User manual LEICA TPS400 - VERSION 2.1

Leica TPS400 Series User Manual Version 2.1 English Electronical Total Station Congratulations on your purchase of a new Leica Geosystems Total Station. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Symbols used in this manual The symbols used in this User Manual have the following meanings: DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and / or appreciable material, financial and environmental damage. Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner. Product identification The model and the serial number of your product is indicated on the type plate. Enter the model and the serial number in your manual and always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service workshop. Type: ____________ TPS400-2.1.0en Serial no.: ____________ 2 Trademarks · Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation · Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 3 TPS400-2.1.0en Contents - Overview Introduction .................................................... 8 Operating the product ............................. 17 Measuring Preparation / Setting up.. 25 FNC Key.......................................................... 41 Programs ....................................................... 45 Settings........................................................... 77 EDM Settings ............................................... 82 File Management........................................ 87 Start-up sequence ..................................... 90 Calibrations .................................................. 91 COMM Parameters .................................... 95 Data Transfer ............................................... 96 System Info................................................... 97 Care and Storage ....................................... 98 TPS400-2.1.0en Safety Directions...................................... 107 Technical Data........................................... 130 Index............................................................... 140 4 Contents - Overview Contents Introduction .................................................... 8 Special features............................................... 9 Important parts............................................... 10 Technical terms and abbreviations ............ 11 Area of applicability....................................... 14 Installation on the PC ..................................... 14 Program content............................................. 14 Power Supply................................................. 16 Operating the product ............................. 17 Keypad ............................................................ 17 Trigger key...................................................... 18 Distance measurement ................................ 19 Softkeys .......................................................... 22 Symbols .......................................................... 23 Fixed keys ...................................................... 18 External power supply for total station.............................................................. 27 Setting up the tripod...................................... 28 Centring with laser plummet, coarse level-up .............................................. 30 Fine tuning in the horizontal with the electronic bubble ........................................... 31 Laser intensity................................................ 32 Hints for positioning ...................................... 32 Input mode - method 1 ................................. 33 Input mode - method 2 ................................. 33 Edit mode........................................................ 34 Erasing characters ......................................... 34 Inserting characters........................................ 35 Numerical and Alphanumerical input......... 36 Pointsearch .................................................... 38 Wildcard search............................................. 39 Measuring....................................................... 40 Status symbol "EDM type" ............................. 23 Status symbol "Battery capacity" ................... 23 Status symbol "Compensator" ....................... 23 Menu tree........................................................ 24 FNC Key.......................................................... 41 Measuring Preparation / Setting up.. 25 Unpacking....................................................... 25 Inserting / Replacing Battery ....................... 26 Light On /Off................................................... 41 Level/Plummet ............................................... 41 IR/ RL Toggle................................................. 41 TPS400-2.1.0en Contents 5 Laser Pointer.................................................. 41 Free-Coding ................................................... 41 Units................................................................. 41 Target Offset .................................................. 42 Height Transfer.............................................. 43 Settings........................................................... 77 EDM Settings ............................................... 82 File Management........................................ 87 Start-up sequence ..................................... 90 Calibrations .................................................. 91 Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation)............. 92 V-Index (Vertical index error) ...................... 92 Programs ....................................................... 45 Application pre-settings................................ 45 Setting job ...................................................... 45 Setting Station................................................ 46 Orientation...................................................... 47 Applications .................................................... 51 Introduction .................................................... 51 Surveying ....................................................... 51 Stake out ........................................................ 52 Free Station.................................................... 55 Reference Line............................................... 61 Tie Distance ................................................... 68 Area (plan) ..................................................... 70 Remote Height ............................................... 71 Construction ................................................... 72 Coding ............................................................. 74 COMM Parameters .................................... 95 Data Transfer ............................................... 96 System Info................................................... 97 Care and Storage ....................................... 98 Transport ........................................................ 98 In the field....................................................... 98 Inside vehicle ................................................. 99 Shipping ......................................................... 99 Storage............................................................ 99 Batteries ....................................................... 100 Cleaning ....................................................... 100 Checking and adjusting.............................. 102 Tripod ........................................................... 102 Circular level ................................................ 102 TPS400-2.1.0en 6 Contents Circular level on the tribrach ........................ 103 Laser plummet ............................................. 103 Reflectorless EDM ....................................... 104 Safety Directions...................................... 107 Intended Use................................................ 107 Permitted use ............................................... 107 Adverse use ................................................. 107 Limits of Use ................................................ 108 Responsibilities............................................ 109 International Waranty, Software Licence Agreement .................................................... 110 Hazards of Use............................................ 111 Laser classification...................................... 115 Integrated Distancer, Invisible Laser............ 115 Electronic Guide Light EGL.......................... 122 Laser plummet ............................................. 123 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC ........ 126 FCC Statement (Applicable in U.S.) ........ 128 Technical Data........................................... 130 Reduction formulae ...................................... 138 Atmospheric correction .............................. 136 Index............................................................... 140 Contents 7 TPS400-2.1.0en Introduction The Leica Geosystems TPS400 is a high-quality electronic total station designed for the construction site. Its innovative technology makes the daily surveying jobs easier. The product is ideally suited for simple construction surveys and setting out tasks. The easy operation of the product functions can be learned without problems in no time. TC400Z1 TPS400-2.1.0en 8 Introduction Special features · · · · · · · Easy and quickly to learn ! Interactive keys; with large and clear LCD. Small, light-weight and easy-to-use. Measurements without reflector with the integrated visible laser beam (TCR products). Additional trigger key on side cover. Continuous drives for horizontal and vertical angles (tangent screws). With laser plummet as standard. Introduction 9 TPS400-2.1.0en Important parts 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) TC400Z2 Optical sight Integrated guide light EGL (optional) Vertical drive Battery Battery stand for GEB111 Battery cover Eyepiece; focussing graticule Focussing telescope image Detachable carrying handle with mounting screws Serial interface RS232 Foot screw Objective with integrated Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM); Beam exit Display Keyboard Circular level On/Off key Trigger key Horizontal drive TPS400-2.1.0en 10 Introduction Technical terms and abbreviations ZA = Line of sight / collimation axis Telescope axis = line from the reticle to the centre of the objective. SA = Standing axis Vertical rotation axis of the telescope. KA = Tilting axis Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope (Trunion axis). V = Vertical angle / zenith angle VK = Vertical circle With coded circular division for reading the V-angle. Hz = Horizontal direction TC400Z3 HK = Horizontal circle With coded circular division for reading the Hzangle. Introduction 11 TPS400-2.1.0en Standing axis inclination Angle between plumb line and standing axis. Standing axis tilt is not an product error and is not eliminated by measuring in both faces. Any possible influence it may have on the Hz-direction resp. V-angle is elliminated by the dual axis compensator. Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation) The line-of-sight error is the deviation from the perpendicular between tilting axis and line-ofsight. This could be eleminated by measuring in both faces. V-Index (Vertical index error) With horizontal line-of-sight the Vcircle reading should be exactly 90°(100gon). The deviation from this values is termed V-index (i). Plumb line / Compensator Direction of gravity. The compensator defines the plumb line within the product. Zenith Point on the plumb line above the observer. Reticle Glass plate within the telescope with reticle. TPS400-2.1.0en 12 Introduction hr hi E0 N0 H0 E N H Indicated meteorological corrected slope distance between product tilting axis and centre of prism/laser spot (TCR). Indicated meteorological corrected horizontal distance. Height difference between station and target point. Reflector height above ground product height above ground Station coordinate (Easting) Station coordinate (Northing) Station height Easting of target point Northing of target point Height of target point TC400Z4 Introduction 13 TPS400-2.1.0en Area of applicability This User Manual is valid for all products of the TPS400 Series. TC products are equipped with an invisible infrared EDM and TCR products with a visible red laser for reflectorless measuring. Sections only valid for TCR products are marked accordingly. PC Program Package Leica Geo Office Tools (LGO-Tools) The program package LGO-Tools is used for the data exchange between the Total Station and the PC. It contains several auxiliary programs in order to support your use of the product. Installation on the PC The installation program can be found on the CDROM supplied. Please note that LGO-Tools can only be installed on computers with MS Windows 98, 2000 or XP operating systems. Any previous versions of LGO-Tools on your computer must be uninstalled first before installing the new version. For the installation call program "setup.exe" in the directory \LGO-Tools on the CD-ROM and follow the input instructions of the installation program. Program content After successful installation the following programs appear: TPS400-2.1.0en 14 Introduction Tools · Data Exchange Manager For data exchange of coordinates, measurements, codelists and output formats between product and PC. Coordinate Editor Import/Export as well as creating and processing of coordinate files. Codelist Manager For creating and processing of codelists. Software Upload For loading system software and EDM-software. · · · Format Manager For creating of own, special formatted data output files. Configuration Manager Import/Export as well as creating of product configuration. · · For more informationen about LGO-Tools refer to the comprehensive Online Help. For EDM Software upload only LGO/LGOTools Software Version 3.0 or higher must be used for error free operation. Not using the correct upload Software can permanently damage the instrument. Before the Software Upload, always insert a charged battery into the product. Introduction 15 TPS400-2.1.0en Power Supply Use the Leica Geosystems batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recommended by Leica Geosystems to ensure the correct functionality of the product. Power for the product can be supplied either internally or externally. An external battery is connected to the product using a LEMO cable. · Internal battery: One GEB111 or 121 battery fit in the battery compartment. · External battery: One GEB171 battery connected via cable. 1 2 3 GEB121 GEB111 Single cells in the battery adapter GAD39 Your Leica Geosystems product is powered by rechargeable plug-in batteries. For this product, we recommend the basic battery (GEB111) or the Pro battery (GEB121). Optionally six single cells can be used with the GAD39 battery adapter. Six single cell batteries (1.5 V each) supply 9 Volts. The voltmeter on the product is designed for a voltage of 6 Volts (GEB111/ GEB121). The battery charge is not displayed correctly when using single cells. Use the single cells with the battery adapter as emergency power supply. The advantage of the single cells is in a lower rate of discharge even over long periods. TPS400-2.1.0en 16 Introduction Operating the product The on / off key is located on the side cover of the TPS400. All shown displays are examples. It is possible that local software versions are different to the basic version. 1) Focus Actively measured field. 2) Symbols 3) Fixed keys Keys with firmly assigned functions. 4) Navigation keys Control of input bar in edit and input mode or control of focus bar. 5) Function keys Are assigned the variable functions displayed at the bottom of the screen. 6) Softkey bar Displays functions that can be called up with the function keys. Keypad TC400Z5 Operating the product 17 TPS400-2.1.0en Fixed keys [PAGE] [MENU] Scrolls to next page when a dialogueconsists of several pages. Accesses programs, settings, the data manager, adjustments, communications parameters,system information and data transfer. Key, programmable with function from the FNC menu. Quick-access to measurementsupporting functions. Quit a dialog or the edit mode with activation of the "previous" value. Return to next heigher level. Confirm an input; continue to the next field. Trigger key The measurement trigger (see "Most important elements"; index 17) has three settings (ALL,DIST, OFF). The key can be activated in the configuration menu. [USER] [FNC] [ESC] TPS400-2.1.0en 18 Operating the product Distance measurement A laser distancer (EDM) is incorporated into the products of the TPS400 series. In all versions, the distance can be determined by using an invisible infrared beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope objective. Measurements to strongly reflecting targets such as to traffic lights in infrared mode without prism should be avoided. The measured distances may be wrong or inaccurate. For applications without reflector, the TCR-version also use a visible red laser beam which emerges in the same manner. A special arrangement of the EDM, and appropriate arrangement of the beam paths, enable ranges of over five kilometres to be attained with standard prisms. Miniprisms, 360° reflectors and reflector tapes can also be used, and measurement is also possible without a reflector. When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment. If e.g. people, cars, animals, swaying branches, etc. cross the laser beam while a measurement is being taken, a fraction of the laser beam is reflected and may lead to incorrect distance values. Avoid interrupting the measuring beam while taking reflectorless measurements or measurements using reflective foils. Measurements to prism reflectors are only critical if an object crosses the measuring beam at a distance of 0 to 30m and the distance to be measured is more than 300m. In practice, because the measuring time is very short, the user can always find a way of avoiding these critical situations. Operating the product 19 TPS400-2.1.0en Reflectorless Be sure that the laser beam is not reflected by anything close to the line of sight (e.g. highly reflective objects). When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment. In case of temporary obstruction (e.g. a passing vehicle, heavy rain, fog or snow) the EDM may measure to the obstruction. TC400Z6 Incorrect result When measuring longer distances, any divergence of the red laser beam from the line of sight might lead to less accurate measurements. This is because the laser beam might not be reflected from the point at which the crosshairs are pointing. Therefore, it is recommended to verify that the Rlaser is well collimated with the telescope line of sight (refer to the chapter "Checking and adjusting"). Do not measure with two products to the same target simultaneously. TC400Z7 Correct result TPS400-2.1.0en 20 Operating the product Red laser to prisms Accurate measurements to prisms should be made with the standard program (Infrared mode). Red laser to reflector tape The visible red laser beam can be used to measure to reflective foils, also. To guarantee the accuracy the red laser beam must be perpendicular to the reflector tape and it must be well adjusted (refer to the chapter "Checking and adjusting"). Make sure the additive constant belongs to the selected target (reflector). Operating the product 21 TPS400-2.1.0en Softkeys TC400Z8 Under softkeys, a selection of commands and functions is listed at the bottom of the screen. They can be activated with the corresponding function keys. The available scope of each function depends on the applications / functions currently active. General softkeys: [ALL] Starts distance and angle measurements and saves measured values. [DIST] Starts distance and angle measurements without saving measured values. [REC] Saves displayed values. [ENTER] Deletes current value in the display and is ready for the input of a new value. [ENH] Opens the coordinate input mode. [LIST] Displays the list of available points. [FIND] Starts the search for the point entered. [EDM] Displays EDM settings. [IR/RL] Toggles between infrared and reflectorless measurement modes. [PREV] Back to last active dialog. [NEXT] Continue to next dialog. Returns to highest softkey level. To next softkey level. [OK] Set displayed message or dialog and quit dialog. Find further information about menu/applicationspecific buttons in the relevant sections. TPS400-2.1.0en 22 Operating the product Symbols Depending on software version different symbols are displayed indicating a particular operating status. A double arrow indicates choice fields. Using the navigation keys the desired parameter can be selected. Quits a selection with the enter key or the navigation keys. Indicates that several pages are available which can be selected with [PAGE]. Indicates telescope position I or II. Indicates that Hz is set to "left side angle measurement" (anti-clockwise). Status symbol "EDM type" Infrared EDM (invisible) for measuring to prisms and reflective targets. Reflectorless EDM (visible) for measuring to all targets. Status symbol "Battery capacity" The battery symbol indicates the level of the remaining battery capacity (75% full shown in the example). Status symbol "Compensator" Compensator is on. Compensator is off. Operating the product 23 TPS400-2.1.0en Menu tree [MENU] > Confirm menu selection. [PAGE] Scroll to next page. Depending on user interface sequence and arrangement of menu items may be different. TC400Z9 TC400Z10 TPS400-2.1.0en 24 Operating the product Measuring Preparation / Setting up Unpacking Remove TPS400 from transport case and check for completeness: 1) Data cable (optional) 2) Zenith eyepiece or eyepiece for steep angles (optional) 3) Counterweight for eyepiece for steep angles (optional) 4) Removable tribrach (optional) 5) Battery charger and accessories (optional) 6) Two Allen keys each, Adjusting pins 7) Battery GEB111 (optional) 8) Sun filter (optional) 9) Battery GEB121 (optional) 10) Mains adapter for battery charger (optional) 11) Spacing bracket GHT 196 for product height meter (optional) 12) product height meter GHM 007 (optional) 13) Mini prism rod (optional) 14) Total station 15) Mini prism + holder (optional) 16) Mini target plate (only for TCR products) 17) User Manual 18) Protective cover / Lens hood 19) Tip for mini prism (optional) TPS400-2.1.0en Kur zan md kol jod ojo kok kdk k9 ung jkm diü leit 300 klk TC kod okl klk mlk mö lko o okd ok TC400Z11 Measuring Preparation / 25 Inserting / Replacing Battery 3. Insert battery into battery holder. TC400Z14 1. Remove battery holder. TC400Z12 4. Insert battery holder into product. TC400Z15 Insert battery correctly (note pole markings on the inside of the battery holder). Check and insert battery holder true to side into the housing. · To charge the battery refer to chapter "Charging the batteries". · For the type of battery refer to chapter "Technical data". 2. Remove battery. TPS400-2.1.0en TC400Z13 When using the GEB121 battery, remove the spacer for the GEB111 from the battery compartment. 26 Measuring Preparation / · · · Primary use/charging The batteries must be charged prior to using for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible. For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three months), it is effectual to make 2 - 5 charge/discharge cycles. The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0°C to +35°C / +32°F to +95°F. For optimal charging we recommend a low ambient temperature of +10°C to +20°C / +50°F to +68°F. External power supply for total station To meet the conditions stipulated for electromagnetic acceptability when powering the TPS400 from an external source, the supply cable used must be equipped with a ferrite core. The Lemo plug with the ferrite core always has to be attached at the product side. Operation/Discharging The batteries can be operated from -20°C to +55°C/-4°F to +131°F. Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; very high operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery. TC400Z16 The cables supplied along with your product include a ferrite core as standard. If you are using older cables without ferrite core, it's necessary to attach ferrite cores to the cable. If you need additional ferrite cores, please contact your local Leica Geosystems agency. The sparepart number of the ferrite core is 703 707. Measuring Preparation / 27 TPS400-2.1.0en Setting up the tripod TC400Z17 For assembling open up one ferrite core and clip it around the supply cable, about 2cm away from the Lemo plug, before using the supply cable for the first time together with a TPS400 product. TC400Z18 TPS400-2.1.0en 28 Measuring Preparation / 1. Loosen the clamping screws on the tripod legs, pull out to the required length and tighten the clamps. 2. In order to guarantee a firm foothold sufficiently press the tripod legs into the ground. When pressing the legs into the ground note that the force must be applied along the legs. TC400Z20 Careful handling of tripod · Check all screws and bolts for correct fit. · During transport always use the cover supplied. · Use the tripod only for surveying tasks. TC400Z19 When setting up the tripod pay attention to a horizontal position of the tripod plate. Slight corrections of inclination can be made with the foot screws of the tribrach. Larger corrections must be done with the tripod legs. When using a tribrach with an optical plummet, the laser plummet cannot be used. Measuring Preparation / 29 TPS400-2.1.0en Centring with laser plummet, coarse level-up 1. Place the product onto the tripod head. Tighten central fixing screw of tripod slightly. 2. Turn footscrews of tribrach into its centre position. 3. Switch on the laser plummet with [FNC] > [Level/Plummet]. The electronic bubble is displayed. 4. Position tripod legs so that the laser beam is aimed to the ground point. 5. Firmly press in tripod legs. 6. Turn the footscrews of the tribrach to centre the laser beam exactly over the ground point. 7. Move the tripod legs to centre the circular level. The product is now roughly levelled-up. TC400Z21 TPS400-2.1.0en 30 Measuring Preparation / Fine tuning in the horizontal with the electronic bubble 1. Switch on the electronic bubble with [FNC] > [Level/Plummet]. In case of insuffient levellingup an inclined level symbol appears. 2. Center the electronic bubble by turning the foot screws. When the electrical bubble is centered, the product is leveled. TC400Z23 TC400Z22 3. Check centring with the laser plummet and recentre if necessary. 4. Switch off the electronic bubble and the laser plummet by pressing [OK] . Measuring Preparation / 31 TPS400-2.1.0en Laser intensity Changing the laser intensity External influences and the surface conditions may require the adjustment of the intensity of the laser. The laser can be adjusted in 25% steps as required. Hints for positioning TC400Z24 TC400Z25 Positioning over pipes or depressions Under some circumstances the laser spot is not visible (e.g. over pipes). In this case, the laser spot can be made visible by using a transparent plate so the the laser spot can be easily aligned to the centre of the pipe. TPS400-2.1.0en 32 Measuring Preparation / Input mode - method 1 In entry mode, enter text or numeric values. Input mode - method 2 In entry mode, enter text or numeric values. PtId: F1 F2 F3 F4 1234 *ABC PQRS &?#@ 5678 DEFG TUVW %*/ 90. HIJK XYZ _ +LMNO .$ ! PtId: *ABC F1 DEFG F2 HIJK F3 LMNO F4 TC400Z26 TC400Z27 [INPUT] [>>>] - 1. Delete entry, display numeric/ alphanumeric softkey bar. The cursor indicates that the product is ready for input. 2. Selection of range of characters/ range of numbers. Additional characters/ numbers. 3. Select the desired character. Character shifts to the left. 4. Confirm entry. Deletes input and restores previous value. 1. The full range of available characters are displayed on the screen. 2. Selection of range of characters/ range of numbers. Proceed with steps 3 and 4 from method 1. The method you like to use can be set in the settings. [INPUT] [ESC] Measuring Preparation / 33 TPS400-2.1.0en Edit mode Existing characters are changed in the edit mode. Info4: PREP Info4: PROP Erasing characters 1. Place cursor on character to be deleted. 2. Pressing the navigation key deletes the relevant character. 3. Confirm input. [ESC] Deletes the change and restores the previous value. TC400Z28 1. Start edit mode. Vertical edit bar is positioned flush right. Edit bar is positioned flush left. [>>>] 2. Select range of characters/ range of numbers. Addional characters / numbers. 3. Overwrite existing characters. 4. Confirm input. [ESC] Deletes change and restores previous value. TPS400-2.1.0en 34 Measuring Preparation / Inserting characters If a character was skipped (e.g. -15 instead of -125) you can insert it later. TC400Z29 1. Place cursor on "1". 2. Inserts an empty character on the right of "1". 3. Select range of characters /range of numbers. 4. Select relevant character. 5. Confirm input. Measuring Preparation / 35 TPS400-2.1.0en Numerical and Alphanumerical input Input is made with the softkey bar and the assigned function keys. Position the marker in the relevant field. [INPUT] 1. Calls up the input dialogue. [>>>] 2. Select range of characters /range of numbers. Additional characters / numbers. 3. Confirm input. Selection is limited to valid digits for entries, that due to their display characteristics, fall into a certain range (e.g. angles in degrees). Numerical input TC400Z30 Alphanumerical input TC400Z31 TPS400-2.1.0en 36 Measuring Preparation / Character set Entry mode contains the following characters for numeric and alphanumeric input. Numerical "+" "-" "." "0-9" (ASCII 43) (ASCII 45) (ASCII 46) (ASCII 48 - 57) The character entry "*" can be used in data fields where point numbers or codes can be searched for. Signs +/- In the alphanumeric character set "+" and "-" are treated as normal alphanumeric characters with no mathematical function. Additional characters * Place holder during Wildcard point search (see chapter "Wildcard search"). "+" / "-" appears only in the front position of an input. In the edit mode the position of the decimal place cannot be changed. The decimal place is skipped. Alphanumerical "" "!" "#" "$" "%" "&" "(" ")" "*" "+" "," "-" "." "/" ":" "<" "=" ">" "?" "@" " A - Z" "_" "`" (ASCII 32) [space] (ASCII 33) (ASCII 35) (ASCII 36) (ASCII 37) (ASCII 38) (ASCII 40) (ASCII 41) (ASCII 42) (ASCII 43) (ASCII 44) (ASCII 45) (ASCII 46) (ASCII 47) (ASCII 58) (ASCII 60) (ASCII 61) (ASCII 62) (ASCII 63) (ASCII 64) (ASCII 65 .. 90) (ASCII 95) [Underscore] (ASCII 96) Measuring Preparation / 37 TPS400-2.1.0en Pointsearch Pointsearch is a global function used by applications to e.g. find internally saved measured or fixed points. It is possible for the user to limit the point search to a particular job or to search the whole storage. The search procedure always finds fixed points before measured points that fulfill the same search criteria. If several points meet the search criteria, then the points are listed according to their age. The product finds the most current (youngest ) fixed point first. Direct search By entering an actual point number (e.g. "P13") all points with the corresponding point number are found. TC400Z33 [VIEW] [ENH] [OK] [JOB] Displays the coordinates of the selected point. For manual input of coordinates. Confirm selected point. To select a different job. TC400Z32 TPS400-2.1.0en 38 Measuring Preparation / Wildcard search The Wildcard search is indicated by a "*". The asterisk is a place holder for any following sequence of characters. Wildcards are always used if the point number is not fully known, or if a batch of points is to be searched for. *1 All points of any length with a "1" as the second character are found (e.g.: A1, B12, A1C). A*1 All points of any length with an "A" as the first character and a "1" as the third character are found. (e.g.: AB1, AA100, AS15). TC400Z34 Starts point search. Examples: * All points of any length are found. A All points with exactly the point number "A" are found. A* All points of any length starting with "A" are found (e.g.: A9, A15, ABCD). Measuring Preparation / 39 TPS400-2.1.0en Measuring After switching on and setting up correctly, the total station is immediately ready for measuring. In the measurement display it is possible to call up fixed keys and function keys, as well as trigger keys and their functions All shown displays are examples. It is possible that local software versions are different to the basic version. Example of a possible measuring display: TC400Z35 - Calling up the assigned function. TPS400-2.1.0en 40 Measuring Preparation / FNC Key Under [FNC] several functions can be called up. Their applications are described below. Functions can also be started directly from the different applications. Each function from the FNC menu can be assigned to the [USER]-key (see chapter "Settings"). IR: Infrared: Distance measurements with prisms. RL: Visible laser: Distance measurements without prisms. Find more information in chapter "EDM Settings". Laser Pointer Switches on or off the visible laser beam for illuminating the target point. The new settings are displayed for about one second and then saved. Light On /Off Switches display light on / off. Free-Coding Select code from the codelist or enter a new code. Level/Plummet This function enables the electronic bubble and the range of intensity settings of the laser plummet. Units Displays the current distance and angle unit and gives the possibility to change these. IR/ RL Toggle Change between the two EDM types IR (Infrared) and RL (Reflectorless). New setting is displayed for about one second. FNC Key 41 TPS400-2.1.0en Target Offset If it is not possible to set up the reflector directly, or it is not possible to aim the target point directly, the offset values (length, cross and/or height offset) can be entered. The values for the angle and distances are calculated directly for the target point. Offset Pt. Measurement Pt. T_Offse t + Of fse t+ T_Offse t tOf fse TC400Z36 H_Offset +: Offset point is higher than measurement Procedure: 1. Enter the offset values (length, cross and/or height) as per the sketch. 2. Define the period for which the offset is to apply. [RESET]: Sets eccentricity to zero. 3. [SET]: calculates the corrected values and jumps to the application from which the offset function was started. The corrected angle and distances are displayed as soon as a valid distance measurement has been triggered or exists. TC400Z37 L_ L_ TPS400-2.1.0en 42 FNC Key The period of applicability can be set as follows: Reset after REC Permanent The offset values are reset to 0 after the point is saved. The offset values are applied to all further measurements. Height Transfer Example: The offset values are always reset to 0 when the application is quit. TC400Z38 1) 2) 3) 4) Reflector 1 Reflector 2 Reflector 3 Instrument FNC Key 43 TPS400-2.1.0en This function determines the height of the product from measurements to a maximum of 5 target points, with known heights, in two faces. With measurements to several targets, the improvement is indicated in the "delta" value. Procedure: 1. Select known point and input reflector height. 2. After triggering the measurement with [ALL], the calculated height H0 is displayed. [AddPt] Add another height of a known point. [FACE] Measure to the same target in second face. 3. [SET] Save the changes and set the station. TPS400-2.1.0en 44 FNC Key Programs Application pre-settings These are programs that precede the application programs and are used to set up and organize data collection. They are displayed after selecting an application. The user can select the start programs individually. Find further information about individual start-up programs on the subsequent pages ! Setting job All data is saved in JOBS, like directories. Jobs contain measurement data of different types (e.g. measurements, codes, fixed points, stations,...) and are individually manageable and can be readout, edited or deleted separately. [NEW] Creating a new job. [SET] Setting the job and back to start-up programs. All subsequent recorded data is stored in this job/directory. If no job was defined and an application was started or if in "Meas & Rec" [ALL] or [REC] was triggered, then the system automatically creates a new job and names it "DEFAULT". [ ·] Settings made. [ ] Settings not made. TC400Z39 Programs 45 TPS400-2.1.0en Setting Station Each coordinate computation relates to the currently set station. At least plan coordinates (E, N) are required for the station. The station height can be entered if required. The coordinates can be entered either manually or read from the internal memory. Known Point 1. Select a ptID stored in internal memory. 2. Input product height. [OK] Sets the station. Set manually Calls up manual point input dialogue. 2. Input PtID and coordinates. 3. [SAVE] Saves station coordinates. Continues to the input of the product height. 4. [OK] Sets the station. If no station was set and no application started and if in "Meas & Rec " [ALL] or [REC] was activated, then the last station is set as the current station. 1. [ENH] TC400Z40 TPS400-2.1.0en 46 Programs Orientation With the orientation, Hz-direction can be input manually or points with known coordinates can be set. Method 2: with coordinates To determine the orientation, a target with known coordinates can also be used. 1. As orientation with coordinates. 2. Input of the orientation point number and to determine the point found. 3. To input and confirm the reflector height. For determining the orientation a maximum of 5 target points with known coordinates can be used. Method 1: Manual input 1. To input a random Hz-orientation. 2. Input of Hz-direction, reflector height and PtID. 3. [ALL] Triggers measurement and sets orientation. [REC] Records Hz-direction and sets orientation. TC400Z41 1) 1. Target point 2) 2. Target point 3) 3. Target point Programs 47 TPS400-2.1.0en Orientation coordinates can be either obtained from the internal memory or entered manually. The workflow is similar to Free Station workflow. After each measurement you are asked wether to proceed or not. Answering with yes brings you back to the Measurement dialog, to take an additional measurement. Answering with no brings you to the Result dialog. [COMPUTE] Calculates and displays the orientation results. [NextPt] Input another backsight point. 1/I Status indication; shows that first point was measured in telescope position I. 1/I II First point measured in telescope pos. I and II. Hz: After the first measurement the finding of other target points (or the same point when changing the telescope position) is easier by setting the indicated angle difference near to 0°00'00" by turning the product. : Difference between horizontal distance to target point computed from coordinates and the measured distance. Display of computed orientation TC400Z42 [OK] Set computed Hz-orientation. If more than one target point is measured then the orientation is computed using the "least squares method". TPS400-2.1.0en 48 Programs Displaying residuals [RESID] Display of residuals. TC400Z44 TC400Z43 1) Actual 2) Design H: Height correction : correction of the horizontal distance Hz: Correction of Hz-angle. Programs 49 TPS400-2.1.0en Useful information · If the orientation is only measured in telescope position II the Hz-orientation is based on telesope position II. If measured only in telescope position I or mixed the Hz-orientation is based on telescope position I. The prism height may not be changed during measurements in the first and second telescope position. If a target point is measured several times in the same telescope position the last valid measurement is used for the computation. · · If no orientation was set and an application was started resp. if in "Meas & Rec" [ALL] or [REC] was triggered, then the current Hz-direction and Vangle are set as orientation. TPS400-2.1.0en 50 Programs