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Topcon ES-52 User Manual

Topcon ES-52
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EASY STATION
ES-52
ES-55
1012179-01-A

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Topcon ES-52 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelES-52
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
TypeElectronic Total Station
Telescope Magnification30x
Internal Memory10, 000 points
Operating Temperature Range-20°C to +50°C
Waterproof/DustproofYes
IP RatingIP66
Angle Accuracy5 arc seconds
Distance Range Reflectorless500 m
Distance Measurement Range0.3 m to 500 m (Reflectorless)
CompensatorDual-axis
DisplayLCD
Battery LifeApprox. 14 hours
CommunicationUSB

Summary

Instruction Manual Easy Station ES-52 ES-55

How to Read This Manual

Symbols

Explains the various symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity.

Notes Regarding Manual Style

Provides context and notes on the style and conventions employed in the manual.

Precautions for Safe Operation

Definition of Indication

Defines the meaning of warning symbols (WARNING, CAUTION) and instructional symbols.

General Safety Precautions

Covers general safety guidelines for using the instrument and its accessories.

Power Supply Safety

Highlights safety measures related to the battery charger and power supply.

Tripod Safety

Details safety precautions when mounting and using the instrument on a tripod.

Precautions

Charging Battery Precautions

Specifies precautions for charging the battery, including temperature ranges and procedures.

Water and Dust Resistance Precautions

Outlines measures to maintain waterproofing and dust resistance of the instrument.

Other Precautions

Covers various other precautions for instrument handling, storage, and operation.

Maintenance and Exporting Precautions

Details instrument maintenance procedures and regulations regarding product export.

Laser Safety Information

Device Laser Class

Classifies the instrument's laser components according to safety standards.

Laser Safety Warnings

Provides critical warnings and precautions for safe laser operation.

ES Functions

Parts of the Instrument

Identifies and describes the various external parts and components of the ES instrument.

Mode Diagram

Illustrates the different operational modes and their interconnections within the instrument.

Basic Operation

Basic Key Operation

Explains fundamental operations such as powering on/off and key functions.

Softkey and Input Operations

Details how to use softkeys and input letters or figures on the instrument.

Selecting Options and Switching Modes

Describes how to select options and navigate between different operational modes.

Display Functions

Explains the various screens and displays, including status, OBS, measuring, and input screens.

Star Key Mode Operation

Details how to use the Star Key mode for common measurement settings.

Using the Battery

Battery Charging

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

Installing and Removing the Battery

Explains the procedure for correctly installing and removing the battery.

Setting Up the Instrument

Centering Procedure

Details the steps for centering the instrument over a survey point using the optical plummet.

Levelling Procedure

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

Focussing and Target Sighting

Focussing and Target Sighting Procedure

Guides on how to focus the telescope and sight the target accurately.

Eliminating Parallax

Explains the concept of parallax and how to remove it for accurate measurements.

Power On/Off

Power ON Procedure

Details the steps for turning the instrument on, including password entry.

Power OFF Procedure

Explains the procedure for safely turning off the instrument.

Angle Measurement

Measuring Horizontal Angle Between Two Points

Describes how to measure the included angle between two points by setting horizontal angle to 0°.

Setting Horizontal Angle to a Required Value

Explains how to set a specific horizontal angle value (hold) for new measurements.

Angle Measurement and Data Output

Covers angle measurement and how to output the collected data to external equipment.

Distance Measurement

Distance Measurement Preparation

Outlines necessary settings and precautions before performing distance measurements.

Returned Signal Checking

Details how to check the strength of the returned signal for accurate measurements.

Distance and Angle Measurement

Explains how to perform simultaneous distance and angle measurements.

Recalling Measured Data

Describes how to recall and display previously measured distance and angle data.

Coordinate Measurement and Data Output

Covers coordinate measurement and outputting the collected coordinate data.

REM Measurement

Explains the Remote Elevation Measurement (REM) function for measuring heights.

Setting Instrument Station

Setting Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle

Details the procedure for entering instrument station coordinates and azimuth angle.

Reading Registered Coordinate Data

Explains how to load and use previously registered coordinate data for setup.

Coordinate Resection Measurement

Describes how to determine instrument station coordinates using resection.

Precaution for Resection Measurement

Provides important precautions and guidelines for performing resection measurements.

Coordinate Measurement

3-D Coordinate Measurement Procedure

Details the procedure for measuring and calculating 3D coordinates of a target point.

Setting-out Measurement

Setting-out Measurement Overview

Explains the purpose of setting-out measurement and calculation formulas.

Coordinates Setting-out Measurement

Describes the procedure for setting out points based on coordinate data.

Distance Setting-out Measurement

Explains how to set out points using horizontal angle and distance.

REM Setting-out Measurement

Details the procedure for setting out points using the REM measurement function.

Setting-out Line

Defining Baseline

Explains how to define a baseline by inputting or observing points.

Setting-out Line Point Measurement

Describes how to find point coordinates by inputting length and offset based on the baseline.

Offsetting the Baseline

Details methods for offsetting the baseline in three dimensions.

Setting-out Line Line Measurement

Explains how to determine horizontal and vertical offsets from a baseline.

Setting-out Arc

Defining an Arc

Explains methods for defining an arc by inputting parameters or observing points.

Setting-out Arc Measurement

Describes how to find coordinates of points along an arc using length and offset.

Offsetting the Arcline

Details methods for offsetting the arcline in three dimensions.

Point Projection

Defining Baseline for Point Projection

Explains how to define a baseline, which is essential for point projection.

Point Projection Measurement

Describes the procedure for projecting a point onto a defined baseline.

Topography Observation

Observation Setting for Topography

Details the preliminary settings required for topography observation.

Topography Observation Procedure

Explains the steps for performing standard topography observations.

Topography RL Observation Procedure

Guides on how to conduct reflectorless (RL) topography observations.

Offset Measurement

Single-distance Offset Measurement

Describes measuring distance and angle to a point by offsetting.

Angle Offset Measurement

Explains how to find a target's included angle using offset points.

Two-distance Offset Measurement

Details measuring target points using distances to two offset points.

Plane Offset Measurement

Explains how to find distance/coordinate of a plane edge where direct measurement is difficult.

Column Offset Measurement

Describes how to find the center coordinates and azimuth of a column.

Missing Line Measurement

Measuring Distance Between Multiple Points

Explains measuring distances between points without moving the instrument.

Calculating Missing Line from Input Coordinates

Details how to calculate missing line measurements using input coordinates.

Changing the Starting Point

Describes how to change the starting point for subsequent missing line measurements.

Surface Area Calculation

Surface Area Calculation by Observing Points

Explains calculating area by observing points sequentially around the area.

Surface Area Calculation from Coordinates

Describes calculating area by inputting or reading known point coordinates.

Intersections

Intersection Calculation Procedure

Details the procedure for finding intersection points based on reference points.

Precautions for Intersection Measurement

Highlights conditions under which intersection points cannot be calculated.

Traverse Adjustment

Traverse Adjustment Procedure

Guides on performing traverse measurements and recording results.

Traverse Precision Display

Explains how traverse precision (closure errors) is displayed after calculation.

Adjustment Methods

Details various methods for adjusting traverse data (Compass, Transit, Angular, Elev).

Automatic Route Search

Describes the function that searches for and presents potential traverse routes.

Route Surveying

Instrument Station Settings for Route Surveying

Covers setting the instrument and backsight stations for route surveying.

Straight Line Calculation

Explains how to calculate center and width pegs for straight lines.

Circular Curve Calculation

Details calculation of center and width pegs for circular curves.

Spiral Curve Calculation

Explains calculation of center and width pegs for spiral (clothoid) curves.

Parabola Calculation

Describes calculation of center and width pegs for parabolic curves.

3 Point Calculation

Explains calculation based on three input points for curves.

Intersection Angle/Azimuth Angle Calculation

Covers calculation of intersection and azimuth angles related to route curves.

Inputting IPs (Intersection Points)

Details the procedure for inputting intersection points for route calculation.

Setting Parameters for Curves

Explains how to preset curve types and connection points for automatic calculation.

Arbitrary Point Calculation

Describes how to find coordinates of arbitrary points on calculated curves.

Inverse Width Peg Calculation

Explains finding route widths and coordinates using inverse width peg calculation.

Route Calculation Overview

Provides an overview of route calculation, including curve types and limits.

Cross Section Survey

Cross Section Survey Procedure

Details the procedure for measuring and setting out points along road cross-sections.

Direction Settings for Cross Sections

Explains how to select observation directions (patterns) for cross-section surveys.

Cross Survey Data Review

Describes how to review cross-section data recorded in a JOB.

Point to Line Measurement

Setting Baseline for Point to Line

Explains how to define a baseline connecting two points for point to line measurement.

Point to Line Measurement Procedure

Guides on measuring target points relative to a defined line.

Recording Data - TOPO Menu

Recording Instrument Station Data

Details how to record instrument station coordinates and related data.

Recording Backsight Point Data

Explains how to record backsight station data and azimuth angle.

Recording Angle Measurement Data

Describes how to store angle measurement data in the current JOB.

Recording Distance Measurement Data

Explains how to store distance measurement data in the current JOB.

Recording Coordinate Data

Details how to store coordinate measurement data in the current JOB.

Recording Distance and Coordinate Data

Covers storing both distance and coordinate data simultaneously for the same point.

Recording Notes

Explains how to prepare and record notes data in the current JOB.

Reviewing JOB Data

Describes how to display and review data stored within the current JOB.

Deleting Recorded JOB Data

Explains how to delete recorded data from the currently selected JOB.

Registering/Deleting Data

Registering/Deleting Known Point Data

Covers registering and deleting coordinate data for known points in the current JOB.

Registering/Deleting Codes

Explains how to save, read, and delete codes used for data recording.

Reviewing Known Point Data

Describes how to display all coordinate data within the current JOB.

Outputting Job Data

Outputting JOB Data to Host Computer

Details the procedure for transferring JOB data to a host computer via serial connection.

Code Output to Host Computer

Explains how to output code data to a host computer, specifying communication settings.

Changing the Settings

Configuration -Config Mode-

Explains the various configuration settings available in the Config Mode.

Horizontal Distance (H Dist) Display

Details the two display methods for horizontal distance: Ground and Grid.

Automatic Tilt Angle Compensation

Explains the automatic tilt angle compensation mechanism using the 2-axis tilt sensor.

Collimation Correction

Describes the collimation correction function for horizontal angle errors.

Sea Level Correction

Explains sea level correction for horizontal distance, recommending spherical correction at high altitudes.

Instrument Configuration Settings

Details settings related to power off, reticle, contrast, resume, and EDM ALC.

Communication Setup

Covers settings for communication parameters like baud rate, data bits, and parity.

Unit Settings

Explains settings for temperature, pressure, angle, and distance units.

EDM Settings

Details settings for the Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) system.

Atmospheric Correction Factor

Explains how to calculate and input atmospheric correction factors.

Prism Constant Correction

Describes how to set the prism constant correction value for reflective prisms.

Allocating Key Functions

Explains how to customize softkey allocations for efficient operation.

Registering and Recalling Softkey Allocations

Guides on saving and loading custom softkey configurations (User 1, User 2).

Changing Password

Details the procedure for changing the instrument's password.

Restoring Default Settings

Explains methods for restoring factory default settings and initializing data.

Warning and Error Messages

Bad Condition Error

Lists error messages related to poor measuring conditions or inability to sight targets.

Calculation and Checksum Errors

Describes errors related to calculation failures or data transmission issues.

Clock and Communication Errors

Explains errors related to the lithium battery, clock, and communication with external devices.

Flash Write, Password, and Baseline Errors

Covers errors like flash write failure, incorrect passwords, and invalid baselines.

Memory Full and Observation Errors

Lists errors related to memory capacity and incomplete observations (1st/2nd obs, offset, prism).

Range and Value Errors

Details errors occurring when measurements exceed specified ranges or limits.

Route and Coordinate Errors

Covers errors like 'Pt already on route', 'Same coordinates', and 'Station coord is Null'.

Checks and Adjustments

Circular Level Check and Adjustment

Provides steps for checking and adjusting the circular level for accurate leveling.

Tilt Sensor Check and Adjustment

Explains how to check and cancel tilt zero point errors using the tilt sensor.

Collimation Check

Describes how to measure collimation error to correct subsequent observations.

Reticle Check Procedures

Details checks for reticle perpendicularity and vertical/horizontal line positions.

Optical Plummet Check and Adjustment

Guides on checking and adjusting the optical plummet for accurate centering.

Additive Distance Constant Check

Explains how to check if the additive distance constant is close to zero.

Standard Equipment and Optional Accessories

Standard Equipment

Lists the standard components included with the instrument.

Optional Accessories

Describes optional accessories available for the ES instrument.

Prism System

Details the various prism systems and adapters available for use.

Power Supplies

Lists compatible batteries, chargers, and power cables for operating the instrument.

Specifications

Telescope Specifications

Provides technical details about the instrument's telescope.

Angle Measurement Specifications

Details accuracy, units, and modes for angle measurements.

Tilt Angle Compensation Specifications

Lists specifications for the tilt sensor and compensation features.

Distance Measurement Specifications

Provides details on measuring method, signal source, range, and accuracy.

General Specifications

Includes overall specifications for display, operation panel, and environmental resistance.

Explanation

Manually Indexing Vertical Circle

Explains the procedure for manually indexing the vertical circle for high precision angle measurements.

Correction for Refraction and Earth Curvature

Details how the instrument accounts for refraction and earth curvature in distance calculations.

Regulations

FCC Compliance (USA)

Provides FCC compliance information for Class A digital devices in the USA.

California Proposition 65 & Perchlorate Material

Highlights warnings related to California regulations and battery materials.

Canadian and European Regulations

Covers compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations and EU directives.

Chinese Environmental Directive & EU Battery Directive

Details compliance with Chinese environmental standards and EU battery regulations.

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