User Manual

System Total Station

Elta S 10 and Elta S 20
Contents

1 Introduction Dear Customer ............................................. 1-1

The system philosophy ................................. 1-1
Use of this manual ....................................... 1-2
Important notes........................................... 1-3

2 Elta S - Instrument Description ..........................2-2

The System Hardware overview .................................. 2-2
Total Station Elta S10 and Elta S20 system total
stations.................................................... 2-3
Software overview.................................... 2-4
Modular structure of the system software 2-5

Operation ...............................................2-7
Switching the instrument on and off........ 2-7
QWERTY keyboard ................................... 2-9
Graphic display ...................................... 2-11
Motor control ........................................ 2-12
FineLock................................................. 2-13
Expert Plus! FineLock mode.................... 2-15
QuickLock .............................................. 2-16
PositionLight .......................................... 2-18
Menu guidance...................................... 2-19
Help function ......................................... 2-21

RecLink-S ..............................................2-22
RecLink Computer .................................. 2-22
DLS 70 data link module ........................ 2-26
Georadio QL data link module................ 2-26
Operating modes ................................... 2-27

Safety Notes.........................................2-28
Risks in use............................................. 2-28
Laser beam safety Distance meter .......... 2-30

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Laser beam safety PositionLight.............. 2-30

Laser beam safety SearchLight................ 2-31
Laser beam safety FineLock .................... 2-31
Laser beam safety QuickLock.................. 2-32
Certificated by The Food and Drug
Administration ....................................... 2-32

3 First Steps Before Measurement..............................3-2

Set Up and Centering............................... 3-2
Levelling and Fine Centering..................... 3-3
Telescope Focussing ................................. 3-4
Check-List ................................................ 3-5

Project Management..............................3-6
Create a New Project................................ 3-6
Select an existing Project .......................... 3-6
Connect Projects ...................................... 3-6
Edit a Project............................................ 3-7
Delete, Rename, and Copy a Project ......... 3-7
Project Information .................................. 3-7

Measuring in a Local System..................3-8

Principle ................................................... 3-8
Input of Parameters ................................. 3-8
Input of the Point Identification PI.......... 3-11
Using Codelists ...................................... 3-11
Prism sensors and Prism Tracking ........... 3-12
Eccentric Measuring ............................... 3-13
Hidden Point Measurement.................... 3-14
Object Height Measurement .................. 3-15
Control Point Measuring ........................ 3-16
Motorised Directions and Hz-Circle
Orientation ............................................ 3-16
Corrections of the Measured Values ....... 3-17
Further Switches and Technical Matters . 3-18

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4 Stationing Free Stationing.......................................4-2

Principle ................................................... 4-2
Free Stationing Measurement .................. 4-3
Adjustment Procedure.............................. 4-6
Configuration of Free Stationing .............. 4-9
Neighbourhood principle and
Distance Reductions ............................... 4-11
Error Handling ....................................... 4-12
Heightstationing .................................... 4-13
Results of the Free Stationing ................. 4-14

Stationing on a Known Point...............4-15

Principle ................................................. 4-15
Orientation through Backsight
Measurement......................................... 4-16
Orientientation through input and
measurement of a bearing ..................... 4-17
Results of Stationing on a Known Point.. 4-18

Heightstationing ..................................4-19
Principle ................................................. 4-19
Measurement and Adjustment............... 4-20
Entering a height value .......................... 4-20
Results of the Heightstationing .............. 4-21

Eccentric Stationing .............................4-22

Principle ................................................. 4-22
Measurement Eccentric Station .............. 4-23

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5 Coordinates Detail Points ...........................................5-2

Principle ................................................... 5-2
Eccentricity............................................... 5-3
Hidden Point Measurement...................... 5-4
Object Height Measurement .................... 5-5
Connecting Distances............................... 5-6
2 Face Measurement................................ 5-6
Distance and FineLock Tracking ............... 5-7

Setting Out.............................................5-9
Principle ................................................... 5-9
Rectangular Coordinates .......................... 5-9
Station Check......................................... 5-12

6 Advanced Point-to-Line Distance............................6-2

Applications Principle ................................................... 6-3
Measuring in a local system ..................... 6-3
Measuring in a coordinate system ............ 6-5

7 Data Editor .....................................................7-2

Management Principle ................................................... 7-2
Entering a data record ............................. 7-3
Editing a data record ............................... 7-4
Filtering of records ................................... 7-5
Searching for data records ....................... 7-8
Deleting data records............................. 7-11
Further function keys ............................. 7-13

Data Transfer .......................................7-14

Principle ................................................. 7-14
PC Terminal settings............................... 7-16
Data transmission .................................. 7-18
Data reception ....................................... 7-19
RecLink-S data transfer........................... 7-20

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RecLink-S remote control ....................... 7-20

Dual Control Mode ................................ 7-23
Data transfer problems .......................... 7-25
External remote mode............................ 7-26

Data Format .........................................7-27

M5 data format ..................................... 7-27
M5 data line .......................................... 7-27

PCMCIA Card Data Memory .................7-30

PCMCIA cards ........................................ 7-30
PCMCIA drives........................................ 7-31
Formatting a PCMCIA card..................... 7-32

8 Adjustment Adjustment ............................................8-2

Adjustment methods ............................... 8-2
Instrument errors and their correction...... 8-3
Adjusting V-Index / Hz-Collimation........... 8-4
Adjusting FineLock ................................... 8-6
Adjusting QuickLock ................................ 8-7
Adjusting Compensator ........................... 8-8

9 Configuration Configuration.........................................9-1
Operation in the submenus...................... 9-2

Configuration Instrument ......................9-3

Overview Instrument Configuration.......... 9-3
Instrument Type, EDM Calibration............ 9-4
Illumination, Periphery ............................. 9-5
Adjustments, Units................................... 9-6
Reference System ..................................... 9-7
Recording ................................................ 9-8
Error Limits, Operation ............................. 9-9

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Data Radio ............................................... 9-9

Prism Sensors, FineLock, QuickLock ........ 9-11
Clock, On-Off Configuration .................. 9-12
Language, Batteries................................ 9-13
Default Settings ..................................... 9-14

Configuration Programs ......................9-15

Overview Configuration Stationing......... 9-15
Free Stationing....................................... 9-16
Heightstationing .................................... 9-19
Overview Configuration Coordinates ...... 9-20
Setting Out ............................................ 9-21
Overview Configuration Special.............. 9-22
Point to Line Distances ........................... 9-22
Overwiev Configuration
General Functions .................................. 9-23
2-Face Measuring................................... 9-24
Control Point.......................................... 9-25
Identical Points....................................... 9-26
Configuration Standard Settings ............ 9-26

Configuration Markings .......................9-27

Principle ................................................. 9-27
Processing of set markings ..................... 9-28
Generating new Markings...................... 9-29
Store marking ........................................ 9-36

Configuration Codelists .......................9-37

Processing codelists................................ 9-37
Generating new codelist ........................ 9-39
Editing codelist ...................................... 9-39

Configuration Update ..........................9-42

Input of Authorisation Code.................. 9-42

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10 Annex Symbols and keys.................................10-2

Keys and Function.................................. 10-3
Hotkeys and Function............................. 10-4

Geodetic Glossary ................................10-6

Technical Data....................................10-13
Elta® S 10 / Elta® S 20........................ 10-13
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMV) ... 10-16
From Power to Data............................. 10-17
Radio Data Transmission
Module DLS 70 .................................... 10-18
External Interface Port .......................... 10-21
Battery Charger LG 20.......................... 10-22
Charging the battery ............................ 10-23
RecLink-S - Hints on First Use ............... 10-24

Formulae and Constants ....................10-26

Computations formulae for angle
measurement....................................... 10-26
Computations formulae for distance
measurement....................................... 10-27
Reduction formulae.............................. 10-28
Verifying on Calibration Distances ........ 10-30
Prism and Addititive Constants............. 10-31

Maintenance and Care .......................10-32

Instructions for Maintenance and Care. 10-32
Insert the measurement system in
the case ............................................... 10-33

Index ..................................................10-34

Certificates

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Main Menu and Pages

1 Project Management Page 3-6

2 Adjustment Page 8-1
21 Instrument Correction Page 8-3
22 Vertical -Index Page 8-4
23 Hz -Collimation Page 8-4
24 FineLock Page 8-6
25 QuickLock Page 8-7
26 Compensator Page 8-8
27 EDM-Signal

3 Measure Page 3-8

4 Stationing Page 4-1
41 Free Stationing Page 4-2
42 Stationing on a Known Point Page 4-15
43 Eccentric Station Page 4-22
44 Heightstationing Page 4-19

5 Coordinates Page 5-1

51 Detail Points Page 5-2
52 Setting Out Page 5-9
53 Traverse
54 Intersection of Lines
55 Intersection of Arcs
56 Transformations
57 Roadline lite

6 Special Page 6-1

61 Point-to-Line-Distance Page 6-2
62 Connecting Distances
63 3-D-Plane
64 Area Calculation
65 Multiple Rounds

7 Editor Page 7-2

8 Data Transfer Page 7-14

9 Configuration Page 9-1

91 Instrument Page 9-3
92 Programs Page 9-15
93 Markings Page 9-27
94 Codelists Page 9-37
95 Update Page 9-42
96 Standard Setting

0 Remote Control Page 7-20

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1 Introduction

Dear Customer

By purchasing an Elta S system total station

from Carl Zeiss you have opted for a leading-edge
product in the field of surveying instruments.
We congratulate you on your choice and would
like to thank you for the trust placed in our com-
pany.

The system philosophy

Surveying today is no longer confined to the

measurement of angles and distances. A demand
now exists for complex measuring systems which
not only meet the increasing requirements for
automatization, digital data processing and last
but not least efficiency in everyday surveying, but
which also set new standards in technology and
operating convenience.
The Elta S system total stations are part of a
complete range of surveying instruments from
Carl Zeiss. Data interchange between all the in-
struments is ensured by a common data format
and by the use of the PCMCIA memory card.
The operating convenience offered by the
Elta S hardware is unique in total stations. The
large graphic display and the appropriately
adapted PC keyboard give the user a high degree
of flexibility for the processing of the wide variety
of information in the measurement dialog. The
FineLock and QuickLock sensors combined with
the servo motors provide the user with a valuable
aid for achieving high productivity.
The modular software structure meets all re-
quirements from "Basic“ to "Special“.

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Use of this manual

The manual is divided into 10 main chapters.

The subchapters have not been numbered. Clarity
and convenience are provided by a maximum of 3
structural levels, e.g.

4 Stationing

Free Stationing
Adjustment methods

The pages are divided into two columns:

Functional text for: Principal text including
Program calls - descriptions of measuring processes / methods
- instrument operation and keys
Stationing 4 - Elta S display graphics
- drawings and large graphics
Free station. 1 - tips, warnings and technical information

Mode Softkeys and their

F Tip
functions
for hints, special aspects and tricks
& Cross references to
other chapters G Attention !
? Ranges for values for risks or potential problems
to be entered or C Technical
preset for technical background information
Status symbols in
the Elta S display
Measuring tasks are defined by symbols:
j Keys / Hotkeys ð : given values
± : measured values
: : required/computed values
You will find a list of terms and an index in the
Small graphics annex (Geodetic Glossary, Index).

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Important notes

G Attention !
Please read the safety notes in chapter 2
carefully before starting up the instrument.

The instrument was manufactured by tested

methods and using environmentally compatible
quality materials.
The mechanical, optical and electronic functions
of the instrument were carefully checked prior to
delivery. Should any defects attributable to faulty
material or workmanship occur within the war-
ranty period, they will be repaired as a warranty
service.
This warranty does not cover defects caused by
operator errors or improper handling.
Any further liabilities, e.g. for indirect damages,
cannot be accepted.

Elta® S User Manual 1st Part

Program Packages Basic and Expert
Edition 4: 30.03.2000
Software Release: V1.33
Cat. No.: 702710-7044-002

Subject to change.

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F Tip
The type label and serial number are pro-
vided on the left-hand side and underside of
the instrument respectively. Please note this
data and the following information in your
user manual. Always indicate this reference
in any inquiries addressed to our dealer,
agency or service department:
Instrument: System package:
o Elta S10 o Point
o Elta S20 o Track
Serial number: o Arc
o Space

If you have any software-related questions,

please also state the version of the relevant
software package installed in your instru-
ment:
Software version:Package:
o Basic
o Expert
o Profess.
o Special

Please note your autohorisation code for the

software packages::
Basic Expert

Professional Special

Professional Plus! Expert Plus!

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We would like to wish you every success in your

work with your Elta S. If you need any help, we
will be glad to be of assistance.

Yours

ZSP Geodetic Systems GmbH

Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10
D-07745 Jena
Phone: ++49 3641 64-3200
Telefax: ++49 3641 64-3229
E-Mail: surveying@zspjena.de
http://www.zeiss.de

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2 Elta S - The System Total Station

This chapter gives you an overview of the instru-

ment hardware and software.
It describes the operation and controls of the in-
strument as well as the sensors and peripheries
which are a special feature of the Elta S system
total stations.

Instrument Description

Operation

RecLink-S

Safety Notes

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 Instrument Description

Hardware overview

1 1 Antenna for radio mode

2 Handle
3 2
3 Sighting collimator
4 Telescope focusing control
4
5 Eyepiece
5
6 6 Motorized V coarse + slow-mot. drive
7 Motorized Hz coarse + slow-mot. drive
7
11
8 Trigger key for measurement
8
9 Tribrach with footscrews
9 10 QWERTY keyboard
10
11 Display (graphic, 320 x 80 pixels)
Fig. 1: Elta S10 Arc 12 Handle with QuickLock sensor
Option: 13 Telescope with integrated target sensor
2 keyboard modules and electro-optical distance meter
14 PositionLight (here in telescope face 2)
15 Optical plummet
12 16 Battery

13 17 PCMCIA slot (coverl)

18 Circular level
14
19 RS232C (V24) interface

12
15
16
18
16
14
17 19

Fig. 2: Elta S10 Space

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Instrument Description

Elta S10 and Elta S20 system total stations

The Elta S10 and Elta S20 instruments are

each available in four configurations, with the
following features being standard in all versions:
• motorized drives
• QWERTY keyboard and graphic display
• PositionLight - the optical aid for
aligning the prism.
The special features of the individual versions are:
Point Basic version Point including
• SearchLight - target search light for
fast prism locating in poor viewing
conditions.

Track Track for automatic precision sighting

• FineLock - coaxial target sensor with
CCD matrix and image processing for
automatic measurement up to 1000 m.

Arc The radio version of Track featuring

• RecLink-S - radio-supported remote
control from the reflector using an
external PC.

Space total station featuring

Space • QuickLock - the fast all-round target
sensor for coarse sighting up to 300 m
even in difficult measuring conditions.
• Same as the Arc version plus an active
"prism“ on the reflector staff.

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 Instrument Description

Software overview

Main Menu
1 Project
Management
2 Adjustment
21 Instrument Correction
Standard
24 FineLock
25 Compensator
27 QuickLock

3 Measure
4 Stationing
41 Free Stationing
42 Stationing on a known Point
43 Eccentric Stationing
44 Heightstationing

5 Coordinates
51 Detail Points
52 Setting Out
53 Traverse
54 Intersection of Lines
55 Intersection of Arcs
56 Transformation
57 Roadline lite
6 Special
61 Multiple Rounds
62 Point to Line Distances
63 3D-Plane
64 Area Calculation
65 Connecting Distances

7 Editor
8 Data Transfer

9 Configuration
91 Instrument
92 Programs
93 Marking
94 Codelists
95 Update

0 Remote Control

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Modular structure of the system software

The Elta S modular software comprises four

packages. Thanks to the full MS-DOS compati-
bility of the Elta PC, you can integrate your own
software while making allowance for the pro-
gramming interfaces.
The Basic package provides the basis for Expert,
i.e. Expert enhances the functionality.

Basic The Basic software is standard in all hardware

packages and offers the following functions:
• Project management
• Adjustment
• Measurement in a local system
• Editor
• Data transfer
• Configuration

Expert The software with the basic functions for survey-

ing in coordinates.
• Stationing
- Free Stationing
- Stationing on a known point
- Eccentric Stationing
- Heightstationing
• Coordinates
- Detail Points
- Setting Out
• Special
- Point-to-line distance

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Expert Plus! For very fast measuring of topographic points

The Expert module can be optionally enhanced by

the Professional and Special upgrades.

Professional Professional surveying with

• Coordinates
- Traverse
- Transformation
- Intersection of Lines
- Intersection of Arcs
• Special
- Area calculation
- Connecting distances

Professional Plus! The Plus! Package in Detail Points program which

allows to make Verification Points by either point
number or position. It´s a great tool for control-
ling the quality of surveys.

Special For special tasks in surveying such as

• Coordinates
- RoadLine Lite
• Special
- Multiple Rounds
- 3D Plane

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Operation

Switching the instrument on and off

Switching the instrument on

When you press the y key, the startup logo is

Display of briefly displayed:
- Instrument type
- Instrument serial no.
- Software release data
Unless otherwise defined in the configuration, this
is followed by the display of the main menu of the
Elta S software:
The project last processed is
loaded and displayed.

If there is no project stored on the actual drive, a

project “NONAME“ will be automatically opened.

& Configuration The instrument configuration permits you to de-

Instrument fine which functions should be executed after the
PC is booted or which menu should be directly
accessed by the program.
The PCMCIA drive is the If no PCMCIA card was inserted, the following
expected drive starting the message appears:
Elta S.

Repeat Insert the PCMCIA card and get

access to the PCMCIA drive A:\
Ignore Data storing on the internal
drive D:\DATEN of the Elta S

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Hard- and Software Scan Starting the program checks automatically for all
necessary Hard- and Software Components are
rightly installed and set. If not, a message like this
appears:

e.g.: Missing configuration data.

Default values will be set.

Switching the instrument off

z in the main menu to quit the program after

answering the inquiry:

Yes Quitting the program; the instrument

is automatically shut off.
DOS Quitting the program to the system con-
tro menu. MS-DOS prompt at
D:\ELTAS\BIN> is possible there.
Enter “off“ + j to shut off the in-
strument.
No Return to the main menu.

F Tip
To get back to the application enter START
from the MS-DOS prompt.

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Operation

QWERTY keyboard

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

The key assignment and symbols are mostly iden-

tical to a normal PC keyboard.
Dual assignments have been implemented in the
numeric block (9) and cursor keys (8) and can be
activated with the shift key (2).

Keys and their functions

z 1 Escape
Quitting program levels

q 2 Shift
Dual assignment switchover

k 3 Tabulator
Selector and tab key

o 4 Caps
Upper-case and lower-case letters

c 5 Control
Control and hotkeys

= 6 Function keys
Softkeys activation (in the display above)

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l 7 Space key
Space and selector key

u 8 Cursor keys
Cursors positioning

3 9 Numeric block
Numeric entries and dual assignment

j 10 Enter key
Confirmation and triggering of
measurement

y 11 Power key
Switching the instrument on

Hotkeys
In addition, hotkeys are provided which permit
you to directly activate a function at any point in
the program. For activation press
Further keys
and hotkeys:
j + the appropriate character:
& Annex cB Battery display
Symbols and keys
cH Help
cI Illumination
cL Levelling (compensator)
cQ Motors on / off
cP PositionLight on / off
Additional trigger key
The key located on the right-hand side of the in-
m Additional strument, below the motorized drives, permits
trigger key you to trigger measurements. This is particularly
useful when measuring in the reverse position.

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C Technical
In instruments with 2 keyboard modules, the
functionality is the same in both keyboards.

Graphic display

The display is a LCD screen with 320 x 80 pixels in

the display window. To control the full display
area, use

ca + u t s r
This allows you to see the full virtual screen area
e.g. in the MS-DOS® mode.

F Tip
If the cursor appears in the MS-DOS® mode,
press

ca + t
to scroll down the display until the cursor will
be seen blinking.

& Configuration You can switch on the display and the crosshair
Instrument illumination using either the illumination switch or
Switches the hotkey

cI
Contrast variation is also possible.

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Motor control

The horizontal and vertical motion of Elta S is

supported by servo motors each with 2 knobs for
Hz and V:
Motorized coarse drive For quick Hz and V motion with speed control by
means of the coarse drive. Maximum rotating
speed is reached at the stop with about 60 grades
per second for Hz and V.
Motorized slow-motion For fine sighting due to infinite slow-motion drive.
drive The smallest perceivable discrete step is one an-
gular second (1“).

V-motion Coarse drives

Hz-motion Fine drives

Turning motor functions on

and off: circle orientation is
cQ hotkey to switch on or off both motors
maintained. After a switch off operation, the motor can be
switched on again by simply rotating one of the
motor controls.
Friction clamp In turned on state, the motor control assumes
clamp function in Hz and V.

G Attention!
If the motors are turned on, don't rotate the
instrument by hand without the motor
controls as this may lead to measurement
errors for the direction. To rotate the
instrument by hand without the controls,
the motors must be switched off first with
Ctrl Q.

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FineLock

The FineLock functionality is available in the Track,

Arc and Space instruments of the Elta® S series.
It´s based on modern image processing algo-
rithms with CCD camera techniques.

& Measure in a local The following FineLock Switches are possible for
System each measurement in all application programs
using the softkey Srch (F9):
Srch On Single point search within the telescope.
Off No FineLock.
Tracking Fast Prism Tracking.
Tracking N Prism tracking without influence from reflections
or other lights (30 - 100m).
Tracking F Prism tracking without influence from reflections
or other lights (over 100m).

FineLock tracking is optimized for fast and effi-

cient operation (the sensitive part is within the sun
circle in the telescope).
& Configuration If you pass the prism behind an object, then the
Instrument / Prism total station turns with the same velocity for a set
Sensors / FineLock amount of time (this can be configured). Nor-
mally this will mean that the prism is reacquired.
If it is not reacquired then the instrument will turn
to the last point of contact and the PositionLight
will be switched on (this helps realignment with
the FineLock sensor) and the tracking lost symbol
will flash.
If you are stationary and an object passes in front
of the prism, then the total station will remain
stationary until the prism is reacquired.

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The FineLock is very fast and very sensitive in it’s

normal tracking mode. They are two other
modes: Tracking N (for use between 30 and
100m) and Tracking F (for use over 100m). These
modes are for use in extreme circumstances where
there are a lot of other strong light sources pass-
ing through the sun circle (such as strong light
reflections or car headlights). When using these
two modes, if a second object comes into the sun
circle then the instrument remains stationary and
the PositionLight is switched on. To reactivate the
Prism Tracking just block the prism for a few sec-
onds (with your hand). This often happens auto-
matically if an object passes between the prism
and the instrument. If you select the correct
mode for your range, then you will find the Fine-
Lock comfortable to use even in the most de-
manding environments Operation.

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Expert Plus! FineLock mode

Srch in Detail Point A fast mode for measuring topographic points

Measurement with very is provided with the Expert Plus! Software
2 Softkeys: package. Entering the prism sensor search menu
via the softkey Srch will provide new softkeys
Fast Fast measuring
Fast and Prec (only if Expert Plus! Software is
topographic points
installed as an option). In FineLock On / Prec is
Prec Precise (normal) the operation of the FineLock normal. In FineLock
Mode On / Fast then the following functionalitiy is
avaiable:
1. The instrument can be freely rotated by hand.
2. Point the instrument roughly at the prism so
that the target is in the telescope area.
3. Measure as normal and the instrument will
FineLock, measure, and record in under 5s
4. After measurement the instrument can be
freely turned.
The current mode is that displayed on the softkey.
The other FineLock modes are only avaiable in the
mode Prec .
Only FineLock On and Off are possible in Fast
mode.

& Coordinates F Tip

Detail Points
Distance and Fine- If Expert Plus! is not installed, then use the
Lock Tracking hints for Detail Point Measurement given in
chapter 5 Detail Points Distanceand Fine-
Lock Tracking.

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QuickLock

The 360° prism sensor QuickLock is available with

an Elta®S Space. By using a scanning laser, one
can search for up to 10 different prism sensors.
The LASER is sent out of this window, and when
captured on the QuickLock sensor, the instrument
receives notification via the radio that the sensor is
found in the horizontal position.
After scanning vertically, the instrument telescope
comes to rest in the area of the QuickLock sensor.
QuickLock Sensor handle of Over 15m, this means that it is immediately within
the Elta® S Space the active area of the FineLock shown by the sun
circle.

QuickLock Receiver
QuickLock Installation
First enter the 6 figure ID number of the DLS 70
radio in the QuickLock ID Configuration (Instru-
ment/Sensors 4). Each radio has its own ID num-
ber, and the number must be in the list if you
wish to call this radio/sensor combination. A ma-
ximum of 10 radios can be given.
After configuration the QuickLock sensor should
be connected to the DLS70 radio using the cable.
The QuickLock sensor will then be active.

Calling QuickLock
Srch Calling the QuickLock search is available in all
ß? ?à
measure programs via the Srch softkey and is
activated with Softkeys ß ? to search left or ? à
to search to the right.
This method is identical on both the Elta® S and
the RecLink-S.

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Another search possibility is using Elta® S hard-

keys

c! until c= .
c! QuickLock ID 1
......

c= QuickLock ID 10
The instrument will search only in the right direc-
tion.

Using cs and cr on the Elta® S

or the RecLink S allows a fast access to the current
QuickLock search number.

QuickLock Range
? 10m < QLock < 300m The maximum range of QuickLock is approxi-
mately 300 m. In order to have a correct opera-
tion with QuickLock, a minimum range of 10m is
required, with a minimum of 15m recommended.

F Tip
In the range below 10 m use the delivered
QuickLock apperture in front of the Quick-
Lock prism.

QuickLock and Prism Tracking

Using QuickLock during FineLock Tracking provi-
des the user with a very comfortable 1 man ope-
ration. If the prism is lost during Prism Tracking,
using QuickLock will quickly allow the FineLock to
snap back onto the prism after searching, ready
for further tracking

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 Operation

PositionLight

PositionLight is the optical aid for aligning the

prism in setting out. It is a standard equipment for
all Elta® S instruments. PositionLight helps to find
the setting out position by optical illumination
signals.
PositionLight
Seen from the prism poll means:
green PositionLight: left from the point
red PositionLight: right from the point
If the setting out direction (da=0) is reached, the
green light is very closed to the red light (mer-
ging).
If distance-tracking (D:T) is switched on and the
setting out direction is reached, you can control
the length differences by the help of the Position-
Light blink-frequency.
FineLock tracking has to be switched off.
fast blinking: in front of the point
slower blinking: behind the point
In the left figure the setting out positions 1-4 will
be shown on the prism poll as follows:
1 green light
2 red light
3 signal fast blinking
3 4 signal slowly blinking
P Set out point, constant light, green-red
P
1 da=0 2 At a distance of ±10 cm to the setting out point
P PositionLight has a constant light signal.
4

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Operation

Menu guidance

Menus support the user at any stage of the pro-

gram.
Options menu
1 2 3

4 5

Key: To select an option, use either the selection cursor

plus j or the appropriate hotkey for the op-
1 Menu number
tion number.
2 Menu title
3 Project name or
address
Measurement menu
4 Selection cursor
5 Option + number 1 6 7 2 3
6 Additional data
7 Meas./comp.values
8 Marking
9 Point identification
10 Function keys
11 Status symbols 8 9 10 11 12
12 Next row of func-
tion keys
! to = for function keys.
In the measurement menu, you can navigate
between the input fields for point identification
and reflector height using

k and u .
j or the special trigger key m to start the
measurement.

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 Operation

Input menu
13 14

ndi can be used in the input field.

j ends the entry.
Switch menu
15 16

Key:
13 Input option For toggling, use the l (space bar) key in the
14 Input field cursor switch field.
15 Switch
16 Switch field
Error messages in the display
17 Error number 17 19 18
18 Error type
19 Error information

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Operation

Lists
Key:
20 List cursor
21 Function keys

20 21

u t x w for scrolling.
! to = for function keys.
Quitting the menu

You can quit all menus with z . If any entries

have been made or edited, an inquiry is first dis-
played as to whether the changes should be
saved.

Help function

The integrated on-line help is available in all pro-

gram parts. The help function will be called using
the hotkey

cH at any point of the program.

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 RecLink-S and Radio

RecLink-S is the unit for radio remote control of

the Elta S10/20 systems Arc and Space.
RecLink-S comprises the components:
2
• RecLink computer (1)
(386 EX, 25 Mhz, 2MB DRAM)
• DLS 70 or Georadio QL (2)
(radio module, λ/4 antenna, data cable,
1 holder)

RecLink Computer

Power on

Esc Escape
F1 Dual control
F2 Tab to the left
F3 Tab to the right
F4 + 0-9 Softkeys
Enter

⇑ Shift
Del Delete

Y Husk(e)y

PgUp Control
PgDn Alt
Sp Space
Clr Backspace

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RecLink-S and Radio

Special keys and key combinations

Once the device has been switched on,
this key has no function.
Esc For quitting the program in the main
menu and for shutting off RecLink-S .
You change to the MS-DOS prompt
in the same way as in shutting off the
Elta S. At this stage you can switch
off the RecLink computer using .

F4 + 0-9 Function keys (press the two

keys successively)
Y 0-9 Function keys (press the two
keys simultaneously)
Y Page up
Y Page down
Y L Display illumination on / off
- C Caps on and off

C Technical
Hardware reset
Keep both shift keys and the power key
pressed for about 4 seconds.

RecLink-S on-line and off-line mode

on-line Full software functionality via radio link to the
Elta S instrument.
off-line No radio link. Access to all menus in off-line mo-
de. Measurement value entering by hand.
Data transfer only via RS232C cable.

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 RecLink-S and Radio

Interface ports

Parallel interface Serial interface

(e.g. for printer) (for DLS 70)
Connect the DLS 70 data link module to the serial
interface of the RecLink computer.

Battery ports

Connector for charger Battery insert

& Annex Charging the battery

Technical Data
(1) Switch off the RecLink computer
RecLink-S - Infor-
mation for first use (2) Connect the charger.
The RecLink display shows “Charging in
progress“
(3) The display shows “Charging complete“
when the batteries are full.
Disconnect the charger.

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RecLink-S and Radio

The Elta S has two radio types that can work with
the system: the Zeiss DLS70 radio, and the Geora-
dio QL. The Georadio QL has a removable battery
and the ability to select channels should the radio
signal be disturbed.

G Attention
Please be sure that you have the appropriate
lisence for using the Georadio QL before
using the data radio. It is the responsibility
of the user to ensure that this lisence is
arranged.

G Attention
If there should arise questions with reference
to the application of the radio data transmis-
sion module please contact the trader in
your country.

F Tip
Set the Data Radio as high as possible on the
prism pole. Radios that are set too low will
limit the range over which the instrument is
operable.

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 RecLink-S and Radio

DLS 70 data link module

Radio connection between Functional monitoring through LEDs

the station and target for
< Storage for transmission red
the transmission of data
< Connection with Elta S OK green
and information
< Reception of data yellow
< Transmission of data red
< Ready for operation yellow
& Annex
Technical Data
F Tip
& Configuration
Data Radio Apart from switching it on and off, no
further operations are required on the data
link module.
The lighting of the green LED on the module
("connection OK“) is not a guarantee of
correct data communication.

Georadio QL data link module

Radio connection between Functional monitoring through LEDs

the station and target for
TD < Send shines green
the transmission of data
RD < Receive shines green
and information
PWR < Power o.k. green, permanent Red is
& Annex QL-sensor error. Short flashes of Red will occur
Technical Data when the QL-sensor is illuminated from the
QuickLock, or FineLock during QuickLock or Fine-
& Configuration
Lock searches (only applicable if the QL-sensor is
Data Radio
attached to the Geroradio QL).

F Tip
The lighting of the green PWR LED on the
Georadio module is not a guarantee of
correct data communication.

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RecLink-S and Radio

Operating modes

Dual-Control Sighting on the instrument, measurement exe-

cuted from the target (reflector).

Elta S10/20 Arc and Space

Auto-Control Remote control of the instrument from the target

(reflector + QuickLock prism). Several targets in
the area to be surveyed can be accessed and
measured.

Elta S10/20 Space and Arc

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 Safety Notes

Risks in use

Instruments and original accessories from Carl

Zeiss must only be used for the intended purpose.
Carefully read the manual before the first use and
be sure to comply with the safety notes.

G Attention !
•Don´t make any changes or repairs on the
instrument and accessories. This must be
done only by a service team or by authorized
technical staff.
•Do not point the telescope directly at the
sun.
•Make sure to strictly observe the following
instructions regarding the use of the laser
devices.
•The instrument is equipped with servo
motors. Operate the instrument as des-
cribed in this manual to avoid your fingers
being caught between the handle and the
telescope body or between the telescope
and the uprights. The forces occurring lie
below the threshold for potential injury. The
motors can be immediately stopped in a
hazardous situation by separating the
batteries from the instrument (loss of data!).
•Do not operate the battery charger and PC
card reader in humid conditions (risk of
electrical shock). Make sure the voltage
setting is identical on the battery charger and
voltage source. Do not use instruments while
they are wet.

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Safety Notes

G Attention !
•The magnetic PC card cover should always
be in place to stop environment damage
(water, dust).
•Check that the instrument has been
correctly set up and the accessories are
properly secured.
•Take the necessary precautions at your
measuring site in the field, note the relevant
traffic rules.
•Check your instrument at regular intervals
in order to avoid faulty measurements,
especially after it has been subjected to shock
or heavy punishment.
•The instrument and accessories must only
be opened by a service team or by author-
ized technical staff.
•Remove the batteries in case of unloading
or a longer time without using the instru-
ment.
•Properly dispose of the batteries and
equipment taking into account the applica-
ble national regulations.
•Do not use destroyed plugs and cables for
accessories with the instrument.
•Do not use the instrument and accessories
in rooms with danger of explosion.

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 Safety Notes

If used for the intended

purpose, and if correctly G Attention
operated and properly
Repairs must only be performed at a service
maintained, the lasers pro-
workshop authorized by Carl Zeiss.
vided in the instruments are
not hazardous to the eye.

Laser beam safety Distance meter

The distance meter pro- - Beam divergence: 2 mrad

duces an invisible infrared - Pulse duration: 10 ns
beam emerging from the - Max. output power: 0.22 mW
telescope. Conforms to - Wavelength: 850 nm
Class 1 in acc. with DIN- EN - Measuring uncertainty: ± 5%
60 825-1: March 1997
"Safety of laser devices". Class 1 LED

Laser beam safety PositionLight

PositionLight produces visi-

ble LED light emerging from G Attention !
an objective above/below
Direct viewing of the beam at a distance of
the telescope objective.
less than 5 m from the instrument must be
Conforms to Class 2 in acc.
avoided under all circumstances.
with DIN- EN 60 825 - 1:
March 1997 "Safety of laser
devices".
- Beam divergence: 100 mrad
- Pulse duration: 330 ms (flashing)
0.9 ms or 1.8 ms (dimming)
- Max. output power: 0.8 mW 0.065 mW
- Wavelengths: 645 nm 570 nm
- Measuring uncertainty: ± 5 %

LED radiation
Do not look into the beam
Class 2 LED
Max. output power: 0.8 mW 0.065 mW
Light wavelength: 645 nm 570 nm
DIN-EN 60 825-1 March 1997

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Safety Notes

Laser beam safety SearchLight

SearchLight produces visible - Beam divergence: 21 mrad

LED light emerging at the - Pulse duration: 330 ms (flashing)
center of the telescope 0.9 ms or 1.8 ms (dimming)
objective. Conforms to Class - Max. output power: 0.8 mW
2 in acc. with DIN- EN 60 - Wavelength: 645 nm
825 - 1: March 1997 "Safety - Measuring uncertainty: ± 5%
of laser devices".

LED radiation
Do not look into the beam
Class 2 LED
Max. output power: 0.8 mW
Light wavelength: 645 nm
DIN-EN 60 825-1 March 1997

Laser beam safety FineLock

FineLock produces an invisi-

ble laser beam emerging at G Attention !
the center of the telescope
Do not look into the telescope from a
objective. Conforms to Class
distance of less than 20 m using optical
2 in acc. with DIN- EN 60
instruments. Do not open the telescope
825 - 1: March 1997 "Safety
cover, as Class 3 A laser light may be released
of laser devices"
in this case.

- Beam divergence: 8.7 mrad

- Pulse duration:
0.1 ms to 4 ms (FineLock mode)
6 µs (QuickLock mode)
- Max. output power: 0.81 mW

Class 1 Laser - Wavelength: 780 nm

- Measuring uncertainty: ± 5%

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 Safety Notes

Laser beam safety QuickLock

QuickLock produces an
invisible laser beam emerg- G Attention !
ing at the center of the Do not look into the QuickLock device from a
QuickLock device. Conforms distance of less than 20 m using optical
to Class 1 in acc. with DIN- instruments. Do not open the cover of the
EN 60 825 - 1: March 1997 QuickLock device, as Class 3 A laser light may
"Safety of laser devices". be released in this case.

- Beam divergence: 0.3 mrad horizontally

700 mrad vertically
- Pulse duration: 16 µs
- Max. output power: 0.16 mW

Class 1 Laser - Wavelength: 780 nm

- Measuring uncertainty: ± 5%

Certificated by the Food and Drug Administration

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3 First Steps

The first steps cover the setup and check of the

instrument. The data is stored projectwise, and is
controlled via the Project Management.
In the Program Measuring in a Local System,
one can measure using all functions of the S series
Total Station.

Before Measurement

Project Management

Measuring in a Local System

3-1
 Before Measurement

Set Up and Centering

G Attention !
In order to guarantee the stability of measu-
rement we recommend the use of an S27
6
5 Tripod and an ED Tribrach from Carl Zeiss.
4 3

Setup:
Fix the the tripod legs (1) over the required point
using the tripod locking screw (2). Screw the in-
2 strument tribrach to the tripod head (3).
1

Centering:
With the tripod set over the station point, look
through the optical plummet (5) and position the
center over the station point using the tribrach
screws (4).

G Attention !
For precise measurement it is necessary to
control the tribrach-instrument connection.
1. Make sure, that the tribrach is stabil and
OK.
2. Set the instrument on the tribrach
correctly.
3. Lock the DIN tribrach screw strong
enough.

3-2
Before Measurement

Levelling and Fine Centering

Coarse Levelling:
Level the Circular Bubble (6) by adjusting the tri-
pod legs (1).

Fine Levelling:
The digital fine levelling is accessed using the

cL hotkey:
& Adjusment
Compensator

& Configuration The inclination values displayed are in the same

Instrument unit as set in instrument configuration.

Position the instrument parallel to two of the tri-

brach screws. Turn the two tribrach screws to-
2 gether in opposite directions, and the third alone.
Level the instrument in the Trunnion Axis (1) und
Sighting Axis (2). Turn the instrument to check the
1 verticality of the instrument. The Mis-Levellment
should be within the working range of the com-
pensator (±0.092 grad).

After adjustment press z to return to the

program screen.

Fine Centering:
Check the final position over the point. Move the
instrument on the tripod head and repeat the fine
levelling if necessary.

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 Before Measurement

Telescope Focussing

Focussing the Cross Hairs:

With the telescope focussed on Infinity, bring the
cross hairs into focus.

G Attention !
Do not use the telescope to look at the sun
or other bright and concentrated light
sources or you risk permanent eye damage.

F Tip
Check the telescope Parallax: Move the
position of your eye slightly whilst looking
throught the telescope. If the cross hairs are
not correctly focussed they will appear to
move. If this occurs, refocus the crosshairs
as above.

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Before Measurement

Check-List

Before measuring, it is a good idea to check the

status of the instrument. You will find the sym-
bols in the display are very helpful. It will also be
useful to use the following check List:

1. Set Up o.k. ? •Levelling, Centering

2. Adjustment o.k. ? •V-Index- und Hz-Collimation

•Compensator run center point
•FineLock

3. Data o.k. ? •PC Card is in ?

•RecLink (RCU) o.k. ?

4. Switches o.k. ? •Compensation activated ?

Configuration / •Units / Decimal Points are set ?

Instrument /
Switches / •Measure system o.k. ?

•Recording on ?

5. Battery o.k ? •Battery Strength , use cB

6. Projekt o.k ? •Is the current Project o.k. ?

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 Project Management

Create a New Project

Proj.-Management 1

j 1 or to select
from the main menu.
New to create a new The Projects and their file size are displayed in the
project. project screeen (121 Byte per Data Line).
Input a new
project name and

j to confirm.

Select an existing Project

t Select the Project F Tip

with the cursor Scrol with PgUp, PgDn, Home, End . Edit
keys. Project data with the Edit softkey.

j to confirm as the
current Project.

Connect Projects

Conn to connect one

Project with
another.

G Attention !
After connection, the Project („JENA“) will be
completely integrated and still exists on as a
separate project file.

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Project Management

Edit a Project

Edit to call the editor

& Data Management
Editor

Editor Menu.

Delete, Rename, and Copy a Project

Del Delete Project

Name Rename Project
Copy Copy Project

G Attention !
It is not possible to rename or copy a Project
if the same name exists.

Project Information

Info Input the Project

Information.

Input of up to 10 Information lines in each Project

Information. 16 alphanumeric characters per line.

xw to select the other page.

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 Measuring in a Local System

Measure 3 z x Reflector

Mode Press to toggle the th

measure mode: SD
SD Hz V V h
HD Hz h z x
yxz
Hz HD
Hz V
y
y

Rec to copy the last

measurement
(measure buffer)
and the PI with re-
spect to the measu-
re and registration j orto directly
m to start measuring,
input the target height.
mode to the u
current project.
F Tip
Use MODE and Rec to store different
measure values without remeasuring the
point.

Input of Parameters

Inpt Input (1) Instrument and Target Height

(2) Addition and Prism Constants
(3) Temperature and Pressure
(4) Scale Factor of Local System / ppm
(5) Reflector Type ( l to select )

t r to select, j to confirm.

3-8
Measuring in a Local System

F Tip
For each reflector type a reflector height and
a prism constant will be stored. If the type of
reflector was changed, the last reflector
height input for this reflector type is selected
automatically. For controlling this leave the
reflector type toggle field by pressing u
or t .

The local scale factor will be The scale factor of the local system will not be
used to correct the distance that calculated using the stationing routines.
measurements in a local Entering a local scale factor will only effect mea-
system. surements in a local system.
Default: s = 1.000 000 The values of addition and prism constant and the
values of Scale Factor and PPM are connected.
Changing one value will effect the other partner
value.
If in the Instrument Switch Configuration the
Thermometer and Barometer are On, it is not
possible to edit these values.

R-MC Recording Mode (1) R-M for original measured data

(2) R-C for computed data
(3) R-MC for meas. and computed data

Recording On Selection of the Record mode is only possible

& Configuration when the recording Configuration is switch to
Instrument On.
Switches

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 Measuring in a Local System

Ioff Incrementation of
the point number
On / Off

? -9999 ≤ Inc ≤ 9999 Set the increment step.

j to accept.

F Tip
The furthest numerical part on the right of
the point number will be incremented. For
the incrementation it is necessary, that the
point number can be moved to the left in
the point numer block of the marking.
Changing the Marking will cause the Incre-
mentation to be switched off.

If the point number 99 was entered on the left

side of the block, it cannot be incremented to
100. Then the following error message appears:

The incrementation will be automatically switched

off. For an incrementation from 99 up to 100 it is
necessary, to enter the number more to the right
in the block.

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Measuring in a Local System

Input of the Point Identification PI

Use the cursors to navigate the input field.

Switch between code fields using k.

Input the PI using the keyboard or a Codelist.
Mark Changes the actual
marking

& Configuration Input field of the Point Identification PI (27 cha-

Marking racters) with freely configurable fields.

Using Codelists

Code Call Codelist To activate this softkey, the PI field must have a
codelist already attached to it (as defined during
the Configuration of the Marking).
The cursor must be positioned within the required
code field.

Example: Codelist ROAD_points_18

& Configuration Select the required Code with u and j .

Codelists
The correct Code is then implemented in the PI
field.

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 Measuring in a Local System

Prism sensors and Prism Tracking

Srch Call the Prism

sensors

ß? Start QuickLock
searching Left Use the Spacekey to select the FineLock
l
mode and QuickLock ID Numbers.
?à Start QuickLock
searching Right FineLock: On / Off / Tracking /
Stop Stop search from Tracking N / Tracking F
RecLink & Elta® S – Operation FineLock
The number of the QuickLock ID’s are defined in
Status-Symbol: the Configuration Menu. The ID number corre-
sponds to the serial number of the Radio.
FineLock On

Tracking On F Tip

Tracking lost Use the QuickLock function of the Elta S

Space for more practical one man operation
of the instrument.

Cfg Configuration of
the Prism Search
SwtP Periphery Switches
& Configuration
Instrument Configuration Menu for the FineLock and Quick-
Switches / Prism Lock Sensors.
Sensors

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Measuring in a Local System

Eccentric Measuring

Ecc. Eccentricity Eccentricity

90° L
? Length L < 100 m
Center
S Point
Reflector Position:

right of left of

front of behind
l toggling between options.
Mode Once for a one off Measurement,
slope (in sighting axis)
Mode Perm for a permanent eccentricity,
to the Center.
Mode Off to cancel.

Height On To use the height of the

eccentric point in position left,
right, front of or behind to the
center. The center height is
calculated for a slope eccenter.
Off no height coordinate.

G Attention !
If the height difference between the ec-
centric point in position left, right, front of or
behind to the center is large, then set the
height to Off.
The function Ecc. is not available during the
Hidden Point Measurement.

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 Measuring in a Local System

Hidden Point Measurement

HidP Hidden Point R1

R2

R2-P Distance between the reflector R2 and

the Prism Point P
R1-R2 Distance between the Reflectors R1 and
R2 on the Prism Rod.

Modes: see Eccentric Measurement

Tolerance: Error limit used to check the
accuracy of the measurement of R1 - R2.
Default Value: 0.003 m

Record Mode - Hidden

Point:
R-M
R-M, R-C, R-MC
R-M, R-C, R-MC The program guides the user through the mea-
surement of R1 and R2.
The height ZP will always be calculated from
ZSTATION, ih and R1-R2-P values.

G Attention !
Using a FineLock measurement can be
problematic, as the FineLock will lock to the
center of two prisms inside the telescope
suncircle. Please make a test measurement
before using!

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Measuring in a Local System

Object Height Measurement +

ObjH After measuring to P

a reference point
in Mode:
h
SD Hz V
HD Hz h L
yxz HD(I-L) O R
90°
is this softkey HD(I-R)
accessible. I

The Reference Point defines the line of the Instru-

ment - Reflektor (I-R) and the vertical plane nor-
mal to I-R. It is then possible using only the angle
measurement HzV to define heights and
offsets in the plane:
HD Horizontal Distance I-R
O Perpendicular position L-R (90° to I-R)
h Object Height from R

Measure Reference Point with .

Eccentric measuring is also possible.

FineLock is
automatically
cancelled

j to measure Object Height + Offset in

HzV measure mode.
Toggle the Mode softkey to see HD Hz h and
record with Rec:
HD Horizontal Distance I-L
h Object Height from Station I

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 Measuring in a Local System

Control Point Measuring

CtrP Control Point To set a Control Point (CtrP). The measurement is

available in all measuring modes:
Define 2

Sight CtrP, Measure with j or m.

Check 1 Sighting and checking a CtrP is possible in every
measurement routine:

Mode switch to dr
New Repeat Measure
Cfg Configuration Results of CtrP Measuring with :
Error Limits CtrP dl Length misclosure [m]
& Configuration da Angle misclosure [gon] (Hz)
Program dq Cross misclosure [m]
dr Radial misclosure [m]

Motorised Directions and Hz-Circle Orientation

→| Call-up
1↔ 2 Motorised turn
Face 1 / 2
HzOr Input of Hz circle
orientation u Input the direction and press Enter to turn
the instrument using the motors.
→ Hz turn to a → Hz - 90deg to the right
defined value:
← Hz - 90deg to the left
↓ Hz - 180deg

3-16
Measuring in a Local System

Corrections of the Measured Values

The measured values will be subjected to the fol-

lowing corrections:
•Influence of Temperature and Pressure (D)
•Prism / Addition Constant (D)
•Inclination of the Vertical Axis (HzV)
•Configured Scale Factor (D)
•Horizontal Collimation + Vertical Index (HzV)
•Trunnion axis (Hz)
•Circle Eccentricity (HzV)
•FineLock Corrections (HzV)

SwtC With this switch,

One can toggle the
various corrections
On and Off.

Toggle with l , Confirm with j .

After switching on the instrument all corrections
are switched to On.
Compensator On
When the Compensator is switched on, the com-
pensator symbol will be displayed.

G Attention !
In order to improve the accuracy of the
temperature measurement, the instrument
should not be subject to direct sunlight.
& Technical Tips in Further switches and
Technical Matters

3-17
 Measuring in a Local System

Further Switches and Technical Matters

SwtP Periphery Switches

PositionLight On
SearchLight On

Error Limits On
Error Limits Off F Tip
To activate the Error Limits in HidP, ObjH,
& Configuration CtrP und 2Fce , switch On in the Configu-
Instrument ration of Instruments.
Switches

D:N Toggle the

C Technical Tips
distance meter
Mode: The different measuring modes have the
Normal / Rapid measuring times /accuracy:
Tracking D:Normal < 2 sec / 1mm+2ppm*
Zon Height On / Off D:Rapid < 1,5 sec / 3mm+2ppm
D:Tracking < 0,5 sec / 5mm+2ppm
Info Input info line up
* Elta® S10
to 27 characters.
The Temperature and Pressure will have the
following influence on the Distance accuracy:
1Fce Measurement in 1 ∆t ± 1 °C ±1 ppm (parts per million)
2Fce or 2 faces. ∆p ± 4 hPa ±1 ppm
Important Hotkeys:
Ctrl I Illumination Display + Crosshair
Mark Change the actual Ctlr L Levelling Menu
Marking. Ctlr B Battery Management
Ctlr H Help
Del Delete the last
record Ctrl Q Motorisation (on/off)
Ctrl P PositionLight (on/off)

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4 Stationing

In order to operate the instrument in a coordinate

system, it is necessary to position and orientate
the instrument within the system.

Free Stationing

Stationing on a Known Point

Heightstationing

Eccentric Stationing

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Stationing 4 X BP Circle BP
Hz=0
Free Station. 1
Om
If it is not possible to oc-
cupy a point with a known
position, one can carry out
a free Station. XS
BP Station free BP

YS Y
ð : BPYX(Z)
± : SDHzVS-BP or HzVS-BP
: : SYX(Z) , Om , s
? 2 ≤ BP ≤ 20 Through measuring up to 20 known Backsight
Points, the instrument will calculate the station
position, the circle orientation Om and the scale
factor s.
The program is separated In order to calculate the station height, the in-
into the plane adjustment strument height ih and the target height th must
and the height adjusment. be measured.

u to input the instrument height ih.

j to confirm input of the station name.
Proj Change projects to After the coordinate filter, select the required BP
recall BP’s from
another.
& see Editor for
other functions.

u j Select first Backsight Point.

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Free Stationing

Inpt to input a new BP If BP is not in list, input BP:

Mode for switching between YXZ, SDHzV and

HDHzh.

? Z = -9999.000 for Select the input fields with u.

points without
known height Record with j. End Input with z.

Free Stationing Measurement

Mode Toggle measure

mode SDHzV / HzV
BP with distance
measurement
BP without Start BP measurement with
distance
j or m .
measurement

F Tip

With Cursor u it is possible to edit the

target height th.

For a proper calculation it is possible to have a

minimum of 2 BPs measured with or 3 BPs
measured with only . Therefore:

u Select the second BP and measure.

You will then see the first adjustment screen:

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More to measure further

BPs

The residuals here are zero, as this kind of selected

adjustment method requires a third point for the
residual computation.
The direction to the third BP will be driven auto-
matically by the Elta S .

± BP Off/On to skip the It is possible to remove BPs from the adjustment

BP measurement to check their influence for the adjustment.

Use the cursors ut to select the point and

then ±BP. The adjustment will be recalculated.
Pressing the function key again, this point comes
back into the adjustment.
If more points will be removed than required for
the calculation, the following notice will be dis-
played:

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Free Stationing

The program will automatically allow the measu-

rement of further BPs as an adjustment.

F Tip
If further BPs are not required for the calcu-
lation, the program will go immediately to
the adjustment.

Del will mark the point

with a d to be
deleted
New New adjustment
BPs marked with a d are removed from the ad-
justment, and will be deleted when a new ad-
justment computation is needed or selected.

Rec to record the

current adjustment F Tip
and result
Rec will allow the storage of intermediate
adjustments and results that will not be
stored with the final calculation.

Rslt Results Display The display screen will show the result of the Free
Stationing and the standard deviations:
Coordinate Position
Y, X (sy, sx)
Circle shift
Om (so)
Scale Factor
You will then return to the adjustment menu.
s (ss)

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 Free Stationing

Adjustment Procedure

The Least Squares Adjustment (L2 Norm) has 2

variations:
(1) Single Point Adjustment
(2) Helmert Transformation
Measured distances will always be adjusted with a
scale factor s = 1.000 000 .
The adjustment menu will allow the selection of
both adjustment methods. That means that the
results can be seen from both adjustment types.
The switch is fixed when
• when the Configuration Change is set
to Off ,
• Measurement without distances, or less
than two distance measurements
(switch from SP-A to Helmert-Transf.)

The Residual Menu

The adjustment L2-Norm with a default setting of

single point adjustment.

F Tip
An e in the first column means that the
residual is outside the error limits set in the
L1-A Switch to an Configuration.
adjustment with L1-A Norm will allow the detection of a
Σ absolute gross error in one of the BP measurements.
Residuals à This can then be deleted, and a new adjust-
Min (L1-Norm) ment calculated.

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Free Stationing

Helm Switch to Helmert Helmert Transformation

Transformation Measurements to the BPs require a distance mea-
surement in order that this adjustment type can
be used.
The Helmert Transformation has the same
weighting for direction and distance.
Adjustment:
vy y-coordinate
vx x-coordinate
vr radial
Adjustment L2-Norm of the Helmert Trans-
formation. A BP without distance measurement will
not be used.

Mode Is used within

F Tip
Helmert
Transformation to Mode: Compare with the residuals of the
switch between single point adjustment..
vl, va, vq

SP-A Switch to Single Point Adjustment

Single Point
With SP-A it is possible to control error limits and
Adjustment
direction and distance weighting in the Configu-
ration menu. It is also possible to have BPs wi-
thout a distance measurement.

Residuals of the SPA:

vl is only displayed for vl Residuals in length
points with a distance. va Residual in angle bearing
vq Residual in normal to direction

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 Free Stationing

Scle Scale Factor Free

or Fixed

j after input.
Standard: s = free Default value s = fixed: 1.000000
Choosing a fixed scale factor will recall the scale
range values set in the Configuration.
If s= Free , then a scale factor is computed for
the adjustment.
If the scale factor input is outside the scale range
values set in the Configuration, then the following
screen is displayed:

I.e.: ± 5000 ppm scale range value.

F Tip
If the scale factor is fixed the number of
unknowns of the adjustment decreases. I.e.
even for the minimum geometry (2 BP´s
with Helmert Transformation) residuals can
be computed.
You also can detect a faulty scale factor due
to displaced BP´s or measurement errors, as
such errors normally have an impact on a
free scale factor.

Scle to switch back Pressing Scle again sets the scale free and the
adjustment will be computed again.

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Free Stationing

Configuration of Free Stationing

Cfg Configuration Setting of standard deviations for both observa-

Free Stationing tions and centering define the weighting within
the SP-A.

Configuration menu Free Stationing.

Standaejjjjjat
Stand. Deviation 2

Default values are given as below:

Accuracy of directions:
Directions: 0.0003 gon
Accuracy of distances:
Distance, constant: 0.001 m
Distance, linear: 0 ppm
Accuracy of centering:
Centering of target: 0.000 m

F Tip
When you enter 0.0, the appropriate para-
meter has no impact on weighting.
The weights are used for the SP-A only, but
not for the Helmert Transformation.

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 Free Stationing

Cfg Configuration You can define as a standard, whether to use the

Free Stationing SP-A or the Helmert Transformation and also
whether to have a fixed or a free scale factor.
TAdjustment Type 1

Select with l, confirm with j.

If Change is Off, you cannot change between
different types of adjustments in your stationing.

Error Limits 3 Possibility to change error limits, without necessa-

rily breaking off your stationing process.

Select with us , confirm with j.

& Configuration The error limits will only be used, if the switch Error
Instrument Limits is set to On within the configuration menu.
Switch

RScale Range 6 Defining the range within which a scale factor will
only be accepted.
The scale factor might change within the statio-
ning process.

? -9999 ≤ SR ≤ 9999

Example: ±1500 ppm would accept scale factors of

0.998500 < s < 1.001500 as a result of the statio-
ning. So for distances of 100 m you would accept
deviations of ±0.15 m.

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Free Stationing

Neighbourhood principle and Distance Reductions

Cfg Configuration
Free Stationing
Adjustment 4

Mode: Off / Distance weights

n: 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2
The residulas for all BP´s of The residuals are spread according to distance
stationing will proportio- dependent weights which are applied to a
nally be spread over the weighted average. So the coordinates of any new
coordinate space for all measured point are corrected by that individually
detail points and set out averaged value.
points, in order to comply
to the so-called neighbour- F Tip
hood principle.
The higher the value of n, the smaller the
impact of a far distanced BP.

Reductions 5

Measured distances can be

corrected for projections
into the Gauss-Krueger or
the UTM system. They can Height : On / Off
also be corrected by a re- Projection: Gauss-Krueger / UTM / Off
duction from the site height
to the mean sea level. If distance reductions are applied, they are used
additionally to the existing scale factor s. In that
case the scale factor s only represents tensions of
the BP network and uncertainties in the measu-
rements.

G Attention !
Make sure that the Reductions are set ON or
OFF during both Stationing and on-board
coordinate computations!

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 Free Stationing

Error Handling

If at the end of your stationing error limits are

exceeded for any BP, you will find that BP marked
by e in column 1 and see the message:

Yes Accept stationing despite the errors.

No Back to displaying the residuals.

If the preset range for the scale factor is exceeded,

the following display appears:

Yes Stationing is cancelled.

No Return to displaying the residuals.
Solve the problem or extend the
acceptance range for the scale.
In case of a SP-A with directions measured only to
3 BP´s, the software checks the standpoint and
the 3 BP´s not to be approximately located on a
circle (no solution possible).

G Attention !
If stand point and 3 BP´s are on a circle and
only directions are measured, there is a
warning.
You can solve the problem by at least 1
additional distance measurement.

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Free Stationing

Heightstationing

After 2D stationing, a height stationing can be

carried out using the BP measurements. At least
one BP must have a known height value that was
measured.
If no BP has a height value, it is possible to carry
out a seperate heightstationing from the statio-
ning menu.

No The results of the Free Station will be

2D.
Yes The height of the Free Station will be
calculated from the BP measurements
and the programs goes into the ad-
justment menu of the height stationing.
& Heightstationing If it is not possilble to compute the height from
the measured points of the planimetric stationing,
then a normal Heightstationing follows.
After Heightstationing the final stationing result
will be displayed:

G Attention !
No The complete stationing (plane
stationing as well) will be ignored.
Yes Free Stationing results will be stored.

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 Free Stationing

Results of the Free Stationing

z to exit the Free Stationing program:

No Remain in the adjustment menu.

Yes If the results of the Free Station are okay,
then it is possible to go exit to the results
display.

& Error Handling The program will check the computed residuals
against the error limits set in the Configuration.

Results Display

Results Display of the Free Stationing in 3D.

Yes to record the results and use the

coordinate orientation.
No Cancel the results of the Free Stationing
without saving.

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Stationing on a Known Point

Stationing 4 X Circle
XPi BP
Hz=0
Stat. knwn. Pnt. 2

By measuring up to a ma- Om
ximum of 20 Backsight BP
XPi APi
Points from a known coor-
dinate, it is possible to XS
achieve position and Station known
orientation of the instru-
YS YPi YPi Y
ment within a coordinate
system. ð : SYX(Z) , BPYX(Z)
± : SDHzVS-BP or HzVS-BP
? 1 ≤ BP ≤ 20 : : Om , s
The circle orientation shift Om and the scale factor s
will be computed.
If no height coordinate is available for the known
point, it is possible to compute a Heightstatio-
ning.
Selecting Known Station
Coordinate points are filtered into the editor ready
for selection:
Proj to select a point
from another
project

Inpt to input a new If the required station is not in the file, it is possible
station coordinate to manually enter the data into the editor. Select the
known point with j .

& see Editor for u to input the instrument height ih.

other functions
j to confirm the station.

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 Stationing on a Known Point

Orientation of the known station is through:

(1) Backsight Points
(2) Input of a horizontal angle value

Select with t and press j .

Orientation through Backsight Measurement

Backsight(s) 1 Select and measure up to 20 BPs from the Project:

& Free Stationing
Measurement and
Adjustment

Select with u t and press j.

If BP = Station, comes the message:

After measurement to the first BP, the Residual

Screen will be shown.
More Measure further The instrument will automatically turn to further
Backsights BPs.

Residual Screen. Softkeys similar Free Stationing.

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Stationing on a Kown Point

If there is a distance measurement to one BP, a scale

can be computed.

Rslt Results display

The display screen will show the results of the

Stationing and the standard deviations:
Circle shift Om (so)
Scale factor s (ss)

Cfg Configuration of
Stationing on a
known point

& Configuration The Configuration is the same as that for Free

Programs Stationing.

Orientientation through input and measurement of a bearing

Input a Hz - Value 2

Input a bearing angle APi.

u to input , j to meaure and orientate the

Hz-Circle.
After orientation, the results of the stationing are
displayed.

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 Stationing on a Known Point

Results of Stationing on a Known Point

& Heightstationing z from the residual screen to exit. If no

height is known for the station, then the height-
stationing routine will be automatically called.
& Free Stationing The program will check the stationing results
Error Handling against the set error limits.

Results display of a 3D Stationing of a known station

point.
Check the results,

Yes to save the results, implement the

otientation and exit the program.
No Leave the Stationing without saving the
results.

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Heightstationing

Stationing 4 Z
ZPi BP
Heightstation. 4

The heightstationing is used

in conjunction with a 2D VPi
BP
stationing or as a seperate ZPi
menu program.
ZS Station

X/Y
? 1 ≤ BP ≤ 20
ð : BP(YX) Z
± : SDHzVS-BP
: : ZS
The Station height ZS will be calculated from up to
a maximum of 20 Backsightpoints.
All measurements are performed in the SDHzV
mode, with scale factor s=1. After height-
stationing the previously used scale factor is re-
activated.

Enter station point ID and instrument height ih

after selection in menu Stationing.

Continue with j . To be proceeded with

Heightstationing in the same way as after any
stationing in the x-y plane:
2 alternatives for Heightstationing:
(1) Measure to BP´s
(2) Enter a height value

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 Heightstationing

Measurement and Adjustment

Backsight(s) 1 Selction of BP´s and measurements to be perfor-

med the same way as in & Measurement Free
Select BP with known
Stationing. After one BP being measured the dis-
height and measure.
play for residuals appears.
More to measure more
BP´s
±BP Off / on to skip or
to activate BP´s in
the adjustment.
Display of residuals in Heightstationing. For analysis
of the results use the same function keys as in Free
Stationing.

Cfg Configuration Heightstationing uses the principle of a weighted

Heightstationing average according to the predefined weights (set
in Configuration).
sStandard deviation 1

Definine distance range for

weight p = 1.
Error limits 2

Define maximum deviation Exam.: up to 30 m distance àp=1

in height. from 30 m distance on à p = c² / D²
c=0 à p = 1 / D²

Entering a height value

En
Input of Height 2 You can manually enter the height of the station
point. Then there is no measurement.

After the height entry, Heightstationing is done.

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Heightstationing

Results of the Heightstationing

Rslt Show result of The height of your station and is standard deviati-
Heightstationing on are displayed:

z When pressed in the display of the

resiudals: Heightstationing is finished
and the result is checked in
accordance with the preset error limit
for the actual deviation in height. That
error limit to be previously defined in
Configuration.

Check the results,

Yes to save the results, implement the

Heightstationing and exit the program.
No Leave the Heightstationing without
saving the results.

If Heightstationiong was previously called from a

stationiong in the x-y plane, the program auto-
matically returns to that stationing menu, to show
the overall stationing results.

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 Eccentric Stationing

Stationing 4 X BP
Eccentric Station 3

If the detail points and the Center

set out points cannot be
measured from a station on Setting Out
Object
a known point, it is feasible XS
to set up the station on a BP Ecc. Station BP
unknown point close to the
known point (the so-called YS Y
center point).
ð : BPYX(Z) , Center YX(Z)
± : SDHzVExz.-Z , HzVExz.-BP
: : Ecc.YX(Z) , Om
& 2 ≤ BP+CP ≤ 20 Measure directions to the BP´s and com-
bined distances and directions to the center
point: With these data the coordinates of your
station and the orientation Om of the horizontal
circle are determined. Up to 20 BP´s (including
the center point) can be measured.
Stationing in the x-y plane and Heightstationing
are done separately. In case of Heightstationing,
you have to input instrument height and prism
height.

j to confirm the entry of ecc. station

Then you can display the coordinates of the center
point in the editor:
& all function keys
please see
Free Stationing

Select the center point and press Enter.

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Eccentric Stationing

Measurement Eccentric Station +

Measure SDHzV (Center) by j or m.

Then select and measure first BP in the measure-
ment mode HzV:

& Free Stationing

Measurement Free Stationing

The display of the residuals is similar to the other

types of stationing:

The adjustment is according to a weighted avera-

ge.

More More BP
Measurements

Backsight pt.: Measure another BP

Center: Re-measure center point
(optional).

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 Eccentric Stationing

Scle Scale factor In Eccentric Stationing the scale factor cannot be

free. However, you can enter any fixed scale fac-
tor, as long as it is in accordance with the pre-
configured scale range.
Default: s = 1.000000

& all other function

keys please see F Tip
Free Stationing
Do not locate the eccentric station point too
far away from the center point.
A feasible distance is 10 m.
For greater distances it is better to choose
the regular Free Stationing, the center point
then being used as one of several BP´s.

& Free Stationing The Eccentric Stationing concludes in the same

Results of Free way as Free Stationing. You can then proceed
Stationing with Heightstationing, if required.

Display of the results of Eccentric Stationing and

Heightstationing.

Yes for storing the results and then finishing

the Eccentric Stationing.
No Leave Eccentric Stationing without
recording the results.

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5 Coordinates

After a stationing in a higher-order coordinate

system the program Coordinates follows with the
measurement of detail points or the setting-out of
points in this coordinate system.

Detail Points

Setting Out

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 Detail Points

Coordinates 5

Detail Points 1

Determination of the coor-

dinates and heights of new
points by distance and
angle measurement in a
higher-order coordinate
system.
The actual stationing will be
used by the Detail Point
program (including the
scale factor). Z X Prism
The program Detail Points th
is similar to the program V
Measure in a Local System. SD
h
Z X
Hz
HD

Y Y

Mode Selection of the

measuring mode
YXZ
SD Hz V
HD Hz h
j or m to measure the point.
R-MC Recording Mode: R-M for original measured data
R-M, R-C, R-MC R-C for computed data
R-M
R-MC includes R-M and R-C
R-M, R-C, R-MC

& Configuration It is possible to record oriented (by stationing, see

Instrument figure) or not-oriented Hz-directions. For coordinate
Switches computation oriented Hz-directions will be used.

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Detail Points

StCk Stationing Check,

displays the actual
Stationing.

Eccentricity

Ecc. Call up Eccentricity Eccentric Point

90° L
? Length L < 100 m
Point
S Center
Position of target:

right left

l toggling between options.

in front of behind
Mode Once for a one off Measurement,
Mode Perm for a permanent eccentricity,
slope (in sighting axis) Mode Off to cancel.
(to) the center. Height On To use the height of the
eccentric point in position left,
right, front of or behind to the
center. The center height is
calculated for a slope eccenter.
Off no height coordinate.

G Achtung !
If the height difference between the ec-
centric point in position left, right, front of or
behind to the center is large, then set the
height to Off. The function Ecc. is not avai-
lable during the Hidden Point Measurement.

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 Detail Point

Hidden Point Measurement

HidP Call Hidden Point R1

R2

R2-P Distance of the reflector point R2 to the

rod point
R1-R2 Distance of th reflectors R1 and R2 on
the rod

Mode: similar to eccentric measure

Tolerance: permitted maximum value for
accuracy of the R1-R2 distance.
Default value: 0.003 m
The program gives a hint, if the tolerance value is
bigger than permitted.
Recording Modes HidP:
R-M
R-M, R-C, R-MC
R-M, R-C, R-MC
The program defines the order of measuring R1
and R2 by the help of the display information.
The height ZP will be computed from the station
height ZSTATION, the instrument height ih and the
R1-R2-P distance.

G Attention !
Be careful using FineLock for hidden point
measurement. Test first.

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Detail Points

Object Height Measurement +

ObjH After measurement P

to a reference
point with modes
h
SD Hz V
HD Hz h L
YXZ HD(I-L) O R
90°
this function key is HD(I-R)
available. I

The reference point defines the line Instrument-

Reflector (I-R) and the vertical plane normal to I-R.
Now it is possible, to measure object heights to
points in that plane only by HzV angle mea-
surement:
HD Horizontal distance I-R
O Orthogonal dev. L-R (90° to I-R)
h Object height to R (reference point)

Measure in modes . Eccentric

point measurement also possible.

FineLock will be
automatically
switched off

j to measure object height + orthogonal

deviation with .
Mode Switches the Mode is a switch between the display of HD O h
display of and HD Hz h. Recording with Rec.
HD O h,
HD Horizontal distance Instrument - L
Hz V , SD Hz V
h Object height to I (instrument )
HD Hz h , Y X Z

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 Detail Points

Connecting Distances

PàP The connecting

distance to the last
measured point will
be computed.
Rec To record the con- Press Rec to record the connecting distance.
necting distance
j or z back to the measuring menu
without recording.

2 Face Measurement

1Lg toggles between

face 1 and
2Lg face 2.

After measurement in face 1 the instrument turns

automatically in face 2. If FineLock is switched on,
the measurement follows automatically. After
measuring in face 2 the instrument turns back to
face 1.
& Configuration The measurement values and mean values of
Programs measurement in face 1 and face 2 will be com-
General Functions puted and stored as defined in the program con-
2-Face-Measurem. figuration.
If the error limits are exceeded, comes

Yes To accept and save the mean value.

No No saving. New measurement is possible.

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Detail Points

Distance and FineLock Tracking

When in Measure or Detail Points use the follow-

ing technique for faster topographic surveying:
Srch 1. Turn on the FineLock Tracking
D:T 2. Turn on Distance Tracking to D:T
Rec 3. Use the Rec softkey to record the current dis-
played position
If The prism is lost, the symbol for “Prism lost”
appears in the display and the PositionLight turns
on automatically helping to rebuilt the connec-
tion. The Rec softkey is locked for this time.
If you are using QuickLock , then at distances over
15m the instrument will immediately snap to the
prism. Use

c + s or c + r
to quickly search left or right.

G Attention !
If distance tracking is switched off by press-
ing z or D:N, the measure buffer will
not be filled with new values and the Rec
softkey stores the same (the last tracked)
value again and again.

j in this mode does a precise measurement

using the FineLock function. After then it comes
back to the distance and FineLock tracking mode.

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Setting Out

Coordinates 5

Setting Out 2

Setting-out of coordinated
points.
The actual stationing will be
used by the Setting Out
program (including the X P (Set Out Point)
scale factor).
A2 -dq
The PositionLight of the
dr
Eltas S is very useful for
setting out points and will dl
drastically reduce the time A1 (1st Approxim. Point)
needed to set out a point. XS
Station

YS Y

Setting out menu.

& Configuration It is possible to record oriented (by stationing) or not-

Instrument oriented Hz-directions. For setting out parameter
Switches computation, oriented Hz-directions will be used.
Reference System

Rectangular Coordinates

Rectangular Coord. 1 Setting out using coordinates Y, X, Z with ortho-

gonal corrections dl, dq, dr or coordinate correc-
ð :S,P
tions dy, dx, dz. After the call-up there is a selec-
± : (SD, Hz, V)S-A
tion of the set out points supported by a coordi-
: : (dl, dq, dr)P-A
nate filter from the project file.

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 Setting Out

Inpt to enter a
coordinate
Proj select another
project
& Data Management Recall the set out point from the project data. It is
possible to recall points from another project, or
Editor
input directly.

Skip Call up a new point

from project file wi-
thout saving the
last point measu-
rement.
After selection the direction and distance to the
set out point is displayed.
At the same time , the motors turn the instru-
with prism ment to the correct bearing and vertical angle.
tracking activated,
the instrument will The prism should be aligned to the telescope di-
not turn rection.
automatically to
the bearing. j measure the position of the prism and
displayes the setting out screen.

The Setting Out screen

Nomi to realign the direc-
tion of the Elta® S
to the required
nominal direction.

z to save the set out coordinates and to

select another point e.g. from another
project file.

Pressing Mode will display other values:

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Setting Out

Mode Selection of dl, dq, dr length, cross, and radial

misclosures: misclosures
dl, dq, dr or
dy, dx, dz coordinate differences
dy, dx, dz
HD Horizontal Distance
da Angle misclosure
If the errror limits for a set out point are exceeded,
then the display will show a star as a warning.

Setting out with Tracking

Using FineLock and Distance Tracking together
FineLock Tracking provides the fastest solution.
D:T distance :tracking The distance softkey is used to turn the distance
tracking on and off.
D:N distance:normal
Recording of the set out point is only possible
after a normal distance measurement
Srch FineLock modes A single measurement is activated with

j or m.
R-MC Record mode Recording
& Configuration The recording mode is set within the Configurati-
Program on Coordinates Setting Out , but can be toggled
Coordinates using the softkey R-M, R-C, R-MC.
Setting Out

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 Setting Out

Before recording, the error in the setting out is

compared with the error limits set in the configu-
ration.
If the error limits are exceeded:

Yes to repeat the measurement.

No Record and call the next point.

Plot Zooming the dl, dq

display.

Press Plot again for normal viewing.

Station Check

Stat. Check 3 This is used to check that the correct station coor-
dinates are occupied, and that the orientation of
the circle is correct for the coordinate system.

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6 Advanced Applications

This chapter descripes advanced applications in

the daily surveyors practical work. This applica-
tions are implemented in the menu Coordinates
and Special of the Elta S software.

Point-to-Line Distance

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 Point-to-Line Distance

Special 6

Point to Line 2

Determination of Point-to-
Line distances. The line is
defined by angle and di-
stance measurement of two Pi
points or the recall of these P2
-yi
points from the project file.
90°
xs xi
xi
P1 90° +yi

Pi ys

Station

Survey by quasi-perpendiculars or staking out of

points or profiles orthogonal to a line can be done
by the help of this measuring method.
The line defining points P1 and P2 can be measu-
red from a free selectable Station S.
For the point measuring Pi orthogonal to the line
in a local system the x-axis will be defined by P1 P2
with P1 as the coordinate origin.
The heights refer to line point P1 with height z=0
or a heightstationing.

Selection of measuring in a
local system or a coordinate
system.

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Point-to-Line Distance

Measuring in a local system

Local System 1

Yes The last measured line and their coordi-

nates will be loaded by the program.
No Program goes further with.

Line measuring:

Zon Switch on and se- The height reference for defining the line can be
lect the height refe- selected by the Softkey Zon:
rence
1. Height from P1
2. Height from heightstationing
3. No height (Zoff)
Zoff No height If no other height reference is defined, the height
from P1 is default

j or m to measure line point P1

j or m to measure line point P 2

If P1 and P2 are identical, a message appears in the

program.

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 Point-to-Line Distance

New New line

measuring

Result of the measured line P1 P2. The x-axis is de-

fined by both points with point P1 as the coordi-
nate origin.

j Accept the line measurement.

StCk Station check To check the station coordinates refering to the

coordinate system defined by the line.

Point-to-Line distance measurement

After defining the line, point Pi measuring can be
done. The orthogonal position and the line di-
stance of the points (yi , xi) to the line P1 P2 will be
computed:
Mode Switching the dis-
play to show
y x z or y x Z
HD Hz h
SD Hz V
j or m to measure the points P . i

Zon Height on The heights hi of the Pi can be interpolated to the

defined line P1 - P2 by toggling the height softkey
Zint Interpolated height
to Zint. P i
Zoff No height
hi P2
P1

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Point-to-Line Distance

Measuring in a coordinate system

Coordinate System 2 The program starts similar to the local system. You
will be asked whether or not you wish to use the
A stationing must be done
last line.
before measuring poin-to-
line distances in a coordina- Line definition
te system.
can be done by
• Measuring both line points
(similar to the local system),
• Call-up of both points from project
file,
• Combination between measuring and
call-up for both points.

In case of a new line definition the program leads

automatically to the call-up (Edit) for the first
point P1 :

j call-up the point P from project file

1

or
Edit Back to the Editor z goes to the measurement menu:
to call-up the line
point from project
file

j or m to measure line point P 1

Measuring or calling-up of the second line points

leads to the result display:

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 Point-to-Line Distance

s Length of line

StCk Station check The local Station coordinates refering to coordi-

nate system defined by the line will be displayed
(not the higher-order coordinates):

Display of the station coordinates.

Point-to-Line distance measurement

& Point-to-Line The measurement is similar to measuring in a local
Distance system.
Local System

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7 Data Management

This chapter describes the entry, transfer and stor-

age of data.

Editor

Data Transfer

Data Format

PCMCIA Card Data Memory

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 Editor

Editor 7

For the entry of point in-

formation and coordinates.
Display and editing of the
project file using selectable The editor menu displays the addresses of the
output filters. current project file and their contents in an abbre-
viated form (27 PI characters).
If an output filter has been set, this is indicated in
the menu title bar.

Keys frequently used in the editor

ut Up and down cursor keys

xw Scrolling the display by four

address items

he Jump to the first and last

addresses

k Navigating between input fields

j Recording entries

z Quitting the editor

Quitting an input menu (Inpt, Edit)

z Quitting the current input menu.

If any entries made have not been saved with

j the following enquiry appears:

Yes The change (entry) is saved.

No The change is not saved.

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Entering a data record

Inpt Editor input menu Select Inpt to get to the editor input menu:

Entry of: Point identification (PI)

Coordinates
Directions and distances
Mode Switching between The Mode button permits you to switch between
the entry of different input modes (corresponding to the
YXZ /yxz measuring modes).
SD Hz V
HD Hz h
G Attention !
Ioff Incrementation In the YXZ mode, you have to enter the
for the entry off value Z=-9999.000 m for points of un-
known height. The height Z=0.000 m is
Ion Incrementation
considered to be a known height and is used
for the entry on as such by the programs.
Mark Changing the
marking
Code Calling the code- Recording the entry
list The data line entered is saved at the end of the
& Measurement in a current project file at the address displayed in the
local System address window.
Use of codelists
j For recording.
The line entered remains available in
the display and can be edited for the
next input line.
The memory address for the next input
line is incremented by 1.

z Quitting the input menu.

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 Editor

Editing a data record

Edit Editing a Select a measured or entered record in the editor

data record menu using the cursor buttons. Press the Edit
button to have the complete record displayed.

Mark Changing the Only coordinates or values defined by input can

marking be edited here in the displayed input mode. Origi-
nal measured data cannot be edited.
Code Calling the code
list
x w Selecting further records for display-
ing and (if possible) editing.
If you select a record to which attributes such as
headers, scale, ih, project info line etc. have been
assigned by the program, the record is displayed
and the PI can be edited using Edit:

Display of an attribute line (e.g Info Line).

j Save and Quitting the display

Rec Recording The edited record is saved without the need to

a record quit the editing function. The same address in the
project data file is used for saving.
Srch Search for record Searching for a record or address
Adr. or address & Searching for records

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Editor

Filtering of records

Filt Setting an output

filter
For data transfer or dele-
tion, it is often advisable to
define a filter by combining Menu for the generation of filters. The filter cur-
several optional criteria. rently selected is displayed. If no filter has been
Only the relevant records set, the input fields are blank.
are then displayed for fur-
ther use in the editor.
Filter options
•Point identification (text or code blocks)
•Addresses from - to
•Point numbers from - to
•Attributes of values (Y-X-Z, SD Hz V, etc.)
•Combinations of these options

Filter effect
•If the PI is used for filtering, only the records
with the selected marking are filtered.
•If other criteria are used for filtering, the
filter applies to all markings
•With a combination of PI + other criteria,
the selected marking applies.

Setting a filter

Press j to activate the selected filter. After

that, the filtered brief display appears again. The
active filter is shown in the menu bar:

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 Editor

RSet Resetting an out- Resetting a filter

put filter

Yes All the data of a project is displayed.

Mark Activating or Point identification filter

changing the
Select Mark to activate the current marking or to
marking
change to a different marking.
Code Filtering acc. to If the marking defines code blocks, you can select
coding with code- these as filter attributes using Code.
lists

Example: Filtering for records with "Spl“ code and

point numbers with the leading numbers 1013.
Enter your data in line with the format of the se-
lected marking (blanks are significant).

AàA Address filter Filtering according to address ranges

Set an output filter from address i to address j.
Delault address range:
from: first address
to: last address
Example: Filtering for records in the address
range 1 to 88 of the complete project file.

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Editor

PàP Point number Filtering according to point number ranges

filter
Set an output filter from point number i to point
number j.

Example: Filtering of the point numbers 8000 to

8015 for data records which include the data
attributes Y X Z for the selected marking.
Filtering according to point numbers is independ-
ent of the marking, unless PI is used as a filter
criterion at the same time.
Other in-between records containing information
(headers, text lines, etc.) are omitted.

Mode Filtering acc. to Filtering according to data attributes

data attributes
By default, all data attributes are accepted for
filtering. The Mode input field shows All in this
case.

The Mode softkey permits you to filter out the

following 11 data combinations:
? is like a wildcard All / SD-Hz-V / Hz-V / HD-Hz-h / y-x-z / y-x-? /
?-?-z / Y-X-Z / Y-X-? / ?-?-Z / HD-O-h

F Tip
In this way, you can simulate coordinate files
or measured data files, for example.

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 Editor

Searching for data records

Srch Calling up search

Mask-oriented search for data lines according to

different criteria. The output filter currently se-
lected is effective.
Search options: Point number
Code or text
Time (if incl. in marking)
Combination of these options
To enter the search criterion, proceed in the same
way as for the setting of a PI filter.
If you have searched for a mask before, this mask
is offered for editing or for continued search.

F Tip
The search is only made in records with the
selected marking.
The placeholders "?“ in the mask permit the
use of any character for the search, i.e. if no
search is necessary in the PI position, "?“ can
be retained. Entered blanks are significant.

Mark Changing the When you select a different marking, the search
Marking mask is deleted. The layout of the placeholders "?“
is automatically adapted to the new marking.
If code fields have been defined in the selected
Code Calling the Code- marking, you can search the code from the asso-
list ciated codelist.

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Editor

j Starts the search.

?â Search to file end The search starts at the current address and con-
tinues downwards to the file end. You can use the
?á Search to file be-
up and down keys ?â and ?á to change the
ginning
search direction. If the search is not successful, the
following message is displayed:

If the search is successful, the cursor moves to the

relevant record in the editor brief display.

F Tip
Searching for PI in a large project file, it helps
to save time if you start the search from an
address near the PI required.

Adr Search for/calling

up addresses

Enter: 1 ≤ address ≤ n
(n=last address used)
The last address n of the project file is always dis-
played by default.
The start and result of the search correspond to
those of the Srch function. The output filter cur-
rently selected is effective.

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 Editor

PNr Search for/calling

up point numbers

Enter: Point number

The start and result of the search correspond to
those of the Srch function. The output filter cur-
rently selected is effective.

F Tip
The search for an address and point number
is made irrespective of the marking. The
markings PI1, PI2 etc. used in the project file
must be configured in the instrument.

Repl Search and

replace

Mask-oriented search for and replacement of data

lines in the same way as in the Srch function.
Enter: Search mask (-string)
Replacement mask (-string)

t To entry of the replacement string

j Start search / replace

?â Search direction
Confirmation of replacement:

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Editor

No All strings conforming to the search crite-

rion are replaced by the new string with-
out prior enquiry.
Yes Each replacement is preceded by an en-
quiry, with a display of the data line
found:

Yes The displayed data line is replaced by the

new line.
No No replacement, search is continued.
After completion of the search / replacement, the
result is displayed:

Deleting data records

Del Deletes data rec- This function deletes the data line marked by cur-
ords sor in the project file:

Yes The record is deleted.

No No deletion, return to the editor menu

If an output filter is set, this function deletes all

records set in the current output filter:

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 Editor

Yes All records in the current output filter are

deleted.
The current output filter is then reset, and all un-
deleted data of the project file is displayed again.
No No deletion, return to the editor menu
After deletion, the data memory can be reorgan-
ized in the same way as by the OrgP function:

Yes Data memory reorganization.

Caution! This deletes the data for
good!
No No data memory reorganization.
Attention! Gaps in the addresses! But
the data remains available in the project
file!
Data recovery after dele-
tion? G Attention !
Yes, but be careful when Only the reorganization of the data memory
using external editors ! will physically delete the selected records in
the project file. If this process has not yet
been started, you can reactivate the address
ranges selected for deletion by using an
external editor and replacing the delete
identifier "˜“ in column 119 of the record by
a blank. Please note, however, that the
record length of 121 bytes (characters) must
not be exceeded!

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Editor

After the deletion of records, you return to the

editor menu (brief display).

Further function keys

Proj Project change You can change the current project without hav-
ing to quit the editor. When you quit the editor,
the project originally selected is reloaded.

OrgP Data memory reor- Reorganizes the data memory in the current proj-
ganization ect.
This button is available if data has been deleted
without subsequent memory reorganization, and
if address gaps therefore exist in the project file.

Yes Data memory reorganization.

Caution! This deletes the data for
good!
No No data memory reorganization.
Attention! Gaps in the addresses! But
the data remains available in the project
file!

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 Data Transfer

Cable Cable
PCMCIA

Cable
Radio

Data transfer can be done

between by
↔ RS232C Elta S ↔ PC Cable
cable interface PCMCIA-Card
RS232C Elta S ↔ RecLink-S Cable (offline)
radio interface Radio (online)
PC ↔ RecLink-S Cable (offline)
This allows comprehensive yet easy data mana-
gement and exchange. The software functionality
for data transfer is the same on both the Elta S
and the RecLink-S computer.

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Data Transfer

Data Transfer 8

Cable for data transfer us- Data transfer Elta S or RecLink-S ↔ PC.
ing the Xon/Xoff protocol:

Elta S ↔ PC Cable: Elta S ↔ PC

Cat. No. Connect both devices by a serial interface cable
708177-9470.000 and start the necessary programs for data trans-
fer.
RecLink-S ↔ PC Cable: RecLink-S ↔ PC
Cat. No. Start RecLink-S in off-line mode. Connect Re-
000000-0401.071 cLink-S and PC by serial interface cable and start
the necessary programs for data transfer.

Default Interface parameters for transmit-

ting and receiving project files:
Baud rate: 19200
Protocol: Xon/Xoff
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Data bits: 8

F Tip
For data tranfer to the PC, you can use e.g.
the MS-WindowsTM Terminal program.

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 Data Transfer

PC Terminal settings

Set the communication port

as shown in the picture
(e.g. for WindowsTM 3.xx
Terminal program with
9600 Baud Rate):

For sending or receiving a project file, set the ter-

minal preferences as shown in the following pic-
ture:

To send or receive a project file, select for transfers

“Send text file“ or “Receive text file“.

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Data Transfer

Example WindowsTM 95/98 The COM port settings can be switched in the
or WindowsTM NT Hyper- Hyper-Terminal Program of WindowsTM 98 or
Terminal Program with WindowsTM NT under FIle > Properties > Confi-
9600 Bits per second: guration as follows:

Tip: for a much faster data To send or receive a project file, select for transfers
transmission switch off the “Send text file“ or “Receive text file“:
“local echo” in the Hyper-
terminal ASCII-Configura-
tion.

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 Data Transfer

Data transmission

Send Data 1

For the transmission of data

files.

Send Transmits data files Use the cursor keys to select the project file re-
quired and transmit it with Send.

Cfg Configuration of
interface parame-
ters

Configuration of interface parameters. The same

parameters has to be set on the external device
(PC e.g.).
Baudrate: 1200 / 2400 / 9600 / 19200
38400 / 57600 / 115200
Parity: no / odd / even
Protocoll: Xon-Xoff / Ln-Ctl / Rec500
Data bits: 8/7
Stop bits: 1/2

l to select parameters,

j to accept.

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Data Transfer

Dir Change drive Use the softkey Dir to change the drive:
Data drive Elta S
A:\ PC card drive
D:\DATEN internal drive
This change will be displayed in th menu bar with

Send A:\
Send D:\DATEN
Data drive RecLink-S
C:\DATEN internal drive
On the RecLink-S exists only one data drive. There
is no change drive possible.

F Tip
The instrument or program at the receiving
end must be set to the receive mode before
you can transmit the project file.

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 Data Transfer

Data reception

Receive Data 2

For receiving data files.

Enter the new file name.

Rece to enter the target j to accept sets the instrument in the

file name receiving mode.
Target drive is the actual data carrier:
A:\ (for Elta S PC card drive)
D:\DATEN (for Elta S internal drive)
C:\DATEN (for RecLink-S internal drive)

Cfg Configuration of Cofiguration of interface parameters is similar to

interface parame- Send Data.
ters
The instrument is now waiting for the file from
the transmitting end:

z to continue after receiving the data.

F Tip
Time-out occurs after 45 seconds without
data communication.
The message "Data format error“ indicates a
data error. The program returns to the data
transfer menu.

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Data Transfer

RecLink-S data transfer

↔ RS232C Start the RecLink-S in off-line mode for data

cable interface transfer via cable.
Data transfer RecLink-S ↔ PC : same as the
Elta S (same software and parameters).
Data transfer RecLink-S ↔ Elta S: connect
both instruments with an RS232C cable. Go to
the Data Transfer menu in both programs. One
instrument must be set to send data, another
must be set to receive data. Select the file and the
directory and start the data transfer.

RecLink-S remote control

Remote Control 6 Data transfer Elta S RecLink-S.

Sets up the radio connec-
tion between Elta S10/20
and RecLink-S at the reflec-
tor station or with another
instrument via the external
RS232C interface (slip ring). Start display for the Elta S remote mode. No
connection has been set up yet.
To set up the connection with RecLink-S, proceed
as follows:
(1) Switch on the DLS 70 data link module.
RS232C (2) Set up the connection on Elta S by
radio interface selecting the data link module (using
Conn).
(3) Connect and switch on the
RecLink-S computer on the selected
data link module.

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 Data Transfer

Remote Control 6

Conn Selecting the data

link module re-
quired.
QuickLock-ID Serial number of the
number module
& Configuration
Instrument l Module selection.
Prism Sensors
j Confirms the selection.
After selection of the module, the instrument
switches to the remote mode, i.e. the connection
with the RecLink-S station is automatically set up.
The data link module must be switched on for this
purpose.
Cfg Link to QuickLock-
ID Configuration.
& Configuration
Instrument
Prism Sensors Cfg: Link to the instrument configuration for en-
tering the QuickLock-ID (if not entered before).

Data synchronization
After the RecLink-S computer has been switched
on, an automatic data synchronization process is
run while the connection is being set up. The fol-
lowing data is transmitted:
• Measured data buffer
• Stationing buffer
• Configuration data

The display of the RecLink-S computer shows the

progress of data synchronization:
“XXXXXXXXX...”

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Data Transfer

In the case of synchronization errors, the follow-

ing message appears:

z Continue in the program.

G Attention !
After termination with Esc or in the case of
synchronization errors, it is usually not
advisable to continue work via the data link.

Project Management
The project of the RecLink S is ready for receiving
measurement data only after synchronisation.

& Data receive To use a project stored on the Elta® S, this should
be received on the RecLink-S
& Data transmit After measurement of a poject, the project can be
returned to the Elta® S via the DLS 70 for storage
on the PCMCIA card.

Measurement and PI set-up

Markings and Codelists can be sent to and from
the RecLink in the Datatransfer menu

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 Data Transfer

Dual Control Mode

Dual-Control Sighting on the instrument, measurement per-

formed from the target (reflector).
F1 Activate the Dual-Control mode on the
RecLink-S computer. A message box is
transmitted to the Elta S10/20:
Sight the target and press ENTER
to confirm readiness.

Sight the target with the instrument and press

z to abort.
j to confirm readiness for measurement. The
j to confirm. message box in the Elta S display is deleted.
& Elta® S Operation The measurement can now be triggered at the
RecLink-S RecLink-S station. Program operation there is basi-
cally the same as on the Elta S. For special as-
pects to be taken into account, see chapter 2.

Interrupted connection
If the connection has been interrupted, the
RecLink-S computer displays the following
message:

The program now tries continually to set up the

connection again on its own.
If this is successful, the above message is can-
celled.
If the connection cannot be restored within an
acceptable period of time, you can terminate the
process by pressing A .

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Data Transfer

G Attention !
If you press A to cancel, then the program is
deliberately terminated and will result in the
following:
1) Loss of station buffer
2) Loss of actual project buffer
If you wish to retain the current stationing
and project, then resolve the connection
problem and the RecLink will recover.

Target tracking
You can activate target tracking on the RecLink-S
Tracking on computer using the same functions as on the
Elta S.

G Attention !
If the RecLink-S is switched off during target
tracking, the connection is lost and tracking
of the prism is no longer possible.

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 Data Transfer

Data transfer problems

Interfering transmitters
DLS 70 If the yellow LED (for data reception) on the DLS
70 is continuously lit without data communication
continuously on
taking place, there is an interfering transmitter in
the vicinity. The RecLink displays the message that
the connection is interrupted.

G Attention !
Work cannot be continued until the inter-
fering transmitter has been deactivated.

Transmission problems
DLS 70 If the red LED (for data transmission) on the DLS
70 is continuously lit, data communication does
continuously on
not take place because the radio connection is not
OK. The RecLink-S is unable to transmit data.

G Attention !
Work cannot be continued until the radio
connection has been restored.

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Data Transfer

External remote mode

Remote Control 6

EXT. Switches the in-

strument to exter-
nal control via
↔ RS232C cable. The instrument is now set for control via the ex-
ternal interface from where it expects further
commands.

z Termination of the connection

Interface parameters for external control:
Baud rate: 19200
Protocol: RTS/CTS
Parity: none
Stop bits: 1
Data bits: 8

The following cables are recommended for exter-

nal control:
Cables for data transmission Cable length 1.5 m:
using the RTS/CTS protocol Cat. No.: 708177-9490
Cable length 3 m:
Cat. No.: 708177-9450

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 Data Format

M5 data format

Project file <NAME>.DAT When you set up a new project, an ASCII project
file is created whose records conform to a prede-
<NAME> Project name
fined format.
M5 record format The Elta S uses the Zeiss M5 data format which
is the common standard for all current Zeiss sur-
veying systems.
1 Address block All 5 data blocks are preceded by a type identifier.
The 3 numerical data blocks have a standard lay-
1 information block
out comprising 14 digits. In addition to the deci-
3 numerical data blocks
mal point and sign, they accept numeric values
with the specified number of decimal places.
The information block is defined by 27 characters.
It is used for point identification (PI) and text in-
formation (TI e.g.).
The address block is comprised of 5 digits (from
address 1 to 99999).

M5 data line

The data line of the M5 format has a length of

121 characters (bytes). The multiplication of this
figure by the number of addresses (lines) stored
gives you the volume of the project file in bytes.
Blanks are significant characters in the M5 file and
must not be deleted.
The example describes an M5 data line at address
176 with coordinates (YXZ) recorded in unit m.
The point identification of marking 1 is DDKS
S402 4201. Column 119 includes a blank (no
error code).
The end of the line has CR, LF (columns 120 and
121, shown here as <= ).

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Data Format

Col. 120-121: Carriage Return <, Line Feed

Column 119: Blank field, in case of error „e“
Col. 114-117: Unit for block5

Column 99-112: Block5 value block

Column 96-97: Type identifier5 for block5

Column 91-94: Unit for block4

Column 76-89: Block4 value block

Column 73-74: Type identifier4 for Block4

Column 68-71: Unit for block3

Column 53-66: Block3 value block

Column 50-51: Type identifier3 for block3

Column 22-48: Information block PI or TI

(point identification PI or
text information TI, TO etc.)

Column 18-20: Type identification2 PIa (a=1-0,

for 10 Markings) or TI
Column 12-16: Memory address of data line
Column 8-10: Type identifier1 Adr for address
Column 1-6: Defines M5 format
n blank | separator

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 Data Format

Explanations to the data line

Abbr. Description Digits Characters Meaning
For Format identifier M5 3 alpha Elta Format
Format type 2 alpha 5 meas. data blocks

Adr Address identifier 3 alpha Value1

Value1 5 numeric Memory address

T2 Type identifier 2 alpha Value2 (PIa ,TI, TO...)

a Marking Value2 1 numeric a=1, 2, 3 ,..., 9, 0
27 alpha PI or TI

T3 Type identifier 2 alpha Value3

Value3 14 numeric 14-digit value
dim3 Unit 4 alpha 4-digit unit

T4 Type identifier 2 alpha Value4

Value4 14 numeric 14-digit value
dim4 Unit 4 alpha 4-digit unit

T5 Type identifier 2 alpha Value5

Value5 14 numeric 14-digit value
dim5 Unit 4 alpha 4-digit unit

? Identifier 1 alpha Error message, or n

Special characters ASCII code Hex code

| Separator 1 ASCII 124 Hex 7C
n Blank 1 ASCII 32 Hex 20
< CR (Carriage Return) 1 ASCII 13 Hex 0D
= LF (Line Feed) 1 ASCII 10 Hex 0A

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PCMCIA Card Data Memory

PCMCIA cards

The memory concept of the card is fully MS-

DOS -compatible. The project memory is only
limited by the storage capacity of the card.

F Tip
When the card is full, you can continue
storage on the D:\ drive of the Elta S
computer. There is an internal memory with
minimum of 3000 data lines available.
SRAM and ATA FLASH PCMCIA cards can
both be used.

Elta® S PC Type 1 (8086): When using SRAM cards, make sure to check the
- only SRAM-Cards charge condition of the integrated battery at
regular intervals. If this is not possible, change the
Elta® S PC Type2 (486):
battery about every 2 years to be on the safe side.
- SRAM-Cards
- ATA-Flash Cards The SRAM card supplied by Carl Zeiss with the
instrument is rechargeable, i.e. the card is auto-
matically loaded during its use in the drive.
If you are planning not to use the SRAM card for a
prolonged period of time (> 1 year), you should
save the data, as there is the risk of battery drain
and the resultant loss of the data.
According to the manufacturer, rechargeable
SRAM cards have a battery life of approx. 10
years.

G Attention !
Please use only the PCMCIA cards recom-
mended by Carl Zeiss.

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 PCMCIA Card Data Memory

PCMCIA drives

The PCMCIA drive is installed as drive A:\ in the

Elta S computer.
The on-board PCMCIA drive of the Elta S with
PC type 1 (8086) reads and writes only SRAM
cards.
The Elta S instruments with PC type 2 (486)
reads and writes SRAM and ATA Flash cards as
well.
Make sure that other computers and PCMCIA
drives also use drivers compatible with the Elta® S
drivers for reading and writing the card.

G Attention !
Please use only the PCMCIA drives and
drivers recommended by Carl Zeiss.
When in doubt, please contact your author-
ized Zeiss dealer.

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PCMCIA Card Data Memory

Formatting a PCMCIA card

With the Elta® S it is possible to format a PC card.

z in the main menu to leave the program:

DOS go to the MS-DOS® mode.

Depending of the type of the Elta® S PC the card
in drive A:\ can be formatted by the following
commands:

Elta® S 8086 PC:

SARM-Card C:\>FTLFORM A:\ j
G Attention !
With this command it is possible to format
the internal flash drive D:\ of the Elta® S.
This leads to the lost of data and the Elta® S
software. Please make sure, that drive A:\
was selected.

Elta® S 486 PC:

Hint to navigate in the full SRAM Card: SRAMFORM j
display
ATA Card: ATAFORM j
& Elta® S
Linear Flash: FLASHFMT j
Operation
Graphical Display
The formatting can take 1-2 min.

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7-34
8 Adjustment

The instrument adjustment defines all corrections

and correction values for the Elta S, which are
required to ensure optimum measuring accuracy.

Adjusting V-Index / Hz-Collimation

Adjusting FineLock

Adjusting QuickLock

Adjusting Compensator

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 Adjustment

Adjustment methods

Increased strain placed on the instrument by ex-

treme measuring conditions, transportation, pro-
longed storage and major changes in temperature
may lead to misalignment of the instrument and
faulty measuring results. Such errors can be elimi-
nated by instrument adjustment or by specific
measuring methods.

Adjustment 2

The menu item Adjustment

offers the following ad-
justment programs:
Adjustment menu.

Instrument Corrections Determination of the vertical index correction

Standard (V index) and sighting axis correction (Hz collima-
tion).

FineLock Determination of the center pixel coordinates of

the FineLock module*.
*
not in Elta S Point

QuickLock Adjustment of the QuickLock Sensor*.

*
available for Elta S Space

Compensator Determination of the compensator run center.

G Attention !
Before starting any adjustment, allow the
instrument to adapt to the ambient tempe-
rature and make sure it is protected against
heating up on one side (sun radiation).

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Adjustment

Instrument errors and their correction

i Vertical index Trunnion axis

correction
The vertical index error is the
i
zero point error of the vertical 90°
circle with respect to the
vertical shaft.
Vertical circle
90°
c Sighting axis
correction
c
The sighting axis error is the Sighting axis
departure from right angles
between the trunnion axis k
and sighting axis. 90°
Horizontal circle

k Trunnion axis
correction
The trunnion axis error is the Vertical axis
departure from right angles
between the trunnion axis
and vertical shaft. It is deter-
mined at the works and its
correction is stored in the
instrument. Sighting axis

Trunnion axis
Further errors are:
Compensator run center
error
Error in the determination
of the center pixel of the
FineLock module.

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 Adjustment

Adjusting V-Index / Hz-Collimation

The vertical index and sighting axis corrections

should be recomputed after prolonged storage or
transportation of the instrument, after major
temperature changes and prior to precise height
measurements.

F Tip
Before starting this procedure, precisely level
the instrument using the electronic level.

To determine the corrections, sight a clearly visible

target in Hz and V from a distance of approx. 100
m. The sighting point should be close to the hori-
zontal plane (in the range V = 100grads ±10grads).

Standard 1

Determination of the
sighting axis and vertical
index corrections, or setting
the values c = i = 0. The current c and i values are displayed in the
readings window.
c sighting axis correction
i vertical index correction

New Calculation 1

Determination of the c and

i values by measurement in
two faces.

j for measurement in face 1. The instrument

then turns automatically to face 2. Sight the same
point again.

j for measurement in face 2.

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Adjustment

The new vertical index and

sighting axis corrections are
computed automatically.

Yes The new values are saved.

No The old values are retained.

C Technical
During the computation of the vertical index
and sighting axis correction, the program
also determines the compensator run center.

Tolerance exceeded
If either the c or i value exceeds the admissible
range of ± 50 mgrads, the following error mes-
sage appears:

The values are not saved, and the menu for new
calculation is displayed again.

G Attention !
If the values remain outside the tolerance
range, despite accurate sighting and repea-
ted measurement, you should have the
instrument checked by the service team.

Set: c=0, i=0 2 Setting the c and i values to zero.

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 Adjustment

Adjusting FineLock

FineLock 4 The instrument standard adjustment (V-Index, Hz-

Collimation) has to be done before.
Determination of the angle
correction for the center
pixel of the FineLock CCD
matrix. Adjust before the V-
Index and the Hz-Colli-
mation.
Precisely sight a clearly visible prism from a dis-
tance of approx. 100 m, but not below 10 m.

j for adjustment measurement

The new values for the cen- The adjustment is automatic and can take approx.
ter pixel will be recorded 40 seconds. Please take care not to move the in-
automatically. strument during this time. The program returns
then back to the menu.

Adjustment failed
If there are influences like vibration or unfavour-
able atmospheric conditions on the instrument,
the FineLock adjustment can be failed. The fol-
lowing message appears:

The values are not saved, and the menu for ad-
justment is displayed again.

G Attention !
If the values remain outside the tolerance
range, despite accurate sighting and repea-
ted measurement, you should have the
instrument checked by the service team.

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Adjustment

Adjusting QuickLock

QuickLock 7 The compensator adjustment and the Standard

Instrument corrections (i, c) should be done previ-
Determination of the angle
ously.
correction for the orienta-
tion of the QuickLock Sen-
sor

Precisely sight a clearly visible QL prism from a

distance of approx. 100 m, but not below 20 m.

j after sighting. The instrument will turn

approx. 27 deg from the sighting direction.
Choose the correct QuickLock ID:

l Select the QuickLock ID Numbers.

The FineLock setting has no effect on the adjust-
ment.
ß? or ?à Start the QuickLock adjustment.
The instrument makes a QuickLock search and the
value of the adjustment is automatically stored.
The program will return to the Adjustment menu.

F Tip
The QuickLock Adjustment is only for the
horizontal alignment of the QL once the QL
handle has been mounted on Space type.
After mounting the QL handle you should do
an adjustment of the Compensators and of
Vertical Index / Horizontal Collim.

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 Adjustment

Adjusting Compensator

Compensator Vertical axis The Elta S features a dual-axis compensator

axis which compensates any vertical shaft inclinations
Sighting axis
remaining after instrument levelling both in the
direction sighting and trunnion axis directions.

sz sk To check the compensator, its run center should

be determined at regular intervals and in particu-
Trunnion axis lar prior to precise height measurements.
direction

Compensator 5

Determination of the com-

pensator run center and
checking of the instrument
levelling. The current run center values for sk and sz are
displayed in the readings window
sk component in trunnion axis direction
sz component in sighting axis direction

New Calculation 1 After triggering, the Elta S automatically per-

forms the run center determination.
Determination of the new
run center components sk
and sz.

Yes The new values are saved.

No The old values are retained.

G Attention !
For the accurate determination of the run
center, it is essential that the liquid in the
compensator is allowed to settle, i.e. any
vibration of the compensator must be
avoided.

8-8
Adjustment

Check Levelling 2

Calling up the "Electronic

level" display for levelling
the instrument.
The signs of the inclination values in position 1
have to be interpreted as follows:
Inclination Trunnion axis Sighting axis
positive value: to the right to the front
negative value: to the left to the back
& First Steps Use the tribrach footscrews to set the inclination
Before Measure- values roughly to zero. More precise levelling is
ment not required if compensation has been activated.
At any rate, the residual inclinations should be
within the compensator working range (±0.092
grad).

F Tip
Precise levelling is advisable if the compen-
sator needs to be deactivated due to vibra-
tions.
The electronic level can be called up at any
point of the program using the Ctrl L
hotkey.

G Attention !
If the instrument was levelled and centered
above a ground point, you have to check the
centering with the optical plummet after any
relevelling.

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8-10
9 Configuration

With the configuration, you can adjust the

Elta S to all measurement conditions and re-
quests taking into account an optimum of op-
erator convenience.

Configuration Instrument

Configuration Programs

Configuration Markings

Configuration Codelists

Configuration Update

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 Configuration

Configuration 9

t and j or with keys 1 to 5 for

a directly menu selection.
Generally, the settings of the configuration are
stored permanently. Exceptional cases (temporary
storage) are indicated in the description.

Operation in the submenus

For the setting of switches or input of information

and data, resp., the handling of the menus of the
configuration is based on a common concept. The
following keys are frequently used:

u t k Cursor positioning
0- 9 Keys for direct selecting of submenus
l Toggling in selection fields
j Confirming entrance and quitting
z Quitting of submenu;
when settings have been changed,
the following question is asked prior to
quitting:

& Elta S - The Yes Change accepted

System Total
Station No No change of settings
Operation This user information is a pre-requisit for the fol-
lowing descriptions.

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Configuration Instrument

Configuration 9

Instrument 1

Setting and checking of all

switches, parameters and
options necessary for best Menu of the instrument configuration.
operation of the instru- and or with keys
ment.
t j
a directly menu selection.
0 to 9 for

Overview Instrument Configuration

91 Configuration Instrument
911 Instrument Type
912 External Distance Calibration

913 Switches
9131 Illumination
9132 Peripheries
9133 Adjustments
9134 Units / Decimal Points
9135 Reference System
9136 Recording
9137 Error Limits
9138 Operation

914 Prism Sensors

9141 FineLock
9142 QuickLock
9143 QuickLock-ID

915 Interfaces

916 Clock
917On/Off-Configuration
918 Language
919 Batteries
910 Default Setting

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 Configuration Instrument

Instrum.-Type 1

Definition, whether meas-

uring with instrument or by
manual input.
Type: Elta S - Total Station
Manual Input
Ser. Number: Display of instrument serial
number
SW Version: Installed Software Release.
PC Version: Display of PC Type
1=8086 Processor
2=486 Processor

Calibration 2

Display and input of calibra-

tion scale and addition
correction for supplemen-
tary correction of distance Calibration scale: Default = 1.000000
measurement. ? 0.995000 < Km < 1.005000
Addition correction: Default = 0.0 mm
? -10.0 mm ≤ Ac ≤ 10.0 mm

G Attention !
Both values influence the measured distance
directly! Therefore, they must have been
determined by means of an accurate calibra-
tion.

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Configuration Instrument

Switches 3

Switching instrument func-

tions and their parameters
on and off.
Menu Switches for instrument configuration.

Switches 3

Illumination 1

Switching on and off and

adjusting the illumination
available in the instrument. Cross Hair: on / off
and the switches for the display illumination:

Cross Hair on Display: on / off

Display on Brightness: low / normal / high

Contrast: 0 (low) to 10 (high)

F Tip
The illumination can also be switched on and
off using the hotkey Ctrl + I.

Switches 3

Peripheries 2

Switching sensors and ac-

tuators on and off.
Toggling all switches On ↔ Off.
PositionLight on Search Light On: Permanent and Blinking
SearchLight on Switch SearchLight is offered only if hardware
module is inserted.

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 Configuration Instrument

Switches 3

Adjustments 3

Activating and deactivating

corrections to the measured
bearings and distances.
l Toggling all switches On ↔ Off.
Default: all switches On.

Compensator On
F Tip
& Annex
After instrument startup all switches are
Glossary
again in position On.

Switches 3

Units 4

Modification of display of
measuring units and num-
ber of decimal places. Distances: m ft
Decimal places: 1-4 1-4
Angles: grads DMS deg mil
Decimal places: 1-5 0-1 1-5 1-4
Temperature: °C °F
Decimal places: 0-1 0-1
Pressure: hPa Torr inHg
Decimal places: 0-1 0-1 1

F Tip
The number of decimal places is not related
to the internal data storage, but only to the
appearance of the data on the display.
Switchover angle and distance units also via
hotkeys Ctrl+A and Ctrl+D.

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Configuration Instrument

Switches 3

Reference System 5

Modification of display of
coordinate systems and
definition of angles and Assignment of coordinates:
bearings.
X Y N
Y-X X-Y E-N

Y X E

Indication sequence: Y-X /X-Y E-N /N-E

Height: Z El
Vertical reference system:

Zenith angle Vertical angle

0grad 90°

100grad 300grad 0° 180°

200grad 270°

Examples 1: Zenith angle 2: Vertical angle

unit 400 grads unit 360°

Height angle Slope [%]

mil
1600
+100% +100%

0mil 0mil 0% 0%

-100% -100%
-1600mil

Examples 3: Height angle 4: Slope [%]

unit 6400 mil unit %

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 Configuration Instrument

Hz-Direction:
absolute: recording of the absolute
(default) (original) Hz circle reading.
oriented: recording of the oriented (by
stationing) Hz direction.

Switches 3

Recording 6

Switches the data storage On or Off.

Recording On
Default value: Recording On
Target Drive: Internal (A:\ or D:\DATEN)
External (RS232C)
Format: Rec E (M5, internal + external)
Rec500 (only external)

Cfg Configuration
RS232C

Configuration of interface parameters. The same

parameters has to be set on the external device
(PC e.g.).
Baudrate: 1200/2400/4800/9600/19200
Parity: no / odd / even
Protocoll: Xon-Xoff / Ln-Ctl / Rec500
Data bits: 8/7
Stop bits: 1/2

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Configuration Instrument

Switches 3

Error Limits 7

Error limits Off Default value: Error limits On

Error limits On Switches the error limits set in the configuration of
the programs On or Off.

Switches 3

Operation 8

Defines the position of the

motorized motion knobs for
righthanded or left-handed Operation in face 1:
operation in face 1 in in- righthanded / lefthanded
struments with 2 control
units.

Switches 3

Data Radio 9

Configuration Data Radio 1

Configures the adapted Modul: Zeiss DLS70 or Georadio QL

radio module.
Installation: Internal or External

l for toggling the switches.

Zeiss DLS70 only internal selection.

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 Configuration Instrument

Switches 3 Georadio QL

Data Radio 9
The instrument will automatically scan the radio
and assign an address number. The address
Parameter 2 number is then used in the same way as the
DLS70 serial number i.e. to identify each radio.

Once the radio is scanned, it also possible to select

the channel if radio interference occurs, or change
the address number of the radio if it is the same
as another radio that you have

Setting up the Georadio QL for RecLink

QuickLock Sensor →
RecLink -S → Start the RecLink in the normal way, and start the
RecLink-S software in Offline mode.
Follow the same procedure as above.
Installation: Extern.

G Attention!
The RecLink radio must have a different
address number to the other radio it is
paired with. Make sure that all radios you are
working with are operating on the same
channel.

& Configuration
G Attention!
Instrument, Quick-
Lock ID Once the process is complete, do not forget
to configure the radio as a QL number. Here
the address number is substituted for the 6
figure serial number.

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Configuration Instrument

Prism Sensors 4

Configuration of the prism

sensors.

Menu configuration of prism sensors.

FineLock 1

Activation and configura-

tion of the FineLock mod-
ule.
FineLock: On / Tracking / Off
When FineLock is activated, this setting is offered
first in the measurement programs.
? 0 ≤ TV ≤ 60 sec. Time of velocity Tracking: TV
Time of target tracking from „prism lost“ till the
renewed contact in seconds.

QuickLock 2

Definition Status FineLock

Tracking after search exe-
cuted by QuickLock.
Directly after the search, FineLock Tracking is
On automatically,
Off not executed.

QuickLock-ID 3

New New QuickLock-ID

Del Delete Consecutive number Address of radio data
Edit Editing a QuickLock-ID transmission module
QuickLock-ID DLS 70
Here, the address is in analogy to the serial num-
ber of the DLS 70.

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 Configuration Instrument

Clock 6

Modification of date and

time display.

Time format:
24 HH.MM 24 Hours:Minutes
24 HH:MM:SS 24 Hours:Minutes:Seconds
12 HH:MM 12 Hours:Minutes
12 HH:MM:SS 12 Hours:Minutes:Seconds
Date format:
TT.MM.JJ Day.Month.Year
MM.TT.JJ Month.Day.Year
JJ.MM.TT Year.Month.Day

cT Hotkey for input of time and date in

each program level:
Time for time input
Dat for date input
Cfg Configuration
display time / date
After having pressed the switches Time or Date
the input of time or date can be done in the con-
figured format.

On/Off Config 7

Configuration of functions
to be executed after boot-
ing or before loading the
application.
l Toggling of switches On ↔ Off.
Levelling: Display levelling menu
Station Input: Input of station information
before start measuring in a local
system.

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Configuration Instrument

Station Input Before measuring in a local system a point infor-

mation and further station parameters (th, ih,
Reflector Type etc.) can be entered. This will be
stored in the project file as like a header for the
following measurement values.

Language 8

Configuration of the lan-

guage, in which the soft-
ware appears on the dis-
play. Here, existing and integrated language versions
are offered for activation.

Batteries 9

Management and checking

of the batteries connected
and their capacities.
Display of the remaining battery capacity of the
internal or external battery.

cB Hotkey for activating the battery man-

ager (in every menu available).

F Tip
For switchover between internal and external
battery connect the full battery and take the
empty battery off from the instrument. The
power supply will be stable then.
For changing batteries of the same type,
close the application, switch off the instru-
ment and change the battery.

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 Configuration Instrument

Default Setting 0

Resets the complete con-

figuration of the instrument
to the default values de-
fined in the program. No back without modification.
Yes reset of all parameters of the instru-
ment configuration to their default
values.

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Configuration Programs

Configuration 9

Programs 2

Setting and checking of all

switches, parameters and
options required for the Menu of the program configuration.
application programs
t and j or with keys 0 to 5 for
a directly menu selection.

Overview Configuration Stationing

X
XPi BPi 921 Configuration Stationing
9211 Free Stationing
APi BPi 92111 Adjustment Type
XPi
XS 92112 Standard Deviations
Station 92113 Error Limits
YS YPi YPi Y
92114 Adjustment
92115 Reductions
92116 Scale Range
9212 Stationing on a Known Point
92121 Standard Deviations
92122 Error Limits
92123 Adjustment
92124 Reductions
92125 Scale Range
9213 Eccentric Stationing
92131 Standard Deviations
92132 Error Limits
92133 Reductions
9214 Heightstationing
92141 Standard Deviations
92142 Error Limits

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 Configuration Programs

Stationing 1

Setting and checking of

error limits, standard devia-
tions, scale ranges and re-
duction parameters. Menu for the configuration of the stationing.

Free Stationing 1

in analogy to that
Stat. Knwn. Pnt 2

Eccentric Station 3 Configuration menu free stationing.

The configuration of free stationing includes all
possible settings of the configuration of stationing
on a known point and eccentric station.

Free Stationing 1

Adjustment Type 1

Definition, if and how the

type of computation and
The setting entered correspondes to the type of
the scale are set as standard
computation displayed first in the program.
in the free stationing.
Computation: Single point adjustment /
Helmert transformation
Scale: free / fixed
Change: On
Type of computation and scale
can be changed during the free
stationing.
Off
Given type of computation and
scale setting cannot be changed.

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Configuration Programs

Free Stationing 1

Stand. Deviation 2

Definition of standard de-

viations of observations and
centering for the weighting Input of values in given measuring units.
in the single point adjust- Default values:
ment.
Bearings: sr = 0.0003 grad
? 0.0001 ≤ sr < 1 grad Distances constant: sdc = 0.001 m
0.001 ≤ sdc < 1 m (constant part)

0 ≤ sdl < 1000 ppm Distances linear: sdl = 0 ppm

(linear part)
0.000 ≤ sz < 1 m
Target centering: sz = 0.000 m
(centering accuracy reflector above target)

F Tip
A specification of 0.0 results in remaining
this parameter without influence on the
weighting.

Free Stationing 1

Error Limits 3

Definition of error limits for

the results of the free sta-
tioning. Input of values in given measuring units.
Default values: s=fix s=free
Linear dev. vr: 0.040 0.030 m
? 0.000 ≤ va < 1 grad
Bearing dev. va: 0.0050 0.0050 grad
0.000 ≤ vr/vq/vl < 1 m
Transv. dev. vq: 0.030 0.020 m
Long. dev. vl: 0.030 0.020 m

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 Configuration Programs

Free Stationing 1

Adjustment 4

Activation and deactivation

or weight definition, resp.,
of best-fit adjustment. Mode: Distances / Off
Weight exponent: 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2
For distributing the residuals according to dis-
tances by means of the arithmetic mean.
Default Mode: Off

Free Stationing 1

Reductions 5

Activation and deactivation

of projection reductions.
Height reduction: On / Off
Projection: Gauss-Krueger / UTM / Off
Default reduction: Off
The reductions act (when activated) parallel to the
existing scale factor s on the distances measured.

Free Stationing 1

Scale Range 6

Definition of the admissible

scale range.
Scale range: Input in [ppm]
? -9999 ≤ SR ≤ 9999 Default value: ± 1500 ppm

F Tip
With a value of 0 ppm, the scale range will
not be checked.

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Configuration Programs

Heightstationing 4

Definition of standard de-

viations and error limits of
the height stationing.
Menu of the configuration height stationing.

Heightstationing 4

Stand. Deviation 1

Definition of the distance

section, for which p = 1 is
applied. Input distance c in [m].
Default: c = 30 m
? 0 ≤ c ≤ 9999 m
Example:
up to 30 m distance àp=1
from 30 m distance onwards à p = c² / D²
c=0 à p = 1 / D²

Heightstationing 4

Error Limits 2

Definition of the max. ad-

missible height deviation.
Input height deviation vz in [m].
? 0 ≤ vz ≤ 1 m
Default: vz = 0.030 m

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 Configuration Programs

Overview Configuration Coordinates

Z X 922 Configuration Coordinates

th 9221 Detail Points

V SD h 92211 Verification Points

Hz
HD 9222 Setting Out

Y 92221 Error Limits

92222 Recording

9223 Traverse
9224 Intersections
9225 Transformation
92251 Distance Deviation
92252 Scale Range

9226 Helmert-Transformation
92261 Error Limits
92262 Adjustment
92263 Scale Range

Coordinates 2

Setting and checking of

error limits, admissible dif-
ferences and ranges in the
coordinate programs. Menu configuration coordinate programs.

& Elta® S Manual The Verification Point Configuration for Detail

Part II Point Measurement will be described in Elta® S
Manual Part II for the program packages Special
and Professional (Professional Plus!).

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Configuration Programs

Coordinates 2

Setting Out 2

Setting out configuration

Menu of the setting out configuration.

Setting Out 2

Error Limits 1

Admissible deviations for

the definitive coordinates of
the setting-out point. Default value:
Linear deviation dr: 0.020 m
Height deviation dh: 0.020 m

? 0 ≤ dr/dh < 1 m
F Tip
If one value is set to 0, this error limit will not
be checked.

Setting Out 2

Storage 2

Activation or deactivation of
the storage of setting out
results.
l Toggling of switches On ↔ Off.

F Tip
The description of further coordinate pro-
gram configuration (Traverse etc.) will be
done in the second part of the Elta® S
Manual (Special and Professional Software).

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 Configuration Programs

Overview Configuration Special

Pi
P
-yi
90°
xs xi
xi
P 90° +yi

Pi y
Menu Configuration of Special Programs.
This manual describes the Point-to-Line Distances
Station
configuration. All the other special programs and
their configuration will be explained in the second
part of the Elta® S manual.

Special 3

Point to Line 1

Configuration of the Point-

to-Line Distances program.
j to select.
Distance Deviation 1

Input of parameters for computation of the ma-

ximum distance deviation.

Scale Range 2

Definition of the admissible

scale range.
? -9999 ≤ SR ≤ 9999
Scale Range: Input in [ppm]
Default Value: ± 1500 ppm

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Configuration Programs

Overwiev Configuration General Functions

924 Configuration General Functions

9241 Constants
9242 2-Face Measuring
92421 Recording
92422 Error Limits

9243 Control Point

9244 Distance Measuring
9245 Point Identification
9246 Station Definition

General Functions 4

Configuration of general
funcions and constants.

Menu of the configuration of general functions.

General Functions 4

Constants 1

Modification of the con-

stant parameters earth
radius and refraction coeffi- Input in the predefined measuring units of
cient relevant to reductions Earth radius R: Default value 6370000 m
and corrections.
? 6300000 m ≤ R ≤ 6400000 m
Refraction coefficient k: Default value 0.13
? -1.00 ≤ k ≤ 1.00

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 Configuration Programs

General Functions 4

2-Face Measuring 2

Configuration of the re-

cording and error limits for
points measured in two Menu of the configuration measurement in 2
faces. faces.

2-Face Measuring 2

Recording 1

l Toggling of switches On ↔ Off.

Default switch: as shown in the screen shot.
Single values: Recording the single values
from both faces.
Mean: Recording the mean from
both faces.
Differences: Recording the differences
between both faces
measurements

F Tip
For various recording modes the following is
applied:
R-M Recording of the original measure-
ments or the mean, resp., and/or
the differences between them.
R-C Recording of the respective
computation values in the same
way.
R-MC Recording of measurement and
computation values in the same
way.

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Configuration Programs

2-Face Measuring 2

Error Limits 2

Input of the error limits for

the measurement in 2 faces.
Input in the predefined
measuring units of Default value:
? 0.0000 ≤ da ≤ 1 grad Bearing deviation da: 0.0050 grad
0.000 ≤ dq/dl/dh ≤ 1 m Transverse deviation dq: 0.020 m
Longitudinal dev. dl: 0.020 m
Height deviation dh: 0.020 m

F Tip
If one value is set to 0, this error limit will not
be checked.

General Functions 4

Control Point 3

Input of the error limits for

the control point measure-
ment. Input in the predefined
measuring units of Default value:
? 0.0000 ≤ da ≤ 1 grad Linear deviation dr: 0.030 m
0.000 ≤ dr/dq/dl ≤ 1 m Bearing deviation da: 0.0050 grad
Transverse deviation dq: 0.020 m
Longitudinal dev. dl: 0.020 m

F Tip
If one value is set to 0, this error limit will not
be checked.

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 Configuration Programs

General Functions 4

Identical Points 5

Input of a linear deviation

for decision of identical
points. Input in the predefined
measuring unit of Default value:
? 0 ≤ dr ≤ 1 m Linear deviation dr: 0.020 m

F Tip
When setting the value for dr to 0, then the
default value is used internally.

Configuration Standard Settings

Programs 2

Default Settings 0

Setting of standard values

for all program configura-
tions.. Select with j or 0.

Yes For setting default (standard) values.

No No default settings, back to menu Confi-
guration Programs.

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Configuration Markings

Configuration 9 Generating and processing markings for the point

identification.
Markings 3
The 27-digit point identification (PI) can be occu-
pied with different blocks:
• Point number block <ppp...>
<nnn...>
• Text block <eee...>
<###...>
• Code block <ccc...>
• Time block <ttt...>
• Spaces block >---...<

A multiple definition of text and code blocks is

possible.
Only one point number block and one time block
can be defined at a time.
? 1 ≤ number ≤ 10 A maximum of 10 markings can be entered.

F Tip
The instrument is delivered with a standard
Marking No. 1 is the
setting of marking No. 1 which can be
standard marking.
overwritten by another marking.
As pre-requisit for the storage of a marking,
at least one point number block must be set.

z for escaping the Configuration Mar-

kings.
& Store marking

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 Configuration Markings

Processing of set markings

Legend of the lines: After calling up the Configuration markings, the

first marking which has been set is shown in the
1 Action
display:
2 Operation
1
3 Ruler 2
4 Field label 3
4
5 Control character 5
6 Block marking 6

Nr. 1/3 indicates the consecutive number (1) of

the displayed marking out of all defined markings
(3).

u t Scrolling in the marking list (endless)

h Display of the first marking
e Display of the last marking set
j Activation of input (like Edit)
z Back to menu Configuration
New generate new Delete marking
marking
Del delete displayed
marking
Edit edit displayed
marking Yes Marking is deleted, renumbering of the
remaining markings.
No Back, without deletion of marking.

z similar to No.

Edit marking in analogy to Marking New

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Configuration Markings

Generating new Markings

New Select in the

display of the
marking list

Menu for generating new markings. The cursor is

placed in column 1 of the field label (line 4).

s r go to input position
h cursor jump to column 1
e cursor jump to column 27

The field label is an infor- Input of the field label

mation which can be en-
For the input, all alphanumeric characters, in-
tered in addition to the
cluding special characters, are available.
blocks set.

s i d usable for editing.

The code field is stored with the marking.

F Tip
In a measuring program, the field label is
used as orientation for the blocks set.
Consequently, it should be entered in that
way.

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 Configuration Markings

Setting the point number block

Go with the cursor control keys to the inicial posi-
tion of the point number block.
PNr Set point number
block

Selection type of point number (numeric or alpha-

numeric point number).
For entering a point number in the measurement
menu then will be defined:
Numeric only numbers in the block,
Alpha-Numeric all signs allowed.

t + j to select.
<p> alpha-numeric Via alpha-numeric selection the block is marked
with <p> in line 6 (block marking), beginning at
the current cursor position.

<n> numeric Via numeric selection the block is marked with

<n> in line 6 (block marking), beginning at the
current cursor position.

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Configuration Markings

F Tip
The characters < > belong to the block,
therefore, the minimum size <p> or <n>
comprehends 3 characters.
As proposal, the default cursor position (C in
line 5) is set on the first place within the PNr
block, but that can be changed any time
with Curs.

sr go to final position of the

PNr block.
? 3 ≤ PNr block ≤ 14 A maximum of 14 characters can be set for the
PNr block.

j Accept point number block.

F Tip
When pressing PNr then at another place of
the PI, the old entry in the block marking is
deleted and set again at the new position.

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 Configuration Markings

Setting a text or code block

A maximum of 5 blocks can be defined as text or
code blocks. There is as well a numerical or an
alphanumerical selection possible.
& Configuration When entering the PI, a codelist can be accessed
Codelists within the code blocks.

Go with the cursor control keys to the inicial posi-

tion of the text or code block.
Code Set text or code
block

Via Code, the block is marked with <> in line 6

(block marking), beginning at the current cursor
position. This is the minimum size of a text or
code block. Each alphanumerical code block is
being marked as block <eeeee...>, each numeri-
cal as block <#####...>.

F Tip
As proposal, the default tabulator position (T
in line 5) is set on the first place within the
text or code block, but that can be changed
any time with Tabs.

sr go to final position of the text

or code block.
? 2 ≤ text block ≤ 24 A maximum of 24 characters can be set for a text
or code block.

j Accept text or code block.

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Configuration Markings

Allocating a codelist
It is possible to allocate a codelist to a text block
set, converting thus the text block into a code
block.
Set the cursor on the text block destined to be-
come the code block.
List Allocating a
codelist

With List, all selectable codelists are offered. If no

codelist has been defined yet, the softkey List has
no effect.

l for selection (also various codelists).

j Allocation of all marked codelists and

back to the menu.

The block marking <eee...> has now been re-

placed by the block marking <ccc...>.

F Tip
It is also possible to allocate a codelist
subsequently in a marking that has already
been generated.

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 Configuration Markings

Setting a time block

& Configuration In this field, the system time is automatically
Instrument / Clock stored in the time format specified.
A time block cannot be set within another block.
Select with the cursor control keys the inicial posi-
tion of the time block.
Time Set time block

Via Time, the block is marked with <ttt> in line

6 (block marking), beginning at the current cursor
position.

F Tip
If the space available between the inicial
position and the marking end or the next
block is not sufficient for the configurated
time format, the softkey Time has no effect.

<pppp>----<ccccccc> Setting a space block

space block At the beginning of a marking definition all places
of the marking are occupied by forced blanks (--
---- in the block marking, line 6). By specifying
blocks, these blanks are occupied accordingly.
With the inicial positioning of blocks, blanks can
be set between the blocks which are then locked
when entering the PI and for tab stops.

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Configuration Markings

Further function keys

Del Deleting blocks Set the cursor into the block range and delete the
block with Del (attention, without enquiry!).

F Tip
For changing inicial positions, the blocks are
first to be deleted.

Tabs Setting tab stops Tab stops can be set at any position (exception:
forced blanks). A tab stop can be set in each de-
fined input block. When entering the PI, the cur-
sor jumps to this position by means of the

k key.
Go to the target position using the cursor control
keys and set a tab stop with Tabs. A T will appear
in line 5 (control characters). The tab stop can be
deleted again with the Del softkey.

Curs Setting a default The default cursor position can be set at any posi-
cursor position tion (exception: forced blanks). For each marking,
only one default cursor position can be set. The
cursor jumps automatically to this position after a
measurement for entering or editing the PI.
Go to the target position using the cursor control
keys and set the position with Curs. A C will ap-
pear in line 5 (control characters). If a tab stop T
has been set at the same place, this will be over-
written by C. The cursor position is of equal im-
portance to the tabulator.

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 Configuration Markings

F Tip
When setting Curs at another place, the old
C is being deleted.

Store marking

z for quit in the menu of the Configura-

tion markings leads to the enquiry:

Yes Acceptance of the marking with

consecutive number, continues with
display of the renumbered markings.
No Marking is not accepted, the old status
of the marking list is being re-
established. Back to the display of the
markings.

z Back to the definition of the new

marking.

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Configuration Codelists

Configuration 9 For objects of everyday surveying, coded point

infomation can be managed in the form of code-
Codelists 4
lists.
Thus, they can be allocated quickly and simply to
a code block of the marking and, consequently, to
the PI during the measurement.
TP
After being called up from the configuration
menu, the codelists already generated are dis-
played:

New Creating a new A maximum of 16 lists can be stored. Having

codelist reached this number, the functions New and
Copy are no longer available.

The number of codes per list depends on the

available memory.

Processing codelists

Del Delete a codelist

Yes Deletion of selected codelist.

No (or Esc) Back, without deletion.

Conn Connecting two Select the first codelist with the cursor control
codelists keys, then, select Conn in order to connect the
first with a second list out of the remaining code-
lists.
Confirm the selection of the second codelist with

j.
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 Configuration Codelists

Example:
First codelist: Backsights
Second codelist: Points
Yes List Points is added to the list
Backsights. The added list Points is
deleted and does no longer appear.
No
z Back to menu codelists.

Copy Copying the Select codelist with the cursor control keys, select
selected codelist then Copy oder Name in order to copy or re-
name the list.
Name Renaming the
selected codelist

Name: Data string with a maximum of 18

alphanumeric characters.

j List is copied with new name or

renamed.

z Back to menu Codelists.

F Tip
Codelists cannot be copied or renamed using
the same name with the same ASCII charac-
ters.
But a difference is made between upper-case
and lower-case letters, i.e. names like LIST
and List are different.

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Configuration Codelists

Generating new codelist

New Creating a new

codelist

Name: Data string with a maximum of 18

alphanumeric characters.

j List is generated with the name, at the

same time a check is carried out with
regard to names of the same ASCII
strings already assigned.

z Back to menu Codelists.

Editing codelist

Edit Editing an existing Set the cursor at the codelist to be edited and
codelist select Edit:

Example: Editing the codelist point type.

Code: A maximum of 10
alphanumeric characters.
Meaning: Description of the code with
a maximum of 20 alphanu-
meric characters.

F Tip
In the application program, the Code is
transferred into the code block allocated to
the list.

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 Configuration Codelists

Admissible keys for editing codelist

ut xw Scrolling in the codelist.

he Jump to the first or last
position of the input field.

k Changing the input field between code

and meaning.

j Accepting code input in list.

z Escape editing of codelist.

New Entering a new

code

Entering a code and its meaning.

Del Delete code Set curser onto the code line and delete code with
Del (attention, no enquiry!).
By this function, the selected code line is deleted
inmediately and copied in a buffer memory.

Ins Inserting a code Inserts the code line saved in the buffer memory,
line in front of the marked code line.

F Tip
Consequently, with the functions Del and
Ins, also code lines can be copied and
relocated.

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Configuration Codelists

Srch Searching a code

line

Search for code or meaning, also of partial

strings. No attention is payed to upper-case or
lower-case letters.

j Search is carried out from the cursor

position downwards. If the search is
successful, the cursor jumps to the
respective code position.

z Without search back to the editing

menu.

?â Continuing search If the code line found is not the one searched for,
for a code line the search downwards can be continued inmedi-
ately by means of this function.

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 Configuration Update

Configuration 9 For activation of the software-packages it is neces-

sary, to enter a code generated by Carl Zeiss for
Update 5
the instrument.
There is one authorisation code for each software
package. After input you get access to the soft-
ware.
Code
PCMCIA
Update

Menu Update Configuration.

Input Authorisation Code 1

Code Input for each soft-

ware package.

Select the software-package by cursor-keys.

Edit For code input /

change

Input of the authorisation code.

j to confirm the code input.

z abort input.
Important note for Elta S
Arc and Space: G Attention !
The authorisation code is the same for the
Elta S as for the RecLink-S and has to be
entered on the Elta S instrument.

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10 Annex

The annex contains a compilation of symbols,

keys, formulae and constants as well as explana-
tions of concepts used for the Elta S.
Furthermore, it gives an overview of the technical
data and instructions for maintenance and care of
the instrument. Important certificates are also
attached.

Symbols and Keys

Geodetic Glossary

Technical Data

Formulae and Constants

Maintenance and Care

Index

Certificates

10-1
 Symbols and keys

Status Symbols: The instrument displays status symbols to show

internal instrument settings.
Symbols for Measure Mode
SD Hz V HD Hz h YXZ Hz V

Switch on Target Sensoring*

FineLock

Tracking*
Tracking switched on Tracking prism lost

Vertical Reference System

Zenith Vertical Height Slope [%]

Error Limits
switched off switched on

SearchLight* and PositionLight

SearchLight on PositionLight on

Illumination
Display on Cross hairs on

Recording switched on
Compensator switched on
*
not for all instruments

10-2
Symbols and Keys

Keys and Function

Escape z Quitting program levels

Shift q Dual assignment switchover
Tabulator k Selector and tab key
Caps o Upper-case and lower-case letters
Control c Control and hotkeys
Function keys != Softkeys activation
Space key l Space and selector key
Cursor keys ut Positioning the Cursor up/down
Cursor keys sr Positioning the Cursor to the left/right
Numeric block 09 Numeric input function
Enter key j Confirmation + measurement triggering
Power key y Switching the instrument on
Page Up x Scrolling up
Page Down w Scrolling down
Home h Cursor at the start of line or list
End e Cursor at the end of line or list
Alt key a In connection with Ctrl and MS-DOS

10-3
 Symbols and Keys

Backspace n Delete a sign to the left

Delete d Delete a sign at the Cursor

Insert i Switch the insert modus on

Additional trigger key m Trigger key located on the right-hand side

of the instrument, particularly useful
when measuring in the reverse position.

Hotkeys and Function

The most hotkeys are cB Battery control

available in every program
level. The unit switches only cH Help
in the measurement menus.
cI Illumination Display + Crosshair
cL Levelling Compensator
cM Indication of Memory capacity (RAM)
cT Indication of Date and Time
cD Switch Distance measurement units
on m / ft

cA Switch Angle measurement units on

gon / dms / deg / mil in the
measuring program

cZ Switch the vertical reference system

cS Instrument Status
cP Switch the PositionLight on / off
cQ Switch the motors off / on

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Symbols and Keys

Start QuickLock to left, search for the

cs actual prism ID

Start QuickLock to right, search for the

cr actual prism ID

c! Start QuickLock to right, search for

prism No.1

c" Start QuickLock to right, search for

prism No.2

c§ Start QuickLock to right, search for

prism No.3, etc.
A maximum of 10 QuickLock prisms can be used.

This key code is only useful car Scroll display to the right
in the MS-DOS® mode.
cas Scroll display to the left
cat Scroll display down
cau Scroll display up

Reboot of the Elta® S PC cad Reboot of the Elta® S PC

G Attention !
In case of reboot the Elta® S in an applicati-
on programm measurement data or other
important settings ca be lost.

10-5
 Geodetic Glossary

A
Addition correction Correction of the addition value (‘’additive con-
stant’’) of the distance measuring instrument
B
Backsight point A point with known coordinates used for the
station point determination and/or for orientation.
Bearing angle Hz bearing orientated to a reference bearing
(generally to grid north)
Bearing (Hz) Value read in the horizontal circle of the instru-
ment, whose accidental orientation is determined
by the zero position of the graduated circle.
C
Calibration scale influences systematically the distance measure-
ment. Best possible adjustment to 1.0 by the
manufacturer. Without influence on all other scale
specifications
Code, code lists Reference number for the point description, char-
acterizes certain point types, compilation and
explanation in code lists
Compensation Mathematical consideration of the vertical axis
inclinations measured with the compensator, in
Hz and V angle measurements
Compensator run center electronic center of the clinometer in sighting and
trunnion axis directions
Configuration Basic settings of the instrument (e.g. measuring
units, coordinate system etc.). Proceeding from
the respective measuring program, it is possible to
access locally the relevant configuration. The con-
figuration can be transmitted to other instru-
ments/computers.
Connecting distance Spatial distance, plane distance and height differ-
ence between 2 target points

10-6
Geodetic Glossary

Control point Point for checking the orientation of the instru-

ment. It is defined at the beginning of a meas-
urement and can be measured any time for
checking.
Conventional Conventional control of the measuring process by
the operator at the instrument;
Elta® S 10/20 Point, Elta® S 10/20 Track (with
FineLock)
Coordinates, global higher-order coordinate system (e.g. Gauss-
Krüger)
Coordinates, local Zero of this coordinate system is the station point
of the instrument with the coordinates (0,0,0).
The orientation is determined by the zero direction
of the Hz circle
D
Distance measuring method Variable measuring time (and with it measuring
accuracy) in accordance with the purpose of ap-
plication:
Normal D:N, Tracking D:T
Dual Control Sighting process in the instrument and measure-
ment from the target;
Elta® S 10/20 Arc and RecLink-S
E
Eccentricity = eccentric The reflector is not set up right in the target point,
target measurement but in a defined position to it.
Eccentricity mode Switch for toggling eccentric target point meas-
urement
Eccentric station Program for an eccentric stationing, if the position
of the center is unfavourable for the backsight
measurement or for the following survey or set-
ting out
Error limits Limit values which can be set by the user for cer-
tain measuring values or results

10-7
 Geodetic Glossary

F
FineLock = Target focussing by means of sensors, realized
Precise detection automatically and independent of the observer, as
well as automatic, motorized readjustment of the
instrument
Free Stationing Free choice of the station. The measurements to
known backsight points are taken as starting
point for computing the station coordinates, the
scale and the orientation of the graduated circle
by single point adjustment or Helmert transforma-
tion
H
Height stationing The height of the station point is derived from
measurements to known height points
Helmert transformation Transformation (similarity transformation) named
after Helmert, between two rectangular coordi-
nate systems, free stationing
Hidden point reflector rod Reflector rod with 2 reflectors arranged in a fixed
distance to each other; for the position and height
determination of inaccessible points such as
channels, shafts, room corners; can be held also in
oblique position to the point to be measured
Hz collimation correction (also correction of collimation or sighting axis )
Correction of the deviation of the sighting axis
from its required position at right angles to the
trunnion axis. Determination by measurement in
two positions, automatic correction in measure-
ments in one position
I
Incrementing Input of an interval (increment), by which the
point number is automatically counted
Instrument height Height of the telescope trunnion axis above the
station height (ground point)

10-8
Geodetic Glossary

Interface Contact point between 2 systems or system areas,

in which information is interchanged according to
defined rules
L
Loss of contact During a target tracking one does not succeed in
keeping the prism within the visual field of the
precise target detection
L1 Norm Adjustment in which the sum of the absolute
corrections is turned into the minimum, for rec-
ognizing outliers with special accuracy. In all ad-
justments, an L1 adjustment can be additionally
calculated.
L2 Norm Adjustment in which the sum of the correction
squares is turned into the minimum (adjustment
according to the method of least squares)
O
Object height Determination of the height of points to which a
direct distance measurement is impossible, by
means of a pure angle measurement
Orientation When orientating the instrument, the bearing
angle of the zero of the graduated circle Omega
(Om) is calculated. For this, measurements to one
or various backsight points can be made or the
bearing angle of a known point can be entered.
P
Point Identification Identification of the measuring point by a maxi-
mum of 27 characters for the point number and
up to 5 code fields; data record format M5
Point number Part of the point identification

PositionLight Quick optical sighting aid for setting out; visuali-

zation of the sighting line for the reflector porter
so that he can orientate himself independently
and quickly with reference to the sighting line

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 Geodetic Glossary

Project Quantity of data sets, which are combined under

one name into an independent unit within the
database
Projection reduction Reduction into the projection plane
Q
QuickLock Quick roundabout target sensor for quick finding
of a prism
R
Radio data transmission Radio communication between station and target
module DLS 70 for transmitting data and information, 70 cm
band. Observe announcement.
RecLink-S Alphanumeric computer with radio data transmis-
sion module DLS 70 for controlling the measuring
process from the target point
Recording mode Switch in all measuring programs for controlling,
which data are to be recorded: measuring values,
computing values or both types
Reference Point used here as reflector station for the indirect
height determination
Refraction coefficient Measure for the light-beam refraction in the at-
mosphere; can be set by the user
Residual Difference between nominal and transformed
coordinates
Run center see Compensator run centers
S
Scale With a scale, the measured distance is varied pro-
portionally to the length and can thus be adapted
to certain marginal conditions. There exist a series
of direct and indirect scale effects: calibration
scale, weather correction, projection reduction,
height reduction, reticle scale
SearchLight Light sighting aid for quick sighting of reflector
targets which are badly or not inmediately visible

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Geodetic Glossary

Single point adjustment Method for computing a free stationing by ad-

justment of all distance and bearing observations
addording to the method of least squares.
Softkey Function key which has different functions in de-
pendence on the program
Standard deviation Statistical value for the accuracy of a computed
value
Standard project Project implemented by the manufacturer (project
name: NONAME), which can be used without
project definition
Standard settings Values set by the manufacturer, for all configura-
tion parameters
Stationing Station point determination and/or calculation of
the orientation of the graduated circle:
stationing on a known point, free stationing and
off-center station, height stationing (height only)
Stationing on a known Given: Station point coordinates / backsight bear-
point ing.
The scale and the orientation of the graduated
circle are derived from the measurements to
known backsight points

T
Target search QuickLock roundabout target sensor of the total
station, for search and setting of prisms in the
target area
Target tracking Continuous tracking of the telescope in Hz and V
angles after the moving prism with the help of the
precise target sensor FineLock
Time The time can be displayed and recorded together
with the measuring values in the point identifica-
tion

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 Geodetic Glossary

Tracking Continuous measurement of the angles and dis-

tances. Generally, Hz and V values are always
measured and displayed; set permanent meas-
urement for distance measurements
Transformation Computing program for converting point coordi-
nates between different coordinate systems. At
least 2 identical points have to be known in both
systems.
V
Vertical axis inclination The inclinations of the vertical axis of the instru-
ment in sighting axis direction and trunnion axis
direction are measured with the compensator.
Digital and analog representation of the inclina-
tions on the display.
W
Weather correction Correction of the distance measurement by values
for temperature and air pressure which deviate
from the standard values

Weighting specifications For the adjustment, a certain influence (direct or

indirectly by specifying standard deviations) on the
total result can be assigned to the measuring val-
ues (stationing programs)

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Technical Data

Elta® S 10 Elta® S 20

Accuracy as per DIN 18723

Angle measurement 0.3 mgrad (1“ ) 1.0 mgrad (3“ )
Smallest last unit 0.01 mgrad
Distance measurement 1 mm+2 ppm 2 mm +2 ppm
Telescope
Magnification 30 x
Aperture 1.2°
Field of view at 100 m 2.2 m
Shortest sighting 1.5 m
Angle measurement
Hz- and V-circles electronic, absolut
Measuring units 360° (DMS, DEG), 400 grads, 6400 mils
Vertical reference systems zenith-, heigth and vertical angle ,
slope in percent
Resolution 0.5’’

Distance measurement
Method electro-optical, modulated infrared light
Transmitter/Receiver optics coaxial, in telescope
Resolution 0.1 mm
Measurement time -
Single shot < 4.0 s
Tracking < 0.5 s
Measuring range
(average conditions)
Range to one prism 2500 m
Range to three prisms 3500 m
Range to foil (50 mm) 300 m
Levelling
Circular level 8’/2 mm

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 Technical Data

Elta® S 10 Elta® S 20

Compensator
Type dual axis compensator
Working range 5’
Accuracy 0.3 ‘’
Hardware Features
Motorized all versions
PositionLight: Stake out
guide ligth all versions
SearchLight: Sighting help Point
FineLock: Co-axial target
Track, Arc, Space
sensor
QuickLock: 360° target sen-
Space
sor
RecLink-S: Remote control
Arc, Space
unit

Prism sensors
FineLock range 1000 m
FineLock: tracking speed (at
100 m) 5 m/s
QuickLock range 300 m
Display screen
8 lines by 40 colums, CGA graphic display
(320x80 pixels), illuminated,
optional 2nd display face available
Keybord

Full QWERTY alphanumeric keybord

Data recording
Data stored on PC-Card ; storage capacity approx.
8000 data lines per 1 Mb.
Internal Flash disk approx. 3000 data lines .
Interface RS 232 C

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Technical Data

Elta® S 10 Elta® S 20

Power Supply
Internal: NiMH battery pack 6 V/3.5 Ah;
External: NiCd battery 6 V/7.0 Ah;
Charging with LG 20 of an empty
internal battery takes approx. 1.5 hours
external battery takes 3.5 hours
DLS 70 battery takes 1.5 hours
Operating temperatures
-20°C to +50°C
Dimensions
Instrument (WxHxD) 280 x 370 x 195 mm
Trunnion axis height with
DIN centering spigot/ 175 mm/
Wild centering 196 mm
Weight
Elta® S Point 8.1 kg
Elta® S Track 8.2 kg
Elta® S Arc 8.4 kg
Elta® S Space 8.7 kg

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 Technical Data

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMV)

Die EU Conformity Declara-

tion confirms the perfect G Attention !
function of the instrument
Computers and radio devices connected to
in an electromagnetic envi-
the Elta® S which are not part of the Carl
ronment.
Zeiss System delivery, have to meet the same
EMV requirements in order to ensure that
the overall configuration complies with the
applicable interference suppression stan-
dards.

Interference suppression as per:

EN 55022 class B

Noise immunity:
EN 50082-2

F Tip
Strong magnetic fields generated by mid and
low voltage transformer stations possibly
exceed the check criterions. Make a plausi-
bility check of the results when measuring on
such conditions.

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Technical Data

From Power to Data

Car Adapter
for LG20:

External Battery LG20 230V:

6V/7Ah 708100 Internal Battery 6V/3,5Ah
708146-9901

Power Cable Radio Link

708177-9370

DLS70 Radio or
Georadio QL 1) PCMCIA Cards
Elta® S10 / S20 1MB SRAM: 708302-9001
2MB SRAM: 708305-9002
Null- Serial Interface Cable 4MB SRAM: 708305-9003
Modem 708177-9460

Int. PC Card Drive

Null-Modem-Cable

RecLink PC PC Station Ext. PC Card Drive

Ext. Instrument Control 000000-0401-649

1)
Georadio QL needs the seperate charger „SP Single Charger“

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 Technical Data

Radio Data Transmission Module DLS 70

Radio communication be- When switching the DLS 70 on, the Radio Data
tween station and target Transmission Module is ready for use (acoustic
point for data and informa- signal and illuminated green LED). Other settings
tion transmission are not necessary.
& The System Function check via the LEDs:
Total Station
Radio Data < Store for transmission red
Transmission < Connect. with Tot.St. o.k. green
Module DLS 70 < Reception of data yellow
< Transm. of data red
< Ready for use yellow

In case of interference:
< Reception continuous yellow light
Remedy: remove noise pulse
generator
Technical data:
Operating range 70 cm band
Transmit frequency: 433,3625 MHz
Transmit power: 10 mW
Antenna standard λ/4 antenna
Transm. ranges (dependent on radio-technical environmental
conditions)
with free view: < 1 km
within cities: reduced
Power supply internal, NiMH 6V/3,5Ah, battery charger LG 20
Service life approx. 18 hours with +20°C,
protective circuit in case of complete
discharge without loss of set parameters
Operational reliability about 0,5 hours prior to life end, green LED
flashes 2x per second and an acoustic signal is
given in intervals of one minute
Range of operat. temperat. -10°C ... +50°C

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Technical Data

Radio Data Transmission Module Georadio QL

Radio communication be- When switching the Georadio QL on, the Radio
tween station and target Data Transmission Module is ready for use
point for data and informa- (acoustic signal and illuminated PWR green LED).
tion transmission Other settings are not necessary.
& The System TD < Send shines green
Total Station RD < Receive shines green
Radio Data PWR < Power o.k. green, permanent Red is
Transmission QL-sensor error. Short flashes of Red will occur
Module when the QL-sensor is illuminated from the
Georadio QL QuickLock, or FineLock during QuickLock or Fine-
Lock searches (only applicable if the QL-sensor is
attached to the Geroradio QL).

Technical data:
Operating range 70 cm band
Transmit frequency /number of channels
Germany: 433,100 bis 433,375MHz/12
Transmit power: 100 mW
Antenna standard λ/4 antenna
Transm. ranges (dependent on radio-technical environmental
conditions)
with free view: < 800 m
within cities: reduced
Power supply exchangeable, NiMH 12V/3,5Ah,
battery charger „SP Single Charger“
Service life approx. 18 hours with +20°C,
Operational reliability automatic turn off
Range of operat. temperat. -10°C ... +50°C

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 Technical Data

Modes of Operation
F Tips
Select an exposed place, if possible, for
Dual Control
setting up the instrument. Avoid valleys and
depressions, the proximity of big buildings,
metal (cars, bridges) and waters.
Turn the cable connections carefully tight
Do not kink or bend the cable connection
extremely.
Auto Control

G Attention!
The Georadio QL is provided with a General
Admission most countries of the world.
If there should arise questions with reference
to the application of the radio data transmis-
sion module in other countries than the
above mentioned, please contact the trader
in your country.
Active neighbouring radio equipments on
the same transmitter frequency (LED Recep-
tion shows continuous yellow light) may
possibly lead to adverse effects. In this case,
please contact your trader.
The admission becomes ineffective in case of
using another antenna (λ/2 antenna or
antenna with higher gain).

Please contact us for further instructions.

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Technical Data

External Interface Port

The external interface port is a 8-pin plug (female)

refering DIN 41524.
This port is used for data transfer and power
supply by external battery. The port is fixed on the
slip ring of the instrument.

PINs
2 Pin Signal In/Out Function
4 5 1 RTS Output Ready To Send
2 GND Ground
3 CTS Input Clear To Send
1 3
4 TD Output Send
5 RD Input Receive

6 7 6 VCC Input Power Supply

8 7 VCC Input Power Supply

PIN Location 8 GND Ground

(seen from the outside)

Cable Connection
For data transfer via cable the serial interface cable
with ordering number 708177-9460 or 708177-
9470 can be used.
For external power supply and data transfer a
special cable („Y-cable“) with ordering number
701520-9186-000 must be connected to the
instrument.

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 Technical Data

Battery Charger LG 20

Battery Management Electrical and thermo-mechanical fuses protect

instrument and battery during the operation
and the battery during the charging process.
Change of battery after warning:
connect a charged external battery and remove
the empty internal battery from the instrument (or
vice versa for empty external battery). Switch the
instrument off for as long as the power supply is
interrupted for the battery change.
Technical Data LG 20 Universal charger for NiCd-/NiMH cells of
safety class II with
nominal capacity: 0.5 Ah to 7 Ah.
input: 230 V ± 10 % 50 Hz or DC 12 V
output: 9.00 V; 800 mA or
2000 mA DC, resp.
Safty Notes
G Attention!
Please, read and observe these operating
instructions before using the LG 20!
Protect the LG 20 against humidity, use it in
dry rooms only.
Only the service or authorized specialists are
allowed to open the LG 20.
Charge temperature range: 5° to 45°C;
optimum: 10° to 30°C.
Charge parameters (nominal carging time,
charging current) set automatically by a
coding resistor (in battery pack) ⇒ no
overcharging, protection of instrument and
battery.
For operating the LG 20/1 with a 12 V
battery, the cable (70 84 10 - 000.000) with
integrated fuse link delivered by the ma-
nufacterer is to be used unconditionally!

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Technical Data

Charging the battery

Connect the power source with the battery de-

monstrated in the follow picture.. Note, that the
voltage of the charging unit is identical with the
power source.

3 1 2

230 V
LG 20 (230V)
Battery

Charging starten LED flashing 3x yellow

Starting
Charging procedure LED flashing green (max. 1.5 h)
Charging of a fully charged battery:
the charging process is stopped after
approx. 5 minutes. If the temperature
is too high or too low the charging
process is stop automatically

LED continuously lit red

the charging process is stoped;
if the charging temperature range is
reached again the charging process is
resumed
End of charging process LED continuously green lit
Trickle charge

F Tip
The batteries cannot be overcharged.

LED continously yellow lit

Stand-by mode (no battery connected)

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 Technical Data

RecLink-S - Hints on First Use

G Attention!
Before using the RecLink-S computer for the
first time, you have to configure it and
charge the batteries supplied with it.

Please proceed as described in the following steps:

1. Connect the RecLink computer to the mains via

the power pack supplied with the instrument.
2. Reset the RecLink computer:
⇑ ⇑ simultaneously press
the two Shift keys and
the Power key for at
least 10 seconds.

3. Confirm the start display

(DOS is started and the RecLink-S
application software is loaded)
4. If the message "connection failure" is displayed in
the application software ⇒
A confirm for quitting the application
program
5. Call up the power management menu: press
Y H simultaneously
6. Select the menu option Power with the cursor
keys and
confirm the selection
7. Set Select Power Management Mode to APM
using the cursor keys and
confirm the selection

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Technical Data

8. In the menu now displayed, set the power pa-

rameters as follows using the cursor keys:
Power remaining: 0%
Low power warning onset: 5%
Battery chargeable: Yes
Battery capacity: 1600mAh
Charging authorisation: Level 3

9. Confirm the settings

10. Esc Quit the power management menu

11. Insert the batteries in den RecLink computer

12. Switch off the RecLink computer.
If the battery charger has been connected, the
message charging in progress is now displayed on
the screen
13. When the batteries are fully charged (after about
12 hours), the message charging complete ap-
pears on the screen.
Switch on the RecLink computer
14. Repeat the steps from 5 onward to charge the
batteries of the RecLink-S computer once again.
After the second charging process, the RecLink-S
computer is ready for use.

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 Formulae and Constants

Computations formulae for angle measurement

V angle measurement Vk = Vo + V1 + V2 + i + nz

Vo = uncorrected V circle reading

V1 = correction due to V circle eccentricity
V1 = AV ⋅sin (Vo-ϕV)
AV = amplitude
ϕV = phase
V2 = V circle orientation
i = index correction
1
i = (400 - VI - VII)
2
nz = current vertical axis inclination in the
sighting direction
Hz bearing measurement Hz = Hzo + Hz1 + Hz2 + Hz3 + Hz4 + A

Hzo= uncorr. Hz circle reading-(absolut)

Hz1 = corr. due to Hz circle eccentricity

Hz1 = AHz ⋅sin (Hzo- ϕ Hz)
Ahz = amplitude
ϕHz = phase
Hz2 = due to collimation correction
Hz2 = c/sin Vk
dHz
c = - sin (VII) ⋅
2
dHz = (HzII - HzI+200)
HzII, HzI = Hz in Lage 1,2
c = collimation error
Hz3 = due to current nk vertical axis inclination in
the tilting axis direction
Hz3 = nk/tan Vk
Hz4 = corr. due to tilting axis error k
Hz4 = k/tan Vk
A = circle orientation, e. g. Hz setting
(necessary for computations of coordinates)

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Formulae and Constants

Computations formulae for distance measurement

Internal correction formulae Dc1 = Du ⋅mcal + Akcal

(with correction from exter-
D = uncorrected measured distance
nal calibration) u
mcal = scale from external calibration
Akcal = addition constant from external
calibration

Weather correction formu- -6

Dc2 = D (1+KW10 )+Ac + Tr
lae with additional con- c1

stants. carrier wavelength 0.85 µm

precision scale 3 m
Dc1 = corrected distance
Ac = addition constant
KW = weather correction
Tr = threedimensional eccentricity
(value input in menu 912)

The weather correction KW is computed as follows:

0.29065 4.126 ⋅10 − 4⋅h 
KW = 281.8-  P− E
 1 + αt
 1 + αt 

p = air pressure in hPa
t = temperature in degrees Celsius
h = relative humidity in %
α = coefficient of vapour pressure cor-
rection 1/273,16
E = saturation aire presure to
Magnus Tetens
7,5 ⋅t
+ 0.7857
E = 10 t + 237,3
In case of standard atmospheric conditions with
p = 1013,25 hPa, t = 12 °C und h = 60% the
correktion KW disappears. The basic value of h =
60% for the relative humidity is fixed. When the
conditons are very extremly (humid and hot) the
deviation of weather correction is maximal 2 ppm.

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 Formulae and Constants

Reduction formulae

V angle measurement Refraktion correction of the V angle measurement

δ Dk 2
V’ = Vk + = ⋅k L ⋅ρ
2 2R
Distance measurement Horizontal distance in the instrument horizont
R Dk 2 ⋅sin V ' 200
E = ⋅arctan ρ=
ρ R + Dk 2 ⋅cos V ' π

Height difference included are corretions of refraction, earth cur-

vature, instrument- and reflector height
1− kL 2
dh = Dk 2 ⋅cos Vk + ⋅E + ih − th
2R
Vk = corrected V circle reading
kL = influence of refraction,
Default: 0.13
R = mean earth radius in the field,
Default: 6 370 000 m
ih = instrument height
th = reflector height
Horizontal distance with Em =E m ⋅
scale correction
E = horizontal distance in the instrument
horizon
Em = horizontal distance with scale corr. m
= scale (e.g. from Free Stationing)
Height reduction Reduction of horizontal distances from instrument
horizon into the used projection horizon (e.g. NN)
R
Eo = Em ⋅
R+ H
Em = distance in the instrument horizo [ m]
Eo = distance in the used projection horizon[
m]R
= mean earth radius in the project [m]
H = mean height in the project [ m]

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Formulae and Constants

Reduction into the projec- The distance is reduced into the projection plan
tion plane with the mean distance from the main meridi-
an.
1. Gauß - Krüger -Projection

2
Ym
EGK = E + kGK kGK =E⋅
2R 2

 2  2
 Ym  Ym
EGK = E 1+  = E + E⋅
 2R2  2R 2
 

with:
E = Distance between two points
EGK = distance in the Gauß-Krüger-Plane
Ym = mean distance from the main meri-
dian
R = earth radius

2. UTM - Projection
 Y2 
EUTM = E ⋅0,9996 1+ m 
 2R 2 

Note:
Distances used in stationing and e.g. in a subse-
quent polar survey must be treated identically. If,
for example, no height and projection reductions
have been applied in stationing, this must also not
be done in the polar survey. In this case, the corre-
sponding reduction is incorporated in the ran-
domly selected scale or in the stationing correcti-
ons, if a given scale is used. In the latter case, it is
always advisable to perform a best-fit adjustment
if major corrections are involved.

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 Formulae and Constants

Verifying on Calibration Distances

Basically, all measured distances are corrected

with reference to:
the entered scale
the entered additive constant
the influence of pressure and temperature
internal influencing variables.

G Attention!
Prior to the practical realization of the
calibration measurement, the current values
of the parameters additive constant, pressure
and temperature are to be entered. Projec-
tion reduction and height reduction are to
be deactivated and the scale is to be set to
default: 1.000000, as the test distances
normally are not referred to sea level. This is
to secure that all corrections are made
completely and perfectly. Furthermore, this
allows a direct comparison of nominal and
actual values.

If a weather correction is to be carried out exter-

nally, the temperature must be set to 12°C and
the air pressure to 1013.25 hPa. Then, the internal
correction goes to zero.

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Formulae and Constants

Prism and Additive Constants

All total stations manufactured by Carl Zeiss, in

combination with their reflectors are adjusted
with the additive constant 0.000.
In case of measurements to reflectors of other
manufacturers, a possibly existing additive con-
stant can be determined by measurement and
entered.
Another possibility constists in calculating an ad-
ditive constant by means of the known prism
constant of the reflector used and entering it. This
prism constant is calculated as function of the
geometric value of the prism, the type of glass
and the place of the mechanical reference point.
The prism constant for reflectors of Carl Zeiss de-
termined that way is 35 mm.
Relation between the additive constant Acz for
Zeiss instruments, the prism constant Pcz for Zeiss
reflectors and the prism constant Pf for other
manufacturers:
Acz = Pcz - Pf

Example:
Zeiss reflector prism constant
Pcz = 35 mm

Foreign reflector prism constant

Pf = 30 mm

Additive constant for Zeiss instruments in connec-

tion with this
foreign reflector Acz = + 5 mm

In this case, in the Elta® S the prism constant 30

mm or the additive constant + 0.005 m can be
set optionally.

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 Maintenance and Care

Instructions for Maintenance and Care

Instrument Allow sufficient time for the instrument to adjust

to the ambient temperature.
Use a soft cloth to remove dirt and dust from the
instrument.
When working in wet weather or rain, cover the
instrument during longer breaks with the protec-
tive hood.
Object lens and eyepiece Clean the optics with special care using a clean
and soft cloth, cotton wool or a soft brush, do
not use any liquid except pure alcohol.
Do not touch the optical surface with the fingers.
Prisms Steamed prisms must have sufficient time to ad-
just to the ambient temperature. Remove after-
wards the moisture using a clean and soft cloth.
Transportation For transportation over long distances, the in-
strument should be stored in its case.
When working in wet weather, wipe the instru-
ment and case dry in the field and let it dry com-
pletely indoors, with the case open.
If, for the purpose of changing the station, the
instrument with the tripod is transported on the
shoulder, please make sure that instrument and
person will not be damaged or injured.
Storage Let wet instruments and accessories dry before
packing them up.
After a long storage, check the adjustment of the
instrument prior to use.
Observe the boundary values for the temperature
of storing, especially in the summer (interior of the
vehicle).

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Maitenance and Care

Insert the measurement system in the case

1 Instrument
2 Plumb
3 Antenna
9 1 2
4 Quickstart
3
6 Tool for changing QickLock,
8
Tool for tripod legs and
tool for optical plummet
4
7 Battery
8 Case key
9 PCMCIA memory card

7 6 5
10 Cable case: antenna, cable,
Fig. 1: Instrument case user manual
Elta® S Point, Arc
11 for QuickLock Sensor with
10 11 KTR 1N
12 Battery for RecLink-S Com-
puter

20 13 for LG 20 charging unit

12 14 Cable case for LG 20

15 RecLink-S Computer with
19
holder for positioning rod
13
18 16 Charging/Power unit for
RecLink-S Computer
14
17 Holder for DLS 70 at
positioning rod
17 16 15 18 for external battery 6 V, 7 Ah
19 for internal battery 6 V, 3.5 Ah
Fig. 2: Accessories case
Elta® S Arc 20 Radio Trasmission Module
DLS 70 / GeoRadio

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10-34
Index

A Accessories............................................... 10-31
Addition correction ............................. 9-4; 10-6
Formulae.............................................. 10-25
Additive constant
Formulae.............................................. 10-29
Input........................................................ 3-8
Adjustment ........................................... 3-3; 8-1
Eccentric station..................................... 4-23
Free stationing ......................................... 4-6
Heightstationing .................................... 4-20
Adjustment procedure ................................. 4-6
Configuration......................................... 9-15
Address of DLS 70........................................ 9-9
Authorisation Code ................................... 9-42
B Backsight points.................................. 4-2; 4-16
Battery
Charging the battery ............................ 10-21
Configuration......................................... 9-13
RecLink-S .................................... 2-26; 10-24
Battery management................................ 10-22
Bearing angle input.................................... 4-17
Before measurement .................................... 3-2
C Calibration distances ................................ 10-30
Calibration scale........................................... 9-4
Centering ..................................................... 3-2
Circle shift
Eccentric station..................................... 4-22
Free stationing ......................................... 4-5
Stationing on a known point ................. 4-17
Coarse Levelling ........................................... 3-3
Code block................................................. 9-37
Codelists
Configuration......................................... 9-37
Using codelists ....................................... 3-11
Compensator
Adjustment .............................................. 8-8
Symbol................................................... 10-2
Compensator run center determinate........... 8-8
Connecting distances ................................... 5-6

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 Index

Control point ...........................3-16; 9-25; 10-7

Error limits ............................................. 9-25
Coordinate position ..................................... 4-5
Correction of measured values ................... 3-17
Cross misclosure......................................... 3-16

D Data format ............................................... 7-27

Data line .................................................... 7-27
Data memory reorganization...................... 7-13
Data synchronization ................................. 7-21
Data transfer.............................................. 7-14
Date and time configuration ...................... 9-11
Deleting of data records............................. 7-11
Detail points................................................. 5-2
Configuration......................................... 9-19
Distance measurement
Formulae................................... 10-27; 10-28
Free stationing ......................................... 4-7
Stationing on a known point ................. 4-17
Distance tracking ......................................... 5-9
DLS 70 Power supply................................ 10-17
DLS 70 Radio Data Transmission Module ... 2-25
Technical data...................................... 10-17

E Earth radius configuration.......................... 9-23

Eccentricity.................................3-13; 4-24; 5-3
Eccentric measuring
Detail points............................................. 5-3
Point determination in a local system .... 3-13
Eccentric station......................................... 4-22
Editor........................................................... 7-2
EDM calibration ........................................... 9-4
Error handling (Free Stationing) ................. 4-12
Error messages........................................... 2-21
Error limits ................................................. 3-18
Definition.......................................9-17 cont.
Free stationing ....................................... 4-10
On/Off ..................................................... 9-9
Symbol................................................... 10-2

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Index

F Filtering of records ....................................... 7-5

Fine levelling ................................................ 3-3
Fine centering .............................................. 3-3
FineLock....................................................... 2-3
Adjustment .............................................. 8-6
Configuration......................................... 9-11
Laser beam safety................................... 2-31
Measurement......................................... 3-12
Operation .............................................. 2-13
Symbol................................................... 10-2
Free Stationing............................................. 4-2
Configuration......................................... 9-16
Funktion keys .............................2-9; 2-20; 2-22
RecLink Computer ..........................2-22 cont.

G Geometry problems
(Station and 3 BP’s are on a circle) ............. 4-12

H Height adjustment
Eccentric station..................................... 4-22
Free stationing ......................................... 4-2
Heightstationing .................................... 4-20
Height reduction........................................ 4-11
Formulae.............................................. 10-28
On/Off ................................................... 9-18
Heightstationing ........................................ 4-19
Configuration......................................... 9-19
Hidden point measurement
Detail point .............................................. 5-4
Measuring in a local system ................... 3-14
Horizontal Distance (HD).............................. 3-7
Object height measurement
(Detail Points)........................................... 5-5
Object height measurement
(Measuring in a local system) ................. 3-15
Hotkeys............................................. 2-10; 10-4

I Incrementation ................................... 3-10; 7-3

Instrument and accessories pack up ......... 10-31
Instrument errors ......................................... 8-3

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 Index

Instrument height
Eccentric station..................................... 4-22
Free stationing ......................................... 4-2
Heightstationing .................................... 4-19
Measuring in a local system ..................... 3-8
Stationing on a known point ................. 4-15
Interface (RS232C) ................. 7-14 cont.; 10-21
K Keyboard .......................................... 2-9; 10-14
Keys and Function............................... 2-9; 10-3

L Length misclosure ...................................... 3-16

Levelling................................................ 3-3; 8-8
M Main Menu .................................................. 2-7
Markings
Configuration......................................... 9-27
Generating new markings ...................... 9-29
Store markings....................................... 9-36
Measuring in a local system ......................... 3-8
Menu guidance.......................................... 2-20
Motorized directions and
Hz circle orientation ................................... 3-16
N Neighbourhood principle .......................... 4-11

O Object height measurement................ 3-15; 5-5

Optical plummet .......................... 2-2; 3-2 cont.
Oriented Hz-direction (Orientation) ....... 5-2; 5-7
Configuration.................................... 9-7; 9-8
Output filter................................................. 7-5
P Periphery switch......................................... 3-18
Perpenticular position ................................ 3-15
Plane adjustment ......................................... 4-2
Point-to-line distance ................................... 6-2
Point identification P.I.
Filtering............................................. 7-5; 7-6
Input............................................... 3-11; 7-3
Markings................................................ 9-27

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Index

Position of the prism (Setting out)................ 5-8

PositionLight ................................................ 2-3
Laser beam safety................................... 2-28
On/Off ............................................ 3-18; 9-5
Operation .............................................. 2-19
Pressure input .............................................. 3-8
Prism constant
Formulae.............................................. 10-31
Input........................................................ 3-8
Prism sensors ............................................. 3-12
Configuration......................................... 9-10
Prism tracking ..............................3-12; 5-8; 5-9
Configuration......................................... 9-10
Datentransfer ......................................... 7-24
Project
Connect ................................................... 3-6
Copy ........................................................ 3-7
Create a new project ................................ 3-6
Delete, Edit, Rename................................ 3-7
Project information .................................. 3-7
Project management .................................... 3-6
Point number ............................................. 3-10
Filtering.................................................... 7-7
Searching................................................. 7-8

Q QuickLock .................................................... 2-3

Configuration......................................... 9-10
Laser beam safety................................... 2-32
Operation .............................................. 2-17

R Radial misclosure ....................................... 3-16

Recording ......................................4-3; 4-5; 5-2
Connecting distance................................. 5-6
Inputs ...................................................... 7-3
Setting out...................................... 5-9; 5-10
Switch On/Off .......................................... 9-8
Recording modes
Configuration......................................... 9-25
Hidden point................................... 3-14; 5-4
Selection ........................................... 3-8; 5-2

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 Index

Reductions ................................................. 4-11

Configuration......................................... 9-18
Reduction formulae.................................. 10-28
Reduction into the plane............................ 4-11
Configuration......................................... 9-17
Formulae.............................................. 10-27
Reference point Object height measurement
Detail points............................................. 5-5
Measuring in a local system ................... 3-15
Refraction coefficient configuration ........... 9-23
Remote control .......................................... 7-20
External control...................................... 7-26
RecLink-S ............................................... 7-20

S Scale
Configuration Stationing............... 9-14; 9-18
Eccentric station..................................... 4-24
Free stationing .................................. 4-5; 4-8
Local system scale factor ................... 3-8; 3-9
Stationing on a known point ................. 4-17
Scale factor ................................................ 4-11
Scale range ..............................4-10; 4-12; 4-24
Configuration......................................... 9-17
Searching for data records ........................... 7-8
Search for point numbers........................... 7-10
SearchLight .................................................. 2-3
Laser beam safety................................... 2-31
On/Off ............................................ 3-18; 9-5
Setting out................................................... 5-7
Configuration......................................... 9-21
Position of the prism ................................ 5-8
Sighting axis correction ................ 8-3; 8-4 cont.
Sighting axis error ........................................ 8-3
Single point adjustment ............................... 4-7
Softkeys (Function keys) ............. 2-9 cont.; 2-20
RecLink Computer .................................. 2-24
Station height input ................................... 4-20
Stationing .................................................... 4-2
Configuration......................................... 9-14

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Stationing on a known point ..................... 4-15

Check..................................................... 5-10
Configuration......................................... 9-15
Status symbols ........................................... 10-2
Symbols (Status) ........................................ 10-2

T Target height
Free stationing ......................................... 4-3
Measuring in a local system ..................... 3-8
Technical Data ......................................... 10-13
Telescope focussing ..................................... 3-4
Temperature
Display modification................................. 9-6
Influence on the distance accuracy......... 3-18
Input........................................................ 3-8
Time block ................................................. 9-34
Time search option ...................................... 7-8
Tracking ..................................................... 5-10
Transformation ................................... 4-6; 4-10
Configuration......................................... 9-15
Trunnion axis error ....................................... 8-3

U Units configuration ...................................... 9-6

UTM Coordinates .............................. 4-11; 9-16

V Verifying on calibration distances............. 10-28

Vertical index correction........................ 8-3; 8-4
Vertical index error....................................... 8-3
Vertical reference system..................... 9-7; 10-4

W Weather correction ....................... 10-27; 10-30

Weight definition .............................. 9-18; 9-19

Z Zenith Angle ................................................ 9-7

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System Total Station

Elta S 10 and Elta S 20

Special
Professional

Detail Point
BP
Detail Point

E
w2
w3
P2 P3
w1
BP BP
P1
B
Detail Point

BP
BP

User Manual Elta® S, Part 2

for program packages

Special and Professional

Cat-No.: 1046.881 e

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System Total Station

Elta S 10 and Elta S 20

Application Programming
Interface

Programming Manual for the Elta® S System

Total Station.
The Elta® S is programmable in several program-
ming languages. This Manual describes the
programming interfaces and functions at the
hand of many source code examples. A diskette
with the necessary programming tools and source
codes is given with the programming manual.
Order.-Code.: API_E.DOC V1.20

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