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1. eee 7 18 Stake out Points on a Side Slope Cross section Slope 7 19 Side Slope OPHUON S esenee e a E eaten 7 22 Adame a Vertical Onset nen 7 23 iv Pocket 3D User s Manual Preface Pretace Thank you for purchasing your Topcon product the Product The materials available in this manual the Manual have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc TPS for owners of Topcon products This Manual is designed to assist owners with the use of software the Software to be used with the Product 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 express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your Product The
2. P N 7010 0627 4 11 GPS Application Setup Press button to select channel for transmitter D NS ZS konm Connect Pocket 3D controller and transmitter Figure 4 7 Set up PZL 1 Transmitter Select Channel and Connect Controller 5 In Pocket 3D check that a mmGPS enabled machine configuration is loaded Then tap Setup gt mmGPS Transmitters to set up from one to four transmitters 4 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual PZL 1 Transmitter Setup and Calibration 6 On the Transmitters tab select the connection method used between the controller and transmitter Then perform one of the following functions Figure 4 8 To load transmitter data for the first time tap Download to retrieve calibration data from the connected transmitter The download is complete when the firmware version displays in the Firmware column To add a transmitter tap Add and enter a transmitter serial number or other description e To delete a transmitter select a transmitter and tap Delete e To calibrate the transmitter see Calibrating the Transmitter on page 4 30 Once the Transmitters tab contains a list of transmitters each transmitter must be set up on a unique channel The channel button on the transmitter determines the channel that the transmitter broadcasts on Transmitters Channel Adjusted ABC lt gt Serial Cable on COMi Figure 4 8 Load Transm
3. buttons to zoom in or out fA EF Topcon Pocket 3D 10 48 zoom P Ac Cursor Show Orientation Grid lines Show section view Cut fill history Color selection Language selection About Pocket 3D Figure 1 27 View a Field s Section View P N 7010 0627 1 27 Introduction Viewing a Cut fill History For mmGPS applications only the Display menu includes the option to view the cut fill history of the project To view the cut fill history tap Display gt Cut fill history A window displays at the bottom of the main screen Figure 1 28 A red line indicates mmGPS detection a blue line indicates GPS only detection EF Topcon Pocket 3D 10 48 fok zoom Cursor Show Orientation Grid lines Show section view Cut fill history Color selection Language selection s About Pocket 3D Figure 1 28 View Cut Fill History Changing the Background Color The Display menu also changes the background color of the main screen All text scale bar point names etc will automatically display in either black or white depending on the background color 1 To change background color tap Display gt Color selection Figure 1 29 on page 1 29 2 On the color selection dialog box select an appropriate contrasting color from the displayed points surface linework alignment etc and press Ok Figure 1 29 on page 1 29 black background Conversely you will not see You will no
4. 1 To import a Control Point file press Data gt Control gt Import Export gt From text file On the import dialog box press the browse button to navigate to and select a source text file Figure 3 10 Source text file Conversion format Figure 3 10 Import Dialog Box Select Source Text File 2 On the file explorer dialog box select the text file to import from the appropriate directory and press Ok Figure 3 11 Application Data O profiles CF Card Program File My Documents Temp Network O Windows Type Text files v fsfi 2 alalle Jr tly luli lola T lt AP a sjajt ofn ilk i l shift z x c v bjnjm 7 CET A TE Figure 3 11 Navigate to and Select Text File 3 On the import dialog box select a conversion format from the drop down list Figure 3 12 on page 3 8 If no conversion formats are listed or you need a new format see Creating Conversion Formats on page 3 3 for more information P N 7010 0627 3 7 Transferring and Saving Files 4 Press Ok on the import dialog box Pocket 3D imports the file as the chosen format Source text file My Documents CONTRO Conversion format a Cancel Figure 3 12 Import Dialog Box Select Conversion Format Importing Point Files 1 To import a desired Points file press Data gt Points gt Import Export gt From text file On the import dialog box press the browse button to navigat
5. mmGPS aided initialization select to use the mmGPS signal to assist in initializing the GPS receiver See Sample Configuration 2 Rover and Machine with mmGPS on page 2 31 for details Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevation select to combine mmGPS elevations and GPS elevations See Sample Configuration 2 Rover and Machine with mmGPS on page 2 31 for details 7 Press OK GPS port S ar NP Sensitivity Auto Channels All Firmware Advanced mmGP S aided initialization Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevation Figure 4 15 Select mmGPS Information 4 18 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS Localization GPS Localization After the hardware components have been setup and the Base Station Started the GPS coordinates then need to be localized to the jobsite s coordinates This section gives information on the principles of GPS localization and methods of GPS localization as well as the procedures needed to localize using either Pocket 3D and an RTK Rover system or the Control Box and Rover 3D machine Principles of GPS Localization The GPS system is capable of precise positioning but the positions it computes are relative to a global reference system defined in terms of a geographic latitude longitude and height above a representation of the earth s surface To be useful for local site work global GPS coordinates need to be converted into local site coordinates defined in terms of a distance no
6. 0 038 NTZOV34Y Default NTZOY34Y Dafad 0 028 0 022 NTZOY34Y Default 0 022 0 094 0 017 0 007 0 018 0 005 0 023 0 022 Figure 3 19 Navigate to Point Control Point Listing 2 Press the browse button to navigate to and select a file from which to import points control points Figure 3 20 on page 3 13 Points are stored in pt3 files control points are stored in gc3 files The default folder for Pocket 3D data files is CF CARD Topcon 3 DMC 3 Select the file and tap Ok Figure 3 20 on page 3 13 3 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual Importing Points from Existing Files Open 9 HS h OK X Source filename G CF Card TOP 3DMC a MYPTS19 GC3 3 PP_topo_Nov20 gc3 Layer a SIMPSON S RANCH CONTROL GC3 Name PP_topo_Nov20 9c3 Type Control Point Files GC3 v Figure 3 20 Navigate to and Select File Control Point File Example 4 Once the points control points in the selected file display select the desired point s to import Press Ok to import Figure 3 21 Source filename ACF Card TOPCON 3DMC Description Northing PP3 CAP 234957 PP4 NAIL 235028 PP6 NAIL 235001 PP 234994 PPS CAP 235006 PP9 NAIL 235050 PP10 NAIL 235090 Figure 3 21 Select Point to Import Control Point Example P N 7010 0627 3 13 Transferring and Saving Files Viewing and Saving Point Information On the Pocket 3D main screen you can view coordinate information f
7. Figure 2 26 Template Applications Parameters Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 9 17 Job Files 19 Repeat steps 16 and 17 on page 2 17 for each template application After entering all desired template applications press Next to continue Figure 2 27 Template applications Station Template 0 00 000 ROAD1 Figure 2 27 Template Applications Dialog Box 20 On the alignment complete dialog box press Finish to save the information Figure 2 28 Alignment is complete Press Finish to save the file Figure 2 28 Alignment Complete 2 18 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files Creating Plane Surface Files Plane surface files use a point of known elevation and known main fall cross fall slopes to create a planar surface l Press Data gt Surface gt lt none gt or file name On the surface files dialog box press New to create a design surface file or press Edit to change a design surface file Figure 2 29 On the Surface type dialog box select Plane surface known slopes and press Ok Figure 2 29 Surface files Surface type TIN surface from pts amp lines Road CL profile templates Plane surface known slopes Best fit plane surface Create a planar surface with pt of known elevation and known main fall cross fall slopes Figure 2 29 Surface Files Dialog Box On the plane surface dialog box enter or select the following information and press OK to return to the surface file
8. 1 Select the desired points and linework on the main screen Press the selection window button on the toolbar and draw a square around the desired points and linework Figure 2 7 Figure 2 7 Point Selection 9 6 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files 2 Press Data gt Surface gt lt none gt or file name On the surface files dialog box press New to create a design surface file or press Edit to change an existing design surface file Figure 2 8 3 On the Surface type dialog box select TIN surface from pts amp lines and press Ok Figure 2 8 Surface files Surface type Road CL profile templates Plane surface known slopes Best fit plane surface Create an irregular TIN surface using all selected points and linework Cancel Cancel Figure 2 8 Surface Files Dialog Box The preview dialog box displays the TIN surface created from the selected points and or lines Figure 2 9 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to pan the image around Press Next to continue Cancel Figure 2 9 TIN Surface Preview P N 7010 0627 9 7 Job Files 4 On the TIN surface parameters dialog box set the following parameters and press Finish to save the file Figure 2 10 e Name of TIN surface tap the entry box to display the pop up keyboard and enter the name of the TIN surface then press Ok e Set as current surface enable this box to set the surf
9. 4 20 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS Localization e The location of all Control Points on the jobsite e An Equipment Configuration file for the range pole and RTK Rover system See Equipment Configuration Files on page 2 28 for more information 1 With your Rover system move to a predetermined localized Control Point on the jobsite Check that the controller is connected to the Rover system See GPS Rover Receiver Setup and Initialization on page 4 14 for more information 2 On Pocket 3D press Data gt Control and select the correct Control Point file then press Ok Figure 4 16 point files PP_topo_Nov20 PP_topo_Novz20 Control points Import Export 4 Options Calc wizard Clear selection Figure 4 16 Select Control Point File 3 Press Setup gt Equipment to open the Equipment configuration dialog box and select the correct equipment configuration file then press Ok Figure 4 17 Machine files HIPER LITE 14H GRADER LPS Equipment Radios Antenna Base station Units Exit Figure 4 17 Select Machine Configuration File P N 7010 0627 4 21 GPS Application Setup 4 Press Data gt Control gt Control points On the control points dialog box select the Control Point to be localized and press Edit Figure 4 18 Control points Import Export Options Cancel Figure 4 18 Open Control Point File Calc wizard Clear selection 5 On t
10. 13 Pocket 3D Connecting to GPS Receiver 4 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual PZS 1 Sensor Setup and Initialization PZS 1 Sensor Setup and Initialization The following procedure requires a mmGPS enabled machine configuration file to be selected in Pocket 3D Figure 4 14 1 Connect the GPS receiver to the 5 8 inch plug on the PZS 1 sensor Connect the PZS 1 to the range pole 2 Connect the serial cable from port D of the GPS receiver to the serial port on the PZS 1 sensor 3 Turn on the power to both the receiver and sensor Connect the Pocket 3D controller and GPS receiver using one of the following techniques e A serial cable connected to port A of the receiver e Bluetooth wireless technology Figure 4 14 Connect Receiver and Sensor 5 In Pocket 3D tap Setup gt mmGPS receiver P N 7010 0627 4 17 GPS Application Setup 6 Select the following mmGPS parameters Figure 4 15 e GPS port select the port used for GPS communication between receiver and sensor typically port D e Sensitivity select Auto to automatically control the mmGPS receiver s detection level of the transmitter s signal Select a different setting when working at very short or very long distances or during inclement weather that can affect laser detection e Channels select the channel to scan for mmGPS connection See page 4 13 for more details e Advanced select advanced mmGPS options
11. 3D User s Manual Notes tad PF TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94551 Phone 800 443 4567 Pocket 3D User s Manual P N 7010 0627 RevF 03 07 500 2007 Topcon Corporation All right reserved No unauthorized duplication
12. Enter the name for the Point file press Ok on the pop up keyboard to continue The Point file name displays Figure 2 40 Point files New point file name IMANHOLES Figure 2 40 Create New Point File Press Ok to return to the Point files dialog box select the newly created Point File Figure 2 41 on page 2 27 e To rename a current file press Rename e To save a current file as a new file press Save As To add a new layer to the Point file press Layers Then press New to add a layer or Edit to change the parameters for the selected layer Figure 2 41 on page 2 27 On the layer parameters dialog box enter the new layer s parameters and press Ok Figure 2 41 on page 2 27 e Layer name enter the layer s name e Show point numbers enable to display a point number on the main screen for all points within the layer e Show point descriptions enable to display point descriptions on the main screen for all points within the layer 2 26 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files e Show point elevations enable to display point elevations on the main screen for all points within the layer e Symbol select the type of symbol to display points within the new layer e Color tap to select the symbol s color Point files Layer name IROAD EDGE MANHOLES PP_topo_Nov20 Show point numbers C Show point descriptions C Show point elevations symbol Dot Rename Figure 2 41 Appl
13. Figure 1 22 to perform the following view functions e Zoom in magnifies the main screen by 25 e Zoom out magnifies the main screen by 25 e Zoom window zooms to a window drawn on the main screen e Zoom extents displays the extent of the project e Zoom prev displays the previous view Table 1 3 Zoom Buttons on Toolbar Zoom previous Zoom in Zoom out Zoom window Zoom extents Zoom prev Show section view Cut fill history Color selection Language selection About Pocket 3D Figure 1 22 Zoom Options P N 7010 0627 1 23 Introduction Selecting Areas on the Main Screen To select an area on the main screen use the view buttons Table 1 4 or menu selections Figure 1 23 to e Pan moves the main screen around by pressing down on the screen and dragging it e Select selects a point points and or a polyline on the main screen when tapping on them or drawing a box around them e Polygon selects a point points and or a polyline on the main screen when creating a polygon around them To draw a polygon tap once on the screen to start the polygon then tap as many points around the screen as desired To close the polygon tap the last point and drag a line to connect with the first point until the polygon becomes bolded and lift off the screen Auto pan only when GPS or LPS are connected the screen pans automatically as you move around the project site On the
14. after losing lock e Set search area at GRT when enabled sets the search area at the GRT 2000 instead of using Pocket 3D parameters e Left Right Up and Down establishes the desired horizontal and vertical angles that outline the search area for the jobsite e Press the Obs buttons to observe these angles instead of entering them manually P N 7010 0627 1 19 Introduction e Obs measures user defined horizontal and vertical angle limits of the jobsite Set GRT 2000 Tracking Sensitivity and Speed To set the GRT 2000 tracking parameters press the LPS status button then tap the Track tab on the LPS status dialog box The Track tab displays the following information Figure 1 19 e Track sensitivity sets the desired track sensitivity for the GRT 2000 either low medium or high high is recommended e Track speed sets the desired tracking speed for the GRT 2000 either slow medium or fast fast is recommended Search wait secs Track sensitivity High Tracking speed Fast C Set search area at GRT Left 323 26 11 Right 9 20 19 Up 83 07 01 Down 87 32 19 Figure 1 19 Search and Track Tabs Total Station Status While in total station control to view total station information change search area or change track sensitivity and speed press the Total Station status button on the toolbar Figure 1 20 on page 1 21 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol
15. and Pocket 3D controller e Width of blade enter the width of the blade e Antenna type select Topcon PZS MC as the antenna type Setup Image Antenna type Topcon HiPer Plus mmGF v Antenna height 6 56 Measured to Rim Connection Pocket 3D Serial Cable on COM1 v 1 Above blade 11 88 2 In from edge 4 92 3 Behind edge 1 50 4 Width of blade 9 84 Antenna type Topcon PZS MC mmGPS Figure 2 48 Antenna Information Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 9 33 Job Files 5 For motor grader and dozer machine configurations only enter the maximum horizontal and vertical RMS root mean square values for moving and static point measurements Figure 2 49 Press Next to continue Max GPS Errors Roving Max Horz RMS lo 20 Max Vert RMS lo 30 Point Measurement Max Horz RMS bio Max Vert RMS 0 20 Figure 2 49 GPS Errors Dialog Box 6 Set the following radio parameters and press Next to continue Figure 2 50 e Radio type select Pacific Crest PDL UHF or Internal Spread Spectrum from the drop down list e Connected select serial port usually Port C from the drop down list e Baud rate select 38400 from the drop down list e Format select CMR from the drop down list Radio type Pacific Crest PDL UHF v Connected Serial Port C v Baud rate 38400 v Format CMR v Figure 2 50 Rad
16. as ref line Use points as ref line Use alignment as ref line Delete points Sta 38 47 253 Calcs Delete Properties Figure 6 6 Select a Polyline Alignment or Points on Main Screen 3 Tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Reference line On the reference line dialog box tap the point number and point descriptor optional fields and enter desired information Figure 6 7 5 Select the layer in which to store measured points either a current layer or create a new layer 6 Tap Save to record the point The Pt number automatically increments Figure 6 7 7 To measure more points along the reference line move to the next point and repeat step 6 8 When done press Cancel Pt number Pt descriptor Pt number Pt descriptor Add to laver Topo shot Topo shot w offset Control pt Reference line Start polyline Start tape dimension Taped measured Default v Distance 0 0 Taped measured Distance 25 0 Ahead Offset 14 0 Right Vertical 119 0 Above Cancel Options Figure 6 7 Reference Line Information P N 7010 0627 6 7 Surveying Points and Lines Measuring a Polyline A linework file must be opened before measuring points along a polyline See Creating Linework Files on page 2 24 for more information on selecting or creating linework files The project must be localized before measuring a polyline To localize the project see GPS Localization o
17. atti H Surface Offset 1 000 ai Bed et 1 000 V Surface Offset 1 000 9 et 1 000 i fitrollDispiay oisplay I l Figure 5 24 Select a Line of Interest Setting a Fixed Slope When enabled for LPS and using a 3 track curb and gutter machine configuration you can apply a fixed slope to an application A fixed slope is used to assign a specific slope to the machine when paving off an alignment 1 To apply a slope tap Control gt Slope fixed 2 Enter the desired slope and press Ok Figure 5 25 on page 5 17 5 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Control Settings Start LPS control Direction of travel Slope fixed 1 00 H Surface Offset 1 000 V Surface Offset 2 000 Display I I S h a Figure 5 25 Apply a Slope Applying a Vertical or Horizontal Offset When enabled for LPS you can apply a vertical and horizontal offset The horizontal offset is only available for 3 track curb and gutter machine configurations Horizontal and vertical offsets apply additional offsets to the surface e For a horizontal offset a shift will be applied to the left or right of the line A negative number applies an offset to the left For a vertical offset additional cut fill will be applied to the current surface A negative number applies an offset below the surface 1 To add a horizontal vertical offset to a surface tap Control gt H Surface Offset or Control gt
18. been localized Localize the project to measure points e Start station enter the value for the starting station of the alignment e Station interval enter the value of the station interval of the alignment Alignment name 6220 A12 Grade Work Point of beginning North 0 000 East 0 000 Start station lo 00 000 Station interval 50 000 Cancel Figure 2 12 Point of Beginning Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 9 9 Job Files 4 On the Centerline elements dialog box press Add to create a centerline element press Insert to add a centerline element between current elements or press Edit to change a centerline element Figure 2 13 elements to shift by the length of the inserted z Inserting an element will cause all following element Centerline elements Station Element Figure 2 13 Centerline Elements Dialog Box 5 On the centerline parameters dialog box press Add or Edit to enter an element and its respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 2 14 on page 2 11 e Element select the type of element either Straight Curve PC PT Spiral TS SC or Spiral SC ST Start station the starting station displays at the interval set for each element e Start azimuth enter the starting azimuth only available for the first element e Length enter the length of the element e Obs end pt press Obs end pt to observe the ending point of the straight element only instead
19. control point measurements Press Ok to return to the main screen Figure 6 2 on page 6 3 e Duration secs enter the minimum time in seconds desired for each topo shot e H Precision enter the minimum horizontal precision desired for each topo shot e V Precision enter the minimum vertical precision desired for each topo shot 6 2 Pocket 3D User s Manual Setting Point Measurement Options to add more mmGPS transmitter location points Do R The measure control points option is primarily used NOT use for extending localization Control pt Roving Minimum requirements Duration secs io H Precision lo 100 Precision 0 150 Figure 6 2 Enter Minimum Requirements for the Control Point 4 Tap the Roving tab to set roving measurement requirements Figure 6 3 on page 6 4 Press Ok to return to the main screen e H Precision enter the desired roving accuracy limits for the horizontal RMS value e V Precision enter the desired roving accuracy limits for the vertical RMS value The sensor button will turn orange and flash if you exceed these values In auto topo mode no measurement will be taken if NOTE _ values are over the limits set on the Roving tab P N 7010 0627 6 3 Surveying Points and Lines Control pt Roving Roving requirements H Precision 0 200 Precision 0 300 Figure 6 3 Enter Roving Accuracy Limit 5 Press Ok to
20. from the drop down list Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list Machine files Configuration name 14H GRADER PLUS Machine type Motor grader v Sensor L52000 receiver Location Right side of blade he Units CES Figure 2 54 Equipment Configuration File 4 Enter the sensor information using the same units of measure entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 55 on page 2 39 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup e Blade width enter the width of the blade e Height of prisms above cutting edge enter the distance from the center of the prisms to the cutting edge e Offset of mast behind cutting edge enter the distance of the mast behind the cutting edge e Offset of mast from edge of blade enter the distance to the mast from the edge of the blade 2 38 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files Setup Image Setup Image 1 Blade width 9 84 2 Height of prisms above cutting edge 11 81 4 T 3 Offset of mast behind 3 Z gt cutting edge 0 00 4 Offset of mast from edge of blade 4 92 Figure 2 55 Sensor Information Dialog Box 1 5 On the in cab display dialog box enable the following selections and press Next to continue Figure 2 56 e Enable Machine has 3D display Leave this disabled if the machine has no in cab display
21. indicates the status of the system e Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D 1 20 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS amp LPS Status Information e Hardware symbol state if the symbol is crossed out the corresponding sensor receiver is not available For non robotic total stations the prism symbol will remain crossed out The instrument selected during equipment setup determines the tabs that display Position Search Track Position Connected H Angle V Angle S Dist North East Eley Connected H Angle V Angle S Dist North 0 000 East 0 000 Eley 6 740 Figure 1 20 Total Station Status Button and Dialog Box Monitor Prism Position Information To monitor the position status of the prism press the Total Station status button The Position tab displays the following information Figure 1 20 e whether or not the prism is connected and tracks the total station e horizontal vertical angles and slope distance to the prism e northing easting and elevation of the prism P N 7010 0627 1 21 Introduction Set Total Station Search Parameters To set total station search parameters press the Total Station status button then tap the Search tab on the total station status dialog box Figure 1 21 Depending on the total station used a
22. 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 0627 V Preface TRADEMARKS Topcon HiPer Pocket 3D 3D Office FC 100 mmGPS and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks of TPS Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk Inc 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 THE PRODUCT AND ANY ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE 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 THE SOFTWARE OR THE PRODUCT SUCH DISCLAIMED DAMAGES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF TIME LOSS OR DESTRUCTION OF DATA LOSS OF PROFIT SAVINGS OR
23. monitor the current distribution of satellites or enter the mask angle for satellites press the GPS status button then tap the Satellites tab on the GPS status dialog box The Satellites tab displays the following information Figure 1 15 e Satellite plot displays used and unused satellites and the current mask angle Blue dots GPS satellites Red with cross dots GLONASS satellites Black dots unused satellites Red mask circle satellites inside will be used for positioning e Mask enters and sets the mask angle for the job Fix Position Satellite Lat S74 43 10 72281 Lon E00 31 59 45982 Height 34428 020 North 386067 106 East 1974308 153 Eley 6 908 Dist to Figure 1 15 Position and Satellites Tabs 1 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS amp LPS Status Information View Receiver Information or Reset Receiver To view the receiver s ID number and firmware version press the GPS status button then tap the nfo tab on the GPS status dialog box If needed use the left right arrows to navigate to the Info tab The nfo tab displays the following Figure 1 16 e Identification information firmware revision and radio link information type latency and quality for the receiver e Reset receiver press to clear all data and reset all settings stored for the GPS receiver e Reset RTK press to reset RTK ambiguities View PDOP Values To
24. negative e Radio Modem Connect the radio modem cable to the receiver s port C and the radio modem Connect the other end to the battery Pocket 3D Controller Connect the cable with 7 pin circular connector to the receiver s port A Connect the other end to the DB9 connector on the Pocket 3D controller The Pocket 3D controller initializes the Base Station See Base Station Initialization on page 4 8 for details ae SS Antenna Power Battery Q radio Modem Field Controller Figure 4 4 Base Station Cable Connections 4 6 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Setup Base Station Step 5 start the Base Station 1 Turn on the controller Turn on the radio and select the correct channel on the radio modem 2 Press the PWR button on the Legacy E or Hiper Lite GPS receiver for one to two seconds The power LED flashes red then rapidly green Once powered up the number of successive red and green flashes indicates the number satellites being tracked e GPS green flashes e GPS GLONASS orange flashes To turn off the Legacy E or HiPer Lite receiver press the PWR button for one to two seconds until LEDs are off Step 6 measure the antenna height Measure the antenna height from the control point to the rim slant or ARP vertical of the antenna Figure 4 5 This measurement will be used when initializing the Base Station Vertical Height to ARP Slant Height to
25. performs stake outs Control Menu The options available in the Control menu depend on the equipment file selected Dozer or Grader e starts or stops LPS control connects to or disconnects from total stations Start LPS control Blade control Y Surface Offset 20 000 3 Track Curb amp Gutter selects the direction of travel and line of Start LPS control interest for curb and gutter machines applies blade control for motor grader and dozer machines Direction of travel allows entering a fixed slope Slope fixed 1 50 Line of interest H Surface Offset 1 000 offsets V Surface Offset 1 000 allows entering vertical and horizontal 1 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 2 Pocket 3D Menu Options Continued Display Menu The options available in the Display menu Zoom depend on the equipment file selected and the Cursor types of data active Show e zooms in out or pans around the main Orientation screen Grid lines selects points and or polylines individually Show section view or in bunches Cut fill history shows the scale bar the direction of travel Color selection and or the point of reference Language selection orients the screen to a desired direction About Pocket 3D displays orients aligns grid lines as desired shows a section view of the design surface only available for certain surfaces for mmGPS applications shows a cut fill history changes
26. press Data gt Points gt current file name or lt none gt 3 On the Point files dialog box press Copy Figure 3 1 Point files ao eames Control points Import Export Options Calc wizard Clear selection eg it Vai Figure 3 1 Select File to Copy 4 On the Copy point files dialog box Figure 3 2 select the following e From the current location of the file e To the location in which to copy the file e The name of the file s Tap multiple files to perform a batch import 5 Press OK to verify that the file was copied Pocket 3D Copy point files z From Internal memory D 1 File s Copied TEST Figure 3 2 Copy Files Dialog Boxes 6 Press Ok again to return to the Point files dialog box 3 9 Pocket 3D User s Manual Importing and Exporting Point Text Files Importing and Exporting Point Text Files Pocket 3D imports and exports user defined text files for control point files and point files Creating Conversion Formats Before importing or exporting a file you must create a conversion format The following procedure describes how to create a new format To edit an existing format navigate to the Pas Conversion formats dialog box and press Edit See page 3 4 to edit conversion parameters 1 Press Data gt Control gt Import Export gt From text file 2 On the import export dialog box press Format Figure 3 3 Source text file
27. press Rename e To save a current file as a new file press Save As 2 On the New linework file name dialog box tap the blank entry box to display the pop up keyboard Enter the name for the file press Ok on the pop up keyboard to continue The Linework File name displays Figure 2 36 New linework file name IPP_topo_Nov20 Figure 2 36 Create New Linework File 3 Press Ok to return to the Linework files dialog box and select the newly created Linework file Figure 2 37 Figure 2 37 Select Linework File 9 94 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files 4 To add a layer to the Linework file press Layers On the Layers dialog box press New Enter a name for the new layer and press Color to select a color for the layer Figure 2 38 Layer name GROUND Cancel Figure 2 38 Add New Layer 5 At the verification screen press Yes to set this as the current Linework file Figure 2 39 Pocket 3D Set PP_topo_Nov20 to be the current linework file This will cancel any linework measurement operations that may be active Yes Figure 2 39 Save Linework File P N 7010 0627 2 25 Job Files Creating Point Files l Press Data gt Point gt lt none gt or file name On the Point files dialog box press New to create a point file or press Edit to change a current point file Figure 2 40 On the New point file dialog box tap the blank entry box to display the pop up keyboard
28. previous points P N 7010 0627 4 27 GPS Application Setup x Channel 2 Pt ITx 2 Resected Transmitter Measured pts Duration secs fio Control point H Precision 0 100 PP3 Y Precision 0 150 TX height 5 600 Status Measured to Mark Slant Pts in calculation 0 Benchmark check H Error V Error Cancel Figure 4 24 Begin Resection 8 Press Measure The Measuring dialog box displays during the measurement When done the Pts in calculation field will increment by one 9 Move to the next point and repeats step 7 and 8 Continue until at least three points evenly located around the transmitter have been measured To clear the measurements and begin again press Reset After three points have been successfully measured horizontal and vertical errors for the measured point will display Further measurements should improve the positional error 10 Press OK when done 4 28 Pocket 3D User s Manual mmGPS Operations Checking the Transmitter s Height 1 Set up the transmitter and tripod over a known control point Power on the transmitter and select a channel to transmit on 2 Set up the PZS 1 sensor over a known point Power on the sensor and receiver Connect the sensor and Pocket 3D controller Use a bi pole to ensure the sensor remains steady throughout the calibration process In Pocket 3D tap Setup gt mmGPS transmitters On the Channel tab press Edit C
29. rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot and at an entered time interval Measure Audio Measure Audio Press ENTER to measure Report cut fills to surface Time interval secs 10 Show following details Dist Azimuth O Delta E Delta N Cancel Figure 7 2 Measure and Audio Option Tabs 7 2 Pocket 3D User s Manual Setting Arrow Orientation For Stake outs Setting Arrow Orientation For Stake outs To change the orientation of the arrow while in stake out mode press Display gt Orientation Figure 7 3 e To north orients the arrow to point north e Current direction orients the arrow to point in the direction of travel e Up station orients the arrow to point up a station along an alignment e Down station orients the arrow to point down a station along an alignment Zoom Cursor Show gt To north Y Current direction Up station Down station m Color selection Language selection About Pocket 3D Figure 7 3 Arrow Orientation in Stake out Mode P N 7010 0627 7 3 Staking Out Points and Lines Performing a Surface Check This function performs an elevation check on a design surface A surface file must be selected before beginning a surface check See Design Surface Files on page 2 6 for more information on selecting or creating surface files The project must be localized before performing stake out routines To localize the project s
30. s FC 100 Pocket 3D initially loads onto your computer then uses Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize with the controller and install Pocket 3D onto the controller ActiveSync is available for free from the Microsoft website www microsoft com and must be installed on the computer before installing Pocket 3D The Pocket 3D program for your hand held controller is located on the 3DMC CD It will first be loaded onto your computer then ActiveSync will install it onto your controller 1 Connect your computer and hand held controller Because ActiveSync will automatically install Pocket 3D once it has been loaded onto the computer this step is can be performed at any time 2 Insert the 3DMC software CD into the computer CD drive of the computer Navigate to the CD s files using Explorer and open the Pocket 3D folder 3 Click the Pocket 3D setup icon to run the install program and click Next on the Welcome screen Figure 1 2 iz Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard amp TOPCON Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Topcon Positioning Systems Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC The InstallShield R Wizard will install Topcon Pocket 3D For Pocket PC on your computer To continue click Next This version of Pocket 3D is designed For CE NET platforms especially for FC100 devices To install this software on other platforms please contact your local Topcon dealer WARNING This program is protected by co
31. the background color selects the language for Pocket 3D on the next start up of program displays the about Pocket 3D dialog box P N 7010 0627 1 13 Introduction Pocket 3D Information To view Pocket 3D information press Display gt About Pocket 3D The about Pocket 3D dialog box displays the version levels for the application program copyright information registration and ID number Figure 1 13 See Viewing or Changing Pocket 3D Options on page 1 7 for viewing options OP 611 Copyright C 2002 2006 Topcon Positioning Systems Registered to CONSTRUCTION BOB ID Ob2idf0102000000 5230ef247d100348 Figure 1 13 About Pocket 3D GPS amp LPS Status Information Once connected to a GPS or LPS system the status button on the toolbar turns green Press the status button to view or edit the different application specific parameters GPS Status While in GPS control to view GPS information change the mask angle or reset the receiver press the GPS status button on the toolbar The GPS status dialog box displays Figure 1 14 on page 1 15 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol indicates the status of the system e Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D orange means low precisions 1 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS amp LPS Status Information e Hardware sy
32. the point to be measured A Topcon Pocket 3D 2 56 Dist 294 041 gt Az 316 30 39 Figure 7 16 Main Screen Arrow 3 Press Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 7 17 on page 7 14 The Measuring dialog box displays while Pocket 3D measures the point When finished the results screen displays Delta East Delta North Elevation and Cut Fill information Figure 7 17 on page 7 14 4 Press Save to display the save results screen and enter point number description and layer new layer information for the point coordinate Figure 7 17 on page 7 14 P N 7010 0627 7 13 Staking Out Points and Lines 5 Press OK to return to the results screen Figure 7 17 6 Press OK again to return to the main screen to stake out the next coordinate point 7 Repeat step 1 on page 7 12 through step 6 above for all desired point coordinates 1 Stake Delta East 130138 8 Delta North 76121 25 P Elev 6 909 Stop stake out Fill 26 909 Measure stake Y Surface Offset 1 000 Match grade Pt number Description Options Add to layer Default s R it North 10969 344 ave Results Screen E East 8783 877 Eley Fi 248 Results Screen Figure 7 17 Measure Point and Stakeout Results Cancel 8 When finished with the stake out press Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 7 18 O NORTH PPS SAR Stop sta
33. the transmitter 2 36 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files 11 At the verification screen press Yes to apply the configuration file as the current equipment Figure 2 53 on page 2 37 Pocket 3D Set HIPER MMGPS to be the current equipment Machine files DOZER MMGPS This will cancel all measurement operations that may be active Figure 2 53 Select Equipment Configuration Sample Configuration 3 Motor Grader with LS 2000 Receiver Before starting the LPS station there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a motor grader with an LS 2000 laser receiver configuration Incorrect measurements or typographical errors will have a direct affect on grading accuracy 1 Press Setup gt Equipment to create or select an Equipment Configuration file The following steps describe creating a file 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change an equipment configuration file Figure 2 54 on page 2 38 3 On the Configuration name dialog box set the following equipment parameters and press Next Figure 2 54 on page 2 38 e Configuration name enter a name for the Equipment Configuration file e Machine type select Motor grader from the drop down list P N 7010 0627 2 37 Job Files Sensor select LS 2000 receiver from the drop down list e Location select the location of the sensor
34. toolbar click to rotate through the button options Table 1 4 View Buttons on Toolbar View Icons Color selection Language selection 2 About Pocket 3D Figure 1 23 Main Screen Cursor Options 1 24 Pocket 3D User s Manual Changing Main Screen Views Showing Main Screen Reference items To display main screen reference items tap Display gt Show Figure 1 24 e Scale bar shows hides the scale bar e North arrow shows hides the direction of travel e Reference line shows hides the point or line of reference Zoom Cursor gt yY Scale bar gt b v North arrow Reference line Show section view Cut fill history Color selection Language selection About Pocket 3D Figure 1 24 Main Screen Reference Options Orienting the Main Screen To change the orientation of the arrow while in stake out mode tap Display gt Orientation Figure 1 25 on page 1 26 To north orients the arrow to point north e Current direction orients the arrow to point in the direction of travel e Up station orients the arrow to point up a station along the alignment e Down station orients the arrow to point down a station along the alignment Some menu options depend on the type of file open and the jobsite application P N 7010 0627 1 25 Introduction Cursor Show To north Y Current direction Up station Down station Color selection Language
35. view PDOP values for planning purposes press the GPS status button then tap the Planning tab on the GPS status dialog box If needed use the left right arrows to navigate to the Planning tab The Planning tab displays PDOP information at an hourly scale Figure 1 16 e Press Next to display PDOP values for the next day e Press Previous to display PDOP values for past days Satellites Info Planni 4 gt Planning Advan 0 2 4 Eqtimated precisions for Tuesday May 9th 2006 Receiver ID 1234567 Firmware Version ee Radio link ICMR age 3s 100 Reset RTK Figure 1 16 Info and Planning Tabs P N 7010 0627 1 17 Introduction Apply GPS Receiver Settings To apply advanced GPS receiver settings press the GPS status button then tap the Advanced tab Figure 1 17 on the GPS status dialog box If needed use the left right arrows to navigate to the Advanced tab The Advanced tab contains the following GPS receiver settings e Use multipath reduction leave enabled to reduce multiple reflections from nearby objects e Use GLONASS satellites leave enabled to include in position calculations and to display on the satellite plot Planning Advanced GPS receiver settings Use multipath reduction Use GLONASS satellites Figure 1 17 Advanced Tab LPS Status While in LPS control to view LPS information change search area or change track sensitivity and
36. 0 0627 2 31 Job Files e Location select Top of pole for Range pole Middle for Bulldozer or Right side for Motor grader from the drop down list e Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list Machine files Configuration name DOZER MMGPS Machine type Bulldozer v Sensor GPs Antenna v Location Configuration name Grader right GPS Machine type Motor grader Sensor GPs Antenna v Location Right side of blade v Units Feet v Cancel Figure 2 47 Create or Edit an Equipment Configuration 2 32 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files 4 Enter the antenna information using the same units of measure entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 48 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup For a Range Pole For a Bulldozer Motor Grader e Antenna type select a mmGPS e Above blade enter the height of the antenna PZS MC using the most vertical distance between the corner on the rim height of the antenna and the cutting edge e Antenna height enter the antenna s e In from edge enter the distance of the e Measured to select either Base or PZS MC from the blade s right side Rim e Connection Pocket 3D select the Behind edge 7 enter the distance of the connection port between the sensor PZS MC behind the blade
37. 1 5 Press Save to display the save results screen and enter point number description and layer new layer information for the station alignment 6 Press Ok to return to the results screen 7 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out an Alignment Station 7 Press OK again to return to the main screen and stake out the next alignment station Figure 7 13 Stop stake out Measure stake Y Surface Offset 50 000 Match grade Options Results Screen Save Results Screen 1 Stake Station 71118 943 D Station 71118 94 Offset Eley Fill 134935 81 I 6 909 36 909 Pt number Description ISTOHI Save Add to layer Default v North 10969 344 East 8783 877 Eley 1 248 gt x Figure 7 13 Measure Point 8 To stake out another station on an alignment follow step 3 on page 7 10 through step 7 above 9 When finished with the stake out press Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out P N 7010 0627 7 11 Staking Out Points and Lines Stake out a Polyline To stake out a polyline on an alignment or linework tap Survey gt Stake out gt Polyline Figure 7 14 See Stake out an Alignment Station on page 7 9 for details on this dialog box and to stakeout a polyline oa i Surface T O Regular station transition Point list Transition pts only Interval stations only I
38. 1 Es u JN 2064864 82 E 6178919 1 or Windows ke Name Type Text files txt v esc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 o0 Tab a wie r t ylulilolp ti caP a sjaltlojn ilk i shift z x c b n m crac s te Figure 3 23 Select Save Point Files 3 15 Transferring and Saving Files Notes 3 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 4 GPS Application Setup For 3D GPS and mmGPS control applications first setup and initialize the Base Station then localize the site coordinates for 3D GPS control Equipment Setup Base Station The Base Station always sets up over a Control Point on the jobsite to ensure accuracy the Base Station GPS antenna must be positioned directly over the top of the Control Point The Base Station can be set up and taken down on a daily basis or can be mounted on a permanently fixed pole and left for the duration of the project A permanent setup prevents errors due to incorrect antenna height measurements When setting up the Base station make sure you select the correct point from the control points file and verify the point has a northing easting and elevation coordinate The more accurate these coordinates are the tighter the control while grading Use the following checklist for quick setup of the Base Station LJ Select a control point and install the Base station over it Measure the antenna height Connect all Base Station components and cables Oo
39. 42 TOPCON Pocket 3D User s Manual TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS Pocket 3D User s Manual Part Number 7010 0627 Rev F Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc March 2007 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 express written consent from Topcon ECO 2959 ToC Table of Contents PCT AGC vcrir usaecaucaeaeareseatucwecdeceausenseecauseccecs V Terms and Conditions ict iie a ii V Manual Conventions sescitesceteeceiekeka ceases Vill What s New with Pocket 3D cscesssseeseeneenes IX Chapter 1 IWATE OCGUICTIONN sssrin 1 1 Iris talline Pocket oD gan E ieee 1 2 Starine Focke 3D insu cneseionensieseeasideubandav essavimaadaenseie 1 6 Viewing or Changing Pocket 3D Options 1 7 Germe Acqua med serune reenter ia ents a i 1 8 Mal SC TCO Areia G 1 8 OOl Dal eaae a a are ee hat 1 9 Mema Bar serenencreeiene he n a e tatale 1 10 Pocket D In ormat OM eisene a a 1 14 GPS amp LPS Status Information sssoeeesensessensesssessessessse 1 14 GPS SUAS E E A A E EA ISEI 1 14 Monitor GPS Status Information 0 1 15 View the Receiver s Current Position 1 16 Monitor Satellites and Enter the Mask 1 16 View Receiver Information or Reset Rec
40. 61 Select Equipment Configuration P N 7010 0627 9 43 Job Files Notes 9 44 Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 3 Transferring and Saving Files The Pocket 3D controller uses a compact flash card to transfer files The copy feature transfers the desired file between the internal memory of a Pocket 3D controller and an external compact flash card This enables you to transfer files between job configurations backup files and store files for later use in the office Copying Files Pocket 3D copies design surface and equipment files for use in other applications such as System Five 3D Follow the procedure below to copy a file to a compact flash card Remember that for mmGPS applications the control point file also stores transmitter information including calibration data setup location and height data 1 Insert a compact flash card into the Pocket 3D controller s flash card slot 2 To copy the desired file s navigate to the file s dialog box Figure 3 1 on page 3 2 For example e For control point files press Data gt Control gt current file name or lt none gt e For design surface files press Data gt Surface gt current file name or lt none gt e For alignment files press Data gt Alignment gt current file name or lt none gt e For linework files press Data gt Linework gt current file name or lt none gt P N 7010 0627 3 1 Transferring and Saving Files e For points files
41. 7 7 Stake out Point Information If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the point Figure 7 8 on page 7 7 7 6 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out a Point List Delta East 37 77 Delta North 59 344 Fill 31 248 Figure 7 8 Main Screen Arrow 3 Proceed to the selected point and press Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 4 The Measuring dialog box displays while Pocket 3D measures the point When finished the results screen displays Delta East Delta North Elevation and Cut fill information on the staked out point Figure 4 4 Press Save to display the save results screen and enter the point number description and layer new layer information for the staked out point Figure 7 9 on page 7 8 5 Press OK to return to the results screen Figure 7 9 on page 7 8 Press Next to return to the main screen to measure the next point on the list Figure 7 10 on page 7 8 P N 7010 0627 7 7 Staking Out Points and Lines Stop stake out Measure stake Stake out previous point Stake out next point Y Surface Offset 1 000 Options M1 stake Delta East 130138 8 Delta North 76121 25 Eley Fill Pt number Description STOH Add to layer Defaut North 10969 34 East 18783 877 Eley 1 248 Results Screen Save Results Screen gt x Cancel Fi
42. B GUTTER MB3 a 6220 412 Grade Work rd3 ja B21 0AF Type Text files v tse 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 0 amp Tabjajw ejr t y u i Joje tii caP a sla t oln i lki shift z x c v b n m 7 cula A TET Figure 3 17 Save As Dialog Box 4 On the export dialog box select a conversion format from the drop down list Figure 3 18 If no conversion formats are listed or you need a new format see Creating Conversion Formats on page 3 3 for more information Export selected points only O Export points by layer ELECTRIC v Taraet text file My Documents MANHOL C Append to target file Conversion format NEH Cancel Figure 3 18 Select Conversion Format 5 Press Ok on the export dialog box Pocket 3D exports the points to the selected file P N 7010 0627 3 11 Transferring and Saving Files Importing Points from Existing Files Using the point control point listing dialog boxes individual points and control points can be imported to the current file Unlike importing points from a text file which imports all points in the file this function imports selected points control points from existing pt3 gc3 files 1 Navigate to the point or control point listing dialog box and tap Import Figure 3 19 e For points tap Data gt Points gt Listing e For control points tap Data gt Control gt Control points NTZOV34Y Default Name H Error V Error NTZOV34Y Default 0 026
43. Conversion format NEH v Add to layer Default v m Figure 3 3 Import Export Dialog Box Press Format P N 7010 0627 3 3 Transferring and Saving Files 3 On the Conversion formats dialog box press New to create a new format Figure 3 4 Conversion formats Figure 3 4 Conversion Formats Dialog Box 4 On the format dialog box set the following Figure 3 5 e Enter a name for the format e Enter an extension type for the format Make sure to only enter generic ASCII formats such as TXT ASC CSV Format name NEH Extension eg TXT Line items Import rule Figure 3 5 Enter Format Name and Extension Type 5 On the Line items tab press Add to add a line item On the add line items dialog box enter the following information and press Ok Figure 3 6 on page 3 5 e Type select either Point name Point description Point northing Point easting Point elevation Point layer name Literal text string Point WGS84 latitude Point WGS84 longitude or Point height 3 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual Importing and Exporting Point Text Files e Append select either Trailing comma Trailing space Trailing tab or Nothing e Fixed width field enable this box to apply a fixed width to the field Select the justification and enter the field s width Type Point name Append Trailing comma Justified Width Figure 3 6 Enter Line Items Parameters 6 Repeat step 5 o
44. Edge of Antenna Vertical Height to ARP Slant Height to SHMM Station Marker Station Marker Figure 4 5 Measure Base Station Antenna Height P N 7010 0627 4 7 GPS Application Setup Base Station Initialization Before initializing the Base Station check the units used in the current jobsite Setup gt Units and that the correct control point file is selected Data Control If needed create an equipment file in Pocket 3D see Equipment Configuration Files on page 2 28 for details Figure 4 6 on page 4 9 shows the procedure listed below 1 Connect the controller and receiver Tap Setup gt Base station 2 Select the control point over which the base station is installed and the connection between controller and receiver Press Next 3 Enter antenna type and height information Press Next Enter radio type and communication information If using a Pacific Crest PDL UHF radio press Configure to select channel information and press Set Press Next 5 Select GPS receiver settings Press Finish to initialize the GPS receiver and start the Base 6 Immediately disconnect the controller from the receiver Performing any other activities while connected to the Base Station will convert the Base to a Rover 7 Check that the TX LED on the Base radio flashes once a second This indicates data transmission 4 8 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Radios Antenna Y NORTH Equ
45. LPS HIPER MMGPS 11 HIPER PLUS T NORTH 14H GRADER LPS Control points Import Export Options Figure 5 1 Select Equipment Configuration File 3 Press Setup gt Station setup to configure the GRT 2000 Figure 5 2 4 On the Setup method dialog box select Known station amp BS pts from the drop down list Figure 5 2 and press Next LH Setup method apii Known station amp BS pts Instrument height 5 60 Units Feet v Equipment Station setup LS2000 receiver Units Exit Figure 5 2 Start Initialization See Alternative Methods for Determining LPS Coordinates on page 5 6 for a description of the other setup methods 5 2 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Station Startup 5 Accurately measure the instrument height from the Control Point station point to the center index of the GRI 2000 Use the slant distance as shown in Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Measure GRT 2000 Height 6 On the Setup method dialog box enter the following information and press Next Figure 5 4 on page 5 4 e Instrument height enter the measured height of the GRT 2000 then press Ok e Units enter the units used to measure the height of the instrument Incorrect measurements or typographical errors will have a direct affect on grading accuracy P N 7010 0627 5 3 LPS Application Setup Setup method Known station amp BS pts Instrument height 5 60 Units Feet Figure 5 4 Ente
46. Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard i TOPCOR InstallShield Wizard Completed Topeon Positioning Systems The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Topcon Pocket 3D For Pocket PC Click Finish to exit the wizard Figure 1 7 Finish Install and Exit P N 7010 0627 1 5 Introduction Starting Pocket 3D To start Pocket 3D tap the Windows icon and tap Pocket3D in the program list Upon initial startup Pocket 3D requires authorization codes to properly run Figure 1 8 Record the device identification number and contact your Topcon Dealer with the following information to receive authorization codes e Device identification e Contact phone number e Company name e Contact email address e Contact name e Software Type Pocket 3D e Company address When you receive the authorization codes enter them into the appropriate fields on the Device Identification screen and press Ok Figure 1 8 Pocket3D i Pocket3D Device identification Device identification DW36MO0FO DW36MO0FO Registered user name Registered user name JANE SURVEYOR Authorization code 1 Authorization code 1 AB01C2345678910 Authorization code 2 Authorization code 2 A01BC2345678910D Figure 1 8 Enter Authorization Codes Once entered the authorization codes can then be located on the about Pocket 3D screen for easy access To view updated installed options see Viewing or Changing Pocket 3D Options o
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49. V Surface Offset Figure 5 26 on page 5 18 2 Enter the desired offset and press Ok P N 7010 0627 5 17 LPS Application Setup NORTH Start LPS control Direction of travel Slope fixed 1 50 H Surface Offset 1 a r p d i d Start LPS control Direction of travel Slope fixed 1 50 H Surface Offset 1 000 V Surface Offset 2 000 Display contro Figure 5 26 Apply a Horizontal Vertical Offset 5 18 Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 6 Surveying Points and Lines Using a GPS control system and Pocket 3D you can collect topo points within a job view or change point measurement options measure reference lines and polylines start a tape dimension and perform auto topo surveys by distance by time and by elevation Before beginning a survey connect Pocket 3D to the desired GPS system as shown in GPS Rover Receiver Setup and Initialization on page 4 14 Setting Point Measurement Options The measure points option in the Survey menu allows you to view or change options for point measurements enter minimum requirements for control point measurements or set roving accuracy limits 1 Press Survey gt Measure pts gt Options 2 On the topo shot options tab select the desired topo shot measurement options Press OK to return to the main screen Figure 6 1 on page 6 2 e Prompt for pt details enable to
50. a Side Slope Cross Stake out Xsection Image Stake out Xsection Image Centerline CL point North 2 300 East 203 000 R 1 Dir of 90 00 00 E Xsection 2 Slope value 25 000 3 Toe of slope 4 Eley 10 000 5 Dist from CL 116 404 Cancel Figure 7 26 Cross section Tab and Corresponding Image Tab The section view on the main screen displays the cut fill value from the current elevation to the side slope and the current station Figure 7 27 Station 52 00 254 Go up 16 90 Figure 7 27 Section View of Slope Information on Main Screen P N 7010 0627 7 21 Staking Out Points and Lines Side Slope Options This side slope stake out function measure allows the user to set stakes to recreate the daylight point A side slope option should be defined to set stakes at the daylight point but not at the 0 00 elevation If you put the stake at 1 00 feet above the daylight point an additional stake can be added at a defined offset so that the first stake can be recreated if it gets destroyed The mage tab illustrates the measurements described on the Sideslope Options tab The project must be localized before performing stakeout routines To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To view or change options on a side slope or a cross section slope press Survey gt Stakeout gt Sideslope Options Figure 7 28 This menu option is only available for side slopes a
51. a set of unique job files used for the project This chapter describes creating or acquiring control point files See Control Point Files on page 2 2 or Copying Files on page 3 1 creating or acquiring design surface files See Design Surface Files on page 2 6 or Copying Files on page 3 1 creating alignment files See Creating Alignment Files on page 2 23 creating linework files See Creating Linework Files on page 2 24 creating point files See Creating Point Files on page 2 26 building equipment configuration files See Equipment Configuration Files on page 2 28 P N 7010 0627 9 1 Job Files Control Point Files This section describes how to create new Control Point files using Control Point information and Pocket 3D The points within the Control Point file are used for localization The Control Point file created here may be tentative but will provide a beginning from which to create a more thorough file later For mmGPS applications the control point file also stores transmitter information including calibration data setup location and height data local site coordinates of control points directly z The accuracy of the surveyor s measurements for affects the quality of grade 1 Open Pocket 3D on the Pocket PC press Setup gt Units Figure 2 1 to set unit parameters for the job 2 On the units dialog box select the desired units for each item from the dr
52. able setup options when using total stations On the Data menu points can be exported based on the layer See Exporting Point Files on page 3 9 for more information On the Data menu the Calc Wizard offers two new options e Inverse between three points See Inverse Between Three Points on page 3 72 for more information e Distance from two end points See Distance From Two End Pts on page 3 76 for more information On the Survey menu a Side Slope stakeout function has been added See Stake out Points on a Side Slope Cross section Slope on page 7 19 for more information e Stake out points on a side slope e Stake out points on a cross section slope P N 7010 0627 ix What s New with Pocket 3D Notes X Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Welcome to Pocket 3D the software contractors use to build job files check cuts and fills layout points and survey all or part of a jobsite This software comes on a CD ready to install on a Pocket 3D controller Figure 1 1 and is only available as part of the 3DMC bundle from Topcon dealers Pocket 3D processes include e equipment setup e surface configuration e grade checking stakeout A TOPCON Figure 1 1 Pocket 3D on Controller Topcon s FC 100 P N 7010 0627 1 1 Introduction Installing Pocket 3D Pocket 3D installs on any hand held controller that runs the Windows Pocket PC operating system including Topcon
53. ace Offset 1 000 Options Figure 7 22 Stake out Next Point 8 When finished with the stakeout tap Survey gt Stakeout gt Stop stake out P N 7010 0627 7 17 Staking Out Points and Lines Creating and Editing a Custom Point List A custom point list created from points in the activated control point and point files can be created from which to stakeout points 1 To create a custom point list tap Survey gt Stake out gt Create custom point list Figure 7 23 After creating a custom point list edit it using Survey gt Stake out gt Edit custom point list Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline Stop stake out Measure stake Stake out previous point Stake out next point Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Edit custom point list Y Surface Offset 20 000 Y Surface Offset 50 000 Options Options Figure 7 23 Create Edit Custom Point List Select point type points or control points from the Type drop down list Figure 7 24 on page 7 19 Select points from the Available tab Selected points will display on the Selected tab Figure 7 24 on page 7 19 e To select all points tap Select All e To deselect all selected points tap Deselect All On the Selected tab use the up and down arrows to arrange the selected points or control points in the desired order To delete a point or control point highlight and tap the dele
54. ace as the current surface Name for TIN surface SURFACE1 Set as current surface Figure 2 10 TIN Surface Parameters Creating Road Surface Files Road surface files combine horizontal alignments vertical profiles and templates from design data to create a road file The road file allows for stakeout of a road and showing cut fill data at any station offset along the road 1 Press Data gt Surface gt lt none gt or file name On the surface files dialog box press New to create a design surface file or press Edit to change a design surface file Figure 2 11 on page 2 9 e To rename a current file press Rename e To save a current file as a new file press Save As 2 On the Surface type dialog box select Road CL profile templates and press Ok Figure 2 11 on page 2 9 2 8 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files Surface files Surface type Best fit plane surface Create a new road surface with known horizontal vertical and template design information Figure 2 11 Surface Files Dialog Box 3 On the point of beginning dialog box set the following parameters and press Next Figure 2 12 e Alignment name enter the name of the Alignment e Point of beginning press Observe to measure the northing and easting of the beginning point otherwise manually enter the northing and easting values for the beginning point The Observe button will be disabled if the project has not
55. any surface measurement operations that may be active Figure 2 31 Save Design Surface File 2 20 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files Creating Best fit Plane Surface Files A best fit plane surface creates a planar surface using best fit calculation through all selected points 1 Press the selection window button on the toolbar and draw a square around the desired points and linework on the main screen Figure 2 32 Figure 2 32 Point Selection 2 Press Data gt Surface gt lt none gt or file name On the surface files dialog box press New to create a design surface file or press Edit to change a design surface file Figure 2 33 3 Select Best fit plane surface and press Ok Figure 2 33 Surface files Surface type TIN surface from pts amp lines Road CL profile templates Plane surface known slopes Best fit plane surface Create a planar surface using best fit calculation through all selected points Figure 2 33 Surface Files Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 2 91 Job Files The preview dialog box displays the Planar Surface created from the selected points and or lines Figure 2 34 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to pan the image around Press Next to continue 4 On the best fit plane surface parameters dialog box enter or select the following information and press Finish Figure 2 34 e Name of Plane surface enter t
56. ated Control Point file and press Ok Figure 2 4 on page 2 4 P N 7010 0627 9 3 Job Files 7 At the verification screen press Yes to use this Control Point file 10 for the current project Figure 2 4 Pocket 3D D Set TEST to be the current project This will change control points and localization This will cancel all measurement operations that may be active Yes Figure 2 4 Set Control File to Current Project Press Data gt Control gt Control points Figure 2 5 to edit the selected Control Point file On the control points dialog box Figure 2 5 press Add to enter a Control Point and its respective information H Error V Error TEST Control points Options Clear selection a Data survey pisplay Figure 2 5 Open Control Point File for Editing On the add control point information dialog box enter a name description if desired and Northing Easting coordinates for the Control Point Figure 2 6 on page 2 5 Tap each entry box to display a pop up keyboard and enter the control point s information Press Ok on the pop up keyboard to set the information and return to the Control Point information dialog box 9 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual Control Point Files Once you have entered all information for this Control Point press OK to return to the control points dialog box gt Data entry errors directly affect accuracies 11 Repeat Steps 9 and 10 for all
57. available Control Points 12 When finished entering available Control Points Figure 2 6 press OK to save the Control Point file and return to the main screen results in losing all information and will require you z You must press Ok to save the file Failure to do so to repeat the process Name PP9 Description IR Coords GPS North 5000 000 East 5000 000 Eley 100 000 Cancel Figure 2 6 Add Control Points P N 7010 0627 9 5 Job Files Design Surface Files Design surface files are used to stakeout cut fills on a jobsite as well as to control machine hydraulics and includes the following types e TIN Surface Model large irregularly shaped triangles e Road Surface Model horizontal alignments vertical profiles and templates situated cross section along the road e Plane Surface Model defined with a continuous compound plane in two directions mainfall and crossfall e Best fit Model a dual slope plane created to balance the cut fill values across the entire area of interest Design Surface files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D controller and the System Five 3D Control Box using a Flash Card Creating TIN Surface Files TIN surface files use selected points and linework to create a Triangulated Irregular Network TIN surface file The TIN surface can be created from existing points and linework or from proposed data designed by a surveying or engineering firm
58. button should be green indicating that 3D LPS control functions correctly Figure 5 21 Fill 0 000 r O O W D s FON gt 52a T ST o PED Y T y U A j h al Amia a Lay i P p i Figure 5 21 Check Icon for Green Status LPS Control Settings When enabled for LPS Pocket 3D applies control settings based on the jobsite and the machine configuration Depending on the machine type in the LPS configurations the Control menu contains different options for different job applications Equipment configuration files contain information specific to the equipment such as machine type dozer grader or 3 track curb and gutter receiver type LS 2000 and location Applying Blade Control In GPS LPS Control automatic best fit blade control allows for precision grading when a design surface has break lines This menu option is available for dozer grader machine configurations only 1 To select the controlling position of the machine s cutting edge tap Control gt Blade Control Figure 5 22 on page 5 15 2 On the blade control dialog box select the desired method of blade control Figure 5 22 on page 5 15 e Best fit whole blade enable and select this option to automatically determine where on the Design Surface the greatest amount of the blade resides 5 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Control Settings e Single point on blade enable and select this option to specify the from left right locati
59. dintetuaiie 3 9 Importing Points from Existing Files cccccceeeeees 3 12 Viewing and Saving Point Information eee 3 14 Chapter 4 GPS Application Setup cccssessessseeeeeneesees 4 1 Equipment Setup Base Station eoessssssssssoereeesssssssseeee 4 Base Station Initialization sonr en 4 8 General Base Station Setup Rules and Notes 4 10 PZL 1 Transmitter Setup and Calibration 0 4 11 GPS Rover Receiver Setup and Initialization 4 14 PZS 1 Sensor Setup and Initialization cece 4 17 GPS Localization susene EE 4 19 Principles of GPS Localization ccceeeeeeeeeeees 4 19 Jobsite Locali ati oi nc eak me annaeaaen 4 20 IMG PS Op TAON ea a a E 4 25 Performing a Resection seseesssssssssoeeerrsssssssssserreee 4 26 Checking the Transmitter s Height 0 0 eee 4 29 Calibrating the Transmitter ccccceececceeeeeeeeeeees 4 30 Editing the Transmitter s Channel ceeeeeee 4 34 Chapter 5 LPS Application Setup ccccseessssseeseesseeseeees 5 1 LPS Stator D en R 5 1 Alternative Methods for Determining LPS Coordinates 5 6 PSPS COmerol SCM nen 5 8 LPS Control Settings saes es r te sauetiineesaiacsnies 5 14 Applying Blade Control cccccesesseeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 5 14 Selecting the Direction of Travel 0000ceeeees 5 15 Selecting a Line of Interest svcicctisieicktic
60. disividdsosdened 5 16 Setting a Fixed Slope ou ccecccsssssssssseeesseesesseeees 5 16 P N 7010 0627 iii Table of Contents Applying a Vertical or Horizontal Offset 5 17 Chapter 6 Surveying Points and Lines seceeeeeseeeees 6 1 Setting Point Measurement Options ccceeececeeeeeeeees 6 1 Measuring a TOPO SNOL senan en 6 4 Measuring a Point as a mmGPS Transmitter Point 6 5 Measuring Points to a Reference Line c ccs 6 6 Measunmne a PolyliNe saana 6 8 Measuring a Tape Dimension csssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 10 Auto topo Surveys by Distance eeeeeesesssssssssssssssssssssesee 6 12 Auto topo Surveys by Time ssssssneeessssssssssereerrssssssssseeeee 6 13 Auto topo Surveys by Elevation eesesssssssereeressssssssseerese 6 14 Measuring an Auto topo Polyline ceccceeeeeeeeeees 6 16 Chapter 7 Staking Out Points and Lines csseeeeeeees 7 1 Setting Stake Oul OptiOnS iriri Eas 7 1 Setting Arrow Orientation For Stake outs ee 7 3 Performing a Surtace Check ssisncsiainateisnncaeanncics 7 4 Stak couta POM bist cessie e 7 6 Stake out an Alignment Station ccccccececceeeeeeeeeeees 7 9 Stake o t Polyline sisisi satis ve a sasuersivetentsnsentioncantamnoes 7 12 Stake o ta Coordinate sass nce 7 12 Stake out a Control Point eee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenteees 7 15 Creating and Editing a Custom Point List
61. display GPS GE information See GPS Status on page 1 14 for details on the dialog box that displays mmGPS In LPS control applications press this icon to display LPS information See LPS Status on page 1 18 for details on the dialog box that displays GED In mmGPS control applications press this icon to display GPS information See GPS Status on page 1 14 for details on the dialog box that displays Status Total Station Status In total station applications press this icon to display total station l status information See Total Station Status on page 1 20 for a details on the dialog box that displays Zoom out decreases the magnification of the design view each time you tap this button The zooming pivot is the center of the screen Zoom in increases the magnification of the design view each time you tap this button The zooming pivot is the center of the screen Zoom window increases the magnification of a design area when drawing a box around the selected area a Zoom previous displays the previous design view a Zoom extents displays the extent of the design view area P N 7010 0627 1 9 Introduction Table 1 1 Pocket 3D Toolbar Icons Continued C re a O Info displays information for selected points polylines and a dialog box to save the information as a text file Auto pan Click to rotate through the four button options e Auto pan tracks th
62. e 2 30 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup e Antenna type select Topcon HiPer Lite e Antenna height enter the antenna s measured height e Measured to point select either Base or Rim e Connection Pocket 3D select the appropriate connection P N 7010 0627 9 29 Job Files Setup Image Antenna type Topcon HiPer Lite Antenna height 6 56 Measured to Base v Connection Pocket 3D Serial Cable on COM1 v Figure 2 44 Antenna Information Dialog Box 5 Set the following radio parameters and press Next to continue Figure 2 45 e Radio type for a HiPer Lite the default is selected otherwise select the radio type for the receiver e Connected to select serial port usually Port C from the drop down list e Baud rate select 38400 from the drop down list e Format select CMR from the drop down list 6 Press Finish to save the configuration file Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost Figure 2 45 Radio type Machine configuration is Internal Spread Spectrum complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Connected Serial Port C Baud rate 38400 v Format CMR v Cancel Figure 2 45 Radio Setup Dialog Box 7 On the Equipment configuration dialog box select the new or edited configuration file and press OK to continue Figure 2 46 on page 2 31 2 30 Pock
63. e Configuration 1 Range pole with HiPer Lite Receiver Before initializing or localizing a GPS system there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a HiPer Lite receiver configuration Incorrect measurements or typographical errors will have a direct affect on grading accuracy 1 Press Setup gt Equipment to create or select an Equipment Configuration file The following steps describe creating a file 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change an equipment configuration Figure 2 43 on page 2 29 9 93 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files 3 On the Configuration name dialog box set the following equipment parameters and press Next Figure 2 43 e Configuration name enter a name for the Equipment Configuration file e Machine type select Range pole from the drop down list e Sensor select GPS Antenna from the drop down list e Location select Top of pole from the drop down list e Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list Machine files Configuration name HIPER LITE Machine type Range pole v Sensor GPS Antenna v Location Top of pole v Units E Figure 2 43 Equipment Configuration Dialog Box 4 Enter the following information using the same units of measure entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 44 on pag
64. e Enable GRT 2000 controlled by Pocket 3D controller for the control method standard selection e Enable GRT 2000 controlled remotely via radio link if the system has special radio equipment for 3D LPS Control and set the correct radio type and baud rate parameters 6 Press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 56 Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to GRT2000 controlled save the configuration file by Pocket 3D controller remotely via radio link Radio type Pacific Crest PDL UHF Baud rate 38400 Figure 2 56 In cab Display Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 9 39 Job Files 7 On the Equipment configuration dialog box select the new or edited configuration file and press OK to continue Figure 2 57 At the verification screen press Yes to apply the configuration file to be the current equipment Figure 2 57 Pocket 3D 2 Set 14H GRADER LPS to be the current equipment This will cancel all measurement operations that may be active Figure 2 57 Select Equipment Configuration Sample Configuration 4 Prism and Total Station Before beginning to track a prism there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a prism configuration for a GPT 8000 series total station 1 Press Setup gt Equipment to create or select an equ
65. e controller When ActiveSync completes the uninstall process double click the Pocket 3D setup icon to have ActiveSync install the software on the controller 7 ActiveSync will begin the Pocket 3D install process for the hand held controller Figure 1 5 Add Remove Programs Select a program s check box if you want to install it on your mobile device or clear the check box if you want to remove the program from your device Note If a program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed to be used on your mobile device Installing Applications Installing Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC Space available on device Install program into the default installation folder Remove from both locations To remove the selected program from both your device and this computer click Remove i e o Figure 1 5 Install Pocket 3D on Controller 8 Click Yes to install Pocket 3D to the default directory on the controller Figure 1 6 Installing Applications Installing Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC PEKECETEAREN Figure 1 6 Installing into Default Directory 1 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual Installing Pocket 3D When the controller install completes ActiveSync displays a notice to check the controller for any further installation procedures However Pocket 3D has no further installation steps Click OK to continue 9 Click Finish to exit the install program Figure 1 7 ie Topcon
66. e quality of measurements directly affects grade accuracy Second the Control Points need to be located more or less evenly around the site Generally the more Control Points the better but if they are clustered together or are all at one section of the site then the results will be less than ideal A good rule of success is to locate Control Points evenly distributed around a perimeter of the site or grading area While not directly related to quality of localization locate Control Points that are elevated easily accessible and are not obstructed by trees buildings other structures moving vehicles etc GPS localization requires a minimum of three Control Points but at least four or more points should be used for the localization Jobsite Localization GPS localization is processed in the Control Point file created prior to beginning each project This Control Point file contains the formula necessary for the mathematical conversion between global GPS coordinates and NEZ coordinates The easiest and most ideal way to localize each Control Point involves measuring Control Points with a Topcon GPS RTK Survey Rover System and Pocket 3D Because this method deals with Control Point files see Control Point Files on page 2 2 for further information Before beginning have the following ready e A Topcon GPS RTK Rover system powered up and ready to go Refer to the Rover s operator s manual for more information
67. e to and select a source text file Figure 3 13 2 On the file explorer dialog box select the text file to import from the appropriate directory and press Ok Figure 3 13 Source text file J Application Data O profiles oy CF Card Program File My Documents Temp Conversion format Network O Windows NEH v gt Add to layer Name Default v Type Text files v New layer Esc 11213 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tab a w e r t y u i olp tii cap a slalf oln ilk i Shift z x c v bjn m 7 culau J TE Figure 3 13 Navigate to and Select Text File 3 8 Pocket 3D User s Manual Importing and Exporting Point Text Files 3 On the import dialog box select a conversion format from the drop down list Figure 3 14 If no conversion formats are listed or you need a new format see Creating Conversion Formats on page 3 3 for more information 4 Tap one of the following Figure 3 14 e Add to layer select a layer from the drop down list e New layer enter a name for the new layer Source text file CF Card TOPCON 3DIMMC Conversion format NH o s Add to layer Default v Figure 3 14 Select Conversion Format and Layer to Import Points 5 Press Ok on the import dialog box Pocket 3D imports the file as the selected format and to the desired layer Exporting Point Files This function allows you to export a point file as a text file When exporting points you can expor
68. e update of the station offset Regular station transition enable to select the type of points Stations to stakeout to enter an interval for the stake out and to select the point station from which to begin the stake out Random station enable to manually enter a station number then tap the entry box enter the desired station Feature line select the feature line to be staked from the drop down list Offset from feature line enter the offset from the selected feature line P N 7010 0627 7 9 Staking Out Points and Lines 3 6 Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 20 000 Options Regular station transition Transition pts only Interval stations only Cancel Figure 7 11 Navigate to and Select Alignment Stakeout Parameters If the station to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the station Figure 7 12 NORTH Station 19 39 010 Left 26 715 Fill 36 2 Y if A A F 2 If Figure 7 12 Main Screen Arrow 3 Tap Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 7 13 on page 7 11 The Measuring dialog box displays while Pocket 3D measures the alignment station When finished the results screen displays Station Offset Elevation and Cut fill information Figure 7 13 on page 7 1
69. e user s current position in the field and displays the position as a cross symbol in the middle of the screen Selection window e Selection window selects points polylines on the screen when e drawing a box around them Selection polygon e Selection polygon selects point polylines on the screen when drawing a polygon around them e Pan moves the design view around when pressing down on the screen and dragging Menu Bar The menu bar Figure 1 12 provides access to the Pocket 3D configuration setup display and other jobsite functions For further details on the menu bar refer to the Pocket 3D Reference Manual Figure 1 12 Menu Bar Table 1 2 on page 1 11 describes the functions available in each menu 1 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual Getting Acquainted Table 1 2 Pocket 3D Menu Options Setup Menus The options available in the Setup menu Equipment depend on the equipment file selected Radios GPS Antenna Base station Equipment configures radios antennas and base Radios stations in GPS applications ___ _ _ Antenna fi t nati d Exit pete con 1gures Tansmitters and receivers 1n mmGPS transmitters mmGPS applications mmGPS aye configures GRT 2000 setup and LS 2000 Units receivers in LPS applications configures equipment and machine setups Units Equipment configures total stations and prisms in total N RAR station ap
70. ection function can measure an unknown point based on the measurements of three or more surrounding points If the height of the transmitter has changed the check benchmark height function calculates the difference between the height originally specified for the transmitter and a newly measured height e The self leveling mechanism in the PZL 1 may also need to be measured and the transmitter calibrated to ensure correct grade e If the channel or control point for the transmitter changes this information can be easily updated using the edit channel function transmitter and sensor have already been setup as The following operations require that the seen above For details on setting up the transmitter or sensor see PZL 1 Transmitter Setup and Calibration on page 4 11 or GPS Localization on page 4 19 P N 7010 0627 4 25 GPS Application Setup Performing a Resection The resection function measures an unknown transmitter location using the rover and three or more points In general the results from a resection are adequate for horizontal positioning of the transmitter an error estimate will also display Performing a height check and adjustment will fine tune the calculated elevation When performing a resection use the following guidelines to ensure accurate measurements at the Rover points e take measurements at three or more points around the Base transmitter in a balanced symmetrical pattern
71. ee GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To perform a surface check press Survey gt Stake out gt Surface check Figure 7 4 The main screen displays the cut fill information and current elevations Figure 7 4 A Topcon Pocket 3D 1 39 fok i D 140 f ba Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 20 000 Cut 0 00 Options Figure 7 4 Surface Check 2 To measure the desired point press Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 7 5 on page 7 5 The Measuring dialog box displays while Pocket 3D measures the point When finished the results screen displays the Easting Northing Elevation and Cut Fill information for the point Figure 7 5 on page 7 5 3 Press Save to display the save results screen and enter the point number description and layer new layer information for the point Figure 7 5 on page 7 5 4 Press OK to return to the results screen to display Easting Northing Elevation and Cut Fill information Figure 7 5 on page 7 5 7 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual Performing a Surface Check 1 Stake Easting 5138 815 Northing 14121 243 Eley 6 909 Cut Measure stake Pt number Y Surface Offset 20 000 Description Match grade ISTOHI Add to layer North 10969 344 East 8783 877 Eley a248 Opt
72. een Show names enable to display control point names on the main screen Show descriptions enable to display control point descriptions on the main screen P N 7010 0627 1 31 Introduction Coords Projection Display M Show control points Show names Show descriptions Cancel Figure 1 33 Control Options Display Setting Surface and Alignment Options The surface options dialog box changes the view options of the selected surface The selected surface type affects the available options For Plane Surface and Best fit Models the dialog box displays or hides grid lines at a set interval on the surface For TIN surface models the dialog box displays or hides triangles boundaries and contours as well as changes the color for each parameter and sets the interval for the contours 1 To change the view options of the selected surface tap Data gt Surface gt Options 2 On the surface options dialog box do the following and press Ok Figure 1 34 on page 1 33 e Show triangles enable to display the triangles on the selected surface e Show boundaries enable to display the boundaries on the selected surface e Show contours enable to display the contours on the selected surface Interval enter the interval for the contours Use the color buttons to set a color for the enabled option 1 32 Pocket 3D User s Manual Changing Main Screen Views Show bounda
73. eiver 1 17 View PDOP Values sconsa 1 17 Apply GPS Receiver Settings eosssessssooereresss 1 18 LPS SUS aeoe N 1 18 Monitor LS 2000 Receiver Position ION MAM OM assess sicc axa ceea cca tect eaes 1 19 Set GRT 2000 Search Parameters 00000 1 19 Set GRT 2000 Tracking Sensitivity and Speed 1 20 Total Station Status cicne sine eee eee 1 20 Monitor Prism Position Information 1 21 P N 7010 0627 i Table of Contents Set Total Station Search Parameters 00 1 22 Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and POE a Soren Dee nia Ren eee eer ne Ene Rae aT Os 1 22 Changing Main Screen Views ccccccceccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 23 Zooming on the Main Screen eeeeeeeeeeseeessssssssssssss 1 23 Selecting Areas on the Main Screen eee 1 24 Showing Main Screen Reference Items 1 25 Orienting the Main Screen cceccecccceeseseeeteetesseees 1 25 Viewins Grid lines circu marccinsrsimirie E 1 26 Viewing a Field s Section View ccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 27 Viewing a Cut fill History eeessssssseeeeessssssssseeeeressss 1 28 Changing the Background Color ccccccceeeeeeeees 1 28 Changing Languages ccccccccccccceccesseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 1 29 Changing Coordinate and Projection Location 1 30 Setting Coordinates for the Jobsite 1 30 Selecting a Projection for the Jobsite 0 0 0 0 1 31
74. emplate parameters dialog box set the following parameters then press Ok Figure 2 21 on page 2 15 Available parameters depend on the element type Element type select the type of element either Offset from CL Grade H Dist amp V Dist Named feature Curb or Side slope Feature name enter the feature name of the element Offset from CL enter the offset from the centerline H Dist enter the horizontal distance of the element V Dist enter the vertical distance of the element Grade enter the grade of the element Curb grade enter the curb grade of the element Ditch width enter the ditch width of the element Cut slope enter the cut slope of the element Fill slope enter the fill slope of the element 9 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files Element type Grade v Feature name EOP Offset from CL o 000 H Dist 13 000 Grade 3 000 Figure 2 21 Template Parameters Dialog Box 13 Repeat steps 11 and 12 on page 2 14 for each template element After entering all desired elements press Ok on the Template elements dialog box Figure 2 22 Template name IROAD1 Template elements Grade 13 000 3 000 EO Grade 30 000 5 000 EO Figure 2 22 Template Elements Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 9 15 Job Files 14 On the Template definitions dialog box press Next to continue Figure 2 23 Template definitions ROAD1 Figure 2 23 Template Definit
75. eout e Random station enable to manually enter a station number then tap the entry box and enter the desired location e Define Cross section enable to define cross section slope measurements The Xsection and Image tabs activate P N 7010 0627 7 19 Staking Out Points and Lines Stake out Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline O Regular station transition Transition pts only Interval stations only Interval o 000 lt no road available gt O Random station 0 00 00 Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes VY Surface Offset 20 000 O Define Cross section Options Cancel Figure 7 25 Stake out Points on a Slope 3 On the Xsection tab enter the following coordinates for the cross section slope then press Ok Figure 7 26 on page 7 21 e Centerline CL point the coordinates of the point at the start of the centerline of the cross section North enter the northing coordinates East enter the easting coordinates e Dir of Xsection enter the direction of the cross section e Slope value enter the percentage of the cross section slope e Toe of slope the point at the beginning of the slope Elev enter the elevation at the toe of the slope Dist from CL enter the horizontal distance of the toe of slope point from the centerline specified above 7 20 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out Points on
76. ertical angles or horizontal and vertical angles and slope Once computed the new resected point can be added to the Control Point file as a Control Point e Unknown Point Automatically create a point in the database as point with an assumed coordinate system of Northing 5000 Easting 5000 and Elevation 100 Although hidden a point is created in the database for calculations Refer to the Pocket 3D Reference Manual for more details on each method P N 7010 0627 5 7 LPS Application Setup LPS Control Setup After setting up an LPS Station load LPS control application files and begin tracking the machine and LS 2000 1 Press Data gt Control select the correct Control Point file and press Ok Figure 5 9 See Control Point Files on page 2 2 for more information on selecting or creating new control point files SIMPSON S RANCH CONTROI Control points Import Export Info Calc wizard ee od Rename i Clear selection i Rename Setup Data K controll Figure 5 9 Select Control Point File 2 Press Setup gt Equipment select the correct equipment configuration file and press Ok Figure 5 10 See Equipment Configuration Files on page 2 28 for more information on selecting or creating equipment configuration files 14H GRADER LPS Equipment Station setup LS2000 receiver Units w PF xi Qe Cancel Figure 5 10 Select Equipment Configurat
77. ervice centers P N 7010 0627 Vii Preface Users should review and heed the safety warnings in the manual accompanying the Product MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be amended 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 Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions Example File gt Exit Connection Frequency Enter viii Explanation Click the File menu and click Exit Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen 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 Pocket 3D User s Manual What s New What s New with Pocket 3D This following list briefly describes new features and functions for the latest version of Pocket 3D On the Setup menu there is a new format for metric stationing in the Units menu 1 000 000 On the Setup menu for total stations an unknown point can be added to the list of avail
78. ess Next to begin the first phase of the adjustment RN Figure 4 29 Turn front face of mmGPS transmitter to receiver Angle Time to go Figure 4 29 Begin Adjustment If the sensor experiences excessive movement during any stage of the adjustment an error message will display Press Cancel and stabilize the Rover pole Then press Adjust again 8 Follow the on screen instructions pressing Next to measure Figure 4 30 If indicated check the setup listed on screen Turn right face of mmGPS Turn back face of mmGPS Turn left face of mmGPS transmitter to receiver transmitter to receiver transmitter to receiver Angle Angle Angle Time to go Time to go Time to go Figure 4 30 Transmitter Adjustment Process 4 32 Pocket 3D User s Manual mmGPS Operations When the adjustment completes the Adjustment dialog box displays the offsets Figure 4 31 e If both Axis measurements are less than 10 no adjustment is needed at the transmitter e If either or both Axis measurements are more than 10 disconnect from the sensor and connect to the transmitter Press Finish to upload the adjustments to the transmitter When finished uploading the transmitter will apply the adjustments and turn off EF Topcon Pocket 3D 1 46 fok Adjustment Axis 1 0 00 15 Axis 2 0 00 18 Back _ Finish Cancel Figure 4 31 Adjustment Results the transmitter re calibrate to check the
79. et 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files 8 At the verification screen press Yes to apply the configuration as the current equipment Figure 2 46 Pocket 3D Machine files 5 BULLDOZER 9 HIPER MMGPS11 HIPER PLUS Set HIPER LITE to be the 14H GRADER LPS current equipment ROYER MMGPS This will cancel all measurement operations that may be active Figure 2 46 Select Equipment Configuration Sample Configuration 2 Rover and Machine with mmGPS Before initializing or localizing a mmGPS system there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of both a HiPer receiver configuration and a motor grader machine configuration for mmGPS applications Incorrect measurements or typographical errors directly affect grading accuracy 1 Press Setup gt Equipment to create or select an equipment configuration file The following steps describe creating a file 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change an equipment configuration Figure 2 47 on page 2 32 3 On the Configuration name dialog box set the following equipment parameters and press Next Figure 2 47 on page 2 32 e Configuration name enter a name for the configuration file e Machine type select a machine Range pole Bulldozer or Motor grader from the drop down list e Sensor select a mmGPS antenna from the drop down list P N 701
80. ge flashes 3 Connect the Pocket 3D controller and GPS receiver using one of the following techniques e A serial cable connected to port A of the receiver e Bluetooth wireless technology 4 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS Rover Receiver Setup and Initialization 4 Press Data gt Control select the correct Control Point file for the jobsite and press Ok Figure 4 10 See Control Point Files on page 2 2 for more information point files PP_topo_Nov20 lt none gt Control points Import Export Options Calc wizard Figure 4 10 Select Control Point File 5 Press Setup gt Equipment select the correct Equipment Configuration file and press Ok Figure 4 11 See Equipment Configuration Files on page 2 28 for more information on selecting or creating new equipment configuration files 14H GRADER LPS Equipment Radios Antenna Base station Units Figure 4 11 Select Equipment File Exit P N 7010 0627 4 15 GPS Application Setup 6 Press Survey gt Connect to GPS to establish communication with the rover receiver Figure 4 12 NORTH Connect to GPS Measure pts m Auto topo Geb Stake out Setup Data SurveyDisplay Figure 4 12 Connect To GPS Receiver 7 After Pocket 3D connects to the GPS receiver the main screen displays Check that the GPS Status button is green Figure 4 13 T Connecting to GPS CC o Figure 4
81. gure 7 9 Measure Point and Stakeout Results 7 Press Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out next point Figure 7 10 or Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out previous point On the main screen the next point previous point information from the points list displays 8 When finished with the stake out tap Survey gt Stakeout gt Stop stake out NORTH Stop stake out Measure stake Stake out previous point Stake out next point Y Surface Offset 1 000 Options 7 8 Pt 11 Dist 19 618 Az 83 09 04 Fill 15 331 f 2s 2r Figure 7 10 Stake out Next Point Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out an Alignment Station Stake out an Alignment Station An alignment or road surface must be selected before staking out a station on an alignment See Creating Alignment Files on page 2 23 for more information on selecting or creating alignment files See Creating Road Surface Files on page 2 8 for more information on selecting or creating road surface files The project must be localized before performing stakeout routines To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To stake out a station on an alignment press Survey gt Stake out gt Alignment Figure 7 11 on page 7 10 2 On the alignment stake out parameters dialog box set the following parameters then press Ok Figure 7 11 on page 7 10 Station Offset to line enable to view a liv
82. hannel Press Benchmark check Figure 4 25 On the transmitter height dialog box select one of the following and press Start to measure Figure 4 25 During the measurement the Measuring dialog box displays a ye e If the transmitter is set up over a known control point tap the first radio button then select the control point from the drop down list e If the transmitter is set up over a point with a known elevation tap the second radio button then enter the elevation Channel 1 Control point Known elevation of Rover PP3 TX height 5 000 Transmitter height Measured to Base v Previous 16 560 Benchmark check New height Vert Difference Figure 4 25 Begin Height Check P N 7010 0627 4 29 GPS Application Setup ve 8 Press Ok When done the Transmitter height fields displays the calculated difference between the height originally specified for the transmitter and the calculated height Figure 4 26 Known Rover control point PP3 v O Known elevation of Rover Transmitter height Previous 6 56 0 New height 6 250 Vert Difference 0 310 Figure 4 26 Measure Height of Transmitter To apply this change to the transmitter setup press Ok Or press Cancel to exit without saving the measurement Calibrating the Transmitter The transmitter calibration adjustment function fixes errors in incline in the self leveling mechanism of the transmitter applying an off
83. he bubble in the circular level 5 Center Using the Plate Level Rotate the instrument horizontally using the Horizontal motion clamp screw and place the plate level parallel with the line connecting leveling screws A and B Turn leveling screws A and B to bring the bubble to the center of the plate level P N 7010 0627 Equipment Setup Base Station Rotate the instrument 90 100g around its vertical axis and turn leveling screw C to center the bubble once more Leveling screw C Repeat step 4 for each 90 100g rotation of the instrument and check that the bubble correctly centers at all four points 6 Center Using the Optical Plummet Telescope Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet telescope to your eyesight Slide the instrument by loosening the tripod screw place the point on the center mark and then tighten the tripod screw Slide the instrument carefully to prevent any dislocation of the bubble Point Centermark 7 Level the Instrument Level the instrument as in step 4 Rotate the instrument checking that the bubble is in the center of the plate level regardless of telescope direction then tighten the tripod screw to lock in position 4 3 GPS Application Setup Step 2 attach additional components to the tripod Figure 4 2 Attach and or prepare additional Base Station components These components will vary depending on the type of base station e For the PG A1 base statio
84. he control point description dialog box check that the current point has NEZ coordinates Figure 4 19 Name PP3 Description TRH Coords GPS North 5000 000 East 5000 000 Eley 1100 000 Cancel Figure 4 19 Check NEZ Coordinates If the point needs NEZ coordinates see Control Point Files on page 2 2 4 299 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS Localization 6 Tap the GPS tab and enable Use horizontal and or Use Vertical Figure 4 20 Name PP3 Description IRH Coords GPS Hgt Use horizontal Use Vertical Figure 4 20 Enable Localization Parameters In general these boxes should be enabled for each point However certain scenarios may require only one of the localization check boxes to be enabled For example the project surveyor may indicate a certain Control Point has an elevation error or find the vertical error for a Control Point to be out of the tolerance range after localizing 7 Place the tip of the range pole on to the Control Point ensure the range pole is vertical and steady for the entire duration of the measurement Use a bi pod for steady measurements with the range pole 8 On the GPS tab press Measure when ready The measurement dialog box opens and the Rover begins to measure the Control Point Figure 4 21 on page 4 24 P N 7010 0627 4 23 GPS Application Setup 10 11 12 After a successful measurement measured GPS coordina
85. he name of the Plane surface e Grid interval enter the grid interval e Grid orientation enter the grid orientation e Slope east X enter the slope to the east of the surface e Slope north Y enter the slope to the north of the surface e Set as a current surface enable to set as the current surface Name for Plane surface PAD3 Grid interval 1100 000 Grid orientation lo 00 00 Slope East 0 386 Slope North 1 743 2 Set as current surface Cancel Cancel Figure 2 34 Best fit Plane Surface Preview 9 99 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files Creating Alignment Files Alignment files combine horizontal alignments vertical profiles and templates from design data to create an alignment file The alignment file allows for stakeout of a road and getting cut fill data at any station offset along the road 1 Press Data gt Alignment gt lt none gt or file name On the alignment files dialog box press New to create a design surface file or press Edit to change an alignment Figure 2 35 Alignment files Figure 2 35 Alignment Files 2 Follow the procedure on page 2 7 from step 3 ending with step 19 on page 2 18 to create an alignment file P N 7010 0627 9 93 Job Files Creating Linework Files 1 Press Data gt Linework gt lt none gt or file name On the Linework files dialog box press New to create a linework file Figure 2 36 e To rename a current file
86. he searching area to four selected angles designating the area in which the GRT 2000 will search e Obs press the observation button to set the four limit angles for the search area Left Right Up and Down Position Search wait secs IM Set search area at GRT Left 323 26 11 Right 9 20 19 Up 83 07 01 Down 87 32 19 Figure 5 14 GRT 2000 Search Parameters 5 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Control Setup 7 Tap the Track tab to adjust the tracking performance of the GRT 2000 and press OK when finished The following parameters are standard for most applications Figure 5 15 Refer to the GRT 2000 instruction manual for details on the adjustment e Track sensitivity select Medium from e Tracking speed select Fast Position Search Track Track sensitivity Medium v Tracking speed Fast v Figure 5 15 GRT 2000 Track Parameters 8 Position the machine so the blade faces squarely toward the GRT 2000 keeping the TM 1 mast as vertical as possible and with the machine LS 2000 and GRT 2000 60 to 90 feet apart 9 Press Setup gt LS2000 receiver to begin the receiver setup and press Next when the machine is ready step 10 is complete Figure 5 16 Equipment gt g Station setup LS2000 receiver Units UUENES Setup Data control pisplay Cancel Figure 5 16 Begin LS 2000 Receiver Setup Move machine so blade is facing GRT2000 and mast is ve
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88. io Setup Dialog Box Pocket 3D User s Manual 2 34 Equipment Configuration Files 7 For machine equipment files make sure No reverse switch is selected and press Next to continue Figure 2 51 Other settings are only applicable to mining a gt machines Do not change this setting for non mining applications No reverse switch Serial reverse switch DSR high low Port coM1 O I2C reverse switch Figure 2 51 Machine Switches Dialog Box 8 Select the following mmGPS parameters and press Next to continue Figure 2 52 on page 2 36 e GPS port select the port used for GPS communication between receiver and sensor typically port D e Sensitivity select Auto to automatically control the mmGPS receiver s detection level of the transmitter s signal Select a different setting when working at very short or very long distances or during inclement weather that can affect laser detection e Channels select the channel to scan for mmGPS connection The All selection will allow the sensor to independently select the transmitter with the smallest error rate If setting up only one transmitter but the job has been configured for multiple transmitters select the individual ID of the transmitter for the sensor to detect P N 7010 0627 9 25 Job Files e Advanced select advanced mmGPS options mmGPS aided initialization select to use the mmGPS signal to assist in initia
89. ion File 5 8 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Control Setup 3 Press Data gt Surface gt lt none gt or file name to display the Surfaces dialog box Select the desired surface file then press Ok Figure 5 11 Surface files 6220 A12 Grade Work Inner perimeter of lake pp_topo_nov4 RatcliffRdSouth Surface Cancel Figure 5 11 Surfaces Dialog Box 4 At the verification screen press Yes to set the file as the current design surface Figure 5 12 on page 5 9 Pocket 3D loads the file for 3D LPS control Pocket 3D Set PAD3 to be the current design surface This will cancel any surface measurement operations that may be active Figure 5 12 Design Surface Verification Dialog Box P N 7010 0627 5 9 LPS Application Setup 5 On the Pocket 3D main screen press the red LPS Status button Figure 5 13 to open the LPS control dialog box and set the searching and tracking parameters for 3D LPS control SIMPSON S RANCH CONT Control points Import Export Calc wizard Ii Clear selection E Setup Display Figure 5 13 Pocket 3D Main Screen 6 On the LPS control dialog box tap the Search tab and set the following parameters Figure 5 14 on page 5 10 e Search wait set the length of time for the GRT 2000 to hold before beginning to search The default is five seconds e Set search area at GRT enable this box if the GRT 2000 has the RC 2 option Disable uncheck to limit t
90. ions Results Screen Save Results Screen Figure 7 5 Measure Point and Stakeout Results 5 Repeat step 2 to step 4 above for all desired points on the surface 6 Press Ok to return to the main screen 7 Ifneeded press Survey gt Stake out gt Match grade to match the grade at the current point 8 When finished with the Surface check press Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 7 6 Stop stake out Measure stake Y Surface Offset 20 000 Match grade Options Figure 7 6 Stop Stake out P N 7010 0627 7 5 Staking Out Points and Lines Stake out a Point List The stakeout points function measures selected points on a selected layer from the point list A point file must be active before points can be staked out See Creating Point Files on page 2 26 for more information on point files The project must be localized before performing stakeout routines To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To stake out points from the selected point file press Survey gt Stake out gt Point list Figure 7 7 2 On the point list dialog box select the desired layer and the desired point for stake out then press Ok Figure 7 7 NTZOV34 Point list NTZOV34Y Alignment NTZOV34Y 11 NTZOV34Y Polyline 12 NTZOV34Y Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 20 000 Options Figure
91. ions Dialog Box 15 To apply the template do one of the following and press Ok Figure 2 24 Otherwise press Cancel to create specific template applications e apply the template to the entire length of the alignment select Left and right of CL apply the template to the left of the centerline only select Left of centerline apply the template to the right of the centerline only select Right of centerline Do you want to apply this template for the entire length of the alignment If so select which side or sides of centerline to apply and press OK Otherwise press Cancel to continue with more Apply Left and right of CL v Figure 2 24 Apply Template to Alignment 16 Press Finish to save the file 2 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files 17 On the Template applications dialog box press Add to create a template application or press Edit to change a template application Figure 2 25 Template applications Station Template Figure 2 25 Template Application Dialog Box 18 On the template application parameters dialog box set the application parameters then press Ok Figure 2 26 e Template select the template for the alignment e Side of CL select the position of the template with respect to the centerline Left Right or Left Right e Station enter the beginning station for this template IROAD1 v Side of CL Left right v Station 0 00 000
92. ipment configuration file The following steps describe creating a file 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change a total station configuration Figure 2 58 on page 2 41 3 On the Configuration name dialog box set the following equipment parameters and press Next Figure 2 58 on page 2 41 e Configuration name enter a name for the configuration file e Machine type select Range pole from the drop down list e Sensor select prism from the drop down list e Location select Top of pole from the drop down list 2 40 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files e Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list Machine files Configuration name TOTAL STATION Machine type Range pole v Sensor Prism Location Top of poe To or i Figure 2 58 Equipment Configuration File for Total Station 4 Enter the sensor information using the same units of measure entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 59 on page 2 42 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup e Instrument select the desired total station from the drop down list Vert prism height enter the vertical height of the prism e Prism constant enter the prism constant This constant is dependent on the manufacturer of the prism usually 30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 360 prism Connecti
93. ipment Setup Base Station Control point Antenna type PP3 i Topcon PG A1 Antenna height 6 56 Measured to Connection Pocket 3D Serial Cable on COM1 v GPS receiver settings C Use co op tracking C Use multipath reduction Use GLONASS satellites Ready to connect Press the FINISH button to connect to GPS receiver Base started OK PT Figure 4 6 Enter Base Station Information and Start Base P N 7010 0627 GPS Application Setup General Base Station Setup Rules and Notes In general you should follow these guidelines for base station setup Every time the Base Station is setup a new slant measurement must be taken since the height of antenna will be different If using a fixed height tripod or other permanent mount you will only need to measure the height of the antenna once and initialize the Base Station once using Pocket 3D The Topcon receiver will remember the initial settings However if any setting stored in the receiver has been changed or initialized like a reset function you will need to re initialize the Base Station When the receiver tracks a sufficient number of satellites the receiver takes only a few seconds to process and report the successful start While the Base Station is in use ensure that no vehicles or machines are near or pass too close to the Base Station Any object that can obstruct signals from satellites will degrade the ability to determine positioning Obs
94. itters into Pocket 3D 7 To enter transmitter setup information tap the Channel tab and select the connected transmitter then press Edit Channel Set the following parameters and tap Ok Figure 4 9 on page 4 14 e Transmitter select the ID of the transmitter e Control Point select the control point over which the transmitter is set up e TX height enter the height of the transmitter P N 7010 0627 4 13 GPS Application Setup e Measured to select where on the transmitter Base or Mark Slant the height was measured 8 If needed repeat steps 6 and 7 for up to three other transmitters 9 Press OK when done Channel i Transmitter TXV3 i Ch 2 lt none gt Control point ch 3 lt none gt PP6 lt gt Ch 4 lt none TX height 6 800 Measured to Mark Slant Benchmark check Edit Channel Figure 4 9 Enter Transmitter Channel and Control Point Data GPS Rover Receiver Setup and Initialization After the Base station is set up the Rover can be set up and initialized A simple check ensures that the Rover receives corrections from the Base station if the status button is green the system is ready 1 Turn on the Pocket 3D controller 2 Press the PWR button on the Rover receiver for one to two seconds Once powered up the number of successive red and green STAT LED flashes indicate the number of GPS satellites being tracked e GPS green flashes e GLONASS oran
95. ke out Measure stake Y Surface Offset 1 000 Match grade Options Figure 7 18 Stop Stake out 7 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out a Control Point Stake out a Control Point This stake out function measures individual points selected from the control point list A control point file must be selected before staking out control points See Control Point Files on page 2 2 for more information on selecting or creating control point files The project must be localized before performing stake out routines To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To stake out a control point from the selected control file press Survey gt Stake out gt Control Point Figure 7 19 2 On the control point stake out dialog box Figure 7 19 select the desired control point for stake out then press Ok Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 20 000 Options Cancel Figure 7 19 Navigate to Control Point Dialog Box and Select Control Point If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the control point Figure 7 20 on page 7 16 P N 7010 0627 7 15 Staking Out Points and Lines A topcon Pocket 3D 2 56 fok Dist 294 04 Az 316 30 39 Figure 7 20 Main Screen Arrow 3 Proceed
96. lized data e Use predefined projection enable to use a predefined projection Projection datum and elevation information will display e Use geoid model enable to use a geoid model from the drop down list Coords Projection Display O Use localization 10 Proj Datum Ell l O Use geoid model lt none gt Figure 1 31 Control Options Coordinate Press Ok to save and return to the main screen 1 30 Pocket 3D User s Manual Changing Main Screen Views Selecting a Projection for the Jobsite 1 To select the projection for the area in which the jobsite is located tap Data gt Control gt Options 2 On the control options dialog box Figure 1 32 press the Projection tab to display a list of pre defined projections to use for control 3 Select the projection from the list Asia Australia and New Zeal H AMG H MGA94 NZMG1949 NZTM2000 Canada FI soo me om Figure 1 32 Control Options Projection 4 Press Ok to save and return to the main screen Setting Display Options on the Main Screen 1 To display control points control point names and a description of the control points on the main screen tap Data gt Control gt Options 2 On the control options dialog box Figure 1 33 on page 1 32 press the Display tab and do the following and press Ok e Show control points enable to display control point information on the main scr
97. lizing the GPS receiver This option is useful to decrease the initialization time when satellite visibility is limited for example tracking only four or five satellites Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevations select to combine mmGPS elevations and GPS elevations When selected this option will force the receiver sensor to always consider the angle and distance when determining the elevation then combine the two elevations accordingly This option works well at large 300m distances and steep angles 9 Press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 52 Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost x GPS port Serial PortD i Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Sensitivity Auto v Channels All v Advanced mmGPS aided initialization Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevation Cancel Cancel Figure 2 52 Select mmGPS Parameters 10 On the Equipment configuration dialog box select the new or edited configuration file and press OK to continue Figure 2 53 on page 2 37 1 Note the following exception to the All selection page 2 35 If using more than one transmitter and all transmitters have been previously calibrated and initialized selecting All will cause the Pocket 3D program to search for the transmitter with the smallest error rate even if the physical unit is not set up In this case the sensor will not detect
98. mbol state if the symbol is crossed out the corresponding sensor receiver is not available If the radio link is between 3 and 10 seconds old the radio icon will flash bad or weak signal after 10 seconds it will be crossed out unavailable signal Total sats tracked GPS sats used GLONASS sats used Horz RMS 0 049 Vert RMS 0 066 Cancel Figure 1 14 GPS Status Button and Dialog Box Monitor GPS Status Information To monitor the fix status of the GPS receiver press the GPS status button The Fix tab displays the following information Figure 1 14 e The initialization status of the GPS and mmGPS system e Total sats tracked the total GPS and GLONASS number of satellites being tracked e GPS sats used and GLONASS sats used the number of GPS and GLONASS satellites being used e Horz RMS and Vert RMS an estimation of the positioning quality computed from a valid satellite status RMS Root Mean Square P N 7010 0627 1 15 Introduction View the Receiver s Current Position To view the current position of the GPS receiver press the GPS status button then tap the Position tab on the GPS status dialog box The Position tab displays the following information Figure 1 15 e latitude longitude and ellipsoid height of the GPS antenna e northing easting and elevation of the GPS antenna e the distance from the receiver to the base station Monitor Satellites and Enter the Mask To
99. must be localized before collecting auto topo points To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 To measure points at a set distance press Survey gt Auto topo gt By distance On the by distance dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 6 15 on page 6 13 e Min distance enter the minimum distance at which to log points e Check dist to last point enable this box to make sure the desired distance is traveled before the next measurement is taken e Check dist to all points enable this box to make sure that no measurements within the jobsite are closer to each other than the desired distance e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer 6 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual Auto topo Surveys by Time e New layer opens the New layer dialog box in which to create a new layer to save points to e Assign pt numbers enable this box to assign point numbers to measured points e Starting from enter the starting point number for the points e Pt descriptor enter the point description optional bt CEHS i Mee Disconnect from GPS By distance By time By elevation Polyline Min distance 100 000 Check dist to last point Check dst to all points Add to layer GROUND v C Assign pt numbers Starting from 429 Pt descriptor EL Cancel Figure 6 15 Navigate to By Distance and Enter Auto topo Parameters Au
100. n attach the radio modem radio antenna GPS receiver and power source optional e For the HiPer Lite base station attach a power source optional PG A1 Base Station with Legacy E GPS receiver HiPer Lite Base Station Figure 4 2 Base Station Setup 4 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Setup Base Station Step 3 attach base station components Connect all Base Station components Figure 4 3 These components will vary depending on the type of base station For the PG A1 base station attach the following components to the tripod e Radio modem e Radio antenna e GPS receiver Legacy E or Hiper Lite e Power source HiPer Lite receiver PG A1 antenna G Od0000 a E C a Horizontal Spacer Tribrach Adapter precision Gea Universal Tribrach Figure 4 3 Attach Base Station Components P N 7010 0627 4 5 GPS Application Setup Step 4 connect Base Station cables to GPS receiver Cable connections will vary depending on the type of base station being used For a PG A1 base station with a Legacy E GPS receiver connect the cables to the receiver then connect them to the other components Figure 4 4 e GPS antenna Connect the antenna cable to the receiver s ANT port then to the GPS antenna e Power Connect the power cable to the receiver s PWRI1 or PWR2 port Attach the alligator clamps to the battery RED to positive BLACK to
101. n page 1 7 1 6 Pocket 3D User s Manual Viewing or Changing Pocket 3D Options Viewing or Changing Pocket 3D Options Pocket 3D uses authorization codes to enable the desired options For most applications these codes are entered upon initial startup After purchasing new options the authorization codes will need to be updated The Options dialog box also displays a list of all purchased machine and application options for Pocket 3D Figure 1 9 The yes no column indicates whether or not the Option is enabled purchased 1 To view change options tap Display gt About Pocket 3D 2 Tap Options to view currently purchased options 3 Tap Modify Record the device ID and contact your Topcon Dealer the information listed in Starting Pocket 3D on page 1 6 Include the options you would like to purchase 4 After receiving new authorization codes enter the codes into the Pocket3D dialog box 5 Press Ok to apply the new codes and options Press Ok on each screen to return to the main screen 6 To activate the codes turn Pocket 3D off then on Device identification 00000000 Registered user name vating scraper TOPCON SURVEYOR igle tow scraper neric machine Authorization code 1 0123456789 Authorization code 2 0123456789 Figure 1 9 View Change Pocket 3D Options P N 7010 0627 1 7 Introduction Getting Acquainted The following sections describe the various components that will help you to
102. n page 3 4 for each line item 7 On the Import rules tab press Add to add an import rule On the add import rules dialog box enter the following information and press Ok Figure 3 7 e Rule select Skip header lines or Skip prefixed lines e Number of lines enter the number of header lines to skip during import e Prefix enter the prefix of the lines to skip during import Rule Rule Skip prefixed lines Skip header lines v Prefix 2 Number of lines l2 Figure 3 7 Enter Import Rule Parameters P N 7010 0627 9 5 Transferring and Saving Files 8 Repeat Step 7 on page 3 5 for each import rule On the Export rules tab press Add to add an export rule On the add export rules dialog box enter the following information and press Ok Figure 3 8 e Rule select Reassign null pt numbers e Assign pts with NO number starting at enter the starting number to assign to points with no point numbers Rule Reassign null pt numbers Figure 3 8 Enter Export Rule Parameters 10 On the format dialog box press Ok Figure 3 9 Format name Point name Extension eg TXT Export rules Point naming Figure 3 9 Export Rules 11 On the conversion format dialog box press Ok The new conversion format displays in the Conversion format drop down list on the import export dialog box 3 6 Pocket 3D User s Manual Importing and Exporting Point Text Files Importing Control Files
103. n page 4 19 For auto topo polyline surveying see Measuring an Auto topo Polyline on page 6 16 l To begin collecting points along a polyline press Survey gt Measure pts gt Start polyline Figure 6 8 On the start polyline dialog box select a layer in which to store measured points or create a new layer and press Ok Figure 6 8 Add to layer CDD2PH1 PODBDY v Topo shot l Topo shot w offset Control pt Reference line Start polyline Start tape dimension Options lay Cancel Figure 6 8 Select Layer to Add Points to and Start Polyline Pocket 3D measures the first point of the polyline Move to the next point along a polyline and press Survey gt Measure pts gt Next polyline pt Figure 6 9 on page 6 9 Or if enabled in the options press the Enter button on the controller Pocket 3D measures the next point of the polyline 6 8 Pocket 3D User s Manual Measuring a Polyline NORTH Disconnect from GPS Next polyline pt End polyline Options I A yt sie J Figure 6 9 Measure Next Polyline Point 4 Repeat Step 3 on above until after you collect the last point of the polyline 5 To end the polyline press Survey gt Measure pts gt End polyline Figure 6 10 6 To close the polyline press Survey gt Measure pts gt Close polyline Figure 6 10 This menu selection is only available after collecting three or more points j Discon
104. nd cross section slopes T Stop stake out g Measure stake 1 Stake out previous point Stake out next point Sideslope Options Y Surface Offset 20 000 Options Figure 7 28 Sideslope Options Menu 2 On the Slope Options dialog box enter the cut fill value between the slope and the current position or a horizontal distance that represents the desired distance from the daylight point to the first stake Figure 7 29 on page 7 23 3 Press OK to return to the main screen 7 22 Pocket 3D User s Manual Slope Options Image Adding a Vertical Offset Image Insert ist Stake at 0 328 O 2 Dist from 0 000 Daylight 3 Offset to 2nd 3 281 stake Daylight Point Figure 7 29 Sideslope Options for Slopes Adding a Vertical Offset An extra vertical offset adds or subtracts a given value from the design working surface or design point 1 To add or subtract an extra vertical offset to a surface press Survey gt Stakeout gt Extra V Offset Figure 7 30 2 On the small pop up keyboard enter the desired value for the offset then press Ok Figure 7 30 TU Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 2 000 Options Figure 7 30 Add Extra Vertical Offset P N 7010 0627 7 23 Staking Out Points and Lines Notes 7 24 Pocket
105. nd the sensor type enter or select the following information Figure 1 21 and press Ok e Search wait secs sets the wait time in seconds until the total station starts to search for the prism robotic total stations only e Pattern selects the pattern for tracking the prism e Search area left and right of prism when enabled sets the search area at the total station for tracking the prism e Above and below prism enter the angle above and below the prism in which to search Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and Speed To set total station tracking parameters Figure 1 21 press the Total Station status button then tap the Track tab on the total station status dialog box Position Search Track Position Search tol i Ga Track sensitivity Medium Pattern gE a Tracking speed YETA Search left a right of prism 45 00 00 Above and below prism 20 00 00 Figure 1 21 Search Tab for Total Station 1 22 Pocket 3D User s Manual Changing Main Screen Views Changing Main Screen Views The Display menu contains several options for changing the main screen view from zooming in or out and selecting an area to view viewing grid lines viewing a section view or cut fill history to changing the color of the background The zoom and selection options have corresponding toolbar buttons Zooming on the Main Screen Use the buttons Table 1 3 or menu selections
106. nect from GPS l noma RON GPS Next polyline pt gt Next polyline pt gt End polyline End polyline Figure 6 10 End Close Polyline P N 7010 0627 6 9 Surveying Points and Lines Measuring a Tape Dimension A tape dimension measures a line perpendicular or at user defined angles to another line The project must be localized before measuring a tape dimension To localize the project see Jobsite Localization on page 4 20 1 Tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Start tape dimension Figure 6 11 Topo shot Topo shot w offset Control pt Reference line Start polyline Start tape dimension Figure 6 11 Start Tape Dimension Measurement 2 Select the layer in which to save the points and the polyline Figure 6 12 on page 6 11 3 Press the From Point To Point buttons to enter the beginning and ending of a tape measurement at a known point on the pop up keyboard Figure 6 12 on page 6 11 4 Select other parameters as needed and press OK to record the first point 6 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual Measuring a Tape Dimension Pt layer GROUND v Polyline layer Default From Point 7 5 To Point 13 _ Use selection on screen C Start polyline Cancel Figure 6 12 Select Tape Dimension Measurements 5 Move to the next point and tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Tape dimension Figure 6 13 6 Enter a point number and a description if needed Figure 6 13 7 E
107. not clustered in one area e have the sensor facing towards the transmitter during each measurement e angle the sensor between 6 higher or lower than the transmitter s beam not straight on 1 Set up the transmitter at an unknown location Power on the transmitter and select a channel to transmit on 2 Set up the PZS 1 sensor Power on the sensor and receiver Connect the sensor and Pocket 3D controller Use a bi pole to ensure the sensor remains steady throughout the calibration process 4 96 Pocket 3D User s Manual mmGPS Operations 3 Walk several feet away from the transmitter and face the sensor towards the transmitter Figure 4 23 10 ft Figure 4 23 Setup Transmitter and Sensor In Pocket 3D tap Setup gt mmGPS transmitters 5 On the Channel tab press Edit Channel Tap the Resection button on the channel setup dialog box Figure 4 24 on page 4 28 7 If desired enter the following measurement parameters on the resection dialog box Figure 4 24 on page 4 28 e Duration secs enter the duration in seconds in which to measure the point e H Precision V Precision enter a GPS horizontal vertical precision in the project s units with which to measure the point The point name will be automatically added to the list of control points as TX n Resected where n is the channel number Subsequent resections with the same transmitter will overwrite any
108. nter a length and select whether the tape dimension is to the right or left of the previous tape Figure 6 13 Tape Advanced Pt number 4101 Pt descriptor ITST2 Taped dimension Length 0 00 Disconnect from GPS Tape dimension C Use ENTER to tape dim oa C End polyline Figure 6 13 Select Tape Advanced Tape Dimension Measurements 8 Tap the Advanced tab and enter a distance or angle to measure the tape dimension If needed enter a vertical height above below the measurement Figure 6 14 on page 6 12 9 To measure a tape dimension using the controller s enter button select the corresponding field 10 Move to the next point and repeat steps 5 7 or 8 if needed P N 7010 0627 6 11 Surveying Points and Lines 11 To stop the tape dimension tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Stop tape dimension Tape Advanced O pict 0 0 Right Offset 0 0 Ahead Angle 90 Length 0 0 Vertical 0 0 C Use ENTER to tape dim C Start polyline Cancel Figure 6 14 Advanced Tab Auto topo Surveys by Distance Use this procedure to perform an on the fly topographic survey of an entire project or any portion thereof where the measured points are at a set distance from one another A point file must be selected before measuring topo shots See Creating Point Files on page 2 26 for more information on selecting or creating point files The project
109. nter the elevation of the element e Observe press Observe to measure the element instead of manually entering in the values e Station of IP enter the station number for the PI e Elevation of PI enter the elevation for the PI e Curve Length enter the length of the curve Element Point v v Station 0 00 000 Station of IP 24 30 000 Elevation 200 000 Elevation of PI 205 000 Curve Length 300 000 Figure 2 17 Vertical Profile Parameters 9 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files 9 Repeat step 7 on page 2 11 and step 8 on page 2 12 for each vertical element of the alignment After entering all desired elements press Next to continue Figure 2 18 Vertical profile Station of Element 0 00 000 Point 2 30 000 Curve 5 30 000 Point Figure 2 18 Vertical Profile Dialog Box E gt The beginning and ending element of the vertical profile must be a point 10 On the Template definitions dialog box press Add to create a template definition or press Edit to change a template definition Figure 2 19 Template definitions Figure 2 19 Template Definitions P N 7010 0627 2 13 Job Files 11 On the Template elements dialog box enter the name of the template then press Add to create a template element or press Edit to change a template element Figure 2 20 Template name ROAD Template elements Figure 2 20 Template Elements Dialog Box 12 On the t
110. nterval 10 000 Alignment Coordinate 0 00 000 POB Control point O Random station 000 000 Create custom point list Feature line Side slopes Centerline V Surface Offset 20 000 Offset from feature 1 000 Options Figure 7 14 Stake out a Polyline Stake out a Coordinate This stake out function measures user entered point coordinates The project must be localized before performing stake out routines To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To stake out a coordinate press Survey gt Stake out gt Coordinate Figure 7 15 on page 7 13 2 On the coordinate dialog box input the desired Northing Easting and Elevation then press Ok Figure 7 15 on page 7 13 Tap in each coordinate field to enter the coordinates for Northing North X Easting East Y and Elevation Elev Z then press OK 7 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out a Coordinate j be id 5000 000 Surface check 5000 000 Point list Alignment 200 000 Polyline Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 20 000 Options Figure 7 15 Navigate to Coordinates Dialog Box and Enter Coordinates If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the coordinate Figure 7 16 The main screen displays Distance Azimuth and Cut fill information of
111. ntrol system and stakeout points on a slope Before performing a stakeout routine connect Pocket 3D to a GPS system as shown in Equipment Setup Base Station on page 4 1 and GPS Rover Receiver Setup and Initialization on page 4 14 Setting Stake out Options The options available for stakeouts include setting up Pocket 3D to easily take measurements and enabling the cut fill voice 1 To view or change an option for stake out measurements press Survey gt Stake out gt Options Figure 7 1 aun Surface check Point list Alignment Polyline Coordinate Control point Create custom point list Side slopes Y Surface Offset 20 000 Options Figure 7 1 View Stake out Options P N 7010 0627 7 1 Staking Out Points and Lines 2 On the stake out options dialog box select the desired options for stakeout measurements and audio then press Ok Figure 7 2 e Measure tab sets the ENTER key on the controller s casing as the trigger to begin measuring points alignments enables disables auto zooming and displays stakeout distance azimuth or east north details on the main screen Pocket 3D will zoom so that the target point and the current position of the rover can always be seen on the main screen If the rover comes closer to the target point Pocket 3D will automatically zoom in for a closer look e Audio tab an internal Pocket 3D voice recites the cut fill value
112. oOod Select the correct radio settings Refer to your Base Station s documentation for specific radio configuration procedures The Base and Machine must use the same radio settings LJ Initialize the Base station Figure 4 2 on page 4 4 shows a completed Base Station setup P N 7010 0627 4 1 GPS Application Setup Step 1 set up the tripod and GPS Antenna Set up the tripod and GPS antenna receiver over a control point Accurately level the tripod as described below Use a plumb bob for quick and easy setup of the tripod especially if the ground is uneven 1 Over a control point extend the extension legs of the tripod to suitable lengths Tighten the leg screws 2 Attach the universal tribrach to the tripod securing it in place Figure 4 1 and insert the tribrach adapter into the tribrach 3 Insert the horizontal spacer into the adapter and securely attach the GPS antenna to the spacer HiPer Lite receiver PG A1 antenna na Horizontal Spacer Tribrach Adapter precision Sead Universal Tribrach Figure 4 1 Base Station Setup 4 9 Pocket 3D User s Manual 4 Roughly Level the Antenna Using the Circular Level Turn leveling screws A and B to move the bubble in the circular level The bubble is now located on a line perpendicular to a line running through the center of leveling screws A and B Leveling Leveling screw A i Leveling screw Turn leveling screw C to center t
113. of manually entering in the values Radius start enter the radius of the curve or spiral Curves to the select the direction either right or left in which the element curves 2 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual Design Surface Files Element Curve PC PT v Start station 0 10 000 Start azimuth o 00 00 Length 10 000 Radius start Curves to the Right v Figure 2 14 Centerline Parameters 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 on page 2 10 for each centerline element of the alignment After entering all desired elements press Next to continue Figure 2 15 Centerline elements Station Element 0 00 000 Straight 0 10 000 Curve PC PT Figure 2 15 Centerline Elements Dialog Box 7 On the Vertical profile dialog box press Add to create a vertical element press Insert to add a vertical element between current elements or press Edit to change a vertical element Figure 2 16 on page 2 12 elements to shift by the length of the inserted R Inserting an element will cause all following element P N 7010 0627 2 11 Job Files Vertical profile Station of Element Cancel Figure 2 16 Vertical Profile Dialog Box 8 On the vertical profile parameters dialog box press Add to enter an element and its respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 2 17 e Element select the type of element either Point or Curve e Station enter the station number e Elevation e
114. on Pocket 3D select the communication port used between the controller and instrument COM1 or Bluetooth on equipped total stations P N 7010 0627 2 41 Job Files Setup Image Image Instrument GPT8000 v Vert prism height i181 Prism constant 0 00 Connection Pocket 3D Serial Cable on COM1 M Figure 2 59 Sensor Information Dialog Box 5 On the Advanced dialog box select the connection type Baud rate Data Bits Stop Bits and Parity used for communication with the total station and press Next to continue Figure 2 60 6 Press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 60 Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost Advanced Machine configuration is Connect complete Press Finish to Cable in STD mode v save the configuration file Baud rate 4800 v Data Bits 8 v Stop Bits fl v Parity None Figure 2 60 Select Advanced Parameters 7 On the Equipment configuration dialog box select the new or edited configuration file and press OK to continue Figure 2 61 on page 2 43 8 At the verification screen press Yes to apply the configuration to be the current equipment Figure 2 61 on page 2 43 9 49 Pocket 3D User s Manual Equipment Configuration Files Pocket 3D Set TOTAL STATION to be the current equipment Machine files This will cancel all measurement operations that may be active Figure 2
115. on of the point on the blade 3 Press OK Best fit whole blade NORTH O Single point on blade O Best fit whole blade fom left J Single point on blade Start LPS control Blade control Y Surface Offset 1 000 Data Display From left From right Figure 5 22 Apply Blade Control Selecting the Direction of Travel When enabled for LPS and using a 3 track curb and gutter machine configuration you can select the direction of travel along a line To select the direction of travel tap Control gt Direction of travel Figure 5 23 either increasing stationing or decreasing stationing Stop LPS control Y Increasing stationing Decreasing stationing Line of interest H Surface Offset 1 000 V Surface Offset 1 000 Figure 5 23 Select the Direction of Travel P N 7010 0627 5 15 LPS Application Setup Selecting a Line of Interest When enabled for LPS and using a 3 track curb and gutter machine configuration you can choose a line of interest for the machine to follow The activated alignment file determines the feature lines displayed in the line of interest list To select a line of interest tap Control gt Line of interest Figure 5 24 v S Brk Left Vflo Left ESP Left EP Left EP Left NORTH Start LPS control Direction of travel Slope fixed 1 50 Line of interest ESP Left a el S Brk Left Centerline S Brk Right
116. op down lists Figure 2 1 Press Ok to continue Pocket 3D saves the entered units Distances US Survey feet Decimal Places Bdp v DD MM ss v Equipment Square feet v Radios Cubic yards Antenna North East Elev v Base station cs 1 00 000 v Percent 0 v Cancel Figure 2 1 View and Select Units Determine the units prior to creating values You can change jobsite units at any time Pocket 3D automatically saves the changes 3 Press Data gt Control gt lt none or file name gt to select or create a Control Points file Figure 2 2 on page 2 3 9 9 Pocket 3D User s Manual Control Point Files 4 On the Control files dialog box press New to create a Control Point file Figure 2 2 e To rename a current file press Rename e To save a current file as a new file press Save As point files PP_topo_Noy20 PP_topo_Novy20 Control points Import Export Options Cale wizard Clear selection Setup Data survey bisplay Figure 2 2 Select Control Points File 5 On the New control file name dialog box tap the blank entry box to display the pop up keyboard Enter the name for the Control Point file press Ok on the pop up keyboard to continue The Control Point File name displays Figure 2 3 New control file name TEST Figure 2 3 Enter Control File Name Dialog Box 6 Press OK to return to the Control files dialog box select the newly cre
117. or selected points and save that information to a text file for later processing Figure 3 23 on page 3 15 or to open in another program 1 Cycle through the view buttons on the toolbar to access a Selection button or press Display gt Cursor gt Select Figure 3 22 Selection window Show section view Selection polygon Cut fill history Color selection Language selection fal About Pocket 3D Figure 3 22 View Coordinate Information 2 On the main screen draw a box around the desired points When using the Selection Polygon tap at each corner of the polygon 3 Tap the activated Info button on the toolbar to display the point information dialog box 4 To save the displayed information for selected points press Save on the point information dialog box 5 On the file explorer dialog box navigate to the location in which to save the file If needed tap the keyboard button at the lower right of the screen to enter a name for the file 6 Press Ok on the file explorer dialog box Pocket 3D returns to the point information dialog box 3 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual P N 7010 0627 Viewing and Saving Point Information fF kk oK x Jame Description Layer North E N 2064936 19 E 6178909 31 N 2064867 86 E 6178926 50 Application Data Co profiles N 2064861 96 E 6178915 02 CF Card Program File N 2064830 99 E 6178894 27 My Documents B Temp N 2064857 01 E 6178896 1
118. plications LS2000 receiver auon applicatio Units sets the units for the job exits Pocket 3D Exit Equipment Station setup Range pole Units Exit Total Station Data Menu The options available in the Data menu Conka depend on the equipment file and design Surface surface file selected Alignment creates configures and sets control point Linework files Points Ee creates configures and sets surface files Clear selection creates configures and sets linework files creates configures and provides access to importing or exporting control and point files performs various calculations P N 7010 0627 1 11 Introduction Table 1 2 Pocket 3D Menu Options Continued The options available in the Survey menu depend on the equipment file selected Measure pts e connects and disconnects the GPS receiver Auto topo or total station Stake out starts and stops tracking the total station in total station applications Disconnect eee sets the type of connection for the total Start tracking station Turn face enables and disables the use of a Measure PI Disconnect reflectorless total station in total station Auto topo start tracking applications __Stake out Turn instrument measures points and polylines in the field Measure pts performs auto topo operations for Auto topo topographic surveys not available for Stake out some total station instruments applications
119. prompt for point details every time a topo shot is measured Before select to prompt for point details before the topo shot is measured After select to prompt for point details after the topo shot is measured P N 7010 0627 6 1 Surveying Points and Lines e Minimum requirements the following options define the minimum requirements for each topo shot measured Duration secs enter the minimum time in seconds desired for each control point measurement H Precision enter the minimum horizontal precision desired for each control point measurement V Precision enter the minimum vertical precision desired for each control point measurement e Press ENTER to measure select to use the enter key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measurement on each topo shot By default this option is enabled e Require Initial mmGPS select to use only mmGPS corrected positions for data collection Prompt for pt details sa the Before O After 19400 000 PT 19 26 924 Minimum requirements Topo shot Duration secs 3 Topo shot w offset amp aig eee 0 100 Control pt Reference line Y Precision 0 150 Start polyline Press ENTER to measure Start tape dimension Require Initial mmGPS Options Cancel Figure 6 1 Navigate to and Select Measurement Options 3 Tap the Control pt tab to enter minimum requirements for the
120. pyright law and international treaties Cancel Figure 1 2 Begin Pocket 3D Installation 1 2 Pocket 3D User s Manual Installing Pocket 3D 4 Review the License Agreement If you accept the terms click the I accept radio button then click Next Figure 1 3 Clicking I do not accept will terminate the installation ie Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard EF TOPCON License Aareement Topeon Positioning Systems Please read the Following license agreement carefully Topcon Positioning Systems Inc Pocket 3D Software SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT READ THIS BEFORE USE prone Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver survey product or accessory the Product The Figure 1 3 Review and Accept License Agreement 5 Click Install to load Pocket 3D on the computer Figure 1 4 iw Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard A fx P TOPCOR Installing Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC Topcon Positioning Systems The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC This may take several minutes Status Figure 1 4 Install Pocket 3D on Computer P N 7010 0627 1 3 Introduction 6 With the computer and controller connected ActiveSync will start up and retrieve the controller s programs If Pocket 3D is already installed ActiveSync ask to uninstall it from th
121. r Instrument Height 7 On the Station Setup dialog box select the following parameters Figure 5 5 and press Next to continue e Station the control point the GRT 2000 is placed over e Backsight the control point used to orient the position of the GRT 2000 relative to the point it occupies e Backsight has prism enable if the reference backsight has a prism and enter both the target height from the Control Point to the center of prism at backsight and the prism constant Station CPi Backsight CP2 O Backsight has prism Target height Target height Prism constant Prism constant Cancel Figure 5 5 Station Setup Dialog Box Incorrect measurements or typographical errors will have a direct affect on grading accuracy 5 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Station Startup 8 Sight the backsight prism or the vertical reference if the backsight has no prism through the telescope exactly placing the cross hairs in the center of the prism Press Ok to measure Figure 5 6 Sight backsight and press OK to start measurement Figure 5 6 Sight Backsight and Press Ok To Measure 9 On the Backsight dialog box check that the backsight point is correct and all differences are within acceptable tolerances then press Ok Figure 5 7 H Angle 0 00 16 V Angle 00 00 08 S Dist 0 001 Figure 5 7 Check Backsight Measurements P N 7010 0627 5 5 LPS Application Setup 10 The Station coordinate
122. res points at a set elevation The project must be localized before collecting auto topo points To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 To measure points at a set elevation tap Survey gt Auto topo gt By elevation On the by elevation dialog box select the desired parameters then press Start Figure 6 17 on page 6 15 e Min elevation diff enter the minimum difference in elevation by which to log points e Check elev to last point enable this box to make sure the desired elevation is reached before the next measurement is taken e Check elev to closest point enable this box to make sure that no measurements within the jobsite are closer to each other than the entered elevation difference 6 14 Pocket 3D User s Manual Auto topo Surveys by Elevation e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer e New layer opens the New layer dialog box in which to create a new layer to save points to e Assign pt numbers enable this box to assign point numbers to measured points e Starting from enter the starting point number for the auto topo points e Pt descriptor enter the point description optional Check elev to closest pnt Add to layer abt C EHS res GROUND v Mee Disconnect from GPS ol eee E SS Starting from 28 By distance By time Pt descriptor By elevation SS Polyline vey Il Figure 6 17 Navigate to By Eleva
123. ries Show contours Color Interval 2 000 Grid interval 50 000 Grid interyal 50 000 Crossfall Orientation lo 00 00 Cancel Cancel Figure 1 34 Surface Options The alignment options dialog box for Road Surface models displays or hides features lines transition points station lines and station points changes the color for feature lines center lines and station lines and sets the interval for station lines and station points Figure 1 35 on page 1 34 1 To change the view options of the selected surface tap Data gt Alignment gt Options 2 On the alignment options dialog box do the following and press Ok Figure 1 35 on page 1 34 e Feature lines Center lines enable to show the feature center lines on the surface e Transition pts enable to display the transition points on the surface e Station lines enable to show the station lines at a set interval on the surface e Station pts enable to show station points on the main screen Interval enter the desired interval for station points Use the color buttons to set a color for the enabled option P N 7010 0627 1 33 Introduction Display Show Feature lines Eolor Center lines Eolor Transition pts Station lines Station pts Interval 10 000 Cancel Figure 1 35 Alignment Options Road Surface Models 1 34 Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 2 Job Files Each job has
124. rth and east of some origin point and some distance above an elevation datum These north east and elevation coordinates often abbreviated to NEZ coordinates may be those of a regional coordinates system e g a state plane system in the United States or the project s survey crew may arbitrarily define these coordinates for the specific site NEZ coordinates must be defined in terms of the construction design data In either case a mathematical conversion is necessary to turn global GPS coordinates into NEZ coordinates relative to the locally defined coordinate system The basic approach to calculating the mathematical conversion 1s to provide pairs of point coordinates for each Control Point on the project A point pair consists of e a local NEZ coordinates for the point obtained from the project s survey crew and e b global latitude longitude and height coordinates for the point measured as described in this section or obtained from the project s survey crew P N 7010 0627 4 19 GPS Application Setup These pairs of points are needed to calculate a precise mathematical conversion formula for converting all global GPS coordinates generated in the GPS receiver to local NEZ coordinates for a particular project The following steps will help to ensure a high quality localization suitable for centimeter level surveying with Pocket 3D e First the surveyor s local Control Points must be precisely measured Th
125. rtical P N 7010 0627 5 11 LPS Application Setup 10 Accurately sight the GRT 2000 telescope on the LS 2000 prism and press Next to measure the sensor position Figure 5 17 A Point GRT2000 to LS2000 prisms and press Next to take a measurement Figure 5 17 Sight LS 2000 with GRT 2000 11 Move the GRT 2000 telescope so the cross hairs rest on the cutting edge Press Next to measure the vertical height from the prism to the cutting edge Figure 5 18 RS Point GRT2000 cross hairs to edge of blade below Figure 5 18 Point Telescope Cross hairs at Cutting Edge 5 12 Pocket 3D User s Manual LPS Control Setup 12 When the GRT 2000 finishes the measurement the height of the LS 2000 from the cutting edge displays on the LS 2000 height dialog box Figure 5 19 Figure 5 19 Save LS 2000 Height 13 Press Finish to accept and save the new sensor height Pocket 3D automatically updates the sensor height stored in the equipment configuration file with the new height measurement this time Fad Enter the new sensor height in the Control Box at 14 Sight the GRT 2000 telescope on the LS 2000 prism again and press Control gt Start LPS Control to start 3D LPS control Figure 5 20 Start LPS control Blade control V Surface Offset 1 000 Setup Data Control Display Figure 5 20 Start 3D LPS Control P N 7010 0627 5 13 LPS Application Setup 15 The LPS status
126. s dialog box Figure 2 30 on page 2 20 e Name enter the name of the plane surface e Point on surface if connected to an instrument press Measure to measure the point otherwise manually enter the northing X easting Y and elevation Z for the point Main fall A B buttons to automatically calculate the main fall direction and slope position the Rover over point A and press A Then position the Rover over point B and press B Otherwise manually enter the main fall direction and slope Note that the A gt B line should be located along the main fall direction The main fall A B buttons will be disabled if the project has not been localized Localize the project before measuring a point P N 7010 0627 9 19 Job Files e Orientation enter an orientation for the main fall e Slope enter a grid interval for the mainfall and crossfall for the sloping plane surface e Grid interval enter a grid interval for the mainfall and for the crossfall Name PAD1 Point on surface North 5000 000 East 5000 000 Eley 5000 000 Main fall A gt B Cross fall lo 00 00 Orientation 0 000 Slope 0 000 50 000 Grid 50 000 interval Cancel Figure 2 30 Plane Surface Dialog Box 4 Press Ok At the verification screen press Yes to set this as the current plane surface file and return to the main screen Figure 2 31 Pocket 3D Set PAD1 to be the current design surface This will cancel
127. s dialog box displays coordinates for the LPS Station point Press Finish to store the coordinates and start the LPS Station Figure 5 8 BE Topcon Pocket 3D 11 56 Station coordinates North East Elev Figure 5 8 Station Coordinates Dialog Box orientation resets and a new startup will be required If the GRT 2000 is powered off accidentally or unintentionally the startup procedure must be performed again z Each time you turn off the GRT 2000 the circle Alternative Methods for Determining LPS Coordinates At step 4 page 5 2 of the startup process you can choose from several options Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 to determine the station s position and the circle orientation The following is a description of the different methods available to determine the LPS Station s coordinates e Known station and backsight points The most common method Select a station point and backsight point from the list of Control Points for the jobsite Specify if a check to a prism on the backsight is required 5 6 Pocket 3D User s Manual Alternative Methods for Determining LPS e Known station and backsight azimuth Choose a station point from the list of Control Points and enter an azimuth value for the orientation New station by resection Any number of points can be used but at least three points need to be used for an accurate resection Measurements may be a combination of horizontal angle horizontal and v
128. save and return to the main screen Measuring a Topo shot A topo shot measures one point at a time and can also be measured with an offset A point file must be opened before measuring topo shots See Creating Point Files on page 2 26 for more information on selecting or creating points The project must be localized before taking topo shots To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To collect a topo shot press Survey gt Measure pts gt Topo shot Figure 6 4 or press Survey gt Measure pts gt Topo shot w offset 2 On the point properties dialog box Figure 6 4 on page 6 5 tap the point number and point descriptor optional fields and enter desired information using the pop up keyboards 3 Select a layer in which to store measured points or add a new layer in which to save points Figure 6 4 on page 6 5 4 For topo shots with offset surveys tap the Offset tab and enter an offset above or below the measured point Figure 6 4 on page 6 5 6 4 Pocket 3D User s Manual Measuring a Point as a mmGPS Transmitter Point 18 00 000 Topo shot Pt number 2873 19 00 000 PT 1942692 Topo shot Offset Actual point is located Topo shot w offset Control pt Reference line Start polyline Start tape dimension 2 bo Above O Below Options Cancel Figure 6 4 Topo Shot Topo Shot with Offset 5 Press Ok to
129. se v Benchmark check Edit Channel Figure 4 32 Edit Transmitter Information Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 5 LPS Application Setup For LPS applications first setup the LPS station then setup Pocket 3D for LPS control After setting up the equipment for LPS control apply control settings based on the jobsite and the machine configuration LPS Station Startup Once the GRT 2000 Robotic Total Station has been setup and Pocket 3D has been loaded with an equipment configuration file determine the LPS station s position coordinates and set the circle orientation using either e an accurate geometric measurement of a backsight or e an accurate geometric measurement of several resection points The following methods determine the location of the LPS Station on the jobsite Alternative Methods for Determining LPS Coordinates on page 5 6 provides additional methods for locating the station 1 Press Data gt Control and select the correct Control Point file Figure 5 1 on page 5 2 See Control Point Files on page 2 2 for more information on selecting or creating new control point files 2 Press Setup gt Equipment and select the correct equipment configuration file Figure 5 1 on page 5 2 See Equipment Configuration Files on page 2 28 for more information on selecting or creating equipment configuration files P N 7010 0627 5 1 LPS Application Setup Machine files 14H GRADER
130. selection w About Pocket 3D Figure 1 25 Main Screen Orientation Options Viewing Grid lines The grid lines function overlays a grid with cells at a set interval and orientation over the field surface and main screen To view or change the grid lines display press Display gt Grid lines On the grid lines dialog box Figure 1 26 on page 1 27 select the desired options for grid lines then press OK Display grid lines enable to display grid lines Grid interval enter the desired grid interval for the mainfall Grid interval Crossfall enter the desired grid interval for the crossfall Orientation enter the desired orientation of the grid lines Align grid press the Align grid button to align the grid to the current position chosen for orientation A grid overlays the surface Figure 1 26 on page 1 27 1 26 Pocket 3D User s Manual Changing Main Screen Views Grid interval 50 000 Grid interval 50 000 Crossfall Orientation 0 00 00 Cancel Figure 1 26 Set Grid line Information to Display Grid on Main Screen Viewing a Field s Section View The section view function displays a small supplementary window over the main screen with a cross section of the field at the current position To display the section view of the selected surface file tap Display gt Show section view The main screen displays a section view of the selected surface Figure 1 27 Press the
131. set to the transmitter l 2 Set up the transmitter and tripod at a known control point At the transmitter hold the plumb beam key then press and release the power key to put the transmitter into calibration mode Turn the front of the transmitter towards the sensor Set up the PZS 1 sensor at the same level as the transmitter on relatively level ground and approximately 30 meters 100 feet away Power on the sensor and the receiver Figure 4 27 on page 4 31 Connect the sensor and Pocket 3D controller Use a bi pole to ensure the sensor remains steady throughout the calibration process 4 30 Pocket 3D User s Manual mmGPS Operations OON Hold Plumb Beam Key then turn on power 30 m 100 ft Figure 4 27 Setup Transmitter and Sensor 5 In Pocket 3D tap Setup gt mmGPS transmitters and press TX Calibration Figure 4 28 If indicated check the setup listed on screen Figure 4 28 Pocket 3D Transmitters Channel Adjusted Please check 1 mmGPS transmitter in calibration mode 2 mmGPS receiver is level s with mmGPS transmitter Serial Cable on COM1 v 3 mmGPS receiver 100 from mmGPS transmitter Cancel Cancel Figure 4 28 Begin Field Calibration Adjustment 6 If needed adjust the height of the sensor so the angle is less than 1 Once the angle is ok tap Next Figure 4 29 on page 4 32 P N 7010 0627 4 31 GPS Application Setup 7 Pr
132. speed press the LPS status button on the toolbar The EPS status dialog box displays Figure 1 18 on page 1 19 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol indicates the status of the system e Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D e Hardware symbol state 1f the symbol is crossed out the corresponding sensor receiver 1s not available 1 18 Pocket 3D User s Manual GPS amp LPS Status Information Position Search Track Tracking OK 280 21 03 93 06 22 13 52 5002 42 4986 75 204 71 Figure 1 18 LPS Status Button and Dialog Box Monitor LS 2000 Receiver Position Information To monitor the position status of the LS 2000 receiver press the LPS status button The Position tab displays the following information Figure 1 18 e whether or not the GRT 2000 tracks the LS 2000 receiver e horizontal vertical angles and slope distance to the LS 2000 receiver e northing easting and elevation of the LS 2000 receiver Set GRT 2000 Search Parameters To set GRT 2000 search parameters press the LPS status button then tap the Planning tab on the EPS status dialog box The Search tab displays the following information Figure 1 19 on page 1 20 e Search wait secs sets the wait time in seconds until the GRT 2000 starts to search for the LS 2000 receiver
133. system The transmitter may need to be calibrated a couple of times depending on site conditions After loading the new self leveling offset data into This process only applies an offset to the self leveling mechanism to ensure correct grade the control point file is not affected P N 7010 0627 4 33 GPS Application Setup Editing the Transmitter s Channel If the transmitter s setup changes channel control point height use the edit channel function to update this information The transmitter and Pocket 3D must be connected See Calibrating the Transmitter on page 4 30 for details 1 Tap Setup gt mmGPS transmitters 2 On the Channel tab press Edit Channel Figure 4 32 3 Edit the following parameters as needed Press Ok to save Figure 4 32 4 34 Transmitter select the desired transmitter from the drop down list Control point select the control point for the transmitter s position from the drop down list TX height enter the height of the transmitter on the pop up keyboard Measured to select where on the transmitter Base or Mark Slant the height was measured Benchmark check see Checking the Transmitter s Height on page 4 29 Resection see Performing a Resection on page 4 26 Channel 1 Transmitter lt none gt TX3 lt none gt Control point lt none gt PP3 v lt none gt TX height 5 000 Measured to Ba
134. t either all points in the file or only selected points To select certain points to export press the selection window button on the toolbar and draw a square around the desired points on the main screen Figure 3 15 on page 3 10 P N 7010 0627 3 9 Transferring and Saving Files l Figure 3 15 Selecting Points to Export To export a desired Points file press Data gt Points gt Import Export gt To text file On the export dialog box tap either Export all points Export selected points only or Export points by layer Press the browse button to select a target text file Figure 3 16 If the file currently exists tap Append to target file to add the points to an existing file then press the browse button to select the file Export selected points only Export points by layer ELECTRIC v Taraqet text file My Documents MANHOL _ Append to target file Conversion format NEH v m Cancel Figure 3 16 Export Dialog Box Select Points to Export 3 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual Importing and Exporting Point Text Files 3 On the file explorer dialog box enter a name for the text file either new or current and select a folder in which to save the file The default folder for exporting point text files is My Documents The file extension is based on the conversion format parameter Press Ok Figure 3 17 G CF Card TOP 3DMC a 3TRCK CG MB3 3 TRKCUR
135. t see black points linework etc on a z white points linework etc on a white background 1 28 Pocket 3D User s Manual Changing Main Screen Views Golor Selection Zoom Cursor hel ae ee a EA EE a ae ist i O Grid lines E E EmO 7 Show section view Cut fill history oe Color selection _ f E Language selection fl About Pocket 3D Setup Data Display Figure 1 29 Change Background Color Changing Languages To select a different language tap Display gt Language selection Figure 1 30 Select the language and press Ok Pocket 3D will start up the next time in the selected language Cursor Show Orientation Grid lines Cut fill history Color selection Press lt OK gt and Pocket 3D Language selection will start up at the next time r a in the selected language E About Pocket 3D Figure 1 30 Select a Language P N 7010 0627 1 29 Introduction Changing Coordinate and Projection Location The Control option in the Data menu displays the type of coordinate selection projection location and displays or hides control points control point names and control point descriptions Setting Coordinates for the Jobsite l To display the type of coordinates for the jobsite tap Data gt Control gt Options On the control options dialog box Figure 1 31 press the Coords tab and do the following e Use localization enable to use loca
136. take the topo shot The Measuring dialog box briefly displays When finished Pocket 3D returns to the main screen Measuring a Point as a mmGPS Transmitter Point For mmGPS applications Pocket 3D can measure a point to be used for the transmitter s location 1 Press Survey gt Measure pts gt Control pt Figure 6 5 on page 6 6 Enter a name for the control point and a description if preferred 3 Press Start to measure the control point The measuring dialog box displays 4 Press OK to save the control point and return to the main screen P N 7010 0627 6 5 Surveying Points and Lines gt f 17 00 000 18 00 000 194 fo Reference line Start polyline Start tape dimension Options ame ITOTC Chescrijtion E43 foorch GPS No th East Elev 10841 265 8855 354 0 848 Cancel Figure 6 5 Measure a PZL 1 Control Point Measuring Points to a Reference Line Points can be measured in reference to a selected polyline alignment or series of points The distance offset and vertical difference from this line are displayed 1 Select a polyline an alignment or at least three points on the main screen Figure 6 6 on page 6 7 2 Press and hold the selection on the main screen and tap Use lt points line gt as ref line Figure 6 6 on page 6 7 Pocket 3D User s Manual Measuring Points to a Reference Line Clear selection Hide layers Use polyline
137. te button at the bottom of the screen Press OK to stake out the points in the custom point list To stop staking out the point tap Survey gt Stakeout gt Stop Stake out 7 18 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out Points on a Side Slope Cross Surface check Point list Alignment EL Up Polyline P Coordinate Down Control point Create custom point list Side slopes V Surface Offset 20 000 Delete Options Figure 7 24 Custom Point List From Available Points Stake out Points on a Side Slope Cross section Slope A side slope is typically found on a road alignment The template definition defines the desired slope The machine operator navigates up and down the slope to find where the required slope matches the existing terrain The project must be localized before performing stakeout routines To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 1 To stake out points on a side slope or a cross section slope press Survey gt Stakeout gt Side Slopes Figure 7 25 on page 7 20 2 On the Stake out dialog box set the following parameters then press Ok Figure 7 25 on page 7 20 e Running Station enable to calculate the target point for the current station along the alignment e Regular station transition enable to select the type of points Stations to stakeout to enter an interval for the stakeout and to select the point station from which to begin the stak
138. tes will display in the Lat latitude Lon longitude and Hgt height entry boxes Figure 4 21 Name PP3 Number of sats Description H Precision TRH Precision Coords GPS Duration secs Lat N33 14 52 00000 Lon W111 25 45 00000 Hgt 320 00 Initialized Use horizontal Use Vertical Measurements Cancel Figure 4 21 Measuring the Control Point Press OK to save and return to the control points dialog box Press Ok to save the control point measurement and return to the main screen On the control points dialog box select the next Control Point to measure and press Edit then repeat step 5 on page 4 22 to step 10 until all Control Points have been measured When finished check the horizontal H Error and vertical V Error values listed on the control points dialog box They should be within acceptable tolerances Figure 4 22 0 026 0 038 0 028 0 022 0 022 0 094 0 017 0 007 0 018 0 005 0 023 0 022 Figure 4 22 Localized Control Points 4 24 Pocket 3D User s Manual mmGPS Operations 13 Press OK to save the Control Point file and return to the main screen localization for file setup in the System Five Use this Control Point file updated with GPS Control Box mmGPS Operations When using mmGPS at the jobsite the following further operations are available for checking the transmitter e In the event that a point has been lost the res
139. tion and Enter Auto topo Parameters P N 7010 0627 6 15 Surveying Points and Lines Measuring an Auto topo Polyline Use this procedure to perform an on the fly topographic survey of a polyline where the measured points a linework file must be selected are at a set distance along a polyline See Creating Linework Files on page 2 24 for more information on selecting or creating linework files The project must be localized before collecting a polyline To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 To measure points at a set distance along a polyline press Survey gt Auto topo gt Polyline On the polyline dialog box select the desired parameters then press OK Figure 6 18 e Min distance enter the minimum distance for logging points e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer e New layer opens the New layer dialog box in which to create a new layer to save the polyline to Min distance 110 000 Add to layer CDD2PH1 PODBDY v 3 apre EH3 end Disconnect from GPS By distance i By time By elevation Polyline Figure 6 18 Navigate to Polyline and Enter Auto topo Parameters 6 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual Chapter 7 Staking Out Points and Lines Pocket 3D can stakeout points from a list perform a surface check stakeout stations along an alignment input coordinates for stakeout stakeout control points using a GPS co
140. to the desired coordinates and press Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 7 21 on page 7 17 The Measuring dialog box displays while Pocket 3D measures the point When finished the results screen displays Delta East Delta North Elevation and Cut Fill information Figure 7 21 on page 7 17 4 Press Save to display the save results screen and enter the point number description and layer new layer information for the stored point Figure 7 21 on page 7 17 5 Press Ok to return to the results screen Figure 7 21 on page 7 17 6 Press Next to return to the main screen to stake out the next control point 7 16 Pocket 3D User s Manual Stake out a Control Point 1 Stake Delta East 130138 8 Delta North 76121 25 _ Eley 6 909 Fill 126 909 Stop stake out Measure stake Stake out next point V Surface Offset 1 000 Options Add to layer Defaut North 10969 34 East 8783 877 Eley 1 248 Results Screen Save Results Screen Figure 7 21 Measure Point and Stakeout Results Cancel 7 Press Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out next point Figure 7 22 or Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out previous point The main screen displays Distance Azimuth and Cut fill information for the next control point stake out NORTH Stop stake out E Measure stake Pt PP7 Stake out previous point Dist 19 815 Stake out next point Az 67 24 32 Y Surf
141. to topo Surveys by Time Use this procedure to perform an on the fly topographic survey of an entire project or any portion thereof where measured points are at a set length of time from one another The project must be localized before collecting auto topo points To localize the project see GPS Localization on page 4 19 To measure points at a constant time interval press Survey gt Auto topo gt By time On the by time dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 6 16 on page 6 14 e Time interval secs enter the time interval for logging points e Add to layer stores measured points to selected layer e New Layer opens the New layer dialog box in which to create a new layer to save points to P N 7010 0627 Surveying Points and Lines e Assign pt numbers enable this box to assign point numbers to measured points e Starting from enter the starting point number for the auto topo points e Pt descriptor enter the point description optional x Time interval secs 5 GROUND v mpro Hs C Assign pt numbers Mee Disconnect from GPS Starting from 29 By distance 7 Pt descriptor By time E By elevation o Poin Fp zA Figure 6 16 Navigate to By Time and Enter Auto topo Parameters Auto topo Surveys by Elevation Use this procedure to perform an on the fly topographic survey of an entire project or any portion thereof that measu
142. tructions can include trees power lines buildings vehicles or fences Ideally control points should be located with an open view of the sky in all directions Ideally the radio antenna should not be placed too close to the receiver For large job sites or sites with hilly terrain use a tall tripod or a sturdy structure to raise the radio antenna as high as possible for better radio transmission range 4 10 Pocket 3D User s Manual PZL 1 Transmitter Setup and Calibration PZL 1 Transmitter Setup and Calibration For machine control applications the PZL 1 transmitter attaches to either a standard tripod or a fixed 2m tripod over a surveyed point To locate the transmitter over an unknown point see Performing a Resection on page 4 26 The following setup requires Pocket 3D to activate and initialize the transmitter For further information on the Pocket 3D software refer to the Pocket 3D Reference Manual 1 Locate a control point over which to set up the PZL 1 transmitter See page 4 1 for detailed notes on how to setup and level a tripod 2 Attach the transmitter to the tripod 3 Turn on the transmitter s power and select a channel for the transmitter Figure 4 7 on page 4 12 To assign a channel to the transmitter press the channel button until the corresponding LED lights up 4 Connect the transmitter and Pocket 3D controller using the cable Figure 4 7 on page 4 12 or Bluetooth wireless technology
143. use Pocket 3D For a more complete description of the menus and menu items refer to the Pocket 3D Reference Manual Main Screen The Pocket 3D main window Figure 1 10 has the following components e Header displays title of software volume control current time and an ok button to exit the program Pocket PC only e Main Window displays a graphical representation of the design surface and machine The display varies according to the selected file and display options e Toolbar provides icons for frequently used functions See Toolbar on page 1 9 for more information e Menu bar contains pop up menus for the various functions available in Pocket 3D A topcon Pocket 3D 4 2 39 D er Figure 1 10 Pocket 3D Main Screen 1 8 Pocket 3D User s Manual Getting Acquainted Toolbar The toolbar Figure 1 11 contains icons for frequently used funtions Figure 1 11 Pocket 3D Toolbar GPS Table 1 1 describes the available icons Table 1 1 Pocket 3D Toolbar Icons Icon Description GPS Status GPS LPS mmGP S or Total Station displays symbols for the type Fx of control application used on the jobsite GPS LPS mmGPS or total station as well as the connection status red for unconnected green for connected orange for low precisions See GPS Status LPS Status 09 Page 1 14 for details on the dialog box that displays e In GPS control applications press this icon to
144. y Layer Parameters 6 Press Ok until you return to the Point files dialog box Then with the desired linework file selected press Ok At the verification screen press Yes to set this as the current Point file Figure 2 42 Pocket 3D MANHOLES PP_topo_Nov20 Set MANHOLES to be the current point file Point files This will cancel any point measurement operations that may be active Figure 2 42 Confirm Setting File as Current File P N 7010 0627 9 97 Job Files Equipment Configuration Files Equipment configuration files contain information on the specific machine GPS receiver prism radio etc for the job application and setup Pocket 3D uses this information to accurately portray jobsite information on the main screen The following sections provide example equipment configurations one for a range pole with a HiPer Lite receiver one for a motor grader machine rover with mmGPS one for a motor grader with an LS 2000 receiver and another one for a prism total station setup complete description of each possible parameter Faa Refer to the Pocket 3D Reference Manual for a An equipment configuration file can be created in one of two ways e Import the file created at the System Five 3D Control Box through the compact flash card using the Copy button See Copying Files on page 3 1 for details e Create the file manually The following sections describe creating a file manually Sampl

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