Leica Builder Series User manual

Leica Builder Series
User Manual
Version 1.0
English

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Builder, Introduction
Introduction
Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a Builder series instrument.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting
up the product and operating it. Refer to "17 Safety Directions" for further informa-
tion.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
Product
identification
The type and the 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 information
when you need to contact your agency or Leica Geosystems authorized service work-
shop.
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
• 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 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 environ-
mental 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.

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Builder, Table of Contents
Table of Contents
In this manual Chapter Page
1 How to Use this Manual 12
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations 14
3 Description of the System 20
3.1 Instrument Models 20
3.2 Container Contents 21
3.3 Instrument Components 23
3.4 Power Supply 26
3.5 Software Concept 27
4 User Interface 30
4.1 Keyboard 30
4.2 Screen 34
4.3 Tab Bar 36
4.4 Icons 37
4.5 Symbols 38

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5 Operation 40
5.1 Selection of Language 40
5.2 Instrument Setup 42
5.3 Instrument Battery 49
5.4 USB Memory Stick 52
5.5 Distance Measurement 54
5.5.1 General 54
5.5.2 Measurement with Red Dot 55
5.5.3 Measurement with Prism 57
5.6 CPR105 Flat Prism 58
5.7 CPR111 Builder Prism, True-Zero Offset 59
6 Configuration Mode 60
6.1 Overview 60
6.2 Accessing 61
6.3 Communication Parameters 72
6.4 How to Make a Setting 76
6.5 Pin Assignment 77

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7 Theodolite Mode 78
7.1 Overview 78
7.2 Accessing 79
7.3 How to Set Horizontal Angle to 0.000 81
7.4 How to Set Any Horizontal Angle 82
7.5 Quick Setting of Horizontal Angle and Vertical Angle Direction
Measurement 83
8 Program Mode, for Builder 200 or higher 84
8.1 Overview 84
8.2 Accessing 85
8.3 Pointsearch 86
8.4 Measure and Record 88

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9 Station Setup, for Builder 200 or higher 92
9.1 Overview 92
9.2 Setup Option 1: Establish Control Line 94
9.2.1 General 94
9.2.2 Establish Control Line - Over 1st Point 95
9.2.3 Establish Control Line - Anywhere 96
9.3 Setup Option 2: Establish Coordinates 99
9.3.1 General 99
9.3.2 Establish Coordinates - Over Known Point 100
9.3.3 Establish Coordinates - Anywhere 102
9.4 Setup Option 3: Establish Height 104
9.4.1 General 104
9.4.2 Height Transfer 105

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10 Application Programs, for Builder 200 or higher 106
10.1 Overview 106
10.2 Layout 108
10.3 As Built 111
10.4 Angle & Distance 114
10.5 Tie Distance 116
10.6 Area and Stockpile Volumes 119
10.6.1 Area Application 120
10.6.2 Stockpile Volumes Application 123
10.7 Hidden Point (optional) 124
10.8 COGO (optional) 128
10.9 Layout Line/Arc/Spiral (optional) 137
10.10 Measure & Descriptor 143
11 Data Management Mode, for Builder 300 or higher 146
11.1 Overview 146
11.2 Accessing 147
11.3 Jobs 149
11.4 Fixpoints 151
11.5 Measurements 153
11.6 Result 155
11.7 Data Transfer 156
11.7.1 USB Memory Stick - Import / Export 156

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12 EDM Settings 160
12.1 EDM 160
12.2 PPM 163
13 System Info and Instrument Protection 168
13.1 System Info 168
13.2 Instrument Protection (PIN) 171
13.3 Software Upload 174
13.4 Maintenance Key Upload 176
14 Check & Adjust 178
14.1 Overview 178
14.2 Preparation 180
14.3 Combined Adjustment of Hz Collimation (c), Vertical Index (i) and
Compensator Index (l, t) Errors 181
14.4 Adjustment of the Circular Level 186
14.5 Adjustment of the Laser Plummet 188
14.6 Service of the Tripod 191
14.7 Inspection of the Red Laser Beam, for Builder 200 or higher 192
14.8 Adjustment of the Vertical Line of the Reticule, for Builder 100 194

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15 Care and Transport 196
15.1 Transport 196
15.2 Storage 197
15.3 Cleaning and Drying 199
16 Construction Data Manager 202
16.1 Overview 202
16.2 Installation 202
16.3 Connection 203
16.4 Online help 205
17 Safety Directions 206
17.1 General 206
17.2 Intended Use 207
17.3 Limits of Use 209
17.4 Responsibilities 210
17.5 Hazards of Use 211
17.6 Laser Classification 217
17.6.1 Integrated Distancer, Measurements with Red Dot
(for Builder 200 or higher) 218
17.6.2 Integrated Distancer, Measurements with Prism
(only Builder 400 and 500) 222
17.6.3 Laser Plummet 224

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17.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 228
17.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 231
18 Technical Data 234
18.1 Angle Measurement 234
18.2 Distance Measurement 235
18.3 General Technical Data of the Instrument 239
18.4 Conformity to National Regulations 246
18.4.1 Products without Communication side cover 246
18.4.2 Products with Communication side cover 247
19 International Limited Warranty, Software License Agreement 248
Index 250

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Builder, How to Use this Manual
1 How to Use this Manual
It is recommended to set-up the instrument while reading through this manual.
Index The index is at the back of the manual.
Keys, fields and options on the screens which are considered as self-explanatory are
not explained.
Validity of this
manual
This manual applies to all Builder instruments. Differences between the various
models are marked and described.
Available docu-
mentation Name of documentation Description
Builder User Manual All instructions required in order to operate the instru-
ment to a basic level are contained in this User Manual.
Provides an overview of the instrument together with
technical data and safety directions.
Builder How-to Guide Describes how to solve several construction tasks with
the onboard application programs step-by-step. It is
intended as a reference field guide.

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Format of the
documentation
The Builder CD contains the entire documentation in electronic format. It is also avail-
able in printed form.

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Builder, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
2 Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Terminology b
c
c
d
e
f
g
b
c
bb
a
a

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Term Description
a) Line of sight / collimation axis Telescope axis = line from the reticle to the
centre of the objective.
b) Standing axis Vertical rotation axis of the instrument.
c) Tilting axis Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope.
d) Vertical angle / zenith angle
e) Vertical circle With coded circular division for reading the
vertical angle.
f) Horizontal angle
g) Horizontal circle With coded circular division for reading the
horizontal angle.

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Plumb line /
Compensator
Standing axis incli-
nation
Direction of gravity. The compensator defines the plumb
line within the instrument
Angle between plumb line and standing axis.
Standing axis tilt is not an instrument error and is not
eliminated by measuring in both faces. Any possible influ-
ence it may have on the horizontal direction resp. vertical
angle is eliminated by the dual axis compensator.

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Zenith
Reticle
Point on the plumb line above the observer.
Glass plate within the telescope with reticle.

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Builder, Technical Terms and Abbreviations
Explanation of
displayed data
E0, N0, H0
E, N, H
hr
hi

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Abbreviation Description
Indicated meteorological corrected slope distance between instru-
ment tilting axis and centre of prism/laser dot.
Indicated meteorological corrected horizontal distance.
Height difference between station and target point.
hr Reflector height above ground.
hi Instrument height above ground.
E0Easting of Station.
N0Northing of Station.
H0Height of Station.
E Easting of target point.
N Northing of target point.
H Height of target point.

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Builder, Description of the System
3 Description of the System
3.1 Instrument Models
Instrument models
Builder 100, 200 and 300 are available as 6" or 9".
Builder 400 is available as 5" and 9".
Builder 500 is available as 3", 5", 9" and 5" Arctic.
The angle accuracy is represented by the last digit of the instrument name. For
example, Builder 505 is the 5" variant of the 500 series.
Model Description
Builder 100 Electronic theodolite.
Builder 200 Electronic theodolite with distance measurement capability,
RS232 interface and construction software.
Builder 300 Same as Builder 200, additionally with internal memory to store
and manage data, a USB mini and host interface and an
extended application menu.
Builder 400 Same as Builder 300, additionally with 10-digits keypad, LED that
shows the EDM mode used and an extended application menu.
Builder 500 Same as Builder 400, additionally with Bluetooth and full EDM
ranges.