Table of Contents
mmGPS 3D Paver Reference Manual
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Creating a Linework File ........................................... 2-27
mmGPS Operations with Pocket-3D ................................ 2-28
Performing a Resection .............................................. 2-28
Checking the Transmitter’s Height ............................ 2-30
Transmitter Adjustment ............................................. 2-32
Chapter 3
Setting up the Machine and 3DMC ..................... 3-1
9168 Control Box Buttons and Features .......................... 3-2
Front Panel ................................................................. 3-2
Back and Side Panels ................................................. 3-6
Connectors ................................................................. 3-8
3DMC ............................................................................... 3-9
Using 3DMC .............................................................. 3-10
Topcon Logo Key ...................................................... 3-12
File Menu ......................................................................... 3-14
Control Point Files ..................................................... 3-14
Selecting a Control Point File .................................... 3-15
Creating a Control Point File ..................................... 3-15
GPS Localization .............................................................. 3-19
Principles of GPS Localization .................................. 3-19
Entering Localized GPS Coordinates ........................ 3-21
Surface Files .............................................................. 3-23
Working Surface Display Options ............................. 3-25
Selecting Surface Files ........................................ 3-26
Editing a Plane Surface File ................................ 3-27
Creating a Flat Plane Surface .............................. 3-28
Creating a Sloping Plane Surface ........................ 3-30
Raising or Lowering the Existing Surface .......... 3-35
Creating a Subgrade of the Existing Road .......... 3-37
Alignment Display Options ....................................... 3-40
Linework Display Options ......................................... 3-41
Point Display Options ................................................ 3-42
Changing the Background Color ............................... 3-43
Point Files .................................................................. 3-44
Exit 3DMC ................................................................. 3-45
Control Menu ................................................................... 3-45
Machine Setup ........................................................... 3-45