Leica TC605 User manual

TC605/TC805/TC905/L
English
Electronic total station
USER MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing this Leica Total Station.
This manual contains important safety directions (refer
to section "Safety directions") as well as instructions
for setting up the instrument and operating it. Please
read carefully through the User Manual to achieve
maximum satisfaction.

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TC605/TC805/TC905/L
Electronic total station
The instrument model and the serial number of your
product are indicated on the label in the battery
compartment.
Write the model and serial number of your instrument in
the space provided below, and always quote this
information when you need to contact your agency or
service workshop.
Type: Serial no.:
Product identification

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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.
Symbols used in this manual

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Contents
Introduction 8
Applicability 8
Important parts 9
Set-up, getting started 12
Unpacking 12
Charging battery 13
Set-up 14
Tribrach with optical plummet 14
Tribrach without optical plummet 15
Instrument with laser plummet 16
Level instrument with the electronic level 17
Operating concept 18
Settings, first steps 18
Units in this manual 18
Display and keyboard 19
Fixed keys 20
Function keys 20
Control keys 21
Input keys 21
Inputs 22
Numeric / alphanumeric entry mode 22
Entering reflector height 23
General information 23
Menu tree (main menu) 24
Menu tree (configuration) 25
Menu tree (programs) 26
Main menu 26
Measure and record 27
Display symbols 27
Pointing and distance measurement 28
Example: for offset or hidden points 29
Tracking mode 30
Display of recorded measurements 30
Measure and record with coding 31
Coding 32
Input a new code line to the code list 32
Function "Quick-Code" 33
Simple code input during measurements 34
Additional entries to selected code 36
Recording codes 37
Searching for codes using wildcards 38

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User Programs 39
Introduction 39
Point search in programs 39
Set Job 40
Set station coordinates and Orientation
(Set Station) 41
Orientation of horizontal circle 45
Free Station 47
Setting out (Setout) 52
Tie Distance (Missing line) 54
Area computation (Calc Area) 57
Rapid measurement and recording (Rapid Meas) 60
Reference Line (Ref. Line) 62
Settings 70
Entering point number and reflector height 70
Setting the horizontal circle (Hz) 72
1st variant 72
2nd variant 73
Setting the display mask (DSP) 74
Data management (DATA MANAGER) 75
Input of coordinates and codes (INPUT) 76
Coordinate entry (COORDS) 76
Code input (CODES) 77
Searching for point numbers and multiple
recordings (FIND) 78
Searching for several data blocks with the same
point number 80
Display of stored data (VIEW) 81
Delete measurements, coordinates and codes
(DELETE PNT) 82
Delete the complete range of measurements,
coordinates and codes (DELETE ALL) 83
EDM Configuration (EDM CONF) 84
1. EDM mode 84
2. EGL (Guide Light) 84
3. INTENS 85
4. RETTAP 86
Testing the instrument 88
Battery and instrument temperature 88
EDM Signal (INTENSITY) 89
Configuration (CONFIG MENU) 90
Distance corrections 91
Display contrast (CONTRA) 93
Data and recording parameter (REC DATA) 94

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Selecting units (UNITS) 97
Setting time and date (TIME/DATE) 99
Automatic switch-off (ON/OFF) 101
TCTOOLS 104
Other data formats 110
Communication TC605/TC805/TC905/L and
PC/Datalogger 111
Set a point number 111
Set station coordinates 111
Set orientation 111
Setting-out 112
Checking and adjusting 113
Determine instrument errors (CALIB) 113
Vertical index error 114
Line-of-sight error (Hz-collimation) 117
Tripod 118
Circular level 119
Circular level on the tribrach 119
Optical plummet 120
Laser plummet 122
Care and transport 124
Battery charging 126
Battery chargers GKL22 and GKL23 126
Battery chargers GKL12 and GKL14 127
Safety directions 128
Intended use of instrument 128
Limits of use 129
Responsibilities 130
Hazards of use 131
Laser classification 136
Integrated distancer (EDM) 136
Guide Light EGL1
(optional for TC805/TC905/L series) 138
Laser plummet 140
Electromagnetic acceptability 144
FCC statement (applicable in U.S.) 145
Product labeling 146
Error reports and warnings 147
Technical data 149
Index 155

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Introduction
The TC605/TC805/TC905/L is particularly suitable for
engineering, building and construction surveys with a
focus on setting outs, volume determinations and
tacheometry surveys. Fast and easy coding facilities are
provided. The accuracy of angle-measuring, and the
range of its EDM module, are matched to one another.
The measured data can be stored in the internal memory
or can be output individually via serial interface to an
external recorder.
Applicability This manual applies to the following types of total
stations:
• TC605, TC605L
• TC805, TC805L
• TC905, TC905L
Differences between the three versions TC605/TC805/
TC905/L are clearly set out and assigned.
General text applies to all versions.

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Important parts TC605/L
1 Foot screw
2 Keyboard
3 Display
4 Focusing
5 Carrying handle
6 EDM transmitter
7 Battery
8 Vertical drive
9 Horizontal drive
10 Serial Interface
RS-232
11 Circular level
12 Optical sight
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910
5
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TC805/L
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1 Foot screw
2 Keyboard
3 Display
4 Focusing
5 Carrying handle
6 EDM, Telescope
7 Battery
8 Vertical drive
9 Horizontal drive
10 Serial Interface
RS-232
11 Circular level
12 Optical sight
13 EGL1 (optional)
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TC905/L
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1 Foot screw
2 Keyboard
3 Display
4 Focusing
5 Carrying handle
6 EDM, Telescope
7 Battery
8 Vertical drive
9 Horizontal drive
10 Serial Interface
RS-232
11 Circular level
12 Optical sight
13 EGL1 (optional)
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Set-up, getting started
Unpacking Remove TC605/TC805/TC905/L from transport case
and check for completeness:
1 Instrument
2 User's Manual
3 Protective cover
4 Set of pins
5 Allen key
6 Diskette with
TCTOOLS
7 Spare battery
(optional)
8 Data cable (RS232)
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3
2/61
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Charge batteries using GKL12, GKL14, GKL22 or
GKL23. For more information about charging batteries
refer to chapter "Battery charging".
Charging battery
GEB77
Charging time:
Internal battery: GEB77 1.0 hours
External batteries: GEB70 1.5 hours
GEB71 5.0 hours
(Refer also to chapter "Technical Data")
GEB77
/  
GKL23 ()
GKL23-1 ()
Version for 230V mains
Version for 115V mains
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WARNING:
The battery chargers are intended for indoor use. Only
use a battery charger in a dry place, never outdoors.

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Set-up
Set-up TC605/TC805/
TC905 with tribrach
GDF 22 and tripod
GST20
1
2
2
2
1
5/8" thread
GST20
GDF 22
4
4
4
5
3
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Tribrach with optical
plummet

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Tribrach without optical
plummet
1
1
1
5/8"- thread
GDF 21
GST20
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3
4
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2
2
2
Set-up TC605/TC805/
TC905 with tribrach
GDF 21 and tripod
GST20
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Instrument with laser
plummet
Switch off plummet and quit display.
The laser plummet is activated in the measuring display.
The instrument can be levelled-up using the electronic
level.
Press (for about 2 seconds) until the following display
appears. The laser plummet is switched on (red spot on
ground) and the electronic level is shown.
tripod
tribrach
5/8"-thread
PLUMMET ON:
1
2
2
2
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4
4
4
5
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1
3
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or

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Level instrument with
the electronic level
Foot screws for
levelling-up
◊MENU
1.SET HZ à
à2.LEVEL à
3.DATA MANAGER à
Perfect levelling-up
LEVEL:
Insufficient levelling-up
The TC605/TC805/TC905/L unit is correctly levelled-
up when the triangles are visible only or markers are
displayed between the triangles.
LEVEL:
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Operating concept
Settings, first steps The following settings are possible:
Units for distance measurement (DIST):
- m = meters
- US ft = feet (in decimals)
Units for angle measurement (ANGLE):
- gon = 400gon
- 360d = 359°.9999 (in decimals)
- 360s = 359° 59' 59"(sexagesimal)
Display number of decimal places (ROUND):
- high = 81°45' 24" (1" Interval)
- med = 81°45' 25" (5" Interval)
- low = 81°45' 20" (10" Interval)
For more informations refer to section "Selecting units
(UNITS)".
Specifications within this manual always applies to the
following units:
Units of length:
- in m (meter)
- in addition, within brackets in US ft (feet)
Units of angle:
- in ° ' "
- in addition, within brackets in gon
Units of temperature:
- in °C
- in addition, within brackets in °F
Units in this manual

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Display and keyboard
The four colour groupings for the keys are:
Grey: Fixed keys
Orange: Programs and functions
Green: Control keys
Yellow: Input keys
The display and the keyboard are divided into specific
areas, making the layout clear and the operational
procedure easy to learn.
Dialog area
Heading
Display,
max. 4x16 characters
Control keys
Input keys
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◊MENU
1.SET HZ à
à2.LEVEL à
3.DATA MANAGER à

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Fixed keys
Turns the instrument ON.
Distance is measured and current measured values are
stored.
Distance is measured and values are displayed, but not
stored.
Recording measurements (as displayed).
Access coding.
Changes display masks.
Switches on/off display illumination.
Switches on the laser plummet (if pressed for about 2
seconds).
Entering point numbers.
Switches between numbers and characters during input
of point numbers and coding (assignment of to
).
Turns the instrument OFF.
Calls up the on board applications.
Calls up the main menu (short press).
Calls up the configurations menu: long press (about 2
seconds).
Function keys