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Topcon ES-55 User Manual

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

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Topcon ES-55 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTopcon
ModelES-55
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Precautions for Safe Operation

Definition of Indication

Defines symbols used for WARNING, CAUTION, prohibited items, and mandatory actions.

General Safety Precautions

Covers warnings and cautions regarding the instrument's use, carrying, and setup.

Power Supply Safety

Details safety precautions for battery chargers, batteries, power cords, and connections.

Laser Safety Information

Laser Product Classification

Details laser classes for EDM device and laser pointer as per IEC and FDA standards.

Laser Safety Warning

Emphasizes hazards of radiation exposure from controls or procedures not specified.

Laser Safety Caution

Advises caution during operation, power off when not in use, and safe disposal of the instrument.

ES Functions

Mode Diagram

Visual representation of the instrument's operational modes and transitions.

Basic Operation

Basic Key Operations

Explains fundamental key operations like Power ON/OFF, backlight control, and target type switching.

Using the Battery

Battery Charging Procedure

Provides instructions and precautions for charging the battery, including temperature ranges.

Setting Up the Instrument

Centering Procedure

Step-by-step guide for centering the instrument over the survey point using the optical plummet.

Levelling Procedure

Explains how to level the instrument using circular and electronic levels, and power ON.

Focussing and Target Sighting

Focussing and Target Alignment

Guides on adjusting the eyepiece and focus ring for clear sighting and aligning the target with the reticle.

Power ON/OFF

Power ON Procedure

Details the process of powering on the instrument, including password entry and entering OBS mode.

Angle Measurement

Measuring Horizontal Angle (0°)

Describes using the 0SET function to measure the included angle between two points.

Setting Horizontal Angle to Required Value

Explains how to set a required horizontal angle value (Horizontal Angle Hold) and record it.

Distance Measurement

Distance and Angle Measurement

Explains how to measure distance and angle simultaneously, including EDM information display.

REM Measurement Procedure

Describes the REM measurement function for calculating heights of inaccessible points.

Setting Instrument Station

Entering Instrument Station Data and Azimuth Angle

Procedure for inputting station coordinates, heights, and azimuth angle before coordinate measurement.

Setting Instrument Station Coordinate with Resection Measurement

Explains using resection to determine instrument station coordinates by measuring known points.

Coordinate Resection Measurement

Describes observing known points to calculate instrument station coordinates for NEZ.

Height Resection Measurement

Explains determining only the Z (height) of the instrument station through measurement.

Coordinate Measurement

3-D Coordinate Measurement Procedure

Details measuring target coordinates based on instrument station and backsight station settings.

Setting-out Measurement

Coordinates Setting-out Measurement

Explains calculating setting-out angles and distances by inputting coordinates for the target point.

Distance Setting-out Measurement

Describes finding points based on horizontal angle from reference direction and distance from instrument.

REM Setting-out Measurement

Procedure for finding points where a target cannot be directly installed using REM.

Setting-out Line

Setting-out Line Point

Explains finding required point coordinates by inputting length and offset based on the baseline.

Setting-out Arc

Defining an Arc by Inputting Coordinates

Procedure for defining an arc by inputting parameters like radius, angle, and point coordinates.

Point Projection

Topography Observation

Observation Setting for Topography

Covers setting measurement patterns, RL observation, and point registration for topography surveys.

Offset Measurement

Plane Offset Measurement

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

Column Offset Measurement

Calculating distance and coordinates of a column's center by measuring circumscription points.

Missing Line Measurement

Measuring Distance Between Multiple Points

Measuring slope, horizontal distance, and angle to targets without moving the instrument.

Intersections

Intersection Calculation Procedure

Details finding intersection points using length or azimuth angle of reference points.

Traverse Adjustment

Adjustment Options and Methods

Explains adjustment methods (Compass, Transit, Weighted, Linear, None) for angles and elevations.

Route Surveying

Straight Line Calculation

Finds coordinates of center and width pegs for a straight line using reference and IP points.

Circular Curve Calculation

Calculates coordinates of center and width pegs for a circular curve from BC and IP points.

Spiral Curve Calculation

Finds spiral curve center and width pegs from reference point and curve properties.

Parabola Calculation

Calculates parabola center and width pegs from reference point and curve properties.

3 Point Calculation

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

Intersection Angle/Azimuth Angle Calculation

Calculates coordinates of cardinal points, pegs from intersection angle and curve properties.

Route Calculation

Finds center and width pegs for a route with multiple curves, including setting out.

Cross Section Survey

Cross Section Survey Procedure

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

Point to Line Measurement

Recording Data - Topo Menu

Recording Instrument Station Data

Stores instrument station coordinates, point name, height, codes, operator, date, time, weather, wind, temp, pressure, and atmospheric correction factor.

Selecting/Deleting a JOB

Registering/Deleting Data

Registering/Deleting Known Point Data

Allows registering or deleting coordinate data of known points in the current JOB.

Outputting JOB Data

Outputting JOB Data to Host Computer

Procedure for outputting JOB data, including measurement results and coordinates, to a host computer.

Changing the Settings

Configuration -Config Mode-

Explains the contents of parameter settings including Observation Condition, Instrument Configuration, and Unit.

Warning and Error Messages

BadCondition and Calculation Errors

Lists error messages related to poor measuring conditions, target sighting, and calculation issues.

Checks and Adjustments

Circular Level Check and Adjustment

Procedure for checking and adjusting the circular level's bubble for accurate leveling.

Tilt Sensor Check and Adjustment

Procedure to check and cancel tilt zero point error affecting angle measurements.

Optical Plummet Check and Adjustment

Procedure for checking and adjusting the optical plummet for accurate centering.

Specifications

Tilt Angle Compensation Specifications

Details tilt sensor type, compensation range, automatic compensator settings, and compensation constant.

Distance Measurement Specifications

Lists measuring method, signal source, measuring range, minimum display, and accuracy for distance measurements.

Atmospheric Correction Settings

Details temperature, pressure, ppm input ranges, and prism constant correction.

Explanation

Manually Indexing Vertical Circle (Face 1, Face 2)

Procedure to eliminate inaccuracy of the 0 index for high precision angle measurements.

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