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Trimble S - User Manual

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February 2010 P/N 57150002, Revision 5.0
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Trimble S, VX, SPS & RTS
Total Station
Service Manual

Table of Contents

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Trimble S Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrimble
ModelS
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information and safety

General Safety

Minimizes risk of personal injury or damage to the instrument by following CAUTIONS.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Precautions to prevent static damage to semiconductor devices in the instrument.

Laser Safety

Information on Class I, II, and IIIa laser products and safe use of lasers.

General Product Information

Trimble S3 - Product description & Service Information

Details on the Trimble S3 Total Station, its technology, and service aspects.

Trimble S6 - Product description & Service information

Overview of the Trimble S6 Total Station, MagDrive technology, and MultiTrack Target.

Trimble S8 - Product description & Service information

Information on the Trimble S8 Total Station's advanced capabilities for engineering applications.

Instrument Model Matrix

Summary table of existing Trimble S3/S6/S8/VX/SPS/RTS released instruments.

Product Specifications

Refers to datasheets for model-specific product specifications available on www.trimble.com.

Theory of Operation

Instrument

Explains the basic parts of the instrument and their functional relationships.

IPC board

Describes the main board's functions in firmware storage, power supply, and system control.

Servo drive system

Details the MagDrive servo technology for precise angle and servo control.

Angle Measuring System

Explains the optical principle of the angle sensor using glass discs with code patterns.

Distance unit - DR300+; DR PLUS

Explains the pulsed laser EDM for distance measurement using time-of-flight.

Tracker system

Covers the use of passive and active targets for monitoring surveys with advanced tracking.

Software; Instrument application firmware

Lists software units in the Trimble S6 and their respective locations.

Troubleshooting

Basic Function test

A software function to display instrument sensor status and perform simple tests.

Troubleshooting guide

A flowchart to guide service technicians in troubleshooting and repairing instruments.

Angle and servo unit

Addresses symptoms and resolutions for horizontal and vertical vibration in the angle and servo system.

Distance unit

Provides resolutions for distance measurement issues like out of tolerance or general distance problems.

Tracker unit

Details symptoms and resolutions for tracker issues related to software, electrical, and mechanical aspects.

Maintenance and Repair

Handle

Instructions for replacing the locking screw and handle parts.

Servo side cover

Procedures for replacing the servo side cover, KNB board, and trigger key.

IPC board

Details on replacing the IPC board, including cable disconnections and mounting.

Tracker unit

Procedures for tracker receiver alignment and replacement of related boards.

Autolock upgrade

Instructions for upgrading a Servo instrument to Autolock via hardware and software.

Robotic upgrade

Steps for upgrading a Servo/Autolock instrument to Robotic by replacing side covers and software.

Adjustment and verification

Firmware upgrade

Procedures for updating instrument firmware and registering the correct PASS driver.

Collimator alignment

Steps for preparing and aligning the instrument and collimator for fibre adjustments.

Reticle

Procedures for determining and adjusting reticle collimation, tracker receiver collimation, and reference angles.

Auto focus

Calibration process for the Auto focus function, including light barrier checks and focus tests.

Tracker unit

Covers tracker receiver alignment, board replacements, and transmitter alignment.

Service check list

Checklists for after service/repair and delivery tests for various Trimble models.

Service Software

PASS structure

Outlines the three main categories of the PASS software: Analyse, Maintenance & Service, and Final Test & Report.

Connect to the Unit

Instructions on connecting the instrument to a PC using PASS service software and necessary cables.

Replacement Parts & Tooling

Horizontal Turning Unit

Exploded view and parts list for the Horizontal Turning Unit.

Servo Side Cover

Exploded view and parts list for the Servo Side Cover assembly.

Battery Side Cover

Exploded view and parts list for the Battery Side Cover assembly.

TCU Attachment with USB

Exploded view and parts list for the TCU Attachment with USB.

Service Tools

Lists various tools required for maintenance and calibration, with part numbers.

Baselines & Prism type

Information on prisms for baselines and recommended targets for EDM offset determination.

Videos

How to: Instrument Adjust and onsite Calibration with the Trimble S-Series

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