GeoMax Zoom80 Series User manual

GeoMax Zoom80 Series
User Manual
Version 1.0

Zoom80 | 2Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Zoom80 series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for
setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "6 Safety Directions" for
further information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product
identification The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate. Enter the type and serial number in your manual and always refer to this infor-
mation when you need to contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service
workshop.
Type: _____________________________________
Serial No.: _____________________________________

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Symbols The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
Trademarks • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and other countries
• CompactFlash and CF are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation
• Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Type Description
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 unin-
tended use which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unin-
tended 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 prac-
tice as they enable the product to be used in a technically
correct and efficient manner.

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Validity of this
manual Description
General This manual applies to all Zoom80 series instruments and
Zoom80 C controller. Where there are differences between the
models they are clearly described.
Telescope •Measuring with IR mode: When measuring distances to
a reflector with EDM mode "IR", the telescope uses a wide
visible red laser beam, which emerges coaxially from the
telescope's objective.
•Measuring with RL mode and LO mode: When meas-
uring distances with EDM modes "RL" and "LO", the tele-
scope uses a narrow visible red laser beam, which
emerges coaxially from the telescope's objective.

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Available
documentation
Refer to the following resources for all Zoom80 documentation/soft-
ware:
• the GeoMax Zoom80 DVD
• www.geomax-positioning.com
Name Description/Format
Zoom80
Quick Guide Provides an overview of the product together with technical data and safety directions. Intended as a
quick reference guide.

Zoom80 User
Manual All instructions required in order to operate the product to a basic level are contained in the User
Manual. Provides an overview of the product
together with technical data and safety directions.
-
Zoom80
Technical
Reference
Manual
Overall comprehensive guide to the system and
program functions. Included are detailed descrip-
tions of special software/hardware settings and
software/hardware functions intended for technical
specialists.
-

Zoom80 | 6Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 Description of the System 11
1.1 System Components 11
1.2 System Concept 17
1.2.1 Software Concept 17
1.2.2 Power Concept 19
1.2.3 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept 20
1.3 Container Contents 22
1.4 Components 23
1.4.1 Instrument 23
1.4.2 Controller 26
2UserInterface 28
2.1 Keyboard 28
2.1.1 Instrument 28
2.1.2 Controller 32
2.2 Screen 35
2.3 Operating Principles 37
2.3.1 Instrument 43

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2.3.2 Controller 44
2.4 Icons 45
3Operation 48
3.1 Instrument Setup 48
3.2 Instrument Setup for Remote Control 51
3.2.1 Remote Control Setup 51
3.2.2 LED Indicators on ZRT80 54
3.3 Autodetect Behaviour 56
3.4 Fixing the Controller to a Holder and Pole 57
3.5 Batteries 62
3.5.1 Operating Principles 62
3.5.2 Instrument 63
3.5.3 Controller 65
3.6 Working with the CompactFlash Card 67
3.6.1 Instrument 68
3.6.2 Controller 70
3.7 Accessing Survey Application Program 74
3.8 Guidelines for Correct Results 77
4Check&Adjust 80
4.1 Overview 80
4.2 Preparation 84

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4.3 Combined Adjustment (l, t, i, c and Aim360) 86
4.4 Tilting Axis Adjustment (a) 91
4.5 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 96
4.6 Adjusting the Circular Level of the Prism Pole 98
4.7 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 99
4.8 Servicing the Tripod 102
5 Care and Transport 103
5.1 Transport 103
5.2 Storage 104
5.3 Cleaning and Drying 105
5.4 Maintenance 107
6SafetyDirections 108
6.1 General Introduction 108
6.2 Intended Use 109
6.2.1 Instrument 109
6.2.2 Controller 111
6.3 Limits of Use 113
6.4 Responsibilities 114
6.5 Hazards of Use 116

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6.6 Laser Classification 122
6.6.1 General 122
6.6.2 Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 123
6.6.3 Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors 125
6.6.4 Aim360 130
6.6.5 Scout360 132
6.6.6 Navigation Light 134
6.6.7 Laser Plummet 136
6.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 140
6.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 143
7TechnicalData 147
7.1 Instrument 147
7.1.1 General Technical Data of the Instrument 147
7.1.2 Angle Measurement 154
7.1.3 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 155
7.1.4 Distance Measurement without Reflectors 157
7.1.5 Distance Measurement - Long Range (LO mode) 159
7.1.6 Aim360 161
7.1.7 Scout360 165
7.1.8 Scale Correction 166
7.1.9 Reduction Formulas 172

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7.2 Controller 176
7.3 Conformity to National Regulations 180
7.3.1 Instrument 180
7.3.2 Controller 181
7.3.3 ZRT80 183
8 International Limited Warranty, Software Licence
Agreement 185
Index 187

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1 Description of the System
1.1 System Components
Main components
Component Description
Zoom80 • an instrument for measuring, calculating and capturing data.
• comprised of various models with a range of accuracy
classes.
• combined with Zoom80 C to conduct remote control surveys.
• connected with GGO to view, exchange and manage data.
Zoom80_001
Zoom80
Zoom80 C
GGO
Tools

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Terminology The following terms and abbreviations may be found in this manual:
Zoom80 C A multi-purpose controller enabling the remote control of
Zoom80.
ZRT80 Device used on Zoom80 for radio communication to Zoom80 C
Controller.
GGO An office software consisting of a suite of standard and
extended programs for the viewing, exchange and manage-
ment of data.
Component Description
Term Description
TPS Total Station Positioning System
RCS Remote Control Surveying
GGO GeoMax Geo Office

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EDM Electronic Distance Measurement
EDM refers to the laser distancer incorporated into the
instrument which enables distance measurement.
Three measuring modes are available:
•IR mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances to prisms.
•RL mode. This mode refers to the ability to measure
distances without prisms.
•LO mode. This mode refers to the visible red laser and
the ability to measure extended distances to prisms.
accXess10 accXess10 refers to the Reflectorless EDM technology which
enables an increased measuring range with a smaller laser
spot size.
NavLight A Navigation Light fitted to an instrument assists with prism
targeting. It consists of two differently coloured flashing
lights located in the instrument telescope housing. The
person holding the prism can align him/herself into the
instrument’s line of sight.
Aim360 Aim360 refers to the instrument sensor which enables the
automatic fine pointing to a prism.
Term Description

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Instrument
models
Automation Three automation modes are available:
• None: - no automation and no tracking.
• Aim360: automatic fine pointing to a prism.
• Track360: automatic tracking of an already targeted
prism.
Scout360 Scout360 refers to the instrument sensor which enables the
automatic rapid finding of a prism.
ZRT80 A component of RCS is ZRT80. It is both an integrated radio
modem with attached antenna and instrument carry handle.
Term Description
Model Description
Zoom80 S Reflectorless EDM, Aim360, Track360.
Zoom80 R Reflectorless EDM, Aim360, Track360, Scout360.

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Controller
characteristics
Model Touch screen Colour display Internal radio modem Internal battery CompactFlash card Bluetooth Windows CE Use with...
Zoom80 C Zoom80 instru-
ment
Use the supplied stylus on the touch screen.

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Zoom80 C
available radios Radios for remote control (RCS) are available for the following devices:
GGO The program package GGO is used for the data exchange between the instru-
ment and a computer. It contains several auxiliary programs in order to
support the instrument.
For more information about GGO refer to the comprehensive online help.
Radio Modem Description
ZRT80 Instrument carry handle with an integrated radio modem
and attached radio antenna.
Zoom80 C Controller with an integrated radio modem and attached
radio antenna. This controller has a colour display.
All devices contain the same spread spectrum transceiver radio
modem.

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1.2 System Concept
1.2.1 Software Concept
Description The instrument and controller use the same software concept.
Software type Software type Description
System
software This software comprises the central functions of the instru- ment. It is also referred to as firmware.
The programs Survey and Setup are integrated into the
firmware and cannot be deleted.
The English language is integrated into the firmware and
cannot be deleted.
Language
software Numerous languages are available for the instruments. This software is also referred to as system language.
The system software enables a maximum of three languages
which can be stored at any one time - the English language
and two other languages. The English language is the default
language and cannot be deleted. One language is chosen as
the active language.

Zoom80 | 18Description of the System
Software upload All instrument software is stored in the System RAM of the instrument. The
software can be uploaded onto the instrument using the following methods:
• Using GGO the software is transferred via the serial interface to the
CompactFlash card in the instrument, which is then stored to the System
RAM.
• By connecting the CompactFlash card directly to the computer either via
an internal card slot housing or an external drive, the software is trans-
ferred to the card, which is then stored to the System RAM.
Uploading firmware can take some time. Ensure that the battery is at
least 75% full before beginning the upload, and do not remove the
battery during the upload process.
Application
programs A suite of optional survey-specific application programs is available for the instrument.
Some of the programs are activated freely and require no
license key and others require purchasing and are only acti-
vated with a license key.
Software type Description

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1.2.2 Power Concept
General Use the GeoMax batteries, chargers and accessories or accessories recom-
mended by GeoMax to ensure the correct functionality of the instrument.
Power options Type Power supply
Instrument One ZBA400 battery fitting into the instrument, OR
11.5 V to 13.5 V power supply via cable.
Controller One ZBA200 battery fitting into the controller, OR
11.5 V to 28 V power supply via cable.

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1.2.3 Data Storage and Data Conversion Concept
Description Data is stored within a job in a database on a CompactFlash card.
Memory device
Unplugging connecting cables or removing the CompactFlash card during the
measurement may cause loss of data. Always return to the Main Menu before
removing the CompactFlash card and switch off the instrument before
removing cables.
CompactFlash card: A CompactFlash card housing is standard. A Compact-
Flash card can be inserted and removed.
Available capacity: 256 MB.
Whilst other CompactFlash cards may be used,
GeoMax recommends GeoMax CompactFlash cards
and cannot be held responsible for data loss or any
other error that may occur when using a non-
GeoMax card.