Total Station Nivo Series Nivo 3.M and Nivo 5.M Instruction Manual Version A 1.0.0 Part Number C231E February 2009 www.trimble.
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Safety 1 In this chapter: Q Introduction Q Warnings and Cautions Q Laser Safety Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual ii i
Safety Introduction For your safety, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Total Station Nivo series. Although Nikon 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 documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Nivo series instrument. Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference.
Safety C WARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat. C WARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do, you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.
Safety C CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs. If the thumb screws are not securely fastened, the tripod may collapse, causing personal injury or instrument damage. C CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod. If the clamp screw is not securely fastened, the instrument may fall off the tripod, causing personal injury or instrument damage.
Safety 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. 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 Table 1.1 Specifications for laser emission Laser pointer Wave length 630-680 nm Output power CW Po ≤ 1 mW Disatance meter Wave length 850-890 nm Output power Pulse Pulse width < 5 ns Po ≤ 6.4 W Laser plummet (Option) Wave length 635 nm Output power CW Table 1.2 Conforming standards E.U. 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.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Bubble indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [USR] keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [DAT] key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inputting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering a point name or number .
Contents Measuring taped offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring angle offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . Two-prism pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Extending a line by horizontal angle offset . . . . . Entering a horizontal distance after an angle-only shot Calculating a corner point . . . . . . . . . . . Measuring circle offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . Extending the slope distance. . . . . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents [MSR] key settings [DSP] key settings [USR] key settings [S-O] key settings [DAT] key settings . . . . . Calibration . . . . . . . Time . . . . . . . . . . 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents File format . . . . . . . . . . Data example . . . . . . . . . Downloading Data . . . . . . . . . . . . Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . Nikon raw record formats . . . . SDR2x and SDR33 record formats . Data examples . . . . . . . . . 10 Error Messages Cogo . . . . . . Communications Data . . . . . . Job Manager . . Programs . . . . Recording Data . Searching . . . . Settings . . . . . Stakeout . . . . Station Setup . . System Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents x iv Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 In this chapter: Q Welcome Q Parts of the Instrument Q Maintenance Total Station Nivo Series Instruction Manual 1
1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. This instruction manual was written for the users of Total Station Nivo series instruments. Before you operate a Nivo series instrument, read this manual carefully. In particular, pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section at the front of the manual. Before you begin, you should also read the maintenance instructions. For more information, see Maintenance, page 5.
Introduction 1 Parts of the Instrument Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 show the main parts of the Nivo series instrument. Carrying handle Optical sight (Finder) Telescope focusing ring Telescope eyepiece Diopter ring Reticle plate cover Horizontal axis indication mark Vertical tangent screw Battery box Face-1 display / keyboard Battery box release knob Upper plate tangent screw The label shown below is attached to the underside of the keyboard.
1 Introduction The Laser Safety label shown below is attached to the telescope. Objective LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS PART. Optical or optional laser plummet (This picture shows the optical plummet.) The Laser Safety label shown below is attached to the telescope. . Horizontal axis indication mark Battery box Battery box release knob Circular level Data output / external power input connector Input voltage shall be 4.5-5.2 V DC Leveling screw Tribrach Figure 1.
Introduction 1 Maintenance Before using the instrument, read and follow the following maintenance instructions: • Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for prolonged periods. Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency. • If the Nivo series instrument has been used in wet conditions, immediately wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning the instrument to the carrying case.
1 6 Introduction • The reticle plate cover has been correctly mounted. Do not release it or subject it to excessive force to make it watertight. • Before attaching the battery pack, check that the contact surfaces on the battery and instrument are clean. • Securely press the cap that covers the data output/external power input connector terminal. The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not attached securely, or when the data output/external power input connector is used.
