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TopSURV User`s Manual

1. _JTopsuryv 7 EGEERS Name Sroad tsj Figure 2 2 Open Existing Job Starting from version 7 TopSURV job s files are made universal for using on controllers and personal computers They have the tsj extension and need no conversion You can transfer the tsj files between Windows CE and Windows PC databases directly using e A flash memory card and the PC card reader e Copy paste procedure and ActiveSync connection to copy these folders from the directory where the job resides The copied job will work correctly but the previous job history will be lost z If the job has photo notes and the job history be sure e Topcon Link conversion utility installed on the PC For detail see Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files on page B 1 and ActiveSync connection e Topcon Tools data processing software installed on the PC and ActiveSync connection e TopSURV PC installed on the PC through import export procedure from to the Device and ActiveSync connection 9 9 TopSURV User s Manual Opening Old Jobs Opening Old Jobs To open a job created in a previous version of TopSURY click Job gt Open Job and tap the Browse button in the Open Job screen Figure 2 2 on page 2 2 Then select the Ts6 Job Files tsv type navigate to the desired tsv job highlight it and press OK Figure 2 3 gt Ji FAoren Job Cancel Il gt e Type s6 Job Files ts JE Open Job a Job GJ TPS
2. Figure 10 15 Known Area Line Area Tab 1 Select the initial data for the task the start and the end points the azimuths from the points the reference azimuth and the known area value and the names and codes of the resulting points Figure 10 15 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Save button in the Results page should be tapped to save the checked points The Map tab shows the results graphically 10 14 TopSURV User s Manual Corner Angle Corner Angle The Corner Angle task calculates the angle formed by the directions of two points from a middle point Figure 10 16 3 FA comer Angle Corner Angle Start Point Eoo Mid Point f 2 Figure 10 16 Corner Angle 1 Define the angle sides by selecting the start middle and end points 2 Tap Calc to compute the angle The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Map tab shows the results graphically Line Offset The Line Offset task calculates the coordinates of points along a line The line can be divided either by the number of subdivisions or by the interval starting from the station specified 1 Define the line by selecting the start and end point azimuth of the line Select whether to assign the height of the starting point to all the calculated points or whether to compute the height values using through linear height interpolation along the line If needed sele
3. Figure 4 69 Instrument 4 On the Conn Mode screen select the connection mode the Initial TS Connection parameter from the drop down list and tap the Next button Figure 4 70 Selections depend on the instrument type For Conventional and Reflectorless modes only Cable for Robotic also Radios Only RC2 with Radios RC2 Only and RC2 Only Bluetooth Initial TS Connection a Optical None hee Note The connection mode can be changed in any of the measurement screens Figure 4 70 Conn Mode 5 On the Cable screen select the communication settings for the cable connection Baud baud rate Parity Data number of the 4 54 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a Total Station Configuration data bits and Stop number of the stop bits and tap the Next button Figure 4 71 EE Fos oor Cable Comm Settings Baud Parity Even Data Stop Default Figure 4 71 Cable The Radio screen displays for a Robotic survey select either Mode for motorized Conventional or Reflectorless surveys or Survey Parameters for Conventional Reflectorless or Level surveys 6 Fora Robotic Survey choose the modem to be used and its parameters then tap Next Figure 4 72 on page 4 56 e Generic modems use a standard set of parameters port parity the number of data bits the baud rate and the number of stop bits e Pacific Crest modems also need a channel and sensitivity to be chosen these parameter
4. Figure A 8 Initialize Sensor after Resection After performing a resection check the results using the Known Point Offset function This function also provides an option to adjust the transmitter s height using the new offset 1 On the Init mmGPS screen tap the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select Known Point Offset Figure A 9 OK cancel Field Calibration J i known Point Offset Figure A 9 Open Known Point Offset A G TopSURV User s Manual Resection 2 Select the Rover s known point using the map or list icons then tap Start Figure A 10 FA known Point OK Cancel Transmitter Name 21 w Point IRSCT KWN TS Ea Height Offset 0 000 m Epoch Count Figure A 10 Select Rover s Point and Begin Averaging When the averaging completes the screen displays the height offset for the transmitter s height Figure A 11 E o ene Transmitter Name 21 Point IRSCT KWN TS Ea Height Offset 0 06932 m Epoch Count o Figure A 11 Transmitter s Height Offset Averaged 3 Tap OK then tap Yes at the Warning screen to adjust the transmitter height using the results Figure A 12 on page A 8 The offset will be automatically added to the transmitter s height P N 7010 0493 A 7 mmGPS Operations Do you want to adjust the Transmitter Height using this value Figure A 12 Adjust Transmitter s Height 4 When finished initialize the sensor
5. Querying Signal Quality Making PPP connection w Querying Mount Points Connecting to NTRIP Server Mount Net 1_CMR Net 1 Starting Radio Port Jisconnect Connect Figure 4 43 Starting Radio Port A message displays that the modem has been successfully set to receive correctional data from the NTRIP server 4 34 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration P network Conn OK cancel Signal Querying Signal Quality Making PPP connection v Querying Mount Points Connecting to NTRIP Server Mount Net 1_ R23 _NoGL Modem Set Successfully Jisconnect Connect Figure 4 44 Modem is Set Successfully An automatic connection is performed in every new job that uses the given Network RTK style 12 Tapping the Cancel button aborts the automatic connection In this case you can configure the modem from the Status or Topo screens 13 Tap Setup GPS gt Status Select Config Modem from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Status screen to make a connection Figure 4 45 on page 4 36 14 Tapping the red icon p next to the OK button on the Config Modem screen will open the Internet Connect screen Figure 4 46 P N 7010 0493 4 35 Creating a New Job Ao en antes OK Cancel Type Internal GPRS Modem Connected to Rover Port L Mnt Pts Update Disconnect Connect Figure 4 45 Config Modem 15 The Internet Connect screen displays all of the p
6. FA confia Radio OK Type Internal GR 3 Digital UHF Connected to FES Radio Port E Channel Power 1W Protocol Simplex Modulation DBPSK I mi i hi hi Get Freq Set Radio Figure 8 8 Config GR 3 Digital UHF Radio 1 Tap the Get Freq uency button to set the frequency that the radio will broadcast and or listen to A Script file with Frequency list Pac Crest E gt Channels ccx must be loaded using the Modem TPS software before any frequencies will display in TopSURV Please do this BEFORE configuring the radio 2 For the base radio set the signal strength that the Base will transmit 3 Tap the Set Radio button to set the parameters to the radio Configure RE S1 Repeater To setup the RE S1 as a stand alone repeater during the survey configuration first enable the usage of the RE S1 radio modem as a repeater Then the Config RE S1 Repeater option appears in the pop up menu of the Status Start Base and Topo screens This option opens the Config Radio screen to set the RE S1 as a repeater Figure 8 9 on page 8 10 P N 7010 0493 8 9 Surveying with TopSURV Ar C Radio OK Radio Connected to Repeater Type RE 51 Repeater Radio Port Location North America Protocol FHS 15 Ext Channel 1 w Disconnect Connect Figure 8 9 RE S1 Repeater Configuration 1 Select the radio port that connects with the receiver or controller the territory North America Aus
7. Figure 4 10 Parameters for Digital UHF Modems e Pacific Crest and Internal HiPer Pacific Crest modems need a channel and sensitivity to be chosen Figure 4 11 on page 4 10 1 CDPD stands for Cellular Digital Packet Data CDPD is an open packet data service defined as an autonomous overlay network specified for the cellular TDMA network P N 7010 0493 4 9 Creating a New Job Pese roco ra RE CEE Channel Sensitivity Figure 4 11 Pacific Crest Radio Parameters For FH915 modem Internal Hiper Lite set the operating channel of the modem Figure 4 12 Pease roco Fos oor channel Figure 4 12 Parameters for the FH915 Modem e For FH915Plus modem Internal HiPer Lite FH915Plus Internal GR 3 FH915Plus and RE S1 radio in addition to the operating channel select the territory North America Australia or New Zealand to adjust the frequency range and RF power level for the modem and the operating protocol to communicate with different types of FH915 modem at the base rover side 4 10 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration FH915 Ext is recommended if all receivers on the jobsite are equipped with FH915Plus radios only Figure 4 13 EEE Fost oor Location Yorth America Protocol FHO1S Ext aa Channel 1 k Figure 4 13 Parameters for FH915 Modems e For the Satel modem set the model channel and frequency of connection Figure 4 14 Model Channel Frequ
8. Figure 9 35 Stakeout Spiral amp Offset 3 Inthe Stakeout Sta amp Ofst screen Figure 9 36 set the station along the spiral being staked the station staking interval the left or right offset of the stakeout point with respect to the spiral the Up or Down Height offset the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode FAstasotst Settings Close 0 10 000 zaa Sta Interval 10 000 m EF Right Offset 2 000 m amp vp Jeso m HR 2 000 m Figure 9 36 Station and Offset 4 Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 P N 7010 0493 9 27 Staking Out 5 Tap the Stakeout button and perform the stakeout as described in Stakeout Line amp Offset on page 9 15 Stakeout Roads l To stake out points on a road and on either sides of it tap Stake gt Road The Stk Road screen displays On the Stk Road screen Figure 9 37 set the road horizontal and horizontal and vertical alignments to be staked out and the starting station the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode If staking the transition points points where horizontal elements of the road change check the appropriate field Figure 9 37 Tap Next A second Stk Road screen displays Figure 9 38 on page 9 29 AS Road Settings Close gt road
9. Point MA a E Code A m ki SEs 5 103 104 3100 m W Dist Left 0 000 nen J Figure 8 51 Tape Dimension Tape Dim Tab 5 You can close the Tape Dimension work in one of two ways e To connect the first and the last point with a line tap Finish and select Close Polygon from the menu e To calculate the difference between the first and last point tap Finish and select Calc Closure from the menu Missing Line The Missing Line task emulates the total station measurement from one point to another and stores the result to the Raw Data database 1 To start working tap Survey gt Missing Line Figure 8 52 on page 8 48 2 Enter the Start and End points names and codes Figure 8 53 on page 8 49 To measure the point tap the Meas button in the corresponding field P N 7010 0493 9 47 Surveying with TopSURV Ar E Line P e Ref Line Data Map Survey Missing Line Start Pt Start Point 105 EI E Code End Pt End Point 106 EAB Code Figure 8 52 Missing Line Ref Line Tab 3 The Data tab displays the results of the measurements the measurement is performed when the Data tab is chosen The same result is reflected in the Raw Data screen with the type MLM Auto Topo This function 1s activated only with Robotic instruments and collects points by Time and Distance iF To open the Auto Topo screen tap Survey gt Auto Topo in the Robotic mode Enter the point name
10. outputs data on time position and positioning of GPS GLONASS GNSS GRS outputs the residual error of distance is used to support RAIM GSA outputs the operation mode of the GNSS receiver the satellite used for positioning and DOP GST outputs the statistics of position errors GSV outputs the number of satellites satellite number elevation angle azimuthal angle and SNR HDT outputs the direction heading RMC outputs time date position course and speed data provided by a GNSS navigation receiver TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration e VTG outputs the traveling direction and velocity e ZDA outputs UTC day month year and local time zone NMEA Me Gov he Interval 1 00 Sec Figure 4 29 Config Output NMEA Laser Configuration To use a hand held laser measurement system take the following Steps 1 Press the Peripherals button on the Rover Receiver screen see Figure 4 18 on page 4 13 2 Check and enable the External Laser box on the Peripherals screen Figure 4 19 on page 4 14 and select the device either Receiver or Controller the laser 1s connected to 3 Press the Parameters button to configure the laser device In the Config Laser screen set the properties for the laser device a laser manufacturer the instrument model and type and laser port settings see Figure 4 30 on page 4 24 Tap OK P N 7010 0493 4 23 Creating
11. The configuring of the Network DGPS survey type is the same as for Network RTK For details on configuring Network survey see Network RTK Survey Configuration on page 4 28 The difference is that the Solution type is set to DGPS The same applies to the PP enabled Network DGPS configuration For details on configuring a PP enabled Network survey see PP Enabled Network RTK Survey Configuration on page 4 38 RT DGPS Survey Configuration Real time differential DGPS surveying is used for topographic survey and stakeout RT DGPS typically uses the measurements from two or more remote receivers to calculate the difference between measurements providing more accurate position solutions One or more Base receivers are placed at known locations and serves as reference stations These reference stations collect the range measurements from each GPS satellite in view and forms the differences corrections between the calculated distances to the satellites and the measured pseudo ranges to the satellites These corrections are then built up to the industry standard RTCM or various proprietary standards established for transmitting differential corrections and broadcast to the rover receiver s using a data communication link The Rover receiver applies the transmitted DGPS corrections to its range measurements of the same satellites A number of differential services exist to transmit differential correctional data including maritime
12. nowt gt gt TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 1 Introduction TopSURV is Topcon s survey software available for hand held controllers TopSURV is used for surveying common layout and GIS purposes including e Field data collection with Topcon GPS receivers Topcon Sokkia Nikon and Leica Total Stations and Topcon Digital Levels e Roads design to create cross section templates horizontal and vertical alignments e Stakeout designed objects e Data conversions to a variety of file formats e COGO calculations TopSURV installs on hand held controllers that run Windows CE operating system such as Topcon s FC 2000 FC 2200 FC 2 500 FC 200 with Windows Mobile 5 as well and the integrated controller of GMS 2 and GMS 2 Pro Topcon Link PC software is included with TopSURV providing data integration with your current office software Also TopSURV 7 for Windows PC 1s available from Topcon website It will operate in a demonstration mode allowing 25 points to be added to a job To fully activate a separate license must be purchased P N 7010 0493 1 1 Introduction TopSURV on Controller The TopSURV setup file will first be loaded onto a computer To install TopSURV onto the controller use ActiveSync and a connection between the computer and the controller receiving the software download Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on the computer before installing TopSURV website For downloading
13. 3 On the Stk Road screen set the offsets from CL for the stakeout points and tap Next AS Road Settings Close Cut Slope 1 000 Fill Slope p 500 Figure 9 46 Stakeout Road 4 Tap Stakeout In the Initial Point Name screen set the starting name for the points and tap OK 5 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen Figure 9 47 on page 9 36 for finding the target Tap Store after the position is close enough to the desired point Figure 9 47 on page 9 36 6 To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic survey selecting the Display Coords option displays coordinates instead of angle distance data 7 To store the staked point on a layer select the Store Design Pt Layer option from the pop up menu after tapping the bitmap in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 and Figure 9 9 on page 9 7 P N 7010 0493 9 35 Staking Out FAstakeout Close I E H YY gre 100 2 201 3 200 i0 3 Point 107 AT 0 5 m gt Sta 2401 949 m Offset 1 060 L m Ell ht 150 014 m Fill 6181615 301 m Figure 9 47 Stakeout 8 For TS sight the prism In the Stakeout screen tap the Cur Pos button to measure the target Tap the EDM button to select distance measurement mode Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the desired point tap Store to store
14. Figure 9 29 On the Stakeout 2Line amp Ofst screen define the starting point and azimuth for the first known point specify the horizontal offset to the first parallel line Tap Next Figure 9 29 Stake AS BEE eam Settings Close Line 1 From Point fico EAB z Intersection Figure 9 29 Intersection amp Offsets Line 1 The second Stakeout 2Line amp Ofst screen defines another line Line 2 using a point and an azimuth and another definition of the horizontal offset to the second parallel line Figure 9 30 on page 9 23 The height and name of the intersection point of these two parallel lines stakeout point should be specified 9 99 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Intersection amp Offsets along with the height and type of the antenna GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode FA ztinesotst Settings Close Line 2 From Point fos EAG af t Intersect Ht 150 014 m Store Point 102 Ant Ht 2 000 m Vertical w Figure 9 30 Intersection amp Offsets Line 2 4 Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 5 To start the stakeout tap the Stakeout button For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen for finding the target Tap Store after the target is close enough to the design point Figure 9 31 Close E H VY gt gt ini 2 201 3 200 0 10 000 k Hz Dist Right Back
15. l To start working tap Survey gt Tape Dimension Figure 8 31 on page 8 30 On the Ref Line tab enter the information about the two points that comprise the reference line the names and codes If the reference line points are to be observed tap the Meas button in the corresponding fields Figure 8 31 on page 8 30 P N 7010 0493 8 29 Surveying with TopSURV e gt B Tape Dim ASE Dimension Ref Line Tape Dim Data Map Start Pt Start Point 100 E Code a End Pt End Point 101 tele Code A Figure 8 31 Tape Dimension Ref Line Tab 3 On the Tape Dim tab set the parameters for performing the survey the name and code of the surveyed point and the direction left or right of the previous line and the distance of the movement from the previous point Figure 8 32 Ar tare Dimension Ref Line Tape Dim pata map Point E E Code A M IE 5 103 104 100 m W Dist Left 0 000 nen SY Figure 8 32 Tape Dimension Tape Dim Tab 4 To apply the taped distance to the perimeter line tap the Accept button 5 Close the Tape Dimension work in either of two ways TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys e To connect the first and the last point with a line tap Finish and select the Close Polygon item from the drop down menu Figure 8 32 on page 8 30 e To calculate the difference between the last and the first point tap Finis
16. on page 9 2 3 On the Linework screen select a code from the drop down list and check necessary strings Figure 9 52 To view the strings tap the Strings item in the bitmap menu Specify the antenna parameters the height value and type or P N 7010 0493 9 39 Staking Out the height of the rod based on whether in GPS mode or TS mode Tap Stakeout For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen Figure 9 5 on page 9 4 for finding the target point Tap Store after the location is close enough to the design point Tap the Next Pt button to move to the next point in the data set For TS sight the prism On the Stakeout screen Figure 9 6 on page 9 5 use the Cur Pos button to take a measurement and then show the current position relative to the design point The Meas button should be tapped when the current location is close enough to the desired point A measurement will be taken and the computed coordinates will be stored to a point Tap the Next Pt button to stakeout the next point in the data set 6 Tap Close to return to the Code Strings screen Level Stakeout The Level Stakeout process involves finding elevations of points close to a desired elevation Digital Level Stakeout of design points and elevations can be accessed from the main menu for a Level survey type or from the top left menu in the Level Run screen DL Staking a Point l To stake out elevations of design points tap Stake gt Point
17. 3 Tapping the Next button opens the Point Type s to Export page 5 15 and the Point To Export page 5 15 screens if the respective fields have been checked 4 When all data export conditions have been specified a screen to choose the file opens Figure 5 30 Using the Windows CE interface browse for the file to export to or type the name of the file and tap OK Bo er Type Text Files txt GJ TPS TopSURVEFiles comm log txt Name pte Figure 5 30 Select the File 5 For Text file formats the Text File Format screen Figure 5 31 specify data format parameters in the file rex re Form REN CEE Delimiter Space Tabs Other _ Header in First Row File Style Name N Lat E Lon Elev Codes Figure 5 31 Text File Format P N 7010 0493 5 21 Importing and Exporting Data T Select the delimiting symbol Delimiter between the data in the exported file select either Space Comma Tabs or Other from the list Check and enable the Header in First Row box if a header is provided in the first row of the file check the appropriate field Select the File Style the order of the fields using the drop down list below or create a new file format using the procedure below Tap Next to select the coordinate system of the data in the imported file Tap Finish to start the export process To customize the file format enter the order of data using the
18. 84 coordinates is added to the list of localization points The value of the residuals specify the level of reliability for each localization point The residuals are along horizontal or vertical axes The control columns display the status of the point either used or not used Select the line and tap H Control or V Control to change the status 5 To view the parameters of the localization tap the Details button on the Localization screen Figure 8 1 on page 8 3 6 The Localization details screen displays Figure 8 3 on page 8 5 The new coordinate system will be saved under the name Localization and is automatically selected when the Close button is tapped Figure 8 3 on page 8 5 if one or more localization points are specified On the Map the localization points will be marked by blue triangles 8 4 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys FA cocaiization details Results Map Projection Name Hone Geodetic Origin Lat H 55 511811 Lon E 37 30577 Ht 191 656 1 Local Origin North 24391 26 East 7610 194 Ht 129 351 rf Scale 1 0001036 Figure 8 3 Localization Details 7 To configure the modem select the Config Radio option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen 8 To edit the job points select the Edit Points option from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen displays TopSURV gives you the option to recompute now
19. Figure 1 6 Setup Status If the controller is disconnected from the computer the following screen displays Figure 1 7 After connecting the controller and computer click OK to continue On thet neck moive device conection the initialed application wil be dewnineded to the device L Figure 1 7 Install Completion Pending Controller Connection P N 7010 0493 1 5 Introduction ActiveSync starts the Add Remove Programs process which automatically detects an available installation and attempts to install it on the controller Figure 1 8 JAppaications dready Installed siejelefc ol TRS TOpSURN 6 aineachy insted Dao you wart fo proceed with the eireta Apg Lie J Figure 1 8 Data Retrieved From Mobile Device 6 Click Yes at the Installing Applications screen Figure 1 9 to install TopSURV into the default directory in the controller irsin Appdications s r ajcj oj x Feta TRS Toph ung the deiat appeton retal directory ce a Figure 1 9 Installing TopSURV If the controller does not have space available Figure 1 10 a prompt will display to delete some files or programs to make room for TopSURYV or to select other destination media Error Copying Fike s eja cjo zx E Seol There amp mot enough tree dek space on the motit deiot Deaete one or mone fies to ine disk space and then try again Space required 18 166 08 y Spoor ewciiehln 15 Hark La Of Concel Figure 1 1
20. See Sensor Initialization on page 8 16 for details Field Calibration The field calibration function fixes incline error in the self leveling mechanism of the transmitter 1 At the transmitter hold the plumb beam key then tap and release the power key to put the transmitter into calibration mode 2 With the rover walk over 30 meters away from the transmitter and face the sensor towards the transmitter ix 3 With the controller and sensor connected tap Setup GPS gt Init mmGPS The nit mmGPS screen displays Figure A 13 on page A 9 Use a bi pole to ensure the sensor remains steady throughout the calibration process A 8 TopSURV User s Manual Field Calibration 4 On the Init mmGPS screen tap the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select Field Calibration Figure A 13 The Calibration screen displays Figure A 14 AAV OK cancel Field Calibration Known Point Offset Figure A 13 Open Field Calibration 5 On the Calibration screen select the transmitter that will be calibrated from the Transmitter Name drop down list and tap Next Figure A 14 Ar Calibration Close Set Transmitter to Field Calibration mode Transmitter Name 030021 v Figure A 14 Select Transmitter to Calibrate 6 Adjust the height of the sensor so the angle is less than 1 Once the Angle is OK tap Next Figure A 15 on page A 10 P N 7010 0493 A 9 mmGPS Operations Ar
21. im H YY gt gt 10 2201 3 200 i194 Point 100 k Hz Dist Left Back 12 497 m Cut 0 001 m Ellipsoidal ht 150 016 m Azimuth 181 0916 dms Figure 9 5 GPS Stakeout 8 For TS sight the prism On the Stakeout screen Figure 9 6 on page 9 5 use the Cur Pos button to take a measurement and then show the current position relative to the design point Use the EDM button to select distance measurement mode either Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking The Meas button should be tapped once the current location is close enough to the desired point Tapping the Meas button causes a measurement to be taken and the computed coordinates to be stored to a point Tap the Next Pt button to stakeout the next point in the data set 9 4 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout a Point Close meet Eom Ji Hz Dist 5 424 m Dsan P 80 3227 dms Left 2 390 m Towards TS 4 869 m Cut 7 894 Mm Turn Left 0 0933 dms Figure 9 6 TS Stakeout 9 To open the map of the layout of the target and the current position use the arrow button in the lower left corner of the screen Figure 9 7 close fiz H Vv gg ihoss 2201 3200 IQ Point 101 fi m0 ne Left 2 539 m Back 127 206 m Cut 0 000 m Ellipsoidal ht 150 015 m Azimuth 181 0837 dms Figure 9 7 Stakeout Map 10 To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic sur
22. left corner of the Resection 3D screen In the Resection Options screen Figure 8 41 choose whether to calculate the height 3 D or just the horizontal coordinates 2 D The 2D 3D option is retained between sessions to do a new resection with the previously used setting Resection Options OK Cancel Resection Type ae Figure 8 41 Resection Options P N 7010 0493 9 39 Surveying with TopSURV 9 Aim the instrument at the point and enter the reflector height Then tap the Meas button to take the sideshot to the point Repeat the procedure for the remaining known points Open the Meas tab On the Resection 3D screen tap the Accept button Figure 8 42 The coordinates of unknown points will be calculated EINE set ose Meas Data Map Set 0 0001 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 0000 Gd N 0 0007 Sd E 0 0009 Sd H 0 0044 Re Meas Accept Ground to Grid scale Remove 0 9999985 Use Ctrl Figure 8 42 Set Tab In the screen that displays enter the name of the calculated point and tap OK The point will be added to the Point List Remote Benchmarks The elevation or height of the point at which the instrument is set can be calculated when two or more points of known coordinates are observed 1 Add the points of known coordinates to the Point List 2 Tap Setup gt Remote BM This function is also available from the Backsight Survey screen Select the Setup gt Backsight
23. s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Prover PP SE Finish Cancel Raw Data Logging File Name Log To Receiver v Logging Rate 5 00 secs Start Log Manual Figure 4 33 Rover PP Setup 7 Configure the Rover Radio and the mmGPS system if used then tap Next 8 On the Init Times screen see Figure 4 34 on page 4 28 set the Initialization Times parameters the times required for ambiguity resolution in the specific operating environment These are used during automatic mode of the survey and depends upon the number of satellites available and the number of frequencies being used For example the default for six GPS GLONASS 6 dual frequency satellites is ten minutes This means that the complete Rover file should be at least this long Then tap Next 9 On the Survey Parameters screen be sure to set the Auto Topo Interval multiple to the logging rate in the receiver 10 Complete the configuration of the PP enabled RTK in a manner similar to RTK P N 7010 0493 4 27 Creating a New Job Eames Fos oor Occupation times in minutes Num Svs 9 Single Freq Dual Freq 4 J 5 fis EN 6 Figure 4 34 Initialization Times Network RTK Survey Configuration Network Real Time Kinematic Network RTK surveying is similar to RTK surveying but the correction data for the Rover is derived from the reference station network solution Today s operating reference station networks are creating either Virt
24. then click Update Com Port X 0 0026 dim Y 0 0018 dms Retrieving Calibration Data Update Data Figure A 21 Uploading Calibration Data 14 Initialize the sensor according to Sensor Initialization on page 8 16 P N 7010 0493 A 13 mmGPS Operations i After loading the new calibration data into the aig transmitter re calibrate to check the system The transmitter may need to be calibrated a couple of times depending on site conditions mmGPS Options When configured for mmGPS an options menu selection provides further functionality for applying height differences and selecting whether or not to use mmGPS and weighted height computations 1 On the Status screen SRV gt Status tap the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select mmGPS Options Figure A 22 The mmGPS Opts screen displays Settings Rover Antenna Setup gt i Config Radio Peset RI 13 30 54 mmaPS Options d Help North 10754 334 East 12243 6093 Eley 87 856 gt PDOP 1 8 H 2 201 Yo 3 200 m Base Dist 3303 249 m Figure A 22 mmGPS Options 2 On the mmGPS Opts screen Figure A 23 on page A 15 select the following options e Use mmGPS tap to enable the use of mmGPS e Use weighted height computations check and enable to use weighted height computations TopSURV User s Manual mmGPS Options 3 Height Difference Limit enter a value here between the GPS r
25. transmission rate of 1 second Disconnect from Base 1 3 Setup Base 2 connect the controller to the receiver at Base 2 e Setup of Base 2 is the same process as for Base 1 but a different ID and transmission time must be selected for Base 2 for example 12 Recommended time delay for Base 2 is 530 msec e Tap the Start Base button Base 2 will transmit as ID 12 at 530 milliseconds after the second or 1 2 second after Base 1 Base 2 will also output RTK data at transmission rate of 1 second Disconnect from Base 2 4 Note that both transmitters need to be set to transmit at the same frequency and they must transmit in a CMR format 5 Atthe Rover connect the controller to the Rover receiver If the rover receives CMR corrections from more than one base there will be an additional tab in the Survey Status menu P N 7010 0493 9 11 Surveying with TopSURV called Mult Base which is a table with information about the Base Stations the Rover receiver is listening to Figure 8 11 ee EA Figure 8 11 Multi Base tab e Check which base to use Currently TopSURV only supports processing RTK baselines from one base at a time e After the Topo screen is opened the receiver connected to the controller will be configured as the Rover 6 For a newly created job the bases remain active for another job It is not necessary to reconnect to the bases and restart them On the Rover side only open the Status screen and select the
26. 1 Press the Add button to enter pairs of points plane positions for obtaining transformation parameters After all necessary pairs are defined tap Next The Point Pair Info screen displays Figure 10 25 on page 10 23 EA oes iad Ca 1499 981 1000 000 2 1000 000 1699 893 Adjust lt Next gt gt Figure 10 24 2D Transform 2 Enter a pair of points plane positions and tap OK 10 22 TopSURV User s Manual Adjust Points A LEEU OK cancel efom fF efor fF Figure 10 25 Point Pair 3 Check the transformation parameters select points to transform either by a range of points or points from the map list or all points on a layer selected 4 Tap Calc to perform the two dimensional transformation of these points Figure 10 26 Ar E Transform close Origin Position North 1249 990 East 1349 947 Offset North 463 100 East 843 571 Scale Factor 1 061255801 Rotation 35 121951 Select Points Lfrom To EA A 2 points selected Figure 10 26 2D Transform Parameters P N 7010 0493 10 23 COGO Traverse Adjustment Traverse adjustment is performed to provide a mathematically closed figure and at the same time to get the best estimates for positions of all the traverse stations 1 On the first Adjustment screen Figure 10 27 select initial data for traverse adjustment the stations on which the traverse originates and closes whether to adjust elevations a
27. 5 Tap the Settings button select the parameters for data logging and tap OK the solution type solution for automatic data logging while moving and the interval between measurements meters or seconds To return to default values tap Defaults 6 Tap Start on the Auto Topo tab and begin moving When using a mmGPS system the Auto Topo tab displays a mmGPS icon s This icon displays when the receiver calculates mmGPS heights To interrupt the process of survey tap the Pause button To override the interval Survey parameter temporarily and log the current location tap Log Now button 9 In PP Kinematic and PP DGPS surveys begin logging files to the receiver tap the Start Log button To stop logging tap the same button during logging the button changes to Stop Log and the symbol located in the icon bar changes to B 10 Open the Data tab to view details of the last point stored 11 Open the Map tab to see a plot of the point with respect to other stored objects 12 If necessary set up a grid displayed with the map using the Grid Setup option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen 13 If the receiver switches base stations when recording real time data a warning message displays P N 7010 0493 8 25 Surveying with TopSURV Known Point Initialization The Known Point Initialization method of initialization is performed when the rover occupies a known point as a faster step
28. 7 Job TopSURY Job tsj s Open Cancel Figure B 4 Open Window The TopSURV PC Job displays information on the four tabs Points Lines TS Obs and Codes M C TopSURV_JOB TS_Columbus tsj lt TopSURV7Job gt e Points Lines amp T50bs amp Codes I Name Ground Northin Ground Easting i Elevation USFt Code Note Photo Notes A CPi 5000 000 5000 000 700 000 NAIL gt cP2 5466 521 4999 994 702 357 NAIL gt cP3 5042 995 5076 655 698 490 NAIL gt 100 5034 321 4976 045 701 023 BC gt 101 5035 778 4995 383 700 328 BC gt 102 5036 734 4997 486 700 237 BC 103 5039 104 4998 115 700 135 BC d w no AQAA oF 00 EEA FA CAD View Northing USFeet 5000 5000 5500 6000 USFeet DMS Ground None Figure B 5 CAD View and Points Tab Ground Coordinate System B 4 Topcon Link Getting Started Guide Editing Instrument Height on the Station 1 To edit the instrument height click the TS Obs tab right click the desired station CP4 and click Properties 2 Enter the desired height value for example 5 344 US ft e Points Lines TS Obs amp codes Point Name Instrument Hei CP1 am 6 Properties TS Occupation 4 CP4 CP2 cP4 General cps f Point Name CP4 CPE Instrument Height UStt 5 344 CPi 7 LOO OOOO OIE OO Pw N amp e Figure B 6 Editing Instrument Height 3 Click OK heights ante
29. By Points The By Points task calculates the area of a polygon 1 On the Comp Area screen Figure 10 12 on page 10 12 select a point list that contains the points constituting the vertices of the polygon Use the arrow buttons to change the order of the points and thus the shape of the polygon 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Map tab shows the results graphically 3 The icon in the upper left corner of every COGO screen displays graphically the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it P N 7010 0493 10 11 COGO com see S won rst ma Point List PointList1 Figure 10 12 By Points Hinge On the Known Area Hinge screen Figure 10 13 the Hinge method calculates the coordinates of a point that meets the following conditions e The point is located on a known azimuth taken from the first point of Point List e When the point is added to the Point List between the first and the last points a polygon of known area is formed F FAknown Area Hinge Close k A ES Area Results Map Total 746323 7 Reqd Area 250000 EF Rotation 3 v Direction CounterCk v Pt jooi EM code B lt lt Back Calc Figure 10 13 Known Area Hinge Area Tab 1 10 12 TopSURV User s Manual Area 1 Select the point list use the arrow buttons to change the order as desir
30. C cl D E F in the order of survey After the Close button is tapped the station number automatically changes Also the application automatically uses the same codes but in the opposite order for the next station E D cl C B A The station and the codes can be changed 9 44 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys Fpscctor EMA Meas Data Map Point oz EM Code Obs fi HR 2 000 m Measure Foresight Direct _ Traverse Point Figure 8 48 XSect Direct Find Station The Find Station task is used for the identification of the station by computing the distance from the beginning of the road to the projection of the station to the road and the offset of the station from the center line of the road 1 To start working tap Survey gt Find Station Figure 8 49 2 If needed set the backsight point Tap the BS Setup button and follow the instructions in Backsight Setup on page 8 32 Ar GES Eicrg settings y gt we Meas Results Map Survey Find Station Er road Point E code fi ur pom ORS Measure Foresight Direct BS Figure 8 49 Find Station Measurement Tab P N 7010 0493 8 45 Surveying with TopSURV Enter the road the name and the code of the point and the height of the rod target Figure 8 49 on page 8 45 To compute the result with an existing point tap the Pt Stn button To compute the result with the coordi
31. Calibration Adjust the height of the Adjust the height of the Sensor if required Sensor if required T Move UP Angle is OK 2 3847 dms 0 0651 dms Figure A 15 Check Angle of Sensor If the sensor experiences excessive movement during any stage of the calibration an error message will display Tap Close 7 Tap Calibrate after the auto levelling process completes Figure A 16 Ar Calibration Face front of Transmitter Getting Data towards Sensor and wait for auto leveling to complete 0 0702 dms Figure A 16 Begin Field Calibration 8 Turn the transmitter 180 so the back faces the transmitter Tap Calibrate Figure A 17 on page A 11 A 10 TopSURV User s Manual Field Calibration Ar Calibration Close Ar Calibration Close Reverse Transmitter so the Getting Data back is facing the Sensor and wait for auto leveling to complete 0 0702 dms Calibrate Figure A 17 Turn Transmitter to Back and Collect Data 9 Turn the transmitter 90 so the left side faces the transmitter Tap Calibrate Figure A 18 Ar Calibration Close Face the Left side of Transmitter towards Sensor and wait for auto leveling to complete Ar Calibration Close Getting Data 0 0702 dms Calibrate Figure A 18 Turn Transmitter to Left and Collect Data 10 Turn the transmitter 180 so the right side faces the transmitter Tap Calibrate Figure A 19 on page A 1
32. Difference Limit field Ar tee ue Finish Cancel Receiver Port E v Sensar Gain auto ka Height Difference Limit 2300 m Figure 4 31 mmGPS Parameters Screen Options P N 7010 0493 4 25 Creating a New Job PP Enabled RTK Survey Configuration In RTK survey with enabled post processing the collected Base and Rover data are written to files for further post processing 1 Enable logging the Base and Rover data by selecting the Post Processing check box in the Survey screen Figure 4 5 on page 4 4 Set the parameters for the Base Receiver see Figure 4 7 on page 4 7 and tap Next Set the logging parameters for the Base receiver the file name logging rate and the device in which raw data is logged to currently only the Receiver is available Tap the Next button Ar E PP Setup Cancel Raw Data Logging File Name Default Log To z Logging Rate 5 00 Secs Figure 4 32 Config Base PP Setup Configure the Base Radio see Figure 4 9 on page 4 8 and tap Next Set the parameters for the Rover Receiver see Figure 4 18 on page 4 13 and tap Next On the Rover PP Setup screen Figure 4 33 on page 4 27 set the logging parameters for the Rover receiver the file name logging rate and the device in which raw data is logged to currently only the Receiver is available Select whether to start logging manually or automatically as data is being collected Tap the Next button 4 96 TopSURV User
33. Eee Figure 1 2 Confirm Uninstall Click OK to remove the previous installation of TopSURV from your computer TopSURV will NOT be removed from the controller P N 7010 0493 1 3 Introduction Once the previous TopSURV installation is removed run TopSURVSetup exe again 2 Review the License Agreement Figure 1 3 istal ind Wired Cy License Avgreeeeent Fiesse reso the olmang icen agreement careuh Topcon Pace caring Syriam In 2 Topau R corio Eoia EDF TWeAE UCEMEE AGREEMENT READ THE BEFORE GE Thank yoik punched ing YOu Topcon micah duro pmdd or aciei any ithe Product Tha makiak slabik i iha manis thes Maniar has baan paparnd ky Topoon Poa itoring Sakema lec TRS tor canons of Togean Produce Tha banus la dasiga io Baki manare wih the taa of aisne ha Eoia io ba usd hh thee Prci ct an d hha gan ka ou bpd io hors kama ard condtiona ha Tamna ard Condhong P acepte rma olha karma apeamart F do mt acap iha kma mlha leama ayesan i E el Figure 1 3 License Agreement e To accept the terms and continue click the I accept radio button and click Next e To decline the terms and quit installing TopSURV click the I do not accept radio button and click Next The InstallShield Wizard will close and TopSURV will not install onto the computer or controller 3 Select the features to install Figure 1 4 and click Next Taek Inedlalishiek wizard Doloci
34. Elevation Mask 10 deg Antenn HiPer Lite fLiti w f Ant Ht 0 000 m r Slant Peripherals l Figure 4 56 Base Receiver PP Kinematic or PP DGPS 2 Set Raw Data Logging parameters select a file name device where raw data is logged and the logging rate Figure 4 57 on page 4 46 Tap Next P N 7010 0493 4 45 Creating a New Job Ar E PP Setup Cancel Raw Data Logging File Name Default v Log To z Logging Rate 5 00 Secs Figure 4 57 Base PP Setup z Raw data always records into the receiver memory TopSURV allows the logging to the controller when in PP DGPS mode of survey only 3 Set the parameters for the Rover Receiver Receiver Model Elevation Mask and Rover antenna parameters Figure 4 58 then tap Next Prover RecYr Cancel Receiver Model Topcon Generic v Elevation Mask 10 deg Antenn Map AntB arp Ant Ht 0 000 m H vertica v Peripherals l Figure 4 58 Rover Receiver PP Kinematic or PP DGPS 4 Set the Raw Data Logging parameters for the Rover Receiver Figure 4 59 on page 4 47 4 46 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Prover PP A Finish Raw Data Logging File Name Log To Receiver Logging Rate 5 00 secs Figure 4 59 Rover Receiver PP Kinematic and PP DGPS 5 In PP Kinematic mode set Initialization times for a given number of satellites and frequency modes on the Init Times screen Figure 4 60 and tap Next Initialization T
35. Figure 4 96 Set Distance and Angle Units 4 74 TopSURV User s Manual Configuration Setup e Select either Meters Feet International Feet 1 foot 0 3048 Meters US Feet 1 USFt 1200 3937 Meters Feet and Inches or US Feet and Inches the latter two are calculated taking into account that 1 Foot 12 Inches I If the selected units are US Feet linear values can be entered as meters or international feet by Pen appending m or if to the entered value If the selected units are in meters then a linear value in US Feet or International Feet is entered by appending for if to the end of the entered value If the selected units are in International Feet enter linear values in meters or USfeet by appending m or P to the entered value The appended characters m f or if are not case insensitive You can also enter M F or IF If the selected units are US or International Feet and Inches you can enter feet and inches in the following formats feet inches fracNumerator fracDenominator displays as the next format feet inches fracNumerator fracDenominator where the fracDenominator can be either 2 4 8 or 16 e Select either DMS degrees minutes seconds Grads Gons Radians for Cogo use only or Mils for Cogo use only 360 degrees 400 grads 2z radians 6400 mils Fa e For raw measurements in TS mode only sele
36. GPS surveying Setup sets up backsight and occupation points to start a Total Station survey Survey opens a submenu to conduct a survey Stake opens a submenu to stake out objects COGO opens a submenu to calculate cogo tasks Map opens the map for the current job Mode switches between GPS and Total Station instruments for a survey Viewing Port Traffic To view or save to a file incoming and outgoing traffic information of a controller port connected with TopSURYV tap the Topcon Logo Help Icon in the top left corner of the Icon Menu screen and select the Port Data Logging option 1 The Port Logging screen Figure 2 8 on page 2 9 initially shows no data Tap the Help Icon in the upper left corner of the screen to open a pop up menu and select one of the following options 9 8 TopSURV User s Manual Viewing Port Traffic e Show incoming port data check mark to view incoming data e Show outgoing port data check mark to view outgoing data e Pause logging to screen check mark to freeze the show of port traffic Fort ooon CaM Exe Port traffic PS00049 w CLOE DLINK L402 0000 993 0000 0000 100 0 PYSOLE s TaoBao a Oyd haa B DPOOE W FP So012 P Jal edr R GToo 5 7 PSOO w CLOE DLINK 1 47 0 0000 999 0000 0000 100 0 Append Figure 2 8 Port Logging 2 Check mark the Log to file box to save the data to a file When the Save File screen
37. Mame Separator M Lise for Range Separator Figure 5 22 Points to Export 6 To select codes tap the Select button Check mark the codes associated with the points to be exported in the Code screen and tap the OK button The Range of Points sets a range of 6 point names that should be exported The symbols or can be used to differentiate individual point names whereas the symbol is to be used for specifying a range Ro or Select Codes PLAT SUMTERAL SUMTER 42 IRF6819 TD Ww F2 FO FS FO WPP lt a Figure 5 23 Select Code 5 16 TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data 7 If All or None is selected in the Points drop down list of the To lt Job gt screen based on the other selections in this screen tapping the Next button on the subsequent pages will result in appropriate screens being displayed 8 In the Point List s to Export screen select the point lists to export Figure 5 24 Pap ust vo eo EEN EE Point Lists PointListl PointList2 Check Uncheck Next gt gt Figure 5 24 Select Point List s to Export 9 Tap Next if available to choose other data to export horizontal alignments vertical alignments roads or x section sets that is similar to the point lists selection Once the button becomes grayed out tap the Finish button to start the export process 10 When names of these exported objects coincide with existing on
38. Pos button to check the position Figure 9 17 Tap the EDM button to select distance measurement mode either Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the line and at the desired distance from the starting point tap Meas to store it jogs Point i Dsan HA 16 0000 dms Left of Line 1 916 m Away From TS 1 993 m Dist Along Line 0 573 m Fill 0 000 m Turn Right 73 2100 dms Figure 9 17 Stakeout Line 6 Tap the Close button to return to the first Stakeout Line screen Enter parameters for the next reference line To store the staked point on a layer select the Design Pt Layer option from the pop up menu after tapping the bitmap in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 and Figure 9 9 on page 9 7 Stakeout a Curve l To stake out points along a horizontal curve tap Stake gt Curves Figure 9 18 on page 9 14 On the Curve screen Figure 9 18 on page 9 14 specify the reference curve by choosing the starting point Point of Curvature the ending point Point of Tangency and the radius parameter of the curve at the end point The stakeout points have the same height as the starting point Also specify whether the curve turns right or left and whether to use a small P N 7010 0493 9 13 Staking Out or large part of the circle Enter the antenna parameters GPS mode or the height of the rod TS mode Tap the Stakeout button i Ar TE Sett
39. Pos button to measure the target Use the EDM button to select distance measurement mode Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the desired one tap Store to store it close WOE Point 104 EDM cc Cur Pos North East Elevation Cut Figure 9 51 TS Stakeout 8 To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic survey select the Display Coords option to display coordinates instead of angle distance data TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Linework 9 To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 10 To change the design point elevation select the Design Offsets option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 11 To store the staked point on a layer select the Store Design Pt Layer option from the pop up menu after tapping the bitmap in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 and Figure 9 9 on page 9 7 Stakeout Linework 1 To stake out points with code strings tap Stake gt Linework F r T a A FA inework Settings Close Stake Linework Stakeout Figure 9 52 Linework 2 On the Linework screen Figure 9 52 tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point
40. Survey Parms screen enter Survey parameters and tap Next Figure 4 21 These parameters can be changed by pressing the Settings button from any Survey screen in GPS mode AS Parms Solution Type Fix Only Auto Accept 3 rsh cancel Num Meas to Avg Precision im Hz Vert Auto Topo Method By Hz Dist v Interval 15 00 mi Figure 4 21 Survey Parameters RTK e Select the Solution Type filter to be used for data logging Fix Only Fix and Float Fix Float DGPS or All e Set the Auto Accept conditions for a simple Topo survey number of measurements to be averaged and acceptable horizontal and vertical precision 4 16 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration e Set Auto Topo survey parameters method of automatic data logging and the interval in corresponding units 12 To define the incremental value for the numbering of survey points on the Point Properties screen select the Point Increment by number from the drop down list Figure 4 22 or from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Srv Parms screen AS eect OK Cancel Point Increment by Figure 4 22 Set the Point Properties Option 13 On the Stk Parms screen enter Stakeout parameters and tap Next Figure 4 23 on page 4 18 These parameters can be changed by pressing the Settings button from any Stakeout screen in GPS mode e Set the horizontal distance tolerance and the reference direction
41. Surveys e The current location can also be measured by tapping the AutoPos button the coordinates of the current point will appear and can be used to set the Base e Measure and insert the Antenna height in the corresponding field If the antenna has not been set up yet for the job specify the antenna parameters 3 To set change the radio parameters selected in the job configuration tap on the Config Radio menu item in the upper left corner of the screen see Config Radio on page 8 8 4 To start multiple bases tap on the Multi Base menu item in the upper left corner of the screen Multi Base on page 8 10 5 To get faster access to the Grid to Ground system in the defined system for the Origin Point option select the Grid to Ground option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen Check and enable the Apply GG Origin Point box in the Grid to Ground Params screen to use the calculated value of the Scale Factor at the origin point in the job Figure 8 6 Pjera to Ground oK Cancel Apply GG Origin Point Direction Grid to Ground Combined SF 0 99993552 _ Az Rotation 0 0000 dms pr Orig Pt IP1 Ground Pt m North 1500 000 East 1500 000 Figure 8 6 Apply Grid to Ground Parameters 6 Tap OK Then the Grid to Ground option in the Coordinate System screen will be automatically selected P N 7010 0493 8 7 Surveying with TopSURV Starting Base with Autonomous Positi
42. The following sections describe the various TopSURV functions to assist in getting started with the software Data corruption can occur during data collection if D gt the controller is low on power If a warning about low power level displays save and close the current job P N 7010 0493 9 11 Getting Started Notes 9 12 TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 3 Preparation Global Navigation Satellite System GPS Setup l Plumb the survey antenna over the mark and switch on the receiver and the controller If the receiver and the controller are Bluetooth enabled set the Instrument type to GPS and check the Bluetooth option in TopSURV change this setting later in the Observation Mode screen To change the Bluetooth device that the controller is connected to click the Reconnect icon f amp in the upper right corner of the main screen If the receiver or the controller are not Bluetooth enabled or the Bluetooth option is unchecked connect the receiver to the controller with the cable and set the Instrument type to GPS in TopSURV change this setting later in the Observation Mode screen Figure 3 1 on page 3 2 P N 7010 0493 9 1 Preparation Ao mose o EI Select Instrument Type Total Station Contractor _ Bluetooth come Figure 3 1 Observation Mode GPS Total Station TS Setup Set up a tripod and then center the instrument over the mark 2 By adjusting the tripod legs
43. TopSURV Jobs iN a Sroad ts Figure 2 3 Open Old Job Tapping OK starts upgrading the job Tap the Cancel button to abort upgrading When the process is complete the Cancel button turns into the Done button Figure 2 4 on page 2 4 which opens the main screen for the upgraded job P N 7010 0493 9 3 Getting Started Arm Upgrade Progress Upgrade Complete Figure 2 4 Job Upgrade Progress After pressing the Done button the tsv file turns into the tsj file and the Archive folder is created in the directory where the tsv file was located This folder stores the tsv jobs If the job had a job history a directory using the same name as the job is also created to store the xml file with the job history Figure 2 5 File Folder File Folder BS5KB TopSury Job Default ts 556KB TopSury Job Figure 2 5 Upgraded Jobs 9 4 TopSURV User s Manual Automatic Backup of Jobs Automatic Backup of Jobs To increase the reliability of work with jobs in TopSURYV a backup copy is automatically created of the current job This automatic renewal occurs about every ten minutes and is safely stored with a new name 1 e file_name YYY MM DD tsj bak in a folder where the original tsj file is located TopSURV will create a separate bak file for the current job every time the user opens the tsj file during the day with another date but there cannot be more than three such files If the tsj file is o
44. Use BR 1 To get the Beacon signal automatically check and enable the Automatic Scan Mode option to search broadcasting frequencies and output RTCM corrections from the best signal Tap Next Set the port for connection to the receiver or the controller and the baud rate for data transfer Other options are not available for this device Tap Next Connected to controller Port Connected to BR1 Port COM Baud 28400 Data a Parity hone Stop il Defaults Figure 4 51 Configure BR 1 P N 7010 0493 4 41 Creating a New Job Select a port from the Virtual Radio Port drop down list the receiver port on which the receiver will receive the RTCM messages from the controller Figure 4 52 Tap Next Receiver Info Virtual Radio Port a Figure 4 52 Virtual Radio Port e For SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation Systems select satellites of a satellite based augmentation system WAAS EGNOS MSAS to improve accuracy of DGPS solutions Figure 4 53 on page 4 43 Check the boxes near the PRN numbers of the satellites All satellites can be selected The satellite most available from those selected will be used in Code DGPS solution Enable use of ionospheric corrections from the selected satellites when computing positions None ionospheric corrections are not used Apply if avail use ionospheric corrections if available Use sat only if avail use only the satellites for which ionospheri
45. a New Job Ar confi Laser OK cancel Manufacturer Model LaserAce 300 wv Type Range Finder On w Laser Port Setting Port 5 None ESIE Parity Data Baud Stop lll Figure 4 30 Laser Configuration Table 4 1 lists the supported manufacturers and models of laser devices Table 4 1 Laser Device Manufacturer and Model Type of Laser measurement CS aa Tasa 300 Range esad s Only Range Finder with Encoder Laser Technology Inc Impulse 200 Impulse Only Impulse with Compass Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 200 TruPulse Only TruPulse with Encoder Laser Technology Inc TruPulse 360 TruPulse Only TruPulse with Compass 4 24 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration mmGPS Configuration An RTK mmGPS survey system uses a wireless PZS 1 sensor at the Rover and the PZL 1 transmitter to obtain accurate millimeter elevations 1 Check and enable the mmGPS box in the Survey screen to configure the mmGPS during the RTK survey configuration 2 Select the options in the mmGPS Parameters screen Figure 4 31 and tap Next e Select a port from the Receiver port drop down list used for communication between receiver and PZS 1 sensor typically port D Select Auto from the Sensor Gain drop down list to automatically control the mmGPS receiver s detection level of the transmitter s signal Enter the threshold for the difference between GPS and mmGPS height measurements in the Height
46. access the website http www microsoft com windowsmobile l i ActiveSync is available for free from the Microsoft System Requirements Minimum system requirements includes display 240x320 or 320x240 pixels 64 MB RAM and 50 MB flash disk space internal and Windows CE version 4 0 or higher ActiveSync Using ActiveSync the controller can exchange data to a computer via USB cable 1 Install ActiveSync in the computer and turn on the controller 2 Connect the controller to the computer with the USB cable 3 The controller will give the prompt Connecting to Host 4 The computer will prompt to set up a partnership or set up as a guest Select the desired type of connection 5 Once a connection has been established the ActiveSync window will display on the computer 1 2 TopSURV Users Manual TopSURV on Controller Installing TopSURV Use the steps below to install TopSURV onto the computer and controller 1 Run TopSURVSetup exe on your computer The Welcome screen displays Figure 1 1 TopsuRY Instabshiel wizard xi 4 Welcome to the Installsheald Wicand for Tops The berghei A ped wall rein Deg Set en your Bornputer To Gort chek Hent Cancel Figure 1 1 Welcome Screen If TopSURV is already installed the Maintenance wizard displays the following screen Figure 1 2 insiaishid Wiad Tope BEB Se you wart to completely remove the selected application and al ofits features IIN
47. and the third point 3 When the C control code is applied to a point it connects it to the starting point of the line thus closing the line The map shows the points connected into a line in the selected style Figure 6 14 Figure 6 14 Map View for Line Pints with Control Codes TopSURV will not use this linework package if the Allow Custom Control Code box on the Global screen is check marked see Figure 4 99 on page 4 78 In this case the user can enter any string to mark it as a control code TopSURV will not interpret these control codes 6 10 TopSURV User s Manual Storing Points Area Areas are simply closed lines formed by points with the codes of the Area type and the same code string combination Figure 6 15 Ar lata ok Cancel Name bd farmi Desc east Point Layer Style Photo Note g Point 100 Area D e Code bd_ farm Type b Fi Layer st ai sl Note MOS WGS84 m Point Line Area Attribute North 1000 000 Style nil Fill Style Solid ki Color East 1000 000 Ell ht 150 014 Transparency caer og Figure 6 15 Code of Area Type The map shows the points connected into a line and the area that can be filled with the selected style Figure 6 16 Figure 6 16 Map View for Area Points P N 7010 0493 6 11 Storing Data Editing Codes To edit codes and attributes tap Edit Job Codes Codes already in use cannot be edited or
48. base with which to work mmGPS Options To set the mmGPS options in mmGPS aided RTK survey select the mmGPS Options item from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Status Start Base and Topo screens On the mmGPS Opts screen do the following Figure 8 12 on page 8 13 e mmGPS is DISABLED select Turn mmGPS ON from the drop down list to enable mmGPS height computation e Use weighted and height computations check and enable to combine mmGPS elevations and GPS elevations When selected this option forces the receiver sensor to always consider the angle 8 12 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys and distance when determining the elevation then combines the two elevations accordingly This option works well at large distances 300m and steep angles e Height Difference Limit Set the threshold for the difference between GPS and mmGPS height measurements Ar tees Opts oK Cancel mmGPS is DISABLED Turn mmGPS ON v Use weighted height computations Height Difference Limit 0 300 m Figure 8 12 mmGPS Options Initializing mmGPS Before beginning the setup for a mmGPS system configure the mmGPS aided survey see Creating a GPS Configuration on page 4 3 The setup process of a mmGPS system includes calibration of the laser transmitter and initialization of the sensor Transmitter Calibration The laser transmitter is the vertical grade cont
49. center the cross hairs on the ground mark Complete the process by using the leveling screws of the instrument so that the bubble indicates a level position Switch on the total station and the controller 3 If the total station and the controller are Bluetooth enabled perform the following operations e In the total station select Bluetooth option and set PIN code e In TopSURV set the Instrument type to Total Station in the Observation Mode screen select the TS model and set the Connection mode to Bluetooth TS enable the Bluetooth option in the Observation Mode screen 3 9 TopSURV User s Manual Total Station TS Setup AS es Mode oK Cancel Select Instrument Type Bluetooth Figure 3 2 Observation Mode Total Station Select the TS from the list of devices and set the Passkey value to PIN code use the same code used in the total station To change the Bluetooth device that the controller is connected to click the Reconnect icon corner of the main screen in the upper right 4 If the total station or the controller are not Bluetooth enabled or the Bluetooth option is no check marked connect the controller to the total station with the cable and set the Instrument type to Total Station in TopSURV Make sure the data transfer parameters in the total station correspond to those in the controller P N 7010 0493 3 9 Level Setup 1 Set up the instrument in a desired location with the
50. code and the height of the rod Figure 8 53 on page 8 49 To set the Auto Topo method and interval tap the Settings button and enter the desired values in the corresponding fields in the second Mode screen Tap Finish to save the changes and return to the Auto Topo screen 3 48 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys Edao roo ENES 16 Meas Data Map Obes Point Alen E Code pm aa m T y 2 Lan Survey Auto Topo fi HR 0 000 Log Now Start Figure 8 53 Auto Topo 5 Tap the Start button after tapping the button changes to Stop and begin moving To store the current position tap the Log Now button 7 To make the instrument search for the prism tap the Search button 8 To lock onto the prism or track it tap the Lock button To send the Quicklock or Turn Around command which will cause the Total Station to search for the RC 2 tap the Qlock button 10 To turn the Total Station tap the Turn button and enter the desired horizontal and vertical angles or the direction point on the Rotate screen Tap Turn in the corresponding field to perform the rotation Figure 8 54 on page 8 50 Tap Close to return to the Auto Topo screen 11 To stop tracking the prism and take the Standby mode tap Stop 1 RC 2 is the Remote Control System 2 for optical communications For instructions of how to operate the RC 2 device consult the instruction
51. deleted The Code Attributes screen displays Figure 6 17 farm qreen br Figure 6 17 Code Attributes 1 To add a code tap the Add button on the right side of the screen The Code screen displays Enter the code name and description if needed Select the type of code from Point Line Area and the layer that the code will be stored to Set the Code Style to represent points lines and areas with this code on the selected layer Figure 6 18 on page 6 13 On the Attributes tab select a radio button for the prompt for code at the beginning of a line or at every point along the line Tap OK 2 To define the attributes for the new code select the code and tap the Add button on the right side of the screen Set the name type and parameters of the attribute for the code on the Attributes screen Figure 6 18 on page 6 13 Attribute type indicates whether attribute values can be set as boolean True or False or selected from a list of available values or are alphanumeric strings integers or real numbers Check and enable the Required box to always use the default value of the code Tap OK 6 12 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Codes P Attributes ox Cancel Attrib Name height east Type integr v Min Val i ha Lead Max Wal i o oo Point Line Area Attribute Style HHI Fill Style Solid v Color Default Transparency 20 ox Required Figure 6 18 Edit Codes Attributes To edit a code
52. fields are filled click Next ArH Scan Cancel Session First_sesslon we Image image_for_scan JPG ad Camera min_focal cmr a Figure 8 56 Enter Scan Session Information e Click the View button to open the Orient screen Figure 8 57 on page 8 52 This screen displays the image along with orientation and scanned points for completed scan sessions P N 7010 0493 8 51 Surveying with TopSURV aa PR Tap on Orientation Pt Meas lt lt Back Next gt gt Figure 8 57 View Completed Scan Session 5 Perform image orientation On the Orientation screen Figure 8 58 associate a position on the image x y with a known coordinate N E Z NG Tap on Orientation Pt i Next gt gt Figure 8 58 Perform Orientation e The Pan button enables drag control of the image When disabled D tap on the image in the general area of where the orientation point is located The image will zoom to this point and show a crosshair Figure 8 59 on page 8 53 8 52 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys a Eaha a TP ere AES rae Select or meas Orient Pt Meas ie lt lt Back Next gt gt Figure 8 59 Select Orientation Point e To view the image select one of the two options from the drop down list in the bottom left corner of the screen Tele telescope is the default zoomed in view of the crosshair Figure 8 59 Wide View zooms out and shows the area
53. from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic survey selecting the Display Coords option displays coordinates instead of angle distance data 8 To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 9 To change the design point elevation select the Design Offsets option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 10 To store the staked point on a layer select the Store Design Pt Layer option from the pop up menu after tapping the bitmap in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 and Figure 9 9 on page 9 7 11 Tap the Close button to return to the Stakeout Slope screen Enter new offsets hinge point or station Stakeout Real Time Road 1 To stake out points on a road and on either sides of it tap Stake gt Real Time Road The screen displays S AS Road Settings Close gt amp Road ED ae Stake i Ess p o0 000 D a m lioo m 0 000 ooo m Figure 9 45 Stakeout Road 9 34 TopSURV Users Manual Stakeout Real Time Road 2 On the Stk Road screen Figure 9 46 set the road to be staked out and the starting station the height and the type of the antenna GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode If staking the transition points points where horizontal elements of the road change check the appropriate field Tap Next
54. is proportional to the distance from the level to the rod As TAM ie Close Figure 8 76 Two Peg Test Results Level Run To set up a Level Run tap Survey gt Level Run Figure 8 77 on page 8 65 The Level Run screen displays 8 64 TopSURV Users Manual Performing Level Surveys 1 Type in a name for the level run and any additional information on this level if needed Tap Next S Survey Name AI Note bm A road Figure 8 77 New Level Run Tap on the DL tab to display all leveling data in progress Figure 8 78 A evel Run A1 pL Data 150 652 1 1259 152 153 43 310 150 370 2 190 1 5316 35 970 145 180 Accumulated 0 001 Figure 8 78 Leveling 2 Select the point for a rod reading in the f field Select it from the map or from the list of points 3 Set the code for the measured point in the x field Use the bitmap menu next to the field to set a new code P N 7010 0493 9 65 Surveying with TopSURV 4 Use an appropriate tool to make leveling measurements e BS usually sighting back along the leveling line the Level takes a rod reading on a point of known elevation e SS the Level takes a sideshot to the point e FS the Level takes a rod reading on a point of unknown elevation Tap on the Data tab to view information related to the current measurement Figure 8 79 DL 150 652 1 1259 152 153 43 310 150 370 2 190 1 5316 35 970 Sum FS Di
55. layer select the Store Design Pt Layer option from the drop down menu in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 11 Tap the Close button to return to the Stakeout Road screen Enter a new offset or station Stakeout Slope 1 To stake out the slope of a road tap Stake gt Slope The Stk Slope screen displays 2 On the Stk Slope screen select a road horizontal horizontal and vertical alignments the starting point of the stakeout the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode Tap Next AS Slope Settings Close Epoa N F Ess 0 00 000 A Ne m lioo m af Include Point p 000 000 Figure 9 41 Stakeout Slope P N 7010 0493 9 31 Staking Out 3 On the Stk Slope screen set the properties of the cross section at the stakeout station and the interval of the station increment the hinge point point of rotation for the Cut Fill Slope lines and the values of the Cut Fill Slope parameters and the offset from the catch point the point where the slope crosses the surface of the terrain Figure 9 42 sta 2 00 000 Eed Sta Interval 100 0 m Hinge Point a I EN Offset from CP 18 00 m R Slope cut 1 000 Figure 9 42 Stakeout Slope 4 Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 Tap Stakeout 5 For GPS use the information on the Stake s
56. of COGO tools to calculate the coordinate geometry to solve the geometry problems encountered in professional surveying and civil engineering applications For example use COGO tools including Inverse Intersection Traverse Curve Solutions to design the precise points of boundaries buildings or other elements included in a project A built in calculator will help to edit input values in the entry fields of all dialog boxes Tap the COGO ate icon to access the COGO menu Inverse Three inverse tasks available in the Inverse menu are based on computing the azimuth and distance between two points given their coordinates Two Point Inverse The Point to Point Inverse task computes the inverse azimuth and distance between two known points 1 Select the points for the task from map or from the list Figure 10 1 on page 10 2 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will be displayed on the Results tab The Map tab shows the results graphically 3 The icon in the upper left corner of every COGO screen displays graphically the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it P N 7010 0493 10 1 COGO P jT w0 Point Inverse P Inverse Results Map From Point BO ToPoint M g us Inverse Figure 10 1 Two Point Inverse Inverse Point to Points List The Inverse Pt to Pt List task calculates the inverse for all the points in the Points list with
57. or attribute double tap the object or select it and tap the corresponding Edit button Figure 6 17 on page 6 12 In the Code or Attribute screen make changes and tap OK Figure 6 18 To delete a code or attribute highlight it in the list and tap the corresponding Del button Figure 6 17 on page 6 12 Codes being used in points and their corresponding attributes cannot be deleted To export the code library to the selected file format select the Export To File option Figure 6 19 on page 6 14 from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Code Attributes screen Figure 6 17 on page 6 12 P N 7010 0493 6 13 Storing Data Cancel Data Code Library Format Topcon XML i xml Topcon XML f xml DBF f dbf Figure 6 19 Export to Code Library Editing Point Lists To work with Point Lists tap Edit Job gt Point Lists 1 To add a point list tap the Add button on the List of Pt Lists screen Figure 6 20 List of Point Lists PointList1 PointList Figure 6 20 List of Point Lists 6 14 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Point Lists To edit a point list select the point list and tap the Edit button on the List of Pt Lists screen In the Edit Point List screen displays Figure 6 21 and shows the Point List Name and selects the points for the list Point List Properties Point Info Sel Pts ha Figure 6 21 Add Point List Point List Tab Adding a point to the Point List can be p
58. respect to a known point 1 On the Inverse Pt to Pt List screen Figure 10 2 select a point and a point list Figure 10 2 er Ar UER dni dinga Close 3 by ee 8 EA Inverse Pt to Pt List Inverse Pt To List Res a Point 5 Point List PointList1 1 List of Poi y lt 4 Figure 10 2 Inverse Point to Point List 10 2 TopSURV User s Manual Inverse 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Map tab shows the results graphically 3 The icon in the upper left corner of every COGO screen displays graphically the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it Inverse Point to Line The Inverse Point to Line task calculates the horizontal offset of a point with respect to a known line The station along the line where the perpendicular passes though the point and the height at this station are also computed 1 On Inverse Point to Line screen Figure 10 3 select the point name and set the line by its start point azimuth and starting station Figure 10 3 Ar UER Point to Line Close Inverse Pt to Line Resuli lt gt Point 100 Inverse Pt To Line Start Pointo ca 120 0000 dms Start Stn 0 00 000 Figure 10 3 Inverse Point to Line 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation wil display on the Results tab The Map tab shows the results graphically 3 The icon in
59. road elements are usually tangential e Caution should be exercised when setting the to each other 3 Tap OK to save the element to the road and to return to the Edit Hz Alnt screen Figure 7 7 on page 7 6 P N 7010 0493 7 7 Designing Roads AST oK Cancel aia Length 250 000 m Azimuth 341 0229 dms Figure 7 9 Add Line Adding a Curve L To add a curve select the Curve option from the Insert or Add floating menu on the Horizontal tab of the Edit Hz Alnt screen The Curve screen displays On the Curve screen Figure 7 10 on page 7 9 enter the following parameters The length of the curve element or one of five parameters unambiguously defining the curve length chord tangent middle ordinate the distance from the midpoint of a chord to the midpoint of the corresponding curve external the distance from the midpoint of the curve to the tangent or delta the angle between the radii corresponding to the curve Using the degree of chord DCH or degree of curve DCV parameters the radius can be calculated as follows E 50 p 100x180 _1 E e T H DCV s n 7 xX 180 The azimuth only for the starting element of the road By default the azimuth is set tangent to the previous element To change the azimuth of all other elements remove the check TopSURV User s Manual Editing Horizontal Alignments mark from the Tangent to Previous Item menu on the Help Icon in the upper left corner of the
60. scan orientation and tap Next to select the scan area on the Area screen Figure 8 68 Cancel Scan w o Image aa Orientation Horizontal s Figure 8 68 Select Orientation Type 2 Select the Scanning Area on the Area screen Figure 8 69 on page 8 59 The starting and ending points for the scanning area 8 58 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys can be selected from the Point List or Map or measured Figure 8 69 When finished click Next Figure 8 69 Select Area 3 The same Interval and Time Estimate screens will be displayed Figure 8 65 on page 8 57 and Figure 8 66 on page 8 57 4 View the scanning in progress As the total station measures points within the pre defined area each point will display on the screen Figure 8 70 Ar Settings Cancel Scanning Figure 8 70 Scanning without Images e Tap Clear to remove measured points from the screen and return to the Area screen P N 7010 0493 9 59 Surveying with TopSURV e Tap Stop to immediately stop the scan and return to the Area screen 5 After scanning is completed the screen returns to the Area screen to set a new area for scanning The icon denotes the scanned points in the list of points To show scan points in the list of job points make a gt sure the Show Scan Points item is check marked in the pop up menu in the upper left corner of the Points screen Monitor The Monitor function measures one
61. set up grid to ground parameters Select either Scale Factor Average Job Height or Origin Point from the Parameters field see Figure 4 93 e In Scale Factor mode set the Combined Scale Factor for Grid to Ground or Ground to Grid coordinate transformation and the angle that defines the reference direction for ground azimuths Also enter offsets values of the grid origin along the North and East axes to reduce ground coordinates to manageable values Ao to from J ok Cancel Parameters Sim Eim Direction Grid to Ground v Combined SF 1 0000000000 Az Rotation 2 00000 dms wt w Offsets m Morth 1000 000 East 1000 000 Figure 4 93 Grid to from Ground Scale Factor In Average Job Height mode Figure 4 94 on page 4 73 do the following The Average Height of the job points for Grid to Ground coordinate transformation to compute the elevation scale 4 7 TopSURV User s Manual Configuration Setup factor An elevation factor is determined by using a constant value for the mean radius of the earth An approximation of the earth s radius used in TopSURV is 6 371 000 meters The Map Scale that defines how many grid distance units correspond to one distance unit on the ellipsoid The angle between the axes of the grid and the ground coordinate systems This angle defines the reference direction for ground Offset values of the origin along the North and East axes to reduce ground co
62. the Delete button Figure 6 26 on page 6 19 3 To edit the properties of a linework either double tap or highlight the linework in the list and tap the Edit button Figure 6 26 on page 6 19 4 On the Points in Line tab of the Edit Line screen change the name of the linework if necessary Figure 6 27 To change the order of the points use the up and down arrows To view information on a point select the point in the list and tap Point Info To add points to the selected created linework tap the down arrows next to the Sel Pts button in the lower right hand corner Select the appropriate parameter from the Sel Pts pop up menu ok cancer Points in Line Layer Style Linework Mame 4 List of Points b Point Info Sel Pts k Figure 6 27 Edit Line 5 On the Layer Style tab of the Edit Line screen Figure 6 28 on page 6 21 set layer and plotting properties to use to display the points and lines on the map and tap OK 6 20 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Areas AEE o cancel Points in Line Layer Style Fi Layer ETS Point Style lt By Code w Line Style lt By Code w Width lt By Code gt w Figure 6 28 Edit Line Point Style Editing Areas Area is bound with a closed line Line nodes points have the same code of area type to form an area boundary To edit lineworks tap Edit Job gt Area The Area screen displays Figure 6 29 List of Areas oo ve Area 1 wr ebd im
63. the Remote Cntrl screen you can make the instrument search for the target with the Search button lock on the target with the Lock button stop rotating with the Stop button and rotate to a pre defined angle with the Turn button Figure 8 45 16 Remote Data Map iOss HA 33 2511 4 91 0543 5D 19 070 rn Figure 8 45 Remote Control Tap the Turn button The Rotate screen displays Enter the following rotation angles on the Rotate screen Figure 8 46 on page 8 43 e Tap the Turn button on the Rotation Angles panel to rotate the instrument The instrument can also be made to rotate to a point e On the Rotate to Point panel enter a point name or choose one from the map or a list and tap the Turn button To Plunge the instrument rotate the telescope and the body by 180 degrees tap the Plunge TS button 8 42 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys All the observations can be done in the remote mode as well if the instrument chosen 1s robotic Ao ee Close Rotation Angles Hz 245 1622 dms j Vert 91 0657 dms Turn Rotate to Point Point Fj fi HR 2 000 m cits Plunge TS Figure 8 46 Rotate Cross Section A cross section survey is performed to obtain the coordinates of points that lie on a plane perpendicular to a center line This type of survey is typically performed by moving from one side of a road to the other in the cross sectional plane and then cr
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65. the receiver highlight the desired session in the left panel and check the necessary receiver on the right and tap the button Figure 6 33 on page 6 25 7 To edit the session select it in the left panel and tap the Edit button Figure 6 33 on page 6 25 8 To delete the session from the sessions list or the receiver use the x button Figure 6 33 on page 6 25 9 Tap OK to save the changes and close the screen 6 26 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Objects from the Main Map Editing Objects from the Main Map Editing objects in the job can be accessed either from the Edit Job menu or from the Main Map To open the Main Map tap the Map icon 1 When in the Main Map Figure 6 35 tap the desired object to highlight it Then hold the stylus on the selected object for a while until a pop up menu displays The menu options depend on the object selected Ver Fe res Gel A Map Map Icon J Stakeout Point In Direction Edit Delete Add To Layer Figure 6 35 Editing from the Main Map 2 To select multiple objects tap the al toolbar icon and extend a square window from right to left to include the desired objects These objects can either be deleted or added to a Layer P N 7010 0493 6 27 Storing Data Notes 6 28 TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 7 All the data used in the TopSURV application is stored in a database The types of data stored include points codes layers roads linework raw da
66. the upper left corner of every COGO screen displays graphically the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it P N 7010 0493 10 3 COGO Point in Direction The Point in Direction task calculates the coordinates of a point using a known point and angle and distance offsets from it 1 On the Point in Direction screen Figure 10 4 enter the From point name known point the azimuth set by value or as the direction to another known point the angle offset from the azimuth line the distance offset along the angle offset line and the height offset Also select a name and a code for the resulting point in the direction specified by azimuth and angle offset A g Ar in Direction Close Point in Direction Result 4 gt E 125 0000 dms Ft in Direction From 105 Angle 2 0000 dms IE 100 000 m Vert Dist 5 000 m coco fioo09 fa vy Ea code ie Figure 10 4 Point in Direction To edit angles azimuths and distances etc use the entry fields to add subtract angle and linear values directly or use the Calculator Start the calculator from this field by pressing the F1 button on the controller keyboard or by tapping the Calculator button on the pop up keyboard for controllers with soft input panels Pa 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Save button in the Results page should be
67. to input Internet User ID Password PIN number and APN Access Point Name If connected to a HiPer or a GR 3 receiver select this 4 32 Ar ee tue Finish f Cancel Provider Other Dialup Mur panei Wiser ID Password PIM APN GR 3 Digital IHF Defaults Figure 4 40 Config Modem Dialup Info TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration 8 Clicking the Defaults button will reset all settings to default values of the selected provider 9 Select a port for Advance Input Mode from the Virtual Radio Port field Only a port currently not in use can be selected as a Virtual Radio Port Ar ee tee Finish f Cancel Receiver Info Virtual Radio Port a Figure 4 41 Modem Receiver Info 10 Continue configuring the Network RTK survey type in a manner similar to RTK 11 After completing the survey configuration and tapping the Finish button automatic connection to the NTRIP server is performed for Internal CDMA and GPRS network connections P N 7010 0493 4 33 Creating a New Job a Network Conn OK cancel Querying Signal Quality Making PPP connection Querying Mount Points Connecting to NTRIP Server Mount Net 1_CMR Net 1 PPP Connected Speed 115200 Jsconnect Connect Figure 4 42 PPP Connection After making PPP connection and querying Mount Points Figure 4 42 the Radio port starts to connect with the NTRIP server Figure 4 43 ra Network Conn OK Cancel
68. tripod legs well spread and tapped into the ground 2 By adjusting the tripod legs roughly level the instrument Complete the process by turning the level screws of the instrument to center the bubble within the circle Switch on the instrument and the controller Make sure that in the level the Out Module is set to RS 232C and the Measure option is selected from the Menu 3 Connect the controller to the instrument with the cable and set the Instrument type to Total Station in TopSURV AS es Mode oK Cancel Select Instrument Type Bluetooth Figure 3 3 Observation Mode Level Chapter 4 Creating a New Job Follow the procedure below to begin working with TopSURV and to create a New Job file l Tap the Mode icon on the main screen and select the survey mode GPS or Total Station then tap OK Figure 4 1 Choose Contractor Mode in Total Station survey mode for use by non surveyors for Topo and Stakeout with total stations Choose Total Station survey mode to configure a Level survey lt o e it Select Instrument Type Mode Total Station Contractor _ Bluetooth come Figure 4 1 Observation Mode To create a new job tap Job gt New Job or tap the New button on the Open Job screen during initial startup see Figure 2 1 on page 2 1 The New Job screen displays see Figure 4 2 on page 4 2 Enter the Name of the job and corresponding information that is the name of the surveyor and any n
69. where all the parameters are zero This means WGS 84 equals NAD 83 This set of datum transformation parameters is called NAD 83 No_Trans Topcon also provides another set of datum transformation parameters called NAD 83 which reflects the updates to WGS 84 These parameters are taken from the National Geodetic Survey Topcon only uses the first seven parameters three translations three rotations and scale 4 64 TopSURV Users Manual Configuration Setup 1 To manipulate projections datums geoids tap the List button Figure 4 83 on page 4 63 in the corresponding field for these operations see the sections below 2 If necessary perform the Grid to Ground coordinate transformation to produce near ground distance values by checking and enabling the Use Grid to Ground check box for this operation see the section below Adding a Projection From the Coord System screen Figure 4 83 on page 4 63 select a projection from the drop down list in the Projection field or add a projection by tapping the List button next to the Projection field 1 On the Projections screen highlight the desired projection from the Predefined list Figure 4 84 FZpriectins Ea exe H Africa H Asia Australia and New Zealand H Canada ch Furnne wt Active UTMNorth 7one_37 36E to 42E Figure 4 84 Projections 2 Hit the Down Arrow button to insert the proje
70. 0 Delete Files to Provide Space or Select Destination Media 1 6 TopSURV Users Manual TopSURV on Controller 7 After clicking Yes ActiveSync copies the installation file CAB file from the computer to the controller Add Remove Progran x Select a program s check bos if you want to install it on your mobile device or clear the check bos if you want to remove the program from your device Note Ifa program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed to be used on your mobile device Installing Applications Installing TPS TopSURY a Pace required for selected programs Space available on device I Install program into the default installation folder Remove from both locations To remove the selected program from bath your device and this computer click Remove OEeYe ance Help Figure 1 11 Installation Complete 8 Once the transfer completes follow the steps indicated on the controller s screen to complete the TopSURV installation Then the Setup Status screen displays to configure software installation When finished the InstallSheild Wizard Complete screen displays 9 Click Finish to exit the install program 10 Once the installation completes the TopSURV icon will display on the controller screen to start TopSURV P N 7010 0493 1 7 Introduction Uninstalling TopSURV The Remove Programs tool in Windows CE or through the Add Remove Progr
71. 0 TopSURV User s Manual Configuration Setup 1 On the Geoid List screen which is initially is empty press the Add button Figure 4 91 Full Path g2003u07 Storage Card TPS g lt gt Figure 4 91 Geoid List 2 On the Add Geoid screen Figure 4 92 select a Geoid file from the controller directory to view the boundaries of the geoid application Select either Geoid 99 2003 Australian Canadian 2000 Canadian 95 Geoid File Format Mexico 97 Sweden Denmark Dutch2004 Files or Norwegian Files Geoid forma Geoid 99 2003 v Geoid Boundary T en 42 00 0 0 N Lon 955959 9 Lat 24 00 0 0 N Lon 77 00 0 0 W Figure 4 92 Geoid Parameters 3 Press OK to return to the Geoid List screen Figure 4 91 on page 4 71 with the geoid file added This list corresponds to the Geoids drop down list in the Coord System screen P N 7010 0493 4 71 Creating a New Job Grid to from Ground Transformation If necessary perform the Grid to Ground coordinate transformation A ground projection is a grid mapping projection rescaled to convert point coordinates to another reference surface up to the average project elevation to produce near ground distance values The ground system can be rotated and shifted relative to the grid system The ground coordinates can be converted back to the grid projection 1 Check and enable the Use Grid to Ground box on the Coordinate System screen TopSURV has three modes to
72. 0 m Elevation 149 938 m Curve Type Circular Arc v Arc Radius 0 000 m Figure 7 21 Add Long Section 3 Tap OK to save the element to the road and to return to the Add Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 15 on page 7 14 P N 7010 0493 Designing Roads Editing X Sect Templates To work with Cross Section Templates tap Edit Roads gt Templates The X Sect Templates screen displays Figure 7 22 Num Segs Cut Sloj 3 1 000 1 2 000 Figure 7 22 X sect Templates 1 To create a cross section tap the Add button on the X Sect Templates screen Figure 7 22 2 On the X Sect Templates screen enter the parameters of the template the name of the template the Cut Fill slope parameters and the segments comprising the template Figure 7 23 Ar IEE Temp ok cancel Name fl Slope Cut 1 000 Fill 1 000 code n ver A 1 000 0 000 0 500 0 500 hr ZL af cm Figure 7 23 X sect Templates 7 20 TopSURV Users Manual Editing Cross Section Sets 3 To add a segment to the template tap the Add button The Segment screen displays 4 On the Segment screen Figure 7 24 enter the parameters of the segment code and offset 5 Tap OK The added segment will be attached after the last segment in the list FA seament oK Cancel E Code cf v Offset Horizontal 1 000 m 0 500 m Figure 7 24 Segment 6 Repeat adding segments until the template is ready for work 7 Tap OK T
73. 00 Color Eley 150 015 Ae E ok Cancel Point Layer Style Photo Note Figure 6 9 Code of Point Type The map shows the points as stand alone in the selected style Figure 6 10 Figure 6 10 Map View for Stand alone Points P N 7010 0493 6 7 Storing Data Linework To store the points that will be connected to form a linework select the same unique combination of codes and strings Select the codes of the Line type to use for such points Figure 6 11 1 All points with the same code string combination are connected in the order of measurement to form a line 2 Points can also be associated with multiple codes and strings thus making the point a part of numerous lines Point Layer Style Photo Note green brick g Point 1001 Line w 7 Code In_gb y Type a Layer T E E Note Tr Point Line Attribute GG MOS WGS84 m Style North 955 384 lt By Layer gt w East 1197 735 Elev 153 614 _ Control Point Figure 6 11 Code of Line Type The map shows the points connected into a line in the selected style Figure 6 12 Figure 6 12 Map View for Line Points 6 8 TopSURV User s Manual Storing Points Linework Package Additional manipulations of linework can be performed using control codes for the points with the same code string combination Up to two control codes can be specified for every code associated with a point to store the points
74. 2 P N 7010 0493 A 11 mmGPS Operations Ar Calibration Close Ar Calibration Close Reverse Transmitter so the Getting Data Right side is facing the Sensor and wait for auto leveling to complete 0 0702 dms Figure A 19 Turn Transmitter to Right and Collect Data When the calibration completes the Update Calib Data screen displays the offsets Figure A 20 on page A 13 If the offsets were outside the tolerance range TopSURV will indicate that the transmitter needs to be updated Figure A 20 on page A 13 11 Disconnect the controller and sensor At the transmitter connect the controller and transmitter 12 On the Update Calib Data screen select the Com Port that connects the controller and transmitter and tap the Update Data button Figure A 20 on page A 13 TopSURV User s Manual Field Calibration FA unaate Calib Data X and Y offsets were beyond tolerences The Transmitter needs to be updated Connect the Controller to the Transmitter then click Update Com Port com ka X 0 0026 dms Y 0 0018 dms Update Data Figure A 20 Field Calibration Results TopSURV uploads the calibration data to the transmitter and automatically turns off the transmitter 13 When finished tap Close on the Message screen Figure A 21 ED ite ca vata X and Y offsets were beyond tolerences The Transmitter Transmitter Setup Successfully needs to be updated Connect the Controller to the Transmitter
75. 2 On the Edit Road screen set the name and select the layer the alignments and cross section set of the road and tap OK Start Stn o 00 000 m Stn Interval 100 000 m Figure 7 2 Edit Road 7 2 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Roads If needed change the layer from the drop down list to locate the road Select the layer from the Layer drop down list or use the button to edit layers For details refer to Editing Layers on page 6 16 Select a pre defined horizontal alignment from the Hz Alnt drop down list to use in designing the road Use the List button to edit horizontal alignments For details refer to Editing Horizontal Alignments on page 7 4 Select a pre defined vertical alignment from the Vt Alnt drop down list to use in designing the road Use the List button to edit vertical alignments For details refer to Editing Vertical Alignments on page 7 12 Select a pre defined cross section set from the X Sect Set drop down list to use in designing the road Use the List button to edit cross section sets For details refer to Editing Cross Section Sets on page 7 21 Set the starting station with distance to it or the starting chain distance depending on a selection made on the Display screen Set the interval between the station points where road related computations are made 3 To save the road file tap OK and return to the Roads screen Figure 7 1 o
76. 4 TOPCON TopSURV Integrated Controller Software User s Manual TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS TopSURV Users Manual Part Number 7010 0493 Rey K Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc October 2008 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without the expressed written consent from Topcon Positioning Systems Inc ECO 3443 ToC Table of Contents PR OTACC voiis eno aara a aa vii Terms and Conditions snose ecient Vil Manual COmVventOns seana X What s New with TOpSURV cccsssessesseeeeeees xi Chapter 1 NNUROGUCUION accceceteseccenvs cetce ie ciedec te ceretedeawesiatecedeeteee 1 1 Tops URN on Controlle es E a 1 2 System Requirements sseesesseooseeeessssssssseseeresssssssse 1 2 PACUIVE SWC moron a E eda Ave 1 2 Installing TOpSURV reoeo a AA 1 3 Uninstalling TOpSURV sasise 1 8 Sane TOPIURV seer A O tines tan 1 8 Demo Mode sasen a leas 1 9 Chapter 2 GONG Started sss 2 1 Opn me Old JODS arate a chau teaetae 2 3 Automatic Backup of Jobs ccceeeeesssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 5 Main Serec eraa ogusdags eseier aan 2 5 Tebar a roy can senna Rianne ner Teer ee 2 6 Mam TC OTIS aa 2 7 Viewme Port Traine i cishccescinn eae 2 8 PCCESSING Help PICS rrsan ae
77. 5757N 40 06 06 49078N 40 06 06 42285N 40 06 06 40195N 82 59 13 35765W 82 59 13 24045W 82 59 13 19629 W 82 59 13 15616W 82 59 13 00163W 82 59 12 66981W 82 59 12 82911W 82 59 12 85410W 808 298 808 228 808 223 808 281 808 331 808 357 808 194 808 227 CAD View Latitude 0 06 12 5N 0 06 10 0N 0 06 07 5N 0 06 05 0N 62 59 00W USFeet DMS Figure B 12 CAD View and Points Tab NAD83 Coordinate system Datum Lat Lon EILH NAD83 Save the File To save all changes in the file click the Save File JE icon on the toolbar Topcon Link creates a backup of the original file with an additional extension initial for example TS_Columbus tsj initial This backup file remains in the same folder as the tsj file TS_Columbus ts Any further changes will be made to the tsj file Topcon Link Getting Started Guide Converting a TopSURV File to an AutoCAD File Format This section describes converting the opened TS_Columbus tsj database file to the AutoCAD DXF file format and saving the point coordinate in the State Plane Coordinate system Ohio North into this file 1 Click Save As on the toolbar Select the Name N E Z Code format and enter the name of the created file Figure B 13 File name TS_Columbus Format name AutoCAD DXF Design dxf 7 Figure B 13 Select the DXF File Format 2 Click Advanced options Enter the parameters required after
78. 6 0 Meas 1 Logging 4 Known Point E Ant Ht 2 170 m Vertic Figure A 5 Measure Point 7 Move to the next point and repeat steps 4 and 5 for three or more points 8 Tap the Data tab to view the results Figure A 6 on page A 5 e Only after three or more points have been measured will data display The first two points will not display any data e Tap the Re Meas button to clear all data and restart he resection process Figure A 6 on page A 5 A 4 TopSURV User s Manual Resection AW tne ox eens Sensor Resect Data M M 0 539 0 012 437 4 P gt Figure A 6 Resection Data Results 9 If the resection values are acceptable tap the Accept button Figure A 6 and view the point information for the transmitter Figure A 7 on the Add Point screen 10 Tap OK to save the transmitter s point information e Enter any other desired information such as codes or notes e If the transmitter is over a control point check and enable Control Point box Point Info LayerStyle Photd g Point Transmitter21 k Code aooo M Note Transmitter WGS8S4 m Lat 55 431849588 Lon 37 390786146 Ell ht 162 718 F Control Point Figure A 7 View Point Information P N 7010 0493 A 5 mmGPS Operations 11 After the resection Figure A 8 initialize the sensor See Sensor Initialization on page 8 16 for details The Sensor must be initialized
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80. AR differential corrections select the Config OmniSTAR item from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen to start the OmniSTAR service OmniSTAR Status on page 8 21 When in DGPS survey mode using Beacon differential corrections select the Config Beacon item from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen to start the Beacon service Beacon Status on page 8 22 If using the differential corrections receiver BR 1 select the Config BR J item from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner to configure the Beacon receiver Config BR 1 on page 8 23 Tap the Settings button to change the survey parameters settings to desired values 8 18 TopSURV Users Manual Performing GPS Surveys 6 If the location of the point to be observed is unreachable set offset parameters using a simple offset or offsets from a line Tap the Offsets tab Figure 8 19 e For simple offset use tap the Az Dis Ht button enter the name and Code of the offset point and insert the angle parameter Azimuth or Bearing the height parameter zenith distance elevation angle or vertical distance and the horizontal distance Toggling between angle or height parameters is performed by tapping the corresponding button tap Store to save the offset point e For line offset use tap the Line button enter the names of two points comprising the reference line specify the direction of the line and enter the parameters of the off
81. Aascyvr Carel Roci Moodie Top cm Gost Elevation Matk 10 deg RTE Format CMR Antann a Liteflit w Ta Ani Hi tg Peripherals ag Back What s New with TopSURV SBAS setup Setup of a satellite based augmentation system is updated For details on the setup see RT DGPS Survey Configuration on page 4 39 Internal CDMA GPRS Network Connection Now automatic connection is available for internal CDMA and GPRS network connection For details on network connection see NTRIP Internet Configuration on page 4 30 Prism Constant Separate BS FC prism constant is now available for setting For details on the setting TS survey parameters see Creating a Total Station Configuration on page 4 52 Traverse Adjustment Traverse adjustment of a surveyed traverse is added For details on traverse adjustment in COGO calculations see Traverse Adjustment on page 10 24 Eems Sirtu Finish PLi OPSE Type ADREF F FPGAS AOR furberms Ler sett rby if anal at lt lt Back next gt gt E conn EAN ET Tigre Guiry Signed Quality t Making PRP connection Querying Mount Points i Donee ting bo ATRIP Siervis Modem Seat Success tully Jc onnect C nmect FF survey Parmes Finish C Meas Type HA WA SD i EDM Mode Firm Frm a Backsight p e U Offset w Foresight P jo Offset l P int Guid Prism Auto Topa Method m Inborval Loo G E lt lt mack
82. Also you can select this option when editing the Base 4 14 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration 8 To use the CSD form of data transmission for receiving RTK corrections through a cellular phone used as a modem select the RTK protocol option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen Figure 4 19 on page 4 14 9 Set the Rover Radio in a manner similar to the Base Radio setting see Figure 4 9 on page 4 8 and tap Next If Multiple Ports are set for peripherals see Figure 4 19 on page 4 14 depending on the number of ports selected there can be up to two Rover Radio screens to configure radios for data input Use only one radio to receive correction from the Base If NMEA Ports are set see Figure 4 19 on page 4 14 depending on the number of output ports selected there can be up to two Config Output Radio screens to configure radios for NMEA data output 10 For a mmGPS aided RTK survey on the mmGPS Params screen select options to use a mmGPS system Figure 4 20 on page 4 16 For this configuration see mmGPS Configuration on page 4 25 When measuring the height of the rover antenna Pas include the height of the PZS 1 sensor with a 5 8 inch plug P N 7010 0493 4 15 Creating a New Job Ar E E Finish Cancel E auto v Height Difference Limit fo 300 m Receiver Port Sensor Gain Figure 4 20 Configuration of mmGPS Parameters 11 On the
83. Bluetooth enabled devices to the controller a Connection Status Icon shows connection status 9 6 TopSURV User s Manual Main Screen Table 2 1 Title Bar Icons Continued pon Ceseription OOOO Exit Icon closes Tops R SSS TopSURV Return Icon returns to the previous menu When in a submenu the Exit Icon turns into the this button When within a menu option the title bar displays the Topcon Logo Help Icon the name of the open screen and any system buttons e g OK Cancel Finish required for various operations Figure 2 2 on page 2 2 Main Icons The TopSURV Icon Menu on the main screen contains the following icons to provide access to job configuration setup display and other jobsite functions and to control data Table 2 2 Table 2 2 Main Menu Icons ee Job opens a submenu to create open delete a job or get information about an active job Configure opens a submenu to create or change a configuration for a job The icon changes its appearance and reflects the instrument set for use in the current job Export opens a submenu to export job data to a new job controller or a file Import opens a submenu to import data from a job controller or a file Edit Job opens a submenu to edit the job data Edit Roads opens a submenu to edit roads P N 7010 0493 9 7 Getting Started Table 2 2 Main Menu Icons Continued Es ee T Setup Base sets up
84. Custom Style screen Figure 5 32 on page 5 23 l Tap Add Edit Format on the Text File Format screen Figure 5 31 on page 5 21 Select items from the Available list and tap the right arrow button to move them to the Order list Figure 5 32 on page 5 23 To arrange the options in sequence use the up and down arrow buttons The order of items in the Order list should correspond to that in the selected file Tap Save The combination will display in the Select File Format drop down list on the Text File Format screen Figure 5 31 on page 5 21 5 29 TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data Ar custom Style Close Eley Motes Codes Strings Codes Attributes FullCodes Figure 5 32 Custom Style Points to AutoCAD DXF and AutoCAD Drawing 1 When exporting points to the AutoCAD DXF or AutoCAD Drawing format you can select an option not to export code attributes on the To File screen Figure 5 33 Data Points ba Format AutoCad DXF i dxf Select Types Of The Points Use Filters Co not export code attributes Figure 5 33 AutoCAD DXF 2 Tap the Code Style button on the To File screen Figure 5 33 to set a format for point properties codes control codes strings and notes to export to the file The Settings screen displays Figure 5 34 on page 5 24 P N 7010 0493 5 23 Importing and Exporting Data 3 Select point line styles and check and enable the Use 3D coordinates box
85. Edit Layer screen Figure 6 23 on page 6 18 change the layer s parameters as needed and tap OK e On the Layer tab enter a new layer name check and enable the Visible box to show the layer on the map and enter any additional information in the Note field Figure 6 23 on page 6 18 P N 7010 0493 6 17 Storing Data Layer Style Objects Fi Layer Mame Li lel visible A Mote pe 1_100 Figure 6 23 Edit Layer e On the Style tab Figure 6 24 define the plotting style properties for the points lines and areas of the layer Layer Style Objects Point Style A Filled Triangle na Line Style Solid Width 1 Pt Ww Area Style INN emery em Transparency aii Yo Figure 6 24 Edit Layer Style 7 To view objects on the existing layer tap on the Objects tab Figure 6 25 on page 6 19 6 18 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Linework Layer Style Objects eas Lines Areas errr ArBa G Roads Figure 6 25 Layer Objects Editing Linework Linework is provided in the points which are connected to form open or closed polylines For details see Storing Points on page 6 7 To edit lineworks select the Edit Job gt Lineworks icons Figure 6 26 Edit Linework 1 On the Linework screen tap the Add button to create new linework The Edit Line screen displays Figure 6 26 on page 6 19 P N 7010 0493 6 19 Storing Data 2 To delete the linework from the list tap
86. Editing GPS Sessions Editing GPS Sessions To create or edit sessions only in GPS mode of automatic survey for post processing tap Edit Job gt Sessions FAsessions OK Cancel Sessions Type Start Da Static Sun Static Tue Edit 3 Receivers Figure 6 33 Session Edit 1 To create a new session tap the Add button on the Sessions panel Figure 6 33 The Session Setup screen displays 2 On the Session Setup screen Figure 6 34 enter or select session settings parameters FAsession Setup oK Cancel Site Name site ts Type Static Start Time Bunday IA h 4 End Time Sunday v p 4 4 Inter al Min Svs Ant Type cR 3 v Ant Ht 1 000 m Vertical w Figure 6 34 Session Setup P N 7010 0493 6 25 Storing Data Enter the site name the type of the survey the time in local time and date of the start and end of session the interval between measurements minimum number of satellites needed for the survey and the value and type of the antenna height Then tap OK to return to the Sessions screen Figure 6 33 on page 6 25 3 To add a receiver tap the Add button on the right side of the screen 4 Enter the name of the receiver in the Receiver Name dialog box Then tap OK 5 To hide display the session plans of the receiver tap on the sign located near the receiver name to collapse expand the tree node Figure 6 33 on page 6 25 6 To puta session to the session plan of
87. FD a Stake Road Ess 0 00 000 N AS m lioo m F Include a Point Ant Ht 2 000 000 vertica ka Figure 9 37 Stakeout Road In the next Stakeout Road screen set the properties of the cross section on the stakeout station e The station where the stakeout is performed e The interval of the station increment e The point code of the current segment cross section is comprised of various segments 9 28 TopSURV Users Manual Stakeout Roads e The horizontal offset from the current segment point the vertical offset from the current segment point and select the reference line for offsets by selecting the Centerline Surface Segment type of template offsets for details refer to the TopSURV Reference Manual AS Road Settings Close Sta 2 00 000 fe fea Sta Interval 100 0 m Segment Pt la AE Ea g Right Offset 0 500 m n i Surface w Figure 9 38 Stakeout Road second screen 4 Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 5 Tap Stakeout then on the Initial Point Name screen set the starting name for the points and tap OK For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen for finding the target Tap Store after the position is close enough to the desired target Figure 9 39 on page 9 30 Tap the es E button to retreat advance the station by the specified Station Interval for staking out the previous next station res
88. Figure 2 9 displays assign a name and select a desired directory in the controller to save the file P N 7010 0493 Type Text Files txt v 3 Storage Card TPS LdTopsury Marne comm log txt Figure 2 9 Save File Getting Started 3 Tap OK to return to the Port Logging screen to view the data being saved to the file The file name is also shown on the screen Figure 2 10 REDDS 36 CURL OS REQ ABOUT SMS SOQTTTABRCSS e052 PSO1E 2 07 Rgn Eade a DPOQEGe Pa at ELIZE DLINK 1 1 2 0000 999 0000 0000 100 0 O A3 O04F comr log txt Append Figure 2 10 Logging to File 4 Check mark the Append box to add new data to the existing file on every start of TopSURV Press the OK button to confirm the operation 2 10 TopSURV User s Manual Accessing Help Files Accessing Help Files Tap the Topcon Logo Help Icon Af in the top left corner of any screen and select the Help option to open the general TopSURV Help topics or a specific option for the current screen Figure 2 11 P srme A 9R TopSURY Help eo lt 68 A h TopSURV Help Job Edit View Help TS Survey GPS Survey Pt Figure 2 11 TopSURV General Help Topics Before Surveying To start surveying with TopSURV make several preparations of the available equipment see Preparation on page 3 1 and create a job to perform specific tasks on the jobsite see Creating a New Job on page 4 1
89. Figure 7 18 PYT PWE SNN A Figure 7 18 Vertical Alignment Map e Tap OK on the Add Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 17 to save the vertical alignment created and return to the Vt Alnt screen The new vertical alignment will be displayed in the list 7 16 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Vertical Alignments 6 To edit a vertical alignment either double tap the vertical alignment or highlight the desired alignment and tap the Edit button 7 To remove a selected road from the list tap the Delete button Adding Vertical Grade 1 To add a vertical grade select the Vertical Grade option from the Insert or Add floating menu on the Vert tab of the Edit Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 17 on page 7 16 2 On the Vertical Grade screen Figure 7 19 enter the length of the vertical grade element and the grade percentage of the element If the grade is falling the value should be set to negative Ar GE Grade OK Cancel Sj Lencth fay m Grade 5 00000 Figure 7 19 Add Vertical Grade 3 Tap OK to save the vertical alignment element created and return to the Add Vertical Alignment screen Adding a Curve 1 To add a curve select the Curve option from the Insert or Add floating menu on the Vertical tab of the Edit Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 17 on page 7 16 The Curve screen displays P N 7010 0493 7 17 Designing Roads 2 On the Curve screen Figure 7 20 select the type of curve to add either Circular Arc or Parab
90. Figure 8 63 The results for each Orientation Point is displayed as dX and dY in image pixels GOO BAD GOO BAD s MAX dX 2 5 d 0 5 GOOD RMS dX 2 5 dY 0 4 BAD Figure 8 63 Orientation Results e Tap Back to continue to the Scan screen to select areas for scanning e To adjust the orientation calculation select a point and tap Delete If four points still remain the new results are displayed If there are less than four orientation points then P N 7010 0493 9 55 Surveying with TopSURV the results screen will automatically close to continue the orientation procedure 7 Select one or more areas to scan using one of the following two methods and then begin the scan e Scanning method A Draw a rectangle by tapping the stylus on the screen for the start point and dragging to the end point When the stylus is lifted the area is set e Scanning method B Draw a polygon by tapping the stylus down at each vertex Lines will be drawn connecting each vertex to the previous one Tap the stylus near the first vertex to close the area Ar Settings Cancel m AEE Draw Scan Area then press Next Figure 8 64 Select Rectangular Scan Area e Tap the Settings button to set the instrument to Non Prism mode which is required for scanning and also to change the measurement mode Fine or Coarse e When the areas are set tap Next to begin the scan The Interval screen displays to set the scanni
91. Fill Ellipsoidal ht 150 016 m Azimuth 178 5842 dms Figure 9 31 Stakeout P N 7010 0493 9 23 Staking Out 7 10 11 12 For TS sight the prism In the Stakeout screen tap the Cur Pos button to check the position Use the EDM button to select distance measurement mode Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the design point tap Meas to store it Figure 9 31 heres Point 104 Hz Dist 100 145 m Dsan HA 16 2209 dms Left 0 191 m Away From TS 100 144 m Fill 2 000 m Turn Left 0 0051 dms Figure 9 32 Stakeout To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic survey selecting the Display Coords option displays coordinates instead of angle distance data To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen To change the design point elevation select the Design Offsets option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen To store the staked point on a layer select the Design Pt Layer option from the drop down menu in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 and Figure 9 9 on page 9 7 Tap the Close button to return to the first Stakeout Line screen Enter parameters for the next reference line 9 94 TopSURV User s Manual St
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93. LITY FOR DAMAGES OR OTHERWISE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE RECEIVER LICENSE AGREEMENT Use of any computer programs or software supplied by TPS or downloaded from a TPS website the Software in connection with the receiver constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions The user is granted a personal non exclusive Vili TopSURV User s Manual Terms and Conditions non transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single receiver or single computer You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of TPS This license is effective until terminated You may terminate the license at any time by destroying the Software and Manual TPS may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of the receiver All ownership copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to TPS If these license terms are not acceptable return any unused software and manual CONFIDENTIALITY This Manual its contents and the Software collectively the Confidential Information are the confidential and proprietary information of TPS You agree to treat TPS Confidential Information with a d
94. Modem Config Network connection started Htrip server 62 105 138 117 8082 Mount point Net 1_CMR Correction format CMR CMR GGA enabled Close Figure 4 48 Network Connection Started PP Enabled Network RTK Survey Configuration In Network RTK survey with enabled post processing the correction data at the reference station and the collected Rover data are written to files for further post processing l Enable logging Rover data by selecting the Post Processing checkbox in the Survey screen Figure 4 5 on page 4 4 Set the logging parameters for the Rover receiver the file name logging rate and the device in which raw data is logged to currently only Receiver is available Select whether to start logging manually or automatically as data are being collected Figure 4 33 on page 4 27 Tap the Next button Continue configuring the PP enabled Network RTK in a manner similar to Network RTK until the Init Times screen On the Init Times screen Figure 4 34 on page 4 28 set the Initialization Times parameters the times required for ambiguity resolution in the specific operating environment These are used during automatic mode of the survey and depend upon the number of satellites available and the number of frequencies being used Then tap Next Complete configuring the PP enabled Network RTK in a manner similar to Network RTK 4 38 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Network DGPS
95. NTRIP vw Ant Ht 2 000 m vertica he Antenn HiPer LitefLity v T H Peripherals Figure 4 35 Rover Receiver 2 On the Config Modem screen Figure 4 36 on page 4 30 select Controller if the modem is connected to the controller or Receiver if the modem is internal or external but connected directly to the receiver P N 7010 0493 4 29 Creating a New Job 3 Ar ee tele Finish f Cancel Modem Connect ontroller Figure 4 36 Modem Connect If connecting to the Controller use the Dialup Network Connection for connecting to the Internet to get correction data Tapping Next displays the Modem Internet Info screen Figure 4 38 on page 4 31 If connecting to the Receiver configure the connection parameters for External Modem Firmware Dialup External Modem Software Dialup Generic Internal CDMA or Internal GPRS modem and tap Next NTRIP Internet Configuration First contact the network administrator to gain access to the system You will need the IP address and Port to connect to the user name and password for NTRIP Use the following methods to connect to the network l If the receiver currently being used has an internal GSM GPRS CDMA modem use the Internal Modem along with a SIM Card obtained from a service provider Note that the receiver must have the appropriate firmware version If an external modem is connected to the receiver use either Firmware or Software Dialup depending on the modem typ
96. Next Section Sets Format sss Cross Section Set rd na Figure 5 9 From File 2 Using the standard Windows CE interface browse for the file to import from or type the name of the file and tap OK P N 7010 0493 5 7 Importing and Exporting Data Points from Text File Formats 1 If data type is Points or Point Lists select the point type to import from the Data drop down list Figure 5 10 If the Text file type is chosen check the ASCI File Properties field buttons if necessary These conditions use the same type attributes and quotes for the text values Cancel Data Points gt i Format Topcon Text Custom txt we Point Type Design Points v ASCII File Properties Use Type for Attributes Use Quotes for Text Values Figure 5 10 From Text File 2 Specify the format in which data is stored in the file Figure 5 11 Ar ES File Bru Finish Cancel Delimiter Space Tabs Other _ Header in First Row File Style Name N Lat E Lon Elev Codes aa Figure 5 11 Text File Format 5 8 TopSURV Users Manual 4 Importing Data e Choose the delimiter between different fields e If a header is provided in the first row of the file check the appropriate field e Select the File Format the order of the fields using the drop down menu Or create a new file format using the procedure below Tap Next to select the coordinate system of the data in the
97. Point List tap Close return to the Stakeout Point List screen and select another point list Stakeout a Line l To stake out points along a line tap Stake gt Lines Figure 9 15 on page 9 12 On the Stakeout Line screen Figure 9 15 on page 9 12 specify the reference line by choosing the start point and either the end point or the azimuth Currently the stakeout points have the same height as the starting point Also specify the antenna P N 7010 0493 9 11 Staking Out parameters GPS mode or the height of the rod TS mode Tap the Stakeout button Figure 9 15 Eae EM Fed H v ge 100 2201 3 200 1043 Start Point 1 Lines a Stake Ht Comp t of Start PIR Ant Ht 2 000 m Vertic v Stakeout Figure 9 15 Stakeout Line 3 On the Stakeout Line screen tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 4 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout Line screen for finding the target line Tap Store after the point is close enough to the line and at the desired distance from the starting point Figure 9 16 Ag Gee Point Close lll Fixed H vV ge 100 2201 3200 G Left of Line 938 676 m Length of Line 200 000 m Dist Along Line 289 581 m Fill 0 001 m Azimuth 181 0842 dms Figure 9 16 Stakeout Line TopSURV Users Manual 5 Stakeout a Curve For TS sight the prism On the Stake Point screen tap the Cur
98. Pt From Crd and To Pt To Crd In the first case define only the point name In the second case the local coordinates and the height of the location is needed In the Az Dist Ht method all the selected points move in a specified direction by a specified distance These parameters are set through the Bearing Azimuth Horiz Dist and Vert Dist fields Tap the Calc button to achieve the result TopSURV Users Manual Adjust Points D gt The limit for translation of points is 20 000 meters Scale The Scale task scales the distances of a range of points relative to a Base Point On the Scale screen Figure 10 23 do the following 1 Select the points for the task In the Select Points field tap the By Range button and set the range of the points names or select points for the scaling task on the map or from the list Figure 10 23 RE co Scale Select Points B ee 2 points selected Base Point 4 Scale Factor 1 05 Scale Heights Figure 10 23 Scale Enter the Base Point name Enter the Scale Factor Check and enable the Scale Heights box if the height values should be scaled also 5 Tap the Calc button to achieve the result P N 7010 0493 10 21 COGO 2D Transform The 2D Transform task recomputes the plane coordinates of a set of points using the transformation parameters defined by pairs of points known in two systems On the 2D Transform screen Figure 10 24 do the following
99. R 10 10 ATO ae ae E oataet eee 10 11 BY PODIS gerir e E E E 10 11 PEO ire T E E ET eet 10 12 EE E E PER E A ET ATE A O EAEE TE 10 14 COmMer ADe lea a aaa 10 15 AIS OUSE uaaa 10 15 Ce OS e E a et tt shh ast et 10 17 FRO AG ONS Cl ee orieat de seuacetanaaeneeeeeee 10 18 Ad JUSC POINTS ieseni ee honed eee 10 19 10 I E ENA EEE S EEE 10 19 Trans iile cenione a aaa eee 10 20 SCE da e rt oath co T 10 21 2D PAINS TO aeea a e aE 10 22 Traverse Adjustment rainse oen sasniataceactonse 10 24 E e a E E teste a 10 25 Appendix A MMGPS Operations ccccceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeneees A 1 Roe O cocsk hits cee seges eects smgee sect sates aaieeataseee A 1 Field Calibration enana a als alee ees A 8 PMN OO OLLOWS araa ees aera eee ees A 14 vi TopSURV User s Manual Table of Contents Appendix B Using Topcon Link with TOopSURV Job Files B 1 Importing TOpSURYV Jobs ce eeccececceceeeeeeeeeneeeees B 2 Opening Viewing and Editing TopSURV GPRS FUON saoe a TR B 3 Editing Instrument Height on the Station B 5 View Points Coordinates 00 0 ceeeesssccsssceceeeeeeeees B 5 Save the Pile ierar k B 8 Converting a TopSURV File to an AutoCAD Pile ROTA isses B 9 P N 7010 0492 vii Table of Contents Notes Vili TopSURV User s Manual Preface Pretace Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver survey product or accessory the Product The materials available in this manual the Manual have been p
100. Station Place the check marks where necessary Figure 4 98 Eae e _ Audible Alarm Instrument Controller GPS TS Power Alarm W E K Memory Alarm wo w Radio Link z Fix Float Track wv Figure 4 98 Alarms E gt In the setup of a TS configuration in the Contractor mode the Alarms screen is not displayed Tap Finish to save the settings for the newly created job P N 7010 0493 4 77 Creating a New Job Global Settings Set general settings in TopSURV if needed to use with the currently selected job Tap the Config gt Global icons FB siobal Settings OK Cancel Use Bold Font _ Enable Job History Data Entry Codes Code File Code with Descriptio Allow Persistent Control Codes Control Code Delimitei Space ww Figure 4 99 Global Settings 1 Check and enable the Use Bold Font box to use the bold font on the controller display to see more clearly 2 Check and enable the Enable Job History box to save every surveyor s operation on the job in a history file 3 Select either Codes or Notes as the type of data being entered in the field during survey along with the name of the point 4 If needed set a Global Data Dictionary file to use the file s codes and layers with the currently selected job Use the Browse button to select the necessary file immediately become available for selection from the Code drop down list The layers from the Global Data Dictionary file display in th
101. a geographic image under observed data on the map use the Background Images function 1 To load an image tap Edit Job gt Images 2 On the Background Images screen Figure 4 101 select the image It is possible to select multiple background images Using multiple background images is limited by the amount of free space in the controller memory 3 Tap Add to add the appropriate file to the list For Filename Units TESTGEO m Figure 4 101 Select Background Images To be imported into TopSURV correctly any images need to be geo referenced GeoTIFF images have their own geo referenced data while other images need a separate World file that references the geographic location of the image The World file must have the filename extension associated with the image format TFW JGW or BPW and should be located in the same directory as the image file 4 80 TopSURV User s Manual Setting Background Images To map a Background Image correctly the image E gt it s geo reference point should be in the job s current coordinate system or at least in a very similar one e g in a corresponding UTM zone If the selected image uses a World File tap Properties to select the projection in which the coordinates in the World File are given 4 To use a file once it is added make sure the file is checked in the list Tap OK Tap OK to open the selected file If no world file exists for the background image fi
102. ab shows the results graphically PI amp Tangents The PI amp Tangents task computes the PC point the PT point and the center Radius Point of a curve given the Point of Intersection PI the radius and the azimuths from the PI point to the PC and PT points respectively On the PI amp Tangents screen do the following Figure 10 9 on page 10 9 10 3 TopSURV User s Manual Curve Solutions Select the initial data for the task and the names and codes for the result points Figure 10 9 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab AE amp Tangents Close kol PI amp Tangents Results map PI Point f EAB Az PI To PC 91 000 dms Az PI To PT 45 00 dms ACE PC Point joo gt PT Point fms ao Si RP Point E STE Figure 10 9 PI amp Tangents 3 Tap the Save button in the Results page to save the checked points The Map tab shows the results graphically Three Pt Curve The Three Pt Curve task defines the curve using three points the PC and PT points and either the RP point or any point on the curve If the curve point is defined then the RP Point will be computed and can be saved l On the Three Pt Curve screen select the initial data for the task The screen changes its appearance depending upon the first point chosen Figure 10 10 on page 10 10 Select the name and code for the RP point if applicable Tap the Calc button T
103. acksight point if that has not been done before Tap the BS Setup button and follow the instructions in Backsight Setup on page 8 32 8 34 TopSURV Users Manual Performing Total Station Surveys 4 Check and enable the Traverse Point box to tag the point as Traverse The Traverse Points for the Measurement are stored in the Traverse Point List 5 To select next occupation point select the Adv entry from the menu on the bitmap in the upper left corner Once the next occupation point is selected from the traverse point list the controller automatically sets the current occupation point as the backsight and the selected traverse point as the next occupation point If only one point is tagged as a traverse point then this point is automatically chosen as the next occupation point and the current point is selected as the backsight when the Adv advance menu is selected 6 To perform the sideshot tap the Meas button Figure 8 36 on page 8 34 7 Ifa point location is unreachable set offset parameters using the Offsets tab For details on these settings refer to the TopSURV Reference Manual e Hz Angle defines a point using the horizontal angle from one point and the distance to another e Hz Vt Angle defines a point using the horizontal and vertical angles e Dist Offset defines a point giving from which to add or subtract distances horizontally and vertically e Hidden Point defines a point on the gro
104. akeout Curve amp Offsets Stakeout Curve amp Offsets When the desired points lie at regular intervals on a curve that is parallel to a known curve and is at a known horizontal and vertical distance from it the Stakeout Curve amp Offset task should be performed 1 To stake Curve amp Offsets Stake gt Offsets gt Curve The Curv amp Ofst screen displays 2 On the Stakeout Curv amp Ofst screen set the parameters of the known curve the PC Point Point of Curve the starting point of the curve the azimuth of the tangent of the curve at the PC point the radius parameters of the curve the length parameter of the curve the turn value of the curve and the starting station chainage of the line Tap Next FA curvacotst Settings Close PC Point 10006 PT Point 10007 _ Num Subs fo Turn Right v 55 m 0 o 00 000 Loc Figure 9 33 Stakeout Curve amp Offset 3 Inthe Stakeout Sta amp Ofst screen Figure 9 34 on page 9 26 set the station along the curve being staked the station staking interval the left or right offset of the stakeout point with respect to the curve the Up Down Height offset the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode P N 7010 0493 9 25 Staking Out Ar EENE Settings close E 0 10 000 E ae Sta Interval 10 000 m G Right OFfet 2000 m amp up os HR in m Figure 9 34 Station amp Offsets Tap the Settings b
105. al Creating a GPS Configuration work conditions and depend upon the instrument used for the survey The last open configuration will initially display Easier sve fmm era Select the Configuration for the Job or create a New Configuration GPS Config Name fais v TS Config Name my Conyentiona ee Figure 4 3 Select Survey Configuration See the following sections for procedures to create and edit survey configurations e Creating a GPS Configuration on page 4 3 e Creating a Total Station Configuration on page 4 52 Crones A user friendly Wizard interface guides you through the steps to create a job configuration Creating a GPS Configuration A new configuration is performed with the help of a Wizard When creating a GPS configuration use pre defined configurations or create new ones The pre defined configurations are listed in drop down menus in the corresponding fields In the GPS Configuration field choose one of the pre defined configurations or tap the List button to create a new one or edit the parameters of an existing configuration The Configurations screen displays P N 7010 0493 4 3 Creating a New Job The Configurations screen contains a list of available GPS configurations Figure 4 4 Either edit an existing configuration or create a new configuration FA configurations OK Cancel My RTE My Network RTE My Network DGPS My RT DGPS My PP St
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107. ams tool in ActiveSync both uninstall remove TopSURV from the controller Fa Starting TopSURV To start TopSURV tap the TopSURV icon on the controller screen and then press the Enter button Upon initial startup TopSURV requires an access code to run Figure 1 12 Contact a Topcon representative to acquire the necessary codes Removing TopSURV from the controller is recommended before installing a software upgrade Be sure to save all necessary job files first e Key Value the identification number of the device record to give to a Topcon representative e Activation IDs the fields in which to enter the security codes received from a Topcon representative to activate either one or more of the following purchased modes TS Contractor Robotic GPS GIS RT DGPS and PP DGPS Roads and mmGPS Key Value 3220602745 Activation IDs TS Contractor Robotic GPS GIS Roads mmGPS Figure 1 12 Security 1 8 TopSURV Users Manual Demo Mode Once entered the access codes are saved in the hidden tsv_setup file in the directory where TopSURV is located To view existing codes or add a new code tap the Topcon Logo Help Icon 4 in the top left corner of the screen and select the Activate Modules option to TopSURV 7 the updated security key is required to complete the installation of this upgrade For help in acquiring this security key contact topsurv_updates topcon com If upgrading exis
108. arameters you will need for PPP connection Make sure all values are correct and tap the Connect button to make the PPP connection FAinternet ry OK Cancel Provider Other aa Dialup Mum EE User ID mts Password mts FIN foooo APN nternet mts ru GR 3 Digital HF ba Connect Figure 4 46 Internet Connect 16 Tapping the OK button returns to the Config Modem screen When doing the connection PPP connection starts to cycle through the baud rates first 9600 then19200 and finally it 4 36 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration should connect at 38400 It can take a few minutes to do so Once connected the red icon will turn to green Tee Modem Connected Rover Type Internal GPRS Radio Port C 2 Base Addres 62 105 138 117 8 Mount Pts NET1 NET1 CMR v Stream Info PPP connection is Connected Update Disconnect Connect Figure 4 47 Config Modem 17 If the Internet connection is configured as NTRIP tap e Update after the PPP connection is established retrieve Mount Points from the NTRIP Caster at the specified IP address and Port select the correct Mount Point e Stream Info to display information on the selected Mount Point e Disconnect to disconnect from the selected Mount Point e Connect to get correction data from the Mount Point A confirmation message will display see Figure 4 48 on page 4 38 P N 7010 0493 4 37 Creating a New Job
109. ase the image use the Delete button Earn CACA wa Photo Note Le Figure 6 5 Add Photo Note 6 If the point is contained in multiple point objects these points will display in the Check Points tab on the Edit Point screen Figure 6 6 on page 6 5 6 4 TopSURV Users Manual Editing Points it Poi Check Points wa Photo Note a i Figure 6 6 Check Points 7 When editing a point which has a station available for Weighted averaging the WA tab will display on the Edit Point screen The WA tab displays coordinate residuals of the check point Tap the Use In WA Exclude from WA button to control either to use or not to use the station as a weighted average Figure 6 7 Check Points WA Photo Note BE N Resid E Resid 0 000 H00 4 763 H00 12 275 Figure 6 7 Weighted Average 8 To find a point by name tap the Find by Point button on the Points screen and insert the whole name or a part of the name in the latter case select the Match partial name field Tap Search The first point satisfying the search criterion is P N 7010 0493 6 5 Storing Data 10 11 highlighted in the list on the Points screen Tap the Find Next button to find another point with the same name To find a point by code tap the Find by Code button on the Points screen and select the code from the drop down list in the latter case select the Match partial name field Tap Search The first point satisfying the search criterio
110. atic My PP Kinematic My PP DGPS Figure 4 4 Create Edit a Configuration 1 To create a new configuration tap the Add button Figure 4 4 2 On the Srv survey screen choose the configuration type either RTK Network RTK Real Time DGPS Network DGPS PP Static PP Kinematic or PP DGPS and enter the name of the configuration Figure 4 5 ASS Finish Cancel _ Post Processing _ mmGPS _ Simulation Mode Figure 4 5 Configure an RTK Survey 4 4 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration For Network RTK Network DGPS and RT DGPS survey modes select the corrections type Figure 4 6 e VRS FKP Single Base or External Config for Network RTK and Network DGPS surveys e User Base Beacon SBAS CDGPS OmniSTAR VBS or OmniSTAR HP for RT and Network DGPS surveys A or conc My Network RTK My RT DGPS Network RTK v Real Time DGPS v Single Base P Post Proce yternal Config _ mmGPS _ Simulation Mode _ SimulatiolOmniSTAR HP Figure 4 6 Configure a Network RTK Network DGPS and RT DGPS 3 Post Processing check mark and enable to configure a post processing survey type in either RTK Network RTK Network DGPS RT DGPS mode 4 mmGPS check mark and enable to configure a mmGPS aided survey type in RTK and Network RTK mode 5 Simulation Mode check mark and enable to run TopSURV GPS mode in a GPS simulation mode If Simulation Mode is selected the Set S
111. c corrections are available 4 49 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration As ssas Setup Cancel Name GPS Type AOR E 2 EGNOS AOR W WAAS Artemis EGNOS J lt 3 Iono Corr Use sat only if avail Figure 4 53 SBAS Setup e For OmniSTAR VBS and OmniSTAR HP a wide area satellite delivered differential Virtual Base Station and High Performance GPS services select the name of the satellite to be used Figure 4 54 Satellite EA SAT Lon 25E EA SAT Lon 25E AM_SAT 4P_SAT Lon 97W 108E OPTUS Lon 160E AF Sat MSW East MSY Center MSi West Wiser Defined Figure 4 54 Config OmniSTAR P N 7010 0493 4 43 Creating a New Job e For CDGPS Canadian nation wide DGPS service set the parameters for the receiver port connected to the CDGPS radio Figure 4 55 Fycocs nase MOEN Radio Modern Receiver Port Connected to Radio Port Baud 36400 Data Parity Mone a E feo fa Stop 1 Defaults Figure 4 55 CDGPS Radio 3 The remaining steps are similar to those for an RTK survey configuration PP Enabled RT DGPS Survey Configuration In RT DGPS surveys with enabled post processing the differential correction data and the collected rover data are written to files for further post processing 1 Enable logging the rover data for post processing in the DGPS survey by checking the Post Processing box in the Survey screen Figure 4 5 on page 4 4 Configure t
112. cannot be changed for an existing point For the radius of the curve or one of two parameters unambiguously defining the radius either enter the degree of chord or the degree of curve for detail see Adding a Curve on page 7 8 e The length of the corresponding spiral elements or the spirals constants are defined see Adding a Spiral on page 7 9 P intersect Pt oK Cancel KH Point IP1 North e1785e4 m East 415378 2 m E Length 1 30 000 m E gt Length 2 30 000 m Figure 7 12 Add Intersection Point P N 7010 0493 7 11 Designing Roads 3 Tap OK to save the element to the road and to return to the Edit Hz Alnt screen Editing Vertical Alignments To create a vertical alignment tap Edit Roads gt Vertical The Vt Alnt screen displays Figure 7 13 1 Tap the Add button to add a new vertical alignment The Add Vt Alnt screen displays Figure 7 14 on page 7 13 din e Figure 7 13 Add Vertical Alignment 2 On the Add Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 14 on page 7 13 enter the name of a new vertical alignment 3 Inthe VAL Type field select a new vertical alignment VAL type from the drop down list and tap OK 7 12 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Vertical Alignments AA Ta OK Cancel Name E YAL Type Elements w Elements Long Section Figure 7 14 Add Vertical Alignment e Long Section select to present a vertical alignment as a set of sections betwe
113. corded measurement is displayed on the Data tab P N 7010 0493 8 37 Surveying with TopSURV 4 Ifa point location is unreachable set offset parameters as described above Resection The coordinates of the unknown point at which the total station is set can be calculated by resection when the number of points of a known position are observed The location by resection can be performed when a minimum of two points of known coordinates are observed 1 Add the points of known coordinates to the Point List 2 Tap Setup gt Resection Figure 8 39 This function is also available from the Backsight Survey screen Tap Setup gt Backsight then tap the menu icon next to the Map icon in the Occ Point field and select the Resection item Figure 8 34 on page 8 33 3 Set the name of the occupation point the heights of the instrument and the target Tap Next A E Er Occ Point 5 occpt Setup Resection z ANH HI 1 000 m HR i m Fars Figure 8 39 Occupation Point 8 38 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys 4 On the Resection 3D screen Figure 8 40 select the point of known coordinates from the map or from the list FAresection j Settings Close Meas Data Map Set Point Eoo 1oss E Code fi HR 2 000 m HA 0 0000 V4 90 35000 5D 500 000 dms m Measure Foresight Direct Figure 8 40 Resection 5 Select the Options item from the Help Icon menu in the upper
114. creen for finding the target Cut Fill are computed from Cut Fill Slope other offsets are computed using the Catch Point Tap Store after the position is close enough to the desired point Tap the Eej E button to retreat advance the station by the specified Station Interval for staking out at the previous next station respectively Figure 9 43 on page 9 33 9 32 TopSURV Users Manual Stakeout Slope Close HH v g 2038 3 427 gtd 0 00 000 Left 164 907 m Back 234 684 m Fill 16 447 m To CL 49 340 m Along CL 282 553 M Ell ht 161 707 m HP 9 057 m Figure 9 43 GPS Stakeout Slope 6 For TS sight the prism On the Stake screen tap the Cur Pos button to measure the target Cut Fill values are computed from the Cut Fill Slope other offsets are computed using the Catch Point Tap the EDM button to select distance measurement mode Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position 1s close enough to the desired point tap Meas to store it Tap the fe E button to retreat advance the station by the specified Station Interval for staking out at the previous next station respectively Figure 9 44 Close 2 00 000 Hw r Turn L E 4644 dms To TS 114 463 m F CP 0 000 m To CL 106 324 m Along CL 177 802 m Eley 95 637 m F HP 10 000 m Figure 9 44 TS Stakeout Slope P N 7010 0493 9 33 Staking Out 7 To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option
115. ct Reverse 1 If necessary change the measurement mode Tap the Settings button and select the mode in Meas Method 2 Perform the sideshot survey as described in Sideshot Setup on page 8 34 taking any measurements necessary 8 36 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys 3 Move to the next point and repeat these steps The last recorded measurement is displayed on the Data tab 4 Ifa point location is unreachable set offset parameters as described above Angle Distance Sets If the measurement mode is Ang Dist Sets Dir Rev performed using the Ang Dist Sets Dir Rev screen Figure 8 38 the instrument uses the specified Angle sequence to perform repeated measurements A sequence of four measurements constitutes one set One example sequence is e 1 the measurement of the sideshot in direct face e 2 then the measurement of the backsight in direct face e 3 then the measurement of the backsight in reverse face e 4 finally the measurement of the sideshot in reverse face Edco one Soros cos Meas Data Map Set Point 101 Ey Code Ja v Og HR ERT m Measure Backsight Direct _ Traverse Point Figure 8 38 Ang Dist Sets Dir Rev 1 To change the measurement mode tap Settings gt Meas Method and pick the desired mode 2 Perform the sideshot survey as described in Sideshot Setup on page 8 34 taking any measurements necessary 3 The last re
116. ct either Celsius C or Fahrenheit F units of temperature Azimuth and distances can be entered as two points 66 99 6699 separated by or Certain angles can be entered as three points separated by or For instance a value of 100 101 indicates the Azimuth or Distance from Point 100 to Point 101 P N 7010 0493 4 75 Creating a New Job e For raw measurements in TS mode only select either mmHg hPa inHg or bbar units of atmosphere pressure Display On the Display screen Figure 4 97 select the Display parameters the type of Coordinates displayed the plane coordinates order the reference direction for Azimuth and representation type and the method for displaying position on the CenterLine Station or Chainage If the Station is selected as representation type to display position on the CL set the Full Station value Then tap Next Coord Type i Coord Order Northing Easting Elevation Azimuth Origin North Disp Dir As Azimuth lt lt ji Disp CL Pos As Station Full Station 100 000 m Figure 4 97 Display In the setup of a TS configuration in Contractor E mode the Coord Type field is absent because no coordinate system is set in this mode 4 76 TopSURV Users Manual Configuration Setup Alarms On the Alarms screen check and enable the Audible Alarm field to enable a sound for alarms in the Controller Receiver or Total
117. ct the starting station chainage and the number of subdivisions to divide the line 2 Tap Next Figure 10 17 on page 10 16 P N 7010 0493 10 15 COGO Start Point 1 Line Offset 6 poo Ht Comp interpolate Ew F Num Subs lo ss m 0 00 000 Figure 10 17 Line amp Offset 3 On the Sta amp Ofst screen Figure 10 18 if needed set the starting station station interval offsets with respect to the line at the station and the starting name for the points calculated 4 Tap Calc to compute and save the calculated ponts Ar EENE close EF 0 00 000 Ee fa eg Sta Interval 10 000 m oF 000 m tC E n coco Point 0000 Ea Code zae Figure 10 18 Station amp Offsets 10 16 TopSURV User s Manual Curve Offset Curve Offset On the Curv amp Offset screen the Curve Offsets task calculates the coordinates of points along a curve The curve can be divided either by the number of subdivisions or by the starting interval from the station specified l Define the curve by selecting the starting PC point of the arc the radius parameters of the curve the point of tangency and the direction of turn relative to the PC Point If needed select the starting station chainage and the number of subdivisions to divide the curve Figure 10 19 Tap Next P gcur amp Offset PC Point 10006 PT Point 10007 150 000 m _ Num Subs lo Turn Right v ss m a o 00 000 mM Figu
118. ct the type of data to be exported and the type of file to export to see Figure 5 28 on page 5 20 Tap the Next button 2000 format gt TopSURV can export DWG files only in AutoCAD For Points and Point Lists data types if desired check mark the appropriate fields to choose the data being exported Check and enable the Select Types of the Points box if not all types of points should be exported In this case the Point Types to Export screen first displays Check and enable the Use Filters box if filters by code and by range should be used for exported points P N 7010 0493 5 19 Importing and Exporting Data Data Format Topcon Fl 4 tc4 Select Types Of The Points Use Filters Figure 5 28 Export to File 3 On the To lt name of Format gt screen set the destination file using the Windows CE interface and tap OK Points to Text File Formats 1 If data type is Points or Point Lists select the point type to export 2 If the Text file type is chosen check and enable the ASCII File Properties field boxes if necessary Figure 5 29 These conditions use the same type for the attributes and quotes for the text values 9 20 Data v Format Topcon Text Custom txt v _ Select Types Of The Points Use Filters ASCII File Properties Use Type for Attributes Use Quotes for Text Values Next gt gt Figure 5 29 To File TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data
119. ction into the Active list of projections to delete the projection from the list use the Cross button 3 Tap OK to see the added projection in the Projections drop down list of the Coord System screen 4 To manipulate the custom projections tap the Custom button P N 7010 0493 4 65 Creating a New Job To create a custom projection tap the Custom button in the Projections screen Figure 4 84 on page 4 65 The Custom Projections screen displays and contains a list of custom grid projections Initially this list is empty Ar custom Projections Projection Figure 4 85 Custom Projections e Tap the Add button On the Custom Projection screen enter the name for the new custom grid system and select a sample projection and datum from the lists of available types enter the region and any additional information Figure 4 86 Tap Next Ar custom Stee Finish Cancel Name M Local Type Transverse Mercato w Datum wese4 v Region Ohio Note m TM projection Figure 4 86 Custom Projection 4 66 TopSURV User s Manual Configuration Setup e On the next Custom Projection screen enter the new projection specifications depending on the selected sample projection The projection types available for selection are as follows e Albers Equal Area orthembadic conic projection e Cassini Soldner cylindrical projection e Double Stereographic conformal azimuthal projection e Lambert conformal conic
120. differential service is located and the station that broadcasts differential corrections for the Rover receiver Figure 8 22 Configure Beacon Status 2 Tap Status to view the status of the link to the radio beacon On the Beacon Status screen the following information is shown if applicable the name of station the Beacon board version the broadcasting frequency and signal to noise ratio Figure 8 23 on page 8 23 8 29 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys Ar EE Status close Station ACUSHNET MA Version NifA Frequency NifA Signal Quality N A Figure 8 23 Beacon Status Config BR 1 When using the Beacon receiver BR 1 in DGPS survey configuration select the Config BR 1 item from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Topo screen to configure the BR 1 The same item is accessible from the Status and Auto Topo screens 1 Tap the Config button to send the appropriate configuration command for BR 1 radio channels Figure 8 24 on page 8 24 e When Automatic Scan mode is on all four channels of the BR 1 will automatically scan frequencies until one of the channels find the available Beacon Signal After the signal is found the channel will keep this frequency e When Automatic Scan mode is off the frequency and data transfer rate of the known Station selected will only be set to channel a of the BR 1 receiver The other channels will not work P N 7010 0493 8 23 Surveying wi
121. dth of the signal then tap Next Pasero GEM Exe Turning Speed 10 Start Search After 5 Pattern Pattern 1 Trk Speed Survey Sensitivity High i E 4 b Track Light off 4 Scan Range Wide Range dms Figure 4 74 Search Track 9 On the Survey Parms screen set the method for performing measurements and tap Next Figure 4 75 on page 4 58 For the Angle Dist Dir Rev method select the sequence for measuring angles FS is foresight point the next occupation point BS is backsight point the previous occupation point and Plunge is a rotation of the total station telescope and body by 180 degrees These are used for reduction of angular errors Also select the number measurement sets for the angles To enable the reverse distance measurements check the corresponding field These are used for the reduction of the distance measurement errors e The Automatic Repetition of the measurements is available only in the Robotic mode for the motorized instrument P N 7010 0493 4 57 Creating a New Job e Insert the allowable tolerances for the measurements and enable distance averaging indicates if distance is measured using one signal or computed as the average of several signals if desired FaAsurvey eas ERM Exe Meas Method Sideshot Direct w Angle Sequence Bsf FS Plunge FS BS Num Sets Tolerances ja vi Hz 5 0 ze Dist 0 006 m va 50 se Auto Advance Set Auto Accep
122. e Fis Only w Auto Accept Mum Meas to Avg 3 Precision im Hz o 0150 Wert 10 0300 Figure 9 3 Stakeout Parameters GPS mode 4 To display the icon for the staked point on the map select the Display option from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the Stk Parms screen Figure 9 4 In the Staked Point Icon screen set appropriate parameters for the icon 5 To stake out a point for the TS set the horizontal distance tolerance and reference direction Also select the manner in which the Total Station should be turned towards the design point and tap the Defaults button to return to default values Then tap OK Pase Fost oor Store Staked Point As Point Design Pt Suffix aa stk Note Design Point ha Figure 9 4 Stakeout Parameters TS mode P N 7010 0493 9 3 Staking Out 6 Select the design point from the list or a map or insert the name manually Specify the antenna parameters the height value and type or the height of the rod based on whether you are in GPS mode or TS mode Check if the PTL Point Stakeout is performed Tap the Stakeout button on the Stakeout Point screen Figure 9 2 on page 9 2 7 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen for finding the target point Figure 9 5 Tap Store after the location is close enough to the design point Tap the Next Pt button to change the design point increment to the next point in the data set of the stakeout Close
123. e ees ebd fm amp Are es ebd _IMRATE vow A rea 9 lt Figure 6 29 Select Area 1 On the Area screen tap the Add button to create a new area 2 To delete the area from the list tap Delete Figure 6 29 P N 7010 0493 6 21 Storing Data 3 To edit the properties of an area either double tap or highlight the area in the list and tap Edit The Edit Area screen displays Figure 6 30 4 On the Points in Area tab change the name of the area if necessary PZ Edit area Points in Area Layer Style Area Name wow A rea 9 D List of Point sim P Point Info Sel Pts Figure 6 30 Edit Area 5 To change the order of the points use the up and down arrows 6 To view information on a point select the point in the list and tap Point Info 7 To add points to the selected created area tap the menu in the lower right corner Select the appropriate parameter from the Select Points pop up menu 8 In the Layer Style tab of the Edit Area screen set layer and plotting properties to use for display the points line and area on the map and tap OK 6 22 TopSURV User s Manual Operating Raw Data Operating Raw Data Tap Edit Job gt Raw Data The Raw Data screen displays Figure 6 31 and reflects all the collected measurements In GPS mode this screen also displays the coordinates of the base and the vector of the stored points from the rover to the base Type Topo Topo Topo Topo Auto Au
124. e Calibrations option from the Help Icon menu Note You can select this option when editing the base By default TopSURV uses Absolute calibration offsets for antennas P N 7010 0493 4 7 Creating a New Job Figure 4 8 Peripherals 2 Set the Base Radio choose the modem to be used and its parameters and tap Next Figure 4 9 Radio Modem Internal HiPer Lite w Receiver Port Connected to Radio Port Baud 38400 Data li Parity None Stop x Defaults Figure 4 9 Configure Base Radio If Multiple Ports are set for peripherals see Figure 4 8 depending on the number of ports selected there can be several radios for correction data output 3 Custom modems use a standard set of parameters port parity the number of data bits the baud rate and the number of stop bits Tap the Default button to set default settings for the port AirLink GPRS CDMA CDPp CDMA2000 Generic Sierra 4 8 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Wireless MP200 CDPD and Internal HiPer Pro modem types do not require additional parameters Other modems require additional parameters to be set These parameters are available for setting in the Base Radio Parameters screen e For Digital UHF modems Internal GR 3 Digital UHF Internal HiPer Digital UHF TRL 2 and TRL 35 External Digital UHF set the operation protocol and modulation type Figure 4 10 2 Fos oor Protocol Modulation DEPSK aa
125. e calculated point and the horizontal and vertical distance to it The azimuth can be entered as is or it can be computed from the right or left angles or deflection entered in this field Enter Backsight information input with the help of the BS Point button 1 To calculate the result point To Point without changing the From Point tap the SideShot button The To Point is incremented to the next new point in the database P N 7010 0493 10 25 COGO 2 To calculate the result point To Point tap the Traverse button to change the From Point to the To Point The To Point changes to the next new name in the database Ww Ar ree Calc Traverse ls Traverse Calc Results Map From Point A i 45 0000 dms Hz Dist 15 000 m Vert Dist 0 500 m To Point 10007 sl moe wi Figure 10 29 Traverse Calc I To edit angles azimuths and distances etc use the entry fields to add subtract angle and linear values as directly or use the Calculator Either press the F1 button on the controller keyboard to start the calculator from this field or tap the Calculator icon on the pop up keyboard for controllers with soft input panels 10 26 TopSURV User s Manual Appendix A mmGPS Operations In the event that a point is lost the resection operation can measure an unknown point based on the measurements of three or more surrounding points The self levelling mechanism may also need to be measured and the transm
126. e supported by the firmware 4 30 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration 3 If using a cellular phone that is data enabled and connected to the controller use Dialup Networking Connection in TopSURV to connect to the network The following setup is an example of a GPRS connection Figure 4 37 However any generic method for connecting to the Internet can be used Note that a Network RTK setup requires two way communication links like GSM and GPRS setups AS iOE Radio Cancel Radio Modern Internal GPRS Receiver Port Connected to Radio Port Baud 38400 Data my iM IR Parity None Stop Defaults Figure 4 37 Rover Radio 4 Select a base IP address and port from the list and tap Next IP addresses ports can be deleted or added to the list Ar C tele Finish f Cancel Internet Info IP Address hb 1095 138 117 8082 IP Address list 62 105 138 117 8082 Figure 4 38 Modem Internet Info P N 7010 0493 4 31 Creating a New Job 5 Tapping Next displays the Config NTRIP Login Info screen Figure 4 39 only if NTRIP was selected as the protocol to receive RTK corrections via the Internet 6 Enter the NTRIP user name and password provided by the VRS service provider and tap Next Ar ee NTRIP Finish Cancel HTRIP Server Server 62 105 136 117 3082 Wiser ID esn Password Figure 4 39 NTRIP Login Info 7 Use the Config Modem Dialup Info screen Figure 4 40
127. e Layer list of the current job only as points are saved with the file s codes z When using a Global Data Dictionary file the codes 5 Check and enable the Code with Description box to use descriptions along with code names to select during survey 4 78 TopSURV User s Manual Customizing Menus 6 Check and enable the Allow Custom Control Code box to be able to enter any string to mark it as a control code TopSURV will not interpret these control codes 7 Check and enable the Allow Persistent Control Code box to make the control codes persistent between recorded points and not cleared when surveying The box becomes available for selection only if the Allow Custom Control Code option is turned on 8 Check and enable the Control Code Delimiter from the drop down list to enter control codes along with codes in a single field when surveying in Line or Area mode Customizing Menus 1 Some rarely used functions are not displayed but can be enabled To do this tap the Configure gt Menus icons The Config Menus screen displays Sub Menu to Display Global To Job To Controller From Job From Controller _ Use Icons Figure 4 100 Config Menus 2 On the Config Menus screen Figure 4 100 select the desired menu from the Menu list and choose the necessary options from the Sub Menu to Display list P N 7010 0493 4 79 Creating a New Job Setting Background Images To position
128. e Select the Solution Type filter to be used for data logging e Set the Auto Accept settings for Stakeout which are separate from the Survey auto accept settings number of measurements to be averaged and acceptable horizontal and vertical precision P N 7010 0493 4 17 Creating a New Job ZEN Fost oor Hz Dist Tolerance p 0500 m Reference Direction Moving Direction w Solution Type Fis Only Auto Accept Mum Meas to Avg f _ Precision im Hz o 0150 Vert o 0200 Figure 4 23 Stakeout Parameters 14 To display the icon for the staked point on the map select the Display option from the menu in the upper left corner of the Stk Parms screen Figure 4 23 On the Staked Point Icon screen Figure 4 24 set appropriate parameters for the icon Fa stakes Pont o EE Staked point Icon Triangle Flag v coor Ca P Figure 4 24 Staked Point Icon 15 In the next Stk Parms screen if necessary set the rule for generating the point name and Note of the staked point Figure 4 25 on page 4 19 e Set the rule for defining names for the staked points like a design point name or the next point name or a design point name with a 4 18 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration pre defined prefix or a design point name with a pre defined suffix The choice of the prefix or suffix appears only when the corresponding item is chosen from the drop down menu Also a specified numerical constan
129. e and named with the identical name a prompt will ask to Override Rename or Store as Weighted Average point Multiple WA points can be stored and the results can be viewed in the Edit Points screen The Use in WA button makes weighted averages of topo points 8 20 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys OmniSTAR Status To view the status of the OmniSTAR service for DGPS survey type select the Config OmniSTAR item from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Topo screen The same item is accessible from the Status and Auto Topo screens 1 Select the OmniSTAR satellite from which to receive differential correction data Figure 8 20 Satellite EA_SAT Lon 25E OmniSTAR SN 00153 Subscription 11 29 2007 Figure 8 20 Config OmniSTAR 2 Tap Status to view the status of the link to the OmniSTAR satellite selected Figure 8 21 Ar OE close Satellite IEA_SAT Lon 25E we OmniSTAR SN 200969 Subscription 11 29 2007 Version HP 4 10 Frequency 1535 2 MHz SV Lock af a lt Figure 8 21 OmniSTAR HP Status P N 7010 0493 8 21 Surveying with TopSURV Beacon Status To view the status of the Beacon service for DGPS survey type select the Config Beacon item from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Topo screen The same item is accessible from the Status and Auto Topo screens The Beacon screen displays Figure 8 22 1 Select the country where the radio beacon
130. e information on the Stakeout screen to find the target Tap Store once the position is close enough to the desired one Figure 9 12 FAstare Close v ge Fixed H 2 201 3 200 z Left 16 286 m Back 160 384 m Fill 3 000 m Ellipsoidal ht 150 015 m Azimuth 185 4753 dms Figure 9 12 Stakeout Point amp Direction Stakeout 5 For TS sight the prism In the Stakeout screen tap the Cur Pos button to check the position Use the EDM button to select distance measurement mode Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the desired one tap Meas to store it Figure 9 13 Ag Gee Close eet Point 105 Hz Dist 5 270 m Dsan P 72 3227 dms Left 1 639 m Towards TS 5 009 m Fill 5 000 m Turn Lett 0 3733 dms Figure 9 13 Stakeout Point amp Direction Stakeout P N 7010 0493 9 9 Staking Out 6 To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic survey selecting the Display Coords option displays coordinates instead of angle distance data To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen To store the staked point on a layer select the Design Pt Layer option from the menu popped up after tapping the bitmap in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 and Fi
131. e instrument is leveled Then perform Level Run in appropriate sideshot survey mode single or multiple Refer to Config Survey Parameters Level in the TopSURV Reference Manual for details Two Peg Test To execute the Two Peg Test tap Survey gt Two Peg Test Figure 8 74 on page 8 63 8 62 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Level Surveys The Two Peg Test screen guides you through a series of measurements to help determine any errors 1 First take shots to the first point assuming the level is fairly centered between the two points P Ti a SUrvey wo Peg Test Measure to Pegi p1 Locate Peg Figure 8 74 Take Peg 1 Reading 2 Then move the instrument to one of the pegs and take the shots again to Pegs 1 and 2 Figure 8 75 AEE Peg Test close Measure to Peg2 p2 Locate Peg Figure 8 75 Take Peg 2 Reading e Tap the Locate Peg2 button to measure the horizontal distance to Peg2 and compare it with the already taken P N 7010 0493 9 63 Surveying with TopSURV measurement to Peg This measurement is not used in the error computations e Tap the Meas button to take measurements for the displayed prompted Peg Figure 8 75 on page 8 63 The Two Peg Test Results screen displays The Two Peg Test Results screen Figure 8 76 displays the results of the test after all measurements are taken The computed error means inclination of the actual line of sight from true horizontal This error
132. eas BS button 4 To check the quality of the chosen backsight point tap the Check BS button The screen displays the residuals of the current backsight point Figure 8 35 Tap Close Fes suver E ERF BS Setup Data Map Ql ML H oom o1 Az 95 0000dms 0 0000 dms 95 0000 dms 60 0000 dms 90 0000 dms 0 000 m Figure 8 35 Check Backsight P N 7010 0493 9 33 Surveying with TopSURV 5 To adjust the horizontal circle of the total station tap the HC Set button Figure 8 34 Using the Backsight HC screen set the horizontal circle reading that corresponds to the backsight point direction Enter the value manually or choose the value of the horizontal circle using the menu on the bitmap in the BS Circle field 6 Tap OK to store settings Note that when moving to the next occupation the previous occupation point becomes a backsight point by default Sideshot Setup Once the backsight point is set make a single sideshot 1 Tap Survey gt Topo Figure 8 36 Select the Sideshot Dir measurement method and set the order and the type of the measurements in a set 2 On the Sideshot Dir screen enter the point name code and the height of the target P Survey aso Se ee Meas Data Map Offsets Point 5 occpt2 EW code pm BO Bee fi HR 2 000 m HA 230 0005 V4 90 1003 5D 800 005 dms m Measure Foresight Direct _ Traverse Point Figure 8 36 Sideshot Direct 3 Set the b
133. eceived RTCM CMR message corresponds or the current stand alone position while waiting for new RTCM CMR messages coming from the base A es ones _ Co Op Tracking Satellite System GPS GLONASS w RTK Position Extrapolation v Figure 4 26 Advanced Parameters 17 To set ambiguity resolution parameters for RTK engine select the RTK Settings option from the menu in the upper left corner of the Advanced screen In the RTK Settings screen set appropriate parameters see Figure 4 27 on page 4 21 e Select the Ambiguity Level governs the RTK engine when determining whether or not to fix ambiguities Low Medium and High correspond to the indicator s 95 99 5 and 99 9 states respectively The higher the specified confidence level the longer the ambiguity search time Set the Resolution Period that defines the differential correction update interval Before entering a value know the exact rate at which the reference station broadcasts differential correction data This interval will only be used 1f the receiver is ran in Delay mode The interval also provides 4 20 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration more reliable synchronization between the Base station and Rover receiver Prk Settings OK Cance Ambiguity Level KEME Resolution Period Expected Correction 1 00 Figure 4 27 RTK Settings 18 On the Miscellaneous screen Figure 4 28 select the necessary options to customize the use
134. ecessary comments The date is stored automatically Tap Next to move to the next screen At any stage select the Finish button to create a new job See the following sections to create a new job for your mode of survey P N 7010 0493 4 1 Creating a New Job eae on il TPS TopSURY Jobs Name SITE 1 Created By survevor Comments Current Date gj2 2008 0 15 AM Browse Next gt gt Figure 4 2 New Job A Job file contains all the pertinent data for the work being done settings of the performed work and information on the Survey Configuration A Survey Configuration is a set of settings such as instrument parameters or radio settings which are independent of the job one configuration can be used on several jobs Configuration settings are applied to the equipment E gt only after opening a screen that measures and stores data in the job file Survey configurations are stored in the Styles tsstyles file in the TopSURV directory 3 By default all job files are stored in the Job folder of the TopSURV directory To change the location of the job being created tap Browse on the New Job screen a gt Tap Finish to make the new job current and use the settings from the previously open job 4 On the Survey Style screen Figure 4 3 on page 4 3 select the Survey Configuration for both the GPS and TS and tap Next A Survey Configuration is a set of parameters that describe 4 9 TopSURV User s Manu
135. ed Conventional and Reflectorless configuration z A Level survey can be configured when a Total 1 To create a new configuration tap the Add button To edit an existing configuration select it from the list and tap Edit 2 On the Survey screen enter a name for the Configuration and select its type then tap Next Figure 4 68 on page 4 53 4 52 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a Total Station Configuration e Use the Robotic type if the survey can be performed by one person and the instrument is motorized e If a reflector is not used choose the Reflectorless type e In all other cases of surveying with Total Station use the Conventional type Use the Level type to perform Levelling with digital level Ar TE Cancel My Conventional Conventional Conventional Reflactorless Robotic Level Figure 4 68 Survey 3 Inthe Instrument screen enter the manufacturer and model of the device then tap Next Figure 4 69 on page 4 54 Note that the models shown in the list correspond to the chosen type of survey To simulate a real survey select Manual Mode In this mode no measurements are performed all the data is entered manually For the Monitor survey with robotic total stations select Monitor from the context menu in the upper left corner of the screen to set the format and destination of the output file P N 7010 0493 4 53 Creating a New Job Parsun ERM exe Manufacturer Topcon v Model jats Series v
136. ed and tap the Next button Figure 10 13 on page 10 12 2 Inthe second screen under Area tab select the known rotation point from the list the direction of rotation the known requested area and the name and code of the resulting point Figure 10 14 Ara Area Hinge ES Area Results Map Point List PointList1 List of Poir 4 lt 4 lt 3 bo 1 sla Figure 10 14 Known Area Hinge Area Tab 2 3 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab 4 Tap the Save button on the Results tab to save the checked point The Map tab shows the results graphically I To edit angles azimuths and distances etc use the Pas entry fields to add subtract angle and linear values directly or use the Calculator Either press the F1 button on the controller keyboard to start the calculator from this field or tap the Calculator icon on the pop up keyboard for controllers with soft panels P N 7010 0493 10 13 COGO Line On the Known Area Line screen Figure 10 15 the Line method computes the coordinates of two points that satisfy the following conditions e The points are located on known azimuths taken from the two known points e The azimuth of the line formed by the points is known e Along with two other known points the points form a quadrilateral of the known area Ara Area Line 7 Area Results Map Total 746323 7244 Reqd Area 40942 F Pti of
137. egree of care no less stringent that the degree of care you would use in safeguarding your own most valuable trade secrets Nothing in this paragraph shall restrict you from disclosing Confidential Information to your employees as may be necessary or appropriate to operate or care for the receiver Such employees must also keep the Confidentiality Information confidential In the event you become legally compelled to disclose any of the Confidential Information you shall give TPS immediate notice so that it may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy WEBSITE OTHER STATEMENTS No statement contained at the TPS website or any other website or in any other advertisements or TPS literature or made by an employee or independent contractor of TPS modifies these Terms and Conditions including the Software license warranty and limitation of liability SAFETY Improper use of the receiver can lead to injury to persons or property and or malfunction of the product The receiver should only be repaired by authorized TPS warranty service centers Users should review and heed the safety warnings in an Appendix MISCELLANEOUS The above Terms and Conditions may be amended modified superseded or canceled at any time by TPS The above Terms and Conditions will be governed by and construed in P N 7010 0493 ix Preface accordance with the laws of the State of California without reference to conflict of laws Manual Conventions Th
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139. ement Line Curve CUTYE Spiral A 1 Sect Po li E Figure 7 7 Information on Element Start and End Stations e Also the information on the selected element can display from the greater Map opened by double tapping in the plot area Select the alignment element and double tap it to display detailed information see Figure 7 8 on page 7 7 4 Tap OK on the Edit Hz Alnt screen to save the horizontal alignment and return to the Hz Alnt screen 5 To add the horizontal alignment tap the Add button To remove a selected horizontal alignment from the list tap the Delete button 7 6 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Horizontal Alignments FFaiignment SAA Close Start Sta 0 98 785 End Sta 14 29 275 Start North 61 7656 0 Start East 415375 302 End North 61768545 9 End East 415362 72 AAA A Figure 7 8 Information on Horizontal Alignment Element Adding a Line 1 To add a line select the Line option from the Insert or Add floating menu on the Horizontal tab of the Edit Horizontal Alignment screen The Line Screen displays 2 On the Line screen enter the length of the line element and the azimuth only for the starting element of the road Figure 7 9 on page 7 8 By default the azimuth is set tangent to the previous element To change the azimuth of all other elements remove the check mark from the Tangent to Previous Item box on the Help Icon in the upper left corner of the screen azimuth since
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141. en stations where the heights are known usually the extreme of the vertical alignment line A vertical curve length specifies the length of the interval near the station where the alignment has a parabolic shape e Elements select to create the road element by element finishing wherever desired and starting again 4 On the Start Pt tab of the Edit Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 15 on page 7 14 enter the name of the vertical alignment and parameters of the starting point and station For the Long Section vertical alignment type only the vertical alignment name is needed P N 7010 0493 Designing Roads AA EIST ok Cancel Start Pt vert Aint Name kE HH start pt S a So Eley 149 938 m E Code Start Sta 5 00 000 m Figure 7 15 Add Vertical Alignment Start Pt Tab The start point name can be entered either manually selected from the map or selected from the list the point will be created with the height entered in the height field for a new point name If needed enter a photo note for the point The point code can be entered manually or selected from the drop down list The code of an existing point cannot be edited 5 On the Vert tab of the Edit Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 16 on page 7 15 add the vertical alignment elements or long sections for the Long Section vertical alignment type 7 14 TopSURV Users Manual Editing Vertical Alignments Peo ve ane E Start Pt Vert LongSect
142. ency 469 5000 MHz Figure 4 14 Satel Radio Parameters e For HiPerXT UHF modem set the protocol channel and power Figure 4 15 on page 4 12 P N 7010 0493 4 11 Creating a New Job Peace kaso Pa RE CEE Protocol Channel Power Figure 4 15 UHF Modem e For AirLink CDMA Multicast UDP set IP addresses for data transmission from the Base Station to more than one Rover Receiver using CDMA modems Figure 4 16 Pese roco ra EERE CEE Address to Add 225 0 055 IP Addresses list 225 0 055 Figure 4 16 Base Multicast Parameters e For the Internal HiPer GSM Internal HiPerXT GSM Internal CR 3 GSM Internal CR 3Satel GSM Motorola V60 Motorola V710 MultiTech GSM GPRS Siemens TC35 Siemens M20 Wavecom Fastrack GSM or Nextel i58sr Cell Phone modem types set the Base PIN see Figure 4 17 on page 4 13 4 12 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Ar Radio Pe Finish Cancel Base PIM Figure 4 17 Base Cell Phone Parameters 4 Set parameters for the Rover Receiver and tap Next FArover Recyr Cancel Receiver Model Topcon Generic w Elevation Mask 10 deg RTK Format CMR ka Ant Ht 2 000 m vertica v Antenn HiPer LitefLity v T H Peripherals l Figure 4 18 Configure RTK Rover Receiver e Select Receiver Model of the Topcon receiver being used for survey either GR 3 GMS 2 GMS 2 Pro GMS X NET G3 or Topcon Generic for any other Topcon receiver e Set El
143. er 2 Set the Raw Data Logging parameters File Name device where raw data is logged to and logging rate Figure 4 63 Ar E PP Setup Cancel Raw Data Logging File Name Default Log To z Logging Rate 5 00 Secs Figure 4 63 Base PP Setup P N 7010 0493 4 49 Creating a New Job 3 Set the Occupation Times parameters the times required for ambiguity resolution in the common operating environment Figure 4 64 These are used during automatic mode of a PP Static Survey and depend upon the number of satellites available and the number of frequencies being used Pocu sn oor Initialization time in minutes Num Svs Single Freq Dual Freq 4 5 6 Figure 4 64 Occupation Times 4 Set Stakeout Parameters in the Stk Parms screens Figure 4 65 then tap Next m eA Store Staked Point As Hz Dist Tolerance 1 0000 iin Reference Direction Point Design Pt Constant s Moving Direction Auto Accept Num Meas to Avg _ Precision im Hz 0 0150 Vert Figure 4 65 Stakeout Parameters Screens For details on stakeout parameters refer to the description on page 4 17 4 50 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration 5 Set the advanced parameters for the survey Figure 4 66 and tap Next e Multipath reduction is used when a signal received represents multiple reflections from nearby objects Enable this field to use this mode during a survey e To use the Co Op Tracking mode allowing
144. er Small or Large from the Curve drop down box Figure 9 27 to indicate which of these two curves will be used for staking and the starting station chainage of the line ASE Teele Settings Close PC Point 10006 PT Point 10007 me Num Subs lo Curve Small aa SS m o 00 000 Leah Figure 9 27 Three Points Small Curve 3 Inthe Sta amp Ofst screen set the station along the curve being staked the station staking interval the right or left offset of the stakeout point with respect to the curve the Up or Down Height offset the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode Ar EENE Settings Close EF 0 10 000 Ee ie Sta Interval 10 000 m G Right OFfet 2000 m amp up os HR in m Figure 9 28 Station amp Offsets P N 7010 0493 9 71 Staking Out Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 Tap the Stakeout button and perform the stakeout as described in Stakeout Line amp Offset on page 9 15 Stakeout Intersection amp Offsets When the design point is the intersection of two lines that are parallel to two other lines and at known horizontal distances from these the Stakeout Intersection amp Offsets task should be performed l To stake out Intersection amp Offsets tap Stake gt Offsets gt Intersection The Stakeout 2Line amp Ofst screen displays
145. erformed in two ways either through the map or through the Sel Pts button Figure 6 21 To add a point through the map do the following 3 Tap the plot on the right A large Map screen opens Select the points by tapping them on the map the two consequently tapped points will be connected with a line Tap Close To add a point through the Sel Pts button do the following l Tap the Sel Pts button A floating menu of six items display Select one of six ways of adding points By Range When specifying the range of points the symbols 7 or should be used to separate the names of the points to be selected The symbol can be used between two point names when the two points and all the points between them are to be selected By Code All the points with the codes checked here will be selected P N 7010 0493 6 15 Storing Data By CodeString All the points with the highlighted code with the Strings checked here will be selected By Radius By specifying the center point and the radius all the points that lie within the area are selected From Map The points can be selected from the Map screen as described above From List Desired points can be selected from a list of available points Repeat actions until all the points are added to the list 3 Use the arrow buttons to modify the order of points in the list and the delete button to remove points from the list 4 Ta
146. erpolation 5 Tap OK to save the cross section set created and return to the X Sect Set screen The new cross section set will be displayed in the list 6 To edit a selected cross section set either double tap the cross section set or highlight it and tap the Edit button 7 To remove a selected cross section set from the list use the Delete button P N 7010 0493 7 23 Designing Roads Editing Roads from the Main Map Editing roads in the job can be accessed either from the Edit Roads menu or from the Main Map To open the Main Map tap the Map icon 1 When in the Main Map tap the desired road to highlight it Then hold the stylus on the selected road for a while until a pop up menu displays Figure 7 28 Ver FAP res Gel A Map Map Icon Road Stakeout Real time Road Stakeout 1 Slope Stakeout Edit Delete Add To Layer Figure 7 28 Editing from the Main Map 2 To select multiple objects tap the EN toolbar button and extend a square window from right to left to include the desired objects These objects can be deleted or added to a Layer 7 24 TopSURV Users Manual Chapter 8 Surveying with TopSURV Performing GPS Surveys After creating a job with the desired configuration in TopSURV and completing the preliminary work the antenna is plumbed and the receiver and controller are connected the survey can begin To use RTK measurements two receivers are needed a Base Station receive
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148. es in the job the Duplicate Objects screen issues a warning that prevents the loss of points roads or point lists Figure 5 25 on page 5 18 11 Select either to overwrite or to rename or to save with prefix suffix Then press Yes to accept the decision for one or for all similar cases Pressing Skip leave such objects not exported P N 7010 0493 5 17 Importing and Exporting Data Ar Codes Warning Code already exists Mame dM dE dH Prefix Suffix Figure 5 25 Duplicate lt Objects gt Export to Device 1 Tap Export gt To Device 2 On the Import Export Settings screen Figure 5 26 select the means of connection using the Com Port drop down list then tap Next The Select file screen displays Figure 5 26 Com Port Figure 5 26 Import Export Settings 3 If Bluetooth is selected to perform the connection between the controllers choose the desired Bluetooth Device and tap Select 5 18 TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data 4 Choose the files to be exported Type Text Files txt ka GJ 1TPS TopSURV EFiles Marne comm log txt Figure 5 27 Select File to Export Prepare the other controller device for the import process as described above in the Import section Tap the OK button to start the export process of the selected file and to return to the main screen if it is successful Export to File 1 Tap Export gt To File In the To File screen sele
149. esult and the mmGPS result Figure A 23 tap OK Ar tees Opts OK Cancel mmGPS is DISABLED Turn mmGPS ON v pn enApAnAENnAROoNAANAAONNEANAOANAAoAoMMAAOAAoNOAONSSMOAOAAANAOAACCNE Use weighted height computations Height Difference Limit 0 300 m Figure A 23 Select mmGPS Options If the difference between the measured GPS height and the mmGPS height is greater than the entered value the mmGPS icon changes Figure A 24 Pos Sys Plots S s 13 13 utc 13 33 14 Fixed WGS564 m Lat 37 i 39 29 71390 Lon 121 49 21 14703 Ell ht 116 101 W gt PDOP 1 8 H 0 011 Base Dist 0 003 47 986 Figure A 24 mmGPS Icon with Height Difference Limit P N 7010 0493 A 15 mmGPS Operations Notes A 16 TopSURV User s Manual Appendix B Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files The following pages describe the typical process for importing editing calculating and exporting TopSURV data in Topcon Link The example applied below performs a simple viewing and editing process after importing TopSURV data BEFORE importing data from TopSURV perform the following actions LJ Install Topcon Link and Microsoft ActiveSync onto the computer LJConnect the TopSURV controller and computer using Microsoft ActiveSync AFTER importing data from TopSURV perform the following functions L Import TopSURV data tsj file into the com
150. evation Mask not to use data from satellites below this elevation e Select RTK Format of the which needs to coincide with this set for the Base station P N 7010 0493 4 13 Creating a New Job e Select the TPS Antenna type from the list and set the height and its type either Vertical measured to the antenna reference point or Slant measured to the antenna edge 5 Press the Peripherals button if peripherals are used To output NMEA messages check mark the NMEA Ports box and select the number of ports for output To input data from peripherals check mark the Multiple Ports box and set the number of ports e To use a hand held laser measurement system check mark the External Laser box and select the device the laser is connected to Press the Parameters button to configure the laser device For this configuration see Laser Configuration on page 4 23 Ar EEEE oK Cancel NMEA Ports 1 w Multiple Ports 2 v External Laser Receiver Parameters Figure 4 19 Rover Receiver Options 6 Select the Receiver Settings option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Rover Receiver screen to turn charging mode of the receiver battery off as needed 7 Ifitis necessary to use Relative antenna model at the base Station that transmits CMR data check mark the Relative calibrations on Base box from the Help Icon menu By default TopSURV 7 2 uses Absolute calibration offsets for antennas
151. ey In the case of Contractor Mode it is possible to perform only Sideshot Direct measurements with conventional and reflectorless total stations Backsight Setup 1 Tap Setup gt Backsight Figure 8 34 on page 8 33 The BS Survey screen displays 2 On the BS Survey screen set the following backsight parameters Figure 8 34 on page 8 33 e Choose the Occ Point occupation point using one of these methods enter the name manually select the point from the map select the point from the list of fixed or job points or calculate the occupation point coordinates using the coordinates of known points with the side shot method The elevation can be computed using the known elevations of the other points e Set the height of the instrument H7 and the height of the reflector HR choose the backsight point backsight azimuth or enter multiple backsight points using the floating menu on the 8 39 TopSURV Users Manual Performing Total Station Surveys bitmap in the corresponding field and check if the distance to the backsight should be measured and if the height of the backsight point rod is fixed Figure 8 34 Paes surr seteras cose BS Setup Data Map el Occ Point oe Ode AH HI 1 200 m HR 1 350 m o po f9 BS Circle 0 0000 F Measure dist to BS F Turn To BS F Fized HR at BS Figure 8 34 Backsight Survey 3 To measure the angle position of the backsight point tap the M
152. field tap the By Range button and enter set the range of the point names or select points for the scaling task on the map or from the list Figure 10 21 Ao ec Close Select Points B ee 2 points selected Rotation Point 4 Rotation Method Rot Ang Rotation Angle as dms Figure 10 21 Rotate Enter the Rotation Point the point at the center of rotation 3 Specify whether the rotation angle will be input directly to the Rotation Angle field or as a difference between the new and old azimuths to the Old Bearing Azimuth and New Bearing Azimuth fields 4 Tap the Calc button to rotate the selected points P N 7010 0493 10 19 COGO Translate The Translate task moves a group of points together On the Translate screen Figure 10 22 do the following 1 Select the points for the task In the Select Points field tap the By Range button and set the range of points names or select points for scaling task on the map or from the list 3 Select Points 2 points selected Translate By Az Dist Ht we Azimuth 45 0000 dms Hz Dist 200 000 m Vert Dist 1 000 m Figure 10 22 Translate 2 Set the method of translation using the Translate By field to either Coords Pts or Az Dist Ht 10 20 When the Coords Pts method is selected it means that all the selected points will be moved in the same direction and distance as between the points locations set by the next two fields From
153. for generating the name and Note of the staked point if necessary and the way the total station is to be turned towards the design point Tap Next Figure 4 77 Store Staked Point As Hz Dist Tolerance 0 0500 m Reference Direction Point Design Pt Suffix v Instrument Reference stk Turn TS to Design Pt Hote Design Point ka HA only Fi Search After Turn Figure 4 77 Stakeout Parms P N 7010 0493 4 59 Creating a New Job i The reference point for a Conventional Survey Pa coincides with the total station and for a Robotic survey with the point where the controller is located 13 To display an icon for the staked point on the map select the Display option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Stakeout Parameters screen In the Staked Point Icon screen select the desired parameters for the icon see Figure 4 24 on page 4 18 14 Select additional customizing parameters in the Miscellaneous screen Figure 4 78 FFAriscellaneous Finish Cancel Prompt for Rod Height Prompt for BS Check Prompt for Feature Codes Stakeout Sound Manual Stakeout Update Rc Beep on Storing Points VA Zero at Level Use Horizontal Angle Left Automatically display BS Seti Hold Offset Measurement BS Is Always Required Figure 4 78 Miscellaneous 15 Tap Finish to store the settings return to the Select Survey Config screen and continue with the configuration setup The na
154. gure 9 9 on page 9 7 The Help Icon in the upper left corner displays the pop up menu that contains the same options as in the Offsets stakeout Stakeout a Point List l To stake out points in a point list tap Stake gt Point List Figure 9 14 on page 9 11 In the Stakeout Point List screen select a pre existing points list set the antenna parameters GPS mode height of the antenna reference point ARP above the mark and the type or the height of the rod target TS mode To perform a stakeout starting from the end of the Point List check and enable the Reverse Order box Use the arrow buttons to modify stakeout order Then tap the Stakeout button Figure 9 14 on page 9 11 9 10 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout a Line E Gos gt N Point List PointList1 Point List Stake DIN Ee Reverse Order HR 2 000 m Stakeout Figure 9 14 Stakeout Point List Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen for finding the target Tap Store after the position is close enough to the designed point To move to the next point tap the Next Pt button For TS sight the prism On the Stakeout screen tap the Cur Pos button to check the position Once the position is close enough to the desired one tap Meas to store it To move to the next point tap the Next Pt button To stakeout another
155. h then select the Calc Closure item from the menu Figure 8 32 on page 8 30 Performing a Static Survey 1 To open the Static Occupation screen Figure 8 33 choose the PP Static configuration in the Survey Config screen use the Configure icon and tap Setup GPS gt Static Occupation Figure 8 33 P static erate Settings Close fa om Sti chal Point wt Ant Ht 1 000 m Slant w Duration 0 00 00 Start Occ Figure 8 33 Static Occupation Screen 2 Enter the parameters of the occupation point name code and antenna height and height type 3 Tap Start Occ The survey will start and the Duration field displays the time passed since the beginning of survey 4 To stop the survey tap the same button when taped it changes toggles to Stop Occ P N 7010 0493 8 31 Surveying with TopSURV Performing Total Station Surveys After completing preliminary work that is the instrument is plumbed above the reference point and the controller is connected to a modem for Robotic Surveys or to the total station the survey can begin First set one or more backsight points to be used for the survey Then choose a task to perform sideshot single or multiple survey cross section survey finding station tape dimension measurement or missing line determination In the case of Robotic Survey the auto topo task is also available The remote control function should be set before performing a Robotic surv
156. he Rover Receiver Then tap Next Set the logging parameters for the Rover receiver the file name logging rate and the device in which raw data is logged to currently only Receiver is available Select whether to start logging manually or automatically as data are being collected Figure 4 33 on page 4 27 Tap the Next button Set appropriate parameters to use differential correction data from a differential service enabled for the Rover for details 4 44 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration refer to RT DGPS Survey Configuration on page 4 39 and tap Next 5 On the Init Times screen Figure 4 34 on page 4 28 set the Initialization Times parameters the times required for ambiguity resolution in the specific operating environment The parameters are used during automatic mode of the survey and depend upon the number of satellites available and the number of frequencies being used Then tap Next 6 Complete the configuration of the PP enabled Real Time DGPS in a manner similar to Real Time DGPS PP Kinematic and PP DGPS Survey Configurations After naming the configuration selecting its type and correction type continue below to finish the configuration for a PP Kinematic and PP DGPS Survey configuration 1 Set the parameters for the Base Receiver Receiver Model Elevation Mask and Base antenna parameters Figure 4 56 then tap Next Ar E RecYr Cancel Receiver Model Topcon Generic v
157. he result of the calculation will display on the Results tab P N 7010 0493 10 9 COGO 4 Tap the Save button in the Results page to save the checked point The Map tab shows the results graphically Three Points Curve Resy p SPt curve F Pc Point 2 PT Point f5 Curve smal v Figure 10 10 Three Pt Curve Radius amp Points The Radius amp Points task defines a curve using the PC and PT points and a radius parameter and computes the RP point coordinates 1 On the Radius and Points screen Figure 10 11 on page 10 11 select the initial data for the task the curve points the radius parameter the direction of turn and whether the smaller less than 180 degrees or the larger curve more than 180 degrees between the curve points is to be considered Also enter the resulting RP point name and code 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab 3 Tap the Save button in the Results tab to save the checked point The Map tab shows the results graphically 10 10 TopSURV User s Manual Area Radius Point W pcpont 2 PT Point 4 Turn Right v Curve Small v RP Point fi0017 Ew Figure 10 11 Radius amp Points Area The Area task calculates the area of a polygon formed by any points By Points task or the coordinates of a point Hinge task points Line task that after being added to Point List form a polygon of the desired area
158. he template will appear in the list of templates Editing Cross Section Sets To create a set of cross sections tap Edit Roads gt X Sections The X Sect Set screen displays Figure 7 25 on page 7 22 1 On the X Sect Set screen tap the Add button to add a new cross section set The Edit X Sect Set screen displays Figure 7 26 on page 7 22 P N 7010 0493 7 21 Designing Roads gt 5ections Figure 7 25 Cross Section Set 2 On the Edit X Sect Set screen Figure 7 26 enter the name of the cross section set and tap the Add button Ar eee OK Cancel Name Ix Station Left X Sect Ri 0 00 000 1 1 0 25 000 2 1 0 60 000 2 2 Sy qim Figure 7 26 Add Cross Section Set 3 Inthe X Sect Set screen define the station where the cross section will be applied or the distance to this station and specify the cross section templates for the left and or the right parts of the road cross section These can be chosen only from the existing cross section templates Tap OK 7 22 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Cross Section Sets Ar EL AREE OK Cancel Name Station Left X 5ect 0 00 000 1 0 25 000 0 60 000 2 qir Figure 7 27 Cross Section 4 To add a station tap the Add button in the Add X Sect Set screen Figure 7 27 Add as many templates as necessary to define the road If two or more cross sections are defined in one set the intermediate cross sections are calculated using int
159. higher efficiency of multipath reduction check and enable this field and select the satellite system to be used 2 es ones _ Co Op Tracking Satellite System GPS GLONASS vw Figure 4 66 Config Advanced 6 Select needed options in the Miscellaneous screen see Figure 4 28 on page 4 21 7 Tap Finish to store the settings return to the Survey Config screen and continue with the configuration setup The name of the created configuration displays in the GPS Config field drop down menu P N 7010 0493 4 51 Creating a New Job Creating a Total Station Configuration When creating a Total Station configuration use pre defined configurations or create new ones The pre defined configurations are listed in the drop down menus in the corresponding fields in the Survey Configurations screen Figure 4 3 on page 4 3 In the TS Configuration field choose one of the pre defined configurations or tap the List button to create a new configuration or to edit an existing one The Configurations screen displays Figure 4 67 which contains a list of available TS configurations Either edit the existing configuration or create a new one FA configurations OK Cancel Configuration Name My Conventional My Reflectorless My Robotic My Level Figure 4 67 Configurations Station survey mode is chosen If Contractor Mode is selected the existing Total Station configurations will be scaled down to a restrict
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161. ic and PP DGPS modes are performed similarly to real time surveys Job configuration settings will be applied to the Base receiver only after starting the Base and to the Rover receiver only after selecting the Topo Auto Topo option Localization Localization parameters can be defined either before beginning the job or after the completing the job Localization parameters provide transforming coordinates between a local system and the WGS84 system To calculate these parameters the localization control points with pairs of coordinates in both systems are used The local coordinates and the WGS84 coordinates are those of the same point on the surface of the earth in the local and WGS84 systems respectively The names of the Local and WGS84 points must be different For localization to work properly enter or import the local coordinates with Projection set to lt none gt in the Coord System screen and Coord Type set to Ground in the Display screen The quality of coordinates of localization points directly affects localization accuracy Localization points should be located more or less evenly around the jobsite They are not to be together or to be all at one section of the site 1 Tap Setup GPS gt Localization The Localization screen displays Figure 8 1 on page 8 3 2 On the Localization screen tap Add Figure 8 1 The Add Point screen displays Figure 8 2 on page 8 3 8 2 TopSURV Users Manual Performing GPS Sur
162. icons then tap the icon menu next to the Map icon in the Occ Point field and select the Elevation item Figure 8 34 on page 8 33 On the Known Elev screen Figure 8 43 on page 8 41 select the point of known coordinates from the map or from the list 8 40 TopSURV Users Manual ra Performing Total Station Surveys Ara Sse Settings Meas Data Map Set i a Obes EM Code I fi HR 2 000 m HA 230 0005 VA4 90 1003 5D 800 005 dms m Measure Foresight Direct Figure 8 43 Unknown Elevation Screen Aim the instrument at the point and enter the height of the rod target Tap the Meas button to take the sideshot to the point Repeat the procedure for the remaining known points Open the Meas tab In the Known Elev screen Figure 8 44 tap the Accept button The vertical coordinate of unknown points will be calculated Paeon ce str ose 4 Meas Data Map Set 3 b Figure 8 44 Calculate Vertical Coordinates for Unknown Points In the Store Point screen that displays enter the name of the point and tap OK P N 7010 0493 8 41 Surveying with TopSURV Remote Control If the survey process is performed by one person with a robotic instrument the remote control is used for the transmission of the commands from the controller to the total station The radio modems need to be set and connected to the controller and the instrument l 2 Tap Setup gt Remote Control Figure 8 45 On
163. ied 10 24 2007 00 19 1 LTPS TopSurR Jobs Figure 5 19 Select Job 2 Inthe To lt Job gt screen select whether points are to be exported and if necessary filter the exported points either by type by range and code or by type range and code Figure 5 20 on page 5 15 Also place appropriate check marks if the following data should be exported along with points Code Library Localization Point Lists Horizontal Alignment Vertical Alignment X Section Sets or Roads 3 Tap the Next button 5 14 TopSURV User s Manual 4 5 Exporting Data Eae core Points fall Points Code Library Localization Point Lists Horizontal Alignments Vertical Alignments Roads Figure 5 20 Export to Job If By Type or By Type Range and Code was selected in the Points drop down list on the Point Type s to Export screen select the types of points to be exported Figure 5 21 PaP os ro ee E Point Types Design Points Control Points cogo Points Base Station Topo Points Offset Topo Points Auto Topo Points w Check Uncheck Next gt gt Figure 5 21 Select Point Type s to Export If By Range and Code was selected in the Points drop down menu on the Points to Export screen select the codes and or the range of points to be exported Figure 5 22 on page 5 16 P N 7010 0493 5 15 Importing and Exporting Data FApoints to Export Filter by Codes pene Filter by Range 100 105
164. imes are the times required to estimate fixed ambiguity positions which depend upon the number of satellites available and the number of frequencies being used Occupation times in minutes Num Svs Single Freq Dual Freq Figure 4 60 Initialization Times 6 Onthe Srv Parms screen set the Number of Epochs for the Topo survey see Figure 4 61 on page 4 48 P N 7010 0493 4 47 Creating a New Job APE Fish cancel Topo Number of Epochs E Auto Topo Method By Time v Interval 5 00 sec Figure 4 61 Survey Parms PP Kinematic and PP DGPS 7 Foran Auto Topo survey select the Method from the drop down list and set the nterval multiple to the logging rate in the Receiver 8 Complete configuring the PP Kinematic and PP DGPS survey type in a manner similar to RTK 9 Tap Finish to store the settings and to return to the Survey Config screen The name of the created configuration displays in the GPS Config field drop down menu 4 48 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration PP Static Survey Configuration After naming the configuration and selecting its type continue below to finish the configuration 1 Set the Receiver Model Elevation Mask and the static antenna parameters Figure 4 62 then tap Next Ar GEN Recyr Cancel Receiver Model Topcon Generic Elevation Mask 10 deg Antenn HiPer Lite fLiti na Ant Ht 0 000 m Slant aa Peripherals l Figure 4 62 Static Receiv
165. imported file Tap Finish to start the import process To customize the format enter the order of data using the Custom Style screen Figure 5 12 l 2 Tap Add Format on the Text File Format screen Select parameters from the Available list and tap the right arrow button to move them to the Order list To arrange the options in sequence use the up and down arrow buttons The order of items in the Order list should correspond to that in the selected file Tap Save Figure 5 12 The combination will display in the Select File Format drop down list on the Text File Format screen Ar custom Style Close Available Ell ht Hotes Codes Strings Codes Attributes Figure 5 12 Custom Style P N 7010 0493 Importing and Exporting Data Points from AutoCAD DXF and AutoCAD Drawing Files 1 Ifthe AutoCAD DXF or AutoCAD Drawing format is selected select the Point Type on the From File screen Figure 5 13 Data Points i Format AutoCAD Drawing dwg a Point Type Design Points v Figure 5 13 From AutoCAD DXF TopSURV only imports AutoCAD 2000 format am DWG files TopSURV imports layers from DWG DXF files along with the appropriate data types 2 Tap the Settings button On the Settings screen select the following drawing styles to represent points and lines Figure 5 14 Load as background image Figure 5 14 Settings 5 10 TopSURV User s Manual Importing Data e Chec
166. imulator icon becomes available in the Edit Job menu 6 Depending on the mode continue creating the configuration e For RTK see page 4 6 For Network RTK and Network DGPS see page 4 28 e For RT DGPS see page 4 39 e For PP Static survey mode see page 4 49 P N 7010 0493 4 5 Creating a New Job e For PP Kinematic and PP DGPS see page 4 45 RTK Survey Configuration Real time kinematic RTK surveying is used for topographic survey and stakeout and is the most precise method of real time surveying RTK requires at least two receivers Base and Rover collecting navigation data simultaneously and being linked via a communication system The Base receiver is usually at a known location and serves as a reference station The Base receiver collects carrier phase measurements generates RTK corrections and transmits this data to the Rover The Rover receiver processes its carrier phase observations with the received corrections computing its relative position The closer the Rover is to the Base the higher the probability of determining the integer values of ambiguities Typically the distance between the Base and Rover should not be more than 10 15 km To enable logging Base and Rover data for post processing in RTK survey check and enable the Post Processing box in the Survey screen To configure a mmGPS aided RTK survey check and enable the mmGPS box on the Survey screen After naming the configuration and selecting it
167. in a kinematic survey to initialize the fixed solutions To start working tap Setup GPS gt Known Point Init 1 Inthe Known Point Init screen Figure 8 26 select the known point and set the antenna parameters of the station Ara Point Init close i P l Point 101 Setup GPS Known Pt Init WG564 m Lat 55 3206876 15 Lon 27 3639600 14 Ell ht 150 015 Ant Ht 2 000 m Vertic ka Figure 8 26 Known Point Initialization Screen 2 To start initialization tap the Initialize button Figure 8 26 The KPI Position screen displays the status information on Rover initialization Figure 8 27 Arg Position close amp 13g 13 UTC 13 31 16 Fixed Residuals m North 847 258 East 0 002 Eley 0 000 gt PDOP 1 8 H 2 201 3 200 m KPR Status Initialized Figure 8 27 KPI Position Screen 8 26 TopSURV Users Manual Performing GPS Surveys Cross Section A cross section survey is performed to obtain the coordinates of points that lie on a plane perpendicular to a center line It is typically performed by moving from one side of the road to the other in the cross sectional plane and then crossing back in the opposite direction at a different location along the road This process is repeated at different stations along the centerline until all the desired cross sectional points have been observed 1 To start working tap Survey gt X Section 2 On the Cross Section screen set the parameters
168. ings Close i PC Point 100 Curve PT Point 100_stk 6 A Turn Right wi HR Curve Small aa 2 000 m 10 e m Stakeout Figure 9 18 Curve 3 On the Stakeout Curve screen tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 4 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout Curve screen to find the target curve Figure 9 19 Tap Store after the point is close enough to the curve and at the desired distance from the starting point Ag Gee Point Close vill i H VY gt gt 100 2201 3 200 i Point k Right of Curve 1 916 m Length of Curve 1 993 m Dist Along Curve 0 573 m Fill 0 000 m Azimuth 73 2100 dms Figure 9 19 Stakeout Curve 9 14 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Line amp Offset For TS sight the prism On the Stake Point screen tap the Cur Pos button to check the position Figure 9 20 Tap the EDM button to select distance measurement mode either Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the curve and at the desired distance from the starting point tap Meas to store it erat 3 Point Dsan HA 27 1836 dms Right of Curve 1 916 m Away From TS 1 993 m Dist Along Curve 0 573 m Fill 0 000 m Turn Right 73 2100 dms Figure 9 20 Stakeout Curve For details on the Help Icon in the upper left corner of the screen see Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 Stakeout Line amp Offset When the desi
169. ion 5 Long Sec O Long Sec O On Figure 7 16 Add Vertical Alignment Vert Tab e When the vertical alignment type is Elements tap the Add button and select either vertical grade or parabola from the floating menu Enter the parameters of the element either length and grade for the vertical grade or parameters for a selected curve either length start and end grade for the parabola or the radius of the arc for the circular arc e When the vertical alignment type is Long Sections tap the Add button and enter the parameters of the Long Section either the length of the parabola at the station with the assumption that the station is located in the middle of the interval or the radius of the arc depending on the type of the curve type selected Add as many elements or long sections as needed to define the road e Tap Station information under the list of elements or long sections to view the start and end stations for the selected item Figure 7 17 on page 7 16 P N 7010 0493 7 15 Designing Roads Peo ve ane E Start Pt Vert Element Parabola A Vertical esi wat ATC Figure 7 17 Information on Start and End Stations e Double tap in the plot area to open the greater Map for the vertical alignment The Map screen displays For vertical curves the map displays the PVC point where the vertical curve begins the PVI point of intersection of two tangents and the PVT point where the curve ends
170. ions To access the calculator tap the Calculator icon Figure 10 6 FA catculator Close co wn Figure 10 6 Calculator To enter a calculated value to any entry field in TopSURYV either press the F1 button on the controller keyboard to start the calculator from this field or tap the Calculator icon on the pop up keyboard for controllers with soft input panels 1 Enter the entire equation in the nput field then press the equals button to calculate the result 2 The Result field shows calculation results This field is also used as the y or theta values for rectangular polar conversions 3 Once equals is pressed the previous result is moved up to the Previous Result field This field is also used as the x or r values for rectangular polar conversions 4 To perform calculations use the following buttons e MC tap to clear the memory 10 6 TopSURV User s Manual Curve Solutions MR tap to recall the memory value indicated by M in the Input field MS tap to save the already computed result into memory M tap to add the already computed result to the value in memory C tap to clear all fields backspace lt to remove the last entry copy tap to close the calculator in case it was started from the COGO menu or to copy calculation results to that field if the calculator was started from a field in TopSURV sci tap to display use
171. is manual uses the following conventions Example Description File gt Exit Tap the File menu and tap Exit Enter Indicates the button or key labeled Enter Topo Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen Notes Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen or a tab within a dialog box or screen l Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system on system operation system performance D Supplementary information that can have an affect measurements personal safety TopSURV Users Manual as TopSuURV What s New What s New with The chapter briefly describes new features and functions for version 7 2 of TopSURV IS Robot IS Robot is added to the list of Robotic instruments in the TS configurations For details on TS configurations see Creating a Total Station Configuration on page 4 52 Point Line Area Editing of codes is updated to include a Code Style of Point Line or Area For details on editing codes see Editing Codes on page 6 12 Option to Select Receiver Type Option to select receiver type for GPS survey For details on GPS configurations see Creating a GPS Configuration on page 4 3 P N 7010 0493 ae f Manufacturer Topcon se Michel is Robot ye oe A Alar Hast Iype F Lary i En l sea Point Line Armi attribute Style Iil Fill Style Sond se Color Transpl ri u ag
172. it 0 O Fem Point 107 gt 2 01 949 m 1 060 L m 95 637 m 10 097 m Figure 9 48 Stakeout 9 36 TopSURV Users Manual Stakeout DTM Stakeout DTM 1 To stake out points inside of a digital terrain model tap Stake gt DTM 2 Onthe DTM Stk screen Figure 9 49 tap the List button to select a TN3 file containing the desired DTM Stake Satine cose zm DTM der gt Use Alignment Create TIN Cut Fill v HR 2 000 m Stakeout Figure 9 49 Select DTM Set the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode and tap Stakeout 3 Onthe DTM Stk screen Figure 9 49 check and enable the Use Alignment box to use station and offset information while staking the DTM check and enable the Create TIN box to generate a new TIN TN3 Cut Sheet model of the points staked Tap Stakeout The Initial Point Name screen displays 5 On the Initial Point Name screen set the starting name for the points and tap OK 6 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen for finding the target Tap Store after the position is close enough to the desired point Figure 9 50 on page 9 38 P N 7010 0493 9 37 Staking Out Close FZ H vV gt gt 10 2201 3 200 in Point 104 a North 6166623 573 M East 412605 406 m Ellipsoidal ht 150 014 m CF Figure 9 50 GPS Stakeout 7 For TS sight the prism On the Stakeout screen tap the Cur
173. itter calibrated to ensure correct grade The following operations require that the transmitter and sensor have already been setup as seen in Initializing mmGPS on page 8 13 Resection The resection function measures an unknown transmitter location using the rover and three or more points When performing a resection use the following guidelines to ensure accurate measurements of the Rover points e Take measurements at 3 or more points around the Base transmitter in a balanced symmetrical pattern not clustered in one area e Have the sensor facing towards the transmitter during each measurement e Angle the sensor between 6 higher or lower than the transmitter s beam not straight on 1 With the controller and sensor connected tap Setup gt Init mmGPS The nit mmGPS screen displays Figure A 1 on page A 2 P N 7010 0493 A 1 mmGPS Operations 2 Tap the Position tab select a transmitter then tap the Resect button Figure A 1 on page A 2 The Resect screen displays Figure A 2 on page A 2 er Setup GPS mmGF S Init Faint moes aN Ee Figure A 1 Select Transmitter 3 Tap the Sensor tab then tap the Init Sensor button Figure A 2 ae OM EE Sensor Resect Data Receiver Port D v 1 Transmitter ID Sensor Gain Auto ial _ Init Time Improvement F Known Trans Horz Pos Figure A 2 Initialize Sensor 4 If Known Trans Horz Pos was enabled the Known Point
174. iver then tap Export gt Sessions Figure 5 38 on page 5 27 0 26 TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data Close Receivers v Goto sleep mode Active Sessions ID Type Start Day Sitez Static Tue Figure 5 38 Job Session 2 On the the Sessions screen Figure 5 38 select the sessions to export in the left panel and tap the button The sessions to be exported are displayed in the right panel 3 Check and enable the Goto sleep mode box to put the receiver into sleep mode 4 If itis necessary to edit the sessions select the Edit Session option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen 5 Tap the Export button The session will be transmitted to the receiver P N 7010 0493 5 27 Importing and Exporting Data Notes 5 28 TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 6 Storing Data All the data used in the TopSURV application is stored in a database The types of data stored include points codes layers roads linework raw data and survey sessions for post processing Editing Points To edit the job points tap Edit Job gt Points The Points screen displays Figure 6 1 Settings Close Point iooi keH Tape dy Taped stk I Topo I Topol line_offset lt Find Code Find Point Find Next Delete Figure 6 1 Points 1 To edit a point either double tap the point or select from the list and tap the Edit button Enter all necessary changes and tap OK t
175. k and enable the Import block base points box to import central points in blocks as points Figure 5 14 on page 5 10 e Check and enable the Load as background image box to load data as background Figure 5 14 on page 5 10 Points from TDS Coordinates Format The TDS Coordinate format demands points have only numerical names The screen displays a number at which TopSURV will start renaming points with alphanumeric names Figure 5 15 Cancel Data Points Format TOS Coordinates crS Point Type Design Points Alphanumeric Points will be i Renumbered Starting at 1 Figure 5 15 From TDS Coordinates Tap Next to follow next screens with the help of the export wizard Importing Lines TopSURV linework consists of lines and points whereas imported linework contains no points it includes positions only names start with a question mark Figure 5 16 on page 5 12 illustrates the contents of the imported linework P N 7010 0493 5 11 Importing and Exporting Data Points in Line Layer Style Linework Mame 4 List of Poin b 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 go S m M Point Info Sel Pts ha Figure 5 16 Edit Imported Linework Importing Multiple Data Types 1 On the Data selection screen select specific data type from the appropriate file Figure 5 17 Ar te selection Cancel File contents _ Point Lists Lines Alignments Surfaces x Secti
176. le selected a warning displays and the Background Images screen will appear again to select another file P N 7010 0493 4 81 Creating a New Job Notes 4 82 TopSURV Users Manual Chapter 5 Importing and Exporting Data TopSURV can import export data from to jobs devices and different formats TopSURV supports all major file formats Importing Data TopSURV can import points codes and attributes Code Libraries Roads Cross Section Templates Point Lists and Localization data from another job from a file or from another controller device Import from Job 1 Tap Import gt From Job The Select Job screen Figure 5 1 on page 5 2 displays and highlights the name of the job file in the Job List or tap Browse to select the Job file from the disk then tap Select P N 7010 0493 5 1 Importing and Exporting Data FAcelect Job Close Current Job 06 224 Job List 0731c_ts Default Created 10 15 2007 23 35 Modified 10 24 2007 00 19 1 TPS TopSURY Y Jobs Figure 5 1 Select Job 2 Inthe From lt Job gt screen Figure 5 2 select whether points are to be imported and 1f necessary filter the imported points either by type by range and code or by type range and code Place appropriate check marks 1f the following parameters should be imported along with points Code Library Localization Point Lists Horizontal Alignments Vertical Alignments X Section Sets or Roads Tap the Next b
177. lists FAbupicate Codes Close Code already exists i Overwrite Start Ia Figure 5 6 Duplicate lt Objects gt Select either to overwrite or to rename or to save with prefix suffix Then press Yes to accept the decision for one or for all similar cases Pressing Skip leaves such objects not imported The import process cannot skip duplicate templates These objects must be renamed P N 7010 0493 5 5 Importing and Exporting Data Import from Device iF Tap Import gt From Device to import a job or any other file from one controller to another On the Settings screen select the means of communication then tap Next Figure 5 7 4 Figure 5 7 Import Export Settings Choose the location for the imported file then tap OK The Select directory screen displays Figure 5 8 on page 5 7 If Bluetooth is chosen to perform the connection between the controllers highlight the appropriate Bluetooth Device and tap Select Prepare the other controller device for the export process as described in the Export to Device on page 5 18 Tap OK on the File Import Directory screen Figure 5 8 on page 5 7 5 6 TopSURV User s Manual Importing Data ArH Teang ok GJ TPS TopSURVEFiles Figure 5 8 File Import Directory Import from File 1 Tap Import gt From File On the From File screen select the type of data to be imported the type of file to be imported from Figure 5 9 Then tap
178. m the Stakeout menu or from the Main Map When in the Main Map tap the desired object to highlight it Then hold the stylus on the selected object until a pop up menu displays Figure 9 1 The menu options depend on the object selected Select the appropriate item from the pop up menu Point In Direction Edit Delete Add To Layer Figure 9 1 Stakeout from Main View In TS Mode the Cur Pos button takes a E gt measurement and shows the directions to the design point whereas the Meas button takes a measurement and computes the coordinates of the stakeout point P N 7010 0493 9 1 Staking Out Stakeout a Point 1 Tap Stake gt Points Figure 9 2 The Stakeout Pt screen displays 2 On the Stakeout Pt screen tap the Settings button Figure 9 2 s ei AS Seen ae Settings Close Stake H Vv gg 10 z201 3 200 int 3 Design Point 100 E Code Note Ant Ht 2 000 m Vertical w Figure 9 2 Stakeout Point 3 To stake out a point for GPS do the following e On the Stk Parms screen specify the following stakeout parameters enter the horizontal distance tolerance Hz Dist Tolerance select the Reference Direction and select the Solution Type value To return to default values tap the Defaults button Then tap OK Figure 9 3 on page 9 3 9 9 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout a Point ZEN Fost oor Hz Dist Tolerance p 0500 m Reference Direction Moving Direction v Solution Typ
179. manual for RC 2 P N 7010 0493 8 49 Surveying with TopSURV Ao ee Close Rotation Angles Hz 245 1622 dms j vert 91 0657 dms Turn Rotate to Point Point fi HR 2 000 m sa Plunge TS Figure 8 54 Rotate Scanning This function is activated only with Robotic and Motorized reflectorless total stations and can collect points with or without using images 1 To open the Scanning screen tap Survey gt Scanning in the Robotic mode Figure 8 55 2 On the Scanning screen select a desired scan type either Scan with Image or Scan w o Image and tap Next Figure 8 55 P Survey Scan with Image we Figure 8 55 Select Scanning Type 8 50 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys the image must be captured with a calibrated fixed In order to import an image into TopSURV to scan focal length camera Scanning with Images On the Select Scan screen Figure 8 56 enter the following scan session parameters 1 Select a name for the session from the Session drop down list 2 Select a previous Image from the Image drop down list or browse for a new one images are stored as JPEG with file extension jpg 3 Ifthe image exists in the Job then the Camera information will be automatically selected Otherwise select a previous Camera from the Camera drop down list or browse for a new one Cameras are stored as a text file with the extension cmr 4 Once all
180. me of the created configuration displays in the drop down menu in the TS Config field 4 60 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a Total Station Configuration Creating TS Configuration in Contractor Mode Contractor Mode is designed for use by non surveyors for Topo and Stakeout with total stations In this mode a restricted functionality of the existing Total Station module is available to the user Follow the procedure below to begin working with TopSURV in TS Contractor Mode TS CM 1 Select the Mode icon from the main icon menu and choose Contractor Mode in Total Station survey mode then tap OK see Figure 4 1 on page 4 1 Aes Mode oK Cancel Select Instrument Type GPS Total Station Bluetooth Figure 4 79 Select Contractor Mode 2 Inthe TS Configuration field of the Select Survey Config screen choose one of the pre defined configurations or tap the browse button to create a new configuration or edit an existing one The Configurations screen displays a list of available TS configurations Only two configurations Conventional and Reflectorless are supported in the contractor mode see Figure 4 80 on page 4 62 P N 7010 0493 4 61 Creating a New Job FA configurations OK Cancel Configuration Name My Conventional My Reflectorless Figure 4 80 Contractor Mode Configurations 3 The remaining steps are similar to those for an usual TS survey configuration for details see the steps begin
181. n is highlighted in the list on the Points screen Tap the Find Next button to find another point with the same code To add a point manually tap the Add button on the Points screen If it is necessary to use the point as the Control point check mark this box To enter a PTL point turn on the PTL Mode using the Help Icon menu in the top left corner of the Points screen When adding or editing a PTL point insert the starting and ending reference points and the PTL offsets offset from the starting point along the reference line horizontal offset from the reference line and the height offset with respect to the starting point Figure 6 8 Point Info LayerfStyle PTL Phot Start Ref Pt 100 End Ref Pt 101 i ee Oe A LE PTL Offsets m Line 10 000 Offset 10 000 Ell ht 137 000 Figure 6 8 Edit PTL Point 6 6 TopSURV User s Manual Storing Points Storing Points You can store points in the TopSURV database as stand alone points linework and open polylines or areas closed polylines by using an appropriate Code Style for these points Stand alone Points Points which have no codes or have codes of the Point type but no strings associated with the codes are simply stored as points Figure 6 9 ra Code ox Cancel Name pt_p Desc pillar e Point 102 Type v code aR Fi Layer st v Note Point GG MOS WGS84 m Style North 1000 000 oe Filled Circle v East 1000 0
182. n page 7 2 4 To add a new road either double tap the road or tap the Add button 5 To remove a selected road from the list tap the Delete button After the road is edited calculate the road points using the Calculate Road Points option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Roads screen Figure 7 1 on page 7 2 The Calculate Road Points screen displays Figure 7 3 on page 7 4 6 Select the desired road point types on the Calculate Road Points screen Figure 7 3 on page 7 4 If needed change the station interval and tap Next to set the properties of the generated points in corresponding screens In the last screen P N 7010 0493 7 3 Designing Roads opened by the Next button tap the Calc button to perform calculations Ar etn Ore ee Cancel Points to Generate Points Right of Centerline Points Left of CenterLine Include Transition Points Prefix Suttix None v Station Interval 100 000 m Figure 7 3 Calculate Road Points Editing Horizontal Alignments To edit a horizontal alignment tap Edit Roads gt Horizontal 1 To edit the horizontal alignment in the Hz Alnt screen Figure 7 4 either double tap the horizontal alignment or highlight it and tap the Edit button Edit Roads Horizontal Figure 7 4 Horizontal Alignment 7 4 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Horizontal Alignments 2 On the Start Pt tab of the Edit Hz Alnt screen Figure 7 5 enter the alignmen
183. nates of the current location without storing the point tap the Curr Stn button To take a sideshot and store the coordinates to a point and compute the result with this point tap the Meas button Tape Dimension Use the Jape Dimension task to calculate the periphery of structures such as buildings that have features perpendicular to each other This is done using tape measurements relative to the two known points that belong to one side of the structure wall of the building forming the so called reference line To start working tap Survey gt Tape Dimension Figure 8 50 2 On the Ref Line tab enter the information about the two points that comprise the reference line the names and codes Figure 8 50 To observe the reference line points tap the Meas button in the corresponding fields Ref Line Tape Dim Data Map Start Pt Start Point 100 E Code a gt Survey End Pt End Point 101 Ew Code a Figure 8 50 Tape Dimension Ref Line Tab 3 46 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys 3 On the Tape Dimension tab set the parameters for performing the survey the name and code of the surveyed point and the direction left or right of the previous line and the distance of the movement from the previous point Figure 8 51 4 To apply the taped distance to the perimeter line tap the Accept button Prde Dimension Ref Line Tape Dim Tape Dim Data map Map M
184. nd GRS 80 differs slightly due to the choice of defining constants and number of significant figures The maximum discrepancy between a Cartesian X Y Z coordinate projected onto both ellipsoids is 0 1 mm at 45 degrees latitude So for all intents and purposes the ellipsoids can be considered to be identical Confusion arises when we start to talk about the realization of the WGS 84 and NAD 83 datums When NAD 83 was first realized in 1986 it used the same control stations as WGS 84 some of which were Doppler stations which were accurate to about one meter At this time you could consider the datums to be identical Since this time there have been several realizations of WGS 84 the latest being WGS 84 G1150 which was performed using data from IGS tracking stations collected during GPS Week 1150 Recent studies have shown that WGS 84 G1150 is essentially identical to the International Terrestrial Reference Frame of 2000 ITRFOO Also during this time there have been no new realization of NAD 83 What this means is that WGS 84 and NAD 83 can no longer be considered identical and are in fact different by more than one meter This is because the WGS 84 datum has been updated over time using GPS and the NAD 83 datum has remained constant since 1986 However most software manufacturers still consider WGS 84 to be identical with NAD 83 To be compatible with other manufacturers Topcon provides transformation parameters from WGS 84 to NAD 83
185. nd sideshots or not an Earth curvature value and a job to store adjusted traverse stations Then tap the Next button The second Adjustment screen displays Figure 10 28 on page 10 25 2 x yw FA Adjustment Close gt start Point occ Adjust Traverse End Point fill Adjust Elevation Adjust Sideshot Curvature o v Job to store the results TPS TopSURV Jobs tr ts Figure 10 27 Traverse Adjustment 2 On the next Adjustment screen Figure 10 28 on page 10 25 select the method of traverse adjustment to apply check and enable either Apply Compass Rule or Apply Angle Balance and a technique to close the traverse if it is unclosed 10 24 TopSURV User s Manual Traverse Apply Angle Balanc Closed Traverse Close Traverse To Start Point w Point OCC Figure 10 28 Adjustment 3 Press the Adjust button to adjust the traverse The Adjustment Results screen opens to display the results The traverse points adjusted will be saved in the new job as calculated points Traverse This function is used to calculate Traverse and Sideshot points based on horizontal and vertical Offsets along a direction defined by an azimuth or right left or deflection angles On the Traverse Calc screen Figure 10 29 on page 10 26 select the initial data for the traverse task and the name and code for the resulting point To Point The initial data includes the starting point the azimuth to th
186. ng Out Stakeout Three Point Curve amp Offsets When the desired points lie at regular intervals on a curve that is parallel to a curve with three known points and is at a known horizontal and vertical distance from it the Stakeout Three Pt Curve amp Offsets task can be performed 1 To stake out Three Pt Curve amp Offsets tap Stake gt Offsets gt 3Pt Curve The 3 Pt Curve screen displays 2 On the 3 Pt Curve screen Figure 9 26 enter or select from the list or map the following sets of three known points to create a curve and tap Next e The starting PC Point Point of Curvature and ending PT Point Point of Tangency on the circle and a third point on the curve and the starting station chainage of the line s ASE Jari Settings Close PC Point 102 Stake PT Point 10003 m _ Num Subs bo 55 m f a 100 Figure 9 26 Three Point Curve e The starting PC Point Point of Curvature and ending PT Point Point of Tangency on the circle and the center point also called a Radius Point For this set of points the distance between RP Point and PC point should be equal to the distance between RP Point and PT point The radius and the PC and PT points define two curves one with delta less than or equal to 180 degrees Small curve and the other with 9 20 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Three Point Curve amp Offsets delta greater than or equal to 180 degrees Large curve Select eith
187. ng settings Figure 8 65 on page 8 57 e Tap Clear to erase all areas previously drawn 8 Select a scanning interval Enter the starting point name and the horizontal and vertical intervals The intervals can either be 8 56 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys entered as angles Figure 8 65 or number of points Tap Next The Estimate Time screen displays Figure 8 66 Cancel Start Pt pti Scan Mode Fine v Meas Mode Normal NP v Interval OO v HA 0 3000 dms VA 0 3000 dms Figure 8 65 Select Scanning Interval View the time estimate Before scanning begins the scanning information is displayed including the total number of points to be scanned and an estimate of the time it will take to complete the scan As Sie Time Finish Cancel Start Pt pti Scan Mode Fine Meas Mode Normal NP H Interval 0 2537 Interval 0 0209 Areas 1 Points 570 Time 01 08 57 Figure 8 66 Estimate Time 9 If the estimated time is too long click Cancel and enter larger intervals Finally click Finish to begin scanning points 10 View the scanning in progress As the total station measures points within the pre defined area each point will display on P N 7010 0493 8 57 Surveying with TopSURV the image Figure 8 67 If necessary click Stop to stop the scan Settings Cancel AEE Scanning Figure 8 67 Scanning with Images Scanning Without Images 1 Set the type of
188. ning on page 4 53 In contractor mode Sideshot Direct is the only method available for performing measurements Figure 4 81 Ar TE Parms Cancel Meas Method Sideshot Direct w Tolerances Hz 5 0 Sec Dist 0 006 m VA 5 0 SPC Figure 4 81 Contractor Mode Survey Parameters 4 62 TopSURV User s Manual Configuration Setup Configuration Setup Once the survey configuration has been saved other job settings can be selected by tapping Next on the Survey Configuration screen The Survey Style screen displays Figure 4 82 Casive o era Select the Configuration for the Job or create a New Configuration GPS Config Name Laas v TS Config Name my conrentiona v oo Figure 4 82 Select Survey Configuration Coordinate System 1 On the Coord System screen set the parameters of the coordinate system used the projection the Datum and or Geoid then tap Next Figure 4 83 Ao coord System Cancel Projection UTMNorth Zone_37 36E9R3 as F Use Grid to Ground Datum wese4 v wane Geoid lt none gt if Figure 4 83 Coordinate System P N 7010 0493 4 63 Creating a New Job The NAD83 datum has three independent realizations in TopSURV with respect to the WGS84 datum NADS amp 3 NAD amp 3 ITRF 96 and NAD8 amp 3_NO_TRANS to reflect the updates to these datums The original intent was for WGS 84 and NAD 83 to be identical The mathematical definition of the ellipsoids WGS 84 a
189. nna types antenna height measurement methods the point coordinates must be recomputed When editing data point coordinates antenna Compute Coordinates To calculate or recalculate with new settings coordinates click the Compute coordinates of points icon Fj on the toolbar The updated coordinates display on the Points tab View Points Coordinates The Points tab Figure B 5 on page B 4 lists all points stored in the file All points of the job are located in the Ground Coordinate System To calculate the localization parameters between the Ground Coordinate System and the NAD 83 system two sets of coordinates in the different systems are needed for the same points e in the NAD 83 coordinate system e ina Ground Coordinate system RevG B 5 Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files Add New Points in Different Coordinate System We have the list of coordinates for the TS points in NAD 83 coordinate system These coordinates should be added in the job Before adding the points select the NAD 83 coordinate system in the Status Bar USFeet DMS Datum Lat Lon ElLH NAD amp v USFeet DMS Groun None Ground Datum Lat Lon Ell H Ground WGS84 Lat Lon Ell H Datum Lat Lon Elevation lt hAMeOWTTNENC Figure B 7 Status Bar Coordinate Type List 1 To add anew point to the file click on the Add Point icon on the toolbar The Add Point screens display 2 Enter a point s Name
190. nts select the desired type in the Use column for each point Figure B 10 use Use eee eee A CP2_NAD83 CP2 Horizontal and vertical Horizontal and vertical gt O CP3_NAD83 CP3 Vertical A CP4 NADB3 CP4 Horizontal and Vertical O CPS_NAD83 CPS amp CP6_NAD83 CP6 Horizontal and Vertical Figure B 10 Selecting point pair type 5 To calculate localization parameters using the desired point pairs Click the toue sames Compare parameters button The left panel of the Localization screen displays these parameters Rotation 25 31 43 6346 Scale fT 0000601586 Deflection North 00135 7386 lc tt lt lt i lt i iOSOSCSCS Deflection East o02143801 0c lt C Origin Lat 40 06 11 08726N ss Origin Lon 625916 18847wW Origin EN H USA B057 Origin Northing USR 5468521 Origin Easting USt 4999994 Origin H USft 02357 SS Figure B 11 Localization Parameters 6 All points in the job have coordinates in both the Ground coordinate system and the NAD83 coordinate system To see the coordinate in the desired coordinate system select the corresponding coordinate system on the Status Bar RevG B 7 Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files 7 Figure B 12 displays the coordinate job point in NAD83 coordinate system Lines TSObs amp Codes Latitude Longitude Ell Height USFt Code 40 06 07 06765N 40 06 06 90616N 40 06 06 88704N 40 06 06 89281N 40 06 06 9
191. o save the changes _ To edit any object properties double click on the object or select the object and tap the Edit button P N 7010 0493 6 1 Storing Data 2 On the Point Info tab enter new information on the point the name code and note if preferred Figure 6 2 Point Info Layer Style Check Poir gt Point 100 Ea Code fb iw Note WG564 m Lat 55 303974574 Lon a7 363960014 Ell ht 150 015 Figure 6 2 Enter New Point Information 3 To set the code and attributes available for the code chosen tap the Attributes List icon Figure 6 2 Ae Teese OK cancel Code Attributes Layer Phota gt 7 Code In_gbr ba Multiple Codes Figure 6 3 Point Attributes On the Point Attributes screen select the desired code from the drop down list e Set one or two control codes in the lower field from the available ones for a Code Style of Line or Area 6 2 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Points The Control Code is a special type of code that is used by the graphic tool for the interpretation of survey results The supported control codes AS AE C R control line behavior when creating arcs closure of lines and rectangles respectively The AS control code indicates the start of an arc and the AE control code indicates the end of the arc Arc parameters are determined using additional points in the line To use your own control codes check and enable the Allow Cus
192. of the image which contains the orientation point Figure 8 60 A PE res Select or meas Orient Pt Meas je lt lt Back next gt gt Figure 8 60 Select Orientation Point Wide View P N 7010 0493 9 53 Surveying with TopSURV e Adjust the position of the crosshair When the Arrow button is enabled amp use the arrow keys on the keypad to move the crosshair up down left or right Use the button to move the crosshair to the center of a circular object on the image First tap somewhere inside the circular object The object should be a well defined circle with high contrast between the inside and outside of the circle e Use the bitmap menu options Meas From Map From List to take a measurement or to select an existing point from a map or list e To delete the selected orientation points select the points and tap the Delete button on the Orientation Res screen Figure 8 61 x MAX dX 2 5 d 0 5 GOOD RMS dX 2 5 d 0 4 BAD Figure 8 61 Delete Orientation Points e When four or more orientation points have been established tap the Next button on the Orient screen Figure 8 62 on page 8 55 to display the orientation results 9 54 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys aa PR Tap on Orientation Pt Meas Hw lt lt Back Next gt gt Figure 8 62 Calculate Image Orientation 6 View the image orientation results on the Orient Res screen
193. of the station where the cross section survey is to be performed the road name the code and attributes of the center line the station where the cross section is surveyed and the increment of distance towards the next station Figure 8 28 Tap OK The Station and Interval fields appear only if the road is selected Ar CE Section OK Cancel wy Survey Rood fear k Code To mMm Station 0 00 00 USft Interval 328 083 ust Figure 8 28 Cross Section 3 On the X Sect screen Figure 8 29 on page 8 28 perform the usual observation work relative to the cross section as described in Performing a Topo Survey on page 8 18 P N 7010 0493 8 27 Surveying with TopSURV Cross sectional points at the same station should have different codes with at least one of them having the centerline code For example codes for cross sectional points could be A B C cl D E F in the order of survey Tap the Close button to automatically change the station number Also the application automatically uses the same codes but in the opposite order for the next station F E D cl C B A The station and the codes can be changed Ar x sect Settings Close T X Sect Data Map HGH V ge Ts 10 500 0 3 Point o k Code Ant Ht Vertical Epoch Count o Along CL Offset 47 300 Cancel Figure 8 29 Cross Section Accept Find Station Chainage The Find Station task is used f
194. ola The plot at the bottom of the screen shows the element appearance Ar curve oK Cancel ta Curve Type be ku Length 200 000 m Start Grade 15 End Grade f Yo Figure 7 20 Add Vertical Curve Enter the radius of the arc or the length of the parabola element depending on the type of curve selected Enter the starting and ending grades percentage of the element If the grade is falling use a negative value Tap OK to save the element to the road and to return to the Add Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 17 on page 7 16 Adding Long Sections l For Long Sections vertical alignment types only enter the vertical alignment name in the Start Pt tab of the Add Vt Alnt screen Figure 7 14 on page 7 13 To add a long section tap the Insert or Add floating menu on the Vertical tab of the Edit Vt Ant screen Figure 7 15 on page 7 14 The Long Section screen displays On the Long Section screen Figure 7 21 on page 7 19 select the type of the curve to add from the Curve Type drop down list either Parabola or Circular Arc and enter the station distance from the beginning of the road the elevation 7 18 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Vertical Alignments height of the station and the length of the parabola at the station with the assumption that the station is located in the middle of the interval or the radius of the arc depending on the type of curve selected Prong Section oK Cancel Station 0 00 00
195. on 1 Ifthe Base starts in autonomous mode and an observed Topo point has known coordinates stored in the job and has the same name as the base you can correct the base position e In the Duplicate Points screen check and enable the Correct Base box Figure 8 7 The existing coordinates of the observed point are not replaced by the coordinates of the observed point Instead the known coordinates of this point are used to correct the Base coordinates For Correct Base to work properly the coordinate type selected in Display see Display on page 4 76 must be the same as for the known coordinates of the observed Topo point After either closing the Topo screen or moving to another tab recomputations are performed and the coordinates of all points are updated using the new Base coordinates ox cance 105 Already Exists Offsets m dN 12 024 dE 0 001 dH 0 001 Overwrite C Store As Check Point Use in Weighted Average F Correct Base Figure 8 7 Correct Base Config Radio Use the Config Radio menu item in the upper left corner of the Start Base screen to set up the radio modem The same item is accessible from the Status Topo and Auto Topo screens Also if necessary you can change the radio parameters selected in the job configuration and then set them to the radio modem 8 8 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys Figure 8 8 shows an example for Internal GR 3 Digital UHF radio modem
196. on page 8 62 5 Tap the Start button to initiate the sequence of measurements which repeats at the desired interval listed as the Cycle Time If a prism cannot be found after a period of 15 seconds the total station will rotate to the next point in the sequence If ON is selected from the Auto field drop down list the total station automatically rotates to the next point in the sequence and records a measurement If it is set to OFF the total station rotates to the point but allows you to verify or correct the P N 7010 0493 8 61 Surveying with TopSURV centering to the prism prior to taking a measurement The monitor function will always complete the entire sequence even if the measurements take longer than the cycle time EE ster ose v Remote Data Map iS Bes Point Cycle Time bo Secs Auto HA 359 5951 VA 90 5407 5D 4 258 dms m t Press Start when ready Start Figure 8 73 Monitor 6 View the data displayed in the Data tab The values listed are the differences between the coordinates of the reference point and the measured point Performing Level Surveys After completing preliminary work that is the instrument is leveled in a desired location above the reference point and the controller is connected to the instrument with the cable the survey can begin First if needed perform the Two Peg Test to check 1f the line of sight of the level telescope is horizontal when th
197. on screen to manually edit the elevation value Figure 9 10 FAbesian Eley oK Cancel Design Eley d e7 783 m Road Offset Ln DTM Offset ns in Figure 9 10 Design Elevation P N 7010 0493 9 7 Staking Out Stakeout a Point in Direction Perform a Stakeout Point in Direction task when the location of the design point is unknown but can be computed with distance and angle offsets from a known point l To perform a Point and Direction stakeout tap Stake gt Point in Direction Figure 9 11 In the Stakeout Point amp Direction screen enter the starting point name known point the azimuth set by value or as the direction to another known point the angle offset from the azimuth line the distance offset along the angle offset line the height offset and the parameters of antenna GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode Enter the name of the stakeout point in the Store Pt field Tap the Stakeout button Figure 9 11 on page 9 8 Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 Ei 4 Ar in Dir Settings Close From Point 100 Stake Pt in Direction pos Angle Offset 5 0000 dms Hz Dist 150 000 m Yvert Dist 3 000 m Store Pt 104 Ant Ht 2 000 m Vertic E Stakeout Figure 9 11 Stakeout Point amp Direction 9 8 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout a Point in Direction 4 For GPS use th
198. ons Parcels 1 2 T Figure 5 17 Import From LandXML 2 Select an object to import and tap Next to start the import process 2000 format TopSURV imports layers to DWG TopSURV can import DWG files only in AutoCAD DXF files along with the appropriate data types 5 12 TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data Importing Roads In TopSURV or TDS Road format select a desired distance units Cancel Data Roads aa Format TopSuURY Road thh tvl trdi gen Dist Units Meters v Figure 5 18 Roads from TopSURV Road The header of the TopSURV Road format contains the starting azimuth if the Road is not a straight line For details on the formats of the files from which E gt TopSURV can import data refer to the TopSURV Reference Manual Exporting Data TopSURV can export points codes and attributes Code Libraries Roads Cross Section Templates Point Lists Localization Road Survey and Raw Data to another job to a file and to another controller device Sessions can be exported to receivers in GPS mode P N 7010 0493 5 13 Importing and Exporting Data Export to Job 1 Select the Export gt To Job icons On the Select Job screen highlight the destination job to export to and tap Select If there is no job in the Job List that you want press the Browse button to select a job from the disk Figure 5 19 Current Job 06 224 Default Created 10 15 2007 23 35 Modif
199. oordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen For a Robotic survey select the Display Coords option to display coordinates instead of angle distance data To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen To change the design point elevation select the Design Offsets option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen To store a staked point on a layer select the Design Pt Layer option from the drop down menu in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen see Figure 9 8 on page 9 6 9 18 TopSURV Users Manual Stakeout Line amp Offset 11 Tap the Close button to return to the Sta amp Ofst screen Enter new offsets or station Fa Tap in the current station string to enable the floating information screen that displays the point name the note design elevation if enabled the station number and the offset value of the current point Figure 9 25 Mote 106 Design Eley 100 000 m Station 44 00 000 m Dsan Offset sii m Right F 27 1836 dms 0 001 m Towards TS 0 052 m Fill 2 900 m Turn Lett 0 0024 dms Figure 9 25 General Stakeout Information e The Help Icon at the upper left corner of the screen displays the pop up menu of options For details see Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 P N 7010 0493 9 19 Staki
200. or later Localization parameters changed Recompute now press no to recompute later If a localization point is edited a Warning screen Figure 8 4 Recompute the Localization P N 7010 0493 8 5 Surveying with TopSURV 9 To export the localization data to available data formats Pocket 3D GC3 and TDS Raw Data select the Export To File option from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen The name of localization in the GC3 format will be set to the current job name After importing such a file into a new job the coordinate system will be saved under the name of the job where the GC3 file was created Starting the Base 1 Connect the controller to the Base Receiver Switch on the devices 2 Select the Setup GPS gt Start Base icons On the Start Base screen set the following information then tap Start Base to transmit coordinates to the receiver Figure 8 5 i Ar GEL Base close me 3 200 104 Point M1 El yr Code Ant Ht 1 200 m Slant aa Local m North 14104 087 East 12118 012 Eley a8 711 p Start Base Figure 8 5 Start Base e Enter the coordinates of base location manually select a point with the known coordinates using the map or list of available points To enter a photo note for the point use the 4 button near the point name e Enter the code of the Base manually or select the code from the list 8 6 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS
201. or more prisms repeatedly and uses the measurements to detect changes in the position of the prisms The measurements are recorded into the raw data file 1 Set the format and destination for the output file in the Monitor Options screen which is accessed from the context menu in the upper left corner of the Configure Instrument dialog box Figure 8 71 A o CEE Log To fle x Type Raw Data Raw Data vi Format FC 6 GTS 7 w FC 6 GTS 7 w File Name Storage Card TP Comm Settings Baud 115200 Parity None Data 8 Stop 1 Figure 8 71 Monitor Options 8 60 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Total Station Surveys Optionally the raw measurements or the computed points can be output to a file or communication port in either FC 6 or GTS 7 formats file or a COM port is selected In the case of file output one can browse for the destination of the file using the List button The available options vary depending on whether a 2 Add the points to be measured to a point list The list is then used in monitoring the survey 3 Tap Survey gt Monitor Figure 8 72 The Monitor Pointlist screen opens to load the desired point list Figure 8 72 y 2 N Ar ey Pointlist close N Point List PointList1 Survey Monitor 1 z g occp i m2o0 m P Figure 8 72 Monitor Point List 4 After the point list is selected tap the Next button Another Monitor screen displays Figure 8 73
202. or the identification of the station by computing the distance from the beginning of the road to the projection of the station to the road and the offset of the station from the center line of the road 1 To start working select the Survey gt Find Station icons Figure 8 30 on page 8 29 2 Enter the road the name and the code of the point and the antenna height and type Figure 8 30 on page 8 29 3 To compute the result with an existing point tap the Pt Sta button Figure 8 30 on page 8 29 8 28 TopSURV User s Manual 4 Performing GPS Surveys To compute the result with the coordinates of the current location without making an observation tap the Curr Sta button Figure 8 30 To make an observation of the current location and store the coordinates to a point and to compute the result with this point tap the Start button Figure 8 30 Peo sevo steve cone y p D Find Station Results Map Survey Find Station mE H ge 7 222 10 500 1043 epa a Point 101 Bos gt gt BI Ant Ht 6 562 UStt Vertic kd Epoch Count O Figure 8 30 Find Station Tape Dimension Using the Tape Dimension task calculate the periphery of structures such as buildings that have features perpendicular to each other This is done using tape measurements relative to the two known points that belong to one side of the structure wall of the building forming the so called reference line
203. ordinates to manageable values Parameters Avg Job Ht Avg Job Ht 150 000 m Map Scale 1 00000000 Az Rotation 2 00000 dms Offsets m Morth 1000 000 East 1000 000 Figure 4 94 Grid to Ground Average Job Height e In Origin Point mode set a desired grid point from the job as the origin of the ground coordinates for the Grid to Ground coordinate transformation Figure 4 95 on page 4 74 Also set Azimuth Rotation the angle between the axes of the grid and the ground coordinate systems This angle defines the reference direction for ground To compute the Azimuth Rotation value use the List ee button The scale factor for this mode is a calculated value The value not equal to 1 depends on the height of the origin point P N 7010 0493 4 73 Creating a New Job Parameters Origin Pt Direction Grid to Ground Combined SF eee seme Az Rotation 255 000 dms Orig Pt 102 Ground Pt m Morth 1000 000 East 1000 000 Figure 4 95 Grid to Ground Origin Point In the setup of a TS configuration in the Contractor mode the Coord System screen will not appear as only ground coordinates are used in this mode Units Set the distance and angle units of the job on the Units screen and tap Next Figure 4 96 For the Total Station mode except when in the Contractor Mode also select the temperature and pressure units Enen cancel Temperature Celsius iC w Pressure mmHg v
204. ossing back in the opposite direction at a different location along the road This process is repeated at different stations along the centerline until all the desired cross sectional points have been observed 1 To start working tap Survey gt X Section Figure 8 47 on page 8 44 2 On the Cross Section screen Figure 8 47 on page 8 44 select or enter the following parameters for the station where the survey will be performed then tap OK the road name the code and attributes of the center line the station where the cross section is surveyed and the interval distance to the next station If the road has not been created define the plane P N 7010 0493 8 43 Surveying with TopSURV y 2 Ar cross Section oK Survey Section E road FY code Fw Station 0 00 00 m Inter al 100 000 m Figure 8 47 Cross Section The Station and Interval fields appear only if the road is selected 3 Inthe XSect Dir screen Figure 8 48 on page 8 45 perform the usual observation work relative to the cross section as described in Measuring Sideshot Sets on page 8 36 The only difference lies in the presence of the Cur Stn button which makes the measurement but unlike the Meas button does not store the point Figure 8 48 on page 8 45 4 Cross sectional points at the same station should have different codes with at least one of them having the centerline code For example codes for cross sectional points could be A B
205. ovement box to improve the RTK fix time for the receiver Data Pos Sensor Receiver Port Transmitter ID ANY ka Sensor Gain Figure 8 17 Init mmGPS Sensor Tab 3 Tap the Init Sensor button to start the initialization process 4 When the initialization completes tap Close on the setup successful confirmation screen In the event that a point has been lost the resection operation can measure an unknown point The self levelling mechanism may also need to be measured and the transmitter calibrated to ensure correct grade For details on these mmGPS operations see Appendix A When using mmGPS include the height of the D gt PZS 1 sensor with a 5 8 inch plug into the rover antenna height P N 7010 0493 9 17 Surveying with TopSURV Performing a Topo Survey iF Tap Survey gt Topo On the Topo screen Figure 8 18 enter the Point name enter a photo note using the button if necessary select a Code and enter the Ant Ht and select a height type from the drop down list 13 I Topo pata Map Offsets Survey ac ll EH H ose 2201 3 200 10 Point fiz d a Ba Code a Photo note button Ant Ht 2 000 Vertical Epoch Count 0 Figure 8 18 Topo Use the Config Radio menu item in the upper left corner of the screen to set and or change the parameters to the radio modem For details refer to Config Radio on page 8 8 When in DGPS survey mode using OmniST
206. p OK Editing Layers The layers in a TopSURV job can be thought of as overlapping sheets of paper containing different drawing elements Each layer is associated with a definite set of points codes lines and alignments When creating a layer it can be either shown or hidden that is displayed or not displayed Each new job contains a special Zero 0 layer By default all job objects will be stored to this layer Layer O cannot be deleted or renamed Tap Edit Job gt Layers to display the Layers screen Figure 6 22 on page 6 17 6 16 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Layers Default Has Objects Li Has Objects E Lo Ee ree J ase Figure 6 22 Layers 1 To add a layer tap the Add button on the Layers screen The Add Layer screen displays 2 On the Add Layer screen enter the layer s parameters and tap OK The layer will be included in the list of layers 3 To delete a layer select it from the list of layers and tap Del Use the arrow buttons to modify the order of layers in the list and the Ins button to add a layer and insert it below the currently selected layer 5 To turn on off the visibility of a layer or multiple layers at a time select the desired layers using the Ctrl or Shift buttons on the controller s keyboard and tap on the Layer Name column header on the Layers screen 6 To edit a layer either double tap the layer or select it on the Layers screen and tap Edit On the
207. pecifying a range P N 7010 0493 5 3 Importing and Exporting Data FApoints to Mis Finish Cancel Filter by Codes F Filter by Range 5 58 Mame Separator Lise for Range Separator Figure 5 4 Points to Import 6 If available tap the Next button to open the next screen to select objects Once the button becomes grayed out tap Finish to start the export process 7 If All or None is selected in the Points drop down list of the From lt Job gt screen based on the other selections in this screen tapping the Next button on subsequent pages will result in appropriate screens being displayed 8 On the Pt List to Imp screen Figure 5 5 select the point lists to import Ari List to Imp Finish Cancel PointList1 check Uncheck Figure 5 5 Select Point List s to Import 5 4 TopSURV Users Manual Importing Data 9 Tap Next if other data is chosen to import into the From lt Job gt screen The next screen opens to select other objects horizontal alignments vertical alignments roads or x section sets which are similar to the Pt List to Im screen Figure 5 5 on page 5 4 10 In the final screen for importing from a job the Next button will be disabled Tap Finish to start the Import process 11 When names of these imported objects coincide with existing ones in the current job the Duplicate Objects screen Figure 5 6 issues a warning that prevents the loss of points roads or point
208. pectively Stations before the beginning and past the end of the alignment can also be staked out P N 7010 0493 9 29 Staking Out Close li Fixed H LU 2 00 000 Hz Di 4 6181615 429 m Left 16 286 m Back 160 384 m Fill 3 000 m Ellipsoidal ht 150 014 m Azimuth 183 4900 dms Figure 9 39 Stakeout 6 For TS sight the prism On the Stake screen tap the Cur Pos button to measure the target Tap the EDM button to select distance measurement mode Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the desired one tap Meas to store it Tap the H button to retreat advance the station by the specified Station Interval for staking out at the previous next station respectively Figure 9 40 Hz T 505 a F HA 6 5506 dms Left Towards TS Fill Turn Lett 0 0954 dms Figure 9 40 TS Stakeout Road 7 To display coordinates instead of stakeout directions use the Display Coords option from the pop up menu on the top left 9 30 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Slope corner of the screen For a Robotic survey select the Display Coords option to display coordinates instead of angle distance data 8 To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the Help Icon pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 9 To change the design point elevation select the Design Offsets option from the pop up menu 10 To store the staked point on a
209. pened in subsequent days the bak files previously formed will be overwritten to the ones with the newer dates If for any reason there is a problem opening the original ts file in TopSURV Topcon Tools or Topcon Link you can rename the latest bak file to the tsj file and try to open the renamed file Main Screen The TopSURV main screen opens to work in the current job Figure 2 6 Configure Import ae us Edit Job Edit Roads A wo Setup GPS Survey stake cx T ro T Mode Figure 2 6 TopSURV Main Screen P N 7010 0493 9 5 Getting Started user interface Icon based and List based By default TopSURV uses the Icon based interface for fast and easy program operation To toggle between the Icon and List Menus Figure 2 7 tap the Topcon Logo Help Icon Af in the top left corner of the screen and select the Switch Menus option TopSURV has two implementations of graphical P srme A OR ob em vw ev stk Ca h ENENIENIEN NA 5 y mi Figure 2 7 List Menu Title Bar The title bar of the main menu screen shows the name of the job that is open and the following icons Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Title Bar Icons E re Topcon Logo Topcon Logo Help Icon opens a pop up menu giving access to the Icon opens a pop up menu giving access to the help files and some options specific to the current open screen m 0m Power Status Icon shows power status aoe Icon reconnects other
210. projection e Oblique Mercator conformal cylindrical projection e Stereographic conformal azimuthal projection Transverse Mercator conformal cylindrical projection If the Transverse Mercator projection is selected for example enter the following parameters and tap Finish see Figure 4 87 on page 4 68 e Central Meridian longitude of the central meridian of a zone e Scale scale factor on the central meridian e LatO latitude of the origin of the projection e East0O false Easting of the origin of the projection NorthO false Northing of the origin of the projection P N 7010 0493 4 67 Creating a New Job Ar custom Steed Finish Cancel t oo001s0 a0 0700000 t0000 000 m t0000 000 m Figure 4 87 New Projection Specifications i The Latitudes are entered as a positive number in the Northern Hemisphere and as a negative number as in the Southern Hemisphere The Longitudes are positive for Eastern directions and negative for Western directions relative to the GMT line Adding a Custom Datum 1 To add a datum tap the List EA button from the drop down list in the Datum field on the Coord System screen Figure 4 83 on page 4 63 The Custom Datums screen displays Figure 4 88 on page 4 69 4 68 TopSURV Users Manual Configuration Setup 2 On the Custom Datums screen which is initially empty press the Add button Figure 4 88 Ar custom Datums Close Fig
211. puter LJOpen the tsj file by Topcon Link LJEdit the instrument height on one station Recalculate the point coordinate LJ Add five points in an NAD83 coordinate system into the job LJ Calculate localization parameters LJReport TS coordinates in NAD83 LIExport the points into DXF file format RevG B 1 Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files Importing TopSURV Jobs TopSURV stores data in the tsj file format This file format can be opened by Topcon Link The installation of Active Sync on the computer creates the Mobile Device folders in the computer Using this folder it is possible to e transfer a file from the controller to the computer e save this file to any computer folder Without Topcon Link 1 Connect the FC 200 controller and computer using the USB cable and Microsoft ActiveSync 2 Open Windows Explorer and click the Mobile Device folder Navigate to the directory that contains TopSURV s jobs Storage Card TPS TopSRV Jobs 3 To import the TS_Columbus ts file from the FC 200 copy the selected tsj file to the desired computer s folder C TopSURV_Jobs in which to save the downloaded file s Ex Topsurv sos ox d ae Q peck hi P pO search 2 Folders G Q peck x 3 S fP oe Address E Storage Card TPS TopSURV Jobs v Eco Address c TopsuR _30B v EJ So Folders x archive Folders x a Geo A El Defaut tsj E S PBeliko A O Geoids 8 T5_Columbus tsj G con
212. r with an antenna plumbed above a point with known coordinates and a Rover receiver with an antenna plumbed above the points being surveyed z If a local system is used perform Localization first to determine coordinate transformation parameters from Geodetic coordinates to local coordinates i Survey work can be performed in two modes Topo and Auto Topo Topo surveys collect data one at a Pass time at several locations whereas Auto Topo surveys continuously collect data usually for trajectory survey work To use Network RTK and Network DGPS positioning a Rover receiver is needed with an antenna plumbed above the points being surveyed and correction data received by the Rover from reference station networks To use the Real Time DGPS survey mode a Rover receiver is needed with an antenna plumbed above the points being surveyed and correction data received by the Rover from differential services P N 7010 0493 8 1 Surveying with TopSURV e To use the PP modes two receivers are needed one located on an occupation with known coordinates and the other is either located on static occupations PP Static mode moves along a trajectory PP Kinematic mode or moves to position points of interest PP enabled RTK Network RTK Network DGPS and PP DGPS Data collected in PP post processing modes can be processed later in the office for estimation of baseline vectors The Topo and Auto Topo surveys for PP Kinemat
213. r interface during GPS measurements display of computed coordinates prompts for antenna height and feature codes and beeps upon storing points PZ Miscellaneous Finish f Cancel Display coordinates after meast Prompt for antenna height Prompt for feature codes Beep on storing points Figure 4 28 Miscellaneous 19 Tap Finish to store the settings and to return to the Select Survey Config screen The name of the created configuration P N 7010 0493 4 21 Creating a New Job will display in the drop down menu in the GPS Config field This configuration can be used on several jobs Configurations are stored in a file called Styles tsstyles located in the TopSURV directory NMEA Output Configuration To enable outputting NMEA messages Figure 4 29 on page 4 23 take the following steps 1 Press the Peripherals button on the Rover Receiver screen see Figure 4 18 on page 4 13 2 Check and enable the NMEA Ports box on the Peripherals screen Figure 4 19 on page 4 14 and select the number of ports for output of NMEA messages 3 Configure all output radios in the Output Radio screens available depending on the number of output ports selected 4 Select the types of messages to issue via the specified receiver port at the interval set in seconds up to 0 1 sec 4 22 GGA outputs data on time position and positioning GLL outputs data on the current latitude longitude and positioning state GNS
214. radio beacons geostationary satellites as with the OmniSTAR service and the wide area augmentation system WAAS service To enable logging rover data for post processing in RT DGPS survey select and enable the Post Processing box in the Survey screen After naming the configuration selecting a type and correction type see Figure 4 6 on page 4 5 and continue below to finish the configuration for a RT DGPS Survey configuration In user based mode the Base and Rover receivers are set in a manner similar to setting RTK receivers P N 7010 0493 4 39 Creating a New Job 1 Set the parameters for the Rover Receiver DGPS Format and or Elevation Mask and Antenna parameters in the same way as for RTK survey see Figure 4 18 on page 4 13 then tap Next 2 Set appropriate parameters to use differential correction data from a differential service enabled for the Rover and tap Next e For Radio Beacons select the country and the name of the beacon station Figure 4 49 Ar ee Geeta Finish Cancel county i Station ACUSHNET mA v _ Beacon Corrections from BRL Figure 4 49 Config Beacon e To use the beacon receiver BR 1 as a source of differential corrections for the rover select Beacon Corrections from BR 1 option on the Config Beacon screen Figure 4 50 on page 4 41 4 40 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Ar ee Geeta Finish Cancel Country Station Figure 4 50
215. re 10 19 Curve amp Offset On the Sta amp Ofst screen Figure 10 18 on page 10 16 if needed set the starting station station interval offsets with respect to the curve at the station and the starting name for the points calculated 3 Tap Calc to compute and save the calculated points P N 7010 0493 10 17 COGO Road Offset On the Road Offset screen Figure 10 20 the Road Offset task calculates the coordinates of points along a road The road can be divided by the interval starting from the station specified 1 Select the road horizontal horizontal and vertical alignments to calculate the offset points If needed select the starting station chainage 2 Tap Next gt p T m Road Offset Ess p o0o 000 A AS m m lio m Figure 10 20 Road Offset 3 On the Sta amp Ofst screen Figure 10 18 on page 10 16 if needed set the starting station station interval offsets with respect to the road at the station and the starting name for the points calculated 4 Tap Calc to compute and save the calculated points 10 18 TopSURV User s Manual Adjust Points Adjust Points The Adjust function performs transformation of points and includes four tasks Rotate Translate Scale 2D Transform and Traverse Adjustment Rotate The Rotate task rotates the selected points around one specific point 1 On the Rotate screen do the following e Select the points for the task In the Select Points
216. re 8 16 on page 8 16 e Using the map select the point the transmitter is installed over e Enter the height of the transmitter using one of the following Enter the Ht measurement from the ground to the mark on the transmitter s side and the m method as slant Check and enable the 2m Fixed Tripod box if using a 2 meter fixed tripod P N 7010 0493 8 15 Surveying with TopSURV AAC OK Cancel Transmitter Name 21 ID 1 Ht 1 303 m Slant v 2m Fixed Tripod Figure 8 16 Enter Transmitter s Position 8 Unplug the controller from the transmitter Continue with the following section to initialize the sensor Sensor Initialization The initialization process will upload transmitter calibration information to the sensor connected with the receiver as well as set up the sensor for receiving the transmitter s laser beam Connect the controller and GPS receiver 2 Select the Sensor tab and enter the following information Figure 8 17 on page 8 17 e Select the Receiver Port that connects the receiver and sensor usually port D Select the Transmitter ID usually ANY The ANY selection will allow the sensor to independently select the transmitter with the smallest error rate Select Auto for the Sensor Gain to automatically control the mmGPS receiver s detection level of the transmitter s signal 8 16 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys e Check and enable the Init Time Impr
217. red points lie at regular intervals on a line that is parallel to a known line and is at a known horizontal and vertical distance from it the Stakeout Line amp Offset task should be performed l 2 Tap Stake gt Offsets gt Line Figure 9 21 on page 9 16 In the Line amp Ofst Stakeout Line amp Offset screen set the direction of the line the type of height computations for the stakeout point currently the stakeout point will have the same height as the starting point of the line the number of subdivisions of the line if an end point is specified and the starting station chainage of the line Tap Next Figure 9 21 on page 9 16 P N 7010 0493 9 15 Staking Out FAinesotst Settings Close Start Point 1 ca 10000 Ht Comp v F Num Subs o e ss m oo o 00 000 am Figure 9 21 Stakeout Line amp Offset Parameters 3 Inthe Sta amp Ofst Station amp Offsets screen set the station along the line being staked the station staking interval the right or left offset of the stakeout point with respect to the line the Up or Down Height offset the height and the type of the antenna height GPS mode or the height of the rod target TS mode If the number of subdivisions has been selected the station interval is automatically computed and cannot be changed Figure 9 22 FAstasotst Settings Close SES Sta Interval 10 000 m gt night OFfet 2000 m up os HR in m Fig
218. repared by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc TPS for owners of Topcon products This Manual is designed to assist owners with the use of software the Software to be used with the Product and its use is subject to these terms and conditions the Terms and Conditions E gt Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully Terms and Conditions USE This product is designed to be used by a professional The user should have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without TPS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your receiver The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by TPS P N 7010 0493 vii Preface TRADEMARKS Topcon HiPer TopSURV Topcon Link Topcon Tools and Topcon Positioning Syst
219. rol reference for the jobsite The following procedure will calibrate the transmitter with the correct channel and communication port as well as set up the transmitter s height and locate it at the jobsite 1 Connect the controller and transmitter 2 Tap Survey gt Init mmGPS The Init mmGPS screen displays Figure 8 13 on page 8 14 P N 7010 0493 8 13 Surveying with TopSURV 3 On the Trans Data tab select the ID that corresponds to the channel of the transmitter then tap Add Figure 8 13 The Transmitter screen displays Data Pos Sensor Name m Data Figure 8 13 Initialize mmGPS Trans Data Tab 4 On the Transmitter screen Figure 8 14 enter a Name for the transmitter usually the serial number select the Com Port for the transmitter usually COM 1 then tap the Get Data button Figure 8 14 Ar transmitter oK Cancel Name Com Port com v ID NifA Calibration Data NifA Firmware Version N A Clear Data Get Data Figure 8 14 Enter and Get Transmitter Data 5 Once TopSURV retrieves the transmitter s data close the setup successful screen Then tap OK 8 14 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys 6 On the Trans Pos tab select the desired transmitter Tap Edit to enter the transmitter s position Figure 8 15 Faint moes MA Ee E Figure 8 15 init mmGPS Trans Tab 7 On the Init mmGPS screen enter the following information and tap OK Figu
220. s The Stake screen displays On the Stake screen Figure 9 53 on page 9 41 enter or select from the map or list the backsight point for the stake measurement and a design point to stake Tap the BS button to take the BS measurement before staking if it is not already measured Tap the Stakeout button 9 40 TopSURV User s Manual Level Stakeout e BS Point B f Design Point 4 F e coe Stake Stakeout Figure 9 53 DL Stake Point 4 On the level Stakeout screen tap the Meas button to measure the elevation and compute a cut fill value Tap Store to set a code for the point the name and a photo note set the layer name and plotting parameters to view the point information and save the staked point Figure 9 54 Staked points are not added to the Level Run they are independent Staked out points are listed as observed points on the Points screen HI 93 696 Eley 92 146 Fill a es Poa Figure 9 54 DL Stakeout P N 7010 0493 9 41 Staking Out DL Staking Point List 1 To stake out elevations at design points in a point list tap Stake gt Point List The Stake Point List screen displays Figure 9 55 2 On the Stake Point List screen select a pre existing points list enter either manually or select from the map or the list the backsight point for the stake measurement A s i 4 f BS Point 3 Stake Point List List of Points y 1100000 mi Reverse Order Bs stakeo
221. s Item menu on the Help Icon in the upper left corner of the screen azimuth since road elements are usually tangential or Caution should be exercised when setting the to each other e For the direction of turn select either the Right value clockwise direction or the Left value counter clockwise direction e For the direction of movement along the spiral select either TS to SC entering the turn or CS to ST exiting the turn ARIE oK Cancel EF Radius Start 0 000 m E Length k 50 000 m Azimuth 341 0229 dms Turn Right v Dir TS To SC v Figure 7 11 Add Spiral 1 The traverse points on the turn have the following markers TS traverse spiral SC spiral circle CS circle spiral and ST spiral traverse 7 10 TopSURV User s Manual Editing Horizontal Alignments 3 Tap OK to save the element to the road and to return to the Edit Horizontal Alignment screen Intersection Point 1 To add an intersection point select the Intersection Point option from the Insert or Add floating menu on the Horizontal tab of the Edit Hz Alnt screen The Intersect Pt screen displays 2 On the Intersect Pt screen Figure 7 12 enter the following parameters e For the name of the intersection point either enter the name manually with the coordinates specified in the North and East fields and a height of zero or select it from the map or the list e The local coordinates of the intersection point
222. s are selected by pressing the Configure Radio button e The Satel modem also requires the model the channel number and the frequency of the Radio Modem to be chosen these parameters are selected by pressing the Configure Radio button P N 7010 0493 4 55 Creating a New Job Type satel Radio Comm Settings Baud Parity None Data x ih Stop Configure Radio Figure 4 72 TS Radio 7 For the motorized instruments in the Conventional mode of operation check and enable the Enable Motor Turning box on the Mode screen to turn the motor CE eA Auto Tracking No Aiming No Tracking aa Figure 4 73 Mode Also the instrument can be set with auto tracking or auto aiming tasks from the Auto Tracking drop down list e The Auto Tracking mode causes the total station to track the reflector while the surveyor moves from point to point e The Auto Tracking Auto Aiming mode causes the instrument to find the prism in the predefined region 4 56 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a Total Station Configuration e The No Aiming No Tracking mode disables the total station operation program 8 On the Search Track screen Figure 4 74 set the search parameters for a Robotic Survey the range of search along the vertical and horizontal axes pattern track speed sensitivity delay between the loss of signal and a new search start turning speed measured in revolutions per minute and the scan range the wi
223. s type tap Next on the Survey screen Figure 4 5 on page 4 4 and continue below to finish the configuration for an RTK survey 1 Set the parameters for the Base Receiver Figure 4 7 and tap Next e Select Receiver Model of the Topcon receiver being used for survey Select either GR 3 GMS 2 GMS 2 Pro GMS X NET G3 or Topcon Generic for any other Topcon receiver e Set Elevation Mask not to use data from satellites below this elevation e Select RTK Format of the Base receiver corrections transmitted to the Rover 4 6 TopSURV Users Manual Creating a GPS Configuration e Select the TPS Antenna type from the list and set the height and its type either Vertical measured to the antenna reference point or S ant measured to the antenna edge Ar ase Recyr Cancel Receiver Model Topcon Generic Elevation Mask 10 deg RTK Format CMR ka Antenn HiPer Lite fLiti aa i Ant Ht 0 000 m r Slant ba Peripherals Figure 4 7 Configure Base Receiver e Press the Peripherals button to enable the Multiple Ports option if needed to transmit data from different ports of the base receiver to use for peripherals see Figure 4 8 on page 4 8 Select the Receiver Settings option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Base Receiver screen to turn charging mode of the receiver battery off as needed e If it is necessary to use relative parameters at the base with CMR data transmission select the Use Relativ
224. screen azimuth since road elements are usually tangential e Caution should be exercised when setting the to each other e For the direction of turn Figure 7 10 select either the Right value clockwise direction or the Left value counter clockwise direction Ar ie oK Cancel Radus fo00 000 m EF Length 250 000 m Azimuth 341 0229 dms Turn Right ka Figure 7 10 Add Curve 3 Tap OK to save the element to the road and to return to the Edit Hz Alnt screen Figure 7 7 on page 7 6 Adding a Spiral 1 To add a spiral select the Spiral option from the Insert or Add floating menu on the Horizontal tab of the Edit Hoz Alnt screen Figure 7 7 on page 7 6 The Spiral screen displays 2 On the Spiral screen Figure 7 11 on page 7 10 enter the following parameters The radius of the curve or one of two parameters unambiguously defining the radius the degree of chord or the degree of curve for detail see Adding a Curve on page 7 8 P N 7010 0493 7 9 Designing Roads The Length of the spiral or Sp Const the parameter that is the square root of the product of the length and the radius of the spiral as defined above Consequently the spiral constant has the units of length The azimuth only for the starting element of the road By default the azimuth is set tangent to the previous element To change the azimuth of all other elements remove the check mark from the Tangent to Previou
225. screen displays Figure A 3 on page A 3 Select the point over which the transmitter was setup using the map or list icons and tap OK A 2 TopSURV User s Manual Resection Ar Known Point OK cancel Map Icon List Icon Transmitter Name 21 ID 1 Ht 1 303 m _ 2m Fixed Tripod Figure A 3 Transmitter Over Known Point When the sensor is successfully initialized TopSURV displays the setup successful screen Tap Close to continue 5 Tap the Resect tab Figure A 4 e If using an unknown point tap Start e If using a known point check and enable the Known Point box and select a point to occupy by tapping the map or list icons and enter the antenna s height Then tap Start Pares AAW settinas o e Sensor Resect Data Sensor Resect Data pie ill Fixed H y oe pi t Fixed H y g 100 0 021 0 021 7 0 1003 0 015 0016 7 0 Meas 1 Meas 1 Known Point Ee Ant Ht 2 170 m Vertic Known Point RSCT KWN Ee Ant Ht 2 170 m Vertic v Figure A 4 Use Unknown or Known Point P N 7010 0493 A 3 mmGPS Operations When the sensor receives the transmitter s beam the mmGPS icon displays Figure A 5 During the measurement the Resect tab displays the number of GPS epochs used in the resection calculation Figure A 5 6 When the desired amount of time has passed tap the Stop button Figure A 5 Pes SO ON EE Sensor Resect Data zs ire Fixed H y Eg 10 0 019 O 022
226. set point Name Code the distance along the line of sight between the second point and the projection of the offset point on the reference line the distance from the reference line to the offset point along the projection and the height of the point tap Store to save the point several offset points can be saved using one line For laser offset use tap the Laser button which is available when a laser distance meter has been added in the Config Survey e str cose 47 Topo Data Map Offsets lt n p om Laser Figure 8 19 Topo Offsets P N 7010 0493 8 19 Surveying with TopSURV 10 11 Tap Start on the Topo tab to start the survey Figure 8 18 on page 8 18 When using a mmGPS system the Topo tab displays a mmGPS icon This icon also displays when the receiver calculates mmGPS heights In the survey for post processing begin logging files to the receiver tap the Start Log button To stop logging tap the same button during the logging process this button says Stop Log and the symbol located in the icon bar on the place of Status icon in the RTK mode becomes View the Data tab for details on the last point stored Use the Map tab to view a plot of the point with respect to other stored objects If necessary select the Grid Setup option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen to setup a grid to be displayed with the Map If a topo point is observed a second tim
227. st 145 180 Accumulated 0 001 Figure 8 79 Data Level Run 5 Use the Vertical Offset option from the bitmap in the upper left corner of the screen to set the vertical offset to apply at the point 6 To select the columns and the order of the columns to display in the fieldbook use the Display Settings option from the bitmap in the upper left corner of the screen Figure 8 80 on page 8 67 8 66 TopSURV User s Manual Performing Level Surveys P jettings oK Cancel Column to Display Code BS HI FS s Eley BS Dist FS Dist Sum BS Dist Sum FS Dist Sumbs SumF5S w x pE Figure 8 80 Change Display Columns 7 To display the SumBS SumFS measurement select the Show SumBS SumFS option from the bitmap in the upper left corner of the screen 8 Use the nverse option to perform the Two Point Inverse cogo computation 9 Select a stakeout option from the bitmap in the upper left corner of the screen for DL survey mode to stake a Point Point List or Elevation Staked points are not added to the level run they are independent P N 7010 0493 8 67 Surveying with TopSURV Notes 8 68 TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 9 Staking Out The Stakeout process involves finding points near a desired location The preliminary work for GPS Total Station and Digital Level stakeout is similar to that for the Survey work The stakeout function can be accessed fro
228. t tvf TVF with Code Style tvf Berlin GNSS Messprotocoll txt or Berlin GNSS Mittelwerte txt When choosing LandXML TDS Raw Data Field Book or KOF files select the type of raw data to export either Export TS Raw Data and or Export GPS Raw Data In addition being exported to TDS Raw Data file raw data can be saved in a format compatible with the FBK format Selection of the FBK Compatible option is available if control codes are saved as notes When selected the FBK Compatible option demands points have only numerical names The screen displays a number at which TopSURV will start renaming points with alphanumeric names Figure 5 37 on page 5 26 P N 7010 0493 5 25 Importing and Exporting Data Fai ri cancel Data Raw Data v Format TDs Raw Data RA ad Export TS Raw Data Export GPS Raw Data Control Codes as Notes Alphanumeric Points will be Renumbered Starting at poos zode Style Figure 5 37 Export Raw Data To TDS Raw Data gt gt Export of Localization data to the Pocket 3D GC3 and TDS Raw Data formats is also available through the Localization screen For details on the formats of the files to which TopSURV can export data refer to TopSURV Reference Manual Exporting GPS Sessions to the Receiver 1 This function is available in PP Static survey mode To export the GPS session to the receiver establish a connection between the controller and the applicable rece
229. t Meas Distance Averaging Measure Reverse Dist C C Figure 4 75 Survey Parms 10 In the next Survey Parms screen set the following parameters Figure 4 76 on page 4 59 Meas Type the order and the type of the measurements in one set EDM mode determines the sensitivity of the distance measurements coarse or fine Backsight Foresight PC Prism Constant the parameter of the prism characterizing the difference between the reflection plane and the center of the prism for backsight and foresight respectively Point Guide operates the tracking lights e Non Prism enables the non prism mode e AutoTopo only for the Robotic survey the parameters of 4 58 the automatic survey If necessary use the List f button to edit the prism TopSURV User s Manual Creating a Total Station Configuration FA survey Parms Cancel Meas Type HA va SsD vi EDM Mode Fine imm Backsight P C lo Offset v Foresight P C Jo Offset v Point Guid Prism v Auto Topo Method Inter al 1 00 sec Figure 4 76 Survey Parms Second Screen 11 If needed set the point increment value for Survey points To do this select the Point Properties option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Survey Parameters screen see Figure 4 22 on page 4 17 12 Set the Stakeout Parameters in two Stk Params screens the Horizontal distance tolerance reference direction the rule
230. t can be added to automatically generate the staked point name Set the rule for setting Notes for staked points If the Station amp Offset option is selected an edit box for entering an alphanumeric prefix appears Figure 4 25 For the United States this prefix is Sta for the international markets the prefix is Cha and for the Korean Japanese markets the prefix is No With this option activated depending on the choice for the prefix TopSURV automatically generates one note for each stakeout point either Sta5 5 5R5 0 Cha505 5R5 0 or No 5 5 5R5 0 respectively ZR A Store Staked Point As Point Design Pt Constant w Figure 4 25 Storing Staked Points 16 Set advanced parameters for the survey Figure 4 26 on page 4 20 and tap Next e Multipath Reduction check and enable this field during the survey to use when a signal received represents multiple reflections from nearby objects Enable this field to use this mode during the survey e Co Op Tracking check and enable to allow a higher efficiency of multipath reduction P N 7010 0493 4 19 Creating a New Job e Define the Satellite system to be used e Set the RTK Position computation mode that determines whether or not to Extrapolate the Base Station carrier phase measurements when computing the rover s current RTK position If Delay is selected the RTK engine will compute either a delayed RTK position for the epoch to which the newly r
231. t name and Start Point the Code the North East coordinates and the Start Station number or the starting chain distance Start Pt Hz Alnt Hame ja HH start pt etl a North 6178516 34 m East 15418 395 m Start Sta 0 00 000 m E Code Figure 7 5 Edit Horizontal Alignment The point name can be entered manually if a new point name is entered the point will be created with the coordinates entered in the North and East fields selected from the map or selected from the list If needed enter a photo note for the point 3 On the Hz tab of the Edit Hz Alnt screen Figure 7 6 add horizontal alignment elements EMO oc on Start Pt Hz End Sta 0 05 000 Figure 7 6 Add Horizontal Alignment Elements P N 7010 0493 7 5 Designing Roads e To add a horizontal alignment element Figure 7 7 tap the Add button and select an element from the floating menu either line curve spiral or intersection point e In the corresponding screen displayed enter parameters for the element length and azimuth for line length radius azimuth turn for curve length radius azimuth turn direction for spiral point coordinates curve radius incoming and exiting spiral lengths for intersection point and tap OK Add as many elements as needed to define the road e Tap the Station information under the element list to display start and end stations for the selected element Peo ve an oc on Start Pt Hz El
232. ta and survey sessions for post processing Designing a road is performed by establishing numerically known station points along a center line of the proposed route horizontal alignment To furnish data for estimating volumes of earthwork a profile is run along the center line vertical alignment and cross profiles are taken along lines passing through each station and at right angles to the center line cross sections The horizontal alignment can be designed by sections described through lines spirals arcs and intersection points Intersection point is defined as the intersection of the two lines tangential to the incoming and exiting spirals or to the central curve at the PC and PT points if spirals are not specified The vertical alignment can be described through vertical grades and parabolas or long sections The cross section can be described using templates To design a road select the Edit Roads icon in the main menu Road designing consists of designing a road as a whole and designing each component of the road horizontal alignments vertical alignments cross section sets and cross section templates P N 7010 0493 7 1 Designing Roads Editing Roads To edit a road tap Edit Roads gt Roads The Roads screen displays Figure 7 1 1 On the Roads screen tap the Edit button The Edit Road screen displays Figure 7 2 TA Z Edit Roads gt MD e 20 m z0 m Figure 7 1 Roads
233. tapped to save the checked point The Map tab shows the results graphically 10 4 TopSURV User s Manual Intersection 3 The icon in the upper left corner of every COGO screen displays graphically the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it Intersection The Intersection task computes the intersection point or points when given two known points and either the direction or distance from the known points On the Intersection screen Figure 10 5 select the points for the task from map or from the list 7 g Ng l Intersection Results Map Intersection Point 1 E E Azimuth 0 0000 dms Point 2 3 E Azimuth _ 50 0000 dms COGO Point 10009 Dm Figure 10 5 Intersection By tapping the Distance Azimuth Az to Pt button in the corresponding fields select the parameter for to use and input its value Enter the name and code of the first resulting intersection point Tap the Cale button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Save button in the Results page should be tapped to save the checked points The Map tab shows the results graphically The icon in the upper left corner of every COGO screen displays graphically the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it P N 7010 0493 10 5 COGO Calculator A built in calculator in TopSURV performs calculations and convers
234. th TopSURV Ar EE OK Cancel Country usa Station ACUSHNET MA Automatic Scan Mode Figure 8 24 BR 1 Configuration Performing an Auto Topo Survey 1 Tap Survey gt Auto Topo On the Auto Topo screen enter the point name select the Code 1f necessary and insert the Antenna height and height type Figure 8 25 T 4 y 2 otf FAfauto Use Settings Close tJ Rt Auto Topo Data Map Survey Auto Topo ciy eo Eid yi v ga Y ipo 2201 3200 10 3 Point 5112 E Code IG we Ant Ht 2 000 m Vertical Figure 8 25 Auto Topo 2 Use the Config Radio menu item in the upper left corner of the screen to set and or change the parameters to the radio modem For details refer to Config Radio on page 8 8 8 24 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys 3 When in DGPS survey mode using OmniSTAR differential corrections select the Config OmniSTAR item from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen to start the OmniSTAR service OmniSTAR Status on page 8 21 4 When in DGPS survey mode using Beacon differential corrections select the Config Beacon item from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner of the screen to start the Beacon service Beacon Status on page 8 22 If using the differential corrections receiver BR 1 select the Config BR item from the bitmap menu in the upper left corner to configure the Beacon receiver Config BR 1 on page 8 23
235. the conversion Figure B 14 e Select Grid Ell H Ohio North and NAD 83 in the corresponding fields e Select the AutoCAD Points with Text Fields as point style for the job s point v Advanced options Metric unit Default USFeet ka Coordinate type Grid EH a Projection Ohio North z Custom Datum NAD83 o l Coordinate order NE Point style AutoCAD Points with Text Fields gt Line Style z Use 3D coordinates Cancel Figure B 14 Select Advance Options 3 Click Save to convert the TopSURV file into a DXF file RevG B 9 Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files Notes B 10 Topcon Link Getting Started Guide y PVY TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 800 443 4567 www topcon com ISO 9001 2000 FM 68448 TOpSURV User s Manual P N 7010 0493 Rev K 11 08 2008 Topcon Corporation All rights reserved No unauthorized duplication
236. the scientific calculator Figure 10 7 kas Chu c HELGE e a r os mo w yn iog Ee ha Boose on M Talo O ajan z 2 fo fo wn Figure 10 7 Scientific Calculator Curve Solutions A curve is a part of a circle and thus can be described through the center point also called a Radius Point the radius value and the starting and ending points on the circle also called a PC Point of Curvature and a PT Point of Tangency Using these values can help you find other curve parameters For detailed explanations on the different curve parameters refer to the TopSURV Reference Manual P N 7010 0493 10 7 COGO The icon in the upper left corner of every COGO screen graphically displays the task being performed Tap this bitmap to open the greater map Tap the screen area to hide it Curve The Curve COGO task calculates the full set of parameters for any curve given one each of the length and curvature parameters 1 Onthe Curve Solution screen select the curvature parameters of the curve Radius Deg Chord or Deg Curve and the length parameter of the curve Length Chord Tangent Mid Ord External or Delta and the turn direction Figure 10 8 Ar E Solution Curve Solution Results Map amp Length ERED m Le Figure 10 8 Curve Solution 2 Tap the Calc button The result of the calculation will display on the Results tab The Map t
237. ting TopSURV of previous version Demo Mode Upon initial startup a Demo version of TopSURV is accessible after tapping either OK or Cancel on the Security screen To run the demo version tap OK on the warning message that displays Figure 1 13 Ar EE lt Defaul PA z x Security not enabled for GPS Model The controller will run in Demo Mode with limited functionality View Map Switch Mode Figure 1 13 Access to Demo A full featured demo version of TopSURV will be available with operational data limited This demo version can store up to 25 surveyed points and roads of 100 meters in length P N 7010 0493 1 9 Introduction Notes 1 10 TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started TopSURV initially creates a Default job upon program installation By default all jobs are stored in the Job folder of the TopSURV directory Figure 2 1 Created 09 30 2007 22 33 Modified 09 30 2007 22133 1 LTPS TopSurR Y Jobs Figure 2 1 Open Job e Open makes the Default job current and opens the main screen see Figure 2 6 on page 2 5 e New press to create a new job e Exit quits the program e Browse press to display browse directories to navigate to a desired job Highlight the file and press OK to open the job from a remote directory Figure 2 2 on page 2 2 P N 7010 0493 9 1 Getting Started FAoren Job OK Cancel Type Job Files tsj ka GJ Storage Card TPS
238. to Tea Find Code Find Point Find Next Figure 6 31 Raw Data 1 To move the cursor to the first or last point tap the First and Last buttons 2 To find a point tap the Find Point button and fill out the fields in the Find by Point screen The point can be found by name or a part of its name 3 To find a point by code tap the Find Code button and select the code in the Find by Code screen 4 To find the next point that satisfies the same conditions as the previous found point tap the Find Next button 5 To edit the raw data point tap the Edit button The Edit Raw Data screen displays 6 On the Edit Raw Data screen Figure 6 32 on page 6 24 enter additional notes for a point by typing the note in the suggested field The appearance parameters of this screen varies based on the type of raw data being edited Note that editing Ant Ht AR amp HI values azimuth etc will not immediately recompute coordinates P N 7010 0493 6 23 Storing 6 24 Data To recompute the point coordinates tap the Recompute button on the Raw Data screen To toggle between displaying GPS raw data and TS raw data select the Show Raw GPS TS option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the screen AS ETT Erecy OK Cancel Topo Data o Point a 2 EA Code fo Ant Ht 2 000 m vert v Ant Type HiPer Lite Lite a Mote eo Figure 6 32 Edit Raw Data TopSURV Users Manual
239. to use 3D coordinates then tap the Settings button Figure 5 34 P jettings Cancel Point style TopSUR Point Blocks Line style TopSURY Line Blocks a Use 30 coordinates Figure 5 34 Settings Exporting Points to an ESRI Shape Format When exporting points to the ESRI Shape format check and enable the Store Description as Attribute box on the To File screen Figure 5 35 to save point descriptions as attributes in the file Cancel Data Points v Format SRI Shape shp Select Types Of The Points Use Filters Do not export code attributes Store Description as Attribute For each feature code three shape fles will be generated within the selected directory Figure 5 35 ESRI Shape 5 24 TopSURV User s Manual Exporting Data Points to TDS Coordinates When selected the TDS Coordinate format demands points have only numerical names The In File screen Figure 5 36 displays a number at which TopSURV will start renaming points with alphanumeric names TOS Coordinates cr5 Select Types Of The Points Use Filters Alphanumeric Points will be Bos 5005 Renumbered Starting at Figure 5 36 To TDS Coordinates Exporting Raw Data TopSURV supports export raw data to the formats LandXML xml Topcon FC 5 fc5 Topcon GTS 6 gts6 Topcon FC 6 GTS 7 gts7 TDS Raw Data RAW MOSS Survey txt Field Book fbk KOF kof Topcon Vector Forma
240. tom Control Code box on the Global screen Figure 4 99 on page 4 78 In this case you can enter any string to mark it as a control code TopSURV will not interpret these control codes The field marked by the sign Figure 6 3 on page 6 2 is used for entering a string to generate a line for a Code Style of Line or Area Code Style is set when editing the code The lower field shows the available attributes Tap on the attribute to provide a field to enter its value Tap the Properties button to view the ranges for the attributes Attributes can only be added on the Feature Attributes screen when adding a code Tap the Repeat button to erase the entered values Tap the Default button to set default values Tap the Multiple Codes button to edit multiple codes and strings Multiple codes and strings associated with a point make the point a part of numerous lines 4 On the Layer Style tab see Figure 6 4 on page 6 4 select the layer that the point will be stored to and the plotting properties to represent the point on the selected layer If needed tap the List _ _ button to edit layers P N 7010 0493 6 3 Storing Data ASS OK Point Info Layer Style Check Poir cE Fi Layer lt By Code gt nal Point Style Silled Circle L Figure 6 4 Set Layer and Point Style 5 On the Photo Note tab Figure 6 5 add a photo comment on the point Tap the Add button to open the Browse screen to select the image To er
241. tralia or New Zealand where the RE S1 is used and the operating frequency channel 2 Tap the Connect button to open a daisy chain and send commands to setup the RE S1 radio as a repeater 3 Tap the Disconnect button to turn the RE S1 modem off Multi Base The Multi Base function in TopSURV is implemented using the Time Division Multiple Access TDMA mode of transmission This means that one Base can transmit at the beginning of the second and another Base can transmit a half second later on the same frequency The Rover can recognize the two separate data streams 1 To create a job configure the RTK survey and set all necessary settings 2 To set up Base 1 connect the controller to the receiver at Base 1 Tap Survey gt Start Base The Multi Base screen displays Figure 8 10 on page 8 11 e Select Multi Base from the menu in the upper left corner of the Start Base screen Then select the Base Station ID and 8 10 TopSURV User s Manual Performing GPS Surveys Transmit Delay For example select 11 as the Base Station ID and select 30 msec for the Transmit Delay Figure 8 10 Ari Base oK Cancel Base Station ID m Transmit Delay 30 we Use Multi Base Figure 8 10 Multi Base With transmission delays the bases are allowed to broadcast multiple RTK data on the same frequency e Tap the Start Base button Base 1 will transmit as ID 11 at 30 milliseconds after the second It will output RTK data at a
242. trol Help mobile c IeFiles E Nero Sc 4 O Images E g Topcon Jobs E Topcon O archive Topcon D Lng v amp Topcon gt gt Figure B 1 Importing a tsj job from the Controller to the Computer because the database is locked by the TopSURV z TopSurv must be closed in order to transfer job files process and cannot be accessed by another one B 2 Topcon Link Getting Started Guide 4 When the process of sending the file s from the TPS Controller to the computer starts the Copy amp Convert Progress window displays the import in progress TS_Columbus Copying from Jobs to desktop computer HEGRE CORRS RRRRRR ORR ERR Cancel Figure B 2 Import in Progress 5 The downloaded file will be saved in the desired folder Opening Viewing and Editing TopSURV GPS Files The examples used in the following pages are from the TS project shown in Figure B 3 Measurements were collected by a GTS 226 Topcon Total Station in the ground coordinate system Northing USFeet 5250 5000 RCPS 4 4750 5000 5250 5500 Figure B 3 TS Project Used RevG B 3 Using Topcon Link with TopSURV Job Files To open an imported TopSURV PC Job 1 Click File gt Open File 2 Navigate to the location of the file and select the desired file 3 Select the TopSURV 7 Job format name File name IT S_ Columbus tsj Format name TopSURY
243. ual Reference Station VRS data or network area corrections FKP parameters The concept of Network RTK allows performing RTK positioning in reference station networks with distances of up to 40 km 1 After naming the configuration and selecting its type in the Survey screen select the desired correction type Figure 4 6 on page 4 5 and tap Next e VRS to receive RTK corrections from a VRS base station e FKP if the base is transmitting FKP corrections e Single Base to receive RTK corrections from a single base e External Config when the receiver uses an External program to configure RTK corrections 2 Continue below to finish the configuration for a Network RTK survey 4 93 TopSURV User s Manual Creating a GPS Configuration Survey Configuration for VRS and FKP Methods 1 On the Rover Recyr screen select the Receiver Model set the Elevation Mask and antenna parameters for the Rover Receiver then select one of the following protocols from the Protocol drop down list Figure 4 35 Tap Next e NTRIP default Networked Transport of RTCM via Internet Protocol to receive RTK corrections from a NTRIP Caster e TCP IP select to receive RTK corrections through the Internet e CSD Data select to use the CSD form of data transmission to receive RTK corrections through a cellular phone used as a modem Prover RecYr Cancel Receiver Model Topcon Generic Elevation Mask 10 deg Protocol
244. und surface with a slanted rod touching the ground point The rod has two targets e 2 Line Section determines a point by the intersection of the two lines Each line is defined by two points or two measurements e Line amp Corner determines a point on the corner using one line defined by two points e Line amp Offset determines a point distant from a line defined by two points P N 7010 0493 9 35 Surveying with TopSURV e Plane amp Corner determines a point Corner by a plane defined by three points and an angle measurement Measuring Sideshot Sets If the measurement method is Sideshot Direct Reverse performed using the SS Dir Rev Sideshot Direct Reverse screen Figure 8 37 a set of sideshots can be measured once the backsight has been setup The measurement to a single point is taken using the Direct Position and the Reverse Position of the Total Station that is Plunge flip Rotate the Total station by 180 degrees to get the reverse measurement For instance if the Total Station Measurements in Direct Position are HA 70 VA 60 SD 143 23m then the reverse measurements without any errors would be HA 250 70 180 VA 300 360 60 SD 143 23m One set consists of one direct and one reverse measurement These measurements are used to eliminate the Vertical circle centering errors I set ose 4 Meas Data Map Set R HR 5 occpt 5 occpt Re Figure 8 37 Sideshot Dire
245. ure 4 88 Custom Datums List 3 On the next Custom Datums screen Figure 4 89 enter the name of the new custom datum and select the ellipsoid for the datum from the drop down list of the Ellipsoid field Tap Next Ar custom BET Finish Cancel Name Ellipsoid wese4 w Hote Figure 4 89 Custom Datum Name 4 On the next Custom Datums screen Figure 4 90 on page 4 70 set offsets rotations and scale for the new datum Tap Finish when done P N 7010 0493 4 69 Creating a New Job F2custom oou EERE CEE Offsets m dx 0 000000 dY 0 000000 dz 0 000000 Rotations secs rX 0 00000000 ry o c0000000 rZ 0 00000000 Scale 0 000000 ppm Figure 4 90 Custom Datum Parameters Adding a Geoid File Geoid is a physical reference surface Its shape reflects the distribution of mass inside the earth Geoid undulations are important for converting GPS derived ellipsoidal height differences to orthometric height differences Install the geoid file on the controller prior to adding it to the list Global geoid files can be opened and truncated in Topcon Link to fit the file to the job area Some geoid files can be installed on the controller during TopSURV installation They are provided to the user with the TopSURV installation program as gff files To add a geoid file to the drop down list in the Geoids field of the Coordinate System screen tap the List _ button next to this field 4 7
246. ure 9 22 Station amp Offsets 9 16 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Line amp Offset 4 Tap the Settings button and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 5 For GPS use the information on the Stakeout screen for finding the target Tap Store after the position is close enough to the desired point Tap the eq E left or right offset buttons to retreat advance the station by the specified Station Interval for staking out the previous next station respectively Stations before the beginning and past the end of the alignment can also be staked Close E H YY gt gt 103 2 201 3 200 0 10 000 k Hz Dist 1083 821 m Left 11 513 m Back 1083 760 m Fill 0 499 m Ellipsoidal ht 150 015 m Azimuth 180 3631 dms Figure 9 23 Stakeout 6 For TS sight the prism On the Stake screen tap the Cur Pos button to measure the target Tap the EDM button to select distance measurement mode either Coarse Fine or Coarse Tracking Once the position is close enough to the desired point tap Meas to store it Figure 9 24 on page 9 18 P N 7010 0493 9 17 Staking Out Left 0 001 m Towards TS 0 052 m Fill 2 900 m Turn Left 0 0024 dms Figure 9 24 Stakeout Tap the Fej E left or right offset buttons to retreat advance the station by the specified Station Interval for staking out the previous next station respectively Figure 9 24 7 10 To display c
247. ut Figure 9 55 DL Stake Point List To perform a stakeout starting from the end of the Point List check and enable the Stakeout in Reverse Order box Use the arrow buttons to modify the order of stakeout Tap the BS button to take the BS measurement before staking if it is not already measured Then tap Stakeout DL Staking Elevation 1 To stake out elevations tap Stake gt Elevation The Stakeout Elev screen displays Figure 9 56 on page 9 43 2 On the Stakeout Elev screen enter or select from the map or list the backsight point for the stake measurement and enter an elevation value to stake at points Tap the BS button to take the BS measurement before staking if it is not already measured Then tap Stakeout 9 42 TopSURV User s Manual Level Stakeout i keout Eley close o w A ceva e Bs Point fa evation ee Elevation 150 m Stakeout Figure 9 56 DL Stakeout Elevation 3 On the level Stakeout screen Figure 9 57 tap the Meas button to measure the elevation and compute a cut fill value Tap Store to set a code for the point the name a photo note and the layer name and plotting parameters You can also view the elevation information and save the staked point HI 93 696 Eley 92 146 Fill oa es Poa Figure 9 57 Level Stakeout P N 7010 0493 9 43 Staking Out Notes 9 44 TopSURV User s Manual Chapter 10 COGO The COGO functionality in TopSURV is a comprehensive set
248. utton P From 06 224 Cancel Points fall Points k code Library Localization _ Horizontal ligmerts Vertical Aligments Section Sets Roacls Figure 5 2 Import from Job 5 2 TopSURV Users Manual Importing Data 3 If By Type or By Type Range and Code is selected in the Points drop down menu of the From lt Job gt screen Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 select the types of points to be imported on the Select Point Type s to Import screen Ar E Type s To Cancel Point Types Design Points Control Points cogo Points Base Station Topo Points Offset Topo Points Auto Topo Points w Check Uncheck Next gt gt Figure 5 3 Select Point Type s to Import 4 If available tap the Next button to open the next screen to select objects Once the button becomes grayed out tap Finish to start the export process 5 If By Range and Code is selected in the Points drop down list of the From lt Job gt screen Figure 5 2 on page 5 2 on the Points to Import screen select the codes and or the range of points to be imported Figure 5 4 on page 5 4 To select codes tap the Select button check the codes associated with the points to be imported in the Code screen and tap the OK button The Range of Points sets a range of point names that should be imported The symbols or y can be used to differentiate individual point names whereas the symbol is to be used for s
249. utton and specify the Stakeout parameters as described in Stakeout a Point on page 9 2 Tap the Stakeout button and perform the stakeout as described in Stakeout Line amp Offset on page 9 15 Stakeout Spiral amp Offsets When the desired points lie at regular intervals on a curve that is parallel to a known curve and is at a known horizontal and vertical distance from it the Stakeout Curve amp Offset task should be performed 1 To stake Spiral amp Offset tap Stake gt Offsets gt Spiral The Stakeout In the Stakeout Spiral amp Ofst screen set the parameters of the spiral to be staked out the starting point of the spiral the azimuth of the Tangent of the curve at the PC point the radius parameter of the spiral the length parameter of the spiral the direction of turn direction of movement of the spiral and the Starting station chainage of the line Figure 9 35 on page 9 27 The direction values are TS gt SC Tangent Spiral gt Spiral Circle which is the incoming spiral to the internal circle and CS gt ST Circle Spiral gt Spiral 9 26 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout Spiral amp Offsets Tangent which is the exiting spiral from the circle to the Tangent Tap Next The Stakeout Sta amp Ofst screen displays amp Stake AS Sica Settings Close TsPont fi Tangent Azi 50 0000 dms So ss 0 00 000 m Turn EE TS Tosc vi To SC v m Next gt gt Next gt gt
250. vey selecting this option displays coordinates instead of angle distance data P N 7010 0493 9 5 Staking Out 11 To change the rod height during stakeout in TS mode select the Rod Height option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 12 To automatically open the Stakeout screen for the next point after storing a staked point select the Auto Advance Pt option from the pop up menu on the top left corner of the screen 13 To store the staked point on a layer select the Design Pt Layer option from the menu popped up after tapping the bitmap in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen In the Store Design Point screen Figure 9 8 select the layer from the drop down list or tap the List button to edit layers FAstore Des Pt oK Cancel Figure 9 8 Select Layer for Staked Point The Display Store Pt Info box is check marked by default to display information on the staked point before storing it The Store Pt Info screen displays the stakeout results before the point is stored Figure 9 9 on page 9 7 9 6 TopSURV User s Manual Stakeout a Point FAstore Pt Info oK Cancel 2 stk 2 7 854 1000 111 1699 930 95 637 0 111 0 037 7 8994 Figure 9 9 Store Point 14 To change the elevation of the staked point select the Design Offsets option from the Help Icon menu in the upper left corner of the Stakeout screen Check and enable the Design Elev box in the Design Elevati
251. veys Setup GPS Localization 0 000 0 000 0 000 Keep scale 1 000 Figure 8 1 Localization Screen 3 On the Add Point screen set the following parameters then tap OK Figure 8 2 y LU 2201 3 200 10 3 Local Point Point Lni_1 v Use Horiz se W654 Point Point Epoch Cnt O Start Meas Figure 8 2 Add Localization Points e In the Local Point panel enter a point with the local coordinates in the Point field Check and enable the Use Horizontal and Use Vertical boxes to use this point for horizontal and or vertical localization e In the WGSS4 Point panel specify a point with global coordinates in the Point field and select a code for this point P N 7010 0493 8 3 Surveying with TopSURV Tap the Start Meas button to use the current position or manually add the point to the job points 4 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter additional localization points Note the following information about localization points When only one localization point is available the offsets are computed and the system is oriented to North and the scale is set at height When two localization points are available the offsets azimuth and scale are computed With three localization points Vertical deflection is also computed When additional localization points are specified the parameters resulting in the least errors will be computed The localization is updated recomputed every time a new point local and WGS
252. which will be connected to form open or closed polylines Select the codes of the Line type to use for such points The supported control codes of AS AE C and R control line behavior by allowing creation of arcs closure of lines and creation of rectangles respectively The delimiter is set in the Global screen see Figure 4 99 on page 4 78 oe AA wo AE Name lin_gbr Point Layer Style Photo Note Desc green brick rose g Point 100 i In AS 8 fa eal Hote Point Line Attribute MOS WGS84 m Style North 1000 000 Filled Triant East 1000 000 Ell ht 150 014 Figure 6 13 Code of Line Type with Control Code 1 The AS control code indicates the start of an arc the AE control code indicates the end of the arc Arc parameters are determined by the presence of additional points in the line e These points can create the line segment with the arc start or end point which will act as the tangent to the arc e If only one point is between the arc start and end points the arc 1s formed such that all the three points lie on the arc If there are two or more than two points between the points with the AS and AE control codes the points are all connected by straight line segments P N 7010 0493 6 9 Storing Data 2 The R control code is applied to the third point of a three point polyline and results in the automatic creation of a fourth point of a parallelogram whose diagonal is specified by the first
253. with the extension _NAD83 and Coordinates in the NAD83 for all five points Figure B 8 Click OK Add Point Point User1 kaii Add Point Point User1 General Coordinates Photo Notes Codes and Style General Coordinates Photo Notes Codes and Style Name CP2_NA4D83 Lat Lon Note Latitude 40 06 11 08726 N Longitude 82 59 16 18847 W Control Ell Height USft 810 584 Code Layer gt cP gt 1000 o CP2_NAD83 40 06 11 08726N 82 59 16 18847W 810 587 o CP3_NAD83 40 06 07 62808N 82 59 12 91480W 806 716 CP4_NAD8S3 40 06 13 12269N 82 59 10 68572W 809 265 o CP5_NAD83 40 06 07 23787N 82 59 06 52397 W 807 545 o CP6_NADS3 40 06 05 22798N 82 59 12 11935W 808 409 USFeet DMS Datum Lat Lon EILH NAD83 Figure B 8 Add Point Dialog Box General and Coordinates Tabs B 6 Topcon Link Getting Started Guide 3 To calculate localization parameters click Perform a localization on the toolbar On the Localization screen Figure B 9 click Add point and select the corresponding points in the corresponding columns WGS Point Local Point cP2_NADS3 A CP2_NAD83 CP2 A CP3 NADS3 CP3 A CP4_NAD83 CP4 CPS_NADB3 cps A CP6_NAD83 Figure B 9 Adding the Point Pairs 4 Two added points CP3 and CP5 will be used only in horizontal localization and other three points CP2 CP4 and CP6 will be used in horizontal and vertical localization To set this status for these poi

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