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1. 5 21 5 7 External Link GP T8000 SEES cuc eorom crees mam RR ER 5 23 5 7 1 Starting compatible communication program of AP LTA 5 23 5 7 2 Setting for the communication 5 23 5 7 3 Carrying out Communication 5 27 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES 6 1 6 1 View Internal Memory and Card Memory 6 1 6 2 Protect amp File erres rauka ued p tE ed Sea ee a RR ERR o ERR Ed xd dus 6 2 6 3 Rename eire Ine aci ose re s EP Te eee buie 6 2 6 4 Deleting File orisa ded rr mtem ncm Re Re ek ER RE XR dee does 6 3 6 5 Copy File et disia Cane A bae 6 3 6 6 Initializing Memory ueterem ee dag ee eua duro 6 4 7 COMMUNICATION MODES 7 1 7 1 Setting of PROTOCOL eens 7 1 7 2 Filo lN ss aie doce xo naa edie AE A EORR eR E eos 7 2 TS Data File OUt 2 225442 ER 7 2 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 8 1 8 1 Parameter Setting Options cer eeen mae pao oe we eae ead 8 1 8 1 1 Parameters for Measurement and Display 8 1 8 1 2 Parameters for communication 0 0 eee 8 2 8 2 Setting Parameters 8 4 8 2 1 Parameters for Measurement a
2. 1 5 1 5 Star Key mode 2 roc ede Rob ROM RO RN RUN ce E Deck e 1 7 1 6 Auto Power ded eda Pub queue Rn eds 1 12 1 7 Data Quiput SOR Re ed e d d o d 1 12 1 8 Rotating Method du uz iue om a a Rx Yn cea a des Rr aae CO TE Ate 1 12 1 8 1 Rotating by H V Shuttle and H V 1 12 1 8 2 Auto InVersiom ee erre xem gx ex Seed eo ed edad 1 12 1 8 3 Rotating automatically to a required Horizontal and Vertical angle 1 13 1 9 Using together with 211 Remote Control System 1 8000 5 amp rm 1 14 1 10 Using connecting with Personal Computer PC 1 15 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 1 2 4 Power Connection Boa die RARUS BE IS 2 1 2 2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement 2 2 2 3 Power Switch Key ONL 45e Re perse Rod er DC CC Per pie en 2 3 2 4 Battery Level Indicator sux uma RR RR hme ROS d nene e 2 4 2 5 Main Menu ICONS dedos d Re ew Yrs 2 5 2 6 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction 2 6 2 7 Compensation of Systematic Error of Instrument 2 7 2 8 Resume Mode ON OFF ssssesseee hrs 2 8 2 9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet L
3. 2 2 2 3 Power Switch Key ON LL Input a password Self check mode X 00 00 00 Y 00 00 00 Self checki 2002 07 07 14 30 Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para Main menu icons Self checking option 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 1 Confirm the instrument is leveled 2 Turn the power switch ON 3 Type your password Self checking mode will display To skip the self checking press F1 ESC key Level the instrument by turning the leveling screws When the leveling is within 30 and stable the self checking will start The instrument will turn automatically and the tilt sensor offset value will be measured and memorized After checking the main menu icons will be shown Battery Power Remaining Display 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 Password option Setting a password Maximum 10 digits number and activating ON of password option can be help ful to avoid miss operation by unauthorized operator Setting password option is necessary to use this function To set password option see Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Confirm the battery power remaining on the display Replace with charged battery or charge when battery level is low Refer to Section 2 4 Battery Level Indic
4. Press key Current date will be on the display Current date is 01 25 02 Enter new date mm dd yy Modify YES Press F5 YES key F5 The cursor will blink on the first digit to type in Current date is 01 25 02 a numeric value Enter new date mm dd yy EXIT Input new date and press ENT key 0 7 07 29 02 2 9 0 2 ENT Current time is 14 55 28 Enter new time hh mm ss Modify YES NO Current time is 14 55 28 Enter new time hh mm ss EXIT Input new time and press ENT key 1113 Example 13 20 50 2 0 The display returns to main menu 5 0 ENT The F6 BS key is for moving the cursor to the left one digit at a time for editing If you do not want to change the date press the F1 EXIT key or ESC key to get to the time display Enables you to change the order of date see Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 9 13 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 7 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value To set the Instrument constant which is obtained in section 9 1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant follow as below Note Each of the Prism mode and Non prism mode has instrument constant You must obtain the instrument constant of prism mode If you reset the instrument constant of the prism mode you must vary the non prism constant Non prism short Non prism long by the same quantity as the amount of increase or decrease of the instrument constant of the prism m
5. 1 Every time the F2 MODE key is pressed the mode will change as demonstrated The mode is indicated in the alphabet F C c on the bottom right of the screen F Fine mode C Coarse 1mm Collimate V 90 10 20 120 30 40 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l F2 HR 120 30 40 HD VD MEAS MODE VH mode c Coarse 10mm mode 4 9 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 6 Stake Out S O The stake out distance is the difference between the measured distance and the preset distance Display value Measured distance Standard Preset distance The value on the display is the distance in which the rod person must move toward or away from the instrument A minus sign appearing before the stake out distance indicates that the rod person would move away from the instrument to reach the stake out distance If the stake out distance is displayed with no sign indicating positive the rod person toward the instrument to reach the stake out distance Stake out operation can be accomplished in any distance measuring mode horizontal distance HD relative elevation VD or slope distance SD Example Relative elevation Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press F6 P1 key in the distance measuring mode to get the function as in page 2 V 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 HD PPM 0 0 VD m F R MODE VH SD NEZ Pll F6 SO MEAN m ft P2l 2 Press F2 S O key and press ENT key F2
6. 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS During auto rotation don t disturb the instrument Stopping the rotation with a touch of the hand Such action may cause trouble or harm to instrument or operator See Section 1 5 Star key mode for further instructions 1 8 3 Rotating 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 This mark will appear while the V 87 55 45 5 instrument is rotating automatically HR 180 44 12 5 db SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1 Attaching Precaution Label Attach 4 precaution labels to the instrument in specified places to avoid the unexpected accident such as pinching fingers between telescope and body of instrument or telescope and hand grip during automatic rotation Caution label Attach upper side of telescope and near the plate level Caution label Caution label 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 9 Using together with 211 Remote Control System GPT 8000A series Using together with RC 21I Remote Control System makes it possible to optical communicate between the instrument and remote controller RC 2ll the prism side This gives easy operation by one man surveying in applying programs Also connecting data c
7. F6 Type password ENT Type password ENT Type password ENT 8 8 Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password Password Input a password Password ON EXIT CHANGE Password Input a password Password Input again confirmation 1 Password ON EXIT CHANGE 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant Note Each of the Prism mode and Non prism mode has instrument constant You must obtain the instrument constant of prism mode If you reset the instrument constant of the prism mode you must vary the non prism constant Non prism short Non prism long by the same quantity as the amount of increase or decrease of the instrument constant of the prism mode 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 moni tored 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 instru ment 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 P
8. 4 1 Angle Measurement 4 1 1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle Make sure the mode is in Angle measurement Operating procedure Operation 1 Collimate the 1st target A Display Collimate V 87 55 45 A HR 180 44 12 OSET HOLD P14 2 Set horizontal angle of target A at 0 00 00 F4 H OSET Press F4 0 set key and F6 SET key HR 00 00 00 87 55 45 F6 00 00 00 HD NEZ OSET HOLD Pil 3 Collimate the 2nd target B Collimate 87955 45 The required H V angle to target B will be B 123 45 50 displayed HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l 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 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 target when viewing vertically or horizontally while looking into the telescope focusing is incorrect 04 Telescope eyepiece Diopter ri or diopter adjustment is poor This adversely affects precision in measurement or survey Eliminate the parallax by carefully focusing and using diopter adjustment Focusing knob 4 STANDARD MEASU
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10. 1 each 2 Battery BT 56Q dues oem ree des dece de pas dece Ro i ae ees 1 each 3 Battery charger BC 27BR or BC 27CR 1 each 4 Tool kit with case rod pins screwdriver cleaning brush 1 set 5y Plastic carrying CASE s REPE demde 1 each 6 SIIiCODkClOTlY a aisean rrr kek SER RUE OUR Rel RRA RC 1 each T Plastic TAIN COVER ea dee dome avem etie b qe tains peer 1 each 8 Instruction manual s sise setao eee uh 1 each Make sure that all of the above items are with the instrument when purchased Remarks 1 Battery charger BC 27CR is for AC 230V use and BC 27BR is for AC 120V use 2 Plumb bob set and plumb bob hook are supplied for certain markets Remarks 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 1 Nomenclature Handle Sighting collimator Handle fixing knob Laser aperture for optical communication GPT 8000A series N Objective lens Laser aperture for auto tracking aaa GPT 8000A series LT Jaa Instrument center mark Instrument height mark Tracking indicator GPT 8000A series Point guide GPT 8000 series Card cover lever NO Battery BT 56Q Optical plummet telescope Power supply connector Display window Operation keys Serial Signal Connector 1 6pin Leveling screw Base fixing screw Base Model 5 The caution labels are
11. Each measured data will be out put Transmit command for measured data according to the command type 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 Each setting tracking parameter of instrument will be out put according to the command type Transmit command for tracking parameter 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 distance measurement Setting coordinate of instrument point Setting the coordinate of instrument point Setting each tracking parameter according to the command ON OFF ON OFF of Tracking indicator Setting tracking mode Setting from automatic tracking mode to each command mode Setting of distance measurement Mode setting Setting the tracking parameter 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 1 Power Connection unnecessary if on board Ni MH battery BT 56Q is used See below for connecting the external battery pack Battery pack BT 3Q Power cord PC 5 is used Large capacity battery pack BT 3L Power cord PC 6 is used When using a external battery the rechargeable ba
12. SD Slope Distance and VD Vertical Distance will be changed according to the movement of telescope OFFSET Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press F6 MORE key from programs menu to get to the next page of programs 2 Press F2 OFFSET key 3 Press F1 ANGLE OFFSET key Programs F1 BS P F2 STORE p F3 REM P F4 MLM P F6 Programs F1 LINE P F2 OFFSET P F3 EXT LINK p F2 OFFSET MEASUREMENT 1 ANGLE OFFSET 2 DIST OFFSET 3 PLANE OFFSET 4 COLUMN OFFSET F1 ANGLE 1 FREE V ANGLE 2 HOLD V ANGLE 5 15 Select the vertical angle FREE or HOLD 1 Collimate prismP and press the F1 MEAS key 1 The horizontal distance from the instrument to the prism will be measured Collimate point Ag using the horizontal motion clamp and horizontal tangent screw To show the slope distance of point Ao press the F2 SD key To show the coordinates press the F3 NEZ key 2 F1 or F2 Collimate P F1 Collimate Ao 1 To set the prism height or instrument height press the F5 HT key 2 To repeat angle offset measurement press the F1 NEXT key The display will return to step 5 5 16 5 PROGRAM MODES OFFSET OFFSET OFFSET 20 30 40 20 000 m 0 000 m SD NEZ REC OFFSET 30 00 00 20 000 m 0 000 m SD NEZ REC OFFSET 90 00 00 30 00 00 20 000 m HD NEZ REC OFFSET 17 321 m 10 000 m 0 000 m SD HD RE 5 PROG
13. The data being displayed is output 7 Protocol When communicating to an external device the protocol for handshaking can omit the ACK coming from the external device so data is not sent again OFF Omit the ACK ON Standard 8 NEZ REC Std Expand Record coordinates in standard or Data with slope distance and horizontal angle data 9 Trk Stat 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 be displayed whenever tilted over OFF No additional information ON Additional information 8 3 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Setting parameter for RC Menu Selecting Contents 1 Channel Sets communication channel when using RC 2H Selecting the vertical range for searching a prism when using with RC 2H 15 t 15 30 30 2 V Search Selecting the number of the RC 2RII to use one or more than one when using with RC 2H S Single RC 2RIl use M Multiple RC 2RII use Selecting the method of the data re transmitting Std Standard This is offered in normal condition 4 Retry Div Divided Using in bad condition such in long distance bad condition of sight strong heat simmer Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed when collecting measurement data with a computer Select the option to record the data 6 REC A
14. 00 00 20 000 m HD NEZ REC To show the coordinates press the F3 NEZ OFFSET key 3 17 321 m 10 000 m 0 000 m SD HD RE 1 To skip the input press the F1 OK key 2 To set the prism height or instrument height press the F5 HT key 3 To repeat the offset measurement press the F1 NEXT key The display will return to step 5 5 18 5 6 3 Plane Offset Measurement 5 PROGRAM MODES Measuring will be taken for the place where direct measuring can not be done for example distance or coordinate measuring for a edge of a plane Three random target points P1 P2 P3 on a plane will be measured at first in the plane offset meas urement to determine the measured plane Collimate the measuring target point PO then the instru ment calculates and displays coordinate and distance value of cross point between collimation axis and of the plane 1 Prism Edge Operating procedure Operation Display OFFSET 1 Press F6 MORE key from programs menu F6 to get to the next page of programs 2 Press F2 OFFSET key F2 3 Press F3 PLANE OFFSET key F3 Measurement screen of three points on a plane will be shown 5 19 Programs F1 BS P F2 STORE p F3 REM P F4 MLM P Programs F1 LINE P F2 OFFSET P F3 EXT LINK p OFFSET MEASUREMENT 1 ANGLE OFFSET 2 DIST OFFSET 3 PLANE OFFSET 4 COLUMN OFFSET Collimate prism P1 and press the F1 MEAS key Mea
15. 55 45 The instrument begins to collimate When it HR 180 44 12 e searches the prism HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1 4 Choose measuring modes by pressing the F2 Vv 90 10 20 soft keys HR 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 Measuring starts HD PPM 0 0 Sample Horizontal distance measuring VD m c R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1 Incase the instrument could not find the prism during auto collimating the auto collimating mode returns to normal mode after displaying the mark as follows Instrument could not find the pris If any key is pressed during auto collimating the auto collimating mode returns to normal mode After auto collimating is finished the instrument does not track the prism even if the prism is moved The auto tracking can be done correctly in the time of shaking prism or in bad weather condition is not good by the heat shimmer The above caution mark will be displayed after 10 seconds and the auto tracking will be finished 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 3 3 Range of Laser for Auto tracking and Auto collimating The range of laser at the long distance is within 30 as shown in following So you had better colli mate 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
16. A B Select the option to record the data REC A The measurement is started and new data is output REC B The data being displayed is output 7 Protocol OFF ON When communicating to an external device the protocol for handshaking can omit the ACK coming from the external device so data is not sent again OFF Omit the ACK ON Standard 8 NEZ REC Std Expand For GPT 8000A series Record coordinates in standard or Data with slope distance and horizontal angle data The following settings are effective for standard measurement modes only You are requested to set each time of each application such as EXTERNAL LINK in Program modes or other application software Serial port Selecting Item Contents RS232C RC Selecting serial port RS 232C connector 1 6pins or Remote controller handle unit RC 2H Setting param 1 B Rate eters for RS232C Selecting Item 1200 2400 4800 9600 Contents Select the baud rate 2 Data L 7 8 Select the data length seven digits or eight digits 3 Parity none odd even Select the parity bit 4 Stop Bit 1 2 Select the stop bit 5 Delimit ETX CRLF Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed when collecting measurement data with a computer 6 REC A B A B Select the option to record the data REC A The measurement is started and new data is output REC B
17. After leveling when each axis is within 1 30 the display returns to the previous mode automatically X 00 00 00 X Y tilt correction range within 4 Y 00 00 00 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 next page or Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 2 6 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key Enable you to select tilt ON OFF function on page 2 The setting performed here will be memorized after powering OFF Example Setting X Y Tilt ON Operating procedure Option Display 1 Press F6 key to get the function page 2 V 87 55 45 HR 180 44 12 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P14 F6 REC HSET R L V 2 Press F5 TILT key F5 TILT ON V Current setting is displayed 1 ON 1 ON 2 OFF 3 Press F2 ON 2 key F2 The display shows tilt correction value X 00 00 00 Y 00 00 00 4 Press F1 key F1 The display returns previous mode 1 Pressing F6 ESC key the display returns previous mode Thetilt sensor setting will be stored in memory when the instrument is turned OFF The tilt sensor option can also be changed in the Parameter Setting Modes When you change the tilt sensor option in the angle measurement mode it will change in the Parameter Setting
18. Field of view 7 J N Range of laser about 30 X A 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 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 3 4 1 Setting Items Items Selecting item Contents SEARCH PATTERN 1 The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rotating PAT TERN PATTERN 2 the telescope and body in searching SEARCH V 0 to 90 The search range is the area to searched for the prism by rotating RANGE 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 set 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 800 0 series starts the 1sec step searching If the mode is set to HOLD mode will not change to HOLD searching TRACKING SURVEY Select your purpose SPEC MACHINE CONTROL REFRECTOR PRISM The type of the refrector can be selected REFRECTOR TAPE 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 sele
19. To 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 GPT 8000A GPT 8000 series 16 1 17 PRECAUTIONS 17 PRECAUTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 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 C 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 with the eyepiece upward For transportation provide dampening or a cushion appropriately to av
20. correction is not set Example In case Temperature 20 Air pressure 847hPa 1000 m 79 585 x 847 6 Ka m x 10 279 89 13 15 20 50x10 50 ppm L 1000 1 50x10 1000 050 m 11 2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value How to Set Temperature and Pressure Value Directly Measure the temperature and air pressure surrounding the instrument beforehand Example Temperature 26 Pressure 1020 hPa Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press STAR 4 key k GPT 8000A series should be changed the menu of star key mode to page three by pressing the F6 key twice 2002 08 10 14 30 40 G wae dp 14 GPT 8000 series 2002 08 10 14 30 40 G du GPT 8000A series 2 Press the F3 GPT 8000 series or F2 GPT F3 Temperature setting 8000A series key or Current setting value is displayed F2 3 200 C KS 1012 0hPa amp 5 1 3 Input Temp value and press ENT key Enter Pressure setting Example Temp 26 value The cursor moves to Pressure setting 1 n 7 DE automatically ENT pep lU Le Unna KS 5 1 4 Input Pressure value and press ENT Example Pres 1020 0hPa The display returns previous mode 1 2 The display returns STAR key menu 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION Enter value ENT 26 0 14 0 3 gt 1020 0hPa a 23 6 mm R 5 1ppm 1 Range Temp Pr
21. direction angle SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l Collimate target B Collimate Press F3 NEZ key 3 F3 Measuring starts 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE The result will be shown N 12345 6789 E 12345 6789 PSM 0 0 Z 10 1234 PPM 0 0 m F R MEAS MODE VH SD HD P1 J 1 In case the coordinate of instrument point is not entered 0 0 0 will be used as the default for the instrument point The instrument height will be calculated as 0 when the instrument height is not entered 2 The prism height will be calculated as 0 when the prism height is not set 3 Refer to Section 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle or Section 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 4 Pressing F1 MEAS key the measurement mode Continuous measuring N time measuring changes Pressing F2 MODE key the measurement mode FINE COARSE 1mm COARSE 10mm changes To return to the normal angle or distance measuring mode press F6 P2 key to return to the function as on page 1 and press F3 VH F4 SD or F5 HD key 4 15 4 4 DATA OUTPUT 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Result of measurement is transferred to Data Collector FC series from GPT 8000A 8000 series Example Distance measurement mode Confirm the distance measurement mode Operating procedure Display 1 Operate the data collector to measure the distance Measurement will be started 2 Theresult
22. error will be displayed to protect a worker from the radiation of the laser Operating procedure 1 Option Display 1 Manually collimate the target prism using V H jog shuttle 2 Press the star X key to show the star key options 3 Press the F1 key The mode will be automatic tracking mode The instrument searches the prism and tracks automatically V 87 55 45 HR 180 44 12 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l 2002 07 07 14 30 40 D dp NPP 1 V 87 55 45 HR 180 44 12 Kk sD HD NEZ OSET HOLD L 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 4 Choose measuring modes by pressing the F2 V 90 10 20 lt 8 soft keys HR 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 Measuring starts HD lt PPM 0 0 Sample Horizontal distance measuring vD m c R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1 Ifthe target prism is lost during auto tracking status the instrument will automatically change to Waiting status and symbol mark will be switched If the target is found during Waiting status tracking resumes and if not status changes to Searching status When the target prism is found tracking will resume Automatic tracking Starkey r mode 4 Tracking Normal status B em gt L 4 The target prism is lost Waiting status X is found The target prism is not found for some time pe earchi
23. 9 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 vertically running lines eCheck 1 Set the instrument on 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 3 Next swing the telescope vertically using the jog shuttle and check whether the point travels along the length of the vertical cross hair 4 Ifthe point appears to move continuously on the hair the vertical cross hair lies in 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 adjustment is required in the reticle plate 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 the vertical cross hair coincides to Point A Finally re tighten the four screws by the amo
24. ENT 3 Enter the relative elevation for stake out and Enter press ENT key value The measuring starts ENT 90 10 20 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 PPM 0 0 2 m F R SO MEAN m ft P2l 4 Collimate the target Prism The difference between the measured distance and the standard distance is V 90 10 20 displayed HR 120 30 40 PSM 12 345 PPM 0 0 0 09 m F R TURN SO MEAN m ft PL To return to normal distance measurement mode reset the standard distance to 0 or turn the power switch off Resume mode OFF once 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 3 1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point The occupied point coordinates NEZ can be preset in the GPT 8000A 8000 Series to calculate the unknown point coordinates It is possible to retain the occupied coordinates in memory once the power is turned OFF if the NEZ mem is ON in the Parameter Setting Modes IF NEZ mem is OFF in the Parameter Setting Modes the occupied coordinates will be retained only if you choose Resume ON when shutting the power OFF For instructions on how to select NEZ memory ON OFF refer to Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Origin 0 0 0 Confirm the angle measurement mode Prism 2 2 Operating procedure Operation Display 90 10 20 120 30 40 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l Press F3 NEZ key F3 PSM 0 0 PPM 0 0 press 6 4 key to get the function as on MODE 0 SD
25. EVEN 3 DELIMITER Terminate Selecting CR Carriage return or LF Line feed will be added at the end of data Set items ETX ETX CR ETX CRLF 4 RTS Control of signal line Select default output of signal line Set items Hi High level Normal Low Low level It becomes High level only when data are transmitted 5 REC TYPE Select the option to record the data for the distance measurement REC A Measure the distance again and record the updated distance REC B Record the data for the last distance measurement on the display Operating procedure Operation Display EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting Execute Section 5 7 1 Starting compatible communication program of AP L1A to start EXT LINK of compatible communication program of AP L1 1 Press the F2 Setting key 2 Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM 5 24 5 PROGRAM MODES 2 Press the F2 key to select 2PARAMETER F2 CABLE Speed setting screen will appear 3 Press the F3 T or F4 key to select baud F3 BIT FORMAT rate then press the F1 SET key to decide or F4 D8 51 F1 4 Set bit format in the same way F3 TERMINATE or F4 F1 5 Set DELIMITER Terminate in the same way F3 or F4 F1 6 Set RTS in the same way 7 Set REC TYPE in the same way or F4 F1 Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABL
26. Modes and visa verse 2 7 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 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 collimat ing 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 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Enable you to stop this function see Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING or Chapter 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 8 Resume Mode ON OFF The Resume mode will memorize the last display or mode when the power is turned OFF When the power is turned back ON the last display or mode will be shown The Resume mode option only appears when the power is OFF Power switch key OFF Power off Resume mode OFF ON F1 F2 Pressing F1 OFF key or F2 ON key select the resume mode 2 9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters Alpha and numeric character key entry is simple and quick from the key board Example Renaming a file in the Memory Manager Modes Operating procedure Display Rename Old name TOPCON DAT New name 1 Press F1 Alpha key to be en
27. Press F1 A B A C key 1 MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD m 3 Collimate prism A and press F1 MEAS key Horizontal distance HD between the instrument and prism A will be shown 4 Press F6 SET key 5 Collimate prism B and press F1 MEAS key Horizontal distance HD between the instrument and prism B will be shown 6 Press F6 SET key The horizontal distance dHD relative elevation dVD and slope distance between prism A and B 7 To measure the distance between points A and C press F2 HD key 1 8 Collimate point C Prism C and press F1 MEAS key Horizontal distance HD between the instrument and prism C will be shown Collimate A F1 F6 Collimate B F1 F6 F2 Collimate C F1 5 9 5 PROGRAM MODES MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD m MEAS MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD 123 456 m MEAS MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD m MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD m MEAS MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD 246 912 m 123 456 m 12 345 m 12 456 m EXIT HD MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD m MLM 1 Horizontal Distance HD m 5 PROGRAM MODES MLM 1 Horizontal Distance 2 HD 246 912 m Press F6 SET key The horizontal distance dHD relative 123 456 m elevation dVD and slope distance between 12 345 m prism A and C 12 456 m EXIT HD 10 measure the distance between points A and D repeat proce
28. a bes age 2 Ped F6 HT MEAN m ft SET P2l Press F5 SET key F5 Setting occ point The previous data will be shown 12345 6700 12 3400 10 2300 4 Input new data and press ENT key 1 Measuring starts 1 To cancel the setting press F1 EXIT key 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE N coord ENT E coord ENT Z coord ENT Setting occ N 0 0000 E 0 0000 Z 0 0000 EXIT Complete PSM 0 0 PPM 0 0 m F R TURN HT MEAN m ft SET P2 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 3 2 Setting of the Instrument Height Prism Height The instrument height and prism height are used to compute the ground elevation of the unknown point If the option to store NEZ is on the instrument and prism heights will be stored in memory when power is turned off Confirm the angle measurement mode Operating procedure Operation Display V 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD 1 Press F3 NEZ key F3 2 Press F6 L key from the coordinate measurement mode to get the function as in MEAS MODE VH 5 page 2 F6 TURN HT MEAN m ft SET 3 Press F2 HT key to type in the instrument F2 and prism height Previous data will be shown 4 Input instrument height and press ENT Inst HT key 1 ENT 5 Input prism height and press ENT key Prism HT ENT PSM PPM m TURN HT MEAN m ft SET The display returns to coordinate measuring mode 1
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30. in increasing range quantity 2 5mm along curved line of C20 when prism inclination is 20 Angle error is From the graph prism type 2 along curved line of C 0 with prism inclination of 20 find angle error quantity 14 2mm and calculate angle error by the following formula Angleerror range Measuring distance _ 142 tan 3 100x10 29 2 11 1 Angle error tan 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATON GPT 8000A series Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam 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 GPT 8000A series 3 1 Automatic Tracking Measuring the moving target in automatic tracking mode t is possible to perform auto tracking only in prism mode When switched to the automatic tracking mode it becomes prism mode from NP mode automatically Moreover after the end of an automatic tracking does not return to Non prism mode The Coarse 10mm mode is used for the moving target Use a keyboard on the eyepiece side When the keyboard on the opposition side is used an
31. measurement REM To obtain elevation of the point at which setting the target prism is not possible place the prism at any point on the vertical line from the target then carry out REM procedure as follows Prism P i Prism height 1 Instrument 1 With prism height h input Example h 1 5m Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS F2 STORE F3 REM F4 MLM Distance 1 Press F3 REM key Prism height 1 YES 2 NO 2 Press F1 YES key F1 REM 1 Prism Height P h 3 Enter prism height press ENT key Enter PHT 2 Horizontal Distance ENT HD m 4 Collimate prism Collimate P 5 Press F1 MEAS key F1 REM Measuring starts 2 Horizontal HD m MEAS Horizontal distance HD between the instrument and prism will be shown 6 Press F6 SET key The prism position will be decided 1 7 Collimate target Vertical distance VD will be shown 2 F6 Collimate K 5 PROGRAM MODES REM 2 Horizontal Distance HD 123 456 m 0 234 m EXIT P h HD 1 456 m EXIT P h HD 1 To return to procedure 3 press F2 P h key To return to procedure 4 press F3 HD key 2 To return to main menu press F1 EXIT key 2 Without prism height input Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS F2 STORE SEE F3 REM F4 MLM 1 Press F3 REM key F3 REM Prism height 1 YES 2 NO 2 Press F2 NO key F2 RE
32. not be used for any long period This helps your battery have a longer service life APPENDIX 3 APPENDIX Lischiage EK Tempera at 20 ES N g S ES N N S Ambien ENDERNE when cag Ji FA NRI Zisotage capaci Amben tempoeratue i jf 2 Discharge capachy ato f Koring period nont I Storage APPENDIX 4 LICENSE AGREEMENT END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EMBEDDED SYSTEM WHICH CONTAINS MI CROSOFT SOFTWARE By using the embedded system containing software you indicate your acceptance of the following Software License Agreement SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Embedded Products This software license agreement including the Warranty and Special Provisions set forth in the appendix or separate booklet included in this package is a legal agreement between you either an individual or an entity herein after End User and the manufacturer Embedded System Manufacturer of the embedded system containing software prod uct By using the embedded system on which software program s have been pre installed SOFT WARE you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This License Agreement permits you to use the Microsoft SOFTWARE as preinstalled on the embedded system 2 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GPT 8000A 8000 SERIES contains intellectual property
33. pasted up GPT 8000A series and Laser plummet model which describe the warning of laser beam Refer to Laser Safety and Laser plummet model about label positions and their shapes 1 1 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Battery fixing knob Telescope focusing knob Instrument height mark Telescope grip Instrument center Vertical shuttle Telescope eyepiece SY A Vertical jog Power switc Horizontal shuttle Plate level D Horizontal jog y Circular level ae Tribrach fixing lever Adjusting screws for circular level 1 2 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 2 Display Display In general upper four lines display the measuring data and the bottom line displays the soft key function which is changed by the measuring mode Contrast The contrast and illumination of display window are adjusted by star gy key Heater Automatic The built in heater keeps the display functional when the temperature goes below 0 32 F To switch the heater ON or OFF refer to Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE When the heater is ON and the temperature goes below 0 32 F the heater automatically adjust the temperature to the display to keep it operating Example V 87 55 45 Vo HR 180 44 12 87 55 40 HR 180 44 12 PSM 0 0 5 12 345 PPM 0 0 m F R HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1 SD HD NEZ MEAS MODE VH Angle measure
34. the required atmospheric correction value Atmospheric Correction Chart For your reference measured temperature in horizontal and pressure in vertical on the chart The measured pressure is 1013 hPa The measured temperature is 26 C Therefore The correction value is 10ppm Example L T LT E J Y HY ALR ARTT A q MERI RTARTA PAPE AY E NEAL T E nN i t hi L LA 1i LN NA E T 1 1271 FL LL ILIA I LL 10 A E ca l D D D D D E c c c co r r equ emssard C Temperature 11 3 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 3y wu amesard oaydsowyy C Temperature h M e AN mee LNIN Y SRE IR N _ AH NENNEN CU BARRAN AAAI A NNENSENSEENN RAN EA 800 75 70 650 equ emssard owaydsouyy 110 120 130 m 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 E 90 ET Temperature F 10 11 4 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION
35. will be shown and transferred to the Data Collector 3 The mode will automatically return to the distance measurement mode The following data will be output at each mode V HR or HL Angle mode V HR or HL V in percent Horizontal distance mode V HR HD VD V 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 HD VD MEAS MODE VH 90 10 20 120 30 40 10 1234 1 234 REC gt 90 10 20 120 30 40 10 1234 1 234 MEAS MODE VH V HR HD VD PSM 0 0 PPM 0 0 m F R SD NEZ P14 gt gt PSM 0 0 PPM 0 0 m F R SD NEZ P Slope distance mode V HR SD V HR SD HD Coordinate mode N E Z HR The display and the output at the coarse 1mm mode are the same as the contents above Output at the coarse 10mm mode is displayed as distance data only HD VD or SD 4 16 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Data output of GPT 8000A series The information of GPT 8000A 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 8 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 upper r
36. 0 30 40 PSM 0 0 HD 54 321 PPM 0 0 1 234 m F N MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1l 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 HD 54 321 PPM 0 0 VD 1 234 m F MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ Pil S 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 5 Fine Coarse Measuring Mode Fine mode Coarse mode 1mm Coarse mode 10mm This is a normal distance measuring mode Measurement time 0 2mm mode seconds 1 mm mode approx 1 2 seconds The unit to be displayed is 0 2mm or 1mm 0 001ft or 0 005ft 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 5 seconds The unit to be displayed is 1mm 0 005ft 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 Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Collimate the center of prism F1 SD or F2 HD key Example Horizontal distance Measuring starts 2 Select the measurement mode by pressing F2 90 10 20 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 HD PPM 0 0 VD m F R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ Pll 3 Press F2 MODE key the mode changes to F2 V 90 10 20 Coarse mode Press F2 MODE key again the mode changes to Tracking mode 1
37. 2 Antelias BEIRUT LEBANON Phone 031 7109200 Fax 031 7109249 Phone 961 4 523525 961 4 523526 Fax 961 4 521119 TOPCON CORPORATION DUBAI OFFICE P O Box 28595 102 AI Naily Bldg 245 Abu Hail Road Deira Dubai UAE Phone 971 4 2696511 Fax 971 4 2695272 TOPCON CORPORATION 75 1 Hasunuma cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8580 Japan Phone 3 3558 2520 Fax 3 3960 4214 www topcon co jp 64538 90020 GPT 8000 8000A Series A 0207 2B FOREWORD FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Auto Tracking Pulse Total Station Servo Pulse Total Station GPT 8000A 8000 series For the best performance of the instruments please carefully read these instructions and keep them in a conve nient location for future reference General Handling Precautions Before starting work or operation be sure to check that the instrument is functioning correctly with normal performance Do not submerge the instrument into water The instrument can not be submerged underwater The instrument is designed based on the International Standard IP54 therefore it is protected from the normal rainfall 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 could be effected Occasionally check the adjusting screws on
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39. 4 COLUMN OFFSET Outputting the Measurement Data The results of offset measurement can be output to external device In offset measurement mode the F4 soft key which assigned REC will appear in measured r esult display ANGLE OFFSET HR 87 55 45 HD 20 000 m VD 5 000 m SD NEZ REC F4 REC OFFSET 87 55 45 20 000 m 5 000 m YES NO F5 YES OFFSET 87 55 45 20 000 m 5 000 m lt REC gt Distance measurement mode of the offset measurement Offset measurement will be done by N time fine measurement mode 5 14 5 6 1 Angle Offset 5 PROGRAM MODES This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly for example at the center of a tree Place the prism at the same horizontal distance from the instrument as that of point AO to measure To measure the coordinates of the center position operate the offset measurement after setting the instrument height prism height Prism P Prism height Occ Point When measuring coordinates of ground point A Set the instrument height prism height When measuring coordinates of point Set the instrument height only Set the prism height to 0 When sighting to Ap you can select one of two ways HOLD is to fix vertical angle to the prism position even updown the telescope position and FREE is to gear vertical angle to the updown of telescope movement In case following the vertical angle to the movement of telescope
40. B A REC A The measurement is started and new data is output REC B The data being displayed is output Record coordinates in standard or Data with slope distance PNEECBEG Sid Expand and horizontal angle data 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 be displayed whenever tilted over OFF No additional information Additional information 9 B Rate Fixed 10 Data L Fixed 11 Parity Fixed 12 Stop Bit Fixed 8 Trk State 8 2 Setting Parameters 8 2 1 Parameters for Measurement and Display Example setting S A BUZZER OFF Atmospheric pressure hPa Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press the F6 key from the main menu icons F6 Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password 2 Press the F1 Measurement key F1 Parameters Measurement Ang Unit deg gon mil Min Angl OFF ON Tilt OFF laxis 2axis SET EXIT gt 1 J 8 4 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 3 Select the menu by pressing 6 4 key F6 Parameters Measurement Example S A buzz S A buzz OFF ON W corr OFF 0 14 0 20 N E Z mem OFF ON SET EXIT lt gt T J 4 Press F3 lt key and select OFF Parameters Measurement S A buzz OFF ON W corr OFF 0 14 0 20 N E Z mem OFF ON SET EXIT lt gt T J 5 Select the atmo
41. E PROGRAM MODES APPLICATION MEASUREMENT Set a direction angle for horizontal orientation Retain Coordinate STORE NEZ Remote elevation measurement Missing line measurement Line measurement External link for GPT 8000A series Off set measurement See Chapter 5 PROGRAM MODES 2 5 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 6 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction When the tilt sensors are activated automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle for mislevel ment 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 auto matic compensation range and must be leveled manually Zenith Zenith 1 Standing axis gt Inclination of the standing Standing axis gt l axis in the Y direction Inclination of the standing axis in the X direction Horizontal 02008 GPT 8000A 8000 series compensates both the vertical angle and the horizontal angle readings due to inclination of the standing axis in the X and Y directions For more information about dual axis compensation see Chapter APPENDIX Dual Axis Compensation When the instrument tilted over correction range Rotate the leveling screws and level the instrument
42. E 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM Tocancel the setting press the F6 EXIT key or the ESC key 3 Setting Parameters of RC Attach the remote controller handle unit RC 2H and set the parameters for communication with the remote controller system RC 2ll Parameters 1 Channel Sets communication channel The same channel must be set for GPT 8000A series and RC 2RIl Set channels 1 2 3 2 DELIMITER Terminate Selecting CR Carriage return or LF Line feed will be added at the end of data Set items ETX ETX CR ETX CRLF 3 Retry This is a method to retry setting for sending data again during communication with remote controller RC 2ll Set items Standard Divided Standard Gives good for fast communication This is offered in normal condition Divided Using in bad condition such in long distance bad condition of sight strong heat simmer or happens cut off the optical path in such cases it takes long time for communication or results failure You are offered to set Divided item 5 25 5 PROGRAM MODES 4 REC TYPE Select the option to record the data for the distance measurement REC A Measure the distance again and record the updated distance REC B Record the data for the last distance measurement on the display Operating procedure Operation Display EXTERNAL LINK Execute Section 5 7 1 Starting compatible 1 Execute communication program of AP L1A to start EXT
43. F2 GPT F3 8000A series key or Current setting value is displayed F2 Prism constant correction icon gt 20 0 C 0 0 mm 4 1012 0hPa 8 23 6 amp ppm Non Prism constant correction icon 3 Move the cursor to psm setting by Move pressing F5 lt key or F6 T key cursor 4 Input the Prism constant correction value and Enter press the ENT key value 20 0 C dp 14 0 mm 1 R3 1012 0hPa amp 23 6mm ENT 3 5ppm The display returns STAR key menu 1 Input range 99 9mm to 99 9mm 0 1mm step 10 1 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 11 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 59e 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 e Setting the atmospheric correction value is in the STAR key mode 11 1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction The followings are the correction formulas Unit meter Ka Atmospheric correction value Ka 279 85 12585 x P ij P Ambient atmospheric pressure hPa 273 15 1 t Ambient Atmospheric temperature C The distance L m after atmospheric correction is obtained as follow L 1 1 Measured distance when atmospheric
44. LINK of compatible communication 2 Setting program of AP L1 1 Press the F2 Setting key Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABLE 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM Press the F3 key to select S PARAMETER CHANNEL RC Select a channel by pressing the F3 T or TERMINATE 4 4 key then press the F1 SET key Select Terminate by pressing the F3 T or F4 4 key then press the F1 SET key Standard T Select Retry by pressing the or 4 4 REC TYPE key then press the F1 SET key Set REC TYPE in the same way Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABLE 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM To cancel the setting press the F6 EXIT key or the ESC key 4 Setting Parameters for Radio Modem Set the parameters for Radio Modem Parameters 1 Channel Only for certain market Sets communication channel The same channel must be set for GPT 8000A series and Radio Modem Set channels A B C 5 26 5 PROGRAM MODES 2 REC TYPE Select the option to record the data for the distance measurement REC A Measure the distance again and record the updated distance REC B Record the data for the last distance measurement on the display Operating procedure Operation Display EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting Execute Section 5 7 1 Starting compatible communication program of AP L1A to start EXT LINK of compatible commun
45. M 1 Horizontal Distance m 3 Collimate prism Collimate P 4 Press F1 MEAS key F1 1 Horizontal Distance Measuring starts HD m Horizontal distance HD between the instrument and prism will be shown REM 1 Horizontal Distance HD 123 456 m MEAS 5 6 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 Press F6 SET key F6 The prism position will be decided 2 Vertical Angle Vo 120 30 40 6 Collimate ground point Collimate REM G 2 Vertical Angle V 95 30 40 7 Press F6 SET key F6 The position of point G will be decided 1 8 Collimate target Collimate Vertical distance VD will be shown 2 K EXIT HD 1 return to procedure 3 press F2 HD key To return to procedure 6 press F3 V key 2 To return to main menu press F1 EXIT AND F5 YES key 5 7 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 4 Missing Line Measurement MLM Measurement for horizontal distance dHD slope distance dSD and elevation dVD between two target prisms MLM mode has two mods 1 A B A C Measurement is A B A C A D 2 A B B C Measurement is A B B C C D Prism A Prism B Instrument Prism C Example 1 A B A C Procedure of 2 A B B C mode is completely same as MLM 1 mode Operating procedure Operation Display Programs 1 F1 BS F2 STORE F3 REM F4 MLM 1 Press F4 MLM key F4 Missing Line Measurement 1 A B A C 2 A B B C 2
46. N Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure GPT 8000A series and laser plummet model 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 GPT 8000A series and laser plummet model Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands you are at risk of electric shocks if you do Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous be aware of this when setting up or carrying 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 Do 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 A plumb bob can cause an injury to a person if used incorrectly It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over please ensure you attach a handle battery to the instrument securely Ensure that you mount the Tribrach correctly failing to do so may r
47. O NOT STARE INTO BEAM WAVE LENGTH 633nm 1mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT CLASS 77 LASER PRODUC Aperture Label AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum output 1mW Wave length 633nm CLASS2 LASER PRODUCT Beam aperture Depending on the country where the instrumetn is sold either of these labels may be found on the GPT 8000A 8000 series laser plummet type Symbol mark while the laser is emitting The following symbol mark willappear at the right side of the second line V 87 55 45 5 HR 180 44 12 5 IN The symbol mark will blink while the laser plummet is working SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD Pll FOREWORD Contents FOREWORD Mm 1 General Handling Precautions 1 Display for Safe USC xen ARR RC wee tae eme da o dg d 3 Safety Cautions tee ee wed av e e eee eee tea eg 3 Be rc 4 Exceptions trom Responsibility eet Rt dg na aa RE Rb 4 laser 5 Itc SPLIT 7 Standard Set Composition e eerte y eos eed oe e ordre eura 9 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 1 1 1 Nomenclature ee CR E PEDE EE Es 1 1 1 271015 MMC nV 1 3 13 Operating Key i epu RR REPRE dave 1 4 1 4 Function Key Soft
48. O init Collimation B H Axis A COLLIMATION 4 Collimate target A around 0 in horizontal Colli ollimate FACE within 3 in normal telescope setting A LEVEL 0 FACE 1 Normal 88 40 20 SKIP 5 Press F6 SET key 1 6 FACE The sample display shows that the LEVEL 0 measurement is made 5 times in FACE 1 V 89 55 50 SKIP 6 Turn the telescope in reverse telescope Turn FACE 2 setting FACE 2 telescope LEVEL 0 V 270 04 20 SKIP 9 10 7 Collimate target A 8 Press F6 SET key Repeat the procedures in step 7 and 8 so that the count of measured times matches to the one in FACE 1 2 3 4 The title display will be shown automatically 9 Collimate target B more than 10 from the level in reverse telescope setting FACE 2 5 10 Press F6 SET key 1 11 Turn the telescope in normal telescope setting FACE 1 12 Collimate target B 13 Press F6 SET key Repeat the procedures in step 12 and 13 so that the count of measured times matches to the one in FACE 2 Then the display returns to main menu Collimate A Reverse F6 Collimate B Reverse F6 Turn telescope Collimate B Normal F6 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT race 2 LEVEL 0 V 270 04 20 SKIP B HORIZONTAL Axis FACE LEVEL 10 V 270 04 20 SKIP FACE LEVEL 10 V 270 04 20 SKIP FACE LEVEL 10 V 69 58 30 SKIP Complete 1 It
49. ON OFF Switching is possible Prohibition Date Month Year Select the date format shown on the display 20 Date Month Date Year Date Month Year Month Date Year or Year Month Year Month Date Date The auto power off function can be turned OFF or set ON OFF not ON 1 to 99 minutes numeric key 22 Heater OFF ON A heater option for both display units can be turned OFF or EDM cut off time after distance measurement is completed be changed 23 EDM wait OPR ONO OFF EDM is cut off immediately after measuring ON EDM is cut off after 1 to 99 minutes 24 L POFF Laser Plummet function can be turned OFF automatically Only for laser plummet model manual auto 01 to 99 manual ON OFF by pressing soft key auto 01 99 Laser Plummet function is cut off after 1 99 minutes numeric key 8 1 2 Parameters for communication For GPT 8000 series Factory default settings are indicated with underlines Menu Selecting Item Contents 1 B Rate 1200 2400 4800 Select the baud rate 9600 2 Data L 7 8 Select the data length seven digits or eight digits 3 Parity none odd even Select the parity bit 8 2 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 4 Stop Bit 1 2 Select the stop bit 5 Delimit ETX CRLF Select the option OFF or ON for carriage return and line feed when collecting measurement data with a computer 6 REC A B
50. PT 8000A series Operating procedure Operation Display Execute Section 5 7 1 Starting compatible EXTERNAL LINK communication program of AP L1A to start 1 Execute EXT LINK of compatible communication 2 Setting program of AP L1 1 Press the F2 Setting key F2 Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABLE 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM 2 Press the F1 key to select CABLE RADIO F1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC MODEM RC CABLE 5 23 5 PROGRAM MODES 3 Select communication course by pressing the F3 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC or F4 L key Sample setting RC F4 4 Press the F1 SET key to decide F4 Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABLE 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM cancel the setting press the F6 EXIT key or the ESC key 2 Setting Parameters of Cable RS 232C In case connecting Topcon s designated wireless modem simply select communication course as RADIO it is enough to do setting of parameter automatically In case connecting personal computer or other than Topcon s designated wireless modem it is required to do parameters setting for RS 232C before using Parameters 1 SPEED Baud rate Sets communication speed Set items 1200 2400 4800 9600bps 2 BIT FORMAT Select the communication format Set items Bit length 7 07 8 D8 Stop bit 1 S1 2 S2 Parity bit NONE ODD
51. R 120 30 40 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l 2 Press 6 4 key to get the function as on F6 n TURN HSET R L V TILT P2 page 2 and press F2 HSET key F2 Input 3 Input the required horizontal angle value H SET 1 HR 70 203 For example 70 20 30 4 Press ENT key 2 ENT V 90 10 20 When completed normal measuring from the HR 70 20 30 required Horizontal angle is possible SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD Pil 1 To revise wrong value move cursor with F6 BS key or input from the beginning by F1 EXIT key to correct value 2 With wrong input value for example 70 setting will not be completed Input again from step 3 4 1 4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade Mode Make sure the mode is Angle measurement Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press 6 4 key to get the function as V 90 10 20 page 2 HR 120 30 40 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD Pil F6 TURN HSET R L V TILT P2 2 Press F4 V key 1 F4 0 30 HR 120 30 40 TURN HSET R L V TILT P l 1 Every time pressing the F4 V key the display mode switches 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 1 5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle The GPT 8000A 8000 series can be rotated to a required horizontal and vertical absolute angle by direct key input Example Both vertical and horizontal angle Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press the F6 k
52. RAM MODES 5 6 2 Distance Offset Measurement The measurement of a place apart from a prism is possible by inputting offset horizontal distance of front and back right and left Forward HD RorL HD rism height 2 Prism ox Instrument height Occ Point When measuring coordinates of ground point A Set the instrument height prism height When measuring coordinates of point Ag Set the instrument height ony OFFSET Setthe prism height to 0 Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS P F2 STORE p F3 REM P F4 MLM P 1 Press F6 MORE key from programs menu F6 Programs to get to the next page of programs Fl LINE P F2 OFFSET P F3 EXT LINK p 2 Press F2 OFFSET key F2 OFFSET MEASUREMENT 1 ANGLE OFFSET 2 DIST OFFSET 3 PLANE OFFSET 4 COLUMN OFFSET 3 Press F2 DIST OFFSET key F2 Previous offset value screen will appear dFR Forward Rear offset value dRL Right Left offset value 5 17 5 PROGRAM MODES 4 If you reset the offset value press the OFFSET F6 INP key and input the value 1 0 000 0 000 Collimate prism using the horizontal motion Collimate OFFSET clamp and horizontal tangent screw P Press the F1 MEAS key 2 F1 The offset measurement data will be shown OFFSET 30 00 00 20 000 m 0 000 m SD NEZ REC To show the slope distance of point Ag press OFFSET the F2 SD key 90 00 00 30
53. RAMETERS SETTING MODE 12 1 13 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 13 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 13 1 Rechargeable Battery BT 56Q To remove Remove the battery while pulling both battery fixing levers To charge BC 27BR CR AC outlet Battery fixing lever 1 Plug the charger into the outlet 2 Connect the charger connector to the battery then charging will start Preparatory charging will start The red lamp of the charger will blink When the preparatory charging is completed the charging status will be switched to quick charg ing automatically The red lamp of the charger will light 3 Charging will take approximately 2 5 hours The green lamp will illuminate 4 After charging remove the battery from the charger Remove the charger from the outlet Torefresh Press the refresh switch after starting charging above steps 1 2 then discharging will start Confirm the yellow lamp illuminates After discharging is finished charging will start automatically Time discharging battery charged fully is approximately 12 hours For refreshing Rechargeable battery can be used repeatedly by charging If charging is repeated by the state that capacity of the battery still left operating time of the battery may shorten In this case the voltage of the battery will be recovered by refreshing and operating time can be improved About Preparatory charging Before quick charging the batter
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55. REMENT MODE 4 1 2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right Left Make sure the mode is Angle measurement 1 To return to the previous mode press F1 ESC key Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press F6 key to get the function as on 87 55 45 page 2 120 30 40 F6 HD NEZ OSET HOLD Pil HSET R L V 2 Press F3 R L key F3 87 55 45 The mode Horizontal angle Right HR 239 29 15 PSM 0 0 switches to HL mode PPM 0 0 m F R HSET R L V TILT Pal Measure as HR mode Every time pressing F2 R L key is pressed HR HL mode switches HR HL switching can be turned OFF Refer to Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 1 Setting by Holding the Angle Make sure the mode is angle measurement Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Setthe required horizontal angle using Display V 90 10 20 Horizontal jog shuttle angle HR 70 20 30 P1 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l 2 Press F5 HOLD key F5 Holding HR 70 20 30 3 Collimate the target 1 Collimate 4 Press F6 REL key to finish holding the F6 90 10 20 horizontal angle HR 70 20 30 The display turns back to normal angle measurement mode SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD J 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys Make sure the mode is Angle measurement Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Collimate the target Collimate Vv 90 10 20 H
56. T the F2 SD key s 85 30 30 HR 90 30 40 SD 10 999 m NEXT HD NEZ REC 8 To show the coordinates press the F3 NEZ F3 COLUMN OFFSET 1 17 321 m 10 962 m 0 886 m SD HD REC 1 To repeat the offset measurement press the F1 NEXT key The display will return to step 4 5 22 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 7 External Link GPT 8000A series You can use compatible communication command of AP L1A for GPT 8000A series In this process carry out setting for remote control system 211 using together 5 7 1 Starting compatible communication program of AP L1A Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS F2 STORE F3 REM F4 MLM 1 Press the F6 MORE key to get the next Programs page Fl LINE P F2 OFF SET P F3 EXT LINK P Press the F3 EXT LINK key EXTERNAL LINK The compatible program EXTERNAL LINK will start 1 Execute 2 Setting 5 7 2 Setting for the communication Decide transmit course and parameters before executing communication 1 Setting communication course Select a communication course according to the using optional device 1 Cable In case connecting personal computer or other than Topcon s designated wireless modem to the RS 232C connector 2 RADIO MODEM In case connecting Topcon s designated wireless modem 3 RC In case attaching remote controller handle unit RC 2H to carry out optical communication between the remote controller RC 2RII and the G
57. To cancel the setting press F1 EXIT key 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 3 3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and prism height coordinates of unknown point will be measured directly When setting coordinate values of occupied point see Section 4 3 1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point When setting the instrument height and prism height see Section 4 3 2 Setting of the Instrument Height Prism Height The coordinates of the unknown point are calculated as shown below and displayed Coordinates of occupied point N O Instrument height Inst h Prism height R h Vertical distance Relative elevation Coordinates of the center of the prism E0 Z20 Z originated from the center point of the instrument 2 Coordinates of unknown point N 1 N12NO n E1 E0 e Z1 Z0 Insth z Ph E1 Z1 Coordinates of the center of the prism originated from the center point of the instrument n e z Center point of the instrument No Eo Zo Inst h 5 P 4 Origin o HD point Occupied point No Eo Zo 1 E1 Z1 Confirm the angle measurement mode Operating procedure Operation Display Set coordinates values of occupied point and 90 10 20 instrument prism height 1 HR 120 30 40 Set the direction angle of known point A 2 Set
58. able to set each search pattern separately Example SEARCH RANGE 10 in horizontal 5 in vertical Search range N Point where prism lost Setting Search range requires consideration The items to think about optical path interrupted by other objects collimated point from GPT 8000A 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 5ee in both directions horizontal and vertical 3 Wait Time The time the prism is lost before GPT 8000A 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 The tracking accuracy aiming accuracy shall be determined in the best condition by the relation ship of moving speed of the prism and the distance between GPT 8000A series and the prism at the field Since the tracking speed represents the rotating speed of GPT 8000A series if the prism s traveling speed is high yet the distance of the prism is far from the GPT 8000A series the tracking speed can be low In case requiring auto aiming in high accuracy to the prism which is still Suitable for fixed point observation management of landslides sur
59. al path during measurement Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Level the instrument properly with the plate F5 Adjustment level and press the F5 key from main menu Fl V0 Axis Measurement F2 V0 Axis Constant list F3 Date Time F4 Instrument constant J 2 Press the F6 key to get the next page F6 Adjustment Fl Adj Tracking Axis 3 Press the F1 key to select the adjustment of F1 Adj Tracking Axis tracking axis gt Sight the prism TURN 4 Operate V jog shuttle to collimate the Collimate prism 5 Press the F6 MEAS key F6 Adj Tracking Axis The measurement starts 6 After the measurement press the F1 TURN F1 Adj Tracking Axis key The instrument and telescope will turn automatically gt Sight the prism TURN 7 Operate H V jog shuttle to collimate the Collimate prism 9 15 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 8 Press the F6 MEAS key F6 Adj Tracking Axis The measurement starts The shifted quantity between H angle and V Adj Tracking Axis angle measured from the measuring will be calculated internally idus 9 Press the F5 YES key F5 The compensation value will be set and memorized to GPT 8000A series Complete The display will return to the main menu display shows Compensation Range Overcoat when the calculated compensation value is exceeded than limited value f the distance between the instrument and the prism is not enou
60. ase Especially this is a very easy case to carry Soft material is used External dimensions 250 L x 120 W x 400 H mm Weight 0 5kg Prism unit case Model 5 1 prisms unit or fixed 3 prisms unit can be stored in this case Especially this is a very easy case to carry Soft material is used External dimensions 200 L x 200 W x 350 H mm Weight 0 5kg Gadget case Model 1 A case to store and carry accessories External dimensions 300 L x 145 W x 220 H mm Weight 1 4kg Cigarette battery charger BC 9 for BT 3Q Input voltage 13 8V to 16V Power consumption 40VA approx Charging time approx 2 hour 20 to charge BT 3Q Operation temperature range 10 C to 40 C 50 to 104 F External dimensions 116 L x 60 W x 50 H mm Weight 0 3kg 19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Prism unit case Model 3 This is the plastic case to store and carry various sets of prisms The case covers one of the following prism sets Tilt single prism set Tilt single prism set with a target plate Fixed triple prism unit Fixed triple prism unit with a target plate External dimensions 427 L x 254 W x 242 H mm Weight 3 1kg Back pack Model 2 Convenient for use in mountainous terrain Battery charger BC 6 for BT 3L Input voltage 100 120 220 240V AC 10 50 60 Hz Power consumption 15VA approx Charging time approx 15 hour 20 C to charge BT 3L Opera
61. ator 2 3 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 4 Battery Level Indicator The battery power indicator shows the level of battery strength Indicates Battery Power Remaining 2002 07 10 15 30 40 i 8 gt Measurement is possible Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para The power is poor The battery should 7 be recharged or replace the battery SiN Angle measurement can only be possi Blinking ble the auto collimating and distance T measurement can not be possible NJ Measurement is impossible Need to recharge or replace the battery Battery power remaining display is omitted in this manual Note 1 The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions such as ambient temperature charging time and the number of times charging and discharging the battery 2 In low temperature especially while the heater of display is working the battery operating time will shorten to one half of normal temperature use 3 The indicator for battery power remaining shows the power level during each measurement mode The condition indicated for the battery power remaining in the angle measurement mode may not be adequate to measure a distance Changing from angle mode to distance mode during a poor battery condition may cause the EDM not to measure a distance We recommend that you check the battery condition before going into the field 4 Also note when changing from one measur
62. ayed when the telescope rotated too fast The instrument will return to previous mode measuring or any abnormality occurs in angle measuring automaticall error system Displayed when the unit of the angle at the E31 recall mode is different from the unit stored Make the unit in same unit system setting mode E35 Displayed when REM measurement carried Operate in the range out of 6 from the out to the range from zenith or nadir 6 zenith or nadir Displayed when the N E coordinates are set E36 same as the instrument coordinate in setting Set except the instrument coordinate value direction angle or lay out mode Any abnormality occurs with EDM distance i d i E60 s measuring system Repair is required E71 Displayed when Vertical angle 0 position is set Confirm the procedure and readjust with incorrect procedure Displayed when Vertical angle position is 72 adjusted in wrong position Confirm the procedure and readjust The instrument was not leveled when Vertical Level the instrument then carry the E73 E angle 0 position is adjusted adjustment work E81 Mainly at the time data transmission between Press F1 EXIT key and confirm the E82 the total station and external instrument connection cables are correct Other Data transmission error between internal Restart and confirm the operation procedure E80 s PC B s is correct E90 s Abnormality in internal memory system Repair is required E600 s Abnormal
63. c Tracking Collimating GPT 8000A series Maximum Automatic Tracking speed 12 Automatic Collimating area 45 Automatic Tracking range 1 Prism type 2 with 1 prism 8 to 800 m 26 to 2 625ft Prism Unit Type A2 A3 A3S 10 to 500 m 33 to 1 640ft Reflector tape 10 to 50 m 33 to 164 ft Automatic Collimation Tracking accuracy 3 Standard deviation 2 Search pattern Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Search range Any value can be set able to set 1 step Safety standard for Laser Beam Class 2 IEC Publication 825 Class Il FDA BRH 21 CFR 1040 1 Condition Normal Visibility about 20km except high humidity time 2 The air condition is stable and prism is staying Manual Driving Maximum rotating speed 50 sec Coarse movement Shuttle driving in 7 steps Fine movement Jog driving minimum step about 1 second By reverse rotating instruction 20 1 Distance measurement Measurement range Non prism mode Target White wall Atmospheric conditions In low light condition and without sun glare on target 3 to 120 m 9 8 to 394 ft Prism mode 20 SPECIFICATIONS Atmospheric conditions Prism Condition 1 Mini prism 2 t01 500m 6 6 to 4 920ft Prism type 2 with 1 prism 2 to 7 000m 6 6 22 900ft Condition 1 Sight haze with visibility about 20km 12 5miles moderate sunlight with light heat shimmer Measurement accuracy Non prism mod
64. ccidentally 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 14 1 15 BATTERY SYSTEM In case of Rechargeable Battery BT 56Q BT 56Q PC 5 or PC 6 GPT 8000A 8000 series GPT 8000A 8000 series Charging Charging time BC 27BR CR Approx 2 5h BT 56Q BC 10B Approx 2h Approx 15h 15 1 15 BATTERY SYSTEM In case of External battery Pack y 2 BT 3L External 12V battery Quick BC 27BR for AC 120V use BC 27CR for AC 230V use Normal BC 10B for AC 120V use BC 10C for AC 230V use Quick for AC 100V 120V 220V 240V use Quick for DC 13 8 to 16V use Normal for AC 100V 120V 220V 240V use 16 PRISM SYSTEM 16 PRISM SYSTEMS Arrangement according to your needs is possible not used with 9 prisms 09 Prism 2 9 prism holder 2 Tilting prism 2 M holder 2 Tilting prism Single prism Triple prism Tilting triple with target holder 3 holder 2 holder 2 prism holder 1 Target pole 2 Tribrach adaptor 2 adaptor S2 1 Pole adaptor F2 Tribrach Optical plummet tribrach It is possible to change the combination according purpose Fixed 9 prisms unit lilt single prism unit Prism unit AS A3S Fixed 3 prisms unit Nie Use the above prisms after setting them at the same height as the instruments
65. cted 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 manual mode when the refrector could not found out within 2 times searching and returns to the point where the refrector 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 refrector is found The auto tracking mode changes to manual mode when the refrector could not found out within 2 times searching and returns to the point where the refrector is lost 1 Things like heat haze might interfere with the tracking system in the long distance near limit of auto tracking range in search mode 2 Reaction by rotating of instrument in search mode is serious Be sure of each connection part of the tribrach or tripod are firmly 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 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 en
66. cteristics Discharge characteristics at high tempera ture are the same as those at normal temperatures The battery is likely to have reduced dis charge capacity as well as lower discharged voltage when discharged at low temperature And the service life of your battery will be shortened if it is greatly overcharged Note 1C discharge means one with 1 time current over battery capacity 3 Storage See Fig 3 for how storing period at different temperature levels is related to the remaining capac ity The battery will lose its capacity as storage temperature rises and the storage period increas es This does not mean however that the battery performance is damaged when the battery is stored The battery reduced in capacity will be restored once it is recharged Always recharge your battery before use And recharge and discharge the battery 3 or 4 times to restore its capacity if it has been stored for a long period or at high temperature Storing at high temperature can adversely affect the service life of your battery Your battery has been fully charged before leaving the factory but its capacity may be affected considerably when it takes several months to reach you if it is stored at high temperature area or passes through a high temperature region Then the battery must be recharged and discharged 3 4 times to fully restore its capacity And the battery should always be stored at normal temperature or lower if it will
67. d measure some points If the difference of the prism mode and non prism mode is the range of 10mm even one time the instrument is normal If the difference is never the range of 10mm contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 2 Checking the Optical Axis 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 more than 150 m apart from GPT 8000A 8000 series 2 After the power switch ON of GPT 8000A 8000 series collimate the center of the prism 3 Press the soft key Set audio in the star key mode Buzzer sounds continuously H direction confirmation Do not move V direction 4 Turn the horizontal jog counterclockwise slowly move the collimating point to the left side of prism gradually until buzzer sound stops zx Turn the horizontal jog clockwise slowly and move the collimating point to the prism center gradually until at the position buzzer starts Prism Reticle 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 Quantity level one Quantity level two 6 Press the ESC key and measure the horizontal angle and note the horizontal angle displayed Or you can do 0 set of horizontal angle 7 Return to the Set Audio in star key again 8 T
68. dicular to a line running through the centers of the two leveling Repeat the procedures 1 and 2 for each 90 screws being adjusted 100g rotation of the instrument and check Leveling screw C whether the bubble is correctly centered for all four points 5 Centering by Using the Optical Plummet Telescope Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet telescope to your eyesight t 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 Leveling he least dislocation of the bubble p A Leveling screw B to get the least dislocati ft le 2 T the levelin C to bring the bubble i urn the leveling Screw ring Center mark 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 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 Leveling Q screw NN gt Leveling screw
69. dure 7 to 9 1 1 To return to main menu press F1 EXIT and F5 YES key 5 10 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 5 Line Measurement LINE This mode is useful to obtain the line height Prism B Prism A HD 1 Instrument Example Input of prism height Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS F2 STORE F3 REM F4 MLM 1 Press F6 MORE key from programs menu F6 Programs to get the next page of programs Fl LINE F2 OFFSET F3 EXT LINK 2 Press F1 LINE key F1 LINE Prism height 1 YES 2 NO 3 Press F1 YES key F1 LINE Prism height P h EXIT 4 Input the prism height and press ENT key Input P h LINE ENT lt STEP 1 gt PT HD 5 Collimate prism A and press F1 MEAS key The distance measurement will start Horizontal distance is displayed 6 Press F6 SET key and horizontal distance will be recorded 7 Collimate prism B and press F1 MEAS key The distance measurement will start Horizontal distance is displayed 8 Press F6 SET key and horizontal distance will be recorded 9 Sight line point L Measured data to the line point L is displayed VD Vertical distance HD Horizontal distance from the instrument to L Off Horizontal distance from A to L 10 Press F2 LH key This function is used when measuring the line height from the ground The procedure is as follows Sight the point on the line before pressing t
70. e Diffusing Surface 3 to 25m 9 8 to 82ft 25m or more 82ft or more Prism mode Fine measurement mode Course measurement mode Least Count in Measurement Fine measurement mode Coarse 1mm measurement mode Coarse 10mm measurement mode Measurement Display Measurement Time Fine measurement mode Coarse 1mm measurement mode Coarse 10mm measurement mode Atmospheric Correction Range Prism Constant Correction Range Coefficient Factor Ambient Temperature Range 20 2 t 10mm m s e 5mm 2ppm D m s e D Measuring distance mm 3mm 2ppm D m s e 10mm 2 D m s e D Measuring distance mm 1mm 0 005ft 0 2mm 0 001ft 1mm 0 005ft 10mm 0 02ft 10digit max display 999999 9999 1mm 1 2 sec Initial 3 sec 0 2mm 3 sec Initial 4 sec 0 5sec Initial 2 5sec 0 3sec Initial 2 5sec The initial time will be different by a condition 999 9ppm to 999 9 in 0 1ppm increments 99 9 mm to 499 9 mm in 0 1 mm increments Meter Feet International feet 1meter 3 2808398501 ft US SURVEY feet 1meter 3 2808333333 ft 20 C to 50 C 4 to 122 F 20 SPECIFICATIONS Electronic Angle Measurement Method Absolute reading Detecting system Horizontal 2 sides Vertical 2 sides Minimum reading GPT 8001A 8001 1 0 5 0 5mgon 0 1mgon 5mmil 2mmil reading GPT 8002A 8002 1 0 5 0 5mgon 0 1mgon 5mmil 2mmil read
71. e NEZ 2 Recall NEZ 2 Press F1 Store NEZ key 1 F1 Store NEZ HR 120 30 40 HD 3 Collimate target P1 prism which the Collimate instrument moves P1 4 Press F1 MEAS key F1 Store NEZ Measuring will start HR 100 10 20 HD lt m Horizontal distance and horizontal angle are Store NEZ shown HR 100 10 20 HD 123 456 m 5 3 5 Press F6 SET key Coordinate of P1 will be displayed 6 Press F5 YES key Coordinate of P1 will be decided The display return to main menu Turn power off and move instrument to P1 Prism P1 move to PO 7 After the instrument is set up at P1 turn power on and be measurement possible 8 Press F2 STORE key 9 Press F2 Recall NEZ key 10 Collimate Po the former instrument point 11 Press F5 YES key The coordinates at P1 and direction angle toward Po are set The display return to main menu 12 Repeat the procedure 1 11 as much as you wish 300 10 F6 F5 Power off Power on Select program F2 20 F2 Collimate Po F5 5 PROGRAM MODES Store NEZ N 123 456 m E 12 345 m 2 1 234 m gt SET YES Complete Programs F1 BS P F2 STORE p F3 REM P F4 MLM P Retaining a Coordinate l Store NEZ 2 Recall NEZ Recall NEZ HR Complete 1 To reset the instrument height or prism height press F5 HT key 5 4 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 3 Remote Elevation
72. e is driven electronically in normal operation Do not disturb the rotation Storage in the case Keep the telescope horizontally and turn the instrument to align its mark with the lower base mark Storage mark Keep its objective lens side downward Storing it in the case in any other way may cause damage Hold the hand grips and base with both hands when taking the instrument out of the case or putting the equipment in the case Maintenance for driving parts Every 4 000 5 000 hours operation in total change grease of driving parts Contact your dealer or TOPCON Head Office for the maintenance FOREWORD 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 instruction manuals We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons before reading the Safety Cautions and text WARNING gnoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or serious injury c 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 There is a risk of fire electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or r epair the instrument your
73. e stopping accuracy of automatic rotation to required Coarse Fine 3 Normal 5 Coarse 10 8 Auto colli Normal Select the accuracy of automatic collimation Coarse 8 1 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Select the distance measuring unit Meter or Feet shown on 9 Dist Unit METER FEET the display Select the meter feet conversion factor US SURVEY feet 10 C F m ft Us f Intl f 1m 3 280833333333333 ft INTERNATIONAL feet 1m 23 280839895013123 ft Select OFF or ON for the minimum distance in fine mode 11 Min Dist OFF ON OFF imm ON 0 2mm 12 S A buzz OFF ON Select the Audio tone OFF or ON for the Set Audio Mode Select the coefficient correction for refraction and earth 13 W corr OFF 0 14 0 20 curvature Selections for the refraction coefficient are OFF No correction K 0 14 or K 0 20 Select the option to store the coordinates NEZ for the IENE men occupied point when power is turned off Select the display format in the coordinate measurement 15 N E ord NEZ ENZ mode for NEZ or ENZ 16 Temp Unit jC iF Select the temperature unit for the atmospheric correction 17 Pres Unit mmHg inHg hPa Select the air pressure unit for the atmospheric correction Prohibit switching angle right or left by soft key in angle 18 R L Lock OFF ON measurement mode OFF Switching is possible ON Prohibition Prohibit switching meter unit or feet unit T
74. eam to perform the plumb laser function The GPT 8000A 8000 series Laser plummet type 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 regarding the safety standard for laser products As per these standards the GPT 8000A 8000 series Laser plummet type is classified as Class II 2 Laser Products Since Laser radiation is emitted from the GPT 8000A 8000 series Laser plummet type instruments please refer to the Laser Safety bulletin which accompanies the instrument in the United States as well as the Safety Standard for Users that is mentioned in the instruction manual In the case of any technical failure do not disassemble the instrument Contact either TOPCON or your authorized TOPCON dealer Labels The following labels are found on the instruments which describe the GPT 8000A 8000 series Laser plummet type Precautions and safety information about the laser beam If at any time any of these labels are damaged and become illegible please replace these important labels Please the new labels in exactly the same position as the original labels Replacement labels can be obtained from Topcon or your authorized Topcon dealer Warning Label GPT 8000A 8000 series Laser Plummet type Explanatory Label LASER RADIATION D
75. ement mode to another the battery indicator may not show a decrease or an increase immediately The battery indicator system was designed to show the general condition for the battery strength It does not respond instantly 5 For more information on battery usage refer to Chapter 13 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 5 Main Menu Icons The main menu icons are as follows Select the menu by pressing soft keys F1 F6 2002 07 10 15 30 40 dumm E DF dE s PARAMETERS SETTING MODES Prog Std Mem Com adj Para The PARAMETERS SETTING MODES are stored in memory once the instrument is OFF See Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE ADJUSTMENT MODES Used for checking and adjustment Systematic errors adjustment for compensation Show compensation values of systematic errors of instrument Set Date amp Time Set instrument constant value Optic Axis for Auto tracking GPT 8000A series See Chapter 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT COMMUNICATION MODES Set communication with external instrument Input Output a data file See Chapter 7 COMMUNICATION MODES MEMORY MANAGE MODES Display memory status Protect Eras Rename Copy Files Initialize a card or internal memory See Chapter 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES 2 6 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODES Angle measurement Distance measurement Coordinate measurement See Chapter 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MOD
76. es How to Set the Atmospheric CorrectionValue Directly 30 0 to 60 0 0 1 C step 560 0 to1066 0hPa 0 1hPa step 420 0 to 800 0mmHg 0 1mmdHg step 16 5 to 31 5inHg 0 1inHg step 2 When the atmospheric correction value which is calculated from the input temperature and pressure values exceeds the range 999 9ppm the operating procedure returns to step 3 automatically Input values again Measure the temperature and air pressure to find atmospheric correction value PPM from the chart or correction formula Example Atmospheric correction value Operating procedure Operation Display Press STAR x key GPT 8000A series should be changed the menu of star key mode to page three by pressing the F6 key twice Press the F3 GPT 8000 series or F2 GPT 8000A series key Current setting value is displayed Move the cursor gt to PPM setting by pressing F5 key Enter atmospheric correction value and press ENT key 1 The display returns previous mode x cursor 2002 08 10 14 30 40 G dw e NP P 1 GPT 8000 series 2002 08 10 14 30 40 Zug p gt 20 0 C 1012 0hPa PPM setting m gt 5 1ppm 1 Input range 999 9mm 999 9mm 0 1mm step 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION The atmospheric correction value is obtained easily with the atmospheric correction chart Find the Read the value from the diagonal line which represents
77. esult in injury if the tribrach were to fall over It 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 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 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 o
78. etters 2 8 2 10 MemoLPy gt amer at eed eek eae cle Dare hio 2 9 2 11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error GPT 8000A series 2 10 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A lt 3 1 3 1 Automatic TACKING so dut ste te ie wae e oder cec Ek a b and Ud eei 3 1 3 2 Automatic Collimation i saasaa e a IRI II e 3 3 3 3 Range of Laser for Auto tracking and Auto collimating 3 4 3 4 Setting Parameters for 3 5 3 41 Setting Items iis Ro a Roa el ae 3 5 3 4 2 How to set the parameters 0 2c ee 3 7 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 1 AA Angle Measurement 2 eem doe pte b DA S doe od etes 4 1 4 1 1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle 4 1 4 1 2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right Left 4 2 4 1 3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle 4 2 4 1 4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade Mode 4 3 4 1 5 Automatic Rotation to a Required Horizontal and Vertical Absolute Angle 4 4 4 2 Distance Measurement 4 5 4 2 1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction 4 5 4 2 2 Setting of the Correcti
79. etting the number of times as 1 it does not display the average distance because of single measurement It has been set at single measurement at fac tory 1 Setting the number of times Confirm the angle measurement mode Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press F1 SD or F2 HD key V 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1l F2 V 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 HD PPM 0 0 VD m F R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ 2 Press F6 L key to get the function page as F6 2 3 Press F3 MEAN key F3 4 Input the setting the number of times and 1 FA ENT press ENT key 1 Example 4 times N times measurement starts 90 10 20 120 30 40 2 Measuring Method Confirm the angle measurement mode Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Collimate the center of the prism Collimate 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P14 2 Select the measurement mode by pressing F2 90910 20 F1 SD or F2 HD key 120 30 40 Example Horizontal distance N times measurement starts 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE The average value is displayed following with buzzer sound and mark disappears Press F1 MEAS key for re measuring after the measurement in held To return to the continuous measuring press F1 MEAS key twice To return to the angle measuring mode press F3 VH key V 90 10 20 HR 12
80. ey to display the second V 8755 45 soft key page HR 120 30 40 F6 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD Pll TURN HSET R L V TILT P2 2 Press the F1 TURN key 1 TURN Absolute F1 V angle F2 H angle F3 V H angle 3 Press the F3 key F3 TURN Absolute Vo HR 4 Input the vertical angle to be rotated and V angle press ENT key 1 ENT For example 93 10 40 H angle ENT 5 Input the horizontal angle to be rotated 160 TURN Absolute press ENT key V 93 10 10 For example 160 20 10 Wn 20 10 The instrument will start to rotate 2 When the instrument has finished rotating 3 SRotating aiz the instrument will return to the previous mode 1 Setting range for rotation is 0 00 00 lt HR lt 359 59 59 0 00 00 lt V lt 359 59 59 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 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 Distance Measurement Note Those distance shorter than 2 5m will not be displayed in Non prism mode Prism mode and Non prism mode In GPT 8000A 8000 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 colli mating a prism and Non prism mode that is collimating a target object except prism N
81. gh to adjust the display shows The distance is too short The distance between the instrument and prism should be more than 35m f the difference of the measured data between in normal position and in inverted position is exceeded than limited value the display shows Tolerance Limit Over lf the measuring is unstable when the atmospheric condition is bad or the optical path is interrupted the display shows Standard Deviation Over To cancel the compensation press the F6 NO key 9 16 10 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE 10 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE The prism constant value of Topcon is set to zero When using prism other than Topcon s it is neces sary 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 Setting the prism constant value is in the STAR key mode Setting example The prism constant value 14mm Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press STAR X key GPT 8000A series should be changed the menu of star key mode to page three by pressing the F6 key twice amp x 2002 08 10 14 30 40 NP P 14 GPT 8000 series 2002 08 10 14 30 40 G a GPT 8000A series 2 Press the F3 GPT 8000 series or
82. his key Dont move the horizontal tangent screw by setting ground point G Collimate A F1 F6 Collimate B F1 F6 Sight L F2 5 12 5 PROGRAM MODES LINE lt STEP 1 gt P TA HD LINE lt STEP 1 gt PT A HD 50 234 m MEAS LINE lt STEP 1 gt PT B HD LINE lt STEP 1 gt PT B HD MEAS LINE lt STEP 1 gt PT B HD 67 543 m MEAS SET VD 20 123 m HD 38 987 m Off 74 123 m EXIT LH LINE G POINT V 30 20 10 EXIT 5 PROGRAM MODES 11 Rotate the vertical tangent screw and sight Sight G LINE ground point G G POINT V 90 40 20 EXIT 12 Press F6 SET key line height LH and F6 horizontal distance Off are displayed 33 765 m 27 521 m To finish the measurement press the F1 EXIT or ESC key return to operation procedure 9 press the F2 VD key return to operation procedure 77 press the F6 NEXT key The NEXT key is used when the ground point G is not clear and you would like to check another ground point G on the same vertical line 5 13 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 6 Offset measurement OFFSET There are four offset measurement modes in the Offset Measurement Angle offset Distance offset Plane offset Column offset Offset Measurement Menu Programs F1 LINE P F2 OFFSET P F3 EXT LINK p F2 OFFSET OFFSET MEASUREMENT 1 ANGLE OFFSET 2 DIST OFFSET 3 PLANE OFFSET
83. ication program of AP L1 1 Press the F2 Setting key Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABLE 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM 2 Press the F4 key to select PARAMETER RADIO MODEM The channel setting display is provided only for certain market REC TYPE 3 Set REC TYPE in the same way Setting 1 CABLE RADIO MODEM RC 2 PARAMETER CABLE 3 PARAMETER RC 4 PARAMETER RADIO MODEM 5 7 3 Carrying out Communication Operating procedure Operation Display EXTERNAL LINK 1 Execute 2 Setting Execute Section 5 7 1 Starting compatible communication program of AP L1A to start EXT LINK of compatible communication program of AP L1 1 Press the F1 Execute key EXTERNAL LINK RC The display as showing right says the compatible communication program of AP L1A is executed and communication command can be accepted Remote control is being done from the controller EXIT To stop the communication press the F6 EXIT or ESC key 5 27 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 28 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES 2002 07 10 15 30 40 E Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES Press F3 key MEMORY MANAGE MODES The following items are available in this mode Protecting files Delete files Rename files Copy files Initialize memory F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory Display
84. ified 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 Labels Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in GPT 8000A 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 Beam aperture e 3 Warning Label Explanatory Label Beam aperture WY L lE dr LASER RADIATION DO NOT ied STARE INTO BEAM ME 2 WAVE LENGTH 690nm 1mW MAXIMUM OUTPUT DIODE LASER CLASS II LASER PRODUCT LASER RADIATION aS DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM Maximum output 1mW Wave length 690 CW CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT GPT 8000A series Each label is differed by the market Symbol marks while the laser is emitting The following symbol marks of instrument status will indicate that the laser is emitting Status of instrum o V 87 55 45 umm HR 180 44 12 069 Auto tracking mw Auto collimating Waiting The symbol mark Searching sD FOREWORD Laser Plummet Model GPT 8000A 8000 series Laser plummet model use a visible laser b
85. ight screen as the following marks during the utility function is selected 90 10 20 t Tilt informatio 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 lt PPM 0 0 m c R sD NEZ Pill Status of tilt Under tilt compensation Tilt Over Tilt OFF Control by interface for Topcon AP L1A system see Chapter 5 PROGRAM MODES EXT LINK section When using other wireless modem or optical remote controller select to None for the protocol of communication in Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 5 PROGRAM MODES 2002 07 10 15 30 40 Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para Press F1 key PROGRAM MODE APPLICATION MEASUREMENT 1 Setting a Horizontal Angle 2 Retaining a Coordinate STORE NEZ 3 Remote Elevation Measurement REM 4 Missing Line Measurement MLM 5 Line Measurement LINE 6 Offset Measurements OFF SET 7 External Link only for GPT 8000A series Programs F1 BS P 4 7 F2 STORE F3 REM P F4 MLM F6 MORE key 5 PROGRAM MODES Programs Fl LINE P 6 6 P F2 OFFSET P MORE GPT 8000 series Programs F1 LINE P 7 7 F2 OFFSET P EXT LINK MORE GPT 8000A seri 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation Entering the instrument and backsight coordinate values From the coordinate value of backsight point bearing point and instrument point the direction angle from the instrument point to the backsight po
86. ing GPT 8003A 8003 5 1 1mgon 0 2mgon 20mmil 5mmil reading GPT 8005A 8005 5 1 1mgon 0 2mgon 20mmil 5mmil reading Minimum reading of GPT 8002A 8002 will be differed by the market Accuracy Standard deviation based on DIN 18723 GPT 8001A 8001 1 0 3mgon GPT 8002A 8002 2 0 6mgon GPT 8003A 8003 3 1mgon GPT 8005A 8005 5 1 5mgon Diameter of circle 71mm Tilt Correction Method Automatic vertical and Horizontal index Liquid type Compensating Range 4 Correction unit 1 0 1mgon Others Instrument height 196mm 7 7 in Base unit detachable Height from the tribrach dish to the center of telescope Level sensitivity Circular level 102mm Plate level 30 2 mm Optical Plummet Telescope Magnification 3x Focusing range 0 5m to infinity Image Erect Field of view 4e Laser Plummet only for Laser plummet type Light source LD Visible laser Wave length 633nm Out put 1mW maximum Laser class CLASS 2 Il laser product Dimension 325 H x 229 W x 211 L mm 12 8 H x 8 9 W x 8 3 L in Weight GPT 8000A series with battery 7 7kg 17 0 165 GPT 8000 series with battery 7 5kg 16 5 Ibs Plastic carrying case 5 4kg 11 9 Ibs Durability Protection against water and dust IP54 with BT 56Q Based on the standard IEC60529 20 3 20 SPECIFICATIONS Computer unit OS MS DOS Ver 3 22 Internal Memory System memory FEEPROM 512KB Main memory RAM 640 KB Data
87. int can be set N Backsight point A Direction angle Instrument point C Example Backsight point A N coordinate 54 321m E coordinate 12 345m Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS F2 STORE F3 REM F4 MLM 1 Press F1 BS key F1 Setting Direction Angle Current data will be displayed 1 BS M POINT 1234 567 E 2345 678 m 2 Press F6 OK key F6 Setting Direction Angle 3 Input N and E coordinate of backsight point A N data BS T POINT ENT 54 321 m Example N coordinate 54 321m E data 12 345 m E coordinate 12 345m ENT Setting Direction Angle BS HR 320 10 20 4 Sight backsight point A gt EXIT YES NO 5 Press F5 YES key 5 Complete The display returns to main menu 1 If you need to change the occupied point data press F1 INP key and input new data 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 2 Retaining a Coordinate STORE NEZ Suppose the instrument PO moves to P1 P2 P3 etc and the coordinate at P1 P2 P3 etc last point will be retained in the memory after moving as from the origin point Known point A Direction angle Inst point Po Origin 0 0 0 Set the coordinate value of instrument point Po and set the direction angle from instrument point PO toward known point A Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS F2 STORE F3 REM F4 MLM 1 Press F2 STORE key F2 Retaining Coordinate 1 Stor
88. is able to get the average value from 1 to 10 measurements To get the average repeat the procedures in steps 4 5 or 9 10 The measured times is counted in the second line of display 2 The compensation values of 1 Error of vertical axis X Y tilt sensor offset 2 Collimation error and 3 Error of vertical angle 0 datum will be set and memorized internaly 3 The operating procedure steps to set compensation value of 4 Error of horizontal axis 4 Pressing F1 SKIP key enables to set next step without changing the last compensated value 5 Pressing F1 SKIP key makes end of setting without changing compensation value 9 11 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 5 Showing Constant List and Switch ON OFF Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument Example setting Switch OFF the compensation Operating procedure Operation Display Press F5 key from the main menu F5 Adjustment V0 Axis Measurement F2 V0 Axis Constant list F3 Date Time F4 Instrument constant Press F2 key 1 57 12 Correction values are displayed 0 00 20 0 00 20 Press F6 OFF key 1 57 12 Press F1 EXIT key The display returns to main menu 9 12 9 6 How to adjust the date and time 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Operating procedure Operation Display Press F5 key from the main menu F5 Adjustment F1 V0 Axis Measurement F2 V0 Axis Constant list F3 Date Time F4 Instrument constant
89. is for Auto Tracking GPT 8000A SENES dup accanto date coi RO y Seas 9 15 10 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE 10 1 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION 11 1 11 1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction 11 1 11 2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction 11 1 8 FOREWORD 12 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE 12 1 12 1 Distance Calculation Formula 202 606 mmm tes 12 1 13 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING 13 1 13 1 Rechargeable Battery BT 56Q 2260040 00 RETE EE gu Renee cd 13 1 14 DETACH ATTACH OF TRIBRACH 14 1 15 BATTERY SYSTEM 15 1 16 PRISM SYSTEM 5 once arid D Bue 16 1 17 PRECAUTIONS 2 2c ce 17 1 18 ERROR DISPLAYS is oe ee ae 18 1 19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES 19 1 20 SPECIFICATIONS eccle 20 1 APPENDIX wav gia APPENDIX 1 Dual Axis Compens tion 2 niente tentent APPENDIX 1 Precaution when Charging or Storing APPENDIX 3 Standard Set Composition 1 GPT 8000A 8000 series with lens
90. itializing the memory even if the files are protected Operating procedure Operation Display Proceed Chapter 6 1 JIS DAT 1597 12 25 TOPCON DAT 1089 10 05 FC7 TXT 2450 09 11 HILL DAT 31777 08 19 Pro Ren Del Copy T 1 Select a file using F5 T key or F6 4 key Select a file Protect Press F1 Pro key F1 TOPCON DAT Press F5 ON key 1 F5 The file is protected and display will return to file name 1 When you cancel the protection repeat the procedure above mentioned and select F6 OFF key 6 3 Rename a File Files can be renamed on the card or in internal memory When renaming a file the old file name appears above the input line for the new file name When typing in the new name you do not have to input the file extension Operating procedure Operation Display Proceed Chapter 6 1 JIS DAT 1597 12 25 TOPCON DAT 1089 10 05 FC7 TXT 2450 09 11 HILL DAT 31777 08 19 Pro Ren Del Copy T 1 Select a file using F5 T key or F6 L key Select a file Press F2 Ren key F2 Rename Old name TOPCON DAT New name 1 Alpha SPC e gt Enter a new file name within 8 characters Enter Press ENT key 1 name ENT 1 Refer to Chapter 2 9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters 6 2 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES 6 4 Deleting a File The delete mode erases a file from internal memory or the card memory If a file is protected the file can
91. ity in angle measuring system If this error code continues to display repair is required E700 s Abnormality in angle measuring system If this error code continues to display repair is required E800 s In the self checking mode vibration is too big Get rid of the Vibration If error still persist after attempting to clear them contact your local Topcon dealer or Topcon head office 18 1 19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES 19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES e TOPCON Remote Control System RC 2ll Using together with 211 makes it possible to optical communication between the GPT 8000A series and RC 2ll This gives easy operation for one man surveying AN LZ a o 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 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 Diagonal eyepiece Model 10 Solar reticle Model 6 Observation an easy posture will be provided up reticle designed for collimation of the sun to the zenith position Can be used together with Solar Filter 19 1 Prism unit case Model 6 Fixed 9 prisms unit or tilting 3 prisms unit can be stored in this c
92. lease 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 a difference of 5mm or over is the result from the comparative measurement the following proce dure as shown below could be used to change the instrument constant 1 Provide point C on a straight line connecting straight line AB which is almost horizontal and about 100m long and measure straight lines AB AC and BC 2 Obtain the instrument constant by repeating 1 above several times Instrument constant AC BC AB 3 When there is error between written instrument constant value and calculated value review the Section 9 7 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value procedure 4 Once again measure at a calibrated baseline and compare with the instrument base line the length 5 If using above procedure and no difference is found from the instrument constant at the factory or a difference of over 5mm is found contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer 9 1 1 Checking of the accuracy of the non prism mode If you reset the instrument constant you must check the accuracy of the non prism mode 1 Seta 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 measure the distance to the board 4 Repeat above procedure an
93. ling 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 Plate level A Leveling screw B Leveling screw A 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 9 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 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 Capstan adjustment screws Bottom of the base 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
94. lity of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the use s eyesight Sometimes happens difficulty of seeing the tracking indicator because too much bright of the beam for tracking Using Tracking Indicator mode will result shorter in reduced time out of the battery 1 10 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 13 Point guide Point guide type of GPT 8000 series only This feature is most useful when doing stake out work The Point Guide s red LEDs on the GPT 8000 Series telescope assist the rod person in getting on line The Point Guide feature is fast and simple to use Operating Instructions Press the F1 key on the screen three to turn ON the Point Guide LEDs The Point guide icon on the display will become bright when turned ON Looking the objective lens of the telescope the right LED will blink and the left LED will stay lit eB lt J OFF ON Instrument The Point Guide should be used within a dis tance of 100 meters 328 ft The quality of its results will depend on the weather conditions and the use s eyesight The goal of the rod person is to look at both LEDs on the instrument and move the prism Illuminate on line until both LEDs become equally bright If the solid LED is brighter move to the right If P the blinking LED is brighter move to the left 14 Electric circular level graphic display Electric circular level can be displayed by graphic This func
95. lizing card memory Operating procedure Operation Display Press F2 key to select card memory Press F1 Init key Confirm the display and press F5 YES key Initializing will be executed Input card name and press ENT key Card memory expire will be shown Confirm the display and press F5 YES key 1 The display returns to main menu MEMORY manage Fl Internal memory F2 Card memory Card name TOPCON 1967KByte 1951KByte 11 99 File Memory size Memory free Card battery expire Init RAM card memory format Card name Alpha SPC Card memory expire Today Validity Until 1999 11 4 0 year 2003 11 YES NO 6 4 1 To reset the card memory expire press F6 NO key and input new data 7 COMMUNICATION MODES 7 COMMUNICATION MODES 2002 07 10 15 30 40 dmg Press F4 key E Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para COMMUNICATION MODES The communication modes are used for setting the Baud rate Protocol receiving a file Data file in and sending a file Data file out A data transfer program on your PC that supports YMODEM will be necessary to send or receive data files Communication 1 Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out 7 1 Setting of PROTOCOL To transfer data files to and from the GPT 8000A 8000 Series and PC the Baud rates must be the same The Baud rate selections are 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 To set the protoc
96. llimating 1 3 Operating Key gt g o 30 C 4 E 29 o o m P A d E o KEY NAME FUNCTION F1 F6 Soft key Functions are according to the displayed message 0 9 Numeric key Numeric Character Entry for Preset Data Alpha key Alpha Character Entry ESC Escape key Escape to Previous Display or Menu Star key Optional instrument functions ENT Enter key End operation of data input and accepts data Power key ede side of the instrument 1 4 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 4 Function Key Soft Key The Soft Key Functions are labeled on teh bottom of display Soft Key functions are different for each measurement V 87 55 45 5 HR 180 44 12 5 SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P14 F1 F2 F3 F4 185 6 Soft keys V i 87 55 45 5 V 90 10 20 5 HR 180 44 12 5 HR 120 30 40 5 PSM 0 0 SD PPM 0 0 m SD HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1 MEAS MODE VH HD NEZ TURN SO MEAN m ft P2Jl Angle measuring Slope distance measuring V 90 10 20 5 12345 6789 HR 120 30 40 5 PSM 0 0 12345 6789 PSM 0 0 HD PPM 0 0 Z 10 1234 PPM 0 0 VD m F R m F R MEAS MODE SD NEZ 1 MEAS MODE VH SD HD Pll Horizontal distance measuring Coordinate measuring Page D isplay Function SD F1 Slope distance measuring mode HD F2 Horizontal distance measuring mode Angle NEZ Coordinate dis
97. loosen the adjustment screw to move the laser Then tighten the adjustment screw on the oppo site 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 Reference The laser can be moved by turning the adjustment screws clockwise as follows Laser is moved lower right Laser beam Laser is moved lower left j Laser is moved upper right Laser is moved upper left Adjustment screws Top of view of the measuring point 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 1 Error of vertical axis X Y tilt sensor offset 2 Oollimation 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 Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Level the instrument properly with the plate level 2 Press F5 key from the main menu F5 Adjustment F1 VO Axis Measurement F2 VO Axis Constant list F3 Date Time F4 Instrument constant 3 Press 1 1 VO Axis Adjustments ERROR CORRECTION A Tilt V
98. lowing display will be shown The parameter modes is classified in Measurement and Communication Parameters F3 Password F1 Measurement F2 Communication 8 1 Parameter Setting Options 8 1 1 Parameters for Measurement and Display Menu Selecting Item Contents gt 2 Select degree 360j gon 400G or mil 6400M for the Tong UNII mil measuring angle unit to be shown on the display Select the minimum display angle reading ON or OFF GPT 8001A 8001 OFF 1 ON 0 5 GPT 8002A 8002 OFF 1 ON 0 5 2 Min Angle OFF ON GPT 8003A 8003 OFF 5 ON 1 J GPT 8005A 8005 OFF 5 ON 1 J Minimum angle of GPT 8002A 8002 will be differed by the market gt Select the tilt sensor option for OFF 1axis vertical only or vertical Dual 2axis vertical and horizontal Select the error correction ON or OFF for collimation and error adjustment Note Perform this item after complete section 9 4 Err EON PERLON For more information refer to Section 9 4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument and Section 9 5 Showing Constant List and Switch ON OFF Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 5 V 0 Zenith Level Select the vertical angle reading for Zenith 0 or Horizontal 0 Itis able to retain presetting angle after turning power 6 HAmem CLEAR MEMORY After changing this parameter turn the power switch off once Fine Normal Sr th
99. 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 Be sure to charge as stored battery source every or 4 months and store in a place at 30 C and below when it will not used for a long period If you allow the battery to be completely discharged it will have an effect on the overall performance for proper charging in the future Keep batteries charged at all times 6 For further information see APPENDIX 2 Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries 13 2 14 DETACH ATTACH OF TRIBRACH 14 DETACH ATTACH OF TRIBRACH The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach Tribrach fixing screw Securing screw Tribrach alignment groove Tribrach fixing lever Alignment piece Tribrach alignment groove 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 a
100. memory FEEPROM 2 MB Program memory FEEPROM 1 MB Application program memory FEEPROM 2 MB PC Card Slot Based on PC Card Standard 95 Memory card or ATA card Type 1 1 Max 32MB Rechargeable Battery BT 56Q This battery does not contain mercury Out put voltage 7 2V Capacity 4 0 Ah Maximum operating time when fully recharged no optical communication at 20 C 68 F GPT 8000A series GPT 8000series Normal use about 2 5 hours about 4 hours Distance and Angle measurement about 4 hours about 4 hours Weight 0 4kg 0 9 Ibs Battery Charger BC 27BR BC 27CR Input voltage AC 120V BC 27BR AC 230V BC 27CR Frequency 50 60Hz Recharging time at 20 C 68 F Rechargeable battery BT 56Q Approx 2 5 hours Discharging time at 20 C 68 F Rechargeable battery BT 56Q 12 hours in case of full charge Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Charging signal Red lamp illumination Refreshing signal Yellow lamp illumination Finishing signal Green lamp illumination Weight 0 4kg 0 9 165 Battery using time will vary depending on environmental conditions and operations done with GPT 8000A 8000 series 20 4 APPENDIX APPENDIX 1 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 the amount of the til
101. ment Note First 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 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 3 6 Checking Adjusting the Laser Plummet For Laser Plummet type Check 1 Turn on the laser plummet and coincide the center of the laser with a measuring point 2 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis and check the measuring point If the laser is properly centered in the measuring point adjustment is not required Otherwise adjust in the following manner Adjustment 1 Turn the adjustment screws with the accessory hexagonal wrench to shift the laser to the measuring point However correct only one half of the displacement in this manner Adjustment screws part is located Laser 1 2 of displacement Adjustment screws 4 pcs je 2 Usethe leveling screws and coincide the center of the laser and the point 3 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check the point and the laser If the laser is coincided to the measuring point then further adjustment is not required Otherwise repeat the adjustment Measuring point Note First
102. ment mode Distance measurement mode V angle 87 55 45 Horizontal angle 87 55 45 H angle 180 44 12 Horizontal distance 180 44 12 Relative elevation 12 345 Display Contents Display Content V V angle m Meter unit V Percent grade f Feet unit HR H angle right F Fine mode HL H angle left Coarse mode 1mm HD Horizontal distance C Coarse mode 10mm VD Relative elevation R Repeat measurement SD Slope distance S Single measurement N N coordinate N N times measurement E E coordinate ppm Atmospheric correction value 2 Z coordinate PSM Prism constant value EDM working NPM Non Prism constant value NP Non prism mode Battery Level Indicator Rotation Indicator Refer to Section 2 4 Battery Level Refer to Section 1 8 Rotating Indicator for further information Method for further information Laser plummet is working Only for laser plummet model 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS The symbol marks for Auto tracking and Auto collimating GPT 8000A series Auto collimating Auto tracking Laser is emitting Laser is emitting GPT 8000A series is in auto GPT 8000A series is in auto collimating status tracking status Waiting Laser is emitting Searching Laser is emitting GPT 8000A series is in waiting GPT 8000A series is searching status a prism Failure in auto collimating Laser is off GPT 8000A series could not find the target prism during auto co
103. n Type in your password and press ENT The password option screen will appear The indicator on the upper left side of the screen will show ON To turn off the password option press F6 OFF The ON indication changes to OFF and the screen automatically changes back to the main menu icons F6 Type password ENT Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password Password Input a password Password ON EXIT CHANGE Password OFF EXIT CHANGE Changing a Password 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Once a password is established you can change the original password The new password takes the place of the original password in memory Changing the Password Operating procedure Operation Display From the main menu icons press F6 Para to access the parameters option menu Press F3 Password to access the password option Type in your password at the blinking cursor and press ENT The password option screen will appear Press the F2 Change to change the current password The password input screen will appear At the blinking cursor type in the new password and press the ENT key IMPORTANT DON T FORGET YOUR PASSWORD The confirmation screen will appear to confirm your new password Type in the new password once again and press ENT The password option screen will appear once again Press the F1 EXIT to return back to the main menu icons
104. n 9 2 Checking the Optical Axis and Section 9 8 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto Tracking GPT 8000A Series 9 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 above the reference point when the instrument is optically plumbed 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 screws Eyepiece 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 adjust
105. nd Display 8 4 8 2 2 Parameters for Communication 8 5 8 2 3 Password Option esses ke eti E o RR REGE ERR ds 8 6 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 1 9 1 Checking and Adjusting of Instrument Constant 9 1 9 1 1 Checking of the accuracy of the non prism 9 1 9 2 Checking the Optical Axis 9 2 9 3 Checking Adjusting the Theodolite Functions 9 4 9 3 1 Checking Adjusting the Plate 9 5 9 3 2 Checking Adjusting the Circular 9 5 9 3 3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross hair 9 6 9 3 4 Collimation of the Instrument 9 7 9 3 5 Checking Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope 9 8 9 3 6 Checking Adjusting the Laser Plummet For Laser Plummet type 9 9 9 4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 9 10 9 5 Showing Constant List and Switch ON OFF Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument 9 12 9 6 How to adjust the date 9 13 9 7 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value 9 14 9 8 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Ax
106. ng status ID l l ae 2 The following symbol marks indicated at the right side of the display In all these status laser beam is emitting Tracking status x Waiting status ge Searching stat Auto tracking status sometimes can be unstable for a few seconds after the optical path is disturbed Ifthe center of reticle and the center of the prism is not coincided you should adjust optical axis for auto tracking refer to chapter 9 Check and adjustment Inthe not suitable operating condition in such the atmospheric condition is not good by the heat shimmer or other bad weather condition in the long distance of the auto tracking limit can be happened not certain tracking or not tracking at the center of the prism 3 2 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 3 2 Automatic Collimation The function enables to collimate automatically so that the instrument searches for the center of the prism when the telescopic is aimed a prism roughly Use this mode for the object which is stable You can select Fine or Course mode for the distance measurement in auto collimation Operating procedure Option Display 1 Manually collimate the target prism roughly using V H jog shuttle V 87 55 45 HR 180 44 12 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P1 2 Press the star X key DX 2002 07 07 14 30 40 dp NP P 1 3 Press the F2 key F2 V 87
107. not be erased File protection must be removed before you can delete a file Only one file can be erased at a time Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Proceed Chapter 6 1 JIS DAT 1597 12 25 TOPCON DAT 1089 10 05 FC7 TXT 2450 09 11 HILL DAT 31777 08 19 Pro Ren Del Copy T 1 2 Select a file using F5 T key or 6 4 key Select a file 3 Press F3 Del key Delete F3 TOPCON DAT 4 Confirm the file name and press F5 YES F5 key If the file is protected the file can not be erased Erase the file after canceling the protection 6 5 Copy a File A file can be copied from internal memory to the card memory and vice verse The copy mode only copies files to the root directory Files can not be copied into other directories Example Copying a file in internal memory to card memory Operating procedure Operation Display MEMORY manage Fl Internal memory F2 Card memory 1 Press F1 key to choose Internal memory JIS DAT 1597 12 25 TOPCON DAT 1089 10 05 FC7 TXT 2450 09 11 HILL DAT 31777 08 19 Pro Ren Del Copy T JL 2 Select a file using F5 T key or 6 4 key 3 Press F4 Copy key File Copy HILL DAT 4 Confirm the file name and press F5 YES key 6 6 Initializing Memory 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES The initialize memory option will erase ALL FILES in either the internal memory or card memory and files cannot be retrieved Example Initia
108. nufacturer for any other reason please refer to the address provided in the documentation for your embedded sys tem FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO YOUR COUNTRY PLEASE RE FER TO EMBEDDED SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION OR THE WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS BOOK LET INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE APPENDIX WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Embedded System Manufacturer warrants that a the SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of receipt Any implied warranties on the SOFTWARE are limited to ninety 90 days Some states jurisdictions do not allow limita tions on duration of an implied warranty so the above limitation may not apply to you CUSTOMER REMEDIES Embedded System Manufacturer s and its suppliers entire liability and your exclusive reme dy shall be at Embedded System Manufacturer s option either a return of the price paid or b repair or replace ment of the SOFTWARE that does not meet the above Limited Warranty and which is returned to Embedded System Manufacturer with a copy of your receipt This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE has resulted from accident abuse or misapplication Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thi rty 30 days whichever is longer NO OTHER WARRANTIES THE MICROSOFT SOFTWA
109. o change the time or to invalidate the function 1 6 Auto Power Off The Auto Power OFF feature can be set from 1 to 99 minutes If no keys are pressed within the set time the Auto Power OFF will automatically turn the instrument OFF in order to save the battery time See Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING for further instructions 1 7 Data Output When GPT 8000A 8000 series receives data output command from an external connected device the measured data will be output by GPT 8000A 8000 series Select from the following 2 ways for the output For setting see Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE REC A The measurement is started and new data is output REC B The data being displayed is output 1 8 Rotating Method 1 8 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 8 2 Auto Inversion Pressing the F4 key in Star Key mode causes the instrument to reverse and turn the telescope and instrument automatically To stop auto rotating by auto inversion key in case of emergency press any keys except POWER key
110. ode Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press the F5 key from the main menu F5 Adjustment F1 V0 Axis Measurement F2 V0 Axis Constant list F3 Date Time F4 Instrument constant 2 Press 4 Instrument constant key F4 Instrument Constant F1 PRISM F2 NON PRISM SHORT F3 NON PRISM LONG 3 Select constant value F1 WInstrument Constant Example Prism EDM OFFSET mm 0 0 Modify 4 Press F5 YES key F5 Instrument Constant EDM OFFSET mm 0 0 This is not Prism Offset EXIT BS 5 Input value and press ENT key 1 2 Input value ENT Instrument Constant EDM OFFSET mm 1 2 The old value will be erased OK CANCEL Complete The display returns to main menu 1 Refer to Section 2 9 How to Enter Numerals and Alphabet Letters 2 To cancel the setting press the ESC key 9 14 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 8 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto Tracking GPT 8000A Series 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 Position a prism around 0 in horizontal and about 50m to 100m 164 to 328ft apart from the GPT 8000A series Take care not to be interrupted the optic
111. oid sudden shock or vibration For cleaning the instrument after use remove dust using a cleaning brush then wipe off with a cloth 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 Even if any abnormality occurs never attempt to disassemble or lubricate the instrument yourself Always consult with TOPCON or your dealer To remove the dust on the case never use thinner or benzine Use a clean cloth moistened with neutral detergent Check each part of the tripod after extended use Parts screws or clamps may work themselves free 17 1 18 ERROR DISPLAYS 18 ERROR DISPLAYS Error code Description Countermeasures Backup mH battery ARES Mad builtin batterytor memory Contact your dealer or Topcon empty ack up is empty Displayed when measurement Set correction for refraction and earth within 9 from zenith or nadir at the Earth W C OVER anid retraction Correction mode i curvature mode OFF or measure out of 9 on aure Ang COMeCHON IS from the zenith or Nadir H angle Displayed when the instrument rotated too The instrument will return to previous mode measuring fast or any abnormality occurs in angle automatically error measuring system V angle Displ
112. ol for measured data transferring refer to Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Operating procedure Operation Display Memory manage 1 Internal memory F2 Card memory 1 Select Internal memory or Card memory by pressing F1 or F2 key The memory capacity and the remaining memory capacity are shown Example Internal Memory Memory size 1967KByte Memory free 1951KByte Battery expire 2004 01 Init File 2 Press F6 File key JIS 1597 12 25 Each File status File name File name TOPCON DAT 1089 10 05 extension Used memory capacity Date are TXT 2450 09 11 shown Press the ESC key to return to the main menu icons HILL DAT 31777 08 19 Pro Ren Del Copy T 1 7 1 7 2 Data File In 7 COMMUNICATION MODES When transferring data files from a PC to the GPT 8000A 8000 Series the file received into the main directory Data files CANNOT be received into a subdirectory Data files CANNOT be transferred to the card memory Files can only be transferred to the internal memory and then copied onto the card Operating procedure Operation Display Communication Make sure the instrument is ready and Fl Protocol waiting for the data file before you command POL EIS ani the PC to send the file rial F3 Data file out Press F2 Data file in key F2 Data file in Command the PC to send the file at this time File name amount of received data Byte Capacity of the file By
113. ollector to remote controller you can manage communication reciprocally between the instrument and direct to data collector Turn round function You can turn the GPT 8000A series round to the remote controller RC 2Il side easily by Turn round key of the remote controller RC 2ll This function helps to increase one man surveying efficiency RC 2ll See to Section 5 7 External Link GPT 8000A series and Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING for further information Set the transmit path to RC e Set the transmit channel same as RC 2lI side To execute transmission set the remote in Programs mode to Remote 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 10 Using connecting with Personal Computer PC Commands for tracking mode correspond only to GPT 8000A series The auto tracking function or auto collimating function makes easy remote control of the instrument from PC The followings are the main communication commands and explanations How to communi cate or more informations of communication command you can see the interface manual which pro vided optionally Commands for tracking mode correspond only to GPT 8000A series The auto track ing function or auto collimating function makes easy remote control of the instrument from PC The fol lowings 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
114. on for Prism Constant Non prism Constant 4 5 4 2 3 Distance Measurement Continuous Measurement 4 6 4 2 4 Distance Measurement Single N times Measurement 4 7 4 2 5 Fine Coarse Measuring Mode 4 9 4 2 6 Stake Out S O Rome ex bos rns edd 4 10 4 3 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT ssseeee e e 4 11 FOREWORD 4 3 1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied 4 11 4 3 2 Setting of the Instrument Height Prism Height 4 13 4 3 3 Execution of Coordinate Measuring 4 14 4 4 DATA OUTPUT MEE 4 16 5 PROGRAM MODES 200 0c cece eee nn nn nnn 5 1 5 1 Setting a Direction Angle for Backsight Orientation 5 2 5 2 Retaining a Coordinate STORE NEZ 5 3 5 3 Remote Elevation measurement REM 5 5 5 4 Missing Line Measurement MLM 5 8 5 5 Line Measurement LINE sa csa casada drine i cee eee eee eee eee eee 5 11 5 6 Offset measurement OFFSET eed 5 14 5 6 1 Angle Offset 5 15 5 6 2 Distance Offset Measurement 5 17 5 6 3 Plane Offset Measurement 5 19 5 6 4 Column Offset Measurement
115. on prism mode enables all distance measurements such Distance measurement Coordinate meas urement and Offset measurement To switch over Prism mode to Non prism mode or contrary press the F5 key in star key mode NP of Non prism mode indicator will blink at the right corner of the display in Non prism mode measurement and Non prism constant value NPM will be displayed Changing mode shall be done before measurement If happened collimating the near distance prism in Non prism mode measurement will not be done because of too much light Example Distance measurement mode V 90 10 20 5 Non prism mode indicator HR 120 30 40 5 NPM Non prism constant valu HD PPM VD m MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ 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 is in the STAR key mode see Chapter 11 SETTING ATMOS PHERIC CORRECTION 4 2 2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant Non prism Constant Topcon s prism constant value is 0 Set correction for prism at 0 If the prism is of another manufac ture the appropriate constant shall be set beforehand Setting the prism constant value is in the STAR key mode see Chapter 10 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE Note Confirm that Non prism correction value is set at zero before measurement target such as a wall in Non
116. on screen will appear When accessing the password option for the first time the OFF indicator will appear on the upper left corner of the screen To establish a password you can press the F5 ON key to turn on the option and establish a password F5 Password Input a password 3 The password input screen will appear Atthe blinking cursor type in your password and press the ENT key IMPORTANT DON T FORGET YOUR PASSWORD WRITE THE PASSWORD DOWN ON A PIECE OF PAPER AND PUT IN A Type SAFE PLACE ONCE A PASSWORD password IS STORED YOU CAN NOT ERASE IT ENT FROM MEMORY Password Input again confirmation 1 4 The confirmation screen will appear to confirm your password Type the password in once again and press ENT The password option screen will appear once again for 2 seconds and will automatically change to the main menu icons Notice the ON indicator is now shown on the display Turning OFF the Password Type password ENT 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE Password ON EXIT CHANGE After a password is established you can disable the password option Once you disable the option the password input screen will not appear every time you power on the instrument Turning OFF the Password Option Operating procedure Operation Display From the main menu icons press F6 Para to access the parameters option menu Press F3 Password to access the password optio
117. onstant Value PSM F3 5 Auto inversion F4 6 Non prism mode Prism mode selection F5 Screen Two 7 Adjustment the contrast of the display F1 amp F2 8 Turn the back light of the display ON OFF F3 9 Reticle illumination Off Low Medium High F4 10 View free memory for internal and card memory F5 Screen Three 11 Turn the Point Guide option ON OFF F1 12 Turn the Laser plummet option ON OFF F1 only for Laser plummet model Electric circular graphic display inversion Displaying Signal Level Date amp Time Non prism Prism mod 2002 07 07 14 30 40 Screen 1 Set the Temperature Pressure Atmospheric Correction Value PPM and Prism Constant Value PSM Back Light of Display Reticle View free memory for the Card Internal Memory Contrast adjustment illumination Screen 2 Only for Laser Plummet type Point guide 2001 07 10 14 30 40 Screen 3 Laser Plummet Only for Laser Plummet type 1 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS View Date amp Time The date and time can be viewed on both screens To change the displayed order of the date Date Month Year Month Date Year or Year Month Date see Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SET TING MODE To set the date and time see Chapter 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Turn the auto tracking ON OFF GPT 8000A series Press the F1 key to start auto tracking See Sec
118. ontrast of the display F1 amp F2 8 Turn the back light of the display ON OFF F3 9 Reticle illumination Off Low Medium High F4 10 View free memory for internal and card memory F5 Screen Three 11 The light acceptance quantity level signal level is displayed F1 12 Set the Temperature Pressure Atmospheric Correction Value PPM and Prism Constant Value PSM F2 13 Turn the Tracking Indicator option ON OFF F3 14 Electric circular graphic display F5 15 Turn the Laser plummet option ON OFF F5 only for Laser plummet model Set parameter for Auto tracking Auto tracking Date amp Time Auto inversion Auto collimating Non prism Prism mode Screen 1 1L i f IM Contrast adjustment View free memory for Card Internal Memory Back Light of Display Reticle illumination 2002 07 07 Screen 2 Displaying Set the Temperature Pressure Atmospheric Correction Signal Level Value PPM and Prism Constant Value PSM Laser Plummet Only for Laser Plummet type Tracking indicator 14 30 40 ues ab ser 3l Electric circular graphic display Screen 3 1 7 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS GPT 8000A Series Screen One 1 View Date amp Time 2 Electric circular graphic display F1 3 The light acceptance quantity level signal level is displayed F2 4 Set the Temperature Pressure Atmospheric Correction Value PPM and Prism C
119. portional to the misalignment as showing in fol lowing 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 observa tion 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 s 1 Me 1 x 1 Measuring 1 point 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT Prism type 2 Normal prism Distance Measuring error Angle measuring error 6 5 4 Increasing distance Angle error range range mm 2 Inclined angle degree Inclined angle degree Prism type 3 or 5 Prism unit A2 A3 Distance Measuring error Angle measuring error 4 12 3 8 Angle error 2 Increasing distance 4 range mm mm 0 0 1 30 Inclined angle degree Inclined angle degree Example In case Prism constant value Prism inclination 20 Measuring distance 100m by Prism type 2 Distance error is From the graph prism type 2 the distance error shows
120. prism mode 4 5 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 3 Distance Measurement Continuous Measurement Make sure the mode displays angle measurement Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Collimate the center of prism 90 10 20 120 30 40 HD NEZ OSET HOLD P14 2 Press F1 SD key or F2 HD key 2 v 90 10 20 1 2 Example Horizontal distance mode The result are shown 3 to 6 HR 120 30 40 PSM HD lt PPM VD m F R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P1 V 90 10 20 HR 120 30 40 PSM 0 0 HD 716 661 PPM 0 0 VD 4 001 m F R MEAS MODE VH SD NEZ P 1 The following characters will be shown on the 4th line right hand corner of the display to 2 3 4 5 6 represent measurement mode F Fine meas mode C Coarse 1mm meas mode c Coarse 10mm meas mode Continuous Repeat meas mode S Single meas mode N N time meas mode 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 F1 MEAS key To return to the angle measurement mode press F3 VH key 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 2 4 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 pres
121. 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 1 Note that the angle measuring precision may be effected directly if the tribrach has not been installed firmly If there 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 tight en the set screw on completing the adjustment Leveling screw Holding ring Set screw 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 3 1 Checking Adjusting the Plate Level Adjustment is required if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis Check 1 Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling screws say A and B Use these two leve
122. r 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 FOREWORD Laser Safety Distance measurement GPT 8000A 8000 series uses the invisible laser beam to measure the distance The GPT 8000A 8000 series are manufactured and sold in accordance with Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products FDA BRH 21 CFR 1040 or Radiation Safety of Laser Products Equipment Classification Requirements and User s Guide IEC Publication 60825 1 provided on the safety standard for laser beam As per the said standard the GPT 8000 series is classified as Class 1 1 Laser Products In case of any failure do not disassemble the instrument Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer GPT 8000A series GPT 8000A series uses the visible laser beam for auto tracking and optical communication The GPT 8000A 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 safety standards for laser beam As per the said standards GPT 8000A series is class
123. rd Factory default settings are indicated with underlines in Chapter 8 1 2 Parameters for communication Inthe setting of RC the settings of Baudrate data length Parity and Stop are fixed They will be indicated on the screen for your reference Though Protocol is not indicated it is fixed to OFF GPT 8000A series 8 2 3 Password Option Establishing a Password A password can be set in the GPT 8000A 8000 series to secure the use of the instrument Once a password is established the user can disable the option or change the password Once a password established and the option is turned off the password will always remain in memory When turning on the instrument after a password input screen appears before the self test mode Type in your password and press the ENTER to continue A maximum of 10 numeric digits can be entered for a password All zeros 0000000000 or 9 s 9999999999 are invalid passwords If 10 unsuccessful attempts are made to input a password the instrument will shut off automatically Establishing a Password for the first time The instructions below show how to establish a password for the first time Operating procedure Operation Display 1 From the main menu icons press F6 Para F6 Parameters to access the parameters option menu To access the password option press F3 Password F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password F3 Password OFF EXIT CHANGE 2 The password opti
124. ries indicated in bold in the table show in fact that for many common surveying applications i e target elevation lt 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 impor tant 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 4meters 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 order 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 9 4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument This adjustment will both reset the vertical index cause a direct indirect zeni
125. rn signal level is displayed with bar graph as follows Refer to Chapter 10 SETTING THE PRISM NON PRISM CONSTANT VALUE and Chapter 11 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION for further instructions 12 Tracking Indicator GPT 8000A series A man who is staying on line with the direction of GPT 8000A series or automatic tracking status by emitted LED light orange color from GPT 8000A series Operation Pressing F3 key on the screen three functions Tracking Indicator The tracking indicator status will be changed according to the type of auto 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 DE ee OB OFF ON Meaning of Tracking Indicator ON or Flashing Tracking Indicator Status of instrument Continuous ON Wait status Quick continuous flashing In case angle measuring value is instable during auto tracking mode Quick intermittent flashing In case angle measuring value is stable during auto tracking mode The function of the Tracking Indicator will be used as a guide to know the status of GPT 8000A series from the prism side This is nota function to determine precise collimating for u measuring Ex The qua
126. s Poi nt 8 If Points B and C do not coincide adjust in the following manner Adjustment 1 Unscrew the cross hair adjustment C section cover 1 2 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 tele scope has been reversed twice during the checking operation 3 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 opera tion once more If Points B and C coincide further adjust ment is not required Otherwise repeat the adjustment Capstan adjustment Screws Capstan i Eyepiece adjustment yep screws 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Note 1 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 2 Perform following adjustment after complete above adjustment Section 9 4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument Sectio
127. self This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer only Cause eye injury or blindness Do not look at the sun through a telescope Laser beams can be dangerous and can cause eye injury s if used incorrectly Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself GPT 8000A series and laser plummet model Cause eye injury or blindness Do not stare into beam GPT 8000A series and laser plummet model High temperature may cause fire Do not cover the charger while it is charging High temperature may cause fire Do not connect the battery to an instrument 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 May ignite explosively Never use an instrument near flammable gas liquid matter and do not use in a coal mine Battery can cause explosion or injury Do not dispose in fire or heat Risk of fire or electric shock Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions Battery 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 Battery can cause outbreak of fire Do not block up the vent of the battery The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire Do not short circuit battery when storing it FOREWORD gf CAUTIO
128. spheric pressure menu by F6 Parameters Measurement pressing F6 J key Pres Unit mmHg inHg hPa R L Lock OFF ON m ftLock OFF ON SET EXIT lt gt 6 Press F4 key twice and select hPa F4 Parameters Measurement Pres Uni mmHg inHg hPa R L Lock OFF ON m ftLock OFF ON SET EXIT lt gt T J 7 Press F1 SET key F1 Parameters Measurement gt Set OK 8 Press F5 YES key 1 F5 The display returns main menu 1 To cancel the setting press F6 NO key 8 2 2 Parameters for Communication Sample setting GPT 8000A series RS232C Operating procedure Operation Display 1 Press the F6 key from the main menu icons F6 Parameters F1 Measurement F2 Communication F3 Password 2 Press the F2 Communication key F2 Parameters Communication The screen in the right is indicated only for 1 Serial Port RS232C RC GPT 8000A series 2 Set RS232C 3 Set RC This menu is only for GPT 8000A series 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 3 Press the F2 Set RS232C key F2 Parameters Communication The next steps are same as Section 8 2 1 B Rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 Data L 7 8 Parameters Setting for communication refer to the section 8 2 1 Parity none odd even SET I GTS gt T J The setting will reset to the default settings by pressing the F2 I GTS key 1200baudrate Even Stop 1 Delimit ETX Rec A Protocol ON NEZ REC Standa
129. splays the coordinate after N times or single measurement Turns the instrument to required angle automatically Stake out measurement mode Sets the number of N time measurement Switches meter or feet unit Coordinate measuring Starts coordinate measurement mode Changes continuous N times single measurement mode Changes Fine Coarse 1mm Coarse 10mm mode Angle measurement mode Slope distance measuring mode Display the slope distance after N times or single measurement Horizontal distance measurement mode Displays the horizontal distance data after N times or single measurement Turns the instrument to required angle automatically Input Instrument prism height values Sets the number of N time measurement Switches meter or feet unit Pre set instrument coordinate values 1 6 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 1 5 Star Key Mode Press the key to view the instrument options Since there are three screens GPT 8000A series or two screens GPT 8000 series of options press F6 1 soft key to view the next screen The following instrument options can be selected from the GPT 8000A Series Screen One 1 View Date amp Time 2 Auto tracking F1 3 Auto collimating F2 4 Setthe parameters for Auto tracking F3 5 Auto inversion F4 6 Non prism mode Prism mode selection F5 Screen Two 7 Adjustment the c
130. suring will start After measuring the second point measurement screen will be shown Measure the second and third prism in the same way 1 The instrument calculates and displays coordinate and distance value of cross point between collimation axis and of the plane 2 Collimate point PO on the plane using the horizontal motion clamp and horizontal tangent screw PO data will be shown To show the slope distance of point Po press the F2 SD key To show the coordinates press the F3 NEZ key 3 4 Collimate P1 F1 Collimate P2 F1 Collimate P3 F1 Collimate PO 5 PROGRAM MODES PLANE OFFSET NOO2 SD PLANE OFFSET 003 SD OFFSET 85 30 40 54 321 m 10 000 m SD NEZ REC OFFSET 75 30 40 54 600 m 0 487 m SD NEZ REC OFFSET 90 30 30 75 30 40 54 602 m HD NEZ REC OFFSET 17 321 m 10 000 m 20 000 m SD HD RE 1 In case the calculation of plane was not successful by the measured three points error displays Start measuring over again from the first point 2 Error will be displayed when collimated to the direction which does not cross with the determined plane 3 The reflector height of the target point PO is set to zero automatically 4 To repeat the offset measurement press the F1 NEXT key The display will return to step 4 5 20 5 6 4 Column Offset Measurement If it is possible to measure circumscription point P1 of column directl
131. t of axis the elevation of the target the horizontal angle between the direction of tilt of the vertical axis and the target These factors are related by the following formula 2 V sina tanh where v tilt of axis in arcseconds a azimuth angle between vert axis direction and target h elevation of target 2 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 70 sin0 0 Please refer to the table below to see the relationship between axis tilt and elevation h and the error in horizontal angles which results from these factors 2 89 8 66 17 32 34 64 APPENDIX 1 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 ent
132. tance measuring mode measuring OSET F4 Set horizontal angle to 0j 00 00 HOLD F5 Horizontal angle hold TURN F1 Turns the instrument to required angle automatically HSET F2 Preset a horizontal angle R L F3 Changes horizontal angle right or left F4 Changes the display to vertical angle or percent of grade TILT F5 Sets the tilt function ON OFF If ON the display shows tilt correction value Slope distance measuring Display 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS Function Starts slope distance measurement mode Changes Continuous N times single measurement mode Changes Fine Coarse 1mm Coarse 10mm mode Angle measurement mode Horizontal distance measurement mode Displays the horizontal distance data after N times or single measurement Coordinate measurement mode Displays the coordinate after N times or single measurement Turns the instrument to required angle automatically Stake out measurement mode Sets the number of N time measurement Changes distance measurement unit to meter or feet Horizontal distance measuring Starts horizontal distance measurement mode Changes continuous N times single measurement mode Changes Fine Coarse 1mm Coarse 10mm mode Angle measurement mode Slope distance measuring mode Display the slope distance after N times or single measurement Coordinate measurement mode Di
133. te and percentage of proceeding will be displayed When the transfer is complete the display will return to the main menu icons TOPCON DAT 0 8676 0 7 3 Data File Out Transferring a file from the GPT 8000A 8000 internal memory or card memory to the PC is also possible Operating procedure Operation Display Make sure the PC is ready and waiting before Comm nicstion the GPT 8000A 8000 sends the file FI Protocol F2 Data file in F3 Data file out Press F3 Data file out key F3 Data file out F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory Press F1 Internal memory or F2 Card F1 to F2 JIS DAT memory key and press ENT key ENT TOPCON DAT Example Internal memory FCT TXT HILL DAT Data file out Select a file by pressing 5 or 6 4 key Select Data file out and press ENT key a file File name amount of sent data Byte ENT TOPCON DAT Capacity of the file Byte and percentage of proceeding will be displayed When the transfer is complete the display will 07 1089 0 returns to the file menu 7 2 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE dmm 2002 07 10 15 30 40 Press F6 key PARAMETERS SETTING MODE In this mode setting of parameters regard with measuring displaying and communications will be done When a parameter is changed and set the new value is stored into memory Press F6 key from the main menu icons the fol
134. tering alphabet F1 Alpha SPC lt gt letter mode 2 Enter Alphabets 1 Rename Type 9 9 Old name TOPCON DAT Move 4 New name HIL 9 9 9 Wpe 4 4 4 BIBIS 3 Press F1 Num key to be entering numeric F1 Rename mode Old name TOPCON DAT Input 104 1 0 4 New name HIL 104 Alpha SPC e gt 4 Press ENT when complete ENT 1 When the same alpha key is to be typed two or more times consecutively press F4 key between characters This moves the cursor to the right 2 Extensions can not be changed 2 8 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 10 Memory Card How to insert a memory card 1 Pull the card cover lever to open the card cover 2 Insert memory card until the card guide is up 3 Close the card cover D Card cover lever Card guide Memory card How to extract a memory card 1 Pull the card cover lever to open the card cover 2 Pull down the card guide 3 Extract the memory card Card guide 2 9 2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT 2 11 Inclination of Prism and Measuring Error GPT 8000A series For the best results aim or point prisms in the direction of the GPT 8000A series 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 pro
135. th reading to the same elevation to equal 360 and zero the level reference for the horizontal compen sator 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 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 2 Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries The capacity of battery will be affected and its service life shortened in any of the following cases while it is recharged discharged or stored 1 Recharging Fig 1 shows how ambient temperature at recharging is related to charging efficiency or as affect ing discharge capacity As seen from the figure charging at normal temperature is best and the efficiency decreases as the temperature rises It is best therefore to always recharge the battery at normal temperature to obtain full use of battery capacity and enjoy maximum operation per charge And the service life of your battery will be shortened if it is frequently overcharged or recharged at high temperature Note 0 1C charge means that the battery is recharged with 0 1 time current as against its capacity 2 Discharge Fig 2 shows discharge temperature chara
136. the intensity options OFF Low High View free memory The amount of free memory for the card or internal memory can be displayed Press the F6 key to get to Screen 2 on the display Press the F5 key to view free memory The card memory icon top left side of the display shows the size of the card and the amount of free memory The second icon shows the amount of free internal memory Card Memory 512KB 315KByte Internal Memory a mm 1882KByte See Chapter 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES for further options and instructions 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 10 Set audio 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 collimation when the target is difficult to find Press the F1 key on screen 3 GPT 8000A series or F2 key on screen 1 GPT 8000 series The received return signal level is displayed with bar graph as follows No light acceptance Minimum quantity level Maximum quantity leve 1 To stop the buzzer see Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE 2 Also it is possible to display the signal level in Distance Measuring Mode 11 Setting Temperature Pressure Atmospheric correction value PPM Prism constant value PSM The temperature pressure PPM and PSM can be viewed by pressing the F2 key on screen 3 GPT 8000A series or F3 key on screen 1 GPT 8000 series The received retu
137. the memory size and memory free 6 1 View Internal Memory and Card Memory Status When selecting the internal memory or card memory the GPT 8000A 8000 will display the memory size the amount of free memory and the expiration date for the internal lithium battery The display information format is the same for the card memory except that the card name appears at the top of the display The card name can be eleven characters in length alpha or numeric Operating procedure Operation Display Select Internal memory or Card memory by pressing F1 or F2 key The memory capacity and the remaining memory capacity are shown Example Internal Memory Press F6 File key Each File status File name File name extension Used memory capacity Date are shown Press the ESC key to return to the main menu icons Memory manage F1 Internal memory F2 Card memory Memory size 1967KByte 1951KByte 2004 01 File Memory free Battery expire Init JIS TOPCON FC7 HILL Pro DAT DAT TXT DAT Ren 1597 1089 12 25 10 05 2450 09 11 31777 08 19 Del Copy T JL 6 MEMORY MANAGE MODES 6 2 Protect a File Protecting one or more files can be accomplished with the file protection mode When a file is protected an asterisk appears after the file name extension If a file is protected you can not delete the file unless you remove the file protection Note All the files stored will be erased by in
138. 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 instrument has a built in battery for memory back up If the battery power is low Back up battery empty will display Contact your dealer to replace the battery Taking the battery out It is recommended not to take the battery out during the power is on All the data stored is possible gone at that time So please do your assembling or taking the battery out after the power is off No responsibility TOPCON Corporation has no responsibility for loss of data stored in the memory in case unexpected accidents FOREWORD Rotating the instrument and telescope Rotation of the instrument or telescop
139. tion 3 1 Automatic Tracking Turn the auto collimating ON OFF GPT 8000A series Press the F2 key to start auto collimating See Section 3 2 Automatic Collimation Set the parameters for the auto tracking GPT 8000A series A proper setting for each parameter such as tracking pattern tracking range waiting time track ingspeed and tracking sensitivity See Section 3 4 Setting Parameters for Auto Tracking Auto Inversion Pressing the F4 key causes the instrument to reverse and turn the telescope and instrument automatically To stop auto rotating in case of emergency press any keys except POWER key 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 Adjustment the contrast of the display This enable you to adjust the contrast of the display Press the F6 key to get to Screen 2 on the display Press the F1 or F2 key to brighten or dim the display Turn the display back light ON OFF When the back light is OFF the light bulb icon is dark Press the F6 key to get to Screen 2 on the display To turn the back light ON press the F3 key Press F3 again to turn the back light OFF lt gt d OFF ON Reticle illumination OFF Low Middle High Press the F6 key to get to Screen 2 on the display Press the F4 key to turn the reticle illumination ON Continuing to press F4 will change
140. tion is good for level the instrument when the circular level is difficult to see directly Press the F4 GPT 8000A series on the screen three or F1 GPT 8000 series on the screen one key to display the graphic In the displays of reverse side the graphic bubble moves in reverse n EENE X 00 00 00 00 00 00 Rotate the leveling screws while observing the display After leveling press F1 The display changes to the previous mode 1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS 15 Laser Plummet Only for Laser Plummet type Laser plummet option will help you to center the instrument easily onto the measurement point Press the star key to view the instrument options Since there are three screens of options press F6 soft key twice to view the screen 3 Press the F1 key GPT 8000 series or F5 key GPT 8000A series to turn on off of laser plum met option Laser plummet icon will change as follows S DS Loser 4 LASER ne OFF ON Symbol mark while the laser is emitting The following symbol mark will indicate that the laser is emitting V 87 55 45 5 dmm HR 180 44 12 5 AN The symbol mark will blink while the laser plummet is working SD HD NEZ Laser Plummet auto cut off function The laser plummet will be turned off automatically after 1 to 99 minutes Default 3 minutes It is also possible to stop the auto cut off function Refer to Chapter 8 PARAMETERS SETTING MODE t
141. tion temperature range 10 to 40 C 50 to 104 F External dimensions 142 L x 96 W x 64 H mm Weight 1 0kg 19 2 19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Power cord PC 6 For BT 3L Power cord PC 5 L shape plug provided For BT 8Q and TOPCON FC series Data collector Cord length 2m approx L shape plug provided Cord length 2m approx Large capacity battery pack BT 3L Auto Converter AC 6 Output voltage DC 8 4V Input voltage DC12V Capacity 6AH Output voltage DC 8 4V 5 External dimensions Current rating 3A 190 L x 106 W x 74 H mm Connection cable length Approx 3m Weight 2 8kg External dimensions 100 L x 50 W x 52 H mm Weight Approx 300g Aluminum extension leg tripod Type E Wide frame extension leg tripod Type E Wood Flat head 5 8 x 11 threads with Flat head 5 8 x 11 threads with adjustable legs adjustable legs Prism sets See the description on Chapter 16 PRISM SYSTEM Data card Capacity The number of Measurement Points 128 K bytes Approx 2 000 points 256 K bytes Approx 4 000 points 512 K bytes Approx 8 000 points 19 3 20 SPECIFICATIONS 20 SPECIFICATIONS Telescope Length 166mm Objective lens 50mm EDM 50mm Magnification 30X Image Erect Field of view 1 30 Resolving power 3 Minimum focus 1 3m Focusing knob GPT 8001A 8002A 8001 8002 2 speed way GPT 8003A 8003 8005A 8005 1 speed way Automati
142. ttery BT 56Q should be attached The instrument will lack in balance if the internal battery BT 56Q is removed The external battery and the internal battery can be used at the same time The GPT 8000A 8000 series will select a battery due to the battery remaining automatically Connector ends 2 1 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 per formance 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 Instrumen 1 Setting up the Tripod 2 Rotate the instrument 90 100g around its First extend the extension legs to suitable lengths vertical axis and turn the remaining leveling and tighten the screws on their midsections screw or C to center the bubble once more 2 Attaching the Instrument on the Tripod Head Leveling screw 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 perpen
143. unt 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 Note Perform following adjustment after completing the above adjustment Section 9 3 4 Collimation of the Instrument Section 9 4 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument and Section 9 8 Inspection and Adjustment of Optic Axis for Auto Tracking GPT 8000A Series 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 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 Check Eyepiece 1 Set the instrument up with clear sights of about 50 to 60meters 160 to 200 ft on both sides of the instrument 50 C 2 Level the instrument properly with the plate level Z 3 Sight Point A at approximately 50 meters 160 ft distance Telescope 4 Rotate the telescope 180 or 200g around the horizontal axis so that the telescope is pointed in the opposite direction c 50m B 5 Sight Point B at equal distance as Point A 6 Rotate the instrument 180 or 200g around the vertical axis Fix a sight on Point A once more 7 Rotate the telescope 180 or 200g around the horizontal axis once more and fix a A _ 50m h sight on Point C which should coincide with previou
144. urn the horizontal jog clockwise move the collimating point to the right side of prism gradually until buzzer sound stops C9 9 6 Move the collimating point to the center of prism gradually until buzzer sound starts Turning the horizontal jog to be one to two level of SIG value to adjust the collimating point same as 5 procedure 10 Note horizontal angle same as 6 procedure 9 2 11 12 11 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT Calculate the average value of 6 and 10 Example 6 evccccccces 00 00 10 e 0 08 20 Average value 0 04 10 Climate to the center of prism Compare the reading horizontal angle value and calculated value in If the difference is within 1 30 no problem for use Vertical direction confirmation Do not move Horizontal direction 13 Carry out as Horizontal direction confirmation Compare the reading Vertical angle value and calculated value If the difference is within 1 30 no problem for use If the difference is more than mentioned value contact with your Topcon dealer or Topcon Example 90112 30 90 04 30 Average 90108 30 Reading to Difference 20 prism center 90108 50 9 3 9 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT 9 3 Checking Adjusting the Theodolite Functions Pointers on the Adjustment 1 4 5 Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope properly prior to any checking operation which involves sighting through the telescope Remember to focus
145. ut ezussazd oraydeouypy oF Temperature 11 5 12 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE 12 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE The instrument measures distance taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature Note If the telescope is positioned within 9 from the nadir or zenith no measurement will result even if the correction function for refraction and earth curvature works The display shows W C OVER 12 1 Distance Calculation Formula Distance Calculation Formula with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account Follow the Formula below for converting horizontal and vertical distances Horizontal distance D or Vertical distance Z BC a or D L cosa 8 y sina Z y cosa L coso 2R Earth curvature correcting item KxLcoso 2R Atmospheric refraction correcting item 0 14 or 0 2 Coefficient of refraction R 6372 Radius of earth o or D siiis Altitude angle Slope distance Radius of earth 6372 The conversion formula for horizontal and vertical distances is as follows when correction for refraction and earth curvature is not applied D Ly cosa Z Lysina Note The coefficient of the instrument has been set at 0 14 before shipment K 0 14 if the K value is to be changed refer to 8 PA
146. veying displacement of dam When beginning auto tracking the instrument needs to collimate stable prism SURVEY Suitable for controlling of construction machinery or real time surveying of variety MACHINE traveling objects CONTROL When beginning auto tracking the instrument can track a prism even if the prism is moving 5 Reflector type You can choose a reflector type according to reflective objects such as Prism 2 or reflector tape This setting will reduce incorrect tracking 3 AUTOMATIC TRACKING AUTOMATIC COLLIMATION GPT 8000A series 3 4 2 How to set the parameters Sample setting Set TRACKING SPEED to MACHINE CONTROL Operating procedure Option Display 1 Press the star c key to be in star key x 2002 07 07 14 30 40 mode D dp wee 1 2 Press the F3 key to select the setting F3 SEARCH PATTERN parameters for auto tracking SEARCH RANGE WAIT TIME 3 Press the F6 P14 key to get the menu on F6 SPEED page 2 REFLECTOR TYPE 4 Press the F1 TRK SPEED key F1 TRACKING SPEED SURVEY 5 Press the F6 1 key to select MACHINE F6 TRACKING SPEED CONTROL MACHINE CONTROL 6 Press the ENT key to decide ENT 3 7 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 4 STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE 2002 07 10 15 30 40 Press F2 key STANDARD MEASUREMENT MODE Angle measurement Distance measurement Prog Std Mem Com Adj Para Coordinate measurement
147. y the distance to the center of the column PO coordinate and direction angle can be calculated by measured circumscription points P2 and P3 5 PROGRAM MODES Operating procedure Operation Display Programs F1 BS P F2 STORE p F3 REM P F4 MLM P OFFSET Press F6 MORE key from programs menu F6 Programs to get to the next page of programs Fi LINE F2 OFFSET F3 EXT LINK Press F2 OFFSET key F2 OFFSET MEASUREMENT 1 ANGLE OFFSET 2 DIST OFFSET 3 PLANE OFFSET 4 COLUMN OFFSET Press F4 COLUMN OFFSET key F4 COLUNN OFFSET Measurement screen of the center of a center column will be shown HD MEAS Collimate the center of the column P1 and Collimate press the F1 MEAS key 1 Measuring will start 1 PE After the measurement angle measuring 90 30 40 display of the left side P2 will be shown 5 21 5 PROGRAM MODES 5 Collimate the left side of the column P2 and Collimate press the F6 SET key P2 F6 COLUMN OFFSET Right HR 95 3 0 40 After the measurement angle measuring display of the right side P3 will be shown 6 Collimate the right side of the column Collimate COLUMN OFFSET and press the F6 SET key P3 BE ecd F6 After the measurement the distance between F6 HD 10 321 m the instrument and center of the column PO VD 0 886 m will be calculated and displayed NEXT SD NEZ REC 7 Toshow the slope distance of point PO press F2 COLUMN OFFSE
148. y is charged using small amount current to measure its temperature and voltage When the temperature and voltage is within a range the charging sta tus will change to quick charging The lamp of charger Red blinking Red ON Green ON Yellow ON Red quick flashing To install Preparatory charging Charging Red lamp will illuminate during charging Charging completed Green lamp will illuminate after completely charging Discharging Yellow lamp will illuminate and discharging will start by pressing the refresh discharge switch Abnormal outbreaks Red lamp will flash when the battery life is over or the battery is broken down Replace the battery to new one 1 Place the battery to the instrument 2 Gentry push the battery and clicks into position 13 1 13 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING Do not charge or discharge continuously otherwise the battery and the charger may be deteriorated If charging or discharging 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 Note 1 Recharging should take place in a room with an ambient temperature range of 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F 2 If charging is done at high temperature charging time of the battery

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