Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide
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1. Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts Warning Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid Warning Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it2. This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1 vi Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station The Trimble 3 Autolock Robotic Total Station isa CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT The Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station contains visible and invisible laser sources A laser diode for distance measuring in DR mode and laser pointer function operating at 660 nm visible light with a beam divergence of 0 4 x 0 4 mrad and an output power of lt 5 mW while the emission is coaxial with the telescope This mode operates in LASER CLASS 3R The laser diode for distance measuring in prism mode operates at 660 nm visible light with a beam divergence of 0 4 x 0 4 mrad and an output power of lt 0 017 mW while the emission is coaxial with the telescope This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1 An Autolock laser diode operates at 785 nm infrared non visible light with a beam divergence of 38 5 mrad and an output power of lt 0 35 mW while the emission is coaxial with the telescope This mode operates in LASER CLASS 1 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide vii Battery Safety A viii Warning Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to di
3. 4 Trimble Figure 4 21 Laser adjustment plate Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 31 4 Setup Adjusting the Laser Pointer The following steps describes how to adjust the Laser Pointer 1 Pull out the two plugs from the adjustment ports on top of the telescope housing Figure 4 22 Horizontal pointer Vertical pointer adjustment port adjustment port Figure 4 22 Laser pointer adjustment ports 32 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup 4 2 Tocorrect the vertical position of the laser spot insert the allen key into the vertical adjustment port and turn it as shown in figure 4 23 Clockwise Down Counter Clockwise Up Figure 4 23 Vertical position adjustment Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 33 4 Setup 3 Tocorrect the horizontal position of the laser spot insert the allen key into the horizontal adjustment port and turn it as shown in Figure 4 24 Clockwise Left Counter Clockwise Right Figure 4 24 Horizontal position adjustment 4 Check the alignment of the laser spot and the cross hairs Throughout the adjustment procedure keep the telescope pointing to the adjustment target The adjusting screws are of a high tension because they are self locking The screws tighten automatically after you adjust them 34 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup 4 5 Refit the plugs in the adjustment holes Make sure that the plugs are
4. Contents of the traverse kit 2 accessory case Item Description 1 Tribrach 2 Accessory case keys 2x 3 Prism base with level and optical plumb 4 Prism 5 Sighting target Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 73 6 Options amp Accessories Measuring the Target Height There is a height measurement mark on the side of the prism base that can be turned out for easier reading of the height The height measurement mark is 0 158 m 0 518 ft below the target signal height Measure to the top ridge of the mark See figure 6 49 Target signal height Top ridge of height measurement mark Height measurement mark Figure 6 49 Target height marks When there is a controller attached running a field application software the software has additional functions that reduce the bottom mark measurement to the required vertical target signal height See figure 6 50 and the following paragraph 74 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Options amp Accessories 6 Th Figure 6 50 Target height measurement The measured distance Hm is corrected for the slope of the measurement to obtain a vertical measurement to the bottom mark Hc The constant from the target height measurement mark to the target signal height 0 158 m 0 518 ft is added to the Hc to obtain the vertical target height from the ground mark to the target signal height Th For more information refer to the field softwar
5. Station 40 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup 4 Pre Measurement Check List Before you begin measurement or stake out operations check the following items Lenses are clean Trimble S3 Total Station is correctly leveled e Collimation error Tracker collimation error Trunnion axis tilt e Correct radio channel is selected robotic measurements only Laser Pointer beam alignment e Measure instrument height e Allow sufficient time for the Trimble S3 Total Station to adjust to the ambient temperature see page 29 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 41 4 Setup 42 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Trimble S3 Total Station Technology In this chapter Angle Measuring Technology Distance Measuring Technology Tracker Technology Radio Tracklight Servo Technology Power Management Power Supply External Communication Removable Handle Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 43 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Angle Measuring Technology The principles of angle measurement are based on reading an integrated signal over two opposite areas of the angle sensor and producing a mean angular value This eliminates inaccuracies caused by eccentricity and graduation In addition the angle measurement system compensates for the following automatic corrections e Mislevelment deviation of the plumb axis e Horizontal and vertical collimation error Trunnion axis tilt See page 46 C
6. Technology 68 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide CHAPTER 6 Options amp Accessories In this chapter mM Trimble Standard Rod mM Traverse Target Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 69 6 Options amp Accessories Trimble Standard Rod The Trimble standard rod is available with the Trimble S3 Total Station The rod contains the following features e Graduated scale in meters and feet Fixed target height positions Leveling bubble Figure 6 45 Trimble Standard Rod 70 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Options amp Accessories 6 Traverse Target Traverse Kit 1 Accessory Case Figure 6 46 Contents of the traverse kit 1 accessory case Item Description 1 Tribrach Accessory case keys 2x Prism base with level and optical plumb Prism Sighting target oa BW MM Extra sighting targets 3x Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 71 6 Options amp Accessories Traverse Kit 1 Assembiy When assembling the Traverse target from the Traverse target kit 1 to the Prism base it is important to fit the supplied adapter to get a correct assembly Figure 6 47 Assembling the traverse target 1 Screw the adapter 2 on to the prism base 3 and tighten 2 Screw the target 1 on to the prism base 3 72 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Options amp Accessories 6 Traverse Kit 2 Accessory Case Figure 6 48
7. Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Disposal Before disposal discharge the battery 20 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 e Dispose of the used battery in an environmentally sensitive manner according to local and national regulations see also Environmental Information page ix Charging the Lithium lon Battery The battery is supplied partially charged Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time e To charge the battery use only a charger that is recommended by Trimble for charging the Lithium ion battery Charge the battery before using the total station if the equipment has been stored for longer than six months For more information refer to the Trimble Charger kit dual slot user guide Inserting the Internal Battery The Trimble S3 Total Station internal battery fits into the battery compartment on the side of the Trimble S3 Total Station This battery can easily be removed and replaced To insert the battery 1 Unclip the battery compartment door 2 Slide the battery into the battery compartment with the battery connectors positioned towards the top of the Trimble S3 Total Station See figure 3 14 Figure 3 14 Removing and replacing the internal battery Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 21 3 Getting Started Trimble Multi Battery Adapter Warning Use only the specified batt
8. from the previous collimation test e Immediately prior to high precision angle measurements in one face Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station Tracker Collimation A Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station can automatically lock and track a prism target Pointing errors caused by slight misalignment of the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Stations tracker have a similar effect to the HA and VA Collimation errors detailed above 44 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 To correct for the tracker collimation errors carry out a tracker collimation test The tracker collimation test automatically observes angular measurements to a target in both faces the tracker collimation errors are calculated and the respective correction values are stored in the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station The tracker collimation correction values are then applied to all subsequent angle measurements observed Angles observed in a single face are corrected for collimation errors which removes the need to measure in both faces Carry out a tracker collimation test in the following situations e Whenever the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station may have been roughly handled during transport e When the ambient temperature differs by more than 10 C 18 F from the previous collimation test e Immediately prior to high precision angle measurements using Autolock in a single face Trimble S3 Total Stati
9. gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Environmental Information NOTICE FOR TRIMBLE S EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMERS Trimble is pleased to announce a new recycling program for our European Union customers At Trimble we recognize the importance of minimizing the environmental impacts of our products We endeavor to meet your needs not only when you purchase and use our products but also when you are ready to dispose of them That is why Trimble is actively pursuing and will continue to pursue the expanded use of environmentally friendly materials in all its products and why we have established a convenient and environmentally friendly recycling program As Trimble makes additional recycling facilities available for your use we will post their locations and contact information aan to our Recycling Instructions web page For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www trimble com environment summary html Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Call 31 497 53 2430 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or Mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Trimble S3 Total Station User
10. guide Trimble S3 Total Station refers to all three available models When the description needs to be distinguished between the models they will be referred to as Trimble 53 Servo Autolock Robotic Total Station Related Information For more information about this product please visit our web site at www trimble com Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact your local Distributor Alternatively do one of the following Request technical support using the Trimble web site at www trimble com support support htm Send an e mail to trimble support trimble com Your Comments Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision E mail your comments to ReaderFeedback trimble com Registration To receive information regarding updates and new products please register on the Trimble web site www trimble com register 2 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide CHAPTER 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance In this chapter Inspecting the Container Trimble S3 Total Station Case Care and Maintenance Transporting the Trimble S3 Total Station Servicing Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 3 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance Inspecting the Container Inspect the shipping container If the container arrives in poor condition examine the equipment for visible damage If damage is found immedia
11. le Minist re des Communications du Canada This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 0 dBi Antennas having a higher gain are strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that required for successful communication Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device The Radio Side Cover 2 4 GHz Part Number 58123010 contains radio module with IC 4492A 2410G Europe comply with the requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 2004 108 EC on EMC thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area EEA These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment This product has been tested and found to For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www trimble com ev shtml Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment products that run on electric
12. of declaration Trimble S3 Total Station Type Model Part Number 3 X DR 58410021 X Code of accuracy The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC and R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC based on the following EU Harmonised standards EMCD EN 61326 1 2006 with requirements according to table 2 Group 1 Class B ISM equipment LVD IEC EN 60825 1 2007 IEC EN 61010 1 2001 R amp TTED EN 50371 2002 EN 301489 17 V1 3 2 2008 04 EN 301489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 300328 V1 7 1 2006 10 Signed for and on behalf of Trimble AB Date September 4 2009 Name and function Peter Fredriksson Director of Engineering Signature a AE AAA E Trimble AB Telephone No 46 622 1000 Ong No 56550 9782 Box bd Rinkebyvigen 17 Telefax 46 752 1464 VAT No SESS6SS0978201 SE 182 11 Danderyd Sweden www tremble com Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide x Contents Environmental Information Introduction Welcome Related Information Technical Assistance Your Comments Registration Inspection Care and Maintenance Inspecting the Container Trimble S3 Total Station Case Care and Maintenance Cleaning se Getting Rid of Moisture fs Transporting the Trimble S3 Total Station Servicing Getting Started Laser and LED Information Trimble S3 Total Station Trimble S3 Total Stat
13. 3 Total Station can set the instrument to one of three different modes e Off mode e On mode Suspend mode Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Off Mode In the off mode the Trigger key LED is off Press the Trigger key to turn on the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station The Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station will also turn on if you connect a 12 V power supply to the 12 V power connector and a TSC2 or PC to the communication COM connector Note During startup the Trigger key LED will flash once every second On Mode In the on mode the Trigger key LED will be on solid To turn off the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station press and hold the Trigger key until the LED is off The Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station will go to off mode if the battery is very low battery capacity less than 2 Suspend Mode In the suspend mode the Trigger key LED will flash once every other second To turn the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station on press the Trigger key or turn on the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station from a remote application To turn the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station off press and hold the Trigger key until the LED is off In Suspend mode the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station will turn off automatically after 2 hours Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Off Mode In the off mode the Trigger key LED and display are off Press the Trigger key to turn on the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station The Trimble S3 Servo Autolo
14. Getting Started Laser aperture warning label Figure 3 6 Location of laser aperture warning label on a Trimble S3 Total Station Figure 3 7 Laser aperture warning label 12 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Trimble S3 Total Station Description This section describes the Trimble S3 Total Station controls Trimble recommends that you take some time to familiarize yourself with the names and the locations of the controls For Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station see figure 3 8 and figure 3 9 for Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station see figure 3 10 and figure 3 11 Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Removable handle Coarse sight Focusing servo knob Eye piece Instr height mark Vertical motion servo knob Coarse sight Horizontal motion servo knob Bottom instrument Power 12V height mark connector Communication COM On Off and trigger key connector Figure 3 8 Operator s view of the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 13 3 Getting Started Coaxial optics for angle and distance measuremenis tracker and visible laser pointer Optics for Tracklight Removable handle screws Radio antenna connector Compartment for internal battery Figure 3 9 Front view of the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station 14 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Trimble S3 Servo Aut
15. Guide ix x Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Declaration of Conformity Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Trimble PIN 57007021 Declaration of Conformity DoC CE Issuer s name Trimble AB P O Box 64 SE 182 11 Danderyd Sweden Object of declaration Trimble S3 Total Station Type Model Part Number S3X DR 58410019 S3X DR 58410020 X Code ol accuracy The object of declaration described above fulfils the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC LVD and is in conformity with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EMCD based on the following European harmonised standards LVD IEC EN 60825 1 2007 Safety of taser products EMCD EN 61326 1 2006 EMC tor electrical equipment for measurement contro amp Laboratory use Emission Group 1 Class B ISM equipment Immunity Requirements for equipment intended for use in industrial locations Signed for and on behalf of Trimble AB Date December 3 2009 Name and function Peter Fredriksson Director of Engineering gt 2N s ty Signature Z N ca Trimble AB Telephone Ne Bor 4 Rinkebyviiges 17 Telefax 46 SE 182 11 Dand tea ww nimble com Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide xi Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station gt Trimble Supplier s Declaration of Conformity Number of SDoC 57 003 021 Issuer s name Trimble AB P O Box 64 SE 182 11 Danderyd Sweden Object
16. Trimble 53 Total Station User Guide Version 2 0 p m EN Ti bi Part Number 57022010 gt rimpie art Um January 2010 Corporate Office Trimble Navigation Limited 645 North Mary Avenue PO Box 3642 Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www trimble com Contact Information Trimble Navigation Limited Engineering and Construction Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 USA 800 538 7800 toll free in USA 1 937 245 5600 Phone 1 937 233 9004 Fax www trimble com Copyright and Trademarks 2009 2010 Trimble Navigation Limited All rights reserved Autolock TSC2 Tracklight Trimble and the Globe amp Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and other countries Microsoft Windows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Magdrive is a trademark All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners This product is covered by the following patents CH 465584 CH 466800 CH 885399 DE 69005105 DE 69005106 DE 69706653 3 EPO 465584 EPO 466800 EPO 885399 J 2846950 J 3039801 SE 0203830 5 SE 524329 SE 524655 SE 8901219 9 SE 8901221 5 US 5229828 US 5313409 US 6115112 US 7307710 DE 60319016 2 JP 4268135 US 7382444 US 7441340 US 7589313 and D 526588 Patents pending Release Notice This is the January 2010 r
17. Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Turn Instrument On Press the Trigger key to turn on the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station The Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station will also turn on if you connect a 12 V power supply to the 12 V power connector and a TSC2 or PC to the communication COM connector The LED will be on solid Turn Instrument Off To turn off the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station press and hold the Trigger key until the LED is off The LED will be off Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Turn Instrument On Press the Trigger key to turn on the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station The Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station will also turn on if you connect a 12 V power supply to the 12 V power connector and a TSC2 or PC to the communication COM connector The LED will be on solid 24 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Turn Instrument Off To tum off the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station press the Trigger key The power key window will be displayed in the control panel Power Key Power key was pressed EF Shutdown Options Figure 3 17 Power key window To turn off the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station select Shutdown Suspend Mode To go to suspend mode press the trigger key The power key window will be displayed in the control panel select Suspend In the suspend mode the Trigger key LED will flash once every other second the d
18. al power Call 31 497 53 24 30 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Japan The Radio Side Cover 2 4 GHz Part Number 58123010 contains radio module with certificate number OOSNYCA0416 ROOSNYCA0416 USA Class B Statement Notice to Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC tules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experience
19. and precise long range distance meter In DR mode the DR unit transmits a collimated visible red laser beam to the target point and then calculates the distance between the transmitted and the received light The DR distance unit software will detect erroneous single distance measurements such as those caused by an obstruction passing through the measurement beam and will ignore such readings in the computation of the final distance 48 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Beam Divergence All distance meter measurement beams diverge as the range from the instrument increases The divergence of the distance meter beam relates to an increase in the size of the area being sampled not to a degradation of the measurement precision See figure 5 31 Figure 5 31 Beam divergence Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 49 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology A larger measuring area at longer range is generally better because it enables smaller objects such as power lines and antennas to be detected and accurately measured With a smaller measuring area these small objects can be easily missed A smaller measuring area has advantages when measuring tight corners and vertices at close range When observing measurements to a tight corner the distance meter beam divergence introduces a range error caused by the size of the sampling area See figure 5 32 Measured distance Required dista
20. ck Total Station will also turn on if you connect a 12 V power supply to the 12 V power connector and a TSC2 or PC to the communication COM connector 60 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Note During startup the Trigger key LED will flash once every second On Mode In the on mode the Trigger key LED will be on solid To turn off the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station press the Trigger key The power key window will be displayed in the control panel Power Key Power key was pressed EF Shutdown Options Figure 5 40 Power key window To turn off the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station select Shutdown To go to suspend mode select Suspend The Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station will go to off mode if the battery is very low battery capacity less than 2 If not used for a pre set period of time the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station will go to Suspend mode The time is set in the operating system select Fii settings control panel power power off Suspend Mode In the suspend mode the Trigger key LED will flash once every other second the display will be off To turn the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station on press the Trigger key To turn the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station off press and hold the Trigger key until the LED is off In Suspend mode the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station will turn off automatical
21. completely discharged all LEDs are unlit When the button is pushed and all the LEDs flash the battery needs to be reconditioned in the battery charger When the battery capacity is between 0 and 10 one LED is flashing A battery with a flashing LED might not be able to start a Trimble S3 Total Station If started with a battery with a flashing LED the operating time will be between 5 and 15 minutes The capacity of the battery is 4 4 Ah External Power Supply The Trimble S3 Total Station has two external connectors in the base of the Trimble S3 Total Station one for communication and one for an external power supply External power can be provided by one of the following 9 Multi Battery Adapter e Car battery Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 63 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology With the Trimble S3 Total Station Multi Battery Adapter you can connect up to three Trimble S3 Total Station batteries Connect the Multi Battery Adapter to the external power connector on the Trimble S3 Total Station using a grey Trimble cable with 6 pin Hirose connector The Trimble S3 Total Station Multi Battery Adapter can be attached to a tripod or placed on the ground and has a carrying handle As an alternative to the Multi Battery Adapter An external 12 V car battery can be used Use one of the following cables The Cable 3 0m Car battery croc clips to Hirose 6 pin The Cable 3 0m Cigarette lighter to Hirose 6 pin Ca
22. correctly fitted for proper sealing against the cover Caution To keep out moisture and dust make sure that the plugs are correctly fitted in the adjustment ports Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 35 4 Setup Measuring the Instrument Height There are two measurement marks on the side of the Trimble S3 Total Station The top mark corresponds to the trunnion axis of the Trimble S3 Total Station The bottom mark is 0 158 m 0 518 ft below the top mark Measure the bottom mark to the top ridge of the mark Figure 4 25 Top mark Top ridge of bottom mark Bottom mark Figure 4 25 Instrument height marks When there is a TSC2 attached running a field application software the software has additional functions that reduce the bottom mark measurement to the reguired vertical instrument height to the trunnion axis see Figure 4 26 and the following paragraph 36 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup 4 0 158m 0 518ft Figure 4 26 Instrument height measurement The measured distance Hm is corrected for the slope of the measurement to obtain a vertical measurement to the bottom mark Hc The constant from the bottom mark to the top mark 0 158 m 0 518 ft is added to the Hc to obtain the vertical instrument height from the ground mark to the trunnion axis Ih For more information refer to the field software documentation Alternatively to obtain an accurate measurement to the top mar
23. cus Servo Power Management 3 as Trimble S3 Robotic Total S Station Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Power Supply Internal Power Supply External Power Supply Charging the Battery Battery Low Message External Communication ae Communication COM ine USB Connector Removable Handle Options amp Accessories Trimble Standard Rod Traverse Target fae a Traverse Kit 1 Accessory Case Traverse Kit 2 Accessory Case Measuring the Target Height xiv Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 36 38 38 39 40 41 44 44 44 46 47 48 48 49 492 ERE 53 54 54 m9 56 58 59 60 60 60 62 62 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 70 sesi e Z 73 74 Attaching the Accessory Case to the Trimble S3 Total Station Case 76 Index Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide xv xvi o Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Introduction In this chapter Welcome Related Information Technical Assistance Your Comments Registration Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 1 1 Introduction Welcome Welcome to the Trimble S3 Total Station user guide This manual describes how to setup and use the Trimble S3 Total Station Even if you have used an optical total station before Trimble recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product In this user
24. d radio TV technician for help Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter The Radio Side Cover 2 4 GHz Part Number 58123010 contains radio module with certificate number FCC ID HSW 2410G THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Taiwan The Radio Side Cover 2 4 GHz Part Number 58123010 contains radio module with certificate number CCABO9LP4320T5 Battery Recycling Reguirements The product contains a removable Lithium ion battery Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled 03 Important Information Laser Safety Before using the Trimble S3 Total Station make sure that you understand this user guide as well as all eguipment and job site safety reguirements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with TEC 60825 1 2007 21 CFR 1040 10 and 1040 11 except for deviatio
25. d to the surrounding temperature Significant variations in temperature can affect precision 6 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Inspection Care and Maintenance 2 Cleaning J Caution Never use strong detergents such as benzine or thinners on the Trimble S3 Total Station or the Trimble S3 Total Station case Be very careful when cleaning the Trimble S3 Total Station especially when removing sand or dust from lenses and reflectors Never use coarse or dirty cloth or hard paper Trimble recommends that you use anti static lens paper a cotton wad or a lens brush Getting Rid of Moisture If the Trimble S3 Total Station has been used in damp weather take the Trimble S3 Total Station indoors and remove the Trimble S3 Total Station from the Trimble S3 Total Station case Leave the Trimble S3 Total Station to dry naturally If condensation forms on the lenses allow the moisture to evaporate naturally Leave the carrying case open until all moisture has evaporated Transporting the Trimble S3 Total Station Always transport the Trimble S3 Total Station in a locked Trimble S3 Total Station case For longer trips transport the Trimble S3 Total Station in the Trimble S3 Total Station case and inside the original shipping container Servicing Note There are no user serviceable parts on the Trimble S3 Total Station Trimble recommends that you take the Trimble S3 Total Station to an authorized Trimble service workshop for service a
26. e documentation Alternatively to obtain an accurate measurements to the target signal height Th you can manually measure the slope distance from the ground to the bottom mark Hm To calculate the total target height Th insert the measured slope distance Hm into the formula below Th 0 158 JHm 0 091 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 75 6 Options amp Accessories Attaching the Accessory Case to the Trimble S3 Total Station Case The accessory case can be fitted on top of the Trimble S3 Total Station case for transport to a job site Use straps not included as shown in figure 6 51 Straps to secure o the accessory case to the Trimble S3 Total Station case ni aS Figure 6 51 Accessory case fitted to the top of the Trimble S3 Total Station case 76 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Index A Accessory case fitting 76 traverse kit 1 71 traverse kit 2 73 adjusting the laser beam 30 35 aligning the laser beam 30 35 aligning the laser pointer 30 35 Autolock Aiming 53 Autolock technology 52 collimation 45 B batteries charging the battery 21 connecting external 23 connecting internal 21 disposing of 20 external 22 safety and environment information 20 battery charging system 64 battery low 64 beam adjustment 30 35 alignment 30 35 divergence 49 C care and maintenance 6 cleaning 7 Collimation error 44 test 44 communication 64 Control
27. elease version 2 0 of the Trimble S3 Total Station user guide part number 57022010 It applies to the Trimble S3 Total Station The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state jurisdiction to state jurisdiction Product Warranty Information For applicable product warranty information please refer to the Warranty Card included with this Trimble product or consult your Trimble dealer Registration To receive information regarding updates and new products please contact your local dealer or visit www trimble com register Upon registration you may select the newsletter upgrade or new product information you desire Notices Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the N 324 Australian Communications Authority ACA EMC framework thus satisfying the requirements for C Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par
28. ens clean and dry Figure 5 34 The Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station Tracker function 52 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Aiming The adjustment between the two optical axes the telescope and the tracker may differ The difference will make it seem like the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station does not point towards the center of the prism when using tracker figure 5 35 This is not a problem since the two axis have their own separate collimation data It is however important to make collimation test for both axes Manual aiming Autolock Figure 5 35 Difference between aiming manually and Autolock How to Check Aiming You can check how well the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station is calibrated by measuring toward the prism with and without tracker and compare the measured angles 1 Aim manually at a prism and read out the horizontal and vertical angles 2 Turn on tracker and let the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station lock on to the same prism automatically read out the horizontal and vertical angles 3 Compare the angles between manual and tracker aiming If the difference between the read out angles is significant you should carry out both a horizontal and vertical angle collimation adjustment and a tracker collimation adjustment Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 53 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Radio In
29. ery and cable with the Multi Battery Adapter Use the adapter only to provide power to the specified Trimble product Never attempt to charge batteries while they are in the adapter Observe the warnings in the battery section of the manual The Multi Battery Adapter is an external battery adapter that holds and connects up to three Trimble S3 Total Station batteries The Multi Battery Adapter has a hook so that the adapter can be attached to the tripod See figure 3 15 Batteries Battery cradle Hook Connector Battery cradle Figure 3 15 Multi Battery Adapter 22 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Connecting the Trimble Multi Battery Adapter The Trimble Multi Battery Adapter can be connected to the Trimble S3 Total Station with a standard Trimble 6 pin Hirose battery cable See figure 3 16 Caution Use only the gray cables with 6 pin Hirose connectors from Trimble when connecting a cable to the Trimble S3 Total Station and Multi Battery Adapter Power 12V connector Figure 3 16 Connecting the Multi battery Adapter Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 23 3 Getting Started 0 Tip When connecting the cable to the Trimble S3 Total Station keep the Trimble logo on the connector upward Trimble logo Turning Instrument On Off The instrument is turned on off with the On Off and Trigger key an LED in the key will indicate the instrument status
30. ffers the standard Microsoft Windows functions of cut Ctrl X copy Ctrl C and paste Ctrl V In addition to data entry and the standard Window functions the control panel has a number of control functions that are Trimble specific These functions are described in the table below Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 17 3 Getting Started Trimble key Esc key Alpha key Ctrl key Tab key Back space Enter key Spider key Figure 3 13 Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station control panel keyboard Key Control function Ctrl OL Toggle the display backlight on off Ctrl Trimble Disable the touch screen Ctrl 7 Toggle the touch screen keyboard on off Ctrl Enter Display help Corresponds to F1 on a computer Ctrl ESC Pop up the Widows taskbar Ctrl Enter a or a symbol Ctrl Back space Ctrl Spider key Ctrl 0 Delete Print screen Space 18 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Display and Touch screen The control panel display can be viewed easily both in direct sunlight and in overcast conditions It also incorporates a touch screen for navigation Tap elements on the screen with a stylus or your finger The display light is active by default and can be toggled on off by pressing Ctrl a To change the default display light settings 1 Tap the Start menu and then select Settings Control Panel Display 2 Select Display l
31. he laser pointer is coaxial with the line of sight of the telescope If the Trimble S3 Total Station is well adjusted the red laser pointer coincides with the line of sight External influences such as shock or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red laser pointer relative to the line of sight Checking the Laser Pointer Alignment N Caution Viewing the laser spot on the Laser adjustment plate through the telescope is safe Do not try to make the adjustment using a prism the reflected light from a prism can be dazing N Caution Do not use the laser pointer as an aid when searching for prisms the reflected light can daze your eyes The reflected light will not damage your eyes but might be uncomfortable To avoid faulty measurements using the laser pointer use the supplied Laser adjustment plate to check the laser alignment regularly and before you attempt precise distance measurements 1 Setup the Laser adjustment plate 25 50 meter away facing the Trimble S3 Total Station see Figure 4 21 Activate the laser pointer function to switch on the red laser beam 3 Aim the Trimble S3 Total Station to the center of the Laser adjustment plate and then inspect the position of the red laser spot in relation to the telescope cross hairs 4 If the red laser spot lies outside the cross hairs the Laser Pointer needs to be adjusted See Adjusting the Laser Pointer on page 32 30 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup
32. ight and then make your changes 3 Tap OK If the touch screen does not respond properly when you tap it recalibrate it as follows 1 Tap the Start menu and select Settings Control Panel Stylus 2 The Stylus Properties appears 3 To recalibrate tap Recalibrate in the Calibration tab 4 Follow the prompts on the screen To clean the touch screen during a survey press Ctrl Trimble to disable it To enable the touch screen again press Ctrl Trimble Setting Time and Date To set the correct time and date in the control panel 1 Tap the Start menu and then select Settings Control Panel Date Time The Date Time properties dialogue appears Change the date and time as required 3 To accept the new settings tap OK To cancel tap ESC Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 19 3 Getting Started Battery Before charging or using a battery it is important that you read and understand the battery safety and environment information Battery Safety and Environment Information A Warning Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight
33. intenance Warning Do not remove the cover from the Trimble S3 Total Station A Trimble S3 Total Station is designed to withstand normal electromagnetic disturbance from the environment but it contains circuits that are sensitive to static electricity If an unauthorized person opens the cover of the Trimble S3 Total Station the function of the Trimble S3 Total Station is not guaranteed and the warranty is invalidated The Trimble S3 Total Station is designed and tested to withstand field conditions but like all precision instruments it requires care and maintenance Take the following steps to get the best results from the Trimble S3 Total Station Do not subject the equipment to rough jolts or careless treatment Keep the lenses and reflectors clean Use only lens paper or other material that is designed for cleaning optical equipment Keep the Trimble S3 Total Station protected and in an upright position preferably in the Trimble S3 Total Station case Do not carry the Trimble S3 Total Station while mounted on a tripod Doing so can damage the tribrach screws Do not carry the Trimble S3 Total Station by the telescope barrel Use the handle Do not use the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station control panel as a handle when lifting the instrument Figure 2 2 Lifting the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station When you need extremely precise measurements make sure that the Trimble S3 Total Station has adapte
34. ion Description Trimble 53 Robotic Total Station Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Control Panel i Patey yatir aAa a et e eee Y Battery Safety and Environment Information Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Inserting the Internal Battery Trimble Multi Battery Aile 5 Connecting the Trimble Multi Battery kiler Turning Instrument On Off vi Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Setup Setup EOE SEL e sagt Setup Stability Measurement Stability The Laser Pointer ae Checking the Laser Pointer enik Adjusting the Laser Pointer Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide xiii 1x NNNYN NY NIYNANA A PR RP 10 10 13 213 9 17 20 20 21 21 2 283 24 24 24 28 28 29 430 30 32 Measuring the Instrument Height Connecting the TSC2 Controller Connecting With Cable Connecting in Robotic Mode Connecting a USB Memory Pre Measurement Check List Trimble S3 Total Station eee Angle Measuring Technology Correction for Mislevelment oe Correction for Collimation Errors Correction for Trunnion Axis Tilt eh Averaging Measurements to Reduce Sighting E Errors Distance Measuring Technology DR sa s Beam Divergence Tracker Technology Aiming J x How to Check Alining Radio Sani Internal Radio Tracklight Servo Technology Position Servo Fo
35. isplay will be off To turn the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station on press the Trigger key To turn the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station off press and hold the Trigger key until the LED is off Restart Instrument To restart the instrument press the trigger key The power key window will be displayed in the control panel select Options The power option window will be displayed Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 25 3 Getting Started Align Touch Screen Backlight Orff Select and option either by tapping or by moving the highlight with the navigation arrows and pressing enter Figure 3 18 Power option window Select Reset Restart x 9 Do you want to restart the sip device Unsaved data will be lost Yes Figure 3 19 Restart Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Select Yes to restart the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station 26 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Setup In this chapter Setup The Laser Pointer Measuring the Instrument Height Connecting the TSC2 Controller Connecting a USB Memory Pre Measurement Check List Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 27 4 Setup Setup A setup with good measuring stability will increase the precision in the measurement result and allow you to utilize the measurement precision of the Trimble S3 Total Station to its full extent Setup Stability When performing a setu
36. k Ih you can manually measure the slope distance from the ground to the bottom mark Hm To calculate the total instrument height Ih insert the measured slope distance Hm into the formula below Ih 0 158 JHm 0 0917 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 37 4 Setup Connecting the TSC2 Controller The TSC2 is used as a controller for the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Connecting With Cable The TSC2 is connected from the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station Communication COM connector to the TSC2 USB connector using cable part number 73840001 COM Connector TSC2 USB Connector Figure 4 27 TSC2 connected to the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station with cable for servo and Autolock measurements 38 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup 4 Connecting in Robotic Mode The TSC2 is connected directly to the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station via the integrated radio TSC2 Figure 4 28 TSC2 connected to the S3 Robotic Total Station using the integrated radio for robotic measurements Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 39 4 Setup Connecting a USB Memory To extend the memory in a Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station control panel a USB memory can be connected to the USB connector via an adapter cable USB Connector Hirose to USB Adapter cable USB Memory Figure 4 29 USB Memory connected to the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total
37. l panel and a desktop computer using Microsoft ActiveSync technology e Copying data between the control panel and a USB memory stick see page 4 40 e Installing field application software upgrades and language packs Removable Handle The handle of the Trimble S3 Total Station is removable for measurements in confined spaces or for instances where the handle obstructs the sighting line The Trimble S3 Total Station handle is placed so that it will not obscure measurements in the face 1 position or restrict plumbing vertically beneath an overhead marker or sighting up a vertical shaft The handle can be removed by 1 Unscrew the two Torx screws securing the handle to the Trimble S3 Total Station use a T30 Torx key 2 Slide the handle horizontally away from the front of the Trimble S3 Total Station See figure 5 43 and figure 5 44 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 65 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Torx T30 x2 Figure 5 43 Removing the Trimble S3 Total Station handle 66 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Figure 5 44 Detaching the Trimble S3 Total Station handle Attaching the handle Attaching the handle is completed by reversing the above operations Caution Make sure that the handle is firmly attached before you lift the Trimble S3 Total Station Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 67 5 Trimble S3 Total Station
38. ly after 2 hours Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 61 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Power Supply The power management in the Trimble S3 Total Station has been designed to deliver the most operating time in the field The power management system includes the internal battery optional external battery pack and the Trimble battery charger Internal Power Supply The primary power supply for the Trimble S3 Total Station is a rechargable removable Lithium ion battery The supplied battery is designed for use in the Trimble S3 Total Station and features e Battery gauge to easily check power supply Rugged design One battery type for Trimble S3 Total Station and accessories The Trimble S3 Total Station battery is on the side of the Trimble S3 Total Station and is easily removed and replaced See figure 5 41 Figure 5 41 Removing and replacing the internal battery 62 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 To check the power supply in the Trimble S3 Total Station battery using the built in battery gauge press the button on the side of the battery See figure 5 42 Power gauge Figure 5 42 Internal battery power gauge and button When you press the button four LEDs on the Trimble S3 Total Station battery show the power level Each LED corresponds to a power level of 25 so that when the power level is at 100 all four LEDs are lit If the battery is
39. nce Required distance Measured distance Figure 5 32 Measuring to an inner and an outer corner Although the problem is reduced with a beam that uses a smaller measuring area the error can not be completely eliminated The most accurate solution to measure to tight corners and eliminates errors caused by beam divergence is to use an offset measurement method such as that used in the field application software 1 Measure two points on the face of the building 2 Aim the Trimble S3 Total Station at the corner to store the correct horizontal and vertical angle See figure 5 33 50 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Point 1 Point 2 Figure 5 33 Offset measurement With offset measurements you can accurately measure difficult locations with DR instruments and eliminate beam divergence errors For more information refer to the field application software documentation Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 51 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Tracker Technology The Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station is equipped with Tracker technology which is used for Autolock and robotic measurements Tracker technology controls the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station servos and aims the Trimble S3 Autolock Robotic Total Station correctly towards the target See figure 5 34 j XX Tip To assure maximum performance from the Tracker technology keep the l
40. nd calibration once a year This is to guarantee that the specified accuracies are maintained When you send the Trimble S3 Total Station to a service center clearly write the name of the sender and the receiver on the Trimble S3 Total Station case If repairs are required enclose a note in the Trimble S3 Total Station case The note should clearly describe any fault or symptoms and indicate that servicing is required Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 7 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance 8 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide CHAPTER Getting Started In this chapter Laser and LED Information Trimble S3 Total Station Description Battery Turning Instrument On Off Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 9 3 Getting Started Laser and LED Information For more information See Laser Safety on page v Trimble S3 Total Station The Trimble S3 Total Station figure 3 3 has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 3R Laser product Distance measurement Autolock and laser pointer aperture Tracklight aperture Figure 3 3 The Trimble S3 Total Station The laser warning label on top of the distance measuring unit See figure 3 4 10 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Laser warning label Figure 3 4 Location of laser warning label on a Trimble S3 Total Station Figure 3 5 Laser warning label Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 11 3
41. ns persuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous LED or laser radiation exposure As with any bright light source such as the sun electric welding arcs or arc lamps common sense applies DO NOT look into the laser aperture when the laser is on For further information regarding safe use of lasers refer to the IEC standard 60825 1 2007 Queries Address any questions you may have about laser safety to Trimble Navigation Limited 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton OH USA 45424 1099 Attention Laser Safety Officer Quality Assurance Group Phone 937 233 8921 ext 824 or 800 538 7800 Fax 937 233 9661 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide v Trimble S3 Servo Total Station The Trimble S3 Servo Total Station isa CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT The Trimble S3 Servo Total Station contains visible laser sources A laser diode for distance measuring in DR mode and laser pointer function operating at 660 nm visible light with a beam divergence of 0 4 x 0 4 mrad and an output power of lt 5 mW while the emission is coaxial with the telescope This mode operates in LASER CLASS 3R The laser diode for distance measuring in prism mode operates at 660 nm visible light with a beam divergence of 0 4 x 0 4 mrad and an output power of lt 0 017 mW while the emission is coaxial with the telescope
42. olock Total Station Removable handle Coarse sight Focusing servo knob Esi ye piece Instr height mark Vertical motion servo knob Coarse sight Horizontal motion servo knob Bottom instrument height mark On Off and trigger key Stylus Control Power 12V Communication COM Panel connector connector Figure 3 10 Operator s view of the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 15 3 Getting Started Removable handle screws Coaxial optics for angle and distance measurements tracker and visible laser pointer Optics for Tracklight Compartment for internal battery Speaker USB Connector Figure 3 11 Front view of the Trimble S3 Total Station 16 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Getting Started 3 Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station Control Panel The Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station has a fixed control panel The control panel runs the Microsoft Windows CE net operating system and has a 128 MB flash memory Stylus Display and Keyboard Touch screen Figure 3 12 Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station control panel Keyboard Data entry on the control panel keyboard is similar to that of a cell phone The o button scrolls between three different states of data entry 123 ABC and abc Multiple presses on a key scrolls through the letters on that key The control panel also o
43. on User Guide 45 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Correction for Trunnion Axis Tilt The trunnion axis tilt error is the deviation of the trunnion axis of the telescope from its reguired position at right angles to the plumb axis of the Trimble S3 Total Station See figure 5 30 Trunnion axis tilt error Figure 5 30 Trunnion axis tilt error In the Trimble S3 Total Station perform a pre measurement trunnion axis tilt test to determine the trunnion axis tilt error Angular measurements are observed in both faces the trunnion axis tilt error is calculated and the respective correction value is stored in the Trimble S3 Total Station The trunnion axis tilt correction value is then applied to a correction to the horizontal angle value Carry out a trunnion axis tilt test in the following situations e Whenever the Trimble S3 Total Station may have been roughly handled during transport e When the ambient temperature differs by more than 10 C 18 F from the previous collimation test 46 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Immediately prior to high precision angle measurements in one face especially where the vertical angles significantly deviate from the horizontal plane Averaging Measurements to Reduce Sighting Errors The Trimble S3 Total Station automatically reduces sighting errors caused by the misalignment of the Trimble S3 Total Station to the target or by pole movemen
44. orrection for Mislevelment The Trimble S3 Total Station automatically corrects for mislevelments up to 6 The Trimble S3 Total Station warns the operator immediately of any mislevelments in excess of 6 40 11 grads Corrections for the horizontal angle vertical angle and slope distance are calculated in the field application software and applied to all measurements Correction for Collimation Errors The horizontal collimation error is the deviation of the sighting axis from its required position at right angles to trunnion axis The vertical collimation error is the difference between the vertical circle zero and the plumb axis of the Trimble S3 Total Station Traditionally collimation errors were eliminated by observing angles in both faces In the Trimble S3 Total Station a pre measurement collimation test is performed to determine the collimation errors Angular measurements are observed in both faces the collimation errors are calculated and the respective correction values are stored in the Trimble S3 Total Station The collimation correction values are then applied to all subsequent angle measurements Angles observed in a single face are corrected for collimation errors which eliminates the need to measure in both faces Carry out a collimation test in the following situations e Whenever the Trimble S3 Total Station may have been roughly handled during transport e When the ambient temperature differs by more than 10 C 18 F
45. p it is important to consider the following 1 Set tripod legs wide apart to increase the stability of the setup A setup where one leg is placed on e g asphalt and the other two on soil will still be a stable setup provided that the tripod legs are set wide enough If it is not possible to set the tripod legs wide apart due to obstacles then the tripod can be lowered to increase stability Figure 4 20 Correct set up 28 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Setup 4 Make sure that all the screws on the tripod and or tribrach are tightened to avoid any play 3 Any high quality tripod and tribrach can be used However Trimble strongly recommends the use of tripod heads made of steel aluminium or similar material Tripod heads of fiberglass or other composite materials are not recommended See Servo Technology on page 56 for more information Measurement Stability Take into account that precision instruments require sufficient time to adjust to the ambient temperature The following rule of thumb for a high precision measurement applies Temperature difference in degree Celsius C x 2 duration in minutes required for the Trimble S3 Total Station to adjust to the new temperature Avoid sighting across fields with intense heat shimmer by sun light e g at noon Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 29 4 Setup The Laser Pointer The Trimble S3 Total Station uses a red laser beam to measure and as a laser pointer T
46. panel Display and Touch screen 19 keyboard 17 correction for deviation of plumb axis 44 D Declaration of Conformity Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station xii Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station xi display light 19 DR laser and LED information 10 11 E environmental information batteries 20 European Union ix European Council Directive 89 336 EEC 2 external battery 22 external power supply power supply external 63 handle attaching handle 67 detaching handle 65 I instrument attaching handle 67 detaching handle 65 height marks 36 height measurement 36 37 L laser and LED information DR 10 11 laser pointer alignment 30 35 laser warning label 10 M Multi Battery Adapter 22 P packing for Transport 7 plumb axis correction 44 power management 62 precision measurement hints 28 R radio internal 54 radio noise emissions Canada 2 S safety battery viii laser and LED v vii Servicing 7 servo focus 59 Horizontal and vertical position 58 standard Rod 70 T target height measurement 74 75 Time and Date 19 Touch screen calibration 19 Tracklight 55 56 trunnion axis tilt 46 trunnion axis tilt test 46 U USB Connector 65 W warning label laser 10
47. re 5 37 Tripod setup Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 57 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Position Servo The servo system is an electromagnetic Magdrive direct drive system which gives high turning speeds and accuracy The frictionless motion removes servo noise and reduces instrument wear The system provides endless horizontal and vertical motion including endless fine adjustment The Trimble S3 Total Station uses servo when performing a number of different operations such as turning the horizontal and vertical motion knobs for automatic test and calibration or when using Autolock technology for robotic surveying See figure 5 38 Note Due to the high speed servo it is important to use a high quality tripod and tribrach Vertical motion knob Horizontal motion knob Figure 5 38 Position servo 58 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Focus Servo The Trimble S3 Total Station is eguipped with a focus servo The focus motion knob is on the side of the Trimble S3 Total Station for easy access The focus knob is connected to a servo motor that is built into the telescope When you turn the focus motion knob the servo motor adjusts the focusing lens See figure 5 39 Focus motion knob Figure 5 39 Focus servo Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 59 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Power Management The power management in the Trimble S
48. scoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts Warning Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid Warning Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that
49. t during measurement The following techniques can be used e Use Autolock When Autolock is enabled the Trimble S3 Total Station automatically locks onto and tracks the target Manual sighting errors are reduced e Automatically average angles during distance measurement When measuring in Standard mode the Trimble S3 Total Station takes approximately 1 2seconds to measure the distance Angles returned to the Trimble S3 Total Station at 1000 Hz are averaged over the 1 2 second period to obtain an averaged angle measurement The resultant angle measurement is an average of over 1200 observations e Use average measurement methods in the field software Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 47 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Distance Measuring Technology Trimble S3 Total Station are equipped with a combined distance unit This means that the Trimble S3 Total Station can measure to a prism or to normal surfaces direct reflex DR mode The following sections describes the system DR The DR is a laser distance unit based on the phase comparison method The distance unit is coaxial with the line of sight and transmits an intensity modulated optical measuring beam that is reflected by a prism or scattered by a natural surface on which the beam is directed The phase difference between the transmitted light and the reflected received light is detected and represents the distance In prism mode the distance unit operates as a fast
50. tely notify the carrier and your Trimble sales representative Keep the container and the packing material for the carrier to inspect Trimble S3 Total Station Case When unpacking the Trimble S3 Total Station check that all ordered items are received Below is an example of where all items can be placed in the Trimble S3 Total Station case See figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Position of items in the Trimble S3 Total Station case 4 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Inspection Care and Maintenance 2 Item Description 1 Trimble S3 Total Station Tribrach Mounted on Trimble S3 Total Station Rain cover Dual slot battery charger power supply and power cable Tool for handle Tool kit for tribrach Trimble S3 Total Station case keys 2x Trimble S3 Total Station user guide CD lt a XX GC FWD Getting started guide Warranty activation card Extended warranty activation card Trimble S3 Total Station test certificate 10 Laser adjustment plate 11 Reflective foils 12 Cable 2 5m USB to Hirose 13 Laser adjustment tool 14 Rain lens cover Caution If the Trimble S3 Total Station is eguipped with the optional DIN adapter for DIN tribrach then the DIN tribrach must be removed before the Trimble S3 Total Station is placed in the Trimble S3 Total Station case The DIN standard is mostly used in the German market Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 5 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance Care and Ma
51. teral projection sector If the rod holder is to the left of the measuring beam they will see a red flashing light if they are to the right they will see a green flashing light See figure 5 36 Green light Red light Figure 5 36 Tracklight Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide 55 5 Trimble S3 Total Station Technology Tip You can use the Tracklight for clearing sight lines and as an aid to find prisms in the dark or unfavorable sighting conditions Caution Do not use the laser pointer as an aid when searching for prisms the reflected light can dazzle your eyes The reflected light will not damage your eyes but might be uncomfortable Servo Technology The Trimble S3 Total Station is eguipped with servo controlled motors to position the Trimble S3 Total Station and to focus the telescope Due to the high speed position servo used in the Trimble S3 Total Station it is important to use a high guality tripod and tribrach It is also important to set up the tripod in a position for best stability see figure Figure 5 37 If the setup tripod and or tribrach is are unstable the Trimble S3 Total Station servos might oscillate slightly in an effort to compensate for that instability An unstable setup that could negatively influence the resulting measurement precision See Setup on page 28 56 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Stable setup Unstable setup Figu
52. ternal Radio The Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station has an internal radio to support robotic operations The internal radio is a 10 mW radio that operates in the public free 2 4 GHz band The radio uses frequency hopping technology to reduce radio interference and maintain radio communications in even the harshest RF environment The Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station radio baud rate is 115200 bps This high baud rate reduces the measurement latency which ensures that a measurement viewed at the pole is received 100 msec after the measurement is sent from the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station To maintain radio communication with the Trimble S3 Robotic Total Station the Controller at the pole must also be connected to a 2 4 GHz external radio The TSC2 is equipped with an integrated 2 4 GHz radio module 54 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 Tracklight Tracklight is a visible guide light that enables the rod holder to position themselves into the Trimble S3 Total Stations current line of sight The Tracklight can be used during stakeout in all operational modes and is also of great benefit when operating in robotic mode as a means of checking that the Trimble S3 Total Station is tracking or when trying to reacquire lock by walking into the sight line of the tracker or using the remote joystick control in robotic mode Tracklight consists of a flashing two colored light with each color lying in its own la
53. ution Use only the gray cables with 6 pin Hirose connectors from Trimble when connecting a cable to the Trimble S3 Total Station and Multi Battery Adapter Charging the Battery See Trimble charger user guide for information Battery Low Message If the battery capacity drops too low the Trimble S3 Total Station shuts down You must then change the battery within two hours to prevent losing instrument parameters and functions such as instrument height target height coordinates bearing and dual axis compensation After that time the system resets all parameters and functions to default values Note This safety backup of the instrument parameters and functions will work only when Bat low appears on the display it will not function if you remove the battery during operation External Communication Communication COM Connector The communication COM connector on the base of the Trimble S3 Total Station can be used for e Communication to a desktop computer e Communication between a controller and the Trimble S3 Total Station e Installing firmware upgrades to the Trimble S3 Total Station Caution Use only the gray cables with 6 pin Hirose connectors from Trimble when connecting a cable to the instrument 64 Trimble S3 Total Station User Guide Trimble S3 Total Station Technology 5 USB Connector The USB Connector on the Trimble S3 Servo Autolock Total Station can be used for e Copying data between the contro
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