RPU towards the Station more accurate and remove Action: any obstructing object.
  • Page 203 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 Info 207 – Process queue overflow Too many commands sent too fast on the serial channel. Cause: • Wait for the result of one command before you send the next Action: one. • Switch off and restart if keyboard is attached on the instrument.

  • Page 207: Overview

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 Chapter 1 Angle Measurement System Overview 2.1.3 The Angle Measurement Technique 2.1.3 Dual-Axis Compensator 2.1.3 Correction for Collimation Errors 2.1.4 Correction for Trunnion Axis Tilt 2.1.4 Calculation of the Horizontal Angle 2.1.5 Calculation of the Vertical Angle 2.1.5...
  • Page 208 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 Automatic correction for deviation in relation to the plumb axis Automatic correction for collima- Automatic tion error correction trunnion axis tilt Automatic correction trunnion Automatic axis tilt correction for collima- tion error...
  • Page 209 Automatic correction for tracker collimation error. Arithmetic averaging for elimination of pointing errors. The Angle Measuring Technique One of the strong features of the design of Geodimeter System 600 is its electronic angle measurement system, which eliminates the angle errors that normally occur in conventio- nal theodolites.
  • Page 210 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 Correction for Collimation Errors By carrying out a simple pre-measurement test procedure, both horizontal and vertical collimation of the instrument can be quickly measured and stored. All angles measured thereafter are automatically corrected. These collimation correction factors remain in the internal memory until they are measured again.
  • Page 211 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 Calculation of the Horizontal Angle The formula below is used to calculate the horizontal angle: HA = HAs + Eh 1 / sin v + Yh 1 / tan v + U...

  • Page 212: Two-Face Angle Measurement

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 Single-Face Angle Measurement The above described features admits efficient and accurate angle measurement in a single face, since the instruments errors are automatically corrected with constants which are stored during the test measurement.
  • Page 213 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 When measuring in D-bar mode you can decrease the sighting error by repeating measurements and mean value calculation of each sighting. The number of repeated sightings can be chosen depending on the current measuring conditions.
  • Page 214 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 2 Distance Measurement System Overview 2.2.3 Distance Measurement 2.2.3 Standard Measurement (STD Mode) 2.2.4 Fast Standard Measurement (FSTD Mode) 2.2.4 Precision Measurement (D-bar Mode) 2.2.5 Tracking Measurements (Setting Out) 2.2.6 Measurement Toward Moving Targets (Tracking Mode) 2.2.7...
  • Page 215 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 2.2.2...

  • Page 216: Overview

    DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview The distance module of Geodimeter System 600 operates within the infrared area of the electromagnetic spectrum. It transmits an infrared light beam. The reflected light beam is received by the instrument and, with the help of a compara- tor, the phase delay between transmitted and received signal is measured.
  • Page 217 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Standard measurement (STD Mode) This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys – e.g., traversing, minor tacheometric exercises, survey point accuracy control, etc. Measurement time to each point takes 3.5 seconds. This measurement mode is also normally used where a normal degree of angle and distance accuracy is required.
  • Page 218 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Precision measurement (D-bar) This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys – e.g., traversing, minor tacheometric exercises, survey point accuracy control, etc. Measurement time to each point takes 3.5 seconds. This measurement mode is similar to...
  • Page 219 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracking measurement ( Setting Out) The tracking measurement mode is used for setting out with the option of using countdown to zero of both the horizontal bearing (azimuth) and distance to the setting out point. The...
  • Page 220 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measurement towards moving targets The TRK mode is fully automatic. All measured values will be updated 0.4 sec. after making contact with the prism. No keys have to be pressed between measurements. It is worth...
  • Page 221 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Target Data Test On/Off This allows measuring to points over which the prism range pole cannot be placed – eg., in a corner or at the centre of a large tree. In such a case the instrument can be redirected to the correct point after distance measurement.
  • Page 222 (≈6 inch/300 feet)(1.6 mrad). The wide measurement beam simplifies considerably both target/prism acquisition and setting out exercises. Measurement range The Geodimeter instruments have an range capability of 0.2m to 3500m (depending on the type of instrument) with only one prism in normal weather conditions (Standard clear).

  • Page 223: Remote Object Elevation (R.o.e)

    DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 R.O.E (Remote Object Elevation) The R.O.E. measurement function is used to measure heights of objects where it is not practical or impossible to place a reflector. In order to measure the height of an object, an...
  • Page 224 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 With Geodimeter Instruments it is possible to make use of the R.O.E. feature in all three measurement modes, i.e. Standard, D-bar and Tracking. As it is possible to key in instrument station coordinates and elevations, and instru-...
  • Page 225 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 2) If you key in the height of the instrument (IH) and the height of the survey point over which the instrument is placed, and set the signal height (SH) of the target to 0,...

  • Page 226: Utm Scale Factor Corrected Distances

    DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 UTM Scale Factor Corrected Distances In all Geodimeter instruments you can set the UTM Scale Factor (UTM = Universal Transverse Mercator Scale Factor) and can therefore carry out both Tacheometry and Setting Out using UTM Scale Factor corrected distances.
  • Page 227 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 UTM Example The UTM coord. distance is represented by the line AB (see sketch below). The measured horizontal distance CD on the Geoid must therefore be reduced to AB, with the UTM scale factor for example 0.999723.

  • Page 228: Chapter 3 - Tracklight

    ® GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 Chapter 3 ® Tracklight Overview 2.3.3 How to activate 2.3.4 Changing the Bulb 2.3.5 Illustrations Fig. 3.1 Tracklight. Fig. 3.2 Connecting the Tracklight unit. Fig. 3.3 Activation of the Tracklight. Fig. 3.4 Changing the bulb.
  • Page 229 ® GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 Fig 3.1 Tracklight emits a red, white and green sector of flashing light where the white light coincides with the measuring beam. For acti- vation of Track- light 2.3.2...

  • Page 230: Overview

    ® GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 Overview Tracklight is a visible guide light which enables the staffman to set himself on the correct bearing. It consists of a flashing three coloured light, each colour lying within its own lateral projection sector.

  • Page 231: How To Activate Tracklight

    ® GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 How to activate Tracklight Tracklight is activated from the keyboard by pressing Tracklight on the keyboard unit. instru- ment The display now shows: Tracklight 10:18 0=OFF 1=HIGH Tracklight 2=NORM Fig 3.3 Activation of Tracklight Key in 0 if you wish to switch off Tracklight during measurement.

  • Page 232: Changing The Bulb

    ® GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 Changing the bulb In order to change the tracklight bulb, open the cover under which the bulb is situated (fig. 3.3). Remove very carefully the bulb housing and replace the spent bulb with a new one. Replace the bulb housing and connect the cover with the screwdriver (fig.
  • Page 233 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SERVO CHAPTER 4 Chapter 4 Servo Overview 2.4.2 Servo control 2.4.2 Motion knobs 2.4.2 Servo control keys 2.4.3 2.4.1...

  • Page 234: Overview

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SERVO CHAPTER 4 Overview The System 600 instrument can be equipped with servo- controlled motors for positioning of the unit. The servo is in use when performing a number of different operations; when turning the motion knobs, when positioning with the servo control keys, for automatic test and calibration or when using the tracker for robotic surveying.
  • Page 235 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SERVO CHAPTER 4 Servo control keys When you are about to position the instrument towards a point that are known, that is when the horizontal and vertical angle is known you can use the servo control keys for positioning the instrument.

  • Page 237: Chapter 5 - Tracker (Only For Servo Instruments)

    2.5.3 Search Criteria 2.5.3 Lock on target 2.5.4 Controlling the tracker 2.5.4 Window control 2.5.5 Search control 2.5.6 Guidelines 2.5.7 Reference control in Robotic mode 2.5.8 Illustrations Fig. 5.1 The Geodimeter System 600 Tracking function Fig. 5.2 Search Routine 2.5.1...
  • Page 238 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 200 000m 50 acres Fig 5.1 The Geodimeter System 600 Tracking function. 2.5.2...

  • Page 239: Overview

    TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview Geodimeter System 600 can be equipped with a Tracker unit which is needed when using the system for robotic surveying or when performing conventional surveying with Autolock™. The tracker has control over the instrument's servos and aims the instrument correctly towards the target, which in these cases must be an RMT (Remote Target).

  • Page 240: Controlling The Tracker

    TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Lock on target When the instrument is locked on the RMT this is indicated by a + on the display. When moving the RMT, still visible for the instrument, the instrument will automatically follow.
  • Page 241 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Window control You can change the search window by choosing the RPU menu, 1 Autolock and 2 Window control. There are 8 different options on this menu: 1. Auto center – to enable/disable the automatic centering function when the instrument looses contact with the RMT.
  • Page 242 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Search control In TRK-mode there are three different search options when working in Robotic mode and one (Automatic) when working in Autolock™. Choose the RPU menu, 1 Autolock and 3 Search control. The following menu appears:...
  • Page 243 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Search routine Press A/M and the instrument will first start to search 30° horizontally around the last point, considered that the point is inside the search window. Thereafter the instrument will start to search inside the window in the way illustrated below.
  • Page 244 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Reference Control in Robotic mode When setting up the instrument for robotic surveying (see chapter 1.5) you can define a reference object which is mar- ked with a remote target. By doing this you can eliminate angular errors caused by tripod turning.
  • Page 245 2.6.4 Info codes 2.6.4 External radio 2.6.5 Illustrations Fig. 6.1 The Geodimeter System 600 with radio side cover Fig. 6.2 External radio - top view Fig. 6.3 External radio - left view Fig. 6.4 External radio - right view 2.6.1...
  • Page 246 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RADIO CHAPTER 6 Fig 6.1 The Geodimeter System 600 with radio side cover. 2.6.2...

  • Page 247: Overview

    The range of different channels makes it possible to work with more than one Geodimeter System 600 at a working site. It is though important that each system has its own radio channel so that not any disturbances will occur.
  • Page 248 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RADIO CHAPTER 6 Radio contact You can establish contact between the RPU and the instru- ment in two ways: 1. Start the instrument with an attached keyboard unit a. Choose a channel and an address with menu 15 if it’s the first time you establish contact.

  • Page 249: External Radio

    If still no radio contact can be established, contact your local Geodimeter Service shop for support. If the radio contact between the RPU and the instrument is disturbed e.g.
  • Page 250 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RADIO CHAPTER 6 Connector for Fast battery charger Note ! radio battery must be dis- connected from the radio before connec- ting the charger. Fig 6.3 External radio - left view Connector for External battery Connector for Keyboard unit Fig 6.4 External radio - right view...
  • Page 251 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 7 Data Logging Data Recording 2.7.2 Control of Data Registration 2.7.3 Data Output 2.7.3 Standard Output 2.7.3 User Defined Output 2.7.5 How to Create Output Table 2.7.6 Type of Memory Device 2.7.8 Imem 2.7.8...

  • Page 252: Data Recording

    DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Data Recording The recording of data when using Geodimeter System 600 is based on the general system of labels and label numbers which describe the different data items. The system has 109 different labels, which all can be registered as separate items...

  • Page 253: Data Output

    Func- tion and Standard output labels can be Output of measured data from Geodimeter System 600 can found in be set completely independently of the displayed data. The Appen- standard output tables have been set for recording horizontal dix A.
  • Page 254 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tab 7:2 STD mode STD mode Table 0 One-face (C1) Two-face (C2) Standard Mode, Prompt Label Prompt Label Comments Horiz. Angle C1 Vert Angle C1 Slope Dist. HA II Horiz. Angle C2* VA II...
  • Page 255 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 D-bar mode D-bar mode One-face (C1) Two-face (C2) Prompt Label Prompt Label Comments Horiz. Angle Vert. Angle Slope Dist. Mean value Mean value of angle sightings, corrected for difference between C2 and C1.*...
  • Page 256 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to create an output table 10:16 To be able to create a new output 234.5678 table, you must first choose function 4 92.5545 ("Data com") of the menu. Data com 10:16 1 Sel. device Select number 2, "Create table".
  • Page 257 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to create an output table (Cont.) Data com 10:16 The label is confirmed or rejected with YES or NO. Press YES or ENT. The question "Label no=" will be Data com 10:16 repeated until all required labels have been entered.
  • Page 258 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Type of memory device Selection of memory device can be made with menu function 4, option 1, "Select device". The following choices are available: Data com 10:16 Press 1 to select the internal memory...
  • Page 259 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Control of the output can be done by Imem 10:16 pressing the REG key of the instru- REG key? ment (REG-key?) or continously (Slave?). Choice of method is made by answering Yes to one of the following questions: REG-key? or Slave?.
  • Page 260 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 2 Serial output (Cont.) Transmission parameters.The parame- Serial 10:16 ter setting can be accepted by just pressing ENT, changed completely by COM=1.8.0.9600 overwriting from the beginning, or changed by erasing each character using the <- key.
  • Page 261 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Serial commands If neither REG-key or Slave is selected, data output is initia- ted from the computer by sending one of the following commands. The command is executed upon the carriage return. See the "Software and Data communication" manual for a complete list of the serial commands.
  • Page 262 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Trig Start of distance measurement in instrument. Syntax: TG[<arg>] <arg>: '<' This is default and need not to be entered. Write Write data into instrument. All labels that can be set by the function key in the system can be written.
  • Page 263 Recording is not possible with the selected mode setting of the Geodimeter instrument. Label error. This label cannot be handled by the instrument. Parity error in transferred data (between Geodimeter and interface). Bad or no connection, or wrong device connected. Time Out Syntax error.
  • Page 264 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 3 Xmem Select MNU 413 for output to the Geotronics card memory if it is attached to the panel on the back of the instrument. The setup procedure contains the following display instructions:...

  • Page 265: Data Communication

    DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Data Communication Geodimeter System 600 can be connected to an external device via a built in serial interface (RS-232) as described on the previous pages. This part of the manual will describe how to transfer data from and to the Geodimeter instruments.
  • Page 266 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Instrument with Keyboard unit Personal Computer Connect the instruments tribrach contact and the computer to a battery via the multifunctional cable 571 202 188/216 and the computer adapter 571 202 204 and turn on both units.
  • Page 267 By sending the appropriate commands from the computer you can transfer data between the Card Memory and com- puter. Look at page 2.7.10 for a list of serial commands or see the Geodimeter Software & Data communication manual for further information. 2.7.17...

  • Page 268: Program 54 - File Transfer

    DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Program 54 - File transfer Connect the two units with the appropriate cable and switch them on. The instructions below describes how to transfer files from the Keyboard unit to the keyboard unit attached on the instrument.
  • Page 269 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page To which device are you going to 16:54 send the chosen file/s from the source 1. Imem unit. 2. Serial Here we choose 2. serial. 3. Xmem P54 16:54 Enter new serial parameters or accept the current.
  • Page 270 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Operation at the target unit (Instrument with keyboard unit) Choose program 54 From 16:12 From which device are you going to 1. Imem send files to the target unit. 2. Serial In this case it is 2. Serial.
  • Page 271 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 8 Power Supply Batteries 2.8.2 Internal Battery unit (Central unit) 2.8.2 Internal Battery unit (Battery side cover) 2.8.2 External Battery/Radio Battery 2.8.2 Single Adapter 2.8.3 Multi Adapter 2.8.3 Battery Cables 2.8.3 Battery Charging 2.8.4...

  • Page 272: Batteries

    POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Batteries Internal Battery unit (Central unit) The internal NiMH 12V, 1.6 Ah battery unit (Part No. 571 202 460) or NiCd 12V, 1.2 Ah battery (Part No. 571 200 320) slides into the underside of the measuring unit.
  • Page 273 The Single Adapter (Part No. 571 204 256) is used when you want to connect the External NiMH Battery (Part No. 571 204 270) to the Geodimeter instrument via a standard Hirose cable. The adapter slides onto the upper side of the External Battery.

  • Page 274: Battery Charging

    Super Charger (571 906 145). The Power Unit is equipped with a cigarette lighter socket and two Hirose connectors for Geodimeter system cabling. Use together with Power Cable 571 905 924 (230V), 571 905 925 (100-115V) or 571 908 040 (230V, UK plug).
  • Page 275 +5°C but should not exceed room temperature (0 to +40°C for Super Charger). The condition of the battery will be better preserved if it is used until the Geodimeter indicates "Bat Low" and the automatic cut-out function is activated. Discharge of stored batteries can vary considerably, depen- ding on the quality of the individual cells, especially at higher temperatures.
  • Page 276 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Battery Status A battery symbol is shown in the display to indicate the status of the battery power. A filled symbol indicates a good remaining capacity of the battery while an empty symbol indicates low remaining capacity.

  • Page 277: Chapter 9 - Definitions & Formulas

    DEFINITIONS & FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 9 Definitions & Formulas Corrections for: Curvature error 2.9.2 Refraction error 2.9.2 Corrections for: Difference in height 2.9.3 Horizontal distance 2.9.4 Instrument Height 2.9.4 Signal Height 2.9.4 Atmospheric Correction (PPM) 2.9.5...
  • Page 278 DEFINITIONS & FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Corrections for Refraction and Curvature If projected distances and heights are computed by only multiplying the measured slope distance respectively by the sine and cosine of the measured zenith angle, the errors can be considerable due to the earth's curvature and refraction.
  • Page 279 DEFINITIONS & FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Correction for difference in height Case 1: Slope distance has not been corrected when displayed or re- corded. Case 2: If different values of K and /or Re are used, adjust accor- dingly to the formula's standard values, which can be seen on the previous page;...
  • Page 280 DEFINITIONS & FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Correction of horizontal distance The correction for the earth's curvature and refraction that has to be applied to the horizontal distance which has been obtained by multiplying the slope distance by sine Z follows the curve shown in the figure below.
  • Page 281 = dry air temperature in degrees centigrade (Celsius) t' = wet temperature in degrees centigrade (Celsius) h = relative humidity in % Geodimeter System 600 calculates and corrects for this automatically. Please ensure that the instrument is working with the correct units, MNU 65, Unit.
  • Page 282 DEFINITIONS & FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 At 20°C dry air temperature 0.1 ppm corresponds to an approximate change of: • dry temperature: 0.1°C • air pressure: 0.3 mbar • relative humidity: 10% • wet temperature: 1.3°C At 40°C dry air temperature 0.1 ppm corresponds to an approximate change of: •...

  • Page 283: Chapter 10 - Care & Maintenance

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARE & MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 10 Chapter 10 Care & Maintenance Overview 2.10.2 Cleaning 2.10.3 Condensation 2.10.3 Packing for Transport 2.10.3 Warranty 2.10.3 Service 2.10.4 2.10.1...

  • Page 284: Overview

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARE & MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 10 Overview Geodimeter System 600 is designed and tested to withstand field conditions, but like all other precision instruments, it requires care and maintenance. Avoid rough jolts and careless treatment. Keep lenses and reflectors clean. Always use lens paper or other material intended for cleaning optics.
  • Page 285 Warranty Spectra Precision AB guarantees that the Geodimeter instru- ment has been inspected and tested before delivery. The length of the warranty is stated in the Warranty Conditions.
  • Page 286 Service We recommend that you, once a year, leave the instrument to an authorized Geodimeter service workshop for service. This is to guarantee that the specified accuracies are maintained. Note that there are no user servicable parts inside the instru- ment.
  • Page 287 Card Memory Overview 2.11.3 Installation 2.11.3 How to run the installation program 2.11.3 Function 2.11.4 How to connect to a Geodimeter System 600 instrument 2.11.4 How to insert the memory card 2.11.6 Memory Card 2.11.8 Handling hints 2.11.9 Illustrations Fig. 11.1 Geodimeter System 600 Card Memory Fig.
  • Page 288 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 Fig 11.1 The Geodimeter System 600 Card Memory 2.11.2...

  • Page 289: Installation

    PCMCIA, ATA Sundisk memory cards. These can then be read from an ordinary computer. Thus can data be transfer- red between the Geodimeter and a PC and vice versa without having to bring the instrument with you. The portable card comes handy in a normal size pocket.
  • Page 290 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 How to connect to a Geodimeter System 600 instrument You can attach the Card Memory unit in two ways: 1. If you have to have Panel Attachment at the front of the instrument, that is the side opposite to the operator, you can attach the Card Memory unit to the instrument in the same way as the ordinary keyboard unit.
  • Page 291 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 Fig. 11.4 Attach the card memory to a battery with 2 connectors. Fig. 11.5 Attach the card memory to a battery with 1 connector with the help of the T-connector. 2.11.5...
  • Page 292 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 How to insert the memory card To insert the memory card into the Card Memory please do the following: 1. Open the Card Memory door. 2. Turn the memory card so that you can read the Geotronics logotype from left to right.
  • Page 293 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 To replace the memory card do the following: 1. Open the Card Memory door. 2. Press the small knob on the card slot until the memory card is ejected. 3. You can now take the card and shut the Card Memory door.

  • Page 294: Memory Card

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 Memory Card The memory card (571 906 195) for the Card Memory is of a type called PCMCIA. It can be read from any card reader that can handle PCMCIA cards of ATA, Sandisc type.

  • Page 295: Handling Hints

    GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 Handling hints • The Card Memory device is always the last device in the serial chain. When having it attach on the panel attachment you cannot communicate via the foot connector. • If you intend to have the Card Memory device attached to...

  • Page 297: Chapter 12 - Remote Targets

    REMOTE TARGETS CHAPTER 12 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 12 Remote Targets (RMT) Overview 2.12.2 RMT602 2.12.2 RMT602LR 2.12.3 RMT600TS 2.12.3 RMT Super 2.12.4 Illustrations Fig. 12.1 RMT602 Fig. 12.2 RMT602LR Fig. 12.3 RMT600TS Fig. 12.4 RMT Super 2.12.1...

  • Page 298: Overview

    RMT. Today there are four diffe- rent models of RMT to choose between for Geodimeter System 600 Pro. All RMT models complies with the regulations for a Class 1 LED device. The tracker diode(s) for each model is pointed out in the figures.

  • Page 299: Rmt602Lr

    RMT600TS (Part No. 571 204 240) is basically a tiltable RMT602LR equipped with a vertical angle sensor. The RMT600TS sends its current vertical angle via the RPU radio to the Geodimeter System 600 Pro instrument. This way the Geodimeter instrument automatically tilts its telescope to the correct vertical angle.

  • Page 300: Rmt Super

    Switch on the control the control unit, step through the start-up procedure and wait for the unit's control unit to establish contact with the Geodimeter instru- internal ment. The RMT600TS automatically swiches on after a input/ output.
  • Page 301 Appendix A – Label List for the Keyboard Unit Description Text Info Information Data Data used in INFO/DATA combination Station No Instrument Height Pcode Point Code Point Number Signal Height Horizontal Angle Vertical Angle Slope distance Vertical Distance (IH and SH not included) Horizontal distance SqrAre Area of an surface (Result from Program 25)
  • Page 302 Appendix A – Label List for the Keyboard Unit Description Text Rel. East Coord. Vertical distance (IH and SH included) (49 = 10+3-6) JOB No Job No file for storage of raw and calculated data. Date Date Time Time Operat Operator identification Proj Project identification...
  • Page 303 Appendix B – Main Menu Configuration Instrument 1 PPM Temp Press 2 Preset 1 Excentric point 2 ROE preset 1 Set 3 Instr Settings Display Illumination on/off, Level adjust, Display Contrast adjust, Reticle on/off, Reflected signal volume adjust 4 Clock 1 Set time 2 Time system 5 Radio...

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