Topcon MACHINE CONTROL AG System Five User manual

AG
System Five
Operator’s Manual
MACHINE CONTROL: AG

AG System Five
Operator’s Manual
For the 9256 Control Box
Part Number 7010-0369
Rev. C
©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems
September, 2003
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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................. v
Terms and Conditions ...................................................... v
Manual Conventions ........................................................ viii
Chapter 1
Introduction and Setup ........................................ 1-1
Overview .......................................................................... 1-2
Care and Preventive Maintenance ................................... 1-2
Getting Acquainted .......................................................... 1-3
Control Box ............................................................... 1-3
Laser Receiver ........................................................... 1-4
TM-1 Telescoping Mast ............................................ 1-4
System Five Setup ........................................................... 1-5
End of Day Maintenance and Care .................................. 1-10
Chapter 2
Control Box Usage ............................................... 2-1
Control Box ..................................................................... 2-2
LCD Display .................................................................... 2-3
Light Sensor for Grade Adjustment Arrows .................... 2-3
Power Switch ................................................................... 2-3
Grade Adjustment Direction Arrows ............................... 2-4
Grade Adjustment Knob .................................................. 2-4
Grade Adjustment LEDs .................................................. 2-5
Function Indicator LEDs ................................................. 2-6
Set/Menu Button .............................................................. 2-6
Using the Set Mode ................................................... 2-6
Using the Menu Mode ............................................... 2-7
Elevation Offset Button and Elev/Avg Button ................ 2-7

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Using the Elevation Offset Button ............................ 2-7
Using the Elev/Avg Button ....................................... 2-8
View Current Elevation ...................................... 2-8
View Average Elevation ..................................... 2-9
Clear Average Elevation ..................................... 2-9
Elevation/Slope Button .................................................... 2-10
Setting the Elevation Mode ....................................... 2-10
Setting the Slope Mode ............................................. 2-10
Search/Survey Button ...................................................... 2-10
Using the Search Function ........................................ 2-11
Using the Survey Function ........................................ 2-11
Auto/Manual Button ........................................................ 2-11
Using the Auto/Manual Mode ................................... 2-11
Using the Survey Mode ............................................. 2-12
Manual Record .................................................... 2-12
Auto Record ........................................................ 2-12
Average Elevation ............................................... 2-13
Making Selections in the Performance Menu ........... 2-13
Jog Button ........................................................................ 2-13
Determining Timed Valve Output Values ................. 2-14
Pressing the Raise Jog Button ................................... 2-14
Pressing the Lower Jog Button .................................. 2-15
Performance Menu ........................................................... 2-15
Gain (Elevation) ........................................................ 2-19
Gain (Slope Control) ................................................. 2-20
Valve Offset .............................................................. 2-22
Averaging .................................................................. 2-25
Elevation Deadband .................................................. 2-26
Slope Deadband ......................................................... 2-28
Beeper Alarm ............................................................ 2-29
Units .......................................................................... 2-31
Test ............................................................................ 2-32
Elevation Offsets (Setpoints) ..................................... 2-34
Record ....................................................................... 2-35
Timed Outputs ........................................................... 2-36

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Chapter 3
Laser Setup ........................................................... 3-1
Laser Placement ............................................................... 3-2
Small Project Laser Transmitter Placement .............. 3-3
Large Project Laser Transmitter Placement .............. 3-4
Laser Transmitter Calibration .......................................... 3-5
Laser Axis Alignment ...................................................... 3-7
Automatic Alignment ................................................ 3-7
Manual Alignment .................................................... 3-8
Conditions Affecting the Laser Transmitter .................... 3-11
Laser Drift ................................................................. 3-12
Atmospheric Laser Bending ...................................... 3-13
Setting Grade Reference Points ....................................... 3-14
Other Factors Affecting Quality ...................................... 3-16
Wind .......................................................................... 3-16
Dust ........................................................................... 3-16
Fog ............................................................................. 3-17
Curvature of the Earth ............................................... 3-17
Laser Accuracy and Repeatability ................................... 3-18
Chapter 4
Surveying .............................................................. 4-1
Overview .......................................................................... 4-1
Survey Preparation ........................................................... 4-2
Laser Transmitter Setup ............................................ 4-3
Initial Elevation Reference Selection ........................ 4-4
Perimeter Survey ............................................................. 4-5
Calculating the Average Fall ..................................... 4-7
Calculating the Slopes ............................................... 4-8
Irregularly Shaped Fields .......................................... 4-8
Steeply Sloped Fields ................................................ 4-9
Serpentine Survey ............................................................ 4-10

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Chapter 5
Land-leveling ........................................................ 5-1
Automatic Land-leveling ................................................. 5-1
Second and Succeeding Day Setups ................................ 5-2
Chapter 6
Troubleshooting ................................................... 6-1
Control Box Problems ...................................................... 6-2
Appendix A
Safety Precautions ............................................... A-1
Appendix B
Limited Warranty .................................................. B-1
Electronic and Mechanical Components ......................... B-1
Return and Repair ............................................................ B-1
Warranty Disclaimer ........................................................ B-1
Service Information ......................................................... B-2
Index

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Preface
This manual has been developed to provide the operator with
information necessary to operate and maintain the TOPCON
machine control lasers. Proper service and use is important to the
reliable operation of the equipment. The procedures described
herein are effective methods for performing service and operation
of this system.
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