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South N40 Series User Manual

South N40 Series
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Operation Manual
N40 Series
Mechanical Total Station

Table of Contents

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South N40 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSouth
ModelN40 Series
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions and Safety Warnings

Introduction to the Total Station

Quick-Setting Menu (Star Key)

Details the quick-setting page accessed via the Star key, including PPM, Target, and E-Bubble.

Instrument Operation Guide

Setting Up the Total Station Instrument

Guides on setting up the tripod and the instrument using laser or optical plummet.

Battery Management: Inserting and Replacing

Instructions for inserting, replacing, and handling the instrument's battery.

Job Management and Data Handling

Importing Data to Current Job

Guide on importing data via RAM, SD Card, U-Disk, or Bluetooth.

Exporting Current Job Data

Instructions for exporting data via RAM, SD Card, U-Disk, or Bluetooth.

Coordinate Geometry (COGO) Functions

Calculating Coordinates (Cal.XYZ)

Calculate unknown coordinates based on known relationship between two points.

Inverse Calculation Between Points

Calculate relationship (azimuth, HD, SD, VD, slope rate) between two known points.

Traverse Adjustment and Coordinate Correction

Adjusts coordinates and elevation for traverses, displaying close and reference errors.

Instrument Settings and Configuration

Software and Firmware Upgrade Procedures

Instructions for upgrading system and other firmware components.

Instrument Calibration and Adjustment

Compensator Calibration Procedure

Steps to adjust and level the plate vial for compensator calibration.

Vertical Zero (V0) Angle Adjustment

Procedure to adjust the compensator and reticle unit before setting vertical zero.

Measurement Functions and Procedures

Angle Measurement Operations

Details setting horizontal angle, holding, and switching display methods.

Distance Measurement Operations

Explains measurement types (SD, HD, VD), starting measurement, and modes.

Coordinate Measurement and Input

Describes measuring and inputting North, East, Elevation coordinates, and station info.

Station Setup and Backsight

Setting Station Using Known Points

Setup station by known points, defining backsight by coordinate or angle.

Calculating Station Height

Calculate station height by measuring a point with known height.

Resection: Calculating Station Coordinates

Calculate station coordinates by measuring known points.

Data Collection Methods

Measuring Points (Measure Pt)

Measure points using HD/VD/SD or N/E/Z, inputting point name and code.

Stake Out Operations

Point Stake Out

Stake out a point by inputting, measuring, or selecting a known point.

Stake Out by Angle and Distance

Stake out a point using angle (azimuth), distance (HD), and elevation (Z).

Stake Out by Alignment (Angle, Distance)

Stake out a point using a known point and related angle, distance, and elevation.

Stake Out Relative to a Reference Line

Calculates stake-out points based on a known base line and offset.

Stake Out Along a Defined Line

Calculates stake-out points by a base line and offset distance.

Road Design and Stake Out

Defining Horizontal Alignment

Define horizontal alignment using start point, line, curve, and transition curve elements.

Defining Vertical Alignment

Builds vertical alignment using mile, elevation, and length of intersections.

Stake Out Points on a Road

Stake out points on a road by interval, offset, and pile number.

Calculating Road Coordinates

Calculate and save coordinates for road points after setting alignments.

Instrument Inspection and Adjustment

Compensator Performance Check

Inspect compensator performance by checking X and Y deviations.

Instrument Constant (K) Calculation

Check and calculate the instrument constant K for accurate distance measurement.

Safety Guidelines for Laser Usage

Visible Laser Safety Precautions

Warnings and prevention for Class 3A/III a laser product, avoiding direct eye exposure.

Laser Plummet Safety Information

Safety classification and precautions for the Class 2/II laser plummet.

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