GTS-230N - Instruction Manual - Eng - 27M

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION
GTS-230N SERIES
GTS-233N
GTS-235N
GTS-236N
GTS-239N
64536 91280 [27M]

FOREWORD
FOREWORD
Thank you for purchasing the TOPCON Electronic Total Station, GTS-230N
series. For the best performance of the instruments, please carefully read these
instructions and keep them in a convenient location for future reference.
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FOREWORD
General Handling Precautions
Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is

functioning correctly with normal performance.
Do not submerge the instrument into water.

The instrument can not be submerged underwater.
The instrument is designed based on the International Standard IP66, therefore it is
protected from the normal rainfall.
Setting the instrument on a tripod
When mounting the instrument on a tripod, use a wooden tripod when possible. The
vibrations that may occur when using a metallic tripod can effect the measuring precision.
Installing the tribrach
If the tribrach is installed incorrectly , the measuring precision could be effected.
Occasionally check the adjusting screws on the tribrach. Make sure the base fixing lever is
locked and the base fixing screws are tightened.
Guarding the instrument against shocks
When transporting the instrument, provide some protection to minimize risk of shocks.
Heavy shocks may cause the measurement to be faulty.
Carrying the instrument
Always carry the instrument by its handgrip.
Exposing the instrument to extreme heat.
Do not leave the instrument in extreme heat for longer than necessary. It could adversely
affect its performance.
Sudden changes of temperature
Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a reduction of
measuring distance range, i.e when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle. Let
instrument acclimate itself to ambient temperature.
Battery level check
Confirm battery level remaining before operating.
Taking the battery out
It is recommended not to take the battery or external battery out during the power is on. All
the data stored is possible gone at that time. So please do your assembling or taking the
battery out after the power is off.
Do not hold the lower part of display unit
When you take out the instrument from a carrying case, or keep into the case, please hold
the hand grip and base of the instrument. Please do not hold the lower part of the display
unit.
External power source
Use only recommended batteries or external power source. Use of batteries or an external
power source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure.
(For further information see the chapter 'BATTERY SYSTEM.')
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FOREWORD
Display for Safe Use

In order to encourage the safe use of products and prevent any danger to the operator and
others or damage to properties, important warnings are put on the products and inserted in the
instruction manuals.
We suggest that everyone understand the meaning of the following displays and icons before
reading the “Safety Cautions” and text.
Display Meaning
WARNING
Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to the danger of death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Ignoring or disregard of this display may lead to personal injury or phys-
ical damage.
• Injury refers to hurt, burn, electric shock, etc.
• Physical damage refers to extensive damage to buildings or equipment and furniture.
Safety Cautions
WARNING
• There is a risk of fire, electric shock or physical harm if you attempt to disassemble or repair
the instrument yourself.
This is only to be carried out by TOPCON or an authorized dealer, only!
• Cause eye injury or blindness.

Do not look at the sun through a telescope.
• High temperature may cause fire.

Do not cover the charger while it is charging.
• Risk of fire or electric shock.

Do not use damaged power cable, plug and socket.

Do not use a wet battery or charger.
• May ignite explosively.

Never use an instrument near flammable gas, liquid matter, and do not use in a coal mine.
• Battery can cause explosion or injury.

Do not dispose in fire or heat.

Do not use any power voltage except the one given on manufacturers instructions.
• Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

Do not use any other type of charger other than the one specified.

Do not use an AC cable incompatible with the power supply voltage in use.
• The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.

Do not short circuit battery when storing it.
• Laser beams can be dangerous, and can cause eye injury if used incorrectly.
Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself.
• Cause eye injury or blindness.

Do not stare into beam.
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FOREWORD
CAUTION
• Do not connect or disconnect equipment with wet hands, you are at risk of electric shocks if you do!
• Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.

Do not stand or sit on the carrying cases.
• Please note that the tips of tripod can be hazardous, be aware of this when setting up or carrying the tripod.
• Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case.

Do not use a carrying case with a damaged which belts, grips or latches.
• Do not allow skin or clothing to come into contact with acid from the batteries, if this does occur then wash off with
copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
• A plumb bob can cause an injury to a person if used incorrectly.
• It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please ensure you attach a handle battery to the instrument
securely.
• Ensure that you mount the Tribrach correctly, failing to do so may result in injury if the tribrach were to fall over.
• It could be dangerous if the instrument falls over, please check that you fix the instrument to the tripod correctly.
• Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.

Always check that the screws of tripod are tightened.
• The battery is to be disposed of safely.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
User
1)This product is for professional use only!
The user is required to be a qualified surveyor or have a good knowledge of surveying, in order to
understand the user and safety instructions, before operating, inspecting or adjusting.
2)Wear the required protectors (safety shoes, helmet, etc.) when operating.
Exceptions from Responsibility

1)The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks of the
product’s performance.
2)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of a faulty or intentional
usage or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, and loss of profits.
3)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, and
loss of profits by any disaster, (an earthquake, storms, floods etc.).
A fire, accident, or an act of a third party and/or a usage any other usual conditions.
4)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
due to a change of data, loss of data, an interruption of business etc., caused by using the product or
an unusable product.
5)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
caused by usage except for explained in the user manual.
6)The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by wrong
movement, or action due to connecting with other products.
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FOREWORD
Safety Standard for Laser Beam

GTS-230N series plumb laser type uses the visible laser beam. The GTS-230N series plumb laser type
are manufactured and sold in accordance with "Radiation Safety of Laser Products, Equipment
Classification, Requirements and User's Guide" (IEC Publication 60825-1) provided on the safety
standard for laser beam.
As per the said standard, the GTS-230N series plumb laser type is classified as "Class 2 Laser
Products".
In case of any failure, do not disassemble the instrument. Contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.
Labels
Find the labels which describes the caution and safety about the laser beam as follows in GTS-230N
series.
We request you to replace it one anytime the caution labels are damaged or lost and paste a new one
at the same place. You can get the labels from Topcon or your dealer.
GTS-230N series
Laser Plummet type
Warning Label
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
Maximum output 1mW Wave length 633nm
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Explanatory Label
Laser aperture
Depending on the country where the instrument is sold, either of these labels may be
found on the GTS-230N series laser plummet type.
Symbol mark while the laser is emitting.

The following symbol mark will appear at the
right side of the second line. TILT SENSOR:[XY-ON]
X:-0°00'25" Symbol mark
Y: 0°00'20"
X-ON XY-ON OFF L.PL
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Contents
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Display for Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Exceptions from Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Standard for Laser Beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Symbol mark while the laser is emitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Standard Set Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Nomenclature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3 Operating Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4 Function Key (Soft Key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.5 Star key mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.6 Serial signal RS-232C connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.7 Laser Plummet ON/OFF (Only for Laser plummet type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.3 Power Switch Key ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.6 How to Enter Alphanumeric characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.6.1 How to Enter Alphanumeric Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3.2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade (%) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.5 Repetition Angle Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.6 Buzzer Sounding for Horizontal Angle 90° Increments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.7 Compasses (vertical angle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
4 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.4 Distance Measurement (N-time Measurement/Single Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.5 Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/Coarse Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.6 Stake Out (S.O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.7 Offset Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.7.1 Angle Offset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.7.2 Distance Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.7.3 Plane Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.7.4 Column Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
5 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2 Setting Height of the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.3 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.4 Execution of Coordinate Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
6 SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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6.1 Application Measurement (PROGRAMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.1 Remote Elevation measurement (REM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
6.1.3 Setting Z Coordinate of Occupied Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.1.4 Area Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
6.1.5 Point to Line Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.2 Setting the GRID FACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
6.3 Setting Illumination of Display and Cross Hairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17
6.4 Setting Mode 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
6.4.1 Setting Minimum Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
6.4.2 Auto Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.4.3 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction (Tilt ON/OFF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
6.4.4 Systematic Error of Instrument Correction (only for GTS-233N/235N/236N) . . 6-20
6.4.5 Selecting Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
6.4.6 Heater ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21
6.4.7 Setting RS-232C communication with external device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22
6.5 Setting Contrast of Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
6.6 ROAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
6.6.1 Input Start Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
6.6.2 Input Road Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26
6.6.3 Search Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
6.6.4 Edit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30
6.6.5 Set OCC and BS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31
6.6.6 Setout Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
6.6.7 Select a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
6.6.8 Initialize ROAD data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34
7 DATA COLLECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.1.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.1.2 Selecting a Coordinate File for Data Collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.1.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.2 Operational Procedure of “DATA COLLECT” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
7.3 Data Collect Offset Measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7.3.1 Angle Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
7.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
7.3.3 Plane Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
7.3.4 Column Offset Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16
7.4 NEZ Auto Calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
7.5 Point to Line Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7.5.1 To change to the point to line measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
7.5.2 Executing a point to line measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19
7.6 Editing PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
7.7 Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
8 LAYOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1 Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.1.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
8.1.2 Selecting Coordinate Data File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.1.3 Setting Occupied Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.1.4 Setting Backsight Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.2 Executing a Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
8.2.1 Layout of Coordinates of Point to Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
8.3 Setting a New Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
8.3.1 Side Shot Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
8.3.2 Resection Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
9 MEMORY MANAGER MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1 Display Internal Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.2 Searching Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
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9.2.1 Measured Data Searching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
9.2.2 Coordinate Data Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
9.2.3 PCODE LIBRARY Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
9.3 FILE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
9.3.1 Rename a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
9.3.2 Searching Data in a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
9.3.3 Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
9.4 Coordinate Data Direct Key Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.4.1 Coordinate data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
9.4.2 PTL (Point to Line) data input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
9.5 Delete a Coordinate Data from a File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
9.6 Editing PCODE Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
9.7 Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.7.1 Sending Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14
9.7.2 Loading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9.7.3 Setting Parameter of Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
9.8 Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
10 SET AUDIO MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
11 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
12 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE. . . . 13-1
13.1 Distance Calculation Formula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
14 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
14.1 On-board Battery BT-52QA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1
15 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1
16 SELECTING MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1
16.1 Items of the Selecting Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1
16.2 How to Set Selecting Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-3
17 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1
17.1 Checking and adjusting of instrument constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-1
17.2 Checking the Optical Axis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-2
17.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-3
17.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
17.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-4
17.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-5
17.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-6
17.3.5 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-7
17.3.6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-8
17.3.7 Checking / Adjusting the Laser Plummet (For Laser Plummet type). . . . . . . . 17-9
17.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-10
17.5 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-11
17.6 Reference frequency check mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-13
18 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1
19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-1
20 BATTERY SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-1
21 PRISM SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-1
22 ERROR DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-1
23 SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-1
APPENDIX ......................................................................................Appendix-1
Dual Axis Compensation........................................................................................ Appendix-1
Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries ..................................................... Appendix-3
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Standard Set Composition
The numerical value in parentheses shows the quantity.

GTS-230N series (with lens cap) (1) Plastic carrying case (1)
On-board Battery BT-52QA (1) Battery charger BC-27M (1), AC cable (1)
Sun shade (1) Plastic rain cover (1)
Plumb bob set (1) Tool kit with case (1)

[rod pin (2), screwdriver, hexagonal wrench,
cleaning brush]
Plumb bob hook is including in the tool kit case.
Instruction manual (1) Silicon cloth (1)
(Make sure that all of the above items are with the instrument when purchased.)
Remarks:
1) When using BC-27M in North America, use only 120V ~.
2) Plumb bob set and plumb bob hook are supplied for certain markets.
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1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.1 Nomenclature
Handgrip locking screw
Hand grip
Point guide
(Point guide type only)
Objective lens Instrument

center mark
Display unit
Optical plummet
(Only for GTS-233N/235N)
telescope
Circular level
Adjustment screw
for circular level
Leveling screw
Tribrach fixing lever Base
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Sighting collimator
Battery locking lever

Telescope focusing knob
Telescope grip
On-board battery
BT-52QA
Telescope eyepiece
Instrument
center mark
* Vertical motion clamp
* Vertical tangent screw

Horizontal
tangent screw
Plate level
Horizontal
motion clamp
Display unit
Power supply
connector
Serial Signal
connector
*The position of vertical motion clamp and Vertical tangent screw will differ depending on the market.
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1.2 Display
z Display
The display uses a dot matrix LCD which has 4 lines and 20 characters per line. In general, the
upper three lines display measured data, and the bottom line displays the soft key function which
changes with the measuring mode.
z Contrast and Illumination
The contrast and illumination of display window are adjusted. see Chapter 6 “SPECIAL MODE
(Menu Mode)”. or section 1.5 “Star key mode”.
z Heater (Automatic)
The built-in automatic heater functions when the temperature is below 0°C. This keeps the
display's speed up at temperatures lower than 0°C. To set the heater ON/OFF, see section 6.4.6
“Heater ON/OFF”. The operating time will become short if a heater is used.
z Example
V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

HR: 120°30'40" HD* 65.432 m
VD: 12.345 m
0SET HOLD HSET P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
Angle measurement mode Distance measurement mode
V-angle : 90°10’20” Horizontal-angle : 120°30’40”

H-angle : 120°30’40” Horizontal distance : 65.432m
Relative elevation : 12.345m
Feet unit Feet and inch unit

HR: 120°30'40" HR: 120°30'40"
HD* 123.45 f HD* 123.04.6f
VD: 12.34 f VD: 12.03.4f
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
Horizontal-angle : 120°30’40” Horizontal-angle : 120°30’40”

Horizontal distance : 123.45ft Horizontal distance : 123ft4in6/8in
Relative elevation : 12.34ft Relative elevation : 12ft3in4/8in
z Display marks
Display Contents Display Content
V V-angle
* EDM working
HR H-angle right m Meter unit
HL H-angle left f Feet and inch unit
HD Horizontal distance
VD Relative elevation
SD Slope distance
N N coordinate
E E coordinate
Z Z coordinate
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1.3 Operating Key
POWER MENU
ABC DEF GHI

7 8 9
JKL MNO PQR ANG

4 5 6
STU VWX YZ+ ESC

1 2 3
# ENT
F1 F2 F3 F4 0 -
Alphanumeric characters key
Keys Name of Key Function
Star key mode is used for each presetting or displaying as follows.

1 Contrast of the display 2 Reticle illumination 3 Back Light
Star key
4 Tilt correction 5 Point guide (Only for point guide model)) 6 Laser
plummet(Only for laser plummet type) 7 Set audio mode
Coordinate
Coordinate measurement mode
meas.key
Distance meas.key Distance measurement mode.
ANG Angle meas.key Angle measurement mode

POWER Power source key ON/OFF of power source
Switches menu mode and normal mode. To set application measurements
MENU Menu key
and adjust in the menu mode.
z Returning to the measurement mode or previous layer mode from the

mode set.
ESC Escape key z To be DATA COLLECTION mode or LAYOUT mode directly from the
normal measurement mode.
z It is also possible to use as Record key in normal measurement mode.
To select function of Escape key, see Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
ENT Enter key Press at the end of inputting values.

Soft key
F1–F4 Responds to the message displayed.
(Function key)
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1.4 Function Key (Soft Key)

The Soft Key message is displayed at the bottom line of display. The functions are according to the
displayed message.
Angle measurement mode Distance measurement mode
V: 90°10'20" HR:120°30'40"
HR: 120°30'40" HD*[r] << m
VD: m
0SET HOLD HSET P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
TILT REP V% P2↓ OFSET S.O m/f/i P2↓
H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓ Coordinates measurement mode
N: 123.456 m
[F1] [F2] [F3] [F4] E: 34.567 m
Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
Soft keys R.HT INSHT OCC P2↓
OFSET --- m/f/i P3↓
Angle measurement
Soft Display
Page Function
key mark
F1 0SET Angle of Horizontal is set to 0°00'00"
F2 HOLD Hold the horizontal angle
1
F3 HSET Sets a required horizontal angle by entering numerals.
F4 P1↓ The function of soft keys is shown on next page (P2).
Setting Tilt Correction
F1 TILT
If ON, the display shows tilt correction value.
2 F2 REP Repetition angle measurement mode
F3 V% Vertical angle percent grade(%) mode
F1 H-BZ Sets the buzzer sound for every horizontal angle 90°
F2 R/L Switches R/L rotation of horizontal angle.
3
F3 CMPS Switches the COMPASS ON/OFF of vertical angle.
Distance measurement mode

F1 MEAS Start measuring
F2 MODE Sets a measuring mode, Fine/Coarse/Tracking
1
F3 S/A Select set audio mode
F1 OFSET Select Off-set measurement mode
F2 S.O Select stake out measurement mode
2
F3 m/f/i Switches meter, feet or feet and inch unit.
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Coordinate measurement mode

F1 MEAS Start measuring
F2 MODE Sets a measuring mode, Fine/Coarse/Tracking
1
F3 S/A Select set audio mode
F1 R.HT Sets a prism height by input values.
F2 INSHT Sets an instrument height by input values.
2
F3 OCC Sets an instrument coordinate point by input values.
F1 OFSET Select Off-set measurement mode
3 F3 m/f/i Switches meter, feet or feet and inch unit.
1.5 Star key mode

Press the () key to view the instrument options.
The following instrument options can be selected from the ():
1. Adjustment the contrast of the display (0 to 9 steps) [ or ]
2. Adjustment the reticle illumination (1 to 9 steps) [ or ]
3. Turn the backlight of the display ON/OFF [F1]
4. Setting Tilt Correction [F2]
5. Turn the Laser plummet option ON/OFF [F3]
6. S/A (set audio) mode [F4]
Note: Star key mode does not function when the same function as the function assigned to the star key
mode is performed from the main routine.
V: 77°42'30"
HR: 120°30'40"
0SET HOLD HSET P1↓

Press the star () key.
Display
key Function
mark
F1 Turn the backlight of the display ON/OFF

Setting Tilt Correction
F2
If ON, the display shows tilt correction value.
F3 Turn the Point Guide option ON/OFF (Only for point guide model)
F3
Turn the Laser plummet option ON/OFF (Only for Laser plummet type)
(F4)
The light acceptance quantity level for the EDM (SIGNAL), the
F4 atmospheric correction value (PPM) and correction value of prism constant
(PSM) are displayed.
or Adjust the contrast of the display (0 to 9 steps)
Adjust the Reticle Illumination (1 to 9 steps)

or
ON/OFF of the reticle illumination is linked with ON/OFF of the backlight.
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z Adjustment the contrast (0 to 9 ) of the display
This enable you to adjust the contrast of the display.
Press the up or down arrow keys to adjust the contrast.
z Adjustment the reticle illumination (1 to 9 )

This enable you to adjust the reticle illumination.
z Turn the display back light ON/OFF

To turn the back light ON, press the [F1] key. Press [F1] again to turn the back light OFF.
z Tilt correction
The tilt setting mode performed here will not be memorized after powering OFF. To set TILT
correction in the initialized setting (it is memorized after powering OFF), see Section 6.4.3 “Vertical
and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction (Tilt ON/OFF)”.
z Set audio mode

The light acceptance quantity level (Signal level) is displayed in this mode.
When reflected light from the prism is received, a buzzer sounds. This function is good for easy
collimation when the target is difficult to find.
Press the [F4] key to view the set audio screen.
(1) To stop the buzzer, refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
(2) Also, it is possible to display the signal level in Distance Measuring Mode.
The temperature, pressure, PPM, and PSM can be viewed in set audio mode.
Refer to Chapter 10 “SET AUDIO MODE”, Chapter 11 “SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE”
and Chapter 12 “SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION”, for further instructions.
z Point guide (Only for Point guide type)

Fast and simple to use, the Point Guide feature is useful when doing stake out work. The LED’s for
the Point Guide System on the instrument telescope assist the rod person to get on-line. When
using the Point Guide System, the battery life will be approximately 8 hours at +20 °C (+68 °F).
Turning the Point Guide ON and Operation:
Press the [F3] key to turn ON the Point Guide LEDs. Instrument
Looking at the objective lens of the telescope, the right
LED will blink and the left LED will stay lit.
The Point Guide should be used within a distance of 100

meters (328 feet). The quality of its results will depend on
the weather conditions and the user ’s eyesight.
The goal of the rod person is to look at both LED’s on the

Illuminate Blink
instrument and move the prism on-line until both LED’s
are equally bright.
If the solid LED is brighter, move right.

If the blinking LED is brighter, move left.
Prism
Once you have determined that both of the LED's are equally bright, you are on-line with the
instrument.
Turning the Point Guide OFF:

To turn OFF the Point Guide System, press the [F3] key again.
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1.6 Serial signal RS-232C connector

The serial signal connector is used for connecting the GTS-230N series with a computer or TOPCON
Data Collector, which enables the computer to receive measured data from the GTS-230N series or to
send preset data of horizontal angle, etc. to it.
z The following data will be output at each mode.
Mode Output
Angle mode (V, HR or HL) V, HR (or HL)
Horizontal distance mode (HR, HD, VD) V, HR, HD, VD
Slope distance mode (V, HR, SD) V, HR, SD,HD
Coordinate mode N, E, Z, HR (or V, HR, SD, N, E, Z)
z The display and the output at the coarse mode are the same as the contents above.
z Output at the tracking mode is displayed as distance data only.
The details necessary for the connection with the GTS-230N Series are obtained from its Interface
Manual which is optionally available. Please refer to the manual.
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1.7 Laser Plummet ON/OFF (Only for Laser plummet type)

Laser plummet option will help you to center the instrument easily onto the measurement point.
There are two ways to turn on/off of laser plummet option as follows.
z On/Off of laser plummet option by Soft Key in Tilt Correction
Operating procedure Option Display

1 Press the [F4] key to get the function page 2. [F4] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"

TILT REP V% P2↓
2 Press the [F1](TILT) key. [F1] TILT SENSOR:[XY-ON]
In case ON is already selected, the display shows X:-0°00'25"
tilt correction value.
Y: 0°00'20"
X-ON XY-ON OFF L.PL
3 Press the [F4](L.PL) key. [F4] TILT SENSOR:[XY-ON]
By pressing the [F4](L.PL) key, the laser plummet X:-0°00'25"
will be turned On / Off alternately.
Y: 0°00'20"
X-ON XY-ON OFF L.PL
z Symbol mark while the laser is emitting.

The following symbol mark will appear at the right side of the second line.
TILT SENSOR:[XY-ON]
X:-0°00'25"
Y: 0°00'20"
X-ON XY-ON OFF L.PL
z On/Off of laser plummet option from MENU mode
Operating procedure Operation Display

1 Press the [MENU] key. [MENU] MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓
2 Press the [F4](P↓) key to get the menu on page 2. [F4] MENU 2/3
F1:PROGRAMS
F2:GRID FACTOR
F3:LASER PLUMMET P↓
3 Press the [F3] key. [F3] LASER PLUMMET [OFF]
F1:ON
F2:OFF
4 Press the [F1] or [F2] key to turn on or off the laser [F1] or [F2] LASER PLUMMET [OFF]
plummet option. F1:ON
F2:OFF
Laser Plummet auto-cut off function

The laser plummet will be turned off automatically after 1 to 99 minutes (Default: 3 minutes). It is also
possible to stop the auto-cut off function.
Refer to next page "Items of the Selecting Mode" to change the time or to invalidate the function.
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2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

2.1 Power Connection
(unnecessary if on-board Ni-MH battery BT-52QA is used)
See below for connecting the external battery pack.

z Large capacity battery pack BT-3L
Power cord PC-6 is used.
BT-3L PC-6
PC-6
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2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement

Mount the instrument to the tripod. Level and center the instrument precisely to insure the best
performance. Use tripods with a tripod screw of 5/8 in. diameter and 11 threads per inch, such as the
Type E TOPCON wide- frame wooden tripod.
Reference: Leveling and Centering the Instrument
1. Setting up the Tripod 2 Rotate the instrument 90° (100g) around its
First, extend the extension legs to suitable lengths vertical axis and turn the remaining leveling
and tighten the screws on their midsections. screw or C to center the bubble once more.
2. Attaching the Instrument on the Tripod
Head Leveling screw C
Place the instrument carefully on the tripod head
and slide the instrument by loosening the tripod
screw. If the plumb bob is positioned right over the
center of the point, slightly tighten the tripod 90
screw.
3. Roughly Leveling the Instrument by Using
the Circular Level
1 Turn the leveling screws A and B to move the
bubble in the circular level. The bubble is now
located on a line perpendicular to a line
running through the centers of the two leveling 3 Repeat the procedures 1 and 2 for each 90°
screws being adjusted. (100g) rotation of the instrument and check
Leveling screw C whether the bubble is correctly centered for all
four points.
5. Centering by Using the Optical Plummet

Telescope
Adjust the eyepiece of the optical plummet
telescope to your eyesight.
Slide the instrument by loosening the tripod
screw, place the point on the center mark, and
then tighten the tripod screw. Sliding the
instrument carefully not to rotate that allows you
Leveling
Leveling screw B to get the least dislocation of the bubble.
screw A
Point
2 Turn the leveling screw C to bring the bubble
Center mark
to the center of the circular level.
4. Centering by Using the Plate Level
1 Rotate the instrument horizontally by using
the Horizontal motion/clamp screw and place
the plate level parallel with the line connecting
leveling screws A and B, and then bring the
bubble to the center of the plate level by
turning leveling screws A and B.
6. Completely Leveling the Instrument

Leveling the instrument precisely in a similar way
to 4. Rotate the instrument and check to see that
the bubble is in the center of the plate level
regardless of telescope direction, then tighten the
tripod screw hard.
Leveling
Leveling screw B
screw A
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2.3 Power Switch Key ON

1 Confirm the instrument is leveled.
2 Turn the power switch ON.
Power switch key ON
TOPCON GTS-230
V : 90°10'20"
HR: 0°00'00" Battery Power Remaining Display
z Confirm the battery power remaining display. Replace with charged battery or charge when battery
level is low or indicates “Battery empty”. see Section 2.4 “Battery Power Remaining Display”.
z Contrast adjustment
You can confirm prism constant value (PSM), atmospheric correction value (PPM) and you can also
adjust the contrast of the display when the instrument is turned on.
To display this screen, see Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
PSM: 0.0 PPM 0.0

↓ ↑ - - - ENTER
This enables you to adjust the brightness by pressing the [F1](↓) or [F2](↑) key.
To memorize the setting value after powering off, press [F4](ENTER) key.
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2.4 Battery Power Remaining Display

Battery power remaining display indicates the power condition.
V : 90°10'20"
HR: 0°00'00" Measurement is possible.
The power is poor. The battery

Battery power remaining display
should be recharged or replaced.
Blinking
<Battery empty> Measurement is impossible.

Other displays disappear. Need to recharge or replace
the battery.
Note: 1 The battery operating time will vary depending on the environmental conditions such as
ambient temperature, charging time, the number of times of charging and discharging
etc. It is recommended for safety to charge the battery beforehand or to prepare spare
full charged batteries.
2 For general usage of the battery, see Chapter 14 “POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING”.
3 The battery power remaining display shows the power level regarding to the
measurement mode now operating.
The safety condition indicated by the battery power remaining display in the angle
measurement mode does not necessarily assure the battery’s ability to be used in the
distance measurement mode.
It may happen that the mode change from the angle mode to the distance mode will stop
the operation because of insufficient battery power for the distance mode which
consumes more power than angle mode.
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2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

(GTS-239N has vertical angle tilt correction only.)
When the tilt sensors are activated, automatic correction of vertical and horizontal angle for
mislevelment is displayed.
To ensure a precise angle measurement, tilt sensors must be turned on. The display can also be used
to fine level the instrument. If the (TILT OVER) display appears the instrument is out of automatic
compensation range and must be leveled manually.
Zenith
Zenith
Standing axis
Standing axis Inclination of the standing
Inclination of the standing axis in the Y direction
axis in the X direction
Trunnion axis
Horizontal
z GTS-230N compensates both the vertical angle and the horizontal angle readings due to inclination
of the standing axis in the X and Y directions .
z For more information about dual axis compensation, refer to APPENDIX 1 “Dual Axis
Compensation”.
When the instrument is out of compensation. (TILT OVER)
V : ° ' " V : ° ' " V : ° ' "

HR: ° ' " HR: ° ' " HR: ° ' "
<X TILT OVER> <Y TILT OVER> <XY TILT OVER>

Standing Axis in the X direction Standing Axis in the Y direction Standing Axis in the X and Y
out of range out of range directions out of range
z To set auto tilt correction from the moment that power is on, see Section 6.4.3 “Vertical and
Horizontal Angle Tilt correction (Tilt ON/OFF)”.
z The display of Vertical or Horizontal angle is unstable when instrument is on an unstable stage or a
windy day. You can turn off the auto tilt correction function of V/H angle in this case.
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z Setting Tilt Correction by Soft Key
To enable you to select tilt ON/OFF function. setting is not memorized after power is OFF.
[Example] Setting X, Y Tilt OFF
Operating procedure Option Display

1 Press [F4] key to get the function page 2. [F4] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"

TILT REP V% P2↓
2 Press [F1](TILT) key. [F1] TILT SENSOR:[XY-ON]
In case ON is already selected, the display shows X:-0°00'25"
tilt correction value.
Y: 0°00'20"
X-ON XY-ON OFF ---
3 Press [F3](OFF) key. [F3] TILT SENSOR: [OFF]
X-ON XY-ON OFF ---

4 Press [ESC] key. [ESC] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"
z The setting mode performed here will not be memorized after powering OFF. To set TILT correction in
the initialized setting (it is memorized after powering OFF), see Section 6.4.3 “Vertical and Horizontal
Angle Tilt correction (Tilt ON/OFF)”.
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2.6 How to Enter Alphanumeric characters

This enables you to enter alphanumeric characters such as the instrument height, prism height,
occupied point, backsight point etc.
2.6.1 How to Enter Alphanumeric Characters
z How to select a item

[Example setting] Occupied point in the data collection mode.
The arrow indicates a item to enter.

PT# →ST-01
ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH REC OCNEZ
The arrow line moves up or down when the
[ ] key or [ ] key is pressed.
[ ] PT# :ST-01
or ID →
[ ] INS.HT: 0.000 m
PT# :ST-01
ID :
INS.HT→ 0.000 m
POWER MENU
ABC DEF GHI

7 8 9
JKL MNO PQR ANG

4 5 6
STU VWX YZ+ ESC

1 2 3
# ENT
F1 F2 F3 F4 0 -
Alphanumeric characters key
z How to enter characters

[Example setting] TOPCON-1
1 Move the arrow to enter a item using the [ ] or [ ] key.

PT# →
ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
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2 Press the [F1] (INPUT) key.

The arrow changes to the equal (=) . PT# =
The instrument switches to numerical input mode. ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
[ALP][SPC][CLR][ENT]
3 Press the [F1] [ALP] key.
The instrument switches to alphabetical input mode. PT# =
ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
[NUM][SPC][CLR][ENT]
4 Enter letters of the alphabet by pressing the PT# =T

alphanumeric characters key.
ID :
Example: [1] (STU) key is pressed twice.
INS.HT: 0.000 m
PT# =TOPCON
5 Enter other letters of the alphabet in the same way. ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
6 Press the [F1] (NUM) key, again.

The instrument switches back to numerical input mode. PT# =TOPCON
ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
7 Enter numbers by pressing the alphanumeric characters PT# =TOPCON-1

key.
ID :
Example: [ - ], [1] key is pressed. INS.HT: 0.000 m
8 Press [F4](ENT) key. PT# =TOPCON-1

The arrow moves to next item.
ID →
Select next character in the same manner. INS.HT: 0.000 m
z To correct a character, move the cursor to correct character by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and enter
again.
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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle
Make sure the mode is in Angle measurement.

1 Collimate the 1st target (A). Collimate A V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"

2 Set horizontal angle of target A at 0° 00' 00". [F1] H ANGLE 0 SET
Press the [F1](0 set) key and press the [F3](YES) > OK?
key.
--- --- [YES][NO]
[F3] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 0°00'00"

3 Collimate the 2nd target (B). Collimate B V : 98°36'20"
The required V/H angle to target B will be HR: 160°40'20"
displayed.
Reference: How to Collimate

1 Point the telescope toward the light. Turn the diopter ring and adjust the diopter so that the cross
hairs are clearly observed.
(Turn the diopter ring toward you first and then backward to focus.)
2 Aim the target at the peak of the triangle mark of the sighting collimator. Allow a certain space
between the sighting collimator and yourself for collimating.
3 Focus the target with the focusing knob.
*If parallax is created between the cross

hairs and the target when viewing Focusing knob
vertically or horizontally while looking
into the telescope, focusing is incorrect or Telescope eyepiece (Diopter ring)
diopter adjustment is poor. This adversely
affects precision in measurement or survey
Eliminate the parallax by carefully focusing
and using diopter adjustment. ∞ ∞
∞ ∞
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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.2 Switching Horizontal Angle Right/Left

Make sure the mode is Angle measurement.

1 Press the [F4](↓) key twice to get the function [F4] V : 90°10'20"
on page 3. twice HR: 120°30'40"

TILT REP V% P2↓
H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
2 Press the [F2](R/L) key. [F2] V : 90°10'20"
The mode Horizontal angle Right (HR) HL: 239°29'20"
switches to Left (HL) mode.
H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
3 Measure as HL mode.
z Every time pressing the [F2](R/L) key, HR/HL mode switches.
3.3 Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle

3.3.1 Setting by Holding the Angle
Make sure the mode is angle measurement.

1 Set the required horizontal angle, using Display angle V : 90°10'20"
Horizontal tangent screw. HR: 130°40'20"

2 Press the [F2](HOLD) key. [F2] H ANGLE HOLD
HR= 130°40'20"
> SET ?
--- --- [YES][NO]
3 Collimate the target. Collimate
4 Press the [F3](YES) key to finish holding the [F3] V : 90°10'20"

horizontal angle.*1) HR: 130°40'20"
The display turns back to normal angle
measurement mode.
*1) To return to the previous mode, press the [F4](NO) key.
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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.3.2 Setting a Horizontal Angle from the Keys


1 Collimate the target. Collimate V : 90°10'20"
HR: 170°30'20"

2 Press the [F3](HSET) key. [F3] H ANGLE SET
HR=
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
3 Input the required horizontal angle by 70.4020 V : 90°10'20"

using keys. *1) [F4] HR: 70°40'20"
For example: 70°40'20"
When completed, normal measuring from the
required Horizontal angle is possible.
*1) To enter Alphanumeric characters, see Section 2.6 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters” .
3.4 Vertical Angle Percent Grade (%) Mode


1 Press the [F4](↓) key to get the function on page 2. [F4] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 170°30'20"

TILT REP V% P2↓
2 Press the [F3](V%) key. *1) [F3] V : -0.30 %
HR: 170°30'20"
TILT REP V% P2↓
*1) Every time pressing the [F3](V%) key, the display mode switches.
z When the measurement is carried out over ±45° (±100%) from the horizontal, the display shows
<OVER>.
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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.5 Repetition Angle Measurement

z Repetition angle measurement can be done by horizontal angle right measurement mode.
Make sure the mode is Horizontal Angle Right measurement.

1 Press the [F4](↓) key to get the function on page 2. [F4] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 170°30'20"

TILT REP V% P2↓
2 Press the [F2](REP)key. [F2] REPETITION ANGLE
> OK?
--- --- [YES][NO]

3 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] REP-ANGLE COUNT[ 0]
Ht: 0°00'00"
Hm:
0SET V/H REL HOLD
4 Collimate the target A and press the [F1] (0SET) Collimate A REPETITION ANGLE
key. [F1] INITIALIZE
> OK?
--- --- [YES][NO]
5 Press the [F3] (YES) key. [F3] REP-ANGLE COUNT[ 0]
Ht: 0°00'00"
Hm:
0SET V/H REL HOLD
6 Collimate the target B using the horizontal clamp Collimate B REP-ANGLE COUNT[ 1]
and tangent screw. [F4] Ht: 45°10'00"
Press the [F4](HOLD) key.
Hm: 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD
7 Recollimate target A using the horizontal clamp Collimate A REP-ANGLE COUNT[ 1]
and tangent screw, and press the [F3](REL) key. [F3] Ht: 45°10'00"
Hm: 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD
8 Recollimate target B using the horizontal clamp Collimate B REP-ANGLE COUNT[ 2]
and tangent screw, and press the [F4](HOLD) key. [F4] Ht: 90°20'00"
Hm: 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD
9 Repeat 7 to 8 to measure the desired number of REP-ANGLE COUNT[ 4]

repetitions. Ht: 180°40'00"
Hm: 45°10'00"
0SET V/H REL HOLD
[Example] 4 measurement
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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
10 To return to the normal angle mode, press the [ESC] REPETITION ANGLE
[F2](V/H) key or [ESC] key. or Exit
[F2] > OK?
--- --- [YES][NO]
11 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] V : 90°10'20"

HR: 170°30'20"
z Horizontal angle can be accumulated up to

(3600°00'00" – minimum reading) (horizontal angle right).
In case of 5 second reading, horizontal angle can be accumulated up to +3599°59'55".
z Error will be displayed when the results differ from first measurement by more than ±30".
3.6 Buzzer Sounding for Horizontal Angle 90° Increments

When the horizontal angle falls in the range of less than ± 1° of 0°, 90°, 180° or 270°, the buzzer
sounds. Buzzer stops only when the horizontal angle is adjusted to 0°00’00”, 90°00’00”, 180°00’00” or
270°00’00”.
This setting is not memorized after powering off. Refer to 16 “SELECTING MODE” to set the initial
setting (memorized after powering off).


H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
2 Press the [F1](H-BZ) key. [F1] H-ANGLE BUZZER [OFF]
The data previously set is shown.
[ON] [OFF] --- ENTER

3 Press the [F1](ON) key or [F2](OFF) key to select [F1] or [F2] H-ANGLE BUZZER [ON]
the buzzer ON/OFF.
[ON] [OFF] --- ENTER

4 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] V : 90°10'20"
HR: 170°30'20"
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3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT
3.7 Compasses (vertical angle)

Vertical angle is displayed as shown below.
+90°
0° 0°
-90°


H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
2 Press the [F3](CMPS) key. *1) [F3] V : - 8°10'20"
HR: 170°30'20"
H-BZ R/L CMPS P3↓
*1) Every time pressing the [F3](CMPS) key, the display mode switches.
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4 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
4.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction
When setting the atmospheric correction, obtain the correction value by measuring the temperature
and pressure. Refer to Section 12.2 “Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value”.
4.2 Setting of the Correction for Prism Constant

Topcon’s prism constant value is 0. Set correction for prism at 0. If the prism is of another manufacture,
the appropriate constant shall be set beforehand. Refer to Chapter 11 “SETTING THE PRISM
CONSTANT VALUE”. The setting value is kept in the memory even after power is off.
4.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)

Make sure the mode displays angle measurement.

1 Collimate the center of prism. Collimate P V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"

2 Press the [ ] key.
[ ] HR: 120°30'40"
Distance measurement starts. *1) ,2) HD*[r] << m
VD: m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
The measured distances are shown. *3)~*5) HR: 120°30'40"

HD* 123.456 m
VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
[ ] V : 90°10'20"
z Pressing the [ ] key again, the display
HR: 120°30'40"
changes to horizontal (HR) and vertical (V) angle
and slope distance (SD). *6)
SD* 131.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
*
*1) When EDM is working, the “ ” mark appears in the display.
*2) To change mode from Fine to Coarse or Tracking, refer to section 4.5 “Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/
Coarse Mode”.
To set the distance measurement when the instrument is powered on, refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING
MODE”.
*3) The distance unit indicator “m” (for meter), “f” (for feet or feet inch) appears and disappears alternatively
with buzzer sounds at every renewal of distance data.
*4) Measurement may repeat automatically in the instrument if the result is affected by shimmer etc.
*5) To return to the normal measuring angle mode from a distance measuring mode, press the [ANG] key.
*6) It is possible to choose the display order (HR, HD, VD) or (V, HR, SD) for initial measuring distance
mode. Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
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4.4 Distance Measurement (N-time Measurement/Single Measurement)

When the number of times measurement is preset, the GTS-230N series measures the distance the set
number of times. The average distance will be displayed.
When presetting the number of times as 1, it does not display the average distance, because of single
measurement. Single measurement is set at the factory.
Make sure the mode displays angle measurement.

1 Collimate the center of prism. V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"

2 Press the [ ] key. [ ] HR: 120°30'40"
Continuous measuring starts.*1) HD*[r] << m
VD: m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
3 Press [F1](MEAS) key while continuous [F1] HR: 120°30'40"
measuring is exceeding. *2) HD*[n] << m
VD: m
The average value is displayed and "*" mark
disappears.
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
z While EDM is working, press [F1](MEAS) key

again, the mode will be changed to continuous HR: 120°30'40"
measuring mode. HD: 123.456 m
VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
*1) It is possible to set the measurement mode for N-times measurement mode or continuous
measurement mode when the power is turned on. Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
*2) For setting the number of times (N-times) in the measurement, refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING
MODE”.
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z Choose meter /feet / feet+inch unit by soft key
It is possible to change the unit for distance measurement mode by soft key.
This setting is not memorized after power off. Refer to 16 “SELECTING MODE” to set at the initial
setting (memorized after power off).

1 Press the [F4](P1↓) key to get the function on [F4] HR: 120°30'40"
page 2 HD* 2.000 m
VD: 3.000 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
OFSET S.O m/f/i P2↓
2 Every time pressing the [F3](m/f/i) key, the display [F3] HR: 120°30'40"
unit will be changed. HD* 6.560 f
z Every time pressing the [F3](m/f/i) key, the unit
VD: 9.845 f
mode switches.
4.5 Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/Coarse Mode

This setting is not memorized after power is off. Refer to Chapter 16 ”SELECTING MODE” to set at the
initial setting (memorized after power is off).
•Fine Mode : This is a normal distance measuring mode.
The unit to be displayed: 0.2mm or 1mm. (0.001ft or 0.005ft)
•Tracking Mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode.
It is very useful when tailing the moving object or carrying out stake-out work.
The unit to be displayed: 10mm
•Coarse Mode : This mode measures in shorter time than in fine mode.
The unit to be displayed: 10mm or 1mm.
HR: 120°30'40"
HD* 123.456m
VD: 5.678m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
1 Press the [F2](MODE) key from the distance [F2] HR: 120°30'40"
measuring mode.*1) HD* 123.456m
VD: 5.678m
The initial character (F/T/C) of set mode is
displayed. (F: Fine, T: Tracking, C: Coarse)
FINE TRACK COARSE F
2 Press the [F1](FINE) key, [F2](TRACK) key, or [F1]~[F3] HR: 120°30'40"

[F3](COARSE) key. HD* 123.456m
VD: 5.678m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
*1) To cancel the setting, press the [ESC] key.
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4.6 Stake Out (S.O)

The difference between the measured distance and the input stake out distance is displayed.
Measured distance — Stake out distance = Displayed value
z In stake out operation, you can select either horizontal distance (HD), relative elevation (VD) and
slope distance (SD)

1 Press the [F4](↓) key in the distance measuring [F4] HR: 120°30'40"
mode to get the function on page 2. HD* 123.456 m
VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
2 Press the [F2](S.O) key. [F2] STAKE OUT
HD : 0.000 m
The data previously set is shown.
HD VD SD ---
3 Select the measuring mode by pressing the [F1] to [F1] STAKE OUT
[F3] key. HD = 0.000 m
Example: Horizontal distance
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
4 Enter the distance for stake out. *1) Enter data STAKE OUT
[F4] HD : 100.000 m
INPUT --- --- ENTER
5 Collimate the target (Prism). Collimate P HR: 120°30'40"

dHD*[r] << m
VD: m
Measuring starts.
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
The difference between the measured distance HR: 120°30'40"

and the stake out distance is displayed.
dHD* 23.456 m
VD: 5.678 m
6 Move the target until the difference becomes 0m.
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
*1) Refer to section 2.6 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”.

z To return to normal distance measurement mode, stake out distance to "0" m or turn the power off.
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4.7 Offset Measurement

There are four offset measurement modes in the Offset Measurement.
z Angle offset
z Distance offset
z Plane offset
z Column offset
To show the offset measurement menu, press the [OFSET] soft key from distance or coordinate
measurement mode.
Example: Coordinate measurement
Distance measurement
HR: 120°30'40" N: 123.456 m

HD: 123.456 m E: 34.567 m
VD: 5.678 m Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓ MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
OFSET S.O m/f/i P2↓ R.HT INSHT OCC P2↓
OFSET --- m/f/i P3↓
Press the [F1](OFSET) key.
Press the [F1](OFSET) key.
Offset Measurement Menu

OFFSET 1/2
F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
F3:PLANE OFFSET P↓
[F4]
OFFSET 2/2
F1:COLUMN OFFSET
P↓
z Outputting the Measurement Data

The results of offset measurement can be output to external device.
Setting the function of the [ESC] key to (REC), the [F3] soft key which assigned (REC) will appear in
measured result display.
Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE” to set this option.
OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 120°30'40"
SD: 123.456 m
NEXT --- REC ---
[F3]
z Distance measurement mode of the offset measurement

Offset measurement will be done by N-time fine measurement mode.
For setting measuring times refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
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4.7.1 Angle Offset

This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly, for example at the center of a tree.
Place the prism at the same horizontal distance from the instrument as that of point A0 to measure.
To measure the coordinates of the center position, operate the offset measurement after setting the
instrument height/prism height.
When measuring coordinates of ground point A1

: Set the instrument height/prism height.
When measuring coordinates of point A0

Prism P : Set the instrument height only. (Set the prism
height to 0 ).
Prism height
When sighting to A0, you can select one of two

ways. One is to fix vertical angle to the prism
position even updown the telescope position, and
the other is to gear vertical angle to the updown of
telescope movement. In case following the
vertical angle to the movement of telescope,
SD(Slope Distance) and VD(Vertical Distance)
will be changed according to the movement of
telescope.
To set this option, refer to Chapter 16
Instrument height “SELECTING MODE”.
Occ. Point
z Set the instrument height/prism height before proceeding to the offset measurement mode.
z When setting the coordinate value for the occupied station, refer to Section 5.1 “Setting Coordinate
Values of Occupied Point”.

1 Press the [F4](P1↓) key from distance measuring [F4] HR: 120°30'40"
mode to get the function on page 2. HD: 123.456 m
VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
2 Press the [F1](OFSET) key. [F1] OFFSET 1/2
F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
F3:PLANE OFFSET P1↓
3 Press the [F1](ANG. OFFSET) key. [F1] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 120°30'40"
HD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
4 Collimate prism P, and press the [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate P OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
[F1] HR: 110°20'30"
HD*[n] << m
>Measuring...
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The horizontal distance from the instrument to the OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

prism will be measured.
HR: 110°20'30"
HD* 56.789 m
>Measuring...
After measuring, the result added offset value will OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
be shown.
HR: 110°20'30"
HD: 56.789 m
NEXT --- --- ---
5 Collimate point A0 using the horizontal motion Collimate OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
clamp and horizontal tangent screw. A0 HR: 113°30'50"
HD: 56.789 m
NEXT --- --- ---
6 Show the relative elevation of point A0. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 113°20'30"
VD: 3.456 m
NEXT --- --- ---
7 Show the slope distance of point A0. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 113°20'30"
z Each time pressing the [ ] key, horizontal SD: 56.894 m
distance, relative elevation and slope distance are NEXT --- --- ---
shown in sequence.
8 Show N coordinate of point A0 or A1. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 113°20'30"
N : -12.345 m
z Each time pressing [ ] key, N,E and Z NEXT --- --- ---
coordinate are shown in sequence.
z To return to procedure 4, press [F1](NEXT) key.
z To return to the previous mode, press [ESC] key.
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4.7.2 Distance Offset Measurement

The measurement of a place apart from a prism is possible by inputting offset horizontal distance of
front and back / right and left.
Forward HD
oHD sign
A0
A1 RorL HD
Prism height
Prism P
Instrument height
Occ.Point
When measuring coordinates of ground point A1:Set the instrument height / prism height.
When measuring coordinates of point A0: Set the instrument height only.
(Set the prism height to 0).

VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
3 Press the [F2](DIST. OFFSET) key. [F2] DISTANCE OFFSET
INPUT RorL HD
oHD= m
--- --- [CLR] [ENT]
4 Enter Right and Left direction offset value, and Enter HD DISTANCE OFFSET
press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] INPUT FORWARD HD
oHD= m
--- --- [CLR] [ENT]
5 Enter a Forward direction offset value, and press Enter HD DISTANCE OFFSET
the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] HR: 80°30'40"
HD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
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6 Collimate prism P, and press the [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate P DISTANCE OFFSET
Measuring will start. [F1] HR: 80°30'40"
HD* [n] << m
>Measuring...
After measuring, the result added offset value will DISTANCE OFFSET
be shown.
HR: 80°30'40"
HD* 10.000 m
NEXT --- --- ---
7 Show the relative elevation of point P0. [ ] DISTANCE OFFSET
z Each time pressing the [ ] key, horizontal HR: 80°30'40"
distance, relative elevation and slope distance are
VD: 11.789 m
shown in sequence.
NEXT --- --- ---
DISTANCE OFFSET
HR: 80°30'40"
SD: 11.789 m
NEXT --- --- ---
z Show coordinate of point P0. N : 12.345 m
[ ]
E : 23.345 m
Z : 1.345 m
NEXT --- --- ---
z To return to procedure 4, press [F1](NEXT) key.

z To return to the previous mode, press [ESC] key.
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4.7.3 Plane Offset Measurement

Measuring will be taken for the place where direct measuring can not be done, for example distance or
coordinate measuring for a edge of a plane.
Three random prism points (P1, P2, P3) on a plane will be measured at first in the plane offset
measurement to determine the measured plane. Collimate the measuring target point (P0) then the
instrument calculates and displays coordinate and distance value of cross point between collimation
axis and of the plane.
P (Prism)
P (Point without
prism)
P3 P 2 (Prism)
(Prism)
Prism heights of P1 to P3 is set to zero automatically.

VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
3 Press the [F3](PLANE OFFSET) key. [F3] PLANE
N001#:
SD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
4 Collimate prism P1, and press the [F1](MEAS) Collimate PLANE
key. P1 N001#:
N-time measuring will start. [F1] SD* [n] << m
After measuring, the display will show the second
point measurement.
>Measuring...
5 Measure the second and third points in the same Collimate PLANE
way. P2 N002#:
[F1] SD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
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Collimate PLANE
P3 N003#:
[F1] SD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
The instrument calculates and displays coordinate HR: 80°30'40"

and distance value of cross point between
HD: 54.321 m
collimation axis and of the plane. *1), 2)
VD: 10.000 m
EXIT
6 Collimate the edge (P0) of the plane. *3) ,4) Collimate HR: 75°30'40"
P0 HD: 54.600 m
VD: -0.487 m
EXIT
7 To show the slope distance (SD), press the [ ] V : 90°30'40"
key. HR: 75°30'40"
SD: 56.602 m
z Each time pressing the [ ] key, horizontal
EXIT
shown in sequence.
z To show coordinate of point P0, press the [ ]
key.
8 To escape the measuring, press the [F1](EXIT)
key. The display returns to the previous mode.
*1) In case the calculation of plane was not successful by the measured three points, error displays. Start
measuring over again from the first point.
*2) Data display is the mode beforehand of offset measurement mode.
*3) Error will be displayed when collimated to the direction which does not cross with the determined plane.
*4) The refrector height of the target point P0 is set to zero automatically.
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4.7.4 Column Offset Measurement

If it is possible to measure circumscription point (P1) of column directly, the distance to the center of the
column (P0), coordinate and direction angle can be calculated by measured circumscription points (P2)
and (P3).
The direction angle of the center of the column is 1/2 of total direction angle of circumscription points
(P2) and (P3).
P2 P
P P3
Prism

VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
3 Press the [F4](P↓) key. [F4] OFFSET 2/2
F1:COLUMN OFFSET
P↓
4 Press the [F1](COLUMN OFFSET) key. [F1] COLUMN OFFSET
Center
HD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
5 Collimate the center of the column (P1) and press Collimate COLUMN OFFSET
the [F1](MEAS) key. P1 Center
N-time measuring will start. [F1] HD* [n] << m
>Measuring...
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After the measurement, angle measuring display COLUMN OFFSET

of the left side (P2) will be shown.
Left
HR: 120°30'40"
--- --- --- SET
6 Collimate the left side of the column (P2) and Collimate COLUMN OFFSET
press the [F4](SET) key. P2 Right
After the measurement, angle measuring display [F4] HR: 180°30'40"
of the right side (P3) will be shown.
--- --- --- SET
7 Collimate the right side of the column (P3) and Collimate COLUMN OFFSET
press the [F4](SET) key. P3 HR: 150°30'40"
[F4] HD: 43.321 m
NEXT --- --- ---
The distance between the instrument and center
of the column (P0) will be calculated.
8 To show the relative elevation (VD), press the [ ] COLUMN OFFSET
[ ] key. HR: 150°30'40"
Each time pressing the [ ] key, horizontal VD: 2.321 m
distance, relative elevation and slope distance are NEXT --- --- ---
shown in sequence.
z To show coordinate of point P0, press the [ ]
key.
9 To escape the measuring, press the [ESC] key.
The display returns to the previous mode.
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5 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT
5.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point
Set the coordinates of the instrument (occupied point) according to coordinate origin, and the
instrument automatically converts and displays the unknown point (prism point) coordinates following
the origin.
It is possible to retain the coordinates of the occupied point after turning the power off.
Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
Prism (n,e,z)
N
z
n
Occupied PointC
Origin(0,0,0)
E
e

1 Press the [F4](↓) key from the coordinate [F4] N: 123.456 m
measurement mode to get the function on page 2. E: 34.567 m
Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
R.HT INSHT OCC P2↓
2 Press the [F3](OCC) key. [F3] N= 0.000 m
E: 0.000 m
Z: 0.000 m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter N coordinate value. *1) Enter data N: -72.000 m
[F4] E= 0.000 m
Z: 0.000 m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
4 Enter E and Z coordinate values in the same N: 51.456 m
manner. E: 34.567 m
Z: 78.912 m
After entering the values, the display returns
coordinate measuring display.
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
*1) Refer to Section 2.6 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”.

z Input range –9999999.9990 < N,E,Z < +99999999.9990m
–9999999.999 < N,E,Z < +99999999.999 ft.
–9999999.11.7 < N,E,Z < +99999999.11.7 ft.+inch
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5.2 Setting Height of the Instrument

It is possible to retain the height of instrument after turning the power off. Refer to Chapter 16
“SELECTING MODE”.

Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
2 Press the [F2](INSHT) key. [F2] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
The current value is displayed.
INPUT
INS.HT= 0.000 m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter the instrument height. *1) Enter Inst.HT N: 123.456 m
[F4] E: 34.567 m
Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

z Input range –999.9999 < Instrument height < +999.9999 m
–999.999 < Instrument height < +999.999 ft.
–999.11.7 < Instrument height < +999.11.7 ft.+inch
5.3 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)

This mode can be used to obtain Z coordinate values. It is possible to retain the height of target after
turning the power off. Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.

Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
2 Press the [F1](R.HT) key. [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
The current value is displayed. INPUT
R.HT= 0.000 m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter the prism height. *1) Enter R.HT N: 123.456 m
[F4] E: 34.567 m
Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓

z Input range –999.9999 < Prism height < +999.9999 m
–999.999 < Prism height < +999.999 ft.
–999.11.7 < Prism height < +999.11.7 ft.+inch
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5.4 Execution of Coordinate Measuring

Measure the coordinates by entering the instrument height and prism height, coordinates of unknown
point will be measured directly.
z When setting coordinate values of occupied point, see Section 5.1 “Setting Coordinate Values of
Occupied Point”
z When setting the instrument height and prism height, see Section 5.2 “Setting Height of the
Instrument” and 5.3 “Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)”.
z The coordinates of the unknown point are calculated as shown below and displayed:
Coordinates of occupied point : (N0, E0, Z0)
Instrument height : INS.HT
Prism height : R.HT
Vertical distance (Relative elevation) : z (VD)
Coordinates of the center of the prism,
originated from the center point of the instrument : (n,e,z)
Coordinates of unknown point : (N1,E1,Z1)
N1=N0+n
E1=E0+e
Z1=Z0+INS.HT+z - R.HT
Coordinates of the center of the prism, originated from the

center point of the instrument (n, e, z)
Center point of the instrument

(No, Eo, Zo+Inst.h)
Unknown point
(N1, E1, Z1)
Occupied point (No, Eo, Zo)

Origin (o, o, o)

1 Set the direction angle of known point A. *1) Set direction V : 90°10'20"
angle HR: 120°30'40"
2 Collimate target prism. Collimate P 0SET HOLD HSET P1↓
3 Press the [ ] key. [ ] N*[r] << m

Measuring starts. E: m
Z: m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
N* 123.456 m
The result will be shown.
E: 34.567 m
Z: 78.912 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
*1) Refer to Section 3.3 “Measuring from the Required Horizontal Angle”.
z In case the coordinate of instrument point is not entered, (0,0,0) will be used as the default for the
instrument point.
z The instrument height will be calculated as 0 when the instrument height is not entered.
z The prism height will be calculated as 0 when the prism height is not set.
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6 SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode)

By pressing the [MENU] key, the instrument will be in MENU mode.
In this mode, special measuring, setting and adjustment are possible.
Normal measurement mode
[MENU]
MENU 1/3 [ESC] [F1] "DATA COLLECTION MODE"

F1:DATA COLLECT
[ESC] See Chapter 7 “DATA COLLECTION”.
F2:LAYOUT
[F2]
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓ "LAYOUT MODE"
[F4]
See Chapter 8 “LAYOUT”.
[F3]
"MEMORY MANAGER MODE"
See Chapter 9 “MEMORY MANAGER
MODE”.
Programs
PROGRAMS 1/2
MENU 2/3 F1:REM
[ESC] F1:PROGRAMS [ESC] [F1] F2:MLM
F2:GRID FACTOR F3:Z COORD. P↓
F3:ILLUMINATION P↓
[F4] Grid factor
GRID FACTOR
=1.000000
[F2]
>MODIFY? [YES][NO]
Reticle illumination
ILLUMINATION[ON:1]
[F3] F1:ON
F2:OFF
F3:LEVEL
Setting mode 1
MENU 3/3 PARAMETERS 1 1/3

[ESC] F1:PARAMETERS 1 [ESC] [F1] F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:CONTRAST ADJ. F2:AUTO POWER OFF
P↓ F3:TILT P↓
[F4] Display contrast adjustment

CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
[F2] LEVEL:4
↓ ↑ --- ENTER
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6.1 Application Measurement (PROGRAMS)

6.1.1 Remote Elevation measurement (REM)
To obtain elevation of the point at which setting the target prism is not possible, place the prism at any
point on the vertical line from the target then carry out REM procedure as follows.
Target K
Prism
Prism height
Instrument
1) With prism height (h) input (Example: h=1.5m)

1 After pressing the [MENU] key, press the [F4](P↓) [MENU] MENU 2/3
key to get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1:PROGRAMS
F2:GRID FACTOR
2 Press the [F1] key. [F1] PROGRAMS 1/2
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
3 Press the [F1](REM) key. [F1] REM
F1:INPUT R.HT
F2:NO R.HT
4 Press the [F1] key. [F1] REM-1

<STEP-1>
R.HT = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
5 Enter prism height. *1) Enter R.HT
REM-1
[F4]
<STEP-2>
HD: m
Collimate P MEAS ––– ––– SET
6 Collimate prism.
7 Press the [F1](MEAS) key. [F1] REM-1
Measuring starts. <STEP-2>
HD*[n] << m
>Measuring...
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Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument REM-1

and prism will be shown.
<STEP-2>
HD* 123.456 m
>Measuring...
8 After measuring, the prism position will be REM-1
decided. *2) VD: 1.500 m
––– R.HT HD –––

9 Collimate target K. Collimate K REM-1
Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. *3) VD: 10.456 m
––– R.HT HD –––

*2) To return to procedure 5, press the [F2](R.HT) key.
To return to procedure 6, press the [F3](HD) key.
*3) To return to PROGRAMS Menu, press the [ESC] key.
2) Without prism height input

F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
3 Press the [F1](REM) key. [F1] REM
F1:INPUT R.HT
F2:NO R.HT
4 Press the [F2] key. [F2] REM-2

<STEP-1>
HD: m
MEAS ––– ––– –––
5 Collimate prism. Collimate P
6 Press the [F1](MEAS) key. [F1] REM-2

Measuring starts. <STEP-1>
HD*[n] << m
>Measuring...
Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument REM-2

and prism will be shown.
<STEP-1>
HD* 123.456 m
>Measuring...
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7 After measuring, the prism position will be REM-2

decided. <STEP-2>
V : 60°45'50"
––– ––– ––– SET
8 Collimate ground point G. Collimate G REM-2

<STEP-2>
V : 123°45'50"
––– ––– ––– SET
9 Press the [F4](SET) key. [F4] REM-2

The position of point G will be decided. *1) VD: 0.000 m
––– V HD –––
10 Collimate target K. Collimate K REM-2

Vertical distance (VD) will be shown. *2) VD: 10.456 m
––– V HD –––
*1) To return to procedure 5, press the [F3](HD) key.

To return to procedure 8, press the [F2](V) key.
*2) To return to PROGRAMS Menu, press the [ESC] key.
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6.1.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM)

Measurement for horizontal distance (dHD), slope distance (dSD), elevation (dVD) and horizontal
bearing (HR) between two target prisms.
It is possible to enter the coordinate value directly or calculate from coordinate data file.
MLM mode has two modes.
1. MLM-1 (A-B, A-C): Measurement is A-B, A-C, A-D,......
2. MLM-2 (A-B, B-C): Measurement is A-B, B-C, C-D,......
Prism A
Prism B
Instrument Prism C
Instrument
Prism A
Prism B
z It is necessary to set the direction angle of the instrument.
[Example] MLM-1 (A-B, A-C)

z Procedure of MLM-2 (A-B, B-C) mode is completely same as MLM-1 mode

F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
3 Press the [F2](MLM) key. [F2] MLM
F1:USE FILE
F2:DON’T USE
4 Press the [F1] or [F2] key to select using [F2] GRID FACTOR
coordinate file. F1:USE G.F.
[Example: F2: DON’T USE]
F2:DON’T USE
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5 Press the [F1] or [F2] key to select using [F2] MLM

GRID FACTOR. F1:MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
F2:MLM-2(A-B, B-C)
6 Press the [F1] key. [F1] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

<STEP-1>
HD: m
MEAS R.HT NEZ –––
7 Collimate prism A, and press the [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate A MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument [F1] <STEP-1>
and prism A will be shown.
HD*[n] << m
>Measuring...
8 After measuring, the prism position will be MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

decided. <STEP-2>
HD: m
9 Collimate prism B and press the [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate B MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument [F1] <STEP-2>
and prism B will be shown.
HD* [n] << m
10 After measuring, the horizontal distance (dHD) [F4] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

and relative elevation (dVD) between prism A and dHD : 123.456 m
B will be shown.
dVD : 12.345 m
––– ––– HD –––
11 To show slope distance (dSD), press [ ] key. [ ] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
dSD : 234.567 m
HR : 12°34'40"
––– ––– HD –––
12 To measure the distance between points A and C, [F3] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
press the [F3](HD). *1) <STEP-2>
HD: m
13 Collimate point C (Prism C) and press the Collimate
[F1](MEAS) key. prism C
Horizontal distance (HD) between the instrument [F1]
and prism C will be shown.
14 After measuring, the horizontal distance (dHD) [F4] MLM-1(A-B, A-C)

and relative elevation (dVD) between prism A and dHD : 234.567 m
C will be shown.
dVD : 23.456 m
––– ––– HD –––
15 To measure the distance between points A and D,
repeat procedure 12 to14. *1)
*1) To return to previous mode, press the [ESC] key.
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z How to use coordinate data

It is possible to input coordinate value directly or calculate from coordinate data file

To use coordinate data file, select “USE FILE”
in step 4.
After procedure 6. MLM-1(A-B, A-C)
<STEP-1>
HD: m
1 Press the [F3](NEZ) key. [F3] N> 0.000 m
Direct key input display will be shown. E: 0.000 m
Z: 0.000 m
INPUT ––– PT# ENTER
2 Press the [F3](PT#) key to use coordinate data [F3] MLM-1(A-B,A-C)
file. PT#:__________
Point number input display will be shown.
Pressing the [F3](HD) key, the display will return
INPUT LIST HD ENTER
to procedure 6.
After selecting coordinate input mode by pressing

the [F3](NEZ or PT# or HD) key, press the
[F1](INPUT) key and enter the data.
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6.1.3 Setting Z Coordinate of Occupied Point

Occupied point coordinate data and known point actual measuring data are utilized, z coordinate of
occupied point is calculated and reset again.
Known point data and coordinate data can use the coordinate data file.
1) Setting occupied coordinate

[Example setting] Using coordinate data file.

1 After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key to [MENU] MENU 2/3
get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1:PROGRAMS
F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
3 Press the [F3](Z COORD.) key. [F3] Z COORD.SETTING
F1:USE FILE
F2:DON’T USE
4 Press the [F1](USE FILE) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN:_________
INPUT LIST ––– ENTER

5 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter the File [F1]
Name. Enter FN
[F4] Z COORD.SETTING
F1:OCC.PT INPUT
F2:REF.MEAS
6 Press the [F1] key. [F1] OCC.PT

PT#:_________
INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER

7 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter the Point [F1] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
number. Instrument height setting display will be Enter PT# INPUT
shown. [F4] INS.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
8 Enter the height. Enter HT Z COORD.SETTING
[F4] F1:OCC.PT INPUT
The display returns to Z coordinate menu.
F2:REF.MEAS
z For more information about data file, see Chapter 9 “MEMORY MANAGER MODE” .
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2) Z Coordinate Calculation from Known Point Measuring Data

[Example setting] Using coordinate data file

1 After pressing [MENU] key, press [F4](P↓) key to [MENU] MENU 2/3
get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1:PROGRAMS
F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
3 Press the [F3](Z COORD.) key. [F3] Z COORD.SETTING
F1:USE FILE
F2:DON’T USE
4 Press the [F1](USE FILE) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN:_________

5 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter the File [F1]
Name. Enter FN
[F4] Z COORD.SETTING
F1:OCC.PT INPUT
F2:REF.MEAS
6 Press the [F2] key. [F2] NOO1#

PT#:_________

7 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter the Point [F1] N: 4.356 m
Number in coordinate data file. Enter PT# E: 16.283 m
[F4] Z: 1.553 m
>OK ? [YES][NO]
8 Press the [F3](YES) key and enter the Point [F3] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
Number in coordinate data file. INPUT
R.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
9 Enter the height. Enter R. HT REFLECTOR HEIGHT
[F4] INPUT
R.HT: 0.000 m
>Sight? [YES][NO]
10 Collimate a prism on the point and press the Collimate P HR: 120°30'40"
[F3](YES) key. [F3] HD*[n] << m
Measuring starts. *1)
VD: m
>Measuring...
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HR: 120°30'40"
HD: 12.345 m
VD: 23.456 m
NEXT ––– ––– CALC
11 Press the [F4](CALC) key.*2) [F4] Z COORD. SETTING
Z : Z coordinate Z : 1.234 m
dZ: Standard deviation
dZ : 0.002 m
––– ––– BS SET
12 Press the [F4](SET) key. *3) [F4] BACKSIGHT
Z coordinate of the occupied point will be set. HR: 23°20'40"
Bascksight point measuring screen will be shown.
>OK? [YES][NO]
13 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] PROGRAMS 1/2
Horizontal angle will be set. F1:REM
The display returns to Programs 1/2 menu.
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
*1) Measurement is Fine N-times measurement mode.

*2) To measure other points, press the [F1](NEXT) key.
*3) Pressing the [F3] key, the display will be changed alternately.
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6.1.4 Area Calculation

This mode calculate the area of a closed figure.
There are two area calculation methods as follows.
1) Area Calculation from Coordinate data file
2) Area Calculation from Measured data
z Area is not calculated correctly if enclosed lines cross each other.

z It is impossible to calculate what a mix of coordinate file data and measured data.
z If the coordinate data file does not exist, the area calculation from measured data is done
automatically.
z The numbers of points used to calculate are not limited.
1) Area Calculation from Coordinate Data File

key to get the menu on page 2/3. [F4] F1:PROGRAMS
F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
3 Press the [F4](P↓) key to get the PROGRAMS [F4] PROGRAMS 2/2
menu on page 2/2. F1:AREA
F2:POINT TO LINE
P↓
4 Press the [F1](AREA) key. [F1] AREA
F1:FILE DATA
F2:MEASUREMENT
5 Press the [F1](FILE DATA) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN:_________

6 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter the File [F1] AREA 0000
Name. Enter FN m.sq
Initial display will be shown. [F4] NEXT# :DATA-01
PT# LIST UNIT NEXT
7 Press the [F4](NEXT) key. *1), 2) [F4] AREA 0001
The top of the file data (DATA-01) will be set and m.sq
the second point number will be shown.
NEXT# :DATA-02
PT# LIST UNIT NEXT
8 Repeat pressing the [F4](NEXT) key to set [F4]
required number of points.
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When 3 or more points are set, the area AREA 0021

surrounded by the points is calculated and the
123.456 m.sq
result will be shown.
NEXT# :DATA-22
PT# LIST UNIT NEXT
*1) To set specify point, press the [F1](PT#) key.

*2) To show the list of the coordinate data in the file, press the [F2](LIST) key.
2) Area Calculation from Measured Data

F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
F2:POINT TO LINE
P↓
4 Press the [F1](AREA) key. [F1] AREA
F1:FILE DATA
F2:MEASUREMENT
5 Press the [F2](MEASUREMENT) key. [F2] AREA

F1:USE G.F.
F2:DON’T USE
6 Press the [F1] or [F2] key to select using GRID [F2] AREA 0000
FACTOR. m.sq
MEAS ––– UNIT –––
7 Collimate a prism and press the [F1](MEAS) key. Collimate P N*[n] <<< m
Measuring starts. *1) [F1] E: m
Z: m
>Measuring...
AREA 0001
m.sq

8 Collimate next point and press the [F1](MEAS) Collimate
key. [F1]
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When 3 or more points are measured, the area AREA 0003

surrounded by the points is calculated and the
234.567 m.sq
result will be shown.
z To change the display unit

It is possible to change the displayed area unit.
AREA 0003
100.000 m.sq

1 Press the [F3](UNIT) key. [F3] AREA 0003
100.000 m.sq
m.sq ha ft.sq acre

2 Select a unit by pressing the [F1] to [F4] key. [F2] AREA 0003
Example: [F2](ha) key. 0.010 ha
z m.sq: square meter ha: hectare ft.sq: square feet acre: acre.
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6.1.5 Point to Line Measurement

This mode is used to obtain the coordinate data with the origin point A(0,0,0) and the line AB as N
axis.
Place the 2 prisms at the points A and B on the line, and place the instrument at unknown point C. After
measuring the 2 prisms, the coordinate data and the direction angle of the instrument will be calculated
and restored.
P(n, e, z)
Prism P1 Prism P2
R.HT
Line
INS.HT Instrument Point (Unknown point)

F2:GRID FACTOR
F1:REM
F2:MLM
F3:Z COORD. P↓
F2:POINT TO LINE
P↓
4 Press the [F2] key. [F2] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
INPUT
INS.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
5 Enter instrument height. Enter REFLECTOR HEIGHT
INS.HT INPUT
[F4] R.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
6 Enter reflector A(P1) height. Enter R.HT POINT TO LINE
[F4] MEAS.P1
HD: m
>Sight? [YES][NO]
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7 Collimate prism P1 (Origin) and press [F3](YES) Collimate POINT TO LINE

key. P1 MEAS.P1
Measuring starts. *1) [F3] HD*[n] << m
>Measuring...
Input display of reflector B(P2) height will be REFLECTOR HEIGHT

shown. INPUT
R.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
8 Enter reflector B(P2) height. Enter R. HT POINT TO LINE
[F4] MEAS.P2
HD: m
>Sight? [YES][NO]
9 Collimate prism B (P2)(Origin) and press the Collimate POINT TO LINE
[F3](YES) key. P2 MEAS.P2
Measuring starts. *1) [F3] HD*[n] << m
>Measuring...
The coordinate data and the direction angle of the
instrument are calculated and restored. DIST. (P1-P2) 1/2
The result (The distance between A and B) will be dHD: 10.000 m
displayed. dVD: 0.000 m
dHD: Horizontal distance
NEZ S.CO ––– P↓
dVD: Vertical distance
dSD: Slope distance *2) ,3)
10 Press [F1](NEZ) key to measure other points. [F1] N: 0.000 m
E: 0.000 m
Z: 0.000 m
EXIT ––– HT MEAS
11 Collimate a prism and press [F4](MEAS) key. >Measuring...
Collimate P
Coordinate measurement starts. *4) [F4]
The result will be shown. *5) N: 3.456 m
E: 5.432 m
Z: 0.000 m
EXIT ––– HT MEAS

*2) To show dSD, press [F4](P↓) key.
*3) To show the new occupied data, press [F2](S.CO) key.
*5) To return to previous mode, press [F1](EXIT) key.
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6.2 Setting the GRID FACTOR

GRID FACTOR can reset in this menu mode.
For more information, refer to Section 8.1.1 “Setting the GRID FACTOR”.
Grid Factor can be applied to the following application programs.

It is also possible to cancel the Grid factor function by selecting “DON’T USE” in “SELECTING MODE”.
At this time the setting and selecting screens for Grid Factor will be omitted.
z Data collection mode

When the NEZ automatic calculation (NEZ AUTO. CALC) is ON, Grid factor will be applied to the
coordinate data (Including PTL data) recorded into a coordinate data file when the RAW data is
measured and recorded. (In this case, Grid Factor is not applied to the RAW data recorded into the
measured data file.)
PTL (Point To Line measurement)

When executing PTL measurement mode, the NEZ Auto Calculation wil be turned on compulsorily
and Grid factor will be applied to the coordinate data.
z Layout
Execution Layout (Including PTL measurement mode)
1. When displaying the difference (dHD) between grid horizontal distance to a layout point (HDg) on the
projection plane and measured ground horizontal distance to a prism point (HD), Grid factor will be
applied to grid distance (HDg) in order to reverse-convert grid distance to ground distance.
2. After completion of a layout point, the displayed coordinate data will be applied to grid factor in order
to compare with surveying data and calculated data on the projection plane.
(NEW POINT-Side Shot)

In side shot method, a new point coordinate data will be applied to grid factor and the new point
coordinate data will be recorded into a coordinate data file.
(NEW POINT - Resection)

In resection method, when a new point calculated coordinate data is displayed or recorded, the new
point coordinate data will be applied to grid factor and the coordinate data will be recorded into a
coordinate data file.
z MLM (Missing Line Measurement)

When selecting grid factor “USE G.F.”, measured data will be applied to grid factor. At this time,
horizontal distance (dHD) and slope distance (dSD) will be on the projection plane.
z AREA (Area calculation / Measured method)

When selecting grid factor “USE G.F.”, measured data will be applied to grid factor. At this time, the
calculated area will be on the projection plane.
Note: Calculation of Z coordinate is not influenced even if it is applied to grid factor.

F2:GRID FACTOR
2 Press the [F2](GRID FACTOR) key. [F2] GRID FACTOR
=0.998843
>MODIFY? [YES][NO]
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3 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] GRID FACTOR

ELEV.=1000 m
SCALE:0.999000
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
4 Enter Elevation. *1) Press the [F4](ENT) key. Enter ELEV.
[F4]
5 Enter Scale Factor in the same way. Enter Scale GRID FACTOR
[F4] ELEV.:2000 m
SCALE=1.001000
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
Grid Factor is displayed for 1 to 2 second and GRID FACTOR
display returns to menu.
=1.000686

z Input Range: Elevation : –9,999 to +9,999 meter (–32,805 to +3,2805 ft, ft+in)
Scale Factor : 0.990000 to 1.010000
6.3 Setting Illumination of Display and Cross Hairs

Setting ON/OFF/LEVEL (1 to 9) for illumination of display (LCD) and reticle.
z Setting LEVEL (1 to 9) is only for reticle.
[Example setting] LEVEL: 2 and turn on the illumination.

F2:GRID FACTOR
2 Press the [F3] key. [F3] ILLUMINATION [OFF:1]
The data previously set is shown. F1:ON
F2:OFF
F3:LEVEL
3 Press the [F3](LEVEL) key. [F3] ILLUMINATION [OFF:1]
[LEVEL MODE]
↓ ↑ ––– ENTER
4 Press the [F2](↑) key, and then press the [F2]
[F4](ENTER) key. [F4] ILLUMINATION [OFF:2]
F1:ON
F2:OFF
F3:LEVEL
5 Press the [F1](ON) key. [F1] ILLUMINATION [ON:2]
F1:ON
F2:OFF
F3:LEVEL
z To return to previous mode, press the [ESC] key.
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6.4 Setting Mode 1

In this mode, the following settings are possible.
1. Setting Minimum Reading
2. Auto Power off
3. Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction (Tilt ON/OFF)
(GTS-239N has vertical angle tilt correction only.).
4. Systematic Error of Instrument Correction
5. Selecting battery type
6. Heater ON/OFF
7. Setting for RS-232C communication
z This setting is memorized after power off.
6.4.1 Setting Minimum Reading

Select minimum display unit for angle measurement, coarse distance measurement mode.
z To select minimum display for fine measurement mode, see Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE” .
Models Angle Unit Coarse mode
Degree GON MIL Distance unit
GTS-233N
GTS-235N 5" / 1" 1mgon / 0.2mgon 0.1mil / 0.01mil
GTS-236N 10mm (0.02ft)/
1mm(0.005ft)
GTS-239N 10" / 5" 2mgon / 1mgon 0.1mil / 0.01mil
[Example] Minimum angle: 5”, Coarse: 1mm

key twice to get the menu on page 3. [F4] F1:PARAMETERS 1
[F4] F2:CONTRAST ADJ.
P↓
2 Press the [F1] key. [F1] PARAMETERS 1 1/3
F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:AUTO POWER OFF
F3:TILT P↓
3 Press the [F1] key. [F1] MINIMUM READING
F1:ANGLE
F2:COARSE
4 Press the [F1] key. [F1] MINIMUM ANGLE

[F1: 1" ]
F2: 5"
ENTER
5 Press the [F2](5") key and press the [F4](ENTER) [F2] MINIMUM READING
key. [F4] F1:ANGLE
F2:COARSE
6 Press the [F2] key. [F2] COARSE READING

F1: 1mm
[F2:10mm]
ENTER
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7 Press the [F1] key and press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F1] MINIMUM READING
[F4] F1:ANGLE
F2:COARSE
z To return to previous mode, press the [ESC] key.
6.4.2 Auto Power Off

If no key operation is given or no process of measurement is performed for more than 30 minutes (No
change exceeding 30” has occurred during horizontal angle or vertical angle measurement.), the power
turns off automatically. If the instrument is set at distance measurement mode (No change in distance
exceeding 10cm has occurred during distance measurement), the mode changes to angle
measurement automatically in case that the instrument does not operate for approximately 10 minutes,
and the power turns off after 20 minutes.

P↓
F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:AUTO POWER OFF
F3:TILT P↓
3 Press the [F2] key. [F2] AUTO POWER OFF [OFF]
F2:OFF
ENTER
4 Press the [F1](ON) key or [F2](OFF) key, and [F1] or [F2]
press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]
6.4.3 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt correction (Tilt ON/OFF)

(GTS-239N has vertical angle tilt correction only.)
In case the instrument is used in an unstable situation, constant indexing of vertical and horizontal
angle may be impossible. In this case, the function of tilt correction can be stopped by selecting TILT
OFF. It has been set to X, Y (V/H) TILT ON at the factory.
z This setting is memorized after powering off.

P↓
F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:AUTO POWER OFF
F3:TILT P↓
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3 Press the [F3] key. [F3] TILT SENSOR:[XY-ON]

The data previously set is shown. X: 0°02'10"
If already ON, the display shows tilt correction
Y: 0°03'00"
value.
X-ON XY-ON OFF ENTER
4 Press the [F1](X-ON) key or [F2](XY-ON) or [F1]~[F3]
[F3](OFF) key, and press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]
6.4.4 Systematic Error of Instrument Correction (only for GTS-233N/235N/236N)

Setting ON/OFF for error correction of collimation and horizontal axis for angle measurement.
Note: Perform this item after complete Section 17.5 “Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of
Instrument”.

P↓
F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:AUTO POWER OFF
F3:TILT P↓
F1:ERROR CORRECTION
F2:BATTERY TYPE
F3:HEATER P↓
4 Press the [F1] key. [F1] ERROR CORR. [OFF]
F2:OFF
ENTER
6.4.5 Selecting Battery Type

On-board battery BT-32Q can be also available for GTS-230N series. When you use BT-32Q (Ni-Cd)
battery select [Ni-Cd] type of battery in this parameters 1 menu.
If you select wrong type of battery, the battery remaining display may work incorrectly.
BT-52QA: Ni-MH battery type, BT-32Q: Ni-Cd battery type.

key twice to get the menu on page 3/3. [F4] F1:PARAMETERS 1
P↓
2 Press the [F1] key and press the [F4](P↓) key to [F1] PARAMETERS 1 2/3
get the menu on page 2. [F4] F1:ERROR CORRECTION
F2:BATTERY TYPE
F3:HEATER P↓
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3 Press the [F2] key. [F2] BATTERY TYPE

[F1:Ni-MH ]
F2:Ni-Cd
ENTER
4 Press the [F2] key to select Ni-Cd battery type. [F2]
Then press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]
6.4.6 Heater ON/OFF

The heater option for both display units can be turned OFF or ON.

P↓
F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:AUTO POWER OFF
F3:TILT P↓
F1:ERROR CORRECTION
F2:BATTERY TYPE
F3:HEATER P↓
4 Press the [F3] key. [F3] HEATER [OFF]
F2:OFF
ENTER
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6.4.7 Setting RS-232C communication with external device

You can set the parameters for RS-232C communication with external device from parameters setting
menu.
The following parameters can be set.
Item Selecting items
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

Character bit/Parity 7/Even, 7/Odd, 8/None
Stop bit 1, 2
ACK mode Standard, Omitted
CR, LF ON, OFF
REC type REC-A, REC-B
Baud rate: 1200 baud, Character bit/Parity: 7/Even, CRLF: OFF, REC
Factory setting
type: REC-A, ACK: Standard
ACK mode, CRLF and REC type are interlocked with the same items in the selecting mode.
Refer to 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
Sample setting
STOP BITS: 2

P↓
F1:MINIMUM READING
F2:AUTO POWER OFF
F3:TILT P↓
3 Press the [F4] key twice. [F4] twice PARAMETERS 1 3/3
F1:RS-232C
P↓
4 Press the [F1] key. [F1] RS-232C 1/3
The data previously set is shown. F1:BAUD RATE
F2:CHAR./PARITY
F3:STOP BITS P↓
5 Press the [F3] key to select STOP BITS. [F3] STOP BITS
The data previously set is marked. [F1:1 ]
F2:2
ENTER
6 Press the [F2](2) key to select stop bit 2, and [F2] STOP BITS
press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] F1:1
[F2:2 ]
ENTER
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6.5 Setting Contrast of Display

Setting level for contrast of display (LCD)

P↓
2 Press the [F2] key. [F2] CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT
LEVEL: 4
↓ ↑ ––– ENTER
3 Press the [F1](↓) key or [F2](↑) key, and press the [F1] or [F2]
[F4](ENTER) key. [F4]
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6.6 ROAD
z Road menu operation
PROGRAMS 2/2
F1:AREA
F2:POINT TO LINE
F3:ROAD P↓
Press F3 key
ROAD
F1:INPUT DATA
F2:SETOUT
F3:INITIALIZE
Input start point
F1 INPUT DATA START POINT
F1:START POINT F1 N > 0.000 m
F2:H ALIGNMENT E : 0.000 m
INPUT --- --- ENTER
Input road data

H ALIGNMENT F1:LINE LINE 01
F1 F1
F2 F1:DATA INPUT F2:CURVE L > 0.000 m
F2:DATA SEARCH F3:SPIRAL AZ: 0°00’00”
F4:POINT INPUT --- --- ENTER
CURVE 02
F2 R > 0.000 m
L : 0.000 m
INPUT --- --- ENTER
SPIRAL 03
F3 R > 0.000 m
L : 0.000 m
INPUT --- --- ENTER
POINT 04
F4 N > 0.000 m
E : 0.000 m
INPUT --- --- ENTER
Search data Edit data

DATA SEARCH LINE 01/30
F1:FIRST DATA F1 L : 100.000 m
F2 F2:LAST DATA AZ: 45°00’00”
EDIT
Set OCC and BS

SETOUT OCC&BS OCC&BS
F2 F1 F1
F1:OCC&BS F1:OCC&BS F1:COORD. DATA
F2:SETOUT ROAD F2:RESECTION F2:ROAD DATA
F3:SELECT A FILE
Set out road Resection

SETOUT ROAD NO01#
F2 CHAIN:1000.000 PT#:__________
F2
INPUT --- --- ENTER INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER
Select a file
SELECT A FILE
FN:__________
F3
INPUT LIST --- ENTER
Initialize ROAD data

INITIALIZE DATA
F3 ERASE ROAD DATA
>OK ? [NO][YES]
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6.6.1 Input Start Point

To input the start point, carry out the following operating procedure.

1 After pressing the [MENU] key, press the [F4](P↓), [MENU] PROGRAMS 2/2
[F1], [F4]key to get the programs menu on page [F4] F1:AREA
2/2. [F1] F2:POINT TO LINE
[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F1], [F1] key. [F3] START POINT
(Refer to “Input start point” on page 24.) [F1] N = 0.000 m
[F1] E : 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
3 Input coord N, E. Input coord START POINT
4 Press the [ENT] key. [ENT] CHAIN = 0.000 m
INTERVAL:100.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
5 Input value data CHAIN, INTERVAL. Input data
6 Press the [ENT] key. [ENT]
<SET!>
INPUT DATA
F1:START POINT
F2:H ALIGNMENT
z For [ROAD], in addition to the “Start Point” and “Road Data” input files, other files necessary for the
calculations are created. Consequently, if the free area of the memory reaches 10% or less, a
“MEMORY POOR” warning message is displayed. (In this case, the instrument can still be operated.)
z CHAIN and INTERVAL input range
-50,000m≤ CHAIN ≤ +500,000m

0m<INTERVAL ≤ +5,000m
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6.6.2 Input Road Data

[ROAD] is made up of four types of components: LINE, CURVE, SPIRAL and POINT.
To input the required components, carry out the following operating procedure.

[F1], [F4] key to get the programs menu on page [F4] F1:AREA
[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F1], [F2], [F1] key. [F3] F1:LINE
(Refer to “Input road data” on page 24.) [F1] F2:CURVE
[F2] F3:SPIRAL
[F1] F4:POINT
z The amount of input data varies depending on the type of data, up to a maximum of 30.
(In the case of POINT input only, the maximum is 9 points including end point.)
z An error may occur when entering a combination of POINT and other components if the amount of data
entered exceeds the maximum amount allowed for internal calculations. If this happens, please reduce
the amount of input data.
z Input LINE data
F1:LINE
F2:CURVE
F3:SPIRAL
F4:POINT
1 To input LINE data, press the [F1] key. *1) [F1] LINE 01
L = 0.000 m
AZ: 0°00’00”
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
2 Input LENGTH. Input LINE 01
3 Press the [ENT] key. LENGTH L : 100.000 m
AZ= 0°00’00”
[ENT] ––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
4 Input AZIMUTH. Input
5 Press the [ENT] key. AZIMUTH
[ENT]
<SET!>
*1) The number at the top right of the screen shows the amount of data currently entered.
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z Input CURVE data
F1:LINE
F2:CURVE
F3:SPIRAL
F4:POINT
1 To input CURVE data, press the [F2] key. *1) [F2] CURVE 02
R = 0.000 m
L : 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
2 Input RADIUS. Input CURVE 02
3 Press the [ENT] key. RADIUS R : 100.000 m
[ENT] L = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
Input
4 Input LENGTH. LENGTH
5 Press the [ENT] key.
[ENT]
Select
CURVE 02
6 Select TURN(direction of turn): RIGHT or LEFT. [F1](LEFT)
or TURN > RIGHT
[F2](RIGHT)
LEFT RIGHT ––– ENTER
[ENT]
<SET!>
*1) CURVE cannot be input as the first data.
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z Input SPIRAL data
F1:LINE
F2:CURVE
F3:SPIRAL
F4:POINT
1 To input SPIRAL data, press the [F3] key. *1) [F3] SPIRAL 03
R = 0.000 m
L : 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
2 Input RADIUS. Input SPIRAL 03
3 Press the [ENT] key. RADIUS R : 100.000 m
[ENT] L = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
Input
4 Input LENGTH. LENGTH
Select
[F1](LEFT) SPIRAL 03
6 Select TURN(direction of turn): RIGHT or LEFT.
or TURN > RIGHT
[F2](RIGHT) DIR : IN
LEFT RIGHT ––– ENTER
[ENT]
8 Select DIR(direction): IN(entrance) or OUT(exit). Select SPIRAL 03

9 Press the [ENT] key. [F1](IN) TURN : LEFT
or DIR > IN
[F2](OUT) IN OUT ––– ENTER
[ENT]
<SET!>
*1) SPIRAL cannot be input as the first data.
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z Input POINT data
F1:LINE
F2:CURVE
F3:SPIRAL
F4:POINT
1 To input POINT data, press the [F4] key. [F4] POINT 04
N = 0.000 m
E : 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
2 Input N coord. Input POINT 04
3 Press the [ENT] key. N coord N : 100.000 m
[ENT] E = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
R > 0.000 m
4 Input E coord. Input
A1: 0.000
5 Press the [ENT] key. E coord
[ENT] A2: 0.000
INPUT ––– SKIP ENTER
Input R : 100.000 m
6 Input RADIUS. *1)
RADIUS A1> 0.000
[ENT] A2: 0.000
Input R : 100.000 m
8 Input parameter A1. *1) parameter
9 Press the [ENT] key. A1: 80.000
A1 A2> 0.000
[ENT]
10 Input parameter A2. *1) Input

11 Press the [ENT] key. parameter
A2
[ENT]
<SET!>
*1) If the data input is not required, press the [SKIP] key.
z When inputting POINT data, if the next data is not POINT data, ROAD is calculated as a straight line
irrespective of the values for RADIUS, A1 and A2.
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6.6.3 Search Data

To search for input data, carry out the following operating procedure.

[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F1], [F2], [F2] key. [F3] DATA SEARCH
(Refer to “Search data” on page 24.) [F1] F1:FIRST DATA
[F2] F2:LAST DATA
[F2]
3 To search from the first data, select [F1] (FIRST [F1] LINE 01/30
DATA). L : 100.000 m
AZ: 45°00’00”
EDIT ↓
4 To switch to different data, press the [↓] or [↑] key. [↓] or [↑]
SPIRAL 30/30
R : 200.000 m
L : 100.000 m
EDIT ↓
6.6.4 Edit Data

To edit input data, carry out the following operating procedure.
LINE 01/30
L : 100.000 m
AZ: 45°00’00”
EDIT ↓
1 In DATA SEARCH, press the [F1] key. [F1] LINE 01

L = 100.000 m
AZ: 45°00’00”
2 Edit the data. Edit data ––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
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6.6.5 Set OCC and BS

To set the Occupied Point and Backsight Point, carry out the following operating procedure.

[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F2], [F1] key. [F3] OCC&BS
(Refer to “Set OCC and BS” on page 24.) [F2] F1:OCC&BS
[F1] F2:RESECTION
3 Press the [F1] key. *1) [F1] OCC&BS

F1:COORD. DATA
F2:ROAD DATA
4 To input OCC. PT, press [F2] OCC.PT

the [F1](COORD. DATA) or [F2](ROAD DATA) key. CHAIN=
COORD. DATA:
Choose the data from Coord Data and set the
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
Occupied Point.
ROAD DATA:
Create the data from Road Data and set the
Occupied Point.
(Example: ROAD DATA)

5 Input OCC. PT, press the [ENT] key. Input CHAIN:1000.000
OCC. PT >CENTER
[ENT] LEFT RIGHT ––– ENTER
6 Press the [ENT] key. [ENT] CHAIN:1000.000
N : 0.000 m
LEFT or RIGHT: Use the offset point.
E : 0.000 m
CENTER: Use the center point.
>OK ? [YES][NO]
(Example: CENTER)
7 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] BACKSIGHT
CHAIN=
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]

8 Input the backsight. Input
Backsight

CHAIN: 0.000
>CENTER
LEFT RIGHT --- ENTER
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10 Collimate the backsight. Collimate BACKSIGHT

Backsight H(B)= 45°00’00”
>Sight? [YES][NO]
11 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3]
<SET!>
SETOUT
F1:OCC&BS
F2:SETOUT ROAD
F3:SELECT A FILE
*1) When setting the Occupied Point and Backsight Point using Resection method, select [F2]
(RESECTION).
For details of the Resection method, refer to Section 8.3.2 “Resection Method”.
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6.6.6 Setout Road

To setout the road, carry out the following operating procedure.

[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F2], [F2] key. [F3] SETOUT ROAD
(Refer to “Set out road” on page 24.) [F2] CHAIN=
[F2]
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
3 Input data. Input SETOUT ROAD
data CHAIN=1200
--- --- [CLR][ENT]

4 Press the [ENT] key. [ENT] CHAIN:1200
> CENTER
LEFT RIGHT --- ENTER

5 Select offset. [F2] CHAIN:1200
(Example: RIGHT) : RIGHT
Press the [F2] key. *1)
= m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
6 Input the offset value. Input
offset value

CHAIN:1200
The setout point coordinates are displayed. N : 0.000 m
E : 0.000 m
>OK ? [YES][NO]
8 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] CALCULATED
The distance to the setout point and the backsight HR= 60°00’00”
are displayed.
HD= 100.000 m
HR: Calculated horizontal angle of the layout point
ANG DIST --- ---
HD: Calculated horizontal distance from the
instrument to the layout point
9 Press the [F1](ANG) key. [F1] CHAIN:1200
CHAIN: Layout point HR: 60°00’00”
HR: Measured (Actual) horizontal angle.
dHR: 0°00’00”
dHR: Horizontal angle to be turned to the layout
point = Actual horizontal angle - Calculated
DIST --- NEZ ---
horizontal angle.
Correct direction when dHR = 0°00'00"
10 Press the [F1](DIST) key. [F1] HD* 100.000 m
HD: Measuring (Actual) horizontal distance dHD: 0.000 m
dHD: Horizontal distance to be turned to the
layout point = Actual horizontal distance –
Calculated horizontal distance.
MODE ANG NEZ NEXT
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11 Press the [F3](NEZ) key. [F3] N * 70.000 m

The coordinate data is shown. E : 50.000 m
MODE ANG --- NEXT
12 Press the [F4](NEXT) key to set next layout point. [F4]
*1) If not selecting offset, press the [ENT] key.
6.6.7 Select a File

To set the coordinates to be used for the Occupied Point and Backsight Point, carry out the following
operating procedure.

[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F2] key. [F3] SETOUT
(Refer to “Select a file” on page 24.) [F2] F1:OCC&BS
F2:SETOUT ROAD
F3:SELECT A FILE
3 Press the [F3] key. [F3] SELECT A FILE
FN:__________

4 Enter the name of the file being used (or select it Select a file
from the list).
6.6.8 Initialize ROAD data

To initialize the data, carry out the following operating procedure.

[F4] F3:ROAD P↓
2 Press the [F3], [F3] key. [F3] INITIALIZE DATA
(Refer to “Initialize ROAD data” on page 24.) [F3] ERASE ROAD DATA
>OK ? [NO][YES]
3 When the [F4] (YES) key is pressed, all ROAD
DATA with the exception of the coordinate data file
is erased.
[F4]
Press the [F4] key.
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The GTS-230N series are able to store the measured data into the internal memory.
The internal memory is shared by the measured data files and the coordinate data files.
Maximum 30 files can be generated.
z Measured data
The collected data is memorized into a files.
z The number of measurement points
( In case not using the internal memory in layout mode)
MAX. 24,000 points
Because the internal memory covers both data collection mode and layout mode, the number of
measurement points will be decreased when the layout mode is used.
For the internal memory, refer to Chapter 9 “MEMORY MANAGER MODE”.
1) When turning off the power, ensure that you are in the main menu screen or main angle
measurement mode.
This ensures completion of the memory access process and avoids possible damage to the
stored data.
2) It is recommended for safety to charge the battery (BT-52QA) beforehand and prepare fully
charged spare batteries.
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z Data collect menu operation
By pressing the [MENU] key, the instrument will be in MENU 1/3 mode.
Press the [F1](DATA COLLECT) key, the menu of data collect 1/2 will be shown.
[ESC] [MENU]
MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓
[F1]
SELECT A FILE Selecting data collection file
FN:

Set file
DATA COLLECT 1/2

F1:OCC.PT# INPUT [ESC] [F1]
F2:BACKSIGHT OCC.PT# INPUT
F3:FS/SS P↓ Setting occupied point
See Section 7.1.3 “Occupied Point and
DATA COLLECTION MENU 1/2 Backsight Point”.
[F2]
BACK SIGHT
Setting direction angle
See Section 7.1.3 “Occupied Point and
[F4] Backsight Point”.
[F3]
FS/SS
Executing data collection
See section 7.2 “Operational Procedure of
DATA COLLECT 2/2
[ESC] [F1] “DATA COLLECT””
F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:PCODE INPUT SELECT A FILE
F3:CONFIG. P↓ File can be selected for Data collect.
See Section 7.1.1 “Selecting a File for Data
DATA COLLECTION MENU 2/2 Collection”.
[F2]
PCODE INPUT
Editing PCODE library
See Section 7.6 “Editing PCODE Library
[PCODE INPUT]”
[F3]
CONFIG
Setting Parameter of Data Collect
See Section 7.7 “Setting Parameter of Data
Collect [CONFIG.]”.
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7.1 Preparation
7.1.1 Selecting a File for Data Collection
A file used by data collection mode must be selected at first.
Select a file before beginning data collection mode because selection screen of a file is displayed. And
a selection from data collection menu is possible in the mode.
MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓
1 Press [F1](DATA COLLECT) key from menu 1/3. [F1] SELECT A FILE
FN:_________

2 Press [F2](LIST) key to display the list of file. *1) [F2] AMIDATA /M0123
→*HILDATA /M0345
TOPDATA /M0789
––– SRCH ––– ENTER
3 Scroll file list by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and [ ] or [ ] TOPDATA /M0789
select a file to use. *2), 3) →RAPDATA /M0564
SATDATA /M0456
4 Press [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] DATA COLLECT 1/2
The file will be set and data collect 1/2 menu will F1:OCC.PT# INPUT
be shown.
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:FS/SS P↓
*1) If you want to make a new file or input file name directly, press [F1](INPUT) key and enter a file name.
*2) When a file has been selected already, ‘*’ mark is indicated on left of current file name.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing [F2](SRCH) key.
z It is possible to select a file from DATA COLLECT 2/2 menu in the

DATA COLLECT 2/2
same way.
F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:PCODE INPUT
F3:CONFIG. P↓
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7.1.2 Selecting a Coordinate File for Data Collection

When coordinate data in a coordinate data file are used for occupied point or backsight point, select a
coordinate file from the data collect menu 2/2 beforehand.
DATA COLLECT 2/2

F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:PCODE INPUT
F3:CONFIG. P↓
1 Press the [F1](SELECT A FILE) key from DATA [F1] SELECT A FILE
COLLECT menu 2/2. F1:MEAS.DATA
F2:COORD.DATA
2 Press the [F2](COORD.DATA) key. [F2] SELECT A FILE

FN:

3 Select a coordinate file in the same manner as
Section 7.1.1 “Selecting a File for Data Collection”.
7.1.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point

The occupied point and direction angle in the data collect mode are linked with the occupied point and
direction angle in normal coordinate measurement.
It is possible to set or change the occupied point and direction angle from the data collect mode.
Occupied point can be set by two setting methods as follow.

1) Setting from the coordinate data stored in the internal memory.
2) Direct key input.
The following three setting methods for backsight point can be selected.
2) Direct key input of coordinate data.
3) Direct key input of setting angle.
Note: See 9.4 “Coordinate Data Direct Key Input” and 9.7.2 “Loading Data” for how to store
coordinate into the internal memory.
z Example for setting the occupied point:

In case of setting occupied point from the coordinate data stored in the internal memory.

1 Press the [F1](OCC.PT# INPUT) key from the [F1] PT# → PT-01
data collect menu 1/2. ID :
The previous data is shown.
INS.HT: 0.000 m
2 Press the [F4](OCNEZ) key. [F4] OCC.PT
PT#:PT-01

3 Press the [F1](INPUT) key. [F1] OCC.PT
PT#=PT-01
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4 Enter PT#, press [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# PT# → PT-11
[F4] ID :
INS.HT: 0.000 m
5 Enter ID, INS.HT in the same way. *2),3) Enter ID, PT# :PT-11
INS.HT ID :
INS.HT→ 1.335 m
6 Press [F3](REC) key. [F3] >REC ? [YES][NO]
7 Press [F3](YES) key. [F3] DATA COLLECT 1/2

The display returns to the data collect menu 1/2. F1:OCC.PT# INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:FS/SS P↓

*2) ID can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE Library.
To show the list of PCODE library, press the [F2](SRCH) key.
*3) Press the [F3](REC) key when you do not input the INS.HT.
z The data recorded in data collect is PT#, ID and INS.HT.
z If point is not found in internal memory “PT# DOES NOT EXIST” is displayed.
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z Example for setting the direction angle:
The following is to memorize the data of the backsight after setting the backsight point from point
number.

1 Press the [F2](BACKSIGHT) key from the data [F2] BS# →
collect menu 1/2. PCODE :
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT 0SET MEAS BS
2 Press the [F4] (BS) key. *1) [F4] BACKSIGHT
PT#:
INPUT LIST NE/AZ ENT

3 Press the [F1](INPUT) key. [F1] BACKSIGHT
PT#=
4 Enter PT#, press the [F4](ENT) key. *2) Enter PT# BS# → PT-22
[F4] PCODE :
R.HT : 0.000 m
Enter PCODE,R.HT in the same way. *3),4)
INPUT 0SET MEAS BS
5 Press the [F3](MEAS) key. [F3] BS# → PT-22
PCODE :
R.HT : 0.000 m
*VH SD NEZ –––
6 Collimate back sight point. Collimate V : 90°00'00"
Select one of the measuring mode and press the BS HR: 0°00'00"
soft key. [F2] SD*[n] <<< m
EXAMPLE: [F2](Slope Distance) key.
Measuring starts.
> Measuring...
Horizontal circle is set to calculated direction
angle. DATA COLLECT 1/2
Measuring result is memorized and the display F1:OCC.PT# INPUT
returns to the data collect menu 1/2. F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:FS/SS P↓
*1) Pressing each time the [F3] key, the input method changes as Coordinate value, Angle, Coordinate
point name alternatively.
*2) Refer to Chapter 2.6 “How to Enter Alphanumeric characters”.
*3) PCODE can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE Library.
*4) Data collect sequence can be set to [MEAS→ EDIT]. Refer to Section 7.7 “Setting Parameter of Data
z If point is not found in internal memory “PT# DOES NOT EXIST” is displayed.
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7.2 Operational Procedure of “DATA COLLECT”

DATA COLLECT 1/2

F1:OCC.PT# INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:FS/SS P↓
1 Press the [F3](FS/SS) key from the data collect [F3] PT# →
menu 1/2. PCODE :
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
2 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] PT# =PT-01
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# PCODE :
[F4] R.HT : 0.000 m
PT# :PT-01
PCODE →
R.HT : 0.000 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
3 Enter PCODE, R.HT in the same way. *2), 3) [F1] PT# → PT-01
Enter PCODE :TOPCON
PCODE R.HT : 1.200 m
[F4] INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
[F1]
4 Press the [F3](MEAS) key. EnterR.HT VH *SD NEZ OFSET
[F4]
5 Collimate the target point. [F3]
Collimate
6 Press one of the [F1] to [F3] key. *4) [F2] V : 90°10'20"

Example: [F2](SD) key. HR: 120°30'40"
Measuring starts.
SD*[n] < m
> Measuring...
The measuring data is memorized and the display < complete >
changes to the next point. *5)
PT# is automatically incremented. PT# → PT-02
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
7 Enter the next point data and collimate the next Collimate
point.
8 Press [F4](ALL) key. [F4] V : 90°10'20"
Measuring starts in the same measuring mode of
HR: 120°30'40"
the previous point.
Data is recorded.
SD*[n] < m
> Measuring...
< complete >
PT# → PT-03
Continue the measuring in the same way. PCODE :TOPCON
To finish the mode, press [ESC] key.
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
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*2) PCODE can be input by inputting a register number linked with PCODE Library.
*3) Data collect sequence can be set to [MEAS→ EDIT]. See to Section 7.7 “Setting Parameter of Data
*4) The mark “*” indicates the previous measuring mode.
*5) You can confirm the measured data as follows. Refer to Section 7.7 “Setting Parameter of Data Collect
[CONFIG.]”.
V : 90°10'20"
HR: 120°30'40"
SD: 98.765 m
> OK ? [YES][NO]
z Searching the recorded data

While executing the DATA COLLECT mode, you can search the recorded data.
PT# → PT-02
PCODE :
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
1 While executing the DATA COLLECT mode, [F2] SEARCH [TOPCON]
press [F2](SRCH) key. *1) F1:FIRST DATA
F2:LAST DATA
The using file name will appear on the top of the
right side of the display.
F3:PT# DATA
2 Select one of three search methods by pressing [F1] to [F3]

[F1] to [F3] key. *2)
*1) It is possible to see the PCODE list when the arrow is located beside PCODE or ID.
*2) The operation is same as the “SEARCH” in the MEMORY MANAGER mode.
For more information, refer to Section 9.2 “Searching Data”.
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z Entering PCODE / ID using PCODE Library

While executing the DATA COLLECT mode, you can enter PCODE /ID from PCODE Library.
PT# :PT-02
PCODE →
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
1 Move the arrow to the PCODE or ID in the DATA [F1] PT# :PT-02
COLLECT mode, press the [F1](INPUT) key. PCODE =32
2 Enter a register number linked with PCODE library R.HT : 1.200 m
and press the [F4](ENT) key. Enter No [ALP][SPC][CLR][ENT]
(Example) [F4]
Register number, 32 = TOPCON
PT# :PT-02
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT → 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
z Entering PCODE / ID from the list of PCODE

You can also enter PCODE / ID from the list of PCODE.
PT# :PT-02
PCODE →
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
1 Move the arrow to the PCODE or ID in the DATA [F2]
COLLECT mode, press the [F2](SRCH) key. → 001:PCODE01
002:PCODE02
EDIT ––– CLR ENTER
2 By pressing the following keys, the register [ ] or [ ] 031:PCODE31
number will increase or decrease. → 032:TOPCON
[ ] or [ ]
[ ] or [ ]: Increasing or Decreasing one by one 033:HILTOP
[ ] or [ ]: By ten Increasing or Decreasing. *1) EDIT ––– CLR ENTER
3 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] PT# :PT-02
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT → 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
*1) To edit the PCODE library, press the [F1](EDIT) key.

To delete the PCODE registered with shown an arrow, press the [F3](CLR) key.
PCODE can be edited in DATA COLLECT menu 2/2 or MEMORY MANAGER menu 2/3.
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7.3 Data Collect Offset Measurement mode

This mode is useful when it is difficult to set up the prism directly, for example at the center of a tree.
Data Collect. Offset Measurement has four measuring methods.
z Angle offset measurement
z Distance offset measurement
z Plane offset measurement
z Column offset measurement
7.3.1 Angle Offset Measurement

Place the prism at the same horizontal distance from the instrument as that of point A0 to measure.
When measuring coordinates of ground point A1: Set the

instrument height / prism height.
When measuring coordinates of point A0: Set the instrument

height only. (Set the prism height to 0 ).
Prism P
When sighting to A0, you can select one of two

Prism height ways. One is to fix vertical angle to the prism
position even up down the telescope position, and
the other is to gear vertical angle to the up down
of telescope movement. In case following the
vertical angle to the movement of telescope, SD
(Slope Distance) and VD (Vertical Distance) will
be changed according to the movement of
telescope.
To set this option, refer to Chapter 16
“SELECTING MODE”.
Instrument height
Occ.Point

1 Press the [F3](MEAS) key. [F3] PT# → PT-11
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
VH *SD NEZ P1↓
OFSET PTL P2↓
2 Press the [F4](P1↓ ) key, [F1](OFSET) key. [F4] OFFSET 1/2
[F1] F1:ANG. OFFSET
F2:DIST. OFFSET
3 Press the [F1] key. [F1] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 120°30'40"
HD: m
>Sight ? [YES][NO]
4 Collimate the prism. Collimate P
5 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

Continuous measuring starts. HR: 120°30'40"
HD*[n] < m
>measuring ...
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OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 120°30'40"
SD* 12.345 m
>OK? [YES][NO]
6 Collimate point A0 using the horizontal motion Collimate A0 OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
clamp and horizontal tangent screw. HR: 123°30'40"
SD: 12.345 m
>OK? [YES][NO]
7 Show the horizontal distance of point A0. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 123°30'40"
HD: 6.543 m
>OK? [YES][NO]
8 Show the relative elevation of point A0. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT
HR: 123°30'40"
z Each time pressing [ ] key, horizontal distance,
VD: 0.843 m
relative elevation and slope distance are shown in
sequence.
>OK? [YES][NO]
9 Show N coordinate of point A0 or A1. [ ] OFFSET-MEASUREMENT

HR: 123°30'40"
z Each time pressing [ ] key, N, E and Z
N : –12.345 m
coordinate are shown in sequence.
>OK? [YES][NO]
10 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] PT# → PT-12
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
The data is recorded and the next measuring point
is displayed.
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
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7.3.2 Distance Offset Measurement

The measurement of a place apart from a prism is possible by inputting offset horizontal distance of
front and back / right and left.
Forward HD
oHD sign
A0
A1 RorL HD
Prism height
Prism P
Instrument height
Occ.Point
When measuring coordinates of ground point A1:Set the instrument height / prism height.
When measuring coordinates of point A0: Set the instrument height only.
(Set the prism height to 0 ).
PT# → PT-11
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
1 Press the [F3](MEAS) key. INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
[F3]
VH *SD NEZ P1↓
OFSET PTL P2↓
[F1] F1:ANG. OFFSET
F2:DIST. OFFSET
3 Press the [F2] key. [F2] DISTANCE OFFSET
INPUT RorL HD
oHD: 0.000 m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
4 Enter Right and Left direction offset value.*1) Enter HD DISTANCE OFFSET
[F4] INPUT FORWARD HD
oHD: 0.000 m
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
5 Enter Forward direction offset value. *1) Enter HD PT# :PT-11
[F4] PCODE : TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
--- *SD NEZ ---
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6 Collimate the prism. Collimate P
7 Press the [F2] or [F3] key. [F3] N*[n] <<< m

Example: [F3](NEZ) key E : m
Measuring starts.
Z : m
>measuring ...
>Calculating...
The data is recorded and the next measuring point PT# → PT-12
is displayed. PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
*1) To skip entering, press the [F3](SKP) key.
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7.3.3 Plane Offset Measurement

Measuring will be taken for the place where direct measuring can not be done, for example distance or
coordinate measuring for a edge of a plane.
Three random points (P1, P2, P3) on a plane will be measured at first in the plane offset measurement
to determine the measured plane. Collimate the measuring point (P0) then the instrument calculates
and displays coordinate and distance value of cross point between collimation axis and of the plane.
P (Prism)
(Point without
P
prism)
P3 P2
(Prism) (Prism)
Prism heights of P1 to P3 is set to zero automatically.
PT# → PT-11
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
[F3]
VH *SD NEZ P1↓
OFSET PTL P2↓
[F1] F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
3 Press the [F3](PLANE OFFSET) key. [F3] PLANE
N001#:
SD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
4 Collimate prism P1, and press the [F1](MEAS) Collimate PLANE
key. P1 N001#:
Measuring will start. [F1] SD* [n] << m
After measuring, the display will show the second
point measurement.
>Measuring...
5 Measure the second and third points in the same Collimate PLANE
way. P2 N002#:
[F1] SD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
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Collimate PLANE
P3 N003#:
[F1] SD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
The display changes to PT# input in the plane PLANE

offset measurement. *1)
Input point number if necessary.
PT# → PT-11
PCODE :TOPCON
INPUT SRCH --- MEAS
6 Press the [F4](MEAS) key. [F4] HR: 80°30'40"

The instrument calculates and displays coordinate HD: 54.321 m
and distance value of cross point between
VD: 10.000 m
collimation axis and of the plane. *2)
>OK? [YES][NO]
7 Collimate the edge (P0) of the plane. *3), 4) Collimate HR: 75°30'40"
P0 HD: 54.600 m
VD: -0.487 m
>OK? [YES][NO]
8 To show the slope distance (SD), press the [ ] V : 90°30'40"
key. HR: 75°30'40"
z Each time pressing the [ ] key, horizontal SD: 54.602 m
>OK? [YES][NO]
shown in sequence.
z To show coordinate value of point P0, press the
[ ] key.
9 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] PLANE
The measured data will be recorded and the next PT# → PT-12
offset point number will be displayed.
PCODE :TOPCON
INPUT SRCH --- MEAS
10 To escape the measuring, press the [ESC] key. [ESC] PT# → PT-12
The display returns to the next point number in PCODE :TOPCON
data collect mode. R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
*1) In case the calculation of plane was not successful by the measured three points, errordisplays. Start
measuring over again from the first point.
*2) Data display is the mode beforehand of offset measurement mode.
*3) Error will be displayed when collimated to the direction which does not cross with the determined plane.
*4) The refrector height of the target point P0 is set to zero automatically
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7.3.4 Column Offset Measurement

If it is possible to measure circumscription point (P1) of column directly, the distance to the center of the
column (P0), coordinate and direction angle can be calculated by measured circumscription points (P2)
and (P3).
The direction angle of the center of the column is 1/2 of total direction angle of circumscription points
(P2) and (P3).
P2 P
P P3
Prism
PT# → PT-11
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
[F3]
VH *SD NEZ P1↓
OFSET PTL P2↓
[F1] F1:ANG.OFFSET
F2:DIST.OFFSET
3 Press the [F4](P1↓) key. [F4] OFFSET 2/2
F1:COLUMN OFFSET
P↓
4 Press the [F1](COLUMN OFFSET) key. [F1] COLUMN OFFSET
Center
HD: m
MEAS --- --- ---
5 Collimate the center of the column (P1) and press Collimate COLUMN OFFSET
the [F1](MEAS) key. P1 Center
Measuring will start. [F1] HD* [n] << m
>Measuring...
After the measurement, angle measuring display COLUMN OFFSET

of the left side (P2) will be shown.
Left
HR: 120°30'40"
--- --- --- SET
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6 Collimate the left side of the column (P2) and Collimate COLUMN OFFSET
press the [F4](SET) key. P2 Right
After the measurement, angle measuring display [F4] HR: 180°30'40"
of the right side (P3) will be shown.
--- --- --- SET
7 Collimate the right side of the column (P3) and Collimate COLUMN OFFSET
press the [F4](SET) key. P3 HR: 150°30'40"
The distance between the instrument and center [F4] HD: 43.321 m
of the column (P0) will be calculated.
>OK? [YES][NO]
To show the relative elevation (VD), press the COLUMN OFFSET

[ ]
[ ] key. HR: 150°30'40"
Each time pressing the [ ] key, horizontal VD: 2.321 m
distance, relative elevation and slope distance are >OK? [YES][NO]
shown in sequence.
To show coordinate of point P0, press the [ ]
key.
8 Press the [F3](YES) key. The display returns to [F3] PT# → PT-12
the next point number in data collect mode. PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.200 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
7.4 NEZ Auto Calculation

As measured data is collected, coordinates are calculated and stored for traverse or topo collection.
Automatic making out function of coordinate data sets up in CONFIG of data collect. Refer to Section
7.7 “Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.]”.
As a default, coordinate data calculated will be saved in a file of the same name as the measurement
data file.
When the coordinate data file of the same name as the measurement data file does not exist, it will be
generated automatically.
It is possible to change a file for saving coordinate data in the DATA COLLECT Menu 2/2 (F1: SELECT
A FILE).
To calculate a coordinate data, it is necessary to add a point number in Data Collect execution.
When a coordinate data of the same point number exist already, it can be replaced with the new data by
confirming display.
z Coordinates will be calculated using the grid factor.

To set the grid factor, see Section 6.2 “Setting the GRID FACTOR” .
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7.5 Point to Line Measurement

In this mode, a offsetting point from a certain determined line can be measured.
N Line
Ref.P2
ΔO
Ref.P1
PT#
(PT#PTL)
ΔL
OCC.PT
Offset
E
7.5.1 To change to the point to line measurement

PT# → PT-01
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.500 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
1 Press the [F3](MEAS) key and press the [F4]key [F3] PT# → PT-01
to get to the next soft key page. [F4] PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.500 m
VH *SD NEZ P1↓
OFSET PTL P2↓
2 Press the [F2](PTL) key. [F2] POINT TO LINE MODE
[F1:ON ]
F2:OFF
ENTER
3 Press the [F1](ON) key and press the [F4] REF. POINT 1
[F4](ENTER) key. PT#:
The input screen of a reference point 1 will appear.
4 Enter the point 1 data and press the [F4](Enter). Input data REF. POINT 2
The input screen of a reference point 2 will [F4] PT#:
appear.
5 Enterthe point 2 data and press the [F4](Enter). Input data PT#PTL→ PT-01
The screen will return to data collect [F4] PCODE :TOPCON
measurement.
R.HT : 1.500 m
If the PTL measurement mode is available, ‘PTL’
will appear next to PT#.
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
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7.5.2 Executing a point to line measurement

Conduct data measurement according to the same PT#PTL→ PT-01

procedure as with ordinary FS/SS (ALL can also be PCODE :TOPCON
selected). However, when you conduct observation in R.HT : 1.500 m
the angle mode, PTL data will not be displayed (only INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
the raw data will be recorded, upon which the
operation will end).
1 Press the [F3](MEAS) key. [F3] PT#PTL→ PT-01
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.500 m
VH *SD NEZ P1↓
2 Press the [F2](SD) key. [F2] V : 90°10'20"
If the PTL mode is on, then, after the coordinate HR: 120°30'40"
data is calculated, the PTL data will be displayed
SD* < m
regardless of the coordinate check setting, etc.
> Measuring...
3 PTL measurement data will display. [F3] L: 44.789 m
Confirm the data and press [F3](YES) key. O: 33.456 m
The recorded data are measured data and
E: 2.321 m
coordinate data generated at the same time as a
PTL data.
>REC? [YES][NO]
PT#PTL→ PT-02
PCODE :TOPCON
R.HT : 1.500 m
INPUT SRCH MEAS ALL
z In the PTL measurement mode, NEZ Auto Calculation wil be turned on compulsorily and the
coordinate data will be stored into a coordinate file.
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7.6 Editing PCODE Library [PCODE INPUT]

PCODE data can be entered into PCODE Library in this mode.
A PCODE is liked with a number of 1 to 50.
PCODE can be also edited in MEMORY MANAGER menu 2/3 in the same way.
DATA COLLECT 2/2

F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:PCODE INPUT
F3:CONFIG. P↓
1 Press the [F2](PCODE INPUT) key from Data [F2]
Collect menu 2/2. → 001:TOPCON
002:TOKYO
EDIT ––– CLR –––
2 By pressing the following keys, the list will [ ] or [ ] 011:URAH
increase or decrease. → 012:AMIDAT
[ ] or [ ]
[ ] or [ ]: Increasing or Decreasing one by one 013:HILLTO
[ ] or [ ]: By ten Increasing or Decreasing. EDIT ––– CLR –––
3 Press the [F1](EDIT) key. [F1] 011:URAH
→ 012=AMIDAT
013:HILLTO
4 Enter PCODE and press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter 011:URAH
PCODE → 012:AMISUN
[F4] 013:HILLTO
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7.7 Setting Parameter of Data Collect [CONFIG.]

In this mode, the following settings of data collect mode are possible.
z Setting Items
Menu Selecting Item Contents
Select Fine /Coarse (1) /Coarse (10) mode in distance

measurement mode.
FINE / CRS (1) / The unit to be displayed is as follows.
F1: DIST MODE
CRS (10) Fine mode: 1mm (0.2mm)
Coarse (1) mode: 1mm
Coarse (10) mode: 10mm
Select the distance measurement mode Horizontal

F2: HD/SD HD/SD
distance or Slope distance.
N-TIMES / Select to set measurement mode for distance

F3: MEAS. SEQ.
SINGLE / REPEAT measurement.
It is possible to confirm the result of measuring data

F1: DATA CONFIRM YES/NO
before the data is recorded.
Select the procedure of data collection.

[EDIT→MEAS]: Measurement is carried out after
[EDIT→MEAS] /
F2: COLLECT SEQ. entering other data.
[MEAS→EDIT]
[MEAS→EDIT]: Measurement is carried out before
entering other data.
F3: NEZ AUTO. It is possible to calculate coordinate value of data collected

ON/OFF
CALC and store it into coordinate data file in every data collection.
z How to Set Items

Example Setting: DATA CONFIRM: YES
DATA COLLECT 2/2

F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:PCODE INPUT
F3:CONFIG. P↓
1 Press the [F3] (CONFIG.) key from the data collect [F3] CONFIG. 1/2
menu 2/2. F1:DIST MODE
The CONFIG menu 1/2 is shown.
F2:HD/SD
F3:MEAS. SEQ. P↓
2 Press the [F4](P↓) key to display the CONFIG [F4] CONFIG. 2/2
menu 2/2. F1:DATA CONFIRM
F2:COLLECT SEQ.
F3:NEZ AUTO. CALC P↓
3 Press the [F1] (DATA CONFIRM) key. [F1] DATA CONFIRM
[ ] indicates the current setting. F1:YES
[F2:NO ]
ENTER
4 Press the [F1] (YES) key. [F1] DATA CONFIRM
[F1:YES]
F2:NO
ENTER
5 Press the [F4] (ENTER) key. [F4]
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8 LAYOUT
LAYOUT mode has two functions which are setting of layout points and setting new points using
coordinate data in the internal memory.
Also, if the coordinate data is not stored in the internal memory, this can be input from key board.
The coordinate data is loaded from PC to the internal memory via RS-232C.
z The coordinate data
The coordinate data is memorized into a file.
For the internal memory, refer to Chapter 9 “MEMORY MANAGER MODE”.
The GTS-230N series are able to store the coordinate data into the internal memory.
The internal memory is shared by the measured data and the coordinate data for layout.
Maximum 30 files can be generated.
z The number of coordinate data
(In case not using the internal memory in the data collect mode)
MAX. 24,000 points
Because the internal memory covers both data collection mode and layout mode, the number of
coordinate data will be decreased when the data collection mode is used.
1) When turning off the power, ensure that you are in the main menu screen or main angle
measurement mode.
This ensures completion of the memory access process and avoids possible damage to the
stored data.
2) It is recommended for safety to charge the battery (BT-52QA) beforehand and prepare fully
charged spare batteries.
3) When recording new point data, remember to consider the amount of internal memory available.
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z Layout menu operation
Press the [F2](LAYOUT) key, the menu of layout 1/2 will be shown.
[ESC] [MENU]
MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓
[F2]
SELECT A FILE Selecting a file for LAYOUT
FN:_________ [F1](INPUT) : Input a new file name.
[F2](LIST) : Seek for a file.
[F3](SKP) : If you do not want to create or reselect a file.
INPUT LIST SKP ENTER [F4](ENTER) : To select display file.
[F3]/[F4] OCC.PT INPUT

LAYOUT 1/2 OCC.PT
F1:OCC.PT INPUT [ESC] [F1] PT#:__________
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:LAYOUT P↓ INPUT LIST NEZ ENTER
LAYOUT MENU 1/2 BACKSIGHT
BACKSIGHT
[F2] PT#:__________

LAYOUT
[F4]
LAYOUT
[F3] PT#:__________

SELECT A FILE
LAYOUT 2/2 SELECT A FILE
F1:SELECT A FILE [ESC] [F1] FN:__________
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓ INPUT LIST ––– ENTER
LAYOUT MENU 2/2 NEW POINT
NEW POINT
[F2] F1:SIDE SHOT
F2:RESECTION
GRID FACTOR
GRID FACTOR
[F3] =1.000000
>MODIFY? [YES][NO]
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8.1 Preparation
8.1.1 Setting the GRID FACTOR
z Calculation Formula
1) Elevation Factor
R R : The average radius of the earth
Elevation Factor =
R+ELEV. ELEV. : The elevation above mean sea level
2) Scale Factor
Scale Factor : Scale Factor at the surveying station
3) Grid Factor
Grid Factor = Elevation Factor × Scale Factor
Distance Calculation
1) Grid Distance
HDg : Grid distance
HDg = HD × Grid Factor HD : Ground distance
2) Ground Distance
HDg
HD =
Grid Factor
z How to Set Grid Factor
LAYOUT 2/2
F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓
1 Press the [F3](GRID FACTOR) key from the [F3] GRID FACTOR
Layout menu 2/2. =0.998843
>MODIFY? [YES][NO]
2 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] GRID FACTOR
ELEV.=1000 m
SCALE:0.999000
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter Elevation. *1) Press the [F4](ENT) key. Enter ELEV. GRID FACTOR
[F4] ELEV.:2000 m
SCALE=1.001000
--- --- [CLR][ENT]
4 Enter Scale Factor in the same way. Enter Scale
Grid Factor is displayed for 1 to 2 second and
GRID FACTOR
[F4] =1.000686
display returns to Layout menu 2/2.

z Input Range: Elevation : –9,999 to +9,999 meter (–32,805 to +3,2805 ft, ft+in)
Scale Factor : 0.990000 to 1.010000
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8.1.2 Selecting Coordinate Data File

You can execute a Layout from selected coordinate data file, also you can record New point measured
data into the selected coordinate data file.
z The only coordinate data file existing can be selected and you can not make a new file in this mode.
For more information about File, refer to Chapter 9 “MEMORY MANAGER MODE”.
z When LAYOUT MODE is begun, a file can be selected in the same way.
LAYOUT 2/2
F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓
1 Press the [F1](SELECT A FILE) key from the [F1] SELECT A FILE
Layout menu 2/2. FN:

2 Press the [F2](LIST) key to display the list of [F2] COORDDATA /C0123
coordinate data file.*1) →*TOKBDATA /C0345
TOPCDATA /C0789
3 Scroll file list by pressing the [ ] or [ ] key and [ ] or [ ] *TOKBDATA /C0345
select a file to use. *2), 3) → TOPCDATA /C0789
SATIDATA /C0456
4 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] LAYOUT 2/2
The file will be set. F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓
*1) If you want to input file name directly, press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter a file name.
For the file discrimination mark (*, @, &), refer to Section 9.3 “FILE MAINTENANCE”.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing the [F2](SRCH) key.
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8.1.3 Setting Occupied Point

Occupied point can be set by two setting methods as follows.
z Example setting: Setting the occupied point from the internal coordinate data file

1 Press the [F1](OCC.PT INPUT) key from the [F1] OCC.PT
Layout menu 1/2. PT#:

2 Press the [F1](INPUT) key, enter PT# and press [F1] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# INPUT
[F4] INS.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter INS.HT in the same way. Enter LAYOUT 1/2
INS.HT F1:OCC.PT INPUT
[F4] F2:BACKSIGHT
The display returns to layout menu 1/2.
F3:LAYOUT P↓
z Example setting: Setting Instrument point coordinates directly

1 Press the [F1](OCC.PT INPUT) key from the [F1] OCC.PT
Layout menu 1/2. PT#:

2 Press the [F3] (NEZ) key. [F3] N→ 0.000 m
E: 0.000 m
Z: 0.000 m
3 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter [F1] COORD.DATA INPUT
coordinate value. Enter coord. PT#:
press the [F4](ENT) key. *1),2) [F4]
INPUT ––– ––– ENTER
4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *2) Enter PT# INPUT
[F4] INS.HT= 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
5 Enter Instrument Height in the same way. Enter LAYOUT 1/2
INS.HT F1:OCC.PT INPUT
[F4] F2:BACKSIGHT
The display returns to layout menu 1/2.
F3:LAYOUT P↓

*2) It is possible to record the coordinate value. Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
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8.1.4 Setting Backsight Point

The following three setting methods for Backsight point can be selected.
1) Setting from the coordinate data file stored in the internal memory.
3) Direct key input of setting angle.
z Example setting: Setting the backsight point from the internal coordinate data file

1 Press the [F2](BACKSIGHT) key from the Layout [F2] BACKSIGHT
menu 1/2. PT#:

2 Press the [F1] (INPUT) key. [F1] BACKSIGHT
PT#=BK-01
3 Enter PT#, press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# BACKSIGHT
[F4] H(B)= 0°00'00"
>Sight ? [YES][NO]
4 Sight the backsight point and press the [F3](YES) Sight BK
key. [F3]
The display returns to the layout menu 1/2.
*1) Refer to Section 2.6 "How to enter alphanumeric characters".
z With each pressing of [F3] key,

method of inputting backsight BACKSIGHT
is changed. PT#:

[F3](NE/AZ)
N → 0.000 m
E : 0.000 m
INPUT ––– AZ ENTER

[F3](AZ)
BACKSIGHT
HR:

[F3](PT#)
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z Example setting: Setting the backsight point coordinates directly

1 Press the [F2](BACKSIGHT) key from the Layout [F2] BACKSIGHT
menu 1/2. PT#:

2 Press the [F3] (NE/AZ) key. [F3] N→ 0.000 m
E: 0.000 m
INPUT ––– AZ ENTER

3 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter coordinate [F1] BACKSIGHT
value. Enter coord. H(B)= 0°00'00"
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) , 2) [F4]
>Sight ? [YES][NO]
4 Sight the backsight point. Sight BK
5 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] LAYOUT 1/2

F1:OCC.PT INPUT
The display returns to the layout menu 1/2.
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:LAYOUT P↓

*2) It is possible to record the coordinate value. Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
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8.2 Executing a Layout

The following methods can be selected for executing a Layout:
1) Recalling points from internal memory by point number.
2) Direct key input of coordinate values.
Example setting: Recalling point from internal memory.
LAYOUT 1/2
F1:OCC.PT INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:LAYOUT P↓
1 Press the [F3](LAYOUT) key from the layout menu [F3] LAYOUT
1/2. PT#:

2 Press the [F1](INPUT) key, and enter PT#. *1) [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *2) Enter PT# INPUT
[F4] R.HT = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter reflector height in the same way. Enter R.HT CALCULATED
[F4] HR= 90°10'20"
When the layout point is set, the instrument will
HD= 123.456 m
start layout calculation.
HR: Calculated horizontal angle of the layout point
ANGLE DIST ––– –––
HD: Calculated horizontal distance from the
instrument to the layout point
4 Collimate the prism, and press the [F1](ANGLE) Collimate P PT#: LP-100
key. [F1] HR: 6°20'40"
PT#: Layout point
dHR: 23°40'20"
HR: Measured (Actual) horizontal angle.
dHR: Horizontal angle to be turned to the layout
DIST ––– NEZ –––
point = Actual horizontal angle - Calculated
horizontal angle.
Correct direction when dHR = 0°00'00"
5 Press the [F1](DIST) key. [F1] HD*[t] < m
HD: Measuring (Actual) horizontal distance dHD: m
dZ: m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT
dZ: Vertical distance to be turned to the layout
point = Actual vertical distance – Calculated HD* 143.84 m
vertical distance. dHD: –13.34 m
dZ: –0.05 m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT
6 Press the [F1](MODE) key. [F1] HD*[r] < m
The fine mode measuring starts. dHD: m
dZ: m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT
HD* 156.835 m
dHD: –3.327 m
dZ: –0.046 m
MODE ANGLE NEZ NEXT
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7 When the display value dHR, dHD and dZ are

equal to 0, the layout point is established.*3
8 Press the [F3](NEZ) key. [F3] N * 100.000 m
The coordinate data is shown. E : 100.000 m
Z : 1.015 m
MODE ANGLE ––– NEXT
9 Press the [F4](NEXT) key to set next layout point . [F4] LAYOUT
PT# is automatically incremented. PT#: LP-101

*2) Point number could not be entered when data to comply with the coordinate value does not exist in the
file.
*3) Cut & Fill displaying function is available. Refer to Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
z Point Guide Function (Only for Point Guide type)

The point guide function can be used while executing a Layout.
PT#:P1003
HR: 6°20'40"
dHR: 23°40'20"
DIST --- NEZ ---
1 After measuring Angle, Distance or Coordinate, [MENU] POINTGUIDE [OFF]
press the [MENU] key.
––– ––– [ON][OFF]

2 Press the [F3](ON) or [MENU] key. [F3] POINTGUIDE [ON]
or
[MENU]
––– ––– [ON][OFF]
3 Press the [ESC] key to return to the previous [ESC] PT#:P1003
display. HR: 6°20'40"
dHR: 23°40'20"
DIST --- NEZ ---
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8.2.1 Layout of Coordinates of Point to Line

The coordinate data of point to line can be used during execution of layout.
When a point name including PTL coordinates (including ‘From’ and ‘To’ data) is specified, the mode
will change to PTL mode automatically.
There are two ways to enter the PTL coordinate data, Direct key input and Data transfer.
Refer to 9.4.2 “PTL (Point to Line) data input” and 9.7 “Data Communications”.
N
Line
To
Collimation point
From ΔO
Layout point
ΔL
OCC.PT
Offset E
LAYOUT
PT#: PT-21

1 Press the [F1](INPUT) key, and enter PT#. [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
Press the [F4](ENT) key. Enter PT# INPUT
[F4] R.HT : 1.500 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
2 Enter reflector height in the same way. Enter R.HT CALCULATED
[F4] HR= 45°10'20"
When the layout point is set, the instrument will
HD= 1.500 m
start layout calculation.
The [F3](PTL) key will be assigned.
ANGLE DIST PTL –––
3 Collimate the prism, and press the [F1](ANGLE) Collimate P PT#: LP-100
key. [F1] HR: 45°00'00"
dHR: 0°00'00"
DIST ––– PTL –––
4 Press the [F1](DIST) key. [F1] HD* 143.84 m
HD: Measuring (Actual) horizontal distance dHD: –13.34 m
dZ: –0.05 m
MODE PTL NEXT
dZ: Vertical distance to be turned to the layout
point = Actual vertical distance – Calculated
vertical distance.
5 Press the [F2](PTL) key. [F2] dL: 0.005 m
The difference between Collimation point and dO: 0.327 m
Layout point distance on the coordinate system of
dE: 0.046 m
the line determined will be displayed.
MODE ANGLE NEXT
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8.3 Setting a New Point

New point is required for example when a layout point cannot be sighted from existing control points.
8.3.1 Side Shot Method

Set up the instrument at a known point, and measure the coordinate of the new points by the side shot
method.
N
Known Point B
New Point
Known Point A
(Instrument)
LAYOUT 1/2
F1:OCC.PT INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:LAYOUT P↓
1 Press the [F4](↓) key from the layout menu 1/2 to [F4] LAYOUT 2/2
get the layout menu 2/2. F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓
2 Press the [F2](NEW POINT). [F2] NEW POINT
F1:SIDE SHOT
F2:RESECTION
3 Press the [F1](SIDE SHOT) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE

FN:_________
INPUT LIST ––––ENTER

4 Press the [F2](LIST) key to display the list of [F2] COORDDATA /C0123
coordinate data file. *1) →*TOKBDATA /C0345
TOPCDATA /C0789
5 Scroll file list by pressing [ ] or [ ] key and [ ] or [ ] *TOKBDATA /C0345
select a file to use. *2), 3) → TOPCDATA /C0789
SATIDATA /C0456
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6 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] SIDE SHOT

The file will be set. PT#:
INPUT SRCH ––– ENTER

7 Press the [F1](INPUT) key, and enter the new [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
point name. *4) Enter PT# INPUT
Press the [F4](ENT) key. [F4] R.HT = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
8 Enter reflector height in the same way. Enter R.HT REFLECTOR HEIGHT
[F4] INPUT
R.HT : 1.235 m
>Sight ? [YES][NO]
9 Collimate the new point, and press the [F3](YES) Collimate HR: 123°40'20"
key. [F3] HD*[n] < m
Distance measuring starts.
VD: m
> Measuring...
< complete >
N : 1234.567 m
E : 123.456 m
Z : 1.234 m
>REC ? [YES][NO]
10 Press the [F3](YES) key.*5) [F3] SIDE SHOT
The name and coordinate value are stored into PT#:NP-101
COORD.DATA.
The input menu for next new point is displayed.
PT# is automatically incremented.
INPUT SRCH ––– ENTER
*1) If you want to input file name directly, press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter a file name.
For the file discrimination mark (*, @, &), refer to Chapter 9.3 “FILE MAINTENANCE”.
*3) Data in a file shown with arrow can be searched by pressing [F2](SRCH) key.
*5) An error will be displayed when the internal memory is full.
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8.3.2 Resection Method

Set up the instrument at a new point, and calculate the coordinate of the new point using the coordinate
data of maximum seven known points and the measurements made to these points.
By following observation, resection is possible.
• Resection by distance measurement: 2 or more points must be measured
• Resection by angle measurement only: 3 or more points must be measured
An occupied point coordinate value will be calculated by the method of least squares.
(In case that 3 known points are measured by angle measurement only, the value would not be
calculated by the method of least squares.)
Known Point A
New Point
(Instrument)
Known Point B Max. 7 points

Known Point C
LAYOUT 1/2
F1:OCC.PT INPUT
F2:BACKSIGHT
F3:LAYOUT P↓
1 Press the [F4](↓) key from the layout menu 1/2 to [F4] LAYOUT 2/2
get the layout menu 2/2. F1:SELECT A FILE
F2:NEW POINT
F3:GRID FACTOR P↓
2 Press the [F2](NEW POINT). [F2] NEW POINT
F1:SIDE SHOT
F2:RESECTION
3 Press the [F2](RESECTION) key. [F2] NEW POINT

PT#:
INPUT SRCH SKP ENTER

4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key, and enter the new [F1]
point name. *1) ,2) Enter PT#
Press the [F4](ENT) key. [F4]
INSTRUMENT HEIGHT
INPUT
INS.HT = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
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5 Enter instrument height in the same way. Enter NO01#

INS.HT PT#:
[F4]
6 Enter the known point A number. *3) [F1] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
Enter PT# INPUT
[F4] R.HT = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
7 Enter reflector height. Enter R.HT REFLECTOR HEIGHT
[F4] INPUT
R.HT : 1.235 m
>Sight ? ANG DIST
8 Collimate the known point A, and press the Collimate A HR: 123°40'20"
[F3](ANG) or [F4](DIST) key. [F4] HD* < m
Example: [F4](DIST)
VD: m
Distance measuring starts.
> Measuring...
< complete >
Known point B entering display will be shown. NO02#

PT#:

9 Same as procedure 6 to 8 proceed to the known
point B. SELECT GRID FACTOR
F1:USE LAST DATA
When two points have been measured by the F2:CALC MEAS.DATA
[F4](DIST) key, the RESIDUAL ERROR will be
calculated. *4)
10 Select GRID FACTOR for calculation of [F1] RESIDUAL ERROR
RESIDUAL ERROR by pressing [F1] or [F2] dHD= 0.015 m
key. *5)
dZ = 0.005 m
Example: [F1]
NEXT ––– G.F CALC
11 Press the [F1](NEXT) key to measure other points. [F1] NO03#
Maximum seven points can be measured. PT#:
12 Same as procedure 6 to 8 proceed to the known HR: 123°40'20"

point C. HD* < m
VD: m
> Measuring...
< complete >
HR: 123°40'20"
HD: 123.456 m
VD: 1.234 m
NEXT ––– ––– CALC
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13 Press the [F4](CALC) key. *6) [F4] Standard Deviation

Standard Deviation will be shown. = 1.23 sec.
Unit: (sec.) or (mGON) or (mMIL)
––– ↓ ––– NEZ
14 Press the [F2](↓) key. [F2] SD(n) : 1.23 mm
Standard Deviations of each coordinate will be SD(e) : 1.23 mm
shown.
SD(z) : 1.23 mm
Unit: (mm) or (inch)
The display will be changed alternately by
––– ↑ ––– NEZ
pressing [F2](↓) or (↑) key.
15 Press the [F4](NEZ) key. [F4] N : 65.432 m
Coordinate data of the new point will be shown. E : 876.543 m
Z : 1.234 m
>REC ? [YES][NO]
16 Press the [F3](YES) key. *7) [F3] NEW POINT
The new point data will be stored into the F1:SIDE SHOT
coordinate data file and the value of occupied
F2:RESECTION
coordinate data will change to that of the
calculated NEW POINT.
The display returns to new point menu.

*2) When there is no need to memorize the new point data, press the [F3](SKP) key.
*3) To enter the known point coordinate data by direct key inputting, press the [F3](NEZ) key.
*4) RESIDUAL ERROR;
dHD (Horizontal distance between two known points) = Measured value – Calculated value
dZ = (Z coordinate of the new point calculated from known point A) – (Z coordinate of the new point
calculated from known point B)
*5) [F1: USE LAST DATA]; RESIDUAL ERROR is calculated with GRID FACTOR already set.
[F2: CALC MEAS.DATA]; RESIDUAL ERROR is calculated without GRID FACTOR already set. In this
case, new GRID FACTOR is calculated from measured data and reset."
•To see the GRID FACTOR value, press the [F3](G.F.) key.
*6) In case that the all points are measured by angle measurement only, the following display will be shown.
You can select Z coordinate calculation.
CALC. Z COORD.
F1:YES
F2:NO
F1(YES) : : N, E, Z coordinates will be calculated with measured angle data.

F2(NO) : : N and E coordinates will be calculated with measured horizontal angle data. Z coordinate
would not be calculated.
(Z coordinate value =0.000m)
When the distance measurement is done even one point, Z coordinate will be calculated as a mean
value of relative distance (vertical distance data).
*7) The display shows “>SET ?” when [F3](SKP) key pressed in step 4. In this case, the new point data is
not stored into the coordinate data file, only the value of occupied coordinate data changes to that of the
calculated NEW POINT.
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8 LAYOUT
z Viewing PT# LIST

You can see the PT# List and enter the data from the List, also you can see coordinate data of a point.
[Example: Executing Layout Mode]
LAYOUT
PT#:

1 While executing the LAYOUT mode, press the [F2] [TOPCON ]
[F2](LIST) key. → DATA-01
The arrow(→) indicates selected data. DATA-02
VIEW SRCH ––– ENTER
2 By pressing the following keys, the list will [ ] or [ ] DATA-49
increase or decrease. → DATA-50
[ ] or [ ]
[ ] or [ ]: Increasing or Decreasing one by one. DATA-51
[ ] or [ ]: By ten Increasing or Decreasing. VIEW SRCH ––– ENTER
3 To show the coordinate of the selected data, press [F1] PT#⎦DATA-50

the [F1](VIEW) key. N⎦ 100.234 m
E⎦ 12.345 m
It is still possible to scroll the PT# data by pressing
Z⎦ 1.678 m
[ ] or [ ] key.
4 Press the [ESC] key. [ESC] DATA-49
The display returns to the List. → DATA-50
DATA-51
VIEW SRCH ––– ENTER
5 Press the [F4] (ENTER) key. [F4] REFLECTOR HEIGHT
The selected point number is set as PT#. INPUT
R.HT = 0.000 m
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
z The operation of [F2](SRCH) is same as the “SEARCH” in the MEMORY MANAGER MODE.
For more information, refer to Chapter 9 “MEMORY MANAGER MODE”.
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9 MEMORY MANAGER MODE

The following items for internal memory are available in this mode.
1) FILE STATUS : Checking the number of stored data / Remaining internal memory
capacity.
2) SEARCH : Searching the recorded data.
3) FILE MAINTAN. : Deleting files / Editing file name
4) COORD. INPUT : Inputting coordinate data into Coord. data file.
5) DELETE COORD. : Deleting coordinate data from Coord. data file.
6) PCODE INPUT : Inputting PCODE DATA into PCODE Library
7) DATA TRANSFER : Sending measured data or coordinate data or PCODE Library data /
Uploading coordinate data or PCODE Library data / Setting
communication parameters
8) INITIALIZE : Initializing internal memory.
z Memory manager menu operation

Press the [F3](MEMORY MGR.) key, the menu of MEMORY MGR. 1/3 will be shown.
[ESC] [MENU]
MENU 1/3
F1:DATA COLLECT
F2:LAYOUT
F3:MEMORY MGR. P↓
[ESC] [F3]
MEMORY MGR. 1/3 MEMORY MGR. MENU 1/3

F1:FILE STATUS
F2:SEARCH
F3:FILE MAINTAN.P↓
[F4]

F1:COORD. INPUT
F2:DELETE COORD
F3:PCODE INPUT P↓
[F4]

F1:DATA TRANSFER
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓
[F4]
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9.1 Display Internal Memory Status

This mode is used to check the internal memory status.

1 Press the [F3](MEMORY MGR.) key from the [F3] MEMORY MGR. 1/3
menu 1/3. F1:FILE STATUS
F2:SEARCH
F3:FILE MAINTAN P↓
2 Press the [F1](FILE STATUS) key. [F1] FILE STATUS 1/2
MEAS. FILE : 3
The total number of stored measured data files
COORD. FILE: 6
and coordinate files are shown.
[...........] P↓
Remaining memory capacity

3 Press the [F4](P↓) key. [F4] DATA STATUS 2/2
The total number of stored measured data and MEAS. DATA :0100
coordinate data in all files are shown.*1)
COORD. DATA:0050
[...........] P↓
*1) Each coordinate file has one extra data for working area.
z The FILE/DATA STATUS display will change alternately by pressing [F4]( P↓) key.
z To return to MEMORY MGR. menu press the [ESC] key.
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9.2 Searching Data

This mode is used to search the recorded file data in the DATA COLLECT or LAYOUT mode.
The following 3 search methods in each type of files can be selected.
1: First data search
2: Last data search
3: Point number search (MEAS.DATA, COORD.DATA)
Number search (PCODE LIB.)
MEAS. DATA : Measured data in the data collect mode.
COORD. DATA : Coordinate data for layout, control points and new point data measured in the
layout mode.
PCODE LIB. : The data which was registered with a number from 1 to 50 in Point code library.
Point name (PT#, BS#), ID, PCODE and Height data (INS.HT, R.HT) can be corrected in the searching
mode.
Measured value can not be corrected.
9.2.1 Measured Data Searching

Example: Point number searching

F2:SEARCH
2 Press the [F2](SEARCH) key. [F2] SEARCH
F1:MEAS. DATA
F2:COORD. DATA
F3:PCODE LIB.
3 Press the [F1](MEAS. DATA) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE
FN:_________

4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name. [F1] MEAS. DATA SEARCH
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1),2) Enter FN F1:FIRST DATA
[F4] F2:LAST DATA
F3:PT# DATA
5 Press the [F3](PT# DATA) key. [F3] PT# DATA SEARCH
PT#:_________

6 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] PT#⎦TOP-104 2/2
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# V ⎦ 98°36'20"
[F4] HR⎦ 160°40'20"
TILT⎦ 0°00'00" ↓
7 Press the [F4](↓) key to scroll data for selected [F4] PT#⎦TOP-104 1/2
point. PCODE⎦
R.HT⎦ 1.200 m
EDIT ↓
*1) Refer to Section 2.6 “How to enter alphanumeric characters”.

*2) To show the file list, press the [F2](LIST) key.
z “⎦” represents data shown on the display is the stored data.
z Press the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next or previous point.
z To search MEAS. DATA of the same point number, press [ ] or [ ] key.
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z To edit the data in searching mode

Point name (PT#, BS#), ID, PCODE and Height data (INS.HT, R.HT) can be corrected in the searching
mode.
Measured value can not be corrected.
PT#⎦TOP-104 2/2
PCODE⎦
R.HT⎦ 1.000 m
EDIT ↓
1 Press the [F1](EDIT) key from last page of [F1] PT# →TOP-104
displayed data. PCODE :
R.HT : 1.000 m
2 Select the item to correct by pressing [ ] or [ ] [ ] or [ ] PT# :TOP-104
key. PCODE :
R.HT → 1.000 m
3 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter data. *1) [F1] PT# →TOP-104
Press the [F4](ENT) key. Enter Data PCODE :
[F4] R.HT : 1.200 m
4 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] >SAVE? [YES][NO]
5 Press the [F3](YES) key. [F3] PT#⎦TOP-104 2/2
PCODE⎦
R.HT⎦ 1.200 m
EDIT ↓

z When editing, ID and PCODE are not linked with PCODE LIBRARY.
z Even though the height data (INS.HT, R.HT) are corrected, the measured value can not be corrected.
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9.2.2 Coordinate Data Searching

Example searching: Point number searching

F2:SEARCH
F1:MEAS. DATA
F2:COORD. DATA
F3:PCODE LIB.
3 Press the [F2](COORD. DATA) key. [F2] SELECT A FILE
FN:_________

4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name. [F1] COORD. DATA SEARCH
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter FN F1:FIRST DATA
[F4] F2:LAST DATA
F3:PT# DATA
5 Press the [F3](PT# DATA) key. [F3] PT# DATA SEARCH
PT#:_________

6 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] PT#⎦TOP-104 1/2
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# N ⎦ 100.234 m
[F4] E ⎦ 12.345 m
Z ⎦ 1.678 m ↓
7 Press the [F4]( ↓ ) key to get the next page. [F4] PCODE ⎦ TOPS 2/2
STR. ⎦

z “⎦” represents data shown on the display is the stored data.
z Press the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next or previous point.
z To search COORD. DATA of the same point number, press the [ ] or [ ] key.
z PTL data will be shown below.
PT#⎦TOP-105 1/2
L ⎦ 10.000 m
O ⎦ 20.000 m
E ⎦ 0.000 m ↓
[F4]
PCODE ⎦ TOPS 2/2

STR. ⎦
FROM ⎦ TOP-101
TO ⎦ TOP-102 ↓
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9.2.3 PCODE LIBRARY Searching

Example searching: Number searching

F2:SEARCH
F1:MEAS. DATA
F2:COORD. DATA
F3:PCODE LIB.
3 Press the [F3](PCODE LIB.) key. [F3] PCODE DATA SEARCH
F1:FIRST DATA
F2:LAST DATA
F3:No. SEARCH
4 Press the [F3](No. SEARCH) key. [F3] PCODE No. SEARCH
No.=
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]

5 Enter number.Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# 011:NAKADAI
[F4] →012:HILLTOP
The number and linked data will be shown. *2)
013:ITABASH

z Press the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next or previous PCODE data.
*2) To correct the PCODE data, press the [F1](EDIT) key.
To delete the PCODE data, press the [F3](CLR) key.
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9.3 FILE MAINTENANCE

In this mode, the following items are available.
Renaming file name / Searching data in a file / Deleting files
z FILE MAINTAN. menu
MEMORY MGR. 1/3

F1:FILE STATUS
F2:SEARCH
F3:FILE MAINTAN. P↓
[F3] [ESC]
@AMIDAT /C0123
→ ∗MEASD1 /M0123
&COORD1 /C0056
REN SRCH DEL –––
Deleting file
Searching data in a file
Renaming file name
Pressing [F3](FILE MAINTAN.) key from MEMORY MANAGER menu 1/3, file list will be shown.
• File discrimination mark (*, @, &)

File discrimination mark (*, @, &) placed before file name indicates the file status.
For measured data file
“ * ” : selected file for DATA COLLECT mode.
For coordinate data file
“ * ” : selected coordinate file for LAYOUT mode.
“ @ ” : selected coordinate file for DATA COLLECT mode.
“ & ” : selected coordinate file for both LAYOUT and DATA COLLECT mode.
• Data discrimination character (M, C)
Data discrimination character (M, C) placed before four figures indicates the type of data.
“ M ” : Measured data
“ C ” : Coordinate data.
• Four figures means the total number of data in the file.
(Coordinate data file has an extra data for working.)
Press the [ ] or [ ] key to scroll to next file.
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9.3.1 Rename a File

An existing file in internal memory can be renamed.

1 Press the [F3](FILE MAINTAN.) key from the [F3]
Memory manager menu 1/3. →MEASD1 /M0123
COORD1 /C0056
2 Select a file by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. [ ] or [ ] MEASD1 /M0123
→COORD1 /C0056
COORD2 /C0098
3 Press the [F1](REN) key. [F1] MEASD1 /M0123
=COORD1 /C0056
COORD1 /C0098
4 Enter new file name. Enter FN MEASD1 /M0123
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] →COORD5 /C0056
COORD1 /C0098

Existing file name can not be available.
To return to the FILE MAINTAN. Menu, press the [ESC] key.
9.3.2 Searching Data in a File

An existing file in internal memory can be searched.

COORD1 /C0056
2 Select a file to search by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. [ ] or [ ] MEASD1 /M0123
→COORD1 /C0056
COORD2 /C0098
3 Press the [F2](SRCH) key. [F2] SEARCH [COORD1 ]
F1:FIRST DATA
F2:LAST DATA
F3:PT# DATA
4 Select searching method by pressing the [F1] to [F1] to [F3]
[F3] key. *1)
*1) Because procedures from next are same as procedures of Section 9.2 “Searching Data”, refer to
Section 9.2 “Searching Data”
To return to the FILE MAINTAN. Menu, press the [ESC] key.
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9.3.3 Deleting a File

This mode erases a file from internal memory. Only one file can be erased at a time.

COORD1 /C0056
2 Select a file to delete by pressing [ ] or [ ] key. [ ] or [ ] MEASD1 /M0123
→COORD1 /C0056
COORD2 /C0098
3 Press the [F3](DEL) key. [F3] MEASD1 /M0123
→COORD1 /C0056
COORD2 /C0098
>DELETE? [NO][YES]
4 Confirm the deleting, and press the [F4](YES) key. [F4] MEASD1 /M0123
→COORD2 /C0098
COORD3 /C0321
z To return to the FILE MAINTAN. Menu, press the [ESC] key.
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9.4 Coordinate Data Direct Key Input

9.4.1 Coordinate data input
Coordinate data for the layout point or control point can be input directly from the keyboard. This data
can be stored into a file in the internal memory.

F2:SEARCH
2 Press the [F4](P↓) key. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 2/3
F1:COORD. INPUT
F2:DELETE COORD.
F3:PCODE INPUT P↓
3 Press the [F1](COORD. INPUT) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE
FN:_________

4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name [F1] COORD. DATA INPUT
you want to input. Enter FN F1:NEZ
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] F2:PTL
5 Select the kind of coordinates. [F1] COORD. DATA INPUT

NEZ : Coordinate data PT#:_________
PTL : The coordinate data for point to line
6 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] N→ 100.234 m
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# E: 12.345 m
[F4] Z: 1.678 m
7 Enter Coordinate data. Enter data COORD. DATA INPUT
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] PCODE:_________

8 Enter PCODE and press the [F4](ENTER). [F1] COORD. DATA INPUT
Enter PCODE PT#:TOPCON-102
Next input display is shown, point number (PT#) is [F4]
automatically incremented.
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9.4.2 PTL (Point to Line) data input

PTL Coordinate data for the layout point or control point can be input directly from the keyboard. This
data can be stored into a file in the internal memory.

F2:SEARCH
F1:COORD. INPUT
F2:DELETE COORD.
F3:PCODE INPUT P↓
3 Press the [F1](COORD. INPUT) key. [F1] SELECT A FILE
FN:_________

4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name [F1] COORD. DATA INPUT
you want to input. Enter FN F1:NEZ
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] F2:PTL
5 Select the kind of coordinates. [F2] COORD. DATA INPUT

NEZ : Coordinate data PT#:_________
PTL : The coordinate data for point to line
6 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] L→ m
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# O: m
[F4] E: m
7 Enter PTL data. Enter data PCODE→_________
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) [F4] FROM:
L: Line
TO :
O: Offset
E: Elevation
Enter PCODE, FROM and TO data and press the [F1] COORD. DATA INPUT
[F4](ENTER).*2) Enter PCODE PT#:TOPCON-102
[F4]
Next input display is shown, point number (PT#) is
automatically incremented. INPUT ––– ––– ENTER

*2) When the inputted point name data as FROM or TO, does not exist in the same file, an error will be
displayed.
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9.5 Delete a Coordinate Data from a File

Coordinate data in a file can be erased.

F2:SEARCH
F1:COORD. INPUT
F2:DELETE COORD.
F3:PCODE INPUT P↓
3 Press the [F2](DELETE COORD.) key. [F2] SELECT A FILE
FN:_________

4 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name. [F1] DELETE COORD.
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter FN PT#:_________
[F4]
5 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter PT#. [F1] N: 100.234 m
Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PT# E: 12.345 m
[F4] Z: 1.678 m
>DELETE? [YES][NO]
6 Confirm the data and press the [F3](YES) key. [F3]
Deleting starts.
The display will return to the previous display.
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9.6 Editing PCODE Library

PCODE data can be entered into PCODE Library in this mode.
A PCODE is linked with a number of 1 to 50.
PCODE can be also edited in DATA COLLECT menu 2/3 in the same way.

F2:SEARCH
F1:COORD. INPUT
F2:DELETE COORD.
F3:PCODE INPUT P↓
3 Press the [F3](PCODE INPUT) key. [F3]
→001:TOPCON
002:TOKYO
4 By pressing the following keys, the list will [ ] or [ ] 011:URAH
increase or decrease. → 012:AMIDAT
[ ] or [ ]
[ ] or [ ]: Increasing or Decreasing one by one 013:HILLTO
[ ] or [ ]: By ten Increasing or Decreasing. EDIT ––– CLR –––
5 Press the [F1](EDIT) key. [F1] 011:URAH
→ 012=AMIDAT
013:HILLTO
6 Enter PCODE and press the [F4](ENT) key. *1) Enter PCODE 011:URAH
[F4] → 012:AMISUN
013:HILLTO
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9.7 Data Communications

You can send a data file stored in the internal memory to a computer directly. Also, you can directly load
a coordinate data file and PCODE Library data to the internal memory from the computer.
9.7.1 Sending Data

Example: Sending a Measured data file

F2:SEARCH
2 Press the [F4](P↓) key twice. [F4] MEMORY MGR. 3/3
[F4] F1:DATA TRANSFER
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓
3 Press the [F1](DATA TRANSFER) key. [F1] DATA TRANSFER
F1:GTS FORMAT
F2:SSS FORMAT
4 Select data format. [F1] DATA TRANSFER

GTS format: The conventional data F1:SEND DATA
SSS format: Including PCODE data, ‘From’ and
F2:LOAD DATA
‘To’ data for Point to Line.
F3:COMM. PARAMETERS
5 Press the [F1] key. [F1] SEND DATA
F1:MEAS. DATA
F2:COORD. DATA
F3:PCODE DATA
6 Select the type of data to send by pressing [F1]- [F1] SELECT A FILE
[F3] key. FN:_________
Example: [F1](MEAS. DATA)
7 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter File Name [F1] SEND MEAS. DATA
you want to send. Press the [F4](ENT) key. *1), 2) Enter FN
[F4] >OK ?
––– ––– [YES][NO]
8 Press the [F3](YES) key .*3) [F3] SEND MEAS. DATA
The sending starts.
The display will return to menu.
< Sending Data!>
STOP

*2) To scroll the data, press the [ ] or [ ] key.
z To show the file list, press the [F2](LIST) key.
*3) To cancel the sending, press the [F4](STOP) key.
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9.7.2 Loading Data

Coordinate data files and PCODE Library data can be loaded from PC.
Example: Loading a coordinate data file

F2:SEARCH
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓
F1:GTS FORMAT
F2:SSS FORMAT
4 Press the [F1](GTS FORMAT) key. [F1] DATA TRANSFER

F1:SEND DATA
F2:LOAD DATA
F3:COMM. PARAMETERS
5 Press the [F2] key. [F2] LOAD DATA
F1:COORD. DATA
F2:PCODE DATA
6 Select the type of data to load by pressing [F1] COORD. FILE NAME
[F1] or [F2] key. FN:_________
Example: [F1](COORD. DATA)
7 Press the [F1](INPUT) key and enter New File [F1] LOAD COORD. DATA
Name you want to receive. Press the [F4](ENT) Enter FN
key. *1) [F4] >OK ?
––– ––– [YES][NO]
8 Press the [F3](YES) key.*2) [F3] LOAD COORD. DATA
The loading starts.
The display will return to menu.
< Loading Data!>
STOP

*2) To cancel the loading, press the [F4](STOP) key.
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9.7.3 Setting Parameter of Data Communications

z Items of the Parameter
Item Selecting Item Contents
[ACK/NAK], Setting Protocol

F1: Protocol
[ONE WAY] [ACK/NAK] or [ONE WAY] communication
1200, 2400, 4800, Setting transfer speed

F2: Baud rate
9600, 19200, 38400 1200/2400/4800/9600 /19200/ 38400 baud rate
[7/EVEN], [7/ODD], Setting data length and parity.

F3: Char. / Parity
[8/NON] [7bit, even], [7bit, odd], [8bit,none]
F1: Stop Bits 1, 2 Setting Stop 1 bit or 2bits
z Example Setting Baud rate: 19200

F2:SEARCH
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓
F1:GTS FORMAT
F2:SSS FORMAT
4 Press the [F1](GTS FORMAT) key. [F1] DATA TRANSFER

F1:SEND DATA
F2:LOAD DATA
F3:COMM. PARAMETERS
5 Press the [F3](COMM. PARAMETERS) key. [F3] COMM. PARAMETERS 1/2
F1:PROTOCOL
F2:BAUD RATE
F3:CHAR./PARITY P↓
6 Press the [F2](BAUD RATE) key. [F2] BAUD RATE
[ ] indicates present setting. [1200] 2400 4800
9600 19200 38400
ENTER
7 Select the items by pressing [ ] or [ ], [ ] [ ] BAUD RATE
and [ ] keys. *1) [ ] 1200 2400 4800
9600 [19200]38400
ENTER
8 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] COMM. PARAMETERS 1/2
F1:PROTOCOL
F2:BAUD RATE
F3:CHAR./PARITY P↓
*1) To cancel setting, press the [ESC] key.
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9.8 Initialization
This mode is used to initialize the internal memory.
Following data can be initialized.
FILE DATA: All files of measuring data and coordinate data
PCODE DATA: PCODE LIST
ALL DATA: FILE DATA and PCODE DATA
Note that the following data are not initialized even if initialization is executed.
: Coordinates of the instrument, Instrument height and Reflector height.
Example Initialization: ALL DATA (FILE data and PCODE data)

F2:SEARCH
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓
3 Press the [F2](INITIALIZE) key. [F2] INITIALIZE
F1:FILE AREA
F2:PCODE LIST
F3:ALL DATA
4 Select the data to initialize by pressing one of the [F3] INITIALIZE DATA
[F1] to [F3] key. ERASE ALL DATA !
Example: [F3](ALL DATA)
>OK ? [NO][YES]
5 Confirm the erase data, press the [F4](YES) key. [F4] INITIALIZE DATA
Initializing will start.
<Initializing!>
The display returns to menu.
MEMORY MGR. 3/3

F1:DATA TRANSFER
F2:INITIALIZE
P↓
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10 SET AUDIO MODE
10 SET AUDIO MODE

The light acceptance quantity level for the EDM (SIGNAL), the atmospheric correction value (PPM) and
correction value of prism constant (PSM) are displayed in this mode.
When reflected light from the prism is received a buzzer sounds. This function is good for easy
collimation when the target is difficult to find.

1 Make sure the mode is in the distance HR: 120°30'40"
measurement mode on page 1. HD* 123.456 m
VD: 5.678 m
MEAS MODE S/A P1↓
2 Pressing the [F3](S/A) key, mode changes to set [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
audio mode. PSM:0.0 PPM 0.0
SIGNAL:[IIIII]
The display indicates correction value of prism
constant (PSM), atmospheric correction (PPM)
PRISM PPM T-P –––
and reflection light level (SIGNAL).
z When receiving reflected light, buzzer sounds.
It is possible to stop the sound, see Chapter 16 “SELECTING MODE” .
z The [F1] to [F3] keys are used for setting atmospheric correction and prism constant.
z To return to normal measuring mode, press the [ESC] key.
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11 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE
11 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE

The prism constant value of Topcon is set to zero. When using prisms other than Topcon’s, it is
necessary to set the prism constant correction value of that specific prism.
Once you set the correction value for prism constant, it is retained after power is OFF.

1 Press the [F3](S/A) key from distance [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
measurement or coordinates measurement mode. PSM:0.0 PPM 0.0
SIGNAL:[IIIII]
2 Press the [F1](PRISM) key. [F1] PRISM CONST. SET
PRISM =0.0 mm
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]

3 Input the Prism constant correction value. *1) Enter data SET AUDIO MODE
The display returns to set audio mode. [F4] PSM:14.0 PPM 0.0
SIGNAL:[IIIII]

z Input range: –99.9mm to +99.9mm, 0.1mm step
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12 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION

The velocity of light through air is not constant and depends on the atmospheric temperature and
pressure. The atmospheric correction system of this instrument corrects automatically when the
correction value is set. 15°C/59°F, and 1013.25hPa / 760mmHg / 29.9 inHg is as a standard value for
0ppm in this instrument. The values are kept in the memory even after power is OFF.
12.1 Calculation of Atmospheric Correction

The followings are the correction formulas.
Unit; meter
⎧ Ka: Atmospheric correction value
79.535x P ⎫⎬x10 – 6
Ka = ⎨ 279.67 – ------------------------- P : Ambient atmospheric pressure (hPa)
-
⎩ 273.15 + t ⎭ t : Ambient Atmospheric temperature (°C)
The distance L (m) after atmospheric correction is obtained as follow.
L = l (1+Ka) l :Measured distance when atmospheric
correction is not set.
Example: In case Temperature +20°C, Air pressure 847hPa, l =1000 m

⎧ 79.535x847 ⎬x10 ⎫ –6
Ka = ⎨ 279.67 – -------------------------------
-
⎩ 273.15 + 20 ⎭
-6
+ 50×10 (50 ppm)
L = 1000 (1+50×10-6) = 1000.050 m
12.2 Setting of Atmospheric Correction Value

z How to Set Temperature and Pressure Value Directly
Measure the temperature and air pressure surrounding the instrument beforehand.
Example: Temperature: +26°C, Pressure: 1017 hPa

1 Press the [F3](S/A) key to set Set Audio Mode [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
from distance or coordinate measurement mode. PSM:0.0 PPM 0.0
SIGNAL:[IIIII]
2 Press the [F3](T-P) key. [F3] TEMP. & PRES. SET
TEMP. = 15.0 °C
PRES. : 1013.2 hPa
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
3 Input Temp.value and Pressure value.*1) Enter Temp. TEMP. & PRES. SET
Mode returns to Set Audio mode. Enter Pres. TEMP. : 26.0 °C
PRES. = 1017.0 hPa
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]

z Range: Temp. –30 to +60°C (0.1°C step) or –22 to +140°F (0.1°F step)
Pres. 560 to 1066.0hPa (0.1hPa step), 420 to 800mmHg (0.1mmHg step) or
16.5 to 31.5inHg (0.1inHg step)
z When the atmospheric correction value which is calculated from the input temperature and pressure
values exceeds the range ± 999.9ppm, the operating procedure returns to step 3 automatically. Input
values again.
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z How to Set the Atmospheric Correction Value Directly
Measure the temperature and air pressure to find atmospheric correction value (PPM) from the chart or
correction formula.

1 Press the [F3](S/A) key to set Set Audio Mode [F3] SET AUDIO MODE
from distance or coordinate measurement mode. PSM:0.0 PPM 0.0
SIGNAL:[IIIII]
2 Press the [F2](PPM) key. [F2] PPM SET
Current setting value is displayed. PPM = 0.0 ppm
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]

3 Enter atmospheric correction value. *1) Enter Data
[F4]
Mode returns to Set Audio mode.

z Input range: –999.9ppm to +999.9ppm, 0.1ppm step
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Atmospheric Correction Chart (For your reference)
The atmospheric correction value is obtained easily with the atmospheric correction chart. Find the
measured temperature in horizontal, and pressure in vertical on the chart.
Read the value from the diagonal line, which represents the required atmospheric correction value.
Example:
The measured temperature is +26°C
The measured pressure is 1013 hPa
There fore,
The correction value is +10ppm
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13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE
13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH

CURVATURE
The instrument measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature.
13.1 Distance Calculation Formula

Distance Calculation Formula; with correction for refraction and earth curvature taken into account.
Follow the Formula below for converting horizontal and vertical distances.
Horizontal distance D = AC(α) or BE(β)

Vertical distance Z =BC(α) or EA(β)
D = L{cosα–(2θ – γ ) sinα}
Z = L{sinα+(θ – γ ) cosα}
θ = L.cosα/2R........... Earth curvature
correcting item
γ =K•Lcosα/2R....... Atmospheric
refraction
correcting item
K =0.14 or 0.2.......... Coefficient of
refraction
R =6372km.............. Radius of earth
α ( or β)................... Altitude angle
L .............................. Slope distance
Radius of earth
R=6372Km
z The conversion formula for horizontal and vertical distances is as follows when correction for
refraction and earth curvature is not applied.
D=L•cosα
Z=L•sinα
Note: The coefficient of the instrument has been set at 0.14 before shipment (K=0.14).
if the “K” value is to be changed, refer to 16 “SELECTING MODE”.
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14 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING

14.1 On-board Battery BT-52QA
z To remove
Confirm that the instrument is turned off before removing the battery.
Push the battery locking lever and pull out the BT-52QA on-board battery as shown below.
z To charge
Outlet
BT-52QA
BC-27M
1 Connect the AC-cable to the charger.

2 Plug the AC-plug into the outlet.
(The CHARGE lamp will light up in red.)
3 Connect the charger connector to the battery.
Preparatory charging* will start.
When the preparatory charging is completed, the charging status will be switched to quick charging
automatically. (The CHARGE lamp will light up in orange.)
4 Charging will take approximately 1.8 hours.
(The CHARGE lamp will light up in green.)
5 After charging, remove the battery from the charger.
Remove the charger from the outlet.
*About preparatory charging

Before quick charging, the battery is charged using small amount current to measure its temperature
and voltage.
When the temperature and voltage is within a range, the charging status will change to quick charging.
z To refresh
Press the refresh switch* after starting charging above steps 1, 2 or 3, then discharging will start. (The
DISCHARGE lamp will light up in yellow.)
After discharging is finished, charging will start automatically.
Time discharging battery charged fully is approximately 9 hours.
*For refreshing
Rechargeable battery can be used repeatedly by charging.
If charging is repeated by the state that capacity of the battery still left, operating time of the battery may
shorten. In this case, the voltage of the battery will be recovered by refreshing and operating time can
be improved.
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z The lamp of charger(BC-27M)

CHARGE Lamp
Red ON : Waiting
Orange blinking : Waiting until internal temperature falls
Orange ON : Charging
Orange lamp will light up during charging.
Green ON : Charging completed
Green lamp will light up after completely charging.
Red blinking : Abnormal outbreaks
Red lamp will flash when the battery life is over or the battery is broken down.
Replace the battery to new one.
DISCHARGE Lamp
Yellow ON : Discharging
Yellow lamp will light up and discharging will start by pressing the refresh (discharge) switch.
z To install
Place the base of the on-board battery into the GTS-230N series, push the on-board battery toward
the instrument side till the battery clicks into position.
z Do not charge or discharge continuously, otherwise the battery and the charger may be
deteriorated. If charging or discharging is necessary, use the charger after stopping charge for
approximately 30 minutes.
z Do not charge the battery or discharge the battery in right after the battery is charged, it causes
deterioration of the battery in rare cases.
z The charger may develop heat while charging, there is no problem of it.
Note: 1 Recharging should take place in a room with an ambient temperature range of 10°C to
40°C (50°F to 104°F).
2 If charging is done at high temperature, charging time of the battery may take longer.
3 Exceeding the specified charging time may shorten the life of the battery and should be
avoided if possible.
4 The battery source will discharge when stored and should be checked before using with
instrument .
5 Be sure to charge as stored battery source every 3 or 4 months and store in a place at
30°C and below when it will not used for a long period.
If you allow the battery to be completely discharged, it will have an effect on the overall
performance for proper charging in the future.
Keep batteries charged at all times.
6 For further information, see APPENDIX 2 “Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries”.
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15 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH
15 DETACH/ATTACH OF TRIBRACH
The instrument is easily detached or attached to the tribrach, with a tribrach locking lever loosened or
tightened for this purpose.
z Detachment
1) Loosen the tribrach locking lever, by revolving it 180° or 200g in the counterclockwise direction
(which will point the triangle mark upwards).
2) Grip the carrying handle firmly with one hand while holding the tribrach with the other. Then lift the
instrument straight upwards and off.
z Attachment
1) Hold the instrument by the carrying handle, with one hand, and carefully lower it on top of the
tribrach while, at the same time, coinciding the alignment piece with the tribrach alignment groove
on the instrument and tribrach respectively.
2) When fully seated, revolve the tribrach locking lever 180° or 200g clockwise (which will point the
triangle mark downwards again).
Alignment piece
Alignment groove
Securing screw
Tribrach locking lever
z Locking the Tribrach Locking Lever

The tribrach locking lever can be locked, to prevent it be accidentally removed, especially if the upper
instrument section is not being detached very often. Simply tighten the securing screw on the locking
lever with the accessory screwdriver, found in the case.
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16 SELECTING MODE
16 SELECTING MODE
16.1 Items of the Selecting Mode
The following modes are available.
Menu Items Selecting item Display

1: TEMP.& °C / °F Select the unit of temperature for atmospheric
UNIT SET PRES. hPa / mmHg /inHg correction. Select the unit of air pressure for
atmospheric correction.
ANGLE DEG(360°) / Choose degree, gon or mil unit for measuring
GON(400G) / angle.
MIL(6400M)
DISTANCE METER / FEET / Choose measuring unit for distance meter, feet or
FEET and inch feet and inch
FEET US SURVEY / Select the meter / feet conversion factor.
INTERNATIONAL US SURVEY feet
1m=3.280833333333333 ft.
INTERNATIONAL feet
1m=3.280839895013123 ft.
2: POWER ON ANGLE MEAS./ Select to set the measurement mode for angle or
MODE SET MODE DISTANCE MEAS. distance when the power is turned on.
FINE/CRS/ FINE / COARSE / Select Fine /Coarse / Tracking mode in distance
TRK TRACK measurement mode, when the power is turned
on.
HD&VD/SD HD&VD/SD Specify which is displayed first, horizontal and
vertical distance or slope distance, when the
power is turned on.
V ANGLE Z0/ Zenith 0 / Choose the vertical angle reading from zenith or
H0 Horizontal 0 from level.
N-TIMES / N-TIMES / Select the measurement mode for distance when
REPEAT REPEAT the power is turned on.
TIMES OF 0~99 Set N (number of times) for times of distance
MEAS. measurement. When setting number of times as
1, it is single measurement.
NEZ / ENZ NEZ / ENZ Select a coordinate displaying order either NEZ or
ENZ.
HA MEMORY ON / OFF Horizontal angle set can be retained after the
power is turned off.
ESC KEY DATA COLLECT / You can select a function of the [ESC] key.
MODE LAYOUT / REC / DATA COLLECT / LAYOUT: It is possible to enter
OFF data input mode (in DATA COLLECT) or Layout
Menu from normal measuring mode directly.
REC: While executing normal or offset
measuring, the measuring data can be output.
OFF: Returns to normal function.
COORD. ON / OFF Select coordinate displaying ON or OFF when
CHECK setting a point.
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16 SELECTING MODE
EDM OFF 0-99 The time when EDM is cut off from distance
TIME measurement is completed can be changed. This
function is effective for shortening the first time
measuring time when distance
measurement is started from distance
measurement completing state.
(Default: 3minutes)
0 :After completing distance measurement,
EDM is cut off immediately.
1-98 :EDM is cut off after 1~98 minutes.
99 :EDM is always switched ON.
FINE 0.2/1mm Select 1mm or 0.2mm for the minimum reading
READING unit in the distance mode (FINE mode).
OFFSET V FREE / HOLD Select Vertical angle setting in the Angle Offset
ANG measurement mode.
FREE: Vertical angle varies by the angle of the
telescope.
HOLD: Vertical angle is fixed even if the angle of
the telescope changes.
L.PL OFF 1 -99 Laser plummet function can be turned off
TIME(Only for automatically.
Laser 1-98 : Laser Plummet is cut off after 1 to 98 minutes.
Plummet type) 99 : Manual
3: H-ANGLE ON / OFF Specify whether the buzzer sounds or not for
OTHERS BUZZER every horizontal angle 90°.
SET S/A BUZZER ON / OFF Specify whether the buzzer sounds or not in the
set audio mode.
W- OFF / K=0.14 / Set correction for refraction and earth curvature,
CORRECTION K=0.20 coefficient of refraction as; K=0.14, K=0.20 or no
correction.
NEZ ON / OFF It is possible to retain the coordinate of instrument
MEMORY point, the instrument height and prism height after
power off.
REC TYPE REC-A / REC-B Select REC-A or REC-B for data output.
REC-A: The measurement is made again and this
new data is output.
REC-B: The data being displayed is output.
CR,LF ON / OFF It is possible to output the data with carriage
return and line feed.
NEZ REC STANDARD / Select the format of the record coordinates data
FORM STANDARD STANDARD: 11 digits standard data
(12dig) / STASNDARD (12dig): 12 digits standard data
with RAW with RAW: 11digits standard data with raw data
with RAW (12dig) with RAW (12dig): 12digits standard data with raw
data
MANUAL ON/ OFF In the layout mode or data collect mode, it is
NEZ REC possible to record coordinates entered directly
from the keyboard.
LANGUAGE * ENGLISH/ Select the displaying language.
OTHER *
ACK MODE STANDARD / Set the procedure of the communication with
OMITTED external device.
STANDARD: Normal procedure
OMITTED: Even though the [ACK] is omitted from
the external device, the data is not sent again.
GRID USE G.F. / Select using GRID FACTOR in calculation of
FACTOR DON’T USE measurement data.
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16 SELECTING MODE
CUT & FILL STANDARD / In the layout mode, CUT & FILL can be displayed
CUT&FILL instead of dZ.
ECHO BACK ON / OFF It is possible to output the data of echo back type.
CONTRAST ON / OFF When the instrument is turned ON, it is possible
MENU to display the screen which you can adjust
contrast of the display and confirm the prism
constant (PSM) and atmospheric correction value
(PPM).
PASSWORD ON / OFF When the instrument is turned ON, the screen to
*2 request the password will appear. *3
*1 LANGUAGE selection varies depending on countries.
*2 Applicable only to the instruments with security function
*3 If you forget a password, the instrument needs repair to cancel the password. Please contact
Topcon or your local Topcon dealer.
16.2 How to Set Selecting Mode

<Example>: Setting unit in hPa, °F, NEZ MEMORY: ON

1 While pressing [F2] key, turn power ON. [F2] PARAMETERS 2
+ F1:UNIT SET
Power ON F2:MODE SET
F3:OTHERS SET
2 Press [F1](UNIT SET ) key. [F1] UNIT SET 1/2
F1:TEMP. & PRES.
F2:ANGLE
F3:DISTANCE P↓
3 Press [F1](TEMP. & PRES.) key. [F1] TEMP. & PRES. UNIT
TEMP. : °C
PRES. : mmHg
°C °F ––– ENTER
4 Press [F2](°F) key, and press [F4](ENTER) key. [F2] TEMP. & PRES. UNIT
[F4] TEMP. : °F
PRES. : mmHg
hPa mmHg inHg ENTER
5 Press [F1](hPa) key, and press [F4] (ENTER) key. [F1] UNIT SET 1/2
Returns to unit set menu. [F4] F1:TEMP. & PRES.
F2:ANGLE
F3:DISTANCE
6 Press [ESC] key. [ESC] PARAMETERS 2
Returns to PARAMETERS 2 menu. F1:UNIT SET
F2:MODE SET
F3:OTHERS SET
7 Press [F3](OTHERS SET) key. [F3] OTHERS SET 1/5
F1:H-ANGLE BUZZER
F2:S/A BUZZER
F3:W-CORRECTION P↓
8 Press [F4](P↓) key, to get the function in page 2. [F4] OTHERS SET 2/5
F1:NEZ MEMORY
F2:REC TYPE
F3:CR,LF P↓
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16 SELECTING MODE
9 Press [F1] key. [F1] NEZ MEMORY [OFF]
[ON] [OFF] ––– ENTER

10 Press [F1](ON) key, and press [F4] (ENTER) key. [F1] OTHERS SET 2/5
Returns to OTHERS SET menu. [F4] F1:NEZ MEMORY
F2:REC TYPE
F3:CR,LF P↓
11 Power off Power OFF

z Up or down arrow key can be used when there are four or more selection items.
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17 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

17.1 Checking and adjusting of instrument constant
Normally, the instrument constant does not have discrepancy. It is recommended you measure and
compare with an accurately measured distance at a location where the precision is specifically
monitored on a consistent basis. If such a location is not available, establish your own base line over
20m (when purchasing the instrument) and compare with the data measured with newly purchased
instrument.
In both cases note that the setup displacement of the instrument position over the point, the prism,
baseline precision, poor collimation, atmospheric correction, and correction for refraction and earth
curvature determine the inspection precision. Please keep in mind these points.
Also, when providing a base line in a building, please note that the difference in temperature greatly
changes the length measured in the building.
If the difference between the measured length of the baseline and the actual length exceeds the range
of the nominal accuracy, change the instrument constant of the prism mode according to the following
procedure.
1) On a basically horizontal line of about 100 meters, line AB, establish point C. Measure each
distance, AB, AC and BC, about 10 times, and calculate the average value for each.
A B
C
2) Repeat Step 1 several times. Then calculate the variance with the current instrument constant (ΔK).
　 ΔK = AB - (AC + BC)
3) Calculate the new instrument constant according to the formula below. Then reset the instrument
constant according to Section 17.4 “How to Set the Instrument Constant Value”
New instrument constant = current instrument constant + ΔK
4) Once again, measure the baseline and compare the results to the baseline’s actual length.
Repeat the same procedure in non-prism mode as well.
5) If the results of the measurement conducted in Step 4 exceed the range of the nominal accuracy,
contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer.
Note: The seal with which the value is written is stuck on the lower part of the instrument, or the
battery removal side of the instrument.
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17.2 Checking the Optical Axis

Note: The seal with which the value is written is stuck on the lower part of the instrument, or the
battery removal side of the instrument.
To check if the optical axis of EDM and theodolite are matched, follow the procedure below. It is
especially important to check after adjustment of the eyepiece reticle is carried out.
1) Position the Instrument and prism with about 2m apart and face them at each other.
(At this time, the power is ON.)
Prism
about 2m
2) Sight through the eyepiece and focus to the prism. Then center the prism on the cross hairs.
Prism
3) Set to the measure mode to distance measurement or set audio.
4) Sight through the eyepiece and focus the (blinking) red light spot by turning the focusing knob in the
direction of infinity (clockwise). If displacement of the reticle cross hairs is within one-fifth of the
diameter of the round red light spot both vertically and horizontally, adjustment will not be required.
Note: If displacement is more than one-fifth in the above case, and still remains so after rechecking
the original line of sight, the instrument must be adjusted by competent technicians. Please
contact TOPCON or your TOPCON dealer to adjust the instrument.
Red light spot
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17.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions

z Pointers on the Adjustment
1) Adjust the eyepiece of the telescope properly prior to any checking operation which involves
sighting through the telescope.
Remember to focus properly, with parallax completely eliminated.
2) Carry out the adjustments in the order of item numbers, as the adjustments are dependent one
upon another. Adjustments carried out in the wrong sequence may even nullify previous
adjustment.
3) Always conclude adjustments by tightening the adjustment screws securely (but do not tighten
them more than necessary, as you may strip the threads, twist off the screw or place undue stress
on the parts).
Furthermore, always tighten by revolving in the direction of tightening tension.
4) The attachment screws must also be tightened sufficiently, upon completion of adjustments.
5) Always repeat checking operations after adjustments are made, in order to confirm results.
z Notes on the Tribrach

Note that the angle measuring precision may be effected directly if the tribrach has not been installed
firmly.
1) If any leveling screw becomes loose and slack or if collimation is unstable due to the looseness of
leveling screws, adjust by tightening the adjusting screws (in 2 places) installed over each leveling
screw with a screwdriver
2) If there is any slack between the leveling screws and the base, loosen the set screw of the holding
ring and tighten the holding ring with adjusting pin, until it is properly adjusted. Re-tighten the set
screw on completing the adjustment.
Adjustment screw Adjustment screw
Leveling screw Holding ring Set screw
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17.3.1Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level

Adjustment is required if the axis of the plate level is not perpendicular to the vertical axis.
z Check
1) Place the plate level parallel to a line running through the centers of two leveling screws, say, A and
B. Use these two leveling screws only and place the bubble in the center of the plate level.
2) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis and check bubble movement of the
plate level. If the bubble has been displaced, then proceed with the following adjustment.
Plate level
Leveling screw A Leveling screw B
z Adjustment
1) Adjust the level adjustment capstan screw, with the accessory adjusting pin and return the bubble
towards the center of the plate level. Correct only one-half of the displacement by this method.
2) Correct the remaining amount of the bubble displacement with the leveling screws.
3) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check bubble
movement. If the bubble is still displaced, then repeat the adjustment.
Level adjustment Total amount of displacement

capstan screw
Half amount of displacement
17.3.2Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level

Adjustment is required if the axis of the circular level is also not perpendicular to the vertical axis.
z Check
Carefully level the instrument with the plate level only. If the bubble of the circular level is centered
properly, adjustment is not required. Otherwise, proceed with the following adjustment.
z Adjustment
Shift the bubble to the center of the circular level, by adjusting three capstan adjustment screws on
the bottom surface of the circular level, with the accessory adjusting pin.
Capstan adjustment
screws
Bottom of the base
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17.3.3Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair

Adjustment is required if the vertical cross-hair is not in a place perpendicular to the horizontal axis of
the telescope (since it must be possible to use any point on the hair for measuring horizontal angles or
running lines).
z Check
1) Set the instrument up the tripod and carefully level it.
2) Sight the cross-hairs on a well defined Point A at a distance of, at least, 50 meters (160ft.) and
clamp horizontal motion.
3) Next swing the telescope vertically using the vertical tangent screw, and check whether the point
travels along the length of the vertical cross-hair.
4) If the point appears to move continuously on the hair, the vertical cross-hair lies in a plane
perpendicular to the horizontal axis (and adjustment is not required).
5) However, if the point appears to be displaced from the vertical cross-hair, as the telescope is swung
vertically, then proceed with the following adjustment.
z Adjustment
1) Unscrew the cross-hair adjustment section cover, by revolving it in the counterclockwise direction,
and take it off. This will expose four eyepiece section attachment screws.
Eyepiece section
Eyepiece section attachment screws
attachment screws
Eyepiece
2) Loosen all four attachment screws slightly with the accessory screw-drive (while taking note of the
number of revolutions).
Then revolve the eyepiece section so that the vertical cross-hair coincides to Point A’.
Finally, re-tighten the four screws by the amount that they were loosened.
3) Check once more and if the point travels the entire length of the vertical cross-hair, further
adjustment is not required.
Note: Perform following adjustment after completing the above adjustment .

Section 17.3.4 “Collimation of the Instrument”, Section 17.3.6 “Adjustment of Vertical Angle
0 Datum”.
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17.3.4Collimation of the Instrument

Collimation is required to make the line of sight of the telescope perpendicular to the horizontal axis of
the instrument, otherwise, it will not be possible to extend a straight line by direct means.
z Check Eyepiece
1) Set the instrument up with clear
sights of about 50 to 60meters
(160 to 200 ft.) on both sides of the
instrument.
2) Level the instrument properly with the 50m
plate level.
3) Sight Point A at approximately 50
meters (160 ft.) distance.
Telescope
4) Loosen the vertical motion clamp
only, and rotate the telescope 180° or
200g around the horizontal axis, so
50m
that the telescope is pointed in the
opposite direction.
5) Sight Point B, at equal distance as
Point A and tighten the vertical
motion clamp.
6) Loosen the horizontal motion clamp

and rotate the instrument 180° or
50m
200g around the vertical axis. Fix a
sight on Point A once more and
tighten the horizontal motion clamp.
7) Loosen the vertical motion clamp

only and rotate the telescope 180° or
200g around the horizontal axis once
more and fix a sight on Point C,
which should coincide with previous 50m
Point B.
8) If Points B and C do not coincide,

adjust in the following manner.
z Adjustment
1) Unscrew the cross-hair adjustment section cover.
2) Find Point D at a point between Points C and B, which should
be equal to 1/4th the distance between Points B and C and
measured from Point C. This is because the apparent error
between Points B and C is four times the actual error since
the telescope has been reversed twice during the checking
operation.
3)Shift the vertical cross-hair line and coincide it with

Point D, by revolving the left and right capstan
adjustment screws with the adjusting pin.Upon
Capstan completing the adjustment, repeat the checking
adjustment operation once more.
screws If Points B and C coincide, further adjustment is not
required. Otherwise, repeat the adjustment.
Capstan Eyepiece
adjustment
screws
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Note: 1 First, loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the vertical cross-hair
line must be moved. Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side by an equal
amount which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged.
Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to
tighten, but revolve as little as possible.
2 Perform following adjustment after completing above adjustment. Section 17.3.6
“Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum”, Section 17.2 “Checking the Optical Axis”.
17.3.5Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope

Adjustment is required to make the line of sight of the optical plummet telescope coincide with the
vertical axis (otherwise the vertical axis will not be in the true vertical when the instrument is optically
plumbed).
z Check
1) Coincide the center mark and the point. (See Chapter 2 “PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT”.)
2) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis and check the center mark.
If the point is properly centered in the center mark, adjustment is not required. Otherwise, adjust in
the following manner.
z Adjustment
1) Take off the adjustment section cover of the optical plummet telescope eyepiece. This will expose
four capstan adjustment screws which should be adjusted with the accessory adjusting pin to shift
the center mark to the point. However, correct only one-half of the displacement in this manner.
Capstan
adjustment Total amaunt of
screws displacement
Capstan
Eyepiece Half amaunt of
adjustment
displacement
screws
Plummet telescope
2) Use the leveling screws and coincide the point and center mark.
3) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check the center mark.
If it is coincided to the point, then further adjustment is not required. Otherwise, repeat the
adjustment.
Note: First, loosen the capstan adjustment screw on the side to which the center mark must be
moved. Then tighten the adjustment screw on the opposite side by an equal amount which
will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged.
Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to tighten,
but revolve as little as possible.
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17.3.6Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum

If when measuring the vertical angle of target A at telescope position normal (direct) and reverse
settings, the amount of normal and reverse measurements combined is other than 360° (ZENITH-0),
half of the difference from 360° is the error amount from corrected 0 setting. Carry out adjustment. As
adjustment for vertical angle 0 setting is the criteria for determining instrument coordinate origin, use
special care for adjustment.

1 Level the instrument properly with the plate level.
2 While pressing the [F1]key, turn power switch ON. [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE 1/2
+ F1:V ANGLE 0 POINT
Power ON F2:INST. CONSTANT
F3:V0 AXIS P↓
3 Press the [F1] key. [F1] V0 ADJUSTMENT
<STEP-1> FRONT
V: 90°00'00"
ENTER
4 Collimate target A from the telescope properly in Collimate A
normal setting. (Normal)
5 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4] V0 ADJUSTMENT

<STEP-2> REVERSE
6 Collimate target A in reverse telescope setting. Collimate A V: 270°00'00"
(Reverse) ENTER
7 Press the [F4](ENTER) key. [F4]
Measured value is set and carry out normal angle
measurement.
<SET!>
V : 270°00'00"
HR: 120°30'40"
8 Check that the total amount of normal and reverse

angular travel is 360° collimating the target A by
normal and reverse positions.
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17.3.7Checking / Adjusting the Laser Plummet (For Laser Plummet type)

z Check
1) Turn on the laser plummet and coincide the center of the laser with a measuring point.
2) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis and check the measuring point.
If the laser is properly centered in the measuring point, adjustment is not required. Otherwise,
adjust in the following manner.
z Adjustment
1) Turn the cap located on the left side cornerof the
instrument counterclockwise and remove it.
This will expose four adjustment screws which
should be adjusted with the accessory hexagonal Cap
wrench.
2) Shift the laser to the measuring point. However,
correct only one-half of the displacement in this
manner.
Adjustment Laser beam 1/2 of displacement

screws
Measuring point
Adjustment screws
3) Use the leveling screws and coincide the center of the laser and the point.
4) Rotate the instrument 180° or 200g around the vertical axis once more and check the point and the
laser. If the laser is coincided to the measuring point, then further adjustment is not required.
Otherwise, repeat the adjustment.
Note: First, loosen the adjustment screw to move the laser. Then tighten the adjustment screw on the
opposite side by an equal amount which will leave the tension of the adjustment screws unchanged.
Revolve in the counterclockwise direction to loosen and in the clockwise direction to tighten, but
revolve as little as possible.
Reference
The laser can be moved by turning the adjustment screws clockwise as follows.
Laser is moved down. Laser beam
Laser is moved left.
Laser is moved right.
Laser is moved up. Top of view of the measuring point

Adjustment screws
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17.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value

To set the Instrument constant which is obtained in Section 17.1 “Check and adjusting of instrument
constant”, follow as below.

1 While pressing the [F1] key, turn power switch [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE 1/2
ON. + F1:V ANGLE 0 POINT
POWER ON F2:INST. CONSTANT
F3:V0 AXIS P↓
2 Press the [F2] key. [F2] INST. CONSTANT SET
INST. CONSTANT
= - 0.6 mm
––– ––– [CLR][ENT]
3 Enter the constant value. *1), 2) Enter value INST. CONSTANT SET
[F4] INST. CONSTANT
: - 0.7 mm
4 Turn power switch OFF. Power OFF

*2) To cancel the setting, press the [ESC] key.
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17.5 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument

(Only for GTS-233N/235N/236N)

1 Level the instrument properly with the plate level. [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE 1/2
+ F1:V ANGLE 0 POINT
Power ON F2:INST. CONSTANT
2 While pressing the [F1] key, turn power switch ON. F3:V0 AXIS P↓
3 Press the [F3] key. [F3] V0 AXIS
F1:MEASUREMENT
F2:CONSTANT LIST
4 Press the [F1] key. [F1]

V0/AXIS ADJUSTMENTS
ERROR CORRECTION
(A)COLLIMATION
(B)H AXIS
5 Collimate target A (around 0° in horizontal within Collimate FRONT FACE1 /0

±3°) in normal telescope setting (FACE (1)). A V: 89°55'50"
(Normal) LEVEL ±0
SKIP SET
6 Press the [F4](SET) key. *1) [F4]
The sample display shows that the measurement
is made 5 times in FACE 1.
7 Turn the telescope in reverse telescope setting Turn REVERSE FACE2 5/5
(FACE (2). telescope V: 270°04'20"
LEVEL ±0
Collimate A SET
8 Collimate target A. (Reverse)
9 Press the [F4](SET) key. [F4]

Repeat the procedures in step 8 and 9 so that the (B)HORIZONTAL AXIS
count of measured times matches to the one in
FACE (1). *2), 3), 4)
The title display will be shown automatically.

10 Collimate target B (more than ±10° from the level) Collimate REVERSE FACE 2 /0
in reverse telescope setting B V: 270°04'20"
(FACE (2). *5) (Reverse) LEVEL ±10°
SET
11 Press the [F4](SET) key. *5) [F4]
12 Turn the telescope in normal telescope setting Turn FRONT FACE 1 5/5
(FACE (1). telescope V: 89°55'50"
LEVEL ±10°
SKIP SET
13 Collimate target B. Collimate B
(Normal)
[F4]
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14 Press the [F4](SET) key. Repeat the procedures in

step 13 and 14 so that the count of measured COMPLETE
times matches to the one in FACE(2).
Then the display returns to main menu.
z To show the constant list of systematic error of ADJUSTMENT MODE 1/2

instrument
F1:V ANGLE 0 POINT
F2:INST. CONSTANT
F3:V0 AXIS P↓
1 Press the [F3] key from Adjustment Mode menu 1/ [F3] V0 AXIS
2. F1:MEASUREMENT
F2:CONSTANT LIST
2 Press the [F2] key. [F2] VCo: -1°57'12"

Correction values are displayed. HCo: -0°00'20"
HAx: -0°00'20"
EXIT
3 Press the [F1] key. [F1]
The display returns to previous menu.
*1) It is able to get the average value from 1 to 10 measurements. To get the average, repeat the
procedures in steps 5, 6 or 10, 11. The measured times is counted in the second line of display.
*2) The compensation values of 1) Error of vertical axis (X, Y tilt sensor offset), 2) Collimation error, and 3)
Error of vertical angle 0datum will be set and memorized internally.
*3) The operating procedure steps to set compensation value of 4) Error of horizontal axis.
*4) Pressing the [F1](SKIP) key enables to set next step without changing the last compensated value.
*5) Pressing the [F1](SKIP) key makes end of setting without changing compensation value.
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17.6 Reference frequency check mode

The beam modulated by the reference frequency of EDM is emitted continuously.
This mode is used for frequency test mainly.

1 While pressing the [F1] key, turn power switch [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE 1/2
ON. + F1:V ANGLE 0 POINT
POWER ON F2:INST. CONSTANT
F3:V0 AXIS P↓
2 Press the [F4](P↓) key to get the function as in [F4] ADJUSTMENT MODE 2/2
page 2. F1:FRQ CHECK MODE
P↓
3 Press the [F1](FRQ CHECK MODE) key. [F1] FRQ CHECK MODE
EXIT
4 Press the [F1](EXIT) key. [F1] ADJUSTMENT MODE 2/2
The display will return to Adjustment mode F1:FRQ CHECK MODE
menu 2/2.
P↓
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18 PRECAUTIONS
18 PRECAUTIONS
1) For transportation, hold by the handle or yoke of the instrument. Never hold by the lens barrel as it
can affect the fixing bracket inside and reduce the accuracy of the instrument.
2) Never expose the instrument without a filter to direct sunlight. It may damage the components
inside the instrument.
3) Never leave the instrument unprotected in high temperature. The temperature inside instrument
may easily reach up to 70°C or above and will reduce the service life.
4) The instrument should be stored in the room temperature range of minus 30°C to plus 60°C.
5) When a high degree of precision is required for measurement, provide shade against direct sunlight
for the instrument and tripod.
6) Any sudden change of temperature to the instrument or prism may result in a reduction of
measuring distance range, i.e. when taking the instrument out from a heated vehicle.
7) When opening the carrying case and taking out the instrument, place the case horizontally, then
open the case.
8) When returning the instrument to its case, be sure to match the white positioning marks provided
with the case and place the instrument with the eyepiece upward.
9) For transportation, provide dampening or a cushion appropriately to avoid sudden shock or

vibration.
10) For cleaning the instrument after use, remove dust using a cleaning brush, then wipe off with a
cloth.
11) For cleaning the lens surface, use a cleaning brush to remove the dust, then use a clean lintless
cotton cloth. Moisten it with alcohol (or mixture with ether ) to wipe gently in a rotational motion from
the center out.
12) Even if any abnormality occurs, never attempt to disassemble or lubricate the instrument yourself.
Always consult with TOPCON or your dealer.
13) To remove the dust on the case, never use thinner or benzine. Use a clean cloth moistened with
neutral detergent.
14) Check each part of the tripod after extended use. Parts (screws or clamps) may work themselves
free.
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19 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
Battery charger BC-6 (for BT-3L) Large capacity battery pack BT-3L
z Input voltage: AC100, 120, 220, 240V ±10% z Output voltage: DC 8.4V
50/60 Hz z Capacity: 6AH
z Power consumption: 15VA approx. z External dimensions:
z Charging time: 190(L) × 106(W) × 74(H) mm
approx. 15 hour (+20°C) to charge BT-3L z Weight: 2.8kg
z Operation temperature range:
+10°C to +40°C (+50 to +104°F)
z External dimensions:
142(L) × 96(W) × 64(H) mm
z Weight: 1.0kg
Auto converter AC-6 nterface cable F-24

z Input voltage: DC12V Cable for communicating an external instrument and
z Output voltage: DC 8.4V±5% GTS-230N by the serial signal connector.
z Current rating: 3A
z Connection cable length: Approx. 3m
100(L) × 50(W) × 52(H) mm
z Weight: Approx. 0.3kg
Power cord PC-6 (For BT-3L) Power cord PC-5 (For AC-6)
z Cord length: 2m approx. z Cord length: 2m approx.
Trough compass, Model 6 Solar reticle, Model 6

Shock proof construction. No clamp is A reticle designed for collimation of the sun.
necessary when carrying the instrument. Can be used together with Solar Filter.
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Diagonal eyepiece, Model 10 Solar filter, Model 6

Observation in an easy posture will be A filter designed exclusively for direct collimation of
provided up to the zenith position the sun.
Solar filter of flap-up type.
Mini prism Optical plummet tribrach

The mini prism (25.4mm) is made from This is detachable tribrach having built-in optical
precision ground glass and mounted in plummet telescope.
high impact plastic housings. (Compatible with Wild)
The mini has the unique capability of
being positioned either at a “0” or “–30”
with the same prism
Prism sets
See the description on Chapter 21 “PRISM
SYSTEM”
Back pack, Model 2 Prism unit case, Model 3

Convenient for use in mountainous terrain. This is the plastic case to store and carry
various sets of prisms.
The case covers one of the following prism sets:
1) Tilt single prism set
2) Tilt single prism set with a target plate
3) Fixed triple prism unit
4) Fixed triple prism unit with a target plate
427(L) × 254(W) × 242(H) mm
z Weight: 3.1kg
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Prism unit case, Model 6

Fixed 9 prisms unit or tilting 3 prisms unit can be
stored in this case. Especially, this is a very easy
case to carry. Soft material is used.
250(L) × 120(W) × 400(H) mm
z Weight: 0.5kg
Prism unit case, Model 5

1 prisms unit or fixed 3 prisms unit can be stored in
this case. Especially, this is a very easy case to
carry. Soft material is used.
200(L) × 200(W) × 350(H) mm
z Weight: 0.5kg
Aluminum extension leg tripod, Type E Wide-frame extension leg tripod, Type E (Wood)
z Flat head 5/8" × 11 threads with adjustable z Flat head 5/8" × 11 threads with adjustable legs.
legs.
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20 BATTERY SYSTEM
20 BATTERY SYSTEM
z In case of On-board battery
BT-52QA
GTS-230N series
z In case of External battery Pack
Battery pack
BT-3L
Cord
PC-6
PC-5
PC-6
GTS-230N series
AC-6
External 12V battery
z Charging
Quick
Charging time BC-27M 100-240V~
In North America, use only
120V ~.
Approx. 1.8h
Use an AC cable compatible
with the power supply
voltage in use.
BT-52QA
Note:
Use only recommended batteries or external power source.
Use of batteries or an external power source not recommended by us may result in equipment failure.
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21 PRISM SYSTEM
21 PRISM SYSTEM
Arrangement according to your needs is possible.
Target pole-2
(not used with 9 prisms)
Prism-2
Tilting prism Tilting prism Single prism Triple prism Tilting triple
holder-2 holder-3 holder-2 holder-2 prism holder-1 9 prism
with target holder-2
plate-2
Tribrach Tribrach
adaptor-2 adaptor-S2
Pole adaptor- A
Pole adaptor- F2 Tribrach Optical plummet tribrach
It is possible to change the combination according purpose.
Tilt single prism unit Fixed 3 prisms unit Fixed 9 prisms unit
Tripod
Use the above prisms after setting them at the same height as the instruments. To adjust the height of
prism set, change the position of 4 fixing screws.
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22 ERROR DISPLAYS
22 ERROR DISPLAYS
Error code Description Countermeasures
3 points When area calculating, there are less than 3 Confirm the file data and calculate again.
required points coordinate data in selected file.
CALC Calculation is impossible from the data input. Confirm the input data.
ERROR
DELETE When deleting coordinate data, it can not Confirm the data and delete again.
ERROR be done successful.
Displayed when REM measurement carried Operate in the range out of ± 6° from the
E35
out to the range from zenith or nadir ±6°. zenith or nadir.
Any abnormality occurs with EDM (distance Repair is required.

E60’s
measuring system).
Displayed when vertical angle 0 position is Confirm the procedure and readjust.
E71
set with incorrect procedure.
Displayed when Vertical angle -position is Repair is required.

E72
adjusted in wrong position.
The instrument was not leveled when Vertical Level the instrument then carry the
E73
angle 0-position is adjusted. adjustment work.
Mainly at the time data transmission between Confirm operation procedure is correct or the
E80’s
GTS-230N series and external instrument. connection cables are correct.
E90’s Abnormality in internal memory system. Repair is required.
FILE The same file name exists. Use another file name.
EXISTS
FULL When making a file, 30 files already exist. If necessary, send or delete files.
FILES
FAILED Initializing can not be done successful. Confirm initializing data and try to initialize
INITIALIZE again.
LIMIT Limit of input data exceeded. Input again.

OVER
MEMORY Any abnormality occurs with internal memory. Initialize the internal memory.
ERROR
MEMORY Shortage of capacity of the internal memory. Download data from internal memoryto PC.
POOR
NO DATA The data is not found in the search mode Confirm the data and search again.
NO FILE There is no file in internal memory. If necessary, make files.
FILE NOT When using a file, no file is selected. Confirm the file and select a file.
SELECTED
P1-P2 When in point to line measurement, the The horizontal distance between first point
distance horizontal distance between first point and and second point must be more than 1m.
too short second point is within 1m.
CIRCULAR Known points and occupied point are on the Take the different point.
ERROR same circle at the resection mode.
Same new point name is already memorized Confirm the new point name and input again.
PT# EXIST
in the memory.
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22 ERROR DISPLAYS
PT# DOES When you enter incorrect name or PT# does Enter the correct name or enter point in the
NOT EXIST not exist in the internal memory. internal memory.
RANGE When setting a new point, calculation is Measure again.

ERROR impossible from the measured data.
Tilt Over Instrument tilts over more than 3 minutes. Level the instrument properly.
V ANGLE Abnormality in angle measuring system. If this error code continues to display, repair
ERROR is required.
H ANGLE
ERROR
VH ANGLE
ERROR
z If error still persist after attempting to clear them, contact your local Topcon dealer or Topcon head
office.
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23 SPECIFICATIONS
23 SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Length : 150mm
Objective lens : 45mm (EDM 50mm)
Magnification : 30×
Image : Erect
Field of view : 1°30'
Resolving power : 2.5"
Minimum focus : 1.3m
Reticle illumination : Provided
Distance measurement
Measurement range
Atmospheric conditions
Model Prism
Condition 1 Condition 2
Mini prism 1,000m (3,300ft) ----

GTS-233N 1 prism 3,000m (9,900ft) 3,500m (11,500ft)
GTS-235N
GTS-236N 3 prisms 4,000m (13,200ft) 4,700m (15,400ft)
9 prisms 5,000m (16,400ft) 5,800m (19,000ft)
Mini prism 900m (3,000ft) ----
1 prism 2,000m (6,600ft) 2,300m (7,500ft)
GTS-239N
3 prisms 2,700m (8,900ft) 3,100m (10,200ft)
9 prisms 3,400m (11,200ft) 4,000m (13,200ft)
Condition 1: Slight haze with visibility about 20km (12.5miles) moderate sunlight with light heat
shimmer.
Condition 2: No haze with visibility about 40km (25 miles), overcast with no heat shimmer.
Measurement accuracy
GTS-233N/235N/236N : ±(2mm +2ppm × D) m.s.e.
GTS-239N : ±(3mm +3ppm × D) m.s.e.
D: Measuring distance (mm)
Least Count in Measurement

Fine measurement mode : 1mm (0.005ft.) / 0.2mm (0.001ft.)
Coarse measurement mode : 10mm (0.02ft.) / 1mm (0.005ft.)
Tracking measurement mode : 10mm (0.02ft.)
Measurement Display : 12 digits : max. display 99999999.9999
Measurement Time
Fine measurement mode : 1mm : 1.2sec. (Initial 4 sec.)
0.2mm : 2.8sec. (Initial 5 sec.)
Coarse measurement mode : 0.7sec. (Initial 3 sec.)
Tracking measurement mode : 0.4sec. (Initial 3 sec.)
(The initial time will be different by a condition and
setting EDM off time.
Atmospheric Correction Range : –999.9 ppm to +999.9 ppm , in 0.1 ppm increments
Prism Constant Correction Range : –99.9 mm to +99.9 mm , in 0.1 mm increments
Coefficient Factor : Meter / Feet
International feet 1meter = 3.28083989501 ft.
US SURVEY feet 1meter = 3.28083333333 ft.
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23 SPECIFICATIONS
Electronic Angle Measurement
Method : Absolute reading
Detecting system:
Horizontal angle
GTS-233N/235N : 2 sides
GTS-236N/239N : 1 side
Vertical angle : 1 side
Minimum reading
GTS-233N/235N/236N : 5" / 1" (1mgon / 0.2mgon) reading
GTS-239N : 10" / 5" (2mgon / 1mgon) reading
Accuracy(Standard deviation based on DIN 18723 )
GTS-233N : 3"(1mgon )
GTS-235N : 5"(1.5mgon )
GTS-236N : 6"(1.8mgon )
GTS-239N : 9"(2.7mgon )
Measuring time : Less than 0.3 sec.
Diameter of circle : 71 mm
Tilt Correction (Automatic index)

Tilt sensor
GTS-233N/235N/236N : Automatic vertical and horizontal compensator
GTS-239N : Automatic vertical compensator
Method : Liquid type

Compensating Range : ±3'
Correction unit : 1" (0.1mgon)
Others
Instrument height : 176mm (6.93in) Base unit detachable
(Height from the tribrach dish to the center of
telescope)
Level sensitivity
Circular level : 10'/2mm
Plate level
GTS-233N/235N : 30"/2 mm
GTS-236N/239N : 40"/2 mm
Optical Plummet Telescope

Magnification : 3×
Focusing range : 0.5m to infinity
Image : Erect
Field of view : 5°(ø114mm/1.3m)
Laser Plummet (Only for Laser Plummet type)

Light source : L.D (Visible laser)
Wave length : 633nm
Out put : 1mW maximum
Laser class : CLASS 2 (IEC Publication 60825-1)
Dimension : 336(H) × 184(W) × 172(L) mm

(13.2(H) × 7.2(W) × 6.8(L) in)
Weight
Instrument
(with battery) : 4.9kg (10.8 lbs)
(without battery) : 4.6kg (10.1 lbs)
Plastic carrying case : 3.4kg (7.5 lbs)
(Weight of the carrying case may be slightly different
due to specific market.)
Durability
Protection against water and dust : IP66 (with BT-52QA)
(Based on the standard IEC60529)
Ambient Temperature Range : –20°C to +50°C (–4°F to +122°F)
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23 SPECIFICATIONS
External Battery
Input voltage : DC7.0-9.8 V
Battery BT-52QA (This battery does not contain mercury.)

Out put voltage : 7.2 V
Capacity : 2700mAh(Ni-MH)
Number of cells : 6
Maximum operating time (when fully recharged) at +20°C (+68°F)
Including distance measurement : 10hours (12,000 points)
Angle measurement only : 45hours
Weight : 0.3kg (0.7 lbs)
Battery Charger BC-27M

Input voltage : 100-240V~
In North America, use only 120V ~.
Frequency : 50/60Hz
Recharging time (at +20°C /+68°F)
Battery BT-52QA : 1.8 hours
Discharging time (at +20°C /+68°F)
Battery BT-52QA : 9 hours (in case of full charge)
Operating temperature : +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to 104°F)
Charging signal : Red lamp illumination
Refreshing signal : Yellow lamp illumination
Finishing signal : Green lamp illumination
Weight : 0.3kg (0.6 lbs)
z Battery using time will vary depending on environmental conditions and operations done with GTS-
230N series.
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX
1 Dual Axis Compensation
Inclination of the vertical axis with respect to true vertical will result in incorrectly measured horizontal
angles. The extent of the error in horizontal angle measurement due to axis tilt depends on three
factors:
z the amount of the tilt of axis

z the elevation of the target
z the horizontal angle between the direction of till of the vertical axis and the target.
These factors are related by the following formula :
Hzerr =v•sinα • tanh
where v = tilt of axis in arcseconds

α = azimuth angle between vert. axis direction and target
h = elevation of target
Hzerr = error in horizontal angle
Example: When the vertical axis is tilted by 30 arcseconds, the target is 10° above the horizon and
rotated 90 in azimuth from the direction of the vertical axis error.
Hzerr = 30" • sinα • tan10°

Hzerr = 30" • 1 • 0.176326=5.29"
From the above example it can be seen that horizontal angle errors will increase with steeper vertical
sights (tangent will increase as vertical angle increases) and will be at a maximum when the target is at
right angles (sin 90°=1) to the direction of the vertical axis error. Errors will be at a minimum when the
sights are nearly horizontal (h=0, tan0=0) and in the same direction as the vertical axis error (α =0,
sin0=0). Please refer to the table below to see the relationship between axis tilt (v) and elevation (h)
and the error in horizontal angles which results from these factors.
h
v 0° 1° 5° 10° 30° 45°
0" 0" 0" 0" 0" 0" 0"
5" 0" 0.09" 0.44" 0.88" 2.89" 5"
10" 0" 0.17" 0.87" 1.76" 5.77" 10"
15” 0" 0.26" 1.31" 2.64" 8.66" 15"
30" 0" 0.52" 2.62" 5.29" 17.32" 30"
1' 0" 1.05" 5.25" 10.58" 34.64" 1'
APPENDIX-1
APPENDIX
It is clear from the table that dual axis compensation has the most benefit when the elevation
of the target is greater then 30° and the axis is tilted more than 10". The entries indicated in
bold in the table show, in fact, that for many common surveying applications i.e. target
elevation <30° and axis error <10", virtually no correction would be required. Dual axis
compensation is especially suited then for applications where the sights are very steep.
Even though the compensators can correct horizontal angles for vertical axis errors,
it is still important to use care in setting up the instrument.
Centering error, for instance, cannot be corrected by the compensators. If the vertical axis is
tilted by 1’ with the instrument 1.4meters above the ground, a centering error of approx. 0.4mm
will result. The maximum effect of this error at 10m is about 8" of horizontal angle error.
In order to maintain the increased accuracy possible through dual axis compensation, it is
necessary to keep the compensators in proper adjustment.The compensators must agree with
the actual level condition of the instrument. Through various environmental stresses, the
agreement between the level condition sensed by the compensators and the true level condition
of the instrument may be disturbed. In order to reestablish the correct relationship between the
compensator and the true level condition of the instrument, it is necessary to carry out the
vertical indexing procedure listed on chapter 17.3.6 "Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum". This
adjustment will both reset the vertical index (cause a direct + indirect zenith reading to the
same elevation to equal 360°) and zero the level reference for the horizontal compensator.
While correct vertical angles can be obtained by averaging direct and indirect reading even
when the index is improperly adjusted, the same is not true for horizontal angles. Since the
vertical axis error is fixed for a given setup, its effect cannot be removed by averaging two
readings.
For this reason, it is extremely important to maintain the vertical indexing adjustment to
insure proper correction of the horizontal angles.
APPENDIX-2
APPENDIX
2 Precaution when Charging or Storing Batteries

The capacity of battery will be affected and its service life shortened in any of the following cases while
it is recharged, dischrged or stored.
1) Recharging
Fig. 1 shows how ambient temperature at recharging is related to charging efficiency or as affecting
discharge capacity. As seen from the figure, charging at normal temperature is best, and the
efficiency decreases as the temperature rises. It is best, therefore, to always recharge the battery at
normal temperature to obtain full use of battery capacity and enjoy maximum operation per charge.
And the service life of your battery will be shortened if it is frequently overcharged or recharged at
high temperature.
Note: 0.1C charge means that the battery is recharged with 0.1 -time current as against its
capacity.
2) Discharge
Fig. 2 shows discharge temperature characteristics. Discharge characteristics at high temperature
are the same as those at normal temperatures. The battery is likely to have reduced discharge
capacity as well as lower discharged voltage when discharged at low temperature. And the service
life of your battery will be shortened if it is greatly overcharged.
Note: 1C discharge means one with 1 -time current over battery capacity.
3) Storage
See Fig. 3 for how storing period at different temperature levels is related to the remaining capacity.
The battery will lose its capacity as storage temperature rises and the storage period increases.
This does not mean, however , that the battery performance is damaged when the battery is stored.
The battery, reduced in capacity, will be restored once it is recharged. Always recharge your battery
before use. And recharge and discharge the battery 3 or 4 times to restore its capacity if it has been
stored for a long period or at high temperature. Storing at high temperature can adversely affect the
service life of your battery.
Your battery has been fully charged before leaving the factory, but its capacity may be affected
considerably when it takes several months to reach you, if it is stored at high temperature area or
passes through a high-temperature region. Then, the battery must be recharged and discharged
3~4 times to fully restore its capacity.
And the battery should always be stored at normal temperature or lower if it will not be used for any
long period. This helps your battery have a longer service life.
APPENDIX-3
APPENDIX
120
Charging efficiency (discharge capacity(%))

100
0.1C charge
80
60
Discharge : 0.2, E.V.=1.0V

40 Temperature at
discharge : 20
20
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Ambient temperature when charging ( )
Fig.1 Recharging
120
100
0.2C discharge
Discharge capacity (%)
80
1C discharge
60
Charging : 0.1C x 16hours
Charging temperature : 20
40
20
0
-20 0 20 40 60
Ambient temperature ( )
Fig. 2 Discharge
100
Remaining capacity ratio (%)
80
60
40
20 Charging : 0.1C x 16hours

Discharge : 0.2 C, E.V.=1.0V
0
0 1 2 3
Storing period (month)
Fig. 3 Storage
APPENDIX-4
EMC NOTICE
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION

64536 91280 [27M]

General Handling Precautions

Before starting work or operation, be sure to check that the instrument is

Do not submerge the instrument into water.

Display for Safe Use

• Cause eye injury or blindness.

• High temperature may cause fire.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

• May ignite explosively.

• Battery can cause explosion or injury.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

• Battery can cause outbreak of fire.

• Risk of fire or electric shock.

• The short circuit of a battery can cause a fire.

• Cause eye injury or blindness.

• Risk of injury by overturn the carrying case.

• Risk of injury by falling down the instrument or case.

• A plumb bob can cause an injury to a person if used incorrectly.

• Risk of injury by falling down a tripod and an instrument.

• The battery is to be disposed of safely.

Exceptions from Responsibility

Safety Standard for Laser Beam

Symbol mark while the laser is emitting.

The numerical value in parentheses shows the quantity.

Sun shade (1) Plastic rain cover (1)

Plumb bob set (1) Tool kit with case (1)

Plumb bob hook is including in the tool kit case.

Instruction manual (1) Silicon cloth (1)

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

Handgrip locking screw

Objective lens Instrument

Tribrach fixing lever Base

Battery locking lever

* Vertical motion clamp

* Vertical tangent screw

V : 90°10'20" HR: 120°30'40"

V-angle : 90°10’20” Horizontal-angle : 120°30’40”

Feet unit Feet and inch unit

Horizontal-angle : 120°30’40” Horizontal-angle : 120°30’40”

Display Contents Display Content

HR H-angle right m Meter unit

HL H-angle left f Feet and inch unit

1.3 Operating Key

ABC DEF GHI

JKL MNO PQR ANG

STU VWX YZ+ ESC

Alphanumeric characters key

Keys Name of Key Function

Star key mode is used for each presetting or displaying as follows.

Distance meas.key Distance measurement mode.

ANG Angle meas.key Angle measurement mode

z Returning to the measurement mode or previous layer mode from the

ENT Enter key Press at the end of inputting values.

1.4 Function Key (Soft Key)

Angle measurement mode Distance measurement mode

Distance measurement mode