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1. Road File Conversion Parameters on page 5 24 Topcon XML File Conversion Parameters on page 5 26 TopSURV Job File Conversion Parameters on page 5 27 e TS Obs File Conversion Parameters on page 5 33 X Section Template File Conversion Parameters on page 5 34 Code Library File Conversion Parameters A code library file contains a description of codes such as code name plotting style and attribute Table 5 1 lists the formats that a code library can be converted to Table 5 1 Code Library File Conversion Formats Code Library file Code Library file DBF Code Library TDD Code Library TopSURV Job file XML Code Library Autodesk Layer States Code Library TopSURV Job file Code Library file When converting from a Code Library file no further parameters are required 5 12 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File Coordinate File Conversion Parameters A coordinate file contains a list of points in some coordinate system Table 5 2 lists the formats that a coordinate file can be converted to from Table 5 2 Coordinate File Conversion Formats Coordinate file e Coordinate file Custom Text Format Topcon FC 4 e Design Topcon FC 5 Topcon GT S 210 310 10 e GIS ESRI Shape Topcon GTS 210 310 12 Topcon GTS 7 LandXML Topcon XML TopSURV Name E N Z Code Name N E Z Code Name Lat Lon Ht Code SBG Geo SBG Pxy TDS KOF e Topcon XML file TopSURV Job file TopSURV J
2. X wi pa Search Key Folders Download file from Total Station Address amp GPT 3005W For import from Topcon TotalStations GPT 2000 GPT 1000 GTS 220 GTS 210 GTS 310 series please follow instruction below Folders Turn on the Total Station by pressing the POWER button 7 z Press the Menu Key L Coordinate file Press the F3 key for Memory Manager 9 Digital level data Press the F4 key twice 2 until you arrive at page 3 DB From T5 TS Press the F1 key for Data Transfer 4 Job K Press the F1 key to Send data e In the Send Data Screen the user has a choice to either send to the Raw data Rinex O topcon vector File name GPT 3005W tt Status Waiting for start sat Figure 4 14 Import Using Explorer Total Station Import from TPS Digital Level using Explorer 1 Connect the digital level to the computer 2 Navigate to the Topcon Digital Levels device directory and click the device icon 3 Click the icon for the connected digital level and select the file dI file 4 Copy or select and drag and drop this file to a directory on the computer 5 Follow all instructions on the Download from Digital Level dialog box S DL 101C File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Back S esses Falder Download file from Digital Level 1 Push SET key and enter the set mode Address DL 101C 2 Push DOWN key any times and select the file out l 3
3. eee 6 35 Edit in the X Section Templates Properties Dilo OX ares ce tree ttenctetiass A 6 35 Editie Rodis osieates tadecs asch etaceeteaasaaeione aces 6 37 Editonthe Roads TaD 6 38 Edit in the Horizontal Alignment Properties Diallo BOS arses a teh 6 40 Edit in the Vertical Alignment Properties Dalos Box eeraa nee 6 43 Edit in the X Section Properties Dialog Box 6 44 Edits Laye iS ene ener enrerartnrtr tert enter 6 44 Edit on the Layers Screen cccccceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 45 Edit in the Layer Properties Dialog Box 6 45 About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link ee eeeeeeees 6 46 iv Topcon Link Reference Manual Table of Contents Chapter 7 Working with Point Data in Topcon Link 7 1 Computing Point Coordinates for Raw Data and TODSUR V Piles taceoshciysias6th cap a Mec tuaianiextede 7 1 Compute Coordinates essene e a ass 7 1 Set Process Properties for Computations 7 2 Chapter 8 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device 8 1 Exporting Files to a Mobile Device 1 0 0 cceececceeeeeeeeeees 8 2 Exporting Files to a Total Station cccceeeeseeeeeeeeees 8 3 Exporting an OAF to a GPS Receiver ccececcceeeeeees 8 5 Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device 8 7 Appendix A Data Views Reference c sscecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 1 Coordinate File Data View ccccccccceseeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeee
4. rdtrans The Feature Description displays the list projection s formats geoid s which consist the highlighted item To see what the feature contains select the desired feature Feature Description S Projections GERMANIY Berlin Soldner GERMANY GERMAN Y Gauss Krueger Germany BKG Geoid Format r Feature Description S E z Denmark Original bin geoid 01 s B If the selected projection contains a list of projection s and a geoid file format Topcon Link will be installed with the selected projection s and format for adding the corresponding geoid to the Topcon Link but not a geoid file In the given case P N 7010 0522 1 5 Introduction the Setup tab of the Coordinate System item of the Configuration dialog box will display the installed geoid file format in the list of geoid a TopconLink vy 3 InstallAware Wizard a Custom Setup Choose the program features you would like to install Click on an icon in the list below to change how a Feature is installed E Netherlands E amp E Formats B X Table Projections as i oe ean ANNA Feature Description Projection NETHERLANDS RD Dutch 2004 Geoid Format ee rior Catch 204 Gerd ged bat Sed the installed projection s will be displayed in the list of Projection CTCAROSI 708s v Custom projections for conversion vam i 1 NETHERLANDS RD If the selected projection contains a
5. 1 Navigate to the Total Station device directory Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 e From Topcon Link Click File gt Import from Device In the left pane double click the Topcon Total Station directory e From Windows Explorer Open the My Computer window Double click the Topcon Total Station directory The procedure will be the same whether using Topcon Link or Windows Explorer 2 Double click Add New Station Figure 2 4 amp Topcon Total Stations File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Q Back gt wi ps Search Key Folders Address amp Topcon Total Stations T My Documents 6B 4 My Computer 1 2 yai 4 Import from Device S amp Local Dirak TB Toenn Total ce wel Gel felis ake AM Danm owl Gel fe mee Rl all a amp Topcon ink My Music Emy Pictures H Ey topcofh a 4 Topcon LJ My videos 4 My Networ Imy Webs New Folder iV Open Files after Import Close Figure 2 4 Add a New Station 3 On the General tab enter and select the following information Figure 2 5 on page 2 7 e Name enter a unique name for the device e Notes enter any necessary notes 2 6 Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding and Formatting Devices e Port select the COM Port the device typically connects to e Model enter the model number 4 On the Advanced tab select the baud rate parity data bits stop bits and protocol used for commun
6. File Edit View Process Window Help oh Sst amp b Ea g aS amp ol M R e Points g GPS Occupations Ps GPS Obs 4 Codes poole eeh pee a Method 2 2 2004 12 52 0 00 02 RTK Topo 2 2 2004 12 53 0 00 02 0 RTK Topo 2 2 2004 12 56 0 00 02 428 578 93 7 RTK Topo 2 2 2004 1 01 0 00 02 47 046 421 114 RTK Topo 2 2 2004 1 04 0 00 02 173 419 175 162 RTK Topo 2iziznnd 11M ANANN N j 27 569 347 734 A RTK Tann 43 999 9 J USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTK tls Localization Figure 6 23 Editable Field on the GPS Observations Tab Example Edit and View in the GPS Observations Properties Dialog Box The antenna parameters for the base and the rover stations and the notes associated with a GPS observation can be changed all other fields are informational 1 To edit a GPS observation s properties double click the desired observation 2 As needed edit the GPS observation s note in the General tab Properties GPS Obs Base1 Pt2 General Quality Observation Base Antenna Rover Antenna Point From Basel Point To Pt2 for Road_A34 Note Start Time 12 12 2007 10 01 49 s s Duration 0009 Stop Time 12 12 2007 10 01 58 iti sSCS GPS weekday 457346 8 Method IRTKTopo 0St lt XHTC CS lt 727 3O tS Figure 6 24 Edit General Properties P N 7010 0522 6 17 Editing Data i
7. Instrument Height Icon _ Point From Point To Reflector Heig Azitnth Q x Q Q x Q PL LLL LLL A Figure A 3 TS Obs File Data Table TS Obs Tab P N 7010 0522 A 5 Data Views Reference Icon Descriptions Table A 2 lists the icons that represent different Topcon Link parameters in the data table Table A 2 Total Station Raw Data File Icons imon on OOOO oon BPS es soe TS Obs Tab Left E TS station Panel ForeSight measurement A TS Obs Tab SideShot measurement Right Panel TS Obs Tab E BackSightBearing point measurement Right Panel A Continued EE TS Resection Observation A 6 Topcon Link User s Manual Digital Level File Data Views Digital Level File Data Views Digital level files contain data on points measured with a digital level instrument The DL observations file data table contains two tabs to display data For details on editing level measurements see Editing Digital Level Observations on page 6 19 Points Tab For a Digital Level file the Points tab has the following default columns Icon the symbol used for the point Name the name of the point Latitude Northing the measured northing coordinate for the point and coordinate type Longitude Easting the measured easting coordinate for the point and coordinate type Elevation the elevation of the point Code any codes associated with the point Control the
8. OAF to enable the specific options that customers purchase An Option Authorization File allows customers to customize and configure the receiver according to particular needs thus only purchasing those options needed Typically all receivers ship with a temporary OAF that allows it to be used for a pre determined period of time When the receiver is purchased a new OAF permanently activates desired purchased options Receiver options remain intact when clearing the NVRAM or resetting the receiver P N 7010 0522 8 5 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device The OAF enables the following kinds of functions For a complete list of available options and details visit the TPS website or consult your TPS dealer e Type of signal standard L1 e Co Op tracking optional L2 e Advanced multipath e Memory standard OMb reduction optional up to 128Mb e Wide Area Augmentation e Update rate standard 1Hz System WAAS optional 5 10 or 20Hz e Receiver Autonomous RTK at 1Hz 5Hz 10Hz and Integrity Monitoring RAIM 20Hz 1 PPS Pulse Per Second a RTCM CMR Input Output timing signal Event marker As job requirements expand new options can be purchased and uploaded to a Topcon GPS receiver as an OAF The Topcon Link installation creates a virtual directory for connecting to GPS receiver s via the Windows Explorer interface Use this directory for uploading an OAF to a connected receiver 1 Connect the receiver to the computer
9. 8 If Open File After Import was selected the import function closes and the file opens in Topcon Link kd Import from Device Lookin qe DL 103 e 1 Push SET key and enter the set mode 2 Push DOWN key any times and select the file out 3 Push ENT key 4 Push REC key to start the file communication If escape the file out mode push ESC key 5 If file communication finishes then the display return to file out V Open Files after Import Close File name DL 101C Status Waiting for start Cancel Figure 4 9 Import File from Digital Level Importing Files from a Memory Card Most Topcon devices contain internal memory cards These movable memory cards are used to collect raw data and to transfer the collected data from the device to the computer The memory cards can be divided into two different types e Memory cards formatted in Topcon receiver s file system These cards are used in a TPS receiver such as the GR 3 or NET G3 e Memory cards formatted using the FAT32 file system These cards used in controllers such as the FC 200 or GMS 2 To download data from the first type of the memory card use Topcon Link Topcon Tools Only these software support such cards If a memory SD card was used in a TPS receiver such as the GR 3 or NET G3 and contains tps files it has already been formatted Topcon Link can read files on a memory card formatted in the TPS receiver file system The
10. Convert distance format Vv To HD amp VD SD amp Angle HD amp VD Change Geoid Bounds This option allows one to define the area of a created geoid file from any supported geoid model When converting from a Geoid file the following parameters are available in the right pane e Minimum Maximum Latitude enter the minimum and maximum latitude of the points that limit the use of this model Latitudes are positive for the Northern hemisphere Minimum Maximum Longitude enter the minimum and maximum longitude of the points that limit the use of this model Longitudes are positive for the Eastern hemisphere Filter Raw Data This option allows one to include e GPS or GLONASS satellites e pseudorange and phase measurements on L1 or L2 frequency to created RINEX Compact RINEX Topcon TPD file formats Channels lv GPS Iv V GLONASS To remove any item uncheck a desired checkbox P N 7010 0522 5 11 Converting Files Between Formats The following sections describe the file format conversions as well as list which files can be converted to which format e Code Library File Conversion Parameters on page 5 12 e Coordinate File Conversion Parameters on page 5 13 e Example of Conversion Coordinates File on page 5 14 e Geoid File Conversion Parameters on page 5 20 e GPS Raw Data File Conversion Parameters on page 5 21 Localization GC3 File Conversion Parameters on page 5 24
11. Coordinate type Lat Lon EILH Datum NADS3 v Custom NADS3 5 6 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File If the user selected the WGS 84 Lat Lon Ell H coordinate type the datum will be selected automatically Coordinate type WGS84 Lat Lon EILH a m Datum WGS84 Using this tab the user can perform transformation between Grid and Ground coordinate systems The transformation will be enabled if e the converted file contains points in the Ground coordinate system but a created file has to contain points in a Grid or a Datum coordinate system In this case Topcon Link performs Ground to Grid transformation Convert coordinate type and system From To Coordinate type Ground or Localization Coordinate type Grid EILH Projection California Zone3 Custom 7 Datum NAD83 l Ee Grid to ground e the converted file contains points in the Grid coordinate system but a created file has to contain the point in the Ground coordinate system In this case Topcon Link performs Grid to Ground transformation v Coordinate system None From To Coordinate type Grid Coordinate type Ground or Localization iy Projection E Hag Alaska Zone 8 Custom Datum NAD83 l f i Grid to ground For all other combinations of coordinate systems for input output files the Grid and Ground is disabled 08020 Convert coordinate type and system Coordinate system None For
12. Figure 6 11 View Occupation Properties 6 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Add a Custom GPS Antenna Each antenna type has unique phase center parameters obtained through factory calibration These parameters are not viewable nor editable but a custom antenna can be added to the Topcon Link list of antennas You will need the measurements calibrations shown in P N 7010 0522 6 9 Editing Data in Topcon Link Figure 6 12 to properly add a custom antenna and ensure correct coordinate computations Phase Center L1 L2 Antenna Radius Antenna Reference Point ARP Base of Antenna _7 Survey Point or Marker Figure 6 12 Determining Antenna Parameters 1 Measure or record the antenna s offset parameters as shown in Figure 6 12 2 To add a custom antenna double click a GPS occupation 3 On the Antenna tab click Custom Then click Add Properties GPS Occupation CHKPT1 General Antenna offset Antenna Type HiPer Lite Lite fig Custom Antenna Height USft 16 562 Ant Height Method Vertical v kd Custom Antennas List Icon NGS Name Name Radius mm L1 Base offset 41 mm L2 Bas Figure 6 13 Add Custom Antenna 4 Enter the NGS name for the antenna and the display name for Topcon Link NGS National Geodetic Services provides a common database for distributing official antenna designators and offset measurements
13. To automatically overwrite the previously created file check the checkbox V Overwrite existing The user can add unlimited number of files to the Convert Files dialog box if these files contain compatible data If the user added the files which have incompatible data the conversion of these files is not performed and the following alarm message displays Destination format A Source files contain no compatible data To perform a conversion delete file s containing data incompatible with other file s If the user selects other format for the converted file in the Open widow he can select the desired file format from the format list of the Source file type column To activate this list double click on the name of the selected format By s Convert Files Source File path Source file type E C Examples_for converting files I TRA E v Source file path Source file type All Files a Code Layer Library F Coordinates BLH_NMEA 1 Custom Text Format Custom_FULL_CODES FullCode_Coord_BLH KOF LandxML Mx GENIO Name E N 2 Code 4 Add files X Remove files Destination folder Destination format Iv Overwrite existing Advanced conversion options The Advanced conversion option dialog box contains a group of fields They are necessary to input the data used for the coordinate transformation metric unit coordinate order etc during the file conversion Each converted
14. Turn on the receiver 2 Navigate to the Topcon Receivers device directory and click the device icon 3 After discovering devices right click the receiver s icon and click Transfer options file 4 Navigate to and select the OAF file for this TPS receiver Click Open to upload the file 8 6 Topcon Link Reference Manual Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device Look in O oaf 1 amp E Topcon Receivers File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back gt S ps Search Key Folders Address 4 Topcon Receivers a Go Search For HIPER Open connect Folders H 4g Topcon Digital Levels E Topcon Receivers E 4 Topcon Total Stations Es a My Network Places Recycle Bin E My Bluetooth Places Properties Transfer options file lt D M oo File name AEBQ3P6ZUOO tpo z aces Files of type Topcon Options file tpo jpo M Cancel Figure 8 3 Export OAF to GPS Receiver Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device After installing Topcon Link the computer s hard drive contains up to five virtual drives for accessing Topcon devices to import export data These virtual drives provide a quick way to transfer data without opening Topcon Link Many of the steps are the same as for importing exporting data via the Topcon Link interface See the corresponding section above for further details on the steps
15. on page 5 2 for details Print Prints the current window or table Undo Reverses the last action Redo Returns the last action Cut Removes the selected object s Copy Copies the selected object s Add point Adds a point to the current file 1 Click the button to display the Add point dialog box 2 Enter the point name coordinates and codes for the new point 3 Click Ok See Add a Point on page 6 1 for details Zoom In Changes the pointer to a magnifying wand for zooming in on a clicked area of the CAD view You can also click and drag a square around the area to zoom in on Zoom Out Changes the pointer to a magnifying wand for zooming out on a clicked area of the CAD view You can also click and drag a square around the area to zoom out on Zoom back Returns the CAD view to the previous zoom magnification Topcon Link Reference Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 4 Topcon Link Toolbar Button Functions Continued Restore All Fits all data in the active CAD view into the viewable extents of the view Pan Changes the pointer to a hand with which to grab and dynamically move the CAD view ae a CAD View Available for TopSURV PC Jobs displays design data be points linework roads and surface Compute coordinates of points Calculates the point coordinates in the current file See Computing Point Coordinates for Raw Data and T
16. 0 000 FH Table 1 Parabola Lona 28870 168 304 801 Graphic D Parabola Long 29772 850 487 681 lt TD RIES 7 parabola Long 30047 171 0 000 HA Tabl abie 2 Graphic X Sections EEA Table ii 25616 9349 568 3000 260 0 290 0 CL Positions m Figure A 19 TopSURV Data Table Roads Tab Vertical Alignment Panel The x section table has the following default columns and or a graph for the road or cross section selected in the left panel e Station the station at which the template is applied e Side the left or the right side of the road relative to the central line where this template is used e Template the name of the template selected from the list of existing templates in the current job E C opcon TopconLink gradework_road tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job gt e Points Roads A Section Templates amp Codes 6220 A12GradeWork 1 Sta Chainage m Template Horizontal alignme 26868 174 88150R EA Table i 26868 174 88150L Le Graphic 26883 414 88200R M vertical alignment 26883 414 88200L FE Table 26974 854 88500R 2 Graphic 26974 8554 88500L Sections x Sections 27035 814 88700L 27188 214 69200L HHHHHHHI EH Table Y Offset from CL m Hz Offset from CL m Figure A 20 TopSURV Data Table Roads Tab X Section Template Panel A 26 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views Icon Descriptions Table
17. 6 10 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing GPS Occupations 5 Enter the measured offsets for the antenna and select the method used to measure the height New Custom Antenna General Parameters PCV NGS Name Cust_Ant New Custom Antenna General Parameters PCy My custom antenna Radius mm L1 Base offset A1 mm L2 Base offset A2 mm L1 Plane offset C1 mm L2 Plane offset C2 mm LlEastingoffset El mm 02 L2Eastingoffset E2 mm L1Northingoffset N1 mm O1 Carnal L2Nothingoffset N2 mm Measured Height Method Vertical X Name Manufacturer Note Figure 6 14 Enter General and Offset Parameters 6 Enter the PCV values These values represent the antenna phase center variations 7 Click OK to save the custom antenna and exit New Custom Antenna General Parameters PC PCV GPS L1 mm gt PCV GPS L2 mm 7 COo sof wo f sof O D M M rf cof j wf gevf e a a i a O 6s M wo wf o evof srf eof a sf iif onf rf sof j arf sof as JI Cancel Apply Figure 6 15 Enter PCV Parameters P N 7010 0522 6 11 Editing Data in Topcon Link To edit a custom antenna double click the antenna on the antenna in the custom antenna list The antenna s properties dialog box displays Custom Antennas List Nes Name Radius imm Li Base offset 41 tram L2 Ba Cust Ant Ant I g
18. A 4 lists the icons that represent different Topcon Link parameters in the data table Note that the icons for codes and linework are user selectable and are not listed below Table A 4 TopSURV File Icons mon icon o TS station TS point TS BackSight point Point coordinates input manually Point coordinates calculated by means of COGO Design point Stakeout point Fixed coordinates point Points Tab Fixed Horizontal control Fixed Vertical control OE pee E mee Auto Topo point PTL point to line offset point oe GPS offset point a Tape Measurement Point P N 7010 0522 A 27 es B B E n B B o Data Views Reference Table A 4 TopSURV File Icons Continued mon eon Barton TS Obs Tab Left Obs Tab Left i TS station Panel ForeSight measurement SideShot measurement gt BackSight measurement kis TS Obs Tab TS Resection Observation Right Panel ES BackSightBearing point measurement TS MLM Observation ES Base station occupation Auto Topo occupation GPS Occupations Tab O Topo occupation wh Baseline from the base station to a Topo point Baseline from the base station to an Auto Topo point Tape Dimensions Start reference line Tab Left Panel GPS Obs Tab Tape Dimensions Tape Measurement Point Tab Right Panel A 28 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views Table A 4 TopSURV File Icons Continued eee ae Horizontal Alignment Vertical Alignme
19. DATA FILES zip Coordinates txt xml cr5 csv xyz t feg t pnt Fe DL Obs dl lev txt GPS Raw Data tpd 0 7G N D tps jps TopSURY PC Job tlsy TS Obs rw5 raw dat FeS gts gt6 gts6 gts ot xml File name PROJECT ATK tlsv Format name TopSURY PC Job tls ce Advanced of con N cont Figure 3 1 Select Format and File to Open Creating a Custom Text File Format for a Coordinate File To open or save a file of arbitrary coordinate format you can create and save a custom format A custom text format allows you to customize the data included in the coordinate file Text formats are saved as an ASCII format txt csv etc To create an arbitrary text coordinate file take the following steps 1 Click File gt Open File 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to and select a desired coordinate file in the File name field 3 On the Open dialog box select the Custom text format from the list of coordinate formats in the Format name field Click Open 4 On the Custom format properties dialog window select the delimiter that separates data in a line and the coordinate system used to create the data Do not use the Space delimiter if the file contains codes with attributes 5 Select data types for the custom format P N 7010 0522 3 9 File Operations and Data Views e In the left column select the data type s to i
20. GLONASS Satellites PDOP HDOP DOP dN rm 988 407 Cancel dE m 4386 965 dHt rm 3 779 ct J o o Figure 6 26 View Quality and Observation Properties 6 18 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Digital Level Observations Editing Digital Level Observations Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit the level run of an observation the point and the vertical offset Figure 6 27 shows typical observations taken with a digital level Ss BS SS Ss h ay i Fa r w 1m Se NSA r bd Traverse point s Say 7 Eo a SideShot My he N oie a ee Figure 6 27 Example Digital Level Observation The DL Obs tab displays a table containing two panels The left panel displays the start and end level points of a job and the right panel displays all level measurements of the selected job Edit on the DL Observations Tab In the left panel you can directly edit order note and level run fields directly on the DL Observations tab In the right panel you can only edit fields that correspond to available data and non static information such as Point Vertical Offset and Note directly on the DL Observations tab Click pause click to access editable fields P N 7010 0522 6 19 Editing Data in Topcon Link Figure 6 28 shows an example of editing fields on the DL Observations tab kad Topcon Link topcon TopconLinkWigitalLevel 3 7wcent1 lev lt opcon DL Obs gt F
21. Occupations 2 GPS Obs TS Obs Columns can be moved from one f Ground Northing USFt Ground Easting USFt location to another in the table 5697 936 10259 732 5691 762 10282 462 5691 763 10282 466 5111 627 10323 941 Click the column s header and drag it During to the desired location LL ee con Ts en 5697 936 10259 732 5691 762 10282 462 5691 763 10282 466 5111 627 10323 941 10259 732 5697 936 10282 462 5691 762 10282 466 5691 763 10323 941 5111 627 3 90 Topcon Link Reference Manual Setting CAD View Options Table 3 3 Arranging Table Columns Size columns Columns can be sized to display hide data Before E C Mopcon TopconLinkWigitalLev e Points DL Obs Icon ga From To a i BDI 5 7 E C Mopcon TopconLinkWigitalLev Click the column s right edge and drag left to decrease right to increase the width of the column e Points DL Obs i 1 5 TOPON Setting CAD View Options Topcon Link displays data in two views a tab view and a computer aided drawing view The CAD view is a two dimensional graphical representation of linework road and surface data with associated points To view the CAD graphic click View gt CAD View Depending on the file s data and the filters used the following information displays e Points with associated symbols If the point does not have a symbol its survey symbol is used e Lines using the assoc
22. Photo Notes tab is available only for points of TopSURV Job The user can select a desired photo note from the list or add remove a photo note for the point The user can add jpg or bmp files of type e To add a photo note click Add Photo Note Browse for and select the desired photo click Open The photo is added to the list in the order added and automatically applied to the point Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Points e To delete a photo note select the photo from the list and click Delete Photo Note Properties Point 500 i Properties Point 500 General Coordinates Photo Notes Codes and Style General e Fhoto Note Number Photo Note Number Look in O New_Pictures B Picture 001 jpg i a nim 2 Picture 002 jpg My Recent Picture 003 jpg Documents ee ak Add Photo Note Remove Photo Note Picture 004 jpg 2 Picture 005 jpg Picture 006 jpg Desktop Picture 007 jpg Cancel m Picture 008 jpg I Ei Picture 009 jpg Add Photo Note Figure 6 6 Edit Photo Note and Offset Properties 6 For PTL point to line points edit the point s offset To obtain new coordinates of the point after editing offset parameters need click Calculate Coordinates See About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link on page 6 46 for more details Properties Point ptl1 Offset Dist m Offset Ht rm Offset Across m From Point P_12
23. Point Properties Dialog Box The available property tabs depend on the information in the file For example the Offset tab is only available if a point to line offset was measured Note the following restrictions when editing a point in a coordinate file e If the file currently lacks the data being edited in the Properties dialog box Topcon Link will ask to save to another format before continuing 1 To edit a point s properties double click the desired point 2 Edit the point s general properties e Name the name of the point e Note any notes associated with the point e Code the code of the point P N 7010 0522 6 3 Editing Data in Topcon Link 3 Edit the point s coordinates Latitude Northing Longitude Easting and Elevation Name Note Control Code Properties Point occ General Coordinates Codes and Style e occ l Properties Point occ General Coordinates Codes and Style Ground None Ground Northing m 500 Station Ground Easting m 500 Elevation m 1 45 16 Figure 6 4 Edit General and Coordinate Properties Edit the point s CAD information The user can edit the data in the following field Code String Control Code and Control Code2 Color and Point Symbol Properties Point 500 Control Code Control Code 2 Color Point Symbol Figure 6 5 Edit CAD and Style Properties 5 The
24. Properties DL Obs 1 J0111 2 1 Observation General Adjustment J0111 2 o 01 01 1999 19 57 00 Figure 6 30 Edit General Properties for the Right Panel 6 21 Editing Data in Topcon Link 3 Edit the Vertical offset and the measured point for the DL observation in the Observation tab Properties DL Obs 1 J0111 2 1 Observation General Adjustment Type Point Ht Measurement m Eeo ee Vert Offset m OO Distance m A Instrument Elevation m ey e E E Std Dev m Figure 6 31 Edit Observation Properties 4 View the adjustment elevation for the DL observation Properties DL Obs 1 J0111 2 1 Observation General Adjustment Elevation m 9 997 Figure 6 32 View Elevation Adjustment Properties Editing Codes Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit codes and their attributes New codes can also be created Edit on the Codes Tab In the left panel you can edit code and layer fields directly on the Codes tab you can also add codes and attributes to codes using the pop up menu In the right panel you can only edit the attribute name and default value fields directly on the Codes tab Click pause click 6 22 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Codes to access editable fields Figure 6 28 shows an example of editing fields on the Codes tab kA Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV WPROJECT RTK tlsv lt 1 pSURV PC Job gt File
25. Send Bug Report Option 1 20 Topcon Link Reference Manual Sending Feedback and Bug Reports to Topcon Support To ask a question Click Help gt Feedback gt Question To Support Enter any questions describing activities in detail and send the email to TPS Support SMTP topcontechnicalsupport topcon com lt topcontechnicalsupport topcon com gt Subject Question to Support Enter you comment here AppInfo Topcon Link v 7 3 build data is Monday August 10 2009 Language 0x409 OS Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Build 2600 Figure 1 15 Example E mail for the Question to Support Option P N 7010 0522 1 21 Introduction Notes 1 22 Topcon Link Reference Manual Chapter 2 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data Topcon Link provides two methods for transferring data between the computer and a connected device via the Topcon Link interface or the installed directories in Windows Explorer See Adding and Formatting Devices on page 2 1 for a quick look at what each device requires for data transfers e For Total Stations and Digital Levels the instrument information and connection parameters must be set up before it s files can be viewed The instrument setup will only need to be done once per computer For Topcon Memory Cards flash cards used for data storage in a TPS receiver the card must be formatted before data can be r
26. TPS Digital Levels varies so refer the device s documentation for details This section describes data import using the Topcon Link interface To use Windows Explorer for data importing see Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 P N 7010 0522 4 9 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device 1 Connect your controller and Total Station according to the device s documentation With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device 3 Inthe right pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which to save data files In the left pane double click Topcon Digital Levels 5 Double click the desired device to connect with the Total Station Import from Device Look in E My Computer eal Look in io SurveyD ata el S e B Mobile Device Topcon Digital Levels n Topcon Memory Ca Ms Topcon Receivers kA Import from Device a Topcon Total Stations ink ee ke Topcon Digital L eall Look in SurveyD ata TE Add New Digital Level V Open Files after Import O cose Figure 4 8 Select Digital Level to Import Data From 6 Select the file dl file and click the Move Right button 7 Follow all steps listed in the Download file from the Digital Level dialog box Figure 4 9 on page 4 11 to select a file and begin the import These steps may vary depending on the connected device 4 10 Topcon Link Reference Manual Importing Files from a Memory Card
27. acceptable return any unused software and manual CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual its contents and the Software collectively the Confidential Information are the confidential and proprietary information of TPS You agree to treat TPS Confidential Information with a degree of care no less stringent that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for the receiver Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information you shall give TPS immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy WEBSITE OTHER STATEMENTS No statement contained at the TPS website or any other website or in any other advertisements or TPS literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPS modifies these Terms and Conditions including the Software license warranty and limitation of liability SAFETY Improper use of the receiver can lead to injury to persons or property and or malfunction of the product The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers Users should review and heed the safety warnings in an Appendix MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be amend
28. all files from the Convert Files window click Clear all 5 2 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File 9 If needed click Advanced Conversion options and select the parameters to apply to data during the conversion See the following sections for more details Available parameters depend on data in the selected file and the format being converted to 10 Click Convert Topcon Link performs the conversion saves the file in the selected directory ap ze Convert Files Destination folder Destination format Overwrite existing Eee V Recognize file format automatically Cancel By 8 Convert Files Source file path Source file type Destination file name File status O C TopSURY_Jobs 06 224 tsj UEA ce eee O6 224 cs File Format is verified Gy Add files X Remove files X Clear all Destination folder C Creating Files Destination format EP Name NE Z Code Coordinates cs 5 F Overwrite existing 9 Advanced conversion options A Convert Figure 5 1 Convert File If the file conversion is successful the Convert Files dialog box displays the following By Convert Files Source file path Source file type Destination file name File status c TopsuRy_Jobs 06 224 ts TopSURY 7 Job TopSURY Job 06 224 csy File is successfully converted P N 7010 0522 5 3 Converting Files Between Formats
29. coordinate fix of the point None Horizontal Vertical Both Note any notes associated with the point E C Mopcon TopconLinkWigitallevel 3 7wcent1 ley lt Topcon DL Obs gt e Points Fa DL Obs A Note 100 000 100 000 Vertical Figure A 4 DL Obs File Data Table Points Tab P N 7010 0522 A 7 Data Views Reference DL Obs Tab For a Digital Level file the DL Obs tab has two panels the left for start and end points of a job the right for all level measurements for the job selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following columns Icon the symbol of the leveling job the number of the leveling job From the start leveling point of the job To the finish leveling point of the job Level Run the name of the leveling job created in a Topcon digital level Date the start date day month year and time of job creation Note displays user comments Distance the sum of all backsight and foresight distances Balance the sum of differences between DL to BS point and DL to FS point of the job The right panel contains the following columns Icon displays a symbol associated with turning points the number of the measurement Point the name of the turning point BS the measurement for backsight point FS the measurement for foresight point Distance measured distance Elevation the orthometric heights of the point or the height
30. default columns e Icon the symbol associated with the line segment e Order the order of points associated with the line segment e From the beginning point of the line segment e To the end point of the line segment If the line is closed the To point for the last segment will be the same as the start point of the line Control Code enable in Tabular view options the control code of the point Arc Start the starting point of the arc Arc End the ending point of the arc Close the last point in a closed line EE D from_tt2 thy lt TopSURY PC files Seles Coker Lint J Lira L BYLAVER M BYLAVER Figure A 13 TopSURV Data Table Linework Tab A 18 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views Tape Dimensions Tab For a TopSURV database file the Tape Dimensions tab has two panels the left for all tape dimensions in the job the right for tape measurements of the tape dimension selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol associated with the tape dimension e Start Point the name of the starting point for the dimension e End Point the name of the ending point for the dimension The right panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the point e measurement sessions e Point to measurement direction e Distance the length of the line the sign stands
31. details on setting these parameters see About Grid gt Ground Parameters on page 5 39 P N 7010 0522 5 7 Converting Files Between Formats Convert Height The conversation of heights is enabled if is needed to obtain orthometric heights for the points of the created file from the ellipsoidal heights of the points in the converted file and vise versa The transformation will be enabled if e the converted file contains points in the Ground or Grid Datum coordinate system with orthometric heights but a created file must contain points in a Grid Datum coordinate system with ellipsoidal heights Convert coordinate type and system From To Coordinate type Ground or Localization x Coordinate type Grid EILH iection California Zone3 S Projection Z Custom Coordinate system None Datum NADSS3 v e the converted file contains points in the Grid Datum coordinate system with ellipsoidal heights but a created file has to contain points in a Grid Datum coordinate system with orthometric heights From To Coordinate type Grid EILH Coordinate type Lat Lon Elevation l Projection Alaska Zone 8 v Custom Datum NADE3 xl Custom Datum NADS3 v In these cases Topcon Link offers to select the desired Geoid from the list of geoids used The user can add any Geoid file to this list by clicking the Geoid List button see Adding a Geoid on page 2 13 From lt Elevation gt To
32. distance perpendicular to the line with known azimuth from the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point e Offset Ht the height difference from the rover GPS antenna to the offset point e Height is relative the height difference from the prism point to the offset point Topcon Link Reference Manual 6 48 About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link e Height is absolute the absolute height of the offset point T North Offset Azimuth Properties GPS Occupation 5031 5069 General Antenna Offset A Azimuth P50 N Offset Dist USft hze Offset Ht USft O45 00 22 OffsetAcross US 74 7 Occupation Point Figure 6 65 Measuring Editing Offsets From Observation Line P N 7010 0522 6 49 Editing Data in Topcon Link Notes 6 50 Topcon Link Reference Manual Chapter 7 Working with Point Data in Topcon Link Topcon Link includes a function for working with point data computing coordinates of TS and GPS network Computing Point Coordinates for Raw Data and TopSURV Files Topcon Link allows computing point coordinates for raw data and TopSURYV files Compute Coordinates Note the following restrictions for coordinate computations ll If there is no antenna information Antenna Type When editing data coordinate computations re calculation are not automatic You must manually select the Compute Coordinate function field is empty for Base RTK station the phase cente
33. drive Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive X Entire feature will be unavailable The following rules is used for adding projection and geoid 1 Itis not possible to highlight a geoid without highlighting of the corresponding projection S xr or a Er Global i xX r Geoid Genid 2 Itis possible to highlight only the desired projection X T Geoid gt Without reference to the selected projection type Topcon Link installation will install all datums If the user did not select any geoid file in the process of installation after finishing Topcon Link installation process it is possible to add using Configuration dialog box only the following geoids global glc custom regional rgm and topcon geoid jff and or gff files All Files Global Geoid qlc Regional Geoid rgm Topcon Geoid gff jfF It the user selected some regional geoid file in the process of installation after finishing Topcon Link installion process it is possible to add using Configuration dialog box only the following P N 7010 0522 1 7 Introduction geoids selected official geoid global glc custom regional rgm and topcon geoid jff and or gff files Format name EF French RAF38 Geoid mn 2 x All files French RAF98 Geoid mnt Global Geoid qlc Regional Geoid rgm Topcon Geoid gff FF gt Without reference to the selec
34. express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your receiver The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by TPS P N 7010 0522 vii Preface TRADEMARKS Topcon Topcon Link TopSURV HiPer GR 3 and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc is used under license Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT THIS MANUAL AND THE RECEIVER ARE PROVIDED AS IS THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE TPS AND ITS DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING PERFORMANCE OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE RECEIVER SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA LOSS OF PROFIT SA
35. file should be supplied with information that is absent in the file but needed for the correct transformation For example the user can set the coordinate system metric units for the converted coordinate file if these data are available These data are entered to the From fields For the created file one should enter the parameters that appear in this file after conversion For example the 5 4 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File coordinate system in the file should be NAD 83 metric units US Feet orthometric heights take into account the usage of Geoid 2003 These data are entered to the To fields In general the data entered to the Advanced conversion option dialog box can be divided into following groups 1 Convert coordinate type and system including Grid to Ground conversion Convert ellipsoidal orthometric height Convert coordinate order Convert metric unit Convert angular unit Convert vertical angle Convert distance format Change geoid bounds See Sot a ae a Filter raw data Topcon Link analyses the data type of the converted created file automatically selects the needed group parameter s used for each format Advanced conversion option will display only those parameters which are needed for given types of input output data The groups are independent in selecting and can be enabled disabled independently Depending on the data type of the converted created file some fields of any group c
36. for file transfers and software downloads between a computer and mobile device running the Windows CE operating system such as a hand held controller or CE based Total Station After installing ActiveSync it will be associated with a port on the computer This means that the port will be considered busy and may need to be freed up for use with other devices ActiveSync will start automatically when connecting a CE based device such as Topcon s FC 120 FC 200 FC 2000 FC2200 FC2500 GMS 2 GMS 2Pro or GTS 720 GTS 750 GPT 7000 GPT 70001 GPT 7500 GPT 9000 1 Log on to the Microsoft website www microsoft com to download ActiveSync Install the program onto the computer P N 7010 0522 1 11 Introduction 2 After installing ActiveSync start the application and click File Connection Settings Apply the following settings based on the number of ports on the computer Table 1 2 Refer to the help topics in ActiveSync for more details on connecting with devices Table 1 2 About ActiveSync Connection Settings ActiveSync Settings for Computers ActiveSync Settings for Computers With One Port With Two or More Ports If using a port for multiple purposes If multiple ports are available the select either Work Network or The default settings are sufficient In this Internet In this case ActiveSync will case ActiveSync will retain use of the free up the port for other uses after port after di
37. for the start point of the segment Calculated using the corresponding values of the previous segment s E D road_O3 thy lt TopSURY PC files Points feats 7 Figure A 16 TopSURV Data Table X Section Templates Tab Roads Tab For a TopSURV database file the Roads tab has two panels the left for all roads in the job the right for horizontal alignments vertical alignments x section templates for the road selected in the left panel The left panel contains a data tree with the following entries for each road in the job e Horizontal alignment select to show both table and graph expand to select and show just the table or graph e Vertical alignment select to show both table and graph expand to select and show just the table or graph e X Sections select to show both table and graph expand to select and show just the table or graph A 22 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views The right panel contains information for the object selected in the left panel whether a road or an alignment x section E C Mopcon TopconLink gradework_road tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job gt m e Points Roads E x Section Templates amp Codes 7 Horizontal alignme HA Table el Graphic Curve D Serien alignment Sniral CS tn c East i HH Table gt asting m 2 Graphic Sections Sta Chainage n HA Table vee 25616 94 D Parabola Long 28870 1 D Parabola Long 29772 8E T Parabola Lo
38. formats containing the common data Toolbar The toolbar for Topcon Link Figure 1 11 contains buttons for frequently used functions rhe ss Salo se Bl 4 l Als amp amp M B Re Figure 1 11 Topcon Link Toolbar Upon startup the toolbar displays beneath the menu bar To display or hide the toolbar click View gt Toolbar Table 1 4 describes the various buttons available on the toolbar Table 1 4 Topcon Link Toolbar Button Functions Open File Opens an existing file 1 Click the button to display the Open dialog box 2 Navigate to and select the desired file 3 Click Open Save As Saves the current file with a new name and or in a new directory and or to save in other compatible format La a Save Saves a file to the current directory P N 7010 0522 1 15 Introduction Table 1 4 Topcon Link Toolbar Button Functions Continued w O O O a 1 16 Import File from Device Imports files from TPS GPS receivers and memory cards TPS controllers TPS Total Stations CE based robotic conventional or TPS digital levels See Chapter 4 for details Export File to Device Exports data to a TPS controller or Total Station CE based conventional robotic and exports an Option Authorization File OAF to a TPS receiver See Chapter 8 for details Convert files between formats Converts data in a file from one format to another compatible format See Converting A File
39. http www topconsupport com documents view 1743 This section describes data import using the Topcon Link interface To import data using Windows Explorer see Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 1 Connect your receiver and computer according to the receiver s documentation Note that a Bluetooth connection requires that both devices have Bluetooth wireless technology capabilities With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device In the left panel double click Topcon Receivers Topcon Link searches for connected devices 4 9 Topcon Link Reference Manual Importing Files from a Topcon GPS Receiver Click Stop to quit the search and display detected devices kd Import from Device Look in 9 My Computer v elal e Look in I My Documents v e ale B Mobile Device 4 Topcon Digital Levels B Topcon Memory Cards FE ME AEE CA Topcon Receivers amp Topcon Total stat Look in e Topcon Receive eja Look in My Documents noe O Geoids O SurveyData O TopSury_Files O wickundSite Amy Music Searching Emy Pictures 5 Jm videos sop my Webs my Stuff V Open Files after Import Close Figure 4 1 Search For Connected Devices 4 Double click the Topcon Receivers to access the device s data storage module and view the collected raw files 5 In the right pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which to save data
40. in the left panel Edit the line s general properties and view its length 3 Edit the line s plotting styles View CoGo information P N 7010 0522 6 27 Editing Data in Topcon Link 5 View and edit the photonotes of this line 6 Click Ok to save Properties Line 0 Properties Line 0 Photonotes Line Plotting styles CoGo Line Style BYLAYER _ Line Width BYLAYER 1pt BYLAYER a v Photonotes Line Plotting styles CoGo Type Line m Layer E x k d Color Properties Properties Line 0 Photonotes Line Plotting styles CoGo Photo Note Number 1 v Photonotes Line Plotting styles CoGo Distance m i 33 304 Area Sq m 37 21 is 2 E n Add Photo Note Remove Photo Note OK Cancel Apply Figure 6 40 Edit Properties for the Line Editing Tape Dimensions Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit start and end points tape distance and point to for a tape dimension Tape dimensions are measurements of lines perpendicular to a reference line The reference line is defined using two points with known coordinates Figure 6 41 shows tape dimensions measured from a reference line between points and 2 6 28 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Tape Dimensions Latitude 55 42 00 0 M 55 41 59 0 N 10 101 55 41 56 0 M 103 104 55 41 57 0 N 106 1 37 33 S5 0 E af ao o
41. information will be displayed for each layer To edit a layer s properties see Editing Layers on page 6 44 Name the name of the layer Visible if the layer is visible in the CAD view Line Style the style used for lines in this layer Line Width the width of lines in this layer Color the color of points and lines in this layer Point Symbol the icon used for points in this layer Breakline Type the type of breakline for the layer Auto Breakline Boundary or Exclusion Note any notes associated with the layer Fill Area any closed polylines will be filled with the color associated with the layer ayers C topcon TopconLink gradework_road tlsv Name Visible Line Style _ Line Width Color __ Point Symbol Breakine Type Note FillArea z Yes 1 pt Yes 1 pt Yes 1 pt Yes 1 pt Yes 1 pt Figure A 7 TopSURV File Layers View Points Tab For a TopSURV database file the Points tab has the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the point e Name the name of the point A 12 Topcon Link User s Manual E C Topcon Link Data 081202a tlsy lt TopSURY files gt TopSURV File Data Views Latitude Northing the measured northing coordinate for the point and the coordinate type Longitude Easting the measured easting coordinate for the point and the coordinate type Elevation the elevation of the point Code any codes a
42. listed in sections below Export to a TPS Mobile Device using Explorer 1 Connect the controller to the computer Connect to the controller via ActiveSync 2 On the computer navigate to and copy the file s to export 3 Navigate to the Topcon Mobile Devices device directory and click the device icon 4 Navigate to the CF card and the desired job file s P N 7010 0522 8 7 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device 5 Paste or drag and drop the desired file s to the controller for the job created by TopSURV version 7 0 and later airport DER Fie Edit view Favorites Tools Help ay Q sack z z w ps Search RE Folders i Address CF Card TPS TopSURY Jobs lt j Go x Copying from TopSUR _ format to Jobs EEDAN NANNAN N N E NN Folders G B Mobile Device O Application Data E O CF Card TPs H TopSuRY 3 Jobs Copy amp Convert to mobile device format ws points_d3 for the job created by Converting from TopSURY Access database to TopSURY SSCE database TopSURV version 6 11 03 TELE LEE LLL version and Car lier Copying from desktop computer to Jobs Cancel Figure 8 4 Export Using Explorer Mobile Device Export to a TPS Total Station using Explorer 1 Connect the total station to the computer If needed connect to the total station via ActiveSync 2 On the computer navigate to and copy the coordinate file to export 3 Navigate
43. lt EL Ht gt a Use geoid Geoids List TopSURV Job is the most informative file format This format can contain both ellipsoidal and orthometric heights and also the name of the geoid used for height calculation If TopSURV Job is converted Topcon Link automatically uses the height information contained in 5 8 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File the job The height conversion will be available if the geoid used in TopSURV is presented in the Topcon Link geoid list In an example below the geoid selection from the geoid list is not available Use geoid If the geoid used in TopSURYV is not presented in the Topcon Link geoid list the following message will appear Topcon Link dd CGG2000e Geoid model is not in the list Elevation calculations will work incorrectly if you do not load this geoid Convert Coordinate Order This type of conversion allows one to select the order of the horizontal coordinate Easting and Northing for the points of the created file if Ground Grid Grid Ell coordinate system is set for this file Convert coordinate order i TofNMEHO o If the user selected Name N E Z Code or Name E N Z Code coordinate file format the fields of coordinate order selecting will display the order which defined by the corresponding file format Convert coordinate order iV From To Convert Metric Unit This type of conversion allows one to select the desired metric unit for convert
44. of the point is calculated from a point with known height Vert Offset displays the vertical offset from the horizontal plane for traverse and sideshot points Note any comment for the level measurement A 8 Topcon Link User s Manual Digital Level File Data Views e Std Dev standard deviation for the level measurement This value is created in the digital level e Date the date and time of level measurement e Level Run the name of the leveling job created in a Topcon digital level E C Mopcon TopconLinkWigitallevel 37wcent1 levy lt Topcon DL Obs gt Eleva A x E E E NM O On Dn Sb Ww AIPOBBEBEEOEOoS Figure A 5 DL Obs File Data Table DL Obs Tab Icon Descriptions Table A 3 lists the icons that represent different Topcon Link parameters in the data table Table A 3 DL OBS File Icons Location Description Traverse Point for digital level observation Side Shot Points Tab l Fixed coordinates point Fixed Horizontal control Fixed Vertical control DL Obs Tab Left Leveling job Fa Panel h P N 7010 0522 A 9 Data Views Reference Table A 3 DL OBS File Icons Continued toemon toon Deion BackSight level measurement B DL Obs Tab ForeSight level measurement SideShot level measurement TopSURV File Data Views A TopSURV database file contains information on the various GPS total station digital level tape dimension and cross se
45. pane select the desired file s and click the Move Right button The file import progress displays 4 6 Topcon Link Reference Manual Importing Files from a Total Station 7 IfOpen File After Import was selected the import function closes and the file opens in Topcon Link ka Import from Device Looki E TopSUFV job c 07148 tlsv AIRPORT tisv Gom FileSe B Geo D Geoic Pi My Computer Topcon Receivers Topcon Memory Cards j CF Card c TPS TopSURY Look in TopsuRvib Gl e E Default tsj 07148 tlsv AIRPORT tlsv net tsv net tlsy iv Open Files after Import Close Figure 4 5 Import File from Mobile Device Importing Files from a Total Station The Topcon family of conventional and robotic Total Stations have an internal data storage device to record data in various formats Refer to your Total Station s documentation for details on setup operation and connection with other devices When importing files from a TPS Total Station Topcon Link connects to the device and provides a path for the data transfer The actual file transfer is performed at the Total Station The connection procedure for TPS Total Stations varies so refer to the device s documentation for details When connecting to a CE based device Microsoft ActiveSync automatically starts up and connects with the device This connection is required to import files if yo
46. receiver s icon Select and copy or select and drag and drop the desired files to a directory on the computer Maok A Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ak 7 7 S pi Search Folders from Topcon Address E HIPER x Go x A A mA receiver maie TL_Data a 4 O Topcon Link Data amp 101b tps logO101c tps log010le tps Topcon Tools Data iM HOT tps B lt New Sokkia receiver File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Q Back gt D Search Key Folders fro m So k ki a Address i New Sokkia receiver receiver Folders x z 0014 10_0 staticl pdc Ej Desktop B My Documents 4 My Computer Sokkia receivers H New Sokkia receiver H am Tancan Ninital evele Figure 4 12 Import Using Explorer Receiver Import from TPS Mobile Device using Explorer 1 Connect the controller to the computer Connect to the controller via ActiveSync 2 Navigate to the Topcon Mobile Devices device directory and click the device icon 3 Navigate to the CF card and the desired job file s Select and copy or select and drag and drop the desired files to a directory on the computer 4 14 Topcon Link Reference Manual Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device for the job created by TopSURV version 7 0 and later File Back gt S pi Search Key Folders Fal Copy bt Convert to desktop computer format Edit View Favorites Tools H
47. segment is tangential to the previous element e Edit the type of element e Edit the azimuth and order of the curve segment e Edit the length for the curve segment e Edit the radius of the curve segment P N 7010 0522 6 41 Editing Data in Topcon Link 4 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties Horz Element General End Position Curve Type Curve sa Length m 3 983 Deg Curve 23732541 1062 Tum Rigt gt DegChod 7 94 3231 9697 Radius 2 414 Delta 94 32 S1 8697 m Chord m 3 547 Properties Horz Element General End Position Azimuth 121 56 03 0668 Tangent m 2 613 End Sta Chainage m 3 983 calle Mid Ord m 0 776 End Northing rm 3 484 External m 1 144 End Easting rm 0 664 End Azimuth 216 28 34 9366 a _ Figure 6 57 Edit Properties for a Curve Segment in a Horizontal Alignment Edit Spiral Segment Properties 1 To edit the properties for a spiral segment double click the desired segment in the horizontal alignment table In the graph view double click the segment to open the Properties dialog box 2 View the end position for the spiral alignment 3 Edit the general properties for the spiral alignment e Select whether or not the segment is tangential to the previous element e Edit the type of element e Edit the azimuth and order of the spiral segment e Edit the length and spiral constant for the spiral seg
48. tab to display data Because coordinate files do not store unit and system information you can select these settings using the advanced options while opening or in the status bar For details on editing coordinate information see Chapter 6 coordinate data can be contained in TS DL or GPS measurements Points Tab For coordinate files the Points tab has the following default columns e Icon the symbol used for the point e Name the name of the point e Latitude Northing the measured northing coordinate for the point and coordinate type Longitude Easting the measured easting coordinate for the point and coordinate type e Elevation the elevation of the point e Note any notes associated with the point e Code any codes associated with the point 4006 07 S2051N 6259 12 47055 808 095 Base 4006 11 08726N 6259 16 1507 2u 810 591 4006 13 12269N 8259 10 68572 809 265 4006 OF 25 757N 8259 06 52397 507 545 40 06 O5 22798N 8259 12 11935W 808 409 Base for TS Meters Mone Figure A 1 Coordinate File Data Table A 2 Topcon Link User s Manual TS Observations File Data Views Icon Descriptions Table A 1 lists the icons used to represent different information in the data table Table A 1 Coordinate File Icons temon eon OOOO on O E Points Tab B Fixed coordinates point Offset point only for GTS 7 Points TS Observations File Data Views Total Station observation files contain d
49. the currently active file e Menu bar contains drop down menus for all functions e Toolbar contains shortcut buttons to frequently used functions e Work area displays dialog boxes job file information and pop up menus e Status bar displays informative messages about Topcon Link and various files as well as pop up boxes for quickly changing units and coordinate systems inactive if no file is open ki Topcon Link File Edit View Add Process window Help ee eae Qa 8 A M io Toolbar Menu Bar Title Bar Work Area Status Bar A USFeet DMS Grid SPC83 Maryland E Figure 1 9 Topcon Link Main Screen Components P N 7010 0522 1 13 Introduction Menu Bar The menu bar Figure 1 10 provides access to all available options Fie Edit View Add Process Window Help Figure 1 10 Topcon Link Menu Bar Table 1 3 briefly describes the functions in each drop down menu Table 1 3 Topcon Link Menu Options File menu opens and saves a file imports and exports data from a device Open File Ctrl O converts a file from one format to another Save As Alt Ctrl 5 Import From Device Shift F3 compatible format Export to Device Shift F4 a prints information from an active file Print Ctrl P Print Preview displays configuration parameters Page Setup Configuration Ctrl F2 displays file properties iali aa displays recently accessed files 1 PROJECT RTK tls Ext
50. the right for all attributes associated with the object code selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the object e Code the code of the object e Layer display the layer in which the code is used The right panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the attribute e Name a unique name for the attribute e Default value the value of the attribute e Type the type of attribute integer real number text or menu E 1P codes_for_linework tlsy lt TopSURV PC files gt e Points lt 7 Linework amp Codes Icon Code tayer For Linet E List For ob18 Menu For_Points 2 exam Real Number quiz Text test Integer Figure A 12 TopSURV Data Table Codes Tab P N 7010 0522 A 17 Data Views Reference Linework Tab For a TopSURV database file the Linework tab has two panels the left for all lines codes layers and strings in the job the right for all line segments associated with the line selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol associated with the line e Code the primary code used for the line e String enable in Tabular view options the string for the line e Layer the layer for the selected line e Color Line Style Point Symbol Line Width the plotting style of the selected line The right panel contains the following
51. up See Adding and _ D Formatting Devices on page 2 1 for details This chapter discusses the steps to export data files to a connected device e See Exporting Files to a Mobile Device on page 8 2 e See Exporting Files to a Total Station on page 8 3 e See Exporting an OAF to a GPS Receiver on page 8 5 P N 7010 0522 8 1 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device Exporting Files to a Mobile Device The Topcon family of controller software runs on several Topcon and third party mobile devices Microsoft ActiveSync is used to read the data on the mobile device TopSURV supports two formats of the job files e TopSURV tsj This job is created in TopSURV version 7 0 and later e TopSURV tsv job This job is created in TopSURV version 6 11 03 and earlier There is a difference in format of these files and a difference in using these files in the computer s software In TopSURV version 7 0 and later the tsj file is saved on the controller that this file format can be opened by Topcon Link Topcon Tools TopSURV PC Topcon Link is used only for transferring the tsj file from the controller to the computer without format changes Moreover the user can use a movable memory card to transfer the tsj file from the controller to the computer In TopSURV version 6 11 03 and earlier the tsv file is saved on the controller But Topcon Link Topcon Tools TopSURV PC version can not open this f
52. v To Point Pais v Height is Relative C Absolute e Figure 6 7 Edit Offsets for the PTL point 7 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit P N 7010 0522 6 5 Editing Data in Topcon Link Editing GPS Occupations Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit the height of the antenna and the point name associated with the occupation A custom antenna can also be created and applied to an occupation Edit on the GPS Occupations Tab You can edit the Point Name Antenna Type Height Height Method and Note fields directly on the GPS Occupations tab Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 8 shows an example of editing fields on the GPS Occupations tab lat HiPer Lite Lit amp None Topcon a a Regency 5 TOPF2110 v amp More ki Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PP JJECT RTK isv lt TopSURV PC Job gt File Edit View Process Window Help z e r rg 33 3 amp Eak o xX f a a a oals BR Points GPS Occupations aps oy amp codes Point Original Name jminbann ele piii tart Time Stop Time Duration Method ee pterval Receiver A 5000 5030 HiPer Lit 6 562 Vertical 2 2 2004 1 2 2 2 2004 1 2 0 01 07 AutoTopo 5031 5069 HiPer Lit Vertical 2 2 2004 1 3 2 2 20041 3 0 00 48 AutoTopo 2 0 8 0 0 0 2 r 5070 5128 HiPer Lit 6 562 Vert
53. 0 3 0000 3 0000 1 5 15 Scale ppm 5 hy New Datum Mote Add Remove Figure 5 9 Enter Custom Datum Parameters 4 Click Apply to set the information then Ok to add the datum to the list of custom datums 5 Click Close to exit the custom datum function About Grid gt Ground Parameters A ground projection is a grid mapping projection re scaled rotated and shifted to convertpoint coordinates to another reference surface P N 7010 0522 5 39 Converting Files Between Formats up to average project elevation to produce near ground values To set a grid to ground transformation Topcon Link rotates the ground system relative to the origin of the grid coordinate system l To enter grid gt ground parameters enable the corresponding check box and click the browse button Set the scale factor using one of the following methods e Select Avg Job Height Then enter an average height from all points in the job and enter the value of the Map Scale Factor e Select Scale Factor Then enter the value of the Map Scale Factor Enter the northing and easting offsets in meters from the origin of the grid coordinate system Enter the azimuth rotation angle in degrees minutes seconds between the grid and ground coordinate systems This angle defines the reference direction for ground azimuths Click Ok H Grid gt Ground Parameters Scale Factor Avg Job Height v Avg Job Height m 8 23 Sca
54. 010 0522 Geoids List Remove Cancel Figure 2 12 Add Geoid Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data 3 Navigate to the location of the geoid and select the format of the geoid 4 Select the desired geoid and click Open faceted Tele gt All Files P Australian Geoid Files s dat Canadian Geoid Files byn bin P Dutch2004 Geoid Files grd P Geoid99 Geoid2003 Files g bin GeoidDenmark Files 01 P GeoidFrench98 RAF98 Files mnt P GeoidSwedish Files Swen L ard P GeoidSwiss2004 Files agr N P Mexican Geoid9 Files geo Norwegian Geoid Files h bin Regional Geoid Model Files rgm Topcon Geoid files ofF jFF P Global Geoid File glc El Cancel File name Format name File name E gm36 gle Format name Global Geoid File glc z Open Cancel Figure 2 13 Select Geoid Format and Geoid 5 Repeat these steps for any other geoids The geoids will be listed in the right pane Figure 2 14 2 Configuration crrvicccditrss iii LOY NLTENLLNI Display Coordinate Systems Save Process Compute Coordinates TS Computations Geoids List Icon Name Path Minimum Longit 180 00 00 0 130 00 00 0 113 00 00 0 96 00 00 00 79 00 00 00 130 00 00 0 EGM96 g2003u01 g2003u02 g2003u03 g
55. 0310 2 lt Ready IFeet DMS Datum Lat Lon ElLH WG584 For details on editing TopSURV data file information see Chapter 6 TopSURV data files can contain TS DL or GPS measurements A 10 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views CAD View for TopSURV Files The CAD view is a two dimensional graphical representation of linework road and surface data with associated points in a TopSURV file To view the CAD graphic click View gt CAD View Depending on the file s data and the filters used the following information will be displayed To set filters see Setting CAD View Options on page 3 21 e Points display with the associated symbols If the point does not have a symbol assigned its survey symbol will be used Lines display with the associated code layer color style and width Control codes AS AE C display as an arc or closed polyline repectively Codes with a polygon entity display as closed and filled if a fill color has been set e Roads display in the color applied to the corresponding layer s DEK Figure A 6 TopSURV File CAD View The Roads tab and X Section Templates tab have independent CAD graphical views associated with the selected data element P N 7010 0522 A 11 Data Views Reference Layers View for TopSURV Files The Layers view lists all layers in the file with associated properties To view the layers click View gt Layers The following
56. 0522 6 1 Editing Data in Topcon Link 5 Click Apply to save the new point Click Ok to exit The new point is added to the end of point listing Add Point Point User1 General Coordinates Codes andStyle Name Useri Note Control Code Source Figure 6 1 Edit New Point Parameters If the user added a point with a code into a TopSURV file the CAD View displays this point Ground Easting Elevation m Code Note o Useri 500 000 500 000 1 000 tt FA CAD View Northing Meters e Useri jtt Easting Meters Figure 6 2 Points tab and Cad View 6 2 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Points Edit on the Points Tab You can edit all fields directly on the Points tab except the Icon and Photo note Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 3 shows an example of editing fields on the Points tab lt TSTIMG i K EXISTING BYCODE More D A B p esos fat ason 4 ce 6179355 110 6179345 339 EXISTING None 2064451 546 6179335 728 EXISTING None 2064454 479 6179325 560 EXISTING None 2064457 738 6179315 822 EXISTING None 2064461 034 6179306 053 EXISTING None PNA44A4 19 17929 2727 379 556 FXTSTING Nane Icon ieee pasion round Easting __ Elevation USft code CEntr ol Note _ Photo Note Lpaven USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTK tls Localization Figure 6 3 Editable Fields on the Points Tab Example Coordinate File Edit in the
57. 1523056_ z 000213258_ BC_ 105 _ X 601541721 y 001537314_ 2 088212903_ BC_ 106 30575 Bb _ x 001541978_ y 001541972_ z 000212840_ BC_ 167 x 801528 084_ y 001534145_ z 00021336 6_ BC_ 108 x 001527955_ y 4039 OB1532304_ z 000213372_ BC_ 109 _ X 001527571_ y 001531580_ 2 00213377_ BC_ 110 _ X 001526026_ y 001531069_ z 000215019 GTS 7 Coordinate Format This file has the following format Name Northing Easting Elevation Code CP1 5660 66600 50680 00060 7006 0000 HAIL CP 4999 9943 56468 5206 782 9573 HAIL CPS O878 6555 5842 998 698 4963 HAIL 100 4976 60449 5634 3210 701 80236 6C 181 48995 3832 5035 7784 708 3289 BC 1862 8997 4859 5696 7399 708 2972 BC 163 9998 17586 56039 1041 708 1345 BC 104 45996 893968 5055 6934 699 6638 BC 105 5849 6716 58658 1299 698 4984 BC If the code information is absent in the file CP2_HADSS 4999 9777 5468 5897 782 3597 TopSURV Coordinate File This file has the following format Name Northing Easting Elevation Note Code CP1 5000 000 5000 000 700 008 Base St NAIL If the note information is absence in the file CPS 5642 998 S878 655 698 498 NAIL P N 7010 0522 B 3 Sample File Formats Notes information is absence in the file CP2_NADS3 5468 569 4999 O77 782 368 GPS Vector File Format GPS Vectori Header To VPP for vector Name Pomntt r_XY cor_XZ cor_YZ P for point Nane_Point Lat DD MMSS ss Lon DD MMSS ss Ell Heig
58. 2003u04 g2003u05 C TOP D Geoi D Geoi D Geoi D Geoi D Geoi Minimum 90 00 00 1 40 00 00 1 40 00 00 1 40 00 00 1 40 00 00 1 24 00 00 1 Remove Cancel Figure 2 14 Added Geoids 6 Any Geoid from the list will be automatically used when Topcon Link opens files 7 Click OK to save the configuration and exit Topcon Link Reference Manual 2 14 Adding a Geoid About Geoids A geoid model is used to transform the ellipsoidal heights measured by GPS purely geometrical to heights that are based on a physical reference surface such as mean sea level Over small regions there is little difference between the two reference surfaces but for large projects the differences may be unacceptable Working with a geoid model when surveying with GPS will ensure proper point measurements Geoid models for the United States have been developed by the National Geodetic Survey NGS The most recent model is called Geoid 2003 To keep the file size smaller the continental United States is divided into a grid with eight zones each zone has a geoid Use Figure 2 15 to help you determine the geoid file to use for your project For Geoid 2003 the files are numbered g2003u01 to 2003u08 to correspond to grids 1 to 8 For other regions or if you have questions contact your local representative or Topcon Support I Grid 1 j Grid 2 Crid 3 Grid 4 58 40 N amp 111 130 W
59. 58 40 N amp 94 113W 58 40N amp 77 96W 58 40 N amp 60 79 W North Dakota Montana South Dakota O Nebraska PN Colorado Kansas I l I I l I l I I l l l l 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 Figure 2 15 Geoid Grid Example Approximate Grid for US Using Topcon Link you can create a Topcon geoid file for a specific area from a supported geoid model and then export the file into P N 7010 0522 9 15 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data TopSURV See Geoid File Conversion Parameters on page 5 20 for file conversion details Creating a Regional Geoid Model If geoid heights the differences between ellipsoidal and orthometric heights for the nodes of a regular grid are known you can create a Regional Geoid Model File rgm After creating the file use Topcon Link to convert the regional geoid model file to a Topcon geoid file gff 1 Open an ASCII text editor such as Notepad 2 Enter geoid heights in the format shown in Table 2 2 where each row in the table corresponds to a line in the file See below for a description of the fields in this format Table 2 2 Regional Geoid Model Format LAT LON n_row n_column step_lat 40 36 10 4 30 00 3 3 2 00 2 00 SE step_lon geoid_direction ellipsoid WGS84 H1 H2 H3 16 16 11 11 6 6 H4 H5 H6 1212 4T 2 2 H7 H8 H9 8 8 3 3 19 19 3 Save the file with an rgm extension 4 Open Topcon Link and convert the regional geoid mo
60. 7 43 21 9798 88 392 624 177 86 392 214 555 488 263 Spiral TS to SC 100 584 EEA Table BONN YON 107 43 21 9798 Northing m Easting m Figure A 18 TopSURV Data Table Roads Tab Horizontal Alignment Panel The vertical alignment table has the following default columns and or a graph for the road or vertical alignment selected in the left panel P N 7010 0522 Icon displays an image associated with the elements Type the type of the element grade parabola or long section Sta Chainage the number of the start station or chainage for the grade parabola and long section element Order the order of the element in the vertical alignment Length the length of the vertical element for the grade and parabola and the length of the curve of the long section Start Grade End Grade the starting and ending percentages of grade of the element If the grade is rising the value should be positive if the grade is falling the value should be negative Elevation the elevation value on the end station for the grade and parabola and the elevation value of the station used for creating of the long section A 25 Data Views Reference E C opcon TopconLink gradework_road tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job gt Oo e Paints Roads E x Section Templates amp Codes 6220 A12GradeWork T Type Sta Chainage m Order Lenath m amp Horizontal alignme T Parabola Long 25616 949
61. 992 786 868 4235 BC 164 171832196 967 159006 653 867 951 BC If the code information is absence in the file CP2_NADSS 1832 823 616 159382 018 818 587 P N 7010 0522 B 1 Sample File Formats Name Lat Lon Ht Code Coordinate Format This file has the following format Name Lat Lon Ht Code CP1 46 66 66 96974 82 59 13 596861 368 292 MAIL CP2 40 66 11 08 744 82 59 16 188993 318 565 MAIL CPS 46 66 67 62816 82 59 12 91513 366 714 MAIL 100 40 66 67 191376 82 59 14 05850 809 329 BC 101 40 66 67 20911 82 59 13 84269 868 619 6C 102 40 66 67 22656 82 59 13 82291 868 526 6C 103 40 86 67 25846 82 59 13 82875 868 423 6C If the code information is absence 1n the file CP2_HADS3 46 86 11 88726 82 59 16 18847 818 587 FC 4 Coordinate Format This file has the following format Name Northing Easting Elevation Code CF1 158958 12838 1892229 18923 808 29207 HAIL CP2 159982 03548 1892029 62629 810 58455 HAIL B 2 Topcon Link Reference Manual Coordinate File Formats GTS 210 310 10 Coordinate Format b_ CP1 _ X 001524003_ y 601524003_ 2 600213360_ NAIL_ CP2 x 601666868_ y 861524081_ 2 686214079_ NAIL_ CP3 _ BONSE Bx 001537109_ y O01547977_ 2 600212960_ NAIL_ 100 _ X 081534464_ y 001516702_ z2 000213672_ BC_ 101 X 001534968 y 816735 O1522596_ 2 860213466_ BC_ 162 _ X 001535200_ y 001523237_ 2 9600213433 BC_ 163 x 001535922_ y 001523429_ 2 0002132023 PHBI _ BC_ 104 _ X 001540796_ y 00
62. Address e Topcon Digital Levels Folders E Desktop E B My Documents 4 My Compute 3 Saas ci Import from Device lt gt Local Dy Look in ep Topcon Digital L e a e Add New Digital Level DL 103 Key Folders gp add New Digital Level 4 DL 103 My Received Files My Templates My Videos my Webs New Folder Qe HRHHee Rus amp I Open Files after Import Close Figure 2 9 Created Device 2 10 Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding and Formatting Devices Formatting a Topcon Memory Card Before Topcon receiver can record data to a Topcon Memory Card the card must be formatted Formatting a Topcon Memory Card prepares it for data recording e A card removed from a Topcon receiver has already been formatted The device icon is red e A card from another device will need to be formatted before being used with a Topcon receiver The device icon is gray cin Formatting an SD card will erase all data If a Topcon Memory Card is already installed in a Topcon receiver the device will have formatted the card For some devices such as the GR 3 and NET G3 the card can be manually inserted and removed While cards typically remain in the receiver once inserted it can be removed for accessing via a card reader connected to the computer The length of time required to format a card depends on the size of the card and the device formatting the ca
63. Destination file name File status C Raw Data lat_lon_ell txt Name Lat Lon Ht Code Coor lat_lon_ell csv Not converted 4 Check the Advanced conversion option checkbox Pk Advanced conversion options Sdieoed contin tens 5 Select the format name for the grid coordinate system of the created file in the Destination format field Destination format e Name N E 2 Code Coordinates csv P N 7010 0522 5 15 Converting Files Between Formats 6 Select or create the folder where this file will be saved by clicking Destination folder CA yp ee g me Select folder E My Documents My Computer 4 my Network Places 7 Change the name of the created file in the Destination field name field a gt aoe 8 Select the Grid coordinate system and Ohio North projection in the corresponding fields To Coordinate type Grid v Projection Ohio North Custom USA SPC8S More 9 Add the g2003u07 bin geoid file to the list of geoids used To do this click the Geoid List button click Add 5 16 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File and select the folder where the desired geoid file is located x4 Geoids List Seme__fath_ nner Maximum Longit Mi K Egm96 ne so oo oo ooo so o0 oo oon kd Open aa CT File name g2003u07 bin Format name Geoid99 Geoid2003 Files g bin 10 Selec
64. E TOPCON Topcon Link Data Import Export Software TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEM S Topcon Link Reference Manual Part Number 7010 0522 Rev L Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc November 2009 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without the expressed written consent from Topcon ECO 3671 ToC Table of Contents PCT ACC case cacapcetunetccevsnecauscsnteneseatuccesccsecuseneeecs aaea vii Terms and Condition aiita a ie eel eae Vil Manual Conventions ccccccceecccescescccescesscescseusseusseences X Chapter 1 INTFOGUGTION gic zecitecescearedicalveroeseecctactiiwieteneeenees 1 1 Installing Topcon Tanke gcc Sicsccic a staal ea 1 2 How to add a feature after installation 0 1 10 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE Dased Device Srinata needed iad 1 11 Cetine ACGUAINE ancctarntnam eee nanaetetnaa cates 1 13 M SCEO oaa a E a a a aa 1 13 Ment B irean a were 1 14 676 ley ea een ee eee eee ene een ene eee eae 1 15 AS 2110 D a gee Nea ee eer En RE RPE O 1 17 TPS Device Directories in Windows Explorer 1 18 Sending Feedback and Bug Reports to Topcon Support 1 20 Chapter 2 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data 2 1 Adding and Formatting Devices ecccccss
65. Edit View Prdkess Window Help Her SAR a4 Baesa ol m e Points o GPS Odkupations amp GP5Obs amp Codes icon code ayer Tw eg iets ct ke pe ___ I bt0G pap ELEY AReal Number Pl CP 2 P3 cP 4 CPS one USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTK tls Localization Figure 6 33 Editable Fields on the Codes Tab Example Add a Code 1 To add a code right click in the left panel and click New Code The new code is added to the bottom of the code list 2 Double click the new code and edit code layer and plotting properties For more information see Edit in the Code or Attribute Properties Dialog Box on page 6 24 Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT File Edit view Process Window Help ole 337 amp 4 FE kd Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT File Edit view Process Window Help pe ence LI New Attribute W PT4 FIND 0 Copy Ctrl C Sik 2 TPAY PT 2 0 TRAY PT 1 0 Properties BLDG PAD ELEY 1 New Code N 0 v Ready Figure 6 34 Add New Code P N 7010 0522 6 23 Editing Data in Topcon Link Add an Attribute As many attributes can be assigned to a code as needed Attributes can be an integer a real number a text string or selected from a menu 1 To add an attribute right click in the left panel click New Attribute then click the type of attribute 2 Enter a name and default value for t
66. LH 7 se From Metets Pingertion Chan Moth Custom DA Convert Ehahurr ANE i qe Grid to ground T BDL He Uis gawd aaan Z Gemte MOVE To US Feet Figure 5 4 Convert Design File Example P N 7010 0522 5 19 Converting Files Between Formats Topcon Digital Level File Conversion Parameters A digital level file contains level measurements from a station to points Table 5 4 lists the formats that a digital level file can be converted to Table 5 4 Topcon Digital Level Conversion Formats men Topcon Digital Level e Topcon XML file DL LEV TXT Topcon XML e TopSURV Job file When converting from Topcon Digital Level file the user can select only the Convert metric unit option see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 Geoid File Conversion Parameters A geoid file contains data on a physical reference surface The shape of the geoid reflects the distribution of mass inside the earth The rise and fall of the surface in a geoid is important for converting GPS derived ellipsoidal height differences to orthometric height differences Using Topcon Link you can create a Topcon geoid file gff for a defined area from any supported geoid model creating a sub section of the selected geoid file This file can then be exported into TopSURV Table 5 4 lists the formats that a geoid file can be converted to Table 5 5 Geoid Conversion Formats Geoid file Topcon Geoid file When con
67. My notes Transverse Mercator Add Remove Figure 5 7 Enter Custom Projection Parameters Example 6 Click Apply to set the information then Ok to add the projection to the list of custom projections 7 Click Close to exit the custom datum function P N 7010 0522 5 35 Converting Files Between Formats The following table Table 5 13 on page 5 36 describes projection types and lists the parameters available for creating a custom projection A map projection is a systematic representation of all or part of the surface of a round body the Earth on a plane Each projection is specified using a particular set of parameters and can be used for different territories or customized uses Table 5 13 Projection Types Projection Type and Editable Settings Transverse Mercator A cylindrical projection of the Earth rotated at 90 relative to the equator This projection creates little distortion of scale where the projected surface is tangent to the sphere representing the Earth This projection is useful in areas of narrow longitudinal range Lambert A conic conformal projection of the Earth This projection is useful in areas with a predominant east west expanse Double Stereographic A spherical projection of the Earth first on conformal sphere then on a plane from a single point This projection provides a perspective view while conformally mapping a sphere onto a plane This projection is useful in single hem
68. OF LandXML SBG Geo SBG Pxy Design file AutoCAD Drawing AutoCAD DXF KOF LandXML SBG Geo SBG Pxy TopSURV Job file Design file AutoCAD Drawing AutoCAD DXF KOF LandXML SBG Geo SBG Pxy Microstation 95 ISFF Microstation V8 Topcon 3D Linework Topcon XML file Design file AutoCAD Drawing AutoCAD DXF KOF LandXML SBG Geo SBG Pxy GPS Obs Design file LandXML 5 18 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File Table 5 3 DWG DXF LandXML Design File Conversion Formats Continued Design file Topcon 3D Surface Design file AutoCAD Drawing AutoCAD DXF LandXML Available parameters depend on the data in the selected file and the format being created When converting from to a Design file the user can enable and select the following parameters 1 Convert coordinate type and system see Convert Coordinate Type and System on page 5 5 Convert height see Convert Height on page 5 8 3 Convert coordinate order see Convert Coordinate Order on page 5 9 4 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 for converted design file Advanced conven option Conve cocndivehe hpa and irea Eram Dooria ype Grea oo Lorrena w Costirata yie Plie qe Gadin pour Come ha From lt Ebewation To EL He oF S 7 Use gaoid 02000 01 Gade Lit for created design file Conve coordinate onder i From i Ta Conved meine url Chnnectinaiie bap Gar E
69. Observation General Offset Adjustment Image Point From ac for 1243 area Note Date Code String Control Code Figure 6 19 Edit General Properties 3 Edit data in the Observation tab The following information can be edited e Point To e Type of measured point for side shot point SS backsight point the previous occupation point BS foresight point the next occupation point FS Horizontal Vertical Resection Resection points e Azimuth only for backsight bearing point BKB 6 14 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing TS Observations Properties TS Obs 1 0cc 8 101 Observation General Offset Adjustment Image Point To 101 Type 55 v Reflector Height m ME SS Horizontal Circle jogoo Ci CSC i C Zenith Angle aooga o0 itt ttttt t Slope Distance m 000 C Vertical Angle 0 00 00 0000 Horizontal Distance m 20 Vertical Distance m 0 Exclude Horizontal Circle Vertical Angle Slope Distance ome ow Figure 6 20 Edit Observation Properties 4 Edit the TS observation s offset properties See About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link on page 6 46 for more details Properties TS Obs 1 0cc 8 101 Observation General Offset Adjustment Image Offset Along rm 2 1 Offset Across m f4 2 Offset dHt m jo 9q Offset Type From Observation Line Figure 6 21 Edit Offset Properties 5 View the image s asso
70. Parab 29772 850 3 487 681 1 500 4 500 367 730 ih Vertical align 30047 171 4 0 000 4 500 4 500 300 074 HH Table Graphic Sections tll ABO 17 260 0 270 0 260 0 290 0 CL Pasitions m Figure 6 54 Editable Fields on the Roads Tab Vertical Alignment Example In the x sections panel you can edit all fields except the Icon directly on the Roads tab Click pause click to access editable fields P N 7010 0522 6 39 Editing Data in Topcon Link Figure 6 55 shows an example of editing fields on the Roads tab x sections panel S820 x 201 50R K ao200R More vegea 44 E C topcon TopconLink grade work_road tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job Sta Chainage m Side Tfmplte A 26868 174 Right go150R e Points Roads E x 9 6220 A12Grade Icon 3 7 Horizontal al HA Table ho 26868 174 Left 68150L a eye mhi 26883 414 Born 88200R Ih Vertical align 26883 414 Left 88200L FA Table Graphic x Sections HH Table 26974 6854 Right 88500R v Hz Offset from CL m Figure 6 55 Editable Fields on the Roads Tab X Sections Example Edit in the Horizontal Alignment Properties Dialog Box The user can edit the type of element in the Properties dialog box The user can select the following horizontal element Type Spiral TS to SC Spiral CS to ST Spiral CS to SC Intersectio
71. Properties Figure 4 17 gives an example of the Properties dialog box for a data file in a connected device from_tt_job tsy Properties General G from_tt_job2 tsv Type TopSURY SSCE database Location CF Card TPS TopSURY WJobs Size 1 43MB 1503232 bytes Modified 02 01 2004 10 51 20 Attributes Figure 4 17 Data File Properties Example of a TopSURV File on a TPS Controller To view the properties of a GPS Total Station or Digital Level device right click the device and click Properties Table 4 1 gives examples of the Properties dialog box for the different devices Table 4 1 Device Properties Dialog Boxes TPS GPS Receiver TPS Digital Level Properties Digital Level properties Receiver properties General Name DL 101C Receiver Port Baud rate COM1 a 9600 Model HE_GD REN arity 222333BBEBB Even v comi Cancel 4 18 Topcon Link Reference Manual Viewing File and Device Properties Table 4 1 Device Properties Dialog Boxes TPS Total Station Station properties General Advanced Name GPT 3005W General Advanced Baud Rate 3600 Parity None Port COMI he Data Bits Model GPT 3000 bd Stop Bits Protocol ONE WAY For details on editing Digital Level and Total Station device properties see Adding and Formatting Devices on page 2 1 P N 7010 0522 4 19 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device Notes 4 20 Topcon Link Reference Manual C
72. Push ENT key 4 Push REC key to start the file communication If escape the file out 2 Topcon Tools Data mode push ESC key Coordinate file lel 5 If file communication finishes then the display return to file out fami Digital level data O From TS 4 O Job 4 Raw data File name DL 101C B Rinex Folders Status Waiting for start Cancel Figure 4 15 Import Using Explorer Digital Level Import from Memory Card using Explorer 1 Insert the memory card into the card reader 4 16 Topcon Link Reference Manual Viewing File and Device Properties 2 Navigate to the Topcon Memory Cards device directory and click the device icon 3 Click the desired formatted memory card device icon After mounting the card select and copy or select and drag and drop the desired files to a directory on the computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q sack z l t Sf Search iiy ee Address iss H iS 5l Topcon Memory Cards iss logO505a tps logOS505b tps Figure 4 16 Import Using Explorer Memory Card Viewing File and Device Properties The properties of a data file on a device can be viewed after connecting to the device Once set up in Topcon Link device properties can be viewed at any time P N 7010 0522 4 17 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device To view the properties of a file in a connected TPS controller or TPS memory card right click the file and click
73. Table of Contents Edit in the TS Observations Properties Dialog Box 6 13 Editing GPS Observations oreco 6 16 Edit on the GPS Observations Tab ceeees 6 16 Edit and View in the GPS Observations Properties Bilog OK oosdond haat Mata Paha tess Messer hla eaeeaia ti 6 17 Editing Digital Level Observations ccccccceeeeeeeeees 6 19 Edit on the DL Observations Tab cc eeeeeeeeees 6 19 Edit in the DL Observations Properties Dialog Box 6 20 Editino COE Siesa ois tetae camara Mees 6 22 Edit on the Codes Tab ccccccsesseesseeennneeeeeeeeees 6 22 Addi Code crien Entra err teres stern Ore einer etter ee 6 23 Add an Attribute savencstuvacestvssessacouen pbasemnysuwedaenneroeeerecate 6 24 Edit in the Code or Attribute Properties Dialog Box 6 24 Panne LE N 6 26 Editonthe Line LiD ese errs mnr cr meet nr tre 6 26 Edit and View in the Line Properties Dialog Box 6 27 Editing Tape Dimensions cccccsccsssssessseeeesseeseseeeees 6 28 Edit on the Tape Dimensions Tab eeeeeees 6 29 Edit in the Tape Dimensions Properties Dialog Box 6 30 Edit Imase Properties soridin e ae eed 6 31 View Image Properties snorccsiroerossa enni 6 32 Edit Image Point Properties seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 33 Edit Image Line Properties sesseseeeeeeeeeeeees 6 34 Editing X Section Templates ccccsssssssseseseeeeeseeeeeees 6 35 Edit on the X Section Templates Tab
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75. X Section Template file If the TopSURV file contains cross section data When converting from to X section Template file the user can select only the Convert metric unit option see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 Adding a Custom Projection A projection contains pre defined transformation data that is used for conversions between local and global positions While Topcon Link includes a number of pre defined projections a custom projection may be needed for your jobsite or geographical area Custom projections are included in the projection list 1 On the Convert Files dialog box click Custom next to the Projection selection box Adding a Custom Projection 2 Click Add k Custom Projections List Figure 5 6 Custom Projections List 3 Enter a name for the new projection Select the type of projection and edit the parameters to create a custom projection See Table 5 13 on page 5 36 for details and a description of editable parameters for each projection type 5 Set remaining information for the custom projection e enter a region for the projection for example USA e enter any applicable notes such as the projection used for example CA Zone 5 e select the datum for the projection A New Custom Projection Projection None General Name My New Projection Projection Type Transverse Mercator Central meridian 0 00 00 000 0 00 00 000 50 50 My New Proje CA WGS5S84
76. al or Slant e Start Time and Stop Time displays the beginning and end dates day month year and starting and stopping epoch time of the occupation e Duration the duration of time in which the observational data was acquired duration start time stop time e Method the surveying method used at the occupation either Static or Kinematic e Note displays user comments e Source displays the path of the source information on the computer disk drive local area network or storage media e Interval displays the occupation logging interval e Receiver displays the TPS receiver serial number used for the occupation e Offset Azimuth defines the direction from occupation other horizontal offsets distance and cross are given e Offset Dist displays the occupation s distance offset e Offset dHt displays the occupation s height offset e Offset Across displays the occupation s across offset E C Mopcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT RTK tlsv lt TopSURV PC Job gt a apsobs amp Codes Points a GPS Occupations CHKPT1 CHKPT2 CP2 CPS CP4 CPS LA a A a ON i lt A 14 5000 5030 5031 5069 5070 5126 CHKPT1 CHKPT2 CP2 CPS CP4 CPS vertical vertical vertical vertical vertical vertical vertical vertical Vertical vertical vertical vertical vertical vertical Anten Ant Ant Height Met Start T
77. an be disabled or not presented Convert Coordinate Type and System Using the fields in the Convert coordinate type and system tab the user can specify a coordinate system for converting and creating file P N 7010 0522 5 5 Converting Files Between Formats Depending on the data type of the converted created file the user can select the following coordinate type in the To From fields Coordinate type Grid v Ground or Localization Grid Projection Lat Lon Elevation If the user selected the Ground or Localization coordinate type the coordinate system is set to None for the converted created file Coordinate type Ground or Localization a Coordinate system None If the user selected the Grid Grid coordinate system with orthometric heights or Grid Ell Grid coordinate system with ellipsoidal height coordinate type the user can select a desired projection type from the list of projections available or create a new projection For details on how to create a projection see Adding a Custom Projection on page 5 34 Coordinate type Grid v Projection California Zone3 v Custom e If the user selected the Lat Lon EIl H a datum with ellipsoidal heights or Lat Lon Ellevation a datum with orthometric heights coordinate type the user can select a desired datum from the list of datums available or create a new datum For details on how to create a datum see Adding a Custom Datum on page 5 38
78. at is not supported for a save operation 3 8 Topcon Link Reference Manual File Operations Saving the File as Another Format Topcon Link allows one to save the current file with a new name and or in a new directory and or to save in other format Saving a file in another format uses the same process as a file conversion Topcon Link allows the user to save files only to compatible formats the formats with the common data For details on converting files see Chapter 5 ans With the desired file open and active click File gt Save As Navigate to the location in which to save the file Use the Save As function to keep versions of the same file to show progress Simply add the date or other indicator to the file name Type in a name for the file a ef Select the format to save to Topcon Link will display only compatible formats in the File format field of the Save as dialog box 5 If selecting a different format from the current format select applicable Advanced Options For details on the advanced options see the applicable section in Converting A File on page 5 2 P N 7010 0522 3 9 File Operations and Data Views 6 Click Save All Files g Code Layer Library dbf xml las Coordinates mgm xyz t Feds pnt t Foo bts rnd Bac Cut Sheet csu css Design In3 dgn tet smb dug dxf t 4 G15 shp SPS Obs sml t byes Localization gc3 Topcon ML
79. ata on points and observations taken with a total station instrument The TS observations file data table contains two tabs to display data Because total station files do not store system information you can select these settings using the advanced options while opening or in the status bar For details on editing total station observation information see Editing TS Observations on page 6 12 Points Tab For TS Obs files the Points tab has the following default columns e Icon the symbol used for the point e Name the name of the point e Latitude Northing the measured northing coordinate for the point and coordinate type e Longitude Easting the measured easting coordinate for the point and coordinate type e Elevation the elevation of the point P N 7010 0522 A 3 Data Views Reference e Code any codes associated with the point e Control the coordinate fix of the point None Horizontal Vertical Both e Note any notes associated with the point fea C Topcon Link Data M062502 raw lt GTS 6 Raw gt e Points S TS Obs None None None None None None None None None None Both Horizontal gt gt gt gt gt gt amp J Figure A 2 TS Obs File Data Table Points Tab TS Obs Tab For TS Obs files the TS Obs tab has two panels the left for points with known coordinates the right for points with unknown coordinates measured from th
80. automatically select all available datums and projections except the following Table Projections rdtrans 2004 and rdtrans for Netherlands LB72 for Belgium KKJ for Finland USTNO2 for United Kingdom P N 7010 0522 1 3 Introduction e display the next installation dialog Figure 1 2 ri TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Setup Type Choose the setup type that is best for your needs pen a n ad TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Please select a setup type Destination Folder lla Select Folder where setup will install files i Install TopconLink v 7 3 to All program Features will be installed but without red C Program Files Topcon TopconLink_7_3 data like Geoids or Table Projection This set of feat be the same as in previous version Custom Choose which program features you want installed Recommended For advanced users Destination Folder Required Disk Space 61 370 KB Remaining Disk Space 50 696 MB A B Figure 1 2 Typical Setup Type If the user selects the Custom type and press Next the Custom Setup dialog displays Figure 1 3 a TopconLink y 3 InstallAware Wizard Setup Type Choose the setup type that is best for your needs s ad TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Custom Setup Please select a setup type Choose the program features you would like to install Typical Click on an icon in the list below to change how a Feature is installed 4ll p
81. ble columns selected columns __ Show columns right Available columns Icon Order gt gt Point Distance from start Distance from prew Entr azimuth EE Show columns left Available columns Distance Move Up Line Width Code String Move Down Cancel Figure 3 14 Lines Tab Options Editing Data Columns Save Changes 3 16 Topcon Link Reference Manual Setting Tabular View Options Table 3 2 shows an example of and the default settings for each of the Tabular View options tabs See Figure 3 14 on page 3 16 for an example of the Lines options tab Table 3 2 Tabular View Options Tabs Points tab Options GPS Occupations tab Options T Tabular View Option FIE T Tabular Viwe Options Images Horionta fond Eiesents westical enad Finmeris Images Hetontal eand Elements Fond Sections fand Graphic Vinws MSnction Templates Baad X Sections Road Graphie Views Section Templates Puints Lines GPSOerupations Sos TSObs OLGbs Tape chs Pits Lines GPS Occupations GPsdbs TS dbs M dbs Tape cbs Show Cakana Azimuth Diar Dia Laiud Halhra Dia Ht L anigi ade E soniy Ulisse Aret ia T Code images Horizontal Rosd Elements Images Horizontal Pnad Flemnnts Rosd msections Road Graphic views F Road X Sertions lewd Graphic ews Section Templates Ponts Lines GPS Gcoupstions Ports tines GPSOceupations gabs TS Obs OLdbs Tape ch
82. can type in a name for the job the name of the surveyor or company and any associated notes 4 Click OK to save and exit TopSURV PC Job File Properties amp Properties TopSURV Job C Mtopco General File Name C topcon T opconLink T opSURVSPRO Format TopSURY PC Job Digital Level File Properties Date amp Properties DL Obs C topcon Top ple PROJECT RTK General File Name C topcon T opconLink Digitallevel 37w Surveyor John Q Public For Demonstration Note Format Topcon DL Obs OK N Cancel Figure 3 8 File Properties Examples Printing the Selected View The Tabular and CAD views in Topcon Link can be printed for viewing offline ae Some views print best with a landscape orientation e Use the File gt Page Setup option to apply page and margin settings e Use the File gt Print Preview option to view the potential result of the selected view To print the Tabular view select the tab and click File gt Print To print the CAD view select the CAD view and click File gt Print Applying Configuration Parameters for Viewing Data Configuration parameters apply basic settings for such items as how to display angles and the decimal for digits the coordinate systems available and adding a geoid and the settings to use for adjustments P N 7010 0522 3 11 File Operations and Data Views These parameters will be saved with Topcon Link and used when op
83. cense Agreement Please carefully read the following license agreement ra TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Please read this software license agreement carefully before pressing the Customer Registration Having pressed the Agree button you are agreeing to be bound by the Please enter information on yourself by installing copying or otherwise using product If you do not agree to license press the Disagree button and return the Topcon software to t obtained or get in touch with your Topcon distributor IF you downloaded from web site just delete it from the computer User Name 1 Software License All software and documentation accompanying this eee Sue He whether on disk in read only memory on any other media or in any othe Pe you by Topcon Positioning Systems or its daughter enterprises Your ow Organization the Topcon Software is recorded but the Topcon licensors retain title to t Topcon The Topcon Software in this package and any copies that this License 4g you to make are subject to this License Agreement Here and below unde Software term we mean all executive programs documentation and it pa Figure 1 1 Review License Agreement and Enter User Information 5 Select a needed setup type Depending on the user s selection either all program features or only highlighted features will be installed If the user selects Typical type and presses Next the installation software will do the following e
84. ch 2 EPOcAI_K1 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Vertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 30 Kinematic NEpoch 6 1 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 30 Static NEpoch 6 1_K1 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 20 Kinematic NEpoch 4 2 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 30 Static NEpoch 6 2_K1 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 30 Kinematic NEpoch 6 gt Figure 4 3 Display data of the tps file Importing Files from a Sokkia GPS Receiver The Sokkia family of GPS receivers have an internal data storage device to record data in pdc format When importing files from a Sokkia receiver Topcon Link connects to the device and provides a path for the data transfer This section describes data import using the Topcon Link interface To import data using Windows Explorer see Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 1 Connect your receiver and computer according to the receiver s documentation With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device 3 Inthe right pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which to save data files 4 In the left pane double click Sokkia Receiver to connect with the recreiver 4 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual Importing Files from a Mobile Device 5 Select the desired raw pdc file in the left panel and click the Move Right button to start downloading the sel
85. ciated with the observation measurement in the Image tab 6 View the adjustment results for the observation measurement in the Adjustment tab P N 7010 0522 6 15 Editing Data in Topcon Link Properties TS Obs 1 A 21 17 Observation General Offset Adjustment Image Properties TS Obs 1 A 21 17 Observation General Offset Adjustment Image SDist Residual m 0 000 H ngle Residual eooo Azimuth Residual VAngle Residual ogos ZAngle Residual ooon lt C CNYNNNCOC CS HDist Residual m 0 000 VDistResidual m 0000 Cross Residual m Boa rt OSOSOS OW CS m a Figure 6 22 View Image and Adjustment Properties Editing GPS Observations Since GPS observations are based on GPS occupation measurements the user can select add antenna parameters for the base and the rover stations of the observation and can edit notes for the observation To edit an occupation see Editing GPS Occupations on page 6 6 Edit on the GPS Observations Tab You can only edit the Note field directly on the GPS Observations tab All other fields are static in this tab Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 17 shows an example of editing this field on the GPS Observations tab 6 16 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing GPS Observations E Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT RIK Asv lt TopSURV PC Job gt
86. closes Topcon Link Edit menu allows an undo or redo of the last operation cuts copies or deletes selected data adds a point Cut Ctrl X Copy CC displays the properties for selected data Delete Del Properties Ctrl Enter View menu displays or hides the CAD view and or layers view v Toolbar v Status Bar displays or hides the Topcon Link toolbar and v CAD view Ctrl K Layers Ctrl J or status bar A sets the pan or zoom mode Optie sets view options for the tabular and CAD views Add menu adds a point Point Ctrl Process menu computes coordinates sets processing properties Compute Coordinates F8 Process Properties Alt Ctrl P 1 14 Topcon Link Reference Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 3 Topcon Link Menu Options Continued Window menu closes the current window or all open windows arranges open windows in a cascade stacked Close Ctrl F4 Close All or tile adjacent order Cascade Tile Vertically arranges icons Tile Horizontally Arrange Icons shows all open windows and selects a window 1 CAD view v 2C My Data iPROJECT RTK tlsy lt TopSURY PC Job gt to be active Help menu accesses the Topcon Link context help accesses customer feedback options for Context Help Feedback sending bug reports and questions to TPS aaside support and accesses the TPS website displays version publisher and build date information for Topcon Link a Compatible formats the
87. closing and saving operations for all file types A properties feature allows job and company specific information to be saved with the file The selected view can be printed for further study Opening a File Because Topcon Link is a utility program that works with various file types it does not have a type of file specifically associated with this software Some types of files can be directly opened in Topcon Link Table 3 1 lists the file types that Topcon Link can open Table 3 1 File Types that can be Opened File Type Format Extensions Code Library las dbf tdd xml Coordinates sdr pt3 mgn txt xml cr5 csv xyz fc4 pnt fc5 GPS Raw Data pdc tps jps tpd 0 D G N Total Station Observations dat raw fc5 gts gt6 gts6 gts7 gt7 x xml Other file types must be converted first before Topcon Link can read the data See Chapter 3 for details 1 Open Topcon Link and click File gt Open File 2 Select the file format 3 Navigate to and select the file to Open 4 If needed select desired Advanced options For Total Station observations measured using a Sor vertical angle select the vertical angle mode 5 Click Open 3 9 Topcon Link Reference Manual File Operations Ki Open Look in io TopSURY X el E Imaging zip FAPROJECT RTK tlsv PROJECT TS tlsy Code Library dbf tdd xml CD Topsurv
88. cluded in the file being converted If it is desired to change the coordinate system coordinate order and or metric units during the process of transformation use the Advanced Conversion options These options provide further control over the resulting data format 1 Click File gt Convert Files 2 To select the file to convert click Add files in the Convert Files window 3 In the Open dialog box select the appropriate format name Navigate to and select the desired file then click Open Also the user can activate the option for automatic recognition of the file format in the process of opening the file To do this check the Recognize the file automatically checkbox in the Open window and do not select the desired file format 4 If the selected file format is correct the File status field displays File format is verified and you can continue converting 5 To create the file select the appropriate format name and desired folder where this file will be saved 6 Topcon Link will use the name of the converted file to name of the created file except the RINEX file format The extension for the created file will be automatically assigned in accordance with the selected file format The Destination file name field displays the name of the created file To edit the name click pause click on this field 7 To remove a file from the Convert Files window select the desired file and click Remove files 8 Toremove
89. computer s hard drive Figure 1 13 These directories are used 1 18 Topcon Link Reference Manual Getting Acquainted to easily access data on a connected device for import export activities My Computer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back 7 gt wi ya Search Key Folders i Address 9 My Computer Folders x Hard Disk Drives E Desktop 4 B My Documents cp z My Computer a 314 Floppy 4 amp Local Disk C S Local Disk D 3 CD Drive E A DVD RW Drive F H A A Mobile Device l TaS J 4 Topcon Digital Levels a at al l Topcon Memory Cards Topcon Receivers Topcon Total Stations E a My Network Places gj Recycle Bin n B D amp Topcon Topcon Mobile Device Topcon Digital Topcon Total Receivers Memory Cards Levels Stations Local Disk C Local Disk D t Devices with Removable Storage B E H H E 314 Floppy CD Drive E DVD RW Drive A F l Ot Other Figure 1 13 Topcon Device Folders in Windows Explorer On computers with Windows XP the Mobile Device folder displays after installing Microsoft ActiveSync On computer with Windows Vista the Windows CE folder automatically displays after connecting a external device with Windows CE This device directory displays the contents of the connected TPS controller or TPS CE based total station After connecting a device to the computer open Windows Exp
90. cted by dual frequency GPS GLONASS Topcon receiver It needs to create the RINEX file with GPS L1 raw data only P N 7010 0522 5 21 Converting Files Between Formats To create this file do the following steps 1 Click File gt Convert Files and click Add Files in the window The mport window displays 2 Navigate to the desired file highlight it and select the corresponding file format in the Format name field te Convert Files DER1 0303b tps 54 Add fil File name DER1 0303b tps Destination f Format name GPS Raw Data tpd 70 77G 79N 27D tps ips _ v Cancel V Recognize file format automatically 3 The converted file appears in the list of the converted files BQ n ta Convert Files Source File path Source file type Destination folder File status C Examples_for converting files for TLink TPS data DER1 0303b tps TPS GP5 Raw Data File Format is verified 4 Check the Advanced conversion option checkbox ik Advanced conversion options r sens 5 Select the RINEX file format for the created file in the Destination format field Destination format E RINEX GPS Raw Data 2702 27 N 6 Type in a name of a new folder in the Destination folder name field Destination folder CME xamples_for converting files for TLinkSRAINEX bal 5 22 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File The created files will be stored in the folder 7 Uncheck the desire
91. ction template data measured recorded with an instrument running TopSURV The type of information in the TopSURV database file determines the tabs that will display TopSURV database files also display linework and points in a graphical CAD view If the TopSURYV file includes layers another view is available for managing this data If TopSURV job contains localization Topcon Link displays the point coordinates in the both coordinate systems WGS 84 Datum and Ground Localization Topcon Link does not recalculate localization parametes which were ctreated in TopSURV e Points GPS Occupations GPS Obs amp Codes en loo nme Ground Northing Ift Ground Easting Elevation 1ft Code Note A 3273 761800 4142 383900 100 00000 1 A B 3313 552600 4038 771800 100 00000 1 BASE_F1 4934 179000 4983 853000 200 00000 14 i A 3415 514200 3632 428900 100 00000 1n local coordinate system 5 Fi 1 4010 038539 4449 902470 200 00000 2 F1 2 4011 296856 4492 716598 200 00000 2 lt Ready IFeet DMS Ground 06_0785TCL_GPS_7 tls Localization Latitude Ell Height 1ft a _ Photo Notes A A 33 38 24 8 111 55 31 1438 19224 A B 3303839 0 111955 32 1453 17121 BASE_F1 33 38 29 8 111 55 32 1443 57057 al Datum coordinate syste a lc 33 38 29 3 111 55 32 1443 11139 Fi t 33 38 29 3 111 55 38 1445 09037 2 Fi 2 33 38 21 1 111 55 38 1436 6
92. ctory P N 7010 0522 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data 1 Navigate to the Sokkia Receiver device directory Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 e From Topcon Link Click File gt Import from Device In the left pane double click the Sokkia Receiver directory e From Windows Explorer Open the My Computer window Double click the Sokkia Receiver directory The procedure will be the same whether using Topcon Link or Windows Explorer 2 Double click Add New Sokkia receiver Figure 2 4 Sokkia receivers File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Te QJ S A Search Address Sokkia receivers E oers Folders aS Ej Desktop B My Documents z My Computer Sokkia receivers H 4g Topcon Digital Levels E 5 Topcon Memory Cards Topcon Receivers kd Import from Device Look in Sokkia receivers el E gt Add New Sokkia receiver Look in D From_Sokkia_receiver el t V Open Files after Import Close Figure 2 1 Add a New Sokkia receiver 3 On the General tab enter and select the following information Figure 2 5 on page 2 7 e Name enter a unique name for the device e Port select the COM Port the device typically connects to e Baudrate select the baud rate for communication with the Sokkia Receiver e Device enter the receiver type 4 On the Advanced tab select the parity byte size stop bits and the way of t
93. currently selected point s is indicated with corner edges e The currently selected line s is highlighted P N 7010 0522 6 31 Editing Data in Topcon Link fed Topcon Link C Viopcon TopconLink TopSURVW050119 they lt TopSURV PC Job gt Point image is attached to Select point and line Meters OF Ground Mone Figure 6 45 Viewing Images While photo images cannot be edited any points or lines associated and displayed on the image in the right panel can be edited Double clicking the point line will open the corresponding Properties dialog box See the following sections for editing this data e Edit Image Point Properties on page 6 33 e Edit Image Line Properties on page 6 34 View Image Properties 1 To view the properties for the image double click the desired image in the left panel View the image s general properties 3 View a larger size of the image without associated points line 6 32 Topcon Link Reference Manual Edit Image Properties 4 Click OK to exit A Properties General Image Name Properties Paint General Image a Figure 6 46 View Properties for the Image Edit Image Point Properties 1 To view the properties for a point on an image double click the point on the image in the right panel 2 Edit desired fields as described in Edit in the Point Properties Dialog Box on page 6 3 3 View the image associated with the point Click Appl
94. d channels Channels lv GPS M GLONASS Iv L1 B 8 Click the Convert button The following message appears Topcon Link A Folder C Examples_for converting files For TLink RINEX DATA not found Create Yes No Press Yes to create this folder If the file conversion is successful the Convert Files dialog box displays the following By r 2 Convert Files Source file path Source file type Destination folde File status c examples_for converting Files for TLink TPS data DER1 0303b tps TPS GPS Raw Data File is successfully converted 9 The created file has the following data 2 18 Topcon Link 7 OBSERVATION DATA G GPS 21 NOU 67 20 58 build July 25 2662 c Topcon Positioning Systems DER1 6363b_JFGG Unknown AFFRRRFJFGG Unknown 2856716 2627 6 66686 1 8 2665 3 2665 3 1 666 13 13 4 C1 P N 7010 0522 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 2199374 1797 5S247224 3437 6 6666 6 6666 3 1 8 6 6666666 GPS 3 1 59 59 6666666 GPS P1 L1 D1 70A Q274 274 RINEX VERSION TYPE PGH Z RUN BY DATE COMMENT MARKER NAME MARKER NUMBER OBSERVER AGENCY REC TYPE VERS ANT TYPE APPROX POSITION XYZ ANTENNA DELTA H E N WAVELENGTH FACT L1 2 TIME OF FIRST OBS TIME OF LAST OBS INTERVAL LEAP SECONDS OF SATELLITES Z TYPES OF OBSERU PRN 7 NF ARS 0 23 Converting Files Between Formats Localization GC3 File Conversion Parameters A localization file c
95. del file to a Topcon geoid file See Converting A File on page 5 2 and Geoid File Conversion Parameters on page 5 20 for details The fields in the regional geoid model format correspond to the following information e LAT LON latitude GG MM SS and longitude GG MM SS of the start point for the Regional Geoid Model Latitudes are positive for the Northern Hemisphere Longitudes are positive for the Eastern Hemisphere Enter latitudes and longitudes in this format dd ram sz e n row the number of rows in the file 9 16 Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding a Geoid e n_column the number of columns in the file e step_lat grid step along parallels MM SS e step_lon grid step along meridians MM SS e geoid_direction direction for entering geoid heights along the grid Table 2 3 Table 2 3 Entering Geoid Heights NE EN WS from north to east from east to north from west to south Start Point Start Point e ellipsoid the ellipsoid type that the given regional geoid is based on e H1 H2 geoid height in the node meter P N 7010 0522 9 17 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data Notes 2 18 Topcon Link Reference Manual Chapter 3 File Operations and Data Views Topcon Link works with individual data formats rather than importing data into an application based project style file This feature allows Topcon Link to provide robust import export and co
96. device icon for a formatted card is red P N 7010 0522 4 11 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device Topcon Link can format a memory card for use in a TPS receiver such as the GR 3 or NET G3 The device icon for an unformatted card is gray See Adding and Formatting Devices on page 2 1 for details on formatting cards with a gray device icon This section describes data import using the Topcon NOTE Link interface To use Windows Explorer for data importing see Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 Insert the memory card into the card reader With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device In the left panel double click Topcon Memory Card os 2 Click the desired formatted memory card device icon Wait while Topcon Link checks the card s file system and displays the card s data kd Import from Device Look in a My Computer el E in Ik X o Mobile Device 4 Topcon Digital Levels i Topcon Memory Cards Topcon Receivers W amp Topcon Total Stations R kd Import from Device Look in B Topcon Memory v Bl Look in SurveyD ata a cH PH kd Import from Device Look in SurveyData e i v 4a fe j Mounting ess Cancel V Open Files after Import Chose Figure 4 10 Mount l Card 4 12 Topcon Link Reference Manual Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device 5 In the
97. e 000 37 34 00 0 E Figure 6 41 Example Tape Dimension Measurements CAD View Edit on the Tape Dimensions Tab In the left panel you can edit all fields except the Icon directly on the Tape Dimensions tab In the right panel you can edit all fields except the Icon and Date directly on the Tape Dimensions tab Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 42 shows an example of editing fields on the Tape Dimensions tab F Topcon Link C Documents and Si ttings amanda_hall My D scuments FROM LeonidEdelman te pe tlsy lt TopSURV PC J SE Fie Edit View Process Window 8 x eM 3s 8 Be LERLE mir e Dimensions amp codes e Points GPS Occupations Ta Start Point End Point Y zoals Je e Date noe a 100 seb Oiell 3 30 2004 9 20 06 AM of om ST GET Pere r ss GO 3 3 20 000 3 30 2004 9 20 23 AM GB 4 4 20 000 3 30 2004 9 20 32 AM Meters DMS WG584 Lat Lon Ell H Figure 6 42 Editable Fields on the Line Tab Example P N 7010 0522 6 29 Editing Data in Topcon Link Edit in the Tape Dimensions Properties Dialog Box Available tabs depend on the selected object either a tape or a dimension Edit Left Panel Tape Dimension Properties 1 To edit the properties for the tape dimension double click the desired tape in the left panel Edit the tape dimension s start and end point 3 Click OK to save Properties Tape Dimension Re General Start Pa
98. e format and an extension type 7 Click Ok to store the format in the Formats folder installed with Topcon Link and include it in the format name list This format are added will be added to the list of TS observation formats for Open Save As and Convert File dialog boxes P N 7010 0522 3 7 File Operations and Data Views fJ TSRaw custom format properties Comma String ControlCode Instrument Height ControlCode2 Point To Vertical Angle IR eflector Height Horizontal Distanc Azimuth Vertical Distance i fase TS data Fle B2002_6 raw M0662502 r initial E e2002_6 raw intil MOSA B2002 _7 raw E B2002_7 raw initial Offset Across Move Down Offset dHt File name M062502_A raw Format name Custom Text Format TS Obs gt Advanced options Format name MY_TS_OBS_T EXT File extension txt ZE Figure 3 5 Create Custom Text TS Obs Format Saving a File Topcon Link opens and imports many files types but only saves certain file types in a native Topcon format When saving a file that has been edited Topcon Link automatically saves the original version of the file as initial in the current folder Then the edited file is saved Use one of the following methods to save a file e Click the Save button on the Toolbar e Click File gt Save File e Press Ctrl S on the keyboard An error message displays if the form
99. e point selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the point e the number of the point e Point Name the name of the point e Instrument Height the height of the instrument in the selected units ft m The right panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the point e the number of the point e Point From the beginning of the vector A 4 Topcon Link User s Manual TS Observations File Data Views e Point To the end of the vector e Reflector Height the height of the reflector e Azimuth Horizontal Circle Zenith Angle Slope Distance angular and linear measurements in the selected units DMS gon mil radian ft m e Note any notes associated with the point e Code any code associated with the point e Type the type of point SS side shot point BS backsight point the previous occupation point FS foresight point the next occupation point BKB backsight bearing point Horizontal Vertical Resection plane or vertical coordinates of station point are computed using measurements from two or more points with known coordinates Resection plane and vertical coordinates of station point are computed using measurements from two or more points with known coordinates fae C Topcon Link Data M062502 raw lt GTS 6 Raw gt e Points TS Obs Icon _ Point Name
100. e properties or file properties on a device s memory card The remaining sections in this chapter detail the steps required to import data files from a connected device or an inserted memory card e See Importing Files from a Topcon GPS Receiver on page 4 2 e See Importing Files from a Mobile Device on page 4 5 e See Importing Files from a Total Station on page 4 7 e See Importing Files from a Digital Level on page 4 9 e See Importing Files from a Memory Card on page 4 11 e See Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 P N 7010 0522 4 1 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device Importing Files from a Topcon GPS Receiver The Topcon family of GPS receivers have an internal data storage device to record data in tps format This family of products includes the following receivers Refer to the receiver s documentation for details on setup operation and connection with other devices e Odyssey E Odyssey RS e HiPer HiPer Pro NET G3 e HiPer Lite HiPer Lite HiPer HiPer GD HiPer L1 GR 3 HiPer GGD e Map HP Map RT e HiPer XT HiPer XR When importing files from a TPS GPS receiver Topcon Link automatically detects the receiver for importing data and no further setups are required Before connecting the receiver s USB port to the computer s USB port the TPS USB driver must be installed on the computer The driver is available on the TPS website
101. e selected units DMS gon mil radian ft m Code any code associated with the point Type the type of point SS side shot point BS backsight point the previous occupation point FS foresight point the next occupation point BKB backsight bearing point Horizontal Vertical Resection plane or vertical coordinates of station point are computed using measurements from two or more points with known coordinates Resection plane and vertical coordinates of station point are computed using measurements from two or more points with known coordinates P N 7010 0522 A 15 Data Views Reference Note any notes associated with the point Date date and time of the point measurement E C Topcon Link Datat 081202a tlsy lt TopSURY files gt e Points 2 GPS Occupations TS Obs GPS Obs a Codes Tape Dimensions l ba KA 4 358 58 27 91 01 33 0 8 12 2002 11 14 39 359 02 47 90 S7 13 0 8 12 2002 11 14 39 359 03 00 90 57 00 0 8 12 2002 11 14 39 129 26 23 358 58 35 91 01 25 0 8 12 2002 11 14 39 129 26 27 358 58 25 91 01 35 0 8 12 2002 11 14 39 ed 14994 7 24 ITAONA anec7 24 N atizvienn 11 eo Figure A 10 TooSURV Data Table TS Obs Tab GPS Obs Tab For a TopSURV database file the GPS Obs tab has the following default columns for baseline measurements from the Base station to
102. ecorded The card will need to be formatted once Adding and Formatting Devices Depending on the device an initial device setup may be required before a successful data transfer can be completed The following table briefly describes the setups required for transferring data between a computer and a connected device Table 2 1 on page 2 2 See the sections below for specific details P N 7010 0522 9 1 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data Table 2 1 Setups Required for Connected TPS Devices TPS GPS Receivers No further setups are required After searching for connected GPS receivers an icon for the receiver displays Click the icon to view the receiver s data files t HIPER Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back 7 X wi x Search jy Folders Address HIPER v E FT co n TL_Data 4 O Topcon Link Data ADLI tps log0l0ic tps log01l0le tps Topcon Tools Data mh ie gt Parameters for the Sokkia Receiver must be set up using Windows Explorer or the Topcon Link Import function See for details Adding a Sokkia GPS receiver on page 2 3 TPS Controllers Microsoft ActiveSync needs to be installed on the computer with Windows XP For details see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices on page 1 11 After connecting to the controller via ActiveSync for computers under Windows XP or without ActiveSync for computers under Windo
103. ected file to the computer ki Import from Device Look in New Sokkia rec el t 00140610 pdc Open Files after Import File Download Waiting for download Downloaded 63946 bytes of 491898 Transfer rate is 7105 bytes sec Cancel Figure 4 4 Import raw file from Sokkia receiver to Computer Importing Files from a Mobile Device The Topcon family of controller software such as TopSURV runs on several Topcon and third party mobile devices Microsoft ActiveSync needs to be installed on the computer with Windows XP For details see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices on page 1 11 If the user s computer operates under Windows Vista ActiveSync is not needed A connection between the computer and an external device with Windows CE will be automatically established after connecting your device to your PC TopSURV supports two formats of the job files e TopSURV tsj This job is created in TopSURV version 7 0 and later e TopSURV tsv job This job is created in TopSURV version 6 11 03 and earlier P N 7010 0522 4 5 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device There is a difference in format of these files and a difference in using these files in the computer s software In TopSURV version 7 0 and later the tsj file is saved on the controller that this file format can be opened by Topcon Link Topcon Tools TopSURV PC Topcon Link is u
104. ed modified superseded or canceled at any time by TPS The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws P N 7010 0522 ix Preface Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Example Description File gt Exit Click the File menu and click Exit Connection Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Frequency Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen Enter Press or click the button or key labeled Enter Further information to note about the configuration maintenance or setup of a system Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation system performance measurements or personal safety Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation system performance data integrity or personal health iP Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury gt Under no circumstances should this action be performed Topcon Link Reference Manual as Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to Topcon Link a full featured data import export and conversion utility for Topcon instruments Topcon Link contai
105. ed and created files Convert metric unit iv From Meters l To USFeet hd P N 7010 0522 5 9 Converting Files Between Formats Convert Angular Unit This type of conversion allows one to select the desired format of angular values for converted created Total Station raw files Convert angular unit Iv To pms DMS Mils Convert Vertical Angle If TS raw data file does not have information about vertical angle mode the user can select the mode under Advanced conversion option when such file is converted created by Topcon Link Convert vertical angle jv From Auto ZA if angle gt 45 degrees To ZA l ZA e ZA vertical angles are from zenith e VA vertical angles are from horizontal e Auto no information available on vertical angle mode In an example below angles from 0 to 45 are considered vertical and angles more than 45 are considered zenith Vertical angle Figure 5 2 Vertical Angle from Horizontal A and Zenith B 5 10 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File Convert Distance Format This type of conversion allows one to select the desired format of distance values for a created Total Station raw file the distance between a station and a measured point can be recorded either as slope distance and vertical angle or as horizontal and vertical distances Selecting Auto records distances into the created file using the distance format of the converted file
106. elp Address CF Card TPS TopSURV Jobs v Ed oo Fold oa x Default tsj Coping from Jobs ba derkhoo computer G Control Panel z Z oB tsj BERR RR RRR Mobile Device ka Net 1 tsj O Application Data E O CF Card a for the job created by TopSURV version 6 11 03 and earlier File Back X t Search jy Folders E Copy amp Convert to desktop computer format Edit View Favorites Tools Help iP J e 3 Zig Address CF Card TPS TopSURV Jobs Go M2705 Folders Imp 1 x Copying from uah ba desktop erapr J ian ea ees EEE EEOC EEE EET Application Data tsy E O CF Card Consmting ins ToS LAN SEDE dunhas ho Tons LAA Srne datnbirsn E O Ts EREE E O TopSURY Canned 3 Jobs comen Figure 4 13 Import Using Explorer Mobile Device ort from TPS Total Station using Explorer Connect the total station to the computer If needed connect to the total station via ActiveSync Navigate to the Topcon Total Stations device directory and click the device icon Click the icon for the connected total station and select the file txt file Copy or select and drag and drop this file to a directory on the computer Follow all instructions on the Download from Total Station dialog box P N 7010 0522 4 15 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device 6 Click Start then press F3 on the total station GPT 3005W TBR Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back
107. en Ok to exit Window Labels Selection V Show grid E Options window Labels Selection CP6_Local NAIL 700 116 Static points Show on map V Name one 5000 5500 Code V Height ee PK oc NAIL 700 116 4805N 5025E Name Window Labels Selection Code Height Show on sta lt 4 lt V Show distance V Show azimuth V Show dimensions v Name v Code v Height 5000 V Show area size 5000 Distance 669 427 USft Azimuth 155 48 50 6311 Dimensions 274 264 L Figure 3 16 CAD View Options P N 7010 0522 3 93 File Operations and Data Views Notes 3 94 Topcon Link Reference Manual Chapter 4 Importing Data Files From a IPS Device Topcon Link provides a simple interface for importing data files directly from a Topcon device instrument The imported file is saved to the selected directory and is immediately available for opening and viewing in Topcon Link A unique feature of the software includes the ability to import data from a connected device to the computer using Windows Explorer without having to open Topcon Link Then use Topcon Link to open the files for viewing editing converting or uploading Before importing data from some devices the device must first be set up See Adding and Formatting Devices on page 2 1 for details This chapter first discusses the steps to view devic
108. ening a file The default configuration is usually appropriate for most operations 1 Open Topcon Link and click File gt Configuration 2 Inthe Display pane select the following parameters for displaying information Figure 3 9 on page 3 12 Click Ok to save and exit e In the Precisions tab select the number of digits to display after the decimal for measurements e In the Time tab select the local time used for start and end times for GPS occupations e In the Roads tab select the term to use for displaying information on the centerline either Chainage or Station e In the Angles tab select the form for displaying angles and latitudes longitudes Precisions Time Roads Angles GPS Time Zone Offset GMT 7 Precisions Time Roads Angles Display CL Pos as Chainage KA Precisions Time Roads Angles dd mm ss s s dd mm ss s 12 Configuration Precisions Time Roads Angles Coordinate Systems Digits after decimal Save Process Compute Coordinates Coordinates N E TS Computations Heiohts iiini molji mo nll al co Pood co AA ae Aaa ae AAW Ar SAG it Distances Angles seconds Angles Dec degrees Lat Lon seconds Lat Lon Dec degrees Area Volumes Figure 3 9 Select Display Parameters 3 12 Topcon Link Reference Manual Applying Configuration Parameters for Viewing Data 3 Inthe Coordinate Systems pane the user can view add
109. es A 2 PONS Labe acca tearnes aandadeaamsetas heleNescucuneneaee A 2 Leon DESeri pHONs josestsscousctsnmspnacesvascconucssbocicctiavacestonss A 3 TS Observations File Data Views eesse A 3 Pomts TaD capetetcoecrseveccsajatavaduaeavadeasealanenseareaeaceccas A 3 TS ODS Tab sieatets altoid alot teeta A 4 Icon DESCEIPUOMS xncsses sn jutstatne uti ecas tiee e A 6 Digital Level File Data ViewS ccccceccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees A 7 PPG WSs Dsn tesatatemansadecteeddner ae nla tice A 7 ODS aD aces een rte hae eee A 8 lecon DESC DHONS scean tse aires cesta dasa A 9 TopSURY File Data Views ncoiewicscomnrctinnsicmmnisndins A 10 CAD View for TopSURV Files 0 0 eeeeeeeeeees A 11 Layers View for TopSURV Files ceeeees A 12 Poms Tabac goin obmetha Cahcnon heat lobece seca seass A 12 GPS Occupations Tab eneee T A 13 Dees Scie T aD ean rere erry re nce omer entrees enter A 15 CIES ODS TAD re EEE EE A 16 Codes TaBe sea a teers eee nee A 17 NAME WOLK TaD eeni A 18 Tape Dimensions TaD resinscicenacsie nannan A 19 Imatges TaD ea a A 20 P N 7010 0522 V Table of Contents X Section Templates Tab ceeccecscccccceeeeeeeeeneeees A 21 Roads Tib serrana A 22 leon DESCHP OMS soe ea Ea R A 27 Appendix A Sample File Formats s cccsssseessssseeseeseesees B 1 Coordinate File Formats osoin e oei B 1 KOF Coordinates Format 20 cesecceescceeesceeeeees B 1 Name E N Z Code Name N E Z Code C Ordinate Format mcs csens
110. esseeeeeeeeeees 2 1 Adding a Sokkia GPS receiver ccceccccesesseeeeeeeees 2 3 E O EAE AE E AE AEA E I 2 6 Adding a Total Station Device 00 ceccccccceceeeeeeeees 2 6 Adding a Digital Level Device 00 ccccceeeeeeees 2 8 Formatting a Topcon Memory Card c cee 2 11 Addin a Geoid Pree tne gee re ree aera errr Reee Pen Rar erer ren rere 2 13 ABOU GE OIGS ino sce ntieacieh sari tins hale nae souiatonees 2 15 Creating a Regional Geoid Model ccccceeeeeees 2 16 P N 7010 0522 i Table of Contents Chapter 3 File Operations and Data Views ssns 3 1 Pile ODE O aaa A 3 2 Openme a Piei e a 3 2 Creating a Custom Text File Format for a Coordinate File gss 3 3 About Opening TS Raw Data Files 3 5 Creating a Custom Text File Format for TS ODSErvalion Mile idee E eee 3 6 eee esto eae cast ae ng nina gs Meese ane ne eee 3 8 SAV ah FIE seiate nial a areas 3 8 Saving the File as Another Format ccccceseeeee 3 9 COSI a PUC is sesceus iis eet ee re ede a es 3 10 Viewing and Entering File Properties 006 3 10 Printine the Selected View ciccscssssversiorseceen n 3 11 Applying Configuration Parameters for Viewing Data 3 11 Setting Tabular View Options cccccccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 15 Displaying Table Columns sceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 15 Arranging Table Columns cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 20 Settna CAD View Opul0ns eces
111. evation m 134 07 om Figure 6 59 Edit Properties for the Vertical Alignment P N 7010 0522 6 43 Editing Data in Topcon Link Edit in the X Section Properties Dialog Box Edit Template Properties 1 To edit the properties for the x section template double click the desired template in the x section table View the name of used x section template for the road 3 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties X Section Set C General Name Figure 6 60 Edit Properties for the X Section Editing Layers Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit the layers in a file including the layer name line and point styles and the color to use for objects on the layer 6 44 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Layers Edit on the Layers Screen In the Layers screen you can edit all fields directly on the screen Figure 6 61 shows an example of editing fields on the Layers screen Figure 6 61 Editable Fields on the Layers Example Edit in the Layer Properties Dialog Box Use a color other than black or the background color for lines and points 1 To edit the properties for the layer double click the desired layer in the Layers screen 2 Edit the general properties for the layer e The notes e Whether the layer is visible or not e The layer s breakline type 3 Edit the plotting styles for the layer The line style and width e The co
112. file lat_lon_ell txt which contains the points in the datum coordinates NAD83 This file has Lat Lon Ht Code file format and height is ellipsoidal height in meters Latitude a CP4 lat_lon_ell txt Notepad File Edit Format view Help a CP2 BASE2 40 06 07 52051 82 59 12 47055 208 176 BaSE CP2 40 06 11 08726 82 59 16 18872 247 094 CP4 40 06 13 12269 82 59 10 68572 246 934 CP5 40 06 O7 23787 82 59 06 52397 246 268 P 44 a BASE2 CP6 40 06 05 22798 82 59 12 11935 246 429 amp OPS CP6 40 06 05N a 82 59 15W 82 59 10W 82 59 05W The task is to convert this file to other coordinates file which will contain the points in Grid coordinates system SPC83 Ohio North with orthometric height in US Feet 5 14 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File To create such a file we do the following steps 1 Click File gt Convert Files and click Add Files in the window The mport window appears 2 Navigate to the desired file highlight it and select the corresponding file format in the Format name field a Convert Files Source file path Source file type Destination File name File stat i 2 X Columbus RTK Survey Columbus Total Station Survey cmon Static Unprocessed Tone L lat_lon_ell txt Destination folder Destination format 3 The converted file appears in the list of the converted files Source file path Source file type
113. files 6 In the left pane select the desired tps file s and click the Move Right button The file import progress displays Import from Device Look in e Topcon Receive v eja Look in My Documents v eall Qg Search for connected receivers kan Import from Device Lookin EQSuveyData v e c Zlo00225b tps a T l090228a tps e log0304a tps e log0304b tps e log20041117_51538 tps log20041117_51710 tps log20041 130_2942 tps V Open Files after Import Chose Figure 4 2 Import File from Receiver P N 7010 0522 4 3 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device 7 IfOpen File After Import was selected the import function closes and the tps file opens in Topcon Link E C raw Data log0225b tps lt amp GPS Occupations I Point Name Original Name 4ntenna Type Antenna H Ant Height Start Time Stop Time Duration Method Py ea eR En IE ma ae io win ae ea EPOCA10_K1 HiPer GD GGD 1 500 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 35 Kinematic NEpoch 7 EPOCAS HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 30 Static NEpoch 6 EPOcAS K1 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Vertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 20 Kinematic NEpoch 4 EPOCA3 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 20 Static NEpoch 4 EPOCA3_K1 HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Yertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 15 Kinematic NEpoch 3 EPOCAIL HiPer GD GGD 1 600 Vertical 05 09 200 05 09 200 0 00 10 Static NEpo
114. for a left turn the sign stands for a right turn relative to the direction of the measurement the last line e Date the date and time of the measurement finished e Note any notes associated with the measurement 3 30 2004 09 3 30 2004 09 3 30 2004 09 3 30 2004 09 Figure A 14 TopSURV Data Table Tape Dimensions Tab P N 7010 0522 A 19 Data Views Reference Images Tab For a TopSURV database file the Images tab has two panels the left for a thumbnail of all images in the job the right for larger version of the thumbnail image selected in the left panel e Topcon Link expects images to reside in a folder with the same name as the data file For example data from the 050119 tlsv file will be associated with images in the 050119 folder e The data file and image folder must reside in the same directory for the images to display The left panel contains a thumbnail image of all images in the job with the lowest image title either numerically or alphabetically listed first The right panel contains the selected image with measured points and linework associated with the image The symbols of the points correspond to the settings selected in the Line and Code properties dialog boxes The size of the symbol depends on the distance from the Station amp GPS Obs Images 102 1 105 i1 06 p Figure A 15 TopSURV Data Table Images Tab A 20 Topcon Li
115. g Line Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit layer line type line or area and line segments Edit on the Line Tab In the left panels you can edit line type plotting style Line Style Line Width Line Color select new layer directly on the Line tab Topcon Link Reference Manual 6 26 Editing Line In the left panels you can edit only the name of the line s vertex Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 28 shows an example of editing fields on the Line tab BYLAYER BYLAYER 5 tines o ByYCODE BYLAYER ByLAYER1 pt CODE 1 150 529 BYLAYER AYLAYERI pt coD 1 10 554 i 0 iy avyER spt mmm CO2 1 13 672 Line 0 BYLAYER BYLAYER BYLAYER1 pt ODES 1 16 657 ly Area 0 BYLAYER BYLAYER CODES 2 3 000 0 56 ly Area 0 BYLAYER BYLAYER BYLAYER1 pkt CODES 3 3 225 0 65 Line 0 MSC iYLAYER BYLAYERIpt CODE2 2 43 103 L Order Poit Distancef E The right panel 2 13 4 Figure 6 39 Editable Fields on the Line Tab Example aa Line segments in the right panel can only be uote edited in the Tabular view as shown above Edit and View in the Line Properties Dialog Box Only line information and plotting styles can be changed all other fields are informational Edit Left Panel Line Properties 1 To edit the properties for line double click the desired line
116. hapter 5 Converting Files Between Formats One of the primary functions of Topcon Link is to convert files from one format to another A file format conversion may be required to access or work with data from multiple proprietary or third party software or systems The Topcon Link conversion function allows data to be cross functional and multi disciplinary For example a survey crew may take point measurements in a field adjacent to a city park in preparation for a new shopping center Using Topcon Link this data can be converted to a shape file for uploading into the city s GIS database or it can be converted to a Topcon GC3 file for sharing with the construction crew for three dimensional grading When converting files a custom projection or custom datum may need to be created Topcon Link includes a number of pre defined projections and datums from which to base a custom projection or custom datum When applying a projection or datum to a data set transformation parameters between the jobsite s grid and the projection s ground can also be specified P N 7010 0522 5 1 Converting Files Between Formats Converting A File To perform a format conversion Topcon Link checks the data and its format in the selected file and converts it to the default settings of the selected format Topcon Link will offer the user to select the desired format of the file to be created from those which are allowed for the data in
117. he attribute Click Ok to save kd Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT T File Edit View Process Window Help oh Sst 4 amp Ba e Points a GPS Occupations g Gpsobs amp Codes New Code mr PT1 FIND New Code PT FIND New Attribute gt tee ee PT3 FIND Cut Ctrl x Real Number Copy Ctrl C Text Ss PT4 FIND i Delete Del Menu EA Properties Attribute New Attr Hi IEJ E Properties A General Attribute Hame Sanoke Default Value 4 gt Type I nteger 4 Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT RIK tilsvy lt Tc An g File Edit View Process Window Help ode Sst a Ready b Fa Sle New Code PT1 FIND PT2 FIND PT3 FIND PT4 FIND STK TRAILOT Integer a USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTK tls Localization Figure 6 35 Add New Attribute Edit in the Code or Attribute Properties Dialog Box The property tabs create or edit a new code and assign plotting styles to lines and points associated with that code Edit Left Panel Code Properties To edit the properties for a code double click the desired code in the left panel 6 24 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Codes Edit the Code s general properties code name and layer Edit the Code s plotting styles for line and points 4 Click Ok to save Properties Code New Code General Plotting styles Code New Code La
118. he handshake for communication with the Sokkia 9 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding and Formatting Devices receiver Figure 2 5 Refer to the Sokkia receiver s documentation for details Create Sokkia receiver General Advanced z Create Sokkia receiver Name New Sokkia receiver General Advanced Port Parity COMI None E Byte size Baudrate E 3600 Stop bits Device 1 zl RADIAN IS v RADIAN IS Handshake GSR2600 NONE GSR2700 1S 1SX GSR1700 NONE RTS CTS Figure 2 2 Enter New Sokkia Receiver Information 5 Click OK to save device information to the computer When connecting to this device you will select the created device Address Sokkia receivers Folders x E Desktop My Documents B 4 My Computer amp Local Disk C Sokkia receivers New Sokkia receiver s Topcon E Topcon 4 Import from Device Topcon Look in Sokkia receive Topcon gt Add New Sokkia receiver New Sokkia receiver gt k Add New New Sokkia Sokkia receiver ala Lookin E From_Sokkia_ er ps iV Open Files after Import O oe Figure 2 3 Created Sokkia Receiver for Import P N 7010 0522 2 5 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data Adding a Total Station Device Before Topcon Link or Windows Explorer can read data on a Total Station the device must be added to the directory
119. ht Code Note TopconvectorFormat v 1 USFeet VRTK Topo Basel 154 161 2419 89 8123 68 3288 0 00773025 0 01944847 0 01418940 0 0900 0 0300 0 2800 LT T __ VRTK Topo Basel 155 57 3292 27 0161 17 1042 0 00894811 0 02141176 0 00965958 0 2500 0 1300 0 2900 LT T VRTK Topo Basel 156 27 2449 40 4948 43 0569 0 00796278 0 01099455 0 01267762 0 2000 0 0300 0 3500 LT T VRTK Topo Basel 157 29 8279 14 0509 26 5551 0 00803396 0 01335403 0 01057974 0 4300 0 1200 0 4200 LT L P Basel 39 32 17 80191 104 54 00 37541 5879 325 CP LT T PL COR P 154 39 32 16 99613 104 53 58 09238 5870 788 CP LT T P 155 39 32 17 60009 104 53 59 57981 587 7 202 CP LT T P 156 39 32 17 27175 104 53 59 90657 5876 692 CP LT T P 157 39 32 18 13790 104 54 00 05369 5879 843 CP LT L B 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual Notes aa PVY TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 800 443 4567 www topcon com ISO 9001 2000 FM 68448 Topcon Link Reference Manual P N 7010 0522 RevL 11 09 2009 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication
120. iated code layer color style and width Control codes AS AE C display as an arc or closed polyline respectively e Codes with a polygon entity display as closed and filled if a fill color has been set P N 7010 0522 3 91 e Surfaces and road display in the color applied to the corresponding layer s ao Northing Meters 110 Easting Meters Figure 3 15 CAD View The Roads tab and X Section Templates tab have independent CAD graphical views associated with the selected data element To filter show hide points lines and codes in the CAD view click View gt Options CAD View On the Window tab select to show hide a grid on the CAD view On the Labels tab select to show hide the following information on the CAD viewmap as a pop up with the cursor or on the Status bar e Name the name of the point e Code any code associated with the point e Height the height elevation of the point On the Selection tab check on off the following parameters of the selecting rectangle to show hide them in the Status Bar e Show distance the length of the selecting rectangle s diagonal e Show azimuth the azimuth of the selecting rectangle s diagonal e Show dimension the dimension along the Easting and Northing axis correspondingly of the selecting rectangle Setting CAD View Options e Show area the area of the selecting rectangle 5 Click Apply to save changes th
121. ical 2 2 2004 1 3 2 2 20041 3 0 01 18 Autonomous CHKPT1 CHKPT1 HiPer Lit 6 562 Vertical 2 2 2004 1 3 2 2 20041 3 0 00 02 Topo CHKPT2 CHKPT2 HiPer Lit 6 562 Vertical 2 2 2004 1 3 2 2 2004 1 3 0 00 02 Topo CP2 CP2 HiPer Lit 6 562 Vertical 2 2 2004 12 2 2 2004 12 0 00 02 Topo CPR CPR HiPer it A 5A Vertical aiziann4 1 7 aizivan4i NNN Tann v USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTK tls Localization Figure 6 8 Editable Fields on the GPS Occupations Tab Example 6 6 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing GPS Occupations Edit in the GPS Occupations Properties Dialog Box The available property tabs depend on the information in the file For example the Offset tab is only available if a line with known azimuth offset was measured Note the following restrictions when editing a GPS occupation e If making changes to a GPS occupation in a TopSURV PC Job file the file must be saved to the same file format If the RTK base station does not have any information about the antenna Topcon Link will recalculate the coordinates of the rover s points from the phase center of the base antenna In the given case after clicking Compute Coordinate the following message appears Topcon Link A There is no antenna information for some of the RTK Bases Phase center coordinates will be used to compute rover positions 1 To edit a GPS occupation s properties double click the desired occu
122. ication with the Total Station Figure 2 5 Refer to the Total Station s documentation for details Create Station General Advanced Create Station General Advanced Bate Parity None o o Data bits la a a Stop bits fof Protocol ACK NACK o o Figure 2 5 Enter New Total Station Device Information 5 Click OK to save device information to the computer P N 7010 0522 9 7 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data When connecting to this device you will select the created device and then follow the instructions on the Total Station Topcon Total Stations File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Q Back gt wi Search Key it Address amp Topcon Total Stations x Posseccscsseneneescssessneeseccscsseneces Recccccceccccecccsccecceccsecoecescesseoes My Received Files My Templates iV Open Files after Import Close Figure 2 6 Created Device Adding a Digital Level Device Before Topcon Link or Windows Explorer can read data on a Digital Level the device must be added to the directory 1 Navigate to the Digital Level device directory Figure 2 7 e From Topcon Link Click File gt Import from Device In the left pane double click the Topcon Digital Level directory e From Windows Explorer Open the My Computer window Double click the Topcon Digital Level directory The procedure will be the same whether using Topco
123. id File Conversion Parameters ccccccccceeeees 5 20 GPS Raw Data File Conversion Parameters 5 21 Example of Conversion TPS File to RINEX File 5 21 Localization GC3 File Conversion Parameters 5 24 Road File Conversion Parameters cccccceeeeeeees 5 24 Topcon XML File Conversion Parameters 5 26 TopSURV Job File Conversion Parameters 5 27 Example of Conversion TopSURV File to TOPCON N ector File scien E 5 29 TS Obs File Conversion Parameters cccccceeeees 5 33 X Section Template File Conversion Parameters 5 34 Adding a Custom Projection ccccccccsssssssssssesseeeeeeseeeees 5 34 Adding a Custom Datum ccccccsssssssserseeseeeeeseeeeseeees 5 38 About Grid gt Ground Parameters cccccecceeeeeeeeeeees 5 39 Chapter 6 Editing Data In Topcon LINK ccceesscseeeeeeeeeees 6 1 PCAC IP OU Seat secs rctectie tatiana eee heads ners rset 6 1 Adda Pont oeenn baeneaieaeasacedvactedee 6 1 Edit nmthe Poimts TaD renane iaiete ett 6 3 Edit in the Point Properties Dialog Box 5 6 3 Editine GPS Occupations versie ERER 6 6 Edit on the GPS Occupations Tab ceeceeeeeees 6 6 Edit in the GPS Occupations Properties Dialog Box 6 7 Add a Custom GPS Antenna ssssssseseoeeesesssssseseeeree 6 9 Editing TS ObSery ations ates Sailers 6 12 Edit on the TS Observations Tab c ccc 6 12 P N 7010 0522 iii
124. iew The view that displays and any data in that view depends on both the file format and the data contained in the job For coordinate total station raw data and digital level files the same tabs will always open whether or not the data is present However when opening a TopSURV database file Topcon Link reads the file and displays the appropriate tabs and graphical views associated with the data e Coordinate file tab Points e Total Station raw data file tabs Points and TS Obs e Digital Level file tabs Points and DL Obs e TopSURV database file tabs Points GPS Occupations if the job contains GPS occupations TS Obs if the job contains total station observations GPS Obs if the job contains GPS observations Codes if the job contains codes Linework if the job contains linework Tap Dimensions if the job contains tape measurements Images if the job contains images such as data obtained using the GPS 70001 total station X Section Templates if the job contains road data Roads if the job contains road data When viewing a TopSURV database file the CAD view displays points and linework and a Layers view can be displayed if the job file contains layers P N 7010 0522 A 1 Data Views Reference Coordinate File Data View Coordinate files contain data on points taken with total station digital levels or GPS receivers The coordinate file data table contains only one
125. ile Edit view Process Window Help a pe 2 b EE gt AaB a7 2 Re o Icon t teve ile Pow f BS USft Instrument Elev 55 USFt Fa B01 5 TOPC B01 14 829 35 000 16 699 34 850 14 797 A Mao eos USFeet Figure 6 28 Editable Fields on the DL Observations Tab Example Edit in the DL Observations Properties Dialog Box The available property tabs depend on the information in the file and in the selected observation For example the Image tab is only available if an image is associated with the observation If making changes to a digital level observation in a TopSURV PC Job file the file must be saved to a tlsv or ts file Edit Left Panel DL Obs Properties 1 To edit a DL observation s left panel properties double click the desired observation in the left panel 6 20 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Digital Level Observations 2 Edit the DL observation s general properties level run name note and level run order Properties DL Run 1 J0111 General Level Run From To Date Note Distance m 36 1 35 Balance m 0 025 Figure 6 29 Edit General Properties for the Left Panel Edit Right Panel DL Obs Properties l P N 7010 0522 To edit a DL observation s right panel properties select the observation in the left panel then double click the desired measurement in the right panel Edit the DL observation s general properties
126. ile format Topcon Link has to convert mobile device based formats to computer based formats Topcon Link performs the conversion during the import process the tsv file to the tlsv file This format tlsv is opened by Topcon Link Topcon Tools TopSURV PC When connecting to a CE based device Microsoft ActiveSync automatically starts up and connects with the device This connection is required to properly export files If you need to install ActiveSync see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices on page 1 11 for details 8 2 Topcon Link Reference Manual Exporting Files to a Total Station This section describes data export using the Topcon Link interface To use Windows Explorer for data exporting see Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device on page 8 7 1 Connect your controller and computer according to the controller s documentation Note that a Bluetooth connection requires that both devices have Bluetooth wireless technology capabilities With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device 3 In the right panel double click Mobile Device Topcon Link connects to the internal memory of the controller 4 Navigate to the location in the controller s memory in which data files are saved For example TopSURV files are saved to the CF Card TopSURV Jobs directory 5 In the left pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which the file is saved 6 Select
127. ime 2 2 2004 1 231 2 2 2004 1 35 2 2 2004 1 37 2 2 2004 1 33 2 2 2004 1 34 2 2 2004 12 53 2 2 2004 12 52 2 2 2004 12 56 2 2 2004 1 01 2 2 2004 1 04 2 2 2004 1 18 2 2 2004 1 10 2 2 2004 12 52 Stop 2 2 2004 1 24 2 2 2004 1 36 2 2 2004 1 39 2 2 2004 1 33 2 2 2004 1 34 2 2 2004 12 53 2 2 2004 12 52 2 2 2004 12 56 2 2 2004 1 01 2 2 2004 1 04 2 2 2004 1 18 2 2 2004 1 10 2 2 2004 1 36 gt Figure A 9 TopSURV Data Table GPS Occupations Tab Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views TS Obs Tab For a TopSURV database file the TS Obs tab has two panels the left for points with known coordinates the right for points with unknown coordinates measured from the point selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol of the point e the number of the point e Point Name the name of the point e Instrument Height the height of the instrument in the selected units ft m The right panel contains the following default columns Icon the symbol of the point the number of the point Point From the beginning of the vector Point To the end of the vector Reflector Height the height of the reflector Azimuth Horizontal Circle Slope Distance Vertical Angle Zenith Angle angular and linear measurements in th
128. information Used rarely Last Used On 8 10 2009 To change this program or remove it From your computer click Change or Remove a Add New aa Programs Figure 1 6 Add and Remove Programs 3 Select Modify Available Options and click Next Figure 1 8 a TopconLink vy 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Welcome to the InstallAware Wizard for TopconLink v 7 3 Please choose a maintenance operation to perform Repair Application Uninstall To continue click Next Figure 1 7 InstallAware Wizard 1 10 Topcon Link Reference Manual Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices 4 Highlight the desired features projection or projection and geoid in the Custom Setup window Figure 1 9 ri TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Custom Setup Choose the program Features you would like to install Click on an icon in the list below to change how a feature is installed bal a a a Feature Descript Projection CH3 Geoid Geoid2008 PIM 0x T PA E aaan amp willbe installed on local hard drive Ge Entire feature will be installed on local hard drive mlm le X Entire Feature will be unavailable Figure 1 8 Custom Setup Window Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices ActiveSync is free software from Microsoft that establishes a connection between a computer with operation system Windows XP and an external device ActiveSync is used
129. int 100 r End Paint 2 r Figure 6 43 Edit Properties for the Tape Dimension Edit Right Panel Dimension Properties 1 To edit the properties for the dimension double click the desired dimension in the right panel 2 Edit the dimension s general properties and view the date it was measured 3 Click Ok to save Properties Tape Dimension 2 I General Point To Roo Distance m Date 3 30 2004 9 20 16 AM H 2 m Figure 6 44 Edit Properties for the Dimension 6 30 Topcon Link Reference Manual Edit Image Properties Edit Image Properties The Images tab displays when the file contains data associated with captured images such as data obtained using the GPT 7000i total station Adding a photo note to data will also cause the Images tab to display Note the following restrictions when editing Images e Topcon Link expects images to reside in a folder with the same name as the data file For example data from the 050119 tlsv file will be associated with images in the 050119 folder e The data file and image folder must reside in the same directory for the images to display The image tab contains thumbnails of images in the file in the left panel and the selected image with associated points and line in the right panel Figure 6 42 shows an example of the fields on the Images tab e A red cross indicates the point that the image is associated with e The
130. ispheres Examples With Defaults ka New Custom Projection Projection None General Name My New Projection Transverse Mercator v Projection Type Central meridian Scale Lat o 00 00 000 EastO m 0 NorthO im 0 0 00 00 000 1 ka New Custom Projection Projection None General Name My New Projection Projection Type Lambert v value 0 00 00 000 30 00 00 000N South Lat North Lat Lond 0 00 00 000 LatO o 00 00 000 EastO m 0 NorthO im 0 ka New Custom Projection Projection None General Name My New Projection Double Sterographic v Value LatO o 00 00 000 Lond 0 00 00 000 Scale 1 EastO m 0 NorthO m 0 Projection Type Topcon Link Refenence Manual Adding a Custom Projection Table 5 13 Projection Types Continued Projection Type and Editable Settings Stereographic A spherical projection of the Earth on a plane from a single point This projection conformally maps shapes and angles but creates areal distortion farther from the projection point This projection is useful in single hemispheres Oblique Mercator A cylindrical projection of the Earth rotated at some angle relative to a central line This projection creates little distortion of scale where the projected surface is tangent to the sphere representing the Earth This projection is useful in areas that are oblique from a other Mercator projections that is an area predominantly neithe
131. j Figure 6 50 Edit Properties for the X Section Template Edit Right Panel Segment Properties 1 To edit the properties for a segment of the cross section template double click the desired segment in the right panel at 2 Edit the segment s order horizontal vertical distance percentage of grade and code View the horizontal vertical offsets from the centerline 3 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit You can also double click the segment in the graph to open the Properties dialog box Properties X Section Segment 3 General Order 3 Hz Dist rm 1 219 W Dist m 0 045 Grade 3898 Hz Offset from CL m 6706 W Offset fom CL m O10 Code a e Figure 6 51 Edit Properties for a Segment of the X Section Template 6 36 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Roads Editing Roads Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit alignment and cross section information for a road A road as an object can be described through the horizontal and vertical projections of the center line called alignments and the line describing the surface of the road and lying in the plane perpendicular to the center line called a cross section x section An alignment can be divided into sections each of which can be described using algebraic functions l e The horizontal alignment can be described through lines spirals curves and intersection poin
132. le Factor Mapping Scale Mo Northing Offset rm Boo Easting Offset m Boo Azimuth Rotation 81500 0000 es i Grid gt Ground Parameters Scale Factor Avg Job Height m SSS Scale Factor Mapping Scale Northing Offset rm RO Easting Offset m Boo Azimuth Rotation 8 015 00 0000 2 X2 lt i lt i it s es Figure 5 10 Enter Grid gt Ground Parameters 5 40 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Chapter 6 Editing Data in Topcon Link After opening a file in Topcon Link you may want to edit some data before saving it for post processing or exporting it to a device The following list describes just some of the edits you can perform to prepare data for other activities e Add a point e Edit add a GPS antenna e Assign photo notes e Add codes attributes e Edit total station observation offsets Because many editing activities are similar the sections in this chapter are set up to provide editing details based on data tables Editing Points Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit coordinates or point names delete a measurement taken for another point edit or enter the antenna height Add a Point 1 Open a file excepting a GPS Raw Data file 2 Click Edit Add gt Point or click Add Point on the toolbar 3 Enter anew name for the point 4 Edit other parameters as needed See Edit in the Point Properties Dialog Box on page 6 3 for more details P N 7010
133. le data and the user s preference Displaying Table Columns 1 To edit the order and visibility of a tab s column click View gt Options gt Tabular View Click the options tab for the corresponding Tabular View tab 3 For most of the tabs select the desired field and use the following buttons to set up the data columns Figure 3 14 on page 3 16 uses the Lines Tab options as an example e Move right to include the field in the table and move left remove the field from the table e Move up weve and move down _ wovevom to arrange the order of the selected field P N 7010 0522 9 15 File Operations and Data Views For the Road Graphic Views and Images tab options select the desired fields to display on a graphic tab See page 3 18 and page 3 19 for examples Click Ok to save and apply the settings 2 Tabular View Options PIS Images Horizontal Road Elements vertical Road Elements Road X Sections Road Graphic Views Section Templates Points Lines GPS Occupations GPS Obs TS Obs DL Obs Tape Obs Include Field in Tab Arrange Field in Tab Show columns right Selected columns Icon Order Point Distance from start Distance from prev Entry azimuth Exit azimuth Available columns 2 Tabular View Options Images Horizontal Road Elements Road X Sections Road Graphic Views Points Lines GPS Occupations Show columns left Availa
134. list of projection s and the geoid Topcon Link will be installed with the selected projection s format for adding the corresponding geoid and the corresponding geoid s into the user s computer In the given case the Setup tab of the Coordinate System item of the Configuration dialog box will display the geoid file format in the list of geoid and installed geoid s Eo n j Feature Description _ S D nmark Original bin geoid 01 S 2 Configuration Display Setup Conversion Coordinate Systems Geoids List Z Save Process l Name ss Paths Minimum Longit Maximum Lon 3 Compute Coordinates O dvr90g2002 c program files 6 00 00 00000E 17 00 00 001 TS Computations MP fed5q c program files 8 00 00 00000W 6 00 00 000 a gr2000g c program files 75 00 00 00000W 10 00 00 000 MP nkad6g c program files 1 00 00 00000E 33 00 00 00 1 6 Topcon Link Reference Manual Installing Topcon Link the installed projection s will be displayed in the list of 5 CTCARO91708 s Custom CTCARO91708 ts initial Local Europe Projection projections for conversion nam To add remove the desired regional projection or geoid to from the installing click the desired feature and select the corresponding command from the pop up menu aX gt eg alee A ogy amp willbe installed on local hard
135. llation Table 1 1 lists the recommended system requirements needed to install this software on a computer Table 1 1 Topcon Link System Requirements for Installation e Microsoft Windows XP Vista e 512 MB of RAM 1000MB operating system recommended e Processor compatible with Intel e 100 MB of available hard disk space Pentium 1000 MHz or faster Before connecting the receiver s USB port to the computer s USB port the TPS USB driver must be installed on the computer The driver is available on the TPS website http www topconsupport com documents view 1743 1 Navigate to the Topcon Link executable file or insert the software CD ROM e If downloading the software from the TPS website save the downloaded compressed file to an accessible location and extract the Topcon Link executable file e If downloading the software from a TPS software CD insert the CD into the computer s CD ROM drive 1 2 Topcon Link Reference Manual Installing Topcon Link 2 The InstallAware Wizard starts up InstallAware Wizard The Install4ware Wizard is verifying the contents r owa ofthis setup package This may take a moment Cancel 3 Click Next to start the installation process Check the I accept the terms of the license agreement box to continue the installation Figure 1 1 Type User Name and Company Name information then click Next Figure 1 1 r TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Li
136. lor to use for lines and points e The point symbol P N 7010 0522 6 45 Editing Data in Topcon Link 4 Edit the fill for areas in the layer either filled or not filled 5 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Color Line Style General Plotting styles Area W Fill Area Line Width lw Visible Point Symbol ms o Figure 6 62 Edit Properties for the Layer About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link Using the associated Properties dialog box you can edit the offsets for TS or GPS measurements and for PTL point to line points Topcon Link recognizes offsets from an observation line point to line offsets and offsets from a line with a known azimuth Offsets from an observation line in Total Station measurements e Offset Along the distance from the Prism Point to the projection of the Offset Point along the line of sight e Offset Across the distance from the offset Point to the line of sight either to the left or to the right of the line 6 46 Topcon Link Reference Manual About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link e Offset Height the height difference from the prism point to the offset point Properties TS Obs 1 CP_3 7 TRAV1 General Observation Offset String Adjustment Offset Along m 1 Offset Across m 0 5 Offset dHt m 2 2 Occupation Point Figure 6 63 Measuring Editing Offsets From Observation Line Offsets fr
137. lorer and navigate to the My Computer window Click the device icon directory to transfer data files Because some devices require special settings or E gt setups to use this feature see the appropriate section in Chapter 2 for more details P N 7010 0522 1 19 Introduction Sending Feedback and Bug Reports to Topcon Support The Feedback option in the Help menu offers a way for you to provide feedback An option to connect directly to the Topcon GPS website is also available These options require Internet access To send a bug report Click Help gt Feedback gt Send Bug Report An email opens with short descriptions of the current version of Topcon Link and OS of the computer and log files for Topcon Link are automatically attached Describe activities being performed when the bug occurred and send the e mail to TPS Support amp Topcon Tools Log File Message Plain Text i AL Bozo gt L i File Edit View Insert Format Tools Actions Help ion 5MTP topcontechnicalsupport topcon com lt topcontechnicalsupport topcon com gt Bcc Subject Topcon Tools Log File Attach MessageLog xml 50 KB Ej MessageLog xml prev 52 KB Attachment Options Enter you comment here AppInfo Topcon Link v 7 3 build data is Monday August 10 2009 Language 0x409 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Build 2600 Figure 1 14 Example E mail for the
138. ment e Edit the spiral direction e Edit the radius of the spiral segment 6 42 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Roads 4 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties Horz Element General End Position Type Spiral CS to ST r Curve Length m 13 941 Spiral Const m 13 139 Tum Rigt Deg Curve 2291 49 52 2499 Radus 25 Deg Chord Tangential to prev element Azimuth 34 23 39 7735 General End Position Cancel End Sta Chainage m 408 334 End Northing m 6 355 End Easting m E 0 729 End Azimuth 79 33 7 6938 Properties Horz Element Apply am __ Figure 6 58 Edit Properties for a Spiral Segment in a Horizontal Alignment Edit in the Vertical Alignment Properties Dialog Box 1 To edit the properties for the vertical alignment double click the desired alignment in the vertical alignment table digi 2 Edit the type of the alignment Parabola Long Section and Arc Long Section alignment s station chainage length radius and elevation 3 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit In the graph view double click the alignment to open the Properties dialog box Properties Vert Element Properties Vert Element General General Type Parabola Long Section v Type Arc Long Section Length rm f 0 Radius rm 100 Sta Chainage m 41 632 Sta Chainage m 41 632 Elevation rm 134 07 El
139. n If the current type of element is changed the corresponding Properties dialog box will be appeared for the selected element Edit Line Segment Properties 1 To edit the properties for a line segment double click the desired segment in the horizontal alignment table In the graph view double click the segment to open the Properties dialog box 2 View the end position for the line segment 3 Edit the general properties for the line segment 6 40 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Roads e The tangential to previous element is unavailable if the first segment is a line e Edit the type of element the azimuth order and length as needed 4 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties Horz Element General End Position Type Length rm 5 12 Properties Horz Element f Tangential to prev element General End Position prar 214 22 57 2913 End Sta Chainage m 9 103 End Northing rm End Easting m End Azimuth Figure 6 56 Edit Properties for a Line Segment in a Horizontal Alignment Edit Curve Segment Properties 1 To edit the properties for a curve segment double click the desired segment in the horizontal alignment table ae 2 View the end position for the curve segment In the graph view double click the segment to open the Properties dialog box 3 Edit the general properties for the curve segment e Select whether or not the
140. n Link or Windows Explorer 2 8 Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding and Formatting Devices 2 Double click Add New Digital Level Figure 2 7 Topcon Total Stations File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back p D p Search Address pa Topcon Digital Levels Key Folders x E B My Documents E My Computer My Received Files My Templates amp My videos my Webs New Folder V Open Files after Import Close Figure 2 7 Add a New Digital Level 3 On the General tab enter and select the following information Figure 2 5 on page 2 7 e Name enter a unique name for the device e Port select the COM Port the device typically connects to e Baud rate and Parity select the baud rate and parity used for communication with the Digital Level Refer to the Digital Level s documentation for details P N 7010 0522 9 9 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data Create Digital Level General Name DL 1 03 Port Baudrate com1 3600 Parity Even X Cancel Apply Figure 2 8 Enter New Digital Level Device Information 4 Click OK to save the device information to the computer When connecting to this device you will select the created device and then follow the instructions on the Digital Level Topcon Total Stations File Edit Yiew Favorites Tools Help Q Back P D Search
141. n Templates Tab In the left panel you can edit all fields except the Icon directly on the X Section Templates tab In the right panel you can edit all fields except the Icon and Hz V Offset directly on the X Section Templates tab Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 49 shows an example of editing fields on the X Section Templates tab E C topcon TopconLink gr idework_road tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job Icon Name Cut Slope ill Slope Icon Order Code Wz Dist im v Dist m Grade H Offset v Offset froi A 66150L 0 000 1 219 40000 000 83150R 0 000 88200L 86200R 0 000 88500L 0 000 Eok 88500R 0 000 88700L 0 000 886800R 0 000 69200L 0 000 69200R 0 000 BEHHHHHHHHHI 50 Hz Offset from CL m Figure 6 49 Editable Fields on the X SEction Templates Tab Example Edit in the X Section Templates Properties Dialog Box Much of the information associated with cross section templates can be edited except segment offsets Edit Left Panel X Section Template Properties 1 To edit the properties for the x section template double click the desired template in the left panel P N 7010 0522 6 35 Editing Data in Topcon Link 2 Edit the x section template s name and cut fill slopes 3 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties X Section Templat General Mame 88200F Cut Slope 1 n if Fill Slope 1 n
142. n Topcon Link 3 As needed edit the antenna parameters for the base rover stations in the corresponding tab Properties GPS Obs Base1 Pt2 General Quality Observation Base Antenna Rover Antenna Fra l Antenna Type CR 3 Properties GPS Obs Base1 Pt2 Antenna Height m General Quality Observation Base Antenna Rover Antenna Ant Height Method Vertical Antenna Type Gi GR 3 fete ertical Slant Antenna Height rm 2 09 Ant Height Method Vertical x me wa w Figure 6 25 Edit Antenna Parameters 4 View the quality information about the observation measurement in the Quality tab Precision RTK Solution Type Number of epochs the common number of SV s observed by the base and rover in the last common epoch the horizontal vertical total position dilution of precision in the last common epoch for RTK observation 5 View the GPS observations solution components in the Observation tab Properties GPS Obs Base1 Pt2 da General Quality Observation Base Antenna Rover Antenna Properties GPS Obs Base1 Pt2 General Quality Observation Base Antenna Rover Antenna dx m 2099 293 dY m 3944138 m 506z 0C idC C O lt C 7C RW Azimuth 2813825989793 Elevation Angle fooso2 0110 amp C C C Ur Distance m 4496671 Horizontal Precision m 10 040 Vertical Precision m Solution Type Epochs GPS Satellites
143. n page 5 5 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 3 Convert coordinate order see Convert Coordinate Order on page 5 9 4 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 no further parameters are required Convert coordinate type and system From Coordinate type Ground or Localization v v Coordinate system None Grid to ground for created road file To Convert metric unit From Meters Coordinate type 7 Q z Bez pees Projection Ohio North ing Custom for converted road file Datum NAD83 B To NEH l To USFeet l Figure 5 5 Convert Roads File Example P N 7010 0522 5 25 Converting Files Between Formats Topcon XML File Conversion Parameters A Topcon XML file can contains points roads TS measurements DL measurements and or any GPS observations Table 5 9 lists the formats that a Topcon XML file can be converted to from Table 5 9 Topcon XML File Conversion Formats Coordinate file Design except TN3 file GIS ESRI Shape file TopSURV Job file GPS Obs DL Obs TS Obs Road X Section Topcon XML Coordinate file Design except TN3and LN3 Topcon XML file TopSURV Job file Topcon XML file DL obs Topcon XML file TS Obs Topcon XML file GPS Obs Topcon XML file Land XML Topcon XML file Road Topcon XML file X Section Topcon XML file Available parameters depend on the data in the selected file and the format being crea
144. nclude and click the Move Right button In the right column use the Move Up Move Down button to arrange the data types into the same order used in the opened file Always include PointNum in the right column and always have it as the first data type If including FullCodes in the right column always have it as the last data type 6 Select the rule s to use for displaying data e Ignore first line if the first line if informational only e FullCodes include Code String and ControlCode if these codes are included as shown in Figure 3 2 on page 3 4 e FullCodes include Code and Attribute if these codes are included as shown in Figure 3 2 If the custom format has mixed FullCodes select both options Code String Control Code Code Includes Code String Control Code a Mann T 663 873 241 411 180 604 20 amp lamp corer 30 amp 4 l FullCodes Code Attribute P1 660 343 257 340 180 903 s r F l agg rega TET Base station Hiper H Vert 1 58 TEXT FullCodes Figure 3 2 Examples of File Formats with FullCodes Enter a name for the format and an extension type 8 Click Ok to store the format in the Formats folder installed with Topcon Link and include it in the format name list This format is added to the list of coordinate formats for Open Save As and Convert File dialog boxes 9 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual File Opera
145. nd local system Cut Sheet file Gf the TopSURV file includes Stakeout points Road file Gf the TopSURV file includes road data X Section Template file if the TopSURV file includes an X section template e TopSURV Job file Localization file TopSURV Job file Design file TopSURV Job file osovo 5 28 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File Available parameters depend on the data in the selected file and the format being created When converting from a TopSURV Job file no further parameters are required When converting to a TopSURV Job file the following parameters are available 1 Convert coordinate type and system see Convert Coordinate Type and System on page 5 5 Convert height see Convert Height on page 5 8 3 Convert coordinate order see Convert Coordinate Order on page 5 9 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 5 Convert angular unit see Convert Angular Unit on page 5 10 Convert vertical angle see Convert Vertical Angle on page 5 10 Example of Conversion TopSURV File to Topcon Vector File The following pages describe the example of conversion of the TopSURV 7 Job file columbus_rtk_ts tsj This file was collected by Topcon Controller FC 200 with TopSURV version 7 0 and was P N 7010 0522 5 29 Converting Files Between Formats saved on the controller s removable flash memory card This job contains the TS mea
146. ng 30047 17 gt 275 0 CL Pasitions m Spiral TS to S Side 26868 174 Right 26868 174 Left Figure A 17 TooSURV Data Table Roads Tab The horizontal alignment table has the following default columns and or a graph for the road or horizontal alignment selected in the left panel Icon the symbol associated with the element of the alignment Order the order of the element in the horizontal alignment Type the type of element line curve spiral or intersection Azimuth the azimuth of the element Length the length of the element editable for all types of elements except Intersection where the length is calculated for the compound curve consisting of two spirals and one curve Turn the direction of the turn for a curve a spiral and intersection Right is a clockwise direction Left is a counter clockwise direction Start Radius End Radius the radius of the curve or spiral Northing Easting the grid ground coordinates of the intersection point Spiral 1 Len Spiral 2 Len the length of the spiral at the intersection point End Station the number of the end station for the element P N 7010 0522 A 23 Data Views Reference Intersection Pt the name of the intersection point Tangential to prev element displays True if the azimuth for this element is the end azimuth for the previous element displays False if the azimuth for this element is arbitrar
147. nk User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views X Section Templates Tab For a TopSURV database file the X Section Templates tab has two panels the left for all cross section templates in the job the right for segments used in the cross section template selected in the left panel The left panel contains the following default columns e Icon the symbol associated with the template e Name the name of the template e Cut Slope 1 n the percentage of cut for the slope e Fill Slope 1 n the percentage of fill for the slope The right panel contains the following default columns and a graph for the x section template selected in the left panel Icon the symbol of the segment Order the sequential order of the segment Code the code used for the segment Hz Dist the horizontal offset from the central line for the segment V Dist the vertical offset from the horizontal plane for the segment If a value is entered for this parameter the Grade will be automatically calculated Grade the ratio of Hz Dist and V Dist multiplied by 100 If a value is entered for this parameter the V Dist will be automatically calculated Hz Offset from CL m horizontal offset from the central line for the segment start point Calculated using the corresponding values of the previous segment s P N 7010 0522 A 21 Data Views Reference e V offset from CL m vertical offset from the horizontal plane
148. ns features and functions to perform the following activities e Import data files from all Topcon instruments e Convert all Topcon data files and many industry standard data files to corresponding file formats e Open and display data in easy to use tables and screens e Provide basic editing tools for some data types e Export an OAF to a Topcon GPS receiver export coordinate files to a total station and export any data file to a TPS controller Topcon Link supports all Topcon file formats and an increasing number of industry standard formats Any format can be converted to a Topcon format for export to a Topcon instrument Many files can be converted between third party and proprietary formats P N 7010 0522 1 1 Introduction Installing Topcon Link Topcon Link software comes either on a CD as a standalone application with TopSURV software and also available as free download from the TPS website to install on a computer The InstallAware Wizard will save the earlier versions of Topcon Link already installed and will install the latest version in the folder the user Selects lt gt The CD version of Topcon Link contains all projections datums and geoids The version downloaded from the Topcon web site comes without the projections datums and geoids They will be downloaded from the Internet and installed on our computer during the installation process Make sure that your computer has Internet access during insta
149. nstall this application For Anyone who uses this computer all users Only for me current user Click Next to begin configuration Click Back to change settings ri TopconLink v 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Click Cancel to exit Installing TopconLink 7 3 The program features you selected are being configured Ca Please wait while the InstallA4ware Wizard installs TopconLink v 7 3 This may take several minutes Status Downloading Web Media EGM2008 39 452 672 bytes received 41 complete Figure 1 4 Select Program Folder and Installation Progress Click Finish to exit the installation 8 Before the user can use Topcon Link we recommend restarting your computer 9 Create a shortcut on the computer s desktop for easy access Figure 1 5 Figure 1 5 Topcon Link Desktop Shortcut P N 7010 0522 1 9 Introduction How to add a feature after installation The user can add any features from Custom Setup window after finishing Topcon Link installion process and restarting Windows To do it make the following steps 1 Click Settings gt Control Panel gt Add or Remove Programs 2 Select Topcon Link v 7 3 in the Add or Remove Programs and click Change Figure 1 7 F Add or Remove Programs A d Currently installed programs C Show updates Sort by Name Change or Remove FJ TopconLink v 7 3 Size 57 08me pl Programs Click here for support
150. nt Roads Tab X Section Template View Graphic Horizontal Spiral el i ee E Roads Tab Vertical 4 Parabola element Ali t Tabl A a ee oO Long Section element a Topo point the point collected during a static RTK measurement b Auto Topo point the point collected during a kinematic RTK measurement c Auto Topo occupation the kinematic occupation in the RTK survey d Topo occupation the static occupation in he RTK survey P N 7010 0522 A 29 Data Views Reference Notes A 30 Topcon Link User s Manual Appendix B Sample File Formats Coordinate File Formats Topcon Link can send receive and convert a number of different coordinate file data types ASCII file formats are listed below KOF Coordinates Format 65 CP1 HAIL 48450 5334 5E 462 743 246 568 05 CP2 HAIL 48579 7422 558401 918 247 0 7 05 CP3 HAIL 48472 0603 558478 853 245 887 0s 168 BC 48456 8990 S58451 681 246 684 65 101 BC HB459 662 S56456 825 246 468 05 182 BC 48460 3386 5LE457 281 246 459 05 103 BC AB467 0745 558457 147 246 488 Name E N Z Code Name N E Z Code Coordinate Format This file has the following format Name Easting Northing Northing Easting Elevation Code CP1 1832229 189 158958 128 888 292 NAIL CP2 1832029 626 1593982 635 818 535 NAIL CPS 1832276 036 1590368 533 806 714 NAIL 166 1832186 397 158978 979 869 329 BC 161 1832203 767 158986 534 868 619 BC 162 1832265 263 1589968 294 868 526 BC 163 1832204 329 158
151. nversion utilities for multiple data types as well as the ability to work with a data type in its native format To this end Topcon Link uses standard file opening closing and saving operations Most files can be opened saved and closed However a few formats may need to be converted before opening and working with the data or converted to another format before saving changes e See File Operations on page 3 2 for details on opening closing files and for details on setting file properties and printing e See Saving the File as Another Format on page 3 9 for details on saving proprietary or device specific formats Topcon Link includes a standard configuration for viewing data such as distance precisions applicable coordinate systems and computation parameters To change any of these settings see Applying Configuration Parameters for Viewing Data on page 3 11 The Tabular view initially contains default data columns and settings for viewing and working with data The CAD view can display information for data points These columns and settings can be shown hidden or re arranged e See Setting Tabular View Options on page 3 15 for details on setting up data columns for the different tabs e See Setting CAD View Options on page 3 21 for details on viewing data information in the CAD view P N 7010 0522 93 1 File Operations and Data Views File Operations Topcon Link uses standard file opening
152. o ede 3 21 Chapter 4 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device 4 1 Importing Files from a Topcon GPS Receiver 4 2 Importing Files from a Sokkia GPS Receiver 4 4 Importing Files from a Mobile Device c000000 4 5 Importing Files from a Total Station cc eeeeeeeeeees 4 7 Importing Files from a Digital Level eee 4 9 Importing Files from a Memory Card ccccceeseeeeeeeees 4 1 Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device 4 13 Viewing File and Device Properties cccceccceseseeeeees 4 17 Chapter 5 Converting Files Between Formats 00 5 1 Converting A Pile isa e ese ees 5 2 Convert Coordinate Type and System 0008 5 5 Conver Hein ssetvatuisranthen de veneurtncaaraet ett 5 8 Convert Coordinate Order oc ccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 9 Topcon Link Reference Manual Table of Contents Convert Memic Gmi eisein E 5 9 Convert Ame ular Unit scssi na eerie racine 5 10 Convert Verica Ane les aen 5 10 Convert Distance Format ssseeccceeeeeeeeeees 5 11 Change Geoid Bounds t 5 11 Piter RAW Dati ea 5 11 Code Library File Conversion Parameters 5 12 Coordinate File Conversion Parameters 5 13 Example of Conversion Coordinates File 5 14 Design and Surface File Conversion Parameters 5 18 Topcon Digital Level File Conversion Parameters 5 20 Geo
153. ob file e Coordinate file TS Obs if the format contains point e Coordinate file coordinates GIS ESRI Shape e Coordinate file Available parameters depend on the data in the selected file and the format being created When converting from to a coordinate file the user can select the following parameters 1 Convert coordinate type and system see Convert Coordinate Type and System on page 5 5 Convert height see Convert Height on page 5 8 3 Convert coordinate order see Convert Coordinate Order on page 5 9 4 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 P N 7010 0522 5 13 Converting Files Between Formats These parameters are selected independently and can be enabled disabled independently for converted coordinate file Advanced convenion opicen Conve ooid aa bce amd irea Frew Larne lp reward os Lorina F Condat aei Nore E Radia gaurd Conved eA From Ek walions To 4E He Ute gecid S200 SU0T Yj Gede Lint Convert coordinate onder whem oo for created coordinate file Conve metie urd se Frem hetes Ta DA Conver Cannectinaiie barr Gad FILH gt Pingertion p Ohan Heath Custom Chahar ais Grid to ground To lt EL He Une geod Fane Z Geowk Lie Ta To USFes Figure 5 3 Convert Coordinate File Example Example of Conversion Coordinates File The following pages describe the example of conversion of the coordinate
154. om the reference line formed by reference points point to line offsets in TS and GPS measurements From Point the start point of the reference line Point 1 To Point the end point of the reference line Point 2 Offset Dist the distance along the reference line from the prism or the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point Offset Across the distance perpendicular to the reference line from the prism or the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point Height is relative the height difference from the prism point to the offset point P N 7010 0522 6 47 Editing Data in Topcon Link e Height is absolute the absolute height of the offset point TopSURV sets only absolute elevation for a PTL point al H Ek across offs o t Be E E Point 2 Re L along offset Osat ee a ASS across Cffsay Priam Polni or Properties Point Of_1 ut aeaaea General Coordinates offset Photo Notes Codes and Style Offset Dist m 15 Offset Ht rm Offset Across rm From Point Paint 2 kA To Point z Height is Relative C Absolute Figure 6 64 Measuring Editing Offsets From Point to Line Offsets from a line with a known azimuth in TS and GPS measurements e Azimuth offset line azimuth e Offset Dist the distance along the line with known azimuth from the rover GPS antenna point to the offset point e Offset Across the
155. ontains coordinate points in both the local and global coordinate systems These systems are used in the calculation of localization points Table 5 7 lists the formats that a localization file can be converted to Table 5 7 Localization File Conversion Formats Localization file Topcon 3D gt Topcon 3D TopSURV Job file Job file TopSURV Job file Localization file If the TopSURV file contains pairs of point coordinates in WGS84 and local system for each Control point When converting from a Localization file no further parameters are required When converting to a Localization file the user can enable and select only the Convert metric unit option see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 Road File Conversion Parameters A road file contains information about the stations chainages alignments cross sections and grades required for creating a road Table 5 8 lists the formats that a road file can be converted to from Table 5 8 Road File Conversion Formats Road file CLIP ISPOL LandXML e Road file MX GENIO SBG SSS TDS Tekla e TopSURV Job file Topcon 3D Topcon XML TopSURV Topcon XML e X Section Templates e Design file LandXML TopSURV Job file Road file If the TopSURV file contains road data 5 24 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File When converting from a Road file the user can select 1 Convert coordinate type and system see Convert Coordinate Type and System o
156. opSURV Files on page 7 1 for more details Context Help Displays a pop up tip with information about the selected view button field etc 1 Click the button The pointer changes to a question mark 2 Click the object you want additional information on A pop up tip gives further information 3 Click outside the pop up tip to close it Status Bar The status bar Figure 1 12 on page 1 18 displays e various informative messages about current Topcon Link activities and opened file e the information boxes provide quick information about the current linear angular units and coordinate type system used in the file These boxes also provide drop down lists for quickly P N 7010 0522 1 17 Introduction converting the linear or angular units used in the file or the coordinate type or system used in the file Groun USFee kai Ground Coordinate Type Linear Units Datur Lat Lon Ell H YP WiGS84 Lat Lon EIl H Datum Lat Lon Elevation Ready USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTE ts Localization fof De PROJECT RTE tls Localiz Africa Asia Australia and New Zealand Canada Europe Middle East Coordinate System None Angular Units PROJECT RIK tls Localization South America UPS USA UTMNorth UTM South Figure 1 12 Topcon Link Status Bar TPS Device Directories in Windows Explorer The Topcon Link installation process also installs device directories on the
157. or remove available geoid file Figure 3 10 Click Ok to save and exit To add a new Geoid to the list see Adding a Geoid on page 2 13 2 Configuration Display Geoids List Coordinate Systems Save Process E Compute Coordinates g2003u01 D Geoi 130 00 00 0 40 00 00 Add RS T5 Computations H g2003u02 D Geoi 113 00 00 0 40 00 00 H g2003u03 D Geoi 96 00 00 00 40 00 00 1 g2003u04 D Geoi 79 00 00 00 40 00 00 1 g2003u05 D Geoi 130 00 00 0 24 00 00 1 Path Minimum Longit Minimum C TOP 180 00 00 0 90 00 00 credirrrsitrssirs TELE Remove Figure 3 10 Select Geoid 4 Inthe Save pane select the interval in minutes for saving a backup copy of the current file Figure 3 11 Click OK to save and exit Topcon Link uses the following rules for saving deleting backup copies e The file will be saved at the selected interval e If the file has been edited a backup copy is automatically saved e After saving the file either click Ctrl S click on the Save button or click File gt Save Save As the backup copy is deleted A new backup copy is saved when at the end of the next time interval e Type 0 into the field to turn off the backup save feature P N 7010 0522 9 13 File Operations and Data Views e If Topcon Link or the system shuts down unintentionally the backup copy of the current files open
158. pation 2 Edit the GPS occupation s general properties The Point Name and Note can be edited P N 7010 0522 6 7 Editing Data in Topcon Link 3 Edit the GPS occupation s antenna To create edit a custom antenna type see Add a Custom GPS Antenna on page 6 9 Properties GPS Occupation Start_Pt Properties GPS Occupation Start_Pt General Occupation Antenna Offset General Occupation Antenna Offset i Start_POINT X Pelee Antenna Type le GR 3 Custom Original Name Start_Pt Antenna Height m 2060 2 Note Ant Height Method Vertical Method Too i t lt sSSCS Start Time fi212200710 01 49 i C Stop Time 212 2007 10 01 58 Duration aona om w Figure 6 9 Edit General Coordinate Properties 4 Edit the GPS occupation s offsets See About Editing Offsets in Topcon Link on page 6 46 for more details Properties GPS Occupation Start_Pt General Occupation Antenna Offset Azimuth Offset Dist m 500 Offset Ht m 04638 Offset Across rm FO _ Figure 6 10 Edit Offset Properties 6 8 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing GPS Occupations 5 View information for the occupation the number of epochs the record interval the GPS week and day of the occupation start time Properties GPS Occupation topo General Occupation Antenna Offset NEpoch 10 Interval E 000 GPS week day E 457 346 Receiver SRE55 NA5L34
159. r east west nor north south Albers Equal Area A conical equal area projection of an area that uses two standard parallels to minimize distortion This projection creates little distortion of angle and scale between two parallel lines This projection is useful in equal area predominantly east west regions P N 7010 0522 Examples With Defaults ka New Custom Projection Projection None General Name My New Projection Projection Type 0 00 00 000 0 00 00 000 ka New Custom Projection Projection None General Name M y New Projection Oblique Mercator Axis azimuth 0 00 00 000 Scale 1 0 00 00 000 0 00 00 000 Projection Type kA New Custom Projection Projection None General Name M y New Projection Albers Equal rea v 0 00 00 000 30 00 00 000N o 00 00 000 o 00 00 000 Projection Type 0 37 Converting Files Between Formats Table 5 13 Projection Types Continued Projection Type and Editable Settings Examples With Defaults Cassini Soldner KA New Custom Projection Projection None A cylindrical equidistant projection of General the Earth rotated at 90 along the central ETEEN meridian with lines plotted along an X Y Projection Type Cassini Soldner graph This projection creates little gorao distortion of scale along the meridian Ans azimuth 0 00 00 000 and lines perpendicular to the meridian Northa m g This projection is usef
160. r of the Base station will be used to compute Rover positions For details on setting the parameters for computations see Set Process Properties for Computations on page 7 2 1 Open a raw data or TopSURV PC Job File P N 7010 0522 7 1 Working with Point Data in Topcon Link 2 Click Process gt Compute Coordinates Any new point coordinates are added and written to the file E C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT TS tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job gt ank Points o T5 Obs 4 Codes Icon ruere See ueting Gr ast __levaton 0 Ceo nse ___ ote Oroto Notes ayer A APS 633368 1883133 CP2CHK CP3CHK CP4T CPSCHK CP amp CHK cP_1 cP_2 cP_3 1883339 866 1863339 866 1883340 138 629327 384 629329 167 629324 386 113 955 117 381 117 347 114 566 127 466 129 502 117 226 117 563 117 350 1583133 7 2 1583339 975 1583340 150 1583313 262 1583211 333 1583285 739 1563339 666 1663339 566 1563340 136 653568 653 629329 161 629524574 6294565 598 29314 5750 29275 209 629527 a04 29329 1567 629524506 PEE OOOOOR Figure 7 1 Coordinate Calculation Before and After Example Set Process Properties for Computations Typically the default parameters are sufficient for most coordinate computations of TS network In the Process Compute Coordinates pane the user can set distance and angle measurement error
161. rd For example Topcon Link formats a card in a couple of minutes while the GR 3 can take around half an hour 1 Navigate to the Memory Card device directory Figure 2 7 on page 2 9 e From Topcon Link Click File gt Import from Device In the left pane double click the Topcon Memory Card directory e From Windows Explorer Open the My Computer window Double click the Topcon Memory Card directory The procedure is the same whether using Topcon Link or Windows Explorer 2 Right click the gray card icon and click Format Figure 2 7 on page 2 9 3 Click Format to format the flash card for access by Topcon programs Figure 2 7 on page 2 9 P N 7010 0522 9 11 Setting up Topcon Link for Transferring Data Topcon Total Stations File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back P wi P Search E Folders Address B Topcon Memory Cards B My Documents z p My Computer 3 3 S Local Look in ETE ejaj 3 CDD Look in CA My Documents v ellc Format flash card Topcon File System z QanahHHHHHHE y z m En V Open Files after Import Close Cancel Figure 2 10 Format Memory Card When selecting a formatted memory card device you will view its data in the corresponding screen pane Topcon Total Stations File Edit view Favorites Tools Help Q Back K D Search Key Folders Address i Topcon Memory Card
162. right pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which to save data files 6 In the left pane select the desired file s and click the Move Right button The file import progress displays 7 If Open File After Import was selected the import function closes and the file opens in Topcon Link kd Import from Device Lookin C3 SurveyData man E i W DERC 0705c tps stati tps stat2 tps stat3 tps N amp stat4 tps amp statS tps amp stat6 tps amp stat tps V Open Files after Import Chose Figure 4 11 Import File from Memory Card To download data from the second type of the memory card one can use the standard Windows procedure Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device After installing Topcon Link the computer s hard drive contains up to five virtual drives for accessing Topcon devices to import export data These virtual drives provide a quick way to transfer data without opening Topcon Link Many of the steps are the same as for importing exporting data via the Topcon Link interface See the corresponding section above for further details on the steps listed in sections below Import from Topcon Sokkia GPS Receivers using Explorer 1 Connect the receiver to the computer Turn on the receiver 2 Navigate to the Topcon Receivers device directory and click the device icon P N 7010 0522 4 13 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device 3 After discovering devices click the
163. rmatted as a Topcon Memory Card After connecting to the computer s card reader the memory card icon displays as red or gray e A red icon indicates compatible formatting e A gray icon indicates formatting is required See Formatting a Topcon Memory Card on page 2 11 for details Topcon Total Stations File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back v wi s Search ey Folders Address amp Topcon Total Stations Folders 4g Topcon Digital Levels H amp Topcon Receivers a Topcon Total Stations E a3 My Network Places g Recycle Bin E My Bluetooth Places a dd N Paste Statio Create Station Delete Properties Topcon Digital Levels File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back v is Search Poes Address 4ge Topcon Digital Levels Folders 4 Topcon Digital Levels Topcon Receivers a 4 Topcon Total Stations E a My Network Places Recycle Bin E My Bluetooth Places Copy Paste Create Digital Level x Delete Properties Add Ne Digital Le File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back wi P Search Address E H Folders x Folders j i Topcon Memory Cards amp log0505a tps Formatted gt Unformatted gt log0505b tps Ej 4 Topcon Memory Cards El z Topcon Memory Cards E Adding a Sokkia GPS receiver Before Topcon Link or Windows Explorer can read data on a Sokkia GPS receiver the device must be added to the dire
164. rogram Features will be installed but Feature Description data like Geoids or Table Projection This Global amp Global geoid EGM2008 be the same as in previous version X Geoid E eE An wl G Er Asia Choose which program features you wa E China Recommended for advanced users amp Hong Kong G39 Japan x Formats amp Malaysia amp Taiwan P Required 207 221 KB amp v Thailand s V Remaining 50 553 MB gt Figure 1 3 Custom Setup Type The typical installation does not allow one to install a geoid on the computer As against of the typical installation the custom installation allows one to install the highlighted 1 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual Installing Topcon Link geoid for the corresponding projection s daturmm s of the given region The user can highlight only those features projection or projection and geoid which needed for the given job area Such regional selection allows one to economize the computer s disk size This dialog box contains the list of projections 5 Je Europe 3 a Feature Description IGN69 IGN78 RAF98 e with regional geoids Bm S France e ee S E or Feature Description R M projections GERMANY Berlin e without regional geoids ae eee Germany BKG Geoid Format or 7 Feature Description 5 pe hale seis Projection RDTRANS 2004 e with table projection gt SH 2 aia E
165. s Showy Coburn might pare Fori From GES Satria GLOHASS Saele Honnai Fiesa Weatieal Precision oH P N 7010 0522 3 17 File Operations and Data Views Table 3 2 Tabular View Options Tabs Continued Digital Level Observations tab Options Tape Observations tab Options FS Tabular View Options FS Tabular View Options images berizontel Road Dement Verbos Raad Clements Ineges Horizontal Ringed Clereents Bond s sectons Road Graphic views Section Templates Road x Sections RosdGrachic views Section Temolates Ponts Lines GeSOccupetions Gesobe Tsobs DL Obs Tape cbs Ports Lines GPSOccupsbons Groote Tobe Dob Tape Obs Sorcery chhat ri regi pane Shay column mi ighi para Avnlihi romina i Aved able coumng Hirr chhat ri bell pane Available eokumins Images Morionta Road Elements Vertical Road Elements Ponts Lines GPS Occupations Groots Tobe olobe Tent obs Rori satira Road Graphie Views Secon Templates fe Shoe Grid Label Show elabon name ori dalan fv Shay aininn ree on curane fe Shows pation name on patus ber 3 18 Topcon Link Reference Manual Setting Tabular View Options Table 3 2 Tabular View Options Tabs Continued X Section Templates tab Options Images tab Options fs Tabular View Options Images Morizontalondilements vertical Road Elements Ponts Lines GeSOcoupstions csobe To0bs uote Tape obs Ponts Lines Geoccop
166. s Folders S B Desktop B My Documents Look in E My Documents gt slate z o Mobile E My Pictures z 4 Topcon My Received Files E Topcon My Templates Topcon Hy videos Topcon my webs a3 My Networ New Folder V Open Files after Import Close Figure 2 11 Formatted Memory Card Device 2 12 Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding a Geoid Adding a Geoid When working with data in Topcon Link a geoid may be required to ensure correct elevation of the GPS network points A geoid transforms the ellipsoidal heights measured by GPS to heights based on a physical reference surface When working with coordinate data you may want add a geoid or you can create a regional geoid gt Make sure the geoid used to take point measurements is loaded into Topcon Link before opening a file the geoid covers the area where file s points are located the geoid used to take point measurements 1s loaded into Topcon Link before opening a file The orthometric heights will be equal to ellipsoidal heights if a geoid file is not downloaded to Topcon Link and or the geoid does not cover the area where file s points are located and or if the geoid used to take point measurements is missing 1 Click File gt Configuration and click Coordinate Systems in the menu tree 2 Click Add 2 Configuration fF Compute Coordinates TS Computations P N 7
167. s and is marked reserved 1i Configuration F Display Backup Interval min Coordinate Systems Process Compute Coordinates TS Computations crrdlerruitrrsitrs TEE Cancel Figure 3 11 Select File Backup Properties In the Process Compute Coordinates pane Figure 3 12 type in distance and angle measurement errors to take them into account when computing the coordinates of station using directions observed from the station to points of known positions resection method Click Ok to save and exit TJ Co l rerireriirerires LIE 3 14 In the Process TS Computations pane select the refraction coefficient to be applied to total station observations during calculation of the coordinate Figure 3 12 Click Ok to save and exit nfiguration Display Coordinate Systems EDM 13 mm 3 ppm HA Sigma sec Fe Save Process VA Sigma sec P00 Compute Coordinates TS Computations F Configuration t Display Refraction Coefficient Coordinate Systems Co Save 014 5 Process wie Compute Coordinates Without Curvature T5 Computations Figure 3 12 Set Processing Properties Topcon Link Reference Manual Setting Tabular View Options Setting Tabular View Options Topcon Link displays data in two views a tab
168. s to take them into account when computing the coordinates of the station using directions observed from the station to points of known positions resection method 2 Process properties Process EDM mm 3 ppm I HA Sigma sec RE vA Sigma sec 10 TS Computations Figure 7 2 Apply Coordinate Computation Parameters 3 Click TS Computations in the left pane and select the refraction coefficient for total station observations The refraction coefficient corrects the vertical angle between the earth s curvature and refraction in the atmosphere 7 2 Topcon Link Reference Manual Computing Point Coordinates for Raw Data and TopSURV Files 4 Click OK to save the settings FZ Process properties t Process Refraction Coefficient Compute Coordine C 0 B a a S 0 14 Bie Without Curvature Figure 7 3 Apply Total Station Computation Parameters P N 7010 0522 7 3 Working with Point Data in Topcon Link Notes 7 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual Chapter 8 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device Topcon Link provides a simple interface for exporting data files directly to a Topcon device instrument Topcon Link exports any file type to a hand held controller coordinate files to a total station and an option authorization file OAF to a GPS receiver Before you can export data to a total station the device must first be set
169. s veins tnssevsseniacetwacedsoteiwsscks B 1 Name Lat Lon Ht Code Coordinate Format B 2 FC 4 Coordinate Format 0 0 0 0 cceecceeccesesceeseeeeeees B 2 GTS 7 Coordinate Format c ccc eeccceecceeceeeeees B 3 TopSURYV Coordinate File cc ceececeeecceeeeeeeeeeeeees B 3 GPS Vector File Format acc seer eat eee B 4 Vi Topcon Link Reference Manual Preface Pretace Thank you for purchasing this Topcon product The materials available in this Manual the Manual have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc TPS for owners of Topcon products and are designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions the Terms and Conditions E gt Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions USE This product is designed to be used by a professional The user should have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without TPS
170. sconnecting a device disconnecting a device If using a USB cable to connect the device to the computer select the option Connection Settings Waiting for device to connect Qinannechunwet tings Connect Waiting for device to connect WV Show status icon in taskbar Connect V Allow USB connections WV Show status icon in taskbar Allow connections to one of the following com V Allow USB connections Allow connections to one of the following This computer is connected to s COM1 hd This computer is connected to v i i l V Open ActiveSyne when my device connec Automatic V Open ActiveSync when my device connects Work Network The E h Help Ee If the user s computer operates under Windows Vista ActiveSync is not needed A connection between the computer and an external device with Windows CE will be automatically established after connecting your device to your PC 1 12 Topcon Link Reference Manual Getting Acquainted Getting Acquainted The Topcon Link interface is designed for easy integrated use with a PC compatible computer a connected Topcon instrument and industry standard data types The following sections introduce the various functions available in Topcon Link for transferring viewing configuring converting and editing data files Main Screen The main screen has the following components Figure 1 9 e Title bar contains the program name and the name of
171. sed only for transferring the tsj file from the controller to the computer without format changes Moreover the user can use a movable memory card to transfer the tsj file from the controller to the computer In TopSURV version 6 11 03 and earlier the tsv file is saved on the controller But Topcon Link Topcon Tools TopSURV PC version can not open this file format Topcon Link has to convert mobile device based formats to computer based formats Topcon Link performs the conversion during the import process the tsv file to the tlsv file This format tlsv is opened by Topcon Link Topcon Tools TopSURV PC This section describes data import using the Topcon Link interface To use Windows Explorer for data importing see Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 1 Connect your controller and computer according to the controller s documentation Note that a Bluetooth connection requires that both devices have Bluetooth wireless technology capabilities With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device In the left panel double click Mobile Device Topcon Link connects to the internal memory of the controller 4 Navigate to the location in the controller s memory where data files are saved For example TopSURV files are saved to the CF Card TopSURV Jobs directory 5 In the right pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which to save data files 6 In the left
172. ssociated with the point Control the coordinate fix of the point None Horizontal Vertical Both Note any notes associated with the point e Points 2 GPS Occupations T50bs 2 GPS Obs amp codes BH Tape Dimensions Icon Name Grid Northing m Grid Easting m Elevation m Code M4 M4 gt Q gt D gt gt A M4 acs 4 58 59 90 E4 Office_2 Office_3 Office 4 235252 180 235255 868 235236 378 235236 218 235236 219 235236 374 235236 381 235236 379 235229374 235229374 235238 862 235255 863 235255 864 559029 918 559044 886 559020 844 559018 840 559018 850 559020 858 559020 876 599020 846 559056 119 559056 119 559052 102 559044 905 559044 905 244 423 244 619 245 866 246 114 245 860 245 870 245 471 245 471 243 832 241 832 242 673 242 619 244 619 GPS Occupations Tab For a TopSURV database file the GPS Occupations tab has the following default columns Y Control Note Figure A 8 TopSURV Data Table Points Tab e Icon displays a symbol associated with the occupation P N 7010 0522 Point Name displays the name of the occupation Original Name displays the original occupation name Antenna Type the antenna type used on the occupation Antenna Height the antenna height A 13 Data Views Reference e Antenna Height Method the method used to measure the antenna height either Vertic
173. sssesssssseeseces ses A seesseessessesnsens eseeseeeseesssesseeseesseeeseessesesn i aeii ddog essesseesseesseses 301 350 giga m amp 4 c 5 280 4 27 356 56 356 56 12 5000 a 5 2 0 000 356 56 12 5000 92 18 ys a ad g ane PIAA ANAN AO Aree ANAMA USFeet Ground None DMS Figure 6 17 Editable Fields on the TS Observations Tab Example Edit in the TS Observations Properties Dialog Box The available property tabs depend on the information in the file and in the selected observation For example the Image tab is only available if an image is associated with the observation Edit Left Panel TS Obs Properties 1 To edit a TS observation s left panel properties double click the desired observation in the left panel 2 Edit the TS observation s general properties point name instrument height order number Properties TS Occupation 1 27 General Point Name 24 X Instrument Height USft 5 18 Figure 6 18 Edit General Properties for the Left Panel P N 7010 0522 6 13 Editing Data in Topcon Link Edit Right Panel TS Obs Properties 1 To edit a TS observation s right panel properties select the observation in the left panel then double click the desired measurement in the right panel 2 Edit the TS observation s general properties The following information can be edited in the General tab Note Code String and Control Code Properties TS Obs 1 0cc 8 101
174. stions crob Toobs OLObe Tape obs Rosdycectons RosdGraphie vw Section Templates asd wpections Koad Graphit vaw X serian Templates Hormentel Rosd Clements Vertical Road Elements Shoe cokers tot 5 fe Fikra by Shion m Guinor Shora images Grade Hz Oia from CL w Olleet Irom CL Ponts Lines GeSocoupstions arsobs roots mobs Tape obs Ponts Lines Geoocapstions aPaobs TSObs OLObe Tape obs Bosde sectns RoadGraphk views x Section Templates Bosdx Sections Raed Graphic views x Secbon Templates Horizontal Anad Elements Vertical Road Clements erinontal osd Clements Vertinal Read Flements P N 7010 0522 3 19 File Operations and Data Views Arranging Table Columns The columns in the Tabular views can be sorted and arranged Table 3 3 to best display the file s data The arrangement is used the next time you open a file To reset the table s columns to default settings right click the column s header and click Reset Columns Sort Reset Columns Sort by selection Table 3 3 Arranging Table Columns Sort columns Decreasing Order Increasing Order Data in a column can be sorted in decreasing increasing order 4835 759 12654 110 4856 723 10748 594 4858 723 10694 174 Click the column s header or right 4323 512 10693 274 999 956 10685 742 click and click Sort 5000 024 10597 129 5000 024 10594 929 Swap columns Before e Points Ie Lines 2 GPS
175. surements and GPS RTK observations Latitude 40 06 12 5N 40 06 10 0N 40 06 07 5N 82 59 15 0W 82 59 12 5W 62 S9 10 0W 62 S9 07 SW 62 59 The task is to create the Topcon Vector file and save this file on the computer To create this file we do the following steps 1 Insert the controller s removable flash memory card into the computer s card reader 2 Click File gt Convert Files and click Add Files in the window The mport window displays 5 30 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File 3 Navigate to the desired file highlight it and select the corresponding file format in the Format name field te Convert Files PX Source file path topSURV Job 7 T el al cH colurmbus_rtk_ts tsj ea Add files Destination folder a File name columbus_ttk_ts tsj Destination format Formatname EF TopSURV 7 Job TopSURV Jab ts I Overwrite existing V Recognize file format automatically cms _ 4 The converted file appears in the list of the converted files By m p s Convert Files Source File path Source file type Destination file name File status G itopSURV_Job_ columbus_rtk_ts tsj TopSURY 7 Job TopSURY Job columbus_rtk_ts xml File Format is verified 5 Check the Advanced conversion option checkbox ik Advanced conversion options p Pe 6 Select the Topcon vector file format for the created file in
176. t Meters for the converted and Us Feet for the created file in the Convert metric unit fields m Convert metric unit jv From Meters To USFeet 7 11 Click the Convert button If the file conversion is successful the Convert Files dialog box displays the following Source file path Source file type Destination File name Filestatus c iraw Datajlat_lon_ell txt csy Name Lat Lon Ht Code Coor Grid_Ortho cs File is successfully converted 12 The created file has the following coordinates and heights P N 7010 0522 5 17 Converting Files Between Formats Northing USFeet gt CP4 159500 CP2 Fie Edit Format View Help BASE2 159019 452 1832310 524 794 107 Ba5E CP2 159382 018 1832023 596 921 785 CP4 159585 613 1832452 388 921 270 CP5 158988 274 1832772 486 919 090 P 44 4 BASEZ s CP6 158787 298 1832336 522 919 609 g P6 1832500 1833000 Design and Surface File Conversion Parameters A design file contains CAD information points linework surfaces Table 5 3 lists the formats that a design file can be converted to from Table 5 3 DWG DXF LandXML Design File Conversion Formats Design file AutoCAD Drawing e Design file AutoCAD DXF KOF LandXML e Coordinate file Microstation 95 ISFF MX GENIO Line TopSURV Job file SBG Geo SBG Pxy Topcon 3D Linework Topcon 3D Surface Surface file Coordinate file Design file AutoCAD Drawing AutoCAD DXF K
177. t Remove Close Figure 6 16 Custom Antennas Editing TS Observations Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit the height of the reflector the number of the observation the point the observation was made to You can also apply sting and control code values to the observation Edit on the TS Observations Tab In the left panel you can edit all fields except the Icon directly on the TS Observations tab In the right panel you can only edit the following fields Point To Type of measured point except BKB points Azimuth only for BKB points measured from the point with unknown coordinates Reflector Height Note String and Control Code Offsets etc directly on the TS Observations tab Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 17 shows an example of editing fields on the TS Observations tab 6 12 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing TS Observations k Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink P lant WL4630313 tlsy lt Top URV PC Job gt File Edit view Profess Window Help 8 x 5 SARS slap meols he e Points TS Obs Images amp Codes Icon Legion yamsmlinstrument Hei Icon Point From _ Point To Reflector Hei Horizontal Circle Slope Dist zeni ces 2 a gt i 5180 1 356 56 356 56 12 0000 2 24 5170 2 27 ats 356 56 12 0000 92 18 N 3 B 5 i 170 i woeeees ses sR sessessse
178. tart radius chord e start degree curve 6 38 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing Roads Figure 6 53 shows an example of editing fields on the Roads tab horizontal alignment panel Rigt ler Right E C topcon TopconLinkienidework_road tlsv lt TopSURV PC Job gt SEE e Points Roads E Rection Templates amp Codes A 6220 A12Grade oN hes o famn Lena Ao Tun _ Stor Ra forded North East J amp Horizontal al Line 60 57 59 0000 250 94 HH Table lO Spiral TS 60 57 59 0000 88 39 Right 873 190 Graphic Curve 63 51 58 9963 624 177 Right 873 190 873 190 Spiral C5 104 49 21 9835 88 392 Right 873 190 Vertical align FEA Table Graphic Sections HA Easting m Figure 6 53 Editable Fields on the Roads Tab Horizontal Alignment Example e In the vertical alignment panel you can edit only the Sta Chainage Length and Elevation fields directly on the Roads tab Click pause click to access editable fields Figure 6 54 shows an example of editing fields on the Roads tab vertical alignment panel 297 72 05 407 651 E C topcon TopconLink gradewo k_road tlsy lt TopSU W PC Job gt SEE 6220 A12Grade Te Sta Chainage m Orde Length m Start Grade End Grade 4 J Elevation m Radiu Te Ponos al Parab 25616 949 1 0 000 0 000 0 001 475 866 H Table Parab 28870 1685 2 304 801 3 000 1 500 381 269 L Graphic
179. ted EL OW a m When converting from to a Design file the user can select the following options 5 26 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File 1 Convert coordinate type and system see Convert Coordinate Type and System on page 5 5 Convert height see Convert Height on page 5 8 3 Convert coordinate order see Convert Coordinate Order on page 5 9 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 5 Convert angular unit see Convert Angular Unit on page 5 10 Convert vertical angle see Convert Vertical Angle on page 5 10 TopSURV Job File Conversion Parameters A TopSURV Job file can contain the following measurements e Total Station measurements the distance vertical angle and horizontal angle measurements from a station to a point e Digital Level measurements the level measurements from a station to a point e GPS Observation the coordinate increment in the current projection and solution type for the measurement P N 7010 0522 5 27 Converting Files Between Formats Table 5 10 lists the formats that a TopSURV Job file can be converted to from Table 5 10 TopSURV Job File Conversion Formats TopSURV Job file Code Layer Library TopSURV 7 Job Coordinate file TopSURV PC Job GPS Obs TS Obs DL Obs GIS ESRI Shape file Design file Topcon XML file Localization file Gf the TopSURV file contains pairs of point coordinates in WGS84 a
180. ted projection geoid type Topcon Link installation saves geoid s which were added in the previous version to the geoid list To add the desired geoid s or the desired projection s after finishing Topcon Link installion process the user needs to do the steps is described in How to add a feature after installation on page 1 10 To continue Topcon Link installation click Next 3 Either keep the default installation folder or click Browse to select a different folder in which to install the Topcon Tools Click Next to continue Figure 1 2 on page 1 4 picture B 4 If desired type in a new folder in which to add program icons For automatically creating Topcon Tools shortcut check the Create on Desktop box Then click Next Figure 1 4 5 Click Next to start the installation process Figure 1 4 1 8 Topcon Link Reference Manual Installing Topcon Link 6 Topcon Tools is installed on the computer Figure 1 4 a TopconLink y 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Select Program Folder Select the location where you would like to create new shortcuts a TopconLink vy 7 3 InstallAware Wizard Setup will add program shortcuts to the Program Folder listed beld anew folder name or accept the suggested name Click Next to Completing the InstallAware Wizard for TopconLink v 7 3 Program Folder The Installware Wizard is now ready to configure TopconLink v 7 3 on this computer I
181. the Destination format field Destination format amp Topcon Vectors GPS Obs tvf bd 7 Type in a name of a new folder in the Destination folder name field Destination folder Craw Data GPS ogl af The created files will be stored in this folder 8 Select the desired metric unit for the created file Convert metric unit Vv To USFeet Meters P N 7010 0522 5 31 Converting Files Between Formats 9 Click the Convert button The following message appears Topcon Link A Folder C raw DatatGPS OBS not found Create No 10 Press Yes to create this folder If the file conversion is successful the Convert Files dialog box displays the following By 2 Convert Files Be G itopSURY_Job_7 columbus_rtk_ts tsj TopSURY 7 Job TopSURY Job columbus_rtk_ts tvf File is successfully converted 11 The created file has the following data Latitude 82 59 10W B2 59 05 Ww e Base2 112 0 004 0 003 10 950 38 825 Base2 114 0 005 0 007 11 428 37 221 amp Base2 110 0 004 0 004 127 133 57 401 a noen N REIS saa m O OOO T Se ae ae ER 5 32 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File TS Obs File Conversion Parameters A total station observation file contains the distance and vertical horizontal angles measurements from a station to a point Table 5 11 lists the formats that a total station observation file can be converted
182. the Rover point Icon the symbol of the point Point From the starting point of the baseline measurement Point To the ending point of the baseline measurement Start Time the date and time of the start of the measurement Duration the time during which the measurement was taken Note any note for the baseline measurement Horizontal Precisions Vertical Precisions the horizontal and vertical precisions of the measurement dN dE dU the coordinate increments of the measurement in the current projection Method the measurement method RTK Topo or RTK AutoTopo Solution type the type of solution used for the measurement Float Phase Diff float phase difference measurement FixeMd Phase Diff fixed phase difference measurement Float Phase Diff mm GPS float phase difference measurement with mm GPS A 16 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views Fixed Phase Diff mm GPS fixed phase difference measurement with mm GPS E C Topcon Link Data 1014C tisy lt TopSURY files gt e Points g GPS occupations Ts0bs GPS Obs amp Codes RTK Topo Fixed Phase Diff RTK Topo Fixed Phase Diff RTK ut Fixed Phase Diff RTK Aut Fixed Phase Diff 10 14 00 f i 19 RTK Aut Fixed Phase Diff Figure A 11 TopSURV Data Table GPS Obs Tab Codes Tab For a TopSURV database file the Codes tab has two panels the left for all available codes
183. the desired file s and click the Move Right button The file export progress displays Exporting Files to a Total Station The Topcon family of conventional and robotic Total Stations have an internal data storage device to record data to in various formats Refer to your Total Station s documentation for details on setup operation and connection with other devices When exporting files to a TPS Total Station Topcon Link simply connects to the device and provides a path for the data transfer The actual file transfer is performed at the Total Station The connection procedure for TPS Total Stations varies so refer to the device s documentation for details P N 7010 0522 3 3 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device When connecting to a CE based device Microsoft ActiveSync automatically starts up and connects with the device This connection is required to properly export files If you need to install ActiveSync see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices on page 1 11 for details This section describes data export using the Topcon Link interface To use Windows Explorer for data importing see Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device on page 8 7 1 Connect your controller and Total Station according to the device s documentation With Topcon Link open click File Export to Device 3 In the left pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which the file is sa
184. the wrong column If vertical angles measured in a TS raw data file e the Vertical Angle column will display values read from zenith e the Zenith Angle column will display values read from horizontal level Vertical angle Figure 3 4 Vertical Angle from Horizontal Level A and Zenith B Creating a Custom Text File Format for TS Observation file To open or save a file of arbitrary TS observation format you can create and save a custom format A custom text format allows you to customize the data included in the TS observation file Text formats are saved as an ASCII format txt csv etc 3 6 Topcon Link Reference Manual File Operations To create an arbitrary text TS observation file take the following Steps 1 Click File gt Open File 2 On the Open dialog box navigate to and select a desired TS observation file in the File name field 3 On the Open dialog box select the Custom text format from the list of TS observation formats in the Format name field Click Open 4 On the Custom format properties dialog window select the delimiter that separates data in a line 5 On the Custom format properties dialog window select data types for the custom format e In the left column select the data type s to include and click the Move Right button e In the right column use the Move Up Move Down button to arrange the data types into the same order used in the opened file 6 Enter a name for th
185. tions f Custom format properties Coordinate system BLH LatLon Format lddmmsss o mmsss Point Num eee all Move Up all isle __Moveup Move Down File name ae Ignore first line Custom Text Format Coordinati FullCodes include Code String and ControlCode IV FullCodes include Code and Attribute Format name t Advanced options Format name FullCode_Coord_BLH File extension txt Figure 3 3 Create Custom Text Coordinate Format UnName if no file name accompanies the new coordinate file format In this case Topcon Link deletes the new file format when closed Topcon Link applies the default file name About Opening TS Raw Data Files While TS raw data file do not record information about the vertical angle mode Figure 3 4 on page 3 6 you can select the mode under Advanced options when opening the file in Topcon Link e Zenith vertical angles are from zenith e Horizontal Level vertical angles are from horizontal P N 7010 0522 9 5 File Operations and Data Views e Auto no information available on the vertical angle mode In this case angles from O to 45 are considered horizontal and angles more than 45 are considered zenith exceed 45 select the same mode used for these measurements when opening the file If a different mode or Auto is selected the TS Obs tab will display measurements in
186. to Table 5 11 TS Obs File Conversion Formats TS Obs file e Measurement file Custom Text Format FC 5 Raw Coordinate file GTS 210_310 Raw GTS 6 Raw GTS Design file 7 Raw GTS 7 Raw Topcon XML TS GIS ESRI Shape file Obs Topcon XML file TopSURV Job file TS Obs file TopSURV Job file e TS Obs file Topcon XML file e TS Obs file TS Obs file e TS Obs file Available parameters depend on the data in the selected file and the format being created When converting from to a TopSURV Job file the following parameters are available 1 Convert coordinate system see Convert Coordinate Type and System on page 5 5 Convert height see Convert Height on page 5 8 3 Convert coordinate order see Convert Coordinate Order on page 5 9 Convert metric unit see Convert Metric Unit on page 5 9 5 Convert angular unit see Convert Angular Unit on page 5 10 Convert vertical angle see Convert Vertical Angle on page 5 10 P N 7010 0522 5 33 7 Convert distance format see Convert Distance Format on page 5 11 X Section Template File Conversion Parameters A cross section template file contains information used for creating a road Table 5 12 lists the formats that a cross section template file can be converted to from Table 5 12 X Section Template File Conversion Formats roman X Section Template file e X Section Template file e TopSURV Job file TopSURV Job file
187. to the Topcon Total Stations device directory and click the device icon 4 Click the icon for the connected total station 5 Paste or drag and drop the file to a directory on the computer Follow all instructions on the Upload file s to Total Station dialog box 8 8 Topcon Link Reference Manual Using Windows Explorer to Export Files to a Device 7 Press F3 then click Start to upload the file For export to Topcon TotalStations GPT 3000 series please follow instruction below File Edit View Favorites Tools Help A GPT 3005W DAR Upload file s to Total Station ar Turn on the Total Station by pressing the POWER button Press the Menu Key X A Press the F3 key for Memory Manager Q Back P S A Search Key Folders y y Manag Press the F4 key twice 2 until you arrive at page 3 Press the F1 key for Data Transfer Address v Go In the Data Transfer the user has a choice to either receive from the neend amp GPT 3005W a gt computer data in GTS format F1 or in SSS format GTS 7 by pressing F2 Folders a ie File name B a Topcon Total Stations a E file1 txt Status 3 My Network Places Start Figure 8 5 Export Using Explorer Total Station P N 7010 0522 8 9 Exporting Data Files to a TPS Device Notes 8 10 Topcon Link Reference Manual Appendix A Data Views Reference Topcon Link has up to three views for displaying job file data a tabular view a CAD view and a layers v
188. ts e The vertical alignment can be described through either parabolas long sections or arc long sections e The cross section can be described using templates To edit the templates for cross sections see Editing X Section Templates on page 6 35 To edit the properties for a road double click the desired road in LT Cut Ctrl X Copy Ctrl C zZ Delete Del EN Properties HH L the left panel of the Roads tab 2 Edit the name of the road the coordinates of the start point Start Sta Chainage and Stationing Stakeout Interval P N 7010 0522 6 37 Editing Data in Topcon Link 3 Select a horizontal vertical alignment and X section from the list of the used alignments X sections in the given TopSURV job Properties Road CONVEYANCE2 General Alignment names Properties Road HIAA EOG Name General Alignment names Start Coordinates Horizontal Alignment Name H 1 x Start Point Vertical Alignment Name V 22 z Northing USft X Section Set Name 17_left_right Easting USft Elevation USft Start Sta Chainage USft Cancel Apply Figure 6 52 Edit Properties for the Road Edit on the Roads Tab In the horizontal alignment panel you can edit the following fields directly on the Roads tab Click pause click to access editable fields e order e tangential to e tangent ca previous element smda length spiral direction e turn delta e start degree chord e s
189. ul in simple mappings Adding a Custom Datum While Topcon Link includes a number of pre defined datums from around the world a custom datum may be needed for your particular jobsite or geographical area Custom datums are included in the datum list 1 On the Convert Files dialog box click Custom next to the Datum selection box 2 Click Add ki Custom Datums List lt ws tem Figure 5 8 Custom Datums List 3 Set the following information for the new datum e enter the new datum name e select the ellipsoid used for the datum e enter the DX DY DZ values for the ellipsoid s shift parameters the default values are zero e enter the RX RY RZ values for the ellipsoid s angle rotation parameters the default values are zero 5 38 Topcon Link Refenence Manual About Grid gt Ground Parameters e enter the Scale by which to adjust the ellipsoid the default value is zero e enter any identifying notes for the datum coordinate transformation from the newly created reference datum to WGS84 according to the following equation The shifts rotations and scale parameters specify a X DX P 1 RZ RY X Y py 1 Scale 10 _RZ 1 RXV Y Z WGS 84 DZ RY RX 1 L newadalim New Custom Datum Datum None FIK General Name Ellipsoid D m D r im Dz im RX z 4 Custom Datums List R 1 5 Name Note Ellipsoid Dx m DY m DZ m Re Re Rz 1 5 ca MyN WGS5S84 3 000
190. ur computer operate under Windows XP If the computer operates under Windows Vista ActiveSync is not needed P N 7010 0522 4 7 Importing Data Files From a TPS Device If you need to install ActiveSync see Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices on page 1 11 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync for Use With CE based Devices on page 1 11 for details This section describes data import using the Topcon Link interface To use Windows Explorer for data importing see Using Windows Explorer to Import Files from a Device on page 4 13 1 Connect your controller and Total Station according to the device s documentation With Topcon Link open click File gt Import from Device 3 Inthe right pane navigate to the folder on the computer in which to save data files In the left pane double click Topcon Total Stations 5 Double click the desired device to connect with the Total Station ki Import from Device Look in E My Computer v in v t o Mobile Device 4 Topcon Digital Levels n Topcon Memory Cards Topcon Receivers t f Topcon Total ead kd Import from Device PR PR Look in E Topcon Total St v e e Look in G SurveyData t j t gt Add New Station V Open Files after Import Close Figure 4 6 Select Total Station to Import Data From 6 Select the file txt file and click the Move Right b
191. utton 7 Follow all steps listed in the Download file from Total Station dialog box These steps may vary depending on the connected device Click Start 4 8 Topcon Link Reference Manual Importing Files from a Digital Level 8 Press the F3 key on the Total Station to import data 9 If Open File After Import was selected the import function closes and the file opens in Topcon Link kd Import from Device For import from Topcon TotalStations GPT 2000 GPT 1000 GTS 220 GTS 210 GTS 310 series please follow instruction below Turn on the Total Station by pressing the POWER button Press the Menu Key Press the F3 key for Memory Manager Press the F4 key twice 2 until you arrive at page 3 Press the F1 key for Data Transfer V Open Files after Import Press the F1 key to Send data In the Send Data Screen the user has a choice to either send to the Close File name GPT 3005W Status Waiting for start sat p Figure 4 7 Import File from Total Station Importing Files from a Digital Level The Topcon family of Digital Levels has an internal data storage device to record data Refer to your Digital Level s documentation for details on setup operation and connection with other devices When importing files from a TPS Digital Level Topcon Link simply connects to the device and provides a path for the data import The actual file transfer is performed at the Digital Level The connection procedure for
192. ved In the right pane double click Topcon Total Stations 5 Double click the desired device to connect with the Total Station Select the coordinate file to export and click the Move Right button ki Export to Device Look in Coordinate file el a e Lookin 4 GPT 3005W X el Sl j 2 Filet txt BSL ENU 111 csv E enu_p22 xyz E From 3000 pnt gt gt E From_at4_Finland1_pri csv Close Figure 8 1 Select File to Export and Total Station 7 Follow all steps listed in the Upload file s to Total Station dialog box These steps may vary depending on the connected device Press the F3 key on the Total Station 8 4 Topcon Link Reference Manual Exporting an OAF to a GPS Receiver 8 Click Start in Topcon Link to export the data and save it in the Total Station Upload file s to Total Station For export to Topcon TotalStations GPT 3000 series please follow instruction below Turn on the Total Station by pressing the POWER button Press the Menu Key Press the F3 key for Memory Manager Press the F4 key twice 2 until you arrive at page 3 Press the F1 key for Data Transfer In the Data Transfer the user has a choice to either receive from the computer data in GTS format F1 or in SSS format GTS 7 by pressing F2 a File name Status Figure 8 2 Export File to Total Station Exporting an OAF to a GPS Receiver Topcon Positioning Systems issues an Option Authorization File
193. ver o Properties Code New Code PR General Plotting styles Line Style BYLAYER BB Line Width BYLAYER 1 pt g Color EYLAYER 7 Faint Symbol BYLAYER Lae Figure 6 36 Edit Properties for the Code Edit Right Panel Attribute Properties 1 To edit the attribute properties for a code select the code in the left panel then double click the desired attribute in the right panel 2 For Integer Real Number Text and Menu attributes edit the name and default value properties Fi Properties Attribute Sanoke General Attribute Hame Sanoke Default Value M Properties Attribute test Type General Attribute Mame Test Default alue E9 Properties Attribute fert Type Real Number General Conceal Attribute Hame Fixit Default alue Type IT exit x cm om Figure 6 37 Edit General Properties for Integer Real Number and Text Attributes 3 To add a value to a Menu attribute type the value and click Add The value is saved in the file and with the attribute to be selected for other attributes with the same name P N 7010 0522 6 25 Editing Data in Topcon Link To delete the value select it and click delete Properties Attribute New Attr If General Attribute Mame Mew Default Yalue Type Menu OF Cancel Apply Figure 6 38 Edit General Properties for a Menu Attribute Editin
194. verting from a Geoid file the user can enable and select only the Change geoid bounds option see Change Geoid Bounds on page 5 11 5 20 Topcon Link Refenence Manual Converting A File GPS Raw Data File Conversion Parameters RINEX is the standard format for exchanging GPS raw data between devices and software For a static kinematic observation session occupation two or three files are created e The first file stores the observations and has a O extension e The second and third files store GPS and GLONASS navigation data orbits for those observations and has a N or G extension respectively A Compact RINEX file or Hatanaka compressed file is the compression of a RINEX observation file and has a D extension TPD and TPS JPS files are a Topcon proprietary format for storing and transferring GPS raw data Table 5 6 lists the formats that a GPS raw data file can be converted to from Table 5 6 Compact RINEX File Conversion Formats men Compact RINEX file e RINEX file e TPD file RINEX file e Compact RINEX file e TPD file GPS TPS JPS and TPD e RINEX file e Compact RINEX file When converting to a RINEX or Compact RINEX file the user can enable and select only the Filter raw data option see Filter Raw Data on page 5 11 Example of Conversion TPS File to RINEX File The following pages describe the example of conversion of the TPS file DER1 0303b tps This file was colle
195. view and a CAD view The Tabular view groups data based on type and displays the information in a series of tables on different tabs Figure 3 13 A Topcon Link C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT RTK tIsv lt TopSURV PC Job gt SEE File Edit view Process Window Help 5 X oe ez ge Qg EB k Points GPS Occupations GPS Obs Codes Icon Name Ground Northin Ground Easting Elevation Usft Code Control 2064444 891 6179355 110 379 101 EXISTING 2064448 588 6179345 339 379 512 EXISTING 2064451 546 6179335 728 379 531 EXISTING 2064454 479 6179325 560 379 445 EXISTING 2064457 738 6179315 822 379 483 EXISTING 2064461 034 6179306 053 379 528 EXISTING 2064464 019 6179296 227 379 556 EXISTING 2064466 339 6179285 256 379 510 EXISTING 2064468 620 6179274 605 379 563 EXISTING 2064471 518 6179264 888 379 368 EXISTING 2064474 482 6179254 930 379 477 EXISTING 2064477668 6179245 120 379 386 EXISTING 2064480 670 6179235 556 379 338 EXISTING 2064483 472 6179223 924 379 567 EXISTING 2064486 950 6179211 842 379 436 EXISTING 2064489 456 6179201 896 379 360 EXISTING 2064492 024 6179192 095 379 293 EXISTING lt i USFeet DMS Ground PROJECT RTK tls Localization Figure 3 13 Tabular View The tabs that display depend on the type of data in the current file Data columns for each tab can be shown hidden and re arranged based on availab
196. ws Vista navigate to the Compact Flash or Storage Card card and the desired job file 2 2 Address New Sokkia receiver Folders X 00140610 pde desktop k 10_07_09 pde E My Documents zz static1 pdc z 4 My Computer Se Local Disk C Sokkia receivers H New Sokkia receiver 4g Topcon Digital Levels Topcon Memory Cards Topcon Receivers a Topcon Total Stations for computer under Windows XP Maok r Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q pack 7 S Pi Search Ey Folders Address Folders E o Mobile Device 9 Application Data 9 CF Card E gt TPs E O TopSURY E Jobs for computer under Windows Vista g Topcon Total Stations a Defaultl tsj WindowsCE MERRELLWEST tlsv a Storage Card _ MERRELLWEST tsj d Archive di Backup BkFlash db Topcon Receiver Utility J TPS J TopSURV Topcon Link Reference Manual Adding and Formatting Devices Table 2 1 Setups Required for Connected TPS Devices Continued TPS Total Stations Parameters for the total station must be set up using Windows Explorer or the Topcon Link Import function See Adding a Total Station Device on page 2 6 for details TPS Digital Levels Parameters for the digital level must be set up using Windows Explorer or the Topcon Link Import function See Adding a Digital Level Device on page 2 8 for details Memory Cards The receiver s memory card must be fo
197. xml TopSURY PC Job blsv T5 Obs sht mosi rave dak gts gts gti ghh File name RTK_GPS_ amp _TS EP Name N E Z Code Coordinates cs v pereeman penenr eterna eran ane aa carreras arama saanr ee gt Advanced options es Figure 3 6 Save File As kd Save as Format name Closing a File To close a file without closing Topcon Link click the system close button on the Tabular View Close File using Syste Button on Tabular View E C topcon TopconLink TopSURV PROJECT RTK tIsv lt TopSURV PC Job gt o e Points g GPS Occupations GPS Obs amp Codes 2064444 891 6179355 110 379 101 EXISTING 2064446 588 6179345 339 379 512 EXISTING 2064451 546 6179335 726 379 531 EXISTING 2064454 479 6179325 560 379 445 EXISTING Figure 3 7 Close File While several files can be open at the same time it may take longer for Topcon Link to read or compute data if the files have a lot of data Closing a file before opening another may speed up computations Viewing and Entering File Properties The Properties dialog box is used for viewing and entering file specific information This dialog box also includes the location of the file file type and date the file was last saved 1 Click File gt File Properties 3 10 Topcon Link Reference Manual Applying Configuration Parameters for Viewing Data View the path and format of the file 3 For some file types you
198. y End Northing End Easting the grid ground coordinates of the end station of the element End Azimuth the azimuth that sets the tangent to the end station of the element Spiral Dir the spiral direction Delta the angle between the radii corresponding to the curve Chord the length of the segment joining start and end points of a curve Tangent the length of the segment which touches the given curve Mid Ord the distance from the midpoint of a chord to the midpoint of the corresponding curve External the distance from the midpoint of the curve to the intersection point of the tangents Spiral Const the square root of the product of the length and the radius of the spiral Spiral Const 1 Spiral Const 2 the spiral constants used to define a compound curve A 24 Topcon Link User s Manual TopSURV File Data Views Start Deg Chord End Deg Curve the angle in degrees used to compute the radius of curve whose chord is 100 units long E C Mopcon TopconLink gradework_road tlsy lt TopSURV PC Job gt e Points Roads A x Section Templates amp Codes 6220 A12GradeWork T Order Type cir Length m amp Horizontal alignme Line 60 57 59 0000 250 948 Ih HA Table 2 Graphic vertical alignment HA Table 2 Graphic amp Sections Spiral TS to SC Curve Spiral CS to ST Line Line 60 57 59 0000 63 S1 58 9963 104 49 21 9835 107 43 21 9798 10
199. y to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties Point 100 General Coordinates CAD String Images Photo f Properties Point 100 Name General Coordinates CAD String Images Photo Notes Note Code Control E a Figure 6 47 Edit Properties for Point on Image P N 7010 0522 6 33 Editing Data in Topcon Link Edit Image Line Properties 1 To view the properties for a line on an image double click the line on the image in the right panel 2 Edit the line s general properties line or area type ordered sequence layer assigned to View the line s code and its from to points 3 Edit the line s plotting styles Edit the control codes used to for the line View the string assigned to the code 5 Click Apply to save the changes Click OK to exit Properties Line 0 Photonotes Line Plotting styles CoGo Line Style BYL4YER _ Line Width BYLAYER lpt BYLAYER a Photonotes Line Plotting styles CoGo t z Color le to Add Photo Note Remove Photo Note Figure 6 48 Edit Properties for Line on Image 6 34 Topcon Link Reference Manual Editing X Section Templates Editing X Section Templates Among other editing activities Topcon Link can be used to edit much of the information associated with cross section template including the slopes distances and grades of the template items Edit on the X Sectio

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