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General| Brand | Topcon |
|---|---|
| Model | PS Series |
| Category | Measuring Instruments |
| Language | English |
Explanation of symbols used throughout the manual for warnings, notes, and explanations.
Explanation of safety warning symbols and their meanings for user safety.
Covers warnings related to environment, disassembly, sun observation, and handling.
Safety guidelines for using Bluetooth communication and potential interference.
Guidelines for handling the telescope and securing the instrument to the tribrach.
Information on instrument's IP65 rating and maintaining waterproof property.
Important notes regarding battery lifetime and correct use of the levelling base.
Covers instrument cleaning, storage, and general operational advice.
Information on export regulations and limitations of manufacturer responsibility.
Specific warnings about hazardous radiation exposure and eye injury prevention.
Additional cautions for laser use, including protective measures and procedures.
Detailed description and labeling of all instrument parts.
Explanation of instrument height measurement and laser-pointer feature.
Description of jog controls, trigger key, sighting collimator, and antenna.
Instructions for detaching the handle and maintaining the beam detector.
Procedure for attaching and detaching the instrument from the levelling base.
Diagram and explanation of the instrument's different operational modes.
Explanation of Bluetooth module capabilities and radio interference considerations.
Explanation of primary buttons and their functions for navigation and input.
Details on switching modes, target types, and character input.
Guidance on navigating menus, selecting options, and managing tabs.
How to operate screens, manage display items, and temporarily deactivate touch panel.
Description of the main interface elements and observation screen displays.
Comprehensive guide to using the on-screen input panel for characters and symbols.
How to access Starkey mode and explanation of its icons, including battery status.
Step-by-step guide for charging the instrument battery.
Procedure for correctly installing and removing the battery from the instrument.
Steps for centering the instrument using the optical plummet eyepiece.
Detailed steps for levelling the instrument using circular and electric levels.
Procedures for safely powering the instrument on and off.
Guide for initial touch panel calibration and reconfiguration.
Methods for troubleshooting software problems via warm boot and cold boot.
Setup and operation of Bluetooth communication with data collectors.
Detailed steps for configuring Bluetooth connection modes and registering devices.
Procedures for initiating and terminating communication sessions.
Instructions for establishing communication using an RS232C interface cable.
Configuration steps for SS wireless communication, often used for machine control.
Information on connecting the instrument to a computer using USB ports.
Procedure for transferring data to a computer via USB in USB mode.
Instructions for using USB flash memory for data storage and transfer.
Introduction to target sighting techniques using collimator and telescope.
Configuration options for the automatic target acquisition system.
Step-by-step guide for manual sighting, including focus and parallax adjustment.
Introduction to Auto Tracking and its configuration parameters.
Instructions for setting up external communication links for tracking operations.
Step-by-step guide for performing measurements using the Auto Tracking function.
How to measure the included angle between two sighted points.
Procedure for setting a specific horizontal angle as a reference.
How to automatically rotate the instrument to a target angle.
Introduction to distance measurement and verifying signal strength.
How the guide light indicates instrument status during distance measurement.
Performing simultaneous distance and angle measurements.
Steps for measuring heights of inaccessible points using REM method.
Inputting station coordinates, instrument height, and target height.
Calculating the azimuth angle based on station and backsight coordinates.
Measuring and calculating the 3D coordinates of multiple targets.
Procedure for calculating station coordinates using known points' N, E, Z values.
Procedure for determining station Z (height) using known points measured by distance.
Introduction to setting-out and using the guide light for target positioning.
Laying out points based on horizontal angle and distance from the instrument.
Laying out points using coordinate data and calculating angles/distances.
Setting out points where direct target installation is not possible using REM.
Finding an offset point by entering horizontal distance from the target point.
Finding an offset point by measuring distance and horizontal angle to it.
Measuring offset points using two targets to determine the target point location.
Procedure for measuring distances and angles between multiple points.
How to designate the last measured point as the new starting position.
Explanation of area calculation inputs, outputs, and methods.
Steps for calculating surface area by measuring points around an area.
Setting up environmental conditions and basic instrument configurations.
Options for setting distance measurement modes and horizontal distance calculations.
Adjusting for instrument tilt, collimation errors, and applying sea level correction.
Specific settings within instrument configuration, like backlight and EDM.
Customizing display brightness, key illumination, and automatic power cut-off.
Setting EDM parameters, reflectors, prism constants, and aperture.
Customizing the instrument's tab layout for efficient workflow.
Modifying screen controls, such as data display items and font settings.
Information on assigning functions to softkeys for quick access.
Procedure for customizing the icons displayed in Starkey mode.
Configuring measurement units for temperature, pressure, angle, and distance.
Setting a password for security and configuring the instrument's date and time.
How to perform a cold boot to reset all settings to factory defaults.
Troubleshooting messages related to battery status and environmental conditions.
Error messages concerning device name input, password entry, and motor issues.
Error messages related to signal reception, target acquisition, and timeouts.
Steps for checking and adjusting the circular level bubble.
Procedure for calibrating the tilt sensor to correct zero point errors.
Methods for checking collimation error and reticle line perpendicularity.
Procedure for aligning the image sensor with the telescope reticle.
Steps for checking and adjusting the optical plummet for precise centering.
Procedure for verifying and adjusting the additive distance constant.
Details on using plumb bob, tubular compass, and telescope eyepiece lens.
Information on diagonal eyepiece, solar filter, and interface cables.
Description of remote control system and 2-point target accessory.
Detailed specifications for the telescope and angle measurement capabilities.
Specifications for tilt compensation, distance measurement, and atmospheric correction.
Performance specifications for Auto Tracking and Auto Pointing functions.
Specifications for motor, guide light, and internal/external memory.
Specifications related to data transfer methods and the remote control handle.
Specifications for Bluetooth and SS wireless communication modules.
Details on battery, charger, and power source specifications.
Tips for achieving higher accuracy when using 360° prisms.
Procedure for manually indexing the vertical circle for precise angle measurements.
Details on FCC compliance, warnings, and manufacturer declaration.
Information on California Proposition 65, battery materials, and recycling.
Compliance statements for Canadian ICES and EU R&TTE directives.
Information on WEEE, EU Battery directives, C-Tick, and Korean KC compliance.
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