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Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide ver. 4.0

1. eee 66 Selectable CONOS id dd dr ete AAA o A ta eee eS 66 Automatic Control iaa A a e AAA ie A 67 Ending a Levellne LING gt emana a e rra et e 68 With KnownHelght 2 22 suse ad eles a a A a a 68 With Unknown Heint va 2 Eras A eo wee eee ew eee ee 69 Dual lines leveling Cholesky Method and Single Station Dual Points Method 70 Start New Line Continuing Line e 73 Backsight and Foresight Measurement ee a 74 Endine a Leveling Mes a e wee e eS eee Se ee BSE 75 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 2 WAIT KWOWi FICIENT a Sark aa ee Se dl da E ls A A A Se ee 76 With UNKNOWN HelElNbs ss to E E A e A SEA ORES OGRE AM 76 intermediate SENTS aia e Hebe oe ee Ae RE Ree Sk Oe ee 77 NUE eos we Sora o O ae aS e age ee Pe ges ate neat ati ma es aera ad ge eats MES 80 Stance OU ak eS ine a el a Hand eee es A 80 Measurement to Digital Graduation of Staff 2 82 Stake Out With Metrical Graduation of the Staff ee 84 EATUS EN nd Seep eke veg eS ek ag tae gs ok tem Pa Ges Re hs Pn es eg a E es Be 85 Line Adjustment For Instrument Type 0 3mm km Only 85 Measuring FUNCION lt 4 44 ae ede SS A Oe SOMES EA 89 DINI NelIENCIMeEASUFEIMENT ios cr ra A A eS A aS GOS lS S 90 DiNi distance measurement e eea e a a a a ar e aa 90 Staff section in the leveling mode aoaaa a 90 SACOG Cs nt na a dr eee a ee eh ee
2. Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 40 4 Setup Call up Stake out Point During Line leveling it is possible to stake out a point Select SOut See Stake Out on page Trimble functions 80 for further information Mult me Gene Horn On 2 Ere beas 7 meas ee invers Loader Intern hain menu Intermediate Sights During Line leveling it is possible to measure a single point Select InterM Single Point Trimble functions Measurement Without E Reference Height on Molt me jee Horn On page gt a e Meas Opt meas Bint invers Loder Interhd Main menu Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 41 4 Setup Measure Distance Sometimes it is necessary to know the distance to the staff before doing the final measurement e g in a Line leveling it is neccessary to know a distance to the staff to adjust the total distance for backsight and foresight With the Measure Distance function it is possible measure only the disatnce to a point Select Meas dist Trimble functions Ane On salas hMeas t m meas a Menu Press the EY trigger key to measure Press 8 Escape to return to the program Measured distance Only measure distance HD 3 6 Fm gt P Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 42 4 Setup Optical Measurement In some cases when a digital measurement is not possible the input of an optical measurement from a metrical staff may become necessary The reading
3. Measurement to Digital Graduation of Staff Aim and focus instrument to staff at Stake out point Start the measurement with the O trigger key Select accept and press a enter key to confirm and save the result Stake out 752 21000m Visual nominal elev Rn 0023 78m Info Stake out Results 152 21060m dz 0 00060m HO 24 238m SOut Point number 5120 Code Faint number 5120 Code Accept According to the deviation dz staff will be shifted and measurement repeated until dz has been reduced sufficiently Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 82 5 Measuring Programs Select Down arrow and press Bl enter key to call Data view Pry jenai up the next Stake out PNo 105 point or press yj escape Gade b2 key to key in the next Stake out point or use Search to define the next search criteria 162 00000m E Tip When calling the heights to be staked out from a project in instrument memory the address of the last height just staked out appears after the result has been confirmed By pressing D spider key down arrow and Accept this value the next height to be staked out can be called immediately provided that the heights have been stored in the desired order in the project By pressing ed escape key it is possible to return to the menu to enter heights and call up search Tip With Search a search criteria for the next Stake out point can be def
4. R 2 23838 76m HD 21 235m Incr Indiv Define the Intermediate sights number type next point PNo Select Find to find indiv Po the next free point Normal rod TENOR measurement Sade Code Select from a list 52 le Result of new point Intermediate sights Select Disp to change Results next point view 7 1923 47550m Jincr PNo w Select Rpt to repeat he 0 61061m 20002 J last measurement HO 20 e20M Terminate Intermediate Es sights 2 a ADM Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 79 5 Measuring Programs Stake Out Stake Out After the measurement of a point with known height the heights of the points to be staked out approximate points and the differences between nominal and actual values are determined The staff is shifted until the difference measured between the nominal and actual values has been reduced sufficiently Znom 102 000000 m Figure 5 5 Stake out Result dz Setting out difference nominal actual Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 80 Select Survey and Stake out Select Point number from the drop down list or key in the benchmark point with Point number Code and Benchmark height of your choice Press Y enter key to Continue Aim and focus the instrument to the staff at the benchmark Start the measurement with the O trigger key Accept the measurement to benchmark point or repeat the measurement Stake out benchmark I
5. spider key to select or unselect Navigate with the D spider key up down left or right In this part of the display you can navigate with the spider key up or down through the different input fields and down to the softkeys at the bottom of the display When an input field is highlighted you can press the right arrow on the spider key to select from a drop down list or press the left arrow on the spider key to step through the possible selections Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 23 Line leveling Jo BH SNo 002 FE E p Code 102 00000m Re 2 00000m HD 20 000rn Line leveling J FE 101 50000m Rb 2 00000m HD 20 000m SNo 003 BF incr Pilo Code 3 Instrument Description In this part of the display you can navigate with the spider key left or right to highlight different soft keys Press H Enter to select the highlighted soft key function To be able to go back up to the input fields you must first highlight the Soft key located directly under the input fields press up or down on the spider key The symbols displayed in the bottom corner of the display indicates the next step Symbol gt Ready to measure press EY measurement key Select Press Y enter key to selecta detail store Press J enter key ell to store measurement Accept Press Y enter key toaccept Cort Press Y enter key to continue Copy Press Y
6. Benchmark height Pind Select other project EtowenD3 Select hl Using the input function all fields can be entered From project offers points in the selected working project Other projects offers the selection for all other projects All projects available in order of created time Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 53 5 Measuring Programs Key in Data lines With The selected project is curser left or right define BEECH S EIE m MOE 123157 visible in the Status the search criteria forthe 22areh for line point and define the Data lines Point number ty point Point number Confirm the selected Select Search point or search with spider key up and down arrows to find further lines with identical criterias PNo 5001 Code 91 o 150 00000rn Accept Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 54 5 Measuring Programs Incremented and Individual Point Number Key in line incr PNo Select with cursor left or right and down incr PNo or indiv PNo Entering Code There is a possibility to add a singe alpha numeric value or to add codes apropriate to the entered three codelists It is possible to add code after code Intermediate sights Narmal rod measurement Single point measurement Narmal rod measurement Info ode list 3 2002 ib The function allows toggle between the input of incremented and individual point numbers The incremen
7. AAA O O S S S S a S S S S S S me B ference hei AAA A artnet p FO IS OS O O O EIC feoda Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 120 7 Data Management Content of Record Comments Content of Pl R M RMR T1 T2 T3 T1 T2 T3 CA SARA AAA eee O SO E O EA E POSO IO O O IO O O IE A A A A A AMADA A A A AAA eee AAA e ee ee E mm EE A SE Lm Ue neh medie coe RED RE ae of interm a A a mn A out diff nom height ce RE HD SR Re HD 2 Check measurement o ma O Line a mal Nominal closing height com DO DA 2 DO OFZ Actual closing height ae a ee sights and pees out Sn wm we Sema packsight meas Adjustment refract ON OFF appropriate the ss 5 A AAA Pp A HE input data measurement nt fore Pa jj Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 121 7 Data Management Content of Record Comments Content of Pl R M RMR T1 T2 e TL T2 T3 II CI Comments Tam Record Measuring unit instrument meters Measuring units status Adjustment and Norman Mamada enreda The recording data line Optical measurement refers to the next measurement even if it is not recorded in the following data line Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 122 Adjustment In this chapter m Adjusting the Line of Sight m Check the Function of Circular Bubble m Adjustment of Circular Bubble CHAPTER Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 123 8
8. Adjustment Adjusting the Line of Sight The instrument adjustment defines the necessary corrections for the line sight of DiNi which are required to ensure optimum measuring accuracy Increased strain placed on the instrument by extreme measuring conditions transportation prolonged storage and major changes in temperature may lead to misalignment of the instrument and faulty measurement results particularly in case of different distances from instrument to staff Adjusting the line of sight and defined measurement methods eliminating these errors Calling up the Adjustment Function Select Configuration from the Main Dialog J Survey Calculation Select Adjustment from the Configuration menu Configuration Menu 2 Limits Tests Adjustment 4 Instrument settings 5 Settings of recording The old adjustment value and information are Adjustment displayed Select Curvature and 25 09 2006 refraction correction on 09 46 30 or off during adjustment c 13 0 Press P enter to Curat corr continue Refract corr L Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 124 8 Adjustment Press Ok to continue or _ Note After an Cancel to abort the Adjustment adjustment is made line adjustment Hint continuation Is impossible After an adjustment gis line continuation is impossible ok Select the adjustment method and press amp enter to continue 1 Wea 2 M hbauer method 3 Kukkam ki method 4 Adjus
9. Adjustment 4 Instrument settings 5 Settings of recording Adjustment 25 09 2006 09 40 30 e Curvat Corr Refract corr Note After an adjustment is made Hint line continuation is After an adjustment impossible tis line continuation O is impossible Ok Adjustment For more information Adjustment methods please see Adjusting Forster method the Line of Sight on 2 M hbauer method page 124 3 Kukkam ki method 4 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 36 Instrument Settings Select Instrument Settings from the Configuration menu Select Height unit Select Input unit Select the number of decimals that will be displayed Display R Configuration Menu Vint 2 Limits Tests O 3 Adjustment 3 3 3 3 2 instrument settings 5 Settings of recording Instrument settings Height unit Input unit Display Ri shut off Instrument settings Height unit Input unit Display Ri shut off Instrument settings Height unit Input unit Display Ri shut off 4 Setup m meter ft foot US Survey foot in inches Note It is possible to enter a single height in another unit without changing the default setting by manually adding the abbreviation of the unit after the value m meter ft foot in inches Note The instrument will still measure and save the values with the full number of decimals Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 37 Sele
10. hy Meas dist E z Single point measurement Results sk 0 D00002m RO 0029221m HDO 3 388m EA comments ARA Opt meas Rod invers Interh Main menu c rt Bal Illum On next point my E I Se Using the Power Safe mode the instrument will switch off the illumination after 30 second The symbol sun will be changed to symbol moon With the next keypress the light will be on and the function behind the keypress will be ignored 4 Setup Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 48 Illumination and Contrast 4 Setup In this screen it is possible to set the illumination on or off for the display and or bubble The brightness of the ilumination The contrast of the display and Power safe mode Press key In the Illumination drop down list it is possible to select if you want illumination on Bubble only Screen only or Both To change the brightness of the bubble illumination highlight Brightness bubble and use the right and left arrow on the spider key to increase or decrease bightness To change the brightness of the screen illumination highlight Brightness screen and use the right and left arrow on the spider key to increase or decrease bightness Illumination and contrast Illumination Brightness bubble Brightness screen Both M gq 10 p qo p lt i Contrast Power safe mode Illumination and contrast Illumination Brightness bubble Brightness screen Cont
11. 4 Setup R M Only the measured values are saved RMC The measured and calculated values are saved Note RMC must be set to be able to adjust the level line after measurement O Tip Date and Time will be stored in instrument type 0 3mm km only Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 39 Number system Line measurement settings of recording Enter PNo Increment and Start number Line measurement Press Bl enter to confirm FMO Increment and continue start See Incremented and Individual Point Number on page 55 Number system Single point measurement Intermediated sights settings of recarding 3 5 single point meas Intermediate sights 1 II Enter PNo Increment and Start number Press P enter to confirm Start and continue Pio increment See Incremented and Individual Point Number on page 55 Trimble Functions 4 Setup The start number will 1230 count with the PNo increment The start number will 123 52 count with the PNo increment The Trimble Functions menu can be reached at all stages by pressing the y Trimble icon key The following functions are available Note All functions are not available at all times the available functions in the Functions Menu are related to the selected program Press the 4 Trimble icon key Trimble functions Mult meas OAN On Meas dist J meas ey z s0ut Inter Main menu q invers
12. All important settings point number incrementation resolution of measured data are to be made before starting the line measurement That refers especially to the saving as relevant aspect for the line adjustment option The DiNi allows a subsequent line adjustment only when measuring in the level mode To ensure a high accuracy it is possible to monitor adjustable limits and tests e g for sighting distance sighting heights station differences and the 30cm interval check Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 59 Starting New Line Continuing Line Select Survey Select 2 Line leveling Select Line Survey Calculation Surrey menu 1 Single point measurement 2 Line levelling 3 Intermediate sights 4 Stake out 5 Start line levelling Line Y Line number Measuring method bd alternate 5 Measuring Programs When selecting continue an uncompleted line will be automatically continued When selecting From project the line number is requested Each completed line within a project can be continued A final line adjustment through all data of a line is also possible e Tip In order to minimize potential problems in long lines we recommend to insert now and then fixed change points where the line ends and is continued immediately with the continue line option This operation line end continuation does not affect further line computing but enables you in case of a problem to l
13. In the Main dialog Select Files Main dialog Pry Files iin Survey Calculation Select Editor Editar 3 Data imiexport 4 Memory S Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 102 7 Data Management Searching Data Lines Select Data from the drop down list Editar Select View and press enter key to Continue Data Last address Free memory Select Search and press The last data line of the enter key to Continue MERECE 123 project will be shown Pido 5404 Code 0200 o 150 053000rn Select Data lines from the drop down list Select data Prj points Select Point number poe Point code Memory Data lines Point number address or Line number Point number fal Point code Press Bg enter key to ae Continue e Line number Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 103 7 Data Management Actions Screen Comments Key in the Point number press Bg enter key to Continue Select data Pry points search for Data lines Point number tg Point number Press spider key up The program will not or down arrow to search MELENA E allow changing of the for lines with identical PNo 100 i measurement values criteria Select Change to Gade SUBP change Heights Point numbers and Codes 100 00000rn Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 104 7 Data Management Deleting Data Lines Delete all Data Select Data from the drop down list Editor Select Delete
14. Survey Calculation Select Instrument settings Contiquration Menu Am instrument settings Select deselect dual lines To confirm the Instrument settings input on this page and continue to the next page Height unit press enter Y Cont Input unit Display Ri shut off dual lines Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 71 5 Measuring Programs If the dual lines option is selected there are some more tests for the line leveling under Configuration Limits Tests available Actions Screen Comments Key in the Max Range difference between the 2 LES Om 0 01m backsights of your station Line levelling tests ET Check forthe rod to the 2 foresights from Dual Lines Measurement stability of your your last station DBn max AB n AF n 1 My backsight in relation to Ama Max station diff D 00100m the foresight of your difference for the station last station heights of the two lines H1 H2 Store m Range Om 0 01m Check for a systematic drift for one of the two lines without a control point check Note If you enter 0 as limit the test will be not active Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 72 Start New Line Continuing Line Actions Screen Select deselect dual lines Start line leveling Line Line number dual lines Measuring method alternate Select Measuring method Line Line number dual lines Measuring method
15. Total height difference Sh 1 45566m 1 45550rn Final difference nominal actual dz 0 00000m 0 00016m Total sighting distances Db 70 33m Df 70 31m 70 36m 70 324m Cont With Unknown Height Actions Select Cont to finish the line Screen Line leveling Line leveling results Total height difference 1 45566m 1 45550rn Total sighting distances Db 70 33m Df 70 31m Sh 70 36m 70 324m Cont 5 Measuring Programs Comments If at this station the start point number were entered the program will take all data height code from this point Slope line Results Sh total height difference Db Df sum of backsight and foresight distances dz final difference because entering the benchmark heights Comments Results Sh total height difference Db Df sum of backsight and foresight distances Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 76 5 Measuring Programs Intermediate Sights After a backsight measurement of a point with known height the heights of discretionary points are determined Figure 5 4 Intermediate sights Result Z Height of intermediate point h Height difference between new and backsight point for display only Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 77 Select Survey and Intermediate Sights Select Point number from the drop down list or key in the benchmark point with number code and height of
16. alternate Select deselect alternate To confirm the BASUA inputs on this page and Line continue to the next page Line number press enter EY Cont dual lines Measuring method alternate 5 Measuring Programs Comments DiNi 0 7 ChSp ChAd HQ und HQQH DiNi 0 3 ChSp ChAd HQ HQQH HQHQ HHQQ QHHQ Alternate measuring method is available for the following observation methods aChAd aHQ aHQQH aHQHQ aHHQQ aQHHQ Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 73 Backsight and Foresight Measurement Aim and focus the instrument to the staff Start a backsight measurement with the E gt 0 trigger key 123 EsrrF indiv PNo 10215 Code 51 SNo 001 Z 101 09000m ao When the backsight measurement is ready the result will be displayed Line leveling indiv PNo 10215 Code 51 Rb 2 45566m HD 35 190m 5 Measuring Programs At the status bar in the top right corner there are 5 sights displayed just to make sure you have more than 4 sights for one station with dual line leveling The next supposed sight is indicated inverse and shows the line number in front of the B or F The symbol on the right bottom part of the display indicates that the instrument is ready to measure and gives you a hint which line should be measured next The progress of the measurements is displayed in the status bar of the screen The result for the la
17. 14 m however a staff section larger than the visible one is evaluated If the staff section is interrupted e g by branches or if measurements are taken beyond the base or top of the staff the evaluated staff section is no longer symmetrical to the sighting axis Since major asymmetries may impair the measuring accuracy measurement is blocked if obstacles cover more than a few centimetres beyond the cross hairs error message out of measuring range For distances between the minimum sighting distance and a few meters the instrument only requires a staff section of 10 cm Due to this minimum measuring section a range of approx 6 cm from the beginning and end of the staff is not read for the shortest sighting distance Staff code The staff code consists of 2 cm intervals filled white yellow black or half white yellow half black For height and distance measurements only the edges of the 2 cm intervals are used Thus necessary controls of invar staves are made easy The precision code consisting of 1 mm wide lines is only used for decoding purposes in case of sighting distances of less than 6 metres Pendulum stop If the pendulum is at its stop measurement cannot be started If the pendulum reaches its stop in the measuring process the measurement is stopped and error message compensator out of range is displayed Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 90 6 Measuring Function Light conditions sun Direc
18. If the staff has to be illuminated we recommend to use a fluorescent lamp installed laterally in front of the staff beside the graduation If the lamp is placed approximately at the height of the line of sight a 10 W lamp 12 V 220 V will do Directional light e g by using an accumulator lamp is not recommendable due to inhomogeneous illumination formation of shadows or reflexes which could lead to errors of measurement Measuring beam interruption In sunlight a short interruption of the measuring beam is of virtually no importance due to the short exposure times If the measuring beam is interrupted by traffic and measurements are lost the measuring time will be extended accordingly Vibrations The displayed reading is a mean value obtained from several measurements In the case of major differences between the individual measured values the measurement is rejected and error message Standard deviation out of range is displayed This only eliminates gross errors an assessment of the quality of the measured data is not made In the case of vibrations or air turbulences it has been found that the measurements displaying the smallest deviations need not necessarily provide the best measured data Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 91 6 Measuring Function Multiple Measurement We recommend to use the multiple measurement option in such cases Avoid triggering a measurement in moments of strong vibration e g when a heavy
19. PT Meas a Opt meas i ea Loader Inte rt Start number and Increment works appropriate the settings different to the Line leveling Intermediate sights next point incr PO fe Results 149 6345m h 1 23655m HD 19 450rn ode 222 be Note The program Line Adjustment will only calculate and improve the Intermediate points in respect to the respective instrument station Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 64 5 Measuring Programs Stake Out in Line Leveling After backsight measurement Method BF BBFF or complete station measurement all other Methods including alternated versions are done reference height available Stake out measurements are possible Press bai Trimble key and Select SOut Trimble functions nm o EPs Mult meas Comments lllum On a 4 5 y E E Cro IT s dist Opt meas Rod invers dz 1 2 3 i Loar Interhd Main menu Select Stake Out Point see Stake Out on page number from this or 80 other projects or key in the point number code Point number and nominal elevation of fpde your choice Nominal elevation Press a Escape to return to Line leveling Note The program Line Adjustment will not adjust and change the Stake Out heights Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 65 5 Measuring Programs Selectable and Automatic Controls During Line Leveling Selectable Controls It is possible at every station to see the total sigthing di
20. When Required Set up the tripod roughly above the station point ground mark The tripod head plate 3 should be approximately horizontal Hook the plumb line 5 into the retaining screw and set up the tripod roughly centred above the ground mark Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 30 4 Setup Leveling and Fine Centring Figure 4 3 Levelling andd fine centring Coarse leveling Level the circular bubble 6 by adjusting the length of the tripod legs 1 Precision Leveling Figure 4 4 Precision leveling Align the control unit parallel with the imaginary connecting line between two tribrach screws Level the instrument in the telescope axis 1 and rectangularly to it 2 by means of the tribrach screws For checking turn the instrument round the vertical axis in the diametrical position In any case the residual inclination should be within the working range of the compensator 15 after having centred the circular bubble Fine Centring Only When Required Shift the tribrach on the tripod head plate until the plumb line is hanging centrally above the ground mark repeat the leveling various times if necessary Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 31 4 Setup Telescope Focusing Figure 4 5 Visual field DINI Focusing the Cross Hairs Sight a bright evenly coloured surface and turn the telescope eyepiece until the line pattern is sharply defined WARNING Sighting of the sun or stro
21. and press A enter key to Continue Data Last address Free memory Select Delete all data Delete data Pry points 1 DEB SEE 2 Belect data O Select Yes and press enter key to delete all Delete data Pry points data in the address IN siete all data Please confirm range Delete all data f gt fram address 1 to address 290 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 105 Deleting Selected Data Lines Select Data from the drop down list Select Delete and press Sl enter key to Continue Select Select data Select search criteria from Data line 1 drop down list press Y enter key to confirm Key in the Address and press E enter key to confirm Press By enter key to Continue Select Accept and press A enter key to confirm Editor Data Last address Free memory Delete data Prj noname 123E 1 Delete all data Select data 123E Select data Frj noname Search for Data line 1 Address Memory adr i Data view Pry Start Line EF 7 Data Management Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 106 7 Data Management Select search criteria from Data line 2 drop select data Pry noname 123E down list press f enter Search for key to confirm Data line 2 Memory adr Mg Key in the Address and Address press E enter key to confirm Press By enter key to Continue Select Accept and press enter key to confirm MEEIERIE E Phlo
22. end if they had not been known in the measurement The heights of staff stations in line leveling and those of intermediate sights are modified proportionally to the passed distance as follows For station n the following equations apply Foresight En Ena Ep Ef Zf Zfu 5 75 Intermediate sight En EM ERE ZISLi Sues n Number of station E Sighting distance Ep Backsight distance Ef Foresight distance E Intermediate sight distance Sp Total of all backsight distances of the line Sr Total of all foresight distances of the line AZ Line closing difference Ze Uncorrected height of foresight Ziu Uncorrected height of intermediate sight In the project the values of Z or Ziy are overwritten by Z or Zi Software Update Download Updates Software updates will be supplied from Trimble through the company website Please go to Please unpack the zip file and copy the content to your hard disk Please follow the instruction in the Support Note for the update process Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 141 A Appendix Download the System Info File In the update program it is possible for the user to read out a system info file enc file from the DiNi The content of this file are status information e g c_ history from the DiNi The system info file can be stored on your hard disk and can be forwarded to a Trimble Service Provider for further analysis if needed Actions Press the Sy
23. enter key to copy data Page Press BJ enter key to continue to next screen ft Press spider key up or down arrow to show further data lines Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 24 3 Instrument Description Switching the Instrument On and Off switching on and off A properly charged battery is neccesary for the operation of the instrument Switch on the instrument with the key After a short display of the Logo the instrument is ready for measurement The Main menu or the uncomplete application is always displayed a DINI Components Compensator Purpose Correction of the current line of sight inclination by a mechanical compensator Function Automatic alignment of the compensator ensures that an inclined line of sight is automatically leveled within the working range both for visual observation and internal electronic measurement The compensator cannot be deactivated Working Range The working range of the compensator is 15 with a setting accuracy of 0 2 or 0 5 depending on instrument type If the inclination range is exceeded a symbol of a non centered bubble will be shown in the top line of the display Line levelling No 001 Zo 12425600m ind PNo 151 Code 41 gt P A warning information is generated and has to be confirmed after releveling the instrument Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 25 3 Instrument Description Line levelling Warning C
24. height 90000m Min sighting height Page 2 Refraction coeff 1 1 Addition const R Om 5m Max sighting dist range 10m 100m Min sighting dist range Om 1m Max sighting height range Om 5m Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 34 Select Difference from the drop down list Key in the Max difference of your choice Select or clear the Check 30 cm check box and accept with Bg enter Key in the Max distance of your choice for a station back to fore and for the whole line total back to fore 4 Setup Station B1 F1 to B2 MOE Tests F2 Line levelling tests Measurement B1 to Difference Y B2 and F1 to F2 Wax difference Check 30cm Max difference range mts i Toste 123E Om 0 01m Line levelling tests An Difference Station fe Wax difference 1 001 00 rn Check 30cm Range Om 5 0m E i E Range Om 100m Line levelling tests Max distance difference back to fore total back to fore Am Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 35 Adjustment Select Adjustment from the Configuration menu The old adjustment value and information are displayed Select Curvature and or refraction correction on or off during adjustment Press Y enter to Continue Select Ok to continue or Cancel to abort the adjustment Select the adjustment method of your choice 4 Setup Configuration Menu Vint 2 Limits Tests
25. in foresight Height of intermediate sight Instrument height equal to sight h Nominal height closing height Height difference of a station or height difference from previous measurement Height difference of complete line Setting out difference nominal actual Closing difference of line nominal actual Single distances Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 119 7 Data Management Tlin Display Tlin Record Designation HD HD Backsight distance HD HD Foresight distance HD HD Intermediate sight distance Da Mean value of backsight distance for display only Da Mean value of foresight distance for display only DRI Reading from the lower Reichenbach stadia line DRu reading from the upper Reichenbach stadia line Db Db Total of backsight distances Df Df Total of foresight distances Cc c Line of sight error rk rk Refraction coefficient Of Of Staff offset PNo Point number recorded in information block Code a Point Code recorded in information block Zno Line number recorded in information block Sno Station number recorded in information block TO Text information general KD Point identification Note Values which are neither displayed nor recorded are marked by a dash The Db and Df data refer to the last station completed Recording Data and Data Lines With DiNi Content of Record Comments Content of PI R M RMR T2 T3 T1 T2 T3 Single Point HD HD meas Multiple HD sR HD meas
26. key up or down arrow to search for lines with the same criteria Select Ok and press enter key to continue Key in or confirm the proposed Benchmark heights press enter key to continue Key in or confirm the proposed Code for the changed Benchmark heights press Ba enter key to Continue Press By enter key to Accept Data view Pry jenai Start Line EF Line adjustment i gt from address 2 to address 42 100 2 300 00500 rn Cont Point code Input point code Difterenz of line Difference of line nominal actual old dz 0 10000rn dz 0 10200m 5 Measuring Programs The program will find automatically the end of this line and all the continuations Program will inform about the data lines for the choosen Line Changed point code helps to identify the changed heights Helps to identify human errors in this process Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 87 5 Measuring Programs Press enter key to Accept New benchmark heights 4123 l 1234567890 1000 000000 m 1234567090 1000 000000 m Accept Press fy enter key to Program checks the continue New benchmark heights data lines for changes dint oot With changed data line heights the line adjustment is impossible A Line adjustment in progress E US Please wall Finalize the adjustment by pressing A enter key Line adjustment to End Line adjustment was hase succuesst
27. point measurement without refernce height When measuring without reference height staff readings can be displayed successively and independently of each other If recording and point number incrementation have been activated the measurements are stored correspondingly Result R Staff reading HD Horizontal distance Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 57 Select Survey and Single Point measurement Enter Point number and Point code Press the EY trigger key to start the measurement Start measurement to next point single point measurement Mormal rod measurement vo Results Ko 2 00235m HD 27 8 70m Code next point incr PNo fe w p 123m7 next point incr PNo F 5 Measuring Programs The point number and code entered will be stored with the next measurement Info shows battery status and time date Rpt offers repetition Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 58 5 Measuring Programs Line Leveling The individual height differences are measured and added up When entering the heights of the start and end points the nominal actual difference is computed Intermediate sights and stake out within the line as well as continuing the line are possible Result Sh total height difference Db Df sum of backsight and foresight distances dz final difference if reference heights for start and end points have been entered Figure 5 2 Line leveling Q Tip
28. sound can be activated or deactivated in the instrument settings menu see Instrument Settings page 37 Memory The permanent memory of the DiNi stores computation constants operating modes measuring units etc even after instrument shutoff The measured data and additional information is stored in the internal memory Data Safety Data storage in the internal memory non volatile data memory without buffer battery offers data safety for unlimited time Capacity DiNi The capacity of the internal data memory depends on the measuring mode a line leveling with method BFFB will consume more lines then a single measurement It amounts to approx 30 000 data lines Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 27 CHAPTER Setup In this chapter m Setup m Configurating the DiNi m Trimble Functions Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 28 4 Setup Setup An instrument setup with good measuring stability will increase the precision in the measurement result and allow you to utilize the measurement precision of the Trimble DiNi to its full extent Setup Stability When a level is setup it is important to consider the following 1 Set tripod legs wide apart to increase the stability of the setup A setup where one leg is placed on e g asphalt and the other two on soil will still be a stable setup provided that the tripod legs are set wide enough If it is not possible to set the tripod legs wide apart due to obstacle
29. the Receive OT PC and start the data Files to Fi transfer File File rnare Files af pps File format Destinations Eb JENAOOTG S JENAOOTS EN JEMAOOT4 EN JENAO0TS E JENADOTZ ED JEMACOT1 ES JENAOO10 ES JEMAOOOS ED JEMACOOS ED JEMADOD Eb JEMADOO1 Eb DAYTONIO E DANDERC PTWGJITF DN Device Fes 2 s Divi Device Files E Temp o Bowe Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 111 7 Data Management PC to DiNi Actions Screen Comments Use the Send tab Select the files for transferring to DiNi Start the data transfer TM los a jena0016 dat we e jena0D17 dat IN i E jena0018 dat or Uocuments Desktop a isns0010 dat e jens0011 dat iens0012 dat a jena0013 dat a iens0014 cdat fly Docunens a bly Conmeoutes Dihi Device Files DAT i DNIUSE Dini Device Fles Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 112 DiNi to USB Memory Stick Connect the USB Memory Stick via cable PN 73841019 to the Trimble DiNi The instrument offers the possibility to open the menu for Data import and export directly LISA memory device found We Open project imiexport te Pen pro H dialog The instrument allows copying files in both directions 7 Data Management Note While a measurement runs the instrument will reject the possibility for this menu It is possible to open the menu after the measurement via the known workfl
30. vehicle is passing This can be visually checked 5 m telescopic staff DiNi instruments provide measurements with DiNi code staves of up to 5 m length For this the 5 m telescopic staff Td 24 and TD 25 are available For the measurements all staff sections below the measured height value must be slid out and locked If you take measurements with the staff being pushed in either partially or completely for example as you do not need the full length of the staff make sure not to sight at the pushed in section of the staff Otherwise erroneous measurements or nonsensical results cannot be precluded Hints for Precision Measurements A digital level is an optical level with automatic data logging data storage and data processing For this reason the marginal conditions to be observed when using a digital level are the same as with an optical level Hints for Precision Leveling e Do not expose tripod and instrument to one sided irradiation by sun light Avoid sighting across fields with intense irradiation by sun light e g at noon e Take into account that also digital levels require sufficient time to adjust to the ambient temperature The measurement applies Temperature difference in Kelvin x 2 duration in minutes required for the instrument to adjust to the new temperature For measurements of normal accuracy e g using foldable staves at least half the above duration should be considered for temperature adjustment e The DiNi i
31. with a known height Select No at a point with a unknown height With Known Height Select e enter Point number Code and Benchmark height from your choice or e select from the memory a known point with Point number Code and Benchmark height Select Cont to continue Select Cont to finish the line 5 Measuring Programs Line Line levelling Y FE SMo 005 SF Zo 151681948m mer Pilo Rb 198711m A Code HD 25 237m ES Lend gt P Line levelling Lend gt P If at this station the Input were entered the Point number fe program will take all Cade EL data height code from this point Slope Benchmark helght 151 61940m line cont p Results Line levelling results Sh total height Total height difference difference oh 1 61946rm Final diference nominal actual dz 0 00 0Sr Db Df sum of backsight and foresight distances dz final difference because entering the benchmark heights Total sighting distances Db 85 74m Df 85 21m Cont Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 68 5 Measuring Programs With Unknown Height Actions Screen Comments Selct Cont to finish the Results line Line levelling results Sh total height Total height difference Sh 1 61940rm difference Db Df sum of backsight and foresight distances Total sighting distances Db 85 74m Df 85 21m Cont Trimble DiNi Digital Level User G
32. you sure Y Select next project to be deleted or and press escape key to return to the project menu 23 08 06 gy Select Copy Between Projects Select Copy between projects Project menu Prj jenal001 Peo 1 Select project 2 3 4 5 PRE Highlight the source project and press E enter key to select 24 10 06 Ea Select 7 Data Management Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 100 7 Data Management All Data lines will be transferred between Data line 1 and Data line 2 Data line 1 Memory adr y Address Select data Pry Search for Before final accepting the data line will be shown in the Editor screen the selection can be still otart Line BF changed Same procedure for the Data Line 2 Data wiew Prj Accept Select Yes to confirm or No to escape Project menu Frj jenaQ001 123E Confirm the selection from line to line Copy all data lines f gt fram address 21 to address 31 Highlight the destination project and press amp enter key to select The process will then run without any user activities dawvton1 FEE 14 11 06 perab001 210KB 29 11 06 perraDlOd2 Ike 23 08 06 f select Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 101 7 Data Management Editor The Editor allows searching data lines for viewing and changing input data lines Height Point number and Code delete data lines and creating or modifying the three code lists
33. your choice Press Y enter key to continue Aim and focus the instrument to the staff at the benchmark Start the measurement with the O trigger key Intermediate sights benchmark Input Point number Code Benchmark height Intermediate sight Input Point number Code Benchmark height Intermediate sight Input Point number Code Benchmark height s benchmark s benchmark ane 7 From project Other project A 122 56489m 123m7 123m7 123m7 122 56469m Cont Benchmark measurement 123E Backsight measurement Point number 100 Code 51 Info gt 5 Measuring Programs Select Find to find the next free point number Select From project to select a point number from the present project Select Other project to select a point number from another project Selected benchmark points can be modified in number and code Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 78 Accept the measurement to benchmark point or repeat the measurement Key in the point number and code for new point Start the measurement with the EY trigger key Key in the point number and code for next new point Start the measurement with the EY O trigger key Press a escape key Select Yes and press amp enter key to end the program 5 Measuring Programs Benchmark measurement 123E vf Backsight measurement Point number
34. 006 Adr 42 Code 1100 Time 11 01 38 Rz 1 99990rm HD 20 000m FY 150 99995m Select Yes and press enter key to confirm Note All data from address 21 to 42 will be deleted Delete data Pry Delete all data gic from address 21 to address 42 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 107 7 Data Management Input of Data Lines Select Data from the drop down list Editor Select Input and press enter key to Continue Data Last address Free memory Key in Point number Point number Select Code and Benchmark Input data Pry Find to find the next height Press By enter key Point number El free point number to Store the values Code Code Select From list When all points have mala to select a code from a been entered press a list escape key to return to Last address 230 the Editor Creating or Modifying the Three Code Lists Select a code list from the drop down list press A enter key to confirm Editor Data Code list 1 l Code list 2 Last address Code list 3 Free memory dh KE Overview about current a Code list 1 423m list content _ _ _Q _ QQ QOe QQ OEOEOEOOEOO0O E E2 lt q AS GP Ground point Benchmark Intermed point stake out point Height def OHO SSS ES ee eee eS ee eee Name ns Del t 4 ME Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 108 To change the name highlight Name and press B enter key Code list 1 Enter the new name
35. 566m ale From project Other project HD 35 190m Line levelling BF fl 103 50566m Rb 44566m Code HD 35 190m Code list 1 Code list 2 Info ode list 3 E Info instrument 123 Memory status 50 1044 kB Battery status doo Date 20 11 2006 Time 15 34 39 Total sighting distances Ob 208 50m Of 3No 001 El incr PNoz fe gt 200 26m Cont el Repeat measurement IMrepeat last measurement 2 Repeat last station 5 Measuring Programs Select Find to find the next free point mumber Select From project to select a point number from the present project Select Other project to select a point number from another project Select From list to select a code from a code list Additional information Date Time and Memory status Db Distance backsight Df Distance foresight Repeated Data lines will be marked with 5 and ignored for calculations Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 63 5 Measuring Programs Intermediate Sights in Line Leveling After backsight measurement Method BF BBFF or complete station measurement all other Methods including alternated versions are done reference height available Intermediate Sights measurements are possible Press bai Trimble key and Select InteM 2 Start the measurement with the O trigger key Press a Escape to return to Line leveling Trimble functions ult ARA A On a EH Tre
36. 8 31 34 1234 8901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890 M5 Adr E Start Line M5 Adr 100 100 00000 m M5 Adr 100 Ds Rb 87746 M5 Adr 100 53 87755 M5 Adr 10 55 84742 M5 Adr 10 55 03013 M5 Adr 20 56 85861 957 M5 Adr 20 56 01885 M5 Adr 20 57 87088 915 M5 Adr 10 58 85958 919 M5 Adr 200 59 88932 919 M5 Adr 200 59 3 00039 M5 Adr 21 59 88933 919 M5 Adr 21 59 00040 M5 Adr 200 5 00040 0 00040 00000 M5 Adr 200 9 87 9 88 00040 M5 Adr 200 00039 0 00039 00000 M5 Adr 200 9 88 9 87 00039 M5 Adr TO End Line NNNNNRERBRRERREREEE TO for Text information KD for Point identification KD1 8 character Point ID 21 29 5 character Point code 30 34 1 character differentiation between the 2 lines of the dual lines measurement 35 8 character time stamp DiNi03 only 36 43 1 character number of readings 44 4 character line number 45 48 KD2 8 character Point ID 21 29 5 character Point code 30 34 1 character differentiation between the 2 lines of the dual lines measurement 35 3 character number of stations 36 38 4 character line number 45 48 TO 23 character text info 21 44 4 character line number 45 48 The Type Identifier in the M5 Format In the course of the time requirements on the data format have increased Therefore the M5 Format carries mos
37. Care and Maintenance Figure 2 1 Instrument case Item Description 1 Trimble DiNi 2 Battery One battery standard 3 Cable DiNi to PC 4 Rain cover 5 Cleaning cloth 6 Manual CD Quickuser guide certificate 7 Allen key for cross hair adjustment 8 Battery charger 9 Power supply for battery charger Optional Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 6 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance WARNING Do not remove the instrument cover from the instrument Trimble DiNi is designed to withstand normal electromagnetic disturbance from the environment but it contains circuits that are sensitive to static electricity If an unauthorized person opens the instrument cover the function of the instrument is not guaranteed and the warranty invalidated The Trimble DiNi is designed and tested to withstand field conditions but like all precision instruments it requires care and maintenance Take the following steps to get the best results from the instrument e Do not subject the equipment to rough jolts or careless treatment e Keep the lenses clean Use only lens paper or other material that is designed for cleaning optical equipment e When not in use keep the instrument in the instrument case e Carry the instrument by the handle e When you need extremely precise measurements make sure that the instrument has adapted to the surrounding temperature Significant variations in instrument temp
38. Germany Qualitatsmanagementsystem zertifiziert nach Quality Management System certified to meet DIN EN ISO 9001 2008 Wir erkl ren hiermit die bereinstimmung des genannten Produktes mit den Richtlinien 2004 108 EG ber die Elektromagnetische Vertr glichkeit und 2006 95 EG Niederspannungsrichilinie Bei Anderungen am Produkt die nicht von uns autorisiert wurden verliert diese Erkl rung ihre G ltigkeit We declare the compliance of the product with the requirements of the Directive 2004 108 EC EMCD about the Electromagnetic Compatibility and of the Directive 2006 95 EC LVD Any modification to the product not authorized by us will invalidate this declaration Geratebezeichnung Device name Trimble DiNi 0 3 0 7 Digital Level Series Normen Standards DIN EN 55022 2008 05 Klasse B Class B DIN EN 61000 6 2 2006 Grundlage Konformitatsakte Nr Basis Record of Conformity No TJ 01 06 Das Gerat ist gekennzeichnet mit The device is marked with C Pr fung Test EMV und GS Labor EMC and Product Safety Laboratory Carl Zeiss Jena GmbH Reg DAT PL 188 05 01 Test report P QK EMV 026 2010 Registriert bei TJ Registered at TJ CE 10 10 _TrimbleDiNi Jena 29 10 2010 TRIMBLE JENA GMBH Kirchner AAA AAA Leiter Qualit tssicherung Managing Director Manager Quality Assurance Die Erkl rung bescheinigl die Ubercinstimmung mil der Richilinie und dem Geselz Gewihrieistung und Haltung si
39. IKT30 A AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO 1 on O 0ff ABIEAA Refraction coefficient KrkAl IKrKAAMA AAMMMAMAAMMAA1 000 AmAMAd Staff offset KLxAJl IKLXAALA AAAAAAAAAO 00000 O 5 0m KOfAJ AmAAAA IKO AMLA AAAAAAAAAO 00000 AmAAAA Max standard deviation KmLAJ KmLAAA AAAAAAAAAAAO 005 for Repeat KMmRAJ AmAAAA measurement KMRAAA AAAAAAAAAAAO 005 0 0 01m AmAAAI Maximal number of 2KnMAJ KnMAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB O Repeat Measurements AAAAAC 1 10 Earth curvature 2 KEKRA IKEKRAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO a correction ABIEAS 1 on O 0ff Refraction correction KREFJ KREFAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI 1 on 0 off AbitAd Registration additional KRADJ KRADAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL information AbitAd O off 1 time 2 temperature Inverse measurement KFIRI KFIRAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO l 1 on 0 off AbitAJ Acoustic signal KSND KSNDAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIL 1 on 0 off AbitAd Automatic shutoff KAPOJ KAPOAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIL 1 on 0 off AbitAJ ASCll character 124 A Symbol for space Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 145 Read and setting commands language dependent Type 1 D NL F Type 2 all other languages Response from DiNi to the function request Setting command accepted If the command syntax is not correct the DiNi transmits the message In the event of a DiNi functional error the instrument sends the message where xxx is the error code of the DiNi E202 Compensator out of range Correct the l
40. USER GUIDE TRIMBLE DiNi DIGITAL LEVEL Version 4 0 Corporate Office Trimble Navigation Limited 645 North Mary Avenue PO Box 3642 Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www trimble com Trimble Navigation Limited Geomatics and Engineering Division 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 USA 800 538 7800 toll free in USA 1 937 245 5600 Phone 1 937 233 9004 Fax www trimble com Copyright and Trademarks 2006 2013 Trimble Navigation Limited All rights reserved Trimble the Globe Triangle logo and DiNi are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Release Notice This is the November 2013 release of the Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide part number 57345002 version 4 0 Product Warranty Information For applicable product warranty information please refer to the Warranty Card included with this Trimble product or consult your Trimble dealer Notices Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 89 336 EEC on EMC thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area EEA These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residentia
41. a a a e a a 7 SOVICE seans A EN 8 3 Instrument Description s sasse seses eses eee ta dd 9 Battery Safety and Environmental Information oaae a 10 DISPOSal 2 iaa dis B Me AE a a DEG a ad 10 Chareme treilon Batteries so e ds alee Koti A Se cs Ss GS ES 11 Instrument Battery Hanging 0 ai Gog pee AA A A a e a ee G 11 Baller Capachty lt n 6 0 64 eo o OS Oe RE AA amp A OS oS HS 11 Call up the Battery Capacity 11 BATE LOW ndo EUA See ee A AS 12 Connecting the Internal Battery e oa a a a E a a N a a E 13 INSTLUMeEDE DESCHIDUION 2 o gt 0 9 paee dea a te Sete amp ee A A A A ae AR AR es 15 Hardware Overview 15 SoOMWare OVer Mew DIN ete pio its Sa a os dos 17 Main Menu DINI A A ec ne nee eck ted ae a Geeta oh gu Dates aah Ee a 17 Keyboard and Display Description 18 Sa e nce ho ce eee a ee ek Ge et Da oe Sie See le oe ES A E 18 IS Ai ast og dh tes aes Sedge GES BYR SORE AAA CS E O AS A 20 Principles of Keyboard and Display Functions 22 Switching the Instrument On and Off ee 25 DINI COMPONEN amp 2 os0 a a A hee ee ee eh ede e 25 COMPENSO ceci ada e E E ee Oe Gk Ges A Bs GS Se ares eee os se eae ees 25 PUDOSC2 2 4 6 foe ele IA Be ee SBS God BOG ee AO a a ee S 25 FUACUON amp pem sario a boise Se Sie eS dra a OES OOS WES A A A 25 WOKING RANTE sai Ske eo eee A Ae eR ee Se eA ea 25 TSC ICU renta a Se ve SI eS DG SER PIG ES bas oe De
42. ach Power Communication connector Keyboard Display 11 12 13 Window for circular bubble Reticle Cap to be removed for adjustment of circular bubble Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 15 3 Instrument Description Figure 3 4 Instrument description battery compartment 14 Battery compartment Figure 3 5 Instrument description sight vane 15 Sight vane notch and bead sights Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 16 3 Instrument Description Software Overview DiNi Main Menu DiNi Note Only Trimble DiNi 0 3mm km Main Menu 1 Files 2 Configuration Sub Menu Project Menu Editor Data Im Export Memory Input Limits Tests Adjustment Instrument Settings Settings of recordings Sub Menu Description Select from a list of stored projects Select Project New Project Start a new project Change the name of a stored project Rename Project Delete Project Delete a stored project Copy information between two projects Copy Between Projects Edit stored data enter and view data and enter and change code lists Transfer data from the DiNi to a USB Memory Stick DiNi to USB Transfer data from a USB Memory Stick to the DiNi USB to DiNi Intenal memory Total memory space free memory space and format internal memory Input of Refraction coeff Addition const R Date and Time Input of diff
43. adjustments of lines of sight carried out successively should differ only by some seconds Prerequisites for reaching this result are stability of installation and unchanged environmental conditions We recommend to prepare a set of chronological statistics including the adjustment values In case of inexplicable differences within short periods provided the measuring conditions remained unchanged a workshop should be consulted Example 0 8 6 4 2 0 31 Dec O5Jan 10Jan 15Jan 20Jan 25Jan 30Jan 04Feb 09 Feb Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 129 8 Adjustment Change C_Value Software Version e Version R 2 1 0 September 2013 Content The intention of this new feature is to implement the user capability to set the visible c_ value in the DiNi to zero In some countries especially China and the USA the public authorities has set up a limit of 10 for the c_ value line of sight correction This definition for the c_ value is just a random selection for a threshold In relation to the environmental impact and the aging of the instrument over the time the c_ value of 10 can be exceeded in some cases e g when you had different temperature conditions or a hard handling on a trip It is common that the setup of the instrument will differ to the initial state of the instrument setup after a couple of years lf the user has done the instrument adjustment properly the instrument will provide the rig
44. ails will be transferred with the measurement results to the external PC and this effect is not desired in this process 3 Realisation Interface settings menu 2 6 Instrument connected with cable will offer menu Remote control with settings e Format M5 RecE or Rec500 e Baud rate 300 to 115200 e Parity none odd even e Stop bits 1 2 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 143 A Appendix Data set content menu 2 5 Setting RMC Setting R M Value 1 Staff reading Value 1 Staff reading Value 2 Distance height difference Value 2 Distance height difference Value 3 empty Value 3 Standard deviation of mean staff reading nM gt 2 Command function request to be transmitted to DINi FML Triggers a measurement staff reading and distance measurement The DiNi transmits a data record in the selected record format M5 or Rec500 SEO Shuts off the instrumen Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 144 A Appendix Commands for reading and setting instrument parameters Meanings of the Reading Response from Trimble DiNi and Reading Commands Comman Setting Commands and d Settin no need to enter A 8 Type 1 Type 2 Instrument 200004 0000AA A701520A0000 000 identification and AAAA software version 701520 Trimble DiNi 0 3mm km 701510 Trimble DiNi 0 7mm km Instrument number 01004 0100AA AAAAAAAAAO000008 a AAAAAA Collimation error PKO A IKG AAA AAAAAAAAAO 00033 ADMSAJ 30 cm Test 2KT3 04
45. av a es A 26 Angle Measuring System 22 6 2 66 66 Gee OS ee OPE ee ee eee SEES A aS 26 Direct Measurement With DiNi e 26 Height Distance Measuring System ee 26 ACOUStIC SIS GeneratOls 4 3 4 40 oe E EE A A AS E ee A EN 27 PU DOSC aunta 2 ole 2 hile eo e DE Se le SO ee A EL CE SEA Se 2 Memo emu os SES SERRE SHR ES Oe SESE EEN SDA ESS A SS SBS 2 Da II ee ee eee ee 27 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 1 CAD CIC ADINE a os a a ye dea AS E A a a E ana 27 A SOU dado a a A da e 28 SUSE II a a do E IO E AA Ms cava RS 29 Ambient Temperature 530 ah eh AR AS A AS DAA Se Ge G 29 Setup and Coarse CENTIER Ses desa ee e e So we Oe OE a et 30 DOCU ee te ee ee Ee See cela Ale ae es eh ee ee oe et ee oe Se 30 Coarse Centring Only When Required 30 Leveling and Fine Centring 2 2 a r a a a A E S E E eEG 31 PRECISION COVES 4 pr A AA EES OSS SOG AR nA S 31 Fine Centring Only When Required 31 Telescope FOGUSING yka mica II DAS O A PIES AO GSS ES Sars 32 FOCUSING ING Cross AaS RS E AAA A 32 FOCUSING tne Target PONT suite tra a a AAA a EO 32 Switching the Instrument On and Off a 32 THe Serine Meas Weme S ee pis cd E A ES AA AAA A AR E 32 Contigoratine TRINI AA 33 DUC Tes a o ds o E OES EAE EA OA RAE AA A 34 Mi A 34 AUS INES sl ia PSs ee Ii a FeV eee ve es os da es e 36 INStTUMenESetuanos as o a e e ee ee ay
46. briefly turns inverse with short intervals After this warning a charged battery should be inserted as soon as possible Make sure to switch off the instrument for the replacement No data will be lost in this case If the battery is not changed the instrument will shut off automatically without loosing any data when the battery has reached its lowest limit Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 12 3 Instrument Description Connecting the Internal Battery Figure 3 1 Opening battery compartment 1 Open the battery compartment by releasing the lock see Opening battery compartment page 13 2 Turn the compartment open see Opening battery compartment page 13 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 13 3 Instrument Description Figure 3 2 Inserting or removing the battery 3 The battery can now be removed or inserted 4 Close the battery compartment until the lock clicks in place When changing the battery take care that the battery does not fall down when you open the lock of the battery compartment 2 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 14 3 Instrument Description Instrument Description Hardware Overview Figure 3 3 Instrument description 1 Ze 3 4 2 6 7 8 9 m e O Telescope objective with integrated sun shield Telescope focusing knob Trigger key Horizontal tangent screw endless slow motion drive Graduated circle Footscrews Tribr
47. c controls during Line leveling These warnings offer the possibility to repeat or use the readings Under all these circumstances the reading may still be possible but these tests offer the user the possibility to ensure the highest accuracy in the appropriate application A warning can be set to avoid measurement to the lowest part of the staff ground refraction A warning can be set to avoid measurement to the upper part of the staff This feature is only recommended for highest precision in case of permanent measurement at the upper end of the staff e g in a tunnel A check can be made to ensure that a full 30cm of the staff is visible equally spaced around the horizontal cross hair This feature is only recommended for highest precision in case the 30cm section may be partially obscured by obstuction Underground Staff Sinking Into the Ground Vertical Positioning Turning similar to optical levels Invar Staves On request there is a staff certificate which describes the staves The staves have to be used transported and stored properly and to be calibrated in corresponding time intervals Hints for Precision Measurement Area Leveling For precise area leveling the adjustment of the line of sight is of great importance due to the different sighting distances In line leveling the possible inclination of the horizon is eliminated by equal sighting distances For precise area leveling the adjustment of the inst
48. c plants e g electric railways aerial lines transmitting stations etc your life is acutely endangered This risk exists independent of thematerial e g aluminium or wood In such cases it is necessary to inform the competent and authorised safety authorities and observe their instructions Protect operator and instrument sufficiently at the site of measurement e g construction site roads etc Observe any relevant national regulations and the Road Traffic Act Do not carry out surveying work in a thunderstorm to avoid being struck by a lightning Battery Safety A WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts WARNING Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent
49. cedure and check the residual deviation 6 Fix the protection cap again Make sure that the rubber joint is placed in the groove Position 2 Figure 8 8 Position 2 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 136 Appendix In this chapter m Technical Data m Formulae and Constants m Software Update Remote Control CHAPTER Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 137 Technical Data Accuracy as per DIN 18723 Standard deviation on 1 km of double leveling Electronic measurement invar precision bar code staff foldable bar code staff Visual measurement foldable staff metric scale Measuring range Electronic measurement invar precision bar code staff foldable bar code staff Visual measurement foldable staff metric scale Accuracy of distance measurement Electronic measurement with a 20 m sighting distance invar precision bar code staff foldable bar code staff Visual measurement foldable staff metric scale Least display unit Height measurement Distance measurement Measuring time Electronic measurement Telescope Magnification Aperture Field of view at 100 m Electronic measurement field at 100 m Compensator Inclination range Setting accuracy leveling Circular level Display 0 3 mm 1 0 mm 1 5 mm 1 5 100 m 1 5 100 m from 1 3 m 20 mm 25 mm 0 2m 0 01 mm 0 0001 ft 0 0001 in 1mm 35 32 x 40 mm 2 2 m 0 3 m LS 0 2 A A
50. ct 10 min to switch Off the instrument after 10 minutes without any key press Select or clear the Sound check box to turn the sound on or off Select the display Language Select the Date system Select the Time system Instrument settings Height unit Input unit Display Riu shut off Instrument settings Sound Language Date Time Instrument settings Sound Language Date Time Instrument settings Sound Language Date Time Instrument settings sound Language Date Time 123m 182 10 min 4 Setup The automatic switch Off will not work while using e Continuous measurement e Instrument connected to USB Memory Stick or PC Languages will be changed after confirming the selection D Day M Month Y Year Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 38 Settings of Recording Select Settings of Recording from the Configuration menu Select or clear the Recording check box to turn on or off the recording Select Recording Data Select Rec additional data Press E enter to continue to Page 2 Configuration Menu Vint 2 Limits Tests 3 Adjustment 4 Instrument settings settings of recording settings of recording Recording Recording data Rec additional data settings of recording Recording Recording data Rec additional data settings of recording Recording Recording data Rec additional data
51. d so that the measured height difference can be compared with the nominal height difference The line adjustment program allows to spread the occurring difference over the individual staff stations proportionally to the sighting distances obtaining adjusted heights as result During this operation the measured values staff readings distances are not changed Intermediate sights are only improved according to the improvement of the respective instrument station Line adjustments can only be performed if the leveling line has been completed and saved on the memory along with the intermediate heights It may happen that the definite heights of backsight points are not yet known when the line is measured In this case the nominal height values can be entered during the line adjustment It is also possible to adjust loops Loops are leveling lines with identical start and end height Requirements for a line adjustment 1 The entire leveling line has to be recorded in one project 2 Set in any case the recording mode RMC Otherwise line adjustment will not be possible as in the project no space is reserved for the adjusted heights 3 While measuring a station the leveling line must not be interrupted in such a way that measurements are skipped 4 The common adjustment of successive partial lines is only possible if they are linked by the continue line option But they can be positioned in chronological order at different spots in
52. e eee ee ea 37 Sec Nes O RECO RIAS saca pr E a a aaa a ees R 39 MEMO FUNCION S a ii a a A RES as a a a 40 Callupotare OU Lr OM ras mA A E A ete te 41 Ntermealate Isis y te ee oe Bo ee Ge ee a a sa aa Se A 41 Mea ure DIStaNCE 0 amp dee oa a Ee SOK ek ORS RS BK VS SSS A 42 Optical Measurement 43 Ipvered Stall Measurement uc ro acts vee oss ass Bate otek iw SR dew ek eS 44 Multiple Measurements 2 1 aaraa a a aa ea a a e oA a n a a 44 INPUT COMMENTS s eaea bars rd eh de bh ee ass e 46 IGIMIDATION 2 Ges roble Ra da eee Oe be ke o de E oA 48 HOMINUM ana Contrast e e Go a Beater eae wee Bo da ye E A 49 Version and SerialNumber 2 50 5 Measuring Prosrams lt cados ir SOA SE 51 Repetition Of Measurements 525 x 4 5 4G ede A Pee A OEP he PAPE YS 52 Search for Reference Heights inthe Memory 53 Incremented and Individual Point Number e e 55 ENTRES COG ee a ATA AAA CEE UES AA a DER ORS 55 AlphanumericinpuEs y A a ae Gee A a dd a E a 56 Single Point Measurement Without Reference Height 57 Eine LEVENE e em in eet a ptr baba dr ea in ee dr ri 59 Starting New Line Continuing Line o 60 Backsight and Foresight Measurements ee 62 Intermediate Sights in Line Leveling e 64 Stake Out in Line Leveling e a a a a aa a a aaa o o a a 65 Selectable and Automatic Controls During Line Leveling
53. e top of the screen The Support A Z list of products appears 3 Scroll to the bottom of the list 4 Click the submit an inquiry link A form appears 5 Complete the form and then click Send Alternatively you can send an e mail to Your Comments Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision E mail your comments to Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 2 1 Introduction Registration To receive information regarding updates and new products please register on the Trimble web site Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 3 CHAPTER Inspection Care and Maintenance In this chapter m Inspecting the Container m Instrument Case m Care and Maintenance m Transporting the Instrument m Servicing Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 4 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance Inspecting the Container Inspect the shipping container If the container arrives in poor condition examine the equipment for visible damage If damage is found immediately notify the carrier and your Trimble sales representative Keep the container and the packing material for the carrier to inspect Instrument Case When unpacking the instrument check that all ordered items are received Below is an example of where all items can be placed in the instrument case Note Some of the items in the picture below are optional Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 5 2 Inspection
54. ee eee A 90 PENOU IN SUNOS ra aa ace fas do Ah iG E le eet A See S 90 TBE CONGINIONS 1 bec weve Scares oe ee eels Y ie aks Begs eee eds ee Sees a a a e 91 VOOD e 3 0 amp eS ARA ok CA Oe eS eee es A oe Oe 91 Multiple Measurement 2 a 92 Hints tor Precision Measurement o A A a BS 92 FINES tor Precision LOVES nes e Ed E AA AS BP a 92 Underground Staff Sinking Into the Ground Vertical Positioning Turning 93 Vall SRAV OSS amp ja ie oat A ale BO Se A be ek ee See eed 93 Hints for Precision Measurement Area Leveling 93 Data ManagemeMt o ooooooooooo o ooo 94 Project Management as iaa a a a a i Aa Oe ee eae ea 96 e SC nay ark wae ges hace O A TA 97 Cr ate a PROJeCE e ie Budi By wis Td de ha He A ee a dee See ee be A A e 98 Rename a Project aimara eee eh ee ee et ee hw a ee kt a a e 98 Delete Proe c ms a AER E A ee sd 99 Copy Between Projects ier siei A a A A AA OS Se SR AE 100 ECU CON eo hs be os ed bs Gar A neat Gs ea ew SLES a as Be de de EA 102 Searching Data LINES cunetas a gM oe be oa Seb bh be dhe bbw oe ee ae te bo 103 Deleting Data Lines aa A a r a e a A a aaa oA 105 Delete all Data is 100 4 aa te hte te el dnl ee eS we a A 105 Deleting Selected Data Lines 2 ee 106 InputOoT Data Ness gaead i 240d 4 bee bed 3 4 4 dd ob OS Ge REG 108 Creating or Modifying the Three Code Lists oaoa a 108 Data Man
55. eling 42315 D program input and battery status a re Wo Z 102 00000rm iner Pro f Re 2 00000rmn HD 20 000rn Code Information regarding workflow status Sample shows Line levelling Z 102 00000m RE 2 00000m HD 20 000m Result of the latest measurement 102 00000m Re 2 00000rmn HD 20 000rn Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 20 3 Instrument Description Input of information connected to Line leveling the next measurement J EA 102 00000m RE 2 00000rmn HD 20 000m Function field and information area BR SNo 002 FE Z 102 00000m iner Pro fe Re 2 00000m fi Code HD 20 000m Do gt P H When all information connected to Line leveling the next measurement are entered af Aj No 002 Fi this symbol will appear to indicate SE that the intrument is ready to i Z 102 00000m ine Pno f measure Rf 2 00000m HD 20 000m Code This symbol will appear as a reminder when the instrument is F El set to measure towards an inverted __ _ _ a staff 102 O0000rn RF 2 O0000m Code HD 20 000m Tp gt Ll Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 21 3 Instrument Description Principles of Keyboard and Display Functions Main dialog Pry jenabOD1 O rd Survey Calculation Configuration Menu 1 M 2 limits Tests 3 Adjustment 4 Instrument settings 5 Settings of recording Start line levelling Line L
56. ent result Ac 0 7 Line of sight correction old new 13 6 13 1 ii Disp old New Ret MITO put correction input line of sight correction e Set c_ to zero E iput correction Input line of sight correction Es 0 0 _ Set c_ to zero 8 Adjustment Select Rpt to repeat the adjustment Select Repeat adjustment to repeat the adjustment for the second run of the adjustment in between 15min For more information about the adjustment methods please see Select Inp to get the choice to change the c_ value After the second adjustment in between 15min and when the results are in between 2 you will have the choice to Set c_ to zero When you tick the checkbox for the Set c_ to zero the input for the line of sight correction will be set to 0 The shift of the c_ value will be the line of sight correction of the second adjustment Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 132 8 Adjustment Note Both results of the adjustments needs to be in between a range of 2 otherwise the user will be not prompt to the input correction screen with the checkbox for the Set c_ to zero When there is more than 2 difference between both adjustments only the screen for the normal input correction will appear The user can check the value of the correction in the screen with the adjustment results The shift for the c_ to zero will be the value of the second adjustment C_ Value Dr
57. erature can affect precision Cleaning CAUTION Never use strong detergents such as benzine or thinners on the instrument or the instrument case Be very careful when cleaning the instrument especially when removing sand or dust from lenses and reflectors Never use coarse or dirty cloth or hard paper Trimble recommends that you use anti static lens wad a cotton wad or a lens brush Getting rid of Moisture If the instrument has been used in damp weather take the instrument indoors and remove the instrument from the instrument case Leave the instrument to dry naturally If condensation forms on the lenses allow the moisture to evaporate naturally Transporting the Instrument Always transport the instrument in a locked instrument case For longer trips transport the instrument in the instrument case and inside the original shipping container Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 7 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance Servicing Note There are no user serviceable parts in the Trimble DiNi Trimble recommends that you take the instrument to an authorized Trimble service workshop for service and calibration once a year This is to guarantee that the specified accuracies are maintained When you send the instrument to a service center clearly write the name of the sender and the receiver on the instrument case If repairs are required enclose a note in the instrument case The note should clearly describe any fault o
58. erent Limits and control settings Forstner Method Line of sight adjustment Nahbauer Method Line of sight adjustment Kukkamaki Method Line of sight adjustment Japanese Method Line of sight adjustment Settings for units in display and input displayed last count sound and language date and time recording RMR or R M additional data time or temperature and point Settings of recording type of number increment Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 17 3 Instrument Description 3 Survey Single Point Single Point Measurement Measurement Line leveling Line leveling Intermediate Single point measurement with Sights height stationing Stake out Stake out Continous Continous measurements measurements 4 Calculation Line Adjustment Line Adjustment CAUTION When formatting the USB Memory Stick and internal memory all stored data will be lost Keyboard and Display Description Keyboard Trimble DiNi t Trimble Figure 3 6 Control and display unit of DINI Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 18 A M lt Sagres BBG aga oan 0 0G Description On Off key Trigger key Spider key Enter key Escape key Alpha key Trimble key Back step key Period and comma O or Space key 1 or PQRS 2 or TUV 3 or WXYZ 4 or GHI 5 or JKL 6 or MNO 3 Instrument Description Comment Switches the instrument on or off Starts a measure
59. eveling of instrument otherwise contact the service E320 Runtime error Repeat the measurement E321 Change of brightness too great Repeat the measurement E323 Staff cannot be read Check the conditions of measurement process Repeat measurement E327 Staff section too small Staff section is not symmetrical for measurement Special aspects and multiple measurements A Appendix Qu EJ EXXX The collimation error c_ is transferred in the measuring unit DMS degrees minutes seconds The value 0 00033 DMS corresponds to 0 00 03 3 For measurement command FML the current settings of repeat measurement apply If you have set the parameters nM and mR before sending the measurement command it is possible to trigger repeat measurements also via the interface The measurement result will be recorded anyway even if the pre set standard deviation was exceeded after the maximum number of measurements had been taken Hence you must compare the computed standard deviation with the pre set one externally For setting repeat measurements observe the following items mR 0 in any case nM measurements are taken mR gt O when sR lt mR is reached repeat measurements are aborted min 3 single shots Maximally nM measurements are carried out Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 146 Index A area leveling 93 Australia notices to users ii B battery capacity 11 charging 11 compartment 16 connectin
60. g 13 disposing of 10 low 12 removing 13 safety 10 status 20 Battery charger 6 instrument case 6 battery charger power supply 6 C Cable data transfer 95 in instrument case 6 USB Memory Stick cable 113 care and maintenance 7 Circular bubble description 134 cleaning 7 code entering 55 Staff code 90 code lists creating 108 modifying 108 Communication connector 15 D data lines deleting 105 107 Date and Time 34 Declaration of Conformity vi display contrast 49 E environmental information European Union iv Europe notices to users ii European Council Directive 89 336 EEC ii F focusing knob 15 telescope 32 intermediate sights 18 41 59 64 77 inverted staff 21 44 K keys 19 L limits 17 34 Line adjustment calculation 141 line adjustment 59 85 Line leveling 18 line leveling 27 34 41 42 55 59 64 65 66 85 line of sight adjustment 124 correction 140 inclination 25 line of sight correction 140 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide M measurements multiple 44 repeated 44 52 63 measuring time 91 138 N New Zealand notices to users il notices to users Australia and New Zealand ii Europe li P packing for Transport 7 precision measurement hints 29 R reticle 15 S safety battery iii iv 10 Servicing 8 settings of recording 39 single point measurement 18 57 Sound On Off 38 stake out 18 call up stake out point 41 digital staff 82 in line levelin
61. g 65 support 2 symbol battery capacity 11 compensator out of range 25 illumination 48 inverted staff 21 measurement 21 Index T technical data 138 technical support 2 temperature 127 ambient 29 92 93 124 127 sensor 92 time working time 11 time input 34 46 U unit 37 95 138 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide
62. ge To prevent injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid WARNING Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Disposal e Before disposal discharge the battery e Dispose of the used battery in an environmentally sensitive manner according to local and national regulations see also Environmental Information page iv Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 10 3 Instrument Description Charging the Li lon Batter
63. her information Record Instrument status Last address It is now possible to enter aloha and numeric Input information Fri jenalO01 PERDA signs Input informat est Sample 123456789 r Last address To add current date or time to the information Input information Prj jenaQ001 123 gt select Append current Input informat date and or Append Append current date current time nend current time Last address Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 46 4 Setup Press gy enter key to store the information Input information Pri jenao001 B Input informat 25 09 2006 10 44 48 Last address With this command it is possible to document the Input information 123 basic status of the select instrument Data lines Record instrument status with the following contents are then successively recorded Last address e Measuring unit e Amount of the line of sight correction e Date of last adjustment e Earth curvature refraction setting Refraction coefficient e Staff offset addition constant to quit the instrument information Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 47 Illumination With the Illumination function it is possible to switch the diplay and or bubbel illumination On or Off Select Illum Switch between illumination On or Off with the BJ enter key or number 9 key A symbol will be shown as long as the illumination is switched on Trimble functions O Mult meas
64. ht results in any case it doesn t matter which value the c_ has The user only need to change the c_ value of the DiNi if it is compulsory requested by the public authorities due some special limits for the line of sight correction c_ otherwise the user don t need to change the c_ value This change of the c_ will not affect the leveling results For this particular situation in these countries the user has now the capability to change the c_ value of the DiNi by himself So far the change of the c_ value could only done by a Trimble Service Provider The user can monitor the life time drift of the c_ value For this topic please see the notes at the end of this document To avoid some confusion and unintended change of the c_ value this feature is kind of hidden in the DiNi software Please see the following work flow for a how to change the c_ value in the DiNi Work Flow with Trimble DiNi SW 2 1 0 Note If the intention is to change the c_ value one of the four adjustment methods needs to be done twice in between 15min For more information about the adjustment and how to do it please see your user guide with the topic see Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 130 Select Configuration from the Main Dialog Select Adjustment from the Configuration menu The old adjustment value and information are displayed Select Curvature and or refraction correction on or off during adjustment Press Y enter to continue Press O
65. ift History File There will be a file created in the DiNi for the history of the c_ value Every change of the c_ will be stored in this file This file is hidden for the user and can only be accessed by a Trimble Service Provider The user can store the system info file when the DiNi is connected with a PC and the update program is started Please see the manual under the topic software update for a how to store the system info file Note If the internal memory will be formatted the history file for the c_ will be gone and cannot be accessed by the Trimble Service Provider The user can create an own statistic for the drift of the c_ value like in the past Various adjustments of lines of sight carried out successively should differ only by some seconds Prerequisites for reaching this result are stability of installation and unchanged environmental conditions We recommend to prepare a set of chronological statistics including the adjustment values In case of inexplicable differences within short periods if the measuring conditions remained unchanged a Trimble Service Provider should be consulted Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 133 8 Adjustment Check the Function of Circular Bubble Automatic alignment of the compensator ensures that an inclined line of sight is automatically leveled within the working range both for visual observation and internal electronic measurement When turning the instrument round the vertical axi
66. ine number Measuring methot alternate Navigate with the D spider key in the display menus to highlight the item you want to select To confirm a selection press the enter key or go directly by pressing the number of the selection e g number 1 key Some input fields are marked with a drop down arrow to indicate that input selections are made from a pre defined list Press the right arrow on the spider key to select from a drop down list press enter to confirm Press the left arrow on the spider key to step through the possible selections Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 22 Start line levelling 123 05 Line New iv Line number Measuring method alternate Start line levelling Line Y Line number Measuring method alternate Line leveling J EA 7 102 00000m pino pel RE 2 00000m HD 20 000m Sho 002 Line leveling f shee Z 102 00000m fires ta Rf 2 00000m HD 20 000m ih l M Yi 3 Instrument Description Some input fields are open for alpha and numeric inputs from the user Type in the input of your choice with the instrument keyboard Switch between numeric capital letters or lowercase letters by pressing the alpha key The status is indicated at the top of the display Some inputs are made with a check box Navigate with the spider key in the display to highlight the check box Press the left arrow on the
67. ined Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 83 5 Measuring Programs Stake Out With Metrical Graduation of the Staff Staff carrier turns staff with metrical graduation towards the observer and receives instruction for height adjustment of staff To release the control measurement start a measurement with the lt gt 0 Select accept and press a enter key to confirm and save the result Press g escape key select Yes and press amp enter key to discard the stake out measurement Press a escape key select Yes and press amp enter key to end the stake out measurement trigger key Stake out SOut Point number 5120 Code 752 21000m visual nominal elev Rn 0023 78m otake out Results 152 21060m dz O O0060m HO 24 2328m Accept Faint number 5120 Code Stake out Warning Discard stake aut rm hoy measurement tee Terminate stake out ara ko measurement tee staff carrier turns staff with metrical graduation towards the observer and receives instruction for height adjustment of staff After height adjustment of the staff carrier turns staff with code graduation to observer Select Disp to change view Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 84 5 Measuring Programs Line Adjustment Line Adjustment For Instrument Type 0 3mm km Only In line leveling a line is linked to points with known heights at the beginning and at the en
68. injury or damage If the battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid WARNING Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide iii Important Information Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Environmental Information NOTICE FOR TRIMBLE S EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMERS Trimble is pleased to announce a new recycling program for our European Union customers At Trimble we recognize the importance of minimizing the environmental impacts of our product
69. ink the possibly lost line to this point and to connect later the partial lines manually to add them Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 60 Key in the Line number of your choice Select the Measuring method Select or deselect alternate To confirm the inputs on this page and continue to the next page press enter 5 Cont Select Point number from the drop down list or key in the point number of your choice 5 Measuring Programs Start line levelling Line Y Line number Measuring method alternate E DiNi 0 7 1 3 Start line levelling BF and BFFB Line Y a DiNi 0 3 1 0 ADE BF BFFB FBBF BFBF Measuring method BBFF alternate Start line levelling Line Y Line number Measuring method alternate Select Find to find the Line levelling benchmark 123E next free point Input mumber Foint number ind Y Select From project to Code From project select a point number Other project from the present project Benchmark height Select Other project to select a point number from another project Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 61 5 Measuring Programs Select Code from the Select From list to drop down list or key in Line levelling benchmark select a code from a the code of your choice Input code list Point number 10215 g Code Code list 1 Benchmark height Key in the If Point number is benchmarkheight Line levelling benchmark cho
70. ised of 5 digits from address 1 to 99999 The M5 Data Line The data line of the M5 format consists of 121 characters bytes The multiplication of this figure by the number of addresses lines stored shows the size of the project file in bytes Blanks are significant characters in the M5 file and must not be deleted The example describes an nine M5 data lines from address 164 to 172 Column 119 includes a blank no error code The end of the line has CR LF columns 120 and 121 shown here as lt Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 115 7 Data Management Column Description 10 1 1753 00000 m 175 50000 i JE IE IE JE dz ipg l I z DOCOO m 2 00000 m Za 50000 E z D0000 m 0 50000 m 20 000 z Ld S61 56 Hb 6 Rt 56 RI 36 13h 5 IDB 56 55 FE DF 81 321051 321 071 1 31 55 ing 22222332 1 11 Lit 11 l l z Fa 3 3 E ne a1T Stact Line SEEL EDI Eb FOL Fol FOI ELE 164 165 166 167 165 165 170 171 IT 12345670901234567050123456705012345670901234567050123456705012345670901234567569012341670901234367090123456705012345678901 Col 120 121 Col 114 117 Col Col Col Col Col Col Col Col Col Col 119 99 112 96 97 91 94 76 89 73 74 68 71 53 66 50 51 22 48 18 20 12 16 8 10 1 6 Carriage return lt Line feed Blank field Unit for block5 Block5 value bl
71. k Via cable 73840019 Figure 7 1 Data management Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 95 7 Data Management Project Management The submenu allows select create delete and rename projects Additionally the content from a complete project can be copied in another project In the Main dialog select Files Calculation Select Project menu Files Pry ktownUs Project menu 2 3 4 Memory S Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 96 Select a Project Select Select project 1 Highlight the requested project from the project list and press Ba enter key to select Project menu Pr ktownOl3 Select project 2 3 4 Delete project 5 Copy between projects yro ject Mame Size Date fie 14kB 25 09 06 4 dander 29k B 09 10 06 daytoni kB 07 06 06 ELENA 192kB 24 10 06 jenat 9kB 23 08 06 erraDID0I4 11kB 01 05 06 f select Project menu Prj jenaD001 123E Select project 2 3 4 Delete project 5 Copy between projects 7 Data Management All projects are available in the chronological order they were created Selected project will be displayed in Main Menu and most of the surveying menus Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 97 Create a Project Select New project Key in the project Name of your choice You can also key in the Operator name and Notes Press Y enter key to Store the project The project can now be selected from the project li
72. k to continue or Cancel to abort the adjustment Select the adjustment method and press amp enter to continue Configuration sony 4 Calculation Configuration Menu 1 iinput 2 Limits Tests 3 3 Adjustment 4 Instrument settings 5 Settings of recording Adjustment 25 09 2006 09 40 30 e Curvat corr Fefract corr Note After an Adjustment adjustment is made line continuation is impossible After an adjustment larih ge line continuation is impossible For more information Adjustment methods about the different Pes methods please see 2 H hbauer method 3 Kukkam ki method 4 8 Adjustment Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 131 The result of the adjustment will be displayed To repeat the adjustment select Rpt and confirm with enter To repeat the adjustment select Repeat adjustment and confirm with enter The result of the second adjustment will be displayed To change the center pixel select Inp and confirm with s enter The result of the second adjustment will be set as a default c_ correction Tick the checkbox with Set c_ to zero for the change of the center pixel and press EN to store Adjustment result Adjustment measurement result Ac 0 3 Line of sight correction old new 13 4 13 8 O inp Repeat measurement 1 Repeat last measurement 2 Repeat adjustrnent Adjustment result Adjustment measurem
73. l or commercial environment Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Authority ACA EMC v framework thus satisfying the requirements for C Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand Taiwan Battery Recycling Requirements The product contains a removable Lithium ion battery RA Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are J recycled Us Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information please go to Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment products that run on Y electrical power Call 31 497 53 24 30 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide Important Information Carefully read the manual before the first use Be sure to comply with the safety information Safety Information Instruments and original accessories from Trimble must only be used for the intended purpose A WARNING Operate the instrument only in the compliance with the operating conditions specified Do not point the telescope directly at the sun Do not use the instrument and accessories in rooms with danger of explosion When you work with staves in the vicinity of electri
74. mble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 127 Aim and focus the DiNi at staff B from position 1 press to measure Aim and focus the DiNi at staff B from position 2 press to measure Aim and focus the DiNi at staff A from position 2 press to measure The result of the adjustment will be displayed To accept the new value select New and confirm with K enter P rstner method Al P rstner method Adjust B2 Al a ie Disp F rstner method Adjust Ad Disp Adjustment result Adjustment measurement result Ac 3 41 Line of sight correction old NEw 130 10 3 8 Adjustment Disp offers the possibility to show at every step all done measurements Select Inp to input a value estimated by repetition of measurements Select Old to keep the old values and abort the adjustment Select Rpt to repeat the adjustment Select Disp to see all measured values Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 128 8 Adjustment Turn the staff A around or replace it with a Adjustment metric graduated staff A and compare the reading with the specified value R If the difference exceeds 2 mm the reticule position needs to be aligned Adjust horiz Line MR ie A 2 000m atrod A Remove cap and adjust the setting screw below the eyepiece until the actual and nominal readings are identical N CAUTION Make sure that the cap is fixed again after this procedure Various
75. ment Navigates through menus shows drop down lists and changes check box status Confirms inputs Returns to previous display menu Switches the keyboard keys between primary and secondary function Status are indicated at the top of the display Displays the Trimble functions menu to delete previous input Primary function Period and comma Secondary function Plus and minus Press multiple times to get correct character Primary function O Secondary function Space Primary function 1 Secondary function PQRS Press multiple times to get correct character Primary function 2 Secondary function TUV Primary function 3 Secondary function WXYZ Press multiple times to get correct character Primary function 4 Secondary function GHI Press multiple times to get correct character Primary function 5 Secondary function JKL Press multiple times to get correct character Primary function 6 Secondary function MNO Press multiple times to get correct character Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 19 3 Instrument Description Key Description Comment 7 Primary function 7 Secondary function ES 8 or ABC Primary function 8 Secondary function ABC Press multiple times to get correct character 9 9 or DEF Primary function 9 Secondary function DEF Press multiple times to get correct character Display Display Description Information regarding current Line lev
76. ments Trimble recommends to use the trigger key on the right side of the instrument This trigger key is designed to minimize the influence of any vibrations caused by touching the instrument when pressing the trigger key to start a measurement Configurating the DiNi In the configuration menu it is possible to set all general instrument settings and make the instrument adjustments To configurate the DiNi fin Survey Calculation Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 33 Input 4 Setup Under Input it is possible to set the Refraction coeff Addition constant R Date and Time Select Input from the Configuration menu Key in the Refraction coeff Addition constant R Date and Time of your choice and press E enter key to Store Limits Tests Configuration Menu 1 Limits Tests 2 3 Adjustment 4 Instrument settings 5 Settings of recording Refraction coeff Addition const Ri 1 O0000rmn Date 25 09 2006 Time 09 40 21 store Note Only for Line Leveling except the 30cm control Select Limits Tests from the Configuration menu Key in the Max sighting dist Min sighting height and Max sighting height of your choice and press a enter to continue to Page 2 Configuration Menu 1 lapt PA Limits Tests 3 Adjustment S 4 Instrument settings 5 Settings of recording Limits Tests Line levelling limits Max sighting dist SOOO rn Max sighting
77. nd in unseren Allgemeinen Lieferbedingungen geregell The dacloralion centifi s the compliance with ihe Directive and the Law Conditions of guarantee and liability are deall wihin dur General Conditions of Sale Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide VI Contents Important Information a lt 4 di sica ei ee ee ee ee a a a we iii Sale V INTONA ON se ete at at Nees a te a ca A E a e pee tee dR a ES AR ADA E EEA iii Batey Sae Li dea e aaea a a a tn ea de a de iii Environmental formation ea rara a a a e a ra da iv Equipment IMONI O en 2 Yim Seth ds Bo a8 oh aE ae Ge oe OG OVS Ba nee estes Bek Bs iv Declaration Of conto MIN otra ad O ee an SE os SD Be ARCA A vi Ll Introductions ees a AAA A AAA 1 About the Trimble DiNi Digital Level 2 e 2 Related toma uc a te uae ao A Woes E dado rbd do Rea ee tara da 2 TECNICI ASSISTI En a A A e Bd eS ER ee oa Re A ES 2 OU COMMON E sa ra ara Se ra Bok See a a eee da Bea Be a 2 ROSS a HO Net ui ic o ii o Dardo E o rara aa mac eee Ue 3 2 Inspection Care and Maintenance 4 PIAS UH UUM AGO ne ecard e A ee a Be oe Yas ater he he ae Be So es Hen Baca Be cng te Be hs te ge Yor J ee ee 5 Care ana Maintenance Ria ad a BEG Se OS oO AEE EES A a EERE RBG 7 CHCA a Beste swine a ne rane iia ear aps ado Oe A ae eee atta a wee Boe tena eee oe 7 Getinge FIG OF Motu sra 4 amp 3 a So ee Se ke A A ee Rd 7 Transporting the Instrument p Aaa aE a e a e
78. ng light sources must by all means be avoided because it would cause irreparable damage to your eyes Focusing the Target Point Turn the telescope focusing control unit until the target point is sharply defined Q Tip Check the telescope parallax If you move your head slightly whilst looking through the eyepiece there must be no relative movement between the cross hairs and the target check focusing if necessary AN WARNING Residual inclinations of the line of collimation remaining after having centred the circular bubble are eliminated by means of the compensator But it does not compensate any inclinations caused by insufficient adjustment of the circular bubble or of the line of collimation For this reason both adjustments have to be checked Switching the Instrument On and Off To switch the instrument on or off press the on off key Operating the OFF function unintentionally does not lead to a loss of measured values The system will ask in case of certain functions but on principle all current values line leveling are saved ina non volatile working memory Triggering Measurements The SY Trigger key on the keyboard or the Trigger key on the right side of the instrument will start a measurement Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 32 4 Setup Trigger key on right side of instrument Trigger key on instrument keyboard Figure 4 6 Triggering measurements Note For high precision measure
79. nput Point number Code Benchmark height Stake out benchmark Input ae p From project Other project Point number Code Benchmark height Stake out benchmark Input BL 150 000001 rr Point number Code Benchmark height Cont Benchmark measurement Backsight measurement 750 00000m Point number 100 Code Info Benchmark measurement wf Backsight measurement Point number R 2 233f8m HD 21 240m 123m7 5 Measuring Programs Select Find to find the next free point number Select From project to select a point number from the present project Select Other project to select a point number from another project Selected benchmark points can be modified in Point number and Code Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 81 Select Point number from the drop down list or key in the Point number Code and Benchmark height for the Stake out point of your choice Press enter key to Continue Call u Input Point number Code Nominal elevation Call up stake out point Input Point number Code Nominal elevation 7 h aD 182 1000m Cont 5 Measuring Programs Select Find to find the next free point number Select From project to select a point number from the present project Select Other project to select a point number from another project Selected Stake out points can be modified in Point number and Code
80. nstruments are equipped with a temperature sensor The temperature gradient of the line of sight of the instrument is determined and stored by the factory The instrument carries out the necessary improvement of the line of sight immediately during the measurement This correction is only possible in instruments completely adjusted to the ambient temperature and consequently does not make the temperature adjustment unnecessary e Equal sighting distances shall by all means be kept to eliminate possible variations of the line of sight by temperature mechanical stress and instrumental effects focusing lens e Do not choose sighting distances that are considerably longer than 30 m e To obtain the specified accuracy of the instrument and eliminate the residual compensator error make sure the circular level has been adjusted well and apply one of the following methods for measuring a Measurement according to an alternate method known as red trousers method BFFB FBBF b Measurement according to a non alternate method BFFB BFFB after measuring B F readjust the circular level with orientation to foresight e Before triggering a measurement make sure that vibrations and shocks transmitted to the instrument e g from passing heavy vehicles or strong gusts of wind have settled check by viewing through telescope or decide by experience Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 92 6 Measuring Function e Use selectable and automati
81. ock Type identifier5 for block5 Unit for block4 Block4 value block Type identifier4 for block4 Unit for block3 Block3 value block Type identifier3 for block3 Information block Type identification2 Trimble DiNi is using TO KD1 and KD2 Memory address of data line Type identifier1 Adr for address Defines M5 format Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 116 Explanation to the data line 7 Data Management Meaning Abbriviation Description Characters For Format identifier M5 3 alpha Format type 2 alpha Adr Address identifier alpha Value1 5 numeric T2 Type identifier 2 alpha a Marking value 1 numeric 27 alpha T3 Type idetifier 2 alpha Value3 14 numeric dim3 Unit 4 alpha T4 Type identifier 2 alpha Value4 14 numeric dim4 Unit 4 alpha T5 Type identifier 2 alpha Value5 14 numeric dim5 Unit 4 alpha DiNi Format 5 meas data blocks Value1 Memory address Value2 TO KDa a 1 2 Information block Value3 14 digit value 4 digit unit Value4 14 digit value 4 digit Value5 14 digit value 4 digit Hex code Special char Description Digits ASCII code Separator 1 ASCII124 lt CR Carriage Return 1 ASCII13 LF Line Feed 1 ASCII10 Hex 7C Hex OD Hex OA Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 117 7 Data Management The Text Information in the M5 Format The information block has 27 characters 1 10 i 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 12345678901234567
82. of the code list and press amp enter key to Continue To insert a new item highlight Ins and press enter key Select an entry in the list Highlight Del and press enter key Select Yes and press enter key to continue or select No and press E enter key to abort 7 Data Management Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 109 To change an items order in the list select the item Type 1230 in the list by pressing the Point code short into Ground point spider key up or down arrow When the ene nal oe eae atake out point item is highlighted select Intermed point the Move Up or Move Height def Down arrow press E enter key to move the item in the list Highlight End and press aw enter key to confirm all the changes Point code Short info Ground paint Benchmark stake out point Intermed point Height det 7 Data Management Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 110 7 Data Management Data Transfer DiNi to PC Actions Screen Comments Connect PC via cable PN 73840019 to the Trimble DiNi Start Trimble Data transfer at the PC Use Device DiNiUSB F Data Transfer Connected to OSEA Device Fie Size Datatype Sowee Add Remove MEA EJ Remove dll I Retain File List for this Data Transfer Session Use the Receive tab Select the files for transferring to PC F Data Transfer Device DINIUISE Define the folder at
83. ok SOS SS ES 133 Check the Function of Circular Bubble 2 134 Adjustment of Circular Bubble e 135 PUB DOTIGIN E dd a y A as ea A e Sa 137 Formulae and CONSEAMAS 2 3 3 amp as AAA a a A a 140 Correction of Staff Reading and Sighting Distance 140 Computation of the Line of Sight Correction 140 Station Difference in Multiple Back and Foresights o eee nes 141 Basis of Calculation for Line Adjustment ee 141 S ftware Updates 00d e A al A eet A dr Ee E ed 141 Download Updates Er SEDA SEO A E AAA AE amp Ses 8 oS Ss 141 Download the System Info File ee 142 REMOTE CONTON gt cote e 435 eee eee Ss ee SS Ga eee oe oe a ae Be A de 143 Software Verso 2 e e ee ee EE a ee ES Se eee eee Se SO 143 internace settings MENU Z G s ei ri e as aca late at ADE ss 143 Dataseticontentiment 2 5 2h 6246 E A A A A SE Ae SAS 144 Commands for reading and setting instrument parameters 145 Response from DiNi to the function request ee 146 Special aspects and multiple measurements 146 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 4 Introduction In this chapter m Welcome m About the Trimble DiNi Digital Level m Related Information m Technical Assistance m Your Comments m Registration CHAPTER Trimble DiNi Digital Level Use
84. ompensator out of range Lang 1 tee Checking The compensator has a major influence on the instrument s line of sight For run centre adjustment determine the residual line of sight inclination to permit distance dependent correction of the measured values For this the Adjustment menu option on DiNi provides four methods For precise height measurements this check should be performed at regular intervals see Adjustment Chapter 8 Angle Measuring System Figure 3 7 Angle measuring system Direct Measurement With DiNi You can perform simple direction measurements and stake outs You can read the direction without any aid by means of an index line on the horizontal circle The circle is graduated to 1 degree and 1 gon estimated readings are possible down to 0 1 degrees and 0 1gon Height Distance Measuring System For details see Measuring Programs Chapter 5 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 26 3 Instrument Description Acoustic Signal Generator Purpose Confirmation of functions and warning signal when system messages are displayed Sound signals e Key function Click e Multiple measurements interims value Di e Data if a complete measurement Diii e Error message Diiitititi e Battery power below 10 Di Di Di With USB Memory Stick connected e Connect the device or open communication Da Di e Disconnect the device or open communication Di Da e File operation was successfully Dii Di The
85. ortant Information Do not leave the instrument placed loosely on the tripod head After loosening the tripod screw immediately store the instrument in its case Do check your instrument at regular intervals in order to avoid faulty measurements especially after it has been subjected to shock or heavy punishment Do not use the instrument too long when it is raining During breaks cover the instrument with the protective hood Wipe the instrument and case dry in the field and let it dry completely indoors with the case open Do remove the batteries in case of unloading or a longer time without using the instrument Do only recharge the batteries with the intended Trimble charger Do properly dispose of the batteries and equipment taking into account the applicable national regulations Prevent improper use of the disposed instrument by proper disposal Do verify before every use of the instrument that it is in perfect condition particularly after longer transportation fall or any other improper use Systematicly check measurements particularly before and after extensive surveying projects will help to avoid erroneous measurements Do not use destroyed plugs and cables for accessories with the instrument Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide V Important Information Declaration of conformity gt Trimble TRIMBLE JENA GMBH EG Konformitatserklarung EC Declaration of Conformity TRIMBLE JENA GMBH 07745 Jena
86. osen from a list the Input benchmark height will Point number ME r be given automatically Code AT Benchmark height 101 O5000rn cont ae Backsight and Foresight Measurements Aim and focus the The symbol on the right instrument to the staff Line levelling bottom part of the Start a backsight sho 001 EF display indicates that measurement with the a Pilo the instrument is ready i Z 101 05000m wie 7 y trigger key 10215 to measure Code Info When the backsight When a measurement measurement is ready Li is ready it will be the result will be marked as done and displayed E the number of 103 SUS66m measurement will Ro 2 45566m increment ode HD 35 1790m 25 P gt Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 62 Select incremented or individual point number Select Point number from the drop down list or key in the point number of your choice Select Code from the drop down list or key in the point number of your choice Select Info As total sighting distances are known the next stations have to be selected in such a way that the total sighting distances Db and Df are almost identical at the end of the line Select Rpt if you wish to repeat the last measurement or the last station Line levelling a Zi 103 50566nf note No Rb 2 45566m HD 35 190rn SMo 001 Fed RE LL oe 25 gt P Line levelling v EF SNo 001 Ir Zi 103 50566m ine PNo f Rb 2 45
87. ow Note If the name already exists the instrument will offer the possibility to copy the file under a new name Note Before data transfer the program will check the free space and reject the activity in case of less memory Please accept unused space for data security Note The program will inform and reject an empty file Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 113 Memory Select Files and Memory Select Format Internal Memory press E enter key to confirm Select Yes and press enter key to confirm Files Pri jena 1 Project menu 2 Editor Memory Internal Memory Total Space 2025 kB Free Space 2014 kB Memory Project data will be destroyed 1 Format internal memory ie ies 7 Data Management Z CAUTION All data in the internal memory including the history file for the c_values will be erased CAUTION When formatting the internal memory all stored data will be lost Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 114 7 Data Management Data Format The M5 Data Record Format All 5 data blocks are preceded by a type identifier The 3 numerical data blocks have a standard layout comprising 14 digits In addition to the decimal point and sign they accept numeric values with the specified number of decimal places The information block is defined by 27 characters It is used for point identification PI and text information TI e g The address block is compr
88. ppendix 0 7 mm 1 3mm 2 0 mm 25mm 30 mm 0 3m 0 1 mm 0 001 ft 0 001 in 10 mm 25S 26 x 0 5 8 2 mm with illumination Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 138 Screen Horizontal circle Type of graduation Graduation interval Estimation down to Keyboard Measuring programs Leveling methods common Dual Lines Measurement Measured data correction Recording Internal memory Data transfer External memory Real time clock and temperature sensor Power supply A Appendix 240 W x 160 H pixel Black White with illumination 400 grads and 360 deg 1 grad and 1 deg 0 1 grad and 0 1 deg 19 keys incl 1 spider key for navigation e Single e Single measurement measurement with with and without and without stationing stationing e Staking out e Staking out e Linelevelingwith e Line leveling with intermediate intermediate sight sight and stake and stake out out e Line adjustment BF BFFB BF BFFB BFBF BBFF FBBF aBF aBFFB aBF aBFFB aBFBF aBBFF aFBBF ChSp ChAd HQ ChSp ChAd HQ HQQH HQHQ HQQH HHQQ aChAd aHQ aHQQH QHHQ aChAd aHQ aHQQH aHQHQ aHHQQ aQHHQ Compensation of earth curvature and refraction up to 30000 data lines USB Interface for Data transfer to PC USB Flash drive support Recording of time or temperature Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 139 A Appendix Internal battery Li lon 7 4 V 2 4 Ah for three days
89. r Guide 1 1 Introduction Welcome This manual describes how to set up and use the Trimble DiNi Digital Level Even if you have used other Digital Level products before Trimble recommends that you spend some time reading this manual to learn about the special features of this product About the Trimble DiNi Digital Level Although the principle of leveling has not changed surveying today is no longer confined to the measurement of height differences A demand now exists for complex measuring systems which not only meet the increasing requirements for automatization digital data processing and last but not least efficiency in everyday surveying but which also set new standards in technology and operating convenience The DiNi fits excellently in the complete line of the measuring equipment from Trimble Data interchange between all the instruments is ensured by a common data format and by the use of the USB Memory Stick Related Information Sources of related information include the following e Trimble training courses Consider a training course to help you use your Trimble Dini to its fullest potential For more information go to the Trimble website at Technical Assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact your local dealer If you need to contact Trimble technical support 1 Go to the Trimble website 2 Click the Support button at th
90. r symptoms and indicate that servicing is required Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 8 CHAPTER Instrument Description In this chapter m Battery m Charging the Li lon Battery m Instrument Battery Handling m Connecting the Internal Battery m Instrument Description m Keyboard and Display Description m DiNi Components Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 9 3 Instrument Description Battery Before charging or using a battery it is important that you read and understand the battery safety and environment information Battery Safety and Environmental Information A WARNING Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not expose the battery to fire high temperature or direct sunlight Do not immerse the battery in water Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts WARNING Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property dama
91. rast Power safe mode Illumination and contrast Illumination Brightness bubble Brightness screen Both M lt gt qo p q o gt Contrast Power safe mode C Illumination and contrast Illumination Brightness bubble Brightness screen Both w q p lt EM gt qo p Contrast Power safe mode 123m7 123m7 BlBubble only F Screen onl Bath lt 0 gt 123m7 123m7 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 49 To change the contrast of the screen highlight Contrast and use the right and left arrow on the D spider key to increase or decrease contrast Select or clear the Power safe mode check box to turn on or off press E enter key to confirm your settings Illumination and contrast Illumination Brightness bubble Brightness screen Contrast Power safe mode lurninatian and contrast Illumination Brightness bubble Brightness screen Both M q 1 p q_ s b q 40 p Contrast Power safe mode Version and Serial Number Press dot comma key The Program version and Serial number are displayed Press Bg enter key to Continue to the Main dialog Trimble functions Molt meas Comments ANA 4 5 C Meas dist Rod invers Sut Interh Main menu version serial number Trimble DiNi 03 Program version R112 Serial number 706200 os Lu 4 1230 Both M q 1 p q_ s b A 53 4 123m7 4 Setup Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 50 CHAPTER Meas
92. rument prior to the measurement is absolutely advisable In measurements carried out throughout the day with great temperature differences between the beginning and end of measurements and additionally strong irradiation by sunlight the internal temperature correction system of the instrument eliminates the main part of the variations of the line of sight But to make sure comparison measurements to fixed points should be made and readjustments should be carried out in between if necessary Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 93 CHAPTER Data Management In this chapter m Data Management m Project Management m Editor m Data Transfer m Memory m Data Format m Recording Data and Data Lines With DINi Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 94 7 Data Management Data Management DiNi offers a project files oriented data storage Data are stored physically in the internal memory in an internal data format The data can be transferred directly via Cable to PC or to a USB Memory Stick During transfer of the data the format will be changed to the common ASCII format M5 thus backwards compatible to the former DiNi Series is guaranteed The exported project will have the unit of measurement in relation to the current setting Configuration Instrument settings Height unit This allows exporting the file in different units of measurement appropriate to the users chooses ga oH USB Cable Adapter 73841019 Via USB Memory Stic
93. s We endeavor to meet your needs not only when you purchase and use our products but also when you are ready to dispose of them That is why Trimble is actively pursuing and will continue to pursue the expanded use of environmentally friendly materials in all its products and why we have established a convenient and environmentally friendly recycling program As Trimble makes additional recycling facilities available for your use we will post their locations and contact information to our Recycling Instructions en web page For product recycling instructions and more information please go to Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Call 31 497 53 2430 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or Mail a request for recycling instructions to Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Equipment Information A CAUTION Do not make any changes or repairs on the instrument and accessories This must be done only by a service team or by authorised technical staff Do not initialise the data memory without making a back up of the stored data as the initialisation will delete all stored data Do tread tripod legs firmly into the ground to prevent sinking in and falling over of the instrument by wind pressure Do mount the instrument to the tripod using the tripod screw immediately after you take the instrument from its case Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide V Imp
94. s the circular bubble has to remain within the adjustment circle In precision measurements the running centre of the circular bubble has to be in the centre of the adjustment circle In case of any visible change readjustment is required 1 Level the instrument with the 3 tribrach screws until the circular bubble runs centrally to the adjustment circle Circular bubble ON L Z Adjustment circle Figure 8 4 Circular bubble check step 1 2 By turning the instrument 180 round the vertical axis the circular bubble has to remain within the circle Circular bubble Adjustment circle Figure 8 5 Circular bubble check step 2 3 Ifthe circular bubble left the adjustment circle it is necessary to adjust the circular level Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 134 8 Adjustment Adjustment of Circular Bubble Figure 8 6 Removing the circular bubble protection cap Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 135 8 Adjustment Position 1 Figure 8 7 Position 1 1 Remove the screw 2 of the protection cap with the adjusting tool and detach the protection cap see Figure 8 6 2 Level the instrument with the 3 tribrach screws Position 1 3 Turn the instrument 180 round the vertical axis into position 2 4 Eliminate half the residual deviation of the circular bubble by means of the tribrach screw and half by adjusting the circular bubble with the adjustment screws J1 J2 J3 5 Repeat this pro
95. s then the tripod can be lowered to increase stability Figure 4 1 Setup stability 2 Make sure that all the screws on the tripod and or tribrach are tightened to avoid any play 3 Any survey quality tripod can be used However Trimble strongly recommends the use of tripod heads made of steel aluminium or similar material Tripod heads of fiberglass or other composite materials are not recommended 0 Tip Trimble offers tripod part number 7072550000000 with fixed non extendable legs This tripod is recommended in some regions for leveling highest order lines Ambient Temperature Take into account that a level requires sufficient time to adjust to the ambient temperature The following rule of thumb for a high precision measurement applies Temperature difference in degree Celsius C x 2 duration in minutes required for the instrument to adjust to the new temperature Avoid sighting across fields with intense irradiation by sun light e g at noon Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 29 4 Setup Setup and Coarse Centring In order to guarantee the stability of measurement we recommend the use of a Trimble tripod Figure 4 2 Setup and coarse centring Setup Extend the tripod legs 1 to a comfortable height of observation and fix them using the tripod locking screws 2 Screw the instrument centrally to the tripod head plate 3 The tribrach screws 4 should be in mid position Coarse Centring Only
96. s can then manually be keyed in for this point Note Take into account that an optical measurement is less precise than a digital measurement and that the adjusting measurement has been carried out electronically reticle shifted to the nominal value according to electronic adjustment identity of electronic and optical horizon Select Opt meas Select if you want to key in the Distance value or if you want to use Stadia readings If Distance is selected key in the horizontal reading HD and the rod reading R Press Y enter key to Continue If Stadia reading is selected key in the stadia reading values and the rod reading R Press fy enter key to Continue Trimble functions E T E g t y Mult meas Comments llum On 4 a 5 my E 3 rb PT Meas dist Opt meas Rod invers dz 1 2 Se J R pel SOut Interh Main menu Visual measurement Normal rad measurement Input horiz reading and distance plstadia reading Visual measurement Normal rad measurement Input horiz reading and distance e R 2 Seam HD eT Stadia readings The METE measurement readings from the Normal rod measurement upper and lower Input horiz reading and Reichenbach stadia stadia reading w lines R 1 52780m DR 1 42790m DRu 1 62800 _ Cont hl Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 43 4 Setup Inverted Staff Measurements Inverted measurements are required for work underground and inside b
97. sStets pude da de tees ete a A ee So o ade ita dr Soe 8 111 DINIT PC ag icon a ke ed ds amp E o a Ae pi 111 PEO DIN G mae a e aide rd a aa ae a o e a a db e 112 DINI to USB Memory Stick a a E e a a A a O a a A A 113 MEMON ec ae dy E Ed A E AAA A 114 Data FORMS an A si Se ipl ae o Gece o a e a 115 The M5 Data Record Format 2 a oa e a a al a a e a a e a aa ug a 115 ThewMs DatavLiine a miseria atar a A 115 The Text Information inthe M5 ForMat e 118 The Type Identifier in the M5 Format e 118 Definition of the Type Identifiers 0 02 020005 dd la a amp Same eA 119 Type Identifiers Formats M5 119 Recording Data and Data Lines With DIN o ee 120 Adjustment Seo 5 a a a rs a a Be aa RA E 123 Calling up the Adjustment Function 124 Forstner Method a ea aane a a A A A o a amp Pe de 125 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 3 NabalUler Method ss a he we a e ee ae Ba Se ee 126 KUK Kaa MENOU eros sita de S S AE SS SS eS Ae A 126 Japanese Method e au sb a ae eat AE al BER et Se ee ed BS ee N 127 Waking The AQ USENET ii RIO A ES OR OSS E RR OS 127 Chane CG Valle a a a a a re IDA A a A 130 SOMWare Versi 5 5 a Bk obra OS ta te A E A A Sy ee 130 COMUCIIU as sis ee ee be Se es ea eh a a ee Bice ee Se ds Oe ee 130 Work Flow with Trimble DiNi SW 2 1 0 ee 130 C Value DICHON Files 5 pne ses hoe ae BE ee Oe EO
98. st Project menu Prj jenaD0D1 123E 1 Mew project 3 4 5 Copy between projects Marne sample Operator Motes Rename a Project Select Rename project Select the requested project and press E enter key to Select Project menu Frj samplet 1 2 Se Rename project 4 5 Copy between projects Rename project Size samplellt 123m7 7 Data Management Input fields are open for alpha and numeric inputs Name field is limited to 8 character software compatibility to older versions All projects are available in the chronological order they were created Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 98 7 Data Management Key in the new project Input field are open for name and press J enter MREXEMERICIEn alpha and numeric key to Store Old name inputs sampleD1 Mew name Press a escape key to The change will be return to the project Rename project shown in the project menu list Select hell Delete a Project Select Delete project Project menu Pri 123E 1 2 3 Delete project 5 Copy between projects Highlight the requested All projects available in project and and press amp Delete project order of created time enter key to Select Select Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 99 Select Yes and press enter key to delete the selected project Select No and press enter key to escape Delete selected project ie sampled 1 Are
99. st measured rod is displayed on the left side and the next supposed rod is displayed on the right side Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 74 Screen BBARFF Line leveling BHBFFF SNo 001 incr PNo fy Rb 2 435360m HD 35 190m Line leveling 12310 Y BBMBFF SNo 001 BFIRFF incr PNo fy Rf 1 244 0m Code 5 Measuring Programs Comments It is strongly recommended to choose a different range for the point numbers of the 2 different lines e g 100 for the first line and 200 for the second line It is strongly recommended to choose a different range for the point numbers of the 2 different lines e g 100 for the first line and 200 IHD 35 100m for the second line Ending a Leveling Line Actions Screen Comments Select Lend Line leveling 123 Z 102505668m iner PNo W po 101 h 0 25150m aii Select Yes at a point with a known height Select No at a point with a unknown height EE Dise ino Ret EP Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 75 With Known Height Actions Select o enter Point number Code and Benchmark height from your choice or o select from the memory a known point with Point number Code and Benchmark height Select Cont to continue Select Cont to finish the line Screen End ng a leveling line Input Mm gt st 102 50566m Point number Code Benchmark height Cont Line leveling results
100. stances Select Info and press E enter key The total sighting distances are displayed as Db and Df Press 5 enter key to Continue Line levelling J EF fl Info instrument Pry 111111 Memory status Battery status Date Time 155 00000m Rb 5 00000m HD 101 000m Info Sho 001 ooo ode ep gt 50 1024 kE 45 15 09 2007 10 28 36 Total sighting distances Db 38 29m Di 37 31m Cont 123m Note As total sighting distances are known the next stations have to be selected in such a way that the total sighting distances Db and Df are almost identical at the end of the line Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 66 Automatic Controls To set up automatic controls see Limits Tests on page 34 The instrument will warn the user when a measurement is outside the set limits Press No to accept measurement or Yes to repeat measurement Line levelling RA tit Warning Distance too large 35 41 420m gt 40 000m EAN Abort measurement 5 Measuring Programs The following automatic controls can be set e Maximum sighting distance e Minimum sighting height e Maximum sighting height e Maximum station difference or double measurement difference e g in BFFB e Check up for the 30cm interval Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 67 Ending a Leveling Select End Select Yes at a point
101. stem Info button to get the system info file from the DiNi To read out and store the system info file please press the Read System info and store to file button Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 142 A Appendix Remote Control Software Version e Version R 2 1 0 September 2013 The DiNi can largely be remote controlled by the exchange of control commands between the periphery and the instrument via the interface All commands and settings are designed to ensure a backwards compatibility for using Trimble DiNi with already existing customer PC programs Measurements can be triggered with Trimble DiNi by sending a function request via the PC RS 232 C interface or on the keyboard Note There is no Trimble support available for the remote control functions in the DiNi 1 Connect for remote control Connect instrument with a PC via cable No 53002021 2 5m Hirose 6 pin USB to DB9 female RS232 This English screen pops up using every Remote control anguage Format Baud rate Parity stop bits 2 Display measuring results while using Remote Control After accepting all settings with Enter the menu for Single point measurement is visible The user can now control the measurement results while using remote control In this special case is a measurement possible without entering a point number in difference to the general instrument rule Do not enter point number and code in this mode these det
102. t of the type identifiers of all available formats always based on the preceding format Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 118 7 Data Management Type identifiers are defined by two characters except for Adr If only one character is necessary the second character is a blank In the M5 Format there are 5 Type identifiers TK defined e TK1 Adr Identifier address Value1 e TK2 T2 Identifier information Value2 e TK3 T3 Identifier 3 Value field Value3 e TK4 T4 Identifier 4 Value field Value4 e TK5 T5 Identifier 5 Value field Value5 Example KD for point identification TO for text information R HD Z for T3 T4 T5 Definition of the Type Identifiers Type identifiers are assigned to the 5 measuring data blocks of pre set codes which show the number or character value of the block Type identifiers are except for Adr defined with two characters If only one character is necessary the second character is blank The code is case sensitive Type Identifiers Formats M5 Rb Rf RZ SR nM mR Zi ZS Sh dz dz HD Rb Rf Rz sR NINI N dz dz HD Single staff reading Staff reading in backsight Staff reading in foresight Staff reading in intermediate sight Standard dev of mean staff reading in multiple meas number of measurements in multiple measurements nominal standard deviation in multiple measurements Height of backsight point Height of point measured
103. t solar irradiation in the telescope must be avoided as this may be harmful to the eye and may cause failure of the measurement If sun reflections are visible in the telescope sun low on horizon shade the telescope with your hand until the reflections disappear In the case of sun reflections on the staff turn the staff sideways until the reflections are no longer visible to the observer strong light If measurements are performed against strong light the measuring time may be increased and the accuracy of the measured data may be reduced variation in brightness overexposure If variations in brightness during the measuring process lead to overexposure of individual measurements the sun comes out the measurement is automatically restarted If this situation occurs repeatedly measurement is stopped with error message Change in brightness too great It can then be started again twilight insufficient illumination If the measuring signal in twilight is too weak for reliable measurement if the staff section available is not sufficient for measurement or if no staff has been sighted error message Staff cannot be read is displayed If the brightness is just about sufficient for measurement the measuring time may be markedly increased Should the resulting measuring times exceed 5 seconds reduced accuracy of the measured data must be expected In such cases it is advisable to illuminate the staff staff illumination
104. ted number is incremented by your setting normally 1 The user has two count systems for incremented point numbers One for Line leveling points and one for Intermediate points The start number and the increment has to be defined see Settings of Recording on page 39 After using an individual point number the system will switch to the incremented value used before In line levelings the input of the number of the start point and end point is requested The point number has 8 digits see Creating or Modifying the Three Code Lists on page 108 The point code has 5 digits Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 55 Alphanumeric Input Key in a input line Intermediate sights Narmal rod measurement Select with Alpha key the alpha input Intermediate sights Narmal rod measurement Intermediate sights Narmal rod measurement 5 Measuring Programs Status line shows the current font next pom indi PNo f Code h Multiple press on the keys will produce the appropriate character next pami Indi PNG fe Code Increment will run with the right placed numeric characters only next pem ina PNO Je BEG gt Code gt Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 56 5 Measuring Programs Single Point Measurement Without Reference Height This program can be reached with Main menu Survey and then Single point measurement Figure 5 1 Single
105. the project Different partial lines started in each case with new line can only be adjusted separately 5 Line adjustment does not include averaging between fore and back reading 6 Line adjustment cannot be repeated 7 Before starting line adjustment make sure the battery is sufficiently charged 8 The data stored on memory must not be changed between line measurement and line adjustment Before line adjustment is actually started the leveling line is checked by recalculating the measured line The program accepts the following differences between original and recalculated values Heights 0 00002m Distances 0 02m Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 85 5 Measuring Programs In the Main dialog select Calculation Survey Calculation Select Line Adjustment Calculation menu 1 Line adjustment Selcted the project to be _ The program offers the adjusted and press amp Line adjustment working project as enter key to continue FAME FN default All lines in all projects are adjustable Last address Define the search criteria Search is available with and enter the value of Point number Point your choice code Line number and Press Bg enter key to start line eRe Memory address continue Line number Select data C DINMatthOO1 123 gt Search for Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 86 Select Accept and press A enter key to accept the proposed line Press D spider
106. the result The standard deviation can be saved but must be defined in Setting of recordings Note In this case line adjustments are not possible The number of measurements is always saved Select Mult meas Trimble functions EF o Comments lllum On 5 Mult meas a 4 y E E Cr IT Meas dist Opt meas Rod invers dz 1 2 3 me i lnterh hain menu Key in the number of nM The number of measu rements nM lulti We measurements measu rements that the Number of measurements instrument will make nM BP before a result is max Standard deviation accepted Maximum 10 measurements mR p 00000rn Key in the standard mR The maximum deviation mR Multiple measurements standard deviation to Press P enter key to Number of measurements be reached before a Store nM Bo result is accepted A max Standard deviation minimum of three measurements will be made single point measurement Results sR 0 00001m 3 E 2 35689m HD 25 320m Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 45 4 Setup Input Comments Whenever it is necessary during the measurement alphanumeric text information including date and time can be entered successively Select Comments Trimble functions n Mult meas Comment llum On a 4 5 y EN rr LT Meas dist Opt meas Rod invers wy pit Sout Interhd Main menu Select Input further information Inout information 123 Select Input furt
107. tment methods F rstner Method Set up two rods A B roughly 45 m apart Divide this distance into three and define 2 instrument stations 1 2 about 15 m away from the rods on the connecting line between them Measure both rods from each of these stations Approx 15m Approx 15m Approx 15m Staff A TAI Staff B L MW q a Y Station 2 Figure 8 1 Forstner method Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 125 8 Adjustment Nabauer Method Define a distance of approx 45 m length and divide it roughly into three Create an instrument station 1 2 at either end and set up a staff at each point marking one third of the connecting line A B Measure both rods from each of the instrument stations Approx 15m Approx 15m Approx 15m Staff A Staff B Station 1 f f Figure 8 2 N baur method Kukkamaki Method Set up 2 rods A B roughly 20 m apart First measure these rods from instrument station 1 located midway on the connecting line between the two rods Then repeat the measurement from instrument station 2 which is located on the elongation of the two staff stations approx 20 m outside the defined distance Approx 20m Approx 20m Staff A MIN Staff B Figure 8 3 Kukkam ki method Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 126 8 Adjustment Japanese Method This method is largely identical with the Kukkamaki method With this method however the distance between the rods should be abo
108. uide 69 5 Measuring Programs Dual lines leveling Cholesky Method and Single Station Dual Points Method Note These leveling methods are based on 2 leveling lines which are measured at the same time The Cholesky method is mostly used in France and the Single Station Dual Points Method SSDP is a common method in China There are only these screens mentioned which are different to the normal line leveling screens Figure 5 3 Dual lines leveling Start point End point A B S Station point O Instrument Q Rod For the Cholesky Method you have 2 choices for your observation method ChSp Cholesky Simple readings clockwise to your rods ChAd Cholesky Advanced readings clockwise and anticlockwise to your rods For the Single Station Dual Points Measurement Method SSDP which is a common method in China there are the following observation methods available HQ BF HQQH BFFB HQHA BFBF HHQQ BBFF QHHQ FBBF The choices for the SSDP method are similar to the normal observation methods H means Back and Q means Forward in relation to the Chinese wording only available with DiNi 0 3 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 70 5 Measuring Programs To start a line leveling with dual lines the dual lines option must be selected in the menu Configuration Instrument settings Actions Screen Comments Select Configuration Main dialog Pry jena a 1 YN Files Configuration fix E
109. uildings the staff base is turned upwards The inverted staff measurement will be set for all measurements made until this setting is changed Select staff invers Trimble functions Muli meas Comments lllurn On Meas dist Opt meas Rod invers Interti Wain menu Select Yes to confirm Yes Inverted staff inverted staff setting 123m No Normal staff Inverted rod to be set i H ds ke When inverted staff is Line levelling set an arrow pointing J SNo 001 E downwards will be Zi 126 25567m incr Pio fe shown in the lower right corner of the Rb 1 9996 fm z display aie HD 20 000rn Multiple Measurements Repeated measurements nM and Standard deviation mR can be defined to be sure that the required accuracy is reached nM 1 One measurement only nM gt 1 mR 0 Performance of all measurements nM gt 1 mR gt 1 Performance of measurements until number of repetitions or standard deviation has been reached In repeat measurements the mean values of staff reading and distance and the standard deviation are displayed after each measurement Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 44 4 Setup If the standard deviation has been defined at least three measurements are performed When the desired standard deviation has been obtained the process can be stopped but take into account that vibrations to the instrument by the key depression have to be avoided otherwise the last value would falsify
110. ul tee Ok Accept Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 88 CHAPTER 6 Measuring Function In this chapter m Measuring Principles and Components m Hints for Precision Measurements Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 89 6 Measuring Function Measuring Principles and Components DiNi height measurement The method of single interval measurement is used to determine the height value comprising a code and interpolation value on the basis of 15 two centimetre intervals of the staff and to average the results For perfect recognition of the intervals and the coded information which they contain it is essential that the staff image be accurately focused on the instrument cross hairs The usual fluctuations in focusing does not influence the measurement result DiNi distance measurement In the DINi the distance to the staff is computed together with the determination of the height This distance is the horizontal distance between the vertical axis of the instrument and the plane of the graduation of the staff not the centre of the staff base Staff section in the leveling mode For the determination of heights and distances on the DINi the instrument only requires a 30 cm staff section positioned symmetrically to the sighting axis To ensure optimum measurement results this staff section must be free from interruptions Normally this can be easily checked in the eyepiece For sighting distances of less than
111. uring Programs In this chapter m Principles m Single Point Measurement Without Reference Height m Line Leveling m Intermediate Sights m Stake Out m Line Adjustment Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 51 Principles Repetition of Measurements Select the function field Rpt press EJ enter to confirm e g line leveling Select the function field Rpt confirm with Enter Select the appropriate function 123m7 next point incr Pno fe 20003 E a Single point measurement Results R 1 56952mM HD 27 56 m Line levelling J EA 120 45690m Rf 2 35289m HD 24 660m Rpt SNo 002 EF Incr Po 10001 Code Repeat measurement repeat last measurement 2 Repeat last station 5 Measuring Programs Note The last measurement can be repeated in each case In this case the original data lines are marked with in the code range of Pl and not used for computing As far as itis reasonable from a technical point of view the last station line leveling can be repeated as well Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 52 5 Measuring Programs Search for Reference Heights in the Memory Key in Point number Select from where the reference height is selected Select the requested project 123m7 Intermediate sights benchmark Input Point number Code Benchmark height 123m7 Intermediate sights benchmark Input Point number Code
112. ut 30 m with station 2 being about 3 m behind staff A Making the Adjustment CAUTION Before starting any adjustment allow the instrument to adapt to the ambient temperature and make sure it is protected against heating up on one side sun radiation AN CAUTION After the selection of the adjustment method you can change the settings of earth curvature and refraction This is not possible at another point of the DiNi menu system Changes of earth curvature and refraction settings become effective only if you adjust the system afterwards The line of sight will then be corrected accordingly It may become necessary to correct the staff reading for earth curvature if you must take measurements with different sighting distances and correction is not provided by the evaluation program used General application of refraction correction is controversial It is however possible on DiNi instruments You can change the coefficient of refraction in the Input menu If you set the coefficient to zero the correction of refraction will be inactive Select the method of your choice Adjustment methods In this example we will 1 ese show the Forstner 2 Wahbauer method method 3 Kukkam ki method 4 Papanese method Aim and focus the DiNi at 0 Tip While the staff A from position 1 Forstner method adjustment press to measure Adjust Al measurement a E E multiple measurement should be used A 2 Info Tri
113. working time without illumination Temperature range 20 C to 50 C Dust and waterproofness IP55 Dimensions WxHxD Instrument 155 mm x 235 mm x 300 mm Case 240 mm x 380 mm x 470 mm Weight Instrument case 3 5 kg 3 7 kg Formulae and Constants Correction of Staff Reading and Sighting Distance L L L Ki K K3 Ky E 2 R earth curvature correction K rk E 2 R refraction correction K3 c_ E 206265 line of sight correction where Es uncorrected staff reading E sighting distance E line of sight correction in Lx staff offset Lx in normal measurement Lx in inverse measurement R earth radius R 6380 000 m rk refraction coefficient E E A where Es uncorrected sighting distance A distance addition constant Computation of the Line of Sight Correction c Laz Lp2 Las Lp1 Ea2 Ep2 Eai Ep1 206265 If refraction and or earth curvature correction are activated prior to adjustment the staff readings are corrected first corrections K and or K3 Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 140 A Appendix Station Difference in Multiple Back and Foresights dl Lb Lf Lb Lf Basis of Calculation for Line Adjustment Line adjustment is always based on the measured and computed data recorded during leveling line measurement Before the line adjustment it is possible however that you enter the reference heights start
114. y The battery is supplied partially charged Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time e To charge the battery use only a charger that is recommended by Trimble for charging the Lithium ion battery e Charge the battery before using the Trimble DiNi if the equipment has been stored for longer than six months For more information refer to the Trimble Charger user guide Instrument Battery Handling Battery Capacity Due to the implemented power management and the liquid crystal graphic display the DiNi uses very little energy Depending on the age and condition of the battery a charged Li lon 7 4 V 2 4 Ah battery lasts for about three days working time without illumination Call up the Battery Capacity The current battery capacity is shown in the bar symbol on the top right of the display in a rough manner Project menu Pry dayton1O select project 2 3 4 Delete project 5 Copy between projects The precise condition of the battery can be called up in every measurement menu with the Function Field Info Trimble DiNi Digital Level User Guide 11 3 Instrument Description MI PERDA Memory status 50 1044 kB Battery status doo Date 20 11 2006 Time 13 24 22 Battery Low When the battery has run down the message Battery power is below 10 appears in the display If this message is confirmed with key several measurements can still be performed As a reminder the display

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