Topcon GM-55 User Manual

Ver 1.1, 30 August 2018 1
Topcon GM-55 Total Station Setup Using Topcon FC-5000 Data Collector
Maryland NRCS
1. Set up tripod and level base plate.
2. Place GM-55 Total Station unit on tripod and level:
a. Adjust tripod legs individually to get the bubble near level.
b. Use thumb screws on total station to make fine adjustments and center level bubble.
c. Rotate total station and center over each tripod leg. Verify that the bubble is level at each
stop. Make fine adjustments as necessary.
3. Press the power button on the total station.
a. Make fine level adjustments to center digital level bubble.
b. Push [F1] to select “OK”.
4. Aim total station sight towards North and establish 0° (deg).
a. Rotate total station so that it aims in the direction of magnetic North.
b. Push [F1] to select “0Set” function.
5. On the FC-5000 data collector, press the power button .
6. Once at the Windows 10 home screen, open the MAGNET Field
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software.
a. Tap the Windows icon at the bottom-left of the tablet screen.
b. Tap All Apps icon .
c. Scroll down to M section and tap MAGNET Field folder.
d. Tap and open MAGNET Field app.
****** If this is a first-time set up, proceed to step 7. If this FC-5000 has been set up previously, skip
to step 11. ****************************************************************************************************
7. Close the Connections window by pressing the home screen icon near the top-right.
8. Set up GM-55 connection profile.
a. Tap Configure icon.
b. Tap Survey icon.
c. Under the Optical Configuration box, tap [Edit].
d. Under the Configuration window, enter the following before tapping [Next >>]:
Name: GM-55 TS
Type: Conventional
e. Under the Config: Instrument window, enter the following before tapping [Next >>]:
Manufacturer: Topcon
Model: GM-50/100(Topbasic)
f. Under the Config: Conn Mode window, enter the following before tapping [Next >>]:
Initial TS Connection: Bluetooth TS
g. Under the Config: Survey Settings window, enter the following before tapping [Next >>]:
Meas Method: Direct
Tolerances, Hz: 5.000
Tolerances, Dist.: 0.02
Tolerances, VA: 5.000

Topcon GM-55 Specifications

General

Brand	Topcon
Model	GM-55
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Total Station Setup and Leveling

Adjusting Tripod Legs

Fine adjustments to tripod legs for leveling the unit.

Fine-tuning Bubble Level

Using thumb screws to center the level bubble.

Centering Over Tripod Legs

Rotating unit to center over tripod legs for stable leveling.

Powering On and Aligning Total Station

Level Adjustments and Confirmation

Making fine adjustments to the digital level bubble and pressing OK.

Aligning to Magnetic North

Rotating the total station to aim towards magnetic North.

Setting 0° Orientation

Using the "0Set" function to establish the zero-degree direction.

Launching MAGNET Field Software

Accessing All Apps

Navigating to the All Apps section from the Windows icon.

Opening MAGNET Field Application

Locating and opening the MAGNET Field app from its folder.

Configuring GM-55 Connection Profile

Setting up Optical Configuration

Editing optical configuration, entering name, type, manufacturer, and model.

Configuring Connection Mode

Setting initial TS connection to Bluetooth TS.

Configuring Survey Settings

Setting measurement method and tolerances for survey.

Configuring Measurement Types

Setting measurement type, target type, and EDM mode.

Establishing Default Measurement Units

Setting Distance Units

Configuring distance, area, and volume units to US Feet.

Setting Angle Units

Configuring measurement and calculation angle units and precision.

Setting Coordinate Units

Configuring coordinate units, precision, and height precision.

Setting Other Units

Configuring temperature and pressure units.

Establishing Default Display Settings

Configuring Display Settings

Setting coordinate type, plane order, geodetic azimuth, direction, and station prefix.

Connecting Data Collector to Total Station

Establishing Bluetooth Connection

Connecting the FC-5000 to the GM-55 via Bluetooth, including PIN settings.

Creating a New Survey Job

Creating a new survey job with specified name, creator, and comments.

Entering Occupation and Benchmark Data

Entering First Occupation Point

Adding the first occupation point with coordinates and code.

Establishing Benchmark Elevation

Setting the benchmark elevation, including instrument height and measurement.

Backsighting Benchmark Point

Performing a backsight on the benchmark point to establish data.

Collecting Survey Data Points

Collecting General Survey Data

Taking survey shots using the Survey and Topo functions.

Viewing Survey Data Map

Viewing and adjusting map properties for survey data points.

Exporting Survey Data File

Configuring Export File Settings

Selecting data, format, file path, name, delimiter, and file style for export.

Setting Export Units and Precision

Configuring precision for plane coordinates and elevation during export.

Shutting Down Equipment

Closing MAGNET Field App

Closing the MAGNET Field application.

Powering Down and Packing

Shutting down both data collector and total station and packing equipment.