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Geodimeter® System 600 and 600 Pro

1. STO PO 10 16 HA 234 5678 To set the number of decimals you YA 99 5545 must first choose the service of the i menu Menu 10 16 1 Set 2 Editor Select number 63Set Decimals 3 Coord Nore Config 10 16 plete list No of decimals In this example let us change the of Func Label na _ number of decimals in for example the HA label No 7 tions and labels can be found in App A Note When TRK mode is active some labels will only work with 2 decimal pe i STO PO 10 16 You are now returned to the standard they are HA 234 56 STD mode To change other labels YH 92 5545 choose the menu and repeat Config 10 16 We assume that you want to work No of decimals only with 2 decimal places in this HA 4 l ee e example set to more decimals by the user 1 2 16 PF PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Mu Ea Note HT_meas will not be displayed if the station has not been estab lished GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Switches Targ test on Pcode on Info ack off HT_meas on Pow save on Key click on Prg_num PPM ADV Eight different switches can be set in the instrument by using the menu s CONFIG function Option 6 Set switches You switch between on and off by pressing the NO key Config 11 22 Targ test on Config 11 22 Targ test on Poode on
2. Start Procedure 32 Field Setup 1 3 2 Startup 1 3 3 Calibration of the Dual Axis Compensator with servo 1 3 4 Calibration of the Dual Axis Compensator without servo _ 1 3 5 Pre Setting of PPM Offset amp HA ref 1 3 6 Station Data Coord 1 3 8 Coordinate system 1 3 10 Station Establishment P20 _ 31 In general 1 3 11 Known Station 1 3 12 Free Station 1 3 12 How to use 1 3 15 Known Station 1 3 15 Known Station 1 3 21 Free Station 1 3 33 Point list 1 3 41 Configufation 1 3 47 Illustrations Start procedure Fig 3 1 Fitting the internal battery Fig 3 2 Connecting the external battery Fig 3 3 Display when level appears thus coarse mode Fig 3 4 Setting out using TRK mode Station Establishment Fig 3 5 Programs including Station establishment Fig 3 6 Free Station establishment Fig 3 7 Free Station establishment with 2 known points Fig 3 8 Known Station establishment with 1 ref obj Fig 3 9 Known Station establishment with 1 10 ref obj Fig 3 10 Free Station establishment Fig 3 11 Definition of deviations in the point list 13 1 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Start Procedure Note Setting up The start procedure for Geodimeter instruments can be divided into two different parts Measurement settings which can be decided and executed in advance These settings have already been dealt with in chapter 1 2 Pre Measurement sec
3. GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 This is your old station ground elevation Press ENT Yes if you want to replace the old elevation with the new or press NO to cancel it In this example we press ENT This display will only appear if the ground elevation has already been determined Enter your instrument height IH For example 1 75 Key in the Pno of your reference object For example 1102 Key in the name of the Area file in which you have stored your reference object If you leave the line blank you will have the opportunity to enter the coordinates manually in the same way as for the station coordinates Are your coordinates correct Press ENT to accept them If you press NO you return to the question Refobj If they have to be changed use Edit or P43 Enter Coordinates We will continue by accepting them 1 3 19 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From previous page PRG ENT EJ Known Stn 10 18 Aim to refobj Press A M A M STD P20 10 18 HA ref XX XXXX HA XX XXXX Reg Exit ENT STD SHD HD lt Reg Exit P20 10518 XXX XXX STD P20 10 19 SHD XXX XXX HD XXX XXX Note Reg Exit PRESS REG GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Aim at your reference object Then press the A M key HAref is the calculated bearing between the station point and the reference point If y
4. Note A com plete list of Func tions and labels can be found in Appen dix A How to create an output table STD PQ 10 16 To be able to create a new output HA 234 5678 table you must first choose function 4 VA 92 5545 Data com of the menu Data com 10 16 1 Sel device Select number2 Create table 2 Create table Data com 10 16 Select table number 1 2 3 4 5 and Table no then press ENT Data com 10 16 Select desired label e g HA label 7 Press ENT Label no Note Table 5 ENT No measured or calculated distances can be stored in table 5 See following page 2 7 6 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 w How to create an output table Cont Data com 10 16 The label is confirmed or rejected with HA Ok YES or NO Press YES or ENT Data com 10 16 The question Label no will be repeatedvuntikall required labels have Label no beewentered When arriving at the end of selection of labels answer by only pressing ENT The display returns to program 0 ENT Program 0 Note User defined output tables can only be activated and used in combinatien with fully completed measurement cycles which must include distance measurement Output table 5 when you wish to exclude distances With output table 5 you can use a displa
5. Test 10 16 Collimation Face Il 0 in front 3 in fr nt Press D in front See next page Note Minimum test distance It is important that the test measurements are carried out over a distance greater than 100m to achieve a correct test result Rotate the instrument to C2 if you have servo this is done automatically Wait for a beep and aim accurately at the point both horizontally and vertically To measure and record angles press the A Mvkey in front A beep is heard Make at least two sightings to the point the more the better approaching from different directions and then press A M in front Note The same number of sightings must be made in both C2 and C1 Rotate the instrument to C1 position and aim at the point Servo Rotate the instrument to C1 position by depressing the A M key in front for approx 2 sec and aim at the point 1 2 22 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 C1 C1 Note Test Procedure cont Test 10 16 Collimation Aim accurately at the point both Face ll 2 horisontally and vertically press A M Face O A M Test 10 18 Collimation Face ll 2 Face 1 Make the second aiming press A M Thessecond C1 angle measurement and A M indication of completion are very quickly shown on the display Test 1019 HA Col 0 0075 The display shows
6. Fig 3 9 Station establishment with a known station and 1 10 reference objects 1 3 22 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Known stn GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Station establishment with Known station P20 10 16 Job no P20 10 17 1 Xmem off 2 Imem off 3 Serial off P20 10617 P20 10 17 See next page Here you key in the number or name of the Job file in which you wish to store data from your station establishment A list of data stored in the selected Job file can be seen on page 1 3 31 Select for example Job no 2 Where will youstore your Job file Choose a snitable memory unit by indicating 2 or 3 for activation deactivationThen press ENT Here we have chosen to work with the internalmemory Key in your station number Key in the name of the Area file in which you have stored your station point and your reference object If you leave the line blank you are able to enter the coordinates manu ally 1 3 23 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Known stn Sel devicel0 17 1 Xmem From previous page In which memory unit is your Area file stored In our example we are using the internal memory Imem 2 Imem From previous page Enter the coordinates manually Note Coord Enter your station coordinates Enter the N Xxxx Leave the ELE blank for no height coordi E xxxx establishm
7. Program key Choice of program With this key you select the different programs installed in your Geodimeter The programs comprise a number of different options which are listed below The operating instructions for each program are described in a separate manual called Geodimeter Software amp Data communication Programs Supplied P1 19 User Defined Sequences P20 Station Establishment incl 3 dim free station P4O Create UDS P41 Define Label P43 Enter Coordinates P30 Measure Coordinates directly to an Area file Set Out P23 Set Out P20 Station Establishment incl 3 dim free station P43 Enter Coordinates P30 Measure Coordinates directly to an Area file Pcode P45 Define Pcode Edit P54 File Transfer View Internal Memory P54 File transfer DistOb P26 Distance Bearing between 2 objects RoadLine2D or RoadLine3D P29 RoadLine2D or P39 RoadLine3D P20 Station Establishment incl 3 dim free station P43 gt Enter Coordinates P30 Measure Coordinates directly to an Area file 2 Z P21 Ground Inst Elevation P43 Enter Coordinates RefLine P24 Reference line P20 Station Establishment incl 3 dim free station P43 Enter Coordinates P30 Measure Coordinates directly to an Area file Ang Meas P22 Angle Measurement only for servo instruments Station Establishment P20 Station Establishmen
8. Q N g To continueypressthe REG key and the instrument will aim at the nexttarget in C2 position Repeat the instructions above Note Note After thelast point your are prompted Repeat If answering Yes to this question all points will be remeasured 1 4 20 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK or TRK Collecting detail amp Tacheometry TRK Mode This measurement mode is normally used during both large and small topographic exercises The TRK mode is fully automatic All measured values will be updated 0 4 sec after making contact with the prism No keys have to be pressed between measurements It is worth pointing out that battery power consumption is a little higher in this measurement mode compared to the execution of tacheometry in STD mode R O E is automatic in this measurement mode Note that as measurements are started automatically there is a slight risk that measurements are made when the instru ment is badly pointed towards the prism We recommend using Fast Standard measurements FSTD when short measuring time is required CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note amp ae w To engage tracking mode press TRK VA 106 5505 amp 2 TRK Bee Deena Aim towards the point D
9. gt e FON lt x S4e c w I oT i 2o Oi o Bi 3 N x xXx FF SC Ce DH 2 oz zr xc Ion mO WL Ow Vv Nn go o ES HS Pe fo E 416 2 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 mnu The instrument also gives you the opportunity to select special characters for different languages This can be done 66 via Menu 66 The following languages and characters can be selected 1 6 3 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints Backup of memory As a safety measure always backup your memory to protect yourself from memory loss Ensure that your data can be found in more files than one and if possible in more than one place Backup is easily done with Program 54 which enables you to transfer Job and Area files between the different Geo dimeter units or to a PC see Software and Data communication for more information You can also use the PC program Geotool ask your local dealer for a demonstration Reboot the keyboard unit Measurements will be stored i the memory of the key board unit attached to thexinstrume nt The data system is designed to max secufity with write protection of the data memory and_a backupyof the working area of the programs If a lock uporan error of the program should occur which cahnot_b resolved by just a restart of the instrument th
10. Config Whe Targ test on Peode er Info ackscon Config 11 22 HT_meas on See next page For activation deactivation of the Target test answer ENT NO For more information see yellow pages 2 2 8 When using the additional software Pcod this allows you to switch the Pcode table off If you want to confirm any info message that may appear switch this label on Any info message will then be followed by Press any key The display returns to normal after 3s If the station height has been establis hed in e g P20 Station Establishment you can by entering menu 61 from PO choose whether to include the station height or not 1 2 17 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Note From previous page Config 11 22 HT_meas on Pow save oan Config 11 22 HT meas on Pow save on Key click on Config 11 22 Prg_num on 112282 Contig Prg_num oon PPM AdvS on Note Target Test GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The distance meter can be set in power save which means that the distance meter is only active during distance measurement given This is indicated in the display with an s only in STD and D bar Set keyclick on to hear a clicking sound every time you press a key If Prg_num is on the current program numberwill be stored first in the jobfile when you start a program P20 P29 Enabling PPM Adv means that you base t
11. E B PQ 10 19 Rotate the instrument to the C2 154 3605 position Wait for a beep and aim at 106 3701 the first point Servo Rotate the instrument to the C2 position bydepressing 1 Wait for a beepand aimat the first point J Ei Tomeasure and record angles press Peed Press in fegh the A M key in front A beep is heard A M B oth the horizontal and vertical angles if you at the time the A M key was pressed have a were stored in the internal memory of keyboard the instrument The number of sigh unit at tings is entirely up to you the opera the front tor and will depend mainly on the visi bility conditions and the type and required accuracy of the survey work In this example we have chosen to Note Press in front make two sightings in C2 Approach Press the point from the other direction and A M press A M in front After pressing A M the second time if you the mean of angular C2 values is have a stored in the memory of the instru sia See next page ment When measuring angles in this ibe front mode the same number of sightings must be made in both C2 and C1 1 4 11 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 D Note Press if you have a keyboard unit at the front Note See General measure ment hints chapter 1 6 for more info about dH and dV D HA VA W
12. 1 3 47 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to use Config From previous page P20 10 15 ere you can activate deactivate a point list In the list you will be able Pointlist on to analyse and alter any deviations rd off 0 or each point The deviations are displayed as dev radial deviation and RT ofs Radofs right offset and radial offset See Fig 3 11 below Note For a more etailed explanation of how to work with the point list see page 1 341 N A See next page Theoretical point Measur point Fig 3 11 Definition of deviations presented in the point list 1 3 48 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 How to use Config Note Formulas for calculating the weight factor for the German market 100 S Weightfactor s 1 on 1 P20 10 15 Weightfactor 100 s off on 1 off 0 1000 8 P20 10 15 Weightfactor 1000 s 3 2o0ff on 1 off 0 1000 8 P20 10 15 Weightfactor 1000 s 2 off on 1 off 0 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page By using a weight factor you can give priority to your known points with reference to distance To put it simply points that are further from your free station have a lower priority than the points that are closer This function is used mostly in Germany Normally no weight factor is
13. 16 13 Comp init Please Wait STO PO 16 13 A HA 192 6230 YA 91 7860 See next page Activate the RPU by pressing the PWR k y Th compensator in the instru ment is now calibrateing please wait When the calibration is ready you will step to program 0 where you enter the PPM values temp pressure offset and HAref The display now switches to Standard Measurement mode You are now in control over the measurement from the RPU In the upper right display corner you can see the battery status of the battery connected to the station unit and the function of the A M key see chapter 2 5 1 5 10 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Remote Aim Measure Register GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Surveying STO PO 16 13 aM HA 234 5678 YA 92 5545 STO PO 10 16 aM HA 234 5678 we SA SciS SD 73 409 See next page From previous page When the station unit operator has aimed towards the prism the RPU is ready to take a measurement This is indicated with a Press the A M key to start measuring The display will show Horizon tal angle HA Vertical Angle VA and Slope Distance SD 1 5 11 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Robotic Surveying only servo The robotics of the system are unique By equipping the instrument with a tracker unit even aiming can be done from the measuring point The entire measurement is per
14. Note Note From previous page P54 16 54 COM 1 8 9600 P54 46 54 Wai Note Info 19 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 To which device are you going to send the chosen file s from the source unit Here we choose 2 serial Enter new s rial parameters or accept the current Here We accept the current with enter Noted Prepare the target unit before accepting the serial parameters for a successfull file transfer The file s are sent via the cable and the display shows Wait during the transfer and you will then exit program 54 If Info 19 appears during a file transfer that means that the file transfer was not successfull In that case you should run the file transfer again and look for where it fails that is when Info 35 Data error will show Then check your file for any errors and if possible correct them with the editor 2 7 19 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Operation at the target unit Instrument with keyboard unit P54 16 54 COM 1 8 9600 ENT To 16 54 Wait Choose program 54 From which device are you going to send files to the target unit In this case it is 2 Serial Enter th yserial parameters which must be samevas the serial parameters at the source unit In this example we accept the current with ENT What type of file should the transfer red
15. STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Store data Note Data that can be stored in the selected Job or Area file Note Only if Point List is on in con figuration From previous page Sel devicel10 16 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Key in the name of the Area file in which you want to store the point Then press ENT In which memory unit is your 1 Xmem Area file to be stored In our 2 Imem example we are using the internal memory Imem e Pointlist ON Job File Area File Pno 5 Pno Stn 5 SH 6 N 37 Coord 37 38 39 E 38 Raw data 7 8 9 S_dev 46 Scale factor 1 if 0FF O ELE 39 Weight s 1 if OFF O Info S_dev_Z 0 dHA 45 S_dev 46 nfo S_devaZ 0 Info Point list o Pno 5 Used raw data Ang Dist Height 0 dN 40 dE 41 ELE 42 Stn no 2 Stn coordinates 37 38 39 RefObj Blank 62 RefObj coordinates 0 000 HA_ref HD 0 IH 37 38 39 dHA correction value of 21 the calculated bearing 11 orientation which is 3 normally a low figure Here are the data that can be stored in the Job or Area file you have chosen if you have activated the point list in the configuration routine 1 3 44 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 From page 1 3 39 EJ 10 21 Freestn ELE X XXX Pointlist Replace Z OFF Sel devicel10 21 1 Xmem 2 Imem Note See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 This
16. 2 2 11 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 2 If you key in the height of the instrument IH and the height of the survey point over which the instrument is placed and set the signal height SH of the target to 0 the vertical distance VD shown on the display is the difference in height between the station ground point and the point at which the telescope reticle centre is pointing The VD value obtained by changing display page shows the absolute height This is the method which should be used when setting out heights directly from the engineer s drawing for example Fig 2 3 3 If you keyin both the instrument and signal height the vertical distance VD which is shown on the display is thedifference in height between the point over which the instrument is placed and the ground level of the point at which the reflector is placed i e the actual difference in elevation between the two ground points A SH AS VD Fig 2 4 2 2 12 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 UTM Scale Factor Corrected Distances In all Geodimeter instruments you can set the UTM Scale Factor UTM Universal Transverse Mercator Scale Factor and can therefore carry out both Tacheometry and Setting Out using UTM Scale Factor corrected distances UTM Scale Factor tables can be acquired from local gover ment surveying authorities The scale factor used by the
17. Note Remember to define a search window before you begin the robotic surveying RMT Super holder 571 204 242 Connect RMT600TS to the other connector of the control unit holder Switch on the control unit step through the start up procedure and wait for the control unit to establish contact with the Geodimeter instru ment The RMT600TS automatically swiches on after a short while Now tilt the RMT towards the instrument as you view through its coarse sight Press the key on the control unit and the instrument automatically starts searching for your RMT at the correct vertical level When the instrument has found the RMT it locks on and follows it as you move Note Error 241 The first time you switch on RMY600TS you may get the error message Error 241 The RMT needs index as you press the key This means thatthe control unit doesn t receive any vertical angle r ference from the RMT To fix this just tilt the RMT past the vertical plumb line and back again then press an again Now the instrument will begin searching for you RMT RMT Super Part No 571 181 870 consists of sa miniature prism Part No 571 126 060 not included mounted on top of a set of active tracker diodes forming a full 360 degree circle The great advantage with RMT Super is that you don t have to point the RMT towards the instrument to maintain contact RMT Super is powered externally v
18. e The radio is not connected to the Geodimeter e The radio is not switched on e The battery in the radio is drained e The cables are not connected properly or are damaged Connect the radio to the Geodimeter and switch on the radio Info 123 Time out Can also show info 23 6 Cause Action e The battery in the radio is drained e The cables are not connected properly or are damaged Check the cable connections and examine the radio battery Info 153 Limit switch engaged Cause Tries to position the instrument to anvillegal angle Info 155 The horizontal positioning is not good enough Action If this error appears frequently leave the instrument to authorized service Info 156 The vertical positioning is not good enough Cause If this error appears frequently leave the instrument to authorized servic Info 157 The horizontal amp vertical positioning isn t good enough Action If this error appears frequently leave the instrument to authorized service Info 158 Can not find the target Cause Action e The aiming from the RPU is bad e The measuring distance is too long e The measuring beam was obstructed Try to aim the RPU towards the Station more accurate and remove any obstructing object If possible try to reduce the measuring distance 1 6 15 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 161 The target is lost Cause
19. to calculate an optimal solution that is they willmot give a standard deviation 1102 1104 Fig 3 6 Free station establishment 1 3 13 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 In free station establishment with two known points the PRG following is valid EJ 1 Angles and distances In general Fig 3 7 Free station establishment with 2 known points 1 3 14 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to use How to use N B An exam ple of free station establish ment is found on page 1 3 33 The examples that follow deal with three kinds of station establishment Known Station Known Station and Free Station It is assumed that you are familiar with the opera tion of your Geodimeter instrument Switch on the instrument and go step by step through pro gram 0 until you are in theodolite position that is HA and VA are shown on the display 1 Known station STD PO 10 16 The instrument is now in theodolite HA 234 5678 position Select P20 Station VA 92 5545 Establishment In this first example we will establish a station with a known point and reference object These are stored as Pno and coordinates in an Area file using P43 Enter Coordinates Pno 1101 is our station point and Pno 1102 is our reference object as in the example on page 1 3 16 Now
20. unt ihe froni ment The rule when measuring angles in this mode is that the same number of sightings must be made in both C2 and C1 Rotate the instrument to C1 position by depressing the A M key in front for approx 2 sec Press in front See next page 1 4 18 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 From previous page D PO 10 21 HA HD TIZ 123 9965 102 2230 T T A M PO 10 22 123 9905 1 2 2223 dV 3 Q5 D PO 10 21 HA 123 9965 102 2230 33 114 HD SD ENT See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Approach the target from the other direction using the motion screws Press A M The second C1 angle measurement and indication of completion i e II 2 is very quickly shown on the display However the values now seen on the display are the final mean horizontal andwvertical angle values of the mean of the angles measured in both faces The dH dV values displayed are the amounts by which the angles have b er adjusted i e half the sum of the re maining horizontal and vertical collimation and pointing errors Now it is time to measure the distance Press A M Distance is continually measured and updated while mean angular values are frozen To view the HD and VD to the point press ENT 1 4 19 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page
21. 2 11 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Remote Targets RMT Overview 21 RMT602 2 12 2 RMT602LR 2 12 3 RMT600TS 2 12 3 RMT Super 2 12 4 Illustrations Fig 12 1 RMT602 Fig 12 2 RMT602LR Fig 12 3 RMT600TS Fig 12 4 RMT Super 2 12 1 REMOTE TARGETS CHAPTER 12 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview Geodimeter System 600 Pro servo instruments equipped with a Tracker unit can be used to perform surveying tasks using the Autolock function If you upgrade your instru ment with a radio you are also able to perform Robotic surveying i e one person surveying To be able to use the above functions you must also use some type of Remote Target RMT A Spectra Precision Remote Target consists of a prism reflector and one or several active tracker diodes The great advantage of using active tracker diode s is that you eliminate the risk of the instrument locking on to other reflecting objects than the RMT Today there are four diffe rent models of RMT to choosecbetween for Geodimeter System 600 Pro All RMT models complies with the regulations for a Class 1 LED device The tracker diode s for each model is pointed out in the figures RMT602 RMT602 Part No 571 202 220 is the standard emote target for Geodimeter Syster 600 Pros It can be used for distances up to 350 m and consists of a tracker diode unit with a miniature prism Part No 571 126 060 mounted in front not included The RMT602 remote t
22. 571 202 880 or V 1 2Wh NiCd Part No 71 202 150 Fig 8 2 Battery unit 12V for side cover External Battery Radio Battery The external NiMH 12 V 3 5 Ah battery Part No 571 204 270 which is also common to other Spectra Preci sion products is connected to the instru ment via the Single Adapter Part No 571 204 256 or Multi Adapter Part No 571 204 273 described below and a standard Hirose cable The battery also fits directly on the External Radio Fig 8 3 External Battery Radio Battery 12V 3 5 Ab 2 8 2 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Single Adapter The Single Adapter Part No 571 204 256 is used when you want to connect the External NiMH Battery Part No 571 204 270 to the Geodimeter instrument via a standard Hirose cable The adapter slides onto the upper side of the External Battery The adapter has two Hirose contacts and a bracket for attaching it to a tripod Multi Adapter The Multi Adapter Part No 571 204 273 is used to connect up to three External NiMH Battery units Part No 571 204 270 to the Geodimeter instrument via a standard Hirose cable The adapter slides onto theupper sides of the External Batteries The adapter has 242 Hirose contacts and a bracket for attaching it to a tripod Three External Batteries will result in a total capacity of 10 5 Ah Battery Cables The multifunctional cable is required if an external battery is used or wh
23. Aim to the right boundary and press Aim to B ENT Press ENT S Reset to reactivate the last entered window if you have used option 6 Remove 6 Remove to disable current search window 7 Left to change the left boundary of the current search window to the position at which the instrument is pointing 8 Right to change the right boundary of the current search window to the position at which the instrument is pointing 25 5 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Note Search control In TRK mode there are three different search options when working in Robotic mode and one Automatic when working in Autolock Choose the RPU menu 1 Autolock and 3 Search control The following menu appears Remote 14 32 Toggle between on and off by 1 Automatic on pressing the corresponding 2 Adyv lock off numeric key Confirm your 3 RMTBOOTS off setup by pressing ENT Automatic on in Autolock or Robotic mode Automatic search mode means that as soon as the instrument looses lock of the target RMT it will begin searching for the target 5 times in the same vertical plane if youw want to search the whole window you need to press the A M key As soon as the instrument finds the target it will lock on to it automatically This fuction is very useful for ordinary surveying work Adv lock on only in Robotic mode Advanced lock mode means that if the instrument looses lock
24. CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Changing the bulb In order to change the tracklight bulb open the cover under which the bulb is situated fig 3 3 Removevery carefully the bulb housing and replace the spent bulb with a new one Replace the bulb housing and connect the covetavith the screwdriver fig 34 Fig 3 4 The sketch shows how the Tracklight bulb 6 3V 0 2A should be removed from the connection socket 2 3 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 4 Servo Overview 2 4 2 Servo control 2 4 2 Motion knobs 2 4 2 Servo control keys 2 4 3 2 4 1 _ SERVO CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview The System 600 instrument can be equipped with servo controlled motors for positioning of the unit The servo is in use when performing a number of different operations when turning the motion knobs when positioning with the servo control keys for automatic test and calibration or when using the tracker for robotic surveying Servo controls Motion knobs The servo is manually controlled by the two motion knobs located at the side of the instrument The motion knobs are sensitiyein four steps so that the more you turn the knob the faster the servo will rotate the instru ment If you want to switch to finemode adjustment when opera ting a motion knobj turn the knob in the opposite direction and fine adjust _ Vertical motion knob
25. Description of Label 23 Label 23 can be used in an U D S to log which units that where current during the measurement Note You cannot change the value of this label with F23 you must instead use MNU 6 5 1 Metre 2 Feet Feet amp Inch 4 Grads 400 2 Deg gt 360 minutes seconds 3 DecDeg 360 4 Mills 6400 23 XXXX t C 2 F 1 mbar 2 mmHg 3 inHg 4 hPa ex if 23 2111 means that the units are mmHg C Metre and Grads 1 6 8 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The following pages will describe the different info codes that can appear in Your Geodimeter If an error appears frequently the instru ment should be left to authorized service In some cases the info code also includes a device code e g 22 2 The most frequent codes are 1 Serial 2 Imem 6 Radio 7 Distance meter If a device code appears check the info code description If the code is not described the error is internal and the instrument should be left to authorized service Info 1 Compensator out of range Cause The instrument is tilted too much The dualtaxis compensator can not compensate for the inclination Action Level the instrument or disconnect the dual axis compensator Info 2 Wrong face Cause The operation was carried out while the instrument was in an illegal mode E g Trying to measure in the wrong face Action Chang
26. contrast 1 1 13 illumination 1 1 12 tables 1 1 13 1 252 viewing angl 1 1 13 Distance measurement 2 2 3 measurement procedures 2 2 4 2 2 5 1 4 2 1 4 25 Dual axis compensator 1 3 4 2 1 3 Eccentric point 1 5 20 2 2 8 Electronic level key 1 1 21 Examples of measurement procedures angle measurement P22 1 4 14 one face STD 1 4 2 two face STD 1 4 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 fast standard FSTD 1 4 7 one face D bar 1 4 8 two face D bar 1 4 10 tracking tachy 1 4 21 tracking setting out 1 4 24 External battery 2 8 2 memory 2 11 1 radio 2 6 5 F Fast Standard measurement 1 2 18 1 4 7 2 2 4 2 2 10 Fetch Station data 1 6 6 Field setup 1 3 2 File Transfer Program 54 2 7 18 Formulas amp definitions 2 9 1 Function key tA T5 list Appendix A G Geodimeter System 600 welcome B software 1 1 18 Glossary of Geodimeter terms F G Guidelines 2 5 7 Horizontal angle formula 2 1 5 angle from a line HA_L 1 6 7 axis trunnion errors 2 1 4 1 2 20 distance correction UTM 2 2 13 ref angle setting HAref 1 3 7 HT_meas 1 2 17 l Illumination of display 1 1 12 INDEX Info ack 1 2 17 Info codes 1 6 9 Inspection 1 1 3 Instrument calibration 1 3 4 height 1 3 8 2 2 10 settings 1 1 12 1 1 13 test 1 2 29 Internal battery 1 1 7 2 8 2 memory 2 7 20 Keyboard see Control unit Keying in of alpha characters Numeric control unit 1 1 22 Alphanumeric control unit 1 1 23
27. degrees around the instrument and 15 degrees vertically Note If no target is found after the search Info 158 will be dis played Reaim the RMT towards the instrument and press the A M key to start the search procedure 2 5 3 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Lock on target When the instrument is locked on the RMT this is indicated by a on the display When moving the RMT still visible for the instrument the instrument will automatically follow If loosing contact with the instrument in STD FSTD or D mode If the instrument loose visible contact with the RMT Info 161 Target lost will be displayed Aim the RMT towards the instrument and press the A M key to start searching optional or use the servo controls to regain contact The function Advanced lock can also be used in these measurement modes see page 2 5 6 for further explanation If loosing contact with the instrument in TRK mode If the instrument loose visible contaet with the RMT Info 161 Target lost will be displayed Use the servo controls to regain contact With the search option The tracker can be set toautomatically start to seek for the RMT in the search window Ffhe instrument searches through the whole search window both horizontally and vertically If the target isn t found the text Target lost appears Press the A M key optional or use the servo controls to tegain contact if you have changed the position much The
28. depending on the geographical location of the survey area SD xsinZ EN 2Re DHT SD x cos Z _ SD x sin2Z 1 K 2 2 Re HD Horizontal Distance DHT Difference in Height SD Slope Distance Re Earth radius mean value 6372 km K Refraction constant mean 0 142 HD SD x sin Z 2 9 2 DEFINITIONS amp FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Correction for difference in height Case 1 Slope distance has not been corrected when displayed or re corded Case 2 If different values of K and or Re are used adjust accor dingly to the formula s standard values which can be seen on the previous page these values can normally be obtained from the local Ordnance Land Survey Authorities Example Correction for the difference in height when close to the horizontal plane Correction mm tT R kor yA tol ee Vt by Jet vr tT eh SP ater CSN eZee ee eee Yt el PT Psp AMSA esses 100 300 500 700 900 1100 Slope Distance Curve 1 represents the earth s curvature Curve 3 is the correction for refraction as a function of slope distance Curve 2 is the resul tant correction to be applied to the height obtained by multiplying the slope distance by cos z This correction changes relatively slowly in relation to the deviation from the horizontal plane At 20g Z 80g the corrections will have decreased 10 2 9 3 DEFINITIONS am
29. mode 1 4 4 U Unit setting 1 2 6 Unpacking 1 1 3 User defined output 2 7 5 output example 2 7 6 display tables 1 1 13 V VD Vertical Distance 2 2 11 2212 Vertical angle formula 2 1 5 View collimation factors 4 2 21 trunnion axis factors 1 2 21 W Warranty 2 10 3 Window control 2 5 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Welcome to Geodimeter System 600 600 Pro Geotronics now Spectra Precision AB has since the release of Geodimeter System 400 presented a large number of inventions within the surveying field the tracklight the alpha numeric keyboard servo one person total station etc In 1994 Geotronics introduced the first flexible total station Geodimeter System 600 which made it possible for the user to physically tailor his or her total station to his her needs In 1998 Spectra Precision AB introduce Geodimeter System 600 Pro which include a number of technical improvements such as a faster CPU and faster and smootherservo positioning The system includes of course all ofthe features that are typical for Geodimeter such as servo assisted drive optional numeric or alpha numeric control units key boards tracklight tracker optional radio side cover optional and RS 232 communication About this manual The contents 6f this manual are as follows Part 1 Operator s instructions Chapter 1 Introduction describes the contents of the transport case and the functions of the co
30. tion will normally stabilize after approx 10 15 sec 149 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 D or C2 C1 V N Note Automatic arithmetic mean value of both angles and distance D bar two face measurement C1 C2 This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys e g traversing survey point accuracy control etc I e when you need high accuracy It can only be used when using the instrument as a total station not for robotic surveying The distance measurement is carried out in a repeated measu rement cycle thus resulting in a greater degree of distance accuracy and the mean horizontal and vertical angles of all measurements made in both C2 and C1 positions are auto matically calculated and presented on the display The instrument measures and displaysmean horizontal and vertical angles as well as angular differences between both faces and slope distance You eanyalsodisplay horizontal distance height difference andthe northings eastings and elevation of the point by pressingtthe ENT key twice Colli mation and horizontal axis tiltcetfors are fully compensated and operator error is minimized A B C2 01 C2 Ci1 Stn 1 4 10 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STD PO 10 17 To assume the D bar mode press the HA s 154 3605 D bar key VA 106 3701 N e o O a
31. 2 2 2 4 Different combinations of IH and SH when using R O E Fig 2 5 UTM Scale Factor 2 2 1 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Derma DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview The distance module of Geodimeter System 600 operates within the infrared area of the electromagnetic spectrum It transmits an infrared light beam The reflected light beam is received by the instrument and with the help of a compara tor the phase delay between transmitted and received signal is measured The time measurement of the phase delay is converted and displayed as a distance with mm accuracy on the four line LCD Note amp When taking measurements with servo instruments and having the Tracker installed there may be a distance error if you use large prisms See page 2 2 9 forfurther information Distance Measurement The internal function of the distance measurement module can be varied depending onthe nature of the particular survey application in qu stion There are four methods of distance measurement STD d Standard measurements towards stationary targets standard mode 1 Fast measurements towards stationary targets fast standard mode STD Precision measurements towards stationary targets arithmetical mean value D bar mode E Measurements towards moving targets tracking mode e g setting out or hydrograp
32. 5 13 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Robotic Surveying B RIGHT BOUNDARY a a Gert ss o A ee ASLEFT BOUNDARY Window or Window Fig 5 1 Set window The sector window can be defined as described above 1 5 14 SURVEYING Robotic Surveying Note Define window Note The reference object must be a remote target RMT METHODS CHAPTER 5 Search window GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From page 1 5 13 Remate 16 12 Define window Remate 16 12 Aim to A Fress ENT Remote 16 12 Aim to B Fress ENT Remote 16 12 Measure Ref Ob Remote 16 12 Press any key Remove keyboard See next page When Station Establishment has been carried out or 1 OK is selected the display will show Define window Define window gives you the possibility to set a window in which the instrument will search for the RPU This will decrease the search time and will make you more efficient it takes 10 12 sec for the instrument to search the complete circle In this example we will show you how to use the function answer YES Aim to the upp r lower left boundary and press ENT Aun to the upper lower right boundary and press ENT Note Define window The window can be relocated from the RPU menu see chapter 2 5 Do you want a reference object If so press YES or ENT o
33. Action e The aiming from the RPU is bad e The measuring beam is obstructed e The target was moved too fast Try to aim the RPU towards the Station more accurate and remove any obstructing object If not in tracking mode it is important to hold the target still while measuring Info 162 Syntax error see Info 30 Info 166 No measuring signal from prism Cause Action The distance meter in the instrument or the prism is obstructed Remove any obstructing object from theinstrument and the prism Info 167 Collimation error too large Cause Action The collimation error during test measurement was too large Increase the measuring distances It is important to keep the RPU held still during the measurement If the error does not disappear leave the instrument to authorized service Info 174 7 Distance measurement error Action Redo measurement Info 175 7 Distance Measurement error Cause Action Especially in TRK mode when you start to measure a distance to one prism and end the measurement to another one e Wait until the error message disappears The next distance measurement will be correct e Measure in FSTD Fast Standard Mode Info 201 Calculation error see Info 43 1 6 16 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 207 Process queue overflow Cause Too many commands sent too fast on the serial channel Action Wait for the resu
34. C e air pressure 0 3 mbar e relative humidity 4 wet temperature 0 8 C As shown in the first examplevabove relative humidity has quite a small influence on the ppm factor It s much more important to be precis swhen it omes to dry temperature and air pressure In hot regions relative humidity becomes more important though 2 9 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 10 Care amp Maintenance Overview 2 10 2 Cleaning 2 10 3 Condensation 2 10 3 Packing for Transport 2 10 3 Warranty 2 10 3 Service 2 10 4 2 10 1 CARE amp MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 10 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview Geodimeter System 600 is designed and tested to withstand field conditions but like all other precision instruments it requires care and maintenance L Avoid rough jolts and careless treatment D Keep lenses and reflectors clean Always use lens paper or other material intended for cleaning optics I When the instrument is not being used keep it protected in an upright position preferably in its transport case D Don t carry the instrument whilegmounted on the tripod in order to avoid damage to the tribrach screws LY Servo instruments only Donot rotate the instrument by the handle This may have aneffect on the HA ref How much it effects the value depends on the quality of the tribrach and the tripod Use instead the servo controls to rotate the instrument I Don t carrythe instru
35. C1 and C2 Registration key For registration of measurement values In FSTD working with UDS this key both measures and registrates with a single press Alpha character keying in numeric control unit It is also possible to enter alpha characters in instruments with the numeric control unit This is done by pressing the REG key ASCII key If alpha characters are to be used in the middle of an numeric point number 6r point code title exit from and re entry into th alpha mode is achieved by pres sing the REG ASCII key Follow the example below The instrument also gives you the oppurtunity to select special characters fordifferent languages This can be done via Menu 6 6 A complete list of values for different charact ers for differentlanguages is shown on page 1 6 2 Example Alphanumeric input using the ASCII table The point number to be keyed in is 12 MH 66 which is the field notation for Point Number 12 which happens to be a manhole with a 66 cm diameter cover Press FS and ENT PNO is seen on the display Key in 12 Press the REG key Alpha key ASCII is seen on the display Key in 77 72 MH Press once again the REG Alpha key Then key in 66 Finalize the keying in by pressing the ENT key This ASCII possibi lity can of course be used with other functions e g Operator Project etc etc in fact all functions except the labels which are directly connected with measured and calculated survey value
36. GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Station Establishment In general In general Station Establishment P20 is a basic software package for all Geodimeter field calculation programs This program is used to calculate and store instrument setup data which is required for some of the field calc programs The programs that follow P20 today are SetOut RoadLine and RefLine see Fig 3 5 If you try to activate any of these programs without first establishing your station you are taken directly to P20 Program 23 SetOut Program 24 RefLine Program 20 Station Establishment Program 29 RoadLine 2D Program 39 RoadLine 3D Fig 3 5 Statiomestablishment is necessary for running the above programs Program 20 Station Establishment The program is divided into three main functions 1 Known station for station establishment when the coordinates of your station point and reference object are known 2 Free station for free station establishment using 2 10 points whose coordinates are known 3 Known station for station establishment when the coordinates of your station point and up to ten reference objects are known 1 3 11 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 In general 1 amp 3 Known Station When establishing a station at a known point you will only need the point numbers for your station point and reference object The in
37. Horizontal motion knob 2 4 2 SERVO CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Servo control keys When you are about to position the instrument towards a point that are known that is when the horizontal and vertical angle is known you can use the servo control keys gt lt and for positioning the instrument Simply enter label 26 and 27 or SON and SOE and press the control key for horizontal positioning and for vertical positioning As soon as the key has been pressed the servo will position the instrument at the right position When measuring in two faces you can use control key for switching between face 1 and face 2 A When measuting in tivo faces this key is used A Ca for switching between C1 and C2 a or EJ Key horizontal positioning Ba DN 9 Key for vertical positioning Ea or 6 Key for horizontal and vertical positioning This key is used for switching between C1 and C2 when measuring in two faces It is available on instruments with no keyboard unit attached at the front A long press on this key switches the face 2 4 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracker only for servo instruments Overview Tracker operation Search Criteria Lock on target Controlling the tracker Window control Search control Guidelines Reference control in Robotic mod Iilustrati
38. Keyclick 1 2 18 L Label function key 1 1 15 recording 2 7 2 list Appendix A Language setting 1 2 19 1 6 3 LED information 1 4 26 Levelling of the instrumenf1 3 3 Light source Tracklight 2 3 5 Lock on target 2 5 4 Long Range 2 2 7 App B GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 configuration Appendix B Moving targets 2 2 7 Numeric control unit 1 1 9 1 1 22 0 Office setup 1 2 2 One face D bar measurement 1 4 8 2 2 5 STD measurement 1 4 2 2 2 4 Output data 2 7 3 standard 23733 user defined 2 7 5 P Packing fortransport 2 10 3 Parityysettings 2 7 10 Pcod 1 2 17 Power save 1 2 18 supply 2 8 1 turn on 1 1 14 1 2 3 unit 2 8 4 PPM example 2 9 5 setting 1 3 6 Pre measurement 1 2 1 Pre settings 1 2 5 coordinate system 1 3 10 M HAref 1 3 7 Main menu Appendix B offset 1 3 6 Measure PPM 1 3 6 angles 1 4 1 1 4 22 2 1 1 distances 1 4 1 1 4 22 2 2 1 Measuring hints 1 6 4 Measuring time 2 2 4 2 2 5 Memory Card 2 11 8 Menu key 1 1 16 station data 1 3 8 time amp date 1 2 8 units 1 2 6 Prg num 1 2 18 Program additional 1 1 18 key 1 1 18 1 1 19 INDEX Radio Chapter 2 6 controls 2 6 3 external 2 6 5 Range general 2 2 9 Recording data 2 7 2 Reboot 1 6 4 Reference Control 2 5 8 Remote Surveying 1 5 7 Remote targets Ch 2 12 RMT602 2 12 2 RMT602LR 2 12 3 RMT600TS 2 12 3 RMT Super 2 12 4 Robotic Surveying 1 5 12 R O E 2 2 10 RPU Menu 1 5 25 S Search control 2 5 6 Sea
39. Output of measured data from Geodimeter System 600 can be set completely independently of the displayed data The standard output tables have been set for recording horizontal angle vertical angle and slope distance for the different mea suring modes If output of other data is required special output tables can be set by the operator The standard out put Table 0 see tab 7 2 page 2 7 4 is adapted to the func tion of the different modes of measurement while a User Defined Table 1 2 3 4 and 5 will be independent of choice of mode 27 3 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Tab 7 2 T STD mode STD mode able 0 Standard One face C1 Two face C2 Mode STD Prompt Label Prompt Label Comments HA HA 7 Horiz Angle C1 VA VA 8 Vert Angle C1 SD SD 9 Slope Dist 17 Horiz Angle C2 Vert Angle C2 Not available at the RPU The above data can beecorded when measuring in standard mode STD in select d memory device In theodolite mode onlytabel 7 amp 8 will be registered Table 0 1 2 3 and 4 are only available after a distance measure ment Tracking mode TRK In tracking measurement and recording can be made only in the face one position Recording follows the procedure of one face measurements in the Standard mode as described above D bar mean value mode In D bar measurements recording can be done according to table 7 3 see following
40. P23 Relative to stored Y E coord of set out point P23 Relative to stored Z ELE coord of set out point P23 Universal Transverse Mercator Scale Factor Slope inclination Correction value of the calculated bearing in Program 20 Standard deviation Rel North Coord Not in the RPU Operat Proj Inst No Temp Blank Ea rad Refrac ShotID Activ Ref Obj Diam Radius h t SON SOE SHT Radoffs RT offs Radoffs RT offs Press dHT dHD dHA Com END Sec A param Secinc Cl ofs PCoeff Pht Layer LayerH Profil Dist Appendix A Label List for the Keyboard Unit Description Rel East Coord Vertical distance IH and SH included 49 10 3 6 Job No file for storage of raw and calculated data Date Time Operator identification Project identification Instrument Number Temperature Empty row in UDS s where it is convenient to have a blank line Earth Radius Refraction Shot Identity Activity Code Reference Object Diameter Radius Relative humidity in Wet temperature Northing Coordinate ofsetting Out point Easting Coordinate _of setting out point Elevation of setting out point Keyed in Radialhoffset dimension Keyed in Right angle offset dimension Calculated Radialhoffset dimension in setting out program Calculated Right angle offset dimension in setting out program Air Pressure Difference between ELE and SHT 75 29 39 Difference between setting out distance and measur
41. Program 54 File transfer 2 7 18 2 7 1 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Data Recording The recording of data when using Geodimeter System 600 is based on the general system of labels and label numbers which describe the different data items The system has 109 different labels which all can be registered as separate items directly from the keyboard of the instrument or they can be recorded using the User Definable Sequences available in the additional software UDS Angle registration can be carried out during both single and double face measurements The angle values are measured in face II by pressing the A M key and can then be displayed and recorded in the face I position In this case angle recording is carried out under separate labels for face I and face II Iistrument data can be recorded according to tab 7 1 see below Data is always stored in the keyboard unit attached at the back even if two keyboard units ar attached If you wish to store data h bothppanels you will have switch keyboard units Data can alse transferred as a file between two keyboard units Program 54 Tab 7 1 Instrument Data Prompt Label Data for recording Horiz Angle HA 7 Vert Angle VA 8 Horiz Angle C2 HA II 17 Vert Angle C2 VA Il 18 Horiz Angle C1 HAI 24 Vert Angle C1 VAI 25 Horiz Diff dH 16 Vert Diff dV 19 Slope Dist SD 9 Horiz Dist HD 14 Diff in Height dHT 10 Vert Dist VD 49 No
42. Reg HA VA SO 234 5676 92 5545 73 409 Note A M key Aim the RMT towards the instrument and press the A M key RPU is s nding a signal to the instrument and the station starts to search in the sector The station has found the RMT and the system is ready to measure This is indicated with symbol please refer to chapter 2 5 for explanation of the symbols Press A M to measure The display will show Horizon tal angle HA Vertical Angle VA and Slope Distance SD The A M key has two functions Aim and Measure In the right corner of the display the current function of the A M key is displayed Am Aim aM Measure A long press on the A M key will give you a chance to step backward in the sequence Aim and Measure 1 5 17 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Establishing contact from a detached control unit Note The previously described method is safer when it comes to radio channel selection The instrument and control unit must be set to the same radio channel to be able to communicate with each other GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 In addition to the methods described on the previous pages in this chapter it is also possible to establish contact between the station unit and a detached control unit without having a control unit attached at the station unit Do as follows A M Compinit Please Wait STO PO 16 13 Am HA 192 8
43. Tries to register in an U D S without having defined a storage unit Check that the U D S includes a logon procedure Restart the U D S and choose a storage unit IMEM or Serial Info 19 Communication error Cause Action e The cables are not connected correctly or are damaged e The battery is drained e The data for transfer contains errors e Check that the cables are connected properly e Check that the batteries are not drained e Run the transfer again and check if any error appears If so check the file for any errors and correct them Info 20 Label error Cause You have entered a wrong labelnumber The label does not exist is not correct or does not contain any data 1 6 10 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 21 Cause Action e Wrong communication parameters label 78 e The cables are not connected correctly or are damaged e The battery is drained e Check that the same parameters are set in the target unit as in the source unit e Check that the cables are connected properly e Check that batteries are not drained Info 22 No or wrong device connected Cause Tries to access a device that is not connected or working Info 23 Time out Cause Action An error occured during a communication session e Check that the batteries are nopdrained e Check that the cables are corinected_properly Info 24 Illegal communicatio
44. VA 109 3960 F27 F27 SHA Note F27 SHA TRK PO Tay Key in the bearing to setting out point SHA 88 9515 for example 88 9515 then ENT TRK PO 10 17 HA 33 7965 To key in horizontal distance to setting GHA 55 1550 out point press F28 F28 SHD Note amp F28 SHD See next page 1 4 25 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 TRK or TRK Note Height Setting Out Note amp When using the RPU use the CL key to position the instrument Note amp Tracklight From previous page TRK SPO RRO SHD 104 324 ENT TRK PQ 10 17 HA 33 7965 dHA 55 1550 gt So y A H E TRKRORRIOR HA 88 9515 dHA 0000 dHD 7 25 See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Key in horizontal distance to setting out point for example 104 324 and press ENT If you wish to carry out 3 dimensional point setting out key in the setting out height with F29 SHT HA and dHA appear Rotate instrument until it displays approx 0 0000 opposite dHA i e it is pointing in the direction of the first setting ont point HA is the calcu lated bearing to the set out point No sign before AHA means the instrument must be turned to the right Seryo When positioning in the horizontal direction press this key and wait for a beep Servo
45. When positioning in the vertical direction if SHT has been keyed in press this key Servo When positioning in both horizon tal and vertical direction press this key This is where Tracklight can be used to its advantage by directing the prism holder so that he she is in line for the first setting out point and able to follow the Tracklight As soon as the prism comes within the measurement beam you will see dHD minus sign before dHD means the prism must be moved towards the instrument Continue this procedure until both the dHA and dHD 0 The correct keyed in bearing azimuth of 88 9515 will also appear opposite HA in the display The correct position of the point has now been set out 1 4 26 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK or TRK Note F29 SHT From previous page Height setting out can be carried out by keying in F 29 SHT TRK PQ 10 17 We assume that the elevation has been keyed in using MENU 31 and IH using SHT 45 363 F3 Signal height F6 can be set to 0 when using R O E This means that the crosshair will point towards the correct elevation Turn the telescope vertically until 0 is obtained on SHT To view the N E and ELE press ENT To continue aim at the next point and follow the above instructions See the following pages for setting out when using instru ment station data
46. amp Inspection Before we begin to describe the operating procedure of your Geodimeter instrument it is first necessary to acquaint yourself with the equipment received e Instrument Unit e Transport case e Tribrach e Rain cover e Sight marks stick on e ASCII Table stick on e User Manuals e Tool kit Note Some equipment is market dependent Inspection Inspect the shippingcontainer If it is received in poor condi tion exantine theequipment for visible damage If damage is founds immediately notify the carrier and the Spectra Preci sion sales representative Keep the container and packing material for the carrier s inspection Aiming at the target To get the correct measurement with system 600 it is important that you aim at the sight marks of the target and towards the center of the range pole 11 3 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Controls Here you find a list of the controls of your Geodimeter Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the names and the locations of the controls Coarse sight Side cover Plain Battery or Radio Vertical motion servo control 600 PRO Horizontal motion servo control 600 PRO Control unit Numeric or Alphanumeric Geodimeter System 600 Pro shown from the operator side back equipped with a numeric control unit a central battery unit and a plain side cover 11 4 INTRODUCTION
47. and set out point data 1 4 27 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 TRK 2 TRK GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Setting Out using coordinates TRK PO 16 45 HA 66 4565 VA 101 2345 Menu 16 45 1 Set 2 Editor 3 Coord Coord 16 45 1 Stn Coord 2 Setout coord 3 Fetch Stn data See next page After having gone through the start procedure enter the main menu by pressing MNU Choose option No 3 Choose option No 1 instrument station data Key in N coordinate value of instrument station point and press ENT 1 4 28 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 TRK 2 or TRK Note R O E From previous page Coord 16 46 N 123456 789 Q 000 E Coord 16 46 N 123456 789 E 455678 910 ELE 45 355 TRK PO lt 16 47 HA 66 4565 VA O10132345 See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Key in E coordinate value of instru ment station point Press ENT Key in height value of instrument station point Press ENT All three values are now stored in the instrument s memory Now use the functions F3 and F6 to key in instru ment height IH and setting out reflector height SH Then press MNU Note It is recommended that the setting out point SH be set to zero if you wish to carry out 3 dimensional point setting out This means t
48. face 1 differences are in excess of 100 30 This is a good indication that it is time to carry out the instrument collimation m asurement or that the instrument has beencbadly aimed at the target either in C2 or the C1 position A B C2 C1 C2 C1 Stn 144 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 Note Press A M if you have a keyboard unit at the front Note Press or if you have a keyboard unit at the front STD PO 10 17 HA 154 3598 VA 106 3707 E Press in front Press in front STD PO 10 18 HA 154 3599 VA 106 3704 dH 02 dV 02 y See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Rotate the instrument to the C2 position Servo Rotate the instrument to the C2 position and wait for a beep To measure and record angles press the A M key in front A beep is heard Both the horizontal and vertical angles at the tim the A M key is pressed are stored inthe working memory of the keyboard unit When the instrument is rotated to th C1 position both these stored values can be seen if required simply by pressing the ENT key to step through the display tables Rotate the instrument to C1 posi tion A signal is heard if the point is marked with a prism Servo Rotate the instrument to C1 position by depressing the A M key in front for approx 2 sec A signal is heard if
49. heights the measured point Thenext point will be measu red without the offsets if you do not enter menu 121 again Stored as O Eccentric pt 2 70 0 47 71 03795 Updated measured STN values according to the U D S being used A l RadOfs Measured pointg ___1____ _ i RadOfs Eccentric point y l l RT Ofs RT Ofs Fig 5 2 Eccentric point 1 5 24 The RPU Menu Instrument 1 Autolock 2 Window control 1 Auto center 2 Center 3 Editor 4 Set 5 Reset 6 Remove 7 Left 8 Right 3 Search control 1 Automatic 2 Adv lock 3 RMT600TS 2 Manual 3 Remote 2 Known station 3 Free station 4 Known station RPU 1 Robotic 12 Window control 1 Auto center 2 Center 3 Editor 4 Set 5 Reset 6 Remove 7 Left 8 Right 3 Search control 1 Automatic 2 Adv lock 3 RMT600TS 1 Autolock on 2 Autolock off Only available for servo instruments For further description of Window control see page 2 2 5 Only in Robotic surveying Only in Robotic surveying using RMT600TS 1 5 25 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 6 Important Pages ASCII Table 1 6 2 General measurement hints 1 6 4 Info Codes 1 6 9 1 6 1 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ASCII Table E The ASCH table can be used to enter alpha characters directly from the keyboard on instruments with a numerical keyboard This can be done with the help of the ASCII key
50. horizontally around the last point considered that the point is inside the search window Thereafter the instrument will start to search inside the window in the way illustrated below Fig 5 2 Search routine Guidelines Some functions are unique when you use the tracker The system guides you through thermeasurement by a number of indicators on the display STO 12a 46 Am Measyreni information the instrument has contact with the prism th tracker has locked on the target the tracker has locked on the target and the angle values are frozen STD FSTD and D bar modes T The tracker is activated If search option is installated Am will be seen instead A M key optional for Autolock standard for Robotic Am If you press the A M key at this moment the tracker will start searching aM If you press the A M key at this moment you will initiate a measurement A long press on the A M key will change between the two modes 25 7 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RPU or RPU and EJ Reference Control Reference Control in Robotic mode When setting up the instrument for robotic surveying see chapter 1 5 you can define a reference object which is mar ked with a remote target By doing this you can eliminate angular errors caused by tripod turning By using RPU menu 14 you can whenever you want during the survey in robotic mode check the reference o
51. is your old station ground elevation Press YES ENT if you want to replace the old elevation with the new or press No to cancel it In this example we press ENT This display will only appear if the ground eleva tion has already been determined Now the instrument is orientated Do you want to store the point in an Area file answerthis question with YES ENT Note that the current instrument direction is stored as HA_ref Key in the name of the Area file in which you want to store the point Then press ENT In which memory unit is your Area file to be stored In our example we are using the internal memory Imem Note See next page for a list over the data that can be stored in the selected Job or Area file 1 3 45 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Store tae Pointlist OFF Note Job File Area File Data that pro 5 Pno Stn 5 can be SH 6N 37 stored in Coord 37 38 39 E 38 the Raw data 7 8 9 S_dev 46 selected Scale factor 1 if OFF O ELE 39 Job or Weight s 1 if OFF O Info S dev_Z 0 Area file dHA A5 S_dev 46 Info S_dev_Z 0 Stn no 2 Stn coordinates 37 38 39 RefObj Blank 62 RefObj coordinates 0 000 37 38 39 HA_ref 22 HD 0 11 IH 3 dHA correction valuevof the calculated bearing lt orientation which is normally a low figure Here are thedata that can be st
52. measuring of eccentric objects see pag 2 2 7 Fast standard measurement STD mode This measufement mode is used when the object is stationary but the demands on precision are low The measurement time is very short approx 1 3 seconds The measurement is performed in the same way as the standard measurement Switch between Fast Standard and Standard Measurement Mode You can configure the STD key to work in Standard or Fast Standard mode in menu 62 2 2 4 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Precision measurement D bar This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys e g traversing minor tacheometric exercises survey point accuracy control etc Measurement time to each point takes 3 5 seconds This measurement mode is similar to the one face STD mode the major difference being that distance measurement is carried out in a repeated measure ment cycle thus resulting in higher accuracy The instrument carries out the measurement and display of horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances Horizon tal distance and difference in height and the northings eastings and elevation of the point will abe displayed by pressing the ENT key twice Collimation and horizontal axis tilt errors are compensated and full angle accuracy can be achieved with D bar one face measurements The instrument also offers the possibility of using the R O E funct
53. must be pointing at the R O before pressing the ENT key The instrument automatically assumes the standard STD mode and it is now orientated to your own local coord system At this stage you could start to choose which measurement mode you are going to use i e D bar Tracking and Stan dard automatically selected But let s continue by setting the station data 13 7 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Instrument Height Station data Instr Height Signal Height Stn Coord To work with direct and immediate calculation of point coordinates and elevations the operator can easily and quickly key in the instrument station coordinates via the main menu option 3 Coord or option 1 Stn Coord or with F37 F38 and F 39 Instrument and signal height can be keyed in via functions F3 and F6 respectively Let us begin this example by informing the instrument of the station data i e instrument height signal height instrument station coordinates and in that order The previous value is shown Accept or key in new I H You are now returned to the STD PO PO 10 16 Repeat the above instruc tions with 234 5678 function 6 F6 to key in the signal 92 5545 height SH After keying in IH F3 and SH F6 choose the menu function to access the mnu 3 Coord option See next page 13 8 STATION EST
54. of method is made by answering YES or ENT to one of the questions 2 7 14 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Data Communication Geodimeter System 600 can be connected to an external device via a built in serial interface RS 232 as described on the previous pages This part of the manual will describe how to transfer data from and to the Geodimeter instruments lt O HE r QQ Keyboard unit Personal Computer Connect the Keyboard unjtand the computer to a battery via the multifunctional cable 571 202 188 216 and the computer adapter 571 202 204 and t n on both units There are two ways to transfer data between these units 1 Program 54 not for Card Memory PC Enter program 54t the Keyboard unit and choose From Imem No Serial to transfer files from the Keyboard unit to the computer or choose From Serial To Imem to transfer files in the other direction In the second case the transfer is initiated by copying the file from the computer to the com munication port See more about program 54 on page 2 7 18 2 RS 232 commands By sending the appropriate commands from the computer you can transfer data between the Keyboard unit and com puter Look at page 2 7 10 for a list of serial commands or see the Geodimeter Software amp Data communication manual for further information 2 7 15 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 _P Instrument with Keyboard unit Personal
55. of working with Geodimeter System 600 First of all you can work conventio nally with the system Since the instrument is equipped with servo drive you ll find that the system is very easy to handle when setting out you can with a touch of a single key aim the instrument towards the set out point Conventional surveying with servo If your instrument is equipped with servo drive this means a lot of advantages e Ine g setting out you only need to give the point number The instrument will calculate and aim automatically towards the precalculated bearing with a singel press of the positioning key e For angle measurements just aim towards the different reflector stations once Th instrument remembers and repeats the aiming process how ever many times and in what ever ord r you want e During manual aiming the servo assists the horizontal and vertical adjustments All that s needed is a light circular niovement of the adjustment screw with your finger tip e Thanks to servo drive adjustments screws have no end positions That means no unnecessary interruptions when aiming 15 2 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Autolock only servo Secondly you can equip your instrument with a tracker unit and take full advantage of the feature we call Autolock this enables the instrument to lock on to a RMT and automatically follow it as it moves This means that there is no need for fine ad
56. ope rator is solely dependent on the location of the survey area in relation to its East West distance from the UTM zone central meridian These zones are 6 degrees wide and originate from the 0 Greenwich meridian North South distances within the UTM zone have no influence onjthe scale factor The scale factor at the CM Central Meridian of UTM zones is 0 9996 This is the smallest value The UTM Scale Factor towards the east and west from the CM will therefore increa se upwards towards 1 000400 Thesevalues are listed in tables showing corresponding UTM Scale Factors in relation to distance E W from the CM ofthe zone The UTM Scale Factor is setwwith Function 43 The UTM set in Geodimeter is always the same for both Tacheometry and Setting Out Thesdisplayshows the following when selecting F43 Examples of optional programs with which Function 43 can be used P20 Known Stn Free Stn P23 SetOut P26 DistOb Distance between 2 objects UDS which includes distance measurements 2 2 13 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 UTM Example The UTM coord distance is represented by the line AB see sketch below The measured horizontal distance CD on the Geoid must therefore be reduced to AB with the UTM scale factor for example 0 999723 This is simply done by multip lying CD the horizontal distance with your scale factor This routine will be carried
57. out automatically when keying in a UTM Scale Factor using Function 43 12 E Centre Origin of projection Fig 2 5 UTM Scale Factor KKK 2 2 14 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 z Tracklight Overview 33 How to activate 2 3 4 Changing the Bulb 23 5 Illustrations Fig 3 1 Tracklight Fig 3 2 Connecting the Tracklight unit Fig 3 3 Activation of the Tracklight Fig 3 4 Changing the bulb 2 3 1 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fig 3 1 Tracklight emits a red white and green sector of flashing light where the white light coincides with the measuring beam For acti vation of Track light TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview Tracklight is a visible guide light which enables the staffman to set himself on the correct bearing It consists of a flashing three coloured light each colour lying within its own lateral projection sector If the staffman is to the left of the measu ring beam he will observe a green flashing light if to the right a red flashing light if on line with the measuring beam of the instrument a white flashing light The frequency of the flash will increase by 100 as soon as the light beam strikes the reflector which will confirm for the staff man that he she is holding the rod in the correct position Once the staffman is on line thesdistance will immediately appear on the display Tracklight also provides the operator w
58. out function is activated Discharge of stored batteries can vary considerably depen ding on the quality of the individual cells especially at higher temperatures It is therefore recommended to recharge batteries if they have been stored for a longer period than two weeks Bat Low When battery capacity drops toolew Bat Low appears in the display window and the instrument shuts off automati cally This gives you an opportunity to change the battery without losing instrument parameters and functions such as instrument height signal height coordinates bearing dual axis compensation etc Note that the battery change must be made within 2 hours otherwise the above parameters and functions willbe reset Note This safety backup of the instrument s parameters and functions will work only_when Bat Low appears on the display It will not function if the battery is removed during operation 2 8 5 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Battery Status A battery symbol is shown in the display to indicate the status of the battery power A filled symbol indicates a good remaining capacity of the battery while an empty symbol indicates low remaining capacity For some keyboard models the battery status indication is numerical 5 down to 0 However there are some remarks to be made e The discharge curve for NiCd and NiMH batteries may vary a lot with the condition of the battery Because of this th
59. pressing the ENT button In this example we choose to edit the point list Press 2 Select 10 22 4 Add point 1 3 29 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Known stn From previous page On Pno xx Diff HD x xxx Diff HA x xxxx List 3 Used 3 S dev HA x xxxx Press ENT Select 1 Exit 2 Point list 3 Recale 10223 Select 10 23 4 Add point GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Here you can choose which points you want to use in the point list Choose On Off or Delete by pres sing the NO button then accept with ENT When you have choosen your points for the point list and accepted with ENTpscalculation automatically starts andthe resultis shown in the display Pr ss ENF to exit to the Select menu Now you re taken back to the Select menu Here you can choose to either exit P20 edit the point list once again recalculate the point data i e se the result once again or add more points Switch between the pages with ENT Press 4 if you want to add points to improve the result In this example we re satisfied with the result Press 1 to exit P20 Note that the current instrument direction is stored as HA ref 1 3 30 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 EE dob File 1 ref point Job File 2 10 ref points EJ Job File Stn 2 Store data Stn 2 Stn Coordinates 37 38 39 Known Stn Stn Coordinates 37 38 39 RefObj 5
60. selected 3 The Stn Pno which you are looking for is not stored in the Area file you have selected The program will then return to the question Area so that you can enter another Area file number or See next page point number 1 3 35 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Free stn From previous page Enter the number of the first point you want to aim at Then press ENT Are your coordinates correct Press Pno ok YES ENT to accept them If they N XXXXX XXX have to b hanged use Edit or P43 E XXXXX XXX Enter Goordinates In this example we will continue by accepting them ELE xXxx xx Enter the signal height SH For example 2 1 and press ENT Note Only shown if height should be determined See next page 1 3 36 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Free stn Note Note From previous page STD 10 21 The instrument is now in theodolite position and is ready to measure Aim at the chosen target Press the A M key if distance is to be measured otherwise REG HA xxx xXxXxX VA XXX XXX Note Distance measurement must be carried out when measuring heights STD 10 21 The instrument displays HA VA and HA xxx xXx SD for your first point Your VA xxx XXX measurement can now be registered SD xxx xx Press theyREG key Enter the next Pno to be use
61. should be locked For shipment to a s rvic shop the names of the sender and the receiver slrould always be specified clearly on the trans port case When sending this instrument for repair or for other service work a note describing fault symptoms or requested service should always be enclosed in the transport case Warranty Spectra Precision AB guarantees that the Geodimeter instru ment has been inspected and tested before delivery The length of the warranty is stated in the Warranty Conditions All enquiries regarding the warranty should be directed to the local Geodimeter representative 2 10 3 CARE amp MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 10 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Service We recommend that you once a year leave the instrument to an authorized Geodimeter service workshop for service This is to guarantee that the specified accuracies are maintained Note that there are no user servicable parts inside the instru ment Always leave the instrument to your dealer or authorized service workshop if any problem should occur 2 10 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Card Memory Overview 21 3 Installation 21 3 How to run the installation program 2 11 3 Function 84 How to connect to a Geodimeter System 600 instrument__ 2 11 4 How to insert the memory card 2 11 6 Memory Card 1 8 Handlinghints_ ND Illustrations Fig 11 1 GeodimeterSysteni 600 Card Memory Fig 11 2 How to at
62. the point is marked with a prism The dH amp dV values displayed are half the differences between the C2 amp C1 angle values To measure distance press A M key 145 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 Note From previous page STD PO 10 18 HA VA SD 154 3599 106 3704 98 473 ENT STD PO 10 18 HA 154 3599 HD IZ o DEAL VD 9 836 STD PO 103148 N 73 861 Ee 64 380 ELE gt 9 836 STD PO 10 18 HAII 354 3581 VAII 293 6284 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 After 3 5 sec the slope distance SD is seen on the display If you want to see the other values i e horizontal distance HD and vertical distance VD press ENT If you wish to se the coords and elev These coord amp elevation values are directly related to the Stn data and IH amp SH If you want to see the HA amp VA C2 angles press ENT One more press of ENT returns you to the first display and you are ready to measure to the next point Aim the instrument horizontally and vertically at the prism target and repeat the above instructions The R O E feature also operates in this two face STD mea surement mode exactly the same as in the one face STD measurement mode 146 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fast standard mode In those cases when faster measurements are preferred before high accuracy
63. used when the network is of good quality This means that you should choose the weight factorthat is defined as s 1 By pressingthe ENT key in steps you can produce three different bases of calculation f r the weight factor see theanargin left These are intended mainlyfor Germany and are not used otherwise Since we will not be using this function and since weight factor s 1 is the default in position ON you need press only ENT until the display shows P20 10 15 on off 0 Here you can choose to continue with your free station establishment or repeat your configuration If you continue with free station establishment press 1 and then choose 1 Run to start the program See page 1 3 33 for instructions P20 10 15 Exit Options 1 3 49 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 4 Carrying Out A Measurement Distance amp Angle Measurement _ __ 14 Standard Measurement STD Mode 1 4 2 Two Face Standard Measurement STD Mode ___ s 1 4 4 Fast Standard Measurement FSTD Mode 1 4 7 Precision Measurement D bar Mode 1 4 8 Two Face Precision Measurement D bar Mode 1 4 10 Two Face Angle Measurement Program 22 only servo 1 4 14 Collecting Detail amp Tacheometry Tracking Mode 1 4 21 Setting Out Tracking Mode 1 4 24 Measuring Differences Robotic Surveying only servo ___ 1 4 33 Illustrations Fig 4 1 Setting out using TRK mode 141 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CH
64. what to set Use the corresponding key right below Exit to return to the main menu Display illumination GUI 15 54 Notes OFF indicates that the Illum Contrast corresponding key below will turn the option off Reticle Vol Sel lt gt Off Exite Press the corresponding keylbelow Off to turn the illumi nation ON OFF Press the corresponding key below lt to decrease the illumination and press the corresponding key below gt to increase the illumination When you have reached the maximum resp minimum illumination one of the arrows is blanked out The arrows will not be shown if the optionis turned_off A long press on the 9 key will turn the display llumination on off Contrast and viewing angle GUI 15 54 IlLum Contrast Reticle Vol Sel lt gt Exit Press the corresponding key below lt to decrease the contrast and press the corresponding key below gt to increase the contrast When you have reached the maximum resp minimum contrast one of the arrows is blanked out The arrows will not be shown if the option is turned off Note You will find that the contrast setting is most effective under cold temperature conditions 1 1 12 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Reticle illumination GUI 15 54 Note Illum Contrast Off indicates that the the Reticle Vol corresponding key below Sel lt gt Off Exit will turn the option off Press the corr
65. will have the opportunity to enter the coordinates manually in the same way as for the station coordinates Are your coordinates correct Press YES to accept them If you press No you return to the question Refobj If they have to be changed use Edit or P43 Enter Coordinates We will continue by accepting them 1 3 25 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Known stn Note Only shown if height should be determined Note Diff HD is shown only if distance has been measured From previous page 10 18 Enter the signal height SH and press ENT SH 0 000_ STD P20 10 18 The instrument is now in theodolite position and isteady to measure Aim at the chosew target Press the A M key if distance is to be measured otherwise REG HA xxx XXXxX VA XXX XXXX The instrument displays HA VA and STD P20 gt 10 18 sp for your first point Your HA XXX XXXX measurement can now be registered VA XXX XXXX Press the REG key SD xxx xxx Here the difference between measured Result and theoretical horizontal distance Diff HD 0 003 HD is shown Press YES to accept or NO to redo the measurement or Ref ok select another reference point 1 3 26 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Known stn From previous page Are you going to use more points for your station establishment or are
66. y See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 You wish to calibrate the clock Press 1 Note Time and date can also be set by using function 52 F52 and function 51 F51 These values werein the instrument at the time it left the factory Key in today s actualvalues and press ENT Key in your time Press ENT when the time is synchronized You are returned to prog PO If you are not used to the order of year month day and would rather have the normal European standard of day month year press MNU 12 9 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Choose Set by pressing 1 Set 18 26 1 PPM Press the ENT key or 4 direct to 2 Decimals access the clock option 3 Unit Set 18 26 4 Clock Choose Clock by pressing 4 Time 16 26 1 Set time f 2 Time system Choose Time system by pressing 2 See next page 1 2 10 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Note Check after service Note From previous page Time 18 20 Numerical 7 STO PO 16 20 HA 192 6230 YH 91 7880 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Here you are able to select which type of date system you want e g Numerical 12h mm dd yyyy or 24h mm dd yyyy and also if you want to change to dd mm yyyy Let s press YES or ENT for Numerical You are returned to the Standard mode program 0 P0 You have now completed the pre settings w
67. you can choose the Fast mode that speeds up the measuring time in standard mode The measuring time will now only be approx 1 3 sec instead of 3 5 sec in normal standard mode The distance is displayed with 3 decimals as in Standard mode and with 2 decimals in Tracking mode The fast standard mode is indicated in the display by FSTD FSTD P 10 18 HA 154 358h 0 VA 106 6284 gt You switch between fast standard mode and normal stan dard mode in menu 62 Standard Measure see chapter 1 2 The measurement p ocedur is identical to the standard mode see pages 1 4 2 1 4 6 Special function in U D S P1 P19 Whenworking in FSTD and U D S you can measure and registrate with a single key press on the REG key You can of course measure with the A M key as usual and then regi strate with the REG key 147 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 D EJ or D D bar measurement D bar Mode This measurement mode is similar to the one face STD mode the major difference being that distance measurement is carried out in an automatically repeated measurement cycle The arithmetic mean value is automatically calculated thus resulting in a greater degree of accuracy being achieved The instrument measures and displays horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances you can also display horizontal distance and difference in height and the northings eastings and elevati
68. 0 Note Discon nect the compen sator by setting function 22 0 Calibration of the dual axis compensator without servo This should be done to get full accuracy of the systems inherent intelligence The instrument is levelled Start compensator calibration by pressing A M or ENT key A beep is heard Wait for a double beep after approx 6 8 sec and the display will change Comp init Turn the instrument 200 gon 180 Turn 2QQ gt and the display will change to Comp init tupen the instrument is within 1 gon Press A M of a 200 gon rotation A beep is heard and the display will change to Comp tnit Wait for a double beep after approx 6 8 sec The display will automatically Wait change to program 0 The apperance of PO indicates that the instrument is sufficiently well levelled and that the compensator is now engaged It also means that the electronic level is in the fine mode in which each individual left or right movement of the cursor represents 20 13 5 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note This menu is shown only if PPM Adv is activated in MNU6 1 Pre setting of Temp Press Humidity Offset amp HAref The pre setting of these distance correction and angle orien tation values can be entered in program 0 see below The PPM factor can also be changed or updated with the help of the SET 1 routine in which the instru
69. 00 C2 C1 V N From previous page 13 39 T7 this example we will continue to measure the distance to more targets more Press YES ENT P22 13 39 Key in the secondtarget number e g Pno 201 ENT ENT P22 Aaa See next page i Make a coarse aiming towards the Aim to pont second target then press REG Press REG 1 4 17 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 PRG From previous page 13 39 Repeat the instructions above for your ee following targets When all your more targets are stored you will answer no VN to this question Press NO Sel mod 13 39 The program gives you the opportunity IESER to select in which measuring mode you 2D bar want to work Inthis example we will select No 2 D bar mode Theinstrument starts to rotate to C2 position aiming at target No 200 Thenumber of sightings is entirely up to you the operator and will depend mainly on the visibility conditions and the type and required accuracy of the survey work In this example we have chosen to make two sightings in C2 Note ron Approach the target from the other Press es i ILON direction using the motion screws and A M press A M if you Press in front After pressing A M the second time have a the mean of angular C2 values is y stored in the memory of the instru
70. 19 for instruction on how to check the program version in your instrument 2 11 3 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to connect to a Geodimeter System 600 instrument You can attach the Card Memory unit in two ways 1 If you have to have Panel Attachment at the front of the instrument that is the side opposite to the operator you can attach the Card Memory unit to the instrument in the same way as the ordinary keyboard unit a Fig 11 2 How to attach the card memory on an instrument 2 You can also ang the Card Memory while in its case on the tripod and attach it to the foot connector on the inst rument with the system cable 571 202 188 216 1m 2m Fig 11 3 How to connect the card memory using the system cable 2 11 4 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fig 11 4 Attach the card memory to battery with 2 connectors ti Fig 11 5 Attach the card memory to a battery with 1 connector with the help of the T connector 2 11 5 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to insert the memory card To insert the memory card into the Card Memory please do the following 1 Open the Card Memory door 2 Turn the memory card so that you can read the Geotronics logotype from left to right 3 Insert the card into the card slot until you hear a click 4 Shut the Card Memory door u
71. 2 8 6 Bat low 1 1 14 2 8 5 Baud rate 2 7 10 Beam width 2 2 9 Bulb changing Tracklight 2 3 5 C Dual axis compensator 1 3 4 Tracker 1 2 27 Card Memory Chapter 2 11 Care amp maintenance 2 10 1 Central Unit 1 1 7 Coarse mode level 1 3 3 Collimation 1 2 20 errors 1 2 20 measurement 1 2 20 Compensator calibration with servo 1 3 4 calibration without servo 1 3 5 On Off 1 2 4 Computer data output 2 7 3 data recording 2 7 2 Configuration menu 1 2 13 1 2 17 4 2 18 Configuration of main menu App B Contrast amp viewing angle 1 1 13 Control of data registration 2 7 3 Control unit 1 1 9 functions 1 1 14 1 1 25 Controls 1 1 4 Conventional Surveying with Autolock 1 5 3 Converter 2 8 4 Coordinates setout 1 4 29 station 1 3 8 Cursor 1 3 3 Curvature amp refraction 2 9 2 Cable D Data batteries 2 8 3 logging 2 7 1 RS 232C 2 7 12 output 2 7 3 Calibration recording 2 7 2 INDEX Data Communication Instrument Computer 2 7 16 Control unit Computer 2 7 15 Control unit Control unit 2 7 16 Instrument Control unit 2 7 16 Instrument Card Memory 2 7517 Card Memory Computer 2 7 17 Program 54 File transfer 2 7 18 Date time setting 1 2 8 D bar accuracy 2 2 10 measurements C1 1 4 8 2 2 5 measurements C2 1 4 10 2 2 5 data output 2 7 5 R O E 1 4 8 Decimal setting 1 2 16 Definitions amp formulas 2 9 1 dH amp dV explanation 1 4 5 1 4 12 1 4 19 Difference height correction 22933 Display
72. 250 YA 91 7860 See chapter 2 5 Press the A M key on the backside of the station unit 1 beep will be heard Wait until 2 beeps are heard this means that the telemetric link is on Press the PWR key at the RPU Level the instrument and press the A M key The compensator in the instru ment is now calibrating please wait After having gone through program 0 you are now in the Standard Measuring mode If you are about to perform robotic surveying it is recommended that you set a search sector in the RPU menu see chapter 2 5 1 5 18 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Switch to measurement towards an ordinary prism If you during a robotic measurement wish to measure towards an ordinary prism e g when you wish to measure outside the range of the tracker you can configure this in the RPU menu as follows RPU RPU 4 r Press the RPU key 16 13 1 Robotic Press 2 Manual 2 Manual 3 Local Manual 1643 1 Autolock ven i 2 Autolo amp k aff Autolock function Press 2 to disconnect the You are now able to measure towards an ordinary prism 1 5 19 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Switch back to RPU robotic surveying If you wish to switch back to robotic surveying from measuring towards an ordinary prism do as follows RPU or Press the RPU key Remote 1 Ro
73. 500 ENT TRK PQ 16 49 HA 66 4565 VA 101 2345 TRK POD 16150 HA dHA 29 5070 20 4930 s D E See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Key in height value of set out point Press ENT Aim the instrument at the Ref Object and key in the orientated bearing using F21 then press ENT see note on previous page When HA and dHA appear rotate the instrument until it displays approx 0 0000 opposite dHA i e it is pointing in the direction of the first setting out point HA is the calculated bearing to the set out point No sign before dHA means the instru ment must be turned to the left Servo When positioning in the horizontal direction press this key and wait for a beep Servo When positioning in the vertical direction if carrying out 3 dimensional setting out press this key This is where Tracklight can be used to its advantage by directing the prism holder so that he she is in line for the first setting out point and able to follow the Tracklight 1 4 31 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK 2 From previous page TRK TRK PQ 16 51 4s soon as the prism comes within the HA 50 000 measurement beam you will see dHD dHA minus sign before dHD means the dHD 2 03 prism must be moved towards the instrument Continue this procedure until both the dHA and dHD 0 T
74. 9 point 9 840 If you measure to the next point with the display in this mode N E and ELE of the point will be displayed firstoIf you want to see the HA amp VA G2 anglesypress ENT PQ 10224 If you want to see the HA amp VA C1 HAIT 84 997 2 ENT eee 8 Pes D HAT VAI ENT PO 102 24 154 3605 106 3741 1 4 13 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 PRG EA C2 C1 V N Two face angle measuring Program 22 only servo When using program 22 all you need to do is to locate the targets one time in C1 When all targets are located and stored in your internal memory you are able to select the measuring mode in which you want to work Standard or D bar mode Now the instrument s servo motors will do the rest The instrument will rotate and point directly in CII against the first registered target you will then make the necessary fine adjustments and registrations by pressing the A M key in front For rotation to CI depress the A M key for a couple of seconds or Note that this program can only be used when using the instrument as a total station not for robotic surveying C241 C2 C1 Stn 1 4 14 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 Note See Data Logging page 2 7 1 STD P 13 38 HA 310 8390 VA 98 1720 P2761 5258 Jo
75. ABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 cont Station Data From previous page Choose option No 3 Coord Station Coord Coord 10 16 1 Stn Coord Choose option No 1 Stn Coord Rie 2 Setout Coord Kenas 3 Fetch Stn data eying in of SetOut Coords will be ex plained on page 1 4 24 Zeto or the previously entered Northing is displayed Key in new station Northing e g 100 Eastings e g 200 See next page 13 9 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 cont Station data Elevation e g 50 The Station datathave now been keyed in You are now returned to the STD PO At this point you have keyed in all the information which is needed to commence the survey work And since you have now keyed in the insttumentystation data including the pre calculated bearing HAref you will be able to see if required the northings astings and elevations of measured points on theyinstrument s display directly in the field Coordinate System With menu 67 Coord system you can choose if you wish to work with a north oriented coordinate system or with a south oriented coordinate system Config 10 16 N 0 South oriented 1 North Orient 2 South Orient E 90 F E 270 North oriented S 0 most common 1 3 10 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3
76. APTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Distance amp Angle Measurement Standard measurement STD Mode This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys e g small tacheometric exercises survey point accuracy control etc Measurement time for each point takes 3 5 sec Geodimeter System 600 carries out the measurement and display in PO of horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances HA VA amp SD with the possibility of also display horizon tal distance and difference in height HD amp VD and the northings eastings and elevation of the point by pressing the ENT key twice CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 STD I n i Note Power save Note R O E Note Live Data PO 10 17 165 2355 106 5505 A M ENT PO TO 18 1234 567 8910 123 456 789 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Aim instrument at the point A signal is heard if it is marked with a prism To measure a distance press the A M key Note If you have activated Power Save you will not be able to hear a signal After 3 5 sec the slope distance SD is seen on the display If you want to see the other values i e horizontal distance HD and vertical distance VD press ENT If you wishto see the coords and The VD and ELE values are directly related to the Stn data and IH amp SH To measure
77. CHAPTER 1 Prism symbol SP symbol which marks the instrument height IH also on the opposite side cover GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Radio channel control only on the radio unit cover ta control unit a central wA radio unit side cover O L X Geodimeter System 600 Pro AA the side equipped with a KS ric N r ae da a wl Oy Vertical motion lock 600M Two speed vertical motion control 600M Two speed horizontal motion control 600M Horizontal motion lock 600M Geodimeter System 600M seen from the side 11 5 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The Side Cover The instrument can be configured with three different side covers a plain a battery and a radio unit cover It is possible to change side cover if you need another type but it has to be done at a Geodimeter authorized service center Plain Cover Batte er Choose the battery cover when you wish to ORS battery power or if you wish to se light without connecting an external ry 8 8 b y The battery will give you 2 hours of continuous use Radio Unit Cover The radio unit cover is needed when you wish to use the instrument for remote surveying or robotic surveying one person total station see chapter 1 5 1 1 6 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The Central Unit The Central unit can be configured with the internal battery the track
78. Computer Connect the instruments tribrach contact and the computer to a battery via the multifunctional cable 571 202 188 216 and the computer adapter 571 202 204 and turn on both units Then follow the Keyboard unit Personal Computer instructions for file transfer between the two units Keyboard unit Instrument with Keyboard unit Connect the instruments tribrach contact and the Keyboard unit via the cabl 5 71 202 188 216 Turn on both units and enter program 54 First choose From Serial To Imem at the unit thatrar to rec ive data then choose From Imem To Serial at the wnit that are to send data See more information about program 54 at page 2 7 18 Note Do not connect the Keyboard unit to the External Radio 571 180 810 through the T connector 571 202 312 when an external battery is already connected to the T connector as this will destroy the battery When the Keyboard unit and the External Radio are to be connected the internal battery inside the radio should be the only power source 2 7 16 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Instrument with Keyboard unit Card Memory Connect the instruments tribrach contact and the Card Memory via the cable 571 202 188 216 Turn on the instru ment and enter program 54 Choose From Xmem To Imem if you are going to transfer data from the Card memory to the instrument or From Imem To Xmem if you are going to transfer data from the instrum
79. ER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Create amp Select a new display STO HA VA SO PO 9 22 STO HA HO YD Pio SRA ST M E ELE P 9 22 Create Display SD H SAS HA 123 4565 99 8755 VA See next page To give you an idea as to how this works let us take a look at our standard table 0 After measuring the distance the following will be displayed Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 If for example you would like to display eastings before northings you can change the display table according to the following example page 1 and 2 unchanged To be able to set your own display tables you have to access the main menu Press MNU 642 1 2 13 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Note Config 9 23 Choose for example 1 Press 1 ENT Table no Note table 5 Table 5 can not display distance measurements ENT Config 9 23 Pagel Row 1 Check the list of functions labels in Label no Appendix A Press 7 HA ENT ENT Config 9 23 aoe 1 Row 1 Press YES or ENT Ok Config 9 25 Page 1 Row 2 Continue with label 8 VA and 9 Label no SD ENT See next page 1 2 14 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note From previous page Config 9 23 Continue with label 7 HA 11 HD
80. Geodimeter System 600 and 600 Pro User Manual 10 th Edition Publ Nr 571 701 121 RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy but may not cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device in accordance with the specification in Subpart J of Part 15 FCC Rules and the EMC directive as stated in 89 336 EEC which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by switching the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient the receiving antenna relocate the instrument with respect to the receiver move the instrument away from the receiver If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commisions helpful How To Identify And Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 CLASS 4 LED PRODUCT This equi
81. HAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Remote Surveying Remote surveying means the instrument operator s job is to aim the instrument toward the reflector The most experien ced member of the survey crew is out at the measuring point taking care of the qualified work of checking coding registering etc Remote surveying gives you the ability to access the informa tion where it s most needed Because it s out at the measuring point itself you most often discover how to achieve the best results Important information when measuring with high accuracy To achieve the highest accuracy when m asuring distances shorter than 200 meters and having the Tracker unit installed on your instrument you need to be aware of the following If you use a large reflectordike the Super Prism Part no 571 125 021 or the Tiltable Reflector Part No 571 126 110 you need to cover the tracker aperture before you measure the distance Otherwise reflections from the Tracker unit may have influence on the measured distance The error can vary from 0 t S mmf you use a Miniature Prism Part no 571 126 060 or 574126 100 this error doesn t occur Equipment To be ableto work with remote surveying you ll need a control unit at the point You will also need to equip your instrument with a radio side cover see chapter 1 1 and to connect an external radio to the RPU The control unit the prism and the external radio will hereafter be called RPU Radio communic
82. O to the choice of temperature unit the air pressure unit and Wet Tempera ture Humidity the display automatically changes to Program 0 and MNU1 1 Note Wet Temperature must always be a lower figure than Temp otherwise you ll get an error message in the display By pressing F23 you can see the units you have choosen according to the following xxx1 Grads 400 xxx2 Degrees 360 min sec xxx3 Decimal Degrees 360 xxx4 Mills 6400 xx1x Meter xx2x Feet x1xx Cel sius x2xx Fahrenheit 1xxx mbar 2xxx mmHg 3xxx inchHg 4xxx hPa Example F23 shows 3121 means that inchHg Celsius Feet and Grads have been choosen 12 7 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 w Set time amp date STO PO 18 24 Now it is time to make use of the ae a Sei MNU function Press MNU key Menu 18 24 You are going to_begin the SET 1 Set routine 2 Editor Press 1 3 Coord Set 18 24 1 PFH 2 R 0 E Step by pressing ENT or 4 directly 3 Instr Setting ENT Set 18 24 4 Clack You are going to set the clock Press 4 See following page 12 8 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 From previous page Note Time 18 24 1 Set time 2 Time s stem Time Date Time Date Time 18 25 1997 0607 16 25 1997 0607 18 2540 PO 16 25 192 6230 91 7850
83. Page 2 Row 1 and 49 VD using the same proce Label no dure as for page 1 When you have come to page 3 key in the labels below in the following order 38 Easting coordinate 37 Northing coordinate 39 Elevation coordinate You have now created your own display table Press YES and you will be returned to program 0 P0 Select Display To beable to use your newly created Display 9 23 display table select MNU 64 and option 1 Select display Table no Key in the current Table No and press ENT This Table No now becomes the default version until you select another Table No Display table no 5 With display table 5 you can not view any distances For this reason this table is very useful for user instructions You can combine e g table 0 with table 5 as follows 1 Name e g label 90 and 91 with P41 to Aim resp Press 2 Define function 90 91 as to prism resp A M 3 Create display table 5 and include label 90 and 91 4 Choose display table 0 5 that is table 0 and table 5 5 Before every measurement you will now see the following instruction Aim to prism Press A M As soon as the prism is hit you will get the angles and distances in the display If the data output is to be similar to your display table then it also has to be set See Data Communication yellow pages 2 7 4 1 2 15 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Number of decimals
84. Radio license 2 6 3 Radio contact 2 6 4 Range 2 6 4 Info codes 2 6 4 Externalradio_ oS Illustrations Fig 6 1 The Geodimeter System 600 with radio side cover Fig 6 2 External radio top view Fig 6 3 External radi left view Fig 6 4 External radio right view 2 6 1 RADIO CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 eo gt k l Geodimeter Fig 6 1 The Geodimeter System 600 with radio side cover 2 6 2 RADIO CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview Radio controls To be able to communicate between the instrument and the RPU the instrument must be equipped with a radio side cover and the keyboard unit must be connected to an external radio The radio side cover consists of a built in radio and an antenna Select radio channel el EV IEI The radio channel is selected from men 15 Up to 12 channels can be used depending on how many are supplied or permitted by authorities in each country Select a channel using the lt arrow key when the keyboard is attached to the instrument Then when the keyboard unit is detached and connected to the external radto this radio will automatically get the same channel as the instrument The range of different channels makes it possible to work with more than ome Geodimeter System 600 at a working site It is thoughdmportant that each system has its own radio channelso thatnot any disturbances will occur S
85. RefObj 62 SH 6 RefObj Coords 37 38 39 RefObj Coords 37 38 39 HA_ref 21 Raw data 7 8 9 HD 114 Weight s 1 if OFF 0 IH 3 Info Diff HA or S_dev HA 0 Info Point list o RefObj 5 Delta HD if available 76 Delta HA 45 Stn 2 Stn Coordinates 37 38 39 RefObj Blank 62 RefObj Coords 0 000 37 38 39 HA_ret 21 HD O 11 IH 3 exiting P20 1 3 31 Here are the data that can b stored in the Job file you have choosen HA_ref for Known Station calculated and Set HA HA_ref for Known Station Current instrument direction when STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fig 3 10 Free station establishment 1 3 32 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Free stn Free station establishment PRG Se Select Program 20 ENT In this example we will establish a free station The known points we will be using have been stored as Pno and coordinates in an Area file using P43 Enter Coordinates We ll choose function 2 Free Station Stn estab 10 19 1 Known Station 2 Free Station 3 Known Station Here you key in the number or name P20 10 19 of theJob file in which you wish to store data from your station Job no establishment A list of data stored in the selected Job file can be seen on pages 1 3 44 46 Select for example Job no 20 P20 10 19 Xmem off Imem off Serial off de
86. Two face measurements can be used for legal reasons or when additional concern of accuracy and documentations is demanded When measuring in STD mode you measure and store each angle value of the two faces and get a display value of the total collimation and sighting error 2 1 6 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 When measuring in D bar mode you can decrease the sighting error by repeating measurements and mean value calculation of each sighting The number of repeated sightings can be chosen depending on the current measuring conditions The final mean value calculated angles are dis played and stored in this mode Angle values for each face are also available 2 1 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Distance Measurement System Overview 3 Distance Measurement 2 2 3 Standard Measurement STD Mode 2 2 4 Fast Standard Measurement FSTD Mode 2 2 4 Precision Measurement D bar Mode 2 209 Tracking Measurements Setting Out 2 2 6 Measurement Toward Moving Targets Tracking Mode 2 2 7 Long Range Measurements 2 2 7 Eccentric Objects 2 2 8 Signal Level 2 2 9 Beam Width 2 2 9 Range 2 2 9 Accuracy 229 Important information when measuring with high accuracy_ 2 2 9 Remote Object Elevation R 0 E 2 2 10 R O E Examples 2 2 11 UTM Scale Factor Corrected Distances Ca UTM Example 2 2 14 Illustrations Fig 2 1 Measuring against eccentric point Fig
87. a measurement and controls search and remote measurements Accurate measurement with mean value calc These values represents the collimation errors When performing D bar m asurements in two faces these errors areyblanked out and do not affect the accuracy of the measurement HA VA If the values differs a lot from 0 it is recommended that youyperform a test measurement MNU 5 see page 1 2 20 Also known as Resection Location of the total station by measuring distance and or angles to Dor up to 10 points Fast Standard measurement with A M Instrument height over the point A file in a Geodimeter memory device that holds data collected in the field This file can consist of any data Entering Job file and memory unit when designing an U D S with program 40 Length offset to measured slope distance The prism s length offset from the 0 constant Reference Object also back sight Glossary cont REG key RMT R O E RPU STD TRK U D S The register key This stores data in the data collector Remote Measuring Target The special prism used when performing robotic surveying or remote surveying with auto lock i e carrying out one person measurements Remote Object Elevation See page 2 2 10 Remote Positioning Unit Fhe rod half of the system when performing remote or robotic surveying Signal height Standard measurement with A M Tracking measurement au
88. a new Fest measurement is done Test 19 12 Switch on the RMT and aim the 1 Measure instrument towards the RMT 2 View current Enter menu 5S and start the Tracker 3 Tracker Coll calibration by pressing 3 Test a 12 Press the YES or ENT to perform the E calibration or press NO to cancel it Test 19 12 The instrument is now measuring in both faces towards the RMT Please wait Please Wait See next page 1 2 27 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 mnu Tracker Coll cont 5 From previous page Tracker Coll Test 19 12 The calibration is now ready Press YES or ENT to return to PO or NO to redo the calibration Ready 7 1 2 28 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Instrument test Instrument test GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test 19 12 1 Instrument Yer 2 Memory Test Switch on the instrument and enter menu 5 4 Choose either 1 Instrument Ver or 2 Memory Test 1 If you press 1 you will be able to view the current program version installed in yourdnstrument With a long press on the PRG key you can alsovsee the current program version installed in your keyboard see page 1 1019 2 If youpress 2 the program will make a quick test of the instrument memory 1 2 29 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Station Establishment
89. activation Then press ENT Where will you store your Job file Choose a suitable memory unit by indicating 1 2 or 3 for activation See next page 1 3 33 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 EJ P20 10 20 Here you enter a name number for your free station You decide this for yourself From previous page Free stn Are you going to measure heights P20 10 20 Accept this question by pressing YES ENT df you decide not to measure HT Measure heights press No it means that the instrument height IH and signal height SH will be ignored In this example we will be measuring heights Press YES See next page 1 3 34 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 EJ P20 10 20 Enter your instrument height IH For example 1 75 From previous page Free stn Note 1TH 0 000 Only shown if height should be determined Key in the name of the Area file in P20 10 20 which you have stored your known Pno and ordinates Then press ENT Sel devicel0 20 which memory unit is your Area 1 xmen X file stored In our example we are 2 i T Wes using the internal memory Imem Note Note Info 32 If you get Info 32 when selecting a memory unit it may be due to one of the following 1 You have chosen the wrong memory unit 2 The Area file you are looking for is not located in the memory you have
90. arget is powered by two stan dard 1 5V size LR6 AA replacable batteries which fits into the unit RMT602 can also be powered externally via the Hirose contact Fig 12 1 RMT602 2 12 2 REMOTE TARGETS CHAPTER 12 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RMT602LR RMT602LR Part No 571 202 480 is an RMT602 with an increased range of up to 700 m in Robotic mode and 1000 m in Autolock Other specifications are identical to RMT602 Fig 12 2 RMT602LR RMT600TS RMT6OOTS Part No 572 204 240 is basically a tiltable RMT602LR equipped_with ayvertical angle sensor The RMT6OOTS sends its current vertical angle via the RPU radio to the GeodimeterSystem 600 Pro instrument This way the Geodimeter instrument automatically tilts its telesedpe tothe correct vertical angle This saves a lot of searching A time specially when working in areas or applications where elevation is changed frequently RMTO600TS is powered externally via its Hirose connector from the RPU radio battery it is possible to use RMT6OOTS s internal batteries when working with Autolock Do as follows to set up RMT6OOTS it is assumed that you have carried out the robotic start procedure as described on page 1 5 12 connect the Georadio from connector A to the control unit Fig 12 3 RMT600TS Tracker diode 2 12 3 REMOTE TARGETS CHAPTER 12 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Do not use the control unit s internal input output
91. as the instrument looses lock of the target RMT it will begin searching for the target 5 times in the same vertical plane if you want to search the whole window you need to press the A M key As soon as the instrument finds the target it will lock on toxit automatically This fuction is very useful for ordinary surveying work STO PO 16 12 Am HA 72 0000 Adv lock on only in Robotic mode Advanced lock mode means that if the instrument looses lock of the target RMT it automatically locks on to the target as soon as it is visible again This function is useful if you for example are measuring in heavy traffic with cars temporarily blocking the measuring beam This way you save time since the instrument usually see Searehsmodeconflict below doesn t start searching each time the measuring beam is being blocked WARNING When this switch is activated there is a risk that the instrument could lock on to a window etc if the tracker signal should come as a reflex from the RMT After a normal search the instrument always locks on to the strongest tracker signal wich in every case comes directly from the RMT itself RMT600TS on only in Robotic mode and with RMT600TS Sometimes it can be useful to let the instrument lock on to the RMT600TS without the RMT s vertical sensor being active This is useful if you must extend the range pole so it isn t possible for you to aim RMT600TS vertically towards the instrument Search mode conf
92. asmode An instrument equipped with a numerical control unit and in ASCII mode displays the special charac ters by selecting the different values for different languages See complete list on page 1 6 2 Language 13 16 Sw No De Ge Ja Uk Us It Fr Sp 1 Change 1 2 19 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Test Measurements TEST Note Note GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 When the instrument arrives at your office the horizontal and vertical collimation and horizontal axis error correction factors have been measured and stored in the memory of the instrument These correction factors will allow you to measure as accurately in one face as you can in two faces The instrument will correct fully automatically all horizon tal and vertical angles that are measured in one face only Test measurements should be carried out regurarely particulary when measuring during high temperature variations and where high accuracy is demanded in one face Geodimeter System 600 can be equipped with one or two keyboard units Test measurements should be made with the same keyboard configuration as will be used during measurement to achieve maximum measurement accuracy A limit of 0 02gon is Set to the Collimation and horizontal axis tilt correction factors If the measured collimation and tilt of the horizontal axis correction factors prove to be greater than this limitthe instrument gives the ope
93. asure the distance Otherwise reflections from the Tracker unit may have influence on the measured distance The error can vary from 0 to 3 mm If you use a Miniature Prism Part no 571 126 060 or 571 126 100 this error doesn t occur 2 2 9 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 R O E preset R 0 E Remote Object Elevation The R O E measurement function is used to measure heights of objects where it is not practical or impossible to place a reflector In order to measure the height of an object an initial distance measurement is carried out to a reflector held at a point which is in the same vertical plane as the point to be measured Once the distance has b en measured the height can be measured to any point which lies within the same vertical plane as the point s location The height is calculated from the horizontal distance measured and the vertical angle forthe point at which the reticle of the telescope is point dk R O E can be preset to Oor any other value by using menu 1 2 R O E preset Note that you don t have to activate the R O E function itis always active as long as you are in Program 0 An example Let s say you want to measure the height of a building from the ground to the top Place the rod close to the building Take a measurement to the prism select a display that shows VD or ELE Tilt the telescope to the bottom of the rod a
94. ation In order for the instrument and the RPU to be able to communicate you will have to set the same radio channel at the instrument and at the RPU Select a channel with regard to other radio systems that might be in operation in your immediate area If radio disturbances occur e g if Info 103 is displayed try another channel 15 7 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Remote Surveying Note Station Establish ment see chapter 1 3 for more informa tion How to work with remote surveying First turn on your instrument and make the necessary setup activate compensator enter PPM parameters etc Then select radio channel in MNU1 5 In the following examples we will use a larger display appearance for the RPU First press the RPU button on the instrument STO PO 16 12 HA 72 0000 A 90 0000 RPU RPU PPL 16 12 To be able to work with robotic 1 Autolock surveying press 3 Remote 2 Manual 3 Remote lt if 12 Now choose method of station j establishment 1 OK 2 Known 2 Known station Station 3 Free Station or 4 Known 3 Free station Station In this case we choose 1 OK See next page Note Station Establishment Station Establishment is described in chapter 1 3 If you don t want to use the station coordinates according to 2 Known station 3 Free station or 4 Known Station you can choose 1 OK In this case the horizonta
95. ay 2 Create display Metre Feet Feet Inches Grads Degrees DecDeg Mills Celsius Fahr mBar mmHg InHg hPa Sw No De Ge Ja Uk Us It Fr Sp 1 North orient 2 South orient Prism constant The Card memory device is named XMEM when it is attached to the foot contact and CARD when it is attached to the instrument 600M only
96. b no P22 13 38 1 Imem off 2 Serial off pze 13 38 Stn _ See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The Geodimeter is now in program 0 P0 Choose program 22 Angle Measurement The program name 2 Face Ang Meas is seen very briefly on the display follo wed by request of which Job file you wantdo store your angle measurements in Key in for example 16 Here youselect which memory device you wish to store the Job file in by choosing the appropriate number 1 or 2 In this example we will select No 1 Imem 2 Serial only if Imem is activated Key in the Stn point name number e g 1000 Press ENT 1 4 15 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 C2 C1 V N From previous page P22 13 38 HT measure p22 15 39 Pcode P22 13 29 P22 Soo Aim to point Press REG Y See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 If heights are to be measured the next question would be IH instrument height In this example we will press NO which means that instrument and signal height is not taken into account Here you have th opportunity to ckey in a Pcode Wewill answer NO Key in the number of the first target at which you wish to begin your angle measurement e g 200 ENT Make a coarse aiming towards the first target then press REG 1 4 16 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 6
97. bject bearing and automatically compare the measured bearing with the original and if you want adjust it Robotic 14 32 The instrument located the reference object and measures towards it 5 times Measuring RefObj in both faces Please Wait Sane Ha The differencebetween the original k HAftef and themeasured is presented as T TET dH Press YES or ENT to adjust the bearingor NO to ignore e The referencerobject does not have to be located at a known point but should be located outside the search sector and preferably at a distance longer than 100m Don tchange label 21 because this will also change the angleto the reference object If you choose MNU 33 Fetch Station data the original HA will be used and a reference control measurement will be made automatically e If the reference object is obstructed when choosing RPU menu 14 you will get INFO 158 Can not find the target e If the reference object is obstructed during the reference control you will get INFO 161 The target is lost and the measurement is cancelled e If the reference object is located inside the search sector it is possible that the instrument locks on the reference object instead of on the RMT In that case the system will automatically continue to search after the correct RMT 25 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 6 Radio Overview 26 3 Radio controls a Radio channel selector 2 6 3 Station address 2 6 3
98. ble The cable is to be connected to the contact on the instrument resp battery as shown in the picture below aO Fig 2 1 Connecting the external battery to the instrument 12 22 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 On Off Connecting the external battery to the control unit When using the control unit detached from the instrument e g when performing remote surveying or robotic surveying see chapter 1 5 or when connecting it to a computer it is necessary to connect the control unit to an external battery Connect the external battery and the control unit with the standard battery cable as shown in the picture Fig 2 2 Connecting the external battery to the control unit Turn on power To turn the instrument on press the On Off key A built in test sequence displays the following display tables A built in test sequence displays Geodimeter and type number followed Geadimeter 600 by Connecting GOH See next page 12 3 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page seks display of the electronic level which indicates the level status of both axes of the instrument As no measurements are to be made we will disconnect the dual axis compensator by setting function 22 to 0 PO 18 20 As no measurements are to be made press only ENT Temp 20 PO 16 20 AS no m
99. botic 2 Manual 3 Local 16 13 Press 1 Robotic Robotic 1 OF use 2 Window control maintain the old settings 3 Search control 16 13 Press 1 OK if you wish to 1 5 20 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Search functions in robotic surveying described below STO PO 16 12 HA 72 0000 YA 90 0000 RPU RPU 4 E3 APU 16 12 1 Autolock 2 Manual lt 3 Remote Renate i162 1 OF 2 Window control 3 Search control Remote 16 12 1 Automatic on 2 Ad lock off 3 AMTBOOTS off ENT See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 When you are surveying with Geodimeter 600 Pro in robotic mode there is a number of search functions that can be very useful depending on actual application These functions are First press the RPU button on the instrument Choose 1 Autolock for robotic surveying Press 3 Search control Here you can choose which function s you want to use Switch between on and off by pressing the corresponding numeric key Confirm by pressing ENT 1 5 21 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Note from previous page Now you re taken back to PO and the selected search function is j activated Below is described the oe different functions you can choose between Automatic on in Autolock or Robotic mode Automatic search mode means that as soon
100. ce Setup 1 2 2 Pre Settings 1 2 5 Special Settings 1 2 12 Test Measurements 1 2 20 Chapter 3 Station Establishment EE Start Procedure 1 3 2 Station Establishment P20 1 3 11 Chapter 4 Carrying Out A Measurement _ ___ Distance amp Angle Measurement 1 4 2 Chapter 5 Surveying methods In general 1 5 2 Conventional Surveying with Autolock only servo 1 5 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Remote Surveying 1 5 7 Robotic Surveying only servo 1 5 12 Eccentric Point 1 5 21 The RPU Menu 1 5 23 Chapter 6 Important Pages __ ASCII Table 1 6 2 General measuring hints 1 6 4 Info Codes 1 6 9 Part 2 Technical Description The Y llow Pages Chapter 1 Angle Measurement System Overview 21 3 The Angle Measurement Technique 2 1 3 Two Face Angle Measurement 2 1 6 Summary of Advantages in Angle Measurement 2 1 7 Chapter 2 Distance Measurement System gt Overview 2 2 3 Distance Measurement 22 3 Remote Object Elevation R O E 2 2 10 UTM Scale Factor Corrected Distances 2 2 13 Chapter 3 Tracklight Overview 2 3 3 How to Activate Tracklight 2 3 4 Changing the Bulb 2 3 5 Chapter 4 Servo _ S Overview 2 4 2 Servo Controls 2 4 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 5 Tracker only for servo i
101. correction factors YA Col 0 0017 Answer YES ENT or NO to the Store question Store These values do not have to be zero in order for the instrument to be OK ENT Note If you are not to sure about the accuracy of the displayed values due to sighting errors for instance you should answer No to the question Store and repeat the measurements See next page 1 2 23 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Note Press A M if you have a control unit at the front GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test Procedure cont Tilt of horizontal axis Test 10 20 Tiltaxis ENT Test 10 20 Tiltaxiz Face Il 0 J in front D in front See next page If you answered YES ENT the question for measurement of the tilt of the horiz axis appears Press YES ENT Note If you consider it unnecessary to measure the tilt of the horizontal axis you can avoid this by answering No to the question Rotate the instrument to C2 aim at a point whichis at least 1Sgon above or below the horiz plane Press A M in front after each sighting Servo Rotate the instrument to C2 Wait for a beep and aim at a point which is at least 15gon above or below the horiz plane Press A M in front after each sighting Press the A M key in front A beep is heard Make at least two sightings to the point approaching from different directions an
102. d for your free station the display here Pno xxxx shows the most recently used Pno Then press ENT Note The points selected for your station establishment can be measured in any order See next page 1 3 37 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Free stn Note Only shown if your coordi nates include ELE SH 0 000 STD 10 27 HA xxx XXX VA XXX XXX STD 10 21 HA xxx xxx VA XXX XXX SD XX XX See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Are your coordinates correct Press YES or NO If they have to be changed use Edit or P43 Enter Coordinates In this case we ll answer YES Enter the signal height SH In this case 3 and press ENT Aim at your target Then press the A M key to measure distance The instrument has now measured angles and distance to the second point of your free station establish ment Your measured data can now be registered 1 3 38 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Free stn Note If you are using a servo instru ment press the BA key to position to point 3 10 Fine adjust manually From previous page Are you going to use more points for your station establishment or are you satisfied with only two Note If complete measurements have been carried out that is angles and distances two points will suffice If on the other hand
103. d the RPU to be able to communicate you will have to set the same radio channel at the instrument and at the RPU Select a channel with regards to other radio systems that might be in operation in your immediate area If radio disturbances occur e g if Info 103 is displayed try another channel 1 5 12 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Robotic Surveying Note Station Establish ment see chapter 1 3 for more informa tion How to work with robotic surveying First turn on your instrument and make the necessary setup activate compensator enter PPM parameters perform sta tion establishment etc Then select radio channel in MNU1L S5 In the following examples we will use a larger display appearance for the RPU Aa B First press the RPU button on the YA 90 0000 instrument RPU RPU RPU 16 12 l 1 Autolock Choose 3 Remote for robotic 2 Manual lt surveying 3 Remote Remote 16 12 Now choose method of station 1K establishment In this case we 2 Known station choose 1 OK No station 3 Free station establishment See page 1 5 15 Note Station Establishment Station Establishment is described in chapter 1 3 If you don t want to use the station coordinates according to 2 Known station 3 Free station or 4 Known Station you can choose 1 OK In this case the horizontal angle HAref that was set in the station unit will be used 1
104. d then press A M in Note The same number of sightings must be made in both C2 and C1 1 2 24 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 TEST Note Press a if you have a control unit at the front GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Test Procedure cont Rotate the instrument to C1 position and aim at the point Servo Rotate the instrument to C1 Press eo in front position by pressing the A M key in Test 10 21 Tiltaxiz Face Il 2 Face O A M Test 1024 Tiltaxis Face Ijaz Face N71 See next page front for approx 2 sec Aim at the point press A M Make the second aiming press A M The second C1 angle measurement and indication of completion are very quickly shown on the display 1 2 25 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Test Procedure cont Test 10 22 Tilta 0 0150 If satisfactory answer YES or ENT Press ENT Store Note If the horizontal axis tilt correction factor is greater than 0 02gon a Fail Remeasure message will b shown on the display This question should be answered by Yes and the measurement procedure repeated If the factor is greater than 0 02g0n andyou answer NO to the remeasuremient question the instru ment will retain and use the correction factor which is presently stored in the instrument However if the factor prove
105. direct the rodman to the setting out point Important information when measuring with high accuracy and using the instrument s Tracker To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring distances short r than 200 meters and using the Tracker unit you need to be aware of the following Always use the Miniature Prism Part no 571 126 060 mounted on your RMT If you use a large reflector like the Super Prism Part no 571 125 021 reflections from the Tracker unit may have influence on the measured distance The error can vary from 0 to 3 mm This error doesn t occur using the Miniature Prism 15 4 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Conven tional Surveying with Autolock GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to work with Autolock First switch on your instrument and make the necessary setup activate compensator enter PPM parameters etc STO PO 16 12 HA 72 0000 YA 90 0000 First press the RPU button on the instrument RFU 16 12 1 Autolock lt 2 Manual Choose 1 Autolock OPTIONAL Autolock 161 1 OK 2 Window cantnal Press 1 to switch on the Autolock function This display does only appear if you installed the search option 3 Search control The instrument is now setup for Autolock A search function can be added as an option With this option both sector control and search control can be used For more information see chapter 2 5 Measuring
106. display shapes see next page General instructions control unit attached to instrument STD PO 10 19 HA 154 3605 VA 106 3701 Instructions for the RPU detached control unit STD PQ 193112 Searching In the manual we will use the follow ng abbreviations for mechanical resp servo instruments 600s Geodimeter System 600 Pro s rvo instruments 600m Geodimeter System 600 mechanical instruments Some instructions is only valid for instruments equipped with servo drive 600s Fhese anstructions are indicated by a shaded field se below Servo Rotate the instrument to C1 position by depressing the A M key in front for approx 2 sec A signal is heard if the point is marked with a prism Press ia front Se ee a ee ee ee ae ee ee ee ee ee ee ee l If you or your colleagues have any comments about this ma l nual we would be grateful to hear from you Please write to l l Spectra Precision AB l l Information amp Market Communication Dept l l Box 64 l l SE 182 11 DANDERYD l SWEDEN l l l l OR e mail us on info geotronics se bD m e e a eee eee eee ee ee ee es es l Glossary of terms used with Geodimeter Systems Area File A WM key dH amp dV Free Station FSTD IH Job File Logon Offset Prism const Ref Obj A file in a Geodimeter memory device that holds known coordinates Pno N E etc or Roadline data Aim Measure button Initiates
107. e time between a fully charged battery and battery low will vary between a brand new battery and an old one It will also vary depending on what charging method has been used and of whiclmtype the battery is e A battery which is taken directly from the charger may show a full battery symbol eyen if itis not fully charged From this we recommend you to note the following Note e The battery status should be considered only as a coarse indication of the connected battery s remaining capacity 2 8 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 9 Definitions amp Formulas Corrections for Curvature error 2 9 2 Refraction error 2 9 2 Corrections for Difference in height 2 9 3 Horizontal distance 2 9 4 Instrument Height 2 9 4 Signal Height 2 9 4 Atmospheric Correction PPM 2 9 5 2 9 1 DEFINITIONS amp FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Corrections for Refraction and Curvature If projected distances and heights are computed by only multiplying the measured slope distance respectively by the sine and cosine of the measured zenith angle the errors can be considerable due to the earth s curvature and refraction The two formulas which are used in the instrument for the automatic calculation of curvature and refraction errors can be seen below If working at great heights these error factors can be calculated manually It must be pointed out that local values of Re and K will vary
108. e to face 1 showing angles in the display and retry Info 3 Distance already recorded Cause The distance tothe current object has already been registered Action If a new registration is required a new measurement must be carried out Info 4 Invalid measurement Cause The measurement is invalid e g several measurements towards the same point or the measured points lies 200 gon from each other P20 Free Station e Trying to perform a calculation which is dependent from a distance without having measured any distance P20 Free Station and Z IZ Action Check that the circumstances above does not occur and redo the measurement 16 9 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 5 Undefined mode or table Cause Action Tries to use a display or output table that does not exist Choose another table or create a new Info 6 Vertical angle less than 15gon from horizontal angle Cause Action The vertical angle is less than 15gon from the horizontal angle when performing a Tilt Axis Calibration Redo the calibration with an increased horizontal angle Info 7 Distance not yet measured Cause Action Tries to register without having performed a distance measurement E g when using an U D which includes labels that are dependent from a distance Perform a distance measurementbefore registration Info 10 No active device Cause Action
109. easurements are to be made Brees ano press only ENT Note PO 18 20 As no measurements are to be made This menu press only ENT isshown RelHum 60 0 only if PPM Adv is activated in MNU6 1 PO 16 20 As no measurements are to be made press only ENT Offset 0 000 ENT See next page 12 4 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page PO 16 20 As no measurements are to be made HA 192 8225 press only ENT HAret 5 Here you come automatically to the 7E e ai Standard Measurement mode As no YA 91 7880 measurements are going to be made at the moment we will continue with the Pre Setting routine Pre Settings In this exercise you will need to access Appendix B at time to time to look at the mair menu configuration The subject Settings can be divided into three different categories Q Measufement settings settings of PPM Offset HAref andStation data These settings will be dealt with in the section Start Procedure on page 1 3 2 Q Special measurement settings these range from the setting of decimal place and defining display tables to setting different switches These settings will be dealt with on page 1 2 12 Special Settings Q Pre Setting settings which can be decided and executed in advance are the following MNU 65 Unit i e metres feet grads degrees etc and MNU 14 Ti
110. ed distance Diff between setting out bearing and the present instr pointing Communication protocol parameter settings Signifies the end of the User Definable Sequence Section A parameter Section Interval Center line offset Parabola Coefficient Point Height difference Layer number Layer Height Profile number Distance from Def point to Ref point Labels which can be defined by the user 2 Editor 3 Coord 4 Data com 6 Config 1 PPM 2 Preset 3 Instr Settings 4 Clock 5 Radio 6 Long Range 1 Imem 2 Xmem Card 1 Stn Coord 2 SetOut Coord 3 Fetch Stn data 1 Select device 2 Create table 1 Measure 2 View current 3 Tracker Coll 1 Switches 2 Standard Meas 3 Decimals 4 Display 5 Unit 6 Language 7 Coord System 8 Prism const Appendix B Main Menu Configuration Instrument PPM 2 ROE preset Temp Press 1 Excentric point Display Illumination on off Level adjust Display Contrast adjust Reticle on off Reflected signal volume adjust 1 Set time Channel 2 Time system Station address Remote address N X E Y SON SOE Fetch Station data 2 Serial 1 Imem 3 Xmem Table no Collimation amp Hor Axis Tilt V Collimation Hor Axis Tilt Measure New H Collimation Targ test on off Pcode on off Info ack on off HT meas on off Power save on off Keyclick on off Prg_num on off PPM Adv on off 1 Standard 2 Fast Standard No of decimals Label no 1 Select displ
111. ement in instrument Syntax TG lt arg gt lt arg gt lt This is default and need not to be entered Write Write data into instrument All labels that can be set by the function key in the system can be written Syntax WG lt label gt lt data gt lt label gt 0 109 lt data gt Maximum 9 digits for numeric type labels and maximum 16 characters forASCII type labels When REG Key is selected data Corresponding to the actual output table will be transmitt d whenthe REG key is pres sed The Slave mode setting means that data are automatically transmitted every time ancinstrument measurement is com pleted without n eding to press the REG key Hardware connection serial RS 232 V24 Use th multiftinctional cable Part no 571 202 188 216 together withthe computer adapter Part no 571 202 204 to connect the Keyboard unit to a computer via the external battery Part no 571 202 194 or power supply Pin Signal 2 Data in RXD 3 Data out TXD 7 Ground BATT 8 12 V BATT Tab 7 5 Computer connection configuration 2 7 12 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Description Instrument operating correctly all required data are available The measured distance has already been recorded A new distance measurement is required Measurement is invalid and recording not possible Recording is not possible with the selected mode setting of the Geodimeter
112. ements you obtain not only the mean value but also the standard deviation S_dev The calculation is done according to the least square adjustment method If good 1 3 12 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 In general Note If only 3 angles are used try to establish within the triangle in order to avoid the dangerous circle A results are to be obtained using this method it is important that the traverses and networks are of high quality For this reason we have provided the Free Station routine with a function called Config configuration This allows you to use factors such as the scale factor stored under label 43 weight factors to weight your points with regard to the distance from your free station to the known point used mainly in Germany and also to create a point list in which all measured data for each individual measured point can be made available for editing and possible recalculation In the example on page 1 3 33 we have choosen not to use Config but to treat it separately on page 1 3 47 Free station establishment can be done with a large number of different combinations of points angles and distances see Fig 3 6 With free station establishment using 3 10 known points the following combinations are possible 1 Angles and distances 2 Only angles But note that three points alone will not provide enough data to_be abl
113. en after attempting to calibrate the compensator The electronic level atythis stage is in the coarse mode see fig_3 3 Fine mode is achived after calibration of the dual axis compensator At intervals during measurement you can view the electronic levelling bubble whenever you wish simply by pressing the level symbol key See more about the electronic level key on page 1 1 21 11 36 sommes aa onnnnnn Fig 3 3 Display when level appears thus coarse mode 13 3 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Discon nect the compen sator by setting function 22 0 Calibration of the dual axis compensator with servo This should be done to get full accuracy of the systems inherent intelligence The instrument is levelled Start compensator calibration by pressing A M or ENT key A M A beep is heard and the display will change to The instrumentautomatically turns Comp init 200 gon 180 saway from you After a few seconds beep is heard and the Wait instrument turns back and the display will change tor program 0 The apperance of PO indicates that the instrument is sufficiently well levelled and that the compensator is now engaged It also means that the electronic level is in the fine mode in which each individual left or right movement of the cursor represents 20 1 3 4 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 60
114. en connecting the different Spectra Precision devices with each othersThe different types of cables are listed below Multifunctional Cable 1m 571 202 188 for connecting the Geodimeter instrument or control unit to an external battery via the Single or Multi Adapter or to another control unit or instrument Length 1 0m Multifunctional Cable 2 5m 571 202 216 same as the above cable Length 2 5m Multifunctional Cable 0 4m 571 208 043 same as the above cable Length 0 4m Data Communication Adapter 571 202 204 for connecting the Geodimeter instrument or control unit to a computer and a Power Supply or an external battery using the Single or Multi Adapter 2 8 3 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Battery Charging Note Spectra Precision AB produces special NiMH and NiCd battery chargers which should always be used when charging Geodimeter batteries The system contains the following different types of units Single Charger 571 906 214 A 230 or 115 VAC single battery charger The charger has a single Hirose output that can handle one NiMH External Battery 571 204 270 or one NiCd 7 Ah battery External heavy duty battery 571 202 194 Use together with Power Cable 571 908 050 100 115V 571 908051 230V or 571 908 052 230V UK plug and Charger Cable 571 208 018 for the 7Ah battery or 571 208 020 for other batteries Super Charger 571 906 145 A microprocessor con
115. ent es ELE xx manually Are your coordinates correct Press Yes ENT to accept them If you press No you will return to the question about Stn and Areaz If the coordinates have to be changed use Edit or P43 Enter Coordinates In this example we will continue by accepting them Are you going to measure heights 10 17 Accept this question by pressing ENT Yes If you decide not to measure Note HT measure heights press No it means that the is f instrument height IH and signal a height SH will be ignored a In this example we will be measuring includes See next page heights Press YES ELE 1 3 24 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Known stn From previous page 10 18 ELE x xxx Replace Z Note Only shown if your coordinates includes ELE Note Only shown if your coordinates includes ELE Ref ok N xxxx E xxxx ELE xx GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 This is your old station ground elevation Press YES ENT if you want to replace the old elevation with the new or press NO to cancel it In this example we press YES This display will only appear if the ground elevation has already been determined Enter your instrument height IH For example 1475 K yin the Pno of your reference object For example 1102 Key in the name of the Area file in which you have stored your reference object If you leave the line blank you
116. ent to the Card memory See more information about program 54 at page 2 7 18 Card Memory Personal Computer Connect the Card Memory and the computer to a battery via the multifunctional cable 571 202 188 216 and the computer adapter 571 202 204 and turn on the computer There is one ways to transfer data between these units RS 232 commands By sending the appropriate commands from the computer you can transfer data between the Card Memory and com puter Look at page 2 7 10 for a list of serial commands or see the Geodimeter Software amp Data communication manual for further information 2 7 17 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 Program 54 File transfer GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Connect the two units with the appropriate cable and switch them on The instructions below describes how to transfer files from the Keyboard unit to the keyboard unit attached on the instrument Operation at the source unit Keyboard unit File 16 22 1 Job 2 Area 3 W IDeSs See next page Choose program 54 Choose from which device you want to transfer files In this example we choose 1 Imem Here you can choose what type of file you want to transfer 1 A jobfile 2 A areafile or 3 An U D S file In this example we choose 1 A jobfile Key in the name of the file In this example we key in Job 1 2 7 18 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7
117. ereis a new reboot action available 1 Disconnect the keyboard unit from the instrument and conn ct it to an external battery 2 Start the keyboard unit by keeping the CON key and Pwr depress d at the same time 3 In the display will 2 options be available 4 Choose 2 Reboot and a reboot will occur Note that in this case all functions will be reset and all self made U D S will be lost Fast check of the collimation errors only servo 1 Aim at the point exactly 2 Press the button 3 Look at reticle The difference in aiming represents the value of the current collimation errors dH and dV 4 If you consider them too large we recommend you to perform a test measurement MNU 5 1 6 4 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints cont Extend the straight line only servo and at the instrument When you wish to measure as shown in the illustration below i e first measure towards a point and then rotate the instrument to a point that lies on a straight line from the first point you should turn the instrument 180 200 gon and not rotate the instrument to face 2 This is because in the second case the instrument will not correct any collimation errors With a long press on the key you will rotate the instrument 180 200 gon 180 200 gon Collimation errors The instrument will automatically correct the measured angles for both horizontal and vert
118. es an atmospheric correction factor must be applied in order to achieve the correct distance This atmospheric correction factor is calculated according to the following formula p p 274 41 79 39 x P___ 411 27 x _ in X 2731540 273 15 t p pressure in millibars p partial pressure of watervapour in millibars t dry air temperature in degrees centigrade Celsius The partial pressure of watervapour p is calculated according to the following h 17 269 xt p x61078xe 273 t 100 OR 17 269 x t p 6 1078 xe 75 0 000662 x p t t p pressure in millibars p partial pressure of watervapour in millibars t dry air temperature in degrees centigrade Celsius t wet temperature in degrees centigrade Celsius h relative humidity in Geodimeter System 600 calculates and corrects for this automatically Please ensure that the instrument is working with the correct units MNU 65 Unit Examples To show the significance of the different units used for calculating the ppm factor let s take a look at the following 2 9 5 DEFINITIONS amp FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 At 20 C dry air temperature 0 1 ppm corresponds to an approximate change of e dry temperature 0 1 C e air pressure 0 3 mbar e relative humidity 10 wet temperature 1 3 C At 40 C dry air temperature 0 1 ppm corresponds to an approximate change of e dry temperature 0 1
119. esponding key below Off to turn the illumi nation ON OFF Press the corresponding key below lt to decrease the illumination and press the corresponding key below gt to increase the illumination When you have reached the maximum resp minimum illumination one of the arrows is blanked out The arrows will not be shown if the option is turned off Reflected Signal Volume GUI 15 54 i IlLLum Contrast Reticle Vol Pw Sel lt T Og Press the corresponding k y below lt to decrease the volume level and press the corresponding key below gt to increase the yohimeMevel When you have reached the maxi mum resp minimum level one of the arrows is blanked out The arrows wil not be shown if the option is turned off Hint Aim the instrument towards the prism so that you can hear the current volume level User defined display tables With the Config Display application it is possible to define your own display table if the existing table does not fulfill your needs during the execution of a special survey application For further information refer to page 1 2 12 All labels in the Geodimeter System can be displayed 1 1 13 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Batlow Total Station Battery condition Key functions ON OFF key Turns power on when pressed once turns power off when pressed again If no key is pressed within 60 seconds from power on the inst
120. f the Vertical Angle The formula below is usedt cale late the vertical angle V Vs Ev Yv Vs Vertical angle measured by the electronic sensor Ev Verticalcollimation error Yv Deviation in the vertical axis measured by the automatic level compensator 2 1 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Single Face Angle Measurement The above described features admits efficient and accurate angle measurement in a single face since the instruments errors are automatically corrected with constants which are stored during the test measurement During Single Face angular measurements with the compensator engaged and pre measurement and storage of collimation and tilt axis errors have been executed each displayed angle will be compensated for the following QO Horizontal and vertical circle graduation and eccentricity errors O Plumb line deviation errors O Horizontal and vertical ollimation errors Q Tilt axis errors It is worth mentioning that human error sources such as tele scope sighting these errors can be almost nullified by measuring in two faces and imperfections in the optical plummet ofthe tribrach still remain Two Face Angle Measurement The instrument can be used in exaclty the same manner as a conventional theodolite i e in both the left and right face These two face situations will herafter be referred to as Circle 1 and Circle 2 positions
121. files be saved as 1 Job 2 Area or 3 U D S In this example we choose 1 Job since we are transferring a Jobfile The unit is now ready to receive the transferred files Now you should start the transfer from the source unit 2 7 20 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 8 Power Supply Batteries 2 8 2 Internal Battery unit Central unit 2 8 2 Internal Battery unit Battery side cover 2 8 2 External Battery Radio Battery 2 8 2 Single Adapter 2 8 3 Multi Adapter 2 8 3 Battery Cables 2 8 3 Battery Charging CCC 4 Chargers 2 8 4 Power Unit 2 8 4 About charging NiMH and NiCd batteries ________ 2 8 5 Function Bat Low 2 8 5 Battery status 2 8 6 Illustrations Fig 8 1 Internal Battery central unit 12V Fig 8 2 Internal Battery side cover 12V Fig 8 3 External Battery Radio Battery 12V 7Ah 2 8 1 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Batteries Internal Battery unit Central unit The internal NiMH 12V 1 6 Ah battery unit Part No 571 202 460 or NiCd 12V 1 2 Ah battery Part No 571 200 320 slides into the underside of the measuring unit These are the standard batteries for the measuring unit Fig 8 1 Battery unit 12V for central unit Internal Battery unit Battery side cover The internal battery unit for the battery side cover is of the same type as the internal battery for the central unit 12V 1 6 Ah NiMH Part No
122. for med from the point with the same access to all functions of the totalstation as if you were standing beside it Robotic surveying means higher production capacity During setting out it s best with two people one to handle the measuring with the RPU and one to mark the points Of course the entire job can be performed by a single person The unique search function makes robotic surveying extremely efficient 24 hours a day Important information when measuring with high accuracy and using the instrument s Tracker To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring distances shorter than 200 meters and using the Tracker unit you need to be aware of the following If you use a large reflector like th Super Prism Part no 571 125 021 on your RMT reflections from the Tracker unit may have influence on the measured distance The error can vary from 0 to 3 mm Ifyou use the Miniature Prism Part no 571 126 060 instead this error doesn t occur Equipment To beable to work with robotic surveying you ll only need one controlainit which you after station establishment etc disconnect from the instrument and bring to the point You will also need to equip your instrument with a radio side cover see chapter 1 1 a tracker unit a RMT Remote Target and an external radio connected to the keyboard unit The keyboard unit the RMT and the external radio will hereafter be called RPU Radio communication In order for the instrument an
123. function Advanced lock can also be used in this measurement mode see page 2 2 6 Controlling the tracker OPTIONAL for Autolock To speed up the search routine you can set a window in which the instrument should seek for the target When setting up the instrument for remote or robotic surveying you automatically will be prompted to set a search window but when performing conventional surveying with Autolock you must enter the RPU menu and choose Window control to do the same 2 5 4 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RPU or Window control You can change the search window by choosing the RPU menu 1 Autolock and 2 Window control There are 8 different options on this menu 1 Auto center to enable disable the automatic centering function when the instrument looses contact with the RMT 2 Center to manually change the center of the current search window to the position where the instrument is pointing also in height 3 Editor to manually key in the window boundaries The first line shows the horizontal angle of the leftand the right boundary of the window The second line shows the vertical angle ofthe upper and the lower boundary of the window Window 14 32 Hor L 308 R 27 4 Set to set a new search window Window 14 32 Aim to the left boundary and press Aim to A ENT Press ENT B A DA ENT Window or Window A B Windowold 32
124. g out e If you press this key without measured distance ELE the height at the theoretical set out point e If you press this key with measured distance ELE the height at the measured set out point e If you press this key longer than 1 sec with measured distance ELE the height at the theoretical set out point Key for both horizontal and vertical positioning 1 1 24 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 g 0 gt Continue key Continue key With a press on this key you can leave the editor if you are working with an alphanumeric keyboard In some of the internal softwares this key can be used for exit the program Together with the PWR key this key reboots the keyboard unit see page 1 6 4 Temporary horizontal angle key only in Program 0 The temporary horizontal angle feature in Program 0 can be useful if you want to turn the instrument without affecting the original HA This function is called HA_L Horizontal Angle from a Line and results in an extfatine in the display showing HA_L 0 0000 You activate the HA_L function by pressing key 5 in Program 0 Reset HA_L by pressing key 5 again Exit HA_L with a long press om key 5 Note that this function only works in Program 0 1 1 25 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 LED Information The Geodimeter 600 instrument has been tested and complies with the regulations for a Class 1 LED product This means that n
125. guration can be seen in Appendix B How to store the factor for atmospheric correction PPM Example Turn on theinstrument press the MNU key the following will be displayed Select SET by pressing 1 and the display shows Select PPM by pressing 1 and the display shows 3 Instr Setting y See next page 1 1 16 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 Note amp This menu is shown only if the switch PPM Adv is enabled in MNU6 1 See previous page Set 16 06 Press 7600 00 Set 16 06 ReLHum 60 Set ReLHum 60 PPM 0 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Key in the present value for temperature e g 20 C Press ENT Key in the present value for air pressure e g 760mm Hg Press ENT Key in Relative Humidity Default is 60 If you have choosen Wet Temperature from MNU6 5 this will be shown instead The correction factor is immediately calculated and shown in the display Input at label 56 and 74 via Function key also alters PPM value The PPM value can also be set directly by enter at label 30 Fast step through menu When you have become well aquainted with the menu structure it is very easy to step to a submenu with a mini mum of key strokes To go to menu 1 4 1 Set time see Appendix B simply press the MNU key followed by 141 1 1 17 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600
126. hat the actual height of the object which is being set out e g finished road level centre line point top of concrete pour etc etc can be marked directly on the marker pole or concrete shuttering exactly at the point at which the centre of the reticle horizontal crosshair is pointing 1 4 29 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 TRK 2 TRK Note From previous page 16 48 Menu 1 Set 2 Editor 3 Coord Coord 16 48 1 Stn Coord 2 Setout coord 3 Fetch Stn data Coord 16248 SON 0 000 16 49 Coord SON 123556 789 SOE 0 000 See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Press option No 3 Choose option NO 2 Set out point data Note If the ori ntated bearing isn t available you mayykey_ in the Ref Obj as the first SetOut coord The bearing towardsithe Ref Obj will then be alculated and can be found under function 27 F 27 Make a note of it and use it when setting the orientated bearing Key in N coordinate value of set out point Press ENT Key in E coordinate value of set out point Press ENT 1 4 30 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 TRK 2 or TRK Note amp When using the RPU use the CL key to position the instrument Note Tracklight See previous page Coord 16 49 SON 123556 789 SOE 455778 910 SHT 40
127. he PPM correction factor also on user defined wet temperature or humidity Select alternative using MNU6S Units If disabled the system uses a standard humidity of 60 for the PPM calculation The Target Test is created for your safety It prevents you from storing an old distance with new angle values When the target test is set to off there is a risk of this if you forget to measure a distance when measuring the following points 1 2 18 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Standard Measure With this menu you can choose the standard measuring mode STD Standard or FSTD Fast standard The Fast standard mode is not as accurate as the Standard mode but much faster If you prefer speed before accuracy you can switch to fast standard This Config 11 22 means that the standard measure 1 Standard ments will be much faster but you 2 Fast Standard cannot measure as accurate as in normal standard mode Fast standard mode is indicated in the display with FSTD Select type of language This function is used when you want to select special char acters that might be unique for Your language You have the opportunity to select between Swedish Norwegian Danish German Japanese UK US Italian French and Spanish An instrument with an alpha numeric control unit gives you the characters on the last row of the display when working in alph
128. he correct keyed in bearing azimuth of 50 000 will also appear opposite HA in the dis play The correct position of the point has now been set out By pressing the ENT key at this stage you can check the accuracy of the set out point by checking the HD VD N E andElevation ENT TRK PQ 16 52 5020000 is the correct bearing to the point and 141 42 is the correct distance Now for the Height press ENT c 9x Elevation of the point to be set out is a eee Aes 40 500 Turn telescope upwards until Es 455778 OA it shows this value Elles 40 500 You are now ready to set out the next point Press MNU choose Option 3 choice No 2 SetOut Coord and repeat the above instructions 1 4 32 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measuring Differences Robotic Surveying only servo Important information when measuring with high accuracy and using the instrument s Tracker To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring distances shorter than 200 meters and using the Tracker unit you need to be aware of the following If you use a large reflector like the Super Prism Part no 571 125 021 reflections from the Tracker unit may have influence on the measured distance The error can vary from 0 to 3 mm If you use the Miniature Prism Part no 571 126 060 this error doesn t occur STD mode measurement When carrying out a STD mode measurement in robotic surveying the measure
129. he instrument 6 At the prism choose the display page that shows Radofs and RT ofs and guide the prism holder to the right set out point Measuring towards corners using Autolock only servo 1 Choose FSTD STD or D2bar 2 Aim towards the RMT press A M and you ll get frozen display values 3 Turn the RMTiaway from the instrument 4 Press the CON key 5 Aim the imstrum nt towards the corner 6 Press the REG key to registrate the measurement How to check what s installed in your keyboard unit 1 Make a long press on your PRG key 2 Now you re in the UDS library Press the corresponding key below DIR 3 Now yourre in the PRG library Press the correspon ding key below DIR 4 Now you can see the options installed in your keyboard unit Step between the installed options with the corresponding keys below the arrows lt and gt Temporary Horizontal Angle in PO The temporary horizontal angle feature in Program 0 can be useful if you want to turn the instrument without affecting the original HA This function is called HA_L Horizontal Angle from a Line and results in an extra line 1 6 7 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints cont in the display showing HA_L 0 0000 You activate the HA_L function by pressing key 5 Reset HA_L by pressing key 5 again Exit HA_L with a long press on key 5 Note that this function only works in Program 0
130. heoretical Diff HA 0 0032 and measured angle between point 1 Ref ok and 2 Press YES to accept or NO to redo the measurement Note If more than 2 points have been measured Diff HA will be replaced by S_dev HA i e the stan dard deviation of the horizontal angles Are you going to use more points for your station establishment or are you satisfied with two In our example we will measure and register one more point maximum number 10 YES Press Yes 1 3 28 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Known stn From previous page Key in the third point to be used and repeat the procedure described above In this example we have measured and stored a total of three points whose coordinates are known for our known station Assuming that these have been mea l a n i sured and registered let us continue i l directly to the question more after eae l storing the last point instru l ment press the key to position to point 2 10 Fine adjust manually All points to be used for our known station establishment are now stored Answer more with NO The pro gram imme diately calculates your Station coordinates Select 10222 Now you re taken to the Select menu 1 Exit Here you can choose to either exit 2 Point last P20 edit the point list recalculate the 3 Recalec point data or add more points You can switch between the two pages by
131. hic surveying Also functions as automatic measuring mode for polar measurement and tacheometry El L TRK The choice of measurement method is often based on the experience of the operator and of course the practical preci sion demanded by the current survey task 2 2 3 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STD STD Standard measurement STD Mode This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys e g traversing minor tacheometric exercises survey point accuracy control etc Measurement time to each point takes 3 5 seconds This measurement mode is also normally used where a normal degree of angle and distance accuracy is required The instrument carries out the measurement and display of horizontal and vertical angles and slope distances Horizon tal distance and difference in height and the northings eastings and elevation of the point will all be displayed by pressing the ENT key twice Collimationsand horizontal axis tilt errors are compensated and full angle accuracy can be achieved with one face measurements The instrument also offers the possibility of using th R O E function in the STD measurement mode see page 2 2 10 Limited horizontal movement of the instrument telescope i e within 30 cm will also result in the northings and eastings of the measured point changing This feature is used when
132. hich normally don t have to be changed If the instrument has been delivered for service you should check time amp date as these parameters might have been changed As from program version 632 04 03 the change from year 1999 to 2000 will be handeled automatically by the system In earlier program versions you have to change the year manually using F52 and F51 1 2 11 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Special Settings The special measurement settings range from defining display tables setting decimal place and setting different switches such as Targ test Pcode and Info ack Create amp Select display tables Various display combinations can be created by the operator However we consider the following 3 tables as standards and we have chosen them to be the default Table 0 Standard STOD P 9 22 HA Horizontal Angle YA Vertical Angle SO Slope Distance STO PO 49 22 HA Horizontal Angle HO Horizontal Distance YD Vertical Distance Northing Easting Elevation Other settings can be made with the help of the main menu using MNU 64 and option No 2 Create Display e g MNU 642 There are 5 tables available Tables 1 5 Table 0 is standard and cannot be changed see above 16 different pages can be defined in each table or 48 using only one table 3 rows can be specified on each page 1 2 12 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPT
133. ia a standard Hirose cable Tracker diodes Fig 12 4 RMT Super 2 12 4 SOnNOUhANEF amp BM ELE PrismC Appendix A Label List for the Keyboard Unit Description Information Data used in INFO DATA combination Station No Instrument Height Point Code Point Number Signal Height Horizontal Angle Vertical Angle Slope distance Vertical Distance IH and SH not included Horizontal distance Area of an surface Result from Program 25 Volume Result from Program 25 Percent of grade DHT HD 100 Area file Difference between C1 and G2_horizontal angles Horizontal angle which was measured in C2 and stored Vertical Angle which was measured in C2 and stored Difference between C2 and CA vertical angles Offset const which can becadded to or subtracted from the SD Horizontal Reference Angle Compensator ON 1 OFF O0 Status of unit set e g 3214 Mills Meter Fahrenheit InchHg Horizontal angle which was measured in C1 VerticaLangle which was measured in C1 Setting out vertical angle Setting out horisontal angle Setting out horizontal distance Setting out height Atmospheric Correction parts per million PPM Benchmark elevation Prism constant Info about Sections Lenght tables in P39 RoadLine Northing coordinates Cleared when power OFF Easting coordinates Cleared when power OFF Elevation coord Cleared when power OFF 39 49 STN HT Relative to stored X N coord of set out point
134. ical collimation errors as well as for trunnion axis errors by using premeasured values By carrying out a test procedure see chapter 2 you can update these values for the actual conditions We recomim nd_ you to do this regurarely especially when measuring during high temperature variations and where high aceuracy is demanded in one face Test measurements should be carried out with the key board configuration current for the measurement Tilt axis When measuring towards a point the instrument will correct the measured angles as described above If you tilt the telescope up downwards you will find that the hori zontal angle will change this is an illustration of tilt axis and two axis level compensator correction which both are dependent of the vertical angle However if you point the telescope to a vertical level string you will find that the horizontal angle will remain constant 1 6 5 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints cont How to combine labels 26 27 28 and 29 1 Positioning of HA and VA If you wish to aim at a point when you know HA and VA you should use label 26 and 27 2 Set out points with bearing and distance If you know the bearing and the distance to a point you should use label 27 and 28 With label 29 you can also set out the height Note Do not use label 26 for positioning the height of the point Use instead label 29 and letthe instrument calcula
135. imeter System 600 meets all demands for efficient and accurate angle measurement It also allows you to choose the measuring method with which you feel most comfortable The angle measurement system gives you full compensation for the following 1 Automatic correction for angle sensor errors T Automatic correction for collimation error and trunnion Axis tilt QQ Automatic correction for tracker collimation error T Arithmetic averaging for elimination of pointing errors The Angle Measuring Technique One of the strong features of the design of Geodimeter System 600 is itselectronic angle measurement system which eliminates the angleerrors that normally occur in conventio nal theodolites Mhe principle of measurement is based on readingan integrated signal over the whole surface of the angle s nsor and producing a mean angular value In this way inaccuracies due to eccentricity and graduation are eliminated Dual Axis Compensator The instrument is also equipped with a dual axis compensa tor which will automatically correct both horizontal and vertical angles for any deviations in the plumb line The system warnes immediately of any alterations in excess of 10 6 2 1 3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Correction for Collimation Errors By carrying out a simple pre measurement test procedure both horizontal and vertical collimation of the instrument can be quickly measu
136. in groups of five To step between the different characters press keys and CON F The characters are entered by first pressing shift and then the corresponding key below the character Lower case key alphanumeric control unit Lower case is used together with the Shift key to be able to use the alphanumeric keyboard with lower case letters This is indicated by the figure 1 in the right hand corner of the display 1 1 23 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 SPC a gt H ee fe mne a Lag Shift key alphanumeric control unit Shift Key For entering a numeric value when the keyboard is set in the alpha mode or vice versa and to answer NO to questions shown in the display When the shift key is activa ted this is indicated by a sign in the right hand corner of the display Space bar key alphanumeric control unit Activated when selecting the alpha mode Servo Control keys numeric and alphanumeric control units When measuring in two faces this key is used for switching between C1 and C2 Key for horizontalhposittoning A short press of this key results in a horizontal positioning to the set HA Ref value A long press of this key results in a 180 200 Gon horizontal rotation ftom the instrument s current direction Key for vertical positioning Note when settin
137. instrument Label error This label cannot be handled by the instrument Parity error in transferred data between Geodimeter and interface Bad or no connection o wrong device connected Time Out Syntax error Data error Tab 7 4 Status Doscrip tine Output format The standatd format of data from the interface is lt Label gt lt data gt CRLF Status Status is a numeric value transmitted before measurement data and indicates those values which are about to be trans mitted This status value is non zero if an error is detected See table 7 4 for status description End of Transmission The end of transmission EOT character is set in label 79 where the equivalent ASCII number is set Default is 62 e g gt If set to 0 no EOT will be sent 2 7 13 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 Saou 3 Xmem GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Select MNU 413 for output to the Geotronics card memory if it is attached to the panel on the back of the instrument The setup procedure contains the following display instructions Xmem 10 16 Xmem ON Xmem 10 16 Table no Xmem 10 16 REGY key ENT YES to continue NO to interrupt Press YES or ENT Select output table number 0 1 2 3 4 of Sand then press ENT Control of the output can be done by pressing the REG key of the instru ment REG key or continuously Slave Choice
138. int The setting out routine can beearried out in two different ways One way is to key imthe SHA setting out bearing SHD setting out horizontal distance and SHT setting out height values This is done after first calling up F27 F28 and F29 respectively The point height is set out using the R O E feature The other way ito Carry out setting out calculations using the main menuj Option 3 Coord choices 1 amp 2 i e keying in the instrument station data including instrument height TH and set out point data The instrument will then calcu late the bearing SHA and horizontal distance SHD be tween the instrument station point and each individual setting out point If elevation is keyed in the SHT will also be calculated After setting out the point and checking the point coordinates and elevation you re enter the main menu Option 3 choice 2 and key in the coords and elevation of the next set out point The following pages will give examples of setting out first in the normal way keying in SHA SHD and SHT and then by using the main menu Option 3 choices 1 amp 2 1 4 24 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 rk Setting Out using 2 pre calc bearings amp horizontal distances SHA amp SHD or STD PO 10 17 TRK uA Ae i EA a tracking mode press the TRK TRK PO 10 17 HA 33 7965 To key in setting out bearing press
139. ion in the D bar measurement modedsee page 2 2 10 Note that when using theR Ofeature the distance measurement has tobe interrupted by pressing the A M key Limited horizontalmovement of the instrument telescope up to 30 cm will result inthe northings and eastings of the measured point changing also after pressing the A M key 2 2 5 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK Tracking measurement Setting Out SHA F27 SHD F28 SHT F29 The tracking measurement mode is used for setting out with the option of using countdown to zero of both the horizontal bearing azimuth and distance to the setting out point The instrument very quickly calculates the difference between the present direction and the required direction to the point to be set out and the difference between the horizontal distance measured and the required horizontal distance to the point These differences are visible on the display and when both the dHA difference in horizontal angle amp dHD difference in horizontal distance 0 countdown to zero the range rod is then being held over the required setting out point The actual setting out can be carried out in two different ways in the standard version of the instrument Ll Keying in of bearings SHA distances SHD and height SHT to the points after first calling up F27 SHA F28 SHD and F29 SHT espectively Ll Keying i
140. is 2 D HA VA dH 04 D HA VA SD From previous page Press in front PQ 10 21 154 3605 106 3701 3 AL PO 10 22 154 3601 106 3734 dV x09 PO 10221 154 3601 106 3731 98 472 See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Rotate the instrument to C1 position and aim at the point A signal is heard if the point is marked with a prism Servo Rotate the instrument to C1 position by depressing the A M key for approx 2 sek and aim at the point A signal is heard if the point is marked with a prism Approach the point from the other direction and press A M The second C1 angle measurement and indication of Completion i e II 2 is very quickly shown on the display However the values now seen on the display are the final mean horizontal and vertical angle values of the mean of the angles measured in both faces The dH amp dV values displayed are the values by which the angles have been adjusted i e half the sum of the remaining horizontal and vertical collimation and pointing errors To measure the distance press A M Distance is continually measured and updated while mean angular values are frozen To view the HD and VD to the point press ENT 1 4 12 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page D PO 10 21 154 3601 To view the N E and ELE of the 97 97
141. istance measurement starts automatically and 106 5505 there is no need to press A M HD amp VD appear on the display To view coords and height of point press ENDAN To view HA VA amp SD to the point 24 74 If you measure to the next point with TRE A eat the display in this mode N E and VA 105 1785 ELE of the point will be displayed L fst R O E is automatic in the display modes VD amp ELE when the telescope is turned vertically 1 4 22 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Set Out point Fig 4 1 Setting Out using TRK mode CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK 2 or TRK Setting Out TRK Mode The tracking measurement mode is mainly intended for setting out with the option of using countdown to zero of both the horizontal bearing azimuth distance and height to the setting out point This is achieved by using the inherent intelligence of the instrument i e the instrument very quickly calculates the difference between the present direc tion and the required direction to the point to be set out and the difference between the horizontal distance measured and the required distance to the point These differences are visible on the display When both the dHA difference in horizontal angle and dHD difference im horizontal distance 0 the range rod is then being positioned over the setting out po
142. ith an excellent facility for clearing sight lines and for working during the hours of darkness From the figure on previous page it cam be seen that the instrument measuring beamwidth at 100 m is 15 cm The width of the tracklight beam at the same distance is 10 m The tracklight unit slides onto the underside of the measuring unit seefig 3 2 below and it is activated from the keyboard Fig 3 2 The Tracklight unit slides onto the underside of the measuring unit 2 3 3 TRACKLIGHT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracklight instru ment mnu Tracklight RPU How to activate Tracklight Tracklight is activated from the keyboard by pressing 9 on the keyboard unit The display now shows Tracklight 10 18 0 0FF lt 1 HIGH 2 NORM Fig 3 3 Activation of Tracklight O Key in 0 if you wish to switchoff Tracklight during measurement O Key in 2 if you wish to switch on Tracklight with normal light intensity O Key in 1 if you wish to switch on or change over to highbeanrintensity during bad visibility conditions Tracklight is switched off automatically when the instrument is powered Off It is worth noting that the life length of the tracklight bulb will be considerably diminished if the high intensity mode is used frequently Use this setting only during bad visibility or when the distance demands it 2 3 4 TRACKLIGHT
143. justment or focusing Remote Surveying With an instrument a tel metriclink and an ordinary prism you can work with remote surveying which enables you to have the controLover the measured data from the point Robotic Surveying only servo With both a tracker unit and a telemetric link you can work with robotic surveying This means that you can take over the control of the whole measurement from the point i e you have a one person system On the following pages we will describe the different measuring techniques with Geodimeter System 600 15 3 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Conventional surveying with Autolock only servo With the feature Autolock you do no longer have to fine adjust or focus since this is taken care of by the system e To upgrade a base unit to Autolock you ll only need to add a Tracker unit and a RMT target It is also possible to measure in a conventional way without Autolock using an ordinary reflector e When setting out you ll only need to supply a pre stored point and the system will calculate the necessary data for setting out Then position the instrument with the positioning key When the rodman guided by the built in Tracklight enters the Tracker s field of view 2 5m 100m the instrument locks onto the RMT automatically You re now able to fully concentrate onthe information in the display radial right angle offset and
144. l angle HAref that was set in the station unit will be used 15 8 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Note Define window is described further on page 1 5 14 Note Define window Note The reference object must be a remote target RMT Remote 16 12 Define window ENT Remote 16 12 Aim to A Fress ENT Remote 16 12 Aim to B Fress ENT Remote 162 Heasure Ref obj Remote 16 12 Aim at refobj Press ENT See N page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 To define a search window press YES ENT Aim to the upper lower left boundary and press ENT Aim tothe upper lower right boundary and press ENT Note Define window The window can be relocated from the RPU menu see chapter 2 5 Do you want a reference object If so press YES or ENT otherwise press NO The reference object doesn t have to be located at a known point but should be located outside the search window where the sight is clear Aim at the Reference Object RMT and press ENT 15 9 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Remote Surveying Remote 16 12 Press any key Remove keyboard Activation of the RPU GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Now it is time to take control over the measurement from the RPU that is the detached keyboard unit at the measuring point Press any key and detach the keyboard unit from the station unit
145. lict If both Automatic and Adv lock are set to on there is a conflict In most cases the instrument will start searching for the RMT after a beam break 1 5 22 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Eccentric Point Note Radofs can also be entered by pressing the function key and 70 Note RT ofs can also be entered by pressing the function key and 71 Sometimes it is difficult to locate the prism at the point to be measured This can be solved by considering the point as an eccentric point Locate the prism at a known distance from the eccentric point see fig 5 2 on next page Works in STD FSTD not TRK or D bar Available in PO P19 STO PO 16 13 Am Ms a RRE Choose menu 12 Preset S0 105 213 Preset 16 13 1 Eccentric pt h 1E ic pt 7 FOE Choose 1 Eccentric pt Eccentric 16 15 Enter the radial offset and press Radots 0 47 ENT ENT Eccentric 16 13 Enter the right angle offset and AT ofs 0 795 press ENT ENT See next page 1 5 23 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page Eccentric 16 13 Radots 0 47 Are the offset values OK If so AT afs 0 795 press YES otherwise press NO Ok PO STO PO 16 13 Am The values are now updated HA 31 8643 with the offsets you ve entered VA 93 0968 The netu point will get the same SO 105 619
146. light or the tracker unit You can change between battery unit and tracklight by yourself but the tracker unit must be installed at a Geodimeter authorized service center Internal battery The internal battery gives you 2 hours of contintious use 4 Tracklight N Fracklight is a visible guide light A which is an aid to the staffman A e g when setting out Tracker only for servo instruments The tracker has control of the instrument when using the system for robotic surveying one person system or in Autolock mode 11 7 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Pe DRDO meet Fig 1 3 Geodimeter numeric control unit 11 8 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The Control unit Note The System 600 features two different control units a numeric and an alphanumeric one The alphanumeric control unit simplifies the entering of point codes and basic editing by having all alpha characters on separate keys You can however also enter alpha char acters with the numeric control unit but this needs extra key presses The control units are ergonomically and logically designed The alphanumeric control unit consists of 33 keys the numerals 0 9 letters A Z and control keys The control keys comprise the choice of functions 0 126 choice of menu choice of program and choice of measurement mode together with clear and enter functions etc The numeric control uni
147. lly Note Only shown if your coordi nates includes ELE From previous page Sel devicel0 17 1 Xmem 2 Imem Coord N xxxx E xxxx ELE xx Stn ok N xxxx E xxxx ELE xx 10 17 10 17 HT measure See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 In which memory unit is the Area file stored In this example we are using the internal memory Imem Enter the coordinates manually Enter your station coordinates Leave the ELEblank for no height establishment This display will only appear ifvyou have left the Area file line blank Are your coordinates correct Press Yes ENT to accept them If you press NO you will return to the question about STN and Areaz If the coordinates have to be changed use Edit or P43 Enter Coordinates In this example we will continue by accepting them Are you going to measure heights Accept this question by pressing ENT Yes If you decide not to measure heights press No it means that the instrument height IH and signal height SH will be ignored In this example we will be measuring heights Press ENT 1 3 18 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Known Stn Note Only shown if your coordi nates includes ELE Note Only shown if your coordi nates includes ELE From previous page 10 18 ELE x xxx Replace Z
148. lt of one command before you send the next one e Switch off and restart if keyboard is attached on the instrument Info 217 RS 232 Buffer Overflow Cause Data was sent without an end sign Action Make sure that the command contains an end sign Info 218 Input string too long Cause A command that is too long was sent onsthe serial channel Action Send a shorter command 1 6 17 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Angle Measurement System Overview 213 The Angle Measurement Technique _ _ 2 1 3 Dual Axis Compensator 2 1 3 Correction for Collimation Errors 2 1 4 Correction for Trunnion Axis Tilt 2 1 4 Calculation of the Horizontal Angle 2 1 5 Calculation of the Vertical Angle 2 1 5 Single Face Angle Measurement 2 1 6 Two Face Angle Measurement 2 1 6 Illustrations Fig 1 1 The Angle Measurement System 21 1 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Automatic correction for deviation in relation l to the plumb axis Automatic correction for collima l tion error Automatic correction for trunnion axis tilt a Automatic correction for trunnion Automatic axis tilt correction for collima tion error Automatic correction for deviation in relation to the plumb axis Fig 1 1 The Angle Measurement System 2 1 2 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview The Geod
149. ltered by the operator In some cases the data also influence the system Changing the data in the time label will for instance set the system real time clock However just calling up a label viewing the data and restoring without any editing will not influence the system at all Data stored under labels can be retrieved by the F Function key or in the U D S User Defined Sequences additional software A complete list of functions and labels can be found in Appendix A Example How to store a point number Pno Gi Turn on th instrument press the functionkey the following will be displayed T die Key ithe label number for point number 5 and press the ENT key Function _ The display shows the current value for the point number Accept the value by pressing YES or ENT or key in a new value You now return to the mode that was current before you pressed the function key The new point number is now stored in the instrument 1 1 15 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Menu key Despite sophisticated built in technology operation is very simple since everything is controlled from the keyboard and the self instructing display Many functions are controlled from the MNU system that is presented on the display The menu makes it easy to follow and alter if required measurement units display tables coordinates correction factors etc The main menu confi
150. me amp Date Note Coordinate System Start with checking your coordinate system setting with menu 67 see page 1 3 9 12 5 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Note GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Set unit e g metres feet grads degrees etc STO PO 18 20 HA 192 8230 YH 91 7880 Menu 18 20 1 Set 2 Editor 3 Coord Config 18 24 1 Switches 2 Standard Meas 3 Decimals 18 21 Config 4 Display 5 Unit 6 Language See next page Now it is time to make use of the menu function Press the MNU key You are going to_begin the CONFIG routine Press 6 Step by pressing ENT Note This is not needed If you know the code for desired function just key in the entire code in this case 65 in order to save key strokes You are going to set the unit para meters i e metres feet grads degrees etc Press 5 12 6 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Note amp Note amp F23 From previous page Config 18 22 Metre Config 18 22 Metre Grads Config 18 22 Metre Grads Celsive See next page GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Answer YES or ENT to accept the displayed unit or NO if you want to change to feet Here press ENT Answer YES or ENT to accept or NO if you want to change to degrees decimal degrees or Mills Here press ENT After you have answered YES or N
151. ment by the telescope barrel Use the handle I When youneed extremely good measurement precision make sure the instrument has adapted to the surrounding temperature Great variations of instrument temperature could affect the precision Warning Geodimeter System 600 is designed to withstand normal electromagnetic disturbance from the environment However the instrument contains circuits sensitive to static electricity and the instrument cover must not be removed by unauthorized personnel If the instrument cover has been opened by an unauthorized person the function of the in strument is not guaranteed and the instrument warranty becomes invalid 2 10 2 CARE amp MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 10 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Cleaning Caution must be exercised when the instrument is cleaned especially when sand and dust are to be removed from lenses and reflectors Never use coarse or dirty cloth or hard paper Anti static lens paper cotton wad or lens brush are recommended Never use strong detergents such as benzine or thinner on instrument or case Condensation After survey in moist weather the instrument should be taken indoors the transport case opened and the instrument remo ved It should then be left to dry naturallyvIt is recommended that condensation which forms on lenses should be allowed to evaporate naturally Packing for Transport The instrument should always be transported in its transport case which
152. ment itself will calculate the atmospheric correction factor after you have keyed in the new temperature and pressure values PPM Offset and HAref angle can also be changed with the functions F30 F20 and F21 respectively You are therefore never forced into a situation where you must accept the displayed or keyed in values These can be changed at any time PQ 10 15 After calibrationof the compensator the display will automatically change to program This was the last temp value keyed into the instrument Accept or key in a new value Accept or key in a new value for pressure PQ 10 16 Key in Relative Humidity in If you have choosen Wet Temperature in RelHum 60 0_ MNU6 5 this will be shown instead See next page 1 3 6 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Note GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 cont Pre Setting of Temp Press Hum Offset and HAref From previous page P 10 16 Offset 0 000 PO 10 16 HA 123 4567 HAref _ PO 10 16 HA 123 4567 HAref 234 5678 STD HA VA PQ 10 16 234 5678 92 5545 Key in the distance correction offset or accept zero value Default value 0 See also prism constant chapter 1 6 Key in a new HAbearing e g 234 5678 zero or accept displayed value Aintvinstrument to R O Reference Object and press A M or ENT Note If you use F21 to preset the HAref angle the instrument
153. ment procedure is a little bit different from the totalstation when pressing the A M key for a measurement the servo is_first fin adjusting the instrument towards the target the RMT After that the measurement is initiated The distance measurement is made during about 4 sec Under that time the arithmetic mean value of a large number of angle meastirements is also calculated and presen ted thus elininating an effect of any instability of the RMT during thesneasurement and resulting in higher accuracy D mode measurement When carrying out a D mode measurement in robotic sur veying the servo is first fine adjusting the instrument towards the target Each single measurement of distance and angles is made in the same way as in STD mode measurement and a continously updated arithmetic mean value of the repeated measurement for both angles and distance are calculated This is an improvement compared with the servo assisted surveying where only the arithmetic value for distance is calculated 1 4 33 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRK or TRK TRK mode measurement When carrying out measurements in TRK mode the servo is set to follow the moving target and very fast measurements can be carried out but then without fine adjusting the instru ment towards the target before the measurement is carried out TRK mode is designed to be used for fast measurements when e g setting ou
154. n mode Cause Action The operation was catriedyout while the instrument was in an illegal mode Set the instrumentsin face 1 PO press STD TRK or D_bar and retry Info 25 Real time clock error Action Try to set date and time If that does not help the instrument should be left to authorized service Info 26 Change backup battery Action The instrument can be used but should be left to authorized service for replacement of the battery There is a risk for total loss of memory 1 6 11 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 27 Option not installed Cause Tries to select a program which is not installed in the instrument Action Choose another program or contact Your local Geodimeter dealer for a program installation Info 29 The current table can not be changed Cause Tries to modify the current display or output table Action To be able to modify the current table you must first select an other table to be the current Info 30 Syntax error Cause Tries to send a command with illegal syntax on the serial channel Action Check the command and change the syntax Note that only big letter commands are allowed Info 31 Out of range Cause Tries to choose an illegal display or output table e Tries to choose a display or output table that does not exist e Tries to createratvillegahU D S e Tries to measure tooNong a distance Info 32 No
155. n of instrument station data including instrument height IH and set ovit point data by using the main menu Option 3 Coord choices 1 and 2 The instrument will then calculate the bearing SHA the horizontal distances SHD and the height SHT between the instrument station point and_each individual keyed in setting out point After setting out thespoint and checking the point coordinates and eleva tion you re enter the main menu and key in the coords and elevation of the next setting out point For more informa tion see Page 1 4 27 2 2 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measurement towards moving targets The TRK mode is fully automatic All measured values will be updated 0 4 sec after making contact with the prism No keys have to be pressed between measurements It is worth pointing out that battery power consumption is a little higher in this measurement mode compared to the execution of tacheometry in STD mode R O E is automatic in this measurement mode Long Range Measurements If you have the Long or Medium Range option installed in your instrument you can enable disable X special function called Long Range by accessing MNU 16 If Long Range is enabled you wwill see the Long Range text in the display every time you press the A Mrbutton in STD or D bar mode If you are unsure whether you hayecthe option installed you can check that by making a lo
156. nation With a long key an two beeps it resets the Instrument Settings Electronic level key Display of the horizontal electronic level The electronic level on Geodimeter instruments can be levelled without the need to rotate the instrument through 90 degrees 100 gon This is achieved by having two separate rows on the display each with its own separate cursor to show thelevel status of both axes of the instrument see fig below The lower cursor indicates the levelling in the measuring direction and the upper cursor indicates the levelling perpendicular to the 1 1 e 3 6 The accuracy of the electronic level i e each individual left or right movement of the cursor represents 3 300 approximately 1 40 This level mode is termed the coarse level mode After calibration of the dual axis compensator this level mode automatically changes to the fine level mode which can be compared to the normal accuracy of a 1 second theodolite In this fine mode each left or right single step movement of the cursor represents 20 approximately 7 The fine level mode is designed for use during traversing using force centering 1 1 21 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 A M H Measurement keys Start of measurement cycle STD FSTD D bar Internal storage of angle values in C2 and C1 A M key at the front on instruments with no front panel when measuring in two faces
157. nd select MNU 12 R O E Preset and key in 0 000 If you can t see the bottom of the rod you can aim to the prism and key in the height of the prism as R O E Preset e g 3 000 Now when you tilt the telescope to the top of the building you can see the height in the display shown as VD or ELE 2 2 10 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 With Geodimeter Instruments it is possible to make use of the R O E feature in all three measurement modes i e Standard D bar and Tracking As it is possible to key in instrument station coordinates and elevations and instru ment and signal heights and by the choice of display mode of the instrument it is also possible to work with and see immediately the northings eastings and elevations of the points This will allow you to work directly from the engineer s drawing without needing to pre calculate bearings distances and heights The R O E is reset in STD and D bar mode by a new measurement Different combinations of Instrument Height IH amp Signal Height SH It is important to know what the different combinations of instrument and signal heights will produce in the form of displayed results 1 If you do notKey in either instrument or signal height the vertical distance VD shown on the display is the difference between the horizontal axis of the instrument andthe point at which the telescope reticle centre is pointing VD Fig 2 2
158. ng press on the PRG key In the first row you willkfind th characters LR or MR if you have the options installed 2 2 7 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 mu 6 Target Data Test On Off Target Data Test On Off This allows measuring to points over which the prism range pole cannot be placed eg in a corner or at the centre of a large tree In such a case the instrument can be redirected to the correct point after distance measurement The offset distance from the inaccessible point is limited to 30cm or 50mgon rotation of the instrument for distances within 400m This limit allows you to calculate and record the coordinates and elevation of the correct point i e the eccentric point For distances in excess of 400m the offset limit is proportional to the distance to the point e g at a distance of 1200m the instrument can be re directed to the correct point up to an offset distance of 90cm Inst off set angle 5c 3 approx 400m off set distance a 4 1000m gt Fig 2 1 Measuring against eccentric point This 30 cm or 50mgon limit can be deactivated by using the main menu CONFIG function Option 1 Config Swit ches Target Data Test OFF mode The default standard setting of this switch will always be ON when the instrument is first turned on Warning The target Data Test is created for your safety It prevents yo
159. nstruments Overview 2 5 3 Tracker Operation 25 3 Controlling the tracker 2 5 4 Chapter 6 Radio Overview 2 6 3 Radio controls 2 6 3 External radio 2 6 5 Chapter 7 Data Logging SSCS Data Recording 2742 Data Output 2 7 3 Data Communication PAT Program 54 File Transfer 2 717 Chapter 8 Power Supply gt Batteries 2 8 2 Battery Charging 2 8 4 Chapter 9 Definitions amp Formulas 2 9 1 Chapter 10 Care amp Maintenance _______ 2 10 1 Chapter 11 Card Memory Overview 2 11 3 Installation 2 11 3 Function 2 11 4 Memory Card 2 11 8 Handling hints 2 11 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Chapter 12 Remote Targets Overview 2 12 2 RMT602 2 12 2 RMT602LR 2 12 3 RMT6OOTS 2 12 3 RMT Super 2 12 4 INDEX GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Index A Alphanumeric control unit 1 1 9 1 1 10 keying in numeric control unit 1 1 22 Angle measurement 1 4 1 1 4 23 measurement procedures 1 4 1 1 4 23 measurement technique 2 1 3 measurement two face 2 1 6 1 4 4 1 4 10 1 4 14 ASCII example 1 1 22 table 1 6 2 Atmospheric correction 1 3 6 Autolock 1 5 3 1 5 5 Battery adapters 2 8 3 cables 2 8 3 chargers 2 8 4 charging 2 8 4 connection 1 2 2 43 2 external 2 8 2 internal 2 8 2 status
160. ntil you hear a click Fig 11 6 How to insert the memory card into the card memory device 211 6 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 To replace the memory card do the following 1 Open the Card Memory door 2 Press the small knob on the card slot until the memory card is ejected 3 You can now take the card and shut the Card Memory door 2 11 7 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Memory Card The memory card 571 906 195 for the Card Memory is of a type called PCMCIA It can be read from any card reader that can handle PCMCIA cards of ATA Sandisc type Fig 11 7 Geotronics Memory Card Capacity The card can store p to GOMB of measurement data which represents approx 250 000 survey points Memory structure The memory card can be used to store two types of data survey measurements Job files and known coordinates Area files These Job and Area files consist of separate expansive submemories which means that they can be updated individually at any time without affecting other Job and Area files The total number of files is limited to the total capacity of the memory The more raw data stored in Job files the less known coordinate and elevation data that can be stored in Area files and vice versa The file names can be max 8 characters and with 3 charact ers for the extension e g TESTFILE JOB When you load files from a comp
161. ntrols control unit and display Chapter 2 Pre Measurement explains what you should do and think about when you are out measuring in the field and what parameters should be preset This chapter also descri bes how to make special settings such as the number of decimals how to read the display etc Chapter 3 Station Establishment contains step by step instruc tions on how to set up your instrument and then establish the station at a known or an unknown point Chapter 4 Carrying out a Measurement contains step by step instructions on how to carry out distance and angle measurements Chapter 5 Remote amp Robotic Surveying describes the different measuring techniques that can be carried out with System 600 600 Pro Chapter 6 Important Pages contains important information such as an ASCII code table measuring hints and an Info code list Part 2 Technical description Yellow Pages Chapter 1 Angle Measurement Systemy explains how the angle measurement system is built up amd how it functions Chapter 2 Distance Measurement System explains how distance measurement works It covers the system s different measu ring methods accuracy range etc Chapter 3 Tracklight explains how Tracklight works how it is activated andyhow i is set Chapter 4 Servo explains how the Servo is controlled Chapter 5 Tracker only for servo instruments explains how the Tracker unit operates how to set a search sec
162. o special precautions are required for safe operation as long as the instrument isn t opened and the diode uncovered In the figure below the LED aperture is pointed out measuring LED aperture mn Geodimerer e000 8000 6000 ecceo ggk Fig 1 6 LED aperture 1 1 26 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Pre Measurement Office Setup a Connecting the external battery to the instrument 1 2 2 Connecting the external battery to the control unit_____ 1 2 3 Turn on power 1 2 3 Pre Settings 2S Units 1 2 6 Time amp Date 1 2 8 Special Settings 12 Display 1 2 12 Decimals 1 2 16 Switches 1 2 17 Standard Measure 1 2 19 Language 1 2 19 Test Measurements gt Cc 20 Correction for Gollimation Errors 1 2 21 Correction for Trunnion Axis Tilt 1 2 24 Tracker calibration only for servo instruments 1 2 27 Instrument test 1 2 29 Iilustrations Fig 2 1 Connecting the external battery to the instrument Fig 2 2 Connecting the external battery to the control unit 12 1 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Office Setup This chapter is to familiarize you with your Geodimeter before you enter the field We will not follow all steps in the normal field procedure Connecting the external battery to the instrument The instrument can be equipped with an external battery that is connected to the instrument via the battery ca
163. of the target RMT it remains in th same direction without starting to search for the target if Automatic is set to off The instru ment automaticallylocks onto the target as soon as it is visible again This function is useful if you for example are measuring in heavy traffic with carstemporarily blocking the measuring beam This way you save time since the instrument doesn t start searching each time the measuring beam is being blocked WARNING When this switch is activated there is a risk that the instrument could lock on to a window etc if the tracker signal should come as a reflex from the RMT After a normal search the instrument always locks on to the strongest tracker signal wich in every case comes directly from the RMT itself RMT600TS on only in Robotic mode and with RMT600TS Sometimes it can be useful to let the instrument lock on to the RMT6OOTS without the RMT s vertical sensor being active This is useful if you must extend the range pole so it isn t possible for you to aim RMT600TS vertically towards the instrument Search mode conflict If both Automatic and Adv lock are set to on there is a conflict In most cases the instrument will start searching for the RMT after a beam break 2 5 6 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Use the key to cancel the search Search routine Press A M and the instrument will first start to search 30
164. on establishment etc might have to be done again External radio The external radio is connected the keyboard unit with the system cable The PWR button on the radio unit is not necessary to use since th keyboard unit automatically turns the radio unit on at startup Ifyou connect the keyboard unit to the wrong connector orthe radio the keyboard unit automatically obtains local mode Power LED Power button Antenna Fig 6 2 External radio top view 2 6 5 RADIO CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note Connector for Fast battery charger The radio battery must be dis connected from the radio before connec ting the charger Fig 6 3 External radio left view Connector forExternal battery Connector for Keyboard unit Fig 6 4 External radio right view 2 6 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Data Logging Data Recording 272 Control of Data Registration 27 3 Data Output Standard Output 2 7 3 User Defined Output 2 7 5 How to Create Output Table 2 7 6 Type of Memory Device 2 7 8 Imem 2 7 8 Serial 2 79 Xmem 2 7 14 Data Communication lt A 2715 Keyboard unit Personal Computer 2 7 15 Instrument with Keyboard arit Personal Computer 2 7 16 Keyboard unit Instrument with Keyboard unit 2 7 16 Instrument with Keyboard unit Card Memory 2 7 17 Card Memory Personal Computer 2 7 17
165. on of the point by pressing the ENT key twice The R O E function is similar to the onefaee STD mode However there is one major difference The instrument must be told when distance measurement isto be stopped this is done quite simply by pressing the A M key After 99 measu rements the operation is stopped automatically CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 Note Power save Note In Hi Res mode on GDM 640 HA and VA are shown with five decimals and SD with four Note amp GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STD PO 10 18 399 9995 104 8845 To assume the D bar mode press the HA D bar key VA Aim towards point in the C1 position If marked with a prism a signal is heard Press A M Note If you have activated Power Save you will not be able to hear a signal PO 10 19 399 9995 104 8805 The distance is continuously updated If youwish to view the calculated data ofthe measured point use the ENT key to step through the different display tables i e to view HD amp VD to point press ENT To view the N E and ELE of the d If you measure to the next point with the display in this mode N E and ELE of the point will be displayed first The amount of time you allow the instrument to measure and update the distance is completely up to you However under normal clear visibility conditions the distance resolu
166. only angles have been measured at least three points are needed This is not an optimal solution and the display warns you with the message Not Optimized Inour example we will measure and_register two more points maximunr number 10 Press YES Keyn the third point to be used and repeat the procedure described above In this example we have measured and stored a total of four points whose coordinates are known for our free station Assuming that these have been mea sured and registered let us continue directly to the question more after storing the last point Pno xXxxx All points to be used for our free sta tion establishment are now stored Answer more with NO The pro gram immediately calculates your station coordinates See next page 1 3 39 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 EJ STD 10 22 T are your new station coordinates plus any standard devia tion there may be To see the stan dard deviation in N and E plus the scale factor used switch the display by pressing the ENT key From previous page Free stn N XXXXX XXX E XXXXX XXX S_dev X XXX STD 10 22 This is the standard deviation in N S devX XXX XXX and E plus the scale factor used scale S devY xxx xxx factor 1 0000 if it is off Press SF 1 00000 ENT Here is your calculated station elevation shown if you have chosen to measure heights Here you can also
167. ons Fig 5 1 The Geodimeter System 600 Tracking function Fig 5 2 Search Routine 25 1 _ 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 5 2 5 6 23557 2 5 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TRACKER CHAPTER 5 ae 200 000m Fig 5 1 The Geodimeter System 600 Tracking function TRACKER CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview Tracker operation Note Use the key to cancel the search Geodimeter System 600 can be equipped with a Tracker unit which is needed when using the system for robotic surveying or when performing conventional surveying with Autolock The tracker has control over the instrument s servos and aims the instrument correctly towards the target which in these cases must be an RMT Remote Target An automatic search function is optional Search Criteria OPTIONAL for Autolock It is possible to let the tracker make a search for the target e g when measuring in dark or in heavy shrubbery where the sight is not so good or when having lostcontact with the prism during a measurement The search is either started manually by pressing the A M key or automatically TRK mode if you have switched TRK Search ON The tracker seeks for the target in the following order e 430 degrees horizontally around the point at which the instrument is pointing e 2 Ina three dimensional search window If no search window is set the search will be carried out 360
168. ored in the Job or Area file you have chosen if you have deactivated the point list in the configuration routine 1 3 46 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to use Config How to use Config in Free Station In this example we will describe in greater detail the routine in the free station establishment program called Config This option can only be accessed when starting the program with a long press on the PRG key P20 10 15 P 1 p 1 Run ress 1 to start the program or select 2 to configurate the program In this example we press 2 Config 2 Config P20 10 15 1 Exit 2 Options Press VExit to return to the previous menu or press 2 options to start the configuration In this example we press 2 Here you are given an opportunity to activate deactivate a scale factor The scale factor for free station establish ee DRO ES ment is calculated and defined based Seale EN tOr fon 3 the internal relation between your nown points se chal The following applies for the scale factor Scale factor 1 0000 if it is not activated Off If a UTM scale factor F43 has been given this value is multiplied by the scalefactor calculated for free station establishment See next page The scale factor that has been used is displayed after calculation of your free station see page 1 3 40 In this example we will activate the scale factor
169. ou wish to check the distance to the referenceobject press ENT Otherwise press REG to store the station establishment If the reference object is marked with a reflector you can also check the horizontal distance by pressing the A M key Otherwise press REG to store the station establishment Here you can compare the calculated distance with the actual measured distance Press REG to store station establishment in the Job file you have chosen see page 1 3 17 Note The REG key must always be used if you want to store the station establishment 1 3 20 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note An example of free station establish ment is found on page 1 3 33 3 Known station known station with 1 10 reference objects STD PO 10 16 The instrument is now in theodolite HA 234 5678 position Select P20 Station VA 92 5545 Establishment In this first example we will establish a station with a known point and reference Objects These are stored as Pno and coordinates in an Area file using P43 Enter Coordinates Pno 1001 is our station point and Pno 1102 1103 and 1104 are our reference objects as in the example on page 1 3 22 Now we will select function 3 Known Station Stn estab 10 16 1 Known Station 2 Free Station 3 Known Station See next page 1 3 21 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600
170. p FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Correction of horizontal distance The correction for the earth s curvature and refraction that has to be applied to the horizontal distance which has been obtained by multiplying the slope distance by sine Z follows the curve shown in the figure below The correction is pro portional to the square of the slope distance and approxima tely directly proportional to the deviation from the horizon tal plane for moderate elevations Example Correction of the horizontal distance Correction mm 68 58 gt Po 40 30 20 Re pist 10 soem Bist 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 9 Instrument Height Instrument height is the vertical distance between the bench mark height point and the centre of the prism symbols on the side of the instrument i e the line of collimation of the telescope Signal Height Signal height is the vertical distance between the point of the rod and the centre of the target arrow marks on the reflector system Remember to take into consideration the penetration depth of the ranging rod if working on very soft surfaces and if carrying out accurate survey work 2 9 4 DEFINITIONS amp FORMULAS CHAPTER 9 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Atmospheric Correction As the speed of light varies slightly when passing through different air pressures and temperatur
171. page After two face measurements the reduced mean value of the angles from the two faces C1 C2 can be recorded with labels 7 and 8 the mean angular value for angles in C1 are recorded with labels 24 and 25 and the mean angular value for angles in C2 are recorded with labels 17 and 18 A mean value of the slope distance SD will also be recorded with label 9 2 7 4 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 D bar mode D bar mode One face C1 Two face C2 Prompt Label Label Comments HA Horiz Angle VA Vert Angle SD Slope Dist Mean value Mean value of angle sightings corrected for difference between C2 and C1 Mean value for sighting in face 2 C2 Mean value for sightings in face 1 C1 Slope distance mean value Tab 7 3 Tabl D bar Only at the instrument User defined output If the standard output Table 0 is not suitable five user defined output tables Tables 1 to Table 5 can be set up by entering the required labels from the keyboard The output table can contain any data measured or calcula ted by the instrument e g reduced distance or coordinates Time and date are updated in the instrument and can be recorded Other data such as Point Number and Point Codes can also be included in the output table However each corresponding data value must then be updated using the function key 27 5 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600
172. pment complies with the regulations for a Class 1 LED product CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous LED radiation exposure Modifications resulting from technical developments may be in the interest of our customers Illustrations and specifications are therefore not binding and are subject to change without prior notice TRADEMARKS Geodimeter Geodat Geotracer and Tracklight are registered trademarks and Autolock is trademark of Spectra Precision AB COPYRIGHT by Geotronics AB 1996 1997 1998 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrievel system or translated in to any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Spectra Precision AB Geodimeter 10 th EDITION Printed in Sweden 03 98 Publ No 571 701 121 Larserics DIGITAL PRINT AB TABLE OF CONTENTS GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Table of Contents Index A Welcome to Geodimeter System 600 600 Pro B About the manual C How to use this Manual D Glossary F Part 1 Operating Instructions Chapter 1 Introduction V Unpacking amp Inspection 1 1 3 Controls 1 1 5 The Side Cover 1 1 6 The Central Unit 1 47 The Control Unit 1 1 9 LED Information 1 1 26 Chapter 2 Pre Measureme t __ Offi
173. rator a warning and will not accept the correction The instrument should then besmechanically adjusted at the nearest Geodimeter service shop 1 2 20 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 TEST GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Measurement of Collimation amp Tilt of Horizontal Axis Set up the instrument in the normal way according to the start procedure instructions described in chapter 3 Station Establishment This test is performed at the instrument STO PO 10 16 HA 123 4567 YA 99 9875 Test 10 16 1 Measure Call 2 Yiew Coll 3 Tracker Call Test 10 17 HA Gol0 0059 VA Col 0 00id Tilt Ax 0184 STO PO 10 17 HA 123 4567 YA 99 9675 See next page You are now in the STD measurement mode To begin the test procedure press MNU 5 Here you c n measure new and or view previous values In this example we will display the old ones first Press 23 These are the values which are to be updated Press ENT To return to option 1 Measure to start collimation and horizontal axis measurements press MNU S1 1 2 21 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 Test Procedure cont GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 TEST Note Minimum test distance 100m Note Press A M if you have a control unit at the front Note Note Press if you have a control unit at the front
174. rch criteria 2 5 3 Search mode Adv lock 1 5 22 2 596 Automatic 1 5 22 2 5 6 Conflict 1 5 22 2 5 6 RMT6O0TS 1 5 22 2 5 6 Search routine 2 5 7 Sector control see Window control Serial commands 2 7 11 Serial output 2 7 9 Service 2 10 3 Servo control keys 1 1 24 2 4 2 motion knobs 2 4 2 Set decimals 1 2 16 display 1 2 12 HAref 1 3 7 language 1 2 19 offset 1 3 6 A GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 PPM 1 3 6 station data 1 3 7 switches 1 2 17 time amp date 1 2 8 units 1 2 6 Setup field 1 3 2 office 1 2 2 Side Cover 1 1 6 Sighting errors 2 1 6 Signal height 1 3 8 2 2 11 level control gt 1 1 13 2 2 9 Special settings 1 2 12 Standard faststandard FSTD 1 2 18 1 4 7 252 4 2 2 10 measurement mode 1 4 2 1 4 4 2 2 4 Output 2 7 4 Start procedure 1 3 2 Startup 1 3 2 Station coords 1 3 9 Station Data 1 3 8 Station establishment program 20 1 3 11 Surveying methods Ch 1 5 Switches 1 2 17 T Table 5 1 2 15 Target data test 1 2 17 Temporary horizontal angle HA_L 1 6 7 Test measurements 1 2 20 collimation errors 1 2 21 tilt axis errors 1 2 24 Time amp date setting 1 2 8 Tracker Ch 2 5 controlling 2 5 4 operation 2 5 3 INDEX Tracker coll 1 2 27 Tracking measurement output 2 7 4 setting out 1 4 24 2 2 6 tacheometry 1 4 21 2 2 6 Tracklight 2 3 1 activate 2 3 4 changing the bulb 2 3 5 Transfer files 2 7 17 Two face measurement 2 1 6 D bar mode 1 4 10 program 22 servo 1 4 14 STD standard
175. red and stored All angles measured thereafter are automatically corrected These collimation correction factors remain in the internal memory until they are measured again Correction for Trunnion Axis Tilt During the same pre measurement test procedure it is also possible to measure and store angular imperfections of the horizontal tilt axis relative to the horizontal axis This stored correction factor is applied automatically t6 all measured horizontal angles When should these tests be carried out 1 After transport where hardthandling may have occured 2 When the temperature differs by gt 10 C from the previous application 3 If you have changed the k yboard unit configuration since the latest calibration You can use one two or none key board unit 4 Immediately priorto high precision angle measurement How are these tests carried out See Test Measurements part 1 page 1 2 19 2 1 4 ANGLE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Calculation of the Horizontal Angle The formula below is used to calculate the horizontal angle HA HAs Eh 1 sinv Yh 1 tanv U 1 tanv sin v collimation tan v levelling tan v horizontal axis HAs Horizontal angle measured by the electronic sensor Eh Horizontal collimation error Yh Levelling error at right angle to the telescope corrected by the automatic level compensator U Horizontal axis error Calculation o
176. rth Coord N X 37 East Coord E Y 38 Elev Coord Ele Z 39 Rel Coord North Xr 47 Rel Coord East Yr 48 Only in D bar Normally C1 angles is read in label 7 and 8 But in D bar label 7 and 8 is the allover mean value 27 2 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note A com plete list of Func tion and labels can be found in Appen dix A Data Output Control of data registration The instrument checks the validity of data before recording It checks for instance that the instrument is on target This can be deselected with Targ test off MNU 61 ie that measured angles and distances correspond to each other and that a measured distance is not recorded twice For more information about eccentric objects see yellow pages PP A standard table for output is set for each measurement mode of the instrument If a different output is required 5 additional output tables can be specified by the user directly from the keyboard This is done with MNU 42 Create table function The choice of the type of recording device that shall be used for the transfer of the data g Internal memory on the instrument or Serial for direct transfer via the tribrach conatact to and from a computer is done with MNU 41 Select device function Different output tables or the same one can be activated for more than one device simultaneously Standard output
177. rument automatically turns off When the instrument is turned on again within 2 hours from latest use you will get the question Continue Yes No Powered off by operator Continue Yes No gt If you answer yes to this question the Geodimeter returns to the mode that was current when the Geodimeter was turned off All the instrument s parameters and all functions such as instrument height signal height coordinates bearing dual axis compensation etc are stored in the instrument for two hours If you answer NO the Geodimeter is reset and some parameters are lost g IH SH If bathow occtirs no measurements can be carried out The next time within 2 hours the instrument is turned on you will be prompted Powered off by battery low Answer yes to return to the mode that was current before battery low Note that no measurements can be carried out before replacing the drained battery or connecting an external battery to the instrument Battery condition You can see the current capacity of the connected battery at the end of the first row in the display As the battery becomes drained the battery symbol will change from full to empty Note that this function depends on the battery condition and on the charging method and should only be regarded as a coarse indication 1 1 14 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Function keys Labels The data stored under labels can be viewed or a
178. s 1 1 22 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Note amp Alpha mode key alphanumeric control unit For activation deactivation of the Alpha Mode When the alpha mode is activated it is indicated by an a symbol in the right hand corner of the display It is also possible to enter alpha characters in instruments with a numeric control unit see page 1 1 22 How to use the alphanumeric keys alphanumeric control unit The numerical keys can be used both for ordinary numerals and letters To use the letters as indicated on each key first press key oe the keyboard is now locked for letters and this is indicated by an a symbol in theaipper right hand corner of the display To enter a particular numerical character in combination with an lpha character press the key A symbol in thesupperright hand corner of the display window indicates ra the shift key is activated For small letters press shift EW directly followed by Lower Case i The figure 1 in the dpa right hand corner of the display window will appear immediately indicating lower case mode To return to numerical keys press key EA The instrument also gives you the opportunity to select special characters not shown on the keyboard The special characters differ between languages Language is changed via Menu 66 These special characters are displayed in the bottom row
179. s made by answering YES to one of the following questions REG Key or Slave 2 7 10 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Serial commands If neither REG key or Slave is selected data output is initia ted from the computer by sending one of the following commands The command is executed upon the carriage return See the Software and Data communication manual for a complete list of the serial commands Load Load Memory Data according to the standard format can be loaded into the memory device Syntax L lt dir gt lt file gt lt dir gt The Area directory M The Job directory U The U D S program directory lt file gt Is the name of the file max 15 characters The file name is case sensitive Output Output from memory Syntax O lt dir gt lt file gt O lt dir gt lt arg gt lt dir gt T The Are amp directory M gt The Job directory UY TheU D S program directory lt file gt Is thesname of the file max 15 characters The filename is case sensitive lt arg gt C Output of the file catalog Read Read Instrument of measured data or data in specific labels Syntax RG lt arg gt lt lb gt lt arg gt S Standard output N Name output D Data output V Numeric output item by item T Test if signal from target 300 is returned if no signal 301 is returned if signal 2 7 11 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Trig Start of distance measur
180. s to be greater than 0 02gon then the instrument must be mechanically adjusted at the nearest authorized Geodimeter service shop ENT STO Po 10 23 After answering Yes to storage of the HA 123 4567 horizontal axis tilt correction factor VA 99 9875 you are automatically returned to the PO start procedure 1 2 26 PRE MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracker Coll Note Test measure ments should be done at a distance of at least 100m Note The com pensator has to be initiated during this rou tine Tracker Coll Calibration of the tracker only for servo The tracker unit which is directing the instrument when configured for autolock remote and robotic surveying can obtain collimation errors in a similar way as for the optical system Therefore test measurements should be done regularly and the new values stored If possible perform the test over a distance as close as possible to the distance that you are going to work at but at least 100m It is important that the RMT is held very still during the test it is recommended to use a tripod and that it is clear sight without any obstructing traffic Calibration is initiated Menu 53 The instrument is calibrated with respect to Horizontal and Vertical collimation errors These collimationjerrors can be stored and used to correct the measured points The measured values are in effect until
181. see the standard deviation based on all observations If the standard deviation or difference in elevation in the case of 2 points is to large redo the measurement again without storing the actual STD 10222 ELE XxXxX XXX S devZ x xxx Note Note Pointlist On the following pages we will OFF see describe how to use the point list See ae page 1 3 45 if you have deactivated the point list See next page 1 3 40 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 How to use the point list PRG In this example we will take a closer look at the point list which is obtained after you have established your free station EJ here we assume that the point list has been activated under Howto Config use The point list allows you to look at oe Free Stat 10 16 and deactivate any deviations there 1 Pointlist may be for each point The deviations 2 Recalc are displayed as dev radial 3 Exit deviation and RT ofs Radofs right offset and radial offset We ll select point 1 Here you can look at 1 dev radial Free Stat 10 16 deviation Mf there is a major radial 1 dev deviation you can make a more 2 RT ofs Radofs detailed analysis by selecting 2 RT ofs Radofs This is the difference indistance that is how niuchto the left value Pno eri or right value your theoretical Ril ore ere on poin
182. sly Slave Choice of method is made by answering Yes to one of the following questions REG key or Slave 2 Serial output Select MNU412sfor output to external computer equipment via the serial interface connection Setting the communication is done by following the instructions in the display and answering via the keyboard Serial 10 16 Connected device switched on or off Serial ON Press YES or ENT to continue ENT See next page 2 7 9 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 Nao 2 Serial output Cont Serial 10 16 COM 1 8 9600 Serialy 10 Tabt No Serial 10 REG key GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Transmission parameters The parame ter setting can be accepted by just pressing ENT changed completely by overwriting from the beginning or changed by erasing each character using the lt key The four transmission parameters which are separated by decimal points can have the following values Pos 1 NumbetoPstop bits 1 2 Number of data bits 7 or 8 3 Parity No parity 0 Odd parity 1 Even parity 2 Pos 4 Band rate 50 19200 baud standard rates e g 300 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Select output table number 0 1 2 3 4 or 5 and then press ENT Control of the output can be done 1 by the computer 2 by pressing the REG key of the instrument REG key or 3 output can be continuous Slave Choice of method i
183. strument will then calculate bearing and dis tance automatically To increase the accuracy of the bearing a new routine called Known Station has been implemented in the instrument By using this function you can measure to up to ten reference objects and also obtain a standard deviation S_dev See more about this routine on page 1 3 21 When running Known Station in P20 you decide whether or not elevations are to be used in other calculation programs Here you also indicate in what Job file station data and possibly other data to be calculated later will be stored and in what Area file the coordinates are stored See on page 1 3 31 what is stored in the selected Job file when a Known Station has been established Preparations Before station establishment can take place the coordinates and point numbers must_be stored in an Area file either in the internal memory orin an external memory such as Card Memory or Geodat using P43 Enter Coordinates or downloaded from a computer These coordinates are then used in P20 when you retrieve the correct Area file and Pno 2 Free Station You choose free station establishment when the station point is unknown that is N E and possibly ELE will have to be calculated This function allows free establishment in which several different combinations of objects angles and distances can be used The calculation is a combination of resectioning and triangulation If you make several measur
184. t Whenever higher accuracy is deman ded the operator can easily switch between the different measurement modes 1 4 34 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Surveying methods Ingeneral 5 Conventional surveying with servo 1 5 2 Autolock only servo 1 5 3 Remote Surveying 1 5 3 Robotic Surveying only servo 1 5 3 Conventional Surveying with Autolock only servo 1 5 4 Important information when measuring with high accuracy_ 1 5 4 How to work with Autolock 1 5 5 Aiming 1 5 6 Remote Surveying 05 1 57 Important information when measuring with high accuracy 1 5 7 How to work with remote surveying 1 5 8 Activation of the RPU 1 5 10 Aim Measure Register 1 5 11 Robotic Surveying only servo i 1D Important information when measuring with high accuracy 1 5 12 How to work with robotic surveying 1 5 13 Search window 1 5 15 Activationjof the RPU 1 5 16 Aim amp Measure 1 5 17 Establishing contact from a detached control unit _______1 5 18 Switch to measurement towards an ordinary prism ______1 5 19 Switch back to robotic surveying 1 5 20 Search functions in robotic surveying 1 5 21 Eccentric Point S S 23 The RPU Menu SS IIlustrations__ Fig 5 1 Set window 1 5 14 Fig 5 2 Eccentric point 1 5 24 15 1 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 In general This chapter will describe the different ways
185. t consistsyef 22 keys see fig 1 6 But the control unit unit is more than just a keyboard it also contains the internal memory as well as any of the softwares that are available Detachable control unit The control umit s detachable and this makes it very easy for the user to transferdata Simply detach the control unit after a surveyyand bring it to the office it s very handy and fits in a normal size pocket Attach the control unit to a computer using the multifunctional cable Run Program 54 or Geotool to transfer data between the units Note The control unit should not be attached detached when the instrument is switched on Assigned control units In a surveying team each member can have his her own control unit with his her own setups softwares and internal memory This means that any operator can attach his her assigned control unit to any Geodimeter System 600 and get it to work with his her specific U D S s and setups 11 9 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Additional control units With System 600 you can work with two control units attached at the same time one at the back of the instrument that serves as a master control unit and one at the front that serves as a slave unit Having two control units attached at the same time can be useful having in mind that they also contain internal memories The control unit at the front can also be very useful when measuring in two faces when you
186. t found Cause Tries to access a Job or Area file that does not exist Tries to access an illegal program Info 33 File record exist Cause Illegal way of creating a Job or Area file Info 34 Illegal record separator Cause Tries to insert a label in the editor when you have a Job No or Area No in the display 1 6 12 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 35 Cause Data error Wrong data input e g value out of range or alpha sign in a numeric value Info 36 Cause Memory full e Too many point codes in the point code library Program 45 or too many characters in the point codes e Too long display or output table e Internal memory full Action Use less characters in the point codes e Shorten the tables or use fewer tables e Install more memory at your local dealer or delete unused files Info 41 Wrong label type Cause This label type can not be attached to this specific label Action Choose another label or use another label type Info 42 U D S program memory full Action Delete unused U D S programs or shorten the programs Info 43 Calculation error Action Redo the procedure Info 44 Not enough data for calculation Cause The program needs more points for the calculation P20 Free Station Action Measure more points and redo the calculation Info 46 GDM power error Cause RPU can not switch on GDM Action Redo
187. t incl 3 dim free station Area Calc P25 Area amp Volume Calculation MCF P27 Moving Coordinates Forward Obstructed Point P28 Obstructed Point Measure Coord P30 Measure Coordinates directly to an Area file Angle Meas P32 Angle Measurement CoGo P61 CoGo Athletics P60 Athletics 1 1 18 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Choose program There are two ways to choose a program 1 Short press With a short press on the program key you get the following display STD PO 13 08 Key in the desired program In this example we key in 20 Station establishment and press enter Program 20 2 Long press With a long press on the program Key you step to the pro gram menu Here you can display all the available programs for Geodimeter System 600 Any optional program that is not installed in your instrument is surrounded by two brackets UDS PQ 13 ee Current library and program number 640 632 052 20 Instrument model and program ver Prog ram a NS Current program name Dir a gt exit Key functions Key functions Dir Step between the UDS the PRG and the OPTIONS library lt gt Step backwards forward in the chosen library Exit MNU Fxit without starting any program ENT Start the chosen program Configuration menu By choosing a program with a long press you will also have the chance
188. t lies relative to your measured tis i pofd see RN3 11 page 1 3 48 ens ort Select activation deactivation and then press ENT Here the radial error is displayed for point no 1 For an explanation of dev see page 1 3 48 By pressing ENT you can check the radial errors for all the points This is the difference in distance between your measured point and the theoretical Pno 1 point along the line of measurement A Radofs x xxx on minus sign indicates that the measured on 1 off 0 point lies beyond the theoretical point A plus sign indicates that it is ahead of that point See next page 1341 See next page STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 use Pointlist ON From previous page From previous page This page is shown for all points that have 2 coordinates and one measured distance Any one of these points can be used for cal XXX on culation of the station height The displayed value is the diffe rence between the calculated average height and the height calculated from this point only Free Stat 10 16 After going through the point list and 1 Pointi ot possibly deactivating one or more parameters of your points you will have to recalculate using the coordinates you want for your free station establishment Do this by selecting function 2 Recalc 2 Recalc 3 Exit These are your new station STD 10526 coordinates together wi
189. tach the card memory on an instrument Fig 11 3 How to connect the card memory using the system cable Fig 11 4 Attach the card memory to a battery with 2 connectors Fig 11 5 Attach the card memory to a battery with 1 connector withsthe help of the T connector Fig 11 6 How to insert the memory card into the card memory device Fig 11 7 Geotronics memory card 2 11 1 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Fig 11 1 The Geodimeter System 600 Card Memory 2 11 2 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Overview The optional Card Memory 571 222 000 opens the possibility of storing measurement data on portable PCMCIA ATA Sundisk memory cards These can then be read from an ordinary computer Thus can data be transfer red between the Geodimeter and a PC and vice versa without having to bring the instrument with you The portable card comes handy in a normal size pocket Installation How to run the installation program The Card Memory device is deliver d with an installation program which you should run to install the device for your instrument if you have program version 632 02 01 or older For the installationyyou will need a computer a Geodimeter System 600 instrumentand a system cable for connecting the computer with the instrument Please follow the instructions that are enclosed with the Card Memory device to complete the installation Please see page 1 1
190. tation address If disturbances occur on the radio channel from other systems in the same area try to change channel If that does not help the instrument and the RPU can be given an unique address Choose menu 15 Radio with the keyboard unit attached to the instrument Here you are prompted to enter a station address and a remote address between 0 and 99 Radio license Before using the system at your working site it is important to notify that in some countries it is necessary to have a user license Make sure that your Geodimeter agent has informed you about the regulations in your country 2 6 3 RADIO CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 RPU Radio contact You can establish contact between the RPU and the instru or Ment in two ways RPU l EJ 1 Start the instrument with an attached keyboard unit Note If you ve powered off the system from the RPU the system will store all para meters for 2 hours Restart simply by pressing PWR at the key board a Choose a channel and an address with menu 15 if it s the first time you establish contact b Press the RPU key c Choose 3 Remote and follow the instructions d The instrument will prompt Press any key Remove keyboard e Remove the keyboard connect it to the external radio and press the PWR button 2 Start the instrument with the A M button With this method you don t havesto attach the keyboard
191. te the VA 3 Set out points with known Coordinates If the station is establish d via program 20 or menu 3 you can use label 67 and 68 AWith label 69 you can also set out the height Note If you use label 67 68 or 69 this will also have effect on labeb27 and28 4 Set out pointsin height with the servo control key To position the height use the button If the distance has not yet been measured the instrument will be positioned in height based on the theoretical distance If the distance has been measured the instrument will be positioned in height to the measured point i e the height will always be correct even if you do not aim exactly at the correct point Fetch Station data MNU 33 If you have established a station with program 20 and the station coordinates is somehow destroyed e g with an overriding U D S containing station IH Refobj you can retrieve the original station coordinates with menu 3 3 Note This does not work if label 21 has been changed 1 6 6 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 General measurement hints cont How to set out using Autolock only servo 1 Switch on Tracklight 2 Select the point to set out 3 Aim the instrument towards the point by pressing iy 4 The prism holder looks for the white light from Tracklight without aiming the RMT towards the instrument 5 When the prism holder is inside the white light he she turns the RMT towards t
192. th the N 61732 568 resulting standard deviation in N and E 208065327 E To see the standard deviation in N S_dev 0 gt 002 and E plus the scale factor used switch the display by pressing the ENT key This is the standard deviation in N and E plus the scale factor that has been used scale factor 1 0000 if it is Off Press ENT See next page 1 3 42 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 EJ Here is your calculated station ele How to STD 10 16 vation shown if you have chosen to Pie ELE n XXX measure heights S_devZ X XXX Here you can also see the standard deviation based on all observations If the standard deviation or difference in elevation in the case of 2 points is to large redo the measurement again without storing the actual From previous page Free Stat 10 16 1 Pointlist 2 Recalc Here youlselect function 3 Exit 3 Exit This is your old station ground STD 10326 elevation ELE XXX XxXxX Press YES ENT if you want to Replace Z replace the old elevation with the new or press No to cancel it In this example we press YES This display will only appear if the station ground elevation has already been determined Now the instrument is orientated Do you want to store the point in an Area file answer this question with YES ENT Note that the current instrument direction is stored as HA_ref See next page 1 3 43
193. the procedure If the error appears again leave the instrument to authorized service 1 6 13 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 47 U D S call stack error Cause You have used call in too many steps max 4 steps Action Check the U D S s and decrease the number of calls Info 48 No or wrong station establishment Cause e The station labels has been changed since the station was established e The station is not established Action Perform a station establishment If using a RPU and if the station has been established earlier fetch station data with menu 33 Info 49 RPU not logged on to GDM Cause Tries to perform an operation that demands a RPU Action Logon the RPU to the GDM and fedo the operation Info 51 Memory lost Action Reboot the instrument see wane 1 6 4 If that does not help leave the instrument to authorized service Info 54 Memory lost Action Reboot the instrument see Lae 1 6 4 If that does not help leave the instrument to authorized service Info 103 No carrier Cause Action Disturbance or no contact over the telemetry link Change channel or decrease the distance between the RPU and the GDM Info 107 Channel busy over the telemetry link Action Change channel 1 6 14 IMPORTANT PAGES CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Info 122 6 Radio not connected Can also show info 22 6 Cause Action
194. therwise press NO The reference object doesn t have to be located at a known point but should be located outside the search window where the sight is clear Now it is time to take control over the measurement from the RPU that is the detached keyboard unit at the measuring point Press any key and detach the keyboard unit from the station unit 1 5 15 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic Surveying Activation of the RPU GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 16 13 Comp init Please Wait PO 16 13 STO PO 46 13 Am HA 1938230 YA AOMBA See next page Activate the RPU by pressing the PWR key The compensator in the instru ment is now calibrating please wait When the calibration is ready you will step to program 0 where you enter the PPM values temp pressure bumid ity offset and HAref The display now switches to Standard Measurement mode You are now in control over the measurement from the RPU In the upper right display corner you can see the battery status of the battery connected to the station unit and the function of the A M key see chapter 2 5 1 5 16 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 Robotic Surveying Note The A M key Aim amp Measure GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 From previous page STO PO 16 13 Am HA 192 6230 YA 91 7860 STO PO 16 15 Searching STO PO 16 13 aM HA 234 5676 YA 92 5545 STO PO 10 16
195. tion Pre Settings In this section we will deal with calibration of the dual axis compensator setting of PPM offset HAref and station data coord Field Setup Mount the instrument on the tripod in th normal manner at a convenient working height Slide the internal battery along the housing of the tracklight see fig 3 1 or attach the extertial battery on the tripod and connect the battery cable KE Be 3 or Note lt It is assumed that the operator is Poa with optical theodolites Setting up cent ring with the optical plummet and levelling with the ete level are not described gt Fig 3 1 Fitting the internal Fig 3 2 Connecting the external battery battery 13 2 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Electronic Level Key Startup Q Switch on the instrument and place the display of the instrument parallel to two of the foot screws of the tribrach Level the instrument by first rotating the foot screws in the normal theodolite levelling manner i e equal and opposite to each other Rule The lower bubble will follow the direction of the left thumb When the cursor is in the correct position you adjust the upper bubble with the third foot screw without rotating the instrument Clockwise rotation of this screw will move the cursor to the right Levelling must be within 65 otherwise a warning signal will be giv
196. to configure the chosen program in most cases See more about how to configure programs in the Software and Data communication manual 1 1 19 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 ENT STD STD TRK TRK Enter key Activates keyboard operations and turns display table pages a switch of face or a compensator initiation Clear key For correction of keyed in but not entered errors and to break a search routine Standard mode key Choice of Standard Mode This key activates the Standard Measuring Mode The instrument automatically assumes the STD mode after going through the Startup Procedure Stan dard Mode is described in detail on page 1 4 2 and in the yellow pages 2 2 4 See also Fast Standard mode on page 1 4 7 and 2 2 5 Tracking mode key Choice of Tracking Mode This key activates the tracking measurements continuous measurements Tracking Mode is described in detail on page 1 4 21 and in the yellow pages 2 2 6 D bar mode key Choice of Automatic Arithmetical Mean Value Mode D bar mode is described in detail on page 1 4 8 and in the yellow pages 2 2 5 1 1 20 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Tracklight key Tracklight ON OFF See more about Tracklight in the yellow pages 2 3 1 With a long key and one beep it turns on the display illumi
197. to the next point aim the instrument horizontally and vertically at the prism target and repeat the above instructions If you measure to the next point in this mode N E and ELE will be displayed first Note ROE Remote Object Elevation R O E is automatic in the display modes VD and ELE when the telescope is turned vertically Use MNU 1 2 to preset R O E Note Live Data If you turn the instrument horisontally after carrying out a measurement the values for N E and ELE is automatically updated within certain limits 143 CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 STD or STD C2 C1 V N Two face standard measurement C1 C2 This measurement mode is normally used during control surveys e g traversing survey point accuracy control etc It can only be used when using the instrument as a total station not for robotic surveying This mode measures and displays horizontal and vertical angles and their respective differences in C2 amp C1 and slope distances with the possibility of also seeing horizontal dis tance height difference and the northings and eastings by simply pressing the ENT key twice Two face measurements always start inthe C2 position Distance measurement can only be cafried out with the instrument in the C1 position The asterisks beside the displayed differences between 2 amp C4 positions i e dH amp dV indicate that face 2 and
198. tomatic and continuous measurement User Defined Sequence A program designed by the user determining what is collected its order of collection and how it is displayed on the screen Pa SH dELE Point to set out ELE ES GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Introduction Unpacking amp Inspection 1 1 3 Unpacking 11 3 Inspection 1 1 3 Controls 1 1 5 The Side cover 1 1 6 The Central unit 1 1 7 The Control unit 1 1 9 Detachable control unit 1 1 9 Assigned control units 1 1 9 Additional control units 1 1 10 The Display 1 1 11 Display illumination 1 1 12 Reticle illumination 1 1 12 Contrast and Viewing Angle 1 1 13 User Defitted Display Tables 1 1 13 Key Functions 1 1 14 Alpha character keying in numerical control unit 1 1 22 Alphacharacter keying in Alpha numerical control unit 1 1 23 Servo ControlKeys LED Information Illustrations 1 1 24 1 1 26 1 1 2 Fig 1 1 Geodimeter System 600 Fig 1 2 Geodimeter with alphanumeric control unit Fig 1 3 Geodimeter with numeric control unit Fig 1 4 How to attach detach the control unit Fig 1 5 The system 600 display 1 1 8 1 1 8 1 1 10 1 1 11 Fig 1 6 LED aperture 1 1 26 11 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 009 waIsky sajauupoayy T I SIJ SJuawinssul OLAS 40 KJUO 4axIVAT 11 2 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Unpacking
199. tor and also how to use the remote target Chapter 6 Radio explains how the Radio is controlled Chapter 7 Data Logging describes how to collect and transmit data Chapter 8 Power Supply explains the different types and capacities of batteries and types of chargers available for Geodimeter System 600 600 Pro Chapter 9 Definitions amp Formulas Chapter 10 Care amp Maintenance Chapter 11 Card Memory Chapter 12 Remote Targets How to use this manual The manual for Geodimeter System 600 600 Pro is divided into two parts e Part 1 gives step by step instructions from unpacking the instrument to advanced setting out e Part 2 provides a technical description of the main components of the instrument Since all pages in Part 2 are printed on yellow paper we refer to them as the yellow pages The cover also contains an appendix section in which Ap pendix A is a complete list of labels and Appendix B is an overview of the instrument s Main Menu The manual covers both instructions on how to use the system as an ordinary total station and how to use the sys tem for remote or robotic surveying When using the system for remote or robotic surveying you control the measurement from the measuring point with a keyboard unit which we call RPU Remote Positioning Unit The instructions in this manual indicates the difference between the RPU display and the instrument display by using different
200. towards an ordinary prism If you aim towards an ordinary prism with the Autolock option on and press the A M key you will be prompted Measure OK Press YES to proceed the measurement or press NO to cancel it If you choose to measure and press the REG key you will be prompted Reg OK Press YES to registrate the measurement or press NO to cancel it 15 5 SURVEYING METHODS CHAPTER 5 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Conven tional Surveying with Autolock Aiming The adjustment between the two optical axes i e the Telescope and the Tracker may differ The difference will make it seem like the instrument does not point towards the centre of the prism when using Autolock see fig below This is not a problem since the two axis have their own collimation data It is however important to make collimation test for both axis Without Autolock Manual aiming With Autolock How to check You can check how good the instrument is calibrated yourself by measuring towards the same prism with and without Autolock and compare the displayed angles Without Autolock The instrument shows the angles for the tube With Autolock The instrument shows the angles for the tracker If the angle deviations are large you should calibrate both the tube MNU 5 1 and the tracker MNU 5 3 see chapter 1 2 15 6 SURVEYING METHODS C
201. trolled charger for sequential charging of up to four Spectra Precision NiMH or NiCd batteries It is run with 10 30VDQCrand is fitted with a connector to suit both 19mm and 142mm cigarette lighter sockets It shall only be used together with Spectra Precision s Power Unit 571 906 146 The ambient temperature while charging should be b tweem 0 C and 40 C Use together with Charger Cable 571 208 018 for the 7Ah battery or 571 208 020 for other batteries WARNING The Super Charger is for use together with Power Unit 571 906 146 only Other power units or charging converters must never be used together with Super Charger Power Unit 571 906 146 A 90 260 VAC charging converter for use together with Super Charger 571 906 145 The Power Unit is equipped with a cigarette lighter socket and two Hirose connectors for Geodimeter system cabling Use together with Power Cable 571 905 924 230V 571 905 925 100 115V or 571 908 040 230V UK plug 2 8 4 POWER SUPPLY CHAPTER 8 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 About charging NiMH and NiCd batteries Charging time for a discharged NiMH or NiCd battery is approximately 14 16 hours considerably shorter using Super Charger The temperature while charging should be above 5 C but should not exceed room temperature 0 to 40 C for Super Charger The condition of the battery will be better preserved if it is used until the Geodimeter indicates Bat Low and the automatic cut
202. u from storing an old distance with new angle values When Target Data Test is set to Off that risk will occur if you forget to measure a distance when measuring the following points 2 2 8 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM CHAPTER 2 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Automatic control of signal level The Geodimeter instruments have an automatic signal control which adjusts the measurement signal level for the optimal value for each distance measured Measurement beam width The infrared measurement beam has a width of 16 cm 100m 6 inch 300 feet 1 6 mrad The wide measurement beam simplifies considerably both target prism acquisition and setting out exercises Measurement range The Geodimeter instruments have an range capability of 0 2m to 3500m depending on th ype of instrument with only one prism in normal weather conditions Standard clear Accuracy Since the Geodimeter instruments are constantly improved we refer to the Technical Specifications sheets for the up to date accuracy figures of the respective models Important information when measuring with high accuracy To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring distances shorter than 200 meters and having the Tracker unit installed on your instrument you need to be aware of the following If you use a large reflector like the Super Prism Part no 571 125 021 or the Tiltable Reflector Part No 571 126 110 you need to cover the tracker aperture before you me
203. unit on the instrument a Press the A M button on the backside of the station unit one beep will be heard b 2 beeps will be heard when the radio is on c Press the PWR bitton at the detached keyboard unit Note To be able toestablish contact between the instrument and the RPU by using method 2 you must have established contaetusing method 1 at least once before since the external radio must get the correct radio channel from the instrument Range The actual range in which the radio can work is depending on the conditions Other radios that may be in operation in your area can decrease the range as well as when working in an area with many reflecting objects Info codes If the radio contact between the RPU and the instrument can not be established info code 103 will be displayed If this appear first check that both units are switched on and setup 2 6 4 RADIO CHAPTER 6 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 properly that no other radio is working on the same channel then restart both units and retry If still no radio contact can be established contact your local Geodimeter Service shop for support If the radio contact between the RPU and the instrument is disturbed e g by another radio info code 30 or 107 may be displayed If this appear try to change channel Note If the radio battery is in a bad condition when you start the system from the RPU the system might need to be restarted i e stati
204. uter to a memory card you must load all the files under the root catalogue if you wish to use the files in your instrument 2 11 8 CARD MEMORY CHAPTER 11 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Handling hints e The Card Memory device is always the last device in the serial chain When having it attach on the panel attachment you cannot communicate via the foot connector e If you intend to have the Card Memory device attached to the panel attachment the device must be attached prior to starting the instrument otherwise you cannot communicate with it e If you have formatted a memory card yourself you can expect the access time to be a little longer than usual the first time you try to access thec ard e When using the editor and accessing large files from the memory card you can expect longer access times than when handling files from the internal memory e It is recommended that you keep the Card memory door closed at allstimes except when inserting the memory card and that you take the device indoors after survey in moist weather It should then be left to dry naturally e If Battery low occurs during a file transfer or a registration you should check that the action was being correctly performed e If you have two keyboard panels attached to the instrument at the same time you cannot access the Card memory Geotronics AB cannot be held responsible for any type of memory loss using the card memory
205. want to keep control of the point to measure in face 2 Fig 1 4 How to attach detach the control unit 1 1 10 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 The Display The Geodimeter instrument has a four row Liquid Crystal Display LCD where each row contains 20 characters Both alpha and numerical characters can be displayed Black images on a bright background make the display easy to read The display has illumination and adjustable viewing angle for good readability under all conditions The first row displays the measurement mode program choice clock indication of returned signal and battery condition If an offset or a prism offset has been set this will be Fig 1 5 The system 600 display indicated by between the hour and the minute in the clock Instruments with an alpha numeric keyboard also display if alpha mode a shift or lower case 1 is activated The second to fourth rows display the respective labels and values of the measurement Each display table consist of a series of pages which can be turned with the ENT key 1 1 11 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 mu 3 Instrument settings Instrument settings By pressing MNU 1 3 you can set the following e Display illumination e Reticle illumination e Contrast and viewing angle e Reflected Signal volume Press the corresponding key below Sel to select
206. we will select option 1 Known Station Stn estab 10 16 1 Known station 2 Free station 3 Known station See next page 1 3 15 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 1102 Fig 3 8 Station establishment with a known station and one reference object 1 3 16 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Known Stn Note See note on 1 3 35 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Station establishment with a known station P20 10 16 Job no _ P20 10 17 1 Imem off 2 Xmem off 3 Serial off P20 10617 ENT P20 10 17 See next page Here you key in the number or name of the Job file in which you wish to store data from your station establishment A list of data stored in the selected Job file can be seen on page 1 3 31 Select for example Job no 2 Where will youstore your Job file Choose a snitable memory unit by indicating 2 or 3 for activation deactivation Then press ENT Here w have chosen to work with the internalmemory Key in your station number Key in the name of the Area file in which you have stored your station point and your reference object If you leave the line blank you are able to enter the coordinates manually 1 3 17 STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 Known Stn Note Enter the coordi nates manua
207. y table that contains angles or other labels that do not have distances or coordinates 2 7 7 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Bee SEE Type of memory device Selection of memory device can be made with menu function 4 option 1 Select device The following choices are available Data com 10 16 1 Imem Press 1 to select the internal memory 2 Serial or 2 to select the serial interface 3 Xmem connection This is the display that shows when there is no card memory 2 E or when it is connected via the foot connector This is the displapwhen the card memory is connected on the backside of the instrument 4 tmem 4 Card 1 Internal memory Select MNU 411 for recording tothe Internal Memory See more about the internahm morydin the Software Manual The setup procedure contains the following display instruc tions Imem Serial Xmem YES to continue NO to interrupt Press YES or ENT ENT Imem 10 16 Select output table number 0 1 2 3 4 or 5 and then press ENT Table no ENT See next page 2 7 8 DATA LOGGING CHAPTER 7 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Doo H ii gE From previous page Control of the output can be done by pressing the REG key of the instru ment REG key or continou
208. you satisfied with only one In our example we will measure and register two more points maximum number 10 Press YES z Enter the next Pro to be used for 10 19 your known station the display here shows th wmost recently used Pno Then press ENT Pno XXXX Note The points selected for your station establishment can be measured in any order Note Are your coordinates correct Press Ref ok YES or NO If they have to be N XXXX XXX changed use Edit or P43 Enter E XXXX XXX Coordinates In this case we ll ELBE xxxX sxXXxX answer YES Enter the signal height SH In this 10 20 case 1 and press ENT Note SH 0 000 Only shown if your coordinates include ELE STATION ESTABLISHMENT CHAPTER 3 GEODIMETER SYSTEM 600 Known stn Note If you are using a servo instru ment press the BA key to position to point 2 10 Fine adjust manually Note From previous page STD 10 20 Aim towards your target then press HA xxx xxxx the A M key to measure VA XXX XXXX STD 10 20 The instrument has now measured angles and distance to the second point of you known station establishment Press REG to register your measured data HA xxx xXXXxX VA XXX XXXX SD xx xxx Diff HD is the difference between measured and theoretical horizontal Result distance to the second point Diff HA Diff HD 0 003 is the difference between t

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