USER GUIDE Part 1 Trimble® TS635 Construction Total Station
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USER GUIDE Trimble® TS635 Construction Total Station Version 1.
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Contents 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries . Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications for laser emission . . . . . . . . Conforming standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LCD backlight, laser pointer, beep sound, and contrast adjustment . [DSP] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [MODE] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [HOT] key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bubble indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning on the instrument . .
Switching between display screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 5 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Opening an existing job . . . . . Creating a new job . . . . . . . . Deleting a job . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the control job. . . . . . Displaying job information. . . Settings (basic job settings). . . . . . . Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measurement range . . . . . . . . . . . . Distance precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . Measurement intervals . . . . . . . . . . Angle measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tangent screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tribrach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical plumment (Optional) . . . . . . Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety For your safety read the safety and warnings section and this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Trimble® TS635 construction total station. Although these products are designed for maximum safety, using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage. You should also read the installation manual for the battery charger, and the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Trimble TS635 construction total station.
Safety C Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking. – Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it.
Safety C C C WARNING – Never burn or heat the battery. Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture. A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury. WARNING – Before storing the battery pack or battery charger, cover the contact points with insulation tape. If you do not cover the contact points, the battery pack or charger may short circuit, causing fire, burns, or damage to the instrument. WARNING – The battery is not waterproof on its own.
Safety C C CAUTION – Do not stack objects on the plastic carry case, or use it as a stool. The plastic carry case is unstable and its surface is slippery. Stacking or sitting on the plastic carry case may cause personal injury or instrument damage. CAUTION – The system in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any errors in measurements when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave(s). If this happens, turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic wave(s).
Safety Wave length 635 nm Output power CW: Po < 1.0 mW Conforming standards EU EN60825-1/Am.2 : 2001 (IEC60825-1/Am.2 : 2001) Laser pointer: Class 2 Distance meter: Class 1 Laser plummet: Class 2 (Option) USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec.1040.10 and 1040.11 Except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
Safety 12 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide
CHAPTER 1 Introduction In this chapter: Q System diagram Q Care and maintenance Q Related information 1 This user guide describes the unique capabilities and features available in the Trimble® TS635 construction total station. The TS635 construction total station is a reflectorless EDM instrument. Reflectorless operation enables you to take measurements to points that are inaccessible with a prism.
1 Introduction System diagram The system diagram shows the hardware that is used with the TS635 construction total station. Note – You must use the TS635 total station with tribrach W30 or W30b.
1 Introduction Care and maintenance C CAUTION – The battery pack contains a Lithium-ion battery. When disposing of the battery pack, follow the environmental guidelines as determined by law and/or local regulations. The TS635 construction total station is a precision instrument that you should store, use, and clean in an appropriate way. Storage • Do not store the total station in hot or humid locations.
1 Introduction Cleaning • Do not use organic solvents such as ether or print thinner to clean the non-metallic parts of the instrument, such as the keyboard, or the painted or printed surfaces. Doing so could result in discoloration of the surface or in peeling of printed characters. Clean these parts only with a soft cloth or tissue that is lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent.
Introduction 1 Related information • Contact your local Trimble dealer for more information about the support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and an extended warranty program for hardware. • Consider a training course to help you use your total station to its fullest potential. For more information, go to the Trimble website at www.trimble.com. Alternatively, send an email to trimble_support@trimble.com.
1 18 Introduction Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide
CHAPTER 2 Setting up the Instrument In this chapter: Q Unpacking and repacking the instrument Q Charging the battery pack Q Setting up the tripod Q Centering the instrument Q Leveling the instrument Q Focusing the telescope Q Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target Q Viewing and changing the measurement settings 2 This chapter describes how to prepare the TS635 construction total station before you use it in the field.
2 Setting up the Instrument Unpacking and repacking the instrument Note – Handle the TS635 construction total station carefully to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration. • To unpack the instrument, grip the carry handle and then carefully remove the instrument from the carry case. • To repack the instrument, refer to the following figure, Charging the battery pack Before charging the battery pack, read the following warnings, cautions, and notes.
2 Setting up the Instrument seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. C C C C C C C C WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
2 Setting up the Instrument Calibration button “Calibration on” light (0) Top edge of case Power jack Charge light (1) Charge light (0) “Calibration on” light (1) 5 V, 4 A Battery slot 1 Battery slot 2 Applying power Plug in the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on. The power input must be 5 V with at least 4 A of current capability. Each battery may take up to 2 A while charging. Charging the battery Slide a battery into either battery slot to begin charging.
2 Setting up the Instrument • If the charge indicator(s) are blinking, there is a problem with the battery or with the charger. • Lithium-ion batteries should not be charged above 40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F). A blinking charge light may mean that the batteries are too hot for charging. Charging will resume after the batteries cool down. Conditioning / calibrating a battery You must calibrate the battery (“condition it”) once every 6 months or more often if required.
2 Setting up the Instrument Attaching the battery pack 1. Clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery socket. 2. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and then open the battery box cover. 3. Put the battery pack into the battery box. Connect the battery pack at the bottom with the connecting direction faced inside. 4. Close the battery box cover and then turn the knob clockwise until you hear a click sound.
Setting up the Instrument 2 Setting up the tripod C CAUTION – The tips of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules. Note – Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod. 1. Open the tripod legs far enough for the instrument to be stable. 2. Locate the tripod directly over the station point. To check the position of the tripod, look through the center hole in the tripod head. 3.
2 Setting up the Instrument Centering the instrument When you center the instrument, you align its central axis precisely over the station point. To center the instrument, you can use the optical plummet, the laser plummet, or a plumb bob. The plumb bob is sold separately. Centering with the optical plummet Note – For high accuracy, check and adjust the optical plummet before you center the instrument. 1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. See above. 2.
2 Setting up the Instrument 3. Align the laser pointer to the station point. To do this, turn the leveling screws until the laser pointer is over the station point. 4. While supporting the tripod head with one hand, loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths or the legs until the air bubble is the center of the circular level. 5. Tighten the tripod leg clamps. 6. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. See Leveling the instrument, page 28. 7.
2 Setting up the Instrument Leveling the instrument When you level the instrument, use th electronic level to you make the vertical axis of the instrument exactly vertical. During leveling, always set the instrument in the Face 1 direction. See Figure 3.1, page 34. To level the instrument: 1. Move the bubble into the circle on the circular level and then turn on the power. 2. Rotate the alidade until the bottom edge of the keyboard panel is parallel to the two of the leveling screws (B and C). 3.
Setting up the Instrument 2 Focusing the telescope C WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight. When you sight the instrument, you aim the telescope at the target, bring the target image into focus, and align the image with the center cross-hairs of the reticle. To sight the instrument: 1. 2. 3. Adjust the diopter: a. Aim the telescope at a blank area, such as the sky or a piece of paper. b.
2 Setting up the Instrument Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target The TS635 construction total station has two measurements modes: Prism mode (Prism) and Reflectorless mode (N-Prism). To change the mode at any time from any observation screen, hold down [MSR1] or [MSR2]. Set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure, as shown here.
2 Setting up the Instrument • When measuring a short distance, incline the prism slightly so that the EDM can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface, as shown below. • Not completely square to the sighting axis Completely square to the sighting axis Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements.
2 Setting up the Instrument Make sure there are no obstacles between the instrument and the target when taking measurements. When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently moving, take several measurements to a target for the best result. Viewing and changing the measurement settings Hold down [MSR1] or [MSR2] for one second. • To move the cursor between the fields, press [^] or [v].
CHAPTER 3 Getting Started In this chapter: Q Parts of the instrument Q Instrument keyboard and display Q Turning on the instrument Q Turning off the instrument Q Regional configuration Q List available jobs or data Q Entering data Q Creating or opening a job Q Measuring distances 3 After you set up the instrument, see page 19, you can start using the TS635 Construction Total Station.
3 Getting Started Parts of the instrument Figure 3.1 and Figure 3.2 show the main parts of the TS635 Construction Total Station. Carrying handle Optical sight (finder) Telescope focusing ring Telescope eyepiece Horizontal axis indication mark Diopter ring Vertical tangent screw Reticle plate cover Battery box Battery box release knob Face 1 display and keyboard Horizontal tangent screw The label shown below is attached to the underside of the keyboard.
Getting Started The laser safety label shown below is attached to the side of the telescope. 3 The laser safety label shown below is attached to the telescope.
3 Getting Started Instrument keyboard and display Instrument keyboard Use the buttons on the instrument keyboard to carry out the following functions: Button Function See ... Turns the instrument on or off. page 44 Illumination button. Turns the backlight on or off. Provides access to the switch window if held down for one second. page 39 Displays the MENU screen. page 91 Changes the button input mode between alphanumeric and numeric if pressed when you are in a PT or CD field.
Getting Started Button Function See ... Moves to the next available display screen. Changes the fields that appear on the DSP1, DSP2, and DSP3 screens, if held down for one second. page 40 Displays the Angle menu. page 60 Displays the Layout function menu. In numeric mode, enters 7. page 60 Displays the Station Setup menu. In numeric mode, enters 8. In alphanumeric mode, enters A, B, C, or 8. page 60 Displays the Programs menu. In numeric mode, enters 9.
3 Getting Started Input mode indicator The input mode indicator appears only when you are entering points or coordinates. It shows the data input mode: Input mode is numeric. Press a button on the number pad to enter the number printed on the button. Input mode is alphabetic. Press a button on the number pad to enter the first letter printed beside the button. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all the letters assigned to that button.
3 Getting Started EDM measurement status When you are taking measurements, the EDM measurement status shows the mode that is being used. When you display observation data, the EDM measurement status shows the mode that was used when the data was collected.: Reflectorless mode If there is no icon, Prism mode is being used.
3 Getting Started Switch 1: Turning on/off the LCD backlight LCD backlight is on LCD backlight is off Switch 2: Turning on/off the laser pointer Laser pointer is on Laser pointer is off The icon appears while turning on the laser pointer. When the icon is on the screen, the emitting power is Laser Class 2. Switch 3: Turning on/off the sound Sound is on Sound is off [DSP] button Use the [DSP] button to change the current display screen or to change display settings.
3 Getting Started Customizing items in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS) To customize the items that are displayed on the DSP1, DSP2, and DSP3 screens: 1. Hold down [DSP] for one second. 2. Use the arrow buttons [^], [v], [<], and [>] to highlight the item that you want to change: 3. Press the or softkey to scroll through the list of items that can be displayed for this item. The items that you can choose from are HA, AZ, HL, VA, V%, SD, VD, HD, Z, and (none). 4.
3 Getting Started When the cursor is in a height (HT) field, only numeric input mode is available. Pressing [MODE] has no effect when the cursor is in a HT field. [HOT] key The HOT key menu is available from any observation screen. To display the HOT key menu, press [HOT]. Changing the height of the target 1. Press [HOT] to display the HOT menu. 2. Do one of the following: – Press [1]. – Select HT. 3. Press [ENT]. 4. Enter the target height or select the height from the HT stack.
3 Getting Started The TS635 Construction Total Station has a two-axis level compensation. To turn the leveling compensators on or off, press [<] or [>]. When the levelling compensators are turned off, the text OFF appears on the screen. If the instrument is more than ±3'30" out of level, the text OVER appears on the screen. To return to the observation screen, press [ESC] or [ENT]. Laser plummet Laser plummet on / off Do one of the following: • To turn the laser plummet switch on, .
3 Getting Started Turning on the instrument Press the [PWR] button. The start-up screen appears. It shows the model name, current temperature, pressure, date, and time. The display automatically changes to the electronic level after two seconds. If you entered your name or your company’s name in the Owner’s detail field, the text from this field appears on the start-up screen. To set the Owner’s detail field, press [MENU] and then select Settings / Other. See also Other settings, page 94.
Getting Started 3 Regional configuration To provide easier configuration for common regional settings, you can quickly configure the TS635 Construction Total Station to a pre-set combination of default regional settings. The Regional Configuration screen appears only after the language configuration is complete and the instrument has rebooted. 1. Follow the steps in the language section on page 95. Once the instrument reboots, the Regional Configuration screen appears. 2.
3 Getting Started The default regional configuration pre-set is “Europe” settings. See also Settings (basic job settings), page 90. List available jobs or data The TS635 Construction Total Station lists available jobs or data when you do any of the following: • view or edit data (Press [MENU] then select Data) • open the Job Manager (Press [MENU] then select Job) • search for points or codes The current cursor position is shown in inverted colors (it appears as white text on a black background).
Getting Started • Enter a new point, see page 47 • Press [ENT] without a point name, see page 47 • Specify a wildcard, see page 48 • Record an instant measurement, see page 48 • Enter a point from a point stack, see page 49 • Enter a point from the point list, see page 49 3 Entering an existing point When you enter a known point name or number, the coordinates of that point are briefly displayed. A short beep sounds before the next screen appears or the next field is selected.
3 Getting Started Specifying a wildcard (*) If you include an asterisk ( for example, A100*) when you enter a point or code name, a list of points that match the entered text appears. Use [^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you want to use. Then press [ENT]. If the Page Up icon appears, you can use it to move up one page on the list. You can also use [<]. If the Page Down icon appears, you can use it to move down one page. You can also use [>].
Getting Started 3 Entering a point from the point stack The point stack is a list of the last 20 point names used, in chronological order from last used to first used. To enter a point from the point stack: 1. Select the Stack softkey when the cursor is in the PT field. The stack appears. 2. Press [^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you want to use. 3. Press [ENT]. When you return to the point input screen, the selected point name is entered in the PT field, incremented by one.
3 Getting Started Entering a code directly 1. To change the input mode to alphanumeric or numeric, press [MODE]. 2. Use the keypad to enter the code. Entering a code from the code stack The code stack is a list of up to 20 recently used codes. When you reboot the TS635 Construction Total Station, the code stack is cleared. To enter a code from the code stack: 1. Select the Stack softkey when the cursor is in the CD field. The stack appears. 2.
3 Getting Started Once you select a letter, the cursor moves to the feature code beginning with that letter. If there is no code beginning with that letter, the cursor moves to the next available letter. Entering values in feet and inches If US Survey Feet (US-Ft) or International Feet (I-Ft) is selected as the distance unit, you can enter and display distances, HIs, HTs, and coordinate values in decimal feet or in feet and inches. See also Unit, page 93, and Other settings, page 94.
3 Getting Started Creating a new job 1. Press [MENU]. The MENU screen appears. 2. Press [1]. The Job Manager appears. 3. Select the Creat softkey. The Create Job screen appears. 4. Enter the job name. 5. To check the job settings, select the Sett softkey. You cannot change the settings for a job once you have created the job. 6. Press [ENT] in the last field of the Job Sett screen. The new job is created. Note – You can only have a maximum of 32 jobs.
Getting Started 3 Measuring distances C WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight. C WARNING – Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly, with or without an optical instrument, into the beam. C WARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable. Sighting a prism reflector Sight the telescope until you see cross-hairs at the center of the prism reflector.
3 Getting Started Settings that relate to corrections (T-P corr, Sea Level, C&R corr., and Map projection) are included in the job settings and are job-specific. To change any of these settings, you must create a new job. See also Job, page 86, and Settings (basic job settings), page 90. Viewing and changing the measurement settings 1. Hold down [MSR1] or [MSR2] for one second. 2. To move the cursor between the fields, press [^] or [v]. 3. To change the value in the selected field, press [<] or [>].
