Ruide RCS User manual

U S E R M A N U A L
Version: EN.1808

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FORWORDS…………………………..........2
PRECAUTIONS……………………………2
SAFETY GUIDE……………………………2
1. OVERVIEW………………………………2
1.1PARTNAMES………………………………………..2
1.2DISPLAY……………………………………………..3
1.3KEYPAD……………………………………………...3
1.4SOFTKEYS………………………………………….3
1.5SYMBOLS&ABBREVIATION……………………....4
1.6QUICKSETTING(☆KEY)…………………………..5
2. PREPARATION………………………….6
2.1UNPACKINGANDSTORING………………………6
2.2INSTRUMENTSETUP………………………….......6
2.3BATTERY…………………………………………….8
2.4REFLECTORS………………………………………8
2.5MOUNTINGANDDISMOUNTING…………………8
2.6 EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT AND COLLIMATING OBJECT .. 9
2.7INPUTTINGMODE………………………………......9
2.8LEVELING…………………………………………....9
3. ROUTINE MEASUREMENTS………...10
3.1CAUTIONSFORDISTANCEMEASUREMENT…10
3.2EDM SETTING……………………………………..10
3.3HOTKEY…………………………………………....11
3.4STARTSURVEY…………………………………...13
3.5ANGLE MEASUREMENT……………………….....13
4. JOB MANAGEMENT………………….15
4.1OPENAJOB………………………………………..15
4.2CREATEANEW JOB……………………………...15
4.3DELETEJOBS…………………………………….16
4.4DISPLAYJOB INFORMATION…………………….16
5. KEY……………………………..17
5.1SETUPASTATIONWITHKNOWN POINTS…….17
5.2MULTIPLEPOINTRESECTION…………………..19
5.3SETSTATIONDIRECTLY…………………………20
5.4HEIGHTTRANSFER………………………………21
5.5 CHECKING AND RESETTING THE BACKSIGHT DIRECTION ... 22
6. KEY…………………………....22
6.1STAKEOUTANGLEAND DISTANCE……………22
6.2COORDINATESSTAKEOUT ……………………..23
6.3PARTLINE SO…………………………………….24
6.4REFLINE STAKEOUT……………………………...25
6.5GUIDELIGHT……………………………………..25
7. KEY……………………………..26
7.1DISTANCE OFFSETS…………………………….26
7.2MEASURINGANGLE OFFSETS………………...27
7.3TWO-PRISMPOLE……………………………….27
7.4+HALINE…………………………………………..28
7.5INPUTHD………………………………………….29
7.6CALCULATEACORNER POINT ………………...29
7.7COLUMN………………………………………….30
7.8EXTENDTHESLOPEDISTANCE………………31
8. KEY …………………………….31
8.12 POINTREFLINE………………………………...31
8.2REFERENCEARC………………………………..32
8.3REMOTE DISTANCEMEASUREMENT ………...33
8.4REMOTE ELEVATION MEASUREMENT(REM) ..34
8.52-PTREFERENCE PLANE (V-PLANE)………….35
8.63-PTREFERENCEPLANE (S-PLANE)………….36
9. KEY …………………………….36
9.1INVERSECALCULATING……………………….36
9.2DIRECTANDDISTANCE (AZ&DIST)…………….37
9.3CALCULATEAREA ………………………………..39
9.4LINEANDOFFSET………………………………..39
9.5INPUTCOORDINATES MANUALLY……………..41
10. ROADS …………………………….....41
11. DATAMANAGEMENT ………………46
11.1 RAWDATA………………………………………..46
11.2 COORDINATEDATA…………………………….47
11.3 VIEWRECORDS BYSTATION………………….47
11.4 POINT NAMELISTANDCODELIST…………...48
11.5 DATAEXPORTANDIMPORT…………………...48
11.6MEMORYANDFORMAT………………………..49
12. CHECKAND ADJUSTMENT ……….49
13. SPECIFICATION ……………………..56
14. ERROR CODE LIST …………………58
【 APPENDIX-A 】 DESIGN ROAD LINE DATA ……...59
【 APPENDIX-B 】 CALCULATE ROAD ALIGNMENT ……...62

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FORWORDS
Thank you for purchasing Total Station RCS.
This manual will give a detailed and complete
instruction. Please read it carefully before usingthe
instrument.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not collimate the objective lens directly to the
sunlight without a filter.
2. Do not store the instrumentin extremely high orlow
temperature, in order to avoid the sudden or great
change of temperature.
3. When the instrument is not in use, store it in the
case and avoidshock, dustand humidity.
4. If there is great difference between the temperature
in work site and that in store place, you should leave
the instrument in the case till it adapts to the
temperature of environment.
5. If the instrument has not been used for a long time,
you should remove the battery for separate storage.
The battery should be charged once a month.
6. When transporting the instrument should be placed
in its carrying case, it is recommended that cushioned
material should be used around the case for support.
7. For less vibration and better accuracy, the
instrument should be set up on a wooden tripod rather
than an aluminum tripod.
8. Clean exposed optical parts with degreased cotton
or less tissue only!
9. Clean the instrument surface with a woolen cloth
after use.If it gets wet, dry it immediately.
10. Before opening, inspect the power, functions and
indications of the instrument as well as its initial setting
and correction parameters.
11. Unless the user is a maintenance specialist, do not
attempt to disassemble the instrument by yourself
even if you find theinstrument abnormal.
SAFETY GUIDE
INTEGRATED DISTANCE METER (VISIBLE
LASER)
Warning
The total station is equipped with an EDM of a laser
grade of 3R/Ⅲa. It is verified by thefollowing labels.
On the vertical tangent screw sticks an indication label
“CLASS III LASER PRODUCT”.
This product is classified as Class 3R laser product,
which accords to the following standards.
IEC60825-1:2001 “SAFETY OF LASER
PRODUCTS”.
Class 3R/III a laser product: It is harmful to observe
laser beam continuously. User should avoid sighting
the laser at the eyes. It can reach 5 times the emitting
limit of Class2/II with a wavelength of 400mm-700mm.
Warning
Continuously looking straight at the laser beam is
harmful.
Prevention
Do not stare at the laser beam, or point the laser
beam to others‟ eyes. Reflected laser beam is a valid
measurement to the instrument.
Warning
When the laser beam emits on prism, mirror, metal
surface, window, etc., it is dangerous to look straight at
the reflex.
Prevention
Do not stare at the object which reflects the laser
beam. When the laser is switched on (under EDM
mode), do not look at it on the optical path or near the
prism. It is only allowed to observe the prism with the
telescope of total station.
Warning
Improper operation on laser instrument of Class 3R
will bring dangers.
Prevention
To avoid to be harmed, each user is required to take
safety precautions, and take everything under control
within the distance that would incur dangers
(according to IEC60825-1:2001).

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The following shows the explanation related to
the key sections of 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 operatethis kind oflaser instrument.
b) Stand related warning symbols in the scaleof use.
c) Prevent any person to look straight at or use optical
instrument to observethe laser beam.
d) To prevent the harm caused by laser, block the
laser beam 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 isa must.
e) The optical path of the laser should be set higheror
lower thanthe line of sight.
f) When the laser instrument is not in use, take care of
it properly. The person who is not authenticated is not
allowed to use.
g) Prevent the laser beam fromirradiatingplane mirror,
metal surface, window, etc., especially beware of the
surface of plane mirror andconcavemirror.
* 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 internal EDM instrument equipped with a Class
3R/III a Laser has a harmful distance of 1000m
(3300ft). Beyond this distance, the laser intensity is
weakened to Class I (Looking straight at the laser
beam causes no harmto the eyes.)
LASER PLUMMET
The laser plummet built into the product produces a
visible red laser beam which emerges from the
bottom of the product. The product is a Class 2/Ⅱ
Laser Product.
Class 2 LaserProduct is in accordance with:
IEC 60825-1:1993"Safety of Laser Products"
EN 60825-1:1994 + AⅡ:1996: "Safety of Laser
Products".
ClassⅡLaser Productis in accordance with:
FD121CFR ch.1$ 1040:1998 (U.S. Health and
Human Services Secretary, Federal rules code)
Class 2 Laser Products:
Do not stare into the beam or directit unnecessarily at
other persons. Eye protection is normally afforded by
aversion responses including the blink reflex.

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 PART NAMES
1. Battery
9. Horizontal Clamp Screw
2. Guide Light
10. RS232, SD Card, Mini USB Port
3. Collimator
11. Screen
4. Objective Lens
12.ATMOSense Detector
5. Carrying Handle
13. Keyboard
6. Telescope Focusing Ring
14. Tribrach
7. Telescope Eyepiece
15. Circular Vial
8. Vertical Clamp Screw
16. Plate Vial
ACCESSORIES
Carrying Case
Fur Brush
User Manual
Battery
Screw Driver
Warranty Card
Charger
Hexagon Wrench
Software CD
Plumb Bob
Cloth
Adjusting Pin
Rain Cover

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1.2 DISPLAY
Basic Measure
HR
273°13’45”
VA
89°13’45”
SD
m
Pt N
1
R.HT
1.500
m
Meas
Meas
1/4
Angle
Basic Measurement Menu
1.3 KEYPAD
1.4 SOFT KEYS
Key
Function
PWR
Power ON/OFF
Star key, includes quick settings for laser plummet, laser pointer, COMM
parameter, PPM, light and sound, etc.
MENU
Displays the Function Menu
Menu
1. Job
6. Data
2. Setting
7. Set Stn
3. Adjustment
8. Stake Out
4. Program
9. Collect
5. COGO
10.Road
Back
Time
Info
MODE
Changes the input mode: alphabetic or numeric;
Launches quick code mode in basic measurement display.
REC/ENT
Accepts the input or records the data. In basic measurement display, press it for 1
secondto select the data saving mode (CP or SS).
ESC
Returns to last screen.
Cancels the data input.

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MSR1
Measures thedistance withthe mode this key has been predefined. Press it for 1
second to view and change the measuring mode.
MSR2
Measures thedistance withthe mode this key has been predefined. Press it for 1
second to view and change the measureing mode.
DSP
Shiftthe display. Press it for 1 second to launch customizing items.
ANG
Displays the angle measuring menu. Or sets the horizontal angle to zero. Or
continuous angle measuring. Or F1/F2 angle measuring. Or maintains the
horizontal angle.
Displays the Station Setupmenu.
Or inputs the number 7, letter A, B, and C.
Displays the stake-outmenu. Press it for 1 second to display the setting about
stake-out. Or inputs number 8, and letter D, E, F.
Displays the Offset Point Measurement menu.
Or inputs number 9, letter G,H,I.
Displays the Programs menu.
Or inputs number 4, letter J, K, L.
Displays the COGO menu.
Or inputsnumber 5, and letter M,N, O.
Displays RAW, XYZ, or STN data, depending on your setting.
Or inputs number 6, and letter P, Q, R.
Switch for the laser pointer. Press it for 1 second to set the function to be assigned
to this key. Or inputs number 1, and letter S, T, U.
Switch for the laser plummet. Press it for 1 second to set the function to be
assigned to this key. Or inputs number2, and letter V, W, X.
Enter the comm parameter setting interface.
Or Inputsnumber 3, letter Y, Z, and Space.
Displays the HOT menu.
Or inputs –, + and ..
Displays the electric bubble.
Or inputs *, /, =, 0.
1.5 SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATION
Symbols
Symbol
Meaning
The status of
the SD card
Without SD card inserted
With SD card inserted
The working
status of the
dual-axis
compensator
The axis of X and Y direction are on
The compensator is off
The axis of X direction is on

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The target type
Non-prism
Prism
Reflector sheet
Abbreviation List
HA
horizontal angle
VA
vertical angle
SD
slide distance
AZ
azimuth angle
HD
horizontal distance
VD
vertical distance
HL
Horizontal angle (left): 360° -HA
V%
ratio of slope
N
North coordinate
E
East coordinate
Z
Elevation
PT
point
HT
height
CD
code
PPM
atmospheric correction value
P1
Point 1
P2
Point 2
HI
instrument height
BS
backsight point
ST
surveying station
Tips
*When “d” is in front of any abbreviations above, it means it is a difference
value.
1.6 QUICK SETTING(☆KEY)
Quick settings
1. E bubble
6. Power
2. EDM Laser
7. Voice setting
3. Plummet
8. Quick Code
4. Serial Comm
9. Guide Light
5. PPM setting
Back
Time
Info
Quck settings includes all the commonly-used settings. In the window opened as above, press [1], [2], [3],
[4], [5]… corresponding to the items to choose the settings.

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1. E bubble
Setting the compensator
2. EMD laser
Turn on/off the laser pointer
3. Plummet
Turn on/off the laser plummet
4. Serial Comm
Setting the comm. Parameters for RS232 port
5. PPM setting
Setting the atmosphere correction
6. Power
Setting backlight and power management
7. Voice setting
Setting the voice
8. Quick Code
Activate or deactivate the quick code function
9. Guide light
Turn on/off the guide light
2. PREPARATION
2.1 UNPACKING AND STORING
· Unpacking
Place the case lightly with the cover upward, and unlock the case, take out the instrument.
· Store of instrument
Cover the telescope cap, place the instrument into the case with the vertical clamp screw and circular vial
upwards (Objective lens towards tribrach), and slightly tighten the vertical clamp screw and lock the case.
2.2 INSTRUMENT SETUP
Mount the instrument on a tripod. Level and center the instrument precisely.
Operation Reference:
1. Leveling and Centering the Instrument by plumb bob.
1) Setting up the tripod
a. Extend the legs to suitable length, make the tripod head approximately leveld to the ground and
tighten the leg screws.
b. Make the center of the tripod and the occupied point approximately on the same plumb line.
c. Step on the tripod to make sure if it is well stationed on the ground.
2) Fix the instrument on the tripod.
Place the instrument carefully on the tripod head and slide the instrument by loosening the tripod
screw. If the plumb bob is positioned right over the center of the point, slightly tighten the tripod.
3) Roughly leveling the instrument by using the circular vial.
a. Turn the leveling screw A and B to move the bubble in the circular vial, 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.
b. Turn the leveling screw C to move the bubble to the center of the circular vial.

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4) Precisely leveling by using the plate vial.
a. Rotate the instrument horizontally by loosening the Horizontal Clamp Screw and place the plate
vial parallel to the line connecting leveling screw A and B, and then bring the bubble to the center of
the plate vial by turning the leveling screws Aand B.
b. Rotate the instrument 90º (100gon) around its vertical axis and turn the remaining leveling screw
or leveling C to center the bubble once more.
c. Repeat the steps a and b for each 90º (100gon) rotation of the instrument and check whether the
bubble is correctly centered in all directions.
2. Centering by using the optical plummet.
1) Set tripod
Lift tripod to suitable height, ensure equal length of three legs, spread and make tripod head parallel
to the ground, and place it right above the measurement station point. Prop up tripod on the ground
and fix one 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
thesetwo legs through observation of opticalplummet. As it approximately aims at the station point,
make all three legs fixed on the ground. Adjust three leg screws of the instrument to make optical
plummet collimate precisely to the station point.
3) Use circular vial to roughly level the instrument.
Adjust length of three legs of tripod; make the circular vial bubble of the instrument in the middle.
4) Use plate vial to level the instrument accurately.
a. Rotate the instrument horizontally by loosening the Horizontal Clamp Screw and place the plate
vial parallel to the line connecting leveling screw A and B, and then bring the bubble to the center of
the plate vial by turning the leveling screws Aand B.
b. Rotate the instrument 90° , make it perpendicular to the connecting line of level screws A and B.
Turn level screw C to make the bubble of the plate vial in the middle.