Topcon Gt - Instruction Manual English (1)

INSTRUCTION MAUNAL
Geodetic Total Station
GT-1000 series
GT-500 series
1008474-02-B
HOW TO READ THIS MANUAL
Thank you for selecting the GT-1001/1003/1005/501/503/505.
• Please read this Operator’s manual carefully, before using this product.
• GT has a function to output data to a connected host computer. Command operations from a host computer
can also be performed. For details, refer to "Communication manual" and ask your local dealer.
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Symbols
The following conventions are used in this manual.
 : Indicates precautions and important items which should be read before operations.
 : Indicates the chapter title to refer to for additional information.
 : Indicates supplementary explanation.
 : Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.
[MEAS] etc. : Indicates Operation icons on the display and window dialog buttons.
{ESC} etc. : Indicates keys on the operation panel.
<Screen title> etc.: Indicates screen titles.
Notes regarding manual style

• Except where stated, “GT” means GT-1001/1003/1005/501/503/505 in this manual.
• Face 2 display is available as standard or as a factory option depending on the country of purchase.
• Location of Operation icons in screens used in procedures is based on the factory setting. It is possible to
change the allocation of Operation icons.
"20. CHANGING THE SETTINGS"
• Except where stated, instrument with RC Handle is used for illustration.
• Models are described as follows.
GT-1000 series Auto tracking model with RC Handle
GT-500 series Auto pointing model (Auto tracking is not supported) with Standard Handle
• Learn basic operations in "4. PRODUCT OUTLINE" and "5. BASIC OPERATION" before you read each
measurement procedure. For selecting options and inputting figures, see "5.1 Basic Key Operation".
• Measurement procedures are based on continuous measurement. Some information about procedures when
other measurement options are selected can be found in “Note” ().
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CONTENTS
1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION ................................................................... 1
2. PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................. 7
4. PRODUCT OUTLINE .................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Parts of the Instrument ......................................................................................... 9
4.2 Mode Structure ................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN ................................................... 14
5. BASIC OPERATION .................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Basic Key Operation ........................................................................................... 16
5.2 Display Functions ............................................................................................... 18
5.3 Inputting Characters using the Input Panel ........................................................ 22
5.4 Starkey Mode ..................................................................................................... 23
6. USING THE BATTERY ............................................................................................... 28
6.1 Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 28
6.2 Installing/Removing the Battery .......................................................................... 29
7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT .............................................................................. 30
7.1 Centering ............................................................................................................ 30
7.2 Levelling ............................................................................................................. 31
8. POWER ON/OFF ........................................................................................................ 33
8.1 Configuring the Touch Panel .............................................................................. 34
8.2 Resolving Software Issues ................................................................................. 34
8.3 Powering ON/OFF from an External Instrument ................................................. 35
9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES .................................................................. 36
9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology ...................................... 36
9.2 Communication between the GT and Companion Device .................................. 39
9.3 Connection via RS232C Cable ........................................................................... 40
9.4 Wireless LAN Settings and Communication ....................................................... 41
9.5 Cellular Settings and Communication ................................................................ 44
9.6 Connecting via USB Cable ................................................................................. 47
9.7 Inserting USB Flash Drive .................................................................................. 50
10. SETTING UP EXTERNAL LINK AND SETTINGS ...................................................... 51
11. TARGET SIGHTING AND MEASUREMENT .............................................................. 53
11.1 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking Settings .......................................................... 55
11.2 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking Function for Target Sighting/Measurement .... 58
11.3 Manually Sighting the Target .............................................................................. 61
12. ANGLE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................... 62
12.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°) ...... 62
12.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold) ........ 63
12.3 Turning the Instrument from the Reference Angle to a Specified Angle ............ 64
12.4 Angle measurement and Outputting the Data .................................................... 65
13. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT ..................................................................................... 66
13.1 Returned Signal Checking .................................................................................. 66
13.2 Distance and Angle Measurement ..................................................................... 68
13.3 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement ............................................... 68
13.4 Distance Measurement and Outputting the Data ............................................... 70
13.5 REM Measurement ............................................................................................. 71
14. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT ................................................................................ 73
14.1 Entering Instrument Station Data ....................................................................... 73
14.2 Azimuth Angle Setting ........................................................................................ 74
14.3 3-D Coordinate Measurement ............................................................................ 76
15. RESECTION MEASUREMENT ................................................................................... 78
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15.1 Coordinate Resection Measurement .................................................................. 79
15.2 Height Resection Measurement ......................................................................... 83
16. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT ............................................................................... 87
16.1 Distance Setting-out Measurement .................................................................... 88
16.2 Using the Guide Light in Setting-out Measurement ............................................ 88
16.3 Coordinates Setting-out Measurement ............................................................... 92
16.4 REM Setting-out Measurement .......................................................................... 95
17. OFFSET MEASUREMENT ......................................................................................... 98
17.1 Offset Single-distance Measurement ................................................................. 98
17.2 Offset Angle Measurement ............................................................................... 100
17.3 Offset Two-distance Measurement ................................................................... 101
18. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT ............................................................................. 104
18.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points .......................................... 104
18.2 Changing the Starting Point .............................................................................. 106
19. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION ............................................................................ 107
20. CHANGING THE SETTINGS .................................................................................... 110
20.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt .................................................................. 110
20.2 Observation Conditions - Dist ........................................................................... 111
20.3 Observation Conditions - Reflector (Target) ..................................................... 114
20.4 Observation Conditions - Atmosphere .............................................................. 116
20.5 Instrument Conditions - Display ........................................................................ 118
20.6 Instrument Conditions - Power ......................................................................... 120
20.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument .................................................................. 121
20.8 Instrument Conditions - Unit ............................................................................. 122
20.9 Instrument Conditions - Password .................................................................... 123
20.10Customizing Screen Controls ........................................................................... 124
20.11Instrument Conditions - Date and Time ............................................................ 124
20.12Allocating Operating Icons ................................................................................ 127
20.13Changing Starkey Mode Icons ......................................................................... 130
20.14Restoring Default Settings ................................................................................ 132
21. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES ..................................................................... 133
22. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................... 136
22.1 Circular Level .................................................................................................... 136
22.2 Tilt Sensor ........................................................................................................ 137
22.3 Reticle ............................................................................................................... 138
22.4 Collimation ........................................................................................................ 140
22.5 Image Sensor Reticle ....................................................................................... 141
22.6 Optical Plummet ............................................................................................... 144
22.7 Additive Distance Constant .............................................................................. 145
22.8 Laser Plummet (Optional Accessory) ............................................................... 146
23. CLOUD OAF .............................................................................................................. 149
23.1 OAF Online Update .......................................................................................... 149
23.2 OAF Offline Update .......................................................................................... 152
24. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 154
25. TARGET SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 155
26. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................... 157
27. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 160
28. EXPLANATIONS 167
28.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism .................................................................. 167
28.2 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face 1/2 Measurement ..................... 168
28.3 Correction for Refraction and Earth Curvature ................................................. 169
29. REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 170
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30. INDEX ........................................................................................................................ 173
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1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention
of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated by an exclamation point within a triangle
used with WARNING and CAUTION statements in this operator’s manual.
The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the manual’s
main text.
Definition of Indication
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result
 WARNING
in death or serious injury to the operator.
Ignoring this indication and making an operation error could possibly result
 CAUTION
in personal injury or property damage.
This symbol indicates items for which caution (hazard warnings inclusive) is urged. Specific
 details are printed in or near the symbol.
This symbol indicates items which are prohibited. Specific details are printed in or near the
 symbol.
This symbol indicates items which must always be performed. Specific details are printed in
 or near the symbol.
General
 Warning
Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in areas where there is
 inadequate ventilation, or near combustible materials. An explosion could occur.
Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock, burns, or hazardous radiation
 exposure could result.
 Never look at the sun through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.
Do not look at reflected sunlight from a prism or other reflecting object through the telescope.
 Loss of eyesight could result.
Direct viewing of the sun during sun observation will cause loss of eyesight. Use solar filter
 (option) for sun observation.
When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure to set all the locks. Failure to
 do so could result in the instrument falling out while being carried, causing injury.
 Caution
Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and unstable so a person
 could slip and fall off it.
Do not place the instrument in a damaged case or in a case with a damaged belt. The case
 or instrument could be dropped and cause injury.
Do not touch the instrument or look through the telescope while the motor is in operation.
 Injury could result.
 Do not wield or throw the plumb bob. A person could be injured if struck.
Secure handle to main unit. Failure to properly secure the handle could result in the unit
 falling off while being carried, causing injury.
Tighten the adjustment tribrach clamp securely. Failure to properly secure the clamp could
 result in the tribrach falling off while being carried, causing injury.
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Power Supply
 Warning
Do not disassemble or rebuild the battery or the battery charger, nor expose to heavy shocks
 or vibration. Sparking, fire, electric shock or burns could result.
 Do not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result.
Do not place articles such as clothing on the battery charger while charging batteries. Sparks
 could be induced, leading to fire.
Do not use voltage other than the specified power supply voltage. Fire or electrical shock
 could result.
Do not use batteries other than those designated. An explosion could occur, or abnormal
 heat generated, leading to fire.
 Do not use damaged power cords, plugs or loose outlets. Fire or electric shock could result.
 Do not use power cords other than those designated. Fire could result.
Use only the specified battery charger to recharge batteries. Other chargers may be of
 different voltage rating or polarity, causing sparking which could lead to fire or burns.
Do not use the battery or charger for any other equipment or purpose. Fire or burns caused
 by ignition could result.
Do not heat or throw batteries or chargers into fire. An explosion could occur, resulting in
 injury.
To prevent shorting of the battery in storage, apply insulating tape or equivalent to the
 terminals. Otherwise shorting could occur resulting in fire or burns.
Do not use the battery or the battery charger if its terminals are wet. Resultant poor contact
 or shorting could lead to fire or burns.
Do not connect or disconnect power supply plugs with wet hands. Electric shock could
 result.
 Caution
 Do not touch liquid leaking from batteries. Harmful chemicals could cause burns or blisters.
Tripod
 Caution
When mounting the instrument to the tripod, tighten the centering screw securely. Failure to
 tighten the screw properly could result in the instrument falling off the tripod, causing injury.
Tighten securely the leg fixing screws of the tripod on which the instrument is mounted.
 Failure to tighten the screws could result in the tripod collapsing, causing injury.
Do not carry the tripod with the tripod shoes pointed at other persons. A person could be
 injured if struck by the tripod shoes.
Keep hands and feet away from the tripod shoes when fixing the tripod in the ground. A hand
 or foot stab wound could result.
Tighten the leg fixing screws securely before carrying the tripod. Failure to tighten the
 screws could lead to the tripod legs extending, causing injury.
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Wireless technologies
 Warning
 Do not use within the vicinity of hospitals. Malfunction of medical equipment could result.
Use the instrument at a distance of at least 22 cm from anyone with a cardiac pacemaker.
 Otherwise, the pacemaker may be adversely affected by the electromagnetic waves
produced and cease to operate as normal.
 Do not use onboard aircraft. The aircraft instrumentation may malfunction as a result.
Do not use within the vicinity of automatic doors, fire alarms and other devices with
 automatic controls as the electromagnetic waves produced may adversely affect operation
resulting in an accident.
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Charging Battery
• Be sure to charge the battery within the charging temperature range.
Charging temperature range : 0 to 40°C
• Use only the specified battery or the battery charger. Failures caused by using other batteries or battery
chargers are out of warranty including the main unit.
Warranty policy for Battery

• Battery is an expendable item. The decline in retained capacity depending on the repeated charging/
discharging cycle is out of warranty.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN

• Bluetooth function may not be built in depending on telecommunications regulations of the country or the area
where the instrument is purchased. Contact your local dealer for the details.
Telescope
• Aiming the telescope at the sun will cause internal damage to the instrument. Use the solar filter when
observing the sun.
"26. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES"
Tribrach Clamp and Handle

• When the instrument is shipped, the tribrach clamp is held firmly in place with
a locking screw to prevent the instrument from shifting on the tribrach. Before
using the instrument the first time, loosen this screw with a screwdriver. And
before transporting it, tighten the locking screw to fasten the tribrach clamp
in place so that it will not shift on the tribrach.
• The handle of the instrument can be removed. When operating the
instrument with the handle attached, always make sure that the handle is
securely fixed to the instrument body with the handle locks.
Precautions concerning water and dust resistance

The instrument conforms to IP65 specifications for waterproofing and dust resistance when battery cover,
connector cap and the external interface hatch are closed.
• Be sure to correctly attach the connector caps to protect the instrument from moisture and dust particles when
the connector is not in use.
• Make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in contact with the terminal or connectors.
Operating the instrument with moisture or dust on the terminal or connectors may cause damage to the
instrument.
• Make sure that the inside of the carrying case and the instrument are dry before closing the case. If moisture
is trapped inside the case, it may cause the instrument to rust.
• If there is a crack or deformation in the rubber packing for the battery cover or external interface hatch, stop
using and replace the packing.
• To retain the waterproof property, it is recommended that you replace the rubber packing once every two
years. To replace the packing, contact your local dealer.
The Lithium Battery

• The lithium battery is used to maintain the Calendar & Clock function. It can back up data for approximately
5 years of normal use and storage (Temperature = 20°, humidity = about 50%), but its lifetime may be shorter
depending on circumstances.
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Tribrach
• Always use the tribrach provided. During a traverse observation, it is recommended to use the same type of
tribrach for the target as well for accurate observations.
Backing up data
• Data should be backed up (transferred to an external device etc.) on a regular basis to prevent data loss.
Other precautions
• Never place the instrument directly on the ground. Sand or dust may cause damage to the screw holes or the
centering screw on the base plate.
• Do not perform vertical rotation of the telescope when using the lens hood, diagonal eyepiece, or solar filter.
Such accessories may strike the instrument causing damage.
• Protect the instrument from heavy shocks or vibration.
• Protect the instrument from rain or drizzle with an umbrella or waterproof cover.
• Never carry the instrument on the tripod to another site.
• Turn the power off before removing the battery.
• Remove the battery before placing the instrument in its case.
• Make sure that the instrument and the protective lining of the carrying case are dry before closing the case.
The case is hermetically sealed and if moisture is trapped inside, the instrument could rust.
• Consult your local dealer before using the instrument under special conditions such as long periods of
continuous use or high levels of humidity. In general, special conditions are treated as being outside the scope
of the product warranty.
Maintenance
• Wipe off moisture completely if the instrument gets wet during survey work.
• Always clean the instrument before returning it to the case. The lens requires special care. First, dust it off
with the lens brush to remove tiny particles. Then, after providing a little condensation by breathing on the
lens, wipe it with the silicon cloth.
• If the display is dirty, carefully wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. To clean other parts of the instrument or the carrying
case, lightly moisten a soft cloth in a mild detergent solution. Wring out excess water until the cloth is slightly
damp, then carefully wipe the surface of the unit. Do not use any alkaline cleaning solutions, alcohol, or any
other organic solvents on the instrument or display.
For temporal de-activating the touch panel, see "5.2 Display Functions Temporarily de-activating the
touch panel",
• Store the instrument in a dry room where the temperature remains fairly constant.
• Check the tripod for loose fit and loose screws.
• If any trouble is found on the rotatable portion, screws or optical parts (e.g. lens), contact your local dealer.
• When the instrument is not used for a long time, check it at least once every 3 months.
"22. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS"
• When removing the instrument from the carrying case, never pull it out by force. The empty carrying case
should be closed to protect it from moisture.
• Check the instrument for proper adjustment periodically to maintain the instrument accuracy.
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2. PRECAUTIONS
Exporting this product (Relating EAR)

• This product is equipped with the parts/units, and contains software/technology, which are subject to the EAR
(Export Administration Regulations). Depending on countries you wish to export or bring the product to, a US
export license may be required. In such a case, it is your responsibility to obtain the license. The countries
requiring the license as of May 2013 are shown below. Please consult the Export Administration Regulations
as they are subject to change.
North Korea
Iran
Syria
Sudan
Cuba
URL for the EAR of the US: http://www.bis.doc.gov/policiesandregulations/ear/index.htm
Exporting this product (Relating telecommunications regulations)

• Wireless communication module is incorporated in the instrument. Use of this technology must be compliant
with telecommunications regulations of the country where the instrument is being used. Even exporting the
wireless communication module may require conformity with the regulations. Contact your local dealer in
advance.
Exceptions from responsibility

• The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks (hardware
only) of the product’s performance.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for results of faulty or intentional usage
or misuse including any direct, indirect, consequential damage, or loss of profits.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for consequential damage, or loss of
profits due to any natural disaster, (earthquake, storms, floods etc.), fire, accident, or an act of a third party
and/or usage under unusual conditions.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage (change of data, loss of
data, loss of profits, an interruption of business etc.) caused by use of the product or an unusable product.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for any damage, and loss of profits
caused by usage different to that explained in the operator’s manual.
• The manufacturer, or its representatives, assumes no responsibility for damage caused by incorrect
operation, or action resulting from connecting to other products.
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3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
The instrument is classified as the following class of Laser Product according to IEC Standard Publication
60825-1 Ed.3.0: 2014 and United States Government Code of Federal Regulation FDA CDRH 21CFR Part
1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.)
Device Laser class

Light beam used for measurement Class 3R
(When target (reflector) is set to N-prism.)
Light beam used for measurement Class 1
EDM device in objective
(When target (reflector) is set to prism or reflective
lens sheet.)
Laser-pointer Class 3R
Light beam for Auto Pointing Class 1
Laser plummet (optional accessory) Class2
(On the side of the telescope)

࣮ࣞࢨගࡢฟཱྀ
AVOID EXPOSURE-Laser radiation
is emitted from this aperture.
Laser beam
emitted from here
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(Laser plummet LASER RADIATION

AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
mounted model only) MAX 5mW LD 625-695nm
CLASS3R LASER PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1 Ed.3.0: 2014
Laser beam emitted from here

(Laser plummet mounted model only)

• EDM device is classified as Class 3R Laser Product when reflectorless measurement is selected. When
target (reflector) is set to prism or reflective sheet, the output is equivalent to the safer class 1.
Warning
• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
• Follow the safety instructions on the labels attached to the instrument as well as in this manual to ensure safe
use of this laser product.
• Never intentionally point the laser beam at another person. The laser beam is injurious to the eyes and skin.
If an eye injury is caused by exposure to the laser beam, seek immediate medical attention from a licensed
ophthalmologist.
• Do not look directly into the laser beam source or guide light source. Doing so could cause permanent eye
damage.
• Do not stare at the laser beam. Doing so could cause permanent eye damage.
• Never look at the laser beam through a telescope, binoculars or other optical instruments. Doing so could
cause permanent eye damage.
• Sight targets so that the laser beam does not stray from them.
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3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION
Caution
• Perform checks at start of work and periodic checks and adjustments with the laser beam emitted under
normal conditions.
• When the instrument is not being used, turn off the power and replace the lens cap.
• When disposing of the instrument, destroy the battery connector so that the laser beam cannot be emitted.
• Operate the instrument with due caution to avoid injuries that may be caused by the laser beam
unintentionally striking a person in the eye. Avoid setting the instrument at heights at which the path of the
laser beam may strike pedestrians or drivers at head height.
• Never point the laser beam at mirrors, windows or surfaces that are highly reflective. The reflected laser beam
could cause serious injury.
• Only those who have been received training as per the following items shall use this product.
• Read this manual for usage procedures for this product.
• Hazardous protection procedures (read this chapter).
• Requisite protective gear (read this chapter).
• Accident reporting procedures (stipulate procedures beforehand for transporting the injured and
contacting physicians in case there are laser induced injuries).
• Persons working within the range of the laser beam are advised to wear eye protection which corresponds to
the laser wavelength of the instrument being used. (OD2)
• Areas in which the laser is used should be posted with a standard laser warning sign.
• When using the laser-pointer function, be sure to turn OFF the output laser after distance measurement is
completed. Even if distance measurement is canceled, the laser-pointer function is still operating and the
laser beam continues to be emitted.
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
4.1 Parts of the Instrument
Parts and functions of the instrument
1 1 Handle
15 2 2 Beam detector for Remote Controller
14
3 (Auto Tracking model only)
13
3 Wireless antenna
4 Instrument height mark 
5 External interface hatch
12 4
"9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES"
5 6 Battery cover
7 Circular level
6
8 Circular level adjusting screws
9 Tribrach locking screw
10 Luminance sensor
11 Display unit
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7
12 Objective lens (Includes " Laser-pointer function")
10 13 Guide light 
9 8 14 Attach/detaching slider/button
(Handle locking screw for Standard Handle)
 "4.1 Parts of the Instrument Detaching/attaching the
RC Handle (Auto Tracking model)"
 "4.1 Parts of the Instrument Detaching/attaching the
Standard Handle (Auto Pointing model)"
15 Sighting collimator 
14
16 16 Tubular compass slot
17 Vertical Jog 
18 Horizontal Jog 
34 19 Power key
33 20 Speaker
21 Trigger key 
22 Keyboard
32 "5.2 Display Functions"
17
31 23 Serial / External power source connector
30 19 24 Stylus (pen)
20
25 Levelling foot screw
21 26 Base plate
29 27 Tribrach clamp
18 28 Optical plummet eyepiece
28 22 29 Optical plummet focussing ring
23
24
30 Telescope knob
25 31 Telescope eyepiece
27 26 32 Telescope eyepiece screw
33 Telescope focussing ring
 Instrument height mark

The height of the instrument is as follows:
• 192.5mm (from tribrach mounting surface to this mark)
• 236mm (from tribrach plate to this mark)
"Instrument height" is input when setting instrument station data and is the height from the surveying point
(where the instrument is mounted) to this mark.
 Laser-pointer function
A target can be sighted with a red laser beam in dark locations without the use of the telescope.
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
 Guide light
Setting-out measurement etc. can be carried out effectively using the guide light. The guide light is
composed of a light that is divided into green and red sections. A poleman can ascertain the present
position by checking the guide light color.
Guide light green red
(When seen from the objective lens side

while the instrument is in the Face 1 state)
Guide light status
Light status Meaning

Slow flashing Waiting
(Red and green simultaneously) Search error (error screen only)
Fast flashing Searching in progress
(Red and green simultaneously) Measuring (continuous measurement)
Returned signal checking in progress
Auto Tracking in progress (Auto Tracking model only)
Auto Tracking in predicted direction (Auto Tracking model only)
Green and red alternate flashing Distance measurement error (no signal, sighting error)
"Prism wait"
"13.2 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement", "16.1 Using the Guide Light in Setting-out
Measurement"
 Sighting collimator
Use sighting collimator to aim the instrument in the direction of the measurement point.
Turn the instrument until the apex of the triangle in the sighting collimator is aligned with the target. A circle
surrounds the triangle to make it easier to locate.
 Vertical and Horizontal Jogs

The instrument and telescope can be rotated manually by hand or, for more precise adjustments, by
turning the vertical and horizontal Jogs.
 Trigger key
When the Trigger key is pressed the instrument carries out the operation indicated by the orange
Operating icon on the screen. This allows the user to continue operation without having to return to the
display to press Operating icons.
Wireless antenna
The wireless antenna allows communication via wireless technologies.

• Handle the antenna with care. The antenna may be damaged if struck during operation or while being stored
in the carrying case.
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4. PRODUCT OUTLINE
Detaching/attaching the RC Handle (Auto Tracking model)

The carrying handle can be removed from the instrument when the prism is located at the zenith etc.

• Never touch the beam detector. The ability of the system to perform Turning may be adversely affected. If the
beam detector is dirty, carefully wipe it with the silicon cloth.
1. Press the attach/detaching button and then move Attach/detaching slider

the handle to the right while sliding the attach/ Attach/detaching button
detaching slider to the direction indicated in the
arrow.
2. Along with the step 1, lift it up to detach.
Detaching/attaching the Standard Handle (Auto Pointing model)

The carrying handle can be removed from the instrument when the prism is located at the zenith etc.
1. To remove it, loosen the handle rocking screws.
2. To attache the handle, position the handle as

shown, tighten the 2 handle rocking screws Handle rocking screws
securely.
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Detaching the instrument from the tribrach

1. Loosen the tribrach locking screw by turning 2 or
3 rotations in the counterclockwise direction.
2. Turn the tribrach clamp counterclockwise to

loosen.
3. Lift the instrument to detach.
Attaching the instrument to the tribrach

1. Check that the tribrach locking screw has been
loosened.
2. Align (1) and (2) and lower the instrument onto the
(1)
tribrach.
3. Turn the tribrach clamp clockwise to tighten.
4. Turn the tribrach locking screw (3) clockwise to

tighten.
(2)
(3)

• Always fully tighten the tribrach locking screw to
reduce adverse effects of motor operation on
accuracy and ensure optimal results.
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4.2 Mode Structure
The diagram below describes the different modes of the instrument and key operations for navigating between
them.
●Basic mode
Top menu Version display mode
Version
>OK@
^ESC`
^PRG` OBSERVE MENU CONFIG
Observation mode
(Display switchable)
Menu mode Config mode
SHV display
Program
Distance display
activate
icons
Graphic display
*1
^PRG` ^‫`ۻ‬
●Program mode ●Starkey mode
Program screen ^‫`ۻ‬
:Available only when a program is activated.

*1: The previous screen {PRG} is pressed is recovered. However one of the observation screens is recovered just after
a program is activated.

• Switching between modes is not possible during distance measurement.
• Do not switch between modes by {PRG} or not turn OFF the power just after pressing {PRG} (when a
program is activated or quit).
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
• "External Link" is installed on the Auto Tracking model only.
• "TSshield" and "OnlineOAF" may not be installed on the instrument depending on the country or the area
where the instrument is purchased.
4.3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN

• Bluetooth/Wireless LAN function may not be built in depending on telecommunications regulations of the
country or the area where the instrument is purchased. Contact your local dealer for the details.
• Use of this technology must be authorized according to telecommunications regulations of the country where
the instrument is being used. Contact your local dealer in advance.
"29. REGULATIONS"
• TOPCON CORPORATION is not liable for the content of any transmission nor any content related thereto.
When communicating important data, run tests beforehand to ascertain that communication is operating
normally.
• Do not divulge the content of any transmission to any third party.
Radio interference when using Bluetooth technology/Wireless LAN

Bluetooth/Wireless LAN communication with the GT uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This is the same band
used by the devices described below.
• Industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment such as microwaves and pacemakers.
• portable premises radio equipment (license required) used in factory production lines etc.
• portable specified low-power radio equipment (license-exempt)
• IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g standard wireless LAN devices (When using Bluetooth function)
• The above devices use the same frequency band as Bluetooth communications. As a result, using the GT
within proximity to the above devices may result in interference causing communication failure or reduction
of transmission speed.
• Bluetooth devices (when Wireless LAN function)
Although a radio station license is not required for this instrument, bear in mind the following points when using
Bluetooth technology for communication.
 Regarding portable premises radio equipment and portable specified low-power radio equipment:
• Before starting transmission, check that operation will not take place within the vicinity of portable premises
radio equipment or specified low-power radio equipment.
• In the case that the instrument causes radio interference with portable premises radio equipment,
terminate the connection immediately and take measures to prevent further interference (e.g. connect
using an interface cable).
• In the case that the instrument causes radio interference with portable specified low-power radio
equipment, contact your local dealer.
 When using Bluetooth function in proximity to IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g standard wireless LAN
devices, turn off all wireless LAN devices not being used and vice versa.
• Interference may result, causing transmission speed to slow or even disrupting the connection completely.
Turn off all devices not being used.
 Do not use the GT in proximity to microwaves.

• Microwave ovens can cause significant interference resulting in communication failure. Perform
communication at a distance of 3m or more from microwave ovens.
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 Refrain from using the GT in proximity to televisions and radios.

• Televisions and radios use a different frequency band to Bluetooth/Wireless LAN communications.
However, even if the GT is used within proximity to the above equipment with no adverse effects with
regard to Bluetooth/Wireless LAN communication, moving a Bluetooth/Wireless LAN compatible device
(including the GT) closer to said equipment may result in electronic noise in sound or images, adversely
affecting the performance of televisions and radios.
Precautions regarding transmission

 For best results
• The usable range becomes shorter when obstacles block the line of sight, or devices such as
PDAs or computers are used. Wood, glass and plastic will not impede communication but the usable range
becomes shorter. Moreover, wood, glass and plastic containing metal frames, plates, foil and other heat
shielding elements as well as coatings containing metallic powders may adversely affect Bluetooth
communication and concrete, reinforced concrete, and metal will render it impossible.
• Use a vinyl or plastic cover to protect the instrument from rain and moisture. Metallic materials should not
be used.
• The direction of the Bluetooth antenna can have adverse effects upon usable range.
 Reduced range due to atmospheric conditions

• The radio waves used by the GT may be absorbed or scattered by rain, fog, and moisture from the human
body with the limit of usable range becoming lower as a result. Similarly, usable range may also shorten
when performing communication in wooded areas. Moreover, as wireless devices lose signal strength
when close to the ground, perform communication at as high a position as possible.

• TOPCON CORPORATION cannot guarantee full compatibility with all Bluetooth/Wireless LAN products on
the market.
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5. BASIC OPERATION
Learn basic key operations here before you read each measurement procedure.
5.1 Basic Key Operation
{ESC} { PRG} Program mode

Display unit { } { B.S.}
{ } Starkey mode
{ } Illumination
to
{ Enter }
{ } Switching input mode Luminance sensor
 Power ON/OFF
"8. POWER ON/OFF"
 Lighting up the reticle/keys and selecting screen backlight brightness
Switches the reticle illumination and key light On/Off (When Key light is
{ }
On, backlight brigthtness goes down)
Brightness level: "20.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument"
 Switching to Starkey mode
{★} Switches to Starkey mode/previous screen

"5.4 Starkey Mode"
 Switching to Program mode
{PRG} Switches to Program mode/Basic mode

• Do not switch between modes by {PRG} or not turn OFF the power just after pressing {PRG} (when a
program is activated or quit).
 Switching the Laser-pointer/Guide light ON/OFF
{ } (Press and hold until a Turn ON/OFF the laser-pointer/guide light

beep sounds)
"Switching { } function: 20.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument"


• Changes can also be made by tapping the icon on Status icon or in Starkey mode.
"5.2 Display Functions Status icons", "5.4 Starkey Mode"
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5. BASIC OPERATION
 Inputting letters/figures
Switch numerals/alphabetic characters (upper case)/alphabetic

{α}
characters (lower case)
{α} + {} Display/hide <Input Panel>
Input numeral or symbol printed above the key (during numeric input
mode)
{0} to {9}
Input alphabetic character in the order they are listed (in alphabetic input
mode)
Input a decimal point (during numeric input mode)
{.}
Input code (in alphabetic input mode)
Input a plus or minus sign (during numeric input mode)
{±}
Input code (in alphabetic input mode)
{ESC} Cancel the input data
{α} + {S.P} Shift to the next item
{B.S.} Delete a character on the left.
{S.P.} Input a blank space (increments by 1 when setting the date and time)
{}/{} Move the cursor left/right
{}/{} Move the cursor up/down
{Enter} Select/accept input word/value
Inputting rule and inputting special characters: "5.3 Inputting Characters using the Input Panel"
 Selecting options
{}/{} Move the cursor/selection item up/down
{}/{} Move the cursor/selection item left/right or select other option
{α} + {S.P} Shift to the next item
{S.P.} Display other options
{Enter} Select/accept the option
 Others
{ESC} Return to previous screen
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5. BASIC OPERATION
5.2 Display Functions
Screens can be operated using the keys on the keyboard or the touch panel. The touch panel can be operated
using either the stylus pen provided or your fingers.
It is also possible to de-activate the touch panel temporarily.

• Do not scratch the display or use any sharp implement other than the stylus pen to operate the touch panel.
Using the stylus

The stylus pen can be used to select menus and buttons on the screen and operate the scroll bar.
Temporarily de-activating the touch panel

The touch panel can be temporarily de-activated. This is especially useful when cleaning the display.
To de-activate, tap on the Status icon. The screen below is displayed.
 Allocating : "20.13 Changing Starkey Mode Icons"
The touch panel cannot be operated while the above message is displayed. Press {ESC} to cancel the
message and re-activate the touch panel.

• Keyboard operation is partially limited during the Temporarily de-activating the touch panel.
Displaying and operating screens
Tap the screen title

to display Popup
Operating icons
Switching Operating icons

• Operating icon allocations, displayed items, and character sizes can all be changed in accordance with user
preferences.
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5. BASIC OPERATION
Top menu
Mode switch icons
Program activate
icons

• "External Link" is installed on the Auto Tracking model only.
• "TSshield" and "OnlineOAF" may not be installed depending on the country or the area where the instrument
is purchased.
• Only one program can be activated at a time. Icons whose background are gray cannot be selected.
Version display mode screen
Instrument name
Serial number
Functions on
your instrument
Observation mode screen "SHV" display
(1) Distance
(2) Vertical angle
(3) Horizontal angle
(1) Distance
Display status can be switched between SD (slope distance)/HD (horizontal distance)/VD (vertical
distance).
"20.2 Observation Conditions - Dist"
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(2) Vertical angle

The Vertical angle display can be switched between Zenith (Z=0°)/Horiz (H=0°)/Horiz (H=±90°)
To switch vertical angle/slope in %, press [ZA/%] when allocated to the Observation mode screen.
"20.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt"
The capitalized letter in the Operating icon indicates the currently selected mode.
Allocating [ZA/%]: "20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"
(3)Horizontal angle
Press [R/L] to switch the display status between HA-R (horizontal angle right)/HA-L (horizontal angle left).
The capitalized letter in the Operating icon indicates the currently selected mode.
Allocating [R/L]: "20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"

• Horizontal distance and height difference are also displayed in "SHVdist" display of Observation mode.
Measuring screen
Laser is emitted
Observation mode screen "Graphic" display
Arrow indicates north as set backsight
Target point
Instrument station
Scale
(units: m)
Following operations are available by switching Operating icons.

[CNFG] : In <Graphic configuration> the user can specify the orientation of the "graphic" display and
which point, target or station, to set at the center of the display.
[DEF.] : Returns to the original orientation display.
[ZoomIn]: Zooms in.
[ZoomOut]:Zooms out.
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Selecting menus
To select a menu, tap the touch panel or press the relevant number key.
Number
Status icons
Indicate the current status of the instrument.
Tapping icons will switch between the relevant options for that item.
Tapping and holding will display a list of all available options for that item and, in certain cases, a link to the
configuration screen for that item.
Status icons
Allocation of the icons of the Status icon corresponds with that of Starkey mode.
About icons: "5.4 Starkey Mode"
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5.3 Inputting Characters using the Input Panel
To display <Input Panel>, tap of Status icon/Starkey mode or while pressing {α} press {}. This
keyboard can be used to input numeric and alphabetic characters as well as symbols. Tap the icon again to
close.

• When <Input Panel> is covering the icon of the Status icon, use the stylus pen to drag the input panel
to another part of the screen so that you can access the icon.
Input panel
Esc : Deletes all input characters

display : Moves the cursor to the next text box
CAP : Alternates between upper and lower case alphabetic characters and numbers/symbols
Shift : Alternates between upper and lower case alphabetic characters and numbers/symbols. Is
canceled after inputting a single character.
Ctl : No function
Del/ : Delete the character to the left/right or deletes the entire text in the active section
←→ : Move the cursor left/right
ENT : Accept input characters
Space : Input a blank space
áü : Accesses further Latin/Germanic characters/symbols. Is canceled after inputting a single
character.
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5.4 Starkey Mode
Via Starkey mode, you can jump from each Basic mode screen to the screen of checking/changing the various
settings directly. Press starkey { ★ } to enter Starkey mode. Each icon can be tapped or pressed and hold in the
same way with Status icon.
• 12 icons allocated in Starkey mode and the above 8 icons correspond with that Status icon
• Allocation of the icons can be changed.
Changing allocation of Starkey mode: "20.13 Changing Starkey Mode Icons"
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(5) (6) (7) (8)
(9)(10) (11)
(12) (13)
12 and 13 are not allocated
when instrument was shipped.
Indicates the current status of the instrument.

Tapping icons will switch between the relevant options for that item. Tapping and holding will display a list of all
available options for that item and, in certain cases, a link to the configuration screen for that item.
Details of each icon are described below. (The numbers correspond to above icons).
(1) Battery icon

Remaining battery power indicator (Temperature = 20°C, EDM on).
The remaining battery power displayed when distance measurement is in progress may differ to that
displayed at other times.
You can jump to the Power config. screen.
"20.6 Instrument Conditions - Power"
When using standard battery (BDC70)

: Level 3 Full power
: Level 2 Plenty of power remains
: Level 1 Half or less power remains
: Level 0 Little power remains Prepare a replacement battery. (Flashes red and black)
: No power Stop operation and charge the battery. (Red display in the center of the screen)
"6.1 Battery Charging"
When using external battery (BT73QA)
: Level 3 Full power
: Level 2 Plenty of power remains
: Level 1 Half or less power remains
: Level 0 Little power remains. Prepare a replacement battery.
"6.1 Battery Charging"
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(2) Target type icon

Selection of target type and configuration of prism constant correction value.
You can jump to the Distance config. or Target config. screen.
"20.3 Observation Conditions - Reflector (Target)"
: Prism (0mm)
: 360° prism (-7mm)
: Sheet (0mm)
: N-Prism
: "+" indicates a target used with an external device or in a program installed
in the Program mode.
(3) Motor icon

Configuration of Auto Pointing/Auto Tracking status. The display may change slightly depending on the
target type selected. Auto Tracking items are only relevant to Auto Tracking models and are not available
for Auto Pointing models.
You can jump to the Search/Track config. screen.
"11.1 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking Settings"
: Perform Auto Pointing and Tracking when measuring the distance
: Perform only Auto Pointing when measuring the distance
: Measure the distance only
: Start Auto Tracking. "TRK Off" is displayed when performing Auto
Tracking
or when in "Prism wait" status. Tap to quit Auto Tracking.
: Begin searching
: Rotates the instrument 180°
One of the following icons will be displayed while the motor is in operation to indicate the current status of
the instrument.
: Rotating
: Rotating at fixed velocity
: Searching/Searching after target lost during Auto Tracking
: Auto Tracking in progress
: Auto Tracking idle (when Auto Tracking set)
: Auto Tracking in predicted direction
: Waiting for prism during Auto Tracking
Predicted direction and waiting for prism: "11.1 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking Settings  Lost Prism"

• Auto Tracking and Auto Pointing cannot be performed when "Reflectorless" has been selected as the
target type ( will be displayed). Auto Tracking cannot be performed when "Sheet" has been selected
as the target type ( will be displayed).
• An arrow indicating turn direction will be displayed when the instrument is rotating at a fixed velocity.
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(4) Laser-pointer/guide light icon

Selection of laser-pointer/guide light status.
Switching the laser-pointer/guide light ON/OFF: "5.1 Basic Key Operation"
You can jump to the Instrument config. screen.
"20.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument"
: Guide light ON
: Guide light OFF
: Laser-pointer ON
: Laser-pointer OFF

• The laser-pointer will be automatically switched OFF during distance measurement.
(5) Tilt angle compensation icon

The vertical and horizontal angles are automatically compensated for small tilt errors using the dual-axis tilt
sensor.
Selection of tilt function condition.
You can display <Tilt> or jump to the Angle/tilt config. screen.
<Tilt>: "7.2 Levelling"
Setting of tilt angle compensation: "20.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt"
: Horizontal and vertical tilt angles compensated (blue)

: No compensation
: Only vertical tilt angle compensated (green)

• is displayed when the instrument is out of level.
(6) Communication status with external devices icon

Selection of communication method with external devices.
You can jump to the Communication config. screen.
Setting of RS232C communication: "9.3 Connection via RS232C Cable"
Setting of Bluetooth communication: "9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology"
: Connection via RS232C cable
: Connection via Bluetooth wireless technology
Connection status to external devices is displayed as follows.

i) Connection via Bluetooth wireless technology
: Connecting
: Canceling connection
: (Antenna is moving) Inquiring about other Bluetooth devices
: (Antenna is stationary) Communication settings in progress/Preparing for communication

(Instrument just powered ON etc.)
: Connection error (icon flashes)
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ii) Connection via RS232C cable

: RS232C is selected
: Sending data from a data collector to GT
: Sending data from GT to a data collector
: Exchanging data in both directions between GT and a data collector

• A red arrow indicates that data transmission has failed and data needs to be sent again.
(7) Input mode icon

Selection of input mode
_1 Inputting numbers and symbols
_a Inputting lower case alphabetic characters
_A Inputting upper case alphabetic characters
"5.1 Basic Key Operation  Inputting letters/figures"
(8) Input panel icon

 "5.3 Inputting Characters using the Input Panel"
(9) PPM setting icon

Current atmospheric correction factor setting is displayed.
You can jump to the Atmos config. screen.
"20.4 Observation Conditions - Atmosphere"
(10) Internet communication status

Connection status of internet communication is displayed.
You can jump to the Internet config. screen.
"9.4 Wireless LAN Settings and Communication"
"9.5 Cellular Settings and Communication"
Configuration of internet communication.
Connection status to a router is displayed as follows.

i) Wireless LAN connection
: Disconnected/Intensity of signal less than -91 (dBm)
: Intensity of signal -90 to -70(dBm)
: Intensity of signal more than -57 (dBm)
ii) Cellular connection

: Connected
: Disconnected
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(11) Config mode icon

Jump to Config mode.
(12) Touch panel icon

De-activate the touch panel temporarily.
You can jump to the Display config. screen.
"20.5 Instrument Conditions - Display"
: Touch panel temporarily de-activated.

• This icon cannot be operated during distance measurement, or during data transmission.
(13) Disk usage icon

The status of the disk (memory) of the instrument is displayed.
: Less than 20%

: 20 to 50%
: More than 50%
Tap and hold disk icon in the Status icon to check the detail of the disk usage.
:Usage space of disk capacity of the instrument
:Free space of disk capacity of the instrument
:Disk capacity of the instrument
:Usage space of disk capacity of the external disk connected to the instrument
:Free space of disk capacity of the external disk connected to the instrument
:Disk capacity of the external disk connected to the instrument

• Information about Removable Disk is displayed only when an external disk is connected to the instrument
and a program on the Program mode is activated.
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6. USING THE BATTERY
6.1 Battery Charging
The battery was not charged at the factory. Charge the battery fully before using the instrument.

• The charger will become rather hot during use. This is normal.
• Do not use to charge batteries other than those specified.
• The charger is for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
• Batteries cannot be charged, even when the charging lamp is flashing, when the temperature is outside the
charging temperature range.
• Do not charge the battery just after charging is completed. Battery performance may decline.
• Remove batteries from the charger before putting into storage.
• When not in use, disconnect the power cable plug from the wall outlet.
• Store the battery in a dry room where the temperature is within the following ranges. For long-term storage,
the battery should be charged at least once every six months.
Storage period Temperature range
1 week or less -20 to 50°C
1 week to 1 month -20 to 45°C
1 month to 6 months -20 to 40°C
6 months to 1 year -20 to 35°C
• Batteries generate power using a chemical reaction and as a result have a limited lifetime. Even when in
storage and not used for long periods, battery capacity deteriorates with the passage of time. This may result
in the operating time of the battery shortening despite having been charged correctly. In this event, a new
battery is required.
PROCEDURE
1. Connect the power cable to the charger and plug the
charger into the wall outlet.
2. Mount the battery in the charger by matching the grooves

on the battery with the guides on the charger.
Grooves
Guides
Slot 1
Charging lamp
Slot 2
3. When charging starts, the lamp starts blinking.
4. The lamp lights when charging is finished.

5. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
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6. USING THE BATTERY

• Slots 1 and 2:
The charger starts charging the battery mounted first. If you place two batteries in the charger, the battery in
slot 1 is charged first, and then the battery in slot 2. ( step 2)
• Charging lamp:
The charging lamp is off when the charger is outside the charging temperature range or when the battery is
mounted incorrectly. If the lamp is still off after the charger falls within its charging temperature range and the
battery is mounted again, contact your local dealer. (steps 2 and 3)
• Charging time per battery:
BDC70:about 5.5 hours (at 25°C) (Charging can take longer than the times stated above when temperatures
are either especially high or low).
6.2 Installing/Removing the Battery
Mount the charged battery.

 Type of power source: "24. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM"

• Use the attached battery (BDC70).
• Before removing the battery, turn off the power to the instrument. If the battery is removed while the power is
switched on, a warm boot may occur. File and folder data may be lost as a result.
• Do not open the battery cover while the power is on.
• Do not damage the projected sensor inside the battery cover. Also, be careful not to shut the battery cover
on your fingers.
• When installing/removing the battery, make sure that moisture or dust particles do not come in contact with
the inside of the instrument.
• Remove batteries from the surveying instrument or charger before putting into storage.
PROCEDURE Mounting the battery
1. Slide down the catch on the battery cover to open.
2. Checking the terminal side on the battery, insert the

battery as shown.

• Do not insert the battery inclined. Doing so may damage
the instrument or battery terminals.
3. Close the battery cover. A click is heard when the cover is

secure.
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7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT

• Mount the battery in the instrument before performing this operation because the instrument will tilt slightly if
the battery is mounted after levelling.
7.1 Centering
PROCEDURE Centering with the optical plummet eyepiece
1. Make sure the legs are spaced at equal intervals

and the head is approximately level.
Set the tripod so that the head is positioned over the
survey point.
Make sure the tripod shoes are firmly fixed in the
ground.
2. Place the instrument on the tripod head.

Supporting it with one hand, tighten the centering
screw on the bottom of the unit to make sure it is
secured to the tripod.
Centering screw
3. Looking through the optical plummet eyepiece, turn Focussing on the survey point
the optical plummet eyepiece to focus on the
reticle. Focussing on
Turn the optical plummet focussing ring to focus on the reticle
the survey point.
4. Adjust the levelling foot screws to center the

survey point in the optical plummet reticle.
Levelling foot screws
PROCEDURE Centering with the laser plummet eyepiece (Optional accessory)

1. Set up the tripod and affix the instrument on the
tripod head.
"7.1 Centering"
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2. Power ON the instrument.

The electric circular level is displayed on the <Tilt>.
3. Press [L-ON].
The laser plummet beam will be emitted from the
bottom of the instrument.
• Use {}/{} in the second page to adjust the

brightness of the laser.
4. Using levelling foot screws, adjust the position of

the instrument on the tripod until the laser beam is
aligned with the center of the survey point.
5. Press [L-OFF] to turn the laser plummet off.

Alternatively, the laser plummet will switch off
automatically when going to another screen.

• Visibility of the laser spot may be affected when operating in direct sunlight. In this event, provide shade for
the survey point.
7.2 Levelling
PROCEDURE
1. Perform the centering procedure.

 "7.1 Centering"
2. Roughly center the bubble in the circular level by

either shortening the tripod leg closest to the Tripod legs
adjustment
offcenter direction of the bubble or by lengthening
the tripod leg farthest from the offcenter direction of
the bubble. Adjust one more tripod leg to center the
bubble.
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3. Power ON the instrument.

The electric circular level is displayed on the <Tilt>.
“” indicates the bubble in circular level. The range
of the inside circle is ±1.5' and the range of the
outside circle is ±6'.
4. Using levelling foot screws, center “” in the

circular level.
First, turn the instrument until the telescope is
parallel to a line between levelling foot screws A
and B. Next, set the tilt angle to 0° using foot
screws A and B for the X direction and levelling
screw C for the Y direction.
• When the bubble is in the center, proceed to step

5.
5. Loosen the centering screw slightly.

Looking through the optical plummet eyepiece,
slide the instrument over the tripod head until the Slide the instrument
survey point is exactly centered in the reticle. over the tripod head
Retighten the centering screw securely.
If the instrument is levelled using laser plummet, Centering screw

emit the laser plummet beam and check it again.
"7.2 Levelling PROCEDURE Centering with
the laser plummet eyepiece (Optional
accessory)"
6. Check again to make sure the bubble in the

electric circular level is centered.
If not, repeat the procedure starting from step 4.
7. Press {ESC} to return to Observation mode.
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8. POWER ON/OFF

• When the power cannot be switched ON or the power is soon turned OFF even though the battery is mounted,
there may be almost no battery power remaining. Replace it with a fully charged battery.
"21. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES"
PROCEDURE Power ON
1. Press the power key on the side of the instrument.
Power key
When the power is switched on, <Tilt> is displayed.

"7.2 Levelling" step 3
Press {ESC} to go Observation mode screen.
If "Out of range" is displayed, the instrument tilt

sensor is indicating that the instrument is out of
level. Level the instrument once again using
circular level, then display <Tilt>.
Press and hold on Status icon or in Starkey
mode, then select "Go to Tilt screen".
"5.4 Starkey Mode" (5) Tilt angle
compensation icon

• "Tilt crn." in <Angle/Tilt> should be set to "No" if the display is unsteady due to vibration or strong wind.
 "20.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt"
 Resume function
The Resume function redisplays the screen appearing before the instrument was powered OFF when the
instrument is powered back ON. All parameter settings are also saved. Even if remaining battery power is
completely depleted, this function will remain active for 1 minute, after which it is canceled. Replace a
depleted battery as soon as possible.
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8. POWER ON/OFF
PROCEDURE Power OFF

1. Press and hold (about 1sec) the power key on the
side of the instrument.

• When there is almost no battery power
remaining, the battery icon in the Status icon will
start to blink.In this event, stop measurement,
switch off the power and charge the battery or
replace with a fully charged battery.
• To save power, power to the instrument is
automatically cut off if it is not operated for a fixed
period of time. This time period can be set in
"Power off" in <Power supply>.
"20.6 Instrument Conditions - Power"
• It takes about 5 seconds to turn OFF the power.
8.1 Configuring the Touch Panel
When using for the first time, or after performing a cold

boot, the screen for configuring the touch panel will be
displayed.
Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the

cross-hairs displayed on the screen with the stylus
pen. Tap the cross-hairs on the other side of the
display as well.

• Touch panel configuration can be performed at any time during normal operation by pressing [PNL CAL] in
<Display>.
"20.5 Instrument Conditions - Display"
8.2 Resolving Software Issues
If you are experiencing problems with the instrument and suspect a fault in the program, you should try a warm
boot. If the problem is not resolved with a warm boot the next step is to perform a cold boot. A warm boot will
not erase surveying data in the instrument but will cancel the resume function. Whenever possible transmit the
data to a personal computer before rebooting.
PROCEDURE
1. Power OFF the instrument.
2. Press the power key on the side of the instrument

while pressing {Enter}.
The instrument is reset and powers ON as normal.
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8. POWER ON/OFF
 Cold boot
If the problem is not resolved with a warm boot the next step is to perform a cold boot. A cold boot will not
erase surveying data in the instrument but all the parameters will be changed to the factory settings. If the
data in the memory is necessary, BE SURE TO TRANSFER IT TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER BEFORE
PERFORMING A COLD BOOT.
To perform a cold boot, while holding { }, and {S.P.}, press the power key on the side of the instrument.
The instrument is reset and powers ON as normal.
"20.14 Restoring Default Settings"
 Problems Powering OFF

When the instrument cannot be powered OFF as normal, depress the reset button with the tip of the stylus
pen.

• Pressing the Reset button may result in file and folder data being lost.
Reset button
8.3 Powering ON/OFF from an External Instrument
The instrument can be powered ON/OFF from an external device such as a computer or data collector.

• The password must be input after powering ON the instrument from an external device when a password has
been set.
Remote PWR-On function: "20.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument"
Setting a password: "20.9 Instrument Conditions - Password"
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9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES
The instrument supports Bluetooth wireless technology and RS232C for communication with data collectors
etc. As for internet connection, Wireless LAN and SIM are supported. Inputting/outputting data is possible by
inserting a USB flash drive or by connecting to a USB device. Read this manual in conjunction with the
operator’s manual for the relevant external device.

• When doing Bluetooth communication, read "4.3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN".
9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology
The Bluetooth module incorporated in the instrument can be used for communication with Bluetooth devices
such as data collectors.
 Bluetooth connection mode

Communication between a pair of Bluetooth devices requires one device to be set as the "Master" and the
other as the "Slave". GT is always "Slave" and the paired data collector will be the "Master" when
performing measurements and recording the data between them.
PROCEDURE Setting for Bluetooth communication

1. Select "Comms" in Config mode.
2. Select "Comms mode" in <Communication

Setup>.
3. Set "Comms mode" to "Bluetooth".
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4. Select "Comms type" in <Communication Setup>.
5. Select "T-Type".

• "S-Type" is for an instrument using 2 Way
commands.
6. Perform communication settings for T-type.

Items set and options (*: Factory setting)
(1) REC Type
REC-A* (newly measured data is output)/
REC-B (displayed data is output)
(2) Terminate 
ETX*/ETX+CR/ETX+CR+LF
(3) TRK State
On (with track state information)/Off*
(4) Ack mode 
On*/Off

• Changing communication settings during
Bluetooth communication will cancel the
connection.
• No changes for the factory setting are necessary
as long as connecting to a recommended
program on the data collector. If connection can
not be established, check the communication
settings of GT and the data collector.
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7. Select "Bluetooth" in <Communication Setup>.
8. Set "Authentication" to "Yes" or "No".

If "Authentication" is set to "Yes", the passkey will
also need to be input on the companion device.
9. When "Authentication" is set to "Yes", input the

same passkey as that for the intended companion
device. Even if "Authentication" is set to "No", a
passkey is requested when authentication is set
on the companion device being used.
• Up to 16 numeral characters can be input. Input

characters will be displayed as asterisks (e.g.
"*****"). The passkey was set to "0123" at the
factory.
10.Press {Enter} to finish settings. Move on to the

Bluetooth communication.
 "9.2 Communication between the GT and
Companion Device"

• When selecting "S-type" in step 3, the following items are displayed.
(1) Check sum : Yes/No*
(2) Controller : Remote/2 Way/2 Way+Remote*
 Terminate
Select the option Off or On for carrige return (CR) and line feed when collecting measurement data with a
computer.
 ACK mode
When communicating to an external device, the protocol for handshaking can omit the [ACK] coming from
the external device so data is not sent again.
On: Standard
Off: Omit the [ACK]
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PROCEDURE Displaying Bluetooth information for the GT

1. Press [Info] in <Bluetooth>" to display information
for the GT.
 "9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth
Technology PROCEDURE Setting for
Bluetooth communication"
Register the Bluetooth address (BD ADDR)
displayed here in the paired device set as
"Master".
2. Press {Enter} to return to <Bluetooth>.
 Bluetooth device address

This is a number unique to one particular Bluetooth device used to identify devices during communication.
This number consists of 12 characters (numbers 0 to 9 and letters from A to F).
Some devices may be referred to by their Bluetooth device address.
9.2 Communication between the GT and Companion Device

• Bluetooth communication causes instrument battery power to be depleted at a rate higher than that for normal
operation.
• Check that the companion device (data collector, computer, or cellular phone etc.) is turned on and the
relevant Bluetooth settings are complete.
• All communication settings will be changed to factory settings when a cold boot is performed. Comms setup
will need to be performed again.
"9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology"
PROCEDURE
1. Complete the necessary GT settings for Bluetooth
communication.
 "9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth
Technology PROCEDURE Setting for
Bluetooth communication"
2. Start communication by the data collector.

 Manual of the program mounted on the data
collector
When a connection has been successfully
established, is displayed.
3. Terminate the connection by the data collector.
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9.3 Connection via RS232C Cable
RS232C communication is possible, connecting instrument and a data collector with the cable.
PROCEDURE Basic cable settings

1. Power OFF the instrument and connect the
instrument and a data collector with a interface
cable.
 Cables: "26. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES"

• Insert the interface cable to the serial/external
power source connector tightly and then turn it.
3. Select "Comms mode" in <Communication

Setup>.
4. Set "Comms mode" to "RS232C".
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5. Select "RS232C" in <Communication Setup>.
6. Perform communication setting for RS232C.

(1) Baud rate : 1200/2400/4800/9600*/
19200/38400bps
(2) Data bits : 7/8* bits
(3) Parity : Not set*/Odd/Even
(4) Stop bit : 1*/ 2 bits
7. Press {Enter} to finish settings.
9.4 Wireless LAN Settings and Communication
A program installed on the instrument can communicate with an external device by connecting to Internet via
Wireless LAN.
PROCEDURE
2. Select "INTERNET" in <Communication Setup>.
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3. Set "Connection" to "WLAN" in <INTERNET>.
4. Set "DHCP" to "Auto" when obtaining an IP

address via DHCP server.
• Set "DHCP" to "Static" when specifying an IP

address and set related items.
Items set
(1) IP Address
(IP address connectable to a router. Input the
IP address so that it is not the same of the
router to be connected. (Avoid the overlapped
range of IP address assigned via DHCP
server))
Example:
Set 192.168.0.3 when the router address is
192.168.0.1.
(2) Subnet Mask
(The same value of the router to be
connected)
(3) Gateway
(IP address of the router to be connected)
5. Press [DNS Setting] in <INTERNET>.

Set "DNS Setting" to "Auto" when using a server
address assigned via a name server and then
press [OK].
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• Set "DHCP" to "Static" when it is necessary to

specify a DNS server address manually using the
information given from your internet service
provider. Set related items and press [OK].
Items set
(1) DNS Primary
(IP address of DNS primary server)
(2) DNS Secondary
(IP address of DNS secondary server)
(3) WINS Primary
(IP address of WINS primary server)
(4) WINS Secondary
(IP address of WINS secondary server)
6. Press [Connect] in <INTERNET> to move to the

communication setting screen.
7. Select an access point from the searched

Wireless LAN access points and press
[Connect].

• It may take a few seconds until wireless LAN
access points list is displayed.
8. Set necessary security settings for the Wireless

LAN connection in <Wireless Network Properties>
and press [OK].
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9. Check the connection status in Wireless

Information screen. Press [OK] to return to
<INTERNET>.
A program installed on the instrument can now

communicate with an external device.
• Press [Disconnect] to terminate the connection.

• Press [Confirm] to display Wireless Information
screen and check the access point setting.
 DNS server and WINS server

Domain Name Servers (DNS) are server which resolve a domain name (www.aaa.com etc.) to an IP
address and vice versa.
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is a server which resolves a computer name on Windows
Network to an IP address and vice versa.
Secondary servers for each server are available to resolve IP address in case of a server system down.
9.5 Cellular Settings and Communication
A program installed on the instrument can communicate with an external device by connecting to Internet via
Cellular connection.

• It is necessary about 5 minutes until cellular communication
is ready after Power ON. The right message is displayed
before that.
PROCEDURE
1. Open the battery cover.
 "6.2 Installing/Removing the Battery"
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2. Insert a SIM card to the SIM card slot.

SIM card slot

• Do not use SIM card converter adaptor. Inserted
adaptor may not be taken out or it may damage
the inside of the SIM card slot.
• Some SIM cards may not be used depending on
the carriers or the contact details with the carrier.
3. Close the battery cover.
5. Select "INTERNET" in <Communication Setup>.
6. Set "Connection" to "Cellular2" in <INTERNET>

and set the information of your carrier to connect.
Items set
(1) Dial Number
(*99# or *99***1#)
(2) APN
(Access point name provided from your
carrier)
(3) User Name
(User name provided from your carrier)
(4) Password
(Password provided from your carrier)
(5) Authentication
No/PAP/CHAP
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7. Press [Search] to search connection-ready

carriers in the immediate vicinity of the instrument.
Select the carrier set in step 6 and press [OK].
• Press [Status] to display the communication

status. Displayed items are as follows.
Carrier Name : Selected carrier’s name

Level : Connection status is displayed
in 5 levels
Check1 : OK/-
Check2 : OK/-
Connection : OK/NG

• "Carrier Name" and "Check1" may not be
displayed even when connection is correctly
established.
8. Press [Connect] in <INTERNET> to start

communication.
A program installed on the instrument can now

communicate with an external device.
• Press [Disconnect] to terminate the connection.

• When you can not access the internet after the
series of steps for connection, check the Dial
Number. If a wrong dial number is input, internet
connection is not available.
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9.6 Connecting via USB Cable
Using USB port 2, the instrument and a computer can be communicated. There are USB mode and Mobile
mode.
 USB port
The instrument has two different USB ports. Each port is used for connection to different types of devices.
Port name Device type
USB port 1 USB flash drive
USB port 2 (mini-B) computers etc.
USB port 2 (mini-B)
USB port 1

• TOPCON CORPORATION cannot guarantee that all USB devices are compatible with the GT USB ports.
• Use a computer WindowsVista/7 is based and USB connection is capable.
• Remove the USB cable from USB port 2 carefully to avoid damaging the cable.

• As for the download and install of "exFat file system driver"/ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center,
please access to Microsoft support site.
PROCEDURE Connecting the instrument to a computer to transfer data from instrument in USB
mode
1. Slide up the catch on the external interface hatch

to open.
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2. Power OFF the instrument. Connect the USB port

2 on the instrument and computer using the USB
cable.
 "8. POWER ON/OFF"
USB port 2

• The computer does not need to be turned OFF
before connection.
3. Press the power key on the side of the instrument

while pressing {Enter} to display a message box
asking whether to boot USB mode, then press
[YES].
The screen of the instrument will be <USB Mode>.

• instrument may not be displayed as <Removable
Disk>. It depends on Windows settings.

Follow the instructions below to ensure that the
instrument continues to operate normally during
USB transfer.
• Do not change the folder hierarchy or folder
names in <Removable Disk>.
• Do not format the "removable disk" on the
computer.
4. Perform "Safely Remove Hardware" in the

task bar and disconnect the USB cable.
5. Press the power key and hold (about 1sec) to turn

off the instrument to exit USB mode connection.
PROCEDURE Connecting the instrument to a computer to transfer data from instrument in Mobile
mode
A synchronous software needs to be installed to the computer depending on the Windows version.
Computer to connect Synchronous software
Windows vista/7 Windows Mobile Device Center

to open.
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2. Power OFF the instrument. Connect the

instrument and computer using the USB cable.
 "8. POWER ON/OFF"

• The computer does not need to be turned OFF
before connection.
3. Press the power key while pressing {Enter} to

display a message box asking whether to boot
USB mode, then press [NO].
The synchronous software is effective.

• instrument may not be displayed as <Removable
Disk>. It depends on Windows settings.

Follow the instructions below to ensure that the
instrument continues to operate normally during
USB transfer.
• Do not change the folder hierarchy or folder
names in <Removable Disk>.
• Do not format the "removable disk" on the
computer.
4. If synchronous software displays a partner setting

screen on the computer and asks whether to set a
partner device, press [NO].

• A partner setting screen may not be displayed
depending on the synchronous software settings.
5. Disconnect the USB cable to exit mobile mode

connection.
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9.7 Inserting USB Flash Drive
Saving data in a USB flash drive or importing data from a memory is possible using the particular program on
Program mode.
 USB ports: "9.6 Connecting via USB Cable  USB port"

• When reading/writing data, do not remove the USB flash drive.
PROCEDURE
to open.
 "9.6 Connecting via USB Cable"
2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port 1.

• When using a USB flash drive with 4 metal
USB Port 1
terminals on the surface, insert it with the terminal
facing forwards to avoid damaging the USB port.
3. Close the external interface hatch until a click is

heard.
4. Save data in the USB flash drive or import data

from the memory.
 Program Explanations of each program
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10.SETTING UP EXTERNAL LINK AND SETTINGS
Start up External Link in < Top> to perform auto tracking or machine control, communicating with a program
mounted on a particular data collector. Do the communication setup here. External Link is installed on the Auto
Tracking model only.
 Caution
• When the External Link starts up, the instrument emits a laser beam to start distance measurement.

• Communication setup here has priority over that of Basic mode, while External Link is running.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "External Link" in<Top>.
External Link starts up.
2. Press [Setting] in <EXTERNAL LINK>.
• Press [END] to return to the screen of step 1.
3. Press [Bluetooth] in <SETTING>.
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10. SETTING UP EXTERNAL LINK AND SETTINGS
4. Set communication conditions for the data

collector used.

(1) Bluetooth : Enable*/Disable
(2) REC Type : REC-A (newly measured data
is output)/REC-B (displayed
data is output)*
(3) Terminate  : ETX*/ETX+CR/ETX+CR+LF
"9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth
Technology  Terminate"
5. Press [SET] to finish settings and return to the

screen in step 2.
6. Start communication by the data collector.

• Items set and options of pressing [RS-232C] in step 3 are as follows.
Baud rate : 1200/2400/4800/9600*/19200/38400/57600/115200bps
Data bits : 7/8* bits
Parity : Not set*/Odd/Even
Stop bit : 1*/ 2 bits
REC Type : REC-A (newly measured data is output)/REC-B (displayed data is output)*
Terminate : ETX*/ETX+CR/ETX+CR+LF
RTS : Low/High*
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11.TARGET SIGHTING AND MEASUREMENT
A target can be automatically sighted using the Auto Pointing function or manually sighted by the operator using
the sighting collimator and telescope.
When Auto Pointing is performed, the image sensor on the instrument detects the
Offset
of Y direction
light beam reflected from the target (prism or reflective sheet target), the offset of X direction
between the target and telescope reticle is calculated by image processing, then
Offset
the angle measurement value obtained from the encoder is compensated. There
is a possibility that the target and telescope reticle are not aligned.
 Caution
• The instrument emits a laser beam during Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking operation.

• Auto Pointing can only be performed when a prism or sheet is used as the target. For reflectorless
measurement, the target must be sighted manually.
• Detach the handle if the prism is located at the zenith.
"4.1 Parts of the Instrument Handle Detaching/attaching the RC Handle (Auto Tracking model)",
"4.1 Parts of the Instrument Handle Detaching/attaching the Standard Handle (Auto Pointing model)"
• Auto Pointing may take long time if the prism is located at the zenith.
• When sighting a prism located at the zenith manually, use optional accessory diagonal eyepiece (DE30).
"11.3 Manually Sighting the Target"
• If more than one prism is located in the field of sight during Auto Pointing, the prism closer to the reticle is
sighted. An operation error may occur and the instrument may not be able to find the prism depending on the
prism installation status or measuring conditions.
• A prism beyond glass cannot be searched because a measurement error occurs.
• If an obstacle blocks the laser beam path between the instrument and the prism, instrument cannot find the
target correctly.
• If strong light shines directly into the objective lens, measurement cannot be performed correctly.
• Use designated reflective prisms/reflective sheets for higher precision measurement. Make sure reflector
type and aperture/sheet size are set correctly.
"20.3 Observation Conditions - Reflector (Target)", "25. TARGET SYSTEM"
• The following table suggests what size target to use for different distances when performing Auto Pointing
with a reflective sheet target.
Distance Target size
5 to 15m RS10 (10mm)
5 to 30m RS30 (30mm)
5 to 50m RS50 (50mm)
10 to 50m RS90 (90mm)
• It is recommended to use an appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking measurement.
" Appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking"
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11. TARGET SIGHTING AND MEASUREMENT
 Appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking

<Single prism>
The prism center is sighted optically during Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking operation. Therefore angle
error will be caused depending on the prism constant values of the prism to use when it is not positioned
in alignment with the objective lens of the instrument. The following recommended prisms with the
described prism constant correction values are optically designed to eliminate the angle error. Those
prisms with the described prism constant correction values enable accurate measurements without taking
care to face the prism toward the instrument.
Prism constant
Prism Note
correction value
Prism-2 -30 Attach Prism-2 to the Tilting
+ prism holder-3/Single prism
Tilting prism holder-3/ holder-2 as indicated left.
Single prism holder-2 Make sure to use the side on
which "30 mm" is printed.
(Illustration is the Tilting prism
holder-3)
When using prisms other than shown above, make sure to face the prism toward the instrument to keep
the angle error as small as possible. (How the measurement error is caused is illustrated below).
How the measurement error is caused
When setting prism constant correction value to 0mm
Prism
Actually measured point
Gap from the position the prism is facing toward the instrurment
Measurement error
Measurement point
When setting prism constant correction value to an appropriate value
Prism
Gap from the position the prism is facing toward the instrurment
Actually measured point
Measurement point
Targets available for the GT: "25. TARGET SYSTEM"
<360°prism>
360° prisms reduce the possibility of "lost prism" during Auto Tracking measurement regardless of the
direction of the prism.
Prism Prism constant correction value
ATP1/ATP1S -7
Details of 360° prisms:"25. TARGET SYSTEM"
Performing high accuracy measurement using 360° prism:"28.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism"
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11.1 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking Settings
Perform the settings for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking measurement.
Setting items differ depending on models, Auto Pointing model or Auto Tracking model.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Obs.condition" in Config mode.
2. Select "Search/Track".
3. Set "(2) Track Setting" to "Search" when

performing Auto Pointing only. Set "(2) Track
Setting" to "Track" when performing Auto
Tracking.
Set "(7) Tracking Meas." to "(9) Wait time" only
when performing Auto Tracking.

(1) AUTO AIM 
Fine/Rapid*
(2) Track Setting
None/Search* (Auto Pointing model)
None/Search/Track* (Auto Tracking model)
(3) Srch method 
G.S.*/R.C.
(4) Search pattern 
1*/2/3
(5) Vertical
0 to 90° (15*) (in 1°step, fractional part is
rounded off)
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(6) Horizontal (in 1°step, fractional part is rounded off)

0 to 180° (15*)
(7) Tracking Meas.
Standard*/Fixed Averaging
(8) Forecast time
0.5 sec./1 sec./2 sec.*/3 sec./4 sec./5 sec./
Auto
(9) Wait time
0 to 3600 sec. (5 sec.*)
(10) TURN 
3"/5"*/10"/20"/30"/60"
• "(3) Srch method " is fixed to "G.S." on Auto

Pointing model.
• When setting "(9) Wait time", [HOLD] is
displayed. Press [HOLD] to set "Wait time" to no
limits.
"11.2 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking
Function for Target Sighting/Measurement 
Lost Prism"
 AUTO AIM
When the target enters the field-of-view within the set limit for Auto Pointing completion (the limit differs
between "Fine" and "Rapid"), the instrument starts acquiring data (the amount of data differs between
"Fine" and "Rapid") then completes the Auto Pointing by calculating the data.
Set to "Fine" for greater accuracy during Auto Pointing. Make sure that the prism is securely mounted on
a tripod etc.
Set to "Rapid" when supporting the pole by hand.
When "Fine" is set the instrument checks that the prism position is stable, then searches for the prism
direction. Once the instrument confirms that the prism is sighted at the approximate center of the field-of-
view, Auto Pointing is complete. Although this setting provides greater accuracy, when supporting the pole
by hand, hand movements will result in Auto Pointing taking too long to complete and a "Time out" error
will occur.
When "Rapid" is set however, Auto Pointing can be performed even with slight instability of prism position
or minor shifts of target position in the field-of-view. The instrument will use the data obtained to determine
the direction of the target.
Auto Pointing performed using the "Rapid" setting can be completed in a much quicker time than the "Fine"
setting.
"Fine" is recommended when a high level of measurement accuracy is needed. The range for the offset
between the target and reticle after Auto Pointing completed changes as shown below depending on the
Srch. accuracy setting.
 Srch method
Selects search before distance measurement option.
When set to "G.S." the instrument will search for the target in the area specified in the Search area display.
When set to "R.C.", the instrument will wait for a Turning command to be issued from the Remote
Controller before starting Auto Pointing. Such commands can be received only when Beam detector for
Remote Controller is mounted on the handle of the instrument.
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 Search pattern
The search pattern is the rotating method of telescope and instrument to find the
ÐáôôåòîŽ±ž
target prism in search mode.
In Pattern "1" instrument starts searching the prism at the point where the prism is
lost and gradually expands the searching area in vertical direction, keeping the
horizontal angular width. ÐáôôåòîŽ²ž
Pattern "2" can be selected to search for the prism. The search pattern tries to
locate the prism in a very short time.
In pattern "3", instrument starts searching the prism at the point where the prism is ÐáôôåòîŽ³ž
lost and gradually expands the searching area in horizontal and vertical direction.
In every pattern, the searching is arranged to 2 times until the reflector is found.
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The auto tracking mode changes to manual mode when the reflector could not
found out within 2 times searching, and returns to the point where the reflector is
lost.
 TURN
This option allows the user to set a tolerance range for setting accuracy (after rotation to a specified angle).
For example, when this option is set to 30" and [INV], [H.TURN], or [TURN] is pressed, the instrument
will stop rotation within 30" of the specified rotation angle.
 Tracking Meas.
This setting refers to angle display when performing Auto Tracking.
When set to "Standard", the angle value is corrected by the image sensor all the time during Auto Tracking.
"Standard" is effective when measuring a moving object.
In the "Fixed Averaging" setting, the angle value corrected by the image sensor is averaged and then fixed
when the GT automatically detects the rest state of target during Auto Tracking. The angle value will be
fixed until the target starts moving again. Therefore, the angle display during the target is in resting state
will be stabilized and scintillation effect will be reduced as well. "Fixed Averaging" is effective when
measuring a target in resting state during Auto Tracking.
 Search operation during Auto Pointing

When the target enters the field-of-view within the set limit (setting of "Auto AIM" and "Measure Acc.") for
Auto Pointing completion, the instrument stops moving, calculates the offset between the target and
telescope reticle by image processing, then compensates the angle measurement value obtained from the
encoder. This compensation enables accurate sighting in a short time. Even though the target and
telescope reticle may appear to be misaligned, actual angle value of center of the target is displayed.
Compensated values are displayed in blue.
If the instrument is rotated (manually or using the Jogs) more than 10", compensation will be canceled,
the angle reverts to that obtained from the encoder, and the angle values are once again displayed in
black. Compensation is automatically performed when performing Auto Tracking. Terminating Auto
Tracking or powering OFF the instrument will cancel the compensation function.
4. Press {Enter} to complete setting.
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11.2 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking Function for Target Sighting/Measurement
The procedures for sighting to measuring distance differ depending on models, Auto Pointing model or Auto
Tracking model.
With the Auto Tracking function, the instrument searches for and sights the target. The instrument will then
follow that target as it is moved from measurement point to measurement point. The Remote Control System
is recommended for high performance Auto Tracking measurement.
PROCEDURE Measurement using Auto Pointing function only

1. Use the sighting collimator to aim the objective
lens in the general direction of the target. The
vertical and horizontal Jogs can be used for
precise adjustments of the instrument and
telescope.
2. Press [SRCH] in any Observation mode screen.

The telescope and top half of the instrument
rotate and target auto-search begins. When the
target is found, the instrument sights the prism
and stops.
 Allocating the [SRCH] Operating icon:
"20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"
PROCEDURE Measurement using Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking function (Auto Tracking
model only)
1. Use the sighting collimator to aim the objective
lens in the general direction of the target. (The
vertical and horizontal Jogs can be used for
precise adjustments of the instrument and
telescope.)
2. Select [MEAS], [RC Cont], or [SRCH] in any

Observation mode screen. The telescope and top
half of the instrument rotate and target auto-
search begins. When the target is found, the
target is aligned in the field-of-view and Auto
Tracking starts.
3. Press [TRK Off] in a Observation mode screen to

stop Auto Tracking.
• When [STOP] is pressed, distance measurement

will stop but Auto Tracking will remain active.
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 Lost Prism
In the event that an obstacle prevents the instrument sighting the target during Auto Tracking, the
instrument will predict the direction in which the target will travel and continue Auto Tracking based on this
prediction for the time period set in "Forecast time". If the instrument re-acquires the target in this predicted
direction, Auto Tracking continues without change. If the target is not re-acquired however, the target is
considered "lost" ("Target lost" status) and the instrument starts "Prism wait" and "Search (twice)" in order.
If the instrument re-acquires the target in this process, Auto Tracking continues.
"Prism wait" will continue for the time period set in "Wait time".
If the target is not re-acquired after "Search (twice)", sighting terminates. Start Auto Tracking procedure
again from step 1.
"Wait time" being set to "HOLD" (no limits), Auto Tracking procedure is as follows. The telescope does not
move and keeps "Prism wait" status and when the prism comes into the field of view, the instrument starts
Auto Tracking.
"Forecast time" (duration of search in predicted direction) and "Wait time" settings: "11.1 Auto
Pointing and Auto Tracking Settings" step 4
Auto Tracking
Obstacle
Auto Tracking continues in predicted Target found

direction
Target not found
Target found
"Target lost"
Target not found
Target found
"Prism wait"
Target not found
Target found
Search (twice)
Target not found
Sighting terminates (Auto Tracking idle)
 Difference in search and measuring distance operation

Operating icons related to sighting and measuring distance are different between Auto Pointing models
and Auto Tracking models.
Search and measuring distance operations initiated by related Operating icons are different depending on
the setting of "Track setting" and "Search method" in <Search/Track>.
• Auto Pointing model (there is no Operating icons related to Auto Tracking). l

"Search/ When "Search" set in "Track Setting"
Track"
setting When "None" set in "Track Setting"
"Srch method" is fixed to "G.S."
Operating
icon
[SRCH] Performs Auto Pointing
Performs Auto Pointing then angle/ Performs angle and distance
[MEAS]
distance measurement measurement
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• Auto Tracking model

"Search/ When "Search"
Track" set in "Track When "Track" set in "Track Setting"
When "None" set
setting Setting"
in "Track Setting"
Operating "Srch method" is When "R.C. " set When "G.S." set
icon fixed to "G.S." in "Srch method" in "Srch method"
Performs Auto Performs Auto Pointing then Auto Performs Auto
[SRCH]
Pointing Tracking Pointing
Performs Auto Performs Turning Performs Auto Performs angle
Pointing then operation then Pointing then and distance
[MEAS] angle/distance distance distance measurement
measurement measurement/Auto measurement/Auto
Tracking Tracking
Rotates directly in the direction of the Rotates in the
Remote Controller then performs Auto direction specified
Pointing/Auto Tracking by the Remote
[RC]
Controller then
performs Auto
Pointing
Rotates in a counterclockwise direction Rotates in a
(from the point of view of the Remote counterclockwise
Controller) then performs Auto Pointing/ direction (from the
[<-RC] Auto Tracking point of view of the
Remote Controller)
then performs Auto
Pointing
Rotates in a clockwise direction (from Rotates in a
the point of view of the Remote clockwise direction
Controller) then performs Auto Pointing/ (from the point of
[RC->] Auto Tracking view of the Remote
Controller) then
performs Auto
Pointing
Nullifies the current measurement Nullifies the current
position then continues Turning measurement
[RC Cont] operation/Auto Tracking position then
continues Turning
operation
[TRK On] Performs Turning Performs Auto Performs Auto
(Auto Tracking operation then Pointing then Auto Tracking *
model only) Auto Tracking Tracking
*: Pressing [TRK On] when "Track Setting" is set to "None" will result in one of the following operations
being performed.
When "R.C." selected: Performs Turning operation then Auto Tracking
When "G.S." selected: Performs Auto Pointing then Auto Tracking
 Turning operation
The instrument locates the Remote Controller by detecting the laser beam output by the Remote
Controller, then starts Auto Pointing.
When Turning operation cannot be performed correctly, check if the handle is attached securely. Also,
clean the beam detector for Remote Controller and contacts of the handle.
"4.2 Mode Structure Detaching/attaching the RC Handle (Auto Tracking model)"
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11.3 Manually Sighting the Target
The procedures of sighting the target manually without using Auto Pointing function are explained in this
section.

• When sighting the target, strong light shining directly into the objective lens may cause the instrument to
malfunction. Protect the objective lens from direct light by attaching the lens hood.
Observe to the same point of the reticle when the telescope face is changed.
PROCEDURE
1. Focus on the reticle
Look through the telescope eyepiece at a bright and
featureless background.
Turn the eyepiece screw clockwise, then
counterclockwise little by little until just before the
reticle image becomes focussed.
Using these procedures, frequent reticle
refocussing is not necessary since your eye is
focussed at infinity.
2. Sight the target

Use the Sighting collimator to bring the target into
the field of view. Turn the vertical and horizontal
Jogs for fine sighting adjusting.
3. Focus on the target

Turn the telescope focussing ring to focus on the
target.
Turn the vertical and horizontal fine motion screws
to align the target with the reticle.
The last adjustment of each fine motion screw
should be in the clockwise direction.
4. Readjust the focus until there is no parallax

Readjust the focus with the focussing ring until
there is no parallax between the target image and
the reticle.
 Eliminating parallax
This is the relative displacement of the target image with respect to the reticle when the observer’s head
is moved slightly before the eyepiece.
Parallax will introduce reading errors and must be removed before observations are taken. Parallax can
be removed by refocussing the reticle.
 Sighting manually
When sighting manually, set "Track Setting" to "None" in <Search/Track>, then use the Sighting collimator
to bring the target into the field of view. When the target is in the field-of-view, use the Jogs to make fine
adjustments and accurately sight the center of the prism.
It is recommended that a slow Jog turning speed is used for greater stability when performing fine
adjustments.
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12.ANGLE MEASUREMENT
This section explains the procedures for basic angle measurement in Observation mode.
• It is possible to allocate Operating icons in measurement menus to suit various applications and the ways that
different operators handle the instrument.
"20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"
12.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°)
Use the “0SET” function to measure the included angle between two points. The horizontal angle can be set
to 0 at any direction.
PROCEDURE
1. Sight the first target as at right.
 "11. TARGET SIGHTING AND
MEASUREMENT"
2. Press [0SET].
[0SET] will flash, so press [0SET] again.
The horizontal angle at the first target becomes 0°.
3. Sight the second target.
The displayed horizontal angle (HA-R) is the

included angle between two points.
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12. ANGLE MEASUREMENT
12.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold)
You can reset the horizontal angle to a required value and use this value to find the horizontal angle of a new
target.
PROCEDURE
1. Sight the first target.
2. Switch the Operating icons and press [H-SET].

<Set H angle> is displayed.
3. Enter the angle you wish to set, then press [OK]. Current angle
The value that is input as the horizontal angle is
displayed.
• The same setting can also be performed with

coordinate and azimuth input.
"14.2 Azimuth Angle Setting"
4. Press [OK] to confirm the input value and display

the new horizontal angle.
5. Sight the second target.

The horizontal angle from the second target to the
value set as the horizontal angle is displayed.

• Pressing [HOLD] performs the same function as above. Press [HOLD] to set the displayed horizontal angle.
Then, set the angle that is in hold status to the direction you require.
Allocating [HOLD]: "20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"
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12.3 Turning the Instrument from the Reference Angle to a Specified Angle
The instrument automatically turns from the reference direction to the specified angle (target).
• instrument also turns to the target coordinates when reference angle is omitted.

• Rotation may not be completed correctly when specifying an angle near the zenith or nadir if "Tilt crn" or "Coll.
crn" is set to "Yes" in <Angle/Tilt>.
PROCEDURE
1. Sight the point you will use as the reference angle
and set it as the reference angle.
Sight the reference point and press [0SET], or
input the reference point angle.
"12.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle
between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°)"/
"12.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a
Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold)"
2. Press [MOTOR].
Enter the vertical and horizontal angles in the

Motor display.
3. After confirming the angle, press [TURN]. The

instrument moves to the point (target) entered in
step 2.
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• The following operation can be select by

switching the Operating icons.
[COORD] : set the angle by coordinates
[INV]: : rotate the top of the instrument and
telescope 180°
[CNFG]: : set motor settings
"11.1 Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking
Settings"
• The following Operating icons are also available

on the Auto Tracking model combined with the
remote controller.
[RC] : Rotates directly in the direction of the
Remote Controller
[<-RC] : Rotates in a counterclockwise
direction (from the point of view of the
Remote Controller)
[RC->] : Rotates in a clockwise direction (from
the point of view of the Remote
Controller)
[RC Cont]: Nullifies the current measurement
position then continues Turning
operation/
12.4 Angle measurement and Outputting the Data
The following explains angle measurement and the features used to output measurement results to a computer
or other external devices.
 Setting procedures: "9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES"
 Output format and command operations: "Communication manual"
PROCEDURE
1. Connect instrument and external device.
Setting procedures: "9. CONNECTING TO
EXTERNAL DEVICES"
2. Allocate the [HVOUT-T] or [HVOUT-S] Operating

icon to the Observation mode screen.

• Pressing the Operating icon outputs data in the
following format.
[HVOUT-T] :GTS format
[HVOUT-S] : SET format
3. Sight the target point.
4. Press [HVOUT-T] or [HVOUT-S].

Output measurement data to peripheral
equipment.
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13.DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
Perform the following settings as preparation for distance measurement in Observation mode.
• Distance measurement mode
• Target type (including prism constant correction value and aperture information)
• ppm
"20.4 Observation Conditions - Atmosphere"
• Auto Pointing/Auto Tracking relating items
 Caution
• When using the laser-pointer function, be sure to turn OFF the output laser after distance measurement is
completed. Even if distance measurement is canceled, the laser-pointer function is still operating and the
laser beam continues to be emitted.

• Make sure that the target setting on the instrument matches the type of target used. The instrument
automatically adjusts the intensity of the laser beam and switches the distance measurement display range
to match the type of target used. If the target does not correspond to the target settings, accurate
measurement results cannot be obtained.
• Accurate measurement results cannot be obtained if the objective lens is dirty. Dust it off with the lens brush
first, to remove minute particles. Then, after providing a little condensation by breathing on the lens, wipe it
off with the silicon cloth.
• During reflectorless measurement, if an object obstructs the light beam used for measurement or an object
with a high reflective factor (metal or white surface) is positioned behind the target, accurate measurement
results may not be received.
• Scintillation may affect the accuracy of distance measurement results. Should this occur, repeat
measurement several times and use the averaged value of the obtained results.
13.1 Returned Signal Checking
Check to make sure that sufficient reflected light is returned by the target sighted by the telescope. Checking
the returned signal is particularly useful when performing long distance measurements.
 Caution
• The laser beam is emitted during returned signal checking.

• When the light intensity is sufficient even though the center of the reflective prism and the reticle are slightly
misaligned (short distance etc.), “” will be displayed in some cases, but in fact, accurate measurement is
impossible. Therefore make sure that the target center is sighted correctly.
PROCEDURE
1. Accurately sight the target.
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13. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
2. Press [S-LEV] in Observation mode.

<Aiming> is displayed.
 Allocating [S-LEV]: "20.12 Allocating
Operating Icons"
When [S-LEV] is pressed, a gauge indicating light

intensity is displayed.
• The more displayed, the greater the
quantity of reflected light.
• If “” is displayed, only enough light for the
measurement is returned.
• When “” is not displayed, accurately resight the
target.
[BEEP]/[OFF]
: Sets a buzzer sound when
measurement is possible. Press to
switch on and off.
[MEAS] : Returns to Observation mode and
starts angle and distance
measurement regardless of "Track
Setting" setting.
3. Press [OFF] to finish signal checking.

Press {ESC} to return to the previous screen.

• When is displayed persistently, but “” is not, contact your local dealer.
• If no key operations are performed for two minutes, the display automatically returns to the previous screen.
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13.2 Using the Guide Light in Distance Measurement
The color and flashing speed of the guide light indicates the status of the instrument and can be known when
the user is located at a distance from the instrument.
 Switching the guide light ON/OFF "5.1 Basic Key Operation"
• The pattern of the guide light can be changed.


• Even if the guide light is set to ON, the guide light is OFF during distance measurement with the target type
"N-Prism" or returned signal checking.
 Guide light status and meaning

Status of the instrument
Slow flashing (Red and green Waiting
simultaneously) Search error (error screen only)
Searching in progress
Measuring (continuous measurement)
Fast flashing (Red and green
simultaneously)
Distance measurement error (no signal, sighting error)
Green and red alternate flashing
"Prism wait"
13.3 Distance and Angle Measurement
An angle can be measured at the same time as distance.
• The search range can be set.

 Caution
• The laser beam is emitted during Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking.
PROCEDURE
1. Face the instrument in the direction of the target
Use the sighting collimator to aim the instrument
and telescope toward the target.
"11. TARGET SIGHTING AND
MEASUREMENT"
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2. Start measurement.
Press [MEAS].
Measurement starts and he measured distance

data (SD), vertical angle (ZA), and horizontal angle
(HA-R) are displayed.
3. Press [STOP] to quit distance measurement.

• If the single measurement mode is selected, measurement automatically stops after a single measurement.
• During fine average measurement, the distance data is displayed as SD1, SD2,... to SD9. When the
designated number of measurements has been completed, the average value of the distance is displayed in
the "SDA" line.
• The distance and angle that are most recently measured remain stored in the memory until the power is off
and can be displayed at any time by pressing [CALL].
Allocating [CALL]: "20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"
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13.4 Distance Measurement and Outputting the Data
The following explains distance measurement and the features used to output measurement data to a
computer or external devices.
 Setting procedures: "9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES"
 Output format and command operations: "Communication manual"
PROCEDURE
1. Connect instrument and external device.
 Setting procedures: "9. CONNECTING TO
EXTERNAL DEVICES"
2. Sight the target point.
3. Press [HVDOUT-T] or [HVDOUT-S] to measure

the distance and output the data to the external
device.
4. Press [STOP] to stop outputting data and return

to Observation Mode.
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13.5 REM Measurement
An REM measurement is a function used to measure the height to a point where a target cannot be directly
installed such as power lines, overhead cables and bridges, etc.
The height of the target is calculated using the following formula.
Ht = h1 + h2
h2 = S sin z1 x cot z2 - S cos z1
Zenith
Zenith
PROCEDURE
1. Set the target directly under or directly over the

object and measure the target height with a tape
measure etc.
Press [HT] and enter the target height.
2. Select "REM" in <Menu>.
3. Sight the target and press [MEAS] to start

measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the
measurement.
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The measured distance data, vertical angle and

horizontal angle are displayed.
4. Sight the object, then press [REM] to start REM

measurement is started. The height from the
ground to the object is displayed in "Ht.".
Press [STOP] to stop the measurement.
• To re-observe the target, sight the target then

press [MEAS].
• To continue REM measurement, press [REM].

• When measurement data already exists, select "REM" in <Menu> as in step 2 to proceed to step 4 and start
REM measurement. Press [STOP] to stop the measurement.
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14.COORDINATE MEASUREMENT
By performing coordinate measurements it is possible to find the 3-dimensional coordinates of the target based
on station point coordinates, instrument height, target height, and azimuth angles of the backsight station which
are entered in advance.
14.1 Entering Instrument Station Data
Before performing coordinate measurement, enter instrument station coordinates and instrument height.

• "Occupy" on the software represents instrument station.
PROCEDURE
1. First measure the instrument height with a tape
measure, etc.
2. Select "Coord." in <Menu>.
3. Select "Occupy setup".
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14. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT
Enter instrument station coordinates,instrument

height (HI) and target height (HR).
4. Press [OK] to set the input values. <Backsight

setup> is displayed again.
14.2 Azimuth Angle Setting
Based on the instrument station coordinates and backsight station coordinates which have already been set,
the azimuth angle of the backsight station is calculated.
PROCEDURE Entering coordinates

1. Select "Backsight setup" in <Coordinate>.
• <Backsight setup> can also be displayed from

the screen in step 4 of "14.1 Entering Instrument
Station Data".
2. Tap the screen title to display popup and select

"Key in coord" display. Enter the backsight station
coordinates.
• [SRCH]: Performs Auto Pointing. Rotates the

instrument in the direction of the backsight.
• [Azimuth] /[H.ANG]/[None]/[0 SET]: Switches
horizontal angle setting method.
"Horizontal angle settings"
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• When checking backsight distance, sight the

backsight station and press [MEAS]. Press
[STOP] to display the distance calculated from
coordinates, the measured distance, and the
difference between the two. Press [YES] to set
the azimuth angle and display <Coord.
measurement>.
3. Press [OK] to set the azimuth angle. <Coord.

measurement> is displayed.
PROCEDURE Entering angle

<Backsight setup> is displayed.

Station Data".

"Key in angle" display. Enter the desired angle in
"H.ang".

3. Press [OK] to set the input values. <Coord.

PROCEDURE Entering azimuth

<Backsight setup> is displayed.

Station Data".
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"Key in azimuth" display and enter the desired
angle in "Azimuth".

• [Azimuth] /[H.ANG]/[None]/[0 SET]: Switches
horizontal angle setting method.
 "Horizontal angle settings"
3. Press [OK] to set the input values. <Coord.

Horizontal angle settings

Azimuth (set both horizontal and azimuth angles to the same value)/H.ang (input both horizontal and
azimuth angles)/None (input azimuth angle only)/0 SET (horizontal angle set to 0°)
14.3 3-D Coordinate Measurement
The coordinate values of the target can be found by measuring the target based on the settings of the
instrument station and backsight station.
The coordinate values of the target are calculated using the following formulae.
N1 Coordinate = N0 + S x sinZ x cosAz
E1 Coordinate = E0 + S x sinZ x sinAz
Z1 Coordinate = Z0 + S x cosZ + ih - th
N0: Station point N coordinateS: Slope distance ih: Instrument height

E0: Station point E coordinateZ: Zenith angle th: Target height
Z0: Station point Z coordinateAz: Direction angle
"Null" coordinates will not be included in calculations. "Null" is not the same as zero.
PROCEDURE
1. Sight the target at the target point.
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2. Select "Coord." in <Coordinate>.
Press [MEAS] to start measurement. Press

[STOP] to stop the measurement. The coordinates
of the target point are displayed.
• Tap the screen title to display popup and select

"Graphic" display. The coordinates are displayed
on a graph.
• Press [HT] to set the instrument station data

again. When the target height of the next point is
different, input it before the observation.
3. Sight the next target and press [MEAS] to begin

measurement. Continue until all targets have
been measured.
4. When coordinate measurement is completed,

press {ESC} to return to <Coord. measurement>.
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15.RESECTION MEASUREMENT
Resection is used to determine the coordinates of an instrument station by performing multiple measurements
of points whose coordinate values are known. Registered coordinate data can be recalled and set as known
point data. Residual of each point can be checked, if necessary.
Entry Output
Coordinates of known point : (Ni, Ei, Zi) Station point coordinates : (N0,E0, Z0)
Observed horizontal angle : Hi
Observed vertical angle : Vi
Observed distance : Di
• Between 2 and 10 known points can be measured by distance measurement, and between 3 and 10 known
points by angle measurement.
• The more known points there are and the more points there are whose distance can be measured, the higher
the precision of the coordinate value calculation.
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15. RESECTION MEASUREMENT
15.1 Coordinate Resection Measurement
N, E, Z of an instrument station is determined by the measurement.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Resection" in <Menu>.
2. Select "NEZ" to display <Resection/Known pt.>.
3. Input the known point.

After setting the coordinates and target height for
the first known point press [NEXT] to move to the
second point.
• Press [PREV] to return to settings for the

previous point.
When all required known points have been set,

press [OK].
4. Sight the first known point and press [MEAS] to

begin measurement.
The measurement results are displayed on the
screen.
• Press [ANGLE] to measure the angle only.
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5. Press [YES] to use the measurement results of

the first known point.
• You can also input target height here.

• Press [NO] to return to the screen in step 4 and
perform measurement again.
6. Repeat procedures 4 to 5 in the same way from

subsequent points.
When the minimum quantity of observation data
required for the calculation is present, [CALC] is
displayed.
[AUTO] will be displayed for the 3rd point

onwards. Pressing [AUTO] will rotate the
instrument to the next point and start auto
measurement.
• Press [STOP] during auto measurement to

display a confirmation message. Press [YES] in
this message to return to the first point measured
using auto measurement. Measurement can now
be continued manually. Press [NO] to continue
measurement manually from the current position.
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7. Press [CALC] or [YES] to automatically start

calculations after observations of all known points
are completed. Instrument station coordinates,
station elevation, and standard deviation, which
describes the measurement accuracy, are
displayed.
• "Occ. Elev" is not displayed when the result is

calculated only by angle measurements.
• In auto measurement, the result is automatically
displayed when the measurement is completed.
Standard deviation for the northing, easting and

elevation coordinates of each point are displayed
by pressing [DETAIL].
8. If there are problems with the results of a point,

align the cursor with that point and press [OMIT].
“OMIT” is displayed to the right of the point.
Repeat for all results that include problems.
9. Press [RE_CALC] to perform calculation again

without the point designated in step 8. The result
is displayed.
If there are no problems with the result, go to step
10.
If problems with the result occur again, perform the
resection measurement from step 4.
• Press [RE OBS] to measure the point designated

in step 8.
If no points are designated in step 8, all the points
or only the final point can be observed again.
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• Switch the Operating icons and press [ADD]

when there is a known point that has not been
observed or when a new known point is added.
10. Press [OK] in <Resection/result> to display

<Resection/Set h angle>.
Select an angle mode and press [YES] to set the
azimuth angle of the first known point as the
backsight point and return to <Resection/Menu>.
• Press [NO] to return to <Resection/Menu>

without setting the azimuth angle.
Horizontal angle settings

H (set horizontal angle to measured value)/H=Az (set horizontal angle to the same value as azimuth
angle)/Az (set azimuth angle only)

• It is also possible to perform resection measurement by pressing [RESEC] in the third page of Observation
mode.
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15.2 Height Resection Measurement
Only Z (height) of an instrument station is determined by the measurement.
• Known points must be measured by distance measurement only.

• Between 1 and 10 known points can be measured.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Resection" in <Menu>.
2. Select "Elevation" to display <Resection/Known

point>.
3. Input the known point.

After setting the elevation and target height for the
first known point press [NEXT] to move to the
second point.
• Press [PREV] to return to settings for the

previous point.
When all required known points have been set,

press [OK].
4. Sight the first known point and press [MEAS] to

begin measurement.
The measurement results are displayed on the
screen.
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5. If measuring two or more known points, repeat

procedures 4 in the same way from the second
point.
6. Press [CALC] or [YES] to automatically start

calculations after observations of all known points
are completed.
• Instrument station elevation and standard

deviation, which describes the measurement
accuracy, are displayed in <Result>.
Standard deviation values for each point are

displayed in <Detail>.
7. If there are problems with the results of a point,

align the cursor with that point and press [OMIT].
“OMIT” is displayed to the right of the point.
Repeat for all results that include problems.
8. Press [RE CALC] to perform calculation again

without the point designated in step 7 The result is
displayed.
If there are no problems with the result, go to step
9.
If problems with the result occur again, perform the
resection measurement from step 4.
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• Press [RE_OBS] to measure the point

designated in step 7.
• Press [ADD] in the second page when there is a
known point that has not been observed or when
a new known point is added.
If no points are designated in step 7, all the points

or only the final point can be observed again.
9. Press [OK] to finish resection measurement and

return to <Resection/Menu>. Only Z (elevation) of
the instrument station coordinate is set. N and E
values are not overwritten.
 Resection calculation process

The NE coordinates are found using angle and distance observation equations, and the instrument station
coordinates are found using the method of least squares. The Z coordinate is found by treating the
average value as the instrument station coordinates.
Calculated instrument
station coordinates set
as hypothetical coordinates
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 Precaution when performing resection

In some cases it is impossible to calculate the coordinates of an unknown point (instrument station) if the
unknown point and three or more known points are arranged on the edge of a single circle.
An arrangement such as that shown below is desirable.
: Unknown point
: Known point
It is sometimes impossible to perform a correct calculation in a case such as the one below.
When they are on the edge of a single circle, take one of the following measures.
(1)Move the instrument station as close as possible to the center of the

triangle.
(2)Observe one more known point which is not on the circle.
(3)Perform a distance measurement on at least one of the three points.

• In some cases it is impossible to calculate the coordinates of the instrument station if the included angle
between the known points is too small. It is difficult to imagine that the longer the distance between the
instrument station and the known points, the narrower the included angle between the known points. Be
careful because the points can easily be aligned on the edge of a single circle.
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16.SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT
Setting-out measurement is used to set out the required point.
The difference between the previously input data to the instrument (the setting-out data) and the measured
value can be displayed by measuring the horizontal angle, distance or coordinates of the sighted point.
The horizontal angle difference distance difference, and coordinate difference are calculated and displayed
using the following formulae.
Horizontal difference
Displayed value (angle) = Horizontal angle of setting-out data - measured horizontal angle
Displayed value (distance) = measured horizontal distance x tan (horizontal angle of setting out data
- measured horizontal angle)
Slope distance difference

Displayed value (slope distance) * = measured slope distance - slope distance setting-out data
* Horizontal distance or height difference can be input in the above formula.
Coordinate difference
Displayed value (coordinates)* measured N setting-out coordinates - N coordinates of setting-out data
* E or Z coordinates can be input in the above formula
Height difference (REM setting out measurement)

Displayed value (height) = measured REM data - REM data of setting out data
• Setting out data can be input in various modes: slope distance, horizontal distance, height difference,
coordinates and REM measurement.
• It is possible to allocate Operating icons in the Setting-out measurement menu to suit various applications
and the ways that different operators handle the instrument.

• [TRK On] can only be selected on the Auto Tracking model.
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16. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT
16.1 Using the Guide Light in Setting-out Measurement
When the guide light is set to ON, the flashing speed of the light indicates the status of the instrument and can
be known when the user is located at a distance from the instrument. Also, the flashing colors relative to the
target indicate the direction of the instrument and allow the user to reposition the target.
 Turning the Guide light ON/OFF: "5.1 Basic Key Operation"
• The pattern of the guide light can be changed.

 Guide light status and meaning

Status of instrument
Slow flashing (Red and green Waiting
simultaneously) Search error (error screen only)
Searching in progress
Measuring (continuous measurement)
Fast flashing (Red and green
simultaneously)
Distance measurement error (no signal, sighting error)
Green and red alternate flashing
"Prism wait"
Indication for positioning target during setting-out measurement

Increased flashing speed (From position of poleman) Move target toward instrument
Decreased flashing speed (From position of poleman) Move target away from instrument
Fast flashing Target is at correct distance
Red (From position of poleman) Move target left
Green (From position of poleman) Move target right
Red and Green Target is at correct horizontal position
16.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement
The point is to be found based on the horizontal angle from the reference direction and the distance from the
instrument station.
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PROCEDURE
1. Select "Setting out" in <Menu> to display <Setting

out>.
2. Set the instrument station and the backsight

station to define the reference direction. Select
"Occupy setup" in <Setting out>. Enter data for
the instrument station and press [OK] to move to
Backsight setup.
 "14.1 Entering Instrument Station Data"
3. Set the azimuth angle for the backsight station.

Press [OK] to return to <Setting out>.
 "14.2 Azimuth Angle Setting"
4. Select "SO data setting" in <Setting out>.
In the distance mode that conforms to your

measurement requirements, enter the included
angle between the reference point and the setting-
out point in "SO.H.ang", and the distance (slope
distance, horizontal distance or height difference)
from the instrument station to the position to be set
out in "SO.Sdist". Press [OK] to set the input
values.
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• Each time [Shvr] is pressed, the distance mode

changes from "SD" (slope distance), "HD"
(horizontal distance), "VD" (height difference),
and "Ht." (REM).
• Press [COORD] and input coordinates in <Key in
coord>. The angle and distance from these
coordinates to the position to be set out will be
calculated.
5. Press [H.TURN] to automatically rotate the

instrument until the difference in horizontal angle
to the setting out point reads 0°.
• Switch the Operating icons and press [CNFG] to

set setting out accuracy. When the position of the
target is within this range both arrows will be
displayed to indicate that the target position is
correct.
6. Position the target on the line of sight and press Arrows indicate direction to move
[MEAS] to begin distance measurement.
The distance and direction to move the target until
the setting out point is located is displayed on the
instrument. The sighting point measurement
results (currently installed position of the target)
are displayed.
• Movement indicator (Red indicates that target

position is correct)
 : (Viewed from instrument) Move
target to the left
 : (Viewed from instrument) Move
target to the right
 : Target position is correct
 : (Viewed from instrument) Move
target closer
 : (Viewed from instrument) Move
target away
 : (Viewed from instrument) Target
position is correct
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 : Move target upward

 : Move target downward
 : Target position is correct
• Each time [Shvr] is pressed, the distance mode

changes from slope distance, horizontal distance,
height difference and slope distance (REM).
• Press [CNFG] to set setting out accuracy. When
the position of the target is within this range both
arrows will be displayed to indicate that the target
position is correct.
• Tap the screen title to display popup and select

"Graphic" display to show the current position on
a graph.
7. Move the target until the distance to the setting-

out point reads 0m. When the target is moved
within the allowed range, all distance and position
arrows are displayed.
8. Press {ESC} to return to <Setting out>. Set the

next setting out point to continue setting out
measurement.
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16.3 Coordinates Setting-out Measurement
After setting the coordinates for the point to be set out, the instrument calculates the setting-out horizontal angle
and horizontal distance. By selecting the horizontal angle and then the horizontal distance setting-out functions,
the required coordinate location can be set out.
• Previously recorded setting-out points can be placed in order. Up to 50 points can be recorded.
• To find the Z coordinate, attach the target to a pole etc. with the same target height.
PROCEDURE
out>.
2. Set the instrument station, and, if necessary, enter

data for Backsight setup.
 "16.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement"
steps 2 to 3
3. Select "Key in coord" in <Setting out>.
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Record all the setting-out points (includes setting-

out points you will measure from now).
Press [ADD] to record new data.
• Switch the Operating icons and press [DEL] to

delete the selected setting out point.
• Press [DELALL] to delete all setting out points.
4. Select a setting-out point in the first screen of step

3 and press [OK] to display <Set out Coords>.
5. Position the target on the line of sight and press

[H.TURN] to automatically rotate the instrument
until the angle of the setting out point reads 0°.
Press [MEAS] to begin distance measurement.
The distance and direction to move the target until
the setting out point is located is displayed on the
instrument. The sighting point measurement
results (currently installed position of the target)
are displayed.
• Tap the screen title to display popup and "NEZ"

display can be selected.
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• Tap the screen title to display popup and "Graph Position of poleman Height difference direction
1" display or "Graph 2" display can be selected.
The Graph 1 : the current position of the

mirror and the direction to the
setting out point from this
position.
The Graph 2 : the position of the setting out Setting out point Position of poleman
point (square) and the current
location of the mirror (circle).
Move the target to find the correct distance (0 is

displayed) to the setting out point.
Movement indicators: "16.2 Distance Setting-
out Measurement" step 6
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6. Press [OK] to return to <Key in coord>. Set the

next setting out point to continue setting out
measurement.
16.4 REM Setting-out Measurement
To find a point where a target cannot be directly installed, perform REM setting-out measurement.
 "13.5 REM Measurement"
PROCEDURE
1. Install a target directly below or directly above the
point to be found. Then use a measuring tape etc.
to measure the target height (height from the
survey point to the target).

out>.
3. Set the instrument station, and, if necessary, enter

data for Backsight setup.
"16.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement"
steps 2 to 3
4. Select "SO data setting" In <Setting out> to

display <SO data setting>.
Press [Shvr] until the distance input mode is
"SO.Height.". Input height from the surveying point
to the position to be set out in "SO.Height". If
necessary, input the angle to the point to be set
out. Enter values and press [OK].
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5. Press [H.TURN] to automatically rotate the

instrument until the angle of the setting out point
reads 0°.
6. Sight the target and press [MEAS]. Measurement

begins and the measurement results are
displayed.
7. Switch the Operating icons and press [REM] to Arrows indicate direction to move
start REM measurement.
The distance (height difference) and direction to
move the target until the sighting point and setting
out point are located is displayed on the
instrument.
Press [STOP] to stop measuring.
Find the setting-out point by moving the telescope

until "SO.Height Diff" reads 0m.
• Movement indicator (Red indicates that target

position is correct)
 : Move the telescope near the zenith

 : Move the telescope near the nadir
 : Telescope direction is correct
For details of other movement indicators:
"16.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement"
step 6
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• Tap the screen title to display popup and

"Graphic" display can be selected.
8. Press {ESC} to return to <SO data setting>.
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17.OFFSET MEASUREMENT
Offset measurements are performed in order to find a point where a target cannot be installed directly or to find
the distance and angle to a point which cannot be sighted.
• It is possible to find the distance and angle to a point you wish to measure (target point) by installing the target
at a location (offset point) a little distance from the target point and measuring the distance and angle from
the survey point to the offset point.
• The target point can be found in the three ways explained in this chapter.
• The instrument station and backsight must be set before the coordinates of an offset point can be found.
Station and backsight setup can be performed in the Offset menu.
Occupy setup: "14.1 Entering Instrument Station Data", Backsight setup: "14.2 Azimuth Angle Setting".
17.1 Offset Single-distance Measurement
Finding it by entering the horizontal distance from the target point to the offset point.
• When the offset point is positioned to the left or right of the target point, make sure the angle formed by lines
connecting the offset point to the target point and to the instrument station is almost 90°.
• When the offset point is positioned in front of or behind the target point, install the offset point on a line linking
the instrument station with the target point.
PROCEDURE
1. Set the offset point close to the target point and
measure the distance between them, then set up
a prism on the offset point.
2. Select "Offset" in <Menu> to display <Offset>.
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3. Set the instrument station and the backsight

station to define the reference direction. Select
"Occupy setup" in <Offset>. Enter data for the
instrument station and press [OK] to move to
Backsight setup.
"14.1 Entering Instrument Station Data"
4. Set the azimuth angle for the backsight station.

Press [OK] to return to <Offset>.
 "14.2 Azimuth Angle Setting"
5. Select “OffsetDIST”.
Input the following items.

(1) Direction of the offset point.
(2) Horizontal distance from the target point to the
offset point.
• Direction of offset point

← : On the left of the target point.
→ : On the right of the target point.
↓ : Closer than the target point.
↑ : Beyond the target point.
6. Sight the offset point and press [MEAS] in the

Results for target point
screen of step 5 to start measurement.
The measurement results are displayed.
• Press [HVD/nez] to switch results for the target

point between distance/angle values and
coordinate/elevation values.
Results for offset point
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17.2 Offset Angle Measurement
Sighting the direction of the target point to find it from the included angle.
Install offset points for the target point on the right and left sides of and as close as possible to the target point
and measure the distance to the offset points and the horizontal angle of the target point.
PROCEDURE
1. Set the offset points close to the target point
(making sure the distance from the instrument
station to the target point and the height of the
offset points and the target point are the same),
then use the offset points as the target.
3. Select "OffsetANG.".
4. Sight the offset point and press [MEAS] to start

measurement.
5. Sight the target point and press [H.ANG].
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The result of the target point is displayed. Results for target point
• Press [HVD/nez] to switch results for the target

Results for offset point

6. Press [OK] in the screen in step 4 to return to
<Offset>.
17.3 Offset Two-distance Measurement
By measuring the distances between the target point and the two offset points.
Install two offset points (1st target and 2nd target) on a straight line from the target point, observe the 1st target
and 2nd target, then enter the distance between the 2nd target and the target point to find the target point.
• It is possible to make this measurement easily using the optional equipment: the 2-point target (2RT500-K).
How to use 2-point target (2RT500-K)
• Install the 2-point target with its tip at the target point.
• Face the targets toward the instrument.
• Measure the distance from the target point to the 2nd target.
• Make sure reflector type is set correctly.

• An operation error may occur and the instrument may not be able to find the prism depending on the target
installation status or measuring conditions. In this case, manually sight the target.
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PROCEDURE
1. Install two offset points (1st target, 2nd target) on
a straight line from the target point and use the
offset points as the target.
3. Select "Offset2D".
4. Press [CNFG] and input the distance from the 2nd

target to the target point in "Offset dist.". Set
reflector settings and press [OK] to confirm.
5. Sight the 1st target and press [MEAS] to start

measurement.
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The measurement results are displayed. Press

[YES] to confirm.
6. Sight the 2nd target and press [MEAS] to start

measurement.
Press [STOP] to stop the measurement. The
measurement results are displayed.
7. Press [YES] in the measurement result screen of

the 2nd target to display results for the target
point.
Press [HVD/nez] to switch results for the target

8. Press [OK] in the screen in step 7 to return to

<Offset>.
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18.MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT
Missing line measurement is used to measure the slope distance, horizontal distance, and horizontal angle to
a target from the target which is the reference (starting point) without moving the instrument.
• It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position.
• Measurement results can be displayed as the gradient between two points.
18.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points
PROCEDURE
1. Select "MLM" in <Menu>.

• When measurement data already exists, the
screen of step 3 is displayed and measurement
starts.
2. Sight the starting position and press [MEAS] to

start measurement.
Press [STOP] to stop measurement.
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18. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT
3. Sight the target and press [MLM] to begin

observation.
Press [STOP] to stop measurement.
Slope distance, grade, horizontal distance and

height difference between the target and the
starting position are displayed.
4. Sight the next target and press [MLM] to continue Results for measurement between starting
observation. Slope distance, grade, horizontal position and second target
distance and height difference between multiple
points and the starting position can be measured
this way.
• Press [MEAS] to re-observe the starting position.

Sight the starting position and press [MEAS].
• When [MOVE] is pressed, the last target
measured becomes the new starting position to
perform missing line measurement of the next
target.
"18.2 Changing the Starting Point"
Results for current point
5. Press {ESC} to end missing line measurement.
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18. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT
18.2 Changing the Starting Point
It is possible to change the last measured point to the next starting position.
PROCEDURE
1. Observe the starting position and target following
steps 1 to 4 in "18.1 Measuring the Distance
between 2 or more Points".
2. After measuring the targets, press [MOVE].
Press [YES] in the confirmation message window.
• Press [NO] to cancel measurement.
3. The last target measured is changed to the new

starting position.
4. Perform missing line measurement following

steps 4 to 5 in "18.1 Measuring the Distance
between 2 or more Points".
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19.SURFACE AREA CALCULATION
You can calculate the area of land (slope area and horizontal area) enclosed by three or more known points on
a line by inputting the coordinates of the points
Input Output
Coordinates: P1 (N1, E1, Z1) Surface area: S (horizontal area and slope area)
...
P5 (N5, E5, Z5)
• Number of specified coordinate points: 3 or more, 30 or less


• An error will occur if only two points (or less) are entered when specifying an enclosed area.
• Be sure to observe points on an enclosed area in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. For example, the
area specified by entering point numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 implies the same shape. However, if
points are not entered in numerical order, the surface area will not be calculated correctly.
 Slope area
The first three points specified are used to create the surface of the slope area. Subsequent points are
projected vertically onto this surface and the slope area calculated.
PROCEDURE Surface area calculation by measuring points

1. Select "Area calc." in <Menu>
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19. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION
2. Press [OBS] to display <Area calculation/obs.>.
Sight the first point on the line enclosing the area,

and press [MEAS].
Measurement begins and the measured values
are displayed. Press [STOP] to stop measuring.
3. The measurement results are displayed. Press

[YES] to confirm.
The value of point 1 is set in "Pt_01".
4. Repeat steps 2 to 3 until all points have been

measured. Points on an enclosed area are
observed in a clockwise or counterclockwise
direction.
For example, the area specified by entering point
numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 implies the
same shape.
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19. SURFACE AREA CALCULATION
5. Press [CALC] to display the calculated area.
6. Press [OK] to return to <Area calculation>. Press

{ESC} twice to quit area calculation.
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20.CHANGING THE SETTINGS
This section explains the contents of parameter settings in Config mode and how to change these settings.
Each item can be changed to meet your measurement requirements.
<Configuration> can be accessed by tapping Config mode icon in Starkey mode.
The following items in Configuration mode are explained in other chapters.

Observation condition - Search/Track settings
Communication settings "9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES"
Instrument configurations "22.2 Tilt Sensor", "22.4 Collimation",
"22.5 Image Sensor Reticle"
20.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt
Select "Obs.condition" in <Configuration> and select "Angle/Tilt".

Tilt crn (tilt correction)  : Yes (H,V)*/No/Yes (V)
Tilt error : No action*/Go to <Tilt> (electric circular level is displayed)
Coll.crn. (collimation correction)  : No/Yes*
V.obs (vertical angle display method)  : Zenith*/Horiz/Horiz ±90
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20. CHANGING THE SETTINGS
Ang.reso. (Angle resolution) : GT-1001/501: 0.5", 1"*

GT-1003/1005/503/505: 1"*, 5"
 Automatic tilt angle compensation mechanism

The vertical and horizontal angles are automatically compensated for small tilt errors using the 2-axis tilt
sensor.
• Read the automatically compensated angles when the display has stabilized.
• The horizontal angle error (vertical axis error) fluctuates according to the vertical axis, so when the
instrument is not completely leveled, changing the vertical angle by rotating the telescope will cause the
displayed horizontal angle value to change.
• Compensated horizontal angle = Measured horizontal angle + Tilt in angle/tan (Vertical angle)
• When the telescope is directed close to the zenith or nadir angle, tilt compensation is not applied to the
horizontal angle.
 Collimation correction
The instrument has a collimation correction function that automatically corrects horizontal angle errors
caused by horizontal axis and leveling axis errors. Normally set this item to "Yes".
 V mode (vertical angle display method)

Zenith Horiz Horiz 90°
20.2 Observation Conditions - Dist
Select "Obs.condition" in <Configuration> and select "Dist".
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Dist. mode (Distance measurement mode):Fine ’R’*/Fine AVG n= 1(Setting: 1 to 9 times)/Fine ’S’/Rapid ’R’/
Rapid ’S’/Tracking/Road 
Distance mode : Sdist (slope distance)*/Hdist (horizontal distance)/ V.dist (height
difference)
Hdist  : Ground*/Grid
C&R crn. : No/Yes(K=0.142)/Yes(K=0.20)*/Yes(K:Voluntary)
Ref.Index : -10.000 to 15.000 (0.000*)
Sea level crn. (Sea level correction)  : Yes/No*
Scale factor  : 0.50000000 to 2.00000000 (1.00000000*)
Coordinates : N-E-Z*/E-N-Z
Dist.reso. (Distance resolution)  : 0.1 mm/1 mm*
Tracking reso. (Tracking resolution)  : 1 mm/10 mm*
EDM ALC  : Free*/Hold
• Input the number of the times for "Fine AVG" distance measurement mode using the numeric keys.
• "Road" in "Dist. mode" is displayed only when "N-Prism" is selected in <Reflector>.
" Observation Conditions - Reflector (Target)"
• "Ref.Index" is displayed only when "C&R crn." is set to "Yes(K:Voluntary)". An arbitrary index can be input.
 Road
"Road" is the specialized distance mode to measure road surface etc. by sighting obliquely and to obtain
rough measurement values. "Road" can be selected only when "Reflector type" is set to "N-Prism". Even
if "Road" is selected, "Distance mode" changes to "Tracking" automatically when "Reflector type" is set to
other than "N-Prism".
 Hdist
The instrument calculates horizontal distance using slope distance values. Horizontal distance display can
be selected from the following methods.
Ground: Distance without sea level correction
Grid: Distance on the rectangular coordinates system calculated by sea level correction (When "Sea
level crn." is set to "No", Distance on the rectangular coordinates system without correction)
Slope distance
Ground
Grid
 Sea level correction

The instrument calculates horizontal distance using slope distance values. As this horizontal distance
does not take height above sea level into consideration, performing spherical correction is recommended
when measuring at high altitudes. Spherical distance is calculated as follows.
Spherical distance = R – Ha × d
------------------ 1
R
Where: R = radius of the spheroid (6371.000m)

Ha = averaged elevation of the instrument point and target point
d1 = horizontal distance
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 Scale factor
GT calculates horizontal distance and coordinates of a point using measured slope distance. If scale factor
has been set, scale correction is carried out during calculation. When scale factor is set to "1.00000000",
the horizontal distance is not corrected.
Corrected horizontal distance (s) = Horizontal distance x Scale factor
 Dist.reso. (Distance resolution)

Select distance resolution of fine measurement. Distance resolution of rapid and tracking measurement
will shift with this setting.
 Tracking reso. (Tracking resolution)

Select distance resolution of tracking measurement and road measurement (N-prism only). Set this setting
depending on the measurement purpose like measuring a moving target.
 EDM ALC
Set the light receiving status of the EDM. While carrying out continuous measurement, set this item
according to the measurement conditions.
• When EDM ALC is set to "Free," the instrument’s ALC will be automatically adjusted if an error occurs
as a result of the amount of light received. Set to "Free" when the target is moved during measurement
or different targets are used.
• When "Hold" is set, the amount of light received will not be adjusted until continuous measurement is
completed.
• If an obstacle intermittently obstructs the light beam during continuous measurement and the "Signal off"
error occurs, each time the obstruction occurs it takes some time for the amount of light received to be
adjusted and the measurement value displayed. Set to "Hold" when the light beam used for
measurement is stable but is frequently obstructed by obstacles such as people, cars, or tree branches
etc. preventing measurement from being performed.

• When the distance measurement mode is set to "Tracking" (target is moved during distance
measurement) the EDM ALC will be adjusted regardless of the EDM ALC setting.
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20.3 Observation Conditions - Reflector (Target)
Select "Obs.condition" in <Configuration> and select "Reflector".
Factory setting
Factory settings are indicated in the above <Reflector>.
• "Prism+" indicates a target used with an external device or in a program installed in the Program mode.
 prism constant correction value

Reflective prisms each have their prism constant.
Set the prism constant correction value of the reflective prism you are using. When selecting "N-Prism" in
"Reflector", prism constant correction value is set to "0" automatically.
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PROCEDURE Editing target information

1. Select a target to edit in <Reflector> and press
[EDIT]. Select/input relevant information for the
target.
Items set and options

(1) Reflector type
Prism/Sheet/N-Prism/360° Prism
(2) Prism Const.correction value
-99 to 99 mm
(3) Aperture
1 to 999 mm
• When 0.1mm is selected in "Dist.reso", "Prism

constant value" can be input to the first decimal
place.
• [DEL]: Deletes the selected target.
2. Press [OK] to confirm the settings.
PROCEDURE Adding a target

1. Press [ADD] in <Reflector> to display the list of
candidate targets.
2. Select a frequently-used target from the list

referring prism const.correction value and
aperture.
• Up to a maximum of 6 targets can be registered.

• When selecting "N-Prism", prism constant
correction value and aperture are not set.
3. Press [OK] to confirm the settings.
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20.4 Observation Conditions - Atmosphere
Select "Obs.condition" in <Configuration> and select "Atmos".

Temperature : -35 to 60°C (15*)/-22 to +140°F (59*) (When Dist.reso. is 1 mm)
Pressure : 500 to 1400hPa (1013*)/375 to 1050mmHg (760*)/14.8 to 41.3
(inchHg) (29.9*) (When Dist.reso. is 1 mm)
Humidity input : No (50%)*/Yes
Humidity : 0 to 100 (%) (50*) (When Dist.reso. is 1 mm)
ppm (Atmospheric correction factor)  : -499 to 499 (0*) (When Dist.reso. is 1 mm)
• [0ppm]: Atmospheric correction factor returns to 0 and temperature and air pressure are set to the factory
settings.
• Atmospheric correction factor is calculated and set using the entered values of the temperature and air
pressure. Atmospheric correction factor can also be entered directly.
• The "Humidity" is displayed only when the "Humidity input" is set to "Yes".
• When 0.1 mm is selected in "Dist.reso", values can be input to the first decimal place.
• When the settings here are different between Basic mode and Program mode, Program mode settings are
prior for use.
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 Atmospheric correction factor

The velocity of the light beam used for measurement varies according atmospheric conditions such as
temperature and air pressure. Set the atmospheric correction factor when you wish to take this influence
into account when measuring.
• The instrument is designed so that the correction factor is 0 ppm at an air pressure of 1013.25 hPa, a
temperature of 15°C, and a humidity of 50%.
• By inputting the temperature, air pressure values and humidity, the atmospheric correction value is
calculated using the following formula and set into the memory.
0.294280 × p
Atmospheric Correction Factor (ppm) = 282.324 – ------------------------------------------ 0.04126 × e
+ ------------------------------------------
1 + 0.003661 × t 1 + 0.003661 × t
t: Air temperature (°C)
p: Pressure (hPa)
e: Water vapor pressure (hPa)
h: Relative humidity (%)
E : Saturated water vapor pressure
• e (water vapor pressure) can be calculated using the following formula.

E-
e = h × ---------
100 ( 7.5 × t )
----------------------------
( t + 237.3 )
E = 6.11 × 10
• The instrument measures the distance with a beam of light, but the velocity of this light varies according
to the index of refraction of light in the atmosphere. This index of refraction varies according to the
temperature and pressure. Near normal temperature and pressure conditions:
With constant pressure, a temperature change of 1°C: an index change of 1 ppm.
With constant temperature, a pressure change of 3.6 hPa: an index change of 1 ppm.
To perform high accuracy measurements, it is necessary to find the atmospheric correction factor from
even more accurate temperature and pressure measurements and perform an atmospheric correction.
It is recommended that extremely precise instruments be used to monitor the air temperature and
pressure.
• Enter the average temperature, air pressure and humidity along the measurement beam route in
"Temperature", "Pressure" and "Humidity".
Flat terrain:Use the temperature, pressure and humidity at the midpoint of the line.
Mountainous terrain:Use the temperature, pressure and humidity at the intermediate point (C).
If it is not possible to measure the temperature, pressure and humidity at the midpoint, take such
measurements at the instrument station (A) and the target station (B), then calculate the average value.
Average air temperature : (t1 + t2)/2
Average air pressure : (p1 + p2)/2
Average humidity : (h1 + h2)/2
Humidity h1
Humidity h2
• If the weather correction is not required, set the ppm value to 0.
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20.5 Instrument Conditions - Display
Select "Inst. Config" in <Configuration> and select "Display".

Backlight (Reticle On)  : 0 to 8 (1*) (Brightness level on pressing { })
Backlight (Normal)  : 0 to 8/Auto (Auto*)
Backlight Off  : No*/30sec/1min./5min./10min.
Key backlight  : Off/On*
Color  : 1/2 (monochrome)/Auto (Auto*)
Power-saving mode  : Off/On*
• Press [PNL CAL] to display the touch panel calibration screen.

 "8.1 Configuring the Touch Panel"
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 Adjusting backlight brightness/turning the reticle illumination and key backlight ON/OFF
Pressing { } switches the brightness level of the backlight in conjunction with the ON/OFF status of the
reticle illumination/key backlight.
When the instrument is powered ON the brightness level is set to "Backlight (Normal)". "Backlight
(Normal)" was set to a higher brightness level than "Backlight (Reticle ON)" when the instrument was
shipped but these values can be modified according to user preferences.
Power ON
Backlight (Normal) Time set in

brightness "Backlight Off" elapses
{} {}
Reticle backlight OFF Reticle backlight ON
Backlight
(Reticle ON)
brightness
Key backlight ON
Only when "Key
backlight" set to "ON"
࣭Key pressed
࣭Touch panel operated Backlight OFF

• When "Backlight (Normal)" is set to "Auto" the instrument light sensor gauges the level of ambient
brightness and automatically sets backlight brightness accordingly. Depending on ambient light
conditions, performance of this function may be sub-optimal, or the display may flicker between
brightness settings.
 Backlight Off
To save power, the backlight will be turned off if the instrument is not operated for the selected time.
However, the backlight will not be turned off when "Backlight (Reticle)" is selected.
 Key backlight
The key backlight can be set to "ON" or "OFF". When "key backlight" is set to "ON", the key backlight is lit
/OFF in conjunction with pressing { }.
 Color setting
Set "Color" to "2" (monochrome) when strong sunlight reduces visibility of the display. When "Auto" is
selected, the instrument detects the ambient brightness level and automatically sets the appropriate color
setting accordingly.
"5.2 Display Functions"

• Do not block the instrument light sensor when "Color" is set to "Auto". The instrument will be unable to
gauge ambient brightness and the display will flicker as a result.
 Power-saving mode
When "Power-saving mode" is set to "ON", the display unit which is not operated is switched the light off
to save power.
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20.6 Instrument Conditions - Power
Select "Inst. Config" in <Configuration> and select "Power supply".

Power off  : No/5min./10min./15min./30min.*
Power off (Remote) : No*/5min./10min./15min./30min.
 Power-saving automatic cut-off

To save power, power to the instrument is automatically cut off if it is not operated for the set time.
 Power-saving automatic cut-off (Power on command)

When turned on using a Power on command, power to the instrument is automatically cut off if it is not
operated for the set time.

• Command operations from a host computer can also be performed. For details, refer to "Communication
manual" and ask your local dealer.
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20.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument
Select "Inst. Config" in <Configuration> and select "Instrument".

Illum. hold ({ } function) : Laser-pointer*/Guide light
Guide light (Brightness) : 1 to 3 (3*)
Guide pattern : 1* (simultaneous)/2 (alternating)
Laser-pointer off  : No/1min./5min.*/10min./30min.
V manual : No*/Yes
Reticle lev  : 0 to 5 level (3*)
Volume : Off/1/2/3/4/5 (3*)
• The Guide light brightness item ("Guide light (Brightness)") will be displayed only when "Illum. hold" is set
to "Guide light".
• "Reticle lev"
"20.5 Instrument Conditions - Display  Adjusting backlight brightness/turning the reticle illumination
and key backlight ON/OFF"
• Setting "V manual" to "Yes"
"28.2 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face 1/2 Measurement"
 Laser-pointer off
To save power, the laser-pointer is automatically turned off after the set time has elapsed.
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20.8 Instrument Conditions - Unit
Select "Inst. Config" in <Configuration> and select "Unit".

Temperature : Celsius*/Fahrenheit
Pressure : hPa*/mmHg/InchHg
Angle : Degree (DDD.MMSS)*/Gon/Mil
Distance : Meter*/Feet/Inch
Feet : International*/US
• "Feet" is displayed only when "Distance" is set to "Feet" or "Inch".
 Inch (Fraction of an inch)

“Fraction of an inch” is the unit used in the United States and expressed like the following example.

• Even if “inch” is selected in this setting, all the data including the result of area calculation are output in
“feet” and all the distance values must be input in “feet”. In addition, when the “inch” display exceeds the
range, it is displayed in “feet”.
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20.9 Instrument Conditions - Password
When a password has been set, the password screen will appear when the instrument is powered ON.
Setting a password allows you to protect important information such as measurement data.
No password was set when the instrument was shipped. When setting a password for the first time, leave the
"Old password" box blank.
Select "Inst. Config" in <Configuration> and select "Password".
Items set
Old password : Input current password
New password : Input the new password
New password again : Input the new password again
• Password can be from 3 up to 16 characters in length. Input characters will be displayed as asterisks.
• To deactivate the password function, perform the new password setting procedure but enter a "space" in the
"New password" box.

• The password function will not be canceled when a cold boot is performed.
• The password must be input after powering ON the instrument from an external device when a password has
been set.
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20.10 Instrument Conditions - Date and Time
Select "Inst. Config" in <Configuration> and select "Date & Time".
Items set
Date : Manually input date or select from the drop-down calendar by
tapping .
Time : Manually input time or set using []/[].
Pressing {S.P.} will increment the selected section by 1.
 Date and Time

The instrument includes a clock/calendar function.
20.11 Customizing Screen Controls
It is possible to customize screen controls in Observation mode to suit the measurement conditions and the
different methods employed by different operators.
• The current screen control settings are retained until they are revised again, even when the power is cut off.
• Press [CLEAR] in <Customize/Select screen> "20.11 Customizing Screen Controls" " PROCEDURE
Customizing screen controls" step 2 to return all customized configurations including status icon settings and
Operating icon allocations to their previous settings.
• Screen controls cannot be set for the "Graphic" display.

• When screen control settings are recorded and registered, the previously recorded settings are cleared.
The following items are explained in other sections.

 Changing Allocation of Operation icons: "20.12 Allocating Operating Icons"
 Changing Allocation of Starkey mode: "20.13 Changing Starkey Mode Icons"
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PROCEDURE Customizing screen controls

1. Select "Customize" to display <Customize/Select
screen>.
2. Select the measurement mode in which you want

to customize screen controls.
3. Select "Control".
4. Press [ADD] to add a control drop-down list.
• Press [DEL] to delete the selected control.
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5. Select a screen control from the list.
6. Press [CNFG] to set the size, thickness, color and

spacing of the font.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to customize more screen

controls.
8. Press {ESC} to finish customizing screen

controls. The modifications are stored in memory
and previous screen is displayed.
The modifications are reflected in the relevant
screens.
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20.12 Allocating Operating Icons
It is possible to allocate the Operating icons in Observation mode to suit the measurement conditions. It is
possible to operate the instrument efficiently because unique Operating icon allocations can be preset to suit
various applications and the ways that different operators handle the instrument.
• The current Operating icon allocations are retained until they are revised again, even when the instrument is
powered OFF.
• Press [CLEAR] in <Customize/Select screen> in "20.12 Allocating Operating Icons" " PROCEDURE
Allocating a Operating icon" step 2 to return all customized configurations including Status icon/starkey mode
settings, and screen controls to their previous settings.

• When Operating icon allocations are recorded and registered, the previously recorded key settings are
cleared.
• Operating icons cannot be allocated to "Graphic" displays.
 Screens that can be customized and Operating icon allocations when shipped
1. "SHV" and "SHVdist" displays of <Basic observation>
[TRK On] [MOTOR] [0SET] [MEAS]
[SRCH] [EDM] [H-SET] [COORD]
[OFFSET] [RESEC] [REM] [S-O]
2. "Obs." display of <Setting out>

[TRK On] [SHVR] [H.TURN] [MEAS]
[CNFG] [ --- ] [ --- ][REM]
[ --- ] [ --- ] [ --- ] [ --- ]
3. "SHV" and "NEZ" displays of <Set out Coords>

[OK] [TRK On][H.TURN] [MEAS]
[CNFG] [ --- ] [ --- ] [ --- ]
[ --- ] [ --- ] [ --- ] [ --- ]
 Functions that can be allocated to the Operating icons

[ --- ] : No functions set
[MEAS] : Distance and angle measurement
[0SET] : Set horizontal angle to 0°
[H-SET] : Set required horizontal angle
[SHV] : Switch the "SHV" display and "SHVdist" display (can only be allocated to 1 above)
[L/R] : Select horizontal angle left/right. The capitalized letter in the Operating icon indicates
the currently selected mode.
[ZA / %] : Switch between zenith angle/slope in %. The capitalized letter in the Operating icon
indicates the currently selected mode.
[HOLD] : Hold horizontal angle/release horizontal angle
[CALL] : Display final measurement data
[HVOUT-S] : Output angle measurement results to an external device (SET format)
[HVDOUT-S] : Output distance and angle measurement results to an external device (SET format)
[NEZOUT-S] : Output coordinates data to an external device (SET format)
[HVOUT-T] : Output angle measurement results to an external device (GTS format) (can only be
allocated to 1 above)
[HVDOUT-T] : Output distance and angle measurement results to an external device (GTS format)
(can only be allocated to 1 above)
[NEZOUT-T] : Output coordinates data to an external device (GTS format) (can only be allocated to 1
above)
[F/M] : Switch distance units between meters/feet
[HT] : Set the instrument station, coordinates and instrument height
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[S-LEV] : Return signal

[TILT] : Display tilt angle
[MOTOR] : Display <Search/Track>
[INV] : Rotates the instrument 180°
[SRCH] : Automatically sights the center of the target
[RC] : Rotate in the direction specified by the Remote Control System (Auto Tracking model
only)
[<-RC] : Rotate in a counterclockwise direction (from the point of view of the Remote Controller)
(Auto Tracking model only)
[RC->] : Rotate in a clockwise direction (from the point of view of the Remote Controller) (Auto
Tracking model only)
[RC Cont] : Nullify the current measurement position and continue Turning operation (Auto
Tracking model only)
[TRK On] : Start Auto Tracking (Auto Tracking model only. [TRK Off] during Auto Tracking)
[EDM] : Distance measurement setting
[ATMOS] : Atmosphere setting
[MENU] : Display <Menu> (coordinate measurement, setting out measurement, offset
measurement, REM measurement, missing line measurement, resection, area
calculation)
[COORD] : Coordinates measurement
[S-O] : Setting-out measurement
[OFFSET] : Offset measurement
[A-OFS] : Angle offset menu
[D-OFS] : Distance offset menu
[2D-OFS] : Offset/2D menu
[MLM] : Missing line measurement
[REM] : REM measurement
[RESEC] : Resection measurement
[AREA] : Surface area measurement
[CNFG] : Set setting out accuracy (can only be allocated to 2 and 3 above)
[H.TURN] : Rotate the instrument to the entered horizontal angle. Rotate horizontally to the angle
for the setting out point when performing setting out (can only be allocated to 2 and 3
above).
[SHVR] : Switch distance mode between slope distance (SD)/horizontal distance (HD)/height
difference (VD)/REM (R) in setting out screens. The capitalized letter in the Operating
icon indicates the currently selected mode (can only be allocated to 2 above).
[OK] : Terminate setting out measurement for the selected setting out point and return to <Key
in coord>. This setting out point will be removed from the list (can only be allocated to
3 above).
PROCEDURE Allocating a Operating icon

screen>.
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2. Select the measurement mode in which you want

to customize Operating icons.
3. Select "Operating icon".
4. Select an Operating icon whose allocation you

want to change.
Tap the Operating icon to display the Operating

icon list.
5. Select the desired Operating icon from the

Operating icon list to allocate to the position
specified in step 4.
6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 to perform further key

allocations.
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7. Press {ESC} to finish allocating icons. The

allocated icons are stored in memory and the
previous screen is restored. The newly allocated
icons appear in the relevant measurement screen.
20.13 Changing Starkey Mode Icons
It is possible to preset icon allocations of the Starkey mode to suit various applications and the ways that
• The current icon allocations are retained until they are revised again, even when the power is turned off.
• Press [CLEAR] in <Customize/Select screen> in "20.13 Changing Starkey Mode Icons" " PROCEDURE
Changing Starkey icon allocations" step 2 to return all customized configurations including screen controls
and Operating icon allocations to their previous settings.

• When icon allocations are recorded and registered, the previously recorded settings are cleared.
• When the upper 8 icons’ allocations are recorded and registered, the setting reflects to Status icon.
 Icons that can be allocated to the Status icon

Remaining battery power
Target display
Motor
Laser-pointer/guide light
Tilt angle compensation
Communication status
Input mode
SIP (Input panel)
ppm (atmospheric correction factor)
Internet communication status
Touch panel
Disk
No icon
PROCEDURE Changing Starkey icon allocations

screen>.
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2. Select "Starkey mode".
3. Select a Starkey mode icon you wish to re-

allocate.
Tap the icon to display the Starkey mode icon list.
4. Select the new icon from the Starkey mode icon

list.
The icon is allocated in the selected icon position.
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to perform further icon

allocations.
6. Press {ESC} to finish allocating icons. The

allocated icons are stored in memory and the
previous screen is restored. The newly allocated
icons appear in the relevant measurement screen.
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20.14 Restoring Default Settings
Perform a cold boot to return all items to factory settings. A cold boot will not erase surveying data in instrument.
However, if the data in the memory is important, BE SURE TO TRANSFER IT TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
BEFORE PERFORMING A COLD BOOT.

• The password function will not be canceled.
• Resume function will be canceled.
PROCEDURE
1. "To perform a cold boot, while holding { } and {S.P.}, press the power key on the side of the instrument.
"All Settings will be cleared. Are you sure?" is displayed.
2. Press [YES] to continue.
• Select [NO] and press {Enter}, or press {ESC} to cancel.
3. When the power is ON after the a cold boot, the screen for configuring the touch panel is displayed.
Configure the touch panel to continue.
 "8.1 Configuring the Touch Panel"
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21.WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES
The following is a list of the error messages displayed by the instrument and the meaning of each message. If
the same error message is repeated or if any message not shown below appears, the instrument has
malfunctioned. Contact your local dealer.
Backup battery dead. Clock display may no longer be correct.

The voltage supplied by the lithium battery either declines or is completely discharged.
Ask your local dealer to replace the battery for you.
Bad condition
The air is shimmering a lot, etc., measuring conditions are poor.
The center of the target cannot be sighted.

Resight the target.
Unsuitable distance measurement conditions when reflectorless measurement is set. When reflectorless
measurement is set, distance cannot be measured because the laser beam is striking at least two surfaces
at the same time.
Choose a single surface target for distance measurement.
Precautions for setting prism: "11. TARGET SIGHTING AND MEASUREMENT"
Calculation error
Coordinates identical to the known point coordinates observed during resection exist. Set another known
point so that the known point coordinates do not coincide.
During surface area calculation, conditions necessary for calculations are not met. Check conditions and try
again.
An error occurred during calculation.
Checking Device ... Several minutes later, please be reconnected.

Cellular communication is not ready.
It is necessary about 5 minutes until cellular communication is ready after Power ON. Wait about 5 minutes
and then perform a connection.
Error: OAF Setting

Error: Self check
Press [OK] to cancel the message. If this error message appears frequently, contact your local dealer.
Failed Change Carrier!

During cellular communication, carrier cannot be changed as desired.
Check the settings and try again.
Failed Device Power On/Off! (218)

Inside Device Power cannot be turned ON/OFF.
Try again.
Incorrect password.
Input password does not match set password.
Input correct password.
Input over 3 letters!

The input password consists of less than 3 characters. Input a password at least 3 characters in length.
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21. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES
Motor error EXXX

A problem has occurred with the motor drive and operation stops.
Power the instrument OFF then ON to correct the problem.
If this error message appears frequently, contact your local dealer.
Need base pt. obs

During REM measurement, the observation of the target was not completed normally.
Reset and sight the prism and perform measurement again.
New password Diff.

During new password setting, the passwords input twice are different.
Input new password twice correctly.
No solution
The calculation of the instrument station coordinates during resection does not converge.
Access the results and if necessary, perform the observations again.
Out of range
During gradient % display, the display range (less than ± 1000%) has been exceeded.
During REM measurement, either the vertical angle has exceeded horizontal ±89° or the measured distance
is greater than 9999.999m.
Install the instrument station far from the target.
Reflectorless not supported!!

Auto Tracking cannot be performed in reflectorless mode.
Use the prism to carry out automatic sighting.
Remote Control communication err!!

Communication between the Remote controller for Remote Control System and the instrument failed.
Check the status (communications setup, power supply, cable connections etc.) of the Remote controller,
wireless modem and cables.
Sheet not supported!!

Auto Tracking cannot be performed with the sheet.
Use the prism to carry out automatic sighting.
Signal off
The reflected light is not observed when distance measurement begins. Or, during measurement, the
reflected light has weakened or is blocked.
Either sight the target again or, when using a reflective prism, increase the number of reflective prisms.
SIM card Error!

SIM card is not inserted or not inserted correctly.
Check if the SIM card is inserted correctly.
Start Up Error: Step XX

Press [OK] to close the message. If the same error message is repeated, contact your local dealer.
Take BS reading
The origin measurement is not finished normally in missing line measurement. Collimate the origin
accurately and measure it again.
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21. WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES
Target not found!!

The prism cannot be found within the Search area range.
TelCtrl Error: E812 (XXX)

If the same error message is repeated, contact your local dealer.
Temp Rnge OUT

The instrument is outside useable temperature range and accurate measurement cannot be performed.
Repeat measurement within the appropriate temperature range.
The internal processing was started. The cellular communication was stopped.
Cellular communication cannot be performed because the internal communication processing started.
Wait for a while and then perform a connection.
Tilt over range!!

The tilt angle exceeds the tilt angle compensation range of the sensor.
Level the instrument again.
Time out!!
Measurement is not carried out in the allotted time.
When designating the angle of rotation or automatically sighting the prism, there is a problem with the
positioning of the prism or the operation of the instrument and measurement is not obtained within the fixed
time.
Check the positioning of the instrument and prism and perform measurement again.
If observation is still not possible, sight the target manually.
When the telescope turns to nadir, it is not possible to search!!

The instrument cannot perform a search during Auto Pointing when the telescope is directed to the nadir
angle.
Set the telescope position within the measuring range and perform measurement again.
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22.CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
GT is a precision instrument that requires fine adjustments. It must be inspected and adjusted before use so
that it always performs accurate measurements.
• In addition, the instrument should be inspected with special care after it has been stored a long time,
transported, or when it may have been damaged by a strong shock.
• Make sure the instrument is securely set up and stable before performing checks and adjustments.
22.1 Circular Level
The bubble tube is made of glass, so it is sensitive to temperature changes or to shock. Check and adjust it as
outlined below.

• Be careful that the tightening tension is identical for all the adjusting screws. Also, do not over-tighten the
adjusting screws as this may damage the circular level.
PROCEDURE Checking and adjusting

1. Level while checking <Tilt>.
 "7.2 Levelling" Step 3 to 4

• Tap Tilt angle compensation icon in the
Status icon or in Starkey mode to display electric
circular level.

• If the tilt sensor is misaligned, the circular level is
not adjusted correctly.
"22.2 Tilt Sensor"
2. Check the position of the bubble of the circular

level.
If the bubble is not off-center, no adjustment is
necessary.
If the bubble is off-center, perform the following

adjustment.
3. First confirm the off-center direction.

Use the adjusting pin to loosen the circular level
adjustment screw on the side opposite to the
direction the bubble is displaced to move the
bubble to the center.
4. Adjust the adjusting screws until the tightening

tension of the three screws is the same to align
the bubble in the middle of the circle.
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22. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
22.2 Tilt Sensor
If the tilt angle shown on the display shifts from tilt angle 0° (zero point), the instrument is not correctly levelled.
This will adversely affect angle measurement.
Perform the following procedures to cancel the tilt zero point error.
PROCEDURE Checking and adjusting

1. Carefully level the instrument. If necessary, repeat
the procedures to check and adjust the bubble
levels.
2. Select "Inst. cons." in <Configuration>
3. Select "Tilt offset".
4. Level the instrument again until the X/Y tilt angles

are ±1’. Wait a few seconds for the display to
sdisplayilize.
5. Press [OK]. The top of the instrument and

telescope rotate 180° from the current position.
Wait a few seconds for the screen to sdisplayilize.
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6. Press [OK] to automatically rotate the top of the

instrument and telescope through 180°.
7. Newly measured tilt correction constant is Current tilt correction constant

displayed.
Compare current "Tilt X" and new "Tilt X".
Compare the constants of "Tilt Y" as well.
If each difference is within the range of ±1’, press
[YES] to renew the correction angle. <Instrument
constants> is restored.
If the values exceed the above range, press [NO]
to cancel the adjustment and contact your local
dealer to perform the adjustment.
When entering this screen only for checking
constants, press [NO] to return to <Instrument
constants>. Newly measured tilt correction constant
22.3 Reticle
With this option you can check the perpendicularity of the reticle and the horizontal/vertical positions of reticle
lines.

• Check the telescope reticle by sighting the target.
PROCEDURE Check 1: Perpendicularity of the reticle to the horizontal axis

1. Carefully level the instrument.
2. Align a clearly visible target (the edge of a roof for

example) on point A of the reticle line.
3. Use the fine motion screws to align the target to

point B on a vertical line.
If the target moves parallel to the vertical line,
adjustment is unnecessary. If its movement
deviates from the vertical line, have our service
representative adjust it.
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PROCEDURE Check 2: Vertical and horizontal reticle line positions

• Perform check in weak sunlight and no scintillation.
• "Tilt crn" should be se to "Yes (H,V)" and "Coll.crn" to "Yes" in <Obs. condition> while performing checks.
2. Install a target at a point about 100m in the

horizontal direction from the instrument.
3. While the Observation mode screen is displayed

and the telescope is in Face 1, sight the center of
the target correctly and read out the horizontal
angle A1 and the vertical angle B1.
Example:
Horizontal angle A1 = 18° 34' 00"
Vertical angle B1 = 90° 30' 20"
4. While the telescope is in Face 2, sight the center

of the target correctly and read out the horizontal
Example:
5. Do the calculations: A2-A1 and B2+B1

If A2-A1 is within 180°±20″and B2+B1 is within
360°±20″, adjustment is unnecessary.
Example: A2-A1 (Horizontal angle)
=198° 34' 20"- 18° 34' 00"
=180° 00' 20"
B2+B1 (Vertical angle)
=269° 30' 00" + 90° 30' 20"
=360° 00' 20"
If the difference is large even after repeating the
check 2 or 3 times, make sure that checking and
adjusting of "22.2 Tilt Sensor" and
"22.4 Collimation" are completed.
If the results remain the same, have our service
representative perform the adjustment.
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22.4 Collimation
If for whatever reason instrument error relating angle measurement occurs, this will adversely affect angle
measurement. With this option you can measure collimation offset constant in your instrument so that the
instrument can eliminate the angle error between Face 1 and 2. Perform the following procedures to correct
the collimation offset constant.

• Perform adjustment in weak sunlight and no scintillation.

• It is recommended to perform collimation adjusting before the measurement especially when accurate result
is desired in single face observations.
PROCEDURE Adjusting
2. Install a target at a point about 100m in the

3. Select "Inst. cons." in <Configuration>.
4. Select "Collimation".
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of the target correctly and press [OK]. Telescope
rotates and vertical circle is indexed.

• Do not look through the telescope eyepiece while
the motor drive is in operation. An eye could be
struck by the telescope and cause injury.

of the target correctly and press [OK].
7. Press [YES] to set the constant.
• Press [NO] to discard the data and return to the

screen in step 4.
22.5 Image Sensor Reticle
The internal image sensor is used for automatic sighting. The offset value is set to correct the position of the
image sensor in relation to the telescope reticle, but if for whatever reason the telescope reticle and image
sensor become misaligned, automatic sighting of the center of the prism cannot be performed correctly and
this will adversely affect angle measurement. Check and adjust it as outlined below.

• Perform check and adjustment in weak sunlight and no scintillation.
• It may take up to 20 seconds for an offset value based on the measurement results to appear.
• Use Standard prism Prism-2. Using other prism types may result in adjustment inaccuracies.

• It is recommended to adjust image sensor reticle before the measurement especially when accurate result is
desired in single face observations by Auto Pointing/Auto Tracking.
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PROCEDURE Checks and adjustments

2. Position the prism in a horizontal direction

approximately 50 meters from the instrument.
3. Select "Inst.cons." in <Settings>.
4. Select "Image Sensor-Reticle offset".
5. Use manual sighting to accurately sight the target.

 "11.3 Manually Sighting the Target"

• Sight not the center of the target plate but the
Prism center
center of the prism.
6. Press [OK].
• Press [STOP] to stop the measurement.
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7. Offset value (H, V) (New) is obtained from the Set offset value
set offset value (H, V) (Current) and the
measurement results. The offset value is a
constant value that indicates the number of
degrees of misalignment between the center of
the telescope reticle and the center of the image
sensor. If the offset value obtained from the
measurement result is significantly larger than
the set offset value, press {ESC} and resight the
target.
If the offset value (H, V) obtained from the
measurement results continues to be
significantly large after repeated checks, Offset value obtained from measurement
adjustment is necessary. Go to step 8.
If one of the offset values exceeds the range, an
error message appears on the screen. Contact
your local dealer to perform the adjustment.
8. Press [OK] to renew the offset value.
PROCEDURE Rechecking

• Sight the prism using the Auto Pointing function during a recheck.
• "Tilt crn" should be se to "Yes (H,V)" and "Coll.crn" to "Yes" in <Obs. condition> while performing checks.
2. Install a prism at a point about 50m in the

3. While the Observation mode screen is displayed

and the telescope is in Face 1, sight the center of
the prism correctly and read out the horizontal
Example:

of the prism correctly and read out the horizontal
Example:
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5. Do the calculations: A2-A1 and B2+B1

If A2-A1 is within 180°±20″and B2+B1 is within
360°±20″, adjustment is unnecessary.
Example: A2-A1 (Horizontal angle)
=198° 34' 20"- 18° 34' 00"
=180° 00' 20"
B2+B1 (Vertical angle)
=269° 30' 00" + 90° 30' 20"
=360° 00' 20"
If the difference is large even after repeating the
check 2 or 3 times, make sure that checking and
adjusting of "22.2 Tilt Sensor" and
"22.4 Collimation" are completed.
If the results remain the same, have our service
representative perform the adjustment.
22.6 Optical Plummet

• Be careful that the tightening tension is identical for all the adjusting screws.
• Also, do not over-tighten the adjusting screws as this may damage the circular level.
PROCEDURE Checking
1. Carefully level the instrument and center a survey
point precisely in the reticle of the optical
plummet.
2. Turn the upper part through 180° and check the

position of the survey point in the reticle.
If the surveying point is still centered, no
adjustment is necessary.
If the survey point is no longer centered in the
optical plummet, perform the following adjustment.
PROCEDURE Adjusting
3. Correct half the deviation with the levelling foot
screw.
4. Remove the optical plummet reticle cover. Cover Adjusting screw
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5. Use the 4 adjusting screws of the optical plummet

to adjust the remaining half of the deviation as
shown below.
When the survey point is on the lower (upper) part
of the illustration:
Loosen the upper (lower) adjusting screw slightly,
and tighten the upper (lower) adjusting screw the
same amount to move the survey point to a point
directly under the center of the optical plummet.
(It will move to the line in the figure on the right.)
If the survey point is on the solid line (dotted line):

Loosen the right (left) adjusting screw slightly and,
tighten the left (right) adjusting screw by the same
amount to move the survey point to a point in the
center of the optical plummet.
6. Check to make sure that the survey point remains

centered on the reticle even if the upper part of
the instrument is rotated.
If necessary, perform the adjustment again.
7. Replace the optical plummet reticle cover by

matching the grooves on the cover with the
grooves on the optical plummet.
Groove
22.7 Additive Distance Constant
The additive distance constant K of the instrument is adjusted to 0 before delivery. Although it almost never
deviates, use a baseline with a known distance precision to check that the additive distance constant K is close
to 0 several times a year and whenever the values measured by the instrument begin to deviate by a consistent
amount. Perform these checks as follows.

• Errors in setting up the instrument and reflective prism or in sighting the target will influence the additive
distance constant. Be extremely careful to prevent such errors when performing these procedures.
• Set up so that the instrument height and the target height are identical. If a flat place is not available, use an
automatic level to make sure the heights are identical.
PROCEDURE Check
1. Find an area of flat ground where two points 100m
apart can be selected.
Set up the Instrument at point A and the reflective
prism at point B. Establish a point C half way
between points A and B.
2. Precisely measure the horizontal distance

between point A and point B 10 times and
calculate the average value.
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3. Place the instrument at point C directly between

points A and B and set up the reflective prism at
point A.
4. Precisely measure the horizontal distances CA

and CB 10 times each and calculate the average
value for each distance.
5. Calculate the additive distance constant K as

follows.
K = AB - (CA+CB)
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 two or three times.

If the additive distance constant K is within ±3mm
even once, adjustment is unnecessary.
If it always exceeds this range, have our service
representative perform an adjustment.
22.8 Laser Plummet (Optional Accessory)
Checks and adjustments are performed using an adjustment target. Make an enlarged or reduced copy of the
figure below.
PROCEDURE Checking
1. Level the instrument and emit the laser plummet
beam.
 "7.2 Levelling"
2. Rotate the upper part horizontally and place a

target so that it is aligned with the center of the
circle created by the rotating laser plummet beam.
• Laser beam remains centered on the center of

the target – No adjustment necessary.
• Laser beam strays from the center of the target –
Adjustment necessary.
Adjustment target
• Laser beam draws a circle outside the target
circle – Contact your local dealer.
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PROCEDURE Adjusting
1. Turn the laser plummet adjustment cap
anticlockwise and remove.
2. Emit the laser plummet beam.
3. Note the current position (x) of the laser beam.
4. Turn the upper part of the instrument horizontally

through 180° and note the new position (y) of the x y
laser beam. Desired final position

Adjustment will bring the laser beam to a point
midway along a line drawn between these two
positions.
5. Check the position of the desired final position.

Place a target so that its center is aligned with the Target
desired final position.
The remaining deviation will be adjusted using the
4 fine adjustment screws.
:
• Be extremely careful to adjust all the fine
adjustment screws by the same amount so that
none will be over-tightened.
• Turn screws clockwise to tighten. Fine adjustment screws
6. When the laser beam is on the upper (lower) part

Desired final position
of Fig. A the up/down adjustment is made as
follows:
 Insert the provided hexagon key wrench into
both the upper and lower screws.
Fig. A
 Slightly loosen the upper (lower) screw and
tighten the lower (upper) screw. Make sure that
the tightening tension for both screws is
identical. Continue to adjust until the laser
beam is on the horizontal line of the target.
7. When the laser beam is in the right (left) part of

Fig. B the left (right) adjustment is made as
follows:
 Insert a hexagon key wrench into both the left
and right screws. Fig. B
 Slightly loosen the right (left) screw and tighten
the left (right) screw. Make sure that the
tightening tension for both screws is identical.
Continue to adjust until the laser beam is
aligned with the target center.
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8. Turn the upper part of the instrument horizontally

and check that the laser beam is now aligned with
the target center.
9. Re-attach the laser plummet adjustment cap.

• Tightening each of the fine adjustment screws moves the laser plummet beam in the directions shown below.
Up Tighten "Up" screw
Left Right
Tighten "Right" screw Tighten "Left" screw
Tighten "Down" screw
Down
Fine adjustment screws Laser plummet adjustment cap
pointing towards user
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23.CLOUD OAF
The GT has a function to update option authorization file (OAF) using the cloud OAF system. The system allows
you to customize and configure the instrument according to your purpose. To update OAF, you need to
purchase a specific optional package in advance. Contact your local dealer for the details of the available
options and purchasing process.
OAF update methods can be chosen from online or offline.

• When updating the firmware, mount a fully charged battery to the total station or use the external battery
(optional accessory).
23.1 OAF Online Update
This section explains the procedures of online OAF update.
PROCEDURE
1. Select "Online OAF" in <Top> to start Online OAF
program.
2. Press "Option update".
• Press {ESC} to quit the update and to display a

confirmation message. Press [YES] in the
message to quit online update. Press [NO] to
return to the previous screen.
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23. CLOUD OAF
3. Press [Comms] in <Network check>.
• Press [Cancel] to return to the previous screen.
4. Select a connection method and set the

communication settings depending on the
method.
After setting, press [Connect] to establish a
network connection. The right is the screen
Wireless LAN is selected.
Wireless LAN settings: "9.4 Wireless LAN
Settings and Communication" step 3 to 9
 Cellular settings:"9.5 Cellular Settings and
Communication" step 6 to 8

• When selecting cellular communication, "Cellular
1" can be selected as an exception during OAF
update.
Cellular 1 : Built-in SIM
Cellular 2 : SIM card inserted to the SIM card
slot.
5. Press {ESC} to return to <Network check>.
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23. CLOUD OAF
6. Press [OK] to start OAF update.
The right screens are displayed during update.
7. When the update is completed, the instrument is

restarted automatically.
8. Display the version display mode screen and

check if the functions on your instrument are
changed. (The screen right is an example)
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23. CLOUD OAF
23.2 OAF Offline Update
This section explains the procedures of offline OAF update. Save the update file downloaded from the TSshield
web site in an USB flash drive and insert it to the instrument.

• When updating, use a blank USB flash drive.
• A warning message may appear in step 3 depending on the browser in use or the settings of the PC; however,
the downloaded file does not have a problem.
Reference: On Internet Explorer
Click the [x] button to exit the message.
PROCEDURE
1. Access TSshield web site from your PC.
Press [More info] for the instrument on the
Dashboard to display <Instrument page>.
2. Press [Download] in the "General Information".
3. Save the update file (xx_xxxxxx.oaf) in the route

folder of a USB flash drive.

• If the destination to save downloaded files is not
changed, the downloaded file is saved in
"Download" folder.
4. Insert the USB flash drive to a USB port of the

instrument.
5. After confirming that battery level is sufficient,

press the power key on the side of the instrument
while holding {α} and { }.
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23. CLOUD OAF
Update starts automatically.
6. When the update is completed, the instrument is

restarted automatically.
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24.POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Operate your instrument with the following combinations of power equipment.
 An appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking measurement: "11. TARGET SIGHTING AND
MEASUREMENT  Appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking"

• When using an external battery, mount the BDC70 in place to maintain the balance of the instrument.
• Never use any combination other than those indicated below. If you do, the instrument could be damaged.
Those indicated by * are standard accessories. Others are optional accessories.

Battery* Charger* Power cable*
BDC70 CDC68A EDC113A/C
(110 to 240 VAC)
EDC113B
(110 to 125 VAC)
etc.
Interface cable AC/DC converter
<&DEOH ('& ('&

WR9$&
('&
Power cable External battery Charger

('& %74$ &'& AC/DC converter
9'& ('&
$K$K WR9$&
('&
Interface cable
<&DEOH
For car cigarette lighter
('& ('&
9'&
Power cable
('& Car battery

• Dedicated power cables differ according to the country or the area where the instrument is used. Contact your
local dealer for the details.
• By using the Y cable the instrument can perform RS232C communication (D-sub 9-pin) at the same time as
connecting to an external power source.
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25.TARGET SYSTEM
Select a prism or a target depending on your purpose. The following are all special accessories (sold
separately).
 An appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking measurement: "11. TARGET SIGHTING AND
MEASUREMENT  Appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking"

• When using a reflecting prism equipped with a target for distance and angle measurements, be sure to direct
the reflective prism correctly and sight the center of the prism target accurately.
• Each reflective prism has its own prism constant value. When changing prisms, be sure to change the prism
constant correction value.
• Plug-4 is necessary for the tribrach adaptor-2, tribrach adaptor-S2 and pole adaptor-F2 to coincide with the
height of this series. Use the above prisms after setting them at the same height as the instruments. To adjust
the height of prism set, change the position of fixing screws.
• During a traverse observation, it is recommended to use the same type (tribrach-TR-101/111) of tribrach for
the target.
Target pole-2
Prism-2
Tilting prism Tilting prism Single prism holder-2

holder-2 with holder-3
target plate-2
Pole
adaptor- A
Plug-4
Tribrach Tribrach Tribrach

adaptor- adaptor adaptor-F1WP
3WP -S2
Tilt single prism unit -W101 Tribrach-TR-101 Optical plummet tribrach-TR-111
Tripod
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25. TARGET SYSTEM
 Prism-2
Prism constant correction values differ depending on the prism
holders to use. Check the own value which is written on the holder in
many cases.
Prism constant correction value : 0/-30
Aperture : 58 mm
 Prism-5
Prism constant correction value : 0
Aperture : 32 mm
 360° Prism (ATP1), 360° Sliding Prism (ATP1SII) ATP1 ATP1SII

These 360° prisms reduce the possibility of "lost prism" during Auto
Tracking measurement regardless of the direction of the prism.
3D positioning accuracy (standard deviation
: 3mm (Horizontal acceptance
angle: 360° (full transit). Angles of
elevation and inclination both less
than 20°)
Prism constant correction value : -7
Recommended value for aperture: 34 mm

• Recommended value for aperture does not mean the actual
aperture of the 360° prism because it is a collection of prisms.
 Reflective sheet target (RS series)

Prism constant correction value : 0
Aperture : Target size
 2-point target (2RT500-K)

This target is used for two-distance offset measurement.
Prism constant correction value: 0
Aperture : 50 mm
 Base Plate (TR-101/102 series)

The circular level on the base plate for prism should be adjusted in the
same way with the circular level on the main body.
"22.1 Circular Level"
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26.OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The following are outlines and how to use standard accessories (not all) and optional accessories.
 Power supply and target optional accessories: "24. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM", "25. TARGET
SYSTEM".
 Carrying case and shoulder belt (standard equipment) Clasp for belt hook
Attach the shoulder belt to the carrying case to shoulder
the carrying case.
Attach the belt hooks to the clasps on the carrying case
shown in the figure on the right. The side with one clasp is
the upper surface.
Use the outside clasps

 Plumb bob (optional accessory)
The plumb bob can be used to set up and center the
instrument on days when there is little wind. To use the
plumb bob, unwind its cord, pass it through the cord grip
piece as shown in the figure to adjust its length, then
suspend it from the hook attached to the centering screw.
 Circular level for the main unit (L08C) (optional

accessory)
Use the circular level for the main unit in conjunction with
the circular level on the levelling base to perform levelling
procedure more quickly.
Attach it to the part of the instrument shown in the figure.
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26. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
 Tubular compass (CP8) (optional accessory)

Tubular
Slide the tubular compass into the tubular compass slot, compass slot
loosen the clamp screw, then rotate the top part of the
instrument until the compass needle bisects the index
lines. The telescope's face 1 sighting direction in this
position will indicate magnetic north. After use, tighten the
clamp and remove the compass from the slot.
The figure on the right is the standard handle. Mounting
method is the same for the RC handle.

• The tubular compass is susceptible to the influence of
nearby magnets or metal. Such influence could cause it
to fail to accurately indicate magnetic north. Do not use
magnetic north as indicated by this compass for base line
surveying.
 Telescope eyepiece lens (EL8) (optional accessory)

Magnification : 40X
Field of view : 1° 20'
 Diagonal eyepiece (DE30) (optional accessory)

The diagonal eyepiece is convenient for observations near
DE30
the nadir and in narrow spaces.
Magnification : 30X
After removing the handle from the instrument loosen the

attachment screw to remove the telescope eyepiece. Then
screw the diagonal lens into place.
Handle removal method: "4.1 Parts of the Instrument
Detaching/attaching the RC Handle (Auto Tracking
model)" and "4.1 Parts of the Instrument Detaching/
attaching the Standard Handle (Auto Pointing model)"

• Do not perform vertical rotation of the telescope when
using the diagonal eyepiece. The diagonal eyepiece may
strike the instrument causing damage.
 Solar filter (OF4A) (optional accessory)

When sighting targets where glare is present, solar
observations for example, attach it to the objective lens of
the instrument to protect its interior and the eyes of its
operator. The filter part can be flipped up without being
removed.

• Do not perform vertical rotation of the telescope when
using the solar filter. The solar filter may strike the
instrument causing damage.
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26. OPPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
 Power cable/Interface cable (optional accessory)

Connect the instrument to a host computer using the following cables.
Cable Notes
DOC210 Pin number and signal level : RS232C compatible
EDC211 (Y cable) D-Sub connector : 9 pins (female)
EDC212 (Y cable)

• By using the Y cable the instrument can perform RS232C communication (D-Sub 9-pin) at the same time
as connecting to an external power source.
 Remote Controller (RC-5A) (optional accessory)

This is the remote controller for Remote Control System
which points the instrument (GT) in the direction of the
prism with speed and precision.
Remote Control System Manual

• This system can be used in conjunction with the RC
handle.
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27.SPECIFICATIONS
Except where stated, the following specifications apply to all GTs.
Telescope
Length 142 mm
Aperture 38 mm (1.5 inch) (EDM: 38 mm (1.5 inch))
Magnification 30X
Image Erect
Resolving power 2.5"
Field of view 1°30' (26 m/1,000 m)
Minimum focus 1.3 m (4.3 ft)
Focussing screw 1 speed
Reticle illumination 5 brightness levels
Angle measurement
Horizontal and Vertical circles type Rotary absolute encoder
Detecting 2 sides
Angle units Degree/Gon/Mil (selectable)
Minimum display
GT-1001/501: 0.5"(0.0001 gon/0.002 mil)/1" (0.0002 gon/0.005 mil) (selectable)
GT-1003/1005/503/505: 1" (0.0002 gon/0.005 mil)/5" (0.0010 gon/0.020 mil) (selectable)
Accuracy
(ISO 17123-3: 2001)
GT-1001/501: 1" (0.0003 gon/0.005 mil)
GT-1003/503: 3" (0.001 gon/0.015 mil)
GT-1005/505: 5" (0.0015 gon/0.025 mil)
Collimation compensation On/Off (selectable)
Measuring mode
Horizontal angle: Right/Left (selectable)
Vertical angle: Zenith/Horizontal/Horizontal ±90°/% (selectable)
Tilt angle compensation

Type Liquid 2-axis tilt sensor
Correction unit 1"
Range of compensation ±6’
Automatic compensator ON (V & H/V)/OFF (selectable)
Tilt offset Can be changed
Distance measurement
Measuring method Coaxial phase-contrast measuring system
Signal source Red laser diode 690 nm
Class 3R
(IEC60825-1 Ed. 3.0: 2014/FDA CDRH 21CFR Part1040.10 and
1040.11 (Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products
except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24,
2007.))
(When target (reflector) is set to prism or reflective sheet, the output is
equivalent to Class 1)
Measuring range*9 (Using the following reflective prism/reflective sheet target during
normal atmospheric conditions*1./ *2 is good atmospheric conditions)
360° Prism ATP1/ATP1S: 1.3 to 1,000 m (3,280 ft)*3
Prism-5: 1.3 to 500 m (1,640 ft)*7
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Prism-2 X 1: 1.3 to 5,000 m (16,400 ft)*7

(to 6,000 m) (19,680 ft)*2, *7
Reflective sheet RS90N-K: 1.3 to 500 m (1,640 ft)*4
Reflective sheet RS50N-K: 1.3 to 300 m (980 ft)*4
Reflective sheet RS10N-K: 1.3 to 100 m (320 ft)*4
Reflectorless (White): 0.3 to 800 m (2,620 ft)*5
(to 1,000 m) (3,280 ft)*2, *6
Prism (tracking)*3 :1.3 to 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
Reflective sheet target (tracking)*4 :1.3 to 350 m (1,140 ft)
Reflectorless (White) (tracking)*5 :0.3 to 300 m (980 ft)
Minimum display
Fine measurement: 0.0001m (0.001 ft/ 1/16 inch)/0.001 m (0.005 ft/ 1/8 inch)
Rapid measurement: 0.0001m (0.001 ft/ 1/16 inch)/0.001 m (0.005 ft/ 1/8 inch)
Tracking measurement/Road measurement:
0.001 m (0.005 ft/ 1/8 inch)/0.01 m (0.1 ft/ 1/2 inch)
Maximum slope distance display (Except for tracking)
12,000.000 m (39,370 ft) (using prism or reflective sheet target)
1,200.000 m (3,930 ft) (Reflectorless)
Distance unit m/ft/inch (selectable)
Accuracy (D: measurement distance; Unit: mm) (Under normal atmospheric conditions*1)*7, *9
(ISO 17123-4: 2001)
(Using prism or using 360° Prism ATP1/ATP1S*3)
Fine measurement: (1.0 + 2 ppm X D) mm
Rapid measurement: (5 + 2 ppm X D) mm
(Using reflective sheet target)*4
Fine measurement: (2 + 2 ppm X D) mm
Rapid measurement: (5 + 2 ppm X D) mm
(Reflectorless (White))*5
Fine measurement: (2 + 2ppm X D) mm (0.3 to 200 m)*8
(5 + 10ppm X D) mm (over 200 to 350 m)
(10 + 10ppm X D) mm (over 350 to 1,000 m)
Rapid measurement: (6 + 2ppm X D) mm (0.3 to 200 m)
(8 + 10ppm X D) mm (over 200 to 350 m)
(15 + 10ppm X D) mm (over 350 to 1,000 m)
Measurement mode Fine measurement (single/repeat/average)/Rapid measurement
(single/repeat)/Tracking (selectable)
Measuring time (fastest time under good atmospheric conditions*2, no compensation,
EDM ALC at appropriate setting, slope distance)
Fine measurement: less than 1.5 sec + every 0.9 sec or less
Rapid measurement: less than 1.3 sec + every 0.6 sec or less
Tracking measurement: less than 1.3 sec + every 0.4 sec or less
Atmospheric correction
Temperature input range: - 35 to 60°C (in 0.1°C step)/ - 22 to 140°F (in 0.1°F step)
Pressure input range: 500 to 1,400 hPa (in 0.1hPa step)
375 to 1,050mmHg (in 0.1mmHg step)
14.8 to 41.3inchHg (in 0.01inchHg step)
ppm input range: -499 to 499 ppm (in 0.1 ppm step)
Prism constant correction -99 to 99 mm (in 0.1 mm step)
0 mm fixed for reflectorless measurement
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Earth curvature and refraction correction

No/Yes K=0.142/Yes K=0.20/Yes (K=Voluntary) (selectable)
("Yes (K=Voluntary)" is selected: Ref. Index can be input (-10.000 to
15.000))
Sea level correction No/Yes (selectable)
*1 : Slight haze, visibility about 20 km, sunny periods, weak scintillation.

*2 : No haze, visibility about 40 km, overcast, no scintillation.
*3 : Figures when both the elevation and depression angles of the laser beam are within 15° and the
instrument is facing the 360° Prism.
*4 : Figures when the laser beam strikes within 30° of the reflective sheet target.
*5 : Figures when using Kodak Gray Card White side (reflection factor 90%) and brightness level is less than
5,000 lx.
*6 : Figures when using Kodak Gray Card White side (reflection factor 90%) and brightness level is less than
500 lx.
*7 : Face the prism toward the instrument during the measurement with the distance at 10 m or less.
*8 : Accuracy is (5 + 2 ppm X D) mm for distance range 0.3 to 0.66 m.
*9 : Figures will change depending on the target reflection factor, weather conditions and location conditions.
Auto Tracking (Auto Tracking model only)

Measuring method Pulse laser transmitter and image detector with co-axial optics
Signal source (emitted beam) infrared laser diode (980 nm)
Class 1
(IEC60825-1 Ed. 3.0: 2014/FDA CDRH 21 CFR Part 1040.10 and
2007.))
Viewing angle ± 45’
Auto Tracking angle measuring range H: 360° (full transit)
V: Elevation angle 90° (when handle is attached: 74°),
Depression angle 39°*10
Auto Tracking distance measuring range*11
360° Prism ATP1/ATP1S: 2 to 600 m (1,960 ft)*14
Prism-5: 1.3 to 500 m (1,640 ft)
Prism-2: 1.3 to 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
Auto Tracking speed*11 20°/sec
Auto Pointing
Measuring method Pulse laser transmitter and image sensor with co-axial optics
Signal source (emitted beam) infrared laser diode (980 nm)
Class 1
(IEC60825-1 Ed. 3.0: 2014/FDA CDRH 21 CFR Part 1040.10 and
2007.))
Viewing angle ± 45’
Auto Pointing angle measuring range H: 360° (full transit)
V: Elevation angle 90° (when handle is attached: 74°),
Depression angle 39°*10
Auto Pointing distance measuring range*11
360° Prism ATP1/ATP1S: 2 to 600 m (1,960 ft)*14
Prism-5: 1.3 to 500 m (1,640 ft)
Prism-2: 1.3 to 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
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Reflective sheet RS10/30/50:5 to 50 m (160 ft)*12,*13

Reflective sheet RS90N-K: 10 to 50 m (160 ft)*12,*13
Time to completed Auto Pointing *11 (When prism in field-of-view, at 100 m distance)/(using RS90N-K, at 50
m distance)
8 sec. or less
Sighting accuracy (standard deviation)*11
Prism: 1.2 mm or less (equivalent angle) (to 100 m),
(0.3 + 9ppm X D) or less (100 m and over)
Reflective sheet RS90N-K: 2 mm or less*12,*13
*10: Time to completed Auto Pointing may be longer around elevation angle 90°, because the tilt
compensation is not in operation.
*11: No haze, visibility over 20 km, slightly overcast (less than 30000 lx), no scintillation.
*12: When using a reflective sheet for Auto Pointing, the size of sheet (10 to 90 mm) must be selected to
correspond to the distance being measured. Use smaller reflective sheets for shorter distances.
*13: Figures when the Auto Pointing beam strikes within 15° of the reflective sheet target.
*14: Figures when the Auto Pointing beam strikes within elevation and depression angle 15° of the 360°
prism.
Motor
Type Direct drive by ultrasonic motor
Motion range 360°(Vertical and horizontal)
Rotation speed 180°/sec (at 20°C)
(Rotating time: about 4 sec. (when rotating 180°, tilt compensation off,
collimation compensation is off, at 20°C))
Fine motion Jogs
Guide Light
Light source LED (red 626 nm/green 524 nm)
Visible distance range 1.3 to 150 m*15
Visible angle range Right and Left/Upward and Downward:± 4° (7 m/100 m)
(Brightness level is less than 80,000 lx.*16 when right and left: within ±
4°, upward and downward: ± 3°, less than 40,000 lx.*15 when right and
left: within ± 4°, upward and downward: ± 3 to 4°)
Resolving power at center area (width)4’ (about 0.12/100 m)
Brightness 3 levels (bright/normal/dim)
*15: Slightly overcast, the sun is seen, and dim shadows are cast on the ground.
*16: Clear and sunny, the sun is positioned at 50° or more, sighting the target from the instrument.
Internal memory
Capacity 1 Gbyte (includes memory for program files)
External memory
USB flash memory (up to 32GB)
Data transfer
Data input/output Asynchronous serial, RS232C compatible
USB USB Ver. 2.0, Host (Type A) and Client (Type miniB)
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27. SPECIFICATIONS
Handle (Remote Control System Beam Detector)

Operable range (Slope distance when using RC-5A under normal atmospheric conditions*1)
Standard mode 2*17 to 100 m*18
Far mode 2*17 to 250 m*19
2*17 to 300 m*18
Maximum detecting area (vertical angle)
±30° (on the basis of horizontal direction)
Remote Control System Turning operation time (RC-5A)
15 sec or less (until completion of rapid (single) measurement)
*17: When there is almost no vertical interval between instrument height and the target height, the instrument
height is 1.5 m, target height is 0.10 m at a horizontal distance of 1.8 m
*18: When the vertical interval between GT and the beam emitter of Remote Controller is no more than 20 m
*19: When the vertical interval between GT and the beam emitter of Remote Controller is no more than 40 m
Bluetooth wireless communication*20

Transmission method FHSS
Modulation GFSK
Frequency band 2.402 to 2.48GHz
Bluetooth profile SPP, DUN
Power class Class 1
Usable range to 600 m (while in communication with RC-5A)*21, 22
Authentication Yes/No (selectable)
*20: Bluetooth function may not be built in depending on telecommunications regulations of the country or the
area where the instrument is purchased. Contact your local dealer for the details.
*21: No obstacles, few vehicles or sources of radio emissions/interference in the near vicinity of the
instrument, no rain.
*22: Usage range could be shorter depending on specifications of Bluetooth device to communicate.
Wireless LAN communication

Communication distance 10 m (indoor condition)*21, 23
Transmission specifications IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b
Access method Infrastructure mode, adhoc mode
Frequency range 2,412 to 2,472MHz (1 to 11 ch)
*23: Usage range could change depending on the communication conditions.
Telematics system
Cellular 3G/2G
GPS*24 L1 (for position monitoring)
User SIM mini-SIM (2FF) (25 X 15 X 0.76 mm)*25
*24: Instrument position may not be detected when mountain, building, power line, tree branch etc. block
signal reception from the satellites.
*25: Do not use SIM card converter adaptor. Inserted adaptor may not be taken out or it may damage the
inside of the SIM card slot.
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27. SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
Power source Rechargeable Li-ion battery BDC70
Working duration at 20 °C
(Fine distance measurement (single) using Auto Pointing, repeated every 30 sec)
BDC70: about 4hours
BT73QA (external battery, optional accessory): about 6.5 hours
(After continuous Auto Tacking/tracking distance measurement)
BDC70: about 4hours
BT73QA (external battery, optional accessory): about hours
Battery state indicator 4 levels
Auto power-off 5 levels (5/10/15/30 min/Not set) (selectable)
External power source 6.7 to 12V
Battery (BDC70)
Nominal voltage: 7.2V
Capacity: 5,240mAh
Dimensions: 40 (W) x 70 (D) x 40 (H) mm
Weight: about 197g
Charger (CDC68A)
Input voltage: 100 to 240VAC
Charging time per battery (at 25°C):
BDC70: about 5.5 hours (Charging can take longer than the times stated above
when temperatures are either especially high or low.)
Charging temperature range: 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature range:-20 to 65°C
Size: 94 (W) X 102 (D) X 36 (H) mm
Weight: about 170g
General
Operating system Windows Embedded Compact 7
Display 4.3 inch Transmissive TFT VWGA color LCD
Backlight: LED: 9 brightness levels (0 to 8) (selectable)
Touch panel: Resistance-sensitive analog type
Keyboard 24 keys
Key backlight:Yes
Trigger key Yes (right side)
Sensitivity of levels
Circular level (on base plate): 10'/2 mm
Circular level (for main unit) (optional accessory):
8'/2 mm
Electronic Circular levels: Graphic display range: 6' (inner circle)
Digital display range:±6' 30"
Optical plummet
Magnification: 3X
Field of view: 4°
Image: Erect
Minimum focus: 0.5 m
Circular level: 10'/2 mm
Laser plummet (optional accessory)
Signal source: Red laser diode 635 ±10 nm (Class 2 IEC60825-1 Ed.3.0: 2014/FDA
CDRH 21CFR Part 1040.10 and 1040.11 (Complies with FDA
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27. SPECIFICATIONS
performance standards for laser products except for deviations

pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.))
Beam accuracy: 1 mm or less (when tripod head height is 1.3m).
Spot diameter: ø3 mm or less
Brightness control: 5 levels
Auto power-off: Provided (power cut off after 5 minutes)
Calendar/clock function Yes
Laser-pointer function ON/OFF (selectable)
Operating temperature range -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)
Storage temperature range -30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F) (no condensation)
Dust and water resistance IP65 (IEC 60529: 2001)
Instrument height 192.5 mm from tribrach mounting surface
Size (with handle)
Display on one side: 212 (W) X 172 (D) X 355 (H) mm
Display on both sides: 212 (W) X 195 (D) X 355 (H) mm
Weight 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) (with BDC70 and RC handle)
5.7 kg (12.6 lb) (with BDC70 and standard handle)
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28.EXPLANATIONS
28.1 High Accuracy with the 360° Prism
Sighting can be more accurately performed by facing the 360° Prism toward the instrument. The 360° Prism
should be set up so that a pair of diametrically-opposed hexagonal points on its rubber flanges are aligned with
the sighting direction of the instrument (see the diagram below).
: Hexagonal points
When using the ATP1SII, the 360° Prism should be set up so that a pair of diametrically-opposed marks on top
of the prism are aligned with the sighting direction of the instrument.
: Prism sighting direction
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28. EXPLANATIONS
28.2 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face 1/2 Measurement
The 0 index of the vertical circle of your instrument is almost 100% accurate, but when it is necessary to perform
particularly high precision vertical angle measurements, you can eliminate any inaccuracy of the 0 index as
follows.

• If the power is cut off, the vertical circle indexing is ineffective. Do it again every time the power is turned on.
• If it necessary to renew the registered collimation offset constant in your instrument, perform the collimation
checking and adjusting.
"22.4 Collimation"
PROCEDURE
1. Select “Instrument” in <Inst. config.>. Set “V
manual” (vertical circle indexing method) to “Yes”.
<V manual 0 set> is displayed.
3. Accurately sight a clear target with a distance of

30 m or more in the horizontal direction with the
telescope in Face 1.
Press [OK]. The vertical angle V2 is displayed
under "Take F2".
4. Turn the upper part through 180° and clamp it.

Then set the telescope in the Face 2 position and
accurately sight the same target.
Press [OK].
The vertical and horizontal angles are displayed.
This concludes the vertical circle indexing
procedure.
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28. EXPLANATIONS
28.3 Correction for Refraction and Earth Curvature
The instrument measures distance, taking into account correction for refraction and earth curvature.
Distance Calculation Formula

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

Vertical distance Z = BC(α)
D = L{cosα - (2θ - γ) sinα}
Z = L{sinα + (θ - γ) cosα}
θ = L • cosα/2R : Earth curvature correcting item

g = K • Lcosα/2R : Atmospheric refraction correcting item
K = 0.142 or 0.2 : Coefficient of refraction (Ref.index)
R = 6371km : Radius of earth
a : Altitude angle
L : Slope distance
Radius of earth
R=6371km
 Changing Coefficient of refraction value K (Ref.index): "20.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt"
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29.REGULATIONS
Region/ Directives/
Labels/Declarations
Country Regulations
U.S.A. FCC-Class A FCC Compliance

WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Means of conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed
to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is
desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at
least 20cm or more away from persons body.
California, Proposition
U.S.A 65
California, Perchlorate
U.S.A Material
(CR Lithium
Battery)
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29. REGULATIONS
Region/ Directives/
Labels/Declarations
Country Regulations
California Recycling
and NY, Batteries
U.S.A.
Canada ICES-Class A This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is
desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at
least 20cm or more away from person's body.
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29. REGULATIONS
Region/ Directives/
Labels/Declarations
Country Regulations
EU EMC-Class A EMC NOTICE

R&TTE- In industrial locations or in proximity to industrial power installations, this
Class 1 instrument might be affected by electromagnetic noise. Under such
conditions, please test the instrument performance before use.
This product complies with the electromagnetic environmental testing of
industrial locations.
Model : GT series
Manufacturer
Name : TOPCON CORPORATION
Address : 75-1, Hasunuma-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 174-8580 JAPAN
Europe Representative
Name : Topcon Europe Positioning B.V.
Representative Director:
Jim Paetz
Address : Essebaan 11, 2908 LJ Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands
EU WEEE
Directive
WEEE Directive
This symbol is applicable to EU members states only.
Following information is only for EU-member states:

The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about the
take-back and recycling of this product, please contact your supplier
where you purchased the product or consult.
EU EU Battery
Directive EU Battery Directive
This symbol is applicable to EU members states only.
Battery users must not dispose of batteries as unsorted general waste,
but treat properly.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol shown above,
this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator
contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be
indicated as follows:
Hg: mercury(0.0005%), Cd: cadmium(0.002%), Pb: lead(0.004%)
These ingredients may be seriously hazardous to human and

the global environment.
This product contains a coin cell.

You cannot replace batteries by yourself. When you need to replace
and/or dispose batteries, contact your local dealer.
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30.INDEX
A
ACK mode ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting backlight brightness/turning the reticle illumination and key backlight ON/OFF ................... 119
Appropriate prism for Auto Pointing and Auto Tracking .......................................................................... 54
Atmospheric correction factor ............................................................................................................... 117
AUTO AIM ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Automatic tilt angle compensation mechanism ..................................................................................... 111
B
Backlight Off .......................................................................................................................................... 119
Bluetooth connection mode .................................................................................................................... 36
Bluetooth device address ........................................................................................................................ 39
C
Cold boot ................................................................................................................................................ 35
Collimation correction ........................................................................................................................... 111
Color setting .......................................................................................................................................... 119
D
Date and Time ...................................................................................................................................... 124
Difference in search and measuring distance operation ......................................................................... 59
Dist.reso. (Distance resolution) ............................................................................................................. 113
DNS server and WINS server ................................................................................................................. 44
E
EDM ALC .............................................................................................................................................. 113
Eliminating parallax ................................................................................................................................. 61
G
Guide light ............................................................................................................................................... 10
H
Hdist ...................................................................................................................................................... 112
Horizontal angle settings ................................................................................................................... 76, 82
Horizontal jog .......................................................................................................................................... 10
I
Inch (Fraction of an inch) ...................................................................................................................... 122
Instrument height mark ............................................................................................................................. 9
K
Key backlight ......................................................................................................................................... 119
L
Laser-pointer function ............................................................................................................................... 9
Laser-pointer off .................................................................................................................................... 121
Lost Prism ............................................................................................................................................... 59
P
Power-saving automatic cut-off ............................................................................................................. 120
Power-saving mode .............................................................................................................................. 119
Precaution when performing resection ................................................................................................... 86
Prism constant correction value ............................................................................................................ 114
Problems Powering OFF ......................................................................................................................... 35
Power-saving automatic cut-off (Power on command) ......................................................................... 120
R
Resection calculation process ................................................................................................................ 85
Resume function ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Road ..................................................................................................................................................... 112
S
Scale factor ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Sea level correction .............................................................................................................................. 112
Search operation during Auto pointing .................................................................................................... 57
Search pattern ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Sighting collimator ................................................................................................................................... 10
Sighting manually .................................................................................................................................... 61
Slope area ............................................................................................................................................ 107
Srch method ............................................................................................................................................ 56
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30. INDEX
T
Terminate ................................................................................................................................................ 38
Tracking Meas. ....................................................................................................................................... 57
Tracking reso. (Tracking resolution) ..................................................................................................... 113
Trigger key .............................................................................................................................................. 10
TURN ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Turning operation .................................................................................................................................... 60
V
V mode (vertical angle display method) ................................................................................................ 111
Vertical Jog ............................................................................................................................................. 10
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INSTRUCTION MAUNAL

Geodetic Total Station

 : Indicates the chapter title to refer to for additional information.

 : Indicates supplementary explanation.

 : Indicates an explanation for a particular term or operation.

{ESC} etc. : Indicates keys on the operation panel.

<Screen title> etc.: Indicates screen titles.

Notes regarding manual style

• KODAK is a registered trademark of Eastman Kodak Company.

This is the mark of the Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers Association.

 Do not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result.

Warranty policy for Battery

Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN

Tribrach Clamp and Handle

Precautions concerning water and dust resistance

The Lithium Battery

Exporting this product (Relating EAR)

Exporting this product (Relating telecommunications regulations)

Exceptions from responsibility

Device Laser class

(On the side of the telescope)

(Laser plummet LASER RADIATION

Laser beam emitted from here

4.1 Parts of the Instrument

Parts and functions of the instrument

 Instrument height mark

Guide light green red

(When seen from the objective lens side

Guide light status

Light status Meaning

 Vertical and Horizontal Jogs

Detaching/attaching the RC Handle (Auto Tracking model)

1. Press the attach/detaching button and then move Attach/detaching slider

2. Along with the step 1, lift it up to detach.

Detaching/attaching the Standard Handle (Auto Pointing model)

1. To remove it, loosen the handle rocking screws.

2. To attache the handle, position the handle as

Detaching the instrument from the tribrach

2. Turn the tribrach clamp counterclockwise to

3. Lift the instrument to detach.

Attaching the instrument to the tribrach

3. Turn the tribrach clamp clockwise to tighten.

4. Turn the tribrach locking screw (3) clockwise to

4.2 Mode Structure

^PRG` OBSERVE MENU CONFIG

Program screen ^‫`ۻ‬

:Available only when a program is activated.

4.3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN

Radio interference when using Bluetooth technology/Wireless LAN

 Do not use the GT in proximity to microwaves.

 Refrain from using the GT in proximity to televisions and radios.

Precautions regarding transmission

 Reduced range due to atmospheric conditions

5.1 Basic Key Operation

{ESC} { PRG} Program mode

{ } Switching input mode Luminance sensor

 Lighting up the reticle/keys and selecting screen backlight brightness

 Switching to Starkey mode

{★} Switches to Starkey mode/previous screen

 Switching to Program mode