User Manual
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1. Refer to Technical Data for information about storage temperature range Remove batteries from the product and the charger before storing After storage recharge batteries before using Protect batteries from damp and wetness Wet or damp batteries must be dried before storing or use A storage temperature range of 0 C to 30 C 32 F to 86 F in a dry environment is recommended to minimize self discharging of the battery e At the recommended storage temperature range batteries containing a 30 to 50 charge can be stored for up to one year After this storage period the batteries must be recharged Cleaning and Drying Objective eyepiece and reflectors Fogging of prisms Damp products Cables and plugs e Blow dust off lenses and prisms e Never touch the glass with your fingers Use only a clean soft lint free cloth for cleaning If necessary moisten the cloth with water or pure alcohol Do not use other liquids these may attack the polymer components Prisms that are cooler than the ambient temperature tend to fog It is not enough simply to wipe them Keep them for some time inside your jacket or in the vehicle to allow them to adjust to the ambient temperature Dry the product the transport container the foam inserts and the accessories at a temperature not greater than 40 C 104 F and clean them Remove the battery cover and dry the battery compartment Do not repack until everythin2. Careful handling of tripod Check all screws and bolts for correct fit During transport always use the cover supplied e Use the tripod only for surveying tasks 03851 001 1 ONO UI Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture Position the tripod over the marked ground point centring it as best as possible Fasten the tribrach and instrument onto the tripod Turn on the instrument and if tilt correction is set on the laser plummet activates automatically and the Level up screen appears Otherwise tap on Level Face icon in status bar Move the tripod legs 1 and use the tribrach footscrews 6 to center the plummet 4 over the ground point Adjust the tripod legs 5 to level the tubular level 7 Use the electronic level and turn the tribrach footscrews 6 to level the instrument precisely Center the instrument precisely over the ground point by shifting the tribrach on the tripod plate 2 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the required accuracy is achieved Operation Zipp20 18 Level up with the elec The electronic level can be used to level up the instrument precisely by using the footscrews of the tribrach tronic level step by step 1 Turn the instrument until the tubular level is parallel to two footscrews 2 Center the level on the instrument approximately by turning the footscrews of the tribrach 3 Turnon the instrument and if tilt correction is set on the laser p
3. Off db 2 22 SCALE To enter projection scale details gt gt gt SIGNAL ATMOS PPM OK gt gt gt To view EDM Signal reflection value gt gt gt FREQ To view the EDM frequency Field Description Mode IR Default Fine measuring mode for high precision measurements with prisms IR Quick Quick measuring mode with prisms with higher measuring speed and reduced accuracy IR Continuous For continuous distance measurements with prisms Foil For distance measurements using Retro reflective targets RL Default For distance measurements without prisms RL Continuous For continuous distance measurements without prisms Type Circular ZPR100 Abs Const 34 4 mm 50 27 a Ea ZO Custom The user can define their own prism Constants can be entered in mm in Abs Const Mini ZMP100 Abs Const 16 9 mm JPMini ZPM100 Abs Const 0 0 mm 360 GRZ4 Abs Const 11 3 mm 360 Mini GRZ101 Abs Const 4 4 mm Foil ZTM100 Abs Const 0 0 mm None RL modes Abs Const 0 0 mm Abs Const This field displays the GeoMax prism constant for the selected Type When Type is Custom this field becomes editable to set a user defined constant Input can only be made in mm Limit value 999 9 mm to 999 9 mm Laser Beam Off Visible laser beam is deactivated On Visible laser beam for visualising the target point is activated This screen enables the entry of atmospheric parameters Distance measu
4. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GeoMax for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 11 Labelling Zipp20 Type Zipp20 Art No XXXXXX Power 74V 14A max GeoMax AG C CH 9443 Widnau S No Manufactured 20XX XXXXXX Made in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2
5. 10 F ik 10 F 20 F 20 F 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 inch Hg SHHOHP OHH GH OH HF HHH Sf s ft SS Se Ss AP Ss n n 4S e S Ss aS 45 S o SPV KK sh NY S Reduction Formulas Formulas a Mean Sea Level Instrument C Reflector SD Slope distance HD Horizontal distance VD Height difference The instrument calculates the slope distance horizontal distance and height difference in accordance with the following formulas Earth curvature 1 R and mean refraction coefficient k 0 13 are automatically taken into account when calculating the horizontal distance and height difference The calculated hori zontal distance relates to the station height and not to the reflector height Slope distance SD Displayed slope distance m DO Uncorrected distance m ppm Atmospheric scale correction mm km mm prism constant mm SD D 1 ppm 10 mm Horizontal distance HD Horizontal distance m Y SD sinc X SD cos Vertical circle reading A 1 k 2 R 1 47 107 m k 2 0 13 mean refraction coefficient R 6 378 108 m radius of the earth HD Y A X Y Height difference _ 2 VD Height difference m birez Sy Y SD sing X SD cos Vertical circle reading B 1 k 2R 6 83 108 m1 k 2 0 13 mean refraction coefficient R 6 378 106 m radius of the earth DEZ MAX Technical Data Zipp20 37 1
6. Description H A Incr Right Set horizontal angle to clockwise direction measurement Left Set horizontal angle to counter clockwise direction measure ment Counter clockwise directions are displayed but are saved as clockwise directions V A Setting Sets the vertical angle Zenith 0 5 Zenith 0 Horizon 90 SKO AR 180 Horizon A 4 Zenith 90 Horizon 0 y Vertical angles are positive above the horizon and negative below it A Slope 96 45 100 Horizon 0 Vertical angles are expressed in with positive above the horizon and negative below it g The value increases rapidly appears on the display above 300 Language Sets the chosen language Several languages can be uploaded onto the instrument The current loaded language or languages are shown Lang Choice If multiple languages are loaded a screen to choose the language can be shown directly after switching on the instrument On The language screen is shown as the startup screen Off The language screen is not shown as the startup screen Angle Unit Se Sets the units shown for all angular fields 9m Degree sexagesimal Possible angle values 0 to 359 59 59 gon Gon Possible angle values 0 to 399 999 gon dec deg Degree decimal Possible angle values 0 to 359 999 mil Mil Possible angle values 0 to 6399 99 mil The setting of the angle units can be changed at any time T
7. GES The vertical circle should read exactly 90 100 gon when the line of sight is horizontal Any deviation from this figure is termed vertical index error This is a constant error that affects all vertical angle read ings a Mechanical vertical axis of the instrument also called standing axis b Axis perpendicular to the vertical axis True 90 c Vertical angle is reading 90 d Vertical index error Cg By determining the vertical index error the electronic level is adjusted automatically a Mechanical vertical axis of the instrument also called standing axis b Plumb line c Longitudinal component 1 of the compensator index error d Transversal component t of the compensator index error The compensator index errors l t occur if the vertical axis of the instrument and the plumb line are parallel but the zero points of the compensator and the circular level do not coincide The calibration proce dure electronically adjusts the zero point of the compensator A longitudinal component in direction of the telescope and a transversal component perpendicular to the telescope define the plane of the dual axis compensator of the instrument The longitudinal compensator index error I has a similar effect as the vertical index error and effects all vertical angle readings The transversal compensator index error t is similar to the tilting axis error The effect of this error to the horizontal angle readings is 0 at t
8. disturbances to other equipment Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with accessories from other manufacturers for example field computers personal computers or other electronic equip ment non standard cables or external batteries Precautions Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by GeoMax When combined with the product they meet the strict requirements stipulated by the guidelines and standards When using computers or other electronic equipment pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer Disturbances caused by electromagnetic radiation can result in erroneous measurements Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that the product may be disturbed by intense electromagnetic radiation for example near radio transmitters two way radios or diesel generators Precautions Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions If the product is operated with connecting cables attached at only one of their two ends for example exter
9. may be hazardous low eye hazard level in particular for deliberate ocular expo sure The beam may cause dazzle flash blindness and after images particularly under low ambient light conditions The risk of injury for laser class 3R products is limited because of a unintentional exposure would rarely reflect worst case conditions of e g beam alignment with the pupil worst case accommodation b inherent safety margin in the maximum permissible exposure to laser radiation MPE c natural aversion behaviour for exposure to bright light for the case of visible radiation Description Value Maximum average radiant power 5 00 mW Pulse duration 800 ps Pulse repetition frequency 100 MHz 150 MHz Wavelength 650 nm 690 nm Beam divergence 0 2 mrad x 0 3 mrad NOHD Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance 0 25 s 80m 262 ft GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 8 A CAUTION From a safety perspective class 3R laser products should be treated as potentially hazardous Precautions 1 Prevent direct eye exposure to the beam 2 Do not direct the beam at other people A CAUTION Potential hazards are not only related to direct beams but also to reflected beams aimed at reflecting surfaces such as prisms windows mirrors metallic surfaces etc Precautions 1 Do not aim at areas that are essentially reflective such as a mirror or which could emit unwanted reflections 2 Do not look through or beside
10. the optical sight at prisms or reflecting objects when the laser is switched on in laser pointer or distance measurement mode Aiming at prisms is only permitted when looking through the telescope Labelling Laser Aperture Laser Radiation Avoid direct eye exposure GEO Class 3R Laser Product according to IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Po 5 00 mW A 650 690 nm a Laser beam Type Zipp20 ArtNo XXXXXX Power 74V 14A max GeoMax AG C CH 9443 Widnau S No Manufactured 20XX XXXXXX Made in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 007382 001 GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 9 1 6 4 Laser Plummet General CAUTION Labelling GESMAX Safety Directions The laser plummet built into the product produces a visible red laser beam which emerges from the bottom of the product The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 2 in accordance with e 1EC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products e EN 60825 1 2007 10 Safety of laser products These p
11. transport After long periods of work or storage e Ifthe temperature difference between current environment and the temperature at the last calibration is more than 10 C 18 F 6 1 2 Preparation Before determining the instrument errors level up the instrument using the electronic level a The Level up is the first screen to appear after turning on the instrument The tribrach the tripod and the ground should be stable and secure from vibrations or other disturbances c E The instrument should be protected from direct sunlight in order to avoid thermal expansion NU on one side only cE Before starting to work the instrument has to become acclimatised to the ambient temperature Approx imately two minutes per C of temperature difference from storage to working environment but at least 15 min should be taken into account 6 1 3 Calibrating Line of Sight Vertical Index Error and Compensator Index Error Line of sight error The line of sight error or horizontal collimation error is the deviation from the perpendicular between the tilting axis and the line of sight The effect of the line of sight error to the horizontal direction increases with the vertical angle a Tilting axis b Line perpendicular to tilting axis c Horizontal collimation or line of sight error d Line of sight 003856 001 GES MAX Tools Zipp20 27 Vertical index error Compensator index error ee Access Calibration options
12. 0 Software Licence Agreement Software Licence Agree ment This product contains software that is preinstalled on the product or that is supplied to you on a data carrier medium or that can be downloaded by you online according to prior authorisation from GeoMax Such software is protected by copyright and other laws and its use is defined and regulated by the GeoMax Software Licence Agreement which covers aspects such as but not limited to Scope of the Licence Warranty Intellectual Property Rights Limitation of Liability Exclusion of other Assurances Governing Law and Place of Jurisdiction Please make sure that at any time you fully comply with the terms and conditions of the GeoMax Software Licence Agreement Such agreement is provided together with all products and can also be referred to and downloaded at the GeoMax home page at http www geomax positioning com or collected from your GeoMax distributor You must not install or use the software unless you have read and accepted the terms and conditions of the GeoMax Software Licence Agreement Installation or use of the software or any part thereof is deemed to be an acceptance of all the terms and conditions of such Licence Agreement If you do not agree to all or some of the terms of such Licence Agreement you must not download install or use the software and you must return the unused software together with its accompanying documentation and the purchase receipt to the distr
13. GeoMax Zipp20 Series User Manual neo eguo OO O amp 0 86 GEG eza Version 1 1 Englis GE MAX Introduction Purchase A Product identification Trademarks Validity of this manual N WARNING Congratulations on the purchase of a GeoMax Zipp20 series instrument This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it Refer to 1 Safety Directions for further information Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product The type and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate Always refer to this information when you contact your agency or GeoMax authorised service workshop e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Description General This manual applies to Zipp20 instruments Where there are differences between the models they are clearly described Cg The appearance of the products is subject to change without notice The appearance of the actual product may vary slightly from the product shown in the illustrations Telescope Measuring with P modes When measuring distances to a reflector with Electronic Distance Measurement EDM mode P the telescope uses a wide visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the objective of telescope Mea
14. Type Abs Const Laser Beam Port Bluetooth Baud rate Data bits Parity Endmark Stop bits HA Collimation Vertical Index View Adjustment Data Type Serial Equipment Number Instr Temp Power FW Version Build Current Lang EDM Firmware Date Time Firmware Languages only MAX Menu Tree Zipp20 41 Appendix B Directory Structure Description On the USB memory stick files are stored in certain directories The following diagram is the default direc tory structure Directory structure SYSTEM Firmware files GESMAX Directory Structure Zipp20 42 GeoMax Zipp20 Series 820967 1 1 0en Original text 2014 GeoMax AG Widnau Switzerland GeoMax AG www geomax positioning com GESMAX
15. ations Precautions Always ensure that the working site is adequately secured Adhere to the regulations governing safety and accident prevention and road traffic If the accessories used with the product are not properly secured and the product is subjected to mechan ical shock for example blows or falling the product may be damaged or people can sustain injury Precautions When setting up the product make sure that the accessories are correctly adapted fitted secured and locked in position Avoid subjecting the product to mechanical stress GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 6 WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING If the product is used with accessories for example masts staffs poles you may increase the risk of being struck by lightning Precautions Do not use the product in a thunderstorm During the transport shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard Precautions Before shipping the product or disposing of it discharge the batteries by running the product until they are flat When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the appli cable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company High mechanical stress high ambient
16. azardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not NOTICE 9 avoided may result in appreciable material financial and environmental damage cgo Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner Definition of Use Intended use Reasonably forseeable misuse Measuring horizontal and vertical angles Measuring distances e Recording measurements Visualizing the aiming direction and vertical axis Data communication with external appliances Computing by means of software e Use of the product without instruction Use outside of the intended use and limits Disabling safety systems e Removal of hazard notices Opening the product using tools for example screwdriver unless this is specifically permitted for certain functions e Modification or conversion of the product Use after misappropriation Use of products with obviously recognisable damages or defects Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior explicit approval of GeoMax Aiming directly into the sun Inadequate safeguards at the working site Deliberate dazzling of third parties Controlling of machines moving objects or similar monitoring appl
17. calibration m Mechanical calibration GeoMax instruments are manufactured assembled and adjusted to a high quality Quick temperature changes shock or stress can cause deviations and decrease the instrument accuracy It is therefore recommended to calibrate the instrument from time to time This can be done in the field by running through specific measurement procedures The procedures are guided and have to be followed carefully and precisely as described in the following chapters Some other instrument errors and mechanical parts can be adjusted mechanically The following instrument errors can be checked and calibrated electronically Horizontal collimation error also called line of sight error e Vertical index error and simultaneously the compensator index error and the electronic level For determining these errors it is necessary to measure in both faces but the procedure can be started in any face The following instrument parts can be calibrated mechanically Level on the instrument and tribrach Laser plummet e Screws on the tripod cE During the manufacturing process the instrument errors are carefully determined and set to zero As mentioned these errors can change and it is highly recommended to redetermine them in the following situations e Before the instrument is used for the first time e Before every high precision survey e After rough or long periods of
18. cified accuracy Absolute continuous diametric Distance Measurements without Reflectors Reflectorless mode Range GESMAX A2 without reflector Kodak Gray Card Range D Range E Range F m ft m ft m ft White side 90 reflective 150 490 180 590 lt 250 lt 820 Grey side 18 reflective 80 260 100 330 lt 110 lt 360 A4 without reflector Kodak Gray Card Range D Range E Range F m ft m ft m ft White side 90 reflective 200 660 300 990 lt 400 lt 1310 Grey side 18 reflective 100 330 150 490 lt 200 lt 660 Technical Data Zipp20 33 Atmospheric conditions Accuracy Characteristics Laser dot size 9 4 9 4 1 Range D Object in strong sunlight severe heat shimmer Range E Object in shade or overcast Range F Underground night and twilight Standard Accuracy Measure time typical Measure time measuring s maximum s Om 400m 3 mm 2 ppm 3 6 15 Beam interruptions severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in devia tions of the specified accuracy Continuous measuring Standard deviation Measure time typical s Continuous 5 mm 3 ppm 1 0 Accuracy and measure time depend on atmospheric conditions target object and observation situa tion Coaxial visible red laser 658 nm System analyser basis 100 MHz 150 MHz Typ
19. could be eliminated by measuring in both faces Vertical index error 003871001 With a horizontal line of sight the vertical circle reading should be exactly 90 100 gon The deviation from this value is termed the Vertical index error i GES MAX Glossary Zipp20 39 Explanation of displayed data GES Stn E Stn N Stn Z SD Indicated meteorological corrected slope distance between instrument tilting axis and center of prism laser dot HD Indicated meteorological corrected horizontal distance VD Height difference between station and target point hr Reflector height above ground hi Instrument height above ground Stn E Stn N Stn Z Easting Northing and Height coordinates of station E NZ Easting Northing and Height coordinates of target point MAX Glossary Zipp20 40 Appendix A Menu Tree Se Depending on local firmware versions the menu items may differ Menu Tree GES Survey Settings Work nm Regional Screen I EDM Comm Tools Calibr M Sys Info beei Load FM gt EXIT Tilt Correction H A Correction H A Incr V A Setting Language Lang Choise Angle Unit Min Reading Dist Unit Temp Unit Press Unit Time 24h Date Format Screen Ill Crosshair IIl Touch Screen Auto Off Beep Sector Beep Mode
20. e Carrier wave Measuring system Laser dot size approximately mm 12 x24 Distance m at 50 Conformity to National Regulations Zipp20 Conformity to national regulations Frequency band Antenna Output power 9 4 2 FCC Part 15 22 and 24 applicable in US Hereby GeoMax AG declares that the product Zipp20 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The declaration of conformity is available from GeoMax AG Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state e The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by the FCC part 15 22 and 24 or European directive 1999 5 EC has to be approved prior to use and operation Type Frequency band MHz Bluetooth 2402 2480 Type Antenna Gain dBi Bluetooth Internal PCB antenna 0 Type Output power mW Bluetooth 4 0 Internal battery ZBA301 Conformity to national regulations e FCC Part 15 applicable in US e Hereby GeoMax declares that the product is in compliance with the essential require C ments and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives The declara tion of conformity is available from GeoMax AG DEZ MAX Technical Data Zipp20 34 9 5 Ge
21. e management information is available from GeoMax AG Only GeoMax authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products 1 6 Laser Classification 1 6 1 General General The following chapters provide instructions and training information about laser safety according to inter national standard IEC 60825 1 2007 03 and technical report IEC TR 60825 14 2004 02 The informa tion enables the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards cg According to IEC TR 60825 14 2004 02 products classified as laser class 1 class 2 and class 3R do not require e laser safety officer involvement e protective clothes and eyewear special warning signs in the laser working area if used and operated as defined in this User Manual due to the low eye hazard level cg National laws and local regulations could impose more stringent instructions for the safe use of lasers than IEC 60825 1 2007 03 and IEC TR 60825 14 2004 02 GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 7 1 6 2 Distancer Measurements with Reflectors General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective The product described in this section is classified as laser class 1 in accordance with e IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products e EN 60825 1 2007 10 Safety of laser products These products are saf
22. e touch screen is deactivated C Press Calib to calibrate the touch screen Follow the instructions on the screen Auto Off Enable The instrument switches off after 20 minutes without any activity for example no key pressed or vertical and horizontal angle deviation is lt 3 Disable Automatic switch off is deactivated cE Battery discharges quicker Beep The beep is an acoustic signal after each key stroke Normal Normal volume Loud Increased volume Off Beep is deactivated Sector Beep On Sector beep sounds at right angles 0 90 180 270 or 0 100 200 300 gon T 1 No beep 2 Fast beep from 95 0 to 99 5 gon and 105 0 to 100 5 gon 3 Permanent beep from 99 5 to 99 995 gon and from 100 5 to 100 005 gon 1 I off Sector beep is deactivated GES MAX Settings Zipp20 24 5 4 EDM Settings Description Access EDM SETTINGS ATMOSPHERIC DATA ENTRY PROJECTION SCALE The settings on this screen define the active EDM Electronic Distance Measurement Different settings for measurements are available with Reflectorless RL and Prism IR EDM modes 1 Select Settings from the MAIN MENU 2 Select EDM from the SETTINGS menu 08 16 Circular 1 d nm amp EDM SETTINGS IK ATMOS General To enter atmospheric data ppm Mode IR Defaul tM PPM Type Circular gt To enter an individual ppm value Laser Beam
23. e under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation and are not harmful to the eyes provided that the products are used and maintained in accordance with this User Manual Description Value Maximum average radiant power 0 33 mW Pulse duration 800 ps Pulse repetition frequency PRF 100 MHz 150 MHz Wavelength 650 nm 690 nm Beam divergance 1 5 mrad x 3 mrad Labellin g Type Zipp20 Art No Class 1 Laser Product XXXXXX according to IEC 60825 1 EEE L S fie ME C GeoMax AG 2007 P 03 CH 9443 Widnau S No Manufactured 20XX XXXXXX Made in China Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation a Ss Sa A a Laser beam 1 6 3 Distancer Measurements without Reflectors NP mode General The EDM module built into the product produces a visible laser beam which emerges from the telescope objective The laser product described in this section is classified as laser class 3R in accordance with e IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Safety of laser products e EN 60825 1 2007 10 Safety of laser products Direct intrabeam viewing
24. esponsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equipment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument They appear wherever hazards or hazardous situations can occur Warning messages make the user alert about direct and indirect hazards concerning the use of the product contain general rules of behaviour For the users safety all safety instructions and safety messages shall be strictly observed and followed Therefore the manual must always be available to all persons performing any tasks described herein DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTICE are standardized signal words for identifying levels of hazards and risks related to personal injury and property damage For your safety it is important to read and fully understand the table below with the different signal words and their definitions Supplementary safety information symbols may be placed within a warning message as well as supplementary text Type Description A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially h
25. formation about the instrument and operating system 14 54 Q Circular 1 nm amp x System 2Softw DATE gt DOS 0 c Serial 0 Equip No 2 Instr Temp 1 C Power 02 RESET Back Field Description Zipp20 FW Version Displays the firmware version number installed on the instrument Build Displays the build number of the firmware Current Lang Displays the current language and version number selected for the instrument EDM Firmware Displays the version number of the EDM firmware 6 3 Loading Software Description The software can be loaded via a USB memory stick This process is described below Access 1 Select Tools from the MAIN MENU 2 Select Load FW from the TOOLS MENU cE Never disconnect the power supply during the system upload process The battery must be at least 75 Loading firmware and languages step by step capacity before commencing the upload 1 To load firmware and languages Select Firmware The Select File screen will appear To load only languages Select Languages only and skip to step 4 2 Select the firmware file from the system folder of the USB memory stick All firmware and language files must be stored in the system folder to be transferred to the instrument 3 Press OK 4 The Upload Languages screen will appear displaying all language files in the system folder of the USB memory stick Select Yes or No for a lang
26. g is dry Always close the transport container when using in the field Keep plugs clean and dry Blow away any dirt lodged in the plugs of the connecting cables GES MAX Care and Transport Zipp20 32 9 Technical Data 9 1 Angle Measurement Accuracy Available Standard deviation HA Display resolution angular accura VA ISO 17123 3 cies mgon mgon mil 2 0 2 0 0001 0 1 0 01 5 1 1 1 0 0001 0 1 0 01 Characteristics Absolute continuous diametric 9 2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors Range Reflector Range A Range B C m ft m ft Standard prism 1800 6000 3000 10000 Reflector foil 150 500 250 800 60 mm x 60 mm Shortest measuring distance 1 5m Atmospheric conditions Accuracy Characteristics 9 3 Range A Strong haze visibility 5 km or strong sunlight severe heat shimmer Range B Light haze visibility about 20 km or moderate sunlight slight heat shimmer Range C Overcast no haze visibility about 40 km no heat shimmer Accuracy refers to measurements to standard reflectors EDM measuring mode Standard deviation Measurement time typical s P Standard 2 mm 2 ppm 2 4 P Quick 3 mm 2 ppm 2 0 P Continuous 3mm 2 ppm 0 33 Foil 5 mm 2 ppm 2 4 Beam interruptions severe heat shimmer and moving objects within the beam path can result in devia tions of the spe
27. he current displayed values are converted according to the selected unit Min Reading Sets the number of decimal places shown for all angular fields This setting is for data display and does not apply to data export or storage ETO 0 00 0 1 0 00 01 0 00 05 0 00 10 gon 0 0001 0 0005 0 001 dec deg 0 0001 0 0005 0 001 mil 0 01 0 05 0 1 GES MAX Settings Zipp20 23 Field Description Dist Unit Sets the units shown for all distance and coordinate related fields meter Metres m US ft US feet ft INT ft International feet fi ft in 16 US feet inch 1 16 inch ft Temp Unit Sets the units shown for all temperature fields ec Degree Celsius oF Degree Fahrenheit Press Unit Sets the units shown for all pressure fields hPa Hecto Pascal mbar Millibar mmHg Millimeter mercury inHg Inch mercury Time 24h The current time Date Shows an example of the selected date format Format dd mm yyyy How the date is shown in all date related fields mm dd yyyy or yyyy mm dd 5 3 Screen Settings Access 1 Select Settings from the MAIN MENU 2 Select Screen from the SETTINGS menu Screen settings Field Description Screen Ill Off to 100 Sets the display illumination in 20 steps Cross Ill Sets the reticle illumination in three available steps Low Medium High Touch Screen On The touch screen is activated Off Th
28. he horizon and increases with steep sightings The vertical index error and the compensator index error are determined simultaneously 1 Select Tools from the MAIN MENU 2 Select Calibr from the TOOLS menu 3 Select a calibration option from the CALIBRATION screen In the CALIBRATION screen there are several calibration options Menu selection Description HA Collimation Refer to 6 1 3 Calibrating Line of Sight Vertical Index Error and Compensator Index Error Vertical Index Refer to 6 1 3 Calibrating Line of Sight Vertical Index Error and Compensator Index Error View Adjustment Displays the current calibration values that have been set for HA Collimation and Data V index The procedures and conditions required to correct line of sight and vertical index errors are the same therefore the procedure will only be described once MAX Tools Zipp20 28 6 1 4 Calibrating the Level of the Instrument and Tribrach Calibrate the level step by step 1 Place and secure the tribrach onto the tripod and then secure the instrument onto the tribrach 2 Using the tribrach footscrews level the instrument with the electronic level To activate the electronic level turn on the instrument and if tilt correction is set on the Level up screen appears automati cally Alternatively tap on the Level Face icon in status bar 3 The bubbles of the instrument and tribrach levels mus
29. he product in its original transport container e or carry the tripod with its legs splayed across your shoulder keeping the attached product upright e or remove product from tripod and carry it by its handle Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle as it can be affected by shock and vibration Always carry the product in its transport container original packaging or equivalent and secure it When transporting the product by rail air or sea always use the complete original GeoMax packaging transport container and cardboard box or its equivalent to protect against shock and vibration When transporting or shipping batteries the person responsible for the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before transportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the User Manual particularly after the product has been dropped stored for long periods or transported Storage Product Field adjustment Li Ion batteries 8 3 Respect the temperature limits when storing the equipment particularly in summer if the equipment is inside a vehicle Refer to 9 Technical Data for information about temperature limits After long periods of storage inspect the field adjustment parameters given in this user manual before using the product
30. ibutor from whom you purchased the product within ten 10 days of purchase to obtain a full refund of the purchase price GESMAX Software Licence Agreement Zipp20 38 11 Glossary Instrument axis ar SA ZA Line of sight collimation axis Telescope axis line from the cross hairs to the center of the objective SA Standing axis Vertical rotation axis of the telescope KA Tilting axis Horizontal rotation axis of the telescope Also known as the Trunion axis V Vertical angle zenith angle VK Vertical circle With coded circular division for reading the vertical angle Hz Horizontal direction HK Horizontal circle With coded circular division for reading the horizontal angle Plumb line compen sator Direction of gravity The compensator defines the plumb line within the instru ment Standing axis inclina tion Angle between plumb line and standing axis Standing axis tilt is not an instrument error and is not eliminated by measuring in both faces Any possible influence it may have on the horizontal direction or vertical angle is eliminated by the dual axis compensator Zenith Point on the plumb line above the observer Crosshairs Glass plate within the telescope with reticle Line of sight error c horizontal collimation 003870 001 The line of sight error c is the deviation from the perpendicular between the tilting axis and line of sight This
31. ication without additional control and safety installations GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 5 1 3 Limits of Use Environment A DANGER 1 4 Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent human habitation not suitable for use in aggressive or explosive environments Local safety authorities and safety experts must be contacted before working in hazardous areas or close to electrical installations or similar situations by the person in charge of the product Responsibilities Manufacturer of the product Person responsible for the product 1 5 GeoMax AG CH 9443 Widnau hereinafter referred to as GeoMax is responsible for supplying the product including the user manual and original accessories in a safe condition The person responsible for the product has the following duties e To understand the safety instructions on the product and the instructions in the user manual e To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions To be familiar with local regulations relating to safety and accident prevention e To inform GeoMax immediately if the product and the application becomes unsafe Toensurethat the national laws regulations and conditions for the operation of e g radio transmitters or lasers are respected Hazards of Use CAUTION DANGER CAUTION WARNING WARNING CAUTION Watch out for erroneous measurement resul
32. in Menu 20 4 4 Survey Application 20 4 5 Distance Measurements Guidelines for Correct Results 21 5 Settings 22 5 1 Work Settings 22 5 2 Regional Settings 23 5 3 Screen Settings 24 5 4 EDM Settings 25 5 5 Communication Settings 26 6 Tools 27 6 1 Calibration 27 6 1 1 Overview 27 6 1 2 Preparation 27 6 1 3 Calibrating Line of Sight Vertical Index Error and Compensator Index Error 27 6 1 4 Calibrating the Level of the Instrument and Tribrach 29 6 1 5 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument 29 6 1 6 Servicing the Tripod 30 6 2 System Information 30 6 3 Loading Software 30 7 Working with interfaces 31 7 1 Working with a USB Memory Stick 31 7 2 Working with Bluetooth 31 8 Care and Transport 32 8 1 Transport 32 8 2 Storage 32 8 3 Cleaning and Drying 32 9 Technical Data 33 9 1 Angle Measurement 33 9 2 Distance Measurement with Reflectors 33 GESMAX Table of Contents Zipp20 3 9 3 Distance Measurements without Reflectors Reflectorless mode 33 9 4 Conformity to National Regulations 34 9 4 1 Zipp20 34 9 4 2 Internal battery ZBA301 34 9 5 General Technical Data of the Instrument 35 9 6 Scale Correction 36 9 7 Reduction Formulas 37 10 Software Licence Agreement 38 11 Glossary 39 Appendix A Menu Tree 41 Appendix B Directory Structure 42 GESMAX Table of Contents Zipp20 4 1 1 Safety Directions General Description About Warning Messages 1 2 The following directions enable the person r
33. ivate Bluetooth on the external device The steps required depend on the Bluetooth driver and other device specific configurations Refer to the device user manual for information on how to configure and search for a Bluetooth connection The instrument will appear on the external device 3 Some devices ask for the identification number of the Bluetooth The default number for a Zipp20 Blue tooth is 0000 This can be changed by Select Settings from the MAIN MENU Select Comm from the SETTINGS menu Press BTCode from the COMMUNICATION SETTINGS screen Enter a new Bluetooth code in BT Code Press OK to confirm the new Bluetooth code 4 When the external Bluetooth device has located the instrument for the first time a message will display on the instrument stating the name of the external device and requesting confirmation that connection to this device should be allowed Press YES to allow or Press NO to disallow this connection 5 The instrument Bluetooth sends out the instrument name and serial number to the external Bluetooth device 6 All further steps must be made in accordance to the user manual of the external device GESMAX Working with interfaces Zipp20 31 Care and Transport Transport Transport in the field Transport in a road vehicle Shipping Shipping transport of batteries Field adjustment 8 2 When transporting the equipment in the field always make sure that you either carry t
34. l surface such as a sheet of paper 3 Mark the center of the red laser dot on the ground 4 Turn the instrument slowly through 360 carefully observing the movement of the red laser dot Cg The maximum diameter of the circular movement described by the center of the laser dot should not exceed 3 mm at a height of 1 5 m 5 If the center of the laser dot makes a clearly circular movement or moves more than 3 mm away from the point which was first marked an adjustment may be required Call your nearest GeoMax service department Depending on brightness and surface type the size of the laser dot can vary At a height of 1 5 m an average diameter of 2 5 mm is estimated GES MAX Tools Zipp20 29 6 1 6 Servicing the Tripod Service the tripod step by step 6 2 Se The connections between metal and timber components must always be firm and tight 1 Tighten the leg cap screws moderately with the allen key supplied 2 Tighten the articulated joints on the tripod head just enough to keep the tripod legs open when lifting the tripod off the ground 3 Tighten the screws of the tripod legs System Information Description Access SYSTEM INFO Software information The System information screens display instrument system and firmware information as well as settings for the date and time 1 Select Tools from the MAIN MENU 2 Select SysInfo from the TOOLS MENU This screen displays in
35. ld LA F 2 Function keys that are assigned the variable functions displayed at the bottom of the screen 3 2 Screen Screen PREE VR berraz 11 46 Circular 1 mw i a ooo o S b Page 1 A Dod i A Dod 0 00 00 b IST Dod 10 000 mi ir E B Ge e d a Status icons d i b Title of screen TUBE T ES CEDE EEEa Focus in screen Active field CEST Ee c perre E d Fields e Softkeys C AI shown screens are examples It is possible that local firmware versions are different to the basic version GESMAX User Interface Zipp20 15 3 3 Status Icons Description Icons 3 4 The icons provide status information related to basic instrument functions Depending on the firmware version different icons may be displayed Icon Description a The battery symbol indicates the level of the remaining battery capacity 7596 full shown in the example Tap the icon to open the SYSTEM INFO screen m Compensator is on Tap the icon to open the Level Up screen b Compensator is off Tap the icon to open the Level Up screen IR EDM mode for measuring to prisms and reflective targets Tap the icon to open the EDM SETTINGS screen amp RL EDM mode for measuring to all targets Tap the icon to open the EDM SETTINGS screen NUM Keypad is set to numeric mode a Keypad is set to alphanumeric mode 1 Indicates that telescope position i
36. lummet activates automatically and the Level up screen appears Otherwise tap on Level Face icon in status bar 4 Center the electronic level for the first axis by turning the two footscrews 5 Center the electronic level for the second axis by turning the last footscrew Cg When the electronic level is centered and 99 35 Circular 1 c ww aD both axes are within the tolerance limit the x CT es TT Back ITS instrument has been levelled up Plummet 4D Cut E UNI 6 Accept with OK Position over pipes or Under some circumstances the laser dot is not visible holes for example over pipes In this case using a trans parent plate enables the laser dot to be seen and then easily aligned to the center of the pipe 4 2 Working with the Battery Charging first time The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy use content as low as possible e The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F For optimal charging we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of 10 C to 20 C 50 F to 68 F if possible e Itis normal for the battery to become warm during charging Using the chargers recommended by GeoMax it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high e For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time gt three mo
37. measurement The atmospheric correction includes e Adjustments for air pressure e Air temperature For highest precision distance measurements the atmospheric correction should be determined with An accuracy of 1 ppm e Air temperature to 1 C Air pressure to 3 mbar Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature C air pressure mb and height m at 60 relative humidity 550 mb 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 10001050 mb 50 C 50 C Za 40 C BS 40 C vo y S 1 bd 30 C MEE 30 C 9 KO 20 C Ga 20 C Eo o 10 C 9 o 10 C Td GA oc Vos 0 C vo Tz 10 C s 10 C B Poo d Pos 20 C 4 20 C 550mb 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 10001050 mb 5000 m450040003500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0m DEZ MAX Technical Data Zipp20 36 Atmospheric correction oF 9 7 Atmospheric corrections in ppm with temperature F air pressure inch Hg and height ft at 60 rela tive humidity 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32inch Hg 130 F 130 F 120 F Me 120 F Yo 110 F oe 110 F 100 F ZO 1 1009F 90 F TOs 90 F 80 F 2 9 80 F 70 F MU 70 F 60 F Ss 60 F 50 F Po 50 F 40 F sc 4O F 30 F TE 30 F 20 F ME 20 F 10 F be 10 F O F TE o N DEE
38. measurements or measurements using reflective foils Do not measure with two instruments to the same target simultaneously Accurate measurements to prisms should be made in P Standard mode Measurements to strongly reflecting targets such as traffic lights in Prism mode without a prism should be avoided The measured distances may be wrong or inaccurate When a distance measurement is triggered the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment If for example people cars animals or swaying branches cross the laser beam while a measurement is being taken a fraction of the laser beam is reflected from these objects and may lead to incorrect distance values Measurements to prisms are only critical if an object crosses the measuring beam at a distance of 0 to 30 m and the distance to be measured is more than 300 m In practice because the measuring time is very short the user can always find a way of avoiding unwanted objects from interfering in the beam path The visible red laser beam can also be used to measure to reflective foils To guarantee the accuracy the red laser beam must be perpendicular to the reflector foil and it must be well adjusted Make sure the additive constant belongs to the selected target reflector P measurements Red laser to reflector foil amp GES MAX Operation Zipp20 21 5 Settings 5 1 Work Settings 1 Select Settings from the MAIN MENU 2 Select Work f
39. ment height 2 5 mm at 1 5 m instrument height Memory Size 2 GB Type Li Ion Voltage 8 4 V Capacity 4 4 Ah Operating time approximately 10 hours DEZ MAX Technical Data Environmental specifi cations Automatic corrections 9 6 Temperature Type Operating temperature Storage temperature C F C F Instrument 20 to 50 4 to 122 40 to 70 40 to 158 Battery 20 to 50 4 to 122 40 to 70 40 to 158 Protection against water dust and sand Type Protection Instrument IP54 IEC 60529 Humidity Type Protection Instrument Max 9596 non condensing The effects of condensation are to be effectively counteracted by periodically drying out the instrument The following automatic corrections are made Line of sight error e Vertical index error Tilting axis error Refraction e Earth curvature Compensator index error Standing axis tilt Circle eccentricity Scale Correction Use of scale correction Atmospheric correction Atmospheric correc tions C By entering a scale correction reductions proportional to distance can be taken into account e Atmospheric correction Reduction to mean sea level Projection distortion The slope distance displayed is correct if the scale correction in ppm mm km which has been entered corresponds to the atmospheric conditions prevailing at the time of the
40. nal supply cables interface cables the permitted level of electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired Precautions While the product is in use connecting cables for example product to external battery product to computer must be connected at both ends Electromagnetic fields can cause disturbances in other equipment in installations in medical devices for example pacemakers or hearing aids and in aircraft It can also affect humans and animals Precautions Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect GeoMax cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment can be disturbed or that humans or animals can be affected Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in the vicinity of filling stations or chemical installations or in other areas where an explosion hazard exists Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices near to medical equipment Do not operate the product with radio or digital cellular phone devices in aircraft FCC Statement Applicable in U S WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation
41. neral Technical Data of the Instrument Telescope Magnification 30x Free Objective aperture 40 mm Compensation Level Control unit Instrument Ports Instrument Dimensions Weight Tilting axis height Laser plummet Memory Battery ZBA301 Focusing Field of view 1 7 m 5 6 ft to infinity 1 30 1 66 gon 2 6m at 100m Quadruple axis compensation 2 axis compensator with HA collimation and VA Index Angular accuracy Setting accuracy Setting range mgon IU gon 2 0 5 0 2 3 0 07 5 1 5 0 5 3 0 07 Tubular level sensitivity 30 2 mm Electronic level resolution SK C amp T display 240 x 320 pixels LCD backlit 6 lines with 30 characters each Name Description USB port USB port for communication with 3rd party software USB host port USB memory stick port for firmware upload i E E amp j DI e E ZO ri m UJ dd SO E g E o 5555 o AR S HS i Q GO SO GO GO dda EEE Y Y U 88 mm 88 mm ca br Te 176 mm 003867 001 Instrument 5 3 kg Tribrach 760g Battery ZBA301 195g Without tribrach With tribrach 196 mm 240 mm x5 mm Type Location Accuracy Diameter of laser point Visible red laser class 2 In standing axis of instrument Deviation from plumb line 1 5 mm 2 sigma at 1 5 m instru
42. nths it is effectual to make only one charge discharge cycle e For Li lon batteries a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a GeoMax product deviates signif icantly form the actual battery capacity available Change the battery step by step Remove the battery holder from the instrument 1 Remove the battery from the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery into the battery holder 3 ensuring that the contacts are facing outward The battery should click into position Insert the battery holder back into the battery compartment 4 03855 001 GESMAX Operation Zipp20 19 4 3 Main Menu Description The MAIN MENU is the starting place for accessing most functionality of the instrument It is displayed when selecting the Zipp20 basic application from the WinCE main screen MAIN MENU 14 23 Circular 1 d nm amp MAIN MENU E SE 1 Survey 2 Settings 3 Tools ZA qj 4 EXIT Description of the MAIN MENU functions Function Description 1 Survey To select and start the survey application Refer to 4 4 Survey Application 2 Settings To select and start Settings Refer to 5 Settings 3 Tools To select and start Tools Refer to 6 Tools 4 EXIT To exit Zipp20 Basic application 4 4 Survey Application Description The Surve
43. p MAIN MENU XJ IT JU 1 Survey 2 Settings 3 Tools Q 4 EXIT In this example selecting 3 on an alphanumeric keyboard would start Tools DEZ MAX User Interface Zipp20 17 4 1 Operation Instrument Setup Description se Tripod Setup step by step GESMAX This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point Important features It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven tempera tures around the instrument The laser plummet described in this topic is built into the vertical axis of the instrument It projects a red spot onto the ground making it appreciably easier to centre the instrument The laser plummet cannot be used with a tribrach equipped with an optical plummet cg When setting up the tripod pay attention to ensuring a horizontal position of the tripod plate Slight correc tions of inclination can be made with the foot screws of the tribrach Larger corrections must be done with the tripod legs Loosen the clamping screws on the tripod legs pull out to the required length and tighten the clamps a In order to guarantee a firm foothold sufficiently press the tripod legs into the ground b When pressing the legs into the ground note that the force must be applied along the legs
44. rement is influenced directly by the atmospheric conditions of the air in which the measurements are taken In order to take these influ ences into consideration distance measurements are corrected using atmospheric correction parameters The refraction correction is taken into account in the calculation of the height differences and the horizontal distance Refer to 9 6 Scale Correction for the application of the values entered in this screen Cg When PPM O is selected the GeoMax standard atmosphere of 1013 25 mbar 12 C and 60 relative humidity will be applied This screen enables entry of the scale of projection Coordinates are corrected with the PPM parameter Refer to 9 6 Scale Correction for the application of the values entered in this screen GES MAX Settings Zipp20 25 Free PPM Entry EDM SIGNAL REFLEC TION 5 5 This screen enables the entry of individual scaling factors Coordinates and distance measurements are corrected with the PPM parameter Refer to 9 6 Scale Correction for the application of the values entered in this screen This screen tests the EDM signal strength reflection strength in steps of 196 Enables optimal aiming at distant barely visible targets A percentage bar and a beeping sound indicate the reflection strength The faster the beep the stronger the reflection Communication Settings Description Access COMMUNICATION SETTINGS For data transfer the comm
45. roducts are safe for momentary exposures but can be hazardous for deliberate staring into the beam The beam may cause dazzle flash blindness and after images particularly under low ambient light conditions Description Value Maximum average radiant power 1 5 mW Duty cycle 14 22 35 70 Wavelength 635 nm Pulse repetition frequency 1 kHz Beam divergence 1 5 mrad Beam diameter at aperture 1 6 2 0 mm x 1 5 mm From a safety perspective class 2 laser products are not inherently safe for the eyes Precautions 1 Avoid staring into the beam or viewing it through optical instruments 2 Avoid pointing the beam at other people or at animals Type Zipp20 Art Na XXXXXX Power 74V 14A max GeoMax AG C CH 943 Widnau SNo Manufactured 20XX Made in China Laser Radiation Do not stare into the beam Class 2 Laser Product according to IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Po lt 1 00 mW A 620 690 nm b E s a 003864 001 a Laser beam b Exit for laser beam Zipp20 10 1 7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Description WARNING CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION WARNING 1 8 The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic
46. rom the SETTINGS menu Access Work settings Field Description Tilt Corr OFF Tilting compensation deactivated ON Two axis compensation Vertical angles refer to the plummet line and the horizontal directions are corrected by the standing axis tilt For corrections depending on the H A Corr setting refer to the table Tilt and horizontal corrections cgo If the instrument is used on an unstable base for example a shaking platform or ship the compensator should be deactivated The deactivation avoids the compensator drifting out of its measuring range and interrupting the measuring process by indi cating an error H A Corr ON Horizontal corrections are activated For normal operation the horizontal correction should remain active Each measured hori zontal angle is corrected depending on the vertical angle For corrections depending on the Tilt Corr setting refer to the table Tilt and horizontal corrections Tilt and horizontal Setting Correction corrections Tilt correction Horizontal Incline longitu Incline trans Horizontal Tilting axis correction dinal versal collimation Off On No No Yes Yes On On Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Off No No No No On Off Yes No No No GES MAX Settings Zipp20 22 5 2 Regional Settings Access 1 Select Settings from the MAIN MENU 2 Select Regional from the SETTINGS menu Regional settings Field
47. s face Tap the icon to open the Level Up screen Indicates that telescope position is face Il Tap the icon to open the Level Up screen e Bluetooth is connected If the icon is grey the Bluetooth communication port is selected but the status is inactive If the icon is blue the status is active Tap the icon to open the COMMUNICATION SETTINGS screen USB communication port is selected Tap the icon to open the COMMUNICATION SETTINGS screen RS232 communication port is selected Tap the icon to open the COMMUNICATION SETTINGS screen S E b A double arrow indicates that a field has a selectable list Softkeys Description Common softkey func tions Softkeys are selected using the relevant F1 to F4 function key This chapter describes the functionality of the common softkeys used by the system The more specialised softkeys are described where they appear in the program chapters Key Description ALPH To change the keypad operation to alphanumerical NUM To change the keypad operation to numerical BACK To return to the last active screen EDM To view and change EDM settings Refer to 5 4 EDM Settings MEAS To start distance and angle measurements without saving the measured values OK If entry screen Confirms measured or entered values and continues the process If message screen Confirms message and continues with selected action or returns to
48. suring with NP modes Instruments that are equipped with a reflectorless EDM additionally offer the EDM mode NP When meas uring distances with this EDM mode the telescope uses a narrow visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the objective of telescope 003839 001 Do NOT remove the battery during operation of the instrument or during the shutdown procedure This can result in a file system error and data loss Always switch off the instrument by pressing the On Off key and wait until the instrument has shutdown completely before removing the battery GESMAX Introduction Zipp20 2 Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 Safety Directions 5 1 1 General 5 1 2 Definition of Use 5 1 3 Limits of Use 6 1 4 Responsibilities 6 1 5 Hazards of Use 6 1 6 Laser Classification 7 1 6 1 General 7 1 6 2 Distancer Measurements with Reflectors 8 1 6 3 Distancer Measurements without Reflectors NP mode 8 1 6 4 Laser Plummet 10 1 7 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 11 1 8 FCC Statement Applicable in U S 11 1 9 I CES 003 Statement Applicable in Canada 12 2 Description of the System 13 2 1 System Components 13 2 2 Container Contents 13 2 3 Instrument Components 13 3 User Interface 15 3 1 Keyboard 15 3 2 Screen 15 3 3 Status Icons 16 3 4 Softkeys 16 3 5 Operating Principles 17 4 Operation 18 4 1 Instrument Setup 18 4 2 Working with the Battery 19 4 3 Ma
49. t be centered If one or both levels are not centered adjust as follows Instrument If the bubble extends beyond the lines use the Allen key supplied to center it with the adjustment screws Tribrach If the bubble extends beyond the circle adjust it using the adjustment pin in conjunction with the adjustment screws Turn the adjustment screws Tothe left and the bubble approaches the screw Tothe right and the bubble goes away from the screw 4 Repeat step 3 on the instrument and tribrach until both levels are centered and no further adjustments are necessary CE After the calibration no adjustment screw should be loose 6 1 5 Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument Ee The laser plummet is integrated into the vertical axis of the instrument Under normal conditions of use Inspect the laser plummet step by step the laser plummet does not need adjusting If an adjustment is necessary due to external influences the instrument has to be returned to a GeoMax service department 2 5mm 1 5m lt 3mm 1 5m 1 Set up the instrument on the tripod approximately 1 5 m above the ground and level up 2 To activate the laser plummet turn on the instrument and if tilt correction is set on the laser plummet activates automatically and the Level up screen appears Otherwise tap on the Level Face icon in status bar C Inspection of the laser plummet should be carried out on a bright smooth and horizonta
50. temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage fire or explosions of the batteries Precautions Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids If battery terminals are short circuited e g by coming in contact with jewellery keys metalized paper or other metals the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire for example by storing or transporting in pockets Precautions Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen f polymer parts are burnt poisonous gases are produced which may impair health If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly they can explode and cause poisoning burning corro sion or environmental contamination By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in contraven tion of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination Improper disposal of silicone oil may cause environmental contamination Precautions The product must not be disposed with household waste Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel Product specific treatment and wast
51. the previous screen to reselect an option DEFAULT To reset all editable fields to their default values GES MAX User Interface Zipp20 16 3 5 Operating Principles Turn instrument on Turn instrument off Alphanumeric keypad Edit fields ee Special characters Press the ON key Return to WinCE main screen Tap on the Windows icon in task bar to shut down the Zipp20 The alphanumerical keypad is used to enter characters directly into editable fields Numeric fields Can only contain numerical values By pressing a key of the keypad the number will be displayed Alphanumeric fields Can contain numbers and letters By pressing a key of the keypad the first character written above that key will be displayed By pressing several times you can toggle through the characters For example 1 gt S gt T gt U gt 1 gt S E ESC Deletes any change and restores the previous value Moves the cursor to the left Moves the cursor to the right Inserts a character at the cursor position Deletes the character at the cursor position In edit mode the position of the decimal place cannot be changed The decimal place is skipped Character Description In the alphanumeric character set and are treated as normal alphanumeric char acters with no mathematical function cg only appear in front of an entry 14 23 Circula 1 d nm am
52. this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 007384 001 Labelling internal battery ZBA301 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device C US LISTED must accept any interference received including ITE Accessory interference that may cause undesired operation E179078 70YL 003675 001 1 9 ICES 003 Statement Applicable in Canada A WARNING This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada GESMAX Safety Directions Zipp20 12 Description of the System System Components Main components 2 2 Component Description Zipp20 instrument An instrument for measuring data complex applications Ideally suited for tasks from simple surveys to Firmware The firmware package installed on the instrument Consists of a standard base oper ating system Container Contents Container contents 2 3 a b c d e f g h i j k ZCH301 battery charger Instrument with supplied tribrach Plumb bob ZDC301 USB cable Power cable for battery charger Manual Adjustment tools USB memory stick ZBA301 battery Adapter for charger Protec
53. tive cover Instrument components part 1 of 2 ge 8 f a b c d e f Detachable carrying handle with mounting screw Optical sight Objective with integrated Electronic Distance Measurement EDM Exit for EDM laser beam Vertical drive Compartment for USB cable port and USB host port Leveling bubble Keyboard DEZ MAX Description of the System Zipp20 13 Instrument components part 2 of 2 GESMAX ann d a b C d e f g Focusing telescope image Eyepiece focusing graticule Battery cover Horizontal drive Foot screw Display Keyboard Description of the System Zipp20 14 3 User Interface 3 1 Keyboard Alphanumeric keyboard a Alphanumeric keypad b FNC2 key c FNC1 key d ESC key e Navigation key s f ON key ENTER key Ger g Function keys F1 to F4 Keys Key Description 5 Alphanumeric keypad for entry of text and numerical values K MO POR E GO 6 ON key Turns instrument on ENTER key Confirms an entry and continues to the next field when pressed for 1 s FNC1 key Quick access to measurement supporting functions FNC2 key Page key Displays the next screen when several screens are available ESC key Quits a screen or edit mode without saving changes Returns to next higher level Navigation key Controls the focus bar within the screen and the entry bar within a fie
54. ts if the product has been dropped or has been misused modi fied stored for long periods or transported Precautions Periodically carry out test measurements and perform the field adjustments indicated in the user manual particularly after the product has been subjected to abnormal use and before and after important meas urements Because of the risk of electrocution it is dangerous to use poles and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways Precautions Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations If it is essential to work in this environment first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions Be careful when pointing the product towards the sun because the telescope functions as a magnifying glass and can injure your eyes and or cause damage inside the product Precautions Do not point the product directly at the sun During dynamic applications for example stakeout procedures there is a danger of accidents occurring if the user does not pay attention to the environmental conditions around for example obstacles excava tions or traffic Precautions The person responsible for the product must make all users fully aware of the existing dangers Inadequate securing of the working site can lead to dangerous situations for example in traffic on building sites and at industrial install
55. uage file to be uploaded At least one language must be set to Yes 5 Press OK 6 Press Yes on the power warning message to proceed and upload the firmware and or selected languages 7 Once successfully loaded the system will shutdown and restart again automatically GES MAX Tools Zipp20 30 7 Working with interfaces 7 1 Working with a USB Memory Stick Insert a USB memory stick step by step Lift the lid covering the USB host port on the instrument Insert the USB memory stick into the USB host port cg Always return to the Main Menu before removing the USB memory stick cg GeoMax cannot be held responsible for data loss or any other error that may occur when using a USB memory stick cg Keep the USB memory stick dry Useitonly within the specified temperature range e Protect the USB memory stick from direct impacts Failure to follow these instructions could result in data loss and or permanent damage to the USB memory stick 7 2 Working with Bluetooth Description Zipp20 instruments can communicate with external devices by a Bluetooth connection The instrument Bluetooth is a slave only The Bluetooth of the external device will be the master and therefore will control the connection and any data transfer Establishing a connec 1 Onthe instrument ensure that the communication parameters are set to Bluetooth and On Refer to tion step by step 5 5 Communication Settings 2 Act
56. unication parameters of the instrument must be set 1 Select Settings from the MAIN MENU 2 Select Comm from the SETTINGS menu 08 16 Circular 1 d nm amp COMMUNICATION SETTINGS x Page 1 Page D Port ESD BTCode OK The default Bluetooth code is 0000 Field Description Port Instrument port RS232 Communication is by the serial interface Only for service purpose USB Communication is by the USB host port Bluetooth Communication is by Bluetooth Bluetooth On Bluetooth sensor is activated Off Bluetooth sensor is deactivated The following fields are active only when Port RS232 is set Field Description Baudrate Speed of data transfer from receiver to device in bits per second 1200 2400 4800 9600 14400 19200 38400 57600 115200 Topcon Sokkia Databits Number of bits in a block of digital data 7 Data transfer is realised with 7 databits 8 Data transfer is realised with 8 databits Parity Even Even parity Available if data bit is set to 7 Odd Odd parity Available if data bit is set to 7 None No parity Available if data bit is set to 8 Endmark CR LF The terminator is a carriage return followed by a line feed CR The terminator is a carriage return Stopbits 1 Number of bits at the end of a block of digital data GESMAX Settings Zipp20 26 6 6 1 6 1 1 Tools Calibration Overview Description Electronic
57. y application can be used to take immediately measurements Access Select Survey from the MAIN MENU Survey Survey softkeys 11 46 Circular 1 d nm amp Survey rr x Page 1 H A B 0 00 00 V A i 0 00 00 hDIST E 10 000 m SDIST 0 000 m dHGT i 0 000 m MEAS EDM SET H A 0 The following softkeys are displayed on the Survey screen Softkey Description MEAS Trigger measurement EDM Enter EDM Settings SET Enter target height hr and station height hi H A 0 Set horizontal angle to 0 GESMAX Operation Zipp20 20 4 5 Distance Measurements Guidelines for Correct Results Description NP measurements A laser distancer EDM is incorporated into the Zipp20 instruments In all versions the distance can be determined by using a visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope objective There are two EDM modes Prism measurements P Reflectorless measurements NP When a distance measurement is triggered the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment If a temporary obstruction for example a passing vehicle heavy rain fog or snow is between the instrument and the point to be measured the EDM may measure to the obstruction Be sure that the laser beam is not reflected by anything close to the line of sight for example highly reflective objects Avoid interrupting the measuring beam while taking reflectorless
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