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Topcon GTS-236N User Manual

Topcon GTS-236N
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ELECTRONIC TOTAL STATION
GTS-230N
SERIES
GTS-233N
GTS-235N
GTS-236N
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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64536 91280 [27M]

Table of Contents

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Topcon GTS-236N Specifications

General IconGeneral
InterfaceRS-232C
Telescope Magnification30x
TypeTotal Station
Distance Measurement+/- (3mm + 2ppm) m.s.e.
Distance Accuracy (Prism)+/- (3mm + 2ppm) m.s.e.
Distance Measurement Accuracy+/- (3mm + 2ppm) m.s.e.
DisplayDual LCD
Operating Temperature-20°C to +50°C
Working Temperature Range-20 to +50 degrees Celsius

Summary

FOREWORD

General Handling Precautions

Important guidelines for safe and proper handling of the instrument.

Safety Cautions

Lists critical safety warnings and precautions to prevent hazards.

1 NOMENCLATURE AND FUNCTIONS

1.3 Operating Key

Explains the function of each key on the instrument's control panel.

2 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

2.2 Setting Instrument Up For Measurement

Step-by-step guide for setting up the instrument on a tripod and leveling.

2.5 Vertical and Horizontal Angle Tilt Correction

Describes the automatic tilt correction for angles and its settings.

3 ANGLE MEASUREMENT

3.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle Right and Vertical Angle

Detailed procedure for measuring horizontal and vertical angles.

4 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

4.1 Setting of the Atmospheric Correction

How to set atmospheric correction values based on temperature and pressure.

4.3 Distance Measurement (Continuous Measurement)

Procedure for performing continuous distance measurements.

4.5 Fine Mode/Tracking Mode/Coarse Mode

Explains the different distance measurement modes: Fine, Tracking, and Coarse.

4.6 Stake Out (S.O)

Guide for using the Stake Out function to lay out points.

4.7 Offset Measurement

Overview of the four offset measurement modes available.

4.7.1 Angle Offset Measurement

Detailed steps for measuring angles to offset points when direct measurement is difficult.

4.7.2 Distance Offset Measurement

Procedure for measuring distances to offset points using horizontal offsets.

4.7.3 Plane Offset Measurement

How to measure points on a plane for coordinate and distance calculations.

4.7.4 Column Offset Measurement

Steps for measuring circumscription points of a column.

5 COORDINATE MEASUREMENT

5.1 Setting Coordinate Values of Occupied Point

How to input the instrument's occupied point coordinates.

5.2 Setting Height of the Instrument

Procedure for setting the instrument height for measurements.

5.3 Setting Height of Target (Prism Height)

How to input the target (prism) height for accurate measurements.

5.4 Execution of Coordinate Measuring

Steps to perform coordinate measurements using entered heights and points.

6 SPECIAL MODE (Menu Mode)

6.1 Application Measurement (PROGRAMS)

Accessing and using various application programs like REM, MLM, etc.

6.1.1 Remote Elevation measurement (REM)

Procedure for measuring the elevation of inaccessible points.

6.1.2 Missing Line Measurement (MLM)

Measuring distances and angles between two target prisms.

7 DATA COLLECTION

7.1.3 Occupied Point and Backsight Point

Setting the instrument's occupied point and backsight for data collection.

8 LAYOUT

8.1.3 Setting Occupied Point

Setting the instrument's location and orientation for layout.

8.1.4 Setting Backsight Point

Setting the backsight point for orientation during layout.

8.2 Executing a Layout

Procedures for performing layout tasks using points from memory or direct input.

8.3 Setting a New Point

Methods for establishing new points when existing control points are unavailable.

9 MEMORY MANAGER MODE

11 SETTING THE PRISM CONSTANT VALUE

12 SETTING ATMOSPHERIC CORRECTION

13 CORRECTION FOR REFRACTION AND EARTH CURVATURE

14 POWER SOURCE AND CHARGING

14.1 On-board Battery BT-52QA

Instructions for removing, charging, and refreshing the on-board battery.

16 SELECTING MODE

17 CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

17.1 Checking and adjusting of instrument constant

Procedure to check and adjust the instrument constant for accuracy.

17.2 Checking the Optical Axis

Verifying the alignment of the EDM and theodolite optical axes.

17.3 Checking/Adjusting the Theodolite Functions

General guidelines and sequence for adjusting theodolite functions.

17.3.1 Checking /Adjusting the Plate Level

Procedure to check and adjust the plate level's perpendicularity.

17.3.2 Checking /Adjusting the Circular Level

Checking and adjusting the circular level for proper centering.

17.3.3 Adjustment of the Vertical Cross-hair

Adjusting the vertical cross-hair for accurate horizontal angle measurements.

17.3.4 Collimation of the Instrument

Ensuring the telescope's line of sight is perpendicular to the horizontal axis.

17.3.5 Checking / Adjusting the Optical Plummet Telescope

Adjusting the optical plummet to coincide with the instrument's vertical axis.

17.3.6 Adjustment of Vertical Angle 0 Datum

Setting the vertical angle 0 datum for accurate measurements.

17.4 How to Set the Instrument Constant Value

Setting the instrument constant obtained from checks.

17.5 Adjustment of Compensation Systematic Error of Instrument

Adjusting systematic errors for collimation and axis alignment.

18 PRECAUTIONS

20 BATTERY SYSTEM

22 ERROR DISPLAYS

23 SPECIFICATIONS

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