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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rev.5 AUTO TRACKING

1. 66 4 1 1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle 66 4 1 2 Switching Horizontal Angle 67 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 68 4 1 4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade Mode 69 4 1 5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle 70 4 2 Distance 71 4 2 1 Setting of the Atmospheric 73 4 2 2 Setting of the Correction for Prism 73 4 2 3 Setting Measurement distance range of Non prism long mode 73 4 2 4 Distance Measurement Continuous 75 4 2 5 Distance Measurement Single N times 76 4 2 6 Fine Coarse Measuring 77 1 2 Stake SO eta Aud iA tI LI 78 4 3 Coordinate Measurement 80 4 3 1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied 80 4 3 2 Setting of the Instrument Height Reflector Prism Height 82 4 3 3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring 83 44 Data ccs anus oe ot SS
2. ACERS RSNA SRNR ER ENRENREN AL RUNE PCNA NOUNLCNDENUN AER ALG BIA AA AAA ERN LENIN RON RAD A ATA AL ARRA REER RECEA RE RAIA RIA AEA ALA A AAR RTLA E A AA AA A AL PAN ESCE EN RAD RAAT AT AA SS AD AA AA STER SEN UE WOU AERATOR REA AAA RAD AAT ERN E NN SADA RIAD Teh NAL RACER ASR RELA AREA ERREA AAAI OB TAY PUTIN AA ARI RAN A A 110 1050 100 e La eT e oo equ amssard ataydeomyy Tau 700 9 110 120 150 100 40 50 0 10 Temperature E 130 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 44 woreA ep o AT ROOT O TR BRE ENE EEE pata ENERE SMENE H ETERNE ae LLL EE 30 EET ELE SH azuzeard apramdeour sz all 30 40 50 60 TO al au 100 110 120 130 10 Temperature F 131 10 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE 10 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE The instrument measures distance taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature 10 1 Distance Calculation Formula Distance Calculation Formula with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account Follow the Formula b
3. den Direction And then the horizontal distance dHD Missing Line Measurement relative elevation dVD and slope distance dSD between prism A and B will be shown 4 B B C 4 9960 m em Direction 232418 m 6 gt To measure the distance between points A and Missing Line Measurement C repeat procedure 9 MLM 4 6 4 0 127 dvb 950 1229 lt ES Direction 273 3352 e confirm the previous data press the lt or gt key e To clear all data press the RESET key 94 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 4 Repetition Angle Measurement REP Repetition Angle Measurement program calculates horizontal angles and shows the total angle Ht and the mean Hm of all the angles measured The program also keeps track of the amount of complete sets of horizontal angles measured Repetition Angle Measurement program can be done by horizontal angle right measurement mode Program Mode 1 Pressthe REP icon NO Collimate the first target A Press the MEAS key Angle 154 53 55 Total Angle Mean Angle Diff Angle Sight the 1st target then press Meas button jangle wil set ZERO 4 Collimate the second target H Angle 400222 9 the MEAS key Total Angle Mean Angle Diff Angle NEM Sight the 2nd target B then press Meas button Horizon
4. HETE 20 1 0 10 al Temperature 10 Em E I7 zl p i EL S PAY TAL AT A 500 A 1 000 E AL A i Elevation m LLLA AS LA BLA 129 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 04242 20 2244 4 c Lj LOT Lal LL i LG 5 Ur H eO e cea ce e co Td g SIN T EIN T S A ETA A T TT TERES PEP 2200 HE EXE EES X11 CERE LIN AL REALE RTI TI TIN EAE ERT ER EY TT PN TREE ARTA IN TN TP eT RT ATA TAT TA PIT TAT TRAE ATT RE PAT TAL The PRET KIN TRA x i Y ig N T N LN XE a R exuzeard ataydeomyy Temperature C Ur H 500 1 000 200 2 000 2 2000 3 000 rd aA ALIIS AAD A AA AAT N AS EA A A M PRON AIT NIN RP
5. e stop auto rotating in case of emergency press any keys except POWER key 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 11 1 Switching Measurement Distance Modes Pressing the Prism Non prism Non prism long switching icon displays the following screen Each mode can be switched by using the buttons as shown below Setting Measurement distance range of Non prism long mode It is possible to measure long distance in the Non prism Long mode However not all beams can be thrown onto the target object since the diameters become bigger at long distance In such a case the beam may also reach behind or front the object and the measurement may cause inaccuracies See Precautions for Use of Non prism long mode on page 72 If there is a certain distance between the object and its rear or front the correct measurement can be obtainable by setting the measuring range Input range 5m 17ft 1 800m 5 900ft Measuring range from the distance you input to 200m backward e g When the distance to the target object is about 500m and when the distance to the wall behind the object is about 700m input 400m and measure between 400m and 600m This will eliminate the wall 700m ahead About 700m About 500m 1 CJ 400m 600m lt gt Measuring range To set measurement distance range see Section 4 2 3 Setting Measurement distance range of Non prism long mode 35 1 NOMENCLA
6. 117 P PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 99 Point guide ON OFF 31 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 133 Power OFF tous a 24 PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE 125 Prism mode and Non prism mode 71 Reticle illumination 33 RAM Data Backup 20 5 Set audio mode S A 33 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 126 SIMOMGCUE 14 146 EMC NOTICE In industrial locations or in proximity to industrial power installations this instrument might be affected by electromagnetic noise Under such conditions please test the instrument performance before use This is a CLASS A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures TOPCON CORPORATION 75 1 Hasunuma cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8580 Japan Phone 3 3558 2520 Fax 3 3960 4214 www topcon co jp 2006 TOPCON CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
7. 41 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 16 Using the USB Port 42 Type miniB Active Sync Type A USB Memory Using ActiveSync For Type mini B refer to Chapter 2 9 Active Sync e Using a USB memory 1 Open the USB Port cover 2 Insert a USB memory into the Type A side 3 Confirm that the USB memory has been recognized When using the USB port Mini B do rotate the instrument It will cause damage to the instrument USB memory or F 25 cable 2 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 1 Power Connection Obtain power from BT 65Q battery or an external battery e When using the BT 65Q leave the power of the instrument switched ON e When using an external battery leave the BT 65Q battery mounted onto the instrument External battery e Selecting an external battery When using an external battery select the battery type either Li ion or 12V BATTERY Regarding operating procedures refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE EXTERNAL BATTERY 43 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement Mount the instrument to the tripod Level and center the instrument precisely to insure the best performance Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5 8 in diameter and 11 threads per inch such as the Type E TOPCON wide frame wooden tripod Reference Leveling and Centering the Instrument 1 Setting up the
8. f TOPCON Uer INSTRUCTION MANUAL AUTO TRACKING TOTAL STATION GTS 900A SERIES AUTO TRACKING PULSE TOTAL STATION GPT 9000A SERIES SERVO PULSE TOTAL STATION GPT 9000M SERIES apan urveyin Rev 5 nstruments ssociation FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Auto Tracking Total Station GTS 900A GPT 9000A series Servo Total Station GPT 9000M series For the best performance of the instruments please carefully read these instruc tions and keep them in a convenient location for future reference This instruction manual explains the basic operation of this instrument Regarding the Program Mode please see the supplementary manual Program Mode General Handling Precautions Before starting work or operation be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance Do not aim the instrument directly into the sun Aiming the instrument directly into the sun can result in serious damage to the eyes Damage to the instrument could also result from exposing the instrument s objective lens to direct sunlight The use of a solar filter is suggested to alleviate this problem Setting the instrument on a tripod When mounting the instrument on a tripod use a wooden tripod when possible The vibrations that may occur when using a metallic tripod can effect the measuring precision Installing the tribrach If the tribrach is installed incorrectly the measuring precision coul
9. Perform following adjustment after complete above adjustment Section 7 5 Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument Section 7 2 Checking the Optical Axis 7 3 5 Checking Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope Adjustment is required to make the line of sight of the optical plummet telescope coincide with the vertical axis otherwise the vertical axis will not be in the true vertical when the instrument is optically plumbed e Check 1 Coincide the center mark and the point See Chapter 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis and check the center mark If the point is properly centered in the center mark adjustment is not required Otherwise adjust in the following manner Adjustment 1 Take off the adjustment section cover of the optical plummet telescope eyepiece This will expose four capstan adjustment screws which should be adjusted with the accessory adjusting pin to shift the center mark to the point However correct only one half of the displacement in this manner Capstan adjustment screws 1 2 of displacement Capstan adjustment yepiece screws Plummet telescope 2 Use the leveling screws and coincide the point and center mark 3 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check the center mark If it is coincided to the point then further adjustment is not required Otherwise repeat the adjustment First
10. CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT PARAMETERS SETTING MODE This mode is used for follows e Setting measurement e Setting communication e Value input e Setting unit The PARAMETERS SETTING MODE settled is memorized even power is off see Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE This mode is used for follows Angle measurement Distance measurement Coordinate measurement see Chapter 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 2 Measurement Menu Example Distance Mode Returning to the previous mode or display GPT 9000M DISTANCE MODE V angle 50 10 30 H angle 20 30 40 Horizontal distance 1 877m Relative elevation 1 565m 1 565 sre EE ND MEAS MODE TURN Pi NPM 0 0 Soft keys 1 2 3 Display Marks y v e_ ____Pereentgrade amp ee wi Fins mode f C C S EDM working NPM Non Prism constant value attery Level Indicator Refer to see Chapter 2 4 Battery Power Remaining Display for further information Rotation Indicator Refer to Section 1 13 Rotating Method Non prism long mode for further information Laser emitting mark Setting Non prism long range 2 ol vl U z 2 E 13 1 14 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS e The symbol marks for Auto tracking and Auto collimating GTS 900A GPT 9000A Auto collimating Auto tracking Laser is emitting Laser is emitting
11. Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous be aware of this when setting up or carry ing the tripod Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which belts grips or latches not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries if this does occur then wash off with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice plumb bob can cause an injury to a person if used incorrectly elt could be dangerous if the instrument falls over please ensure you attach a handle to the in strument securely Ensure that you mount the tribrach correctly failing to do so may result in injury if the tribrach were to fall over elt could be dangerous if the instrument falls over please check that you fix the instrument to the tripod correctly Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened User 1 This product is for professional use only The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying in order to understand the user and safety instructions before operating inspecting or adjusting 2 Wear the required protectors safety shoes helmet etc when operating Exceptions from Responsibility 1 The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the product s performance 2 The manufacturer
12. Select the external battery type 00 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 6 1 2 Communication Factory default settings are indicated with underlines COMMON PARAMETER RS232C SSWireless Bluetooth STANDARD WITH RAW Menu RECKey Data Out Select communication route for REC key data output Select to record coordinates in standard or 11 digits with raw NEZ REC FORM data Select the option to record the data REC TYPE REC A REC B REC A The measurement is started and new data is output REC B The data being displayed is output Selecting additional information of utility to measuring data such as tracking status or not If such utility is selected electric circular level graphic will not QFE ON be displayed whenever tilted over OFF No additional information ON Additional information RS 232C 1200 BAUD RATE 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 7 BIT 8BIT NON EVEN ODD 1 BIT 2BIT Select the baud rate DATA LENGTH PARITY BIT STOP BIT Select the data length seven digits or eight digits Select the parity bit Select the stop bit Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed CR LF when collecting measurement data with a computer When communicating to an external device the protocol for handshaking can omit the ACK coming from the external ACK MODE OFF ON device so data is not sent again OFF Omit the ACK ON Standard RC CHANNEL 1 6
13. 1 Press the icon Start Settings Control Panel Power Keyboard Mouse Network and Owner Password Regional Connection Settings You can see the Power Properties screen on Display 2 Press the tab Backlight Power Properties Battery Power Off Backlight Key Light Status Main Batteries Backup Batteries Good Good b domui A LENT Lo Loy Percentage of power left in main 100 18 S 10 20 2 84 You can see the Backlight screen on Display 15 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 3 Press the time menu down arrow to select the reducing time Factory setting is 3 minutes as default Power Properties Time until it switches off backlight Time until it reduces a backlight 3 minuti v Brightness An illuminoameter is used Automatic lighting 3 The backlight is nat switched on at the operation 3 The backlight is switched on at the operation 14 The liaht is lant an with an luminometer Time Time until it switches aff a backlight Time until it reduces a backlight Brightness v An illurminameter is used Automatic lighting The backlight is nat switched on at the operation 3 The backlight is switched on at the operation The light an with an illuminoameter S 10 21 am 252 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 3 2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by Manual 1 Backlight
14. The display returns to previous menu 25 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 8 Operating Panel Key To operate the keys on the screen touch them lightly with either the accessory stylus pen or your finger Do not use a ballpoint pen or a pencil Use either the stylus pen or your finger 1 8 1 Operating Key 4 Esc 03 C3 C3 EN Microphone Light sensor adjust backlight The stylus pen is stored beside the display Function Entering numerals Entering Alphabets Returning to the previous mode or display Star key Star key mode is used for each presetting or displaying Press at the end of inputting values Moves the cursor to the right or downwards Alphabet key Switches the keys to alphabet input mode 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 8 2 Turning OFF the Touch Panel Function To wipe away tarnish and dirt on the touch panel while the power is turned ON you can shut down the touch panel function according to the following directions Turning OFF the touch panel function 1 Press the key while holding down Func key The touch panel function will shut down e Turning ON the touch panel function 1 Press the Esc key The touch panel function will resume operation 1 9 Power OFF When turning off the power be sure to turn off the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M s power switch e Do not turn off the power by r
15. The instrument is in auto collimating The instrument is in auto tracking status status Searching Laser is emitting The instrument is searching a prism Waiting Laser is emitting The instrument is in waiting status Failure in auto collimating Laser is off The instrument could not find the target prism during auto collimating 1 2 4 Display keys F1 F4 Soft key Functions are according to the displayed message Auto E n Turn the collimating ON OFF GTS 900A GPT 9000A to the previous mode or display GPT 9000M Angle Distance Coordinate To be coordinate measuring mode REC key Result of measurement is transferred 1 2 5 Shortcut Keys Software Reset Shift Func ESC Windows Start Menu Ctrl ESC Continue tapping on an item Shortcut Commands or Alt Tap on an item Windows CE AIt TAB Task Manager to switch to another active program or to END Task on running pro gram s 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 3 Backlight Key Light Adjustment 1 3 1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight To conserve battery power this instrument would automatically turn the backlight off or reduce the backlight brightness by itself when it s not in use In addition the instrument can control the backlight brightness automatically by an equipped illuminometer You can adjust the settings of this function to conserve more battery power or set your liking
16. key 103 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7T 1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant 7 1 104 Each of the Prism mode Non prism mode and Non prism long mode has instrument constant You must obtain the instrument constant of the prism mode If you change the instrument constant of the prism mode be sure to change the instrument constant of the non prism mode and the instrument constant of the non prism long mode by the same amount Normally the instrument constant does not have discrepancy It is recommended you measure and compare with an accurately measured distance at a location where the precision is specifically monitored on a consistent basis If such a location is not available establish your own base line over 20m when purchasing the instrument and compare with the data measured with newly purchased instrument In both cases note that the setup displacement of the instrument position over the point the prism baseline precision poor collimation atmospheric correction and correction for refraction and earth curvature determine the inspection precision Please keep in mind these points Also when providing a base line in a building please note that the difference in temperature greatly changes the length measured in the building If the difference between the measured length of the baseline and the actual length exceeds the range of the nominal accuracy change the instrument c
17. key 2 Press the F4 key BOLE Heel MPM rin 0 0 PPM ppm 10 0 3 the F3 key COORDINATE MODE The previous data will be shown m NP INSHT OCC 0 0 80 OCC POINT OCC POINT Please Input KS 1 To return to the previous mode press the EXIT key 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Press the N key Input the N coord Press the SET key 1 Press the E key Input the E coord Press the SET key 1 Press the Z key Input the Z coord Press the SET key 1 Press the EXIT key The display returns to coordinate measurement mode 81 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 3 2 Setting of the Instrument Height Reflector Prism Height Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height reflector height coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly Example Instrument height Confirm the angle measurement mode 1 Pressthe LZ key 2 Press the F4 key to get the function as page 2 COORDINATE MODE 3 Press the F2 key The previous data will be shown REC RHT INSHT OCC HORA i INSTRUMENT HEIGHT 4 Press the INPUT key INST HT 0 000 INSTRUMENT HEIGHT 5 Input instrument height and press SET 1 6 Press the EXIT key INSTRUMENT HEIGHT The display returns to coordinate Please Input measurement mode C 1 To ret
18. key RAM Backup Restore Data restoration after hard reset You can see the Confirmation screen on display 20 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 3 Press the YES key RAM Backup Backing up data Ke board Network and Owner start B c SP 1 29 2 2 Return to RAM Backup screen automatically when the data back up has been completed 4 Press the OK key on title bar After that RAM Backup screen will close automatically Backing up data may be incomplete if remaining capacity of Internal Disk is not enough Please make sure the remaining capacity of Internal Disk before proceeding to the data back up Restoration will be impossible if you delete the Backup folder in the Internal Disk 21 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 4 2 Set the Automatic Backup for Every Suspension 1 RAM Backup Screen please check it ON the RAM data will be backed up before suspension Factory setting is ON as default RAM Backup Restore Data restoration after hard reset RAM data backup 7 data will be backed up before suspension 2 Press the OK key on title bar After that RAM Backup screen will close automatically 1 4 3 Set the Restoration Disabled after Hardware Reset 1 Onthe RAM Backup Screen check it OFF the Data restoration after hard reset Factory setting is ON as default RAM Backup 2 Press the OK
19. loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the center mark must be moved Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side by an equal amount which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to tighten but revolve as little as possible 117 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 3 6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum If when measuring the vertical angle of target A at telescope position normal direct and reverse settings the amount of normal and reverse measurements combined is other than 360 ZENITH 0 half of the difference from 360 is the error amount from corrected 0 setting Carry out adjustment As adjustment for vertical angle O setting is the criteria for determining instrument coordinate origin use 118 special care for adjustment Ilali SAXIS COMPENSA TION ELM CHECK ADJUST AXIS SELF GHECK TL N Level the instrument properly with the plate level Press the ADJUST icon Press the V ANGLE 0 ADJUST key Collimate target A from the telescope properly in normal setting Press the SET key Collimate target A in reverse telescope setting Press the SET key Measured value is set and carry out adjustment mode Check that the total amount of normal and reverse angular travel is 360 collimating the target A by normal and reverse positions 7 CHEC
20. screen please check it OFF An illuminometer is used Factory setting is ON as default Power Properties Time until it switches off a backlight Time until it reduces a backlight 3 minuti gt 5 5 lio minemeter is used Bright Automatic REG 3 The backlight is nat switched on at the operation The backlight is switched on at the operation The light is switched on with an _ The Brightness adjusting slide bar will be appeared on Display 2 Adjust the brightness by pressing UP DOWN button ONDES TORGE Time until it switches off a backlight Time until it reduces a backlight 3 minuti Brightness An illuminometer is used Automatic Mm 3 The backlight is nat switched at the operation 3 The backlight is switched on at the operation 1 The liaht is iru on with 3 Time until it switches off backlight Time until it reduces a backlight 3 miri Brightness illuminiometer is used 4 A e Automatic lighting 3 The backlight is nat switched on at the operation The backlight is switched on at the operation 146 The liaht is switched with an illuminometer 8 S 10 22 252 17 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 3 3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting Option 1 On the Backlight screen select a Rad
21. 4 DISDIaV scu aue n acce dx arm Rene 14 1 29 OMONMCUL IBS a prodat dra ende que eM eu pcs Bia Ro sra 14 1 3 Backlight Key Light lt 15 1 3 1 How to Adjust Reducing Time of Backlight 15 1 3 2 Adjust the Backlight Brightness by 17 1 3 3 Selecting the Automatic Lighting 18 1 3 4 Selecting the Key Light Option 19 TARAM Data BaeKUDs wed ee dees 20 1 4 1 Execute the Backup Function 20 1 4 2 Set the Automatic Backup for Every Suspension 22 1 4 3 Set the Restoration Disabled after Hardware 22 to dues oar ALS ub ar dup fid 23 126 COVER SENSO ose Lara dash ee ba bt teens aei diuo ad ee 23 1 7 Touch Panel Calibration 24 1 8 Operating Panel 26 LST Operating Key c eade oun ee eren a aaa 82285 PESE 26 1 8 2 Turning OFF the Touch Panel Function 27 1 9 POWer OFF Ode
22. Er induat SOS tee o dete ao euge ee Dod Ripe 27 121 0 Funcion usarse ade en died SO reu sede dioe eos 28 1711 Stara ey MOJE 3 2 Sue eda dolio ds bedhead piped 30 1 11 1 Switching Measurement Distance 35 1 112 Setting by Using Star Key iss ge ERE e teste sa tios 36 1 12 Auto Power Off uias adt ste nx Ee eR RURAL ine ace 37 T1213 ROMO MENO due Oe Edo do RE OE a deo 39 1 13 1 Rotating by H V Shuttle and H V Jog 39 1513 2 9AUETOJBVerSIOPL A 32 erem ase ee Ve ote rea Ro irae aee 39 1 13 3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle 39 1 14 Using together with RC 3 Remote Control 5 40 1 15 Using connecting with Personal Computer 41 1 15 Using tne USB POLT a5 uto oed cem tod POCO ee Wie Ew ene qe sia e 42 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 43 2 1 Power 43 2 2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement 44 2 3 Power Switch Key ON cus sve Dev acre oes FER RH LENS E RR 45 2 4 Battery Power Remaining 46 2 5 Vertical and Horizo
23. P x 10 P Ambient atmospheric pressure hPa 273 15 t Ambient Atmospheric temperature C The distance L m after atmospheric correction is obtained as follow L I 1 Ka Measured distance when atmospheric correction is not set Example In case Temperature 20 C Air pressure 847hPa 21000 m 4 27985 19 9585 x 847 by 196 273 15 20 50x10 50 ppm L 1000 1450x109 1000 050 m 126 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 9 2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value How to Set Temperature and Pressure Value Directly Measure the temperature and air pressure surrounding the instrument beforehand e Example Temperature 15 C Pressure 1013 3 hPa 1 Range Temp 30 0 C to 60 0 C 0 1 C step 22 0 F to 140 0 F 0 1 F step Press 560 0 to 1066 0hPa 0 1hPa step 420 0 to 800 0mmHg 0 1mmHg step 16 5 to 31 5inHg 0 1inHg step o Turn the power switch on Press the key Press the Prism constant value Atmospheric correction icon Press the TEMP icon Input Temp value and Press value Example 1 Temp 15 0 Press 1013 3hPa Press the ENTER key 127 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION Howto Set the Atmospheric Correction Value Directly Measure the temperature and air pressure to find atmospheric correction value PPM from the chart or correction formula 1 Turnthe power switch on 2 Pressthe Xe key 3 Press t
24. Range Over 141 17 MESSAGE ERROR DISPLAYS 14 17 2 Error Error code Data Read Error 01 27 Data Set Error 01 16 EDM Offset Read Error EDM Offset Set Error Ext Communication Retry Error XTILT OVER YTILT OVER V Angle Error H Angle Error Tilt Error 5 o Q O Internal Comm Error E 300 E 800 LNP Range Set Error LNP Range Read Error Turn the Absolute Angle Set Error Prism Constant Set Error Forecast Auto Tracking Time Set Error Angle Turn Stop Error Angle Turn Status Get Error Angle Turn Speed Set Error Angle Turn Reverse Set Error Turn the Relative Angle Set Error Auto Tracking Mode Change Error Auto Aim Set Error Channel change error SSWireless reset error NO Description The data could not be loaded The data could not be set The EDM offset could not be loaded The EDM offset could not be set The external communication could not be accomplished X tilt is over Instrument tilts over more than 6 minutes Y tilt is over Instrument tilts over more than 6 minutes Displayed when the telescope rotat ed too fast Displayed when the instrument ro tated too fast Any abnormality occurs with Tilt sen Any abnormality occurs with EDM Any abnormality occurs with the in ternal communication of the instru ment Any abnormality occurs with internal memory Any abnormality occurs with auto tracking function Self Check
25. Sets communication channel of RC 3H parameter Selecting the vertical range for searching a prism when using with RC 3H V SEARCH 15 30 e oe ie 30 30 Selecting the number of the RC 3R RC 3RW to use one or RC S M more than one when using with RC 3H S Single RC 3R RC 3RW use M Multiple RC 3R RC 3RW use CR LF OFF ON Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed E when collecting measurement data with a computer SS WIRELESS When communicating to an external device the protocol for handshaking can omit the ACK coming from the external ACK MODE OFF ON device so data is not sent again OFF Omit the ACK ON Standard CR LF OFF ON Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed LS when collecting measurement data with a computer CHANNEL SET 1 10 channel when using WIRELESS 101 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Bluetooth CR LF OFF ON Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed m when collecting measurement data with a computer PIN CODE Setting between 0 9999 Factory default setting 1111 PIN CODEJ Ho CHECK OFF ON PIN CODE CHECK OFF ON Select PIN CODE check will or will not be executed when Bluetooth is used 6 1 3 Value Input N times measurement set Set N number of times for times of distance measurement When setting number of times as 1 or O it is single measurement The time when EDM is cut off from distanc
26. The unit can not switch into EDM check mode INST CONSTANT In EDM check mode The unit can not switch into star key mode 4 Collimate the center of a prism by prism mode The buzzer will sound 5 Press the HOLD key to hold the quantity of EDM CHECK the light 65 21 10 HR 90 20 30 SA LEVEL B EDM MODE PRISM Get The mark will appear on the right side of the signal level indicator 65 21710 HR 90 20 30 SA LEVEL EDM MODE PRISM 105 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT H direction confirmation Do not move V direction 6 Turnthe horizon jog counter clockwise move the collimating point to the left side of prism gradually until buzzer sound stops Prism Reticle 7 the horizontal jog clockwise slowly and move the collimating point to the prism center gradually until at the position buzzer starts Confirm the level of the signal light quantity level in display to adjust at the level of one to two as shown in below by turning the horizontal jog Prism Reticle 8 Note the horizontal angle displayed 9 the horizon jog clockwise move the collimating point to the right side of prism gradually until buzzer sound stops 65 21 T0 HR 90 20 30 SA LEVEL MM EDM MODE PRISM EXIT NP P Quantity level two Prism Reticle 10 Move the collimating point to the center of prism gradually until buzzer sound starts Turning the horizontal jog to be one to two lev
27. Tripod First extend the extension legs to suitable lengths and tighten the screws on their midsections 2 Attaching the Instrument on the Tripod Head Place the instrument carefully on the tripod head and slide the instrument by loosening the tripod screw If the plumb bob is positioned right over the center of the point slightly tighten the tripod screw 3 Roughly Leveling the Instrument by Using the Circular Level 1 Turn the 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 centers of the two leveling screws being adjusted Leveling screw C y x rd Leveling screw B screw A 2 Turn the leveling screw C to bring the bubble to the center of the circular level 4 Centering by Using the Plate Level 1 Rotate the instrument horizontally by using the Horizontal motion clamp screw and place the plate level parallel with the line connecting leveling screws A and B and then bring the bubble to the center of the plate level by turning leveling screws A and B AS 4 Leveling screw B 44 2 Rotate the instrument 90 100g around its vertical axis and turn the remaining leveling screw or C to center the bubble once more Leveling screw C 3 Repeat the procedures 7 and 2 for each 90 100g rotation of the instrument and check whether the bubble is correctly centered for all four poin
28. angle measurement 1 Press the F4 key to get the function as on page 2 2 Press the F2 key 1 TILT Yo med m 77 1 Every time pressing the F2 key the display mode switches PT 0 0 69 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 1 5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle The GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series can be rotated to a required horizontal and vertical absolute angle by direct key input Example Both vertical and horizontal angle 1 Atangle measuring mode Page 3 press the TURN key MPM rm 0 0 PPM ppm 10 0 2 Selectitem to rotate Example V H ANGLE EXIT 3 Input angle For example 50 20 30 Input 50 2030 4 Press the SET key Rotation will begin After completing the rotation it will return to the previous mode 1 Setting range for rotation is 0 00 00 lt HR lt 360 00 00 0 00 00 lt V lt 360 00 00 2 Press any key except power key to stop rotating in emergency during operation 3 You can select a accuracy of the actual stopping angular positions Refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING 70 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 Distance Measurement Note Those distance shorter than 1m and 400m or more will not be displayed in Non prism mode Those distance shorter than 4 5m and 2010m or more will not be displayed in Non prism long mode Prism mode and Non pr
29. clamp only and rotate the telescope 180 or 200g around the horizontal axis once more and fix a sight on Point C which should coincide with previous Point B If Points B and C do not coincide adjust in the following manner Adjustment Unscrew the cross hair adjustment section cover Find Point D at a point between Points C and B which should be equal to 1 4th the distance between Points B and C and measured from Point C This is because the apparent error between Points B and C is four times the actual error since the telescope has been reversed twice during the checking operation Shift the vertical cross hair line and coincide it with Point D by revolving the left and right capstan adjustment screws with the adjusting pin Upon completing the adjustment repeat the checking operation once more If Points B and C coincide further adjustment is not required Otherwise repeat the adjustment Eyepiece 50 50 E 50m C bum Capstan adjustment screws Capstan adjustment screws Eyepiece 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT First loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the vertical cross hair line must be moved Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side by an equal amount which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to tighten but revolve as little as possible
30. datum 4 Error of horizontal axis The above mentioned errors can be compensated by software which calculated internally according to each compensation value Also these errors can be compensated by software collimating one side of the telescope that is carried out to delete the error by turning in normal and reverse both sides of telescope so far To adjust or reset the above compensation value see Chapter 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Enable you to stop this function see Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE or Chapter 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 49 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters This instrument supports two ways to enter numerals and alphabet letters One is by physical hardware keyboard that is similar to cellular phone method Three alphabet characters are assigned to one numeral key The other is by using the software input panel Press the key or press keyboard icon on the task bar will invoke the software input panel e Example Enter job 104 as the New Folder name by physical hardware keyboard Make sure the mode is Windows CE desktop screen 1 Press and hold the background of Desktop Internet Standard You can see the Pull down menu on Display Explorer Meas Microsoft WordPad Documents 94 9 1214 215 X 2 Select New Folder a m Internet Standard Explorer Meas 2 Arrange Icons By Recycle
31. key on title bar After that RAM Backup screen will close automatically 22 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 5 Hardware Reset If your instrument not responding or an application hangs please try to perform a software reset first Still when useless please perform hardware reset You will lose all of data on the device other than that in the Internal Disk after hardware reset and will need to reinstall the applications and the data you install on your instrument A 4 Card cover lever y 1 Pull the card cover lever to open the card cover 2 Insert the stylus into the unit of hardware reset Stylus pen switch EX 3 Press the switch for two seconds Me e The instrument will reboot E Hardware reset switch 1 6 Cover Sensor Completely close the battery cover before using the instrument Battery cover Battery Cover sensor If the battery cover is not completely closed the instrument will not operate normally regardless of whether the battery or the external power source is used If the battery cover is opened while the instrument is in operation operation will automatically be suspended 23 24 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 7 Touch Panel Calibration If your instrument is not responding properly to your taps you may need to calibrate the touch panel e How to calibrate the touch panel aJ Password PE Regional Connection Settings o 8 S Remove Storage System Program
32. koteba do oes Me oe oe beth 94 45 Data Output by REG teisit de Deep 85 4 6 Data output of GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series 86 5 PROGRAM MODE ee eee usb 87 5 1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight 5 88 5 2 Remote Elevation Measurement 90 5 3 Missing Line Measurement MLM 93 5 4 Repetition Angle Measurement REP 95 5 5 AP L1A Communication 97 5 5 1 Activate AP L1A communication 97 5 5 2 Setup for Communication 98 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 99 6 1 Parameter Setting Options 100 0 1 1 Measure DE s io iro oec A UE Rr Sota pud deae s 100 6 1 2 Communicator sesers etia RETRO UD T 101 6 1 5 ree ie eara e eE DE E EVO E 102 SM E E E EE EE EE EEEE 102 6 2 Setting lt 103 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 0 00 cee eee es 104 7 1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument 5 104 7 1 1 Checkin
33. laser pointer s optical axis 4 With the instrument collimated to the point of intersection of the two lines check whether the center of the laser pointer is within about 6 mm of the point of intersection Note If you look through the telescope at this time you will not be able to see the laser pointer Therefore conduct this check with the naked eye viewing the target and the laser pointer from the side of or from above the GPT 9000A GPT 9000M 5 Ifthe center of the laser pointer is within about 6 mm of the point of intersection there will be no problems with using the instrument If the distance is greater than 6 mm carry out the following steps to align the center of the laser pointer with the point of intersection and to align the laser pointer s optical axis with that of the telescope e Adjusting the laser pointer s optical axis 6 As shown in the drawing remove the 3 rubber caps on top of the instrument revealing the adjustment screws 7 Using the accessory hexagonal wrench adjust each of the screws A B and C thereby moving the laser pointer so that it coincides with the point of intersection 109 110 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT About30 The direction of the laser pointer As seen from above C When screws A B and C are turned clockwise the direction for tightening them the laser pointer as seen on the target from the standpoint of the GPT 9000A GPT 9000M will move in the direction shown in
34. mort 0 met Standing Axis the X direction Standing Axis in the Y direction Standing Axis in the X and Y out of range out of range directions out of range e The display of Vertical or Horizontal angle is unstable when instrument is on an unstable stage or a windy day You can turn off the auto tilt correction function of V H angle in this case To set TILT correction mode ON OFF refer to section 2 5 1 Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key or Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 47 48 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 5 1 Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key Example Setting Tilt OFF ANGLE MODE 1 Press the F4 key to get the function page 2 EI Pi MPM 0 0 2 Pressthe F1 key Current setting is displayed V 96 RA P2 gn PPM ppm 10 0 ORB TILT COMPENSATION 3 Press OFF key 4 Press EXIT key State XY OIN The display returns previous mode 0 00 01 0 00 32 e The setting performed here will be interlocked with setting in Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 2 5 2 Correction of a Tilt Sensor setting error An error in setting up the Tilt Sensor can be automatically corrected with the Self Checking function See Chapter 7 6 Self Checking Mode 2 6 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Compensation of Systematic Error of Instrument 1 Error of vertical axis X Y tilt sensor offset 2 Collimation error 3 Error of vertical angle 0
35. o4 1 2 3 Data memory card Push the card cover lever to open the card cover Insert a data memory card P Please make sure you have the front and back of the CF cards facing correctly when inserting into the card slot If you forcibly insert the card incorrectly the pin at the card slot may be damaged and cause a breakdown Please insert straight up into the card slot If you forcibly insert the card at an angle the pin at the card slot may be damaged and cause a breakdown Close the card cover How to extract a data memory card 1 2 3 4 Push up the card cover lever to open the card cover Pull down the card guide Note Hold the card with your hand to protect the card against falling Extract the card Close the card cover 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 9 Active Sync Microsoft ActiveSync is the data synchronization software It synchronizes data between Windows CE devices such as the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M and PCs Using ActiveSync the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M can exchange data to a PC via USB cable To establish a connection between the instrument and your PC you first need to install ActiveSync in your PC For downloading ActiveSync access the following website http www microsoft com windowsmobile 2 9 1 Getting Connected 1 Install ActiveSync in your PC if it is not already installed 2 Connectthe instrument to
36. or its representatives assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional usage or misuse including any direct indirect consequential damage and loss of profits 3 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for consequential damage and loss of profits by any disaster an earthquake storms floods etc A fire accident or an act of a third party and or a usage any other usual conditions 4 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for any damage and loss of profits due to a change of data loss of data an interruption of business etc caused by using the product or an unusable product 5 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for any damage and loss of profits caused by usage except for explained in the user manual 6 The manufacturer or its representatives assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong movement or action due to connecting with other products Laser Safety GTS 900A GPT 9000A series uses the invisible laser beam to measure the distance GTS 900A GPT 9000A series uses the visible laser beam for auto tracking optical communication The GTS 900A GPT 9000A series products are manufactured and sold in accordance with Radiation Safety of Laser Products Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide IEC Publication 60825 1 or Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products FDA BRH 21 CFR 1040 provided on the
37. rarely may happen that the Battery Power Remaining Display will decrease or increase two steps momentarily because of the accuracy of the battery checking system is rough It is not trouble with the instrument 46 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction When the tilt sensors are activated automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle for mislevelment is displayed To ensure a precise angle measurement tilt sensors must be turned on The display can also be used to fine level the instrument If the TILT OVER display appears the instrument is out of automatic compensation range and must be leveled manually Zenith ul gt j Standing axis Standing axis Inclination of the standing AM axis in the X direction 4 Inclination of the standing axis in the Y direction Trunnion axis Horizontal e GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M compensates both the vertical angle and the horizontal angle readings due to inclination of the standing axis in the X and Y directions e For more information about dual axis compensation see Chapter 18 APPENDIX When the instrument is out of compensation TILT OVER ANGLE MODE ANGLE MODE ANGLE MODE aed NP OSET HOLD HSET Pi 0 0 HOLD PEEL B OSET HOLD HSET Pi 0 0
38. safety standards for laser beam As per the said standards GTS 900A GPT 9000A series is classified as Class 2 CLASS II Laser Products The laser beam belongs not very dangerous type but we request you to keep and understand Safety standard for users as mentioned in the manual instruction In case of any failure do not disassemble the instrument Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer Laser class of each mode is as follows Laser class Autotracking Class 1 CLASS II Optical communication Class 2 CLASS 1 Labels Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series We request you to replace it one anytime the caution labels are damaged or lost and paste a new one at the same place You can get the labels from Topcon or your dealer AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE Aperture Label Warning Label Beam aperture ZF LASER RADIATION DO NOTSTARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH 620nm 690nm Sn 1mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT 99000995 T CLASS IILASER PRODUCT 9000 90099 9000 0000 00 9005 00000 9 0o ALI PAL 7906 LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum output 1 W Wave length 690 C CLASS 2 ASER PRODUCT Explanatory Label Each label is differed by the market Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting These symbol marks will come on while the laser is working Aut
39. the drawing Tighten the 3 screws so that they are equally tight Do not lose the rubber caps of the adjustment screws Place the operation keys on the telescope eyepiece side and then turn on the laser pointer The laser pointer will not be emitted if the operation keys are placed on the objective lens side 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 2 3 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto Tracking Activates auto tracking to the prism Confirm if the center of telescope reticle and the center of the prism is coincided Any error between them requires adjustment according to the following procedure Prism center Prism center Telescope reticle center Telescope reticle center Normal position Centers of prism and telescope is shifted e Position a prism around 0 in horizontal and more than 100m 328ft apart from the GTS 900A GPT 9000A series e Take care not to be interrupted the optical path during measurement 1 Pressthe ADJUST icon Al PEPPER MEAS SETUP ADJUST PROG ADJUST MODE 2 Pressthe ADJUST AXIS icon VANGLEOADIUST INST CONSTANT 3AXIS COMPENSA EDM CHECK Adjust Axis 3 Operate H V jog shuttle and collimate prism center with telescope 4 Press the MEAS key 00000 00000 RESET EXIT 111 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Measurement will begin Adjust Axis 1 2 0000 00000 Measuring RESET MEAS EXIT 5 After the measurement is c
40. this mode for the objects which may be slightly unstable Measurement time approx 0 5seconds The unit to be displayed is 1mm 0 005ft Coarse 10mm mode This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode Use this mode for stake out measurement It is very useful when tailing the moving object or carrying out stake out work Measurement time approx 0 3 seconds The unit to be displayed is 10mm 0 02ft Non Prism Mode Fine mode This is a normal distance measuring mode Measurement time 0 2mm mode approx 3 seconds 1 mm mode approx 1 2 seconds The unit to be displayed is 0 2mm or 1mm 0 001ft or 0 005ft Coarse 1mm mode This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode Use this mode for the objects which may be slightly unstable Measurement time approx 0 5seconds The unit to be displayed is 1mm 0 005ft Coarse 10mm mode This mode measures in shorter time than in coarse 1mm mode Use this mode for stake out measurement It is very useful when tailing the moving object or carrying out stake out work Measurement time approx 0 3 seconds The unit to be displayed is 10mm 0 02ft Non Prism Long Mode Fine mode This is a normal distance measuring mode Measurement time approx 1 5 6 seconds The unit to be displayed is 1mm 0 005ft Coarse 5mm mode This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode Use this mode for the objects which may be slightly unstable Measurement time approx 1
41. your PC with an interface cable F 25 as shown below GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M LU PC T LE 0 o 0 U O 9 E i Interface USB cable F 25 ANR aseo E ELR gt MY 99969 TTE Oy 3506 CEA f 29 gt oF E USB Port mini B USB Port A The instrument will give the prompt Conneting to Host The PC will prompt you to set up a partnership or set up as a guest Select the NO key to setting up as a guest oO Q Press the Next key Once a connection has been established the ActiveSync window will appear on your PC 7 Click the Explorer icon You will then see the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M file structure 2 10 Confirming the Bluetooth Device Address and Setting the PIN code You can confirm the Bluetooth address and set the PIN code Refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Chapter 6 1 2 Communication To communicate between the instrument and some other Bluetooth enabled instrument it is necessary to make the PIN codes of both instruments identical If two PIN codes don t coincide the two instrument cannot communicate each other For setting the PIN code of other Bluetooth enabled instrument see the instruments instruction manual 55 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error For the best results aim or point prisms in the direction of the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series
42. 0M is used in the open air in an urban area etc the laser pointer can be stopped and distance measurement then conducted making it possible to prevent the laser light from hitting a third party e Use operation keys the telescope eyepiece side for key operation If you use the operation keys on the objective lens side an error will be displayed and the laser pointer will not turn on This prevents the laser beam from hitting the eyes of the operator Non prism mode prism mode To switch the non prism prism mode press the Non prism prism switching icon For more information see Chapter 4 2 Distance Measurement Turn the auto tracking ON OFF Press the Auto tracking icon to start auto tracking See Section 3 1 Automatic Tracking Turn the auto collimating ON OFF Press the Auto collimating icon to start auto collimating See Section 3 2 Automatic Collimation Set the parameters for the auto tracking A proper setting for each parameter such as tracking pattern tracking range waiting time tracking speed and tracking sensitivity See Section 3 4 Setting Parameters for Auto Tracking Auto Inversion Pressing the Rotation icon causes the instrument to reverse and turn the telescope and instrument automatically See Section 1 13 Rotating Method During auto rotation do not disturb the instrument Stopping the rotation with a touch of the hand Such action may cause trouble or harm to instrument or operator
43. 3 seconds The unit to be displayed is 5mm 0 015ft Coarse 10mm mode This mode measures in shorter time than in coarse 5mm mode Use this mode for stake out measurement It is very useful when tailing the moving object or carrying out stake out work Measurement time approx 0 4 seconds The unit to be displayed is 10mm 0 02ft In the non prism long mode the measuring time largely depends on a distance to the target object and the color or reflectance of the object Especially when the measurement distance is far or when the reflectance of the measured surface is low measuring time will become longer 77 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE e select distance measurement mode Confirm the distance measurement mode DISTANCE MODE NP MEAS MODE TURN PI 00 r 10 0 The first letter of the current mode is displayed 1 DISTANCE MODE EINE LRESU LBS 59 a 4 a F2 PPM ppm 10 0 Collimate the center of prism N Press the F2 key 3 Select the measurement mode by pressing the F1 F2 or F3 key 2 The mode is set and distance measuring mode reappears 1 The following characters will be shown on the 4th line right hand of the display to represent measurement mode F Fine C Coarse c Coarse 10mm 2 To cancel the setting press the ESC key 4 2 7 Stake Out S O The difference between the measured distance and the distance pr
44. ANG key 2 3 4 5 6 T 15 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 5 Distance Measurement Single N times Measurement When presetting the number of times the instrument measures the distance as the setting times and the average distance will be displayed When presetting the number of times as 1 or 0 it does not display the average distance because of single measurement It has been set at single measurement at factory 1 Setting the number of times Refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING 2 Measuring Method Confirm the angle measurement mode 1 Collimate the center of the prism 2 Select the measurement mode by pressing the Zl key Example Horizontal distance Relative elevation mode N times measurement starts OSET HOLD Pil HRB The average value is displayed following with DISTANCE MODE buzzer sound E eT 1 The following characters will be shown on the 4th line right hand of the display to represent measurement mode R Continuous Repeat S Single N N times 76 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 6 Fine Coarse Measuring Mode Prism Mode Fine mode This is a normal distance measuring mode Measurement time 0 2mm mode approx 3 seconds 1 mm mode approx 1 2 seconds The unit to be displayed is 0 2mm or 1mm 0 001ft or 0 005ft Coarse 1mm mode This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode Use
45. B Use these two leveling screws only and place the bubble in the center of the plate level 2 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis and check bubble movement of the plate level If the bubble has been displaced then proceed with the following adjustment 180 Plate level Leveling screw B Leveling screw A e Adjustment 1 Adjust the level adjustment capstan screw with the accessory adjusting pin and return the bubble towards the center of the plate level Correct only one half of the displacement by this method 2 Correct the remaining amount of the bubble displacement with the leveling screws 3 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check bubble movement If the bubble is still displaced then repeat the adjustment Level adjustment capstan screw vit 7 3 2 Checking Adjusting the Circular Level Adjustment is required if the axis of the circular level is also not perpendicular to the vertical axis e Check 1 Carefully level the instrument with the plate level only If the bubble of the circular level is centered properly adjustment is not required Otherwise proceed with the following adjustment Adjustment 1 Shift the bubble to the center of the circular level by adjusting three capstan adjustment screws on the bottom surface of the circular level with the accessory adjusting pin Half amount of displacement Capstan adjustment screws Cir
46. Bin Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut You can see the New Folder waiting a new name inputting on Display Internet Standard Computer Explorer Meas Recycle Bin Microso E gw WordPac jo Inbox Documents Tren PP 50 Internet Standard Computer Explorer 2 Sy Recycle Bin Microsoft WordPad Documents Internet Standard Computer Explorer Meas Recycle Bin Microsoft WordPad is Documents Internet Standard Computer Explorer Meas Recycle Bin Microsoft WordPad 47 My Documents 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Press key to be entering alphabet letter mode Alphabet letter mode indicator will be appeared on the task bar Enter Alphabets Input j Press 4 JKL key then the sub window featuring character will appear on the display which indicate a entering character Then will be displayed Input o Press 5 MNO 5 5 The character in the sub window will be altered m n Then o will be appended after Input b Press 7 ABC 7 The character in the sub window will be altered a b Then b will be appended after jo Input Press 3 YZ_ 3 3 The character in the sub window will be altered Y 2 _ Then will be appended after job 51 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 8 Press the key to be returning numeric mode Alphabet letter mod
47. DE QON app REC NP INSHT OCC 0 0 PPM ppm 10 0 m re es ed 22 2 1 In case the coordinate of occupied point is not entered 0 0 0 will be used as the default for the occupied point The instrument height will be calculated as 0 when the instrument height is not entered The reflector height will be calculated as 0 when the reflector height is not set 2 Refer to section 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 83 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 4 Data Output Result of measurement is transferred from the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series to Data Collector Example Distance measurement mode SETUP MODE PI spp REC NP MEAS MOLE TURIN The following data will be output at each mode With the SETUP mode set the communication parameters Refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE After setting the communication parameters select the distance measurement mode Operate the data collector to measure the distance Measurement will be started After the measurement the result will be shown and transferred to the Data Collector Angle mode or HL V in percent V HR or HL Horizontal distance mode V HR HD VD V HR HD VD Slope distance mode V HR SD V SD HD Coordinate mode N E Z HR e display and the output at the coarse mode are the same as the contents above e Output
48. Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions To reduce the risk of hazards use only CSA UL certified power supply cord set cord is Type SPT 2 or heavier minimum No 18 AWG copper one end is provided with a moulded on male attachment plug cap with a specified NEMA configuration and the other end is provided with a moulded on female connector body with a specified IEC non industrial type configuration eBattery can cause outbreak of fire Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified Risk of fire Do not use any other power cable other than the one specified eThe short circuit of a battery can cause a fire Do not short circuit battery when storing it N CAUTION not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands you are at risk of electric shocks if you do Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path In case you operate laser beam open avoid radiating laser beam to the height of man s head It is quite possible for the beam to enter into one s eyes and it is possible to lose visual sight temporarily and lose one s caution and awareness of other dangers avoid glaring beam Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases
49. K AND ADJUSTMENT 7 4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value To set the Instrument constant which is obtained in section 7 1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant follow as below 1 Press the ADJUST icon from the main menu 2 Pressthe INST CONSTANT key V ANGLE 0 ADJUST 3AXIS COMPENSATION ELM CHECK ADJUST AxIS SELF CHECK 3 Press the PRISM key B NP NORMAL Pi NP LONG LNP DIST RANGE LNE INSTRUMENT CONSTANT 4 Input value 1 5 Press the SET key The display returns to previous menu Please Input 1 To cancel the setting press the EXIT key 119 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 5 Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 7 5 1 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 1 Error of vertical axis X Y tilt sensor offset 2 Collimation error 3 Error of vertical angle 0 datum 4 Error of horizontal axis The above mentioned errors will be compensated by software which calculated internally according to each compensation value Also these errors can be compensated by software collimating one side of the telescope that is carried out to delete the error by turning in normal and reverse both sides of telescope so far 1 Level the instrument properly with the plate level 2 Press the ADJUST icon from the main menu ADJUST MODE 3 VANGLEOADIUST INST CONSTANT SAXIS COMPENSATION A CHECK ADJUST AxIS Press t
50. M MODE NONPRI 15 16 17 18 Press the NP P key to change the non prism mode Collimate the center of the prism Press the HOLD key to hold the quantity of the light The mark will appear on the right side of the signal level indicator Repeat the previous procedure 6 to 14 in the same way in the non prism mode If the difference is within 2 no problem for use If the difference is more than mentioned value contact with your Topcon dealer or Topcon 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 2 2 Checking the optical axis of Laser pointer Check whether the optical axis of the laser pointer coincides with the optical axis of the telescope by carrying out the following steps The laser pointer indicates the approximate collimation position of the telescope It does not indicate the exact collimation position Therefore it is not failure of the GPT 9000A GPT 9000M although it may shift to 6mm by the optical axis and laser point on the target about 10 meters from the GPT 9000A GPT 9000M 1 On the center of a piece of graph paper or white paper draw a target in the form of a vertical line and an intersecting horizontal line 2 Setup the target about 10 meters from the GPT 9000A GPT 9000M and collimate the instrument to the point of intersection of the two lines 3 Turn on power to the instrument press the star key mode and then press the L P key lighting up the laser pointer Target About10m e Checking of
51. OSPHERIC CORRECTION 126 9 1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction 126 9 2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value 127 10 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE 132 10 1 Distance Calculation 132 11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 133 11 1 On board Battery 5 133 12 DETACH ATTACH OF 135 13 SPECIAL 136 14 BATTERY SYSTEM olia ER REG eee tae aan e cmd 138 15 PRISM SYSTEM 3 3 xu XC UR n CR Caro Sh CR e Bate 139 16 PRECAUTIONS CR ws 140 17 MESSAGE ERROR 141 Me NGOS SA ela aoe Go Scrat maU a Risa 141 a db te etes e einen clus deal ne dus ud E E ote 142 18 APPENDIX xs tated Vee Ee do x dca e eed s 144 D al Axis Compensation s t 6440 eee ex bs E Eye Ru EE EE d 144 19 INDEX che dune See REESE c 146 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 1 Nomenclature Carrying handle Sighting collimator Handle fixing screw Tracking indicator GTS 900A GPT 9000A Laser aperture for Optical communication Instrument center mark Objective
52. PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE 8 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE The prism constant value of Topcon is set to zero When using prisms other than Topcon s it is necessary to set the prism constant correction value of that specific prism Once you set the correction value for prism constant it is retained after power is OFF Note Confirm the non prism constant value is set at 0 when measuring target such as walls in Non prism mode Non prism long mode Example How to Set Prism Constant Value 1 Turnthe power switch on 2 Pressthe Xe key 3 Press the Prism constant value Atmospheric correction icon 4 Press the Prism constant value icon 1013 3 hPa 5 Input Prism constant value 1 Example 0 0mm 6 Press the ENTER key 1 Input range 99 9mm 99 9mm 0 1mm step 125 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION The velocity of light through air is not constant and depends on the atmospheric temperature and pressure The atmospheric correction system of this instrument corrects automatically when the correction value is set 15 C 59 F and 1013 25hPa 760mmHg 29 9 inHg is as a standard value for Oppm in this instrument The values are kept in the memory even after power is OFF 9 1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction The followings are the correction formulas Unit meter Ka Atmospheric correction value Ka 279 85 19 585 X
53. Switches the vertical angle and percent grade Switches R L rotation of horizontal angle The function of soft keys on next page P3 TURN Turns the instrument eeN s e f F AN MI The function of soft keys on next page P1 Distance measuring mode FA Pt The function of soft keys on next page P2 To be stake out measurement mode 2 HE we eme c e The function of soft keys on next page P1 Coordinate measuring mode F1 MEAS Coordinate measuring starts 1 F2 MODE Sets to the mode for Fine Coarse or Coarse 10mm F3 TURN Turns the instrument F4 The function of soft keys on next page P2 F3 Sets an occupied point by input values F4 The function of soft keys on next page P1 Sets a Reflector Height by input value INSHT Sets an Instrument Height by input value n 29 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 11 Star Key Mode Press the star key to view the instrument options The following instrument options can be selected from the star key Auto tracking icon Auto collimating icon Auto Inversion icon Auto tracking parameters set icon Signal level icon Electric circular level icon Point guide icon or Tracking indicator icon Prism Non prism Non prism long switching icon Laser pointer icon Prism constant value Atmospheric correction icon Reticle illumination icon e Electric circular level graphic display Electric circular level can be d
54. T Select the measuring mode when the power is on to angle measurement or distance measurement After turning on the power select the same measuring mode DIST MODE FINE CRS CRS10mm FINE CRS CRS 10mm as when distance measurement was initially carried out After turning on the power select the same measuring mode DIST DISPLAY HD amp VD SD HD amp VD SD as when distance measurement was initially carried out V ANGLE Z0 HO ZENITH Select the vertical angle reading for Zenith O or Horizontal O HORIZONTAL g g DIST MEAS After turning on the power select the same measuring mode REPEAT N TIME REPEAT N TIME as when distance measurement was NUMBER uw initially carried out Select the display format in the coordinate measurement mode for NEZ or ENZ Select the coefficient correction for refraction and earth W CORRECTION OFF 0 14 0 20 curvature Selections for the refraction coefficient are OFF No correction K 0 14 or K 0 20 S A BUZZER OFF ON Select the Audio tone OFF or ON for the Set Audio Mode MEASUREMENT2 TURN FINE NORMAL Select the stopping accuracy of automatic rotation to required COARSE angle FINE 3 NORMAL 5 COARSE 10 AUTO AIM Select the accuracy of automatic collimation NORMAL STD MEAS CONPENSATION REND START MODE Select the start mode after hardware reset or software reset Ext Link This setting does not effect the resume mode EXTERNAL BATTERY Li ion 12V BATTERY
55. TURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 11 2Setting by Using Star Key Example Switch on the laser pointer 1 Turnthe power switch on 2 Pressthe Xe key 3 the Laser pointer icon The laser pointer will be turned on 36 1 12 Auto Power Off 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS To save battery power the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M would automatically turn the power off suspend by itself when it s not in use You can adjust the settings of this function How to adjust the settings of auto power off function Regional Settings Remove Storage System Programs Manager Main Batteries Backup Batteries Battery Battery Power Off Backlight fe Save battery power and prevent unauthorized ara use fin conjunction with a password by having your device turn aff when not in use cr Enable suspend while on amp extet J20 minutes 1 2 3 Press the icon Start Settings Control Panel Power You can see the Power Properties screen on Display Press the tab Power Press the time menu down arrow to select the auto power off time Factory setting is 10 minutes as default 37 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Power Properties Battery Battery Battery Power Off Power Off Backlight Backlight Save battery power and prevent unauthorized i use fin conjunction with a password by having your device turn aff when nat in use On battery p
56. adio button Factory setting is Key light synchronizes with backlight as default Power Properties Key light is always on Key light synchronizes with backlight 3 10 22 AM 19 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 4 RAM Data Backup If your device had not recharged during several days the battery will be running down and you would lose all of data on the device other than that in the Internal Disk internal SD card In addition you might perform hardwarereset by the hardware problem or software problem In this case you would lose all data same as the above You can use Backup function of the instrument in order to evade such kind of uneasiness Your data will be restored to latest condition 1 automatically when rebooting by using the Backup function The Backup function saves all data files of RAM except for OS files registry file and additionally installed programs into named Backup folder in the Internal Disk 1 The conditions that you executed the backup function last B Restoring former backup data may be incomplete if you upgrade OS version 1 4 1 Execute the Backup Function Make sure the mode is Windows CE mode 1 Press the icon Start Settings Control Panel Backup Bluetooth Certificates Date Time Device wv 39 Display Input Panel Internet Options E and a You can see the RAM Backup screen on Display 2 Press the RAM data backup
57. adjust the height of prism set change the position of fixing screws Plug 3 is necessary for the tribrach adaptor 2 tribrach adaptor S2 and pole adaptor F2 to coincide with the height of GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series TR 5 TR 5P tribrach should be used for prism side when the traverse surveys is performed 139 16 PRECAUTIONS 16 PRECAUTIONS 140 1 2 For transportation hold by the handle or yoke of the instrument Never hold by the lens barrel as it can affect the fixing bracket inside and reduce the accuracy of the instrument Never expose the instrument without a filter to direct sunlight It may damage the components inside the instrument Never leave the instrument unprotected in high temperature The temperature inside instrument may easily reach up to 70 or above and will reduce the service life When a high degree of precision is required for measurement provide shade against direct sunlight for the instrument and tripod Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a reduction of measuring distance range i e when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle When opening the carrying case and taking out the instrument place the case horizontally then open the case When returning the instrument to its case be sure to match the white positioning marks provided with the case and place the instrument For transportation provide dampening or a cushion appropr
58. arks during the utility function is selected Under tilt compensation Tilt OFF al ral d 7 Tilt information e Control by interface for Topcon AP L1A system see Chapter 5 5 AP L1A Communication Emulator 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 PROGRAM MODE Select the menu by pressing panel icon Main menu STANDARD MEASUREMENT Press the PROG icon MEAS SETUP ADJUST PROG Program mode menu Program Mode Repetition angle measurement Refer to Chapter 5 4 Repetition Angle Measurement REPY Missing line measurement Refer to Chapter 5 3 Missing Line Measurement MLM Remote elevation measurement Refer to Chapter 5 2 Remote Elevation Measurement REMY Setting a direction angle for backsight orientation Refer to Chapter 5 1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation BS Setting AP L1A communication Refer to Chapter 5 5 AP L1A Communication Emulator 87 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation BS Entering the instrument and backsight coordinate values This program uses the input coordinate values of the occupied point instrument and backsight point to calculate the backsight orientation direction angle The occupied and backsight coordinate input display appears After the coordinate values are entered for both points the instrument calculates the backsight direction angle for orientation Also the occupied coordinate values are stored
59. at the tracking mode is displayed as distance data only HD VD or SD 84 4 5 Data Output by REC Key 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE It is also possible to output the result of measurement by pressing the REC key Example Distance measurement mode SETUP MODE MEASUREMENT MEAS MODE TURN dui 0 0 s d DISTANCE MODE DATA OUT Er MODE TURN PI 100 PPM ppm ES With the SETUP mode set the communication parameters Refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE After setting the communication parameters select the distance measurement mode Press the REC key Measurement will be started After the measurement press the Yes key The data will be transferred to the Data Collector 85 86 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 6 Data output of GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series The information of GTS 900A GPT 9000A series regarding tracking auto tracking are added to the protocol of Topcon Total Station system so far Also you can add utility information such as battery remaining EDM mode auto tracking mode normal reversed face information Tilt information if you like For selecting refer to Chapter 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE During an utility function selection measurement will be continued whenever tilt over The tilt over will not be compensated here In case tilt over the tilt information will be displayed on the right lower screen as the following m
60. bles the instrument to search and collimate automatically the center of the prism when the telescopic is aimed at a prism roughly in the range of approx 5 Use this mode for the object which is stable e You can select Fine or Course mode for the distance measurement in auto collimation 1 Collimate the target prism roughly using V H jog shuttle 2 Press the star key to set the star key mode 3 Press the Auto collimating icon The automatic collimation mode is set The instrument searches the prism and when it is found Pi is heard The automatic collimation is completed 4 Choose measuring modes by pressing the soft keys Measuring starts Sample Horizontal distance measuring MEAS MODE TURN NPMi mm 10 0 Im bi In case the instrument could not find the prism during auto collimating the instrument returns to normal mode after displaying the mark as follows 2 If any key is pressed during auto collimating the auto collimating mode is ended and the instrument returns to normal mode After auto collimating is finished the instrument does not track the prism even if the prism is moved The auto collimating can not be done correctly in the time of shaking prism or under bad weather condition for example when the heat shimmer is generated in a great degree or when visibility is poor The above caution mark will be displayed after 10 seconds and the auto collimating will be finished operation k
61. cular level 114 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 3 3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross hair Adjustment is required if the vertical cross hair is not in a place perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the telescope since it must be possible to use any point on the hair for measuring horizontal angles or running lines Check 1 Set the instrument up the tripod and carefully level it 2 Sight the cross hairs on a well defined Point A at a distance of at least 50 meters 160ft and clamp horizontal motion 3 Next swing the telescope vertically using the vertical jog shuttle and check whether the point travels along the length of the vertical cross hair 4 If the point appears to move continuously on the hair the vertical cross hair lies a plane perpendicular to the horizontal axis and adjustment is not required 5 However if the point appears to be displaced from the vertical cross hair as the telescope is swung vertically then proceed with the following adjustment Adjustment 1 Unscrew the cross hair adjustment section cover by revolving it in the counterclockwise direction and take it off This will expose four eyepiece section attachment screws Eyepiece section Eyepiece section attachment screws attachment screws Eyepiece 2 Loosen all four attachment screws slightly with the accessory screw drive while taking note of the number of revolutions Then revolve the eyepiece section so that th
62. d be effected Occasionally check the adjusting screws on the tribrach Make sure the base fixing lever is locked and the base fixing screws are tightened Guarding the instrument against shocks When transporting the instrument provide some protection to minimize risk of shocks Heavy shocks may cause the measurement to be faulty Carrying the instrument Always carry the instrument by its handgrip Exposing the instrument to extreme heat Do not leave the instrument in extreme heat for longer than necessary It could adversely affect its performance Sudden changes of temperature Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a reduction of measuring distance range i e when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle Let instrument acclimate itself to ambient temperature Battery level check Confirm battery level remaining before operating Memory back up The back up battery built in the instrument needs to be charged approximately 24hrs before using it for the first time after purchase Connect the fully charged battery to the instrument in order to charge the back up battery Taking the battery out Leaving the instrument without the battery for more than an hour will cause the memorized data to be lost due to low voltage of the back up battery Connect the battery as soon as possible or execute RAM back up No responsibility TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the
63. der to reestablish the correct relationship between the compensator and the true level condition of the instrument it is necessary to carry out the vertical indexing procedure listed on Section 7 3 6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum This adjustment will both reset the vertical index cause a direct indirect zenith reading to the same elevation to equal 360 and zero the level reference for the horizontal compensator While correct vertical angles can be obtained by averaging direct and indirect reading even when the index is improperly adjusted the same is not true for horizontal angles Since the vertical axis error is fixed for a given setup its effect cannot be removed by averaging two readings For this reason it is extremely important to maintain the vertical indexing adjustment to insure proper correction of the horizontal angles 145 19 INDEX 1 9 IN DEX Software 14 Stake Out 9S O a M Ra 78 A Star Key Mod 4 tetto ha tede Ga 30 Automatic Collimation 61 T Automatic Tracking 59 Task Malagelt s tte a o Rss 14 Active SUO 55 Touch Panel Calibration 24 Angle Measurement 66 Tracking Indicator 32 Angle measuring mode 29 TRIBRAC 2 135 Auto Po
64. e indicator will be disappeared on the task bar 9 Input 104 Press 1 0 4 Then 104 will be appended after job 10 Press the ENT key In alphabet letter mode Shift 0 9 keys perform uppercase character 52 e Invoke the software input panel ie Internet Computer Explorer sii 2 ee Recycle Bin Standard Meas Microsoft WordPad ey Documents Standard Meas Internet Computer Explorer 2 Recycle Bin Input Panel 11 213 415 6 718 9101 1 Tab t pon CAP shift 1 7 Meas Internet Computer Explorer 2 p E Recycle Bin Input Panel Esc Y jm a fol j amp mang T 5 I KIL Je lt gt SS ataridattd Meas Internet Computer Explorer 0 Recycle Bin 1 2 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Press the key or press keyboard icon on the task bar and select Keyboard You can see the software input panel on display You can input data as if you were typing on your PC keyboard To change the keyboard Press the CAP key or the au key To hide the software input panel press e key or press keyboard icon on the task bar and select Hide Input Panel 53 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 8 Data Memory Card How to insert a data memory card CF card
65. e measurement is completed can be changed 0 After completing distance measurement EDM OFF TIME SET DIST MEAS COUNT SET EDM is cut off 1 98 EDM is cut off after 1 98 minutes 99 EDM is always switched ON 6 1 4 Unit Selecting Item Contents TEMP Celsius Fahrenheit Select the temperature unit for the atmospheric correction PRESS hPa mmHg inHg Select the air pressure unit for the atmospheric correction ANGLE deg gon mil Select degree 360 gon 400G or mil 6400 for the measuring angle unit to be shown on the display DIST m ft Select the distance measuring unit Meter or Feet shown on the display Select the meter feet conversion factor Us US survey feet FEET INTERNATIONAL 1m 3 280833333333333 ft International feet 1m 3 28083989501 3123 ft 102 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 6 2 Setting Parameters Example setting S A BUZZER OFF Press the SETUP icon STANDARD MEASUREMENT MEAS SETUP ADJUST PROG SETUP MODE 2 Press the MEASUREMENT key 3 Press the MEASUREMENT 1 key COMMUNICATION 4 the NEXT key three times VALUE INPUT LINIT 5 Select the OFF button of S A BUZZER 1 6 When the SET key is pressed the setting will 00 14 00 20 be the SETUP MODE screen will nd reappear REC TYPE amp RECA ORECB NEZ REC FORM amp STANDARD WITHRAW n PREV S F O ON par 1 To return to the SETUP MODE screen press the EXIT
66. e vertical cross hair coincides to Point A Finally re tighten the four screws by the amount that they were loosened 3 Check once more and if the point travels the entire length of the vertical cross hair further adjustment is not required Perform following adjustment after completing the above adjustment Section 7 3 4 Collimation of the Instrument Section 7 3 6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum Section 7 2 Checking the Optical Axis 115 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 3 4 Collimation of the Instrument Collimation is required to make the line of sight of the telescope perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the instrument otherwise it will not be possible to extend a straight line by direct means 116 1 Check Set the instrument up with clear sights of about 50 to 60meters 160 to 200 ft on both sides of the instrument Level the instrument properly with the plate level Sight Point A at approximately 50 meters 160 ft distance Telescope Loosen the vertical motion clamp only and rotate the telescope 180 or 200g around the horizontal axis so that the telescope is pointed in the opposite direction Sight Point B at equal distance as Point A and tighten the vertical motion clamp Loosen the horizontal motion clamp and rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis Fix a jh sight on Point A once more and tighten the horizontal motion clamp Loosen the vertical motion
67. e with charged battery or charge when battery level is low see section 2 4 Battery Power Remaining Display 45 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 4 Battery Power Remaining Display Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition Battery Power Remaining Display Pi dads 0 0 HRB 222 IN i Measurement is possible HE Y The power is poor The battery should be recharged or replaced with a fully charged battery Measurement is impossible need to recharge replaces battery Note The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions such as ambient temperature charging time the number of times of charging and discharging etc It is recommended for safety to charge the battery beforehand or to prepare spare full charged batteries For general usage of the battery see Chapter 11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING The battery power remaining display shows the power level regarding to the measurement mode now operating The safety condition indicated by the battery power remaining display in the angle measurement mode does not necessarily assure the battery s ability to be used in the distance measurement mode It may happen that the mode change from the angle mode to the distance mode will stop the operation because of insufficient battery power for the distance mode which consumes more power than angle mode When the measurement mode is changed it
68. el of SIG value to adjust the collimating point same as step 7 procedure 11 Note horizontal angle same as step 8 procedure 106 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 12 Calculate the horizontal angle of center of the prism by step 8 and 11 13 14 Example Step 8 0 01 20 Step 11 0 09 40 Calculated value 0 05 30 Collimate to the center of prism Compare the reading horizontal angle and calculated average value in step 12 Example Horizontal angle of the center of the prism 0 05 50 Difference of Average value and Horizontal reading of the center of the prism If the difference is within 2 no problem for use e Vertical direction confirmation Do not move Horizontal direction Carry out as Horizontal direction confirmation Compare the reading vertical angle of center of prism and calculated average value If the difference is within 2 no problem for use Prism Reticle Example Lower side of prism 90 12 30 Upper side of prism 90 04 30 Average 90 08 30 Reading to prism center 90 08 50 Difference 20 If the difference is more than mentioned value contact with your Topcon dealer or Topcon e For non prism mode If the instrument is in the hold mode press the HOLD key to release the hold mode 20 107 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 108 V 44 06 40 HR 90 20 30 SA LEVEL EDM MODE NONPRI EDM CHECK 44 06 40 HR 90 20 30 SA LEVEL ED
69. elow for converting horizontal and vertical distances Horizontal distance D or Vertical distance Z or D L coso 20 y sino Z y cosa L coso 2R Earth curvature correcting item y K Lcosa 2R Atmospheric refraction correcting item 0 14 or 0 2 Coefficient of refraction R 726372km Radius of earth COP E Altitude angle CR Slope distance Radius of earth R 6372Km e The conversion formula for horizontal and vertical distances is as follows when correction for refraction and earth curvature is not applied D L cosa Z L sina The coefficient of the instrument has been set at 0 14 before shipment 0 14 if the value is to be changed refer to 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 5 132 11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 11 1 On board Battery BT 65Q e To remove 1 Pull the battery cover lever and open the cover 2 Remove the battery CHARGE LED POWER LED To charge 1 Connect the AC Cable to the charger 2 Plug the AC Plug into the outlet The POWER LED will light 3 Attach the battery in the charger Charging will start The CHARGE LED will light Charging will take approximately 5 hours The CHARGE LED will go out If battery power is at a very low level when beginning charging such as after the instrument has been in storage over an extended pe
70. emoving the battery Before removing the battery press the power switch and confirm that the power is off Then remove the battery e While using the external power source do not turn off the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M with the switch on the external power source If the above mentioned operating procedure is not followed then the next time that power is turned on it will be necessary to reboot the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M 27 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 10 Function Key Soft Key The functions are according to the displayed message Angle measuring mode Page 1 Angle measuring mode Page 2 Angle measuring mode Page 3 NP NP d m E d 5 E a esl io m NPM 0 0 0 Distance measuring mode Page 1 Distance measuring mode Page 2 DISTANCE MODE DISTANCE MODE PI FR m MEAS MODE TURN Pi NPM mm 0 0 n r2 rs r4 i6 mer 100 Coordinate measuring mode Page 1 Coordinate measuring mode Page 2 COORDINATE MODE COORDINATE MODE m 0 0 R HT INSHT OCC INEM mm 0 0 m WNP MEAS MODE TURN 1 GE E 22 7 DARA i 28 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Angle measuring mode Angle of horizontal is set to O 00 00 HOLD Holds the horizontal angle F3 HSET Sets the horizontal angle by input value F4 The function of soft keys on next page P2 TILT F4 Sets the tilt function ON OFF If ON the display shows tilt correction value
71. er to focus properly with parallax completely eliminated Carry out the adjustments in the order of item numbers as the adjustments are dependent one upon another Adjustments carried out in the wrong sequence may even nullify previous adjustment Always conclude adjustments by tightening the adjustment screws securely but do not tighten them more than necessary as you may strip the threads twist off the screw or place undue stress on the parts Furthermore always tighten by revolving in the direction of tightening tension The attachment screws must also be tightened sufficiently upon completion of adjustments Always repeat checking operations after adjustments are made in order to confirm results Notes on the Tribrach Note that the angle measuring precision may be effected directly if the tribrach has not been installed firmly 1 Ifthere is any slack between the leveling screws and the base loosen the set screw of the holding ring and tighten the holding ring with adjusting pin until it is properly adjusted Re tighten the set screw on completing the adjustment 00 y xp Leveling screw Holding ring Set screw 113 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 3 1 Checking Adjusting the Plate Level Adjustment is required if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis e Check 1 Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling screws say A and
72. eset is displayed The displayed value Measured distance Standard Preset distance Stake out operation can be performed for horizontal distance relative elevation VD or slope distance SD 78 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Example Horizontal distance 1 Pressthe F4 key in the distance measurement mode to get the function as in page 2 2 Pressthe F1 key The current setting value is displayed DISTANCE MODE spp MPM 0 0 STAKE OUT MODE 3 With the HD SD keys select a mode for inputting the standard distance HD 0 000 VD 0 000 50 0 000 STAKE OUT MODE 4 Enter the horizontal distance for stake out 5 Press the SET key STAKE OUT IMPUT HD 6 Press the EXIT key Sta e out indicator The difference between the measured distance EA anton and the standard distance is displayed 0 RID ST gt irom 10 e To return to normal distance measurement mode reset the standard distance to 0 79 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 3 Coordinate Measurement 4 3 1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point Set the coordinates of instrument occupied point according to coordinate origin and the instrument automatically converts and displays the unknown point reflector point coordinates following the origin Reflector n e z N 2 Origin 0 0 0 Confirm the angle measurement mode 1 Pressthe LZ
73. eys on the objective lens side an error will be displayed and auto collimation will not start e Use operation keys on the telescope eyepiece side for key operation If you use the 61 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION Range of tracking laser beam 62 3 3 Range of Laser for Auto tracking and Auto collimating The range of laser at the long distance is within 30 as shown below So you had better collimate the prism so that the prism may be located within this range of laser in the first step As for it rapid automatic collimating and automatic tracking becomes possible If the target prism is out of this range time for searching mode will be necessary to take a longer time for automatic collimating tracking Field of view of telescope about 30 gt The range of the laser beam for auto tracking in a short distance is almost the same as a telescopic filed of view Therefore quick starting of auto tracking and auto collimating are possible if the prism is contained in the telescopic field of view 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3 4 Setting Parameters for Auto Tracking A proper setting for each parameter are necessary for custom use The setting of the parameters can be done in the star key mode The setting here will be stored in the memory after the power is turned OFF 3 4 1 Setting Items SEARCH PATTERN 1 The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rota
74. flector tape This setting will reduce incorrect tracking 64 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 6 Prediction operating time After the instrument loses a prism the time prediction operation time for the instrument to continue moving operation can be set up During auto tracking operation when auto tracking axis between the instrument and a prism is intercepted by a tree etc the moving is continued supposing a motion prediction of the prism till then It is effective in auto tracking operation after the prism is intercepted with the obstacle by this function When an obstacle is large the prediction operation time should be set up long Moreover when you want to terminate auto tracking operation immediately at the point which missed the prism and to be changed into a search state Prediction operation time should be set up short Settable time 0 5sec 1sec 2sec 3sec 4sec 5sec 3 4 2 How to set the parameters Sample setting Reflector Type Prism Prediction Ctrl Time 5 sec Track Speed Survey 1 Press the star key to set the star key mode 2 Pressthe Auto tracking parameters set icon 3 Press the Track Setting key 4 Select the Reflector Type 5 the Prediction Ctrl Time 6 Select the Track Speed 7 Pressthe Enter key 65 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE STANDARD MEASUREMENT MEAS SETUP ARTI er ie STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Angle mea
75. g of the accuracy of the non prism mode non prism long mode 104 7 2 Checking the Optical AXIS it pum RS feste dts 105 7 2 1 Checking the optical axis of EDM and theodolite 105 7 2 2 Checking the optical axis of Laser 109 7 2 3 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto Tracking 111 7 3 Checking Adjusting the Theodolite lt 113 7 3 1 Checking Adjusting the Plate 114 7 3 2 Checking Adjusting the Circular 114 7 3 3 Adjustment of the Vertical 5 115 7 3 4 Collimation of the 1 5 116 7 3 5 Checking Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope 117 7 3 6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 118 7 4 How to Set the Instrument Constant 119 7 5 Compensation Systematic Error of 5 120 7 5 1 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 120 7 5 2 Showing Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 122 To Sell Checking Mode ode eruere dds GG a dE MR E 123 8 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE 125 9 SETTING ATM
76. he Prism constant value Atmospheric correction icon Prism constant value Atmospheric correction icon PPM icon 4 Press the PPM icon 5 Input atmospheric correction value 1 6 Press the ENTER key 1 Input range 999 9mm 999 9mm 0 1mm step 128 Atmospheric pressure hPa Atmospheric Correction Chart For your reference 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION The atmospheric correction value is obtained easily with the atmospheric correction chart Find the measured temperature in horizontal and pressure in vertical on the chart Read the value from the diagonal line which represents the required atmospheric correction value Example The measured temperature is 26 The measured pressure is 1014 hPa There fore The correction value is 10 1100 1050 1000 950 UE kl ian NN iB AL LL IN ILE J E Ei H T A a e LI a EN E D aL dI ET 3 aun NK ALATA ARTY A A A NERA d E a es 800 Mese APTA POR ATR ED ATE TS AT WARN eth ee rer TAT TAD F LE LI a ae Bie ignem aa ap Pr BED LE a _ ee J L T a ETE a ED EL 11 La IL
77. he AXIS COMPENSATION key LLLI 4 Press the ADJUST key CONSTANT DISPLAY 5 OCollimate target A around 0 in horizontal within 3 in normal telescope setting EXIT 6 Press the SET key ten times ADJUST MODE The number of measurements is displayed at VD TILT ADJUST the top right of the display 1 R FRONT 10 A5 s 0 00 31 LEVEL NEAR 120 ADJUST MODE TILT ADJUST R REVERSE 1 10 V 180 00 23 LEVEL 0 NEAR ADJUST MODE HORIZONTAL ADJUST L REVERSE 1 10 149 49 45 LEVEL 10 or more ADJUST MODE HORIZONTAL ADJUST L FRONT 10 V 29 58 48 LEVEL 10 or more 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Turn the telescope in reverse telescope setting Collimate target A Press the SET key ten times The number of measurements is displayed at the top right of the display Collimate target B more than 10 from the level in reverse telescope setting Press the SET key ten times The number of measurements is displayed at the top right of the display 1 Turn the telescope in normal telescope setting Collimate target B Press the SET key ten times Then the display returns to 3AXIS compensation menu 1 Pressing the SKIP key enables to set next step without changing the last compensated value 121 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 5 2 Showing Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 1 Press the ADJUST icon from the main menu 2 Pressthe 3AXIS COMPENSATION
78. iately to avoid sudden shock or vibration For cleaning the instrument after use remove dust using a cleaning brush then wipe off with a cloth 10 For cleaning the lens surface use a cleaning brush to remove the dust then use a clean lintless cotton cloth Moisten it with alcohol or mixture with ether to wipe gently in a rotational motion from the center out 11 Even if any abnormality occurs never attempt to disassemble or lubricate the instrument yourself Always consult with TOPCON or your dealer 12 To remove the dust on the case never use thinner or benzine Use a clean cloth moistened with neutral detergent 13 Check each part of the tripod after extended use Parts screws or clamps may work themselves free 17 MESSAGE ERROR DISPLAYS 17 MESSAGE ERROR DISPLAYS 17 1 Message V Angle OSet Error Step1 V Angle OSet Error Step PE TE M V Angle OSet Over Total V Angle Range Over V angle range is over Adjust again from the beginning V Angle Offset Range Over V angle offset range is over V Angle Tilt Offset Range Over V angle tilt offset range is over Collimation constant Range Over Collimation constant range is over Level the instrument properly and adjust again Horizontal angle axis constant range is over Select communication channel for Please Select Selection is not made Please change to PRISM mode Please change to PRISM mode e the mode of EDM to PRISM Horizontal angle axis constant
79. in memory The program does not store the backsight coordinate values in memory Backsight point A Example Occupied point C N coordinate 5 321m E coordinate 8 345m Backsight point A N coordinate 54 321m E coordinate 12 345m 1 Pressthe BS icon Program Made Ext Link 88 5 PROGRAM MODE m 2 Input N and E coordinate of occupied point C Setting a Direction Angle Example N coordinate 5 321m Units m E coordinate 8 345m Ocuupied PT 3 Input N and E coordinate of backsight point A N 5 321 E 6345 Example N coordinate 54 321m E coordinate 12 345m Backsight PT 321 4 memorize the occupied point press the SET OCC key E 12 345 5 P the YES key Setting a Direction Angle ress the YES Key 6 Pressthe SET key 7 Collimate the backsight Units Ocuupied PT MN 5 321 E 345 Backsight PT M 54 321 E 12 345 8 Pressthe YES key The display returns to Program mode menu Setting Direction Angle 4 40 00 Collirnation OK 89 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 2 Remote Elevation Measurement REM The Remote Elevation program calculates the vertical distance height of a remote object relative to a prism and it s height from a ground point without a prism height When using a prism height the remote elevation measurement will start from the prism reference point If no prism height is used the re
80. ing has failed because of heavy vibration Countermeasures Close the program and restart the in strument If this error code continues to be dis played repair is required Confirm the operation procedure is cor rect Confirm the cable connection is cor rect Level the instrument properly There is no error If this error code continues to be dis played repair is required Repair is required Close the program and restart the in strument Repair is required Repair is required Activate Self Checking at a place with lighter vibration Close the program and restart the in strument Repeat the same procedure If this error code is still displayed repair is required 17 MESSAGE ERROR DISPLAYS Adjust Axis mode set Error Adjust Axis Read Error Adjust Axis Set Error Angle Turn Set Error Adjust Axis range Error 1 Adjust Axis dist Error 2 Adjust Axis f r diff Error 3 Adjust VAxis std div Error 4 Adjust HAxis std div Error 5 If this error code is consistently dis played repair is required Bluetooth mode change error Command mode Bluetooth local device name get error Bluetooth pincode get error Bluetooth pincode set error Bluetooth security get error Bluetooth security set error There is no response from Bluetooth module There is no response from SSWireless module Bluetooth mode change error Close the program and restart the in Trn mode strument e lf er
81. io button from Automatic lighting column Factory setting is The light is switched on with an illuminometer as default Power Properties Battery Power Off Backlight key Light Time until it switches off a backlight Time until it reduces a backlight minuti gt Brightness An illuminometer is used poco n C ACC Bright he backlight is not switched on at the operation he backlight is switched on at the operation he liaht is switched on with an illuminometer 3 10 22 AM Time until it switches aff backlight Time until it reduces a backlight 3 minuti Brightness An illuminometer is used 77 Bright Automatic lighting 3 The backlight is nat switched on at the operation 3 The backlight is switched on at the operation The light is switched on with an illuminometer estat S 10 22 284 The Time until it switches off a backlight time menu is not activate if The light is switched on with an illuminometer option is selected 18 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 3 4 Selecting the Key Light Option The Key Light option Key light is always off Key light is always on Key light synchronizes with backlight 1 Press the tab Key Light Power Properties Battery Power Off Backight Status Main Batteries Backup Batteries Good Good You can see the Key Light screen on Display 2 Select a R
82. ion or auto collimating function makes easy remote control of the instrument from PC The followings are the main communication commands and explanations How to communicate or more informations of communication command you can see the interface manual which provided optionally Each measured data will be out put according to the command type Transmit command for measured data The status of Automatic Tracking mode will be out put Transmit Transmit command for battery level The battery level will be out put command Transmit command for coordinate of Setting coordinate of instrument point will instrument point be out put Transmit command for tracking mode Tracking information will be added into the output data in accordance with the setting of the instrument Transmit command for additional tracking information Each selecting mode in horizontal angle Setting of angle measurement or angle measurement can be decided according to the purpose of command Setting the measurement mode for Setting of distance measurement distance measurement Mode setting Setting coordinate of instrument point Setting the coordinate of instrument point Setting each tracking parameter according to the command Setting the tracking parameter T l ON OFF ON OFF of Tracking indicator Rotating command Rotating of setting angle Action Setting from automatic tracking mode to each command mode Setting tracking mode
83. is not used over an extended period of time store in place 30 or below in a 50 charged state Over discharge will lower performance and a full charge may become impossible Please charge once every few months i Note 1 Recharging should take place in a room with an ambient temperature range of 134 12 DETACH ATTACH OF TRIBRACH 12 DETACH ATTACH OF TRIBRACH The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach Tribrach fixing screw Tribrach alignment groove Securing screw Tribrach fixing lever Alignment piece Tribrach alignment groove e Detachment 1 Loosen the tribrach fixing screw 2 Loosen the tribrach fixing lever by turning counterclockwise 3 Lift the instrument straight upwards and off Attachment 1 Coincide the white alignment piece on the lower part of the instrument with the tribrach alignment groove 2 Tighten the tribrach fixing lever firmly by turning clockwise 3 Tighten the tribrach fixing screw Locking the Tribrach Fixing lever The tribrach fixing lever can be locked from being moved accidentally This is useful if the upper instrument section is not being detached very often Simply tighten the securing screw on the fixing lever with the accessory screw driver 135 13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES 13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Remote Control System RC 3 Using together with RC 3R makes it possible to optical communication between the GTS 900A GPT 9000A
84. ism mode In GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series the distance measurement will be done using invisible pulse laser beam emitted from pulse laser diode You can select measurement mode between Prism mode which collimating a prism and Non prism mode Non prism long mode that is collimating a target object except prism e For measurement with a prism be sure to measure with the prism mode If you measure with the non prism mode and non prism long mode accuracy cannot be guaranteed e Non prism mode and non prism long mode enable all distance measurements such Distance measurement Coordinate measurement Offset measurement and Layout e To switch over Prism mode to Non prism mode or Non prism long mode press the NP P soft key in each measurement display NP of Non prism mode indicator will be shown at the right corner of the display in Non prism mode measurement or LNP of Non prism long mode indicator will be shown Changing mode shall be done before measurement Example Distance measurement mode Coordinate measurement mode DISTANCE MODE COORDINATE MODE MEAS MODE TURN MEAS MODE TURN 0 0 0 mimm gt zl Non prism mode indicator MPM rm e When using a reflection sheet measure with the prism mode e tis possible to set Non prism mode or Non prism long mode for distance measurement during the power on time fhappened collimating the near distance prism in Non prism mode or Non prism long
85. isplayed by graphic This function is good for level the instrument when the circular level is difficult to see directly In the displays of reverse side the graphic bubble moves in reverse Rotate the leveling screws while observing the display 30 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Point guide ON OFF GPT 9000M This feature is most useful when doing stake out work The Point Guide s red LEDs on the GPT 9000M Series telescope assist the rod person in getting on line The Point Guide feature is fast and simple to use Instrument XN V LUN UA OM Mu os A V 100 meters 328 ft The quality of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the user s both LEDs become equally bright If the solid LED is brighter move to the right If the blinking LED is brighter move to the left eyesight on the instrument and move the prism on line until The Point Guide should be used within a distance of The goal of the rod person is to look at both LEDs Illuminate 31 32 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS e Tracking Indicator GTS 900A GPT 9000A A man who is staying on line with the direction of GTS 900A GPT 9000A series or automatic tracking status by emitted LED light orange color from GTS 900A GPT 9000A series Operation Pressing Tracking indicator icon on the screen The tracking indicator status will be changed according to the type of aut
86. isturb the instrument Stopping the rotation with a touch of the hand Such action may cause trouble or harm to instrument or operator For further instructions See Section 1 11 Star Key Mode 1 13 3Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle In Standard Measurement Modes the instrument can be rotated automatically by input a required horizontal and or vertical angle For further instructions see Section 4 1 5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle 39 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 14 Using together with RC 3 Remote Control System Using together with RC 3 Remote Control System makes it possible to optical communicate between the instrument and remote controller RC 3 the prism side This gives easy operation by one man surveying in applying programs Also connecting data collector to remote controller you can manage communication reciprocally between the instrument and direct to data collector Turn round function You can turn the GTS 900A GPT 9000A series round to the remote controller side easily by Turn round key of the remote controller This function helps to increase one man surveying efficiency See to 5 PROGRAM MODE and 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE for further information e transmit channel same as the remote controller side 40 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 15 Using connecting with Personal Computer PC The auto tracking funct
87. key ADJUST MODE 3 Press the CONSTANT DISPLAY key 3AXIS COMPENSATION MONS TANT DISPLAY ADJUST MODE 4 Press the EXIT key 3AXIS CONSTANT DISPLAY The display returns to previous menu wir cs PTA AGN HCo 0 00 49 Q 00 00 122 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 6 Self Checking Mode Self checking option The self checking function is to check internal communication and tilt sensor offset value When ambient temperature is changed or the instrument is not balanced by its internal battery is attached or detached the self checking is recommended e Confirm the battery power remaining on the display Replace with charged battery or charge when battery level is low 1 Confirm the instrument is leveled ADJUST MODE VANGEOADXET 2 Press SELF CHECK key INST CONSTANT 3AXIS COMPENSATION MOEK ADJUST AxIS Self checking mode will display Self Check Start To skip the self checking press EXIT key Levelthe instrument by turning the leveling SCrews When the leveling is within 30 and stable the self checking will start SELF CHECK 0700 00 0700 03 123 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT The instrument will turn automatically and the SELF CHECK tilt Sensor offset value will be measured and memorized Self Checking To cancel turning the instrument press EXIT key After checking the ADJUST MPDE menu will be shown 124 8 SETTING THE
88. l mode when the reflector could not found out within 2 times searching and returns to the point where the reflector is lost This pattern can be selected to search for the prism The search pattern tries to locate the prism in a very short time PATTERN 2 The searching is arranged to 2 times until the reflector is found The auto tracking mode changes to manual mode when the reflector could not found out within 2 times searching and returns to the point where the reflector is lost e Things like heat haze might interfere with the tracking system in the long distance near limit of auto tracking range in search mode e Reaction by rotating of instrument in search mode is serious Be sure of each connection part of the tribrach or tripod are firmly 63 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 2 Search Range The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rotating the telescope and body in Searching The Search range is decided from the point where the prism lost and the values will be set to plus and minus directions in horizontal and vertical Select search pattern first and set the search range to the selected search pattern Also it is enable to set each search pattern separately Example SEARCH RANGE 10 in horizontal 5 in vertical Search range Point where prism lost Setting Search range requires consideration The items to think about optical path interrupted by other objects co
89. lens Laser pointer Only for GPT 9000A Laser aperture Card cover Hardware reset switch Inside the cover Card cover lever Optical plummet telescope Base Leveling screw Tribrach fixing lever 10 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Antenna For built in wireless model only Telescope focusing knob Telescope grip Vertical shuttle Vertical jog Telescope eyepiece Instrument height mark Power switch Plate level Horizontal jog Horizontal shuttle Display window With touch panel Operation keys Battery cover Cover sensor Inside the cover Battery cover lever Circular level Stylus pen Serial Signal Connector Sce for circular level Power supply connector _ 11 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 Display 1 2 1 Main Menu Contains The main menu contains as following items Select the menu by pressing icons STANDARD MEASUREMENT 12 Display icon PROGRAM MODE e Setting a direction angle for backsight orientation e Remote elevation measurement e Missing line measurement e Repetition angle measurement e Setting AP L1A communication see Chapter 5 PROGRAM MODE ADJUSTMENT MODE This mode is used for checking and adjustment e Error of vertical angle 0 datum e Setting instrument constant value e Compensation systematic error of Instrument e Checking the optical axis of EDM e Adjustment of optic axis for auto tracking e Self check see Chapter 7
90. llimated point from GTS 900A GPT 9000A series to prism is shifted after Turning and Searching Command possible other prisms targets or other objects to interfere with tracking the desired prism and many other examples all play a role in determining the search range Note This search range is only for auto tracking function The search range of auto collimating is fixed as t5 in both directions horizontal and vertical 3 Wait Time The time the prism is lost before GTS 900A GPT 9000A series starts the searching Setting time is 1second step maximum 60 minutes If the mode is set to HOLD mode will not change to searching 4 Tracking Speed Choose the mode of Survey or Machine Control according to the purpose of measurement In case requiring auto aiming in high accuracy to the prism which is still Suitable for fixed point observation management of landslides surveying SURVEY displacement of dam When beginning auto tracking the instrument needs to collimate stable prism e Suitable for controlling of construction machinery or real time surveying of variety MACHINE traveling objects CONTROL e When beginning auto tracking the instrument can track a prism even if the prism is moving Note If the Machine Control mode is chosen the GTS 900A GPT 9000A may incorrect track the headlight of a car etc temporarily 5 Reflector type You can choose a reflector type according to reflective objects such as Prism 2 or re
91. m Heig ves A EE prism D teas Ground lt lt Remote Elevation Measurement REM Measure Ground Point Colimation OK 93 00 00 4191345 l 4 544 m sm O GQ CO N Press the REM icon Select the NO button Collimate prism Press the Meas Prism key Press the SET key Collimate ground point G Press the Meas Ground key Press the SET key Collimate target K Vertical angle VA and Vertical distance VD will be shown 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 3 Missing Line Measurement MLM The Missing Line Measurement program calculates the horizontal distance dHD slope distance 950 and elevation dVD between two target prisms The instruemt can accomplish this in two ways MLM Method A B A C Measurement is A B A C A D MLM Method A B B C Measurement is A B B C C D Prism A Prism B Instrument Prism C Example MLM Method A B A C Procedure of MLM Method A B B C is completely same as Method A B A C Method 1 Press the MLM icon 2 Select the A B A C button Collimate prism A 4 Press the MEAS key Horizontal distance between the instrument and prism A will be shown Direction 93 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 prism B and press the MEAS key Missing Line Measurement Horizontal distance between the instrument MLM and prism B will be shown B A C amp B B C 39 m
92. memory in case unexpected accidents Battery cover Completely close the battery cover before using the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M If the battery cover is not completely closed the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M will not operate normally regardless of whether the battery or the external power source is used If the battery cover is opened while the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M is in operation operation will automatically be suspended Power OFF When turning off the power be sure to turn off the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M s power switch Do not turn off the power by removing the battery Before removing the battery press the power switch and confirm that the power is off Then remove the battery While using the external power source do not turn off the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M with the switch on the external power source If the above mentioned operating procedure is not followed then the next time that power is turned on it will be necessary to reboot the GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M External power source Use only recommended batteries or external power source Use of batteries or an external power source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure For further information see Chapter 14 BATTERY SYSTEM Display for Safe Use In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator and others or damage to properties important warnings are put on the products and inserted in the inst
93. mode measurement will not be done because of too much light 71 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 72 Precautions for Use of Non prism long mode GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series made non prism measurement possible to reach the distance that had never been achieved before In the non prism long mode the following attentions need to be paid because the farther the target object be the weaker the reflection from the target and the larger the beam diameter become 1 3 Measurement Time In the non prism long mode the measuring time largely depends on a distance to the target object and the color or reflectance of the object Especially when the measurement distance is far or when the reflectance of the measured surface is low measuring time will become longer Beam Diameter Beam diameter becomes large in the long distance Try to bring as much beam as possible to the measured surface If the beam is not lased rightly as in the cases below may cause incorrect measurement In such cases collimate the position where the beam is not fallen besides the measured surface set measurement distance range Chapter 4 2 3 Setting Measurement distance range of Non e g 1 the beam also reaches the wall either before or behind the object C e g 2 the beam reaches the wall behind due to the size of the object dh Co Co SS 6 9 3 the beam is thrown on the ground before the object Cutoff during Measu
94. mote elevation will start from any reference point in which the vertical angle is established In both procedures the reference point should be perpendicular to the remote object Target K VD Prism P 6 Prism height N G Instrument 1 With prism height input 1 Press the REM icon Program Mode Ext Link Remote Elevation Measurement 2 Select the YES button Input Prism Height by Manual 3 Input the Prism Height Example 1 000m 4 Tomemorize the prism height press the SET Prism Height 1 000 Meas Prism 90 Remote Elevation Measurement Input Prism Height Manual 1 FL Storing the Current Refrector Height Remote Elevation Measurement Input Prism Height by Manual ve O No Prism Height m mJ Measure Prism Collimation ESC Remote Elevation Measurement Input Prism Height by Manual ves Prism Height mi 3M m ia 5 Qo 9 5 Press the YES key Collimate prism Press the Meas Prism key Press the SET key To measure the distance again press the RE TRY key Collimate target K Vertical angle VA and Vertical distance VD will be shown 91 5 PROGRAM MODE 92 2 Without prism height input Program Mode Input Pris
95. n case Prism constant value C Prism inclination 20 Measuring distance 100m by Prism type 2 e Distance error is From the graph prism type 2 the distance error shows in increasing range quantity 2 5mm along curved line of C 0 when prism inclination is 20 Angle error is From the graph prism type 2 along curved line of lt 0 with prism inclination of 20 find angle error quantity 14 2mm and calculate angle error by the following formula 2 a Angleerror range SAM Wie ee te aa Measuring distance 14 2 tan 3 100x10 29 Angle error 57 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION N WARNING e Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam N CAUTION Let the laser beam reach the aimed object or the target without anybody else in the laser beam path In case you operate laser beam open avoid radiating laser beam to the height of man s head It is quite possible for the beam to enter into one s eyes and it is possible to lose visual sight temporarily and lose one s caution and awareness of other dangers avoid glaring beam 58 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3 1 Automatic Tracking The instrument will measure the moving target prism in automatic tracking mode e Itis possible to perform auto tracking only in prism mode When switched to the automatic tracking mode it becomes prism mode from Non
96. n when the target is difficult to find The received return signal level is displayed with bar graph as follows Reticle illumination Select the brightness by sliding UP DOWN slider The brightness setting is stored in memory after power is turned off To turn on or off the reticle illumination press the reticle illumination icon OFF Reticle illumination icon ON Reticle illumination icon UP DOWN slider UP DOWN slider 33 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 34 Laser Pointer ON ON blink OFF The laser pointer assists with collimation by radiating visible laser light from the objective lens to the target The laser pointer can be used for the Prism Non prism and Non prism long mode Laser aperture Laser pointer will be OFF when auto tracking or auto collimation is ON B e laser pointer indicates the approximate collimation position of the telescope It does not indicate the exact collimation position e When the EDM is working the laser pointer will blink e You cannot see the laser pointer when looking through the telescope Therefore please look directly with the naked eye at the point indicated by the laser pointer e distance to which the laser pointer can be used will vary with climatic conditions and with the eyesight of the user e When the laser pointer is used the operating time of internal power source will become short e When the GPT 9000A GPT 900
97. ntal Angle Tilt 47 2 5 1 Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key 48 2 5 2 Correction of a Tilt Sensor setting error 48 2 6 Compensation of Systematic Error of 49 2 7 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet 50 28 Data iunc ered ead e RECO ed 54 29 ACINGSYNG due RO et tee ow duos didit quia ardt Sees 55 2 9 1 Getting Connected 55 2 10 Confirming the Bluetooth Device Address and Setting the PIN code 2 11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error 56 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 58 9T Automate TRACKING s esum dco ae eS cuted e qo ert IRE ema e ua uin done RR EN AU 59 3 2 Automatic 61 3 3 Range of Laser for Auto tracking and Auto collimating 62 3 4 Setting Parameters for 63 SA SEUNG MOINS bh EET TE TT TIT TITLE 63 3 4 2 How to the parameters 65 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT 66 4 1 Angle Measurement
98. o cancel the setup press the EXIT key 98 6 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE PARAMETERS SETTING MODE PARAMETERS SETTING MODE In this mode setting of parameters regard with measuring and communications will be done When a parameter is changed and set the new value is stored into the memory MEASUREMENT MEASUREMENT 2 EXTERNAL BATTERY EXIT SETUP MODE COMM PARAMETER SET MEASUREMENT TE COMMUNICATION e SS WIRELESS VALUE INPUT Bluetooth EDM OFF TIME TEMP Celsius Fahrenheit PRESS QmmHg inHg ANGLE SET amp deg Ogon DIST EXIT m ft FEET US INTERNATIONAL 99 6 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 6 1 Parameter Setting Options 6 1 1 Measurement Menu Selecting Item Contents MEASUREMENT1 MINI ANG READING NORM MINI Select the minimum display angle reading unit FINE READING 1mm 0 2mm Select 1mm 0 2mm for the minimum distance in fine mode TILT OFF X ON XY ON Select the tilt sensor option for OFF X ON XY ON Select the error correction ON or OFF for collimation and error adjustment 3AXIS Perform this item after complete Chapter 7 5 Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument For more information refer to Chapter 7 3 6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum and Chapter 7 5 2 Showing Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument POWER ON MODE ANGLE DIS
99. o carry Weight 3 1kg Soft material is used e External dimensions 200 L x200 W x350 H mm e Weight 0 5kg 7 TOPCON Gadget case Model 1 Back pack Model 2 A case to store and carry accessories Convenient for use in mountainous terrain e External dimensions 300 L x145 W x220 H mm e Weight 1 4kg Aluminum extension leg tripod Type E Wide frame extension leg tripod Type E Wood Flat head 5 8 x 11 threads with adjustable legs Flat head 5 8 x 11 threads with adjustable legs 137 14 BATTERY SYSTEM 14 BATTERY SYSTEM In case of On board battery In case of External battery BT 65Q GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series Charging Charging time Approx 5h Use only recommended batteries or external power source Use of batteries or an external power source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure 138 External battery Quick charge for AC100V 240V use 15 PRISM SYSTEM 15 PRISM SYSTEM Arrangement according to your needs is possible Target pole 2 not used with 9 prisms OD Prism 2 9 prism holder 2 with target plate 2 Pole adaptor Tribrach adaptor S2 Tribrach Pole adaptor F2 Tribrach Optical plummet tribrach Tilt single prism unit Prism unit AGR A6S Tripod e Use the above prisms after setting them at the same height as the instruments To
100. o collimating Auto tracking Waiting Searching Class 1 CLASS 1 Laser Optical communication Class 2 CLASSI I Laser Auto collimating Auto tracking COS e MEAS MODE TEN Pl re rs 22 When the Laser Pointer light is ON Class 2 CLASSI I Laser When distance is being measured Class 1 CLASS 1 Laser Contents FOREWORD i R 6bxl6 une 4PiS LU ba 1 General Handling Precautions 2 Display for Safe Use 1 eee hrs 3 Salely eh el be Serle cee eee ek ahead i PE 3 NP Ain de Saha ah a RO RD IMEEM SLE 4 Exceptions from 5151 4 Laser tote as ees eo Kea ve QE e 5 E MC OPEP 5 Symbol Mark while the Laser is Emitting 2l 6 CONE cue donet oa s oe een IM pL LIE Er oa ns 7 1 NOMENCLATURE AND 10 eager 10 1 2 NS PAY esie dus idly S A ih Beh oe ude Setar ba Sood eae ee ee aes 12 1 21 Maiti Menu Contains 2 4262 ucc s kd oo hie TRE 12 1 2 2 Measurement Menu 13 12 5 DISDIAY MAKS ba acd d eda dea poder dne Sex ord a x rina and PE RU 13 12
101. o search the target prism When the target prism is found tracking will resume Star key mode Automatic tracking 4 Tracking status OS The target prism is lost Waiting status target prism is found The target prism is not found for some time earching status 9 pus E E e following symbol marks are indicated at the upper side of the display In each status laser beam is emitting CS Tracking status Waiting status pus Searching status Auto tracking status can sometimes be unstable for a few seconds after the optical path is disturbed If the stationary target prism center is not collimated correctly you should adjust optical axis for auto tracking Refer to Section 7 2 3 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto Tracking Under the bad weather condition for example when the heat shimmer is generated in a great degree or when visibility is poor tracking may be unstable or the instrument may not track the prism center operation keys on the objective lens side an error will be displayed and auto tracking will not start e Use operation keys on the telescope eyepiece side for key operation If you use the 60 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION 3 2 Automatic Collimation The function ena
102. o tracking mode and its conditions A man from the prism side can recognize the status of instrument When angle measuring value turns stable during tracking still object the tracking indicator changes from quick continuous flashing to quick intermittent flashing So you can decide from the sign of flashing for recording data timing at one person surveying Tracking indicator icon O 9 OFF Meaning of Tracking Indicator ON or Flashing Tracking Indicator Status of instrument Continuous ON Wait status Quick continuous flashing an angle measuring value is instable during auto tracking Quick intermittent flashing In case angle measuring value is stable during auto tracking mode 900A GPT 9000A series from the prism side This is not a function to determine precise collimating for measuring hequality of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the use s eyesight e Sometimes happens difficulty of seeing the tracking indicator because too much bright of the beam for tracking e Using Tracking Indicator mode will result shorter in reduced time out of the battery e The function of the Tracking Indicator will be used as a guide to know the status of GTS 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Signal level mode The light acceptance quantity level Signal level is displayed in this mode When reflected light from the prism is received a buzzer sounds This function is good for easy collimatio
103. ompleted at the normal position press the TURN key Reverse and turn the telescope and instrument 6 Operate the H V jog shuttle and collimate prism center with telescope 7 the MEAS key Measured data will be checked inside the instrument and the amount of deviation between vertical and horizontal directions of the tracking axis is calculated 8 Pressthe YES key Compensation value is set up and recorded in the instrument Return to Main Menu e The display shows Adjust Axis range Error 1 when the calculated compensation value is exceeded than limited value e the distance between the instrument and the prism is not enough to adjust the display shows Adjust Axis dist Error 2 The distance between the instrument and prism should be more than 35m e If the difference of the measured data between in normal position and in inverted position is exceeded than limited value the display shows Adjust Axis f r diff Error 3 e Ifthe measuring is unstable when the atmospheric condition is bad or the optical path is interrupted the display shows Adjust VAxis std div Error 4 Adjust HAxis std div Error 5 e To cancel the compensation press the EXIT key 112 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 3 Checking Adjusting Theodolite Functions Pointers on the Adjustment Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope properly prior to any checking operation which involves sighting through the telescope Rememb
104. onstant of the prism mode according to the following procedure 1 On a basically horizontal line of about 100 meters line AB establish point C Measure each distance AB AC and BC about 10 times and calculate the average value for each SS 2 Repeat Step 1 several times Then calculate the variance with the current instrument constant AK AK AB AC BC 3 Calculate the new instrument constant according to the formula below Then reset the instrument constant according to Section 7 4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value New instrument constant current instrument constant AK 4 Once again measure the baseline and compare the results to the baseline s actual length If the difference between the two is within the range of the nominal accuracy change the instrument constant of the non prism mode and the instrument constant of the non prism long mode according to the formula in Step 3 5 results of the measurement conducted in Step 4 exceed the range of the nominal accuracy contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer 1 Checking of the accuracy of the non prism mode non prism long mode If you reset the instrument constant you must check the accuracy of the non prism mode non prism long mode Non prism mode 1 Set a prism 30 to 50 meter apart from the instrument and measure the distance to the prism by prism mode 2 Take off the prism and set a white board 3 Change the mode to the non prism mode and meas
105. ower suspend after v Enable suspend while on external power Suspend after 10 minutes w gestat E cfr 3 9 12 05 P 252 Factory setting is OFF as default 38 4 Press the OK key on title bar After that Power Properties screen will close automatically While on external power the auto power off function can be enabled too To set this function please check it ON the Enable suspend while on external power on the Power Off screen and select the auto power off time 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 13 Rotating Method This mark will appear while the 7 instrument is rotating automatically 1 Quid P34 10 0 1 13 1 Rotating by H V Shuttle and H V Jog H V shuttle or H V jog can be used to rotate the instrument manually The shuttle movement or displacement is proportional in speed and size of angle desired A small slow turn of the shuttle will result in a slow small angle displaced Likewise a larger abrupt turn of the shuttle will result in a coarse angle displacement H V jog can be used for accurate collimating of the target much like a standard tangent screw 1 The mark will not appear 1 13 2Auto Inversion Pressing the Rotation icon in Star Key mode causes the instrument to reverse and turn the telescope and instrument automatically e To stop auto rotating by auto inversion key in case of emergency press any keys except POWER key e During auto rotation don t d
106. perating procedure 1 Press the star key 2 Press the NP P key 3 Press the LNP DIST RANGE key 73 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 Inputthe distance range by pressing the numeric key 1 LNP DIST RANGE m i Example 10m LNP DIST RANGE Jr ENTER key 9 Pressthe ENTER key Inc LNP DIST RANGE The display returns to the star key mode 4 Input range 5 m 1 800 m 17 ft 5 900 ft 74 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 4 Distance Measurement Continuous Measurement Make sure the mode displays angle measurement 1 Collimate the center of prism Press the Zl key 1 2 Example Horizontal distance Relative elevation mode 581 pete The result shown 3 7 MEAS MODE TURN Pi amp 0 0 ier F2 m B n 1 2 1 following characters will be shown on the 4th line right hand of the display to represent measurement mode F Fine R Continuous Repeat S Single N N times When EDM is working the mark appears in the display The result is shown with buzzer sound Measurement may repeat automatically if the result is affected by shimmer etc To change single measuring press the F 1 key To change SD HD amp VD press 241 key To return to the angle measurement mode press the
107. prism mode Non prism long mode automatically Moreover after the end of an automatic tracking does not return to Non prism mode Non prism long mode e The prism should be stable when beginning auto tracking Moreover when the prism is locked from the search it is similar e The Coarse 10mm mode must be used when measuring distance continuously for the moving prism In other modes it is impossible to measure the distance continuously e Change to the Fine mode when measuring the distance with high accuracy for the stationary prism 1 Roughly collimate the target prism using V H jog shuttle Refer to Section 3 3 Range of Laser for Auto tracking and Auto collimating 2 Press the star key to set the star key mode 3 Press the Auto tracking icon The mode will be automatic tracking mode The instrument searches the prism and tracks it automatically 4 Choose measuring modes by pressing soft keys Measuring starts REC In e When you wish to cancel the automatic tracking MEAS MODE TURN Pl 10 0 se mode press the star again and then press the Auto tracking icon ER 59 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION If the target prism is lost during auto tracking status the instrument will automatically change to Waiting status If the target is found during Waiting status tracking resumes and if not status changes to Searching status The instrument and telescope rotate t
108. rement While in the Non prism long mode you had better use the instrument in the place where the light path may not be cut off by cars or people You may not be able to collect accurate figures if it is often cut off Re measuring When the reflectance of the measured surface drastically changes as in the case of looking quickly from the white object to the black object or when the distance to the object changes a lot you may face a temporary suspension If you cannot measure even after a while press MEAS or MODE key to restart measurement 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction When setting the atmospheric correction obtain the correction value by measuring the temperature and pressure Setting the atmospheric correction see Chapter 9 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 4 2 2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant Topcoat s prism constant value is 0 Set correction for prism at O If the prism is of another manufacture the appropriate constant shall be set beforehand Setting the prism non prism constant value see Chapter 8 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE The setting value is kept in the memory even after power is off Note Confirm that Non prism correction value is set at zero before measurement target such as a wall in Non prism mode 4 2 3 Setting Measurement distance range of Non prism long mode To set measurement distance range carry out the following o
109. rget when viewing Focusing knob vertically or horizontally while looking F into the telescope focusing is incorrect g nf Telescope eyepiece Diopter ring or diopter adjustment is poor This adversely affects precision in measurement or survey Eliminate the parallax by carefully focusing and using diopter adjustment 67 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 1 Setting by Holding the Angle Make sure the mode is angle measurement 1 2 ANGLE MODE 3 4 0 0 1 To return to the previous mode press the NO key 2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys Make sure the mode is angle measurement 1 2 OSET HOLD HSET Pi 00 ni el ipn 772 70 2030 3 AMGLE MODE 4 Set the required horizontal angle using Horizontal jog shuttle Example 90 20 30 Press the F2 HOLD key Collimate the target 1 Press the YES key to finish holding the horizontal angle The display turns back to normal angle measurement mode Collimate the target Press the F3 key Input the required horizontal angle For example 70 20 30 Input 70 2030 Press the SET key 1 When completed normal measuring from the required Horizontal angle is possible 1 With wrong input value for example 70 setting will not be completed Input again from step 3 68 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 1 4 Vertical Angle Percent Mode Make sure the mode is
110. riod of time in a discharge state a full charge may not be possible with a single charging In such a case recharge a second time 4 After charging remove the battery from the charger Remove the charger from the outlet The POWER LED Red ON Poweris on The CHARGE LED will indicate charging status On Solid Wait for charging Red ON Charging On Solid Charging completed Red Flashing Charging error CHARGE LED will flash when the battery life is over or the battery is broken down Replace the battery to new one To install 1 Place the battery to the instrument 2 Shut the battery cover until click sound can be heard 133 11 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING Do not charge or discharge continuously otherwise the battery and the charger may be deteriorated If charging is necessary use the charger after stopping charge for approximately 30 minutes Do not charge the battery or discharge the battery in right after the battery is charged it causes deterioration of the battery in rare cases The charger may develop heat while charging there is no problem of it 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 2 charging is done at high temperature charging time of the battery may take longer 3 Exceeding the specified charging time may shorten the life of the battery and should be avoided if possible 4 The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before using with instrument 5 If the instrument
111. ror still persist after attempting to clear them contact your local Topcon dealer or Topcon head office 143 APPENDIX 18 1 144 APPENDIX Dual Axis Compensation Inclination of the vertical axis with respect to true vertical will result in incorrectly measured horizontal angles The extent of the error in horizontal angle measurement due to axis tilt depends on three factors e the amount of the tilt of axis e the elevation of the target e the horizontal angle between the direction of till of the vertical axis and the target These factors are related by the following formula HZerr tanh where v tilt of axis in arcseconds azimuth angle between vert axis direction and target h elevation of target HZerr error in horizontal angle Example When the vertical axis is tilted by 30 arcseconds the target is 10 above the horizon and rotated 90 in azimuth from the direction of the vertical axis error 2 30 sina tan10 HZerr 30 1 0 176326 5 29 From the above example it can be seen that horizontal angle errors will increase with steeper vertical sights tangent will increase as vertical angle increases and will be at a maximum when the target is at right angles sin 90 1 to the direction of the vertical axis error Errors will be at a minimum when the sights are nearly horizontal h 0 tan0 0 and in the same direction as the vertical axis error 0 sin0 0 Please refer to the table belo
112. ruction manuals We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons before reading the Safety Cautions and text Display Meaning N WARNING Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or serious injury A CAUTION Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or phys ical damage Injury refers to hurt burn electric shock etc Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture Safety Cautions N WARNING eThere is a risk of fire electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair the instrument yourself This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer only eCause eye injury or blindness Do not look at the sun through a telescope eLaser beams can be dangerous and can cause eye injury s if used incorrectly Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam eHigh temperature may cause fire Do not cover the charger while it is charging Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use damaged power cable plug and socket Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use a wet battery or charger ignite explosively Never use an instrument near flammable gas liquid matter and do not use in a coal mine eBattery can cause explosion or injury Do not dispose in fire or heat Risk of fire or electric shock
113. s Manager Volume amp nds Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration Double tap this grid to set the double tap sensitivity for both the speed and physical distance between taps Double tap this icon to test your double tap settings If this icon doesn t change adjust your settings using the grid above If your Windows CE device is nat responding properly to your taps you may need to involves tapping the center of a target If you miss the center keep the stylus on the screen slide it over the s center and then lift the stylus TO start E 1 Press the icon Start Settings Control Panel Stylus You can see the Stylus Properties screen on Display 2 Press the tab Calibration 3 Press the Recalibrate key Carefully press and briefly hold stylus the center af the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen Press the Esc key to cancel If your Windows CE device is not responding properly to your taps you may need to recalibration involves tapping the center of a target If you miss the center keep the stylus on the screen slide it over the target s center and then litt the stylus start tap Recalibrate 4 5 6 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Using the stylus pen press the center of the targets on the screen After pressing all targets 5 points press the ENT key or tap the display Press the OK key
114. series and RC 3R This gives easy operation for one man surveying Tribrach TR 5 Optical plummet tribrach TR 5P This is detachable tribrach having tribrach fixing This is detachable tribrach having built in optical screw plummet telescope Compatible with Wild e Trough compass Model 6 Solar filter Model 6 Shock proof construction No clamp is necessary A filter designed exclusively for direct collimation of when carrying the instrument the sun Solar filter of flap up type Cie Diagonal eyepiece Model 10 Solar reticle Model 6 Observation in an easy posture will be provided up A reticle designed for collimation of the sun to the zenith position Can be used together with Solar Filter 136 13 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Prism unit case Model 6 Prism unit case Model 3 Fixed 9 prisms unit or tilting 3 prisms unit can be This is the plastic case to store and carry various stored in this case Especially this is a very easy case sets of prisms to carry Soft material is used The case covers one of the following prism sets e External dimensions e single prism set 250 L x120 W x400 H mm e Tilt single prism set with a target plate e Weight 0 5kg e Fixed triple prism unit e Fixed triple prism unit with a target plate Prism unit case Model 5 e External dimensions 1 prisms unit or fixed 3 prisms unit can be stored in 427 L x254 W x242 H mm this case Especially this is a very easy case t
115. so that maximum signal can be returned to the instrument Sighting prism obliquely because of inclined settings may result in measuring errors These errors will be proportional to the misalignment as showing in following graphs The more misalignment of the prism the more error in measurement Measured data can be different according to the prism constant value This can occur when a prism is moving Pin pole prism set L1 for one person surveying and pin pole prism holder L1 for fixed point observation are designed to minimize measuring error in such case Make the best use of them In case you are forced to use the normal prism in inclined state because there is no other way possible we recommend to use switching holder prism constant value 0 or 30mm and set to 30mm Compensation value of 30mm Prism constant value 0mm Prism Instrument point EN I T I Measuring gt point S 56 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT e Prism type 2 Normal prism Distance Measuring error Angle measuring error 6 22 5 18 po 14 Increasing distance Angle error range range mm 2 2 0 1 2 Inclined angle degree Inclined angle degree Prism type 3 or 5 Prism unit A2 A3 A6 Distance Measuring error Angle measuring error 4 12 3 8 Angle error 2 Increasing distance range mm mm 0 0 1 30 7 Inclined angle degree Inclined angle degree Example I
116. surement Distance measurement Coordinate measurement Press the MEAS icon 4 1 Angle Measurement 4 1 1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle Make sure the mode is in angle measurement 1 the 1st target 2 Set horizontal angle of target A at 0 00 00 Press the F1 key and the YES ANGLE OSET 3 Collimate the 2nd target B The required H V angle to target B will be displayed FOLD Pi HRB 222 MPM 0 0 66 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 1 2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right Left Make sure the mode is angle measurement 1 Press the F4 key to get the function as on page 2 2 Pressthe F3 key The mode Horizontal angle Right HR switches to angle Left HL mode wo P2 HAH 2 MPM rm 3 Measure the target in the same manner HR mode e Every time pressing the F3 key is pressed HR HL mode switches Reference How to Collimate 1 Point the telescope toward the light Turn the diopter ring and adjust the diopter so that the cross hairs are clearly observed Turn the diopter ring toward you first and then backward to focus 2 Aim the target at the peak of the triangle mark of the sighting collimator Allow a certain space between the sighting collimator and yourself for collimating 3 Focus the target with the focusing knob If parallax is created between the cross hairs and the ta
117. tal angle will be hold 95 5 PROGRAM MODE The total of angle and the mean of angle are Repetition Angle Measurement shown 6 Repeat procedure 2 5 to measure the Total Angle 40222 pe desired number of repetitions Mean Angle 40 02 22 Diff Angle nang then press Meas button Horizontal angle will be released e Horizontal angle can be accumulated up to 99 times e To clear all data press the RESET key 96 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 5 AP L1A Communication Emulator With GTS 900A GPT 9000A Series it is possible to execute communication emulation Set up for use of remote control system is also done here 5 5 1 Activate AP L1A communication Emulator 1 Press the Ext Link icon AP L1A Communication Emulator program Ext Link will activate 97 5 PROGRAM MODE 5 5 2 Setup for Communication This section describes how to set up parameters to execute communication Example Set up RC parameter 4 1 Follow the steps described in 5 5 1 Activate EXTERNAL LINK AP L1A communication Emulator and activate APL L1A communication emulator program Ext Link 2 Pressthe Setting key 3 Press the RC key SS WIRELESS Bluetooth CTT RC PARAMETER SET 4 Setup RC parameters Example Disable REC TYPE REC B TERMINATE EXT REC TYPE ORECA GREC 5 Press Set key TERMINATE a ETX ETX CR ETX CR LF e T
118. ting PATTERN PATTERN 2 the telescope and body in searching V 0 to 90 The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rotating H 0 to180 the telescope and body in searching The SEARCH range is decided from the point where the prism lost and the values will be SEARCH RANGE set to plus and minus directions in horizontal and vertical Also it is enable to set each search pattern separately WAIT TIME 0 00 to1 00 00 The time the prism is lost before GTS 900A GPT 9000A series 1sec step starts the searching If the mode is set to HOLD mode will not HOLD change to searching TRACKING SURVEY Select SURVEY usually BED MACHINE CONTROL REFLECTOR PRISM The type of the reflector can be selected TYPE REFLECTOR TAPE PREDICTION 5 1sec After the instrument loses a prism the time prediction operation CTRL TIME 2sec 3sec 45 time for the instrument to continue moving operation can be set up 5sec 1 Search Patterns The search pattern is the rotating method of telescope and instrument to find the target prism in search mode Search pattern includes the following 2 ways that can be selected This pattern can be selected to search the prism at the point where the prism is lost Instrument searches in up down direction gradually from the point where the prism is lost PATTERN 1 The searching is arranged to 2 times until the prism is found The auto tracking mode changes to manua
119. ts 5 Centering by 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 Sliding the instrument carefully not to rotate that allows you to get the least dislocation of the bubble Point Center mark 6 Completely Leveling the Instrument Leveling the instrument precisely in a similar way to 4 Rotate the instrument and check to see that the bubble is in the center of the plate level regardless of telescope direction then tighten the tripod screw hard 2 3 Power Switch Key ON E zA paz E EJEE 2006 TORCON All Rights Reserved m My Internet amp Standard Computer Explorer 2 Tits a Recycle Bin Microsoft WordPad e Documents 92 3 46 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MEAS SETUP ADJUST Battery Power Remaining Display 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Confirm the instrument is leveled Turn the power switch ON Progress bar will be displayed during reloading the Operating System after you turn the instrument on at the first time or perform hardware reset You will see the Desktop display of Windows CE with Standard icon Press the Standard icon The main menu will be displayed e Confirm the battery power remaining on the display Replac
120. ure the distance to the board 4 Repeat above procedure and measure some points If the difference of the prism mode and non prism mode is the range of 10mm even one time instrument is normal If the difference is never the range of x10mm contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer Non prism long mode 1 Set a prism 30 to 50 meter apart from the instrument and measure the distance to the prism by prism mode 2 Take off the prism and set a white board 3 Change the mode to the non prism long mode and measure the distance to the board 4 Repeat above procedure and measure some points If the difference of the prism mode and non prism long mode is the range of 20mm even one time the instrument is normal If the difference is never the range of x20mm contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer 7 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 7 2 Checking the Optical Axis 7 2 1 Checking the optical axis of EDM and theodolite Check each of the optical axis of EDM and theodolite about prism mode and non prism mode in order In non prism long mode Check the same way in non prism mode To check if the optical axis of EDM and theodolite are matched follow the procedure below It is especially important to check after adjustment of the eyepiece reticle is carried out 1 Position a prism about 50 to 100m apart from GTS 900A GPT 9000A GPT 9000M series 2 Pressthe ADJUST icon 3 Press the EDM CHECK key v ANGLE 1 In non prism long mode
121. urn to the previous mode press the EXIT key 82 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 3 3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and reflector height coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly e When setting coordinate values of occupied point see section 4 3 1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point e When setting the instrument height and reflector height see section 4 3 2 Setting of the Instrument Height Reflector Prism Height e The coordinates of the unknown point are calculated as shown below and displayed Coordinates of occupied point Ngo Eo Zo Instrument height INST HT Reflector height R HT Vertical distance Relative elevation 2 Coordinates of the center of the reflector originated from the center point of the instrument n e z Coordinates of unknown point N4 E4 Z4 N4 No n E4 Eg e Z47Zg INST HT z R HT Coordinates of the center of the reflector originated from the center point of the instrument n e z Center point of the instrument No Eo Zo INST HT ue Unknown point E1 Z1 7 Occupied point No Eo Zo Origin o o o HD Confirm the angle measurement mode 1 Set coordinates values of occupied point and instrument reflector height 1 Set the direction angle of known point A 2 Collimate the reflector Press the 14 key Measuring starts COORDINATE MO
122. w to see the relationship between axis tilt v and elevation h and the error in horizontal angles which results from these factors mls APPENDIX It is clear from the table that dual axis compensation has the most benefit when the elevation of the target is greater then 30 and the axis is tilted more than 10 The entries indicated in bold in the table show in fact that for many common surveying applications i e target elevation 30 and axis error lt 10 virtually no correction would be required Dual axis compensation is especially suited then for applications where the sights are very steep Even though the compensators can correct horizontal angles for vertical axis errors it is still important to use care in setting up the instrument Centering error for instance cannot be corrected by the compensators If the vertical axis is tilted by 1 with the instrument 1 4 meters above the ground a centering error of approx 0 4mm will result The maximum effect of this error at 10m is about 8 of horizontal angle error In order to maintain the increased accuracy possible through dual axis compensation it is necessary to keep the compensators in proper adjustment The compensators must agree with the actual level condition of the instrument Through various environmental stresses the agreement between the level condition sensed by the compensators and the true level condition of the instrument may be disturbed In or
123. wer 37 V AU RI 59 Vertical Angle Percent Grade 69 B Backlight Adjustment 15 Battery Power Remaining Display 46 BATTERY SYSTEM 138 C ut tM 133 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 104 Coordinate Measurement 80 Coordinate measuring mode 29 correction for earth curvature 132 correction for refraction 132 D UU steer re a pb a tea 84 85 Distance Measurement 71 Distance measuring mode 29 E ERROR DISPLAYS aparece 141 F Function Key Soft Key 28 H Hardware Reset 23 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters 50 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value 119 Instrument 104 Laser Pointer 34 109 M Main Menu 12 Memor usos citis o teer a e ete ORA 54 Operating Panel Key 26 Optical Plummet Telescope

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