Kolida KTS440 Series User manual

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD
1.Features………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..6
2.Precautions……………………………………………...………………………………………………......7
3.Nomenclature……………………………………………………………………………………………... 9
4.Keyfunctions……………………………..…………………………………………………………….....11
5.Chargerentry……………………….………………………………………………………………….......13
6.Displaysymbol………...………………………………………………………………………………......14
7. Mode Configuration……………………………………………………………………………………....14
PART1 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT……………………………….………18
1. Unpackingandstoreof the instrument ……………………………………………………………….…..18
2. Setting the instrument up…………………………………………………………………………….…....18
3.Batterydismounting,information, recharging……………………………………………………………..20
4. Reflector and prism…………………………………………………………………………………...….21
5. Mounting and dismounting the instrument from tribrach……………………………………………….….21
6.Eyepieceadjustmentandobjectsetting………………………………………………………………...….22
7.Poweron/offandpreparationformeasurement…………………………………………………….….......23
7.1Poweron/off…………………………………………………………………………………………….23
7.2VerticalAngleTiltCorrection………………………………………………………………………....….23
7.3 Display Illumination………………………………………………………………………………….….25
7.4 Setting the Instrument Options…………………………………………………………………………....25
7.5 Setting Instrument Constant………………………………………………………………………………28
7.6 Setting LCD Contrast……………………………………………………………………………..…...…29
7.7 Setting Date and Time…………………………………………………………………………..………...29
7.8Explanations…………………………………………………………………………………………....31
PART2 BASIC MEASUREMENTS …………………………………………………..…….32
8.ANGLEMEASUREMENT………………………………………………………………………...32
8.1MeasuringtheHorizontalAngleBetweenTwoPoints（HorizontalAngle0）………………………….…32
8.1.1ExampleMeasuringtheHorizontalAnglebetweenTwoPoints…..…………………………………….33
8.2 Setting the Horizontal Circle to a Required Value …………………………………………………………34
8.2.1 Use HSET function to set a required direction value ……………………………………………………34
8.2.2UseHOLDto setarequireddirectionvalue……………………………………………………………..34
8.3HorizontalAngleDisplaySelection（Right/Left）…………………………………………………….….35
8.4HorizontalAngleRepetition……………………………………………………………………………...36
8.5Slopein ％……………………………………………………………………………………………...38
9.DISTANCE MEASUREMENT………………………………………………………………….…38
9.1SettingsforDistanceMeasurement………………………………………………………………...….. .39
9.2 Laserdirectionandlaserplummet………………………………………………………………….……41

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9.3 Distance and Angle Measurement…………………………………………………………………….…..42
9.4ReviewofMeasuredData…………………………………………………………………………….....43
9.5OutputDatatoaComputer…………………………………………………………………………….....44
10.COORDINATEMEASUREMENT……………………………………………………………....45
10.1 Entering Instrument Station Data……………………………………………………………………..…46
10.1.1 Reading in Registered Coordinate Data………………………………………………………………..48
10.2AzimuthAngleSetting………………………………………………………………………………….49
10.2.1SetbacksightpointbyAngle…………………………………………………………………………..49
10.2.2 Set backsight point by coordinate………………………………………………………………….…..50
10.3CoordinateMeasurement……………………………………………………………………………….51
PART3ADVANCEDMEASUREMENT………………………………………………...54
11. SETTING-OUTMEASUREMENT………………………………………………………………54
11.1DistanceSetting-OutMeasurement………………………………………………..………….…………55
11.2REMSetting-OutMeasurement………………………………………………………………………..58
11.3CoordinatesSetting-OutMeasurement……………………………………………………..……………60
11.4DistanceMeasurementParametersSetting…………………………………………………….………..62
12.OFFSETMEASUREMENT………………………………………………………………………64
12.1Single-DistanceOffsetMeasurement……………………………………………………………….…..65
12.2AngleOffsetMeasurement……………………………………………………………………….……67
12.3Two-DistanceOffsetMeasurement………………………………………………………………..…….70
13.MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT…………………………………….………………………..72
13.1MeasuringtheDistancebetweenMultipleTargets……………………………………………………...73
13.1.1Measuringthedistancebetweenmultipletargets………………………………………………………73
13.1.2Slopeinbetween2points……………………………………………………………………………..74
13.2ChangingtheStartingPoint……………………………………………………………………….……75
14.REM MEASUREMENT……………………………………………………………………….…..76
15.RESECTION MEASUREMENT…………………………………………………………….…..78
15.1Re-Observing……………………………………………………………………….………………….81
15.2AddKnownPoints……………………………………………………………………………………...81
16.AreaCalculation……………………………………………………………………………………...83
17.Settingoutline……………………………………………………………………………….……… 86
17.1Definingbaseline…….……………………………………………………….………………………..86
17.2set-outline(point)……………………………………………………………...………………………89
17.3Setingoutline(line)…………………………………………………………………………….……..91
18.Pointprojection………………………………………………………………………………………....93
18.1Definingbaseline……………………………………… ……………… …………… …………..........93
18.2Pointprojection……………………………………………………………………………….….…….94
19. ROADDESIGNANDSETTING-OUT……………………… …… …… ……… …… ……………...96

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19.1.1DefineHorizontalAlignment(Maximumdataquantity:30)………………………………………...….96
19.1.2EditAlignment……………………………………………………………………………….……...101
19.1.3DefineVerticalCurve(Maximum30data)………… ……………………………… …………….…103
19.1.4EditVerticalCurve……………………………………………………………………………….…104
19.1.5InportHorizontalAlignment…………………………………………………………………………106
19.1.6ImportVerticalcurve……………………………………………………………………………..…107
19.1.7ReceivingHorizontalAlignmentData………………………………………………………..…….. .108
19.1.8ReceivingVerticalCurveData………… …… ………… … ………………… ……………… …...109
19.1.9DeletingHorizontalalignmentData……… … ……… ………………… ……… ………………...111
19.1.10DeletingVerticalCurve……………………………………………………………………………111
19.2RoadSetting-out………………………………………………………………………………………112
19.2.1SetStationPoint……………………………………………………………………………….…….112
19.2.2SettingBacksightPoint……………………………………………………………………………...114
19.2.3SettingOut…………………………………………………………………………………….…….117
19.2.4SlopeSetout………………..……………………………………………………………………….121
PART4 DATARECORDING ………………………………………………………………...124
20SETTINGINMEMORYMODE……………………………………………………………...….124
20.1JOBSelection……………………………………………………………………………………..….125
20.1.1CurrentJOB Selection…………………………………………………………………………..…...125
20.1.2CheckMemoryStatus……………………………………………….……………………..……..….126
20.1.3Createnewworkingjob…………………………………………………………………...…….…..127
20.1.4Changethejobname…………………………………………………………………………..……128
20.1.5DelectJob………………………………………………………………………………………..….129
20.1.6CoordinateSelection…………………………………………………………………………..……130
20.1.7JobExport…………………………………………………………………………………..……….130
20.1.8CoordinateImport……………………………………………………………………........................133
20.1.9Commsoutput………………………………………………………………………………..……...133
20.1.10Commsinput………………………………………………………………………………..……..134
20.1.11Transfercoorddatatojob…………………………………………………………………….…….135
20.2ImportKnownPointData…………………………………….……………………………..….……. 136
20.2.1.InputknownPointCoordinate……………………………………………………………….……...136
20.2.2KnownCoordinateDataImport………………………………………………………….………….137
20.2.3KnownCoordinateDataExport…………………………………………………………….….……137
20.2.4Enteringcoordinatedatafromancomputer……….…………………………………….……….….138
20.2.5Sendingknownpointdatatocomputer…………………………………………………….………..139
20.2.6ClearingCoordinateDatafromMemory………………………………………………….…………139
20.3InputCodes…………………………………………………………………………………..……….140
20.3.1Code import………………………………………………………………………………….……...140

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20.3.2Receivecode……………………………………………………………………………..…….…....141
20.3.3Allclear……………………………………………………………………………………………141
20.4Udiskmode………………………………………………………………………………………….142
20.5Initialization…………………………………………………………………………………….…….143
20.6AllFiles ……….……………………………………………………………………….…….……….145
20.7SettingforGridFactor…………………………………………………………………………………145
21. DATARECORDING IN RECORDMODE ………………………………………………...….147
21.1Recording InstrumentStationData………………………………………………………………...…...147
21.2Recordingbacksightdata…………………………………………………………………………..…..149
21.2.1SetbacksightpointbyAngle……………………………………………………………….………...149
21.2.2Setbacksightpointbycoordinate………………………………………………………….……...….149
21.3RecordingAngleMeasurementData………………………………………………………..………….150
21.4RecordingDistanceMeasurementData…………………………………………………………….….152
21.5RecordingCoordinatesData…………………………………………………………………….….…153
21.6 Recording distance and coordinate data………………………………………………………………..155
21.7RecordingNotes………………………………………………………………………………….…..156
21.8ReviewingJOBData……………………………………………………………………………….…157
PART5 MEASUREMENTOPTIONS SELECTION……………………………...159
22.KEYFUNCTIONALLOCATION……………………………………………………………….159
22.1AllocationandRegistration……………………………………………………………………………160
22.1.1Allocatingfunctions………………………………………………………………………….………161
22.1.2Registeringanallocation …………………………………………………………………………….163
22.2RecallinganAllocation………………………………………………………………………………..164
23. INSTRUMENTPARAMETERSSETTING………………………………………………...….164
23.1ChangingInstrumentParameters…………………………………………………………………..…...164
PART6 CHECKINGANDADJUSTMENT……………………………………………...168
24.1 Plate Vial……………………………………………………………………………………….……...168
24.2CircularLevel………………………………………………………………………………….……...168
24.3InclinationofReticle………………………………………………………………………………….168
24.4PerpendicularityofCollimationLinetoHorizontalAxis(2c)……………………….. …………………169
24.5VerticalIndexDifferenceCompensation……………………………………………………………….171
24.6AdjustmentofVerticalIndexDifference(iangle)andVerticalAngle0Datum…………………………171
24.7Theadjustmentofhorizontalaxiserrorcorrection………………………………………………………173
24.8OpticalPlummet……………………………………………………………………………………...174
24.9InstrumentConstant（K）……………………………………………………………………………174
24.10ParallelBetweenCollimationlineandEmittingPhotoelectricAxis……………………………………175
24.11ReflectorlessEDM………………………………………………………………………………176

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24.12TribrachLevelingScrew……………………………………………………………………………..176
24.13RelatedPartsforReflector……………………………………………………………………………176
25.SPECIFICATION..................................................................................................................................................177
26.ERROR DISPLAYS………………………………………………………………………………..180
27.ACCESSORIES…………………………………………………………………………….…….. ..181
APPENDIXABIDIRECTIONALCOMMUNICATION…………………………….182
1.1OutputtingCommands………………………………………………………………………….….182
1.2EnteringCommand………………………………………………………………………………....189
1.3SetCommand……………………………………………………………………………………….191
APPENDIX-BCALCULATE ROADALIGNMENT……………………………….…192
1.1 ROAD ALIGNMENT ELEMENTS………………………………………………………………..…192
1.2 CALCULATIONOFROADALIGNMENTELEMENTS…………………………………….….…194

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FOREWORD
Thank youforpurchasingKOLIDATotalStation KTS440(RC)(R) (LC) (L)series！
Thismanualisapplicablefor KOLIDATotalStationKTS440 (RC)(R)(LC)(L)series！
KTS440R (RC)seriesTotalStationisequippedwithvisiblelaserreflectorless distancemeter.
In this manual, the parts which are marked “ ” are only applicable to KTS440R (RC).
Pleasereadthe manual book carefullybefore operating the instruments.
1.FEATURES
1. Complete Function
KOLIDAKTS-440RC serieshas completesurveying program, the functionsofdata recordandparameter setting,
issuitableforprofessionalandconstructionsurvey.
2.SecureDigitalmemorycard（SDcard）
With the advantages of large memory storage, rapid transmission data system, removable and secure functions,
various surveying data could be easily saved in the SD card and moved into computer through the port of lap top
computer andcardreader. Pleasedonotmoveoutthe SD cardwhen operating the datastoredinit, otherwise the
surveying datacan be damaged.1 MB space inSD card maycontains 15,000 data.
3.Powerful MemoryManagement
Verylargememoryandtheenhancedfilemanagementsystemcanhelpyoueasilyrealizethefunctionof
addition,deletion,modification,andtransmissionofthedata.
4.AbsoluteEncoding Circle
With absolute encoding system, measurement can be started immediatley after booting up the instrument. No
azimuth information is everlosteven in sudden powerbreak.
5.ReflectorlessDistanceMeasurement
The reflectorless function of KTS440RC enables you to carry out long-distance and high-accuracy measurement
directly towards various objects of different materials and colors (like wall of building, telegraph pole, wire, cliff,
mountain, clay, woodenstake, etc.) It‟s the best solution tomeasure thehard-reach orunreachableobject.
6.AbundantSurveyingPrograms
KTS-440notonlyhasthebasicsurveyingmodes(angle,distance, coordinatemeasurement)butalsoequipped
withspecialsurveyingprograms,forexample,REM,Offset,MLM,Staking-out,RoadDesign,PointProjection,
Setoutline,etc, to meetthedemandofprofessionalsurvey.

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2.PRECAUTIONS
1.Never place instrument directly on the ground，as sand or dust may cause damage to the screw holes or the
centeringscrewonthebaseplate.
2. Before carry on the measurment, we need to have an overall check with the inrsrument, such as: battery,
parameters, andinitial settings.
3. When working in a sun-baked (rainyorwet) day, please use the surveying umbrella to avoid damage. Besides,
donot aimthe telescopeatthesunwithoutafilter.
4.Whentheinstrumentisnotinuse,putitinthecaseandkeep theinstrumentfromshock,dustandhumidity.
5. If there is great difference between the temperature in working area and that in store place, leave the instrument
in thecasetillitisusedtothetemperatureofoutsideworkingarea
6.Cleanitssurfacewithawoolenclothafterusing.Iftheinstrumentgetswet,dryitimmediately.
7. Turn the power off before removing the battery, otherwise it maycause damage to internal circuit. Whenplace
KTS into its case, firstlyremove the battery and place it in the case in accordance with its layout plan. Make sure
thattheinsideofthecarryingcaseandKTSaredrybeforeclosingthecase.
8.Noused for alongtime, seperate thebatteryfromthe instrument and store themrespectively. The batteryshould
bechargedonce amonth.
9.Cleanexposedopticalpartswithdegreasedcottonorlenstissueonly!
10. Duringtransporting,theinstrumentshouldbeplaced inits carrying case. It will be bettertoplace some cushion
aroundthecaseto keeptheinstrumentfromthedamageof shock.
11. If there is something wrong on the instrument, please do not disassemble the instrument unless you are a
professionaltechnician
12.NeveraimthelaserbeamofKTS440R(RC)SeriesTotalStationathumaneyes.
SAFETYGUIDE
InteriorEDM（VisibleLaser）
Warning:
ThetotalstationisequippedwithanEDMof a laser grade of3R/Ⅲa, whichcouldberecognized bythefollowing
labels:
On the vertical tangent screw, there is a label shows “CLASS III LASER PRODUCT”. A similar label is on the
oppositeside.
Thisproduct isclassifiedasClass3Rlaserproduct,which iscoordinated withthefollowing standards.
IEC60825-1：2001 “SAFETY OF THE LASER PRODUCT”.
Class 3R/Ⅲa laser product: It is harmful to observe laser beam continuously. User should avoid sighting the laser
attheeyes.Itcanreach 5timestheemittinglimitofClass2/IIwithawavelengthof400nm-700nm.
Warning：
Continuouslylooking straightat thelaserbeamis harmful.

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Prevention:
Do not stare at the laser beam, or point the laser beam to others‟ eyes. Reflected laser beam is a valid
measurementtothe instrument.
Warning:
When the laser beam is shooting at prism, mirror, metal surface or window, the reflector laser beam is also
harmfultoeyes.
Prevention:
Do not stare at the locations with laser reflection. When the reflectorless function is enabled for EDM, do not
starebesidethelaserbeamorprism.Collimatingtheprismviathetelescopeunitisrequestedonly.
Warning:
IncorrectapplicationofClass3Rlaserequipmentisverydangerous.
Prevention:
To avoid being hurt, you must pay particular attention to the precaution measures and keep it under control
within the distance ofpossibledangeraccordingto standard IEC60825-1:2001.
Thefollowingexplainthekeysectionsof theStandard:
Laser instrument of Class 3R is applicable outdoors and in construction field (measurement, defining lines,
leveling).
a) Only those persons who are trained with related course and authenticated are allowed to install, adjust, and
operatethiskindoflaserinstrument.
b)Relevantlaserwarningsymbolsshouldbeeasilyidentifiedwithintheoperatingrange.
c)Preventanyperson tolookstraightatoruseopticalinstrumenttoobserve thelaserbeam.
d) To prevent the harm caused bylaser, block the laserbeam at the end of the working route. When the laser beam
exceeds the limit area (harmful distance*) and when there are motivating persons, stopping the laser beam is a
must.
e)Theopticalpathof the laser should be sethigher or lower thanthe lineof sight.
f) When the laser instrument is not in use, take care of it properly. The person who is not authenticated is not
allowedtouse.
g) Prevent the laser beam from irradiating plane mirror, metal surface, window, etc., especially beware of the
surfaceofplanemirrorandconcavemirror.
* Harmful distance means the maximum distance between the start point and the point which the laser is
weakened to a degree that doesn‟t harm people.
* The harmful distance of built-in laser unit is 1000m (3300ft). When the operation is beyond this range and laser
beamisweakenedtoClass1R,directstaringatlaserbeamis lessharmful.

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3.NOMENCLATURE

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4.KEYFUNCTIONS
The KTS-440R (RC) has a 28-keys keyboard. The keyboard has a power switch key, an illumination key, 4
softkeys,10operatingkeysand12alphanumerickeys.
·PowerON /OFFKey
PowerON ：Press POWER
PowerOFF ：Press POWER for3seconds
·Light Key
Press keytoturnONorOFFbacklight.
·SoftKey
The functions of soft keys are showed on the bottom of the display window of KTS-440R (RC) select these
functionsbyusing F1toF4keys,press FNC keytoviewotherfunctionsinanotherpage.
Forexample,thefollowingshowstheinitialsettingofthesoftkeysdisplayedin MEASmode
Page1 ：

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Name
Function
HD (SDorVD)
Startdistancemeasurement
SHV
Select distance measurementcategory(change between SD,HD,VD)
HSET
Setthehorizontalangletoarequiredvalue
EDM
Distance measurement parametersetting
Page2 ：
Name
Function
0SET
0 Setofhorizontalangle
CRD
Startcoordinatemeasurement
S-O
Startsetting-outmeasurement
REC
Recordobserveddata
Page3 ：
Name
Function
MLM
Startmissinglinemeasurement
RESEC
Startresectionmeasurement
MENU
Displaymenumode
HT
Settheheightofinstrumentandthetarget
OperatingKeys：
Name
Function
ESC
Cancel previous operation and return from MEAS mode to “Status Screen”
FNC
1.Changepage.2. Enabletarget-heightinputtinginstaking-out,missingline,and
remotemeasurement.
SFT
TurnSHIFTmode ONor OFF (switchnumber inputand alphabet input)
BS
Deleteablankleft
SP
1.SpacebarinIME(InputMethodEditor)
2.Modifythedistancemeasurementparameter.
▲
Movecursor/selectoptionsup
viewthepreviousdataindatalist
▼
Movecursor/selectoptionsdown
viewthenext dataindatalist
Movecursortotheleft/Selectanotheroptions
viewthepreviouspagein datalist
Movecursortotheleft/Selectanotheroptions
viewthenextpageindatalist
ENT
Confirmtoentryorsavedataonthatlineandmovethecursortothenextline

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AlphanumerickeyswithshiftmodeOFF ：
Name
Function
STU GHI
1 ～9
Alphanetinput(enterthealphanetonthetopofkey)
1 ～9
Numericalinput/Selectionmenu item
．
Inputdecimalpoint: ．
Inputsymbol: \ #
EnterAuto-Compensation interface (None-Inputmode)
+/-
Inputminussymbol: -
Inputsymbol: * / +
Enterthelaserguidanceinterface (None-Inputmode)
5.CHARACTERENTRY
Jobnames,datanumbers,codes,etcareenteredtoKTS-440 (L)(R)usinglettersoffthealphabetand numerals.
Changebetweenalphabetic andnumerical entrybypressing SFT key.An Sis displayed onthe right side of the
screenwheninalphabetentrymode.
Alphabet entry mode ←SFT→ Numeral entry mode
Entryinalphabetandnumeralmodeisperformedasfollows:(Eg ：CharacterentryJOBM2)
Procedure
Operation
Display
⑴Enter Alpha-numeric input mode,
each key stands for three alphabets
andone number.
Pressthekey,thefirstalphabetwill
beshownonthecursorposition.
Pressthekeybyfourtimes,the
numberwillbeshown.
Alpha
Key
+
Mem. CharacterEntry
Code：JOB
S
OK
⑵Press SFT to enter numeral input
mode.
SFT
Mem. CharacteEntry
Code：JOBM2
OK

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⑶When theentry is finished, press ENT.
Theoriginal screenis restored.
Mem. Character
Code：JOBM2
Saving
OK
6. DISPLAYSYMBOLS
Somesymbolsareusedin MEAS mode.Theirmeaningsarepresentedbelow.
Symbol
Meaning
PC
Prismconstant
PPM
Atmosphericcorrection
ZA
Zenithangle(Zenith0°)
VA
Verticalangle(horizontal0°/horizontal0°±90°)
％
Slopein%
S
Slopedistance
H
Horizontaldistance
V
Heightdifference
HAR
Horizontalangleright
HAL
Horizontalangleleft
HAh
Horizontal anglehold
Tilt anglecompensationON
7.MODE CONFIGURATION
KTS440R (RC) operates in a series of modes depending on your measurement need. This section
explainstherelationshipbetweenthedifferentmodesandpresentstablesofthemenusforeachmode.
·ModeDiagram
StatusDisplay
Measuring Mode
MemoryMode
SettingMode

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1.Quick guide
（Measurement）
（Record）
REC.
ESC
ESC MEAS （Menumode）
（StateScreen）
Menu
ESC
Mem. CNFG
(Memory) （Config）
2.MenuTable ：
①MEASmode menu
7.Note JOB01 ↑
8、查阅数据
↓
Memory(2)
测量. PC -30
PPM 0
S 111.3742 m 3
ZA 92°36′25″
HAR 120°30′10″P3
MLM RESE HENU HT
P
1
斜距 切换 置角
参数
测量. PC -30
PPM 0
S 111.3742 m 3
ZA 92°36′25″
HAR 120°30′10″P2
0SET CRD S-O REC
P
1
斜距 切换 置角
参数
Meas. PC -30
PPM 0
S 111.3742m 3
ZA 92°36′25″
HAR 120°30′10″ P1
SD SHV HSET EDM
P
1
斜距 切换 置角
参数
2009-10-10 10：00：48
Model：KTS440(RC)
No. ：S129260
Version：09.10.10
Job ：A:\ JOB01. JOB
Meas Mem. CNFG
1.Stationdata JOB01 ↑
2.Backsightdata
3.Angledata
4.Distancedata
5.Coord.data
6.Dist.and.Coord.data ↓
Menu(2) ↑
6、后方交会
7、角度复测
8、面积计算
9、道路设计与放样
↓
Menu(1)
1. Coordinate
2. Set-out
3. Offset-measurement
4. Missingline
5.Remotemeasurement
↓
1.Observation condition
2.Instrumentparameters
3.Dateandtime
4. Communication para.
5.Unitsetting
6.Keyfunction
Memory(1)
1.Workingjob
2.Knowndata
3.Code
4.Roaddesign
5.Format

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Name
Function
SD(HD orVD)
Distancemeasurement
SHV
Select distance mode (Select between slope distance, horizontal distance, height
difference)
0SET
Sethorizontal angleto0
HSET
Setknownhorizontalangle
R/L
Selecthorizontalangleright/Left
REP
Horizontalanglerepetitionmeasurement
HOLD
HorizontalangleHold/Release
ZA/％
SwitchbetweenZenithangle/slopein ％
HT
Set the instrumentheight andtargetheight
REC
Datarecording
REM
REM measurement
MLM
MLMmeasurement
RCL
Displayfinalmeasurementdata
VIEW
Displayobservation datafor theselected JOB
EDM
Setting EDM (atmospheric correction and target, distance measurement mode
setting )
COORD
Coordinatesmeasurement
S-O
Setting-outmeasurement
OFFSET
Offsetmeasurement
MENU
Tomenumode
RESEC
Resectionmeasurement
D-OUT
Outputmeasurementresulttoexternalequipment
F/M
Switchbetweenmeters/feet
AREA
Area calculation
ROAD
DesignandSetoutroad
PROJ
PointProjection
LINE
LineSetout
②RECModeMenu
Name
Function
Stndata
Occupiedstationdatarecording
Backsightdata
Recordbacksightbearingangleandcoordinatedata
Angledata
Anglemeasurementdatarecording
Distdata
Distancemeasurementdatarecording

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Coorddata
Coordinatesmeasurementdatarecording
Dist.and Coord.
Recorddistanceandcoordinatedata
Note
Notedatarecording
View
Reviewjobdata
③MemoryMode
Name
Function
JOB
JOBselectionand management
Knowndata
Knowndatainputandmanagement
Code
Codeinputandmanagement
Defineroads
Designofroad date
Udiskmode
connectPC
Initialize
Restorefactorysetting
Allfile
managementandeditingofdocument
Gridfactor
Gridfactor

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PART 1PREPARATIONFOR MEASUREMENT
1. UNPACKINGANDSTOREOFINSTRUMENT
· Unpackingofinstrument
Placethe case lightlywiththe coverupward,andunlockthecase,takeouttheinstrument.
·StoreofInstrument
Cover the telescope well, place the instrument into the case with the vertical clamp screw and circular level
upward(Objectivelenstoward tribrach), tightenthe vertical clampscrewandlockthecase.
2. SETTINGTHEINSTRUMENTUP
Place the instrument on the tripod. Level and center the instrument precisely to ensure the best performance.
Use the specialcenterpoint.
Operation Refer to ”Levelingand CenteringtheInstrument”
1.Settingupthe tripod
①Makesurethelegsarespacesatequalintervalsandtheheadisapproximatelylevel.
②Setthetripod sothecenter ofthehead is directlyover the surveying point.
③Step onthe tripod shoesto makesure the tripodis firmlyfixed on the ground.
2.Installing theinstrumenton thetripod
①Placetheinstrumentcarefullyonthetripodhead
②Supporting the instrument with one hand, tighten the centering screw to fix it to the screw on the base
plateofthe instrument.
3.Roughlylevelingtheinstrumentbythecircularlevel
①Turn the leveling screw A and B to move the bubble in the circular level, in which case the bubble is
located on a line perpendicular to a line running through the centers of the two leveling screw being
adjusted.
①Turn the leveling screw A and B to move the bubble in the circular level, in which case the bubble is
located on a line perpendicular to a line running through the centers of the two leveling screw being
adjusted.

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4.Levelingbytheplatelevel
①Rotate the instrument horizontally by loosening the Horizontal Clamp Screw and place the plate level
parallel with the line connecting leveling screw Aand B, and then bring the bubble to the center of the
platelevelbyturning theleveling screwsAandB.
②Rotatethe instrument90º(100g) arounditsvertical axisand turn theremainingleveling screworleveling
Cto centerthebubbleoncemore.
③Repeat the procedures ①② for each 90º(100g) rotation of the instrument and check whether the
bubble iscorrectlycenteredin alldirections.
5.Centeringbyusing theopticalplummet
1)Settripod
Lift tripod to suitable height, ensure equal length of three legs, spread and make tripod head parallel to the ground,
andplace it right abovethe measurement station point.Prop uptripod on the groundand fixone leg.
2)Install instrument and collimate the point
Set instrument carefully on tripod, tighten the central connecting screw and adjust optical plummet to make the
reticle distinctly. Hold the other two unfixed legs with both hands and adjust position of these two legs through
observation of optical plummet. As it approximately aims at the station point, make all three legs fixed on the
ground.Adjust three leg screwsof the instrument to make opticalplummet collimate preciselyto the stationpoint
3)Use circularvialto roughlylevelthe instrument
Adjustlength of threelegs oftripod,make the circular vialbubble of the instrumentin the middle.

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4)Useplatevialtoleveltheinstrumentaccurately.
①Rotate the instrument horizontally by loosening the Horizontal Clamp Screw and place the plate vial parallel to
the line connecting leveling screw Aand B, and then bring the bubble to the center of the plate vial by turning the
leveling screwsAandB.
②Rotate the instrument 90‵, make it perpendicular to the connecting line of level screws A and B. Turn level
screwC to make thebubble of the platevial inthemiddle.
5)Preciselycenteringand leveling
Through observation of optical plummet, slightly loosen the central connecting screw and move the instrument
evenly (Don‟t rotate the instrument), making the instrument precisely collimating to the station point. Then tighten
thecentral connectingscrew andlevelthe instrumentpreciselyagain.
Repeatthisoperation tilltheinstrumentcollimate preciselytothemeasurement stationpoint.
3. BATTERYDISMOUNTING,INFORMATION,RECHARGING
·BatteryRemovalCaution
☆Before taking the battery off, make sure that the power is turned off. Otherwise, the instrument can be
damage.
PROCEDURE Insertingthebattery
1. Put thebatteryonthemainbodyofinstrument.
2.Press thelocking buttonson thetopofbatteryto lock it.
PROCEDURE Removingthebattery
1.Presstheclampsonthetopofthebattery.
2.Takeoffbattery.
·BatteryPowerRemainingDisplay
3-5：70～100﹪Fullpower
2：50﹪batterypower can last for almost 1hour
1：10～50﹪itisbetterto finishmeasuringsoon,rechargeit.
0：0～10﹪batterycanlastonlylessthan10minutesonly
Note: ①Workingtimeofthebatteryisdeterminedbyenvironmentcondition,rechargingtimeandetc.
②Theremaining energylevel of batteryisrelatedto current measuring mode.
·BatteryRecharging
☆Batteryshould berechargedonlywith thechargerNC-30together withtheinstrument.
☆Remove on-board battery from instrument and connect to battery charger. When the indicator lamp on the
battery charger is orange, the recharging process has begun and will be completed in about1.5 hours. When
Meas. PC -30
PPM 0
3
ZA 92°36′25″
HAR 120°30′10″
P1
SD SHV HSET EDM