Topcon IS01 User manual

IS01
IS03
Rev.3
IS
SERIES
IMAGING STATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Imaging Station IS series.
For the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these instruc-
tions and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.

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General Handling Precautions
Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is functioning
correctly with normal performance.
Do not aim the instrument directly into the sun
Aiming the instrument directly into the sun can result in serious damage to the eyes. Damage to
the instrument could also result from exposing the instrument’s objective lens to direct sunlight.
The use of a solar filter is suggested to alleviate this problem.
Setting the instrument on a tripod
When mounting the instrument on a tripod, use a wooden tripod when possible.
The vibrations that may occur when using a metallic tripod can effect the measuring precision.
Installing the tribrach
If the tribrach is installed incorrectly, the measuring precision could be effected. Occasionally
check the adjusting screws on the tribrach. Make sure the base fixing lever is locked and the base
fixing screws are tightened.
Guarding the instrument against shocks
When transporting the instrument, provide some protection to minimize risk of shocks. Heavy
shocks may cause the measurement to be faulty.
Carrying the instrument
Always carry the instrument by its handgrip.
Exposing the instrument to extreme heat.
Do not leave the instrument in extreme heat for longer than necessary. It could adversely affect
its performance.
Sudden changes of temperature
Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a reduction of
measuring distance range, i.e when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle.
Let instrument acclimate itself to ambient temperature.
Battery level check
Confirm battery level remaining before operating.
Memory back up
The back-up battery built in the instrument needs to be charged approximately 24hrs. before using
it for the first time after purchase. Connect the fully charged battery to the instrument in order to
charge the back-up battery.
Taking the battery out
Leaving the instrument without the battery for more than an hour will cause the memorized data to
be lost, due to low voltage of the back-up battery. Connect the battery as soon as possible or
execute RAM back-up.
No responsibility
TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the memory in case
unexpected accidents.
Battery cover
Completely close the battery cover before using the IS. If the battery cover is not completely
closed, the IS will not operate normally, regardless of whether the battery or the external power
source is used.
If the battery cover is opened while the IS is in operation, operation will automatically be
suspended.
Power OFF
When turning off the power, be sure to turn off the IS’s power switch.
Do not turn off the power by removing the battery.
Before removing the battery, press the power switch and confirm that the power is off. Then
remove the battery.
While using the external power source, do not turn off the IS with the switch on the external
power source.
If the above-mentioned operating procedure is not followed, then, the next time that power is
turned on, it will be necessary to reboot the IS.
External power source
Use only recommended batteries or external power source. Use of batteries or an external power
source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure.
(For further information see Chapter 14 “BATTERY SYSTEM” .)

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Display for Safe Use
In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator and others
or damage to properties, important warnings are put on the products and inserted in the instruction
manuals.
We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons before reading
the “Safety Cautions” and text.
•Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
•Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture.
Safety Cautions
Display Meaning
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or
serious injury.
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or phys-
ical damage.
WARNING
•There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or
repair the instrument yourself.
This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!
•Cause eye injury or blindness.
Do not look at the sun through a telescope.
•Laser beams can be dangerous, and can cause eye injury's if used incorrectly.
Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself.
•Cause eye injury or blindness.
Do not stare into beam.
•High temperature may cause fire.
Do not cover the charger while it is charging.
•Risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use damaged power cable, plug and socket.
•Risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use a wet battery or charger.
•May ignite explosively.
Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.
•Battery can cause explosion or injury.
Do not dispose in fire or heat.
•Risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.
•To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord is
Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum No.18 AWG copper, one end is provided with a moulded-
on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other end is
provided with a moulded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC non-industrial
type configuration).
•Battery can cause outbreak of fire.
Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.
•Risk of fire.
Do not use any other power cable other than the one specified.
•The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.
Do not short circuit battery when storing it.
WARNING
CAUTION

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User
1)This product is for professional use only!
The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to
understand the user and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or adjusting.
2)Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.
Exceptions from Responsibility
1)The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the
product’s performance.
2)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional
usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.
3)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and
loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.).
A fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage any other usual conditions.
4)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or
an unusable product.
5)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
caused by usage except for explained in the user manual.
6)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong
movement, or action due to connecting with other products.
CAUTION
•Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you
do!
•Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam
path. In case you operate laser beam open, avoid radiating laser beam to the height of man's
head. It is quite possible for the beam to enter into one's eyes, and it is possible to lose visual
sight temporarily, and lose one's caution and awareness of other dangers - avoid glaring beam.
•Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.
Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases.
•Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up or carry-
ing the tripod.
•Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case.
Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which belts, grips or latches .
•Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries, if this does occur
then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
•A plumb bob can cause an injury to a person if used incorrectly.
•It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please ensure you attach a handle to the in-
strument securely.
•Ensure that you mount the tribrach correctly, failing to do so may result in injury if the tribrach
were to fall over.
•It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please check that you fix the instrument to
the tripod correctly.
•Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.
Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened.

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Laser Safety
IS series uses the invisible laser beam to measure the distance.
IS series uses the visible laser beam for auto tracking, optical communication.
The IS series products are manufactured and sold in accordance with “Radiation Safety of Laser
Products, Equipment Classification, Requirements and User‘s Guide” (IEC Publication 60825-1) or
“Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products” (FDA/BRH 21 CFR 1040) provided on the safety
standards for laser beam.
As per the said standards, IS series is classified as “Class 2 (CLASS II) Laser Products”.
The laser beam belongs not very dangerous type but we request you to keep and understand “Safety
standard for users” as mentioned in the manual instruction.
In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.
Laser class of each mode is as follows.
Labels
Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in IS series.
We request you to replace it one anytime the caution labels are damaged or lost and paste a new one at the
same place. You can get the labels from Topcon or your dealer.
Mode Laser class
Distance measurement Class 1 (CLASS I)
Autotracking Class 1 (CLASS II)
Optical communication Class 2 (CLASS II)
Laser pointer Class 2 (CLASS II)
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
Warning Label Aperture Label
Explanatory Label
LASER RADIATION
Beam aperture CAUTION
Each label is differed by the market.

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Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting.
These symbol marks will come on while the laser is working
Auto-collimating, Auto-tracking, Waiting, Searching (Class 1 (CLASS I) Laser)
Optical communication (Class 2 (CLASSI I) Laser)
Auto-collimating Auto-tracking
Waiting Searching
When distance is being measured
(Class 1 (CLASS I) Laser)
When Laser Pointer light is ON
(Class 2 (CLASS II) Laser)

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Contents
FOREWORD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Display for Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Exceptions from Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Laser Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.1 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.2 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.1 Main Menu Contains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2.2 Measurement Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2.3 Display Marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2.4 Display keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.2.5 Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.3 Backlight, Key Light Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.3.1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.3.2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.3.4 Selecting the Key Light Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.4 RAM Data Backup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.4.1 Execute the Backup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.4.2 Set the Automatic Backup for Every Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.4.3 Set the Restoration Disabled after Hardware Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.5 Hardware Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.6 Cover Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.7 Touch Panel Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.8 Operating Panel Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.8.1 Operating Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
1.8.2 Turning OFF the Touch Panel Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1.9 Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
1.10 Operation Key(Touch panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
1.11 Star Key Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1.11.1 Switching Measurement Distance Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
1.11.2 Setting by Using Star Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.12 Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
1.13 Focus Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.13.1 Manual Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.13.2 Assist Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
1.13.3 Setting Focus Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1.14 Rotating Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.14.1 Rotating by H/V Shuttle and H/V Jog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.14.2 Auto Inversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.14.3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1.15 Using together with RC-3 Remote Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1.16 Using connecting with Personal Computer (PC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
1.17 Using the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.1 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.3 Power Switch Key ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2.5.1 Setting Tilt Correction by Operation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.5.2 Correction of a Tilt Sensor setting error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
2.6 Compensation of Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
2.7 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2.8 Data Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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2.9 Active Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.9.1 Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.10 Confirming the Bluetooth® Device Address and Setting the PIN code . . . . . . . . . 56
2.11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING / AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
3.1 Automatic Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
3.2 Automatic Collimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3.3 Range of Laser for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.4 Setting Parameters for Auto-Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.4.1 Setting Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
3.4.2 How to set the parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4.1 Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4.1.1 Switching between Telescopic Image and Wide-Angle Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
4.1.2 Changing the Image's Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.1.3 Adjusting the Image's Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.1.4 Switching the Cross-Hairs On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.2 Angle Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.2.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
4.2.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.2.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.2.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade(%) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.2.5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle . . . . . . 74
4.3 Distance Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.3.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.3.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.3.3 Setting Measurement distance range of Non-prism long mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
4.3.4 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
4.3.5 Distance Measurement (Single/N-times Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.3.6 Fine / Coarse Measuring Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.3.7 Stake Out (S.O). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.4 Coordinate Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.4.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.4.2 Setting of the Instrument Height / Reflector(Prism) Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
4.4.3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.5 Data Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.6 Data Output by [REC] Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4.7 Data output of IS series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
5 PROGRAM MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5.1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation(BS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
5.2 Remote Elevation Measurement (REM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.3 Missing Line Measurement (MLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
5.4 Repetition Angle Measurement (REP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5.5 AP-L1A Communication Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.5.1 Activate AP-L1A communication Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.5.2 Setup for Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
5.6 Edge Abstraction Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5.6.1 Displayed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
6.1 Parameter Setting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.1.1 Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.1.2 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
6.1.3 Value Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
6.1.4 Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
6.2 Setting Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7.1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
7.1.1 Checking of the accuracy of the non-prism mode / non-prism long mode . . . . . 110
7.2 Checking the Optical Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7.2.1 Checking the optical axis of EDM and theodolite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
7.2.2 Checking the optical axis of Laser pointer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
7.2.3 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto -Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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7.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
7.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
7.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
7.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
7.3.5 Checking/Adjusting the Cross-Hairs on Telescopic/Wide-angle Images. . . . . . . 123
7.3.6 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
7.3.7 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
7.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
7.5 Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7.5.1 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
7.5.2 Showing Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
7.6 Self Checking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
8 SETTING THE PRISM / NON-PRISM CONSTANT CORRECTION VALUE . . . . 133
9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
9.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
9.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
10 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE . . . . . . . . . . . 140
10.1 Distance Calculation Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
11.1 On-board Battery BT-65Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
12 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
14 BATTERY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
15 PRISM SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
16 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
17 MESSAGE/ERROR DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
17.1 Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
17.2 Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
18 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
19 APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dual Axis Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
20 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS
1.1 Nomenclature
Objective lens
Instrument
center mark
Optical plummet
telescope
Leveling screw
Base
Handle fixing screw
Sighting collimator
Carrying handle
Laser pointer
Laser aperture
Card cover lever
Card cover
Hardware reset switc
h
(Inside the cover)
Tribrach fixing lever
Laser aperture
(for Optical communication)
Tracking indicator
USB connector
Camera

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Telescope grip
Telescope eyepiece
Plate level
Circular level
Instrument
height mark
Battery cover
Adjusting screw
for circular level
Power switch
Stylus pen
Battery cover lever
Operation keys
Display window
(With touch panel)
Cover sensor
(Inside the cover)
Power supply connector
Vertical jog
Vertical shuttle
Horizontal jog
Horizontal shuttle
Antenna
Serial Signal Connector
Focus jog
Focus shuttle

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1.2 Display
1.2.1 Main Menu Contains
The main menu contains as following items.
Select the menu by pressing icons.
PROGRAM MODE
•Setting a direction angle for backsight orientation
•Remote elevation measurement
•Missing line measurement
•Repetition angle measurement
•Setting AP-L1A communication
(see Chapter 5 “PROGRAM MODE” .)
ADJUSTMENT MODE
This mode is used for checking and adjustment.
•Error of vertical angle 0 datum
•Setting instrument constant value
•Compensation systematic error of Instrument
•Checking the optical axis of EDM
•Adjustment of optic axis for auto -tracking
•Self check
(see Chapter 7 “CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT” .)
PARAMETERS SETTING MODE
This mode is used for follows
•Setting measurement
•Setting communication
•Value input
•Setting unit
The PARAMETERS SETTING MODE settled is
memorized even power is off.
(see Chapter 6 “PARAMETERS SETTING MODE” .)
STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE
This mode is used for follows
•Angle measurement
•Distance measurement
•Coordinate measurement
(see Chapter 4 “STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE” .)
Display icon

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1.2.2 Measurement Menu
1.2.3 Display Marks
Display Contents Display Contents
V V-angle m Meter unit
V% Percent grade ft Feet unit
HR H-angle right F Fine mode
HL H-angle left C Coarse mode
HD Horizontal distance c Coarse 10mm mode
VD Relative elevation R Repeat measurement
SD Slope distance S Single measurement
N N coordinate N N-times measurement
E E coordinate PPM Atmospheric correction value
Z Z coordinate PSM Prism constant correction value
*EDM working NPM Non-Prism constant correction value
Battery Level Indicator
Refer to see Chapter 2.4 “Battery
Power Remaining Display” . for further
information.
NP Non-prism mode
Rotation Indicator
Refer to Section 1.14 “Rotating Method”
for further information.
LNP Non-prism long mode
Laser emitting mark Setting Non-prism long range
Example : Distance Mode
V-angle V : 88°44’25”
H-angle HR : 169°48’45”
Horizontal distance HD : 4.411m
Relative elevation VD : 0.097m
Operation keys

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•The symbol marks for Auto-tracking and Auto-collimating
1.2.4 Display keys
1.2.5 Shortcut Keys
Auto-collimating
(Laser is emitting)
The instrument is in auto-collimating
status.
Auto-tracking
(Laser is emitting)
The instrument is in auto-tracking
status.
Waiting (Laser is emitting)
The instrument is in waiting status.
Searching (Laser is emitting)
The instrument is searching a
prism.
Failure in auto-collimating.
(Laser is off)
The instrument could not find the
target prism during auto-collimating.
Keys Name of Key Function
Auto-collimating
key Turn the collimating ON/OFF.
ANG Angle
measuring key To be angle measuring mode.
Distance
measuring key To be distance measuring mode.
Coordinate
measuring key To be coordinate measuring mode.
REC REC key Result of measurement is transferred.
Software Reset [Shift]+[Func]+[ESC]
Windows Start Menu [Ctrl]+[ESC]
Shortcut Commands
Continue tapping on an item
or
[Alt]+Tap on an item
Windows CE
Task Manager
[Alt]+[TAB]
to switch to another active program or to END Task on running pro-
gram(s).

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1.3 Backlight, Key Light Adjustment
1.3.1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight
To conserve battery power, this instrument would automatically turn the backlight off or reduce the
backlight brightness by itself when it’s not in use.
In addition, the instrument can control the backlight brightness automatically by an equipped
illuminometer.
You can adjust the settings of this function to conserve more battery power or set your liking.
1Press the icon [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel]-[Power].
You can see the "Power Properties" screen on Display.
2Press the tab [Backlight].
You can see the "Backlight" screen on Display.

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3Press the time-menu down arrow to select the reducing time.
Factory setting is ‘3 minutes' as default.
4Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.

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1.3.2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by Manual
1On the "Backlight" screen, please check it 'OFF' "An illuminometer is used.”.
(Factory setting is 'ON' as default)
The "Brightness adjusting slide bar” will be appeared on Display.
2Adjust the brightness by pressing [Dark-Bright] button.
3Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.

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1.3.3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting Option
1On the "Backlight" screen, select a Radio button from “Automatic lighting” column.
(Factory setting is “The light is switched on with an illuminometer.” as default)
2Press the [OK] key on title bar. After that "Power Properties" screen will close automatically.
•The “Time until it switches off a backlight.” time-menu is not activate if “The light is
switched on with an illuminometer.” option is selected.