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Sokkia im-101 User Manual

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SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
Class 3R Laser Product
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1019174-01-A
iM-100 series
intelligence Measurement Station

Table of Contents

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Sokkia im-101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSokkia
Modelim-101
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

2. PRECAUTIONS

2.1 Charging Battery

Procedures and guidelines for charging the instrument's battery.

2.2 Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN

Precautions and guidelines for using Bluetooth and Wireless LAN functions.

2.3 Precautions concerning water and dust resistance

Guidelines to maintain the instrument's water and dust resistance specifications.

2.4 Use under low temperatures (Low Temperature Model only)

Specific operational advice for using the instrument in very cold conditions.

3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION

4. PRODUCT OUTLINE

4.1 Parts of the Instrument

Identifies and describes the various physical components of the instrument.

4.2 Mode Structure

Explains the different operational modes and navigation flow of the instrument.

4.3 Bluetooth Wireless Technology/Wireless LAN

Details the use and precautions for wireless communication features.

5. BASIC OPERATION

5.1 Basic Key Operation

Explains fundamental key presses and softkey functions for instrument operation.

5.2 Display Functions

Describes the various screens and information displayed by the instrument.

5.3 Starkey Mode

Details the Starkey mode for quick access to common measurement settings.

6. USING THE BATTERY

6.1 Battery Charging

Step-by-step procedure for charging the instrument's battery.

6.2 Installing/Removing the Battery

Instructions for safely installing and removing the instrument's battery.

7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT

7.1 Centering

Step-by-step guide on how to position the instrument over a survey point.

7.2 Levelling

Instructions for leveling the instrument using circular and electronic levels.

8. POWER ON/OFF

9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology

Configuration steps for establishing Bluetooth communication with external devices.

9.3 Connection via RS232C Cable

Procedures for connecting the instrument to external devices using an RS232C cable.

10. TARGET SIGHTING AND MEASUREMENT

10.1 Manually Sighting the Target

Detailed procedure for accurately sighting a target using the instrument's telescope.

11. ANGLE MEASUREMENT

11.1 Measuring the Horizontal Angle between Two Points (Horizontal Angle 0°)

How to measure horizontal angles between points and set the zero direction.

11.2 Setting the Horizontal Angle to a Required Value (Horizontal Angle Hold)

Procedures for setting a specific horizontal angle or holding the current angle.

11.3 Angle Measurement and Outputting the Data

Explains how to perform angle measurements and output the data to a computer.

12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

12.2 Distance and Angle Measurement

Procedure for measuring both distance and angle simultaneously.

12.4 Distance Measurement and Outputting the Data

Steps to measure distance and transfer the data to an external device.

12.5 Coordinate Measurement and Outputting the Data

How to measure coordinates and output them to a computer or peripheral.

12.6 REM Measurement

Method for measuring the height of inaccessible points using Remote Measurement.

13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT

13.1 Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle

Setting instrument location, height, and backsight azimuth for coordinate calculations.

13.2 Setting Instrument Station Coordinate with resection measurement

Determining instrument station coordinates by measuring known points.

15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT

15.1 Coordinates Setting-out Measurement

How to set out points based on predefined coordinates using angle and distance.

15.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement

Procedure for setting out points based on horizontal angle and distance from a baseline.

15.3 REM Setting-out Measurement

Method for setting out points at inaccessible heights using REM.

16. SETTING-OUT LINE

16.1 Defining Baseline

Steps to define a baseline by inputting or observing two points.

16.2 Setting-out Line Point

How to find required point coordinates by inputting length and offset from a baseline.

16.3 Setting-out Line Line

Procedure to measure point's horizontal distance from baseline and vertical distance from line.

17. SETTING-OUT ARC

17.1 Defining an Arc

Methods to define an arc by inputting parameters or observing points.

17.2 Setting-out Arc

How to set out points along a defined arc using length and offset.

18. POINT PROJECTION

18.1 Defining Baseline

Steps to define a baseline for projecting points onto it.

18.2 Point Projection

Procedures for projecting points onto a defined baseline and calculating distances.

19. TOPOGRAPHY OBSERVATION

19.1 Observation Setting

Configuration options for topography observation, including patterns and registration.

19.2 Observation

Procedure for conducting topography observations in R and L directions.

20. OFFSET MEASUREMENT

20.1 Single-distance Offset Measurement

Measuring distance and angle to a target point using an offset point.

20.2 Angle Offset Measurement

Finding target direction using included angle from offset points.

20.3 Two-distance Offset Measurement

Measuring distances between target and two offset points for offset calculation.

20.4 Plane Offset Measurement

Finding distance and coordinate of a plane edge where direct measurement is not possible.

20.5 Column Offset Measurement

Measuring distance and coordinates of a column's center using circumscription points.

21. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT

21.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points

Measuring slope, horizontal distance, and angle between points without moving instrument.

21.2 Changing the Starting Point

How to change the last measured point to the next starting position for missing line measurement.

23. INTERSECTIONS

23.1 Intersections (Type A)

Calculates various intersection types like 1 pt, Angle, 4-point, 2 Circles.

23.1.1 1 pt, Azimuth

Determines point coordinates using azimuth and distance from a specified point.

23.1.2 2 pt, Angle

Calculates target coordinates using instrument station, backsight, angle, and distance.

23.1.3 4-Point Intersection

Calculates the intersection of two straight lines defined by four points.

23.1.4 2 Circles

Calculates intersections of two circles defined by center points and radii.

23.1.5 Extend

Calculates coordinates of a point extending along a defined line beyond an endpoint.

23.1.6 Divide

Divides a line segment into user-specified segments and calculates coordinates.

23.1.7 Pitch

Calculates coordinates for points spaced at a designated pitch along a line.

23.2 Intersections (Type B)

Finds intersection points between two reference points using length or azimuth angle.

25. ROUTE SURVEYING

25.1 Instrument Station Settings

Sets the instrument station as the reference point for route surveying.

25.2 Straight Line Calculation

Calculates center and width pegs for a straight line using reference and IP point coordinates.

25.3 Circular Curve Calculation

Finds center and width pegs for a circular curve using BC and IP point coordinates.

25.4 Spiral Curve

Calculates center and width pegs for a spiral (clothoid) curve.

25.5 Parabola

Calculates center and width pegs for a parabola curve.

25.6 3 Point Calculation

Finds coordinates of cardinal points, centerline, and width pegs from 3 IP points.

25.7 Intersection Angle/Azimuth Angle Calculation

Calculates intersection angle, curve properties, and peg coordinates from IP points.

25.8 Route Calculation

Finds center and width pegs for a route containing multiple curves.

25.8.1 Inputting IPs (Intersection Points)

Procedures for inputting intersection points (IPs) to define route curves.

25.8.2 Inputting Curve Elements

Setting parameters like radius, offset, and lengths for route curves.

25.8.5 Automatic calculation of cardinal points

Automatically calculates cardinal points and pegs based on curve properties.

25.8.6 Arbitrary point calculation

Finds coordinates of arbitrary points on a calculated curve.

25.8.7 Inverse width peg

Finds route widths and coordinates using inverse width peg calculation.

25.8.8 Setting parameters

Presets curve type and BP point for subsequent calculations.

26. CROSS SECTION SURVEY

26.1 Cross section Survey

Measures and sets out points along a cross-section of a road or linear feature.

28. RECORDING DATA - TOPO MENU -

28.1 Recording Instrument Station Data

Stores instrument station coordinates, height, and other details in the current JOB.

28.2 Recording Backsight Point

Stores backsight station data and allows azimuth angle setting.

28.3 Recording Angle Measurement Data

Records angle measurement values, including target height, point name, and code.

28.4 Recording Distance Measurement Data

Stores distance measurement results, including target height, point name, and code.

28.5 Recording Coordinate Data

Records coordinate measurement results, including target height, point name, and code.

28.6 Recording Distance and Coordinate Data

Stores both distance and coordinate data for the same point name.

28.7 Recording Notes

Allows recording of text notes associated with measurements.

28.8 Reviewing JOB Data

Displays recorded data within the current JOB, searchable by point name.

28.9 Deleting Recorded JOB Data

Procedures for deleting recorded measurement data from the current JOB.

29. SELECTING/DELETING A JOB

29.1 Selecting a JOB

How to select the current JOB and the Coordinate Search JOB, and set scale factor.

29.2 Deleting a JOB

Procedures for clearing data within a designated JOB.

30. REGISTERING/DELETING DATA

30.1 Registering/Deleting Known Point Data

Methods to register or delete coordinate data for known points.

30.3 Registering/Deleting Codes

Procedures for saving, entering, or deleting codes used for observation data.

30.4 Reviewing Codes

Displays the list of registered codes.

31. OUTPUTTING JOB DATA

31.1 Outputting JOB Data to Host Computer

Steps to output measurement results, station data, and notes to a host computer.

32. USING USB FLASH DRIVE

32.1 Inserting the USB flash drive

Instructions for physically inserting a USB flash drive into the instrument.

32.3 Storing JOB Data to USB flash drive

Procedure for saving measurement data from a JOB to a USB flash drive.

32.4 Loading Data in USB flash drive to the iM

How to load known point data or codes from a USB flash drive into the iM.

32.5 Displaying and Editing Files

Viewing file information, editing names, and deleting files on the USB drive.

32.6 Formatting the Selected External Memory Media

Steps to format the USB flash drive using the instrument.

33. CHANGING THE SETTINGS

33.1 Observation Conditions - Angle/Tilt

Settings for angle and tilt measurements, including compensation and correction.

33.2 Observation Conditions - Dist

Settings related to distance measurement modes, units, and corrections.

33.3 Observation Conditions - Reflector (Target)

Configuration for different target types (prism, sheet) and prism constant.

33.4 Observation Conditions - Atmosphere

Settings for atmospheric conditions affecting measurements, including correction factors.

33.6 Instrument Conditions - Power

Power management settings like auto-off, resume function, and EDM eco mode.

33.7 Instrument Conditions - Instrument

Settings for instrument display, contrast, guide light, and volume.

33.12 Allocating Key Functions

Customizing softkey assignments for efficient instrument operation.

33.13 Restoring Default Settings

Procedures to reset instrument settings to factory defaults or initialize data.

35. CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

35.1 Circular Level

Checking and adjusting the circular level for accurate instrument setup.

35.2 Tilt Sensor

Checking and adjusting the tilt sensor for accurate angle measurements.

35.3 Collimation

Measuring and correcting collimation errors for accurate observations.

35.5 Optical Plummet

Checking and adjusting the optical plummet for precise centering.

35.6 Additive Distance Constant

Checking and ensuring the additive distance constant is accurate.

35.7 Laser Plummet *1

Checking and adjusting the laser plummet for accurate centering.

41. EXPLANATIONS

41.1 Manually Indexing the Vertical Circle by Face 1/2 Measurement

Procedure to eliminate vertical circle zero index inaccuracy by measuring with both faces.

41.2 Correction for Refraction and Earth Curvature

Explains how the instrument corrects for atmospheric refraction and earth curvature in distance calculations.

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