Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide
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1. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada RSS 210 Low Power Device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device European Union countries Iceland Norway Liechtenstein Turkey Swiss EN300 328v1 7 1 EN50360 satisfied Hereby Nikon Trimble Co Ltd declares that this instrument is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Declaration of Conformity available at http www nikon trimble com RF exposure compliance 1 To comply with FCC IC RF exposure compliance requirements a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons 2 This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety and Warnings For your safety read the safety and warnings and this user guide carefully and thoroughly before using the Trimble M3 DR series total station Although Trimble products are designed for maximum safety using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage You should also read the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Trimble M3 total station Note Always keep the manual near the instru2. Trimble M3 DR series USB cable Diagonal eyepiece Connecting cable 9 pin USB Low power eyepiece E Personal computer High power eyepiece Personal computer Figure 6 1 Measurement side 62 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide System Diagrams 6 Coaxial target plate for single prism Target pole Mini prism Tiltable single Standard round Tlale prim hold i i older prism holder single prism C holder Mini prism Prism adapter adapter Height adjustment adapter is not used Tribrach adapter 15 V Telescopic prism pole Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod Figure 6 2 Prism reflector side Note You must use the Tribrach W30 or W30b with the Trimble M3 DR series instruments Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 63 6 System Diagrams 64 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide NORTH AMERICA Tri Construction Group 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 e USA mble Engineering amp 800 538 7800 Toll Free 937 245 5154 Phone 937 233 9441 Fax EUROPE Trimble Germany GmbH Am Prime Parc 11 65479 Raunheim e GERMANY 49 6142 2100 0 Phone 49 6142 2100 550 Fax ASIA PACIFIC Trimble Navigation Singapore Pty Limited 80 Marine Parade Road 22 06 Parkway Parade Singapore 449269 e SINGAPORE 65 6348 2212 Phone 65 6348 2232 Fax
3. Note Ifthe HA corr setting is set to OFE the ACH parameter is not applied to horizontal angle readings If this setting is set to ON both ofthe ACH and trunnion axis parameters are applied to HA If you do not complete the second step the trunnion axis parameter remains set to zero and only the ACH parameter is applied If ACV ACH A or Y is out of range OVER appears Press any key to return to the first observation screen Second step l Sight the second target that is placed more than 30 degrees above the horizontal plane Tap Ok to take angle measurements in the following order Face 2 to P2 Face 1 to P2 Face 1 to P1 Horizontal Face 2to P1 Horizontal Face 2 to P2 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide ACV Altitude const adj e calibration Sight P2 on Face2 Set 1 VA2 144925 34 HA2 270 10 19 Ln P2 Sight VA gt 30 91300 deg ight P2 on Facel Set 1 VAL 144925 38 270 10 19 Checking and Adjustment Face 1 to P2 Face 1 to P1 Horizontal Face 2to P1 Horizontal Face 2to P2 Face 1 to P2 The tolerance in angle reading to each direction is 10 To maintain the accuracy of the instrument you must take shots with extreme care If the dHA Em Sighiting error to the same direction is more than 10 dHA 11 an error message appears and you must remeasure all three sets of points After three sets
4. 850 890 nm Pulse Po lt 6 4W lt 5ns 635 nm CW Po lt 1 0 mW Conforming standards E U EN60825 1 Am 2 2001 IEC60825 1 Am 2 2001 Laser Pointer Class 2 Distance Meter Class 1 Laser plummet Class 2 USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated 24 June 2007 Instrument labels Laser labels Trimble M3 DR 2 Laser pointer and distance meter Trimble M3 DR 3 and 5 Laser pointer The distance meter of the DR 3 and 5 is Laser Class 1 There is no special label on the instrument Trimble M3 DR 2 3 and 5 Laser plummet This label is attached when the laser plummet is purchased Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 9 Safety and Warnings CFR and FCC labels CFR label FCC label Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 _ a Pal 15 of the m Rules kahi peration is subject to the following two conditions except for deviations pursuant to 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 2 this device must accept any interference received MADE IN JAPAN including interference that may cause undesired operation Contains FCC ID W4LNT0002 _IC 8170A NT0002 NIKON TRIMBLE CO LTD Technoport Mitsuiseimei Bldg 16 2 Minamikamata 2 chome Ota ku Tokyo 144 0035 Japan o Qe Label placement laser pointer distance
5. Rules Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with non certified personal computer and or peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment European Union EU EMC Directive satisfied CE Authorized Representative in Europe Trimble GmbH Am Prime Parc 11 65479 Raunheim Germany Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Recycling Taiwan Battery Recycling Requirements The product contains a removable battery Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled CA eg Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www trimble com environment summary html TERR EUR yd Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimbl
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7. W Checking the laser pointer Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 41 4 Checking and Adjustment Adjusting the electronic level Adjustment of the electronic level is done by Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections For detailed instruction please see page 43 Checking and adjusting the circular level Once you have checked and adjusted the electronic level check the circular level i If the bubble is not in the center of the level use the adjusting pin to rotate the three adjustment screws of either circular level on the instrument main body or tribrach until the bubble is centered Checking and adjusting the laser plummet The optical axis of the plummet must be aligned with the vertical axis ofthe instrument To check and adjust the optical laser plummet 1 Place the instrument on the tripod You do not have to level the instrument 2 Place a thick sheet of paper marked with an X on the ground below the instrument While you are looking through the optical plummet adjust the leveling screws until the image of the X is in the center of the reticle mark For laser plummet adjust the laser pointer to the X 3 Rotate the alidade 180 Ifthe marked image is in the same position in the P center of the reticle mark no adjustment is required T E For laser plummet if the laser pointer is on the X no adjustment is required 42 T
8. clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery contacts 1 Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and open the battery box cover 2 Put the battery pack into the battery box Insert the battery pack with the connectors bottom first facing inside 3 Close the battery box cover and turn the knob clockwise until the secure click sound is heard N CAUTION If the battery box cover is not closed this could adversely affect the watertightness of the instrument 26 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 2 Setting up the tripod N CAUTION The tips of the tripod ferrules are very sharp When handling or carrying the tripod take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules N DL OO ae dee 8 Open the tripod legs enough to for the instrument to be stable Locate the tripod directly over the station point To check the tripod s position look through the center hole in the tripod head Firmly press the tripod ferrules into the ground Level the top surface of the tripod head Securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs Place the instrument on the tripod head Insert the tripod mounting screw into the center hole of the base plate of the instrument Tighten the tripod mounting screw Note Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod Centering When you center the instrument you align its central axis precisely over the
9. constant The instrument constant is a numerical value used to automatically correct for the displacement between the mechanical and electrical centers when measuring distances The instrument constant is set by the manufacturer before the instrument is shipped However to ensure the highest operational accuracy we recommend that you check the instrument constant several times a year To check the instrument constant you can either compare a correctly measured base line with the distance measured by the EDM or follow the procedure below P About 100 m Q To check the instrument constant 1 Set up the instrument at Point P in as flat an area as possible 2 Setup areflector prism at Point Q 100 m away from Point P Make sure that you take the prism constant into account Measure the distance between Point P and Point Q PQ Install a reflector prism on the tripod at Point P Set up another tripod at Point R on the line between Point P and Point Q Transfer the Trimble M3 DR series instrument to the tripod at Point R Nn af o Measure the distance from Point R to Point P RP and from Point R to Point Q RQ Calculate the difference between the value of PQ and the value of RP RQ go 9 Movethe Trimble M3 DR series instrument to other points on the line between Point P and Point Q 10 RepeatStep 5 through Step 9 ten times or so 11 Calculate the average of all the differences The error range
10. is within 3 mm If the error is out of range contact your dealer Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 49 4 Checking and Adjustment Checking the laser pointer The Trimble M3 DR series total station uses a red laser beam to a laser pointer The laser pointer is coaxial with the line of sight of the telescope If the instrument is well adjusted the red laser pointer coincides with the line of sight External influences such as shock or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red laser pointer relative to the line of sight 50 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Specifications In this chapter m Main body W Standard components m External device connector CHAPTER Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 51 5 Specifications Main body Telescope Tube length Magnification Effective diameter of objective Trimble M3 DR 2 Trimble M3 DR 3 5 Image Field of view Resolving power Focusing distance 125 mm 4 91 in 30 X 40 mm 1 57 in EDM 45 mm 1 77 in 45 mm 1 77 in EDM 50 mm 1 97 in Erect 1 20 2 3 m at 100 m 2 3 ft at 100 ft 3 0 1 5 m to infinity 4 92 ft to infinity Measurement range Distances shorter than 1 5 m 4 92 ft cannot be measured with this EDM Measurement range with no haze visibility over 40 km 25 miles Trimble M3 DR 2 Prism mode Reflector sheet 5 cm x 5 cm Standard prism 1P Reflector
11. meter laser plummet Label for laser pointer and distance meter DR 2 Label for laser pointer DR 3 and 5 Label for laser plummet 10 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Safety and Warnings Label placement FCC and CFR Complies with 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 This device complies wih Part 15 of the FOC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions H 4 4 LA not cause Land arae r is device must accept any infererenoe recewed MADE IN JAPAN including interference that may cause undesired operation NIKON TRIMBLE CO LTD Contains FCC IDWALNTOOO 1C 8170A NTOO02 Technoport Mitsuiseimei Bldg 16 2 Minamikamata 2 chome Ota ku Tokyo 144 0035 Japan Que Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 11 Safety and Warnings 12 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Contents Safety and Warnings 3 curras 6 0409 AR 3 Warnings and Cautions ici is sosi a oe SE oy ww kh Ro wee a de eS 3 Warnings ove x sah anapa ed Oe ote tis a Ces TEN dro P once a rage GMS tore rS 3 Cautions zl ee ok A Gee Ha OS Saw SU ee ee dece a E 4 Rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion batteries llle 5 Laser saletys 54443 Sag o rb ASSI Eo debe ugue Pe debe Pe Gu Ee eur d 6 1 Introduction 644 565 6 34 4 TEN Ng RICE ES De A Dew eae 15 Partsofthednstrument iussa suus es
12. puts the device in its lowest power mode Unsaved data will be lost Auto power off function saves the consumption of electricity by switching the total station to the standby mode when it is not operated for a certain time Tap the Windows button to display the menu and then select Settings Control Panel Double click the Power icon The latest battery status is displayed Select the Power Offtab p My Device P e Programs Se Favorites gt 5 Documents gt S 320 Y Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections E Taskbar and Start Menu 12 12 Am v nepo ui ig puoi is 92 A Keyboard Network and Owner Password Dial up Co PC Regional Remove Connection Settings Programs Storage Stylus System Volume amp Manager Sounds Vv Power Properties OK Battery Power Off Status Internal External Battery 1 Battery 2 Battery Inserted Inserted Disconnected 100 I 0 L Storage Stylus System Volume amp Mananer Gm indc v Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 39 3 Getting Started Time setting window is displayed Select the Suspend after checkbox in the Idle Time Settings field Battery Power Off Select the time from the drop down menu The Ce ee ee 3 use in conjunction with a password by having options are 5 10 30 minutes your device turn off when not in use The suspend mode check box is cleared ifa Me GQ time is not select
13. total station Manufacturer Nikon Trimble Co Ltd Technoport Mituiseimei Bldg 16 2 Minamikamata 2 chome Ota ku Tokyo 144 0035 Japan Notices USA FCC 15B Class B satisfied This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help A WARNING This equipment has been certified to comply with s the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
14. 0 meters 990 feet wall brightly painted brick 100 to 200 meters 330 to 660 feet Measurable distances may be shorter or measurement intervals may be longer in the following cases e the angle of the laser against the target is small e the surface of the target is wet In direct sunlight the measurable distance may be shorter In this case try to throw a shadow on the target Targets with completely flat surfaces such as mirrors cannot be measured unless the beam and the target are perpendicular to each other Note Make sure there are no obstacles between the instrument and the target when taking measurents Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 31 2 Preparation Note When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently moving take several measurements to a target for the best result Setting up the prism reflector 1 Assemble the prism reflector as shown below Target plate for single prism Target pole LB Height adjust ment adapter is not used Tribrach adapter 15 28 Prism C Tribrach Tiltable single W30 W30b prism holder Triple prism holde 2 Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor see page 33 If necessary change the direction ofthe prism see page 33 4 Ifyou are using a single prism holder set the position of the target plate see page 33 Detailed instructions for Step 2 through Step 4 are provided on the f
15. 32C Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous USB Host and Client Class 2 Bluetooth 2 0 EDR External power supply input 4 5 V to 5 2 V DC voltage Battery pack Output voltage Continuous operation time Trimble M3 DR 2 Continuous distance angle measurement Distance angle measurement every 30 seconds Continuous angle measurement Trimble M3 DR 3 5 Continuous distance angle measurement Distance angle measurement every 30 seconds Continuous angle measurement 3 8 V DC rechargeable approx 12 hours approx 26 hours approx 28 hours approx 7 5 hours approx 16 hours approx 20 hours Tested at 25 C nominal temperature Operation times may vary depending on the condition and deterioration of the battery Environmental performance Operating temperature range 20 C through 50 C 4 F through 122 F Storage temperature range 25 C through 60 C 13 F through 140 F Dimensions Main unit 149 mm W x 158 5 mm D x 308 mm H Carrying case 470 mm W x 231 mm D x 350 mm H 56 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Specifications 5 Weight Main unit without battery 4 1 kg 9 0 lbs Battery 0 1 kg 0 2 Ibs Carrying case 3 3 kg 7 3 lbs Charger and AC adapter 0 4 kg 0 9 Ibs approx Environmental protection Watertight dust proof IP66 protection Standard components e Instrument main body e Battery pack x 2 e Battery charger e AC adapter e Adjustme
16. Before carrying the tripod or the instrument in the carrying case check the shoulder strap and its clasp If the strap is damaged or the clasp is not securely fastened the carrying case may fall causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION Before setting up the tripod make sure that no one s hands or feet are underneath it When the legs of the tripod are being driven into the ground they could pierce hands or feet 4 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide gt D de D N N Safety and Warnings CAUTION After mounting the instrument on the tripod securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs If the thumb screws are not securely fastened the tripod may collapse causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION After mounting the instrument on the tripod securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod If the clamp screw is not securely fastened the instrument may fall off the tripod causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION Securely fasten the tribrach clamp knob If the knob is not securely fastened the tribrach may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument causing personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION Do not stack objects on the plastic carrying case or use it as a stool The plastic carrying case is unstable and its surface is slippery Stacking or sitting on the plastic carrying case may cause personal injury or instrument damage CAUTION The sys
17. NG Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places in direct sunlight or near heat sources Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet If you do you may receive electric shocks or burns or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire WARNING Although the battery pack has an auto reset circuit breaker you should take care not to short circuit the contacts Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you WARNING Never burn or heat the battery Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury WARNING Before storing the battery pack or battery charger cover the contact points with insulation tape If you do not cover the contact points the battery pack or charger may short circuit causing fire burns or damage to the instrument WARNING The battery itself is not waterproof Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument If water seeps into the battery it may cause a fire or burns Cautions gt EP D Before using the instrument read the following cautions and follow the instructions that they provide CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure CAUTION The tips of the tripod ferrules are very sharp When handling or carrying the tripod take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules CAUTION
18. Telescope eyepiece Diopter ring USB ports cover screw Laser class label Battery box eticle plate Ae Vertical tangent Battery box release knob Face 1 display keyboard j Upper plate e tangent screw Label for F abel for FCC Label for CFR Tribrach clamp knob This figure shows the Trimble M3 DR 5 instrument Figure 1 1 Trimble M3 DR Series total station Face 1 16 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Laser class label Objective LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS PART Lumi guides Laser plummet Circular level Leveling screw Tribrach Figure 1 2 Trimble M3 DR Series total station Face 2 Introduction 1 Laser aperture label Horizontal axis indication mark Battery box Battery box release knob Data output external power input connector Input voltage shall be 4 5 5 2 V DC Laser class label This figure shows the Trimble M3 DR 5 instrument Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 17 1 Introduction Maintenance Before using the instrument read and follow the following maintenance instructions Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for prolonged periods Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency If the Trimble M3 DR series instrument has been used in wet conditions immediately wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning the instrument t
19. USER GUIDE Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station Trimble USER GUIDE Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station Trimble M3 DR 2 Trimble M3 DR 3 Trimble M3 DR 5 Version 1 00 Revision B April 2010 Trimble Contact Information Trimble Navigation Limited Engineering and Construction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 USA 800 538 7800 toll free in USA 1 937 245 5600 Phone 1 937 233 9004 Fax www trimble com Copyright and Trademarks 2005 2009 Nikon Trimble Co Limited All rights reserved Trimble the Globe and Triangle logo and Terramodel are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States and in other countries TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners It is prohibited to alter this manual in part or whole without express permission The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual please contact your dealer if you find anything in it that is incorrect or unclear Release Notice This is the April 2010 revision B release of the 7rimb le M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide It applies to version 1 0x of the Trimble M3
20. al injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation WARNING To charge the battery pack use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the instrument Do NOT use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture The enclosed battery pack cannot be used with other chargers WARNING Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat WARNING Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places in direct sunlight or near heat sources Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet If you do you may receive electric shocks or burns or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire WARNING Although the battery pack has an auto reset circuit breaker you should take care not to short circuit the contacts Short circuits can cause
21. arget on the horizon Tap OK a The vertical angle is shown in the 11 Yi VO dir Horiz setting 0 03 12 VA1 Face 1 vertical angle tilt off value 40950 47 HA1 Face 1 horizontal angle tilt off value X1 Face 1 X axis tilt value Y1 Face 1 Y axis tilt value 44 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide VA2 HA2 x2 Y2 Checking and Adjustment Ifyou sight a target that has a VA of more gg calibration than 3 a warning message appears and ight Pi on Face the OK button is disabled Xi LI Yi VAL 5 01 02 HAIL 40 50 47 Sight vA lt 3 deg When you have taken the measurement the message changes from DO NOT TOUCH to Turn to F2 Take an F2 measurement to the same target Tap Ok Sight P1 on Face2 Face 2 vertical angle tilt off value X2 11 v2 Face 2 horizontal angle tilt off value VA2 0903 12 Face 2 X axis tilt value Face 2 Y axis tilt value HA2 40950 48 Turn the telescope to face2 Bd X2 11 Y2 VA2 179 57 02 HA2 220 50 42 Sight VA lt 3 deg Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 4 45 4 Checking and Adjustment 46 4 When the observation on F2 is completed three parameters are displayed Do one ofthe following Toreturn to the first observation screen tap Redo Toset parameters on the instrument tap Ok acv Altitude const adj To go to the second step trunnion axis compensation tap Trun
22. ate the telescope focusing ring Then repeat from Step c Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 29 2 Preparation 3 Rotate the tangent screw The final turn of the tangent screw should be in a clockwise direction to align the target accurately on the center crosshairs Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target The Trimble M3 DR series total station has two measurement modes Prism mode Prism and Reflectorless mode N Prism These modes can be changed at any time by holding down the Or key for one second To set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure see the following table Target Target setting Prism reflector sheet Prism Prism mode Other reflective materials N Prism Reflectorless mode In some cases you can measure another target that is not appropriate to the set measurement mode Note The Trimble M3 DR 2 total station is Laser Class 3R in the Reflectorless mode and Laser pointer function and Laser Class 1 in the Prism mode Do not sight the Prism when the Laser Pointer is on Note The Trimble M3 DR 3 and 5 total stations are Laser Class 1 in the Prism and Reflectorless mode and Laser Class 2 in Laser pointer function Measurement with a prism Do not use a prism with scratches a dirty surface or a chipped center Prisms with thin edges are recommended 4 X TY A thin edges chipped center thick edges As the Trimble M3 DR inst
23. cel gap between the actual tapping point and button on the window is corrected Use the stylus to press the plus sign on the screen for 1 second The sign moves to a corner of the screen when you remove the stylus Press 4 1 Enter key after you pressed in the center and four corners to complete the adjustment of touch screen Press key to cancel the adjustment Reset Tap Reset The Restart screen appears 7 Reset stops the program in process and My Device desk initializes the total station Use this menu estar when the application program does not run q y Ec veu wert trestat ue normally because of an unexpected reason Unsaved data will be lost Tap Yes button to execute Reset Tap No button to cancel the Reset and return to the screen shown before pressing the key Note Once the Reset is executed data that are not stored in the application program will be lost 38 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Shut down Tap Shutdown A warning screen appears Tap Yes to shut down the device Tap No to cancel the shut down and return to the screen shown before pressing the key Note Shut down completely turns off the total station It ends the application program and data that was not stored in the program is lost Auto power off setting Getting Started 3 E Shutdown ej Do you want to shutdown the device This operation closes all running applications and
24. e WEEE call 31 497 53 2430 and ask for the WEEE associate or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Bluetooth unit USA FCC Part 15 Subpart C RSS 210 OET bulletin 65 supplement C satisfied WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
25. e charger vents should not be covered during a calibration cycle The blue calibration indicator light s will blink slowly on 1 5 sec off 2 sec while a calibration is in progress and the charge light s may be on or off during the calibration cycle When a calibration cycle is completed the calibration light will stop blinking remain on until the corresponding battery is removed The bottom case temperature may continue to climb up to approximately 43 C before temperature regulation is enabled to keep the case from getting warmer As the battery voltage drops the case will cool down and the automatic temperature limiting will no longer be necessary which minimizes the time it takes to discharge a battery Ifthe case temperature continues to get too hot internally even after temperature regulation is enabled there is a secondary failsafe which will abort the calibration completely If an abort occurs the calibration light s will blink rapidly and battery charging will be re enabled Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 25 2 Preparation Detaching and re attaching the battery pack Detaching the battery pack AN CAUTION Avoid touching the contacts on the battery pack 1 Ifthe instrument is turned on press to turn it off 2 Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise open the battery box cover and remove the battery pack from the battery box Inserting the battery pack Before inserting the battery pack
26. e other battery slot Charging may take 2 4 hours if the battery was normally discharged e Charging may take up to 5 hours with a completely drained battery which has been stored for several months without use Bydesign Li Ion batteries should not be charged above 40 C 45 C so a blinking charge light may mean the batteries are too hot for charging Charging will resume after the batteries cool down The charging time will be longer due to the batteries cool down when charging batteries above 40 C 45 C 24 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 2 If the charge indicator s are blinking and the batteries feel cool it may indicate a problem with the battery or the charger If the charge light is still blinking after trying several batteries which are not warm there is a problem with the unit or the batteries themselves Conditioning calibrating a battery Battery calibration is necessary about once every 6 months or more often if desired Calibration insures the reported battery charge remaining is accurate Hold down the calibration button on the unit and then insert a battery while holding the calibration button to begin a battery calibration Only the battery which was inserted while the button was depressed will begin calibration During a battery calibration the battery will be charged discharged completely and then recharged before finishing Calibration should complete in roughly 17 hours and th
27. ed from the drop down menu Tap OK to complete the setting Storage Stylus System Volume amp Mananer Cni indc v Note Suspend mode and standby mode are the same status Date Time settings This function allows date and time setting of the Total Station Tap the Windows button to display the menu and then select Settings Control Panel Programs gt r Favorites gt 5 Documents gt Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections E Taskbar and Start Menu Double click the Date Time icon G 5 9 Display Error Input Panel Internet Reporting Options gt Q s Keyboard Network and Owner Password Dial up Co Th rren nd tim E e current set date and time appea WUHIGZTER K Set the date time and time zone Date Time A Current Time Tap Apply to fix the set values S MTWTFS 12 20 26 PM 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 Tap OK to complete the setting 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TimeZone 11 12 13 E15 16 17 GMT 0B 00 Pacifc v 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2 39 4 59 6 V Automatically adjust clock for daylight sax Apply 40 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Checking and Adjustment In this chapter m Adjusting the electronic level W Checking and adjusting the circular level W Checking and adjusting the laser plummet m Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections W Checking the instrument constant
28. eflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless Prism offset correction 1 6 sec 2 1 sec 1 2 sec 1 2 sec 999 mm to 999 mm 1 mm step Trimble M3 DR 3 5 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless Prism offset correction 1 5 sec 1 8 sec 0 8 sec 1 0 sec 999 mm to 999 mm 1 mm step Angle measurement Reading system Minimum display increment 360 400G MIL6400 DIN18723 accuracy Trimble M3 DR 2 Trimble M3 DR 3 Trimble M3 DR 5 Absolute encoder Diametrical reading on HA VA 1 5 10 0 2 mgon 1 mgon 2 mgon 0 005 MIL 0 02 MIL 0 05 MIL 2 0 6 mgon 3 1 0 mgon 5 1 5 mgon Tilt sensor Method Compensation range Liquid electric detection Dual axis 3 54 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Specifications 5 Tangent screw Type Friction clutch endless fine motion Tribrach Type Detachable Level Electronic level Displayed on the LCD Circular level vial Sensitivity 10 2 mm Laser plummet Wave length 635 nm Laser class Class 2 Focusing range oo Laser diameter Approx 2 mm Display and keypad Face 1 display QVGA 16 bit color TFT LCD backlit 320 x 240 pixel Face 2 display Backlit graphic LCD 128 x 64 pixel Face 1 keys 22 keys Face 2 keys 4 keys Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 55 5 Specifications Connections in the instrument Communications RS 2
29. ge the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts N WARNING Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid 22 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide gt p p p p p P Preparation 2 WARNING Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in person
30. her conductive material once to remove static electricity Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the instrument Use the stylus provided with the Trimble M3 DR series on the touch screen Any other stylus may damage the touch screen Lightly tap the touch screen with the stylus Otherwise you may damage the touch screen Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 19 1 Introduction 20 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Preparation In this chapter Unpacking and packing the instrument Charging the battery pack Detaching and re attaching the battery pack Setting up the tripod Centering Leveling Sighting Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target Measurement in reflectorless mode Setting up the prism reflector CHAPTER Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 21 2 Preparation Unpacking and packing the instrument Note Handle the Trimble M3 DR series instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration Unpacking To unpack the instrument grip the carrying handle and carefully remove the instrument from the carrying case Packing To pack the instrument back into the carrying case see the figure on the right Charging the battery pack Before charging the battery pack read the warnings also listed in the Safety section at the front of this manual and the following notes A WARNING Do not dama
31. herwise you may damage the touch screen Turning on and off the Backlight Press the key The Power Key screen F appears d Tap Backlight On Off to switch the back Houde cay lighton off 2 Power key was pressed Tap OK to close the screen The display returns to the screen shown before you pressed the Power key Other functions Press the key The Power Key screen appears My Devire Power Key Press Options to display the option menu For an explanation of the different options see below i Tap OK to close the screen The display returns to the screen shown before you pressed the Recycle ls Select and option either by tapping or by moving the highlight with the navigation arrows and pressing enter Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 37 3 Getting Started Cleaning the touch screen Tap Clean Touch Screen to disable the touch screen Do this when you want to clean the touch panel The touch screen is now 1 disabled for cleaning Press Press 4 1 Enter key and the display returns to A Per won tan cen the screen shown before you pressed the and exit key Adjusting the touch screen Tap Adjust Touch Screen to show the touch panel adjustment window Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target Repeat as r a Z i the target moves around the screen By following the instruction in this window a Press the Esc key to can
32. intentionally Special precautions should be taken to ensure eliminating such situations The hazard distance is the distance from the laser at which beam irradiance or radiant exposure equals the maximum permissible value to which personnel may be exposed without being exposed to health risk Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 7 Safety and Warnings Trimble M3 DR 2 total station Specifications for laser emissions Laser pointer Class 3R Wave length 630 680 nm Output power CW Po lt 4 75 mW Distance meter in Reflectorless mode Class 3R Wave length 630 680 nm Output power pulse Pp lt 8 75mW Po lt 4 75 mW 1 2 nsec 400 MHz 1 6 nsec 320 MHz Distance meter in Prism mode Class 1 Wave length 630 680 nm Output power pulse Pp lt 0 037 mW Po lt 0 02 mw 1 2 nsec 400 MHz 1 6 nsec 320 MHz Laser plummet Class 2 Wave length 635nm Output power CW Po lt 1 0 mW Conforming standards E U EN60825 1 Am 2 2001 IEC60825 1 Am 2 2001 class 3R USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated 24 June 2007 8 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Safety and Warnings Trimble M3 DR 3 and 5 total stations Specifications for laser emissions Laser pointer Class 2 Wave length Output power Disatance meter Class 1 Wave length Output power Pulse width Laser plummet Class 2 Wave length Output power 630 680 nm CW Po lt 1mW
33. le either 360 for Zenith or 180 or 540 for Horizon is called the altitude constant Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 43 4 Checking and Adjustment Adjusting There are two steps in the calibration program Usually you only complete the first step that is described below because the trunnion axis is finely adjusted mechanically To make a major adjustment to the trunnion axis error compensation however you can complete the second step that is described below and make three sets of observations Note To set the parameters for trunnion axis error compensation establish two targets at a horizontal distance of at least 30 m from the instrument The first target should be placed on the horizontal plane and the second should be more than 30 above the horizontal plane Before you set the trunnion axis compensation value you must complete three sets of FI F2 observations to these two points Even if you complete the second step the instrument cannot store a trunnion axis error compensation of more than 30 If the error is more than 301 the instrument needs a mechanical check Second target 30 m 100 ft To enter the calibration program tap the 2 Windows button and then select Program oe My Device Calibration P Communication gt CEN El Battery Logger Calibration Internet Explorer TY Microsoft WordPad G4 Transcriber a Windows Explorer First step 1 Take an Fl measurement to a t
34. less mode Reference target 270 m 886 ft 3 000 m 9 840 ft 300 m 984 ft Trimble M3 DR 3 5 Prism mode Reflector sheet b cm x 5 cm Standard prism 1P Reflectorless mode Reference target 300 m 984 ft 5 000 m 16 400 ft 300 m 984 ft e The target should not receive direct sunlight e Reference target refers to a white highly reflective material KGC90 The maximum measurement range of DR 2 is 500 m in the reflectorless mode 52 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Distance precision Trimble M3 DR 2 Specifications 5 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless 2 2 ppm x D mm 3 2 ppm x D mm 10 5 ppm x D mm 10 5 ppm x D mm 15017123 4 for Prism measurement Trimble M3 DR 3 5 Precise mode Prism Reflectorless Normal mode Prism Reflectorless 3 2 ppm x D mm 10 C to 40 C 3 3 ppm x D mm 220 C to 10 C 40 C to 50 C 3 2 ppm x D mm 10 C to 40 C 3 3 ppm x D mm 720 C to 10 C 40 C to 50 C 10 5 ppm x D mm 10 5 ppm x D mm Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 53 5 Specifications Measurement intervals Measurement intervals may vary with the measuring distance or weather conditions For the initial measurement it may take few more seconds Trimble M3 DR 2 Precise mode Prism R
35. ment for easy reference Warnings and Cautions N N The following conventions are used to indicate safety instructions WARNING Warnings alert you to situations that could cause death or serious injury CAUTION Cautions alert you to situations that could cause injury or property damage Always read and follow the instructions carefully Warnings p p m 5 Before using the instrument read the following warnings and follow the instructions that they provide WARNING Never look at the sun through the telescope If you do you may damage or lose your eyesight WARNING The Trimble M3 total station is not designed to be explosion proof Do not use the instrument in coal mines in areas contaminated with coal dust or near other flammable substances WARNING Never disassemble modify or repair the instrument yourself If you do you may receive electric shocks or burns or the instrument may catch fire WARNING Use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the instrument Do not use any other charger as you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 3 Safety and Warnings N gt BP P amp P bb WARNING Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat WARNI
36. nt pin Allen wrench e Objective lens cap e Vinylcover e Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide this document e Carrying case e Shoulder strap e USB cable x 1 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 57 5 Specifications External device connector gt D gt A This connector can be used to connect to an external power source or to communicate with an external device Before using the external device connector make sure that the external device meets the specifications below Input voltage 4 5V to 5 2 VDC System RS 232C Signal level 9 V standard Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous Compatible male connector Hirose HR10A 7P 6P or HR10 7P 6P CAUTION Except for the connection shown in Figure 6 1 on page 62 use of this connector is at your own risk CAUTION Use only the male connectors specified above Using other connectors will damage the instrument The external device connector is a Hirose HR 10A 7R 65 female connector The pinouts for connecting it to an external device connector are shown below Pin Signal Description 1 RXD Receive data Input 2 TXD Send data Output 3 NC No connection 4 V Power 5 GND Ground 6 NC No connection CAUTION Use only the pin connections shown above Using other connections will damage the instrument CAUTION The Trimble M3 DR total station has different pin assignment from other models of Nikon total station To connect t
37. o an external power source supply power to Pin 4 power terminal and Pin 5 ground terminal on the instrument The instrument will use the external power source even if the internal battery packs are attached CAUTION Make sure that the power supplied is within the rated input range 4 5 V to 5 2 V DC 1A maximum Power supplied outside this range will damage the instrument 58 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Specifications 5 To communicate with an external device connect the RS 232C signal from the external device to Pin 1 input terminal and to Pin 2 output terminal on the instrument Cap the data output external power input connector securely while not in use The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not attached or not attached securely and when the data output external power input connector is in use The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged through the data output external power input connector Before handling the instrument touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 59 5 Specifications 60 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER 6 System Diagrams In this chapter W System components Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 61 6 System Diagrams System components Battery charger AC adapter and plug adapter o k 2 Solar filter USB memory
38. o the carrying case The instrument contains sensitive electronic assemblies which have been well protected against dust and moisture However if dust or moisture gets into the instrument severe damage could result Sudden changes in temperature may cloud the lenses and drastically reduce the measurable distance or cause an electrical system failure If there has been a sudden change in temperature leave the instrument in a closed carrying case in a warm location until the temperature of the instrument returns to room temperature Do not store the Trimble M3 DR series instrument in hot or humid locations In particular you must store the battery pack in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30 C 86 F High temperature or excessive humidity can cause mold to grow on the lenses It can also cause the electronic assemblies to deteriorate and so lead to instrument failure Store the battery pack with the battery discharged When storing the instrument in areas subject to extremely low temperatures leave the carrying case open When adjusting the leveling screws stay as close as possible to the center of each screw s range The center is indicated by a line on the screw If the tribrach will not be used for an extended period lock down the tribrach clamp knob and tighten its safety screw Do not use organic solvents such as ether or paint thinner to clean the non metallic parts of the instrument such as the keyboard or
39. of F1 F2 observations the instrument calculates the trunnion axis parameter and the updated ACH the average of each set Tr axis ACH 3 Tr axis H axis error ACH Sighting axis error Do one ofthe following To return to the measurement screen for the first set of F1 measurements tap Redo Togo to the next set of observations for a more accurate result tap Cont You can record up to ten sets To store the parameter and return to the BMS tap Eng 4 IfHA corr is set to OFF when you finish updating the trunnion axis parameter a message appears The message asks if you want to change the setting To change the setting tap ves Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 47 4 Checking and Adjustment 48 Trunnion axis compensation The trunnion axis error is reported when the vertical axis and the trunnion axis horizontal axis are not perpendicular to each other The sighting axis error is from the sighting and the trunnion axes These two errors can be compensated by applying the Tr axis and ACH parameters on this instrument to horizontal angle readings Tr axis Because the amount of compensation changes according to the vertical angle when compensation is enabled there is a slight movement in horizontal angle even if you clamp the tangent screw Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Checking and Adjustment 4 Checking the instrument
40. ollowing pages Note You must use the Trimble M3 DR instruments with the Tribrach W30 or W30b 32 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 2 Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter To use the prism reflector with a Trimble M3 DR instrument remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the following figure Height adjustment adapter Height adjustment adapter clamp screw The height adjustment adapter is used with other Nikon Total Stations Changing the direction of the prism The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction To change the direction of the prism 1 Release the rotation clamp To do this turn the clamp lever counterclockwise 2 Turn the upper plate of the tribrach adapter Clamp until the prism is facing in the required UTA i Clamp lever direction A t 3 Fasten the rotation clamp To do this turn the clamp lever clockwise Setting the position of the target plate If using a single prism make sure that the target plate is aligned with the tribrach adapter and the prism To set the position ofthe target plate 1 Use the two set screws supplied to attach the Center on axis target plate to the single prism holder 2 Move the target plate within the screw holes until the apex of the wedge pattern is aligned with the vertical axis of the prism and the tribrach ada
41. play and keypad TO n Wise HORS RCS Aa de Connections in the instrument spa eee 56 Battery packs sos ui ww wey aee RUE RAUS URN CR REN lor y DO Environmental performance cele 56 DIMENSIONS a daroie dd tea der rd ace don Debe eee dede id io he Roni ads 56 Weight a secet ERST CP RE Re e MES b ea gus 57 Environmentalprotection leen 57 Standard Components uoa suec du ek aevo OE SUR RE e REOR RUE Ele dos boe a 57 External device connector ees 58 System Diagrams 26 2265 deste as bene ees ROB OR ee Rn 61 Systemi components so eiai ana dedos a A ek Pee EC RE Je iem dod POR T DR Je ad 62 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Introduction In this chapter W Parts of the instrument mg Maintenance CHAPTER This instruction manual was written for the users of Trimble M3 DR Series total station instruments Before you operate a Trimble M3 DR series instrument read this manual carefully In particular pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section at the front ofthe manual Before you begin you should also read the maintenance instructions For more information see Maintenance page 18 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 15 1 Introduction Parts of the instrument Figure 1 1 and Figure 1 2 show the main parts of the Trimble M3 DR series instrument Carrying handle Stylus pen Optical sight Finder Telescope focusing ring
42. pter Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 33 2 Preparation 34 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Getting Started In this chapter W Turning the instrument ON and OFF W Basicoperation Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 35 3 Getting Started Turning the instrument ON and OFF Turning on the instrument Press the key to turn on the instrument and the application program will start up Refer to the operation manual for how to use the application program Note Check that the batteries are correctly inserted into the slot if the application program does not start when you have pressed the key Turning off the instrument Press the key The Power Key screen r appears de el f Tap the Standby button to turn off the POWeU Rey instrument 2 Power key was pressed i Tap OK to close the screen The display returns to the screen shown before you pressed the key Note Standby is the function that stops the program running and turns off the instrument Pressing Power key again returns you to the screen displayed before the instrument is turned off 36 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Basic operation AN CAUTION Use the stylus provided with the Trimble M3 DR series on the touch screen Any other stylus may damage the touch screen N CAUTION Lightly tap the touch screen with the stylus Ot
43. r Products N CAUTION To counteract hazards it is essential for all users to pay careful attention to the safety precautions and control measures specified in the standard IEC60825 1 2001 08 resp EN60825 1 1994 A11 1996 A2 2001 within the hazard distance particularly as described in the User Guide WARNING Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to install adjust and operate the laser equipment gt WARNING Areas in which these lasers are used should be posted with an appropriate laser warning sign gt 6 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Safety and Warnings WARNING Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly with or without an optical instrument into the beam gt WARNING The laser beam should be terminated at the end of its useful beam path and should in all cases be terminated if the hazardous beam path extends beyond the limit hazard distance of the area in which the presence and activities of personnel are monitored for reasons of protection from laser radiation gt N WARNING Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable N WARNING When the laser product is not used it should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access N WARNING Do NOT turn the class 3R laser beam to mirror like specular surfaces for instance prisms metal surfaces or windows even un
44. rimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Checking and Adjustment 4 4 Ifthe image or laser pointer is not in the same position adjust the laser plummet Note For laser plummet adjustment you must remove the cap a Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to turn the adjustment screws until the image of the X is in Position P Position P is the center point of the line connecting the X and the center of the reticle mark b Repeat from Step 2 Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections Checking Set up the instrument on the tripod Follow the leveling procedures described in Leveling page 28 1 2 3 Flip the telescope to the Face 1 position 4 Sight a target that is within 45 of the horizontal plane 5 Read the vertical angle from the VA1 field in the Basic Measurement Screen BMS D Rotate the instrument 180 and flip the telescope to the Face 2 position 7 Read the vertical angle from the VA2 field 8 Add the two vertical angles together VA1 VA2 No adjustment is required if the zero reference for vertical angles VA zero setting is set to Zenith and VA1 VA2 equals 360 No adjustment is required if the zero reference for vertical angles VA zero setting is set to Horizon and VA1 VA2 is either 180 or 540 Anadjustment is required if VA1 VA2 is not one of the values listed above Note The difference between the vertical angle reading the relevant ang
45. ruments are extremely sensitive multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy 30 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Preparation 2 To maintain the accuracy of your measurements when measuring a short distance incline the prism slightly so that the EDM can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface as shown below Not completely square to Completely square to the sighting axis the sighting axis d a Note Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements Note In Prism mode in order to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism or reflector sheet targets that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are not measured Even if you start a measurement measured values are not displayed To measure less reflective objects use the N prism reflectorless mode Measurement in reflectorless mode The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the Trimble M3 DR instruments can measure in this mode The color and condition of the target surface also affect the measurable distance even if the targeted objects are the same Some less reflective targets may not be measured The following table describes some examples of targets and approximate measureable distances Target You can measure approximately Traffic signs reflectors 500 meters 1640 feet Paper white veneer new 30
46. soe e real A ae wal a 16 Maintenances t setzt hd rm eee An wa ato hath thr a abun Pa de d 18 2 Pr paratloli 25 606 PSK AADC LE OEMS OETA ES 21 Unpacking and packing the instrument 0 0 0 0 0 e eee eee eee es 22 AAA aia eNe a Poa an A a E e a e OE S 22 Packing yor mi edhe be eh eee eee te RP eS RA d SC MERO EE a edu a pa 22 Charging the batterypack ase ee hh hs 22 Detaching and re attaching the batterypack aaa 26 Setting Up THE tripod es domi OE ak nak neg a a Ried s 27 Centenng ne bk ee a a rd RR R RU paina ERU RU RES dox e e P eR ee ee wd 27 Centering using the laser plummet lees 27 Centering using a plumb bob 0 0 0 cee cee eee 28 IS OD sica e Ba Oa ak Sa bee Ok VERE E eee a Sea Bee a 28 Vids ERI C a tia ire ados ene E fade EE nda 29 Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target 0 0 0 0 0 0000005 30 Measurement with a prism ee 30 Measurement in reflectorless mode aaa 31 Setting up the prism reflector eee 32 Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter 0 000000 0008 33 Changing the directionoftheprism lee 33 Setting the position of the target plate lese 33 3 GOONS Started ai o om ARA CR SEG OTS 35 Turning the instrument ON and OFF lesen 36 Turning on the instrument c c 36 Turning off the instrument a aas e pend aa Se ee nv ge a 36 Basicoperatloch fica ww bea NU Eh EEA OOS EE da dd 37 Turning on and off
47. station point To center the instrument you can either use the laser plummet or a plumb bob Centering using the laser plummet Note Do NOT look into the laser directly Note Ifyou require high accuracy check and adjust the laser plummet before you center the instrument For detailed instructions see Checking and adjusting the circular level page 42 1 Set up the instrument on the tripod For detailed instructions see Setting up the tripod page 27 2 Turn on the laser plummet 3 Align the laser pointer to the station point To do this turn the leveling screws until the laser pointer is over the station point 4 While supporting the tripod head with one hand loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths or the legs until the air bubble is the center ofthe circular level 5 Tighten the tripod leg clamps 6 Use the electronic level to level the instrument For detailed instructions see Leveling page 28 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 27 2 Preparation 7 Check the laser pointer is over the station point 8 Ifthe station point is off center do one of the following Ifthe station point is slightly off center loosen the tripod mounting screw and then center the instrument on the tripod Use only direct movement to center the instrument Do not rotate it When the instrument is centered tighten the mounting screw Ifthe displacement of the station point is major repeat this proced
48. tem in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any errors in measurement when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave s If this is the case turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic wave s Then turn on the instrument to resume the work CAUTION Use the stylus provided with the Trimble M3 DR series on the touch screen Any other stylus may damage the touch screen CAUTION Lightly tap the touch screen with the stylus Otherwise you may damage the touch screen Rechargeable Lithium ion Li ion batteries N WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 5 Safety and Warnings N WARNING Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal inj
49. the battery pack to catch fire or burn you WARNING Never burn or heat the battery Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury WARNING Before storing the battery pack or battery charger cover the contact points with insulation tape If you do not cover the contact points the battery pack or charger may short circuit causing fire burns or damage to the instrument WARNING The battery is not itself waterproof Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument If water seeps into the battery it may cause a fire or burns Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 23 2 Preparation Power jack This will read 5V 4A Case Charge indicator 0 Calibration indicator 0 Calibration button Top edge Calibration indicator 1 Charge indicator 1 Battery Slot 0 Battery Slot 1 Applying power e Plugin the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on The power input must be 5 V with at least 4 A of current capability Each battery may take up to 2 A while charging Charging a battery e Simply slide a battery into either battery slot to begin charging The adjacent charge indicator will illuminate yellow when charging is in progress The charge indicator will change to green when charging is complete e Charger slots are completely independent so a battery may be inserted regardless of the state of th
50. the painted or printed surfaces Doing so could result in discoloration of the surface or in peeling of printed characters Clean these parts only with a soft cloth or a tissue lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent To clean the optical lenses lightly wipe them with a soft cloth or a lens tissue that is moistened with alcohol 18 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide Introduction 1 The reticle plate cover has been correctly mounted Do not release it or subject it to excessive force to make it watertight Before attaching the battery pack check that the contact surfaces on the battery and instrument are clean Securely press the cap that covers the data output external power input connector terminal The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not Petice plake caver attached securely or when the data output external power input connector is used The carrying case is designed to be watertight but you should not leave it exposed to rain for an extended period If exposure to rain is unavoidable make sure that the carrying case is placed with the Nikon nameplate facing upward The battery pack contains a Lithium ion battery When disposing of the battery pack follow the laws or rules of your municipal waste system The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged through the data output external power input connector Before handling the instrument touch any ot
51. theBackight llle 37 Other funcions uses oe ok ede sa elm epu hd SM oe E 37 Auto power Off Setting 5 ssc nasra sora ros ice mee RG ee ae ad RR a 39 Date ime MS rra pK et p ee abe PR KR CA OSE EK OM oS Ege 40 4 Checking and Adjustment eee ee ee es 41 Adjusting the electronic level eee 42 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User Guide 13 Contents 14 Checking and adjusting the circular level 2 2 0 eee ee 42 Checking and adjusting the laser plummet 0 0 00 0 eee eee ee ee 42 Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections 43 Checking gt prada ek Mae E a Naa e ss an ig 43 AJUSTE osse ec a X ce OR UR aL acce y dod el wala dece a 44 Checkingtheinstrumentconstant eee s 49 Checking the laser pointer llle 50 Specifications lt s oe 6 Gm UR on UR ee ee A UR RC RON EU RR m E WOES 51 Main Body soani 9d bos dcn ce doe de bh ces eh ih kc ac ehe wha eod Box acd wt abe 52 Telescope PTT 52 Measurement Tange 422559 9o do doe POR E ee d 52 Distance precislOn s oso kde geisha na m eae Roa a 53 Measurementintervals lees 54 Angle measure tam s mesa Sa he ee a a rq Ree ew RUE s 54 THESCNSOF T T 54 Tahgent SCEeW sedo dedo Wes USE ROS edes ew RUN pees Rue d RA De e tee eg 55 lA uda Rt eee does NGANG oes Sora Re Bea a eS 55 P gang Gang a a Badan NN 55 Laser plummet i436 AA ki a ai 64640 geben A e evesudceraed 55 Dis
52. uide Preparation 2 5 Use leveling screw A to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level 6 Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 to center the bubble in both positions 7 Rotate the alidade 180 8 Ifthe bubble in the electronic level remains centered the instrument is level If the bubble moves off center adjust the electronic level the keyboard panel For detailed instructions see Adjusting the electronic level page 42 Sighting When you sight the instrument you aim the telescope at the target bring the target image into focus and align the image with the center crosshairs of the reticle Center crosshairs To sight the instrument L 1 Adjust the diopter Fe n a Aim the telescope at a blank area such as the sky or a piece of paper N WARNING Never look at the sun through the telescope If you do you may damage or lose your eyesight b Looking through the eyepiece rotate the diopter ring until the reticle crosshairs are in sharp focus 2 Eliminate parallax Aim the telescope at the target image b Rotate the focusing ring until the target image is in sharp focus on the reticle crosshairs Diopter ring Telescope focusing ring c Move your eye vertically and laterally to check whether the target image moves relative to the reticle crosshairs If the target image does not move there is no parallax d Ifthe target image does move rot
53. ure from Step 2 Centering using a plumb bob 1 Set up the instrument on the tripod For detailed instructions see Setting up the tripod page 27 2 Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw 3 Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the height of the station point 4 Loosen the tripod mounting screw slightly 5 Using both hands to support the outer side of the tribrach carefully slide the instrument about on the tripod head until the tip of the plumb bob is positioned over the exact center of the station point Note To confirm that the instrument is precisely aligned check its position from two directions at right angles to each other Leveling When you level the instrument you make the vertical axis of the instrument exactly vertical To level the instrument use the electronic level In the leveling work always set the instrument in face 1 direction please refer to the Fig 1 1 in page 3 To level the instrument 1 Move the bubble into the circle drawn on the circular level and then turn on the power 2 Rotate the alidade until the bottom edge of the keyboard panel is parallel to the two of the leveling screws B and C 3 Use leveling screws B and C to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level Bottom edge of 4 Rotate the alidade approximately 90 the keyboard panel 28 Trimble M3 DR Series Total Station User G
54. ury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid N WARNING Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Laser safety The Trimble M3 DR 2 total station is a Class 3R laser product as defined in IEC60825 1 Am2 2001 Safety of Laser Products Use of the Laser Class 3R equipment can be dangerous The Trimble M3 DR 3 and 5 total stations are Class 2 laser products as defined in IEC60825 1 Am2 2001 Safety of Lase
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