Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide
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1. 15017123 4 for Prism measurement Focus 8 5 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless 3 2 ppm x D mm 10 C to 40 C 3 3 ppm x D mm 20 C to 10 C 40 C to 50 C 3 2 ppm x D mm 10 C to 40 C 3 3 ppm x D mm 20 C to 10 C 40 C to 50 C 10 5 ppm x D mm 10 5 ppm x D mm Measurement intervals Measurement intervals may vary with the measuring distance or weather conditions For the initial measurement it may take few more seconds Focus 8 2 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless Prism offset correction 1 6 sec 2 1 sec 1 2 sec 1 2 sec 999 mm to 999 mm 1 mm step Focus 8 5 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism 1 5 sec 1 8 sec 0 8 sec Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 53 6 Specifications Reflectorless 1 0 sec Prism offset correction 999 mm to 4999 mm 1 mm step 54 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Angle measurement Specifications 6 Reading system Minimum display increment 360 400G MIL6400 DIN18723 accuracy Focus 8 2 Focus 8 5 Absolute encoder Diametrical reading on HA VA 1 5 10 0 2 mgon 1 mgon 2 mgon 0 005 MIL 0 02 MIL 0 05 MIL 2 0 6 mgon 5 1 5 mgon Tilt sensor Method Compensation range Liquid ele2. Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts WARNING Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Ifthe battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid f battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes f battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid Spectra Precision amp Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 5 Safety WARNING Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or
3. If the tribrach will not be used for an extended period lock down the tribrach clamp knob and tighten its safety screw Do not use organic solvents such as ether or paint thinner to clean the non metallic parts of the instrument such as the keyboard or the painted or printed surfaces Doing so could result in discoloration of the surface or in peeling of printed characters Clean these parts only with a soft cloth or a tissue lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent To clean the optical lenses lightly wipe them with a soft cloth or a lens tissue that is moistened with alcohol Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Introduction 2 The reticle plate cover has been correctly mounted Do not release it or subject it to excessive force to make it watertight Before attaching the battery pack check that the contact surfaces on the battery and instrument are clean Securely press the cap that covers the data output external power input connector terminal The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not attached securely or when the data output external power input connector is used Reticle plate cover The carrying case is designed to be watertight but you should not leave it exposed to rain for an extended period If exposure to rain is unavoidable make sure that the carrying case is placed with the Nikon nameplate facing upward The battery pack contains a Lithium ion battery When dis
4. Liechtenstein Turkey Swiss EN300 328v1 7 1 EN50360 satisfied Hereby Nikon Trimble Co Ltd declares that this instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Declaration of Conformity available at http www nikon trimble com RF exposure compliance 1 To comply with FCC IC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons 2 This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety For your safety read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Spectra Precision Focus 8 series total station Although Nikon products are designed for maximum safety using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage You should also read the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Focus 8 series instrument Note Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference Warnings and Cautions A N Warnings p a P P The following conventions are used to indicate safety instructions WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could cause death or serious injury CAUTION Cautions alert you to situations that could cause injury or property damage Always read and follow the instructions carefully Before usin
5. Properties kj Battery Power Off Status Internal External Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery Inserted Inserted Disconnected 100 I Storage Stylus System Volume amp Mananer Sande v Power Properties f OK Battery Power Off Ey Save battery power and prevent unauthorized use in conjunction with a password by having your device turn off when not in use Storage Stylus System Volume amp Mananer Sande v Note Suspend mode and standby mode are the same status Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 39 4 Getting Started Date Time settings This function allows date and time setting of the Total Station Tap Windows button to display the menu Select Settings to display the sub menu Choose Control Panel Programs gt Le Favorites gt Documents gt E Control Panel e Network and Dial up Connections EB Taskbar and Start Menu Double click Date Time icon Dialing Device Properties cx Display Error Input Panel Internet Reporting Options gt N A Keyboard Network and Owner Password Dial up Co d Current set date and time are displayed Date Time Properties kj Set date time and time zone zn AIN gt Current Time Tap Apply button to fix the set values S M T w T F s i22026PM 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Time Zone Tap OK button to complete the setting process 2 13 gegis 16 17 CTE
6. The charge indicator will change to green when charging is complete e Charger slots are completely independent so a battery may be inserted regardless of the state of the other battery slot e Charging may take 2 4 hours if the battery was normally discharged 22 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 3 Charging may take up to 5 hours with a completely drained battery which has been stored for several months without use By design Li Ion batteries should not be charged above 40 C 45 C so a blinking charge light may mean the batteries are too hot for charging Charging will resume after the batteries cool down The charging time will be longer due to the batteries cool down when charging batteries above 40 C 45 C If the charge indicator s are blinking and the batteries feel cool it may indicate a problem with the battery or the charger If the charge light is still blinking after trying several batteries which are not warm there is a problem with the unit or the batteries themselves Conditioning calibrating a battery Battery calibration is necessary about once every 6 months or more often if desired Calibration insures the reported battery charge remaining is accurate Hold down the calibration button on the unit and then insert a battery while holding the calibration button to begin a battery calibration Only the battery which was inserted while the button was depressed will beg
7. compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada RSS 210 Low Power Device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device European Union countries Iceland Norway
8. designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified personal computer and or peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate t
9. off 2 Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise open the battery box cover and remove the battery pack from the battery box Inserting the battery pack Before inserting the battery pack clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery contacts 1 Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and open the battery box cover 2 Put the battery pack into the battery box Insert the battery pack with the connectors bottom first facing inside 3 Close the battery box cover and turn the knob clockwise until the secure click sound is heard CAUTION If the battery box cover is not closed this could adversely affect the watertightness of the instrument 24 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 3 Setting Up the Tripod AN CAUTION The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp When handling or carrying the tripod take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules 1 Open the tripod legs enough to for the instrument to be stable Mm Locate the tripod directly over the station point To check the tripod s position look through the center hole in the tripod head Firmly press the tripod ferrules into the ground Level the top surface of the tripod head Securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs Place the instrument on the tripod head ND B5 amp Insert the tripod mounting screw into the center hole of the base plate of the instrum
10. the contacts Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you WARNING Never burn or heat the battery Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury WARNING Before storing the battery pack or battery charger cover the contact points with insulation tape If you do not cover the contact points the battery pack or charger may short circuit causing fire burns or damage to the instrument gt PP P BP P WARNING The battery is not itself waterproof Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument If water seeps into the battery it may cause a fire or burns Cautions Before using the instrument read the following cautions and follow the instructions that they provide CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp When handling or carrying the tripod take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules CAUTION Before carrying the tripod or the instrument in the carrying case check the shoulder strap and its clasp If the strap is damaged or the clasp is not securely fastened the carrying case may fall causing personal injury or instrument damage a P T gt D CAUTION Before setting up the tripod make sure that no one s hands or feet are underneath it When the
11. the tripod at Point P Set up another tripod at Point R on the line between Point P and Point Q Transfer the Focus 8 series instrument to the tripod at Point R Nano fF Ww Measure the distance from Point R to Point P RP and from Point R to Point Q RQ Calculate the difference between the value of PQ and the value of RP RQ go 9 Move the Focus 8 series instrument to other points on the line between Point P and Point Q 10 RepeatStep 5 through Step 9 ten times or so 11 Calculate the average of all the differences The error range is within 3 mm If the error is out of range contact your dealer Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Checking and Adjustment 5 Checking the Laser Pointer The Focus 8 series total station uses a red laser beam to a laser pointer The laser pointer is coaxial with the line of sight of the telescope Ifthe instrument is well adjusted the red laser pointer coincides with the line of sight External influences such as shock or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red laser pointer relative to the line of sight Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 49 5 Checking and Adjustment 50 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Specifications In this chapter m Main Body m Standard Components m External Device Connector Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 51 6 Specificat
12. 1 270 10 19 Face 1 to P1 Horizontal gee P2 Turn the telescope Face 2 to P1 Horizontal deron EEEL Face 2 to P2 Face 1to P2 Sight P2 on Face2 Face 1 to P1 Horizontal Set 2 Face 2toP1 Horizontal Face 2 to P2 Face 1 to P2 46 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Checking and Adjustment 5 The tolerance in angle reading to each direction is 10 To maintain the accuracy of the instrument you must take shots with extreme care If the dHA to the same BE e Sighiting error direction is more than 10 an error dHa 11 message appears and you must remeasure all three sets of points After three sets of F1 F2 observations the instrument calculates the trunnion axis parameter and the updated ACH the average of each set 3 Do one of the following To return to the measurement screen Tr axis H axis error ACH Sighti i for the first set of F1 measurements ld eal tap Redo To go to the next set of observations for a more accurate result tap Cont You can record up to ten sets To store the parameter and return to the BMS tap End 4 IfHAcorr is set to OFF when you finish updating the trunnion axis parameter a message appears The message asks if you want to change the setting To change the setting tap Yes Trunnion axis compensation The trunnion axis error is reported when the vertical axis and the trunnion axis horizontal a
13. K KEK sh 36 Turning off the Instrument 36 Basic Operations ms eee 2 ie a Bee Eki hw REG keka an nd a 2 ae ee a as 37 Turning on and off the Backlight o o o 37 Other functions 2 ina odes RAM A a A Ba eee RUE i RR 37 Auto power offsetting lt l ee 39 Dateline settings y ia e DREAM RAN ERR ER EP 40 Spectra Precision amp Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 11 Contents 5 Checking and Adjustment lt kk KK ee RR RIK cocos mo 41 Adjusting the Electronic Level KEK K K K KI K K ee 42 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level o o o K K KI K K K o 42 Checking and Adjusting the Optical Laser Plummet 42 Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections 43 Checking oru w he et due oes ere Tee QO ev n IG NEAL UR 43 Adjusting ii V Xa Yep Oa iti ene Sulis qe e de om e eg 43 Checking the Instrument Constant 2222s 48 Checking the Laser Pointer 2222s 49 6 Specifications acr ar E an yaya AA 51 Main Body 52s sus a we a eh ee nad a a HH 52 Telescope A E A te vae SED ae Pee i OU s cg 52 Measurement range erica ou pe xen RUE qe von de dope nore d a O a 52 Distance precision 373 3 Al k l sr he e ss 53 Measurement intervals uu rae de MER RURSUM RU gh e CUR tn 53 Angle measurement less ses 55 Tit SENSOR Jaren tesco cues A 55 TangentscreW is san a a Me te OP A meets
14. KK KK KK KK KK KK K 14 Maintenances x lt corn An A REYE A A A UN di Q ch ee 40 16 3 PreparatiOns o v dae qoe aso Gul wl lala E ab e doce aan e e a aee C e 19 Unpacking and Packing the Instrument o e 20 Unpacking iia xula AND W eae ba Ni a Ps Dod Ode USOS e gd ea is 20 Packing corts a A e E tt ute ses 20 Charging the Battery Pack 2222s 21 Detaching and Re Attaching the Battery Pack o K K K K 24 Setting Up the Tripod 2 eA 25 CONTIN BN a Sea belt aha Se be HHHHHH HNEEHNNHN MNJJNNJM M ZE 26 Centering using the optical plummet o o o o o 26 Centering using the laser plummet o o o o 26 Centering using a plumb bob o 0 0000 eee eee 27 Leveling vs tude a eve ded A ee ee ea 28 SISSI Bw hes per dede e A Peg ead Se bans Bede Be ve Aa 29 Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target 30 Measurement with a prism 4 22 es 30 Measurement in Reflectorless mode o o e 32 Setting Up the Prism Reflector LA aaa 33 Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter o o o oo 34 Changing the direction of the prism o o o o 34 Setting the position of the target plate o K K KI K K K K K K 34 4 Getting Maeda td st ENG 35 Turning the Instrument On and OFF KK KE KEK KEK KEK 2200000 K KI eee 36 Turning on the instrument KK KK KI K
15. SPECTRA PRECISION FOCUS 8 SERIES TOTAL STATION SPECTRA PRECISIO USER GUIDE Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station Focus 8 2 Focus 8 5 Version A 1 3 0 Revision A Part Number C244E 1 2 SPECTRA November 2009 PRECISION Contact Information Spectra Precision 10355 Westmoor Drive Suite 100 Westminster CO 80021 USA 1 720 587 4700 Phone 888 477 7516 Toll free in USA www spectraprecision com Legal Notices Copyright and Trademarks O 2007 2009 Nikon Trimble Co Limited All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners It is prohibited to alter this manual in part or whole without express permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual please contact your dealer if you find anything in it that is incorrect or unclear Release Notice This is the November 2009 Revision A release of the Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide It applies to software release version 1 0 0 for the Focus 8 series total station Manufacturer Nikon Trimble Co Ltd Technoport Mituiseimei Bldg 16 2 Minamikamata 2 chome Ota ku Tokyo 144 0035 Japan Notices USA FCC 15B Class B satisfied This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are
16. Y axis tilt value Turn the telescope to face2 Sight P1 on Face2 X2 Il Y2 6 VA2 179 57 02 HA2 220 50 42 Sight VA lt 3 deg When the observation on F2 is completed three parameters are displayed 3 Do one of the following To return to the first observation screen tap Redo H ji j To set parameters on the instrument ttude const ad tap OK 4 To go to the second step trunnion axis compensation tap Trun Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 45 5 Checking and Adjustment If the HA corr setting is set to OFF the ACH parameter is not applied to ry calibration horizontal angle readings If this setting is set to ON both of the ACH and trunnion axis parameters are applied to HA If you do not complete X 49 y 20 A the second step the trunnion axis parameter remains set to zero and i n only the ACH parameter is applied If ACV ACH X or Y is out of range ACV OVER Redo ea OVER appears Press any key to return to the first observation screen ACV Altitude const adj Second step l Sightthesecondtargetthatis placed more 7 calibration than 30 degrees above the horizontal Sight P2 on Face2 plane Set 1 VA2 144925 34 HA2 270 10 19 er P2 Sight VA gt 30 2 Tap OK to take angle measurementsin KJER the following order Sight P2 on Face Face 2 to P2 set 1 144925 38 Face 1to P2 M bid HA
17. ance meter in Prism mode Class 1 Wave length 630 680 nm Output power Pp lt 0 037 mW Po lt 0 02 mw Pulse 1 2 nsec 400 MHz 1 6 nsec 320 MHz Laser plummet Option Class 2 Wave length 635 nm Output power CW Po lt 1 0 mW Table 1 2 Conforming standards E U EN60825 1 Am 2 2001 IEC60825 1 Am 2 2001 class 3R USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 7 Safety Table 1 3 Specifications for laser emission Focus 8 5 Laser pointer Class 2 Wave length 630 680 nm Output power CW Po lt 1mW Distance meter Class 1 Wave length 850 890 nm Output power Pulse Po lt 6 4W Pulse width lt 5ns Laser plummet Option Class 2 Wave length 635 nm Output power CW Po lt 1 0 mW Table 1 4 Conforming standards E U EN60825 1 Am 2 2001 IEC60825 1 Am 2 2001 Laser Pointer Class 2 Distance Meter Class 1 Laser plummet Class 2 Option USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 8 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Safety Labels on the instrument Focus 8 5 1 Laser pointer and 2 Laser pointer 3 Laser plummet Option Distance meter Distance meter of Focus 8 5 is This label is attached when the Laser Class 1 and t
18. arget image b Rotate the focusing ring until the target image is in sharp focus on the reticle crosshairs Diopter ring Telescope focusing ring c Move your eye vertically and laterally to check whether the target image moves relative to the reticle crosshairs If the target image does not move there is no parallax d Ifthe target image does move rotate the telescope focusing ring Then repeat from Step c 3 Rotate the tangent screw The final turn ofthe tangent screw should be in a clockwise directions to align the target accurately on the center crosshairs Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 29 3 30 Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target The Focus 8 series has two measurement modes Prism mode Fr i m and Reflectorless mode H Fr i m These modes can be changed at any time by holding down the or key for one second To set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure see the following table Target Target setting Prism reflector sheet Prism Prism mode Other reflective materials N Prism Reflectorless mode In some cases you can measure another target that is not appropriate to the set measurement mode Note The Focus 8 2 is Laser Class 3R in the Reflectorless mode and Laser pointer function and Laser Class 1 in the Prism mode Dont sight the Prism when the Laser Pointer is on Note Focus 8 5 is a Laser Class 1
19. arget plate is aligned with the tribrach adapter and the prism To set the position of the target plate 1 Use the two set screws supplied to attach the target plate to the single prism holder 2 Move the target plate within the screw holes until the apex of the wedge pattern is aligned with the vertical axis of the prism and the tribrach adapter 34 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Getting Started In this chapter m Turning the Instrument On and OFF W Basic Operation Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 35 4 Getting Started 36 Turning the Instrument On and OFF Turning on the instrument Press Power key to turn on the instrument e e and the application program will start up pa os 8 Refer to the operation manual for how to use 4 icati E A the application program e C MSR2 E e Note Check the batteries are correctly inserted into the slot if the application program doesnt start up even after pressing power Turning off the instrument Press Power key and the Power Key window j shown on the right appears M DRE i i Power Key Tap Standby button on the window to turn off the instrument Tap OK button and the window disappears The display returns to the screen shown before pressing Power key Note Standby Standby is the function which stops the program running and turns off the inst
20. aximum baud rate Compatible male connector 4 5 V to 5 2 V DC RS 232C x9 V standard 38400 bps asynchronous Hirose HR10A 7P 6P or HR10 7P 6P CAUTION Except for the connection shown in Figure 7 1on page 62 use of this connector is at your own risk CAUTION Use only the male connectors specified above Using other connectors will damage the instrument Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 59 6 Specifications The external device connector is a Hirose HR 10A 7R 6S female connector The pinouts for connecting it to an external device connector are shown below Pin Signal Description 1 RXD Receive data Input 2 TXD Send data Output 3 NC No connection 4 V Power 5 GND Ground 6 NC No connection CAUTION Use only the pin connections shown above Using other connections will damage the instrument gt CAUTION The Focus 8 series total station has different pin assignment from other models of Nikon total station gt To connect to an external power source supply power to Pin 4 power terminal and Pin 5 ground terminal on the instrument The instrument will use the external power source even if the internal battery packs are attached N CAUTION Make sure that the power supplied is within the rated input range 4 5 V to 5 2 V DC 1A maximum Power supplied outside this range will damage the instrument To communicate with an external device connect the RS 232C
21. brach adapter 15 7 mse SA Tribrach Tiltable single W30 W30b prism bolder Triple prism holder 2 Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor see page 34 3 Ifnecessary change the direction of the prism see page 34 4 Ifyou are using a single prism holder set the position of the target plate see page 34 Detailed instructions for Step 2 through Step 4 are provided on the following pages Note Focus 8 series must be used with the Tribrach W30 or W30b Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 33 3 Preparation Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter To use the prism reflector with a Focus 8 series instrument remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the Figure below The height adjustment adapter will be used with other Nikon Total Stations Height adjustment adapter Height adjustment adapter clamp screw Changing the direction of the prism The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction To change the direction of the prism 1 Release the rotation clamp To do this turn the clamp lever counterclockwise 2 Turn the upper plate of the tribrach adapter until the prism is facing in the required direction 3 Fasten the rotation clamp To do this turn the clamp lever clockwise Setting the position of the target plate If using a single prism make sure that the t
22. color and condition of the target surface also affect the measurable distance even if the targeted objects are the same Some less reflective targets may not be measured The following table describes some examples of targets and approximate measurable distances Target You can measure approximately Traffic signs reflectors 500 meters 1640 feet Paper white veneer new 300 meters 990 feet wall brightly painted brick 100 to 200 meters 330 to 660 feet Measurable distances may be shorter or measurement intervals may be longer in the following cases e the angle of the laser against the target is small e the surface of the target is wet In direct sunlight the measurable distance may be shorter In this case try to throw a shadow on the target Targets with completely flat surfaces such as mirrors cannot be measured unless the beam and the target are perpendicular to each other Tip Make sure there are no obstacles between the instrument and the target when taking measurements When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently moving take several measurements to a target for the best result Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 3 Setting Up the Prism Reflector 1 Assemble the prism reflector as shown below Target plate for single prism Target pole i L Height adjust ment adapter is not used Tri
23. ctric detection Dual axis 3 Tangent screw Type Friction clutch endless fine motion Tribrach Type Detachable Level Electronic level Circular level vial Displayed on the LCD Sensitivity 10 2 mm Optical plummet Image Magnification Field of view Focusing range Erect 3x 5 0 5 m 1 6 ft to infinity Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 55 6 Specifications Optional laser plummet Wave length 635 nm Laser class Class 2 Focusing range oo Laser diameter Approx 2 mm Display and keypad Face 1 display QVGA 16 bit color TFT LCD backlit 320 x 240 pixel Face 2 display Backlit graphic LCD 128 x 64 pixel Face 1 keys 14 keys Face 2 keys 4 keys Connections in the instrument Communications RS 232C Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous USB Host and Client Class 2 Bluetooth 2 0 EDR External power supply input 4 5 V to 5 2 V DC voltage Battery pack Output voltage 3 8 V DC rechargeable Continuous operation time Focus 8 2 Continuous distance angle measurement approx 12 hours Distance angle measurement every 30 approx 26 hours seconds Continuous angle measurement approx 28 hours Focus 8 5 Continuous distance angle measurement approx 7 5 hours Distance angle measurement every 30 approx 16 hours seconds Continuous angle measurement approx 20 hours Tested at 25 C nominal temperature Operation times may vary de
24. da 55 Tribrachi ze eg 55 I Tm 55 Optical plummet sir 2 daos S wh oS WA ci Nd ce HET 55 Optional laser plummet 22s 56 Display and keypad 8B Connections in the instrument 2 56 Battery pack a D6 Environmental performance 22h 57 DIMENSIONS eas a Pease ee a dk sd pr eig eg Se qe aware 57 Weights as usg amp ace UR ee melas des ash ap e Beat eek sl Bee ah BE SMe 2s 57 Environmental protection oaoa 57 Standard Components 58 External Device Connector ee 59 7 System Diagrams s si a eed Ask eee k J Ea Re deta hee ee ee ees 61 System Components an aae lE a a a e ee 62 12 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Introduction In this chapter Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product B Parts of the Instrument This instruction manual was written for the users of Focus 8 series total station instruments Before you operate a Focus 8 series instrument read this manual carefully In particular pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section at the front ofthe manual Before you begin you should also read the maintenance instructions For more information see Maintenance page 16 BH Maintenance Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 13 2 Introduction Parts of the Instrument Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 show the main parts ofthe Focus 8 series instrumen
25. ensure that persons do not look directly with or without an optical instrument into the beam WARNING The laser beam should be terminated at the end of its useful beam path and should in all cases be terminated if the hazardous beam path extends beyond the limit hazard distance of the area in which the presence and activities of personnel are monitored for reasons of protection from laser radiation WARNING Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable 6 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide gt gt Safety WARNING When the laser product is not used it should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access WARNING Do NOT turn the class 3R laser beam to mirror like specular surfaces for instance prisms metal surfaces or windows even unintentionally Special precautions should be taken to ensure eliminating such situations The hazard distance is the distance from the laser at which beam irradiance or radiant exposure equals the maximum permissible value to which personnel may be exposed without being exposed to health risk Table 1 1 Specifications for laser emission Focus 8 2 Laser pointer Class 3R Wave length 630 680 nm Output power CW Po lt 4 75 mW Distance meter in Reflectorless mode Class 3R Wave length 630 680 nm Output power Pp lt 8 75mW Po lt 4 75 mw Pulse 1 2 nsec 400 MHz 1 6 nsec 320 MHz Dist
26. ent 8 Tighten the tripod mounting screw Note Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 25 3 26 Preparation Centering When you center the instrument you align its central axis precisely over the station point To center the instrument you can either use the optical plummet or a plumb bob Centering using the optical plummet Note Ifyou require high accuracy check and adjust the optical plummet before you center the instrument For detailed instructions see Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level page 42 To center the instrument using the optical plummet l Set up the instrument on the tripod For detailed instructions see Setting Up the Tripod page 25 While looking through the optical plummet align the reticle with the station point To do this turn the leveling screws until the center mark of the reticle is directly over the image of the station point amp While supporting the tripod head with one hand loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths of the legs until the air bubble is in the center ofthe circular level Tighten the tripod leg clamps Use the electronic level to level the instrument For detailed instructions see Leveling page 28 Look through the optical plummet to check that the image of the station point is still in the center ofthe reticle mark If the station point is of
27. f center do one of the following Ifthe station point is slightly off center loosen the tripod mounting screw and then center the instrument on the tripod Use only direct movement to center the instrument Do not rotate it When the instrument is centered tighten the mounting screw Ifthe displacement ofthe station point is major repeat this procedure from Step 2 Centering using the laser plummet Note Do NOT look into the laser directly Note lf you require high accuracy check and adjust the laser plummet before you center the instrument For detailed instructions see Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level page 42 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 3 Set up the instrument on the tripod For detailed instructions see Setting Up the Tripod page 25 Turn on the laser plummet Align the laser pointer to the station point To do this turn the leveling screws until the laser pointer is over the station point While supporting the tripod head with one hand loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths or the legs until the air bubble is the center ofthe circular level Tighten the tripod leg clamps Use the electronic level to level the instrument For detailed instructions see Leveling page 28 Check the laser pointer is over the station point If the station point is off center do one of the following Ifthe station point is slightly off center loosen
28. fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Laser Safety o 5m gt Focus 8 2 is a Class 3R Laser Product in accordance with IEC60825 1 Am2 2001 Safety of Laser Products Use of the Laser Class 3R equipment can be dangerous Focus 8 5 is a Class 2 Laser Product in accordance with IEC60825 1 Am2 2001 Safety of Laser Products Precautions To counteract hazards it is essential for all users to pay careful attention to the safety precautions and control measures specified in the standard IEC60825 1 2001 08 resp EN60825 1 1994 A11 1996 A2 2001 within the hazard distance particularly on to User s Guide WARNING Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to install adjust and operate the laser equipment WARNING Areas in which these lasers are used should be posted with an appropriate laser warning sign WARNING Precautions should be taken to
29. g the instrument read the following warnings and follow the instructions that they provide WARNING Never look at the sun through the telescope If you do you may damage or lose your eyesight WARNING Focus 8 series instruments are not designed to be explosion proof Do not use the instrument in coal mines in areas contaminated with coal dust or near other flammable substances WARNING Never disassemble modify or repair the instrument yourself If you do you may receive electric shocks or burns or the instrument may catch fire You may also impair the accuracy of the instrument WARNING Use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the instrument Do not use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture Spectra Precision amp Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 3 Safety WARNING Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat WARNING Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places in direct sunlight or near heat sources Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet lf you do you may receive electric shocks or burns or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire WARNING Although the battery pack has an auto reset circuit breaker you should take care not to short circuit
30. gh the battery pack has an auto reset circuit breaker you should take care not to short circuit the contacts Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 21 3 Preparation WARNING Never burn or heat the battery Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury WARNING Before storing the battery pack or battery charger cover the contact points with insulation tape If you do not cover the contact points the battery pack or charger may short circuit causing fire burns or damage to the instrument gt gt WARNING The battery is not itself waterproof Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument If water seeps into the battery it may cause a fire or burns gt Power jack Charge indicator 0 This will read 5V 4A Calibration indicator 0 Calibration button Case Top edge Calibration indicator 1 Charge indicator 1 Battery Slot Battery Slot 1 Applying Power e Plugin the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on The power input must be 5 V with at least 4 A of current capability Each battery may take up to 2 A while charging Charging a battery e Simply slide a battery into either battery slot to begin charging The adjacent charge indicator will illuminate yellow when charging is in progress
31. he FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to 65479 Raunheim Germany operate the equipment Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations European Union EU EMC Directive satisfied Authorized Representative in Europe Trimble GmbH Am Prime Parc 11 2 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Taiwan The product contains a removable battery GA Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries UU are recycled i LAA Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www spectraprecision com ev shtml Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE call 31 497 53 2430 and ask for the WEEE associate or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL For Bluetooth unit USA FCC Part 15 Subpart C RSS 210 OET bulletin 65 supplement C satisfied Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
32. here is no special optional laser plummet is label on the instrument purchased Focus 8 2 Focus 8 5 Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 n aico wili rat 15 of fn FOC Riles peration is subject to the following two conditions except for deviations pursuant to 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 2 this device must accept any interference received MADE IN JAPAN including interference that may cause undesired operation Contains FCC ID W4LNT0002 1C 8170A NTOO02 NIKON TRIMBLE CO LTD Technoport Mitsuiseimei Bldg C X 16 2 Minamikamata 2 chome s Ota ku Tokyo 144 0035 Japan Qe 4 CFR 5 FCC 1 Label for Laser pointer and Distance meter of Focus 8 2 2 Label for Laser pointer of Focus 8 5 3 Label for Laser plummet Option Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 9 Safety 10 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Contents SA AD ES AAA 3 Warnings and Cautions KK KK KK KI KI KI KI KK KI KI KK KI KI KI KI KI KK KK KK KK 3 MENU uti DJ JM A A We he en A E JJ Jg 3 CAUSA BE A A NI RU Sen da ORE 4 Rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion batteries 2 2 2 2 leen 5 LaserSatetyir tse ik Skee a hs de al em ees egere 6 2 Introduction s i Cate xe x ae eke eee ae ee a ee dk 13 Parts of the Instrument 2 KK KEKE KEK KEK KK KK
33. i prism Prism adapter adapter Height adjustment adapter is not used Tribrach adapter 15 V Telescopic prism pale Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod Figure 7 2 Prism reflector side Note Focus 8 series must be used with the Tribrach W30 or W30b Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 63 7 System Diagrams 64 Spectra Precision amp Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide
34. in calibration During a battery calibration the battery will be charged discharged completely and then recharged before finishing Calibration should complete in roughly 17 hours and the charger vents should not be covered during a calibration cycle The blue calibration indicator light s will blink slowly on 1 5 sec off 2 sec while a calibration is in progress and the charge light s may be on or off during the calibration cycle When a calibration cycle is completed the calibration light will stop blinking remain on until the corresponding battery is removed The bottom case temperature may continue to climb up to approximately 43 C before temperature regulation is enabled to keep the case from getting warmer As the battery voltage drops the case will cool down and the automatic temperature limiting will no longer be necessary which minimizes the time it takes to discharge a battery If the case temperature continues to get too hot internally even after temperature regulation is enabled there is a secondary fail safe which will abort the calibration completely If an abort occurs the calibration light s will blink rapidly and battery charging will be re enabled Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 23 3 Preparation Detaching and Re Attaching the Battery Pack Detaching the battery pack ZAN CAUTION Avoid touching the contacts on the battery pack 1 Ifthe instrument is turned on press to turn it
35. in the Prism and Reflectorless mode and Laser Class 2 in Laser pointer function Measurement with a prism Do not use a prism with scratches a dirty surface or a chipped center Prisms with thin edges are recommended 3 5 5 thin edges chipped center thick edges As the Focus 8 series is extremely sensitive multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation To maintain the accuracy of your measurements When measuring a short distance incline the prism slightly so that the EDM can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface as shown below Not completely square to Completely square to the sighting axis the sighting axis En XX Tip Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements In Prism mode in order to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism or reflector sheet targets that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are not measured Even if you start a measurement measured values are not displayed To measure less reflective objects use the N prism reflectorless mode Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 31 3 3 32 Preparation Measurement in Reflectorless mode The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the Focus 8 series can measure in this mode The
36. instrument Place a thick sheet of paper marked with an X on the ground below the instrument While you are looking through the optical plummet adjust the leveling screws until the image of the X is in the center of the reticle mark For laser plummet adjust the laser pointer to the X Rotate the alidade 180 If the marked image is in the same position in the center of the reticle mark no adjustment is required For laser plummet ifthe laser pointer is on the X no adjustment is required If the image or laser pointer is not in the same position adjust the optical or laser plummet Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Checking and Adjustment 5 a Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to turn the adjustment screws until the image of the X is in Position P Position P is the center point of the line connecting the X and the center of the reticle mark b Repeat from Step 2 For laser plummet adjustment a cap needs to be removed Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections Checking 1 Set up the instrument on the tripod 2 Follow the leveling procedures described in Leveling page 28 3 Flip the telescope to the Face 1 position 4 Sight a target that is within 45 of the horizontal plane 5 Read the vertical angle from the VA1 field in the Basic Measurement Screen BMS D Rotate the instrument 180 and flip the telescope to
37. ions Main Body Telescope Tube length Magnification Effective diameter of objective Focus 8 2 Focus 8 5 Image Field of view Resolving power Focusing distance 125 mm 4 91 in 30X 40 mm 1 57 in EDM 45 mm 1 77 in 45 mm 1 77 in EDM 50 mm 1 97 in Erect 1 20 2 3 m at 100 m 2 3 ft at 100 ft 3 0 1 5 m to infinity 4 92 ft to infinity Measurement range Distances shorter than 1 5 m 4 92 ft cannot be measured with this EDM Measurement range with no haze visibility over 40 km 25 miles Focus 8 2 Prism mode Reflector sheet 5 cm x 5 cm Standard prism 1P Reflectorless mode Reference target 270 m 886 ft 3 000 m 9 840 ft 300 m 984 ft Focus 8 5 Prism mode Reflector sheet 5 cm x 5 cm Standard prism 1P Reflectorless mode Reference target 300 m 984 ft 5 000 m 16 400 ft 300 m 984 ft e The target should not receive direct sunlight e Reference target refers to a white highly reflective material KGC90 e The maximum measurement range of Focus 8 2 is 500 m in the reflectorless mode 52 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Distance precision Focus 8 2 Specifications 6 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless 2 2 ppm x D mm 20 C to 50 C 3 2 ppm x D mm 20 C to 50 C 10 5 ppm x D mm 10 5 ppm x D mm
38. legs of the tripod are being driven into the ground they could pierce hands or feet 4 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide gt CP gt Safety CAUTION After mounting the instrument on the tripod securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs If the thumb screws are not securely fastened the tripod may collapse causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION After mounting the instrument on the tripod securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod If the clamp screw is not securely fastened the instrument may fall off the tripod causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION Securely fasten the tribrach clamp knob If the knob is not securely fastened the tribrach may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION Do not stack objects on the plastic carrying case or use it as a stool The plastic carrying case is unstable and its surface is slippery Stacking or sitting on the plastic carrying case may cause personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION The system in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any errors in measurement when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave s If this is the case turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic wave s Then turn on the instrument to resume the work Rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion batteries A WARNING
39. lete three sets of F1 F2 observations to these two points Even if you complete the second step the instrument cannot store a trunnion axis error gt 30 m 100 ft compensation of more than 30 If the error is more than 30 the instrument needs a mechanical check To enter the calibration program click Calibration icon shown right z ES 10 11 PM ala First step 1 Take an F1 measurement to a target on the p gem Is horizon Tap OK button Sight P1 on Face1 The vertical angle is shown in the X1 ir Yi 6 VO dir Horiz setting VAL 0903 12 VAT Face 1 vertical angle tilt off value HA1 40950 47 HA1 Face 1 horizontal angle tilt off value x1 Face 1 X axis tilt value Y1 Face 1 Y axis tilt value MU If you sight a target that has a VA of more EJEA than 3 a warning message appears and Sight P1 on Face1 el OK button becomes disabled X1 11 vi 6 VA1 5 01 02 HA1 40950 47 44 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Checking and Adjustment 5 When you have taken the measurement the message changes from HOT TOUCH to Turn ta FZ X1 VA1 Sight P1 on Facel 11 Yi 2 Take an F2 measurement to the same target Tap OK Sight P1 on Face2 VA2 Face 2 vertical angle tilt off value x2 11 v2 6 HA2 Face 2 horizontal angle tilt off value VA2 0 03 12 X2 Face 2 X axis tilt value HA2 40 50 48 Y2 Face 2
40. lj 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 i 2 3 4 5 5 7 Automatically adjust clock for daylight m 40 Spectra Precision amp Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Checking and Adjustment In this chapter m Adjusting the Electronic Level W Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level W Checking and Adjusting the Optical Laser Plummet W Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections m Checking the Instrument Constant m Checking the Laser Pointer Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 41 5 42 Checking and Adjustment Adjusting the Electronic Level Adjustment of the electronic level is done by Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections For detailed instruction please see page 43 Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level Once you have checked and adjusted the electronic level check the circular level If the bubble is not in the center of the level use the adjusting pin to rotate the three adjustment screws of either circular level on the instrument main body or tribrach until the bubble is centered 4 gt W Y Checking and Adjusting the Optical Laser Plummet The optical axis of the plummet must be aligned with the vertical axis of the instrument To check and adjust the optical laser plummet 1 2 E a Place the instrument on the tripod You do not have to level the
41. ng the Battery Pack A gt gt EP p Before charging the battery pack read the warnings also listed in the Safety section at the front of this manual and the following notes WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts WARNING Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Ifthe battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid WARNING Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance wi
42. ower key estro eii d Unsaved data will be lost Note Executing Shut down completely turns off the Total Station Note Executing Shut down ends the application program and the data that are not stored in the program will be lost 38 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Auto power off setting Getting Started 4 Auto power off function saves the consumption of electricity by switching the Total Station to the standby mode when it is not operated for a certain time Tap Windows button to display the menu Select Settings to display the sub menu Choose Control Panel Double click Power icon The latest battery status is displayed Choose Power Off tab Time setting window is displayed Check the check box of Suspend after in the Idle Time Settings field Select time from the pull down menu Selectable time is 5 10 30 minutes The suspend mode check box will be cleared if time is not selected from the pull down menu Tap OK button to complete the setting E My Device X f Programs gt Favorites gt Documents AS Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections EB Taskbar and Start Menu S 12 12 AM Sa E REPO un ng pun i gt e e aa Keyboard Network and Owner Password Dial PC Regional Remove Connection Settings Programs Storage Stylus System Volume amp Manager Sounds Power
43. pending on the condition and deterioration of the battery 56 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Specifications 6 Environmental performance Operating temperature range 20 C through 50 C 4 F through 122 F Storage temperature range 25 C through 60 C 13 F through 140 F Dimensions Main unit 149 mm W x 145 mm D x 306 mm H Carrying case 435 mm W x 206 mm D x 297 mm H Weight Main unit w o battery Focus 8 2 3 9 kg 8 6 lbs Focus 8 5 3 8 kg 8 4 lbs Battery 0 1 kg 0 2 Ibs Carrying case 2 3 kg 5 1 lbs Charger and AC adapter 0 4 kg 0 99 Ibs approx Environmental protection Watertight dust proof IP66 protection Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 57 6 Specifications Standard Components e Instrument main body e Battery pack X2 e Battery charger e AC adapter e Adjustment pin Allen wrench e Objective lens cap e Vinyl cover e Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide this document e Carrying case e Shoulder strap X 2 58 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide External Device Connector gt gt Specifications 6 This connector can be used to connect to an external power source or to communicate with an external device Before using the external device connector make sure that the external device meets the specifications below Input voltage System Signal level M
44. posing of the battery pack follow the laws or rules of your municipal waste system The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged through the data output external power input connector Before handling the instrument touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the instrument Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 17 2 Introduction 18 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation In this chapter Unpacking and Packing the Instrument Charging the Battery Pack Detaching and Re Attaching the Battery Pack Setting Up the Tripod Centering Leveling Sighting Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target Measurement in Reflectorless mode Setting Up the Prism Reflector CHAPTER Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 19 3 20 Preparation Unpacking and Packing the Instrument Note Handle the Focus 8 series instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration Unpacking To unpack the instrument grip the carrying handle and gently remove the instrument from the carrying case Packing To pack the instrument back into the carrying case please refer to the figure on the right Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 3 Chargi
45. r in a closed vehicle for prolonged periods Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency If the Focus 8 series instrument has been used in wet conditions immediately wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning the instrument to the carrying case The instrument contains sensitive electronic assemblies which have been well protected against dust and moisture However if dust or moisture gets into the instrument severe damage could result Sudden changes in temperature may cloud the lenses and drastically reduce the measurable distance or cause an electrical system failure Ifthere has been a sudden change in temperature leave the instrument in a closed carrying case in a warm location until the temperature of the instrument returns to room temperature Do not store the Focus 8 series instrument in hot or humid locations In particular you must store the battery pack in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30 C 86 F High temperature or excessive humidity can cause mold to grow on the lenses It can also cause the electronic assemblies to deteriorate and so lead to instrument failure Store the battery pack with the battery discharged When storing the instrument in areas subject to extremely low temperatures leave the carrying case open When adjusting the leveling screws stay as close as possible to the center of each screw s range The center is indicated by a line on the screw
46. rument Pressing Power key again returns to the screen displayed before the instrument is turned off Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Getting Started 4 Basic Operation Turning on and off the Backlight Press Power key and the Power Key window j shown on the right appears My Device Power Key La Power key was pressed j j Tapping Backlight On Off button on the window switches on off the back light Tap OK button and the window disappears D The display returns to the screen shown before j pressing Power key Other functions Press Power key and the Power Key window j shown on the right appears My Device Power Key Press Options button on the window to display e ees option menu Tap OK button and the window disappears The display returns to the screen shown before pressing Power key Power Option Cleaning of touch screen es Select and option either by tapping or by moving the highlight with the navigation arrows and pressing enter Tapping the menu button Clean Touch Screen disables the touch screen Use this menu button for cleaning the touch panel The touch screen is now Press 4 1 Enter key and the display returns to amp Here ewana MES the screen shown before pressing Power key esl Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 37 4 Getting Started Adjustment of touch screen Tapping the menu bu
47. signal from the external device to Pin 1 input terminal and to Pin 2 output terminal on the instrument Cap the data output external power input connector securely while not in use The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not attached or not attached securely and when the data output external power input connector is in use The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged through the data output external power input connector Before handling the instrument touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity 60 Spectra Precision amp Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER 7 System Diagrams In this chapter m System Components Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 61 7 System Diagrams System Components Tubular Compass EE P i Tubular compass attachment Battery charger AC adapter and plug adapter 9 P E Solar filter gt USB memory E USB cable Diagonal eyepiece Connecting cable prev 3g 9 pin USB Hi y 1 E Low power LI eyepiece Personal computer High power eyepiece Focus 8 series Personal computer Figure 7 1 Measurement side 62 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide System Diagrams 7 Coaxial target plate for single prism Target pole Mini pri ES a Tiltable single prism holder E Triple prism single prism C holder 5 Min
48. t Carrying handle 7 Stylus pen Optical sight Finder Telescope focusing ring Horizontal axis Telescope ESER A AAY indication mark eyepiece Diopter ring MER USB ports Reticle plate cover Vertical tangent screw Battery box Battery box Face 1 display i T i release knob keyboard Upper plate tangent screw Label for FCC For details refer to p x Label for CFR For details refer to p x Tribrach clamp knob Figure shows Focus 8 2 Figure 2 1 Focus 8 series total station Face 1 14 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Introduction 2 Lumi guides Laser class label Laser aperture label Ae Horizontal axis Objective indication mark LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS PAR Battery box Optical or optional laser plummet This picture Battery box release knob shows the optical plummet Circular level Data output external power input connector Input voltage A shall be 4 5 5 2 V DC Leveling screw Tribrach Laser class label Figure shows Focus 8 2 Figure 2 2 Focus 8 series total station Face 2 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 15 2 16 Introduction Maintenance Before using the instrument read and follow the following maintenance instructions Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight o
49. th the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation WARNING To charge the battery pack use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the instrument Do NOT use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture The enclosed battery pack cannot be used with other chargers WARNING Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat WARNING Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places in direct sunlight or near heat sources Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet If you do you may receive electric shocks or burns or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire WARNING Althou
50. the Face 2 position 7 Read the vertical angle from the VA2 field 8 Add the two vertical angles together VA1 VA2 No adjustment is required if the zero reference for vertical angles VA zero setting is set to Zenith and VA1 VA2 equals 360 No adjustment is required if the zero reference for vertical angles VA zero setting is set to Horizon and VA1 VA2 is either 180 or 540 Anadjustment is required if VA1 VA2 is not one of the values listed above Note The difference between the vertical angle reading the relevant angle either 360 for Zenith or 180 or 540 for Horizon is called the altitude constant Adjusting There are two steps in the calibration program Usually you only complete the first step that is described below because the trunnion axis is finely adjusted mechanically Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 43 5 Checking and Adjustment To make a major adjustment to the trunnion axis error compensation however you can complete the second step that is described below and make three sets of observations Second target XX Tip To set the parameters for trunnion axis error compensation establish two targets at a horizontal distance of at least 30 m from the instrument The first target should be placed on the horizontal plane and the second should be more than 30 above the horizontal plane Before you set the trunnion axis compensation value you must comp
51. the alidade until the bottom edge of the keyboard panel is parallel to the two of the leveling screws B and C 3 Use leveling screws B and C to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level l Bottom edge of 4 Rotate the alidade approximately 90 the keyboard panel 5 Use leveling screw A to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level 6 Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 to center the bubble in both positions 7 Rotate the alidade 180 8 Ifthe bubble in the electronic level remains centered the instrument is level Ifthe bubble Bottom edge o moves off center adjust the electronic level the keyboard panel For detailed instructions see Adjusting the Electronic Level page 42 28 Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 3 Sighting When you sight the instrument you aim the telescope at the target bring the target image into focus and align the image with the center crosshairs of the reticle Center crosshairs To sight the instrument 1 Adjust the diopter a Aim the telescope at a blank area such as the sky or a piece of paper ZN WARNING Never look at the sun through the telescope If you do you may damage or lose your eyesight b Looking through the eyepiece rotate the diopter ring until the reticle crosshairs are in sharp focus 2 Eliminate parallax a Aim the telescope at the t
52. the tripod mounting screw and then center the instrument on the tripod Use only direct movement to center the instrument Do not rotate it When the instrument is centered tighten the mounting screw Ifthe displacement of the station point is major repeat this procedure from Step 2 Centering using a plumb bob L Set up the instrument on the tripod For detailed instructions see Setting Up the Tripod page 25 Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the height of the station point Loosen the tripod mounting screw slightly Using both hands to support the outer side of the tribrach carefully slide the instrument about on the tripod head until the tip of the plumb bob is positioned over the exact center of the station point Note To confirm that the instrument is precisely aligned check its position from two directions at right angles to each other Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 27 3 Preparation Leveling When you level the instrument you make the vertical axis of the instrument exactly vertical To level the instrument use the electronic level In the leveling work always set the instrument in face 1 direction please refer to the Fig 1 1 in page 3 To level the instrument 1 Move the bubble into the circle drawn on the circular level and then turn on the power 2 Rotate
53. tton Adjust Touch Screen AR shows the touch panel adjustment window on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen By following the instruction in this window a gap pia cie between the actual tapping point and button on the window will be corrected ale Press plus sign on the screen by stylus pen over 1 second The plus sign will move to a corner of the screen when you remove the stylus pen Pressing 41 Enter key after you press plus sign on center and four corners completes the adjustment of touch screen Press ESC key to cancel the adjustment Reset Tap the menu button Reset and the window j E shown on the right is displayed M DRE Kewan Reset stops the program in process and Bees initializes the Total Station Use this menu when cob Lau iut NE the application program does not run normally isst wal beke Li because of an unexpected reason am _NTDatal Tap Yes button to execute Reset Tap No button to cancel Reset and return to the screen shown before pressing Power key Note Once the Reset is executed data that are not stored in the application program will be lost Shut down Tap the menu button Shutdown and the j warning window shown on the right is displayed MAA Do you want to shutdown Tap Yes button to execute Shut down y 2 the device Tap No button to cancel Shut down and return GAA Meko da to the screen shown before pressing P
54. xis are not perpendicular to each other The sighting axis error is from the sighting and the trunnion axes These two errors can be compensated by applying the Tr axis and ACH parameters on this instrument to horizontal angle readings Because the amount of compensation changes according to the vertical angle when compensation is enabled there is a slight movement in horizontal angle even if you clamp the tangent screw Spectra Precision Focus 8 Series Total Station User Guide 47 5 48 Checking and Adjustment Checking the Instrument Constant The instrument constant is a numerical value used to automatically correct for the displacement between the mechanical and electrical centers when measuring distances The instrument constant is set by the manufacturer before the instrument is shipped However to ensure the highest operational accuracy we recommend that you check the instrument constant several times a year To check the instrument constant you can either compare a correctly measured base line with the distance measured by the EDM or follow the procedure below P About 100 m Q To check the instrument constant 1 Set up the instrument at Point P in as flat an area as possible 2 Setupareflector prism at Point Q 100 m away from Point P Make sure that you take the prism constant into account Measure the distance between Point P and Point Q PQ Install a reflector prism on
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