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Pocket-3D Reference Guide - Benchmark Tool & Supply, Inc

1. Figure 1 1 Pocket 3D on Controller Topcon s FC 236 NOTE Pocket 3D now runs on FC25 and FC2500 controllers P N 7010 0628 1 1 Installing Pocket 3D Guide to Installing Pocket 3D Pocket 3D installs on any hand held controller that runs the Windows Pocket PC operating system including Topcon s FC236 Pocket 3D initially loads onto your computer then uses Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize with the controller and install Pocket 3D onto the controller ActiveSync is available for free from the Microsoft website www microsoft com and must be installed on the computer before installing Pocket 3D The Pocket 3D program for your hand held controller is located on the 3DMC CD It will first be loaded onto your computer then ActiveSync will install it onto your controller 1 Connect your computer and hand held controller Because ActiveSync will automatically install Pocket 3D once it has been loaded onto the computer this step is can be performed at any time 2 Insert the 3DMC software CD into the computer CD drive of the computer Navigate to the CD s files using Explorer and open the Pocket 3D folder 3 Click the Pocket 3D setup icon to run the install program and click Next on the Welcome screen Figure 1 2 ie Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard fy TOPCON Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Topcon Positioning Systems Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC The InstallShield R Wiza
2. e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor select a point descriptor from the drop down box e Add to layer choose the layer from the list in which you want to store the point x Pt number 39612 Pt descriptor CHK SUE z Add to layer GROUND ng Back Finish anc Figure 3 159 Point Properties Convert Polyline to Alignment On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 160 select Convert polyline to alignment then press Next Calculation type Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Best fit plane from points Compare two surfaces Move selected objects Copy selected objects Figure 3 160 Calculation Type Convert Polylines to Alignment This process creates an RD3 file from a polyline selected on the main screen P N 7010 0628 3 105 Data Menu The view screen will display the alignment created from the selected polyline Figure 3 161 1 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to continue POB 0 00 000 Figure 3 161 View Screen for Polyline to Alignment Conversion On the alignment properties dialog box Figure 3 162 enter the following parameters for the alignment then press Finish e Name for alignment
3. select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list z x Machine files mmGPS Configuration name gr3 HIPER LITE HIPER LITE Machine type Range pole z Sensor GPS Antenna Z mmGPS AsphitPvr mmGPS Mounting location ns c Top of pole z Units Rename Save As Ok anc Next Cancel Figure 2 19 Equipment Configuration Dialog Box 4 Enter the following information on the Dimensions tab using the same units of measurement entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 20 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup e Antenna type select Topcon HiPer Lite e Antenna height enter the antenna s measured height e Measured to select either Base or Rim e Connection Pocket 3D select the appropriate connection 9 14 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Equipment Configuration Files im x Dimensions Image Antenna type Topcon HiPer Lite bd Antenna height Measured to Connection Pocket 3D COMI Serial port Back Wext Cancel Back Next Cancel Figure 2 20 Antenna Information Dimensions Image Tab 5 On the advanced dialog box Figure 2 21 set the following radio parameters and press Next to continue e Radio type for a HiPer Lite the default is selected otherwise select the radio type for the receiver Connected to select serial port usually Port C from the drop down list
4. selects a point points and or a polyline on the main screen when creating a polygon around them To draw a polygon tap once on the screen to start the polygon then tap as many points around the screen as desired To close the polygon tap the last point and drag a line to connect with the first point When all lines of the polygon turn to thick white lines lift off the screen e Auto pan available only if GPS or LPS are connected The view of the screen pans automatically as the user moves around the project site v Pan gt Select orientation Polygon lt gt Gridlines Auto par X Show section view gt Cut fill history Color selection WA Language selection eee Le amp About Pocket 3D Setup Data Survey Display Figure 5 3 Cursor Options On the tool bar click to rotate through the cursor options P N 7010 0628 5 3 Display Menu Show To display main screen reference items tap Display Show Figure 5 4 e Scale bar shows hides the scale bar which shows the current scale of the view on the screen to the jobsite e North arrow shows hides the north arrow which points North e Reference line shows hides the reference line defined selected to use for certain measuring functions 5 4 Pt Zoom i Cursor Scale bar orientation e North arrow o Gridlines Referenceline X Show section view Cut fill hi
5. Figure 3 167 Compare Surface Parameters The view screen displays the surface created from the comparison of the two selected surfaces Figure 3 168 1 Press report to display the report dialog box Figure 3 169 on page 3 110 2 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Figure 3 168 View Screen for Comparing Two Surfaces P N 7010 0628 3 109 Data Menu The report dialog box Figure 3 169 displays the following results Date Name of Design Surface Name of Existing Surface Common Area Cut Volume Fill Volume and Volume difference 1 2 4 Press Save to save this information Enter a name for the text file using the keyboard at the bottom of the screen Select a folder and location in which to store the text file then press Ok to return to the view screen Figure 3 168 on page 3 109 Thursday September 22nd 2011 1 50PM Design Surface NOV20 TOPO Figure 3 169 Report Dialog Box Press Display to select surface parameters Figure 3 168 on page 3 109 On the display surface dialog box Figure 3 170 on page 3 111 select the desired parameters for the surface display then press Ok Show contours enable to display the contour lines at a set interval on the surface Show solid colors enable to display solid colors at a set interval on the surface Interval enter the desired contour interval Show gri
6. Machine files mmGPS _ z HIPERLITE o hiper ee LiteTrck s LPS mmGPS AsphitPvr Figure 2 25 Select Equipment Configuration mmGPS Applications In mmGPS applications the Setup menu Figure 2 26 has the following additional menu items Except for mmGPS setup options the Setup menu for mmGPS applications is the same as for GPS applications Other differences are noted below e mmGPS transmitters e mmGPS receiver 4 Pocket 3D t 16404167 mmGPS Icon a amp Equipment E Radios T Antenna A Base Station aa mmGPS transmitters LL mmGPS receiver Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 26 Setup Menu for mmGPS Applications 9 18 Pocket 3D Reference Guide mmGPS Applications Equipment For further details on the Equipment menu option and setup screens see Equipment on page 2 2 During rover equipment setup for mmGPS applications an additional screen configures GPS connections machine setups for mmGPS remains the same mmGPS Transmitters Transmitter calibration data must first be downloaded into Pocket 3D using the Transmitters tab Figure 2 28 on page 2 20 Once this tab contains a list of transmitters up to four transmitters can be set up on unique channels using the channel tabs see below The channel button on the transmitter determines the channel that the transmitter broadcasts on To set up transmitter information tap Setup gt mmGPS tr
7. To export import alignment files via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data gt Alignment gt Import Export gt Via Site Link Figure 2 80 APOCKET 3D CCEE 10583333 amp Project lt gt Control A Surface Polyline alignment Import Export A From RD3 file XML 2x Options FromLandXMl ff To RD3 file Via Site Link i Clear selection Setup Data Control Display Figure 2 80 Export Import Alignment Files Via Site Link 2 On the Surfaces dialog box Figure 2 81 highlight to select a specific surface file for the alignment then press Next to display the import alignment files To dialog box Figure 2 81 P N 7010 0628 2 59 Setup Menu Surface s Footpath Test Alignment Polyline alignment E Show offline clients Deseriptian Figure 2 81 Import Alignment Files 3 On the import alignment files To dialog box highlight a file to select it and press Next Figure 2 81 4 On the import alignment file dialog box Figure 2 82 do the following e Import into recipients current active project check mark this box to import surface files into your project e Overwrite surface w same name check mark this box to overwrite duplicate filenames e Next press to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 82 x Import into recipients current active project Overwrite surface w same name Back Wext Cancel Fig
8. e Layer select a layer file from the drop down list if Points was selected from the Filter List e Name select the control point to be used in the resection from the drop down list P N 7010 0628 2 41 Setup Menu e Usage select either H Angle only H amp V Angles H V Angles amp SD or Disabled to specify how the control point will be used e HT enter the height of the control point s prism e PC enter the prism constant of the control point s prism e H Angle enter the horizontal angle difference e V Angle enter the vertical angle difference e S Dist enter the slope distance difference e Observe press to measure the control point Control Points dialog Backsight Results dialog B9 5 51 93 03 20 120 660 ain d Figure 2 57 Backsight Results Unknown point automatically creates this point in the database as point 1 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 56 on page 2 41 enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described above page 2 38 then press Next The Station coordinates dialog box displays Figure 2 58 on page 2 43 2 The Station coordinates dialog box Figure 2 58 on page 2 43 verifies the North ing East ing and Elev ation for the new control point 9 49 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Station Setup eX ik Setup method Station coordinates UnknownPoint North Instrument height East Units Elev 100 000 An
9. 9063 1114 MM Use ENT to tape dim ti Draw Polyline ya Figure 4 17 Start Tape Dimension Dialog Box Tape Dimension To enter parameters for the tape dimension tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Tape dimension Figure 4 18 rr a 25 5 POB 0 00 00 0430 00 Stop tape dimension gt Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 18 Begin a Tape Dimension On the Tape tab enter the following information and press Ok Figure 4 19 on page 4 12 e Pt number change or enter the point number e Pt descriptor change or enter the point description e Taped dimension enter the dimension that will be used to create the new line point Length enter the length of the taped dimension P N 7010 0628 4 11 Survey Menu Right Left tap to toggle the entered tape dimension length either to the right or left of the last reference point e Use ENT to tape dim enable the ENTER key to start the measurement on each taped dimension e Start Pline enable to start the polyline s x Tape Pt number 4040 Pt descriptor REFHUBA 7 Taped dimension Length oooo Richt M Use ENT to tape dim Start Pline aes Geel Figure 4 19 Tape Dimension Parameters On the Advanced tab select and enter the following information and press Ok Figure 4 20 on page 4 13 e Distance enable to enter a distance offset that makes the next point 90 from the last poi
10. Edit Channel on page 2 23 2 20 Pocket 3D Reference Guide mmGPS Applications Chan Transmit Contro Ch a Unkno lt none gt lt none gt lt none gt Figure 2 29 Enter Transmitter Channel Information TX Calibration The transmitter calibration adjustment function fixes errors in incline in the self leveling mechanism of the transmitter applying an offset to the transmitter The transmitter must be in calibration mode for this function and the Rover setup approximately 30 meters 100 feet away The height of the sensor must be at an angle less than 1 in relation to the transmitter during any stage of the adjustment an error message will display Press Cancel and stabilize the Rover pole Then press TX calibration again z If the sensor experiences excessive movement To begin a resection tap TX Calibration on the Transmitters tab of the transmitter setup dialog box If needed check the setup listed on screen Figure 2 30 on page 2 22 and tap OK P N 7010 0628 2 21 Setup Menu Please check 1 min 3 meas 16 symmet around transmitter 2 mmGPS receiver faces towards transmitter 3 mmGPS receiver within 6 00 00 to the transmitter not level COMI Serial port M Download Copy mae OR Cancel Ok ee Caneel Figure 2 30 Begin TX Calibration Adjustment On the transmitter adjustment process dialog boxes Figure 2 31 follow the instructions on
11. Figure 2 55 Known Station and Azimuth Setup Method New station by resection add a control point to the resection and take a measurement to each point 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 56 on page 2 41 enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described above page 2 38 then press Next The control points dialog box displays Figure 2 56 on page 2 41 2 40 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Station Setup 2 On the control points dialog box do the following e Add press to add point control points to the resection The Backsight results dialog box Figure 2 57 on page 2 42 displays e Edit press to edit a highlighted point control point then press OK to return to the control points dialog box Setup Method dialog box Control Points dialog x Setup method g Instrument height Units fet gt Usage Wat Cancel Figure 2 56 New Station by Resection Setup Method e Delete press to delete a highlighted point control point on the control points dialog box then press Ok Press Yes to confirm or No to cancel s On the Backsight results dialog box Figure 2 57 on page 2 42 select or enter the following parameters You can use any number of points but at least 3 points should be used for an accurate resection Once computed add the new resected point to the control point file e Filter List select either Control points or Point from the drop down list
12. Me Start tape dimension 2 Options g Figure 4 10 Survey Reference Line On the taped distance dialog box select the desired parameters for the taped distance reference line Figure 4 11 on page 4 7 then press Save e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred Pocket 3D Reference Guide 4 6 Measure Points e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer e New layer opens the New layer dialog box in which to create a new layer to save the points to e Taped measured distances measure a taped distance using the following parameters Distance enter the distance by which to log points on the pop up keyboard Offset enter an offset value from the reference line on the pop up keyboard Vertical enter a vertical distance from the reference line on the pop up keyboard v Disconnect Measure pts Auto tope a Stake out P N 7010 0628 _ k a Topo shaot HHE Topo shot w offset lt Controlpt Y Start Pline y Start tape dimension we Options a m x Pt number 4037 Pt descriptor REF HUB A td Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS Taped measured distances De O C30 Ahead otse DEJ righ Vertical 0 000 Aboye ave Can cel Figure 4 11 Measure Reference Line 4 7 Survey Menu Start Polyline To collect points along a polyline
13. Receiver ID Wednesday December 7th 2011 Firmware Radio link CMR age 1s 100 EEA 0000 0600 1200 1800 2400 ESET receiver ES Pre Wat m 7 Figure 1 24 Info and Planning Tabs Apply GPS Receiver Settings To apply advanced GPS receiver settings press the GPS status button then tap the Advanced tab Figure 1 25 on page 1 21 on the GPS status dialog box Use the left right arrows to navigate to the Advanced tab The Advanced tab contains the following GPS receiver settings e Use multipath reduction leave enabled to reduce multiple reflections from nearby objects e Use GLONASS satellites leave enabled to include in position calculations and to display on the satellite plot e Base Manufacturer from the drop down box select which GPS station manufacturer to use 1 e Sokkia Ashtech Javad Leica 1 20 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Status Information Magellan Trimble etc This helps with correct RTK operation where GLONASS is used at the base and rover where the base is not a Topcon base Select a Base manufacturer from the drop down list Advanced t Use multipath reduction Topcon m Use GLONASS satellites Base manufacturer Cancel Figure 1 25 Advanced Tab Total Station Status While in total station control to view total station information change search area or change track sensitivity and speed press the Total Station status button on the toolbar Figur
14. Rule Rule Skip header lines T Reassign null pt numbers z Number of lines Pt Num EJ Format name xtension eg TXT Figure 3 32 Add Export Rule e Edit on the Export rules tab press Edit to edit the selected export rule See the Add bullet above and Figure 3 32 for details on editing the export rule e Delete on the Export rules tab press Delete to delete the selected export rule Figure 3 32 Control Point Options The control options dialog box displays coordinate selection projec tion location and displays or hides control points control point names and control point descriptions Figure 3 33 on page 3 22 Click Data gt Control gt Options to display the control options dialog box The Coords tab on the control options dialog box displays Figure 3 33 the type of coordinates system to use for jobsite control P N 7010 0628 3 71 Data Menu and selects the geoid model to use Press Ok when done e Use localization enable to use localization data e Use pre defined projection enable to use a pre defined projection Projection datum and elevation information will display e Use geoid model enable to use a geoid model and select the geoid model from the drop down list s Focket 3D romat CLEN Projection Display W Project 9 Use localization Li gt Control point Ae A Surface E af Import Export Proj A Nigoment 9 Datum Ell
15. The Measuring dialog box displays then the results screen shows the following information depending on the stake out point method 4 44 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Table 4 1 Stake out Table 4 1 Results Screen Stake out Point Method Results Screen Surface Check North shows the distance North of the surface being staked East shows the distance East of the surface being staked Elev shows the current elevation Cut fill shows the current cut fill information Ok press to save and return to the Main Screen Save Pt press to save a control point and its respective information Alignment Polyline Station shows the current position of the station Offset shows the offset number from the stationing line Elev shows the elevation point Delta North shows the target point north of the measured stake your current position Delta East shows the target point east of the measured stake your current position D Offset shows the offset to the right of the design station Cut Fill shows the cut fill value in relation to the design surface Ok press to save and return to the Main Screen Save Pt press to save a control point and its respective information P N 7010 0628 Station 4 00 74I Offset Elev Delta North Delta East D Offset Cut 4 45 Survey Menu Table 4 1 Results Screen Continued Stake out Po
16. Type select either Point name Point description Point northing Point easting Point elevation Point layer name Literal text string Point WGS84 latitude Point WGS84 longitude or Date Time Append select either Trailing comma Trailing space Trailing tab or Nothing Fixed width field enable to select a fixed width for each field Justified select either Left Right or None P N 7010 0628 3 75 Data Menu Width enter the width of the field be x Format name C3P0 Extension eg TXT TXT SWAiuE Import rules Exp lt 4 gt Point name Point elevation Point layer name m x Type Append Ed Fixed width field Justified Width Pointnorthing Ok _ Cancel Figure 3 112 Enter Line Item Information e Edit on the Line items tab Figure 3 112 press to edit the selected line item See the Add bullet on page 3 75 and Figure 3 112 above for details on editing the line item e Delete on the Line items tab Figure 3 112 press Delete to delete the selected line item The Import rules tab on the conversion formats parameters dialog box adds edits or deletes import rules for the selected conversion format Figure 3 113 on page 3 77 e Add on the Import rules tab Figure 3 113 on page 3 77 press to display the import rules dialog box displays to add an import rule and it s respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 3 113 o
17. orientation t i Grid lines F Ta Show section view Cut fill history D Color selection je Language selection Figure 5 14 Display Language Selection Select the desired language and press Ok Figure 5 15 Figure 5 15 Select Language Pocket 3D will start up next time in the selected language if there is another option P N 7010 0628 5 11 Display Menu About Pocket 3D To view Pocket 3D information tap Display gt About Pocket 3D to display the about Pocket 3D dialog box Figure 5 16 e Version number version number of software e Copyright information name of publishing company e Registered to name of registered user e ID passcodes authorization codes needed to operate software 77 10 0 b03 a Copyright C 2002 2011 Topcon Positioning Systems Registered to 430b10ec ID 00000000000000080000 0 018c3b01cf34333061 31303261303130343130 363664acl4d6807fea34 Oo OR Figure 5 16 The About Pocket 3D Dialog Box e Options press to display the Options dialog box Figure 5 17 on page 5 13 Options The Options dialog box displays a list of all available machine and application options for Pocket 3D Figure 5 17 on page 5 13 The yes no column indicates whether or not the option is enabled purchased 5 12 Pocket 3D Reference Guide About Pocket 3D Range pole GPS Topcon RTK Optical prism LaserZone millimeter G Multi base RTK A
18. 07 40 47 Itis on the back shelf Reply dete New nee Figure 2 66 Send and Receive Messages P N 7010 0628 9 49 Setup Menu When a new message arrives in Pocket 3D you will ils hear a Ding Dong sound on the main screen To delete a message do the following 1 Press Setup gt Site Link gt Delete message s Figure 2 67 2 Press Ok to delete all messages and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 67 Q Delete message s Figure 2 67 Delete Messages Send Any File to the Jobsite If there is a file the machine operator needs it is possible to send a file to the operator without delay 1 Press Setup gt Site Link gt Send any file Figure 2 68 on page 2 51 2 On the Open dialog box highlight a file to select it and press Open 3 On the Send dialog box highlight a file to send in to To field In the To field you can select the machine office computer or any other survey crew to send the file s to 4 Press control Shift to send to multiple people You can even send the file to people off line if the Show offline clients box is 2 50 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Connecting to SiteLink 3D marked Figure 2 70 on page 2 52 Any type of file can be sent 5 Press OK to send the file to the machine operator on the jobsite x JLM c topcon 3dmc i Lin i a 0a ih 3 APP opo Moana otha ma Name TPS BRIS CARPARK tn3 43 BrP opo Nova pes Bi Tosgan ead g Pa ae Far
19. 4 46 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Description enter the point description if preferred x Pt number Description CHK SUE Z Figure 4 70 Point and Alignment Screens e Layer tap select a new layer to the Point file from the drop down entry box After entering the layer s parameters press Ok to save the information e North see Table 4 1 for more information e East see Table 4 1 for more information e Elev see Table 4 1 for more information Stake out Previous Point To activate the Stake out previous point menu Figure 4 71 on page 4 48 first stake out a point To stake out the previous point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out previous point This menu option is only available for point list and control point stake outs P N 7010 0628 4 47 Survey Menu Select Next or Previous PE I5 EELS a a 4 Olsconnect oN 4666 421 62 Se Aute tope en Stake out Stopstake out Setup Data SUFE Dieplay j Measure stake Measurepts E Stake out nat point B v Surf Offset 10 10 T Options Figure 4 71 Survey Stake out Stake out Previous Point The red arrows allows you to select the next or previous point 1f applicable Stake out Next Point To stake out the next point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out next point Figure 4 72 This menu option is only available for point list and contr
20. Figure 2 74 Import Export Control Points 2 On the Control data dialog box Figure 2 75 on page 2 55 check mark the box to import the entire localization control points and mmGPS transmitter data into the project file 2 54 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Importing Exporting Control Points 3 Press Next to display the Control Points To dialog box Figure 2 75 atra eat Entire Localization Control El points mmGP S transmitter data To 2 Dozerol 2 SITELINK BNE A Show offiine dlents Caution This will overwrite the existing localization heise shea Figure 2 75 Control Data Dialog Box for Control Points Back Wat E 4 On the Control Points To dialog box do the following e To field highlight the selected client s to send localization control points To send to multiple clients tab and hold the stylus on the screen Active clients will be at the top of the list with a green icon e Show offline clients check mark this box to view clients offline as well as those online Uncheck to show only those online Offline clients will be at the bottom of the list with a red icon e Description field enter a brief description of the file optional e Back press to return to Control data dialog box Figure 2 76 on page 2 56 e Next press to display the confirmation dialog box Figure 2 76 on page 2 56 e Cancel press to quit and return to the Main
21. Frequency Cancel Figure 2 15 Radio Setup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes On the GPS receiver settings dialog box Figure 2 16 on page 2 11 do the following and press Finish to connect to the GPS receiver e Use co op tracking if enabled allows higher efficiency of multipath reduction This option is only valid for a base station receiver non moving e Use multipath reduction if enabled reduces multiple reflections from nearby objects 2 10 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Applications e Use GLONASS satellites if enabled these satellites will not be included in the position calculations and will not display on the satellite plot if disabled GPS receiver settings T Use co op tracking T Use multipath reduction t Use GLONASS satellites Ready to connect Press the FINISH button to connect to GPS receiver Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 16 Select GPS Receiver Settings Units To set project units tap Setup gt Units Figure 2 17 A POGKET 3 t 16404167 f 2 Equipment A Radios T Antenna A Base Station a Site Link Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 17 Setup gt Units On the wnits dialog box Figure 2 18 on page 2 12 select the desired units for each item from the drop down lists Press Ok to continue Pocket 3D saves the entered units The units can be changed at any time Pocket 3D automatically saves the changes e Di
22. ID 00000000000000080000 0 018c3b01cf34333061 31303261303130343130 363664acl4d6807feas4 Figure 1 21 About Pocket 3D GPS Status Information Once connected to a GPS mmGPS system the status button on the toolbar turns green GPS or blue mmGPS Press the status button to view or edit the different application specific parameters Figure 1 22 on page 1 18 GPS Status While in GPS control to view GPS information change the mask angle or reset the receiver press the GPS status button on the toolbar The GPS status dialog box displays Figure 1 22 on page 1 18 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol indicates the status of the system e Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D orange means low precisions e Hardware symbol state if the symbol is crossed out the corresponding sensor receiver is not available If the radio link is between 3 and 10 seconds old the radio icon will flash bad or weak signal after 10 seconds it will be crossed out unavailable signal P N 7010 0628 1 17 Installing Pocket 3D Position Satellites lt 4 Initialized GPS Status Icon mmGPS GPS Total sats tracked 16 GPS sats used 9 o 5 GLONASS sats used Horz RMS Vert RMS OE wor Cancel Figure 1 22 GPS mmGPS Status Button and Dialog Box Monitor GPS Status Informat
23. Left 3 97 460 Right 3 97 460 Left x ROADIE A Back Wext Ca Figure 3 78 Template Applications Dialog Box On the Alignment complete dialog box press Finish to save the information Figure 3 79 m EJ Alignment is complete Press Finish to save the file Back Finish Cancel Figure 3 79 Press Finish P N 7010 0628 9 55 Data Menu Edit To edit an alignment file select the desired file then press Edit Fol low the same process as for a new alignment file see New on page 3 49 Delete The Delete button removes an existing file from internal memory The touch screen lists all files available for deletion To remove a file select the desired file then press Delete The program always confirms the deletion of a selected file Select Yes to confirm the deletion Import Export To import an alignment file tap Data gt Alignment gt Import Export Figure 3 80 Control S Surface lt none gt Wea Al From RD3 file i Fog From LandXML ik To RD3 file Jia Site Link 22 Options 2 Points pen Calc wizard X Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 80 Import Export an Alignment File From RD3 File To import a Topcon Road file RD3 as an alignment file tap Data gt Alignment gt Import Export gt From RD3 file Figure 3 81 on page 3 57 9 56 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment amp P
24. Poe 2 2 Options Setup _ Data Survey Display Figure 3 21 Data Control Control Points The control points dialog box displays all points within the selected file Figure 3 22 on page 3 14 P N 7010 0628 9 13 Data Menu Red out of tolerance Green within Figure 3 22 Control Points Dialog Box Add Control Point On the control points dialog box press Add to enter a control point and its respective information Figure 3 23 After entering the control point s information press Ok to save the information x Name ALPHA7 Description coords crs Kouna 5000 000 East 5000 000 Elev 100 000 me Figure 3 23 Add Control Point e Name enter in the name of the control point e Description enter in a description if desired for the control point e Coords tab displays the Northing Easting and Elevation for the control point Figure 3 23 Tap in each coordinate entry box to enter the coordinates for Northing North Easting East and Elev Elevation 3 14 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Control e GPS tab displays the Latitude Longitude and Height for the control point Figure 3 24 Either manually enter the lat long and height or obtain this information using the GPS receiver Measuring each point is the standard practice for localization If you have precise GPS coordinates enter the coordinates for Latitude Lat Longitude Lon and Heig
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26. Template Definitions Dialog Box If only one template has been added to apply the template to the entire length of the alignment choose the side s of the centerline to which to apply the template then press Ok Otherwise press Cancel to continue with other operations Figure 3 77 Use the Apply drop down list to select the application for the align ment either Left of centerline Right of centerline or Left and right of CL Do you want to apply this template for the entire length of the alignment If so select which side or sides of centerline to apply and press OK Otherwise press Cancel to continue with more Figure 3 77 Apply Template to Alignment The Template applications dialog box creates edits or deletes tem plate applications After creating template applications press Next to continue Figure 3 78 on page 3 55 3 54 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment e Add on the Template applications dialog box press Add to enter a template application and it s respective information then press OK to save the information Follow the same process as seen on page 3 38 e Edit on the Template applications dialog box press Edit to edit the selected template application Follow the same process as shown on page 3 38 Delete on the Template applications dialog box press Delete to delete the selected template application Template definitions Template applications roadie3 Template 3 97 460
27. UNKNOWN station will be created ER Back Finish cancel Figure 2 58 Station Coordinates Dialog Box 3 Press Finish to continue Figure 2 58 The sight backsight dialog box displays The sight backsight dialog box Figure 2 59 sights the backsight 4 Press Ok to continue Staton setup Sight backsight and press OK to start measurement Figure 2 59 Sight Backsight P N 7010 0628 2 43 SiteLink 3D for Pocket 3D SiteLink 3D is an advanced communications system for Machine Control Grade Suite of products It connects every aspect of the jobsite the machine operator in the field the surveyors the grade checkers and office personnel The Site Link Manager Software manages the communications network and can only be used by system administrators Using Sitelink Manager software the administrator initially sets up each Pocket 3D user with an operator name and specific activities and delays Generally Site Link Manager allows the system administrator to e Save all data sent by machines from the jobsite to a database e Send data to all people on the jobsite 1 e machine operator survey crews office personnel etc no need to use USB sticks e Communicate will all people on the jobsite via a messaging system no need to stop the machine before talking to the driver in the field e Update design files and other data on the machine at the jobsite with the latest points lines etc e View all mac
28. X0 0 Y0 0 S ActvoDesgn ee Figure 3 9 Select a Surface File to Import 4 On the Linework s dialog box Figure 3 10 select one of the following then press Next e None enable to display no polylines e All polylines enable to display all polylines in the project e Selected polylines only available only if polylines are highlighted selected on the main screen e Polylines by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop down list Linework s None All polylines Selected polylines only Polylines by layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS al Figure 3 10 Select Lineworks for the Project 3 6 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Project 5 On the Point s dialog box Figure 3 11 do the following to import points then press Next e None enable to display no points e All points enable to display all points in the project e Selected points only available only if points are highlighted selected on the main screen e Points by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop down list Point s None All points Selected points only 9 Points by layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS be Figure 3 11 Select Points to Import for the Project 6 On the Control data dialog boxes Figure 3 12 on page 3 8 do the following to import control point data then press Next e Entire Localization Control points mmGPS transmitter data check mar
29. e Baud rate select 38400 from the drop down list e Format select CMR from the drop down list 6 On the confirmation screen press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 21 Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost E x Radio type Machine configuration is complete Topcon Digital UHF E Press Finish to save the configuration file eliisacscpememocrialPortC 7 Baud Rate 38400 Format CMR Back Next Cne Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 21 Radio Setup Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 9 15 Setup Menu 7 On the Equipment configuration dialog box highlight the new or edited configuration file and press Ok to return to the Main Screen Figure 2 22 Machine files mmGPS mmGPS AsphitPvr T mmes a MotoGrdr LPS Kai Figure 2 22 Select Equipment Configuration GPS Augmented Sensor Type Now you can select a GPS Augmented sensor type which allows you to run without RTK corrections or without RTK options in your receiver and to perform rough grade checking and stakeout using GPS positions computed with the help of the WAAS North America or EGNOS Europe GPS augmentation system The expected position accuracies can range from anywhere between 0 5 and 4 0 0 2m and 1 5m depending on satellite availability Sample Configuration GPS Augmented Sensor Type The following procedure is an example of selecting GPS Augmented as the sensor typ
30. e To PT3 file z Via Site Link Figure 3 115 Import a TP3 File See Control Point Options on page 3 21 for details on importing control points from a TP3 file From PT3 File To import points from a Topcon Point PT3 file tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt From PTS file Figure 3 116 E Project Control A Surface Alignment Layers r Linework Listings TXT X Calc wizard Tues tagd From text file HX Clear selection From TPZ ME From PT3 file 2 FromAutoCAD 2 FromLandXML PZ To text file e To PT3 file om Via Site Link _ Figure 3 116 Import a PT3 File Setup Data Survey Display See Control Point Options on page 3 21 for details on importing control points from a PT3 file Pocket 3D Reference Guide 3 78 Points From AutoCAD To import points from an AutoCAD dxf file tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt From AutoCAD Figure 3 117 E Project lt gt Control A Surface Alignment Layers r Linework TXT B 2 Calc wizard 4 Wu laches s From text file Wie EX Cicar selection From TP3 file FF a Setup Data Survey Display FromPT3 file ks To text file e To PT3 file am Via Site Link From AutoCAD 4 FromLandXML Figure 3 117 Import Points From an AutoCAD File The Source filename dialog box displays F
31. edit and remove registered machine operators This same list of operators will be seen each time the machine operator using 3DMC connects to Site Link A i Ta ie kia Matts Steves BernieS aiia Richard JoB Peter Rexh Nedk iv Kedke Lid Network connection Test KristianOD Pe F IE PCER GIL PieWie Sa Delay PeterW Figure 2 63 Add Edit or Remove Registered Machine Operators Managing Activities Delays It is important that all new operators get added to Site Link Manager as soon as possible so that data reports will not indicate invalid or null operator associations Press Setup gt Site Link gt Activity Delay administrator only to add edit or remove registered machine activities and delays Monitor Machine Activities Delays on page 2 48 Only then can the Pocket 3D machine operator select an appropriate activity or delay from the same list given to him her on the machine From this P N 7010 0628 9 47 Setup Menu list you can also see what specific task a machine is currently performing which becomes helpful in creating database reports later on HORT ab guipment T Rados J AREI Rafia iow METTRA sairem New merrag l i SiteLink Ej Network con ion d Delete mirpapels Waitag tor Repair H 1 lj m ig B ai SEDO poo ae a p ra az Setup Cate Cont E j J Dury H RABTesti9 RAB Test 20 View manpages j B Test 20
32. ee Ta Import Export 7 Layers EP Compare surface P Linework m be Points x Options 2a Calc wizard Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 37 Data Surface None 2 The Surface s dialog box displays all surfaces available To set a Surface file select it from the list and press Ok Figure 3 38 on page 3 26 At the verification screen press Ok to use this Surface file as the current design surface Surface Files can be created exported imported or deleted P N 7010 0628 9 95 Data Menu Pocket 3D Surface s amp 9 lt none gt TPS BRIS CARPARK TPS BRIS OUTBACK Set TPS BRIS OUTBACKe to be the Test Alignment current design surface SPONGE BOB This will cancel any surface measurement operations that may be active Cancel Figure 3 38 Surfaces Dialog Box e New displays the Surface type dialog box Figure 3 39 Select one of the four types of Design Surface files TIN Road Plane surface or Best fit plane surface Surface type TIN surface from pts Glines Road CL profile templates Plane surface known slopes Best fit plane surface Create an irregular TIN surface using all selected points and linework Ok Cancel Figure 3 39 Surface Type Dialog Box TIN Surface File Creates an irregular TIN surface using selected points and linework To configure a new TIN surface file press New on the Surface s dia log box Highlight the TIN surface f
33. k Measure pts a s een amp Stake out 3 Setup Data Survey Display anian Figure 4 2 Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS Measure Points The Measure pts menu Figure 4 3 collects points control points mmGPS transmitter locations points with offsets a reference line and polylines in the field i Topo shot Auto topo gt oe Topo shot w offset epn ap Stake out lt Controlpt Setup Pic meee Referenceline Y Start Pline E Start tape dimension TA Options Figure 4 3 Measure Points Survey Menu Options 4 9 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Measure Points Topo shot To collect a topo shot tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Topo shot Figure 4 4 E Le E SE Topo shot w offset ee k Lis Stake out lt gt Controlpt Setup Data Survey Display Reference line Y Start Pline Ye Start tape dimension Tri it Options Figure 4 4 TopoShot On the Topo shot dialog box select the desired parameters for the topo shot point then press Ok Figure 4 5 on page 4 3 e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer e Antenna Height enter the desired antenna height e Measured to select either Base or Rim from the drop down box Topo shot Pt descriptor REFHUBA Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION
34. none gt it Points en Calc wizard i j Ear SsHEcCHON E Jseqgeoid model setup Data Survey Display non Figure 3 33 Control Point Options Coords Tab Support for non Topcon Base Station An added datum option is now available to support the use of a non Topcon base station added support for NAD83_NO_trans There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters Previously when using a non Topcon base station a shift would appear The only option was to use a localization when using a third party base receiver The new NAD83_NO_Trans accommodates for this shift by using a third party base receiver 1 To use this option click Data gt Control gt Options The option controls dialog box displays Figure 3 34 on page 3 23 On the Coords tab enable the Use predefine proj option 3 In the Datum drop down field select NAD83 3 99 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Control C d i Hll EA Projection Display IN ADS 3N OTR Use localization Use predefined proj NAD83 Proj Minnesota Big_Stone NAD83 NO TRAN Datum NAD83_NO_TRikg Ell GRS80 Use geoid model Figure 3 34 Support for non Topcon Base Station 4 To achieve accuracy when using the NAD83_NO_Trans the correct gff format geoid p D file must be used The Projection tab on the control options dialog box Figure 3 35 displays a list of pre defined projections to use for control Select the projection for the a
35. oh tA Site Lik SET Dp Figure 3 110 Create a Conversion Format Press Format on the Source text file dialog box The Conversion for mats dialog box displays Figure 3 111 on page 3 75 To convert formats do the following e New on the Conversion formats dialog box press New to enter a conversion format and it s respective information then press OK to save the information Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 See The Line Items and The Import Rules on page 3 20 for 3 74 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Points information on the tabs ae Source text file uu a CPO Add to layer Figure 3 111 Conversion Formats Conversion Format Parameters Dialog Boxes e Edit on the Conversion formats dialog box Figure 3 111 on page 3 75 press to edit the selected format The conversion formats parameters dialog box displays Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 e Delete on the Conversion formats dialog box press to delete the highlighted selected format On the conversion formats parameters dialog box select parameters on the Line Items and Import rules tabs The Line items tab on the conversion formats parameters dialog box adds edits or deletes line items for the selected conversion for mat Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 e Add on the Line items tab press to add a line item and it s respective information then press Ok to save Figure 3 112 on page 3 76 Repeat this process for each line item
36. press Delete to remove the selected element The Template definitions dialog box creates edits or deletes tem plates After creating editing or deleting templates on the Vertical profile dialog box press Next to display the template definitions dia log box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34 P N 7010 0628 9 39 Data Menu Vertical Profile Template Definitions Vertical profile Station of IP Element 0 00 100 Point 2 30 000 Curve parabolic 0 00 000 Point Template definitions tniihc Template name ced A T Template elements a Add Insert it Delete Back l Next wore Add Template Elements Figure 3 48 Vertical Profile Template Definitions Dialog Boxes e Add on the template definitions dialog box Figure 3 48 press Add display the add template elements dialog box Figure 3 48 Add new template definitions Figure 3 49 then press Ok to save the information 2 xe x Element type Element type Element type Sidesiope FH DistV Dist i C Feature name HILLSIDE Feature name ROADSIDE Feature name SHOULDER Offset from CL 0 000 Offset from CL 0 000 Offset from CL 0 000 Ditch width 150 000 H Dist H Dist i2 000 Cut slope 251 000 V Dist Grade 100 000 Fill slope 102 000 or Geel Figure 3 49 Add Template Definitions Dialog Boxes e Edit on the template definitions dialog box Figure 3 50 on page 3 35 press Edit to edit the selected template The add templates di
37. select the connection to the receiver Control point Connection Pocket 3D COMI Serial port v Wee Cancel Figure 2 13 Base Station Configuration On the antenna setup dialog box Figure 2 14 set the following parameters and press OK e Antenna type select the type of antenna e Antenna height enter the antenna height of the GPS antenna e Measured to enter where on the GPS antenna the antenna height was measured e Units select either meters feet inches or centimeters m SS Antenna type Topcon GR 3 v Antenna height 6 739 Measured to Base v Back NSE Cancel Figure 2 14 Antenna Setup Base Station P N 7010 0628 9 9 Setup Menu On the radio setup dialog box set the following parameters Figure 2 15 e Radio type the type of radio Port the port used for radio connection Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS receiver Format current GPS systems are capable of either CMR or RTCM corrections Configure changes the radio channel press to display the channel configuration dialog box Figure 2 15 Select the desired channel and the corresponding Frequency displays Set press to apply the radio channel parameters Next press to display the GPS receiver settings dialog box Figure 2 16 on page 2 11 x GNSS Radio Setup Radio type Channel 464 550 Mhz Baud rate 138400 v
38. wa x Source filename Figure l 1 GRS 1 dxf A Q 2009 line s successfully imported Figure 3 103 Import from AutoCAD File Press Ok to confirm that the files have been successfully imported then press Ok again P N 7010 0628 3 69 Data Menu From LandXML to export an Excel file Click Data gt Linework gt Import Export gt From LandXML file 1 On the Source filename dialog box press the Browse button 2 On the file explorer dialog box select the XML file to export then press Open m x Source filename TOPCONCAN XML c mn Femme SSCS Fie of ype T Files ere l Careel Figure 3 104 Import Export a LandXML File Via Site Link export a linework file via Site Link 1 Click Data gt Linework gt Import Export gt Via Site Link 2 On the Lineworks dialog box Figure 3 105 on page 3 71 choose either None All polylines Selected polylines only or Polylines by layer to import export 3 Press Next to display the To dialog box 4 Double click on the mouse to select a file to Import to 3 70 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Linework Linework s None T Dozero2 All polylines SITELINK BNE Selected polylines only 9 Polylines by layer Show offline clients Description nuwave Figure 3 105 Import a Linework File 5 Press Next 6 On the Import dialog box Figure 3 106 check mark the Import into recipient s current active project bo
39. 000 Start azimuth 0 00 00 Length 50 000 Centerline elements Element Start station i seana Start azimuth Length Radius start Radius end 50 000 Curves to the Right v on Figure 3 45 Centerline Elements Parameters Dialog Box e Insert press to add an element above the selected element Figure 3 45 All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element See the Add bullet on page 3 30 for details on inserting an element e Edit press to edit the selected element Figure 3 45 See the Add bullet on page 3 30 for details on editing an element e Delete press to remove the selected element Figure 3 45 You must define at least three elements to access the adil Vertical profile dialog box The vertical profile dialog box creates edits or deletes alignment elements After creating vertical profiles on the Centerline elements dialog box Figure 3 46 on page 3 32 press Next to continue The Vertical profile dialog box displays Figure 3 46 P N 7010 0628 3 31 Data Menu Centerline elements Vertical profile Station Element Station of IP Element 0 00 000 Straight 0 50 000 Spiral TS SC 1 00 000 CurvePC PT Figure 3 46 Create a Vertical Profile On the Vertical profile dialog box create your vertical profiles e Add press to enter an element and its respective information then pre
40. 11 1 16 1 16 1 19 fix 1 16 1 17 orange 1 11 planning 1 19 position 1 17 receiver ID 1 18 satellites 1 18 Import from text file 3 17 Import rules 3 20 3 71 Index Info 1 12 Install Pocket 3D 1 1 iPAQ install on 1 1 L Line Items 3 18 Line items 3 18 3 70 Linework files layers 3 58 LPS status 1 11 Main screen 1 7 Mask angle 1 18 Match grade 4 26 Measure main fall 3 39 Measure Pts 4 59 Measure stake 4 43 Measure unknown location 2 24 Menu bar 1 7 1 13 mmGPS equipment setup 2 17 receiver setup 2 26 mmGPS setup 2 17 2 27 mmGPS status 1 16 1 19 Monitor GPS Status Information 1 17 O Offset vertical surface 4 54 P Pan 1 12 PDOP information 1 19 Plane surface 3 38 3 39 parameters 3 38 viewing options 3 46 Planning GPS 1 19 Pocket 3D copy files 2 13 Point list custom 4 38 Points Pocket 3D Reference Guide as reference line 4 6 collect along polyline 4 8 create point 3 82 information 1 12 properties 3 14 3 83 3 86 3 88 3 91 4 3 Polyline as reference line 4 6 collect points 4 8 4 9 stakeout 4 33 Polylines information 1 12 linework files 3 60 measure 4 2 4 59 Position GPS 1 17 total station 1 21 Radio link lost 1 11 Radio setup 2 6 2 7 2 10 equipment 2 5 Range pole setup 2 4 2 30 total station setup 2 30 Receiver mask angle 1 18 reset 1 18 Receiver ID GPS 1 18 Reference line measure 4 6 Resection 2 24 Reset receiver 1 18 Road surface 3 28 3 37 apply templ
41. 2 Stake tab displays the results of the second point Measure Stake 2 staked out on the side slope 4 50 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out e Station shows the station number for Measure Stake 2 e Offset displays the horizontal distance from the centerline e 2 Elev displays the elevation at the top of the second stake Delta North shows north information during a measurement stake out Delta East shows east information during a measurement stake out Cut Fill displays the distance from the top of the second stake to the intersecting point along the stake This will always be a cut value if done correctly Cut to slope start displays the cut value from the top of the second stake to the bottom of the slope e Cut design at Ist stake displays the cut value from the top of the second stake to the intersecting mark on the first stake The 2 Stake tab shows the same parameters as 1 Stake tab described under Measure Stake 1 on page 4 49 a Station 0 01 640 1 Offset 2 Elev D Station 0 00 000 D Offset 3 Cut 4 Fill to slope start 5 Fill to Ist 0 000 stake Figure 4 76 Results Screen for Measure Stake 2 The section view on the main screen displays station number vertical location and horizontal location of the staked out point on the slope Figure 4 77 on page 4 52 P N 7010 0628 4 51 Survey Menu Side Slope 20 3 RE
42. Aa ai Figure 3 141 Points On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 142 on page 3 95 enter the following parameters for the points then press Finish e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred e Add to layer stores the point to the selected layer Pocket 3D Reference Guide 3 94 Calculation Wizard Pt number Pt descriptor CHK SUE z Add to layer GROUND Z Back Finish anc Figure 3 142 Point Properties Convert Alignment to Points On the Calculation type dialog box select Convert alignment to points then press Next Figure 3 143 Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Mank Eik mlam Em am mim Wat Cancel Figure 3 143 Calculation TYpe Convert Alignments to Points This process creates coordinate points at all nodes and vertices of a selected alignment A points file must be open and an alignment selected from the list of user created RD3 files On the create points dialog box Figure 3 144 on page 3 96 enter the following parameters to create the points then press Next e Alignment select an alignment to be converted to point
43. By layer GROUND Target text file PP_topo_Nove0 TXT A T Append to target file Conversion format ao o ooo o o Frc o O mO Pormat Canen Figure 3 121 Export to Text File P N 7010 0628 3 81 Data Menu Conversion Formats To create edit or delete a conversion format press Format on the export to text file dialog box Figure 3 121 on page 3 81 The Con version formats dialog box displays Figure 3 122 See Conversion Formats on page 3 74 for further details on the following parameters and dialog boxes e New press to enter a conversion format and it s respective information The conversion formats parameters dialog box displays to create a new conversion format e Edit press to edit the selected format The conversion formats parameters dialog box Figure 3 122 displays to enter or select conversion parameters e Delete press to remove the selected format 2 x Conversion formats Format name POINT NAME Extension eg TXT TXT Export rules k KID Add line as header Figure 3 122 Conversion Formats Conversion Formats Parameters Dialog Box The Export rules tab on the conversion formats parameters dialog box Figure 3 122 adds edits or deletes export rules for the selected conversion format e Add on the Export rules tab Figure 3 122 press Add to add an export rule and it s respective information Figure 3 123 on page 3 83 then press Ok to save the informat
44. Control gt Import Export gt Points only Figure 3 25 Files can be imported from Topcon Proj ect files TP3 Control Point files GC3 Topcon Point files PT3 and Text files TXT ource filename Name Description North Figure 3 25 Data gt Control gt Import Export gt From Text File On the file explorer dialog box Figure 3 26 on page 3 17 navigate to and select the control points to import and press Ok e Source filename displays the location and name of the file from which to import control points Press the browse _ button to select a new different control point file e Control point list lists all point s in the selected file Select the point s to import into the current file and press OK 3 16 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Control x Source filename aining amp Test Site Jan 2011 TP3 Name Description Noth G 5396 120 5000 000 4788 222 4957 767 r teat 207 Control Point List 4995 226 4996 100 4998 445 4981 048 4792 611 E gt Figure 3 26 Import Control Points from the Explorer Dialog Box From Text File This menu option imports a text file as a control point file Click Data gt Control gt Import Export Points only gt From text file On the import from text file dialog box Figure 3 27 select the fol lowing options e Source text file press the Browse button to select the text file to import e Conv
45. Figure 3 126 Calculation Type Inverse Between Two Points The results dialog box Figure 3 127 on page 3 86 displays the dis tance between selected points and the following calculation Horizon tal Distance Horiz dist Slope Distance Slope dist Azimuth Gradient Delta X Delta Y and Delta Z e From Point press to select the beginning point on the From To points selection dialog box e To Point press to select the end point on the From To points selection dialog box e Inverse arrows J press to calculate the return inverse between the selected points e Press Back to return to the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 126 or Cancel to return to the main view screen P N 7010 0628 9 85 Data Menu From To Points Selection Dialog Box z x To Point Find Results Dialog Box Horiz dist 1979676 288 Name Description Northing E 4792 611 Slope dist 1979676 347 4796 275 4639 429 ooreen 4521 260 Azimuth 67 e 55 4334 710 A 4320 940 Gradient 0 024 4812 795 Delta X fi 82596 00C stn3 corner frame 22831931 Delta Y 766668 20I katrin stn1 22831610 nail3 nail rtk gps DeltaZ 482 748 uss la Back Figure 3 127 Inverse Between Two Points Inverse Between Three Points On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 128 select Inverse between three pts to calculate the inverse of the direction and dis tance between three points then press
46. Figure 3 31 e Add on the Import rules tab press Add to add an import rule and it s respective information Figure 3 31 on page 3 20 After entering in all of the import rule s information press Ok to save the information Rule select either Skip header lines or Skip prefixed lines Number of lines enter the desired number of header lines to skip during import Prefix enter the prefix of the lines to skip during import x Rule Skip header lines x Number of lines x Rule Skip prefixed lines T Prefix a x Format name xtension eg TXT Import rules Skip header lines Figure 3 31 Add Import Rules e Edit on the Import rules tab press Edit to edit the selected import rule See the Add bullet above and Figure 3 31 for details on editing the import rule e Delete on the Import rules tab press Delete to remove the selected import rule Figure 3 31 The Export rules tab adds edits or deletes export rules for the selected conversion format Figure 3 32 on page 3 21 e Add on the Export rules tab press Add to add an export rule and it s respective information then press Ok to save the 3 90 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Control information Figure 3 32 Rule select Reassign null pt numbers Assign pts with NO number starting at enter the starting number to assign to the points with no point numbers x x
47. Filename Dialog Box e Delete press to remove an existing file from the internal memory Select a file to remove then press Delete The program always reminds the operator to confirm deletion of a selected file Press Yes to confirm the deletion Road Surface File This surface type creates a new road surface with known horizontal vertical and template design information 3 98 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface To configure a new Road surface file press New on the Surface s dialog box see Surfaces Dialog Box on page 3 26 select Road CL profile templates on the Surface type dialog box and press Ok Figure 3 43 Vertical profile Station of IP Element Figure 3 43 Surface Type Dialog Box Road Surface File The point of beginning dialog box Figure 3 44 on page 3 30 sets the following parameters After setting point of beginning parameters press Next to continue e Alignment name enter the name of the Alignment e Point of beginning enter the beginning point North enter the northing of the beginning point East enter the easting of the beginning point Observe press to measure the northing and easting of the beginning point instead of manually entering in the values If the project is not localized when creating a new road surface the Observe button will be disabled Localize the project to measure the point e Start station enter the value for the startin
48. Import a Linework File From LN3 file To import a linework file from an existing LN3 file tap Data gt Linework gt Import Export gt From LN3 file Figure 3 97 The Source filename dialog box displays Figure 3 98 Press the Browse button to display the file explorer dialog box 3 66 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Linework Figure 3 98 Navigate to and select the Topcon linework file LN3 to import then press OK x Source filename TPS Brisbane topo In3 i M Add all lines to spec layer dy raais peor RP eps eii GRADE VERIFICATIONHUBS es as File Pirin a Piika kiah PT Filet at Kater Tam ke en LH Figure 3 98 Files Explorer Dialog Box e On the confirmation dialog box press Ok to confirm the import of selected linework files Figure 3 99 Pocket 3D Q Imported 99 line s from TPS Brisbane topo ln3 Figure 3 99 Export Linework Confirmation Screen To LN3 file To export a linework file tap Data gt Linework gt Import Export gt To LN3 file Figure 3 100 P N 7010 0628 3 67 Data Menu S Project lt gt Control A Surface Alignment Layers Linework ii Points Listing Import Export Xm Calc wizard Hg Clear selection Data Setup Survey Display FromtN3 file FromAutoCAD ron From LandXML ty Via Site Link Figure 3 100 Export a Linework File e
49. MAC network types gt The password protection mechanism has been changed to allow a larger number of options and to provide a better security Because the new codes are much longer you now have the ability to import them directly from an option file on a USB dongle etc Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism See Starting Pocket 3D on page 1 5 for more information P N 7010 0628 ix What s New with Pocket 3D Base station manufacturer On the Advanced tab of the GPS info screen you can now select which GPS reference station manufacturer to use This helps with correct RTK operation where GLONASS is used at the Base and Rover when the base is not a Topcon base See Apply GPS Receiver Settings on page 1 20 for more information NTRIP virtual ports It is no longer necessary to manually specify a virtual port for NTRIP corrections because it is handled automatically handled by the software The following list briefly describes the features and functions for version 9 2 of Pocket 3D which was an incremental release version of the Pocket 3D 9 x series for Windows Mobile Windows CE and Windows XP Vista 7 platforms Platforms In addition to the FC 120 FC 200 and the GRS 1 controller platforms and Windows platforms Pocket 3D now runs on the FC 25 and FC 2500 controllers Site Link 3D Pocket 3D now supports Site Link connectivi
50. VERIFICATION HUBS Target file Q 4020 point s successfully exported to PP_topo_Nove0 pt3 iz C TOPCON 3DMC PP_topo_Nove Append to target file E S A oo Figure 3 124 Export Topcon Points to a Point File e Choose a folder and location in which to store the text file then press Ok The confirmation dialog box displays that the export operation was a success The text file s location and name display in the Target text file entry box Figure 3 124 Calculation Wizard To perform calculations tap Data gt Cale wizard Figure 3 125 The following sections describe the types of calculation possible with Pocket 3D S Project lt gt Control S Surface Alignment he Points gt Calewizard T gt Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 125 Calc Wizard Menu Options 3 84 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard Inverse Between Two Points On the Calculation type dialog box select Inverse between two pts to calculate the inverse of the direction and distance between two points then press Next Figure 3 126 Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment lem mainin
51. application install directory Installing Applications Installing Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC Cancel Figure 1 6 Installing into Default Directory When the controller install completes ActiveSync displays a notice to check the controller for any further installation procedures However Pocket 3D has no further installation steps Click OK to continue 9 Click Finish to exit the install program Figure 1 7 on page 1 5 1 4 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Starting Pocket 3D ie Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard e TOPCON InstallShield Wizard Completed Topcon Positioning Systems The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Topcon Pocket 3D For Pocket PC Click Finish to exit the wizard Figure 1 7 Finish Install and Exit Starting Pocket 3D To start Pocket 3D press the Windows icon and press Pocket3D in the program list Upon initial startup Pocket 3D requires authorization codes to properly run Figure 1 8 on page 1 6 The password protection mechanism has been changed to allow a larger number of options and to provide better security Because the codes are much longer now you can import directly from an option file on a USB dongle etc Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism New users will require codes generated via the new Keygen2 application e Device identification e Contact phone number e Company name
52. dE values manually if you know by how much you want to move your objects to the north east Align with to rotate your objects as well you can choose to calculate a rotation angle by how much those objects will be rotated Use P3 as the From and P4 as the To for calculation Move check mark this box to move and rotate a copy of the current selected items even save it to another layer Align selected objects s a Align BS with RA mM Move GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS Figure 3 172 Move Selected Objects Dialog Box The view screen Figure 3 173 on page 3 113 shows the current location in green and the new location in red after the move 1 Press the Plus Minus buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to save and return to the main screen 3 112 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Copy Selected Objects Figure 3 173 Move Selected Objects Results Screen Copy Selected Objects On the Calculation type dialog box select Copy selected objects then press Next Figure 3 174 Calculation type Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Best fit plane from points Compare two surfaces Move selected objects Copy selected objects Figure 3 174 Calculation
53. each screen Press Next to continue Turn left face of mmGPS transmitter to receiver r Measuring Angle Angle E i T Time to go a 9 NSS VN Turn back face of mmGPS Turn right face of mmGPS transmitter to receiver transmitter to receiver Angle Ss Angle Time to go Sz Time to go a Wet Cancel Wot Cancel Figure 2 31 Transmitter Adjustment Process Time to go secs When the adjustment completes the Adjustment dialog box displays the offsets Figure 2 32 on page 2 23 e If both Axis measurements are less than 10 no adjustment is needed at the transmitter Pocket 3D Reference Guide 2 22 mmGPS Applications e If either or both Axis measurements are more than 10 disconnect from the sensor and connect to the transmitter e Press Finish to upload the adjustments to the transmitter When finished uploading the transmitter will apply the adjustments and turn off After loading the new self leveling offset data into Pas the transmitter re calibrate to check the system The transmitter may need to be calibrated a couple of times depending on site conditions Ed Adjustment Axis 1 Axis 2 Figure 2 32 Adjustment Results 4 This process only applies an offset to the self leveling mechanism to ensure correct grade The A control point file is not affected Edit Channel To edit information for the selected transmitter t
54. menu items depend on the type of equipment configured machine or rover e Equipment Radios e Antenna e Base Station e mmGPS transmitters mmGPS application e mmGPS receiver mmGPS application e Units TTT TETA 16404167 a Equipment g Radios T Antenna A Base Station ag mmGPS transmitters mmGPS receiver Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 1 Setup Menu for GPS Applications P N 7010 0628 9 1 Setup Menu Equipment The Equipment menu creates and edits equipment configuration files Equipment configuration files contain information specific to the equipment such as machine type receiver type and location dimensions of the cutting edge offset lengths depending on the position of the receiver and radio configuration Equipment setup is used for Rover setups not Base Station setups To access available equipment configuration files tap Setup gt Equipment Figure 2 2 rT TETA 16404167 lt i Equipment a Radios T Antenna A Base Station mmGPS transmitters iD mmGPS receiver a Site Link mt Units Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 2 Setup Equipment From the Equipment configurations dialog box Figure 2 3 on page 2 3 equipment configuration files can be created within Pocket 3D and transferred to the machine Control Box to be used for machine configuration A machine configuration file must be created before grad
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56. polyline to alignment Lee ee ee Figure 3 153 TIN Surface From 3D Alignment P N 7010 0628 3 101 Data Menu On the 3D alignment points generation dialog box Figure 3 154 select from one of the following and press Next e Generate points using regular sampling interval enable this option to create points along the Centerline at a distance of every x number of feet where x is the interval Sampling interval along CL enter a value for the interval at which to create the points along the centerline e Generate points using only where necessary enable this option to create points on locations where the centerline changes it directions Max arch chord separation for curves arcs you can choose a max chords separation This is the maximum distance of the curve from the line connection of two neighboring points x Generate points using regular sampling interval Sampling interval along CL Generate points only where necessary Maxarc chord separation Back Next Cancel Figure 3 154 Create Points Dialog Box The view screen displays Figure 3 155 on page 3 103 the TIN sur face created from the 3D alignment Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image around Press Next to continue 3 102 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard Figure 3 155 View Screen TIN Surface Created From 3D Alignment On th
57. press Next Figure 2 78 on page 2 58 3 On the export surfaces To dialog box highlight to select a file and press Next Figure 2 78 on page 2 58 P N 7010 0628 2 57 Setup Menu SSURFCES 7 RABDump A SURFCEA A Supezerd2_old Pane Subezerd1_old PROPOSED PAD SURFACE sE SUPERELEVATION E RAR SNOW TPS BRIS CARPARK Flat Fined il Show offline clients Description Hace Were Canes Figure 2 78 Select a Surface File to Import 4 On the import surface files dialog box Figure 2 79 on page 2 59 do the following e Import into recipients current active project enable to import surface files into the current project e Overwrite surface w same name enable to keep name of previous file Replace all lines in layer w same name enable to replace all lines in layer with the same name e Back press to go back to previous screen e Next press to go to the Send dialog box Figure 2 79 on page 2 59 e Cancel press to quit and return to the Main Screen 5 On the Send dialog box Figure 2 79 on page 2 59 press Finish to send the file and return to the Main Screen 2 58 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Importing Exporting Alignment Files EJ Import into recipients current active project Overwrite surface w same name Replace all lines in layer w same name Figure 2 79 Import Surface Files Via Site Link Importing Exporting Alignment Files Via Site Link
58. selected layer See the New bullet and Figure 3 90 for details on editing the layer e Delete on the Layers dialog box Figure 3 89 on page 3 61 press to remove the selected layer Linework Used in 3D GPS Total Station Robotic applications and 3D LPS applications the Linework menu creates edits and deletes Linework files Linework files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D and the Control Box using a Flash Card Linework files contain layers comprised of polylines identified with different names and colors The linework represents features or objects on the project such as building pads curbs and sidewalks top and toe of slopes or the boundary of the project If a linework file imported from 3D Office to Pocket 3D contains text that text displays on the main screen as well Current File or lt none gt Displays the currently loaded Linework file If no file is currently loaded lt none gt displays 3 62 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Linework To access available Linework files or to create a new Linework file tap Data gt Linework gt Listing Figure 3 91 4 Pocket 3D x CP 1 lt gt Control S Surface M Alignment w Layers m CO a DOB da0 h Points 7 Import Export O en Calc wizard F H Clear selection gi u f f Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 91 Data gt Linework gt lt none gt or file name The layer files dialog bo
59. the current elevation to the side slope and the current station Figure 4 67 Pocket sD folx REFHUBA AN i i Go Left 0 000 Surf 0 000 amp F056 Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 67 Side Slopes Screen See the following sections for details on other menu selections during a side slope cross section slope stake out e Measure Stake 1 on page 4 49 e Sideslope Options on page 4 53 e V Surface Offset on page 4 54 e Options on page 4 55 P N 7010 0628 4 43 Survey Menu To stop the side slope stake out tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 4 68 kA Disconnect Measure pts a Auto topo a 8 Stopstake out Measure stakel Je Sideslope options AS V Supt Offset 0 000 Options Figure 4 68 Stop Side Slope Stake out Measure Stake The Measure stake menu is available during point list alignment or side slope stakeouts To activate the measure stake menu tap Survey gt Stake out gt Point list Alignment Create custom point list Side slopes To measure the point or alignment tap Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 4 69 25 5 POR hoo HOR TH fh bo IV Offset 0 10 Disconnect Surt o 10 HP Mcasurepts F hid nie ps Auto topo T Stopstake out i Measure stake V Surf Offset 0 10 Match grade Setup Data Su we Hptions Figure 4 69 Survey gt Stake out Measure Stake
60. to enter Sone address e Timeout secs enter a time out value e MachineID enter a machine description e Status shows if status 1s connected disconnected to server e OK press to accept selections and return to the Main Screen e Cancel press to quit without saving changes and return to the Main Screen P N 7010 0628 9 45 Setup Menu w Site Link Connection x Seyer name port 87 96 2259 80 elel3 Timeout secs Mac ineld Status Connected te Site Link Server tpsbne pabid au SiteLink Brisbane Figure 2 61 The Site Link Connection 2 Once you return to the main screen the Site link icon turns Green when connected If Site link is not connected the Sitelink icon turns Red Connecting to SiteLink 3D To connect to Site Link upon Pocket 3D startup enter the Site Link 3D password Contact your Topcon dealer for the password Pockel 30 Site Link is requesting a site password Press OK to continue Figure 2 62 Start up Screen 2 46 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Connecting to SiteLink 3D To download a project file see Exporting a Project File Via Site Link on page 2 51 for more information You must have an active project enabled to connect to Site Link 3D Selecting the Current Operator Press Setup gt Site Link gt Operator see Add Edit or Remove Registered Machine Operators on page 2 47 to select an operator to add
61. 0 200 Bs Extents 3 000 6 3 0 000 JElev 565 927 T 0 000 i Elev 565 927 a L i 1 Figure 4 40 Grade Indicator Settings See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out e Measure Stake on page 4 44 e V Surface Offset on page 4 54 e Match Grade on page 4 27 e Options on page 4 55 4 96 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Match Grade Stake out To match the grade at the current point during a surface check tap Survey gt Stake out gt Match grade Figure 4 41 wea pe P g tuio MORTH fhe i en pi AAGA Disconnect Surt 0 10 I Measure pts Elev 421 7 2 2ee6 Setup Data Aii Stopstake out if Measure stake V Surf Offset 010 iy Options Figure 4 41 Survey gt Stake out gt Match Grade Point List To stake out points from the selected point file tap Survey gt Stake out gt Point list Figure 4 42 POB 0 00 00 aso be sR V Offset 0 10 i Disconnect Wie Aek Measure pts Elev 421 7c Au Auto topo MAEA Setup Data Survey Display b bi A gt Surface check Alignment PT Polyline Coordinate Control point Custom pointiist Ra Side slopes amp V Surf Offset 0 10 2x Options Figure 4 42 Survey gt Stake out gt Point List P N 7010 0628 4 2
62. 3 3 Press Save to save the information as a text file on the Save as dialog box or Cancel to return to the previous screen Enter the name of the new file and press OK Project Avatar Control points 6 Localization is used Origin N 771017 412 E 1835210 594 Rotation 0 18 09 Scale 1 00001574 Slope X 0 00310 I Slope Y 0 00298 Figure 3 5 Project File Information e Copy copies a file either from internal memory Network or CF Compact Flash Card to the Network or CF card The touch screen lists all file available for copying Select a file to copy then press OK At the verification screen press OK again P N 7010 0628 3 3 Data Menu Pocket 3D gt 1 File s Copied Project files PP_topo_No B PP_topo_Nove0 B SimpsonTopoNovl3_02 B TPS Brisbane topo L Training amp Test Site Jan 2011 Training Test Site Jan 2011 Figure 3 6 Copy Project Files Delete removes an existing file from internal memory Select a file to remove then press Delete The program always reminds the operator to confirm deletion of a selected file Select Yes to confirm the deletion Rename opens the New project file name dialog box Figure 3 4 on page 3 3 to change the name of the selected file Save As opens the New project file name dialog box Figure 3 4 on page 3 3 to save the selected file under a new name Import Export To import a project file click Topcon Logo gt D
63. 3 93 Convert Alignment to Points cccceeessseeeeseeees 3 95 Poly line From POs soeter 3 98 TIN Surface from Points Lines sseeeeeeeeeees 3 100 Convert TIN Surface to Points cccccceseeeeeeeees 3 104 Convert Polyline to Alignment ccccccceesseessneees 3 105 Best fit Plane from Points ccccccseesesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 107 Compare TWO SuUmaces ces nET ano 3 108 Move Selected Objects lt a evsniec oie seee even etemt cess 3 111 Copy Selected ODjJECIS cnnan 3 113 Cl6al SCLC CHON eessen a evanescence 3 115 Chapter 4 SUVy MGR Ue saosin aa 4 1 GPS Survey Applications cccccccccccceeeesessseeeeceeeeees 4 Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS e 4 2 Meas re PODIS icre A A 4 2 TOPOS OE ee a twee ehee aaahee dew eheee 4 3 Topo shot With Offset oicccisnt erie derdeantoicendeinstatens 4 4 CONE OM OMG zseni isn 4 5 Rercrence LC emer eee teree er aeer ed eee vee 4 6 Sar CP OY INC ascot adece ee tueten rana ae a 4 8 Next Poly hine Pi sce theta ete sh ects 4 9 Pil PONY ANC iasticteatnctactetchebiaen R 4 9 Start Tape imei S1 OM senses 4 10 Fape DIMENSION arnan a 4 11 Stop Tape Dimensi n csore 4 13 OPUONS aere E E ery See ny pe meme 4 13 Auto topo Stop Auto topo sssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssseeeerrereeee 4 16 BYDE aia A OT 4 17 By Ime aen a a S 4 18 IBY BIC Y AON caneca eee cess 4 19 POIGNE oie a te earer re Materia Mere re tne eer 4 21 Sake OU enira aisha est ha
64. 3D Reference Guide Total Station Survey Applications e Auto topo Stop auto topo e Stake out Connect Disconnect Total Station To enable or disable a connection with a total station tap Survey gt Connect Disconnect Figure 4 87 Total Station Disconnected Total Station END 0 01 64 0000 00 Pon o 01 64 Pond doing k P ah ia tf Measure pts Measure pts RGE mE Auto topo t mE Auto topo j EL I g Stakeout CERA stako Setup Data Survey Display Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 87 Connect Disconnect to Total Station Measure Points The Measure pts menu collects points points with offsets a reference line and polylines in the field The following sections note only the differences in these menus for total station applications For further details on the Measure pts menu options and setup screens see Measure Points on page 4 59 Topo shot With Offset To collect a topo shot with offset tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Topo shot w offset See Topo shot on page 4 3 for details on the topo shot tab On the Offset tab enter the actual location where the collected shot was taken then press Ok Figure 4 88 on page 4 60 To select the location of this measurement press the Above button to toggle between Above Below P N 7010 0628 4 59 Survey Menu Actual point is located Figure 4 88 Topo shot with Offset Offsets Options To view or change opt
65. 4 66 on page 4 43 Stake out 9 Running Station Regular station transition E Transition pts only E nterval stations only Random station Define Cross section Cancel Figure 4 65 Stake out Dialog Box On the Crosssection tab enter the following parameters for the cross section slope Figure 4 66 on page 4 43 e Centerline CL point the coordinates of the point at the start of the centerline of the cross section North enter the northing parameter East enter the easting parameter e Dir of Xsection enter the direction of the cross section e 2 Slope value enter the percentage of the cross section slope e 3 Toe of slope the point at the beginning of the cross section slope e Elev enter elevation at the toe of the slope e Dist from CL enter the horizontal distance of the Toe of slope point from the Centerline point specified above e Measure press to measure the point 4 49 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Stake out KAKEAN Stake out Crosssection Centerine Cpe Measure North 0 000 East 0 000 1 Dir of Xsect 90 00 00 2 Slope value 25 000 3 Toe of slope 4 lev 0 000 5 Dist from CL 16 404 7 Figure 4 66 Enter Parameters for Cross section Slope The corresponding Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the Crossection tab The section view on the main screen displays the cut fill value from
66. 42 TOPCON Pocket 3D Reference Guide TOPCON POSITIONING SYSTEMS Pocket 3D Reference Guide Part Number 7010 0628 Rev J Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems Inc February 2012 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon All rights reserved The information contained herein may not be used accessed copied stored displayed sold modified published or distributed or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon ECO 000061 ToC Table of Contents PCT ACC vecinii sete sscece esac ceuscncteneseatuscesceseaubeneeacs aeea iii What s New with Pocket 3D cssesssseeseeneeees IX Chapter 1 Installing POoCKet 3D cscccceeseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 1 1 Guide to Installing Pocket 3D i ececcccceceeeeeeeeeeees 1 2 Startins Pocket D reei ieeemenaealantaaas 1 5 Mams Creem haltech Fe eae a ca naan ae OAs 1 6 Context Pop Up Menu Options ccce 1 9 TOODA aeasier ho ceactuernes neha E O ein ec s 1 12 Moni TS GU ae swore exw ea eo a A TEN 1 13 Pocket 3D Technical Information c cece eeece eens 1 16 GPS Status Information ooo ccc cecccceeecceesccesesceeeseees 1 17 Gs cts tS 021108 kc SR en Ree OE ee Se To 1 17 Monitor GPS Status Information 1 18 View the Receiver s Current Position 1 18 Monitor Satellites and Enter the Mask 0 1 19 View Receiver Information or Reset Receiver 1 19 View PDOP NANE
67. 6460 0 Figure 1 16 Context Menu Points Options Clear selection Hidelayer s A Surface Alignment P Linework al Segment i Points m Length Too large o T Movehere Create new polylin gt Create closed polyl Create tin surface Move object s Copy object s Figure 1 18 Context Menu GoTo Options P N 7010 0628 1 11 Installing Pocket 3D Toolbar The toolbar Figure 1 19 contains icons for frequently used functions z aoe 90 6 e nee Figure 1 19 Pocket 3D Toolbar GPS Example Table 1 1 lists and describes the available icons Table 1 1 Pocket 3D Toolbar Icons eee ae GPS LPS mmGPS total station status displays symbols for the GPS Status type of control application used on the jobsite as well as the Pw connection status red for unconnected green for connected and orange for low precisions in GPS applications e In GPS control applications press this icon to display GPS information See GPS Status Information on page 1 17 for mmGPS Status details mL In mmGPS control applications press this icon to display GPS information See GPS Status Information on page 1 17 for Total Station details Status In total station applications press this icon to display total station information See Total Station Status on page 1 21 for details In ro
68. 7 Survey Menu On the point list dialog box select the layer and the point for stakeout then press Ok Figure 4 43 Find Tey Cue GRADE VERIFICATION H 7 Name Description ad REF HUB A REF HUBA CHK SUE Figure 4 43 Point List Dialog Box If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the point Figure 4 44 Stake out Menu Options to saps i 25 5 P R 0 00 00 O Stop stake out it Measure stake 4 Stake out previous point Stake out next point V Surf Offset 0 000 iso ba di Options dN 4666 47 __ 421 62 7088 A Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 44 Main Screen Arrow See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out e Measure Stake on page 4 44 e Stake out Previous Point on page 4 47 e Stake out Next Point on page 4 48 e V Surface Offset on page 4 54 e Options on page 4 55 4 28 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out To stop staking out the selected point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 4 45 APR Mian NORTH m TET R a Disconnect Surt 0 10 Measure pts Aj j Stopstakeout J Measure stake A Vv Suef Offset 0 10 4 Match grade dee Options Figure 4 45 Survey gt Stake out gt Stop Stake out Alignment To stake out an alignment tap Surv
69. D Menu Options Continued Display Menu The options available in the Display menu depend on the equipment file selected and the PE Zoom types of data active Ww Cursor i zooms in out or pans around the main Show p Orientation sereen o Gridineaa selects points and or polylines individually X Show section view or in bunches Cut fill history shows the scale bar the direction of travel Grade indicator and or the point of reference Color selection orients the screen to a desired direction Language selection x aa e shows a section view of the design surface only available for certain surfaces shows the cut fill history available for mmGPS applications shows the grade indicator when an active surface displays changes the background color selects the language for Pocket 3D on the next start up of program displays the about Pocket 3D dialog box For pop up context menu options see Main Screen on page 1 6 Pocket 3D Technical Information To view Pocket 3D information press Display gt About Pocket 3D The about Pocket 3D dialog box displays the version levels for the application program copyright information registration and ID number Figure 1 21 on page 1 17 See Main Screen on page 1 6 for viewing options 1 16 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Status Information 10 0 b03 a Copyright C 2002 2011 Topcon Positioning Systems Registered to 430a102a
70. F REB RUB A ta O0 01 64G REF HUB A Go up 0 000 o Right 0 000 Pt 1014 gt Dist 94 3 5 HUB A Az I66 4aH2 Q Cross section EGGE EP SE e ne 3 x M T Slope FW e i Setup Data Survey Display Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 77 Side Slopes Cross section Slopes Section View Screen Stake out Previous Point To activate the Stake out previous point menu options first stake out points on a side slope see Side Slopes on page 4 41 To stake out the previous point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out previous point Figure 4 78 This menu option is only available if Regular station transition is selected on the Stake out dialog box when staking out points on a side slope See Side Slopes on page 4 41 for more information PALA i eer MODEL IPE 3 ree ha a Disconnect dN 4666 4421 62 ae Setup Data Survey Display Measure stake Measure pts TE Aute tope E i Stake out G Stopstakeout lt Stake out previous point b Stake outnetpolnt da V Sumt Offset 0 10 dh Options Figure 4 78 Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out Previous Point 4 52 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Stake out Next Point To activate the Stake out next point menu first stake out points on a side slope See Side Slopes on page 4 41 To stake out the next point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out next point Figure 4 79 T
71. Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 6 Press Next again the Advanced dialog box displays to connect via the Radio Modem Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 or the RC3 Figure 2 51 on page 2 37 9 36 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Equipment x Configuration name Dimensions Image ROBOTICS AUC GTS900 Machine type Range pole 7 1 Vert prism height Prism constant 0 00 Mounting location Top of pole Connection Pocket 3D ae CoM Serialport Net Canal Bak Next Cancel 2X Advanced Connect via RC4 Modem xt Link v Baud Rate 38400 z Data Bits Stop Bits Parity Bak Next Cancel Figure 2 50 Using Radios COM3 as Communication The type of communication selected determines the equipment setup configuration Cablein STD mode Cable in Ext Link mode Advanced m RC4 Modem xt Link RC4 Modem Ext Link gt Remote Control Eit 30400 i Data Bits x Dimensions Image Instrument GPT8000 v 1 Vert prism height Prism constant 0 00 Connection Pocket 3D COMI Serial port Bak Next Cancel Figure 2 51 Using RC3 BT COM6 as the Communication Device Stop Bits Parity Back Next Cancel P N 7010 0628 9 27 Setup Menu Station Setup To set the occupy and backsight stations of the instrument tap Setup gt Station Setup Figure 2 52 a Equipment Station setup aos Range pole T Setup Data Su
72. Figure 3 15 do the following to export a TP3 file e Press Yes to export the entire project file The Export To dialog box displays Figure 3 15 From the To field press the browse button to select the destination to export the project file to Enter a name for the export file e Press Finish to save and display the results on the main screen Q Sta Control point s 17 Do you want to import export the entire project Press No to select individual items i C TOPCON 3DMC Finish Cancel Figure 3 15 Export Control Point s Polylines and Surface Files P N 7010 0628 3 9 Data Menu e Press No to open the Surface s dialog box Figure 3 16 to select the surface s to export then press Next Surface s Q TPS BRIS CARPARK STPS BRIS OUTBACK2 S Test Alignment S SPONGE BOB gt Pad Footpath Test Alignment 6220 Al2 Grade Work Polyline alignment gt myasbiltsurf Do you want to export the entire project Press No to select individual items Figure 3 16 Export a Surface 2 On the Linework s dialog box Figure 3 17 select one of the following then press Next e None enable to display no polylines e All polylines enable to display all polylines in the project e Selected polylines only available only if polylines are highlighted selected on the main screen e Polylines by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop do
73. HUBS Antenna Height Measured to A or Ta Figure 4 5 Measure Topo shot P N 7010 0628 4 3 Survey Menu Topo shot With Offset To collect a topo shot with offset tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Topo shot w offset Figure 4 6 4Pocket 3D Sel a NORT RA Connect q Topo shot Auto topo Topo shot w offset i ek LL gt Stake out gt lt gt Control pt Setup Data Survey Display Reference line a StartPline W Start tape dimension de Options Figure 4 6 Collect a Topo Shot with Offset Enter the desired topo shot parameters For details on the Topo shot tab see Topo shot on page 4 3 On the Offset tab enter actual location where the collected shot is located then press Ok Figure 4 7 e measurement 2 enter an offset value Above the topo shot Select the location of this measurement above Topo shot Tab Offset Tab m x Topo shot Pt number 4o36 o Actual pointis located Pt descriptor REF HUB A Z Add to layer 0 000 iboe GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS Antenna Height Measured to 7x Figure 4 7 Measure Topo shot with Offset 4 4 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Measure Points Control Point To measure a point that can be used as a mmGPS transmitter location point tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Control pt Figure 4 8 mmGPS transmitter location points Do not use for z The measure control po
74. Menu Figure 2 76 on page 2 56 5 On the confirmation screen Figure 2 76 on page 2 56 do the following e Check mark the Import into recipients current active project box to import the control points into an active project P N 7010 0628 2 55 Setup Menu e Press Back to return to the previous screen e Press Next o display the Send dialog box Figure 2 76 e Press Cancel to quit and return to the Main Menu a Import inte recipients current active project Control point s 13 Point s 6225 Polyline s 1657 Surface s 22 Figure 2 76 Import Control Points Via Site Link 6 On the Send dialog box do the following e Press Back to return to the previous menu e Press Finish to save the file e Press Cancel to quit and return to the Main Menu 2 56 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Importing Exporting Surface Files Via Importing Exporting Surface Files Via Site Link To Import Export surface files via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data gt Surface gt Import Export gt Via Site Link Figure 2 77 sansa 10583333 lt gt Control TPS BRIS OUTBACK2 g From Surface file Import Export a From LandXM L Le Compare surface KS To Surface file T Delete triangles i To TP3 file a opia Via Site Link Setup Data Control Display Figure 2 77 Import a Surface File Via Site Link 2 On the Surface s dialog box highlight to select surface file s and
75. N H Description Layer ad Figure 3 108 Points Listing Dialog Box On the points parameters dialog box Figure 3 109 on page 3 74 enter or select the following parameters e Add on the points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 press to enter a point and its respective information then press OK to save the information Figure 3 109 on page 3 74 and return to the points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 Pt number enter the point number Description select a point description from the drop down box if preferred Layer select a layer in which to store the point North East Elev in each entry box enter the coordinates for Northing X North Easting Y East and Elevation Z Eley e Edit on the points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 press to edit the selected point See the Add bullet above and Figure 3 109 on page 3 74 for details e Delete on the points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 on page 3 73 press to remove the selected point P N 7010 0628 3 73 Data Menu x Pt number 103 Description CHK SUE z Figure 3 109 Points Parameters Dialog Box Conversion Formats To create edit or delete a conversion format tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt From text file i Listing l B import export From tert fie Z From TP3 file go FromPT3 file Fa From AutoCAD Fg From LandXML ly To text fle wy To PTS file
76. NID Minimum requirements H Precision ozo V Precision 0 300 Figure 4 24 Roving Options On the Site Link tab check mark the box below to send a toposhot to a Site link client Figure 4 25 then press Ok H Send each toposhot to selected sitelink client mmGPS RBARNES NB pbarnes nb pt A Dozer 4 Dozer RABExcavator A excavator D IACKSON Co Figure 4 25 Site Link Options Auto topo Stop Auto topo Used in 3D GPS applications the Auto topo Stop auto topo feature in Pocket 3D performs on the fly topographic surveys of an entire project or any portion thereof Pocket 3D Reference Guide Auto topo Stop Auto topo By Distance To measure points at a set distance tap Survey gt Auto topo gt By distance Figure 4 26 aF hiv P s tatar m 30 00 Disconnect Measure pts ano Auto topo ye eto stake out amp By time Setup Data Survey Display By elevation C Polyline Figure 4 26 Survey gt Auto topo gt By distance On the by distance dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 4 27 on page 4 18 Min distance enter the minimum distance by which to log points Check dist to last point enable to make sure the desired elevation is traveled before the next measurement is taken With this option enabled measurements can be less than or greater than the desired distance Ch
77. New message HAB Lie el i Celeste mescagals RAB Test Ec A Send any file Clearing Vegetation Figure 2 64 Monitor Machine Activities Delays Sending Viewing and Deleting Messages With Site Link you can send and receive messages from the machine operator at the jobsite Do the following to send a message l Press Setup gt Site Link gt New message to send a message to the machine operator at the jobsite or click on the new message icon Jon the main screen to view the unread message just click Reply to respond to the message NOTE When the new message icon is Yellow there is an unread message On the messages To screen Figure 2 65 on page 2 49 use either the pop up keyboard and the mouse or the computer keyboard to enter a new message Press Ok to return to the Main Screen 9 49 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Connecting to SiteLink 3D To Messages Screen gt Figure 2 65 Enter a Message for the Machine Operator To view a new message do the following 1 Press Setup gt Site Link gt View message s 2 On the view messages dialog box Figure 2 66 press Reply to answer the message shown on the screen The screen shows the day and time the message was sent 3 Press OK to send the message Press Cancel to return to the Main Screen Message 1 of 1 Eg From LiteTrck r Received Wednesday 07 38 28 E Whereis the Ledger w m Message 3 of 3 x From LiteTrck Received Wednesday
78. Next Figure 3 128 a Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Fy iv Paet 4 minan 2 nanm mainda Wet Cancel Figure 3 128 Calculation Type Distance Between Three Points The results dialog box displays the distance between selected points and another point and the following calculation for Point 1 or Point 2 Horizontal Distance Horiz dist Slope Distance Slope dist and Azimuth Figure 3 129 on page 3 87 e From Point 1 press to select the beginning point 3 96 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard e From Point 2 press to select the beginning point To Point press to select the return inverse between either Point 1 or Point 2 and the selected point x Pnt EE aiai urA aal 979505 746 Pt 1 Slope dist Pt Azimuth Pt2 Horiz dist Pt 2 Slope dist Pt 2 Azimuth Back Tne Figure 3 129 Inverse Between Three Points Distance Offset On the Calculation type dialog box select Distance offset then press Next Figure 3 130 Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert align
79. PS Total Station and Robotic applications to create edit and select Alignment files For Road Surface models alignment options dialog box displays or hides features lines transition points station lines and station points changes the color for feature lines center lines and station lines and sets the interval for station lines and station points Alignment files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Card Alignment files contain the following three elements e Horizontal alignments layout and direction of the road or X and Y information e Vertical profiles elevations or Z for the selected horizontal alignment e Cross section templates details of the road design P N 7010 0628 9 47 Data Menu 1 To change the view options of the selected surface tap Data gt Alignment gt Options 2 On the alignment options dialog box do the following and press Ok Figure 3 69 e Feature lines Center lines enable to show the feature center lines on the surface Transition pts enable to display the transition points on the surface e Station lines enable to show the station lines at a set interval on the surface e Station pts enable to show station points on the main screen Interval enter the desired interval for station points Use the color buttons on the left to set a color for the enabled option x Display Show t F
80. SE sisara E 1 20 Apply GPS Receiver Settings onosssssssoereresss 1 20 Total Station Status eari tected earns cece 1 21 Monitor Prism Position Information 0 1 22 Set Total Station Search Parameters 1 22 Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and Speed 1 23 Chapter 2 SEUD MONU cis rcisucicastnctovsiavciccsivsedaimeceisetieinieaneies GPS APP lCatlOns as EA eaeietees Eou DMENT 4s ioeindiahccuerancsieausssaaandednuapaddeauatedetamtanciebtadetse TR ACG Seat satan retains asia gs coe EEA anes AMOINA reesi i r taau ts acusaiehsweannse P N 7010 0628 Table of Contents BS ASS OU AUG IN sesan A yxtiecnsdchece veptese 2 8 EET E nv rane prt eine te nee tenn ee ter ren mnt renin enn erro 2 11 PG oscars te E E E se aneanneacase 2 12 Equipment Configuration Files cccssssseseseeeeeeeeeeeees 2 13 Sample Configuration 1 Range pole with HiPer Ere ReCover aa aS 2 13 mmGPS ApplCations scia an a encase 2 18 Ske VET peN eeen E eE 2 19 MINGPS Transmitters erisa tes dussmdvewcarestaeaeeneentedens 2 19 fri ojeciule ieererrererreer ren errrer reer erence er serr sete 2 21 Edit Manin 53 ti sted ith ta tates eines hoteles 2 23 Benchmark CHECK ecse 2 24 PRESS CUNO sess scepter cares acti teed et os 2 25 TACT RECSTV ON mareos r A 2 27 Total Station Applications ccccccccccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 29 ED Geeenenr en enepeetrrerecennetesmane recuse eet anaart nr nero mere ern 2 29 R
81. Setup gt Antenna Figure 2 10 d Pocket3D Volx NORTH i PE a Equipment A Radios Base Station a Site Link mt Units Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 10 Setup gt Antenna On the antenna setup dialog box set the following parameters and press Ok Figure 2 11 on page 2 8 e Antenna type select the type of antenna e Antenna height enter the antenna height of the GPS antenna e Measured to enter where on the GPS antenna the antenna height was measured e Units select the unit of measure P N 7010 0628 9 7 Setup Menu p Antenna Type Topcon HiPer Plus cenit ae 6 74 Measured to Base Figure 2 11 Antenna Setup Base Station To set Base Station information tap Setup gt Base Station Figure 2 12 4 If the Base station menu item is unavailable disconnect from the GPS receiver Survey gt g Disconnect from GPS Pocket aD f Efx t 16404167 Pete a Equipment A Radios Antenna a Site Link gt mt Units Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 12 Setup gt Base Station On the base station configuration dialog box Figure 2 13 on page 2 9 set the following parameters and press Next e Control point select the appropriate control point for the base position from the control point drop down list 2 8 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Applications e Connection Pocket 3D
82. Stake out r a 2x Options Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 15 End Polyline P N 7010 0628 4 9 Survey Menu Start Tape Dimension To measure lines perpendicular or at angles to each other tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Start tape dimension Figure 4 16 ONE POB 040000 0430 00 Disconnect Topo mD Auto topo gt k Topo shot w offset eae 22f eS Stake out gt Control pt wet Reference line Start Pline Start tape dimension Je Options Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 16 Survey gt Measure Pts gt Start Tape Dimension On the start tape dimension dialog box enter or select the following information and press Ok Figure 4 17 on page 4 11 Pt layer select a layer name from the drop down list Polyline layer select a polyline layer from the drop down list From Point select the beginning of the tape measurement at a known point on the points listing dialog box To Point select the end of the tape measurement at a known point on the points listing dialog box Inverse arrows dD press to reverse the From Point and To Point fields on the points listing dialog box Use ENT to tape dim enable the ENTER key to start the measurement on each taped dimension Draw Polyline enable to create a polyline 4 10 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Measure Points Pt layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS x Polyline layer
83. T B 2 Calc wizard WIS g From text file k t Clear selection rai From TP3 file FromPT3 file Foi From AutoCAD x Fog From LandXML To PT3 file e Via Site Link Figure 3 120 Export Point Files Setup Data Survey Display Pocket 3D Reference Guide Points To Text file To export text files to a point file tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt To text file The export to text file dialog box displays Figure 3 121 Unless otherwise selected the default folder for exported point files will be the My Documents folder on the controller All points enable to export all of the points within the Points file Selected points only with the desired points selected enable to export only those points to a text file By layer enable to export all of the points within a selected layer Target text file press the browse BA button to name the file and select the location of the exported file Then enter the name of the text file using the keyboard at the bottom of the screen Choose a folder and location in which to store the text file then press Ok The text file s location and name display in the Target text file entry box Append to target file enable to add points onto an existing file Conversion format select the conversion format from the drop down list These formats have been created using the Format Allpoints Selected points only
84. The following steps describe creating a file 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change a total station configuration Figure 2 45 on page 2 33 3 On the Configuration name dialog box set the following equipment parameters and press Next Figure 2 45 on page 2 33 e Configuration name enter a name for the configuration file e Machine type select Range pole from the drop down list e Sensor select prism from the drop down list 9 39 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Total Station Applications e Mounting location select Top of pole from the drop down list e Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop down list Machine files TOTAL STAT A mmGPS s MotoGrdr LPS x s MotorgraderGPS Configuration name ScraperMachine TOTAL STATION ScraperMachine Machine type TOTAL STATION GPS Antenna w Op Sensor Prim o mmGPS Receiver Rename weave Mounting location GP Augmented a CEE ss op of pole Figure 2 45 Equipment Configuration File for Total Station 4 Enter the sensor information using the same units of measure entered in the previous step then press Next to continue Figure 2 46 on page 2 34 These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup e Instrument select the desired total station from the drop down list e Vert prism height enter the vertical height of the prism
85. The linework export dialog box displays Export to LN3 File on page 3 68 Select one of the following export methods All lines Select the browse button to determine the export destination and enter a name for the file By layer Select the layers to export then select the browse button to determine the export destination and enter a name for the file e Press OK to save x 9 Alllines Selected lines only By layer Target file PP_topo_Nove0 In3 A W Append to target file a k Ok eR Pocket 3D Q 119 line s successfully exported to PP_topo_Noveo In3 Figure 3 101 Export to LN3 File e Press Ok then press Ok again on the confirmation dialog box Figure 3 101 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Linework From AutoCAD To Import an AutoCAD file into the Linework file click Data gt Linework gt Import Export gt From AutoCAD Figure 3 102 L Pocket 3D p lt gt Control A Surface Alignment Layers Linework q 7 Points 5 FromLN3 file q Xe Calc wizard Es To LN3 file M EX Cicar selection LLAS amp FromLandXML setup Data Survey Display F Via Site Link Figure 3 102 Import an AutoCAD File On the Source filename dialog box press the browse button to browse to select and import the AutoCAD dxf file The AutoCAD file then displays in the Source text file entry box Figure 3 103
86. Type Copy Selected Objects On the copy selected objects dialog box Figure 3 175 on page 3 114 do the following e Copy selected objects and move by to define a vector distance and direction by what you want to move your objects to Move P1 to P2 P1 is the From location and P2 is the To location Pocket 3D calculates the dN and dE values automatically P N 7010 0628 3 113 Data Menu NOTE Alternatively you can manually enter a direction value for delta North dN delta East dE if you know by how much you want to move your objects to the north east dN dE enter delta North dN and delta East dE values manually if you know by how much you want to move your objects to the north east Align With to rotate your objects as well you can choose to calculate a rotation angle by how much those objects will be rotated Use P3 as the From and P4 as the To for calculation Copy to check mark this box to move and rotate a copy of the current selected items even save it to another layer This creates a copy of the selected items Please see Move Selected Objects on page 3 111 to get detailed information about the move and rotate instructions x Copy selected objects and move by n E Align Oa with MO iv Copy to GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS Figure 3 175 Copy Selected Objects The view screen Figure 3 176 on page 3 115 shows the current locati
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88. al Station Connection Type The Advanced dialog box is only available when a nore Prism sensor is selected A confirmation box displays to save the machine configuration file Press Finish Figure 2 43 x Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 43 Save the Configuration Range pole To set up the range pole tap Setup gt Range pole Figure 2 44 on page 2 32 On the range pole setup dialog box Figure 2 44 on page 2 32 select or enter the following parameters and press Ok P N 7010 0628 2 31 Setup Menu e Units select the unit of measure NOTE These units do not relate to job units Vert dist from prism center to pole tip enter the measured distances for the prism and the offset Height of prism enter the vertical height of the prism Prism offset enter the prism offset Pocket 30 x 8087369 i Units Vert dist from prism center to pole tip Height of prism 6 74 Prism offset loo sid or Cine Figure 2 44 Range Pole Parameters Sample Configuration 4 Prism and Total Station Before beginning to track a prism there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a prism configuration for a GPT 8000 series total station 1 Press Setup gt Equipment to create or select an equipment configuration file
89. alls Topcon Pocket 3D For Pocket PC This may take several minutes Status Figure 1 4 Install Pocket 3D on Computer 6 With the computer and controller connected ActiveSync will start up and retrieve the controller s programs If Pocket 3D is already installed ActiveSync ask to uninstall it from the controller When ActiveSync completes the uninstall process double click the Pocket 3D setup icon to have ActiveSync install the software on the controller P N 7010 0628 1 3 Installing Pocket 3D 7 ActiveSync will begin the Pocket 3D install process for the hand held controller Figure 1 5 Add Remove Programs Select a program s check box if you want to install it on your mobile device or clear the check box if you want to remove the program from your device Note If a program that you installed is not listed the program was not designed to be used on your mobile device Installing Applications Installing Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC Space available on device Install program into the default installation folder Remove from bath locations To remove the selected program from both your device and this computer click Remove ae e eee Figure 1 5 Install Pocket 3D on Controller 8 Click Yes to install Pocket 3D to the default directory on the controller Figure 1 6 Installing Applications Install Topcon Pocket 3D For Pocket PC and other pending installations using the default
90. alog box displays Figure 3 50 See the Add bullet 3 34 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface above for details x Template name ROADSIDE Template elements H Dist amp V Dist 12 000 12 000 R Grade 12 000 100 000 SHOUI Slope 250 000 110 000 x Element type Feature name SIDEWALK Offset from CL 24 000 Ditch width 150 000 Cut slope 250 000 Fill slope 110 000 Dn a Figure 3 50 Template Definitions Add Templates Dialog Boxes Delete on the Template definitions dialog box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34 press Delete to remove the selected template On the add templates dialog box Figure 3 51 on page 3 36 press Add to enter a template and its respective information then press Ok to save Template name enter in the name of the Template Template elements on the Template elements dialog box template elements can be created edited or deleted After creating template elements press Ok to continue Figure 3 52 on page 3 37 e Add On the template elements dialog box press Add to enter a template element and it s respective information then press OK to save the information e Edit on the template elements dialog box press Edit to edit the selected element See the Add bullet for details e Delete on the template elements dialog box press Delete to remove the selected element P N 7010 0628 9 35 Data Menu a x Template nam
91. alog boxes check and enable the desired selection after pressing Next Figure 2 72 L Linewark s Select Linework s F None All polylines detri polyline only Polwines by layer Pointis None E All points r E Sdected points only E Points by layer Control data Ea ck Next Can a Entire Localization Control fl points mmGPS transmitter data Select Points Caution This will overwrite the Select Control Data existing localization Figure 2 72 Linework Point and Control Data Dialog Boxes 8 After pressing Next on the Control data dialog box the import data dialog box displays Figure 2 73 on page 2 54 P N 7010 0628 2 53 Setup Menu 9 Press Next to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 73 10 On the Send dialog box Figure 2 73 press Finish to save changes and return to the Main Screen import into recipients current active project Replace all points in layer w Same name Figure 2 73 Importing Exporting Control Data Importing Exporting Control Points Via Site Link To add edit delete or import export a control point via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data gt Control gt Import Export gt Via Site Link Figure 2 74 Project J control pointa A Surface _ bmport xport Points only z 4 Alignment ot Options T From GCS file wa LOyers l E To c3 file F Linework iF Points J da Calc wizard
92. an moves the design view around when pressing down on the screen and dragging Menu Bar The menu bar provides access to the Pocket 3D configuration setup display and other jobsite functions Figure 1 20 For details on the menus see the following e Setup Menu on page 2 1 e Data Menu on page 3 1 e Survey Menu on page 4 1 e Display Menu on page 5 1 P N 7010 0628 1 13 Installing Pocket 3D BEE Control Display Setup Figure 1 20 Pocket 3D Menu Bar Table 1 2 describes the functions available in each menu Table 1 2 Pocket 3D Menu Options Setup Menus Equipment g Radios T Antenna A a Site Link mft Units Equipment g Radios T Antenna A ae mmGPS transmitters D mmGPS receiver 2 Site Link mift Units Total Station a Equipment Station setup rs Range pole a Site Link mft Units Data Menu Project Control Surface Alignment Layers Linework Points a Calc wizard x 1 14 The options available in the Setup menu depend on the equipment file selected configures equipment and machine setups configures radios antennas and base stations in GPS applications configures transmitters and receivers in mmGPS applications configures GRT 2000 setup and LS 2000 receivers in LPS applications configures total stations and prisms in total station applications sets the units for th
93. ane surface e Point on surface if connected to an instrument press Measure to measure the point otherwise manually enter the northing easting and elevation for the point P N 7010 0628 9 39 Data Menu e Main fall enter the main fall of the surface e Main fall slope enter the main fall slope of the surface e Main fall A B buttons to automatically calculate the main fall direction and slope position the Rover over point A and press A Then position the Rover over point B and press B Otherwise manually enter the main fall direction and slope Note The A gt B line should be located along the main fall direction If the project is not localized when creating a plane surface the main fall A B buttons will be disabled Localize the project before measuring the point e Orientation enter the orientation of the mainfall Slope enter a grid interval for the mainfall and crossfall the sloping plane surface Grid interval enter a grid interval for the mainfall and the crossfall 1 WEG Point on surface North 5000 000 East 5000 000 Elev 5000 000 Main fall A gt B Cross fall 00 feline 0 000 Slope 0 000 50 000 cyl 50 000 ppn interval Figure 3 57 Planar Surface Dialog Box Best fit Plane Surface File This surface type creates a planar surface using best fit calculation through all selected points To configure a new plane surface file press New on the Surface s dial
94. ange ONC n 2 31 Sample Configuration 4 Prism and Total Station 2 32 RODOUCAPPHCANONS oiite 2 35 Eg PHEN sea cian aber ere 2 36 SUOS EUD aee a ae aecu dares ate 2 38 SiteLink 3D for Pocket 3D isesisarociceernsaieea 2 44 The Site Link Network Connection 2 0 ccccceeeceeeeees 2 45 Connecting to SiteLiInk 3D oo eE 2 46 Selecting the Current Operator ccccccceceseeeeseeees 2 47 Managing Activities Delays ccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 47 Sending Viewing and Deleting Messages 2 48 Send Any File to the Jobsite cccccssssstsneeeees 2 50 Exporting a Project File Via Site Link 0 2 51 Importing Exporting Control Points Via Site Link 2 54 Importing Exporting Surface Files Via Site Link 2 57 Importing Exporting Alignment Files Via Site Link 2 59 Importing Exporting Linework Files Via Site Link 2 61 Importing Exporting Points Via Site Link 08 2 63 Chapter 3 Data MONU siisii ia 3 1 PPO e A A E ES ET TAA SEER TAE EE 3 2 ii Pocket 3D Reference Guide Table of Contents OPONE DOL ae EA 3 4 CONTON zeae a A attest eae ketettate 3 13 Ee E L a EEEN EE EEE ENA E 3 13 TIM POLY ESPON wesens a E 3 16 From Text UG canran E hehe 3 17 Conversion Formats erenn aneen 3 18 Control Pomt Opuons 2 2 60 ciceen banca 3 21 CUNA E E IIIT A AIC LEIS E E E NT ERECT ORE 3 24 Current File or lt nNOne gt u cccc cece a a E 3 25 ISIN SUT ACS FE orero E 3 26
95. ansmitters Figure 2 27 n ee 16404167 a Equipment Radios le T Antenna mmGPS transmitters i mmGPS receiver Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 27 Setup gt mmGPS Transmitters The Transmitters tab performs the following Figure 2 28 on page 2 20 e To select a Serial Cable select the communication port used between the controller and transmitter either COM or Bluetooth comport e To add a transmitter tap Add and enter a transmitter serial number or other description e To delete a transmitter select a transmitter and tap Delete P N 7010 0628 9 19 Setup Menu e To calibrate the transmitter see TX Calibration on page 2 21 To load transmitter data for the first time tap Download to retrieve calibration data from the connected transmitter The download is complete when the firmware version displays in the Firmware column Pocket 3D Press OK to confirm connection to transmitter and to download calibration data COMI Serial port Geel Figure 2 28 View Transmitters Loaded into Pocket 3D The Channel tab displays the following transmitter information Figure 2 29 on page 2 21 e Channel the channel the transmitter is using e Transmitter the ID of the transmitter e ControlPt the control point over which the transmitter is set up e Height the height of the transmitter e Edit Channel see
96. ap the Edit Channel button on the Channel tab Figure 2 33 on page 2 24 On the edit channel dialog box edit and select the following parameters and press OK to save Figure 2 33 on page 2 24 l Transmitter select the desired transmitter from the drop down list Control point select the control point for the transmitter s position from the drop down list P N 7010 0628 9 23 Setup Menu 3 TX height enter the height of the transmitter Measured to select where on the transmitter Base or Mark Slant the height was measured 5 Benchmark check see Benchmark Check below Resection see Resection on page 2 25 Chan Transmit Contro Unkno lt none gt lt none gt x Channel Transmitter Control point TXheight 35s Measured to Bae gt ES on Gree Figure 2 33 Edit Channel Benchmark Check This function determines the height of the mmGPS transmitter over a known control point benchmark or a point of known elevation To take a height measurement of the transmitter tap Benchmark check on the channel setup dialog box after entering transmitter information Figure 2 34 LX Channel Transmitter Control point TXheight Measured to Bae gt s A iT or Cancel Figure 2 34 Begin Height Check 2 24 Pocket 3D Reference Guide mmGPS Applications On the transmitter height dialog box select one of the follow
97. ast segment Join Selected Polyline s joins highlighted polylines on the main screen Merge Selected Polyline s merges highlighted polylines on the main screen Unclose polyline s opens previously closed polylines Send via Site Link sends a message to the operator in the field Length total length of selected polyline i 20358 i Si a Sie Jepit Figure 1 10 Lengths Context Menu Option e Points adds edits deletes or stakes out point s Figure 1 16 on page 1 11 Add a point adds the selected point s Delete a point deletes the selected point s Send via Site Link sends a message to the machine operator in the field Stake out point stakes out the selected point s Use as reference line uses the selected polyline as a reference line during a stake out e Calcs performs common polyline calculations Figure 1 17 on page 1 11 Create new polyline creates a new polyline 1 8 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Main Screen Create closed polyline creates a closed polyline Create tin surface creates a TIN surface Move object s moves the current cursor position to where the stylus clicked on the main screen only available in simulation mode Copy object s copies the selected entity with the mouse H Char ahotan Hide iaa TS Langth ESH Jo a Mong hare Goto z iowa cyardiap Copy obpectis r oO Proper tint
98. ata gt Project gt Import Export gt From TP3 file on the Main Screen Figure 3 7 on page 3 5 3 4 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Project 15 m C PP_topo_Nov20 lt gt Control Import Export From TP3 file A Surface si To TP3 file Alignment Via Site Link fe Points pes Calc wizard 39 Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 7 Select a Design Surface File 1 On the File dialog box select a project TP3 file to import Then click Open The Copy files dialog box displays Figure 3 8 Pocket 3D wom ee gt Q gt de FLES Treox MyRiecert Logs Do you want to import export the aes kt 30 FILES entire project Sihi rk 5 y re 3 er us72 TPA Press No to select individual Desktop SP av vor TPS items EF myer Fie tes ogg Feb ranir amp Test Ste Jan 2011 TP3 AVCKTRY TPS EVENS TPO Fie name Simeon opoNoy13_02 ip Fies ol type Tapece Project files TPA l Figure 3 8 Import a Project File 2 At the prompt press Yes to Import Export the entire project or press No to select individual items P N 7010 0628 3 5 Data Menu 3 On the Surface s dialog box Figure 3 9 select the surface to import from the list Then press Next Surface s FItPInSff80 Ride the Wave Alignment DITCH NORTH Alignment DITCH TOP DEMO AREA Align Ride the Wave Top Demo Field Simple Slope 0 0 t67yui Dual Slope
99. ate 3 36 centerline 3 29 point of beginning 3 29 template definitions 3 32 vertical profile 3 31 viewing options 3 45 Rover setup 2 27 Roving point measurement options 4 15 P N 7010 0628 naex S Sample Configuration 4 Total Station with Prism 2 31 Satellites GPS 1 18 Save compared surfaces 3 43 3 98 points polylines 1 12 units 2 11 Search total station 1 21 Selection polygon 1 12 window 1 12 Set Total Station Search Parameters 1 21 Setup antenna 2 7 2 8 base station 2 10 2 23 equipment GPS 2 2 2 5 mmGPS 2 17 radio 2 6 2 7 rover 2 27 sensor range pole 2 28 station 2 36 transmitter 2 18 2 25 units 2 11 Show 5 4 Stakeout alignment 4 28 control point 4 36 coordinate 4 34 custom point list 4 38 options 4 55 point list 4 26 polyline 4 33 station 4 28 Station setup 2 36 Surface files 3 24 properties 3 93 volume 3 43 Surface check 4 22 Surfaces best fit 3 24 3 39 3 41 Index Index compare 3 41 3 44 options 3 44 plane 3 24 3 38 3 39 road 3 24 3 28 3 37 select 3 25 TIN 3 24 3 26 3 27 T Tape Dimension 4 11 Tape dimension measure 4 10 4 13 TDS Recon install on 1 1 TIN surface 3 26 3 27 3 92 parameters 3 27 viewing options 3 45 Toolbar 1 7 icons 1 11 1 12 Topo shot 4 3 options 4 13 4 14 4 60 Topo shot w offset 4 4 Total station connect to disconnect from 4 59 equipment setup 2 28 measure topo shot 4 59 start stop tracking 4 66 Survey menu 4 58 4 63 use re
100. ation Type TIN Surface From Points Lines This process creates a TN3 file from selected points and or lines on the main screen The view screen will display the TIN surface created from the selected points and or lines Figure 3 152 on page 3 101 1 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to continue The surface properties dialog box displays Figure 3 152 on page 3 101 3 On the surface properties dialog box Figure 3 152 enter the following parameters for the surface then press Finish e Name for TIN surface enter a name for the TIN surface on the alpha numeric pop up keyboard 3 100 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard e Set as current surface enable to set the surface as the current surface x Name for TIN surface ELLSTIN SURF E Setas current surface en 965790 4 Pocket 3D SSageaee ct 7091 47 0986 i Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 152 View Screen for TIN Surface TIN Surface From 3D Alignment On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 153 select TIN Sur face From 3D Alignment then press Next Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines Convert TIN surface to points Convert
101. ay the Turn Face menu option tap Setup gt Equipment Follow the instructions for a range pole setup See Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 58 for more information 6 x NOATH END 0 01 64 Disconnect O Start tracking Turn face gt Turn instrument Measure pts gt Auto topo b Taea ea Stake out Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 95 Turn Face Select the RC Ext Link for Connection type on the Advanced dialog box Figure 4 96 on page 4 66 See Total Station Applications on page 2 29 for more details Tap Survey gt Connect then press Survey gt Turn face Pressing Turn Face returns you to the main screen Advanced Dialog Box Figure 4 96 Select Total Station Connection Type See Auto topo Stop Auto topo on page 4 16 for information on this application 4 66 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Reflectorless Application Turn Instrument To turn an instrument with a total station tap Survey Connect then press Survey gt Turn instrument The turn total station menu displays Figure 4 97 on page 4 67 Pressing the Turn face button will turn the total station 180 degrees while rotating it vertically 180 degrees This will cause the total station to show the opposite face of the instrument while pointing in the previous direction x Press arrows to turn total station 1 10 Sockes20_ OT NORTH END 0107 64 v Disconn
102. be accepted This option allows measurements in a float autonomous solution 4 14 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Measure Points OE fontrolpt Rovi 4 gt Prompt for details 9 Before After Minimum requirements Duration secs H Precision jooo V Precision jo 200 M Press ENTER to measure M Require RTK Initialized M Require MMGPS signal Ok Cancel Figure 4 22 Topo shot Options On the Control pt tab select the minimum requirements for control point measurements then press Ok Figure 4 23 e Duration secs enter the minimum time in seconds desired for each control point measurement e H Precision enter the minimum horizontal precision desired for each control point measurement e V Precision enter the minimum vertical precision desired for each control point measurement Topo shot Control pt Rovi 4 gt Minimum requirements Duration secs 3 H Precision jooo Figure 4 23 Control Point Options On the Roving tab enter a roving accuracy limit for the horizontal and vertical RMS value then press Ok Figure 4 24 on page 4 16 e H Precision enter a limit for the horizontal RMS value e V Precision enter a limit for the vertical RMS value P N 7010 0628 4 15 Survey Menu If these values are exceeded the GPS mmGPS sensor button will turn orange and flash Also no measurement will be taken in auto topo mode if the entered values are over the limit roving E
103. botic applications press this icon to display robotic information See Robotic Survey Applications on page 4 63 for details Zoom out decreases the magnification of the design view each time you tap this button The zooming pivot is the center of the screen Zoom in increases the magnification of the design view each time you tap this button The zooming pivot is the center of the screen Zoom window increases the magnification of a design area when drawing a box around the selected area Zoom previous displays the previous design view 1 12 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Menu Bar Table 1 1 Pocket 3D Toolbar Icons Continued O a B Zoom extents displays the extent of the design view area Info displays information for selected points polylines and a dialog box to save the information as a text file New Message press to send a new message to the machine operator in the field mE Site Link Connection connects you to Site Link Auto pan Click to rotate through the four button options e Auto pan tracks the user s current position in the field and displays the position as a cross symbol in the middle of the Selection screen Available only in GPS connection window Selection window selects points polylines on the screen when C2 drawing a box around them Selection Selection polygon selects point polylines on the screen when polygon drawing a polygon around them P
104. cator Offset 0 12 urt o 1z Color selection lev 0 00 Language selection ek Le About Pocket 3D k Setup Data Survey Display i Figure 5 11 Grade Indicator Option for an Active Surface NOTE Display Indicator options available only when an active surface displays Color Selection The Display menu changes the background color of the main screen All text scale bar point names etc will automatically display in either black or white depending on the background color P N 7010 0628 5 9 Display Menu 1 To change the color of the background for the main screen tap Display gt Color selection Figure 5 12 A IED 7 i F Li Q Orientation 4 a gt Grid lines T Show section view 3 Cut fill history i Color selection E i oe Language selection Mk ko About Pocket 3D _ Setup Data SUPVEY Display Figure 5 12 Display Color Selection 2 On the color selection dialog box select an appropriate contrasting color and press Ok Figure 5 13 Color Selection o m Figure 5 13 Select Color You will not see black points linework etc on a black background Conversely you will not see white points linework etc on a white background a 5 10 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Language Selection Language Selection To change the language used in Pocket 3D tap Display gt Language selection Figure 5 14 E r D
105. ce 4 16 by elevation 4 19 by time 4 18 polyline 4 20 Background 5 10 change color 5 10 color notice 5 10 Base station setup 2 8 2 10 2 23 Benchmark check 2 23 Best fit surface 3 39 3 41 3 95 parameters 3 40 viewing options 3 46 P N 7010 0628 Index C Calculate main fall direction and slope 3 39 CD install from 1 1 Compare surfaces 3 41 3 44 3 96 3 99 display options 3 43 results 3 43 save results 3 43 Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS 4 2 Connection status 1 11 1 16 1 20 Control point 3 14 add 3 14 files 3 21 measure 4 5 measurement options 4 13 4 15 options 3 21 stakeout 4 36 Control point files 3 13 import 3 16 3 17 Conversion See Format Coordinate stakeout 4 34 Coordinates control point GPS 3 15 Copy files 2 13 Create point 3 14 3 82 properties 3 14 3 83 3 86 3 91 Create points from alignment 3 89 Cross fall 3 39 Cursor 5 3 Custom point list 4 38 Index Index Design surface See Surface See Surfaces Edit Custom Point List 4 43 ENTER key 4 14 4 55 4 61 Equipment configuration GPS 2 2 2 5 Exit 2 12 Export from text file 3 17 Export rules 3 20 3 77 F Fix GPS 1 17 Formats 3 18 3 21 3 69 3 76 3 76 export rules 3 20 3 77 extension types 3 18 import rules 3 20 3 71 line items 3 18 3 70 G GPS connect to disconnect from 4 2 equipment setup 2 2 Survey menu 4 1 4 57 4 64 GPS mask angle 1 18 GPS setup 2 1 2 12 GPS stakeout 4 21 4 57 GPS status 1
106. cut fills Figure 3 65 Surface Display Parameters Surface Options To change the view options of the selected surface tap Data gt Sur face gt Options Figure 3 66 S Project lt gt Control Polyline alignment af Import Export 3 EP Compare surface i Points gt sy FX Options Options es Calc wizard E Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 66 Data Surface Options On the Options dialog box Figure 3 68 on page 3 47 select the desired options for the selected surface then press Ok The selected surface type affects the available options e TIN Surface Model Figure 3 67 on page 3 46 Show triangles enable to display the triangles on the selected surface Press the Color button to set a color for the triangles P N 7010 0628 3 45 Data Menu Show boundaries enable to display the boundaries on the selected surface Press the Color button to set a color for the boundaries Show contours enable to display the contours on the selected surface Press the Color button to set a color for the contours Interval enter the desired interval for the contours x Display Show t Featurelines Color t Center lines Color Transition pts m Station lines Color M Station pts Interval 50 000 Tne Figure 3 67 TIN Surface Display Options e Road Surface Model Show feature lines enable to display the
107. d Pocket 3D supports the following four types of Design Surface files e TIN Surface Model large irregularly shaped triangles See TIN Surface File on page 3 26 for more details A TIN surface represents a surface as a network of non overlapping triangles Within each triangle the surface 1s represented by a plane The triangles are made from a set of points called mass points e Road Surface Model horizontal alignments vertical profiles and templates situated cross section along the road See Road 3 94 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface Surface File on page 3 28 for more details e Plane Surface Model defined with a continuous compound plane in two directions mainfall and crossfall See Plane Surface File on page 3 39 for more details e Best fit Model a dual slope plane created to balance the cut fill values across the entire area of interest See Best fit Plane Surface File on page 3 40 for more details Current File or lt none gt Highlights the currently loaded Surface file or if no file has been selected lt none gt is highlighted 1 To access available Surface files or to create a new Surface file tap Data gt Surface gt current file Figure 3 37 Filename selected lt none gt af Import Export EW TTTET lt EE Ey 10936111T C Compare surface Project Je Options lt gt Control l E e No Filename Selected
108. d from the Project file s listing Info MX3 Machine Files all machine configurations are now stored with MX3 file extensions and are in human readable XML format Older MB3 machine configurations are not supported Authorization Codes the password protection mechanism has been changed to allow a larger number of options and to provide a better security Because the new codes are much longer you now have the ability to import them directly from an option file on a USB dongle etc Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism See Starting Pocket 3D on page 1 5 for more information Grade Indicator A grade indicator bar similar to 3DMC can be displayed when doing a surface check In Surface Check mode the user can now select to see a tri color grade indicator similar to the one seen in the 3DMC software that gives real time cut fill updates to the design surface The grade indicator option is located in the display menu and only shows up when there is an active surface or alignment To adjust the grade indicator settings press and hold on the grade indicator strip to access a sub menu containing options for tolerances and range P N 7010 0628 xi See Cut Fill Real Time Updates on page 4 24 for more information on how to access and use the grade indicator Cosmetic Changes Buttons now have 3D edges Menu items surface and equipment lis
109. d of cut fills enable to display a grid of cuts fills on the surface 3 110 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Move Selected Objects Sd Show contours W Show solid colors neva E Ti Show grid of cut fills Figure 3 170 Surface Display Dialog Box Move Selected Objects On the Calculation type dialog box select Move selected objects then press Next Figure 3 171 This process moves all selected objects by a linear distance and can also rotate them around a specific point Calculation type Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Best fit plane from points Compare two surfaces Move selected objects Copy selected objects Figure 3 171 Move Selected Objects On the align selected objects dialog box Figure 3 172 on page 3 112 do the following e Align selected objects define a vector distance and direction by what you want to move your objects to P N 7010 0628 3 111 Data Menu Move P1 to P2 P1 is the From location and P2 is the To location Pocket 3D calculates the dN and dE values automatically NOTE Alternatively you can manually enter a direction value for Delta North dN Delta East dE if you know by how much you want to move align your objects with to the north east dN dE enter delta North dN and delta East
110. dvanced coordinate sys Figure 5 17 Pocket 3D Options Example Modify On the Options dialog box Figure 5 17 press Modify to change edit registered user and authorized options The Pocket3D dialog Figure 5 18 on page 5 14 box displays After entering the following information on the Pocket3D dialog box press Ok To activate new changed codes and options turn Pocket 3D off then on e Device ID the device identification to give to a Topcon representative to obtain new authorization codes for the desired applications e User name enter the name in which the software is registered e Authorization code enter the codes for the purchased options e From File press to copy authorization codes directly onto the GX 60 via the USB port Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be upgraded to the new protection mechanism P N 7010 0628 5 13 Display Menu m Pocket3D x Device ID 430e102a E Authorization code Can cel Figure 5 18 Device and Information Authorization 5 14 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Index A Alignment apply template 3 53 as reference line 4 6 centerline 3 49 convert to points 3 89 new 3 49_ 3 54 point of beginning 3 49 properties 3 94 stakeout 4 28 template applications 3 53 template definitions 3 52 vertical profile 3 51 viewing options 3 57 Antenna setup 2 4 2 7 2 8 base station 2 9 GPS 2 7 range pole 2 4 Auto topo 4 16 4 20 by distan
111. e ROADSIDE Template elements H Dist amp V Dist 12 000 12 000 R Grade 12 000 100 000 SHOUI Slope 250 000 110 000 Figure 3 51 Add Templates Dialog Box On the add template elements dialog box Figure 3 51 templates can be created edited or deleted After creating editing or deleting templates press OK to continue Figure 3 52 on page 3 37 Element type select the type of element either Offset from CL Grade H Dist amp V Dist Named feature Curb or Side slope Feature name enter the feature name of the element Offset from CL enter the offset from the centerline Note The first template created will always have zero for the offset H Dist enter the horizontal distance of the element For curbs this can be zero or less than zero V Dist enter the vertical distance of the element For curbs this can be zero or less than zero Grade enter the grade of the element Curb grade enter the curb grade of the element Ditch width enter the ditch width of the element Cut slope enter the cut slope of the element Fill slope enter the fill slope of the element 3 36 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface EJ Element type Feature name SIDEWALK Offset from CL 24 000 Ditch width 150 000 Cut slope 250 000 Fill slope 110 000 i Figure 3 52 Add Template Elements Dialog Box Example If only one template has been created to apply the templat
112. e 1 26 on page 1 22 The color of the button and state of the hardware symbol indicates the status of the system e Background color green means the entire system communicates with Pocket 3D red means all or some part of the system is not communicating with Pocket 3D e Hardware symbol state if the symbol is crossed out the corresponding sensor receiver is not available pum For non robotic total stations the prism symbol will NOTE remain crossed out The instrument selected during equipment setup determines the tabs that display P N 7010 0628 1 21 Installing Pocket 3D Position Position Connected Connected Total Station Status Icon H Angle V Angle H Angle V Angle S Dist North 6889687 845 East 17388344 183 S Dist North East Elev Elev K pn Figure 1 26 Total Station Status Button and Dialog Box Monitor Prism Position Information To monitor the position status of the prism press the Total Station status button The Position tab displays the following information Figure 1 26 e whether or not the prism is connected and tracks the total station e horizontal vertical angles and slope distance to the prism e northing easting and elevation of the prism Set Total Station Search Parameters To set total station search parameters press the Total Station status button then tap the Search tab on the total station status dialog box Figure 1 27 on page 1 23 Dep
113. e Contact email address e Contact name e Software Type Pocket 3D e Company address When you receive the authorization codes enter them into the appropriate fields on the Device Identification screen and press Ok Figure 1 8 on page 1 6 P N 7010 0628 1 5 Installing Pocket 3D m Pockets x DAADE ECEE a Haru SUSIE Surveyor Authorization code Authorization code 3 From rie Figure 1 8 Enter Authorization Codes Once entered the authorization codes can then be located on the about Pocket 3D screen for easy access In v10 0 the authorization codes no longer change due to new installations To view updated installed options see Main Screen below available to provide better security Because new codes are much longer you can now import them directly from an option file onto a USB dongle etc l Authorization Codes More options are now Existing installs of Pocket 3D will automatically be NOTE upgraded to the new password protection mechanism Main Screen The Pocket 3D main screen Figure 1 9 on page 1 7 has the following components e Main Window displays a graphical representation of the design surface and machine The display varies according to the selected file and display options e Toolbar provides icons for frequently used functions See Toolbar on page 1 12 for more information 1 6 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Main Screen e Menu bar contains pop up menu
114. e Prism constant enter the prism constant This constant is dependent on the manufacturer of the prism usually 30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 360 prism e Connection Pocket 3D select the communication port used between the controller and instrument COMI Serial port or Bluetooth on equipped total stations P N 7010 0628 2 33 Setup Menu x Dimensions Image Instrument GT5900 v 1 Vert prism height Prism constant Connection Pocket 3D COMI Serial port z Back Wat Cancel Back Wat Cancel Figure 2 46 Sensor Information Dialog Box 5 On the Advanced dialog box select the connection type Baud rate Data Bits Stop Bits and Parity used for communication with the total station and press Next to continue Figure 2 47 NOTE The RC4 Modem is now supported in order to communicate with robotic total stations 6 Press Finish to save the configuration file Figure 2 47 NOTE Pressing Cancel will cause the configuration s information to be lost oo EA cable in STD mode Aane Cable in Ext Link mode eas RC4 Modem Ext Link SLE C ee l Remote Control E x Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Back Wext Cancel Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 47 Select Advanced Parameters Pocket 3D Reference Guide 2 34 Robotic Applications 7 On the Machine files dialog box Fig
115. e TIN surface properties dialog box Figure 3 156 enter a name for the TIN surface and check mark the Set as current surface box to set the surface as the current surface Name for TIN surface Inner perimeter of lake fd Set as current surface Figure 3 156 TIN Surface Properties Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 3 103 Data Menu Convert TIN Surface to Points On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 157 do the following e Select Convert TIN surface to points then press Next Calculation type Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert polyline to alignment Best fit plane from points Compare two surfaces Move selected objects Copy selected objects Figure 3 157 Calc Wizard Convert TIN Surface to Points This process converts a TIN surface to points from the current TIN surface on the main screen The view screen Figure 3 158 displays the points created from the recently converted TIN surface e Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image around e Press Next to save and return to the main screen Figure 3 158 View Screen TIN Surface Converted to Points 3 104 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 159 enter the follow ing parameters for the point then press Finish
116. e for GPS 1 Follow steps 1 amp 2 above then on the Configuration name dialog box select GPS Augmented as the sensor type and press Next 2 On the Dimensions tab Figure 2 23 on page 2 17 select the antenna type enter antenna height measure to either the Base or the Rim and select the appropriate connection for Pocket 3D The corresponding Image tab illustrates the setup 2 16 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Equipment Configuration Files EJ x Configuration name Dimensions Image Antenna type Topcon HiPer Lite Antenna height Measured to Base gt sma Connection Pock COMI Serial por danan aE Machine type Range pole T Sensor GPS Augmented 4 Mounting location Top of pole z Wat Cancel Back Wext Cancel Figure 2 23 Example GPS Augmented Equipment Configuration 3 Press Next to display the confirmation screen dialog box Figure 2 25 4 Press Finish to return to the Machine files dialog box Figure 2 24 2X Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 24 Machine Configuration Complete 5 On the Machine files dialog box Figure 2 25 select the new or edited configuration file and press Ok P N 7010 0628 9 17 Setup Menu 6 On the Machine files dialog box Figure 2 25 press Ok to apply the configuration file as the current equipment
117. e job Connect to Site Link The options available in the Data menu depend on the equipment file and design surface file selected creates configures and sets control point files creates configures and sets surface files creates configures and sets linework files creates configures and provides access to importing or exporting control files point files and Site Link files performs various calculations Pocket 3D Reference Guide Survey Menu y Disconnect Measure pts Auto topo e Stake out LI Connect Start tracking gt Turn face Turn instrument it Measure pts Ma Auto topo ca Stake out P N 7010 0628 Menu Bar Table 1 2 Pocket 3D Menu Options Continued Total Station Disconnect Start tracking gt Turn face gt Turn instrument it Measure pts Auto topo a Stake out The options available in the Survey menu depend on the equipment file selected connects and disconnects the GPS receiver or total station starts and stops tracking the total station in total station applications sets the type of connection for the total station enables and disables the use of a reflectorless total station in total station applications measures points and polylines in the field performs auto topo operations for topographic surveys not available for some total station instruments applications performs stake outs Installing Pocket 3D Table 1 2 Pocket 3
118. e to the entire length of the alignment choose the side s of the centerline to which to apply the template then press Ok Otherwise press Cancel to continue with other operations Figure 3 53 Use the Apply drop down list to select the application for the align ment either Left of centerline Right of centerline or Left and right of CL Do you want to apply this template for the entire length of the alignment If so select which side or sides of centerline to apply and press OK Otherwise press Cancel to continue with more Apply Left and right of CL M Figure 3 53 Apply Template to Alignment Dialog Box You must define at least three Vertical profile eA elements to access the Template applications dialog box The Template applications dialog box creates edits and deletes template applications After creating template applications press Next to continue Figure 3 54 on page 3 38 P N 7010 0628 9 37 Data Menu e Add on the Template applications dialog box Figure 3 54 press Add to enter a template application and it s respective information then press OK to save the information Figure 3 54 on page 3 38 Template select the template to apply to the alignment Side of CL select the position of the template with respect to the centerline either Left Right or Left Right Station enter the beginning station for this template x Template applications Temp
119. eaturelines Color t Center lines Color Transition pts t Station lines Color t Station pts Interval 50 000 or Tne Figure 3 69 Alignment Options Road Surface Models Current File or lt none gt Displays the currently loaded Alignment file If no file is currently selected displays lt none gt To access available Alignment files or to create a new Alignment file 3 48 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment tap Data gt Alignment gt lt none gt or file name Figure 3 70 4 Pockets bs I 713121 S Project lt gt Control S Surface lt none gt Layers Af Import Export gt P7 Linework Hae 2 Points Aq Calc wizard ile EX Clear selection Je Options Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 70 Data gt Alignment gt File Name The Surface s dialog box lists all available Alignment files To change the currently loaded Alignment file select another file from the list and press Ok Figure 3 71 At the verification screen press Ok to use this Alignment file for the current project Alignment files can be created edited copied or deleted lt none gt testing safe Simple Slope 0 0 Set Simple Slope 0 0 to be the current alignment This will cancel any alignment measurement operations that may be active n Figure 3 71 Select Alignment File Dialog Box New Press New to create a new file On the point of beginning d
120. eck dist to all points enable to make sure that no measurements within the jobsite are closer to each other than the desired elevation Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer Assign pt numbers enable to assign point numbers to measured points Starting from enter the starting point number for the auto topo points P N 7010 0628 4 17 Survey Menu e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred m x Min distance 10 000 Check dist to last point Check dist to all points Add to layer Default sa M Assign pt numbers Starting from lh Pt descriptor REFHUBA Z Figure 4 27 Auto topo Survey By Distance e Press Start to begin the auto topo survey By Time To measure points at a constant time interval tap Survey gt Auto topo gt By time Figure 4 28 PUE US uy NORTH Oe SO Bytime Setup Data Survey Display Byelevation a Polyline Figure 4 28 Survey gt Auto topo gt By time On the by time dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 4 29 e Time interval secs enter the time interval for logging points e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer e Assign pt numbers enable to assign point numbers to measured points 4 18 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Auto topo Stop Auto topo e Starting from enter the starting point number for the auto t
121. ect gt Start tracking gt Turn face tt Measure pts 7 Sit Auto topo r ee Leis Stake out Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 97 Turn Total Station Reflectorless Application To enable disable the use of a reflectorless total station tap Survey gt Reflectorless Figure 4 98 on page 4 68 A check mark indicates that a reflectorless total station is being used In this mode the Auto topo menu options are unavailable P N 7010 0628 4 67 Survey Menu NOI ORI END 0 01 64 END 0401 64 0 00 00 0 00 00 POB 0 01 64 POR N1 fA Disconnect Reflectorless Reflectorless Measure pts mE l wk I gt Stake out Setup Data Survey Display Measurepts ea ao a Stake out i Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 98 Survey Reflectorless Menu See Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 58 for measure points and stake out definitions Measure Points option applies to Conventional Total Stations Robotics and Reflectorless applications 4 68 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Chapter 5 Display Menu The Display menu Figure 5 1 has the following menu items e Zoom e Cursor e Show e Orientation e Grid lines e Show section view e Cut fill history e Grade indicator e Color selection e Language selection e About Pocket 3D Some menu options depend on the type of file open and the jobsite application mn r vi 3 Yy vy v vy Orie
122. ected points only T GRS 2 Points by layer 16 a DEFAULT a Show offline clients Description Figure 2 87 Select Points for Export Import 5 On the points file dialog box Figure 2 88 do the following e Import into recipients current active project check mark this box to import surface files into your project e Replace all points in layer w same name check mark this box to overwrite duplicate filenames e Press Next to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 88 x _ Import into recipients current active project Replace all points in layer w Same Name Figure 2 88 Import Points Into Project 6 On the Send dialog box press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 88 2 64 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Chapter 3 Data Menu The Data menu Figure 3 1 has the following menu items Project Control Surface Alignment Layers Linework Points Calculation type Clear Selection Project gt lt gt Control 2k Surface i Alignment r Layers P Linework gt he Points i A Calc wizard H Clear selection Figure 3 1 Data Menu Options P N 7010 0628 3 1 Data Menu Project In GPS control applications the project engineer provides a design surface file for the jobsite The correct file must be copied into the GX 60 control box and selected as the project for the jobsite To access available Project files or to create a new Project file tap Data M
123. el Figure 3 88 Options Layers To add edit or delete a layer within the current Linework file tap Data gt Layers Figure 3 89 on page 3 61 3 60 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment lt gt Control A Surface Alignment ern Points O Z Calc wizard Clear selection setup Data Survey _ Display Figure 3 89 Data gt Linework gt Layers The Layers dialog box displays all layers within the selected file Figure 3 90 on page 3 62 e New press New to create a layer Figure 3 90 on page 3 62 The Layer name dialog box displays Enter or select the layer parameters Layer name enter the name of the layer Show point numbers enable to display on the main screen point numbers for all points within the layer Show point descriptions enable to display on the main screen point descriptions for all points within the layer Show point elevations enable to display on the main screen point elevations for all points within the layer e Symbol select the type of symbol desired for the Point layer e Color press to select the desired color for the symbol if preferred then press Ok P N 7010 0628 3 61 Data Menu x Layer name lELECTRIC 35 Show point numbers Show point descriptions ti Show point elevations Figure 3 90 alignment Layers Options e Edit on the Layers dialog box Figure 3 89 on page 3 61 press to edit the
124. en Supplementary information that can help you configure maintain or set up a system Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation system performance measurements or personal safety Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation system performance data integrity or personal health vi Pocket 3D Reference Guide Manual Conventions Notification that an action will result in system damage loss of data loss of warranty or personal injury Under no circumstances should this action be performed P N 7010 0628 vii Preface Notes Vili Pocket 3D Reference Guide What s New What s New with Pocket 3D The following list briefly describes new features and functions for the latest version v 10 0 of Pocket 3D Stake out Options e You can now display customized information for the following including content and size and color of text surface check point staking road staking Internal GPS on the FC 25 and FC 236 hand helds controllers you can use the device s internal GPS for rough GPS guidance and measurement low accuracy less than 5m DGPS Support features e There is now a DGPS low accuracy lt 1m option receiver type for dozers and compactors Designed to be used in conjunction with DGPS network corrections MAC VRS option for Network RTK you can now choose between VRS and Leica
125. ending on the total station used and the sensor type enter or select the following information Figure 1 27 on page 1 23 and press Ok e Search wait secs sets the wait time in seconds until the total station starts to search for the prism robotic total stations only e Pattern selects the pattern for tracking the prism e Search area left and right of prism when enabled sets the search area at the total station for tracking the prism 1 22 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Status Information e Above and below prism enter the angle above and below the prism in which to search Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and Speed To set total station tracking parameters Figure 1 27 press the Total Station status button then tap the Track tab on the total station status dialog box T Track Position Search Track sensitivity High gt Tracking speed Medium gt Search wait secs Pattern ac Search left and right of prism 45 00 00 Above and below prism 20 00 00 Ok Cancel Figure 1 27 Search Track Tabs for Total Station P N 7010 0628 1 23 Installing Pocket 3D Notes 1 24 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Chapter 2 Setup Menu Depending on the application GPS mmGPS or total station the Setup menu contains different options for configuring system components GPS Applications In GPS applications the Setup menu Figure 2 1 has the following menu items Some
126. enter a name for the alignment e Set as current alignment enable to set the alignment as the current alignment x Name for alignment GYROST M Setas current alignment Figure 3 162 Alignment Properties Dialog Box 3 106 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard Best fit Plane from Points On the Calculation type dialog box select Best fit plane from points then press Next Figure 3 163 Calculation type Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Best fit plane from points Compare two surfaces Move selected objects Copy selected objects Figure 3 163 Calculation Type Best fit Plane From Points This process creates a dual slope plane to balance the cut fill values across the entire area of interest The view screen will display the dual slope plane created from the selected polyline Figure 3 164 1 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around 2 Press Next to continue Figure 3 164 View Screen for Polyline to Alignment Conversion P N 7010 0628 3 107 Data Menu On the plane surface properties dialog box Figure 3 165 enter the following parameters for the Plane surface the press Finish e Name for Plane surface enter a name for the Plane sur
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128. enu gt Project gt lt none gt Figure 3 2 4 Pocket 3D 8002033 NN ice i lt gt Control laf Import Export ii A Surface 4 amp Alignment eee Layers ETETETT 7 Linework Pe Points age Calc wizard es Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 2 Data Project Menu File To change the Project file highlight a file from the list and press Ok Figure 3 3 on page 3 2 At the verification screen press Yes to use this Project file for the current project Project files can be created copies or deleted GPS localization files can also be viewed and saved Pocket 3D Project files TPS Brisba Q B AVATAR B myPRJTFile Set TPS Brisbane topo to be the B NealSite_Feb03 current project B PP_topo_Nov20 B SimpsonTopoNovl3_02 oe This will cancel all measurement operations that may be active TPS Brisbane topo Training amp Test Site Jan 2011 E kz or Tna Figure 3 3 Copy a Project File 3 2 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Project e New create a new file by entering a filename After naming the file press Ok to save the information Figure 3 4 x New project filename Preload data from current active project u Control points localization MM GPS data W Site Link connection details Ok Cancel Figure 3 4 New Project File e Info displays the information on the selected file Figure 3 5 on page
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130. ersion Format select the conversion format from the drop down list Figure 3 27 and Conversion Formats on page 3 18 for details on creating formats e To create edit or delete a conversion format press Format on the import from text file dialog box Figure 3 27 x Format c3P0 Na Elevation Northing Source text file Figure 3 27 Import Points From a Text File P N 7010 0628 3 17 Data Menu Conversion Formats On the Conversion formats dialog box displays Figure 3 28 do the following to create edit or delete a conversion format e New on the conversion formats dialog box Figure 3 28 press to enter a conversion format The Format name dialog box displays Figure 3 28 Format name enter the name of the conversion format Extension e g TXT enter an extension type Only enter generic ASCII formats such as txt asc csv etc Format name INEH 3 Conversion formats Extension eg TXT SUT ure Import rules Exp 4 D Figure 3 28 Conversion Formats Format Name Dialog Boxes e Edit on the Conversion formats dialog box press Edit to change the selected format See the New bullet above for details on the dialog box that displays e Delete on the Conversion formats dialog box press Delete to remove the selected format The Line Items tab on the Format name dialog box adds edits or deletes line items for the selected conversion forma
131. ert on the Vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 74 on page 3 52 press Insert to add an element above the selected element All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element See the Add bullet on page 3 52 for details on inserting an element Edit on the Vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 74 on page 3 52 press Edit to edit the selected element See the Add bullet page 3 52 and Figure 3 74 on page 3 52 for details on editing the element Delete on the Vertical Profile dialog box Figure 3 75 on page 3 53 press Delete to remove the selected element The Template definitions dialog box Figure 3 76 on page 3 54 creates adds edits or deletes templates After creating templates press Next to display the Template applications dialog box Figure 3 78 on page 3 55 e Add on the Template definitions dialog box press Add to enter a template and its respective information then press OK to save the information Follow the same process as shown on page 3 33 e Edit on the Template definitions dialog box press Edit to edit the selected template Follow the same process as seen on page 3 33 P N 7010 0628 9 53 Data Menu e Delete on the Template definitions dialog box press Delete to remove the selected template Vertical profile Template definitions Station of IP Element 0 00 000 Point 2 30 000 Curve parabolic 10 00 100 Point Figure 3 76
132. ertical profile dialog box Figure 3 74 on page 3 52 creates edits or deletes alignment elements After creating vertical profiles press Next to display the Template definitions dialog box Figure 3 74 on page 3 52 P N 7010 0628 3 51 Data Menu Centerline elements Vertical profile Station Element Station of IP Element 0 00 000 Curve PC PT 0 10 000 Straight Figure 3 74 Create a Vertical Profile e Add on the vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 74 press Add to enter an element and its respective information then press Ok to save the information Element select the type of element either Point or Curve Figure 3 75 on page 3 53 Station enter the station number Elevation enter the elevation of the element Observe press to measure the element instead of manually entering the values Figure 3 75 on page 3 53 Station of IP enter the station number for the IP Elevation of PI enter the elevation for the PI Curve Length enter the length of the curve 3 52 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment x Element Vertical profile Station ofIP Element Curve parabolic v Station 0 00 000 0 00 000 Point Station of IP 2 30 000 i 2 30 000 Curve parabolic i Elevation 98 046 i 0 00 100 Point Elevation of Pl 105 000 Curve Length 250 000 Grade Start VC Grade nd VC 9999 999 Figure 3 75 Vertical Profile Parameters Ins
133. etup Method Dialog Backsight Setup Dialog Box z EJ Setup method z Instrument height Units t Backsight has prism Target height Prism constant o oo Back Next Cancel Figure 2 53 Known Station amp BS Points Setup Method Known station amp azimuth select a station point from the list of control points and enter an azimuth value for the orientation l On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 55 on page 2 40 enter instrument height and unit of measurement as described on page 2 38 The backsight setup dialog box displays On the backsight setup dialog box Figure 2 55 on page 2 40 select or enter the following parameters e Filter List select either Control points or Point from the drop down list e Layer select a layer from the drop down list if Point was selected from the Filter List e Station select the control point the instrument is over P N 7010 0628 2 39 Setup Menu e Backsight azimuth enter the desired azimuth for the backsight 3 Press OK to continue Figure 2 54 Station setup Sight Sight backsight and press OK to start measurement Backsight Figure 2 54 Sight Backsight Dialog Box 4 Press Next to display the sight backsight dialog box Figure 2 54 Setup method dialog box Backsight Setup Dialog Box x Setup method Known station amp azimuth z Backsight azimuth Instrument height 100 00 323 42 12 Wat e Back NE Cancel
134. ey gt Stake out gt Alignment Figure 4 46 POB 0400300 0239 00 v Disconnect tt Measure pts Lal wm Auto topo gt tH Stakeout 4 lt gt Surface check Leta lentes ahem oa lt 7 Alignment P Polyline Coordinate Control point Custom pointlist Ra Side slopes amp s V Surf Offset 0 10 2s Options Figure 4 46 Survey gt Stake out gt Alignment On the alignment stakeout parameters dialog box select or enter Station and Elevation parameters then press Ok Figure 4 47 on page 4 31 P N 7010 0628 4 29 Survey Menu On the Stationing parameters tab Figure 4 47 on page 4 31 Select one of the following stationing parameters for the alignment Running Station calculates the target point for the current station along the alignment Closest Transition pt vertex select to display the target point at transition points or at the vertex between segments of the alignment Transition pts select to stake out transition points only transition stations are used for stationing e g POB gt TC gt CS gt SC gt CT gt SEND Interval pts select to stakeout specific interval stations the target circle will start at the station that you can choose from the station list and will jump to the next station that is at the interval entered into the interval field Transition Interval enter a value for the transition interval between stations The target c
135. face e Grid interval enter the grid interval parameter e Grid orientation enter a parameter for the grid orientation e Slope east enter the slope parameter to the east e Slope north enter the slope parameter to the north e Set as current surface enable to set the surface as the current surface EJ Name for Plane surface JUPITOR Grid interval 100 000 Grid orientation 0 00 00 Slope east 0 316 Slope north 1 032 fd Setas current surface Back Pii Figure 3 165 Plane Surface Properties Dialog Box Compare Two Surfaces On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 166 select Compare two surfaces then press Next Calculation type Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Best fit plane from points Compare two surfaces Move selected objects Copy selected objects Figure 3 166 Calculation Type Compare Two Surfaces 3 108 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard On the compare surfaces dialog box Figure 3 167 select the sur faces to be compared then press Next e Design Surface choose a surface from the drop down list e Existing Surface choose a surface from the drop down list Remember to choose two over lapping surfaces amp Design Surface NOV20 TOPO id Existing Surface
136. feature lines on the surface Use the color button to set a color for the feature lines Use the color button to set a color for the center lines Show transition pts enable to display the transition points on the surface Show station lines enable to display the station lines at a set interval on the surface Use the color button to set a color for the station lines Interval enter the desired interval for station points e Plane Surface Model Display grid lines enable to display the grid lines at a set interval on the surface Grid interval enter the desired grid interval Orientation enter the desired orientation e Best fit Model 3 46 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment Display grid lines enable to display the grid lines at a set interval on the surface Grid interval enter the grid interval for the mainfall Grid interval crossfall enter the grid interval for the crossfall Orientation enter the desired orientation for the mainfall x Display Display T Show triangles Color ee T Display grid lines td Show boundaries Color Feature lines Color Grid interval 100 000 t Show contours Color td Center lines Color Grid intera 100 000 Interval 2 000 4 Transition pts Crossfall td Station lines Color Orientation 0 00 00 t Station pts Interval 50 000 Figure 3 68 Options Dialog Boxes Alignment Used in 3D G
137. flectorless 4 68 Total station setup 2 28 2 31 Total Station Status 1 20 Total station status 1 20 1 20 1 22 position 1 21 search 1 21 track 1 22 Track Tab 1 22 Track total station 1 22 Transmitter channel 2 19 Transmitter setup 2 18 2 25 adjust 2 21 benchmark check 2 23 calibrate 2 20 edit channel 2 22 resection 2 24 Transmitters load 2 18 Index loaded into Pocket 3D 2 18 Units 2 11 save 2 11 vV Vertical surface offset 4 54 Z Zoom 1 12 5 2 Grid Lines 5 6 Orientation 5 5 Show Section View 5 7 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Notes aa PVY TOPCON Topcon Positioning Systems Inc 7400 National Drive Livermore CA 94550 800 443 4567 www topconpositioning com ISO 9001 2000 FM 68448 Pocket 3D Reference Guide P N 7010 0628 RevJ 02 12 2012 Topcon Positioning Systems Inc All right reserved No unauthorized duplication
138. formation during a measurement stake out Dist Offset select to show a distance and offset during a measurement stake out Delta E Delta N select to show east north information during a measurement stake out The Cut Sheet tab select to do the following e Enable cut sheets turns on off at sheet collection e Targeted text file select the location in which to store the cut sheet from the drop down list e Append to target file enable to append the current target file e Logging format select the desired format for the cut sheet from the drop down list The Audio tab select to have an internal Pocket 3D voice recite the cut fills value rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot e Report cut fills to surface enable to audibly report the cuts fills to the surface e Time interval secs enter the desired time interval in seconds for the voice to recite the cut fill 4 62 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Robotic Survey Applications e Proximity beep enable to alert the user when approached the selected stakeout function x Measure ut Sheet Audio t Press ENTER to measure Report cut fills to surface Enable Auto Zoomin 5 Time interval secs jo Show following details for Define RefPt Ref Pt 4 Enable cut sheets roximity beep Alignm Alongtheline ARST ell re Polylines Target text file Surface check M Iv D aa Ben Append to target file pa Loggin
139. g BOX E Enable for AutoTopo Target text file Ti Append to target file x Logging format Name TONOV monov A OV f Extension eg TXT TXT Append Trailing space v Nw Edit Copy AI Delete Date Time Ok Cancel Figure 4 85 Creating Cut Sheets Logging Parameters Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 4 57 Survey Menu e Edit press to edit all existing formats e Copy press to copy existing formats e Delete press to delete the highlighted format Audio tab an internal Pocket 3D voice recites the cut fill value rounded to the nearest tenth of a foot e Report cut fills to surface enable to audibly report the cut fills to the surface e Time interval secs enter the desired time interval in seconds for the voice to recite the cut fill e Proximity beep enable to alert the user when approaching the selected stakeout function t Report cut fills to surface Time interval secs lo W Proximity beep Figure 4 86 Measure and Audio Option Tabs Total Station Survey Applications In total station survey applications the Survey menu Figure 4 87 on page 4 59 has the following additional menu items Many survey and stakeout functions are the same for GPS and total station applications The following sections note the differences The type of instrument configured determines the available menu items e Connect Disconnect e Measure pts 4 58 Pocket
140. g format TONOV 7 or Fom a Figure 4 90 Stake out Options for Total Station Applications See Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 AOE 58 for measure points and stake out definitions Robotic Survey Applications For Robotic applications the Survey menu Figure 4 91 on page 4 64 has the following menu items Connect Disconnect Start Stop tracking Turn Face Turn Instrument Auto topo P N 7010 0628 4 63 Survey Menu Connect Disconnect To Connect Disconnect the total station click Survey gt Connect Disconnect D D Robotic END 0 01 odi Status Button 0 00 00 NORTH END 0 01 64 Disconnect gt Start tracking gt Turn face gt Turn instrument POB 0 01 64 Measurepts gt HALL a Stake out b apa qip Stake out Setup Data Survey Display Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 91 Survey Menu When you press Connect the Robotic status button turns green If you press Disconnect the robotic status button turns red Figure 4 91 If there is an X marked across the prism icon it is connected but not tracking Figure 4 92 REF HUB A gaa se ee REBIHUBA M7ee00e a Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 92 Connected But Not Tracking Click Survey gt Start Stop Tracking gt Turn instrument Turn instrument Qlock and Turn face options are analis only available when you are NOT TRACKING To turn the instrument to the
141. g station of the alignment e Station interval enter the value of the station interval of the alignment P N 7010 0628 9 99 Data Menu Alignment name ROUTE77 Centerline elements _ Element Point of beginning North 0 000 East 0 000 Start station 0 00 000 Station interval Wet Cancel Figure 3 44 Point of Beginning Dialog Box Back Ne Cancel The centerline elements dialog box Figure 3 44 creates edits or deletes alignment elements After creating station elements press Next to continue e Add on the centerline elements dialog box press Add to enter a new centerline element Figure 3 45 on page 3 31 Element select the type of element either Straight Curve PC PT Spiral TS SC or Spiral SC ST Start station the starting station displays at the interval set for each element Start azimuth enter the starting azimuth This box is only available for the first element Length enter the length of the element Obs end pt press to measure the ending point of the straight element only instead of manually entering in the values Radius in enter the inner radius of the curve or spiral element Radius out enter the outer radius of the spiral element 3 30 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface Curves to the select the direction either right or left in which the curve or spiral element curves x Element Start station 0 00
142. gure 2 4 Configuration Name Type On the antenna information dialog box enter the following information using the same units of measure entered in the previous step and press Next These settings have a corresponding Image tab to illustrate the setup For range poles enter the following antenna information Figure 2 5 e Antenna type select the type of antenna e Antenna height enter the antenna height of the GPS antenna from antenna measurement point to pole tip e Measured to enter where on the GPS antenna the antenna height was measured e Connection Pocket 3D select the communication port used between controller and instrument x Dimensions Image Antenna type Topcon HiPer Plus Antenna height Measured to Connection Pocket 3D COMI Serial port Back Na Cane Figure 2 5 Range Pole Antenna Setup Information 2 4 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Applications On the radio setup dialog box Figure 2 6 set the following parameters and press Next e Radio type the type of radio e Connected the port used for radio connection e Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS receiver e Format current GPS systems are capable of either CMR or RTCM corrections Eq Radio type x Connected to Baud Rate 38400 Figure 2 6 Radio Setup On the Machine configuration complete dialog box Figure 2 7 press F
143. hines and other survey crews and their position on Pocket 3D to see what task they are currently working on increases safety and productivity Troubleshoot remotely from the office to insure that the surveyor has the right files or if there are problems with the radio you can also view the controller and remotely talk to the survey about any problems that arise e Receive real time support through the Topcon support group Receive GPS corrections over Sitelink Maintain historical data inside the database for safety and security SiteLink 3D for Pocket 3D e Check productivity of the crew who was working on what how productive was the crew to determine if more workers are needed The Site Link Network Connection The Site Link Manager Software manages the initial setup of the computer system that manages the Site Link 3D communications network 1 Press Setup gt Site Link gt Network Connection Figure 2 60 E r TT 1503937 NOTH at Equipment Radios H Network connection amp mitt Units Operator i pes Activity 5 Setup Data Conties E Figure 2 60 Network Connection 2 On the Site Link Connection dialog box Figure 2 61 on page 2 46 set the following parameters e Server name port Select a port ID address from the drop down menu or press the e SiteID display only field that shows the name of the site 1 press to display alphanumeric keyboard
144. his menu option is only available if Regular station transition is selected on the Stake out dialog box when staking out points on a side slope See Side Slopes on page 4 41 for more information GET Stop stake out Setup Dati SUPWiy Display Hd Measure stak q Stakd out previous polnt gt Stake out next paint y Surt Offset 010 Options Figure 4 79 Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out Next Point Sideslope Options To view or change options for slope or cross slope stake out measurements only tap Survey gt Stake out gt Sideslope Options Figure 4 80 Disconnect Measure pts bnr Auto topo Det Surface check Stake out 1 Point list Srp Data Survey Dapliy 4 Alignment ee FT Potyling gt Coordinate Conte point Custom point Est gt Side slopes gt V Surf Offset O12 lt b Options Figure 4 80 Slope Options for Side Cross Section Slopes P N 7010 0628 4 53 Survey Menu On the Slope Options dialog box enter parameters to calculate the target point then press Ok Figure 4 81 on page 4 54 e Insert Ist Stake at select either Cut Fill or Dist from Daylight to calculate the Ist stake s position 1 Cut Fill enter the desired cut value between the slope and the current position The target point will be set at the position where this cut value is the same as that from the slope to the current position 2 Dist from Daylight ente
145. ht Hgt Skip this step when measuring points for localization Use horizontal used for the purpose of localization Enable to use the control point as a horizontal control point Use Vertical used for the purpose of localization Enable to use the control point as a vertical control point Measure used in localization to acquire precise GPS coordinates Press Measure when ready to collect a point the measurement dialog box opens and the Rover begins to measure the Control Point After a successful measurement measured GPS coordinates display in the Lat latitude Lon longitude and Hgt height entry boxes Press Ok to save the measurements and return to the control points dialog box x Name Description nail rtk gps GPS Lat N33 14 52 00000 T 111 25 45 00000 TE 320 000 E Usehorizontal Use Vertical Gree Figure 3 24 Add Control Points GPS Tab Edit Control Point On the control points dialog box press Edit to edit the selected control point See Add Control Point on page 3 14 Figure 3 23 on page 3 14 and Figure 3 24 above for details Delete Control Point On the control points dialog box Figure 3 22 on page 3 14 press Delete to delete the selected control point P N 7010 0628 3 15 Data Menu The program always reminds the operator to confirm deletion of a selected file Select Yes to confirm the deletion Import Export To import a control file tap Data gt
146. ialog box Figure 3 72 enter the following parameters and press Next e Alignment name enter the name of the Alignment e Point of beginning P N 7010 0628 3 49 Data Menu North enter the northing of the beginning point East enter the easting of the beginning point Obs measures the northing and easting of the beginning point instead of manually entering the values e Start station enter the value for the starting station of the alignment Station interval enter the value of the station interval of the alignment x Alignment name 71009 A25 GRDWRK Centerline elements Station Element Point of beginning North 0 000 ast 0 000 Start station 0 00 000 Station interval 50 000 Nat Cancel Figure 3 72 Point of Beginning Centerline Elements Dialog Boxes The Centerline elements dialog box Figure 3 73 on page 3 51 cre ates edits or deletes alignment elements After creating station ele ments press Next to create vertical profiles Figure 3 73 on page 3 51 e Add on the Centerline elements dialog box press Add to enter an element and its respective information then press Ok to save the information Figure 3 72 Element select the type of element either Straight Curve PC PT Spiral TS SC or Spiral SC ST Start station the starting station displays at the interval set for each element Start azimuth enter the starting azi
147. ialog box displays a new point created from the points selected in the Distance From P1 and Distance From P2 entry boxes Figure 3 135 on page 3 91 e From Point 1 press to select a point on the From To points selection dialog box e From Point 2 press to select a point on the From To points selection dialog box e Distance From enter the intersecting distance from which a new point will be created from Point 1 e Distance From enter the intersecting distance from which a new point will be created from Point 2 Press Back to return to the Calculation type dialog box or Cancel to return to the main view screen 3 90 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard SO g roe i The sum of the distances must be greater than 1979676 288 Distance From Pr 1979688 2 Distance From Po 1979692 3 Figure 3 135 Distance From Two End Points The view screen displays the two original points and specified dis tance between the two points created in the Distance From fields Figure 3 136 on page 3 92 e Press the Result button to display the list of points Figure 3 136 on page 3 92 e Select the point you want to create and press Ok The point that is created displays on the main screen in a circle Figure 3 136 on page 3 92 e Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around e Press Next to continue P N 7010 0628 3 91 Data Menu Newly Crea
148. iew 3 On the review screen Figure 3 145 press Points The Points dialog box displays Figure 3 146 The points dialog box displays the Northing Easting and Elevation of the newly created point s Figure 3 146 Press Ok to continue Northing Easting 9776 650 9977 695 9824 066 9871 482 9918 898 9966 314 10015 198 10057 860 10076 632 10083 516 10090 401 10097 285 10104 169 10076 530 10106 923 wa E Elevation 380 850 384 039 381 602 382 354 383 106 383 858 384 575 384 580 383 700 382 700 381 700 380 700 379 700 383 860 379 300 Figure 3 146 Converted Points 5 On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 147 on page 3 98 enter the following parameters for the points then press Finish e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred e Add to layer stores the point to the selected layer P N 7010 0628 3 97 Data Menu Pt number Pt descriptor CHK SUE id Add to layer GROUND Z Back Finish Cancel Figure 3 147 Point Properties Polyline From Points On the Calculation type dialog box select Polyline from points then press Next Figure 3 148 Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts
149. igure 3 118 e Source filename press the browse D button to import the points from the AutoCAD dxf file The AutoCAD file will then display in the Source filename entry box which the imported points will begin e Description enter a description for the imported points Start from point ID enter a point ID for the point number at Source filename MCR3 ADAPTER CABLE DIAGF Start from point ID Q 4 point s imported Description REF HUB A i Figure 3 118 Import Points From an AutoCAD File P N 7010 0628 3 79 Data Menu From LandXML To import points from a LandXML xml file tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt From LandXML Project gt Control Surface amp Alignment Layers r Linework Points Listing i Xam Calc wizard import export gt Fai From text file y n x Clear selec n From TP3 file 4 FromPT3 file Setu Data Surv Displa s a Survey Display E From AutoCAD From LandXM _L Pl To text file e To PT3 file om Via Site Link Figure 3 119 Import Points From a LandXML File The Source filename dialog box displays see Figure 3 118 on page 3 79 for details Export Point Files To export point files tap Data gt Points gt Import Export Figure 3 120 Project lt gt Control A Surface amp Alignment Layers r Linework ETT Listing x o TX
150. ing Refer to the System Five 3D Reference Manual for more information on the Control Box 9 9 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Applications Figure 2 3 Equipment Configurations Dialog Box Once equipment configuration files are created and stored in the internal memory they can be selected and adjusted at the beginning of the job depending on the receiver s setup On the Equipment configurations dialog box press New to display the Configuration name type dialog box Figure 2 4 on page 2 4 and create an Equipment Configuration file Enter the following information and press Next Some selections depend on purchased options for Pocket 3D e Configuration name enter a name for the Equipment Configuration e Machine type select Range pole Bulldozer or Motor grader The screens display different settings depending on the machine type selection e Sensor select the type of sensor used on the machine either GPS antenna GPS Augmented mmGPS Receiver Prism or LS 2000 for 3 track curb amp gutter e Location select the sensor s location either Top of pole for Range pole Middle for Bulldozer or Left Right for Motor grader e Units select the unit of measure Note These units do not relate to job units P N 7010 0628 2 3 Setup Menu 7 x Configuration name Fxd Rng PI_HiPer Machine type Range pole Bi Sensor GPS Antenna m Mounting location Top of pole Z Next Caneel Fi
151. ing and press OK to measure Figure 2 35 During the measurement the Measuring dialog box displays 1 Ifthe transmitter is set up over a known control point tap the first radio button then select the control point from the drop down list 2 If the transmitter is set up over a point with a known elevation press the second radio button then enter the elevation of the Rover receiver When done the Transmitter height fields display the vertical difference between the height originally specified for the transmitter and the calculated height Figure 2 35 3 Press OK to apply the measured height to the transmitter setup 4 Press Cancel to exit without saving the measurement m x m x 9 Known Rover control point 9 Known Rover control point Ce wesley 7 Known elevation of Rover Known elevation of Rover Transmitter height Transmitter height Previous 55 000 New height Vert Difference Figure 2 35 Measure Height of Transmitter Resection The resection function measures an unknown transmitter location using the rover and three or more points In general the results from a resection are adequate for horizontal positioning of the transmitter an error estimate will also display Performing a height check and adjustment will fine tune the calculated elevation When performing a resection use the following guidelines to ensure accurate measurements at the Rover points P N 7010 0628 2 25 Setup Me
152. inish to save the configuration file es x Machine configuration is complete Press Finish to save the configuration file Back Finish Cancel Figure 2 7 Machine Configuration Complete Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 9 5 Setup Menu Radios To configure radio settings tap Setup gt Radios Figure 2 8 EE 16404167 a Equipment Antenna A Base Station T mmGPS transmitters iD mmGPS receiver a Site Link mift Units Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 8 Setup gt Radio On the radio setup dialog box set the following parameters and press Ok Figure 2 9 on page 2 7 Radio type the type of radio Port the port used for radio connection Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS receiver Format current GPS systems are capable of either CMR or RTCM corrections Configure changes the radio channel press to display the channel configuration dialog box Figure 2 9 on page 2 7 Select the desired channel and the corresponding Frequency displays Press Set to apply the radio channel parameters 9 6 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Applications GNSS Radio Setup GNSS Radio setup Radio type Pacific Crest PDL UHF X Port Serial Port C z Baud rate 38400 Channel Frequency 464 550 Mhz Figure 2 9 Radio Setup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes Antenna To edit view antenna measurements tap
153. int Method Results Screen Coordinate Control point Custom Point List Edit control point list e Delta North shows the distance Delta North 380 North of the point being staked out NASARA Dici EA 0359 172 Delta East shows the distance East Elev of the point being staked out Fill Elev shows the elevation point Cut Fill shows the cut or fill value in relation to the design surface Ok returns to the main screen Save Pt press to save a control point and its respective information Side Slopes Cross section slope 1 Stake e Station shows the station number 1 Stake Image Station 4 00 74I e Offset shows the elevation point l Offset 2 Elev e Elev shows the elevation point D Station 4450 741 D Station shows northern D Offset information for the stake out E T 4 Fill to slope D Offset shows eastern start information for the stake out Cut shows the cut value in TEER C a relation to the design surface Fill to slope start shows the fill value at the beginning of the slope Ok returns to the main screen Save Pt press to save a control point and its respective information On the results screen above Table 4 1 e Press 2 Stake to measure a second point on the side slope e Press Save Pt to enter or select the following Figure 4 70 on page 4 47 Pt number enter the point number
154. ints and the newly created point Figure 3 132 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Next to continue 3 98 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard e 965712 Onan Ree SS ET Figure 3 132 View Screen with Baseline On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 133 enter the follow ing parameters for the point then press Finish e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred e Add to layer stores the point to the selected layer x Pt number 14032 Pt descriptor REF HUB A bd Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS z Figure 3 133 Point Properties Distance From Two End Pts On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 134 on page 3 90 select Distance from two end pts to calculate the distance from two end points then press Next Figure 3 135 on page 3 91 P N 7010 0628 3 89 Data Menu Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment iv Maat 4 minn 2 En anm maim Figure 3 134 Calculation Type Dialog Box Distance From Two End Points The results d
155. ints option is used to add extending localization POB 04 0000 CATAN i Disconnect MEMA H Topo shot Auto topo 7 aE Topo shot w offset pO aenar Stake out Cr Control pt Setup Data Survey Display amt Reference line o Start Pline w Start tape dimension 2 Options Figure 4 8 Measure a Control Point On the control pt dialog box Figure 4 9 on page 4 6 enter the following information then press start to measure Coords GPS coordinates e Name enter a name for the control point e Description enter the point description if preferred P N 7010 0628 4 5 Survey Menu Description lt no description gt K Coords Name x Description WEG had stn3 corner frame sump Coords GPS North 11207 157 8628 617 East Elev x Figure 4 9 Survey gt Measure pts gt Control pt Cancel Reference Line When measuring a reference line first select a polyline alignment or points Then press and hold the selection on the main screen and select Points Use as ref line on the pop up menu To measure a reference line tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Reference line Figure 4 10 E Ex Pocket 30 PUB Dwg KURTH ap 0 A Disconnect L menres too sn TE Auto topo F Topo shot w offset W L a Stake cut H lt gt Controtpt Setup Data Survey Display Reference line gt Start Pline
156. ion Rule Reassign null pt numbers Pt Num enter the starting number to assign to the points with null numbers 3 99 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Points x Rule Reassign null ptnumbers i Pt Num Figure 3 123 Add Export Rule e Edit on the Export rules tab press Edit to edit the selected export rule See the Add bullet and Figure 3 122 on page 3 82 for details e Delete on the Export rules tab press Delete to remove the selected export rule To PT3 file To export Topcon Points PT3 to a point file tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt To PT3 file The export to text file dialog box displays Figure 3 124 on page 3 84 Unless otherwise selected the default folder for exported point files will be the My Documents folder on the controller e All points enable to export all of the points within the Points file e Selected points only with the desired points selected enable to export only those points to a text file e By layer enable to export all of the points within a selected layer e Target text file press the browse im button to name the file and select the location of the exported file Then enter the name of the text file using the keyboard at the bottom of the screen e Append to target file enable to add points onto an existing file P N 7010 0628 3 83 Data Menu x All points Selected points only 9 By layer GRADE
157. ion To monitor the fix status of the GPS receiver press the GPS status button The Fix tab displays the following information Figure 1 22 e The initialization status of the GPS and mmGPS system e Total sats tracked the total GPS and GLONASS number of satellites being tracked e GPS sats used and GLONASS sats used the number of GPS and GLONASS satellites being used e Horz RMS and Vert RMS an estimation of the positioning quality computed from a valid satellite status RMS Root Mean Square View the Receiver s Current Position To view the current position of the GPS receiver press the GPS status button then tap the Position tab on the GPS status dialog box The Position tab displays the following information Figure 1 23 on page 1 19 e latitude longitude and ellipsoid height of the GPS antenna e northing easting and elevation of the GPS antenna e the distance from the receiver to the base station 1 18 Pocket 3D Reference Guide GPS Status Information Monitor Satellites and Enter the Mask To monitor the current distribution of satellites or enter the mask angle for satellites press the GPS status button then tap the Satellites tab on the GPS status dialog box The Satellites tab displays the following information Figure 1 23 e Satellite plot displays used and unused satellites and the current mask angle Blue dots GPS satellites Red with cross dots GLONASS satellite
158. ion Dist 5061 agp P68 iE Auto topo a ORO Stakeout Stopstakeout Setup Data eran Dieplay Wz Measure stake L V Surf Offset 0 000 i Options l Figure 4 56 Survey Stop stake out 4 36 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Control Point To stake out a control point from the selected control point file tap Survey gt Stake out gt Control Point Figure 4 57 ai Pocket 3D 25 5 far Phe iT ae lt gt Surface check Pointlist 4 Alignment 3 P Polyline Coordinate 2 gt Control point d 973 789 7 Pt 34 DAS Custom point list x Yy Side slopes dN 4666 47 2 9421 62 V Surf Offset 0 10 PARA 22 Options Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 57 Stake out a Control Point On the control point stakeout dialog box Figure 4 58 on page 4 37 select the desired control point for stakeout and press OK Name Description stn3 corner frame sump stn1 nail rtk gps stn3 corner frame sump Figure 4 58 Control Point If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the control point Figure 4 59 on page 4 38 P N 7010 0628 4 37 Survey Menu I gt Dist sho Az 4 O7 S BRARMS 13 100 ONT me ip eence Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 59 Main Screen Arrow See the following sections fo
159. ions for point measurements with a total station tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Options On the Topo shot options tab select the desired options for topo shot measurements then press Ok Figure 4 89 on page 4 61 e Prompt for pt details enable to prompt for point details every time a topo shot is measured Before enable this option to prompt for point details before the topo shot is measured After enable this option to prompt for point details after the topo shot is measured e Minimum Requirements Press ENTER to measure enables the Enter key on the controller s casing for measuring each topo shot Require RTK initialized enable to measure points with only RTK initialized If you choose this option this will skip autonomous and float positions Require MMGPS signal enable to measure points using only the mmGPS signal which means skipping positions without mmGPS signal e g GPS only 4 60 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Total Station Survey Applications I Control pt Rovi 4 gt td Prompt for details 9 Before After Minimum requirements Duration secs H Precision jooo V Precision ozo M Press ENTER to measure E Require RTK Initialized W Require MMGPS signal orn Cancel Figure 4 89 Measure Point Options Stake out Used in total station applications to stake out points using different methods The following section notes only the differences in these me
160. ircle will go to the next station in line whatever is next either a transition point or the specified interval Specific Station select a station to begin the stake out at from the drop down list Stationing select either Alignment or Polyline stationing When staking out an alignment the stationing is always used along the CL of the alignment you can t choose anything else at this point Feature line select the feature line to be staked from the drop down list This includes the centerline and all left right feature lines as define in Template Definition of the alignment The offset left right will always be calculated to form this chosen feature line perpendicular from the CL Offset from feature line enter an offset for the selected feature line or centerline to the left negative number or to the right positive number A dotted line will be drawn on the screen to display the offset line 4 30 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Running Station Stationin clevation J Closest Transition pt vertex Running Station Transition pts Interval pts Transition Interval Specific Station Feature line Centerline Offset from feature line oT Figure 4 47 Alignment Stationing Parameters v On the Elevation parameters tab Figure 4 48 on page 4 32 e Select one of the following elevation parameters for the alignment Surface the surface is
161. ist e Points Control Points list displays all points in the active point control point files e Find enter a point number you wish to find and the matching point will be highlighted in the list e e tap to select a point control point that displays on the Selected tab Figure 4 63 on page 4 40 P N 7010 0628 4 39 Survey Menu x Available Selected UO Points Find Name Description Layer E REF HUBA Default jum CHK SUE Default CHK SUE Default CHK SUE Default CHK SUE Default CHK SUE Default CHK SUE Default REF HUB A REF HUBA Figure 4 62 Custom Point List Available The ALT key on the FC 200 can be used to make multiple selections a On the Selected tab view the custom points control points list created using points selected on the Available tab Figure 4 63 e Up arrow button tap to move the highlighted point up the list e Down arrow button tap to move the highlighted point down the list e Delete minus button tap to remove the highlighted point from the custom point list Available FEE Type Name _ Description CHK SUE REF HUB A REF HUB A e on mn P P P P P P P P P 1 E REF HUB A Figure 4 63 Custom Point List Selected When done press Ok to begin staking out the custom point list 4 40 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Side Slopes To stake out points on a side slope or a cross
162. k this box to import localization data to import control points or to import MMGPS transmitter data when available e Overwrite surface w same name check mark this box to avoid duplicate surface file names e Replace all points in layer w same name check mark this box to avoid duplicate point names P N 7010 0628 Data Menu x Control data Entire Localization Control t points mmGPS transmitter data Overwrite surface w same name Replace all points in layer w Same name Caution This will overwrite the existing localization Back Next Cancel Back Next Cancel Figure 3 12 Control Data for the Design Surface 7 On the Import dialog box Figure 3 13 press Finish to save and display the results on the main screen or press Back to edit your selections Back Finish Cancel Figure 3 13 Import Control Point s Polylines and Surface Files Export TP3 Files To export surface files linework and control points to a project file tap Topcon Logo gt Data gt Project gt Import Export gt To TP3 file Figure 3 14 on page 3 9 3 9 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Project 4 PP_topo_Noveo lt gt Control Import xport 4 e From TP3 file S Surface To TP3 file Alignment Y Via Site Linke fe Points Za Calc wizard 59 Clear selection 4 Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 14 Export a Project File 1 On the verification screen
163. late Template MTIZ3 Z Side of CL Left right T Station 0 00 000 Figure 3 54 Template Applications Dialog Box Edit on the Template applications dialog box Figure 3 54 press Edit to edit the selected template application See the Add bullet for details on editing the application Delete on the Template applications dialog box press Delete to remove the selected template application On the alignment completion dialog box press Finish to save the information Figure 3 55 on page 3 39 3 38 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface u x Alignmentis complete Press Finish to save the file Back Finish Cancel Figure 3 55 Alignment Completion Dialog Box Plane Surface File This surface type creates a planar surface with a point of known ele vation and known main fall cross fall slopes To configure a new plane surface file press New on the Surface s dialog box Highlight Plane surface known slopes on the Surface type dialog box and press Ok Figure 3 56 Surface type TIN surface from pts amp lines Road CL profile templates Plane surface known slopes Best fit plane surface Create a planar surface with pt of known elevation and known main fall cross fall slopes Figure 3 56 Surface Type Dialog Box Plane Surface On the plane surface dialog box enter or select the following infor mation and press Ok Figure 3 57 on page 3 40 e Name enter the name of the pl
164. lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment M enh Eib mlam e Em a m a iM e Ml Figure 3 148 Calculation Type Polyline From Points This process creates a polyline from the points selected on the main screen The view screen displays the polyline created from the selected points Figure 3 149 on page 3 99 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen to drag the image round Press Next to continue 3 98 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard Figure 3 149 Polyline From Points On the polyline properties dialog box Figure 3 150 do the follow ing then press Finish e Add to layer select a layer to add from the drop down box e Close Polyline check mark this box to close the polyline lx Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS ig d Close Polyline Figure 3 150 Polyline Properties Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 3 99 Data Menu TIN Surface from Points Lines On the Calculation type dialog box select TIN surface from pts lines then press Next Figure 3 151 Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment lt le mainin Figure 3 151 Calcul
165. mation NOTE When using an RS1 radio on the FC_250 you must select COM3 for the radio port in the configuration The port is not labeled radio but it is the only port available for RS1 communication NOTE Due to an increase in program size we recommend users do NOT use any data files over 2MB in Pocket 3D This DOES NOT mean that you cannot use data files over 2MB but you should be aware that issues could arise if you go over this limit The following list briefly describes the features and functions for version 9 0 of Pocket 3D Auto topo improvements Improvements have been made to the management of very large topo survey data sets and to auto topo logging at high speed up to 5 points per second User Interface Screen colors and fonts have been enhanced to improve visibility in sunlight and to achieve a more modern look and feel e Buttons now have 3D edges Menu items surface and equipment lists now have descriptive bitmaps P N 7010 0628 xiii What s New with Pocket 3D Notes XIV Pocket 3D Reference Guide Chapter 1 Installing Pocket 3D Welcome to Pocket 3D the software contractors use to build job files check cuts and fills layout points and survey all or part of a jobsite This software comes on a CD and is ready to install on a hand held controller such as the Topcon FC 236 GRS 1 or the FC 250 and is only available as part of the 3DMC Bundle from Topcon dealers
166. ment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment paa g Pant 4 minan 2 n anm Figure 3 130 Calculation Type Distance Offset This process creates a point in relation to a baseline created from two points and only two points selected on the main screen When fin ished you will be able to stake the new point On the create point dialog box enter or select the following parame ters for the point then press Next Figure 3 131 on page 3 88 P N 7010 0628 3 87 Data Menu From Point press to select the point from which to begin To Point press to select the point from which to end Length P1 P2 displays the length between the two selected points Azimuth Pl P2 displays the azimuth from point 1 to point 2 O being at the top of the screen Distance from P1 enter the distance desired for the offset beyond point 1 then press OK Distance beyond P2 enter the distance desired for the offset beyond point 2 then press Ok Offset from line P1 P2 enter the offset distance desired from the line created from Point 1 to Point 2 then press OK x Poleti atic e e 1979676 288 Pent ese 671255 Distancetrom ST PI beyond P2 Offset from line PI P2 Back NE CE Figure 3 131 Create Point Dialog Box The view screen displays the baseline created from the two po
167. muth This field is only available for the first element Length enter the length of the element 3 50 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment Obs end pt press Obs end pt to measure the ending point of the straight element only instead of manually entering in the values Radius start enter the inner radius of the curve or spiral element Radius end enter the outer radius of the spiral element Curves to the select the direction either right or left in which the element curves r _ Element Curve PC PT x Start station 0 00 000 Start azimuth 0 00 00 x Centerline elements Element Start station 0 10 000 Start azimuth 212 57 28 Length 50 000 Station Element 0 00 000 CurvePC PT 0 10 000 Straight Length 10 000 Radius start ooo Curves to the Figure 3 73 Centerline Element Parameters e Insert on the Centerline elements dialog box Figure 3 73 press Insert to add an element above the selected element All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element See the Add bullet on page 3 50 for details on inserting an element e Edit on the Centerline elements dialog box press Edit Figure 3 73 to edit the selected element See the Add bullet on page 3 50 for details on editing an element Delete on the centerline elements dialog box Figure 3 73 press Delete to remove the highlighted element The V
168. n page 3 77 Rule select either Skip header lines or Skip prefixed lines Number of lines enter the desired number of header lines to skip during import Prefix enter the desired number of prefixed lines to skip during import 3 76 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Format name KAO Extension eg TXT Import rules Skip header lines Points x Rule Skip header lines T Number of lines e x Rule Skip prefixed lines T Prefix 3 Cancel Figure 3 113 Conversion Formats Parameters Import Rule Parameters e Edit on the Import rules tab press Edit to edit the selected import rule See the Add bullet and Figure 3 114 for details on editing the import rule e Delete on the Import rules tab press Delete to remove the selected import rule P N 7010 0628 el Format name C3P0 Extension eg TXT TXT SWA uE Import rules Exp lt 4 gt Point name Point elevation Point layer name Point northing Figure 3 114 Line Items Tab 3 77 Data Menu From TP3 File To import points from a Topcon Project TP3 file tap Data gt Points gt Import Export gt From TP3 file Figure 3 115 Project Control A Surface Alignment Layers r Linework TT Listing s a TXT E amp Calc wizard Tulsa hae From text file Clear selection 4 FromPT3 file Foi From AutoCAD Pog From LandXML ks To text file
169. nnect TRA tooo shot GE Auto tepe 3 Topo shot w offset LL he Stake out gt Control pta Reference lint Start Pline E Start tape dimension Figure 4 21 Survey gt Measure pts gt Options P N 7010 0628 4 13 Survey Menu On the Topo shot tab select the desired options for topo shot measurements then press Ok Figure 4 22 on page 4 15 e Prompt for pt details enable to prompt for point details every time a topo shot is measured Before enable this option to prompt for point details before the topo shot is measured After enable this option to prompt for point details after the topo shot is measured e Minimum requirements the following options define the minimum requirements for each topo shot measured Duration secs enter the minimum time in secon45ds desired for each topo shot H Precision enter the minimum GPS horizontal precision desired for each topo shot V Precision enter the minimum GPS vertical precision desired for each topo shot e Press ENTER to measure enable to use the Enter key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measurement on each topo shot e Require RTK Initialized enable to allow measurements in a float autonomous solution e Require mmGPS Signal allows for only mmGPS initialized measurements If the solution is initialized only rather than mmGPS initialized the shot will not
170. nt Right Left tap to toggle the entered tape dimension either to the right or left of the last reference point Offset enter the offset either Ahead or Behind the last reference point Ahead Behind tap to toggle the entered offset distance either ahead or behind of the last reference point e Angle enable to enter an angle other than 90 and length for the next point A negative distance will make the angle direct towards the left a positive distance will make the angle direct towards the right Length the length of the tape dimension to the next point e Vertical enter the vertical distance Above Below tap to toggle the entered vertical distance either above or below the last reference point 4 12 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Measure Points e Use ENT to tape dim enable the ENTER key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measurement on each taped dimension e End polyline enable to end the polyline EJ Advanced Dist Jooo i jam O 000 2a tE O 000 ADOV M Use ENT to tape dim End polyline mLa e Figure 4 20 Advanced Tab Stop Tape Dimension To stop the tape dimension tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Stop tape dimension Options To view or change options for topo shot or control point measurements tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Options Figure 4 21 dPocket aD To RA manan he SH i Disco
171. ntation lt gt Grid lines Show section view gt Cut fill history Color selection EI Language selection hod Ry lt About Pocket 3D _ Data Survey Display Figure 5 1 Display Menu Example P N 7010 0628 5 1 Display Menu Zoom The Zoom Display menu option allows you to zoom in or out of the main screen You can also select an area to view To choose a zoom function tap Display gt Zoom Figure 5 2 e Zoom in magnifies the main screen by 25 zooms in around the main screen e Zoom out magnifies the main screen by 25 zooms out around the main screen e Zoom window zooms to a window drawn on the main screen e Zoom extents displays the extent of the project e Zoom prev displays the previous view Cursor E Zoom out Show gt Zoom window Orientation Hi Zoom extents 5 i Gridlines Zoom previ w Show section view E Cut fill history Color selection Language selection kh Le A About Pocket 4D Data Survey Display Figure 5 2 Zoom Options Pocket 3D Reference Guide Cursor Cursor To switch the main screen between views tap Display gt Cursor Figure 5 3 e Pan moves the main screen around by pressing down on the screen and dragging it e Select selects a point points and or a polyline on the main screen when tapping on them or drawing a box around them e Polygon
172. nu e take measurements at three 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 To begin a resection press the Resection button on the channel setup dialog box Figure 2 36 Channele Transmitter VJQ4 Control point Figure 2 36 Begin Resection On the resection dialog box enter the following parameters and press Measure Figure 2 37 on page 2 27 During the measurement the Measuring dialog box displays When done the Pts in calculation field will increment by one e Duration secs enter the duration in seconds in which to measure the point e H Precision V Precision enter a horizontal vertical precision in the project s units with which to measure the point Measure After three points have been successfully measured horizontal and vertical errors for the measured point will display Figure 2 37 on page 2 27 Further measurements should improve the positional error Reset press to clear measurements and start again 2 26 Pocket 3D Reference Guide mmGPS Applications The point name will be automatically added to the list of control points as TX n Resected where n is the channel number Subsequent resections with the same transmitter will
173. nus for total station applications For further details on the Stake out menu options and setup screens see Stake out on page 4 22 Options To view or change options for stake out measurements tap Survey gt Stake out gt Options On the stakeout options dialog box select the desired options for stakeout measurements and audio then press Ok Figure 4 90 on page 4 63 The Measure tab sets the way to measure stake out points and alignments and the information to display on the main screen during a measurement stake out e Press ENTER to measure enable to use the Enter key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measurement on each stakeout or alignment e Enable Auto Zooming enable to zoom in so that the target point and the current location of the rover will always be seen on the screen If the rover comes closer to the target point Pocket 3D P N 7010 0628 4 61 Survey Menu will automatically zoom in to get a closer look The scale bar will turn red to indicate that Pocket 3D zoomed in or out e Show deltas to target from select the target from which to show deltas Prism shows the deltas from the prism during a measurement Instrument shows the deltas from the instrument during a measurement e Show following details for select the desired details to show on the main screen during a stake out Dist Azimuth select to show distance and azimuth in
174. og box Select Best fit plane surface on the Surface type dialog box and press Ok Figure 3 58 on page 3 41 3 40 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface a Surface type TIN surface from pts amp lines Road CL profile templates Plane surface known slopes Best fit plane surface Create a planar surface using best fit calculation through all selected points A Figure 3 58 Surfaces Type Dialog Box Best fit Plane Surface The preview dialog box displays the Planar Surface created from the selected points and or lines Figure 3 59 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Next to continue Figure 3 59 Best fit Plane Surface Preview On the best fit plane surface dialog box enter or select the follow ing information and press Finish Figure 3 60 on page 3 42 e Name of Plane surface enter the name of the Plane surface e Grid interval enter the grid interval e Grid orientation enter the grid orientation e Slope east enter the slope to the east of the surface e Slope north enter the slope to the north of the surface P N 7010 0628 93 41 Data Menu e Set as a current surface enable to set the surface as the current surface E Name for Plane surface PADO5 Grid interval 100 000 Grid orientation 0 00 00 Slope east 267 090 Slope north 1141 319 T Set as current surface Figu
175. ol point stake outs stake out the next point rather than using the menu Press the Enter key on the body of the controller to option 1 ug Dg mE IPE a m i Cia rere a Clsconnect eee j Measure pts k Pa OOS Setup Gath SUFIY Biaplay E Mecacure stake a Stakd out previous point gt Stake out next point UEP Step stake out A v Suri Offset 010 Options Figure 4 72 Survey gt Stake out gt Stake out Next Point 4 48 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Measure Stake 1 The Measure stake 1 menu is available during side slope or cross section slope stakeouts only To activate the Measure Stake 1 menu Figure 4 73 first stake out a side slope See Side Slopes on page 4 41 then tap Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake 1 StaiCurr SA f Measure pts ca AE A MIT Stopstake out Measure stake lt Sideshope options de V Sunt Offset 0 000 2 Options Figure 4 73 Measure Stake 1 on the Slope The Measuring dialog box displays followed by the results screen Figure 4 74 The corresponding Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the J Stake tab The 1 Stake tab displays the results of the first point Measure Stake 1 staked out on the side slope e Station displays the station of the first stake e 1 Offset displays the horizontal distance from the centerline point to the first stake e 2 Elev displays the elevati
176. olor selection j Language selection EPEE G WL L LEE about Pocket 30 2 0868 Q Getup Data Survey Display Setup Data Survey Display Figure 5 8 Display a Field s Section View P N 7010 0628 5 7 Display Menu Cut fill History For mmGPS applications only Pocket 3D has an option to view the cut fill history of the loaded project To display the cut fill history tap Display gt Cut fill history Figure 5 9 Orientation gt Grid lines Show section view F Cutifll history Color selection f oe Language selection ML eke By About Pocket 3D Setup Data SUPVEY Display Figure 5 9 Display Cut fill History The cut fill window Figure 5 10 on page 5 8 displays the on going highs and lows of the project as determined by both laser and GPS readings e The red line indicates mmGPS detection e The blue line indicates GPS only detection Figure 5 10 Cut Fill History See Cut Fill Real Time Updates on page 4 24 for more information on this option 5 8 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Grade Indicator Grade Indicator When there is an active surface the Grade Indicator option is available in the Display menu To display the grade indicator for an active surface tap Display gt Grade indicator Figure 5 11 m a EDE Zoom ay Cursor Show Orientation ee Grid lines iam Show section view j Cut fillhistory Gradelndi
177. on at the top of the first stake Delta North shows north information during a measurement stake out Delta East shows east information during a measurement stake out e Cut Fill displays the cut value from the top of the stake to the slope intersecting point This will always be a cut value if done correctly P N 7010 0628 4 49 Survey Menu e Cut to slope start displays the cut value from the top of the second stake to the intersecting mark on the first stake EGE Image Station 1 Offset 2 Elev Delta North Delta East 3 Fill 4 Fill to slope start Figure 4 74 Measure Stake 1 and Image Results Screen Measure Stake 2 The Measure stake 2 menu is available during side slope or cross section slope stakeouts only To view Measure Stake 2 parameters press the 2 Stake button on the results screen of Measure Stake 1 Figure 4 74 on page 4 50 Tap Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake 2 Figure 4 75 to measure the parameters of Measure Stake 2 A jik k Disconnect DERE P Playback simulation Pie Record simulation eh smeo 7 stop stakeout 2 Je Sidestope options dh v Sunt onset 0 12 0 te Options Figure 4 75 Measure Stake 2 on the Slope The Measuring dialog box displays followed by the results screen Figure 4 76 on page 4 51 The corresponding Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the 2 Stake tab The
178. on in green and the new location in red after the move e Press the Plus Minus buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around e Press Finish to accept the copied object s 3 114 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Clear Selection Figure 3 176 Copy Selected Objects Results Screen Clear Selection To deselect any selected data points or lines tap Data gt Clear selection Figure 3 177 lt gt Control A Surface iM Alignment m Ho ay we Layers P Linework a fe Points a age Calc wizard aap Data Survey uad Figure 3 177 Clear Selected Features P N 7010 0628 3 115 Data Menu Notes 3 116 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Chapter 4 Survey Menu Depending on the application GPS or Total Station the Survey menu contains different options for surveying and staking out points GPS Survey Applications For GPS applications the Survey menu Figure 4 1 has the following menu items e Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS e Measure pts e Auto topo Stop auto topo e Stake out Measure pts Mas Auto topo mee aen S Stake out setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 1 Survey Menu P N 7010 0628 4 1 Survey Menu Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS To enable or disable the connection with a GPS system tap Survey gt Connect to GPS Disconnect from GPS Figure 4 2 NORTH TSE We HHH F Disconnect
179. opo points e Pt descriptor enter the point description if preferred m x Time interval secs 5 Add to layer Default Z Assign pt numbers Starting from jz o Pt descriptor x cart Geel Figure 4 29 Auto topo Survey By Time By Elevation To measure points at a set elevation tap Survey gt Auto topo gt By elevation Figure 4 30 ce POH U00 u0 Dezo Disconnect J By distance H Bytime By elevation Polyline Figure 4 30 Survey gt Auto topo gt By Elevation On the by elevation dialog box select the desired parameters then press Start Figure 4 31 on page 4 20 e Min elevation diff enter the minimum difference in elevation by which to log points e Check elev to last point enable to make sure the desired elevation is reached before the next measurement is taken With P N 7010 0628 4 19 Survey Menu this option enabled measurements can be lower than or higher than the entered elevation difference e Check elev to closest point enable to make sure that no measurements within the jobsite are closer to each other than the entered elevation difference e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer e Assign pt numbers enable to assign point numbers to measured points e Starting from enter the starting point number with which to begin measuring auto topo points e Pt descriptor ente
180. overwrite any previous points x tau TX Resected Measured pts Duration secs H Precision V Precision Status Pts in calculation 0 H rror V rror 0 100 0 150 Weasure Reet ance x TS TX Resected Measured pts Duration secs o H Precision V Precision 10 046m Status Pts in calculation 3 H rror 0 030m V rror 0 030m Figure 2 37 mmGPS Resection Result mmGPS Receiver To set mmGPS receiver information tap Setup mmGPS receiver Figure 2 38 4 POCKet 3D anara 8087369 a Equipment Radios T Antenna A Base Station EY mmGPS transmitters Setup Survey Display Figure 2 38 Select mmGPS Receiver Parameters On the mmGPS setup dialog box set the following parameters and press Ok Figure 2 39 on page 2 28 e GPS port select the port used for communication between receiver and sensor typically port D P N 7010 0628 2 27 Setup Menu Sensitivity select Auto to automatically control the mmGPS receiver s detection level of the transmitter s signal Select a different setting when working at very short or very long distances or during inclement weather that can affect laser detection e Channels select the channel to scan for mmGPS connection e Firmware the firmware version displays after the download of calibration data from the connected tran
181. p Side slopas P Cut Fill E v Sur offset 0 10 00 Polyline Options d Add vertical offset V Offset 0 000 Figure 4 52 Stake out a Polyline Stationing Polyline Z Polyline bd A x E Caneel 4 34 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Coordinate To stake out a coordinate tap Survey gt Stake out gt Coordinate Figure 4 53 Jr Surface check splay 4 Paint list F ABgnment _ F7 Potyline Control polni iE Custom point isi is Side Hopes ii da v Surt otseloo 7 de Options Figure 4 53 Stake out a Coordinate On the coordinate dialog box enter the desired Northing X Easting Y and Elevation Z coordinates to stake out then press Ok Figure 4 54 x North cast elev Figure 4 54 Coordinate Dialog Box If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen displays an arrow pointing in the direction of the coordinate Figure 4 55 on page 4 36 P N 7010 0628 4 35 Survey Menu 25 5 ROB oa 189 Oteto dN 4666 47 421 62 f 7066 07 Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 55 Main Screen Arrow See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out e Measure Stake on page 4 44 e V Surface Offset on page 4 54 e Options on page 4 55 To stop staking out the coordinate tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 4 56 e Record simulat
182. page 3 12 do the following e Select the To option to determine the export destination Figure 3 20 e Enter a name for the exported file e Press Finish to save To C TOPCON 3DMC Back Finish anea Figure 3 20 Export To Project File Dialog Box 3 12 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Control Control Used in both 3D GPS Total Station and Robotic applications the Control menu creates edits and deletes Control Point files Control Point files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Card Control Point files store ground coordinates and WGS84 values for each point These values are required to position the Design Surface in the proper location When beginning a job the project s survey team locates and measures jobsite control points called localization When beginning a job obtain a list of all control points in and around the jobsite Before beginning any 3D project the operator must obtain or create a new Control Point file Once stored in the internal memory select the correct file before starting localization Control Points To add edit delete or import a control point into the selected Control Point file tap Data gt Control gt Control points Figure 3 21 t aaa 109361111 E Project a A Surface gt amp Import Export 4 amp Alignment w Layers r Linework p 2 Points Lage Calc wizard
183. professional The user should have a good knowledge of the safe use of the product and implement the types of safety procedures recommended by the local government protection agency for both private use and commercial job sites COPYRIGHT All information contained in this Manual is the intellectual property of and copyrighted material of TPS All rights are reserved You may not use access copy store display create derivative works of sell modify publish distribute or allow any third party access to any graphics content information or data in this Manual without TPS express written consent and may only use such information for the care and operation of your Product The information and data in this Manual are a valuable asset of TPS and are developed by the expenditure of considerable work time and P N 7010 0628 iii Preface money and are the result of original selection coordination and arrangement by TPS TRADEMARKS Pocket 3D 3D Office FC 236 mmGPS Millimeter GPS HiPer Topcon and Topcon Positioning Systems are trademarks of TPS iPAQ is a trademark of Hewlett Packard Recon is a trademark of TDS AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Autodesk Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems Inc is used under license Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
184. project check mark this box to import surface files into your project e Overwrite surface w same name check mark this box to overwrite duplicate filenames e Next press to display the Send dialog box Figure 2 85 Linewark s None All polylines dete polyline only 2 Polylines by layer be DEFAULT z Figure 2 85 Import Alignment File into Current Project 6 On the Send dialog box press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 85 2 62 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Importing Exporting Points Via Site Importing Exporting Points Via Site Link To Import Export point files via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data gt Points gt Import Export gt Via Site Link Figure 2 86 Surface Alignment we Layers P Linework Listing Xe Calc wizards Import Export A From text file From TP3 file g FromPT3 file From AutoCAD An From LandXl Setup Data Control Display To text Me a ToPT3 file Figure 2 86 Import Export Point Files Via Site Link 2 On the Points dialog box select None All Polylines Selected Polylines only or select a layer from the Polylines by layer drop down list to import 3 Press Next to continue On the Points To dialog box Figure 2 87 on page 2 64 highlight a file to select it and press Next P N 7010 0628 9 63 Setup Menu m Pointis None Allpoints Dozerdl a T Dazerae b Sel
185. r Lite receiver one for a motor grader machine rover with mmGP S one for a motor grader with an LS 2000 receiver and another one for a prism total station setup An equipment configuration file can be created in one of two ways e Import the file created at the System Five 3D Control Box through the compact flash card using the Copy button See Project on page 3 2 for details e Create the file manually Sample Configuration 1 Range pole with HiPer Lite Receiver Before initializing or localizing a GPS system there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket 3D The following procedure is an example of a HiPer Lite receiver configuration Incorrect measurements or typographical errors will have a direct affect on grading accuracy 1 Press Setup gt Equipment The Machine files dialog box displays 2 On the Machine files dialog box press New to create or Edit to change a selected file an equipment configuration Figure 2 19 on page 2 14 3 On the Configuration name dialog box set the following equipment parameters and press Next Figure 2 19 on page 2 14 P N 7010 0628 9 13 Setup Menu e Configuration name enter a name for the Equipment Configuration file on the alphanumeric pop up keyboard Machine type select Range pole from the drop down list e Sensor select GPS Antenna from the drop down list Mounting location select Top of pole from the drop down list e Units
186. r a horizontal distance that represents the desired distance from the daylight point to the Ist stake e 3 Offset to 2nd stake enter the desired horizontal distance from Measure Stake 1 to Measure Stake 2 STE Image Slope Options MUEG Insert Ist Stake at 1 Cut Fill 0 000 2 Dist from i Daylight Point o Daylight isa 3 Offsetto2nd 2 28 stake Figure 4 81 Survey gt Stake out gt Slopes Options The Image tab illustrates the measurements described on the Slope Options tab V Surface Offset To add an extra vertical surface offset to a point or surface file tap Survey gt Stake out gt V Surface Offset On the small pop up keyboard enter the value for the extra vertical offset then press Ok 4 54 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Figure 4 82 w Disconnect it Measure pts ME Auto topo gt lt gt Surface check Pointiist Alignment r Polyline om Coordinate gt Control point Custom pointiist 5 Side slopes V Surf Offset 0 000 2x Options Figure 4 82 Vertical Surface Offset Options To view or change options for stake out measurements tap Survey gt Stake out gt Options Figure 4 83 G Surface check Ma e Pont list Fo Alignmant T Pohlina gt Coordinate Control poini E Custom pont list Es Shag slopes gt V Sunt Ofteet O 12 Figure 4 83 Survey gt Stake out Options On the s
187. r details on the other menu selections during a stake out e Measure Stake on page 4 44 e Stake out Previous Point on page 4 47 e Stake out Next Point on page 4 48 e V Surface Offset on page 4 54 e Options on page 4 55 To stop staking out the selected control point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 4 60 POR tei0 00 NOHTH fhe 30h RAAY a Disconnect Surt 0 10 I Measure pts p Elev 421 72 mE Auto topo b Stopstake out Setup Data arn sad i Measure stake V Surf Offset 0 10 A Match grade Ze Options Figure 4 60 Survey Stop Stake out Pocket 3D Reference Guide 4 38 Stake out Create Edit Custom Point List To create a custom point list tap Survey gt Stake out gt Create custom point list Figure 4 61 To edit a current custom point list tap Survey gt Stake out gt Edit v Disconnect P Playback simatation B Ricord imation Disconnect P Playback simulation A Record simulation E Mernea pits GE Auto tope E 2 it Stopsteke out Maasure stake Sizke coto Stalbe out nent poit Edita Custom j Point List de V Surt ottset 0 0004 Create a Custom A Gua Point List Figure 4 61 Create Edit Custom Point List On the Available tab select points to include in the custom point list Figure 4 62 on page 4 40 e Type select either Points or Control points from the drop down l
188. r the point description if preferred m x Min elevation ditt IEO Check elev to last point 9 Check elev to closest pnt Add to layer M Assign pt numbers Starting from s o Pt descriptor CHK SUE ad Start Cancel Figure 4 31 Auto topo Survey By Elevation 4 20 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Auto topo Stop Auto topo Polyline To measure points at a set distance along a polyline tap Survey gt Auto topo gt Polyline Figure 4 32 Ci Pocket 30 74 5 Piha CMe noo HONTH mg m Disconnect J Measure pts re Auto topo a By distance hhh o gt Stake out pytime SEP Data Survey Display I By clevation Polviine Figure 4 32 Survey gt Auto topo gt Polyline On the Polyline dialog box select the desired parameters then press Ok Figure 4 33 e Min distance enter the minimum distance for logging points e Add to layer stores measured points to the selected layer x Min distance Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS g Figure 4 33 Polyline Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 4 21 Survey Menu Stake out Use the Stake out menu in 3D GPS applications to stake out points using different methods Figure 4 34 POB dodao Jir d Surface check gt Pointlist Alignment r Polyline Coordinate sR gt Control point A Disconnect Custom pointiist it Measure pts Ne Side slopes Auto topo amp V S
189. rd will install Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC on your computer To continue click Next This version of Pocket 3D is designed for CE NET platforms especially for FC100 devices To install this software on other platforms please contact your local Topcon dealer WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Figure 1 2 Begin Pocket 3D Installation 1 2 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Guide to Installing Pocket 3D 4 Review the License Agreement If you accept the terms click the I accept radio button then click Next Figure 1 3 Click I do not accept to terminate the installation iz Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard TOPCOM Hense Asreement Topcon Positioning Systems Please read the following license agreement carefully Topcon Positioning Systems Inc Pocket 3D Sofiware SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT READ THIS BEFORE USE Thank you for purchasing your Topcon receiver survey product or accessory the Product The v OI do not accept the terms in the license agreement Cancel Figure 1 3 Review and Accept License Agreement 5 Click Install to load Pocket 3D on the computer Figure 1 4 i Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC InstallShield Wizard E amp TOPCOR Installing Topcon Pocket 3D for Pocket PC Topcon Positioning Systems The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard inst
190. re 3 60 Best fit Plane Surface Parameters Compare Surface This menu selection calculates the difference in volume between any two overlapping surfaces Use the Calculation type to create an exist ing surface in the field see Calculation Wizard on page 3 84 for more details This surface can then be used to compare with a pro posed design surface or a different existing surface calculating a vol ume between the two surfaces To compare two existing surfaces tap Data gt Surface gt Compare surface Figure 3 61 on page 3 42 amp Project lt gt Control 3 amp Surface Polyline alignment af Import Export gt i Points P 2 Options Xs Calc wizard E H Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 61 Data Surface Compare Surface 3 42 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface On the compare surfaces dialog box select the over lapping surfaces to be compared then press Next Figure 3 62 on page 3 43 e Design Surface a design surface has been selected by default from the drop down list e Existing Surface select the surface to compare from the drop down list Remember to choose two over lapping surfaces Design Surface Polyline alignment Existing Surface TPS BRIS CARPARK ac Figure 3 62 Compare Surfaces The preview dialog box displays the elevation differences between the two surfaces Figure 3 63 on page 3 43 Press the b
191. rea in which the jobsite is located x Projection Australia and New Zealand AMG Circuiti 949 Circuit2000 MGAS4 NZMG1949 NZTM2000 Canada Europe Middle East South America USA Figure 3 35 Control Options Projection The Display tab on the control options dialog box displays or hides control points control point names and control point descriptions Figure 3 36 on page 3 24 1 To use this option click Data gt Control gt Options 2 On the control options dialog box Figure 3 36 press the Display tab and do the following and press Ok P N 7010 0628 3 23 Data Menu e Show control points enable to display control point information on the main screen Show names enable to display control point names on the main screen Show descriptions enable to display control point descriptions on the main screen Show points that are not part of localisation enable to display points not part of the localization Coords Projection MPIGIE Show control points mM Show names E Show descriptions Show points that arenot part of localisation pn Figure 3 36 Control Options Display Options Surface Used in 3D GPS Total Station and Robotic applications the Sur face menu creates edits and selects Design Surface files Design Sur face files can also be copied between the Pocket 3D controller and the Control Box using a Flash Car
192. rid Lines Display On the Grid lines dialog box Figure 5 7 select the desired options for grid lines then press Ok e Display grid lines check mark this box to display grid lines on the main screen uncheck mark this box to delete grid lines on the main screen Grid interval enter a grid interval for the mainfall Grid interval Crossfall enter a grid interval for the crossfall e Orientation enter the orientation of the grid lines if you prefer e Align grid press the Align grid button to align the grid to the current position chosen for orientation 5 6 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Show Section View Grid Display grid lines Grid interval 50 000 Grid interval 50 000 Crossfall Orientation 0 00 00 ee 2800 9 g Ta REFHUBIA Setup Data Survey Display Figure 5 7 Set Grid line Information for Display on the Main Screen Show Section View The section view function displays a small supplementary window over the main screen with a cross section of the field at the current position To display the section view of the selected surface file tap Display gt Show section view Figure 5 8 The main screen displays a cross section view of the selected design surface Figure 5 8 Press the or button to zoom in or out 385 4 D ial r NORTH REF HUB A i Tl Orientation k gt Grid lines P Show section view k Full 2 Cuti fll history Hal C
193. roject Control A Surface 3 Alignment lt none gt a Layers Import Export From RD3 file X gt r Linework 3 A 2 FromLandXML 2 Points E e O PHONE j E M To RD3 file nee Calc wizard TA Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display fa via Site Link Figure 3 81 Import from a Topcon Road File The file explorer dialog box displays Figure 3 82 e Choose an RD3 file from the drop down list in the Look in field e Press Open A confirmation dialog box displays to confirm that the file was successfully imported Look re Sy Same g Fe ire FILES Simple Slope m 0 29 F D3 Dort Aa e LOAD E My Ascent CoLags TEMA AL Pckt 30 FILES Saat irk er Cte AS Graie Work rf Come Pitre Pocket 30 Lij imported Surtecels Dammi teetkiog LATCH MOR TH Algainentnds BFDITCH TOP DEMS AREA Alignmentnds er Poolpath rad Myo fi aT pirmie of larda Ladin Road slinnen nda vg Polina alignments My Conguim aif Ride the Wave Algnmertrda Jer Ride the Ware Top Dermo Field Alirct eo os H Fie roe IL Lesie Pond Abym oct J gt Fiaa ol ypa Tors Rona rR ao o d 3 Figure 3 82 Import Topcon Road File from Explorer Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 9 57 Data Menu From LandXML File To export a LandXML file from an alignment file click Data gt Alignment gt Import Export gt From LandXML Figure 3 83 4 Pocket t sm 128 Project l
194. roject selection dialog box check mark the Set as Current active project box only if you want to overwrite the other client s current project Figure 2 70 If this the box is unchecked the file goes to the clients in box where he can later retrieve the file by pressing Copy gt From Inbox 4 On the project selection dialog box check mark the Overwrite project w same name box if the project name is the same as one that already exist Figure 2 70 then press Next 5 Press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Pocket 3D De you want to import export the entire project Press No to select individual items Gf Show omine cients Description Pa B 7 S x z Setas current active project Overwrite project w same name ontrol point s 13 Point s 6225 Polyline s 1657 Surfacels 22 Were ier Figure 2 70 Import Export Control Data 6 If you press No on the Pocket 3D confirmation dialog box do the following to select individual items 2 52 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Connecting to SiteLink 3D e On the Pocket 3D confirmation dialog box press No e On the Surface s dialog box highlight a file to select it then press Next Figure 2 72 on page 2 53 Pockrt 30 amp Do you want to import export the entire project Press Ae to select individual items SUPERELEVATION EEEL Figure 2 71 7 On the Linework s Point s and Control Data di
195. rom pts amp lines on the Surface type dialog box and press Ok Figure 3 39 3 96 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface The preview dialog box displays the TIN surface created from the selected points and or lines Figure 3 40 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Next to continue EJ E Name for TIN surface 965790 TIN GYROP T Setas current surface Figure 3 40 TIN Surface Preview The TIN surface parameters dialog box sets the following parame ters Press Finish Figure 3 40 to display the Surface s dialog box Figure 3 41 on page 3 28 e Name for TIN surface enter the name of the TIN surface e Set as current surface enable to set the surface as the current surface e Ok press to display the new TIN surface confirmation screen Figure 3 41 on page 3 28 P N 7010 0628 3 27 Data Menu Surface s Thursday May 8th 2003 2 e testing Simple Slope 0 0 Set TIN GYROP to be the current Lakeside Road Alignment pee eee SBI This will cancel any surface measurement operations that may TIN GYROP2 ee Figure 3 41 TIN Surface Parameters e Ok press to set the new surface as the current surface Figure 3 41 e Edit press to edit the selected file 1 e TIN Road Plane or Bestfit plane surface x New surface filename TIN GYROP2 Figure 3 42 New Surface
196. rover click Survey gt Connect then Survey gt Turn instrument Then press Survey gt Start tracking 4 64 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Robotic Survey Applications The turn total station menu displays Figure 4 93 Do the following to turn the total station 1 Press Qlock to call the instrument through the RC3 Figure 4 93 2 Press Turn face to turn the total station Figure 4 93 EJ Press arrows to turn total station aog GD NORTH FRO C4001 ha a Disconnect 2 Start tracking gt Turn face i Measure pts 3 TE Auto topo i Lele Stake out Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 93 Turn the Total Station For more information on the Survey menu robotic applications 1 e the Measure points Auto topo and Stake out see Total Station Survey Applications on page 4 58 Start Stop Tracking To start or stop tracking a total station tap Survey gt Start Stop tracking Figure 4 94 NORTH END 0 01 64 hd NORTH END fel Ga be Disconnect 0 00 00 Starttracking _ i Disconnect 6 Stoptracking gt Turn face gt Turn instrument Measure pts H TE Auto topo it Measure pts l a lt gt Stake out heh lt gt Stake out e Mi Auto topo Setup Data Survey Display Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 94 Start Stop Tracking of Total Station P N 7010 0628 4 65 Survey Menu Turn Face To displ
197. rvey Display Figure 2 52 Setup gt Station Setup On the setup method dialog box Figure 2 53 on page 2 39 set the parameters for the four station setup methods Known station amp BS pt Known station amp azimuth New station by Resection and Unknown pts then press Next Known station amp BS pts the most common method Select a station point and a backsight point from the list of control points for the job site 1 On the Setup method dialog box Figure 2 53 on page 2 39 set the following parameters e Instrument height enter the measured height of the instrument e Units enter the units used to measure the height of the instrument then press Next The backsight setup dialog box Figure 2 53 on page 2 39 displays 2 On the backsight setup dialog box select or enter the following parameters then press Next e Filter List select either Control points or Point from the drop down list e Layer select a layer from the drop down list 9 39 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Station Setup e Station select the control point over which the instrument is set only if Point is selected in the Fllter List field above e Backsight select the control point used as the backsight e Backsight has prism check mark this box if the backsight has a prism Target height enter the height of the backsight prism Prism constant enter the prism constant for the backsight prism S
198. s Black dots unused satellites Red mask circle satellites inside will be used for positioning e Mask enters and sets the mask angle for the job Position Lat 83 21 18 50877 Lon 126 06 29 20131 GPS height 138846 419 North East 77 405 Elev Dist to base pm 7 Figure 1 23 Position and Satellites Tabs View Receiver Information or Reset Receiver To view the receiver s ID number and firmware version press the GPS status button then tap the Info tab on the GPS status dialog box Use the left right arrows to navigate to the Info tab The Info tab displays the following Figure 1 24 on page 1 20 e Identification information firmware revision and radio link information type latency and quality for the receiver e Reset receiver press to clear all data and reset all settings stored for the GPS receiver P N 7010 0628 1 19 Installing Pocket 3D e Reset RTK press to reset RTK ambiguities View PDOP Values To view PDOP values for planning purposes press the GPS status button then tap the Planning tab on the GPS status dialog box Use the left right arrows to navigate to the Planning tab The Planning tab displays PDOP information at an hourly scale and covers a 24 hour period Figure 1 24 e Press Next to display PDOP values for the next day e Press Previous to display PDOP values for past days Ets Advanced KID ox 4 Estimated precisions for
199. s an arrow pointing in the direction of the station Figure 4 50 on page 4 33 4 32 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out SS 25 5 POB 0 00 00 gt 83 Oteto dN 4666 475 421 62 F066 A Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 50 Main Screen Arrow See the following sections for details on the other menu selections during a stake out e Measure Stake on page 4 44 e Stake out Previous Point on page 4 47 e Stake out Next Point on page 4 48 e V Surface Offset on page 4 54 e Options on page 4 55 To stop the stake out tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Figure 4 51 2h Pe mana BF MOHRIN Cha 4 1 F vV Offset 0 10 Disconmect aie it Measure pts 2 Tii Auto topo s out j0 Stop stake out Measure stake Setup Data Survey Display amp V Sunt Offset 0 107 Match grade de Optlons Figure 4 51 Survey gt Stake out gt Stop Stake out P N 7010 0628 4 33 Survey Menu Polyline To stake out a polyline tap Survey gt Stake out gt Polyline Figure 4 52 See Alignment on page 4 29 for details on this dialog box Pocket JD Stationing Elevation v ofset 0 10 Sur 0 10 Elev 421 72 OF 0 er ctake out A Suetace check Feature line ata wuevey Dteptay the Point list Alignmant se Coordinate Control point Stationing RSE Custom poinelist __ Ei
200. s es Cura o aj Documents Erari ouh Surian A Ee BATS GUTBACKS m merap TPS Brishare poga Simpi spe 02 NARD K A TPS Brishare paia Dozer0l SOAS RANCH CONTROL aco aca TPS bratara topo pel SITELINK BNE asi mee ees 13 ed Seen Tea T HGR x THa Pa FONTS THa sLDozer0e _old ae Abert eo is Tey TI gi SL Nazeri oe B Teit Aiya rd EHS Tes pasa aaa at Cece lS Bf theet loacker m TOFODNDAN IM i TOTAL STATION maJ Description ii i M Fie nama TIS RIE CAPAI trJ ee aer i o nn Figure 2 68 Send Any File Exporting a Project File Via Site Link 1 Press Data gt Project gt Import Export gt Via Site Link Figure 2 69 Project TiS AVATAR Control Ta From TPS file GA Surface k To TP3 file amp Alignment Via SiteLink Ss Layers P4 Linework k iF Points ne Cale wizard 84 Clear selection Setup Data Control Display Figure 2 69 Select Project File Via Site Link The Pocket 3D confirmation dialog box displays Figure 2 70 on page 2 52 2 Ifyou press Yes on the Pocket 3D confirmation dialog box do the following e On the import export To dialog box highlight to select the desired project file for import export Figure 2 70 on page 2 52 P N 7010 0628 2 51 Setup Menu e Check mark the Show offline clients box to display both online and offline clients and enter a description if you prefer optional then press Next 3 On the p
201. s for the various functions available in Pocket 3D The following chapters describe each menu in detail 3a 66 06m amp a DARAGA OQ Setup Data Control Display Figure 1 9 Pocket 3D Main Screen The pop up menus on the main screen Figure 1 12 on page 1 9 contain frequently accessed functions and information about selected data To display the pop up menu rest the controller s stylus on the point station or polyline for at least one 1 second or alternatively press the ALT button The pop up context menu options depend on the type of file open and the information selected e Clear selection deselects the selected entities functions the same as the Data gt Clear selection menu option e Hide layer s hides selected layers on the main screen e Surface Figure 1 12 on page 1 9 sends a message via Site Link to the machine operator in the field e Alignment Figure 1 13 on page 1 10 Stakeout stakes out the selected point Use as reference line uses the selected alignment as a reference line to create measure new points at a specific station and offset same for polyline Send Via Site Link sends a message to the operator in the field P N 7010 0628 1 7 Installing Pocket 3D e Segment Figure 1 15 on page 1 10 Add insert edit delete create or select entire polyline s e Linework Figure 1 10 Delete deletes the selected linework polyline or the l
202. s from the drop down list P N 7010 0628 9 95 Data Menu Start station the start station of the selected alignment created using Data gt Alignment To select a different start station enter the desired start station End station the end station of the selected alignment created using Data gt Alignment To select a different end station enter the desired end station at Interval the station interval of the selected alignment created using Data Alignment Enable to select a different station interval Transition points known transitions in the alignment Feature select the feature to be converted from the drop down list Extra H Offset enter a horizontal offset for the alignment if preferred Extra V Offset enter a vertical offset for the alignment if preferred x Alignment Lakeside Road Alignment sg Start station 0 00 000 _ End station 5 70 000 T at Interval 150 000 m Transition points Feature Centerline Extra H Offset 10 000 Extra V Offset 0 000 Figure 3 144 Create Points Dialog Box The view screen will display the coordinate points created from the selected alignment Figure 3 145 on page 3 97 Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Next to continue 3 96 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard Figure 3 145 Convert Alignment to Points Prev
203. section slope tap Survey gt Stake out gt Side Slopes Figure 4 64 Disconnect Measure pts feta uto topa go Surface check Stakeout 1 Point list o Alignment E Polyiine Coordinate Control point i Custom pointist Side stapes E v Surt Offset 0 12 J Opthons Figure 4 64 Stake out Points on a Side Slope On the Stake out dialog box enter or select the following information and press Ok Figure 4 65 on page 4 42 e Running Station calculates the target point for the current station along the alignment e Regular station transition displays the target point for regular stations at a user specified interval and or at transition points between segments of the alignment Transition pts only select to only stakeout at transition points Interval stations only select to only stakeout stations at a user specified interval NOTE Deselect both check boxes to stakeout at both Transition pts and Interval stations Interval enter a value for the interval between stations Road surface list select the current road surface to begin the stake out at from the drop down list e Random station enable to manually enter a station number at which to begin the stakeout P N 7010 0628 4 41 Survey Menu e Define Cross section enable to define cross section slope measurements Figure 4 66 on page 4 43 The Crosssection and Image tabs activate Figure
204. smitter completes e Advanced select advanced mmGPS options mmGPS aided initialization select to use the mmGPS signal to assist in initializing the GPS receiver Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevation select to combine mmGPS elevations and GPS elevations GPsport ESS Sensitivity Channel Firmware Advanced mmGP S aided init Calc weighted mmGPS GPS elevation Figure 2 39 Select mmGPS Receiver Information 2 28 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Total Station Applications Total Station Applications In total station applications the Setup menu has a Range pole menu item Figure 2 40 Ir a Total Station icon x DER anarag 8087369 M f NORTH Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 40 Setup Menu for Total Station Applications Equipment For further details on the Equipment menu option and setup screens see Equipment on page 2 19 For the range pole and total station enter and select the following information during equipment configuration Figure 2 41 on page 2 30 then press Next e Instrument select the desired total station GPT8000 e Vert prism height enter the vertical height of the prism e Prism constant enter the prism constant This constant is dependent on the manufacturer of the prism usually 30 mm for a single prism and zero for a 360 prism e Connection Pocket 3D select the COMI Serial Port COM 2 Serial 1 or Blue
205. ss Ok to save the information Figure 3 47 on page 3 33 Element select the type of element either Curve or Point Station enter the station number Elevation enter the elevation of the element Observe press Observe to measure the element instead of manually entering in the values Station of IP enter the station number for the IP PI Elevation of PI enter the elevation for the PI Curve Length enter the length of the curve Grade Start VC enter the grade at the start of the vertical curve Grade End VC enter the grade at the end of the vertical curve 3 32 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface x Element Curve parabolic y Station of IP 2 30 000 Elevation of Pl 105 000 Station Elevation Curve Length 250 000 Grade Start VC 0 000 Grade nd VC 9999 999 x Figure 3 47 Vertical Profile Elements Dialog Box e Insert on the vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34 press Insert to add an element above the selected element All following elements will be shifted by the length of the inserted element See the Add bullet on page 3 32 for details on inserting an element e Edit on the vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34 press Edit to edit the selected element See the Add bullet on page 3 32 for details on editing an element e Delete on the vertical profile dialog box Figure 3 48 on page 3 34
206. stances select either Meters US Survey feet International feet or Feet Inches P N 7010 0628 9 11 Setup Menu If using Feet Inches all values will show as 1 11 1 2 where 12 inches equal foot and any value smaller than an inch will show as a fraction of an inch e Decimal Places select either 0 1 2 3 or 4 decimal places e Angles select either DD MM SS NDD MM SS E Gons or DD DDDD e Areas select either Square meters Square feet Acres or Hectares e Volumes select either Cubic meters or Cubic yards e Coords select either North East Elev East North Eley X Y Z or X Y Z South Azimuth e Stations select either 100 000 1 00 000 10 0 000 or 1 000 000 e Grades select either Percent Run Rise or Rise Run a amp Equipment Radios T Antenna A Base Station Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 18 Units Parameters Exit To exit Pocket 3D tap the Eq icon in the upper right corner of the screen 9 12 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Equipment Configuration Files Equipment Configuration Files Equipment configuration files contain information on the specific machine GPS receiver prism radio etc for the job application and setup Pocket 3D uses this information to accurately portray jobsite information on the main screen The following sections provide example equipment configurations one for a range pole with a HiPe
207. story Color selection Language selection aii hh Le About Pocket 3D Setup Data Survey Display Figure 5 4 Show Options Pocket 3D Reference Guide Orientation Orientation To change the orientation of the arrow while in stake out mode tap Display gt Orientation Figure 5 5 e To north orients the arrow to point north e Current direction orients the arrow to point in the direction of travel e Up station orients the arrow to point up a station along the alignment e Down station orients the arrow to point down a station along the alignment Some menu options depend on the type of file open and the jobsite application Y Orientation i To north amp Gridlines Current direction 2a Show section view Upstation Down station Cuts fill history Color selection a Language selection uE hehehe About Pocket JD Setup Data Survey Display Figure 5 5 Orientation Options P N 7010 0628 5 5 Display Menu Grid Lines The grid lines function overlays a grid with cells at a set interval and orientation over the field surface and the main screen To view or change the grid lines display tap Display gt Grid lines Figure 5 6 r Orientation X Show section view Cut fill history Color selection Language selection I Ee i eo E id About Pocket 3D Setup Data Survey Display Figure 5 6 G
208. t Figure 3 30 on page 3 19 e Add on the Line items tab press Add to add a line item and it s respective information Figure 3 29 on page 3 19 then press Ok to save the information Repeat this process for each line item Type select either Point name Point description Point northing Point easting Point elevation Point layer name 3 18 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Control Literal text string Point WGS84 latitude Point WGS84 longitude or Point height Append select either Trailing comma Trailing space Trailing tab or Northing Fixed width field enable to select a fixed width for each field Justified select Left Right or None Width enter the desired value for field width Ty x Type STS ue Import rules Exp 4 ma Format name td Fixed width field Justified Width Figure 3 29 Enter Line Item Information e Edit on the Line items tab press Edit to edit the selected line item See the Add bullet on page 3 18 and Figure 3 30 for details on editing the line item e Delete on the Line items tab press Delete to remove the selected line item Figure 3 30 m a Format name Format name Extension eg TXT SUT ure Import rules Exp lt 4 gt Pointname e Aaa esa Figure 3 30 Line Items Tab P N 7010 0628 9 19 Data Menu The Import Rules tab adds edits or deletes import rules for the selected conversion format
209. t gt Control A Surface lt Alignment Lakeside Road Alignm Import Export Layers fl cian RD3 file PT Linework From LandXML d Points p 2 Options UN ie k To RD3 file X Calc wizard k Via Site Link E ki Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 83 Import from a LandXML File On the Source filename dialog box press the Browse button to select an XML file for the Explorer dialog box Press Open to return to the previous screen then cancel to return to the main screen x Losk ir E Bee mei 25 3dme FILES o albo Loge IPD FILES Siik Source filename sitedata xml m TORO OI Fie name iedala veal Fico Teama m a Figure 3 84 To RD3 File To export an RD3 file from an alignment file click Data gt Alignment gt Import Export gt To RD3 file Figure 3 85 on page 3 59 3 58 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Alignment Pocket sD amp Project lt gt Control S Surface Lakeside Road Align m Import xport A From RD3 file P Linework Fal From LandXML a Layers 3 2 Options urn Points Ea To RD3 file 2g Calc wizard amp viasite Link a Clear selection Setup Data Survey _ Display Figure 3 85 Export a Surface File to RD3 File e The Surface s dialog bo
210. takeout options dialog box select the desired options for stakeout measurements cut sheet and audio then press Ok Figure 4 84 on page 4 56 Measure tab sets the way to measure stake out points and alignments and the information to display on the main screen during a measurement stake out e Press ENTER to measure enable to use the Enter key on the controller s casing below the display screen to start the measurement on each stakeout point or alignment P N 7010 0628 4 55 Survey Menu e Enable Auto Zooming enable to zoom in so that the target point and the current location of the rover will always be seen on the main screen If the rover comes closer to the target point Pocket 3D will automatically zoom in to get a closer look The scale bar will turn red to signify that Pocket 3D zoomed in or out If zoom in or zoom out is selected separately auto zooming will be disabled for the current target and will be activated again at the next target e Show following details select the desired details to show on the main screen during a stake out Points select to show either Dist Az In Out L R or dE DN from the drop down list Alignments Polylines select to show either along the line Dist AZ or dE dN from the drop down list x Measure ut Sheet Audio Press ENTER to measure W Enable Auto Zooming Show following details for DefineRefPt REP SE Polylines Along the line S
211. tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Start Pline Figure 4 12 iPocket 3D J Bx tesa 25 5 PIE Uo NORTH p ay mg Disconnect Measure pts i PEE Topo shot w offset Apa a Stake out Control pt Reference line Setup Data Survey Display E HE m n E art Pline Start tape dimension 2 Options I mA 3 Figure 4 12 Survey Measure pts gt Start polyline On the start polyline dialog box Figure 4 13 select a layer from the Add to layer drop down list to create a layer in which to store measured points Then press Ok Figure 4 13 x Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS bd Figure 4 13 Select Layer or Add New Layer 4 8 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Measure Points Next Polyline Pt To collect the next point along a polyline tap Survey gt Measure pts gt Next polyline pt Figure 4 14 REF HUB A Disconnect i gt Playback simulation aaa Record simulation a Measure pts Nextpoiylinept ME Auto topo Endpolyline ee A Stake out setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 14 Survey gt Measure pts gt Next polyline pt Je Options End Polyline To end the polyline tap Survey gt Measure pts gt End polyline Figure 4 15 REF HUB A Disconnect a gt Playback simulation REF HUB A Record simulation ESC Next polylinept Auto topo 1 nd polyline ee a
212. te pts at vertices enable to create points at vertices e Create pts at interval enable to create points at an interval along the polyline enter the value of the desired interval m x t Create pts at vertices t Create pts at interval 10 000 Back Wot Cancel Figure 3 139 Create Points The view screen displays the coordinate points created from the selected polyline Figure 3 140 on page 3 94 P N 7010 0628 3 93 Data Menu e Press the buttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around e Press Points to continue 965782 Figure 3 140 View Screen with Coordinate Points Created from Polyline The points dialog box displays the Northing Easting and Elevation parameters of the newly created point s Figure 3 141 Press Ok then press Next Northing Easting 771049 885 1835105 296 771030 539 1835059 190 Elevation 5 g10 559 910 545 71011 192 770991 846 770972 500 770953 153 770933 807 770914 460 770895 114 70875 767 770856 421 770837 074 770817 728 770798 381 770779 035 770750 RAR 1835013 085 1834966 979 1834920 874 1834874 769 1834828 663 1834782 558 1834736 452 1834690 347 1834644 241 1834598 136 1834552 030 1834605 925 1834459 819 19344129 71A 910 632 910 518 910 505 910 492 910 478 910 465 910 451 910 438 910 425 910 411 910 398 910 385 910 371 ain
213. ted Results Dialog Box Point Northing Easting Elevation 1913657 1193016 684 1586633824 429 940 1969325146 259721 038 429 940 Figure 3 136 View Screen On the point properties dialog box Figure 3 137 enter the follow ing parameters for the point then press Finish to return to the main screen e Pt number enter the point number e Pt descriptor enter a description for the point e Add to layer stores the point to the selected layer x Pt number 4034 Pt descriptor REF HUB A x Add to layer GRADE VERIFICATION HUBS Z Figure 3 137 Point Properties 3 92 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Calculation Wizard Convert Polyline to Points On the Calculation type dialog box Figure 3 138 select Convert polyline to points then press Next Calculation type Inverse between two pts Inverse between three pts Distance offset Distance from two end pts Convert polyline to points Convert alignment to points Polyline from Points TIN surface from pts lines TIN surface from 3D Alignment Convert TIN surface to points Convert polyline to alignment Mank ee Emam mim Net Cancel Figure 3 138 Calculation Type Convert Polyline to Points This process creates points at all nodes and vertices of a selected polyline A points file must be open On the create points dialog box Figure 3 139 enter the following parameters to create points then press Next e Crea
214. tooth on equipped total stations P N 7010 0628 9 29 Setup Menu x Dimensions Instrument GT5900 v 1 Vert prism height 6 74 Prism constant o oo Connection Pocket 3D COMI Serial port Back Wat Canc Back Wot Cancel Figure 2 41 Setup Image Tabs for Total Station On the Advanced dialog box for prism sensors only select how you want to connect the total station Figure 2 42 on page 2 31 then press Next Cable in STD mode select to connect the total station via serial cable or Bluetooth if the total station is in STD standard measurement mode Cable in Ext Link mode select to connect the total station via serial cable or Bluetooth RC4 Modem Ext Link select to connect the total station via RC4 modem if the total station is in external link mode Remote Control select to connect the total station via serial cable or Bluetooth if the total station is in external link mode Baud rate select either 600 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 Data Bits select either 7 or 8 Stop Bits select either J or 2 Parity select either Odd or Even example you can only connect via Cable in A For a conventional total station the GTS 200 for Ss Standard Mode 2 30 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Total Station Applications 2k ead aan Cable in STD mode Connect via Cable in Ext Link mode RC4 Modem Ext Link Remote Control Figure 2 42 Select Tot
215. ts now have descriptive bitmaps Miscellaneous Changes File and point lists are now sorted alphabetically Point lists can also be sorted by clicking the column header Point description fields are now drop down lists where previously set descriptions can be retrieved Multiple selections have been added for Points Lines Layers and Surfaces New layers can now be created inside the layer selection drop down list Updated projections list now also includes support for table projection and multiple datums Polyline segments can be viewed and edited within a list The direction of a polyline can now be reversed by using the pop up menu Click Linework gt Reverse from the context pop up menu which is activated by holding the stylus down for one second or alternatively pressing the ALT button See Main Screen on page 1 6 for more information Also in the context menu the length of the selected polyline and single or multiple polyline segments can be shown Click Calcs gt lt Station gt Polylines can now be joined together Added support for NAD83_NO_Trans This is an added datum option to support the use of a non Topcon base station There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters When using a non Topcon base station a shift would appear A third party base receiver use to be the only option See Support for non Topcon Base Station on page 3 22 for What s New with Pocket 3D more infor
216. ty allowing users to transfer files project data and messages to other 3DMC 3D Office and Pocket 3D users on the jobsite e NOTE This is an Optional feature controlled by OAF You must be connected to a Site Link service provided directly by Topcon or by a Site Link server hosted on the job gt DGPS You can now select a GPS Augmented sensor type for the equipment configuration which allows you to run without RTK corrections or without RTK options in the receiver See Sample Configuration 4 Prism and Total Station on page 2 32 for details RC 4 Pocket 3D 9 2 supports the new RC 4 modem for communicating with robotic total stations See Sample Configuration 4 Prism and Total Station on page 2 32 for details X Pocket 3D Reference Guide What s New with Pocket 3D Other Pocket 3D 9 2 now handles significantly larger project files up to 10 times larger than before Also on screen panning zooming selection with large data files is greatly improved The following list briefly describes the features and functions for version 9 1 of Pocket 3D TP3 Project Files e All project design data is now contained within a single Topcon TP3 file via 3D Office which is the standard project configuration for all 9 1 series releases e Existing TIN Road Linework Point Control files can be imported exported for TP3 files e A brief summary of the TP3 project file contents can be viewe
217. ure 2 48 select the new or edited configuration file and press Ok to return to the main screen EJ Machine files TOTAL STAT A mmGPS s MotoGrdr LPS s MotorgraderGPS ScraperMachine ScraperMachine gt a TOTAL STATION totl stn Kal Figure 2 48 Select Equipment Configuration Robotic Applications The Setup menu for robotic applications is about the same as for range pole applications Figure 2 49 The differences are noted below a Pocket 3i See ts 16404167 NORTH g Equipment g Radios Antenna A Base Station ag mmGPS transmitters i mmGPS receiver a Site Link mfft Units Setup Data Survey Display Figure 2 49 Setup Menu for Total Station Applications P N 7010 0628 2 35 Setup Menu Equipment To communicate to the controller using the radio do the following 1 Click Setup gt Equipment gt New The Configuration dialog box displays Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 2 For the range pole and robot application enter a name for the robotic application select Range pole as machine type and a Prism as the sensor type 3 Select GTS900MC as the communication port used between the controller and the instrument Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 or GTS900 Figure 2 51 on page 2 37 and connect via Radio Modem COM3 Figure 2 50 on page 2 37 or RC3 BT COM6 Figure 2 51 on page 2 37 4 Press Next 5 The Setup Image dialog box displays
218. ure 2 82 Import an Alignment File e On the Send dialog box press Finish to save and return to the Main Screen Figure 2 82 on page 2 60 2 60 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Importing Exporting Linework Files Importing Exporting Linework Files Via Site Link To Import Export surface files via Site Link do the following 1 Press Data gt Linework gt Import Export gt Via Site Link Figure 2 83 on page 2 61 a MEERE A Surface amp Alignment Layers EMTS Listing i Points Import Export F From LN3 file To LN3 file From AutoCAD 2 FromLandXML Via SiteLink 2a Calc wizard a Control Setup i Data Control Display Figure 2 83 Import Export Linework Files 2 On the Linework s dialog box select None All Polylines Selected Polylines only or select a layer from the Polylines by layer drop down list to import Figure 2 84 on page 2 62 3 Press Next to continue On the import linework To dialog box Figure 2 84 on page 2 62 highlight a file to select it and press Next P N 7010 0628 2 61 Setup Menu Linewark s None All polylines e Sagie polyline only 7 Dozer PISITEUINKGNE GR3 2 Polylines by layer DEFAULT fi a Show offline clients Deseriptian Figure 2 84 Importing Linework Files Via Site Link 5 On the lineworks file dialog box Figure 2 85 do the following e Import into recipients current active
219. ure 4 38 Pde piua OHTH Hap i J Stop stake out Setup Data Survey Display Measurestake d V Surf Offset 010 A Match grade his Options Figure 4 38 Survey gt Stake out gt Stop Stake out Cut Fill Real Time Updates While in Surface Check mode you can now see a tri color grade indicator similar to the one seen in the 3DMC software that gives real time updates of cut fill to the design surface To view real time updates of the cut fill to the design surface do the following 4 94 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out 1 Tap Survey gt Stake out gt Surface Check to display the cut fill information and current elevation Figure 4 36 on page 4 23 2 Tap Display gt Grade indicator Figure 4 39 a The Grade indicator option is only available when there is an active surface or alignment lt gt Gridlines _ T Show section view Cut fill history Grade indicator Color selection Language selection Figure 4 39 Real Time Update of Cut Fill To adjust the grade indicator settings hold down on the indicator to access a pop up menu containing options for tolerances and grade Figure 4 40 on page 4 26 P N 7010 0628 4 25 Survey Menu Pop up menu for Tolerance and Range File Zoom Tools Help Options ee Pecket JD ME Pocket PC o x Grade Indicator gt File Zoom Tools Help 22 Pocksl 30 er lz SS 4 On grade
220. urf Offset 0 000 0AA Saket gt Setup Data Survey Display 0439 00 2x Options Figure 4 34 Stake out Menu Options 4 99 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out Surface Check To perform a surface check tap Survey gt Stake out gt Surface check Figure 4 35 SP BR 0400 00 Pointlist Alignment Pt Polyline Coordinate gt Control point Disconn aa Custom pointlist Ne Side slopes Measure pts z V Surf Offset 0 000 4 Options 0430 00 Data Survey Display Figure 4 35 Survey gt Stake out gt Surface Check The main screen displays the cut fill information and current elevation Figure 4 36 bea 25 5 POB 0 00 00 0430 00 V Offset 0 10 0 60 00 Cite memleh Elev 421 7c2 F056 i AA Setup Data Survey Display Figure 4 36 Surface Information P N 7010 0628 4 23 Survey Menu To measure a stake out point tap Survey gt Stake out gt Measure stake Figure 4 37 Pe tonm NORTH 4 S00 4 Disconnect V Offset 0 10 i Surf ff 0 10 Measurepts Elev 421 72 Bs TE Auto topo Stopstake out FT eean e Measure stake Setup Data Survey Display f r V Supt Offset 0 10 7 Match grade why Options Figure 4 37 Survey gt Stake out gt Measure Stake To stop the Surface check function tap Survey gt Stake out gt Stop stake out Fig
221. urface check C F lev in Figure 4 84 Stake Out Measurement Options Cut Sheet tab collects user defined data for measured points alignments etc e Enable cut sheets check mark this box to enable cut sheet collection e Target text file press the browse button to store the cut sheet e Append to target file check mark this box to add the current target file e Logging format select the format you want for the cut sheet from the drop down list 4 56 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Stake out NOTE A logging format must be defined prior to selecting a target file e Format press to display the Logging format dialog box On the Logging format dialog box do the following e New press to create a new logging format The logging parameters dialog box displays Figure 4 85 Name enter a name for the logging format from the pop up keyboard Extension select a file extension type Append select a parameter spaces comas tabs from the drop down box to add to your target file Type select the type of information to be stored from the drop down list to add the preferred information to be stored for the previously defined format Your selection displays in the field below e Add Delete the selection from the Type selection displays here Press Delete to remove that selection x Logging rm Sued Audio Logging format a l an t Enable cut sheets TONOV lao
222. uttons to zoom in or out on the image or press down on the screen and drag the image around Press Finish to continue n e 1 73 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 Figure 3 63 Compare Surface Preview Dialog Box P N 7010 0628 3 43 Data Menu Press Report to display the Volume results dialog box The report screen displays the following results Figure 3 64 Date Name of Design Surface Name of Existing Surface Common Area Cut vol ume Fill volume and Volume difference To save the information l 2 5 4 Press Save on the Volume report dialog box Enter the name of the text file Select a folder and location in which to store the text file Press OK fen O wer Path Hy fa ibiri tet Bape bet Fi pamorma tat T earra tat Ej aacoraliedlaat tet Volume difference 0 000yd cut Figure 3 64 Compare Surface Report Press Display to select the desired parameters for the surface display Figure 3 65 on page 3 45 then press Ok e Show contours enable to display the contour lines at a set interval on the surface e Show solid colors enable to display solid colors at a set interval on the surface e Interval enter the desired contour interval 3 44 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Surface e Show grid of cut fills enable to display a grid of cut fills on the surface T Show contours W Show solid colors Interval ooo Show grid of
223. whatever you have selected under Data Surface i e a tin surface road surface or plane surface If nothing was chosen here Pocket 3D will not offer Surface as a Selection in the drop down list Extend grade at extends the position being used for cut and fill values which are defined by the user Add user defined Grade extend centerline elevation at a user defined slope Centerline uses the defined centerline elevations of the alignment to report cut and fill values e Add vertical offset enter a vertical offset in the V Offset field P N 7010 0628 4 31 Survey Menu x Stationing RIGEL Cut Fill Centerline Add user defined Grade Add vertical offset Centerline V Offset 0 000 Geel Figure 4 48 Alignment Elevation Parameters Depending upon what Cut Fill parameter is selected different parameters are available Figure 4 49 The red dotted line displays the extended grade The Cut Fill value will be measured from the current range pole elevation to the elevation of the extended grade at the current position double red arrow Figure 4 48 and Figure 4 49 Stationing RIGEL Cut Fill Extend grade at OE 0 328 2 trom Stationing KAGEL Cut Fill Add user defined Grade 7 1 of 0 000 2 trom Cancel Figure 4 49 Cut Fill Offset Parameters If the point to be staked lies outside the screen area the main screen display
224. wn list Linework s None All polylines Selected polylines only 9 Polylines by layer AG DEMO PARKING AREA i Figure 3 17 Select Linework s to Export for the Project 3 10 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Project 3 On the Point s dialog box Figure 3 18 do the following to import points then press Next e None enable to display no points e All points enable to display all points in the project e Selected points only available only if points are highlighted selected on the main screen e Points by layer enable to select a layer to import from the drop down list Point s None All points Selected points only 9 Points by layer NEW CONTROL OFFICE GPS y Figure 3 18 Select Points to Export for the Project 4 On the Control data dialog box Figure 3 19 on page 3 12 do the following to export control point data then press Next e Control point s check mark this box to export control points e Localization check mark this box to export localization data e MMGPS Transmitter s check mark this box when available to export MMGPS transmitter data P N 7010 0628 3 11 Data Menu x Control data Entire Localization Control t points mmGPS transmitter data Caution This will overwrite the existing localization Back NAE Cancel Figure 3 19 Control Data for the Design Surface 5 On the Export To dialog box Figure 3 20 on
225. x Figure 3 92 displays the selected layout menu showing the current list of layouts the number of segments and the status for the selected layout To create a new polyline press New x Segment Status Closed 1 2 3 4 5 6 Closed Closed Closed Closed A E oon Figure 3 92 Select a Layout File e New on the layer files dialog box Figure 3 92 press to create a new polyline The Create new polyline dialog box displays Figure 3 93 on page 3 64 Create a new polyline then press Ok to save the information Add to layer from the drop down box select a layer to create a new polyline From Point press to select the beginning point P N 7010 0628 9 63 Data Menu To Point press to select the end point Measure press to measure the beginning of end points Inverse arrows press to reverse the direction of the beginning line m X Create new polyline Add to layer From Point C Measure ToPont Measure Ok Cancel Figure 3 93 New Polyline File e Edit on the layer files dialog box Figure 3 94 highlight a segment straight or curved then press Edit Segment Azimuth Length North i 234 32 00 8 825 145 11 23 7 869 54 29 36 8 883 324 46 08 7 862 Closed e gt Wav Gate Dae e or Geer Figure 3 94 Edit Layer Files 3 64 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Linework On the segments dialog bo
226. x Figure 3 95 highlight a segment and press Add to edit either a Curved segment or a Straight segment Straight Segment Parameters x Ec T enh E Dist 0 000 Ahead Offset 0 000 Rig Vertical Segment Azimuth Length North Straight 325 34 54 8 868 77O98C Straight 236 59 26 7 862 77098 Straight 146 18 58 8 944 770982 122 18 06 25 000 770974 0 496 770962 5574417 8 248 770962 Az 122 18 06 25 000 a Curved Segment Parameters Vertical Dama o a Figure 3 95 Segment Dialog Boxes Curved Straight Delete on the layer files dialog box Figure 3 94 on page 3 64 highlight a layout to remove and press Delete e Layer press to display the Add to layer dialog box From the drop down list select a layer to add a new polyline Figure 3 96 on page 3 66 P N 7010 0628 3 65 Data Menu x Add to layer GRDE BRKS DECEMBERI5 i Figure 3 96 Add a New Layer to Polyline Press Ok to return to the layer file s dialog box Figure 3 95 on page 3 65 Import Export To Import a linework file tap Data gt Linework gt Import Export Figure 3 97 lt gt Control A Surface Alignment w Layers Listing t Points 2 _ Import Export FromLN3 file 4g Calc wizard j F ToLN3 file E From AutoCAD a Clear selection A From LandXML Setup Data Survey Display via She a Figure 3 97
227. x displays Figure 3 86 Highlight a surface file to export e Press Export A confirmation dialog box displays to confirm that the export was successful Figure 3 86 Pocket 3D Q Exported surface to C TOPCON 3DMC Simple Slope D 0 0 RD3 Successful Alignment s testing m Simple Slope 0 0 Lakeside Road Alignment Export Alignment as simplesiope oo Roa Export anc Figure 3 86 Exporting to an RD3 File Options To change the view options of the selected alignment tap Data gt Alignment gt Options Figure 3 87 on page 3 60 P N 7010 0628 9 59 Data Menu lt gt Control S Surface Lakeside Road Alignm of Import Export gt Ripe Points Options ooo O oe Lap Calc wizard 25 Clear selection Setup Data Ss TES Figure 3 87 Data Alignment Options On the alignment options dialog box Figure 3 88 select the desired options for the alignment then press Ok e Show feature lines enable to display feature lines e Show transition pts enable to display transition points e Show station lines enable to display station lines e Interval enter the interval desired for the station lines e Color buttons press to set a color for feature center station lines x Display Show t Featurelines Color m Center lines Color Transition pts m Station lines Color Station pts Interval 50 000 on Canc
228. x to send the linework polylines directly to the recipient s project 7 Check mark the Replace all lines in layer w same name box to prevent duplicate names 8 Press Next On the Send dialog box Figure 3 106 press Finish to send the save and return to the main screen EJ Importinto recipients current active project E Replace all lines in layer w same name Back Net Cancel 4 Back Finish Cancel Figure 3 106 Importing Polylines P N 7010 0628 3 71 Data Menu Points Used in 3D GPS Total Station and Robotic applications the Points menu creates edits and deletes Point files Point files can also be copied between Pocket 3D and the Control Box using a Flash Card Point files contain multiple groups of points measured with their coordinates and put together into a layer as with Linework files Listing To add edit or delete a point with the selected Point file do the fol lowing e Click Data gt Points gt Listing Figure 3 107 The points listing dialog box Figure 3 108 on page 3 73 displays all points within the selected file Project lt gt Control S Surface M Alignment Import Export Xp Calc wizard E H Clear selection Setup Data Survey Display Figure 3 107 Create Edit and Delete Point Files e Press Add to display the points parameters dialog box Figure 3 109 on page 3 74 3 72 Pocket 3D Reference Guide Points x fer EO GRADE VERIFICATIO
229. y iat chee eateees 4 22 Sur Gerd O6l Dre Qenee nae were erent reer er errr te te eee mer eres 4 23 Cut Fill Real Time Updates ceeeeees 4 24 IVA CT GAS tata tegctes Ricca mechs omathetiee Biches seuctacecanoete 4 27 iv Pocket 3D Reference Guide Table of Contents e 0 6 EDE ce a a ere 4 27 POMC urana asics oat as ace mene 4 29 FOI NGS n 4 34 COGIC Ate seira i r eet ster aces aa eemtes seca 4 35 Contor Potes ede bende teehee eek 4 37 Create Edit Custom Point List eee 4 39 Side Slopes aarti eines eee 4 4 Measure Stake sosaren E 4 44 Stake out Previous Point ssesocesssesesesssesserssens 4 47 Stake out Next Point s sensenssessessesssessessesseesee 4 48 Measure Stake 2262256 te i tt 4 49 Stake out Previous Point oo eee ceecceeeccceeceeeeees 4 52 Stak C OU ING xt POINT setae ee aid ee rots 4 53 Sideslope O PUOMS fe esid cn cshccccsisadsxosiescuswlenceseiaudeen 4 53 x SUT EAC C2 LSC U gt dreisoni e aat 4 54 RIOTS eteatane Seteetea E sunnceaewiacsasecaeess 4 55 Total Station Survey Applications cccccceeseeeeeeeeees 4 58 Connect Disconnect Total Station eee ee 4 59 Measure POS 55 ohate a eetess a aa 4 59 Topo shot With Offset snan 4 59 ODON e ds cree costal eee aes 4 60 SAC OU tece che te 4 61 Go Wola caprrere screeners eater ene Neat rete rtp en pene Ter eenr erst ner 4 61 Robotic Survey Applications cccccesesssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 63 Statt Stop Trackin osi
230. z Figure 1 11 Calcs Context Menu Option Context Pop Up Menu Options Figure 1 13 through Figure 1 18 shows the context menu options for Surface Alignment Linework Segment Point Calcs and GoTo parameters x Clear selection Hidelayer s Sh Send via Site Link A Alignment r Linework r Segment it Points xm Calcs Movehere GoTo g Show Text Q Properties Figure 1 12 Context Menu Surface Options P N 7010 0628 1 9 Installing Pocket 3D r Segment 7r Points Ap Calcs a Movehere PH GoTo i Show Text Properties 77 Figure 1 13 Context Menu Alignment Options H Clear selecti w Hidelay a Movenere Z Sendvia Site Link GoTo Q Properties 8 Pr Delete polylin Delete last se R Length Tootarge Figure 1 14 Context Menu Linework Options 54 Clear selectior a Hide layer s A Surface Alignment Linework Aad ie Points a Insert Xe Calcs SB Edit a Movehere Delete GoTo Create new polyling o A Select entire polyli Properties P Stakeout segment Figure 1 15 Context Menu Segment Options 1 10 Pocket 3D Reference Guide H Clear selectic Hidelayer s A Surface Alignment a Movehere Sendvia Soro oy 4 Stake cut point a USE aS E Properties Main Screen em Length 25

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