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Trimble SCS900 - User Manual

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Version 3.3
Revision A
October 2013
USER GUIDE
Trimble SCS900 software
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Trimble SCS900 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Memory256 MB RAM, 1 GB Flash
Processor806 MHz
ConnectivityBluetooth, USB, WiFi
DurabilityIP67
External MemorySD card slot

Summary

Safety Information

Use and care

Guidance on handling and maintaining the Trimble SCS900 software and associated hardware.

Vehicle safety

Safety precautions to be observed when operating equipment in vehicle mode with SCS900.

Servicing

Instructions on how to arrange for service or repair of Trimble controllers.

Accessories

Information on using approved accessories for the equipment to ensure proper operation.

Introduction

Related information

Links to additional resources, release notes, and training materials for SCS900.

Technical support

Guidance on obtaining technical assistance and support for the SCS900 software.

Starting the Software

System information

Details about the current SCS900 software version, enabled modules, and connected sensors.

Menus

The Home menu

Overview of the main menu screen and its primary function buttons in SCS900.

The Site menu

Tools for creating, opening, and managing sites, designs, and work orders in SCS900.

The GPS menu

Control and setup functions for GNSS operation, including site calibration.

The Total Station menu

Control and setup functions for total station operations and instrument connections.

The Import;Export menu

Functions for exporting measured or design data to external devices or systems.

The Measure menu

Access to site measurement functions like grade checking and material thickness.

The Stake menu

Functions for staking out points, lines, alignments, and surfaces in the field.

The COGO menu

Calculations, point generation, and editing functions for design data in SCS900.

The Exit menu

Options for closing the SCS900 software and shutting down the controller.

Measurement screen

Measure modes

Description of different measurement modes available for GPS and Total Station operations.

Status bar

Information displayed in the status bar regarding system status, battery, and measurement type.

Precision GNSS control icons

Icons and their meanings related to GNSS positioning accuracy and satellite tracking.

Map options

Customization options for viewing data on the map display for better readability.

Toggling between plan and cross section view

How to switch between plan and cross section views for road and alignment data.

Info bars

Explanation of the readings and values displayed in the information bars at the top of the screen.

Antenna Height; Target Height

How to set and adjust antenna or target height for accurate elevation measurements.

Trimble icon menu

Accessing context-sensitive functions and settings through the Trimble icon menu.

Data Management

Sites, Designs, and Work Orders

Structure and organization of project data into sites, designs, and work orders.

Creating and opening a work order in the field

Steps to create or open a work order and configure site settings for field operations.

Connected Community service

Overview of services like data synchronization and remote assistance via Connected Community.

Measurement Workflows

Displaying cut;fill

How to view and interpret cut/fill information on the design surface in SCS900.

Checking a grade;elevation

Procedure for measuring points to check grade and elevation differences against a design.

Checking material thickness

Steps to measure and verify material thickness against specified tolerances.

Measuring a surface or a feature

Guide to collecting topographic data for surface models or specific site features.

Volume and COGO

Compute Volumes

Calculating volumes from measured data, such as cut/fill, stockpiles, or design surfaces.

Review & Edit Data

Viewing, editing, and deleting measured points and lines, and generating contours.

Create Points;Arcs

Creating new design points and arcs using various geometric methods in the field.

Enter;Edit Stakeout Points

Retrieving, modifying, or deleting stakeout points from the loaded design.

Stakeout Workflow

Points

Procedure for staking out individual points from a loaded design in SCS900.

Stakeout Settings

Configuring stakeout parameters, including elevation reference methods for grade stakes.

Lines

Guidance on staking out lines, including different stake methods and navigation.

Slope staking

Using side slope and catch point stakeout modes for earthwork operations.

Reference Line

Using a reference line or alignment to aid in staking out other objects.

Surfaces

Putting grade stakes on a design surface to indicate cut/fill to the surface.

Roads

Methods for staking out road alignments, features, catch points, and locations.

Measuring with GPS

Setting up the GPS base station

Steps to set up and configure the GPS base station for RTK operations.

Setting up the GPS rover receiver

Procedure to connect and configure the GPS rover receiver for data collection.

Calibrating the site

Tying GPS positions to the local coordinate system using control points for site calibration.

Measuring a new control point

Methods for measuring and adding new control points to a site's control point file.

Measuring with a Total Station

Connecting to a total station

Establishing a connection between the controller and a total station via cable, radio, or Bluetooth.

Leveling the total station

Procedure for accurately leveling the total station using its built-in compensator.

Establishing the station

Methods for determining the total station's position and orientation on the jobsite.

Arbitrary location

Setting up the total station at a convenient location without a known point.

Setting up on a known point

Establishing the total station position and orientation over a known control point.

Reading station setup data from the total station

Retrieving previously saved station setup information from the total station's memory.

Completing a station establishment where the height of the setup point has not been determined

Procedure for determining setup point elevation when it's not initially known.

Outputting data through the COM port

Configuring the serial port for outputting raw or coordinate data to other software.

Working with a mechanical total station

Using mechanical total stations with the SCS900 software and their operational differences.

Machine Control

Setting up for machine control

Configuring the instrument for use with Trimble GCS900 machine control systems.

Defining the window for Full Search mode

Setting the search window parameters for target acquisition in machine control operations.

Advanced Total Station Features

Scanning stockpiles

Collecting data for volume calculations by scanning stockpiles or excavations.

Adjusting the total station

Performing routine checks and adjustments on the total station for accurate measurements.

Measure Control Network

Measuring rounds of angles to control points for network or traverse accuracy evaluation.

Measuring rounds of angles

Procedure for measuring multiple rounds of angles for network control point setup.

Glossary

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