Topcon DS-103AC User Manual

SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
DS-101AC
DS-102AC
DS-103AC
DS-105AC
DS series
Direct aiming Station
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Topcon DS-103AC Specifications

General

Angle Accuracy	3"
Distance Range with Reflector	up to 5, 000 m
Laser Pointer	Yes
Internal Memory	10, 000 points
Distance Measurement Range (with prism)	up to 5, 000 m
Angle Measurement System	Absolute Encoder
Telescope Magnification	30x
Compensator	Dual-axis
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +50°C
Display	LCD

Summary

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION

2. PRECAUTIONS

3. LASER SAFETY INFORMATION

5. BASIC OPERATION

5.1 Basic Key Operation

Explains the basic functions of the instrument's keys and display.

5.2 Display Functions

Details how to navigate and operate the instrument's screens and display functions.

6. USING THE BATTERY

6.1 Battery Charging

Provides instructions and precautions for charging the instrument's battery.

6.2 Installing/Removing the Battery

Details the procedure for safely installing and removing the battery.

7. SETTING UP THE INSTRUMENT

7.1 Centering

Explains how to center the instrument precisely over the survey point.

7.2 Levelling

Describes the process of leveling the instrument using circular and electronic levels.

9. CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL DEVICES

9.1 Wireless Communication using Bluetooth Technology

Details the setup and procedure for Bluetooth wireless communication.

9.2 Communication between the DS and Companion Device

10. TARGET SIGHTING

10.1 Auto Pointing Settings

Configures settings for the automatic target sighting function.

10.2 Auto-Pointing Function for Target Sighting

Explains how to operate the automatic target sighting functionality.

10.3 Manually Sighting the Target

11. ANGLE MEASUREMENT

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

Describes how to measure the included angle between two points.

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

Explains how to set and hold a specific horizontal angle value.

11.3 Turning the Instrument from the Reference Angle to a Specified Angle

12. DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

12.1 Returned Signal Checking

Describes how to check the quality of the returned signal for accurate distance measurement.

12.3 Distance and Angle Measurement

Details how to measure both distance and angle simultaneously.

12.5 REM Measurement

13. COORDINATE MEASUREMENT

13.1 Entering Instrument Station Data

Guides on inputting essential data like station coordinates and instrument height.

13.2 Azimuth Angle Setting

Explains how to set the azimuth angle for accurate orientation.

13.3 3-D Coordinate Measurement

14. RESECTION MEASUREMENT

14.1 Coordinate Resection Measurement

Describes how to determine instrument station coordinates using known points.

14.2 Height Resection Measurement

15. SETTING-OUT MEASUREMENT

15.1 Using the Guide Light in Setting-out Measurement

15.2 Distance Setting-out Measurement

15.3 Coordinates Setting-out Measurement

15.4 REM Setting-out Measurement

16. OFFSET MEASUREMENT

16.1 Offset Single-distance Measurement

16.2 Offset Angle Measurement

17. MISSING LINE MEASUREMENT

17.1 Measuring the Distance between 2 or more Points

19. CHANGING THE SETTINGS

19.1 Observation Conditions

Explains how to configure various observation parameters to suit measurement needs.

19.2 Instrument Configuration

20.WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES

21.CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS

21.1 Circular Level

Explains how to check and adjust the instrument's circular level.

21.2 Tilt Sensor

Guides on checking and adjusting the tilt sensor for accurate angle measurements.

21.3 Collimation

21.4 Reticle

21.5 Image Sensor Reticle

21.6 Optical Plummet

21.7 Additive Distance Constant

21.8 Laser Plummet (Option)

25.SPECIFICATIONS