USER GUIDE Trimble® TS862 and TS835 Construction Total Stations
User Guide Trimble® TS862 and TS835 Construction Total Stations Version 1.
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Safety For your safety, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Trimble® TS862 and TS835 total stations. 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 TS862 / TS835 instrument. Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference.
Safety 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. 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 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. 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 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 WARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable. WARNING – When the laser product is not used, it should be stored in a location where unauthorized personnel cannot gain access. WARNING – Do NOT turn the class 3R laser beam to mirror like specular surfaces; for instance, prisms, metal surfaces or windows, even unintentionally. Special precautions should be taken to ensure eliminating such situations. Table 1.
Safety Table 1.3 Specifications for laser emission, TS835 TS835 Laser pointer Class 2 Wave length 630-680 nm Output power CW Po ≤ 1 mW Distance meter Class 1 Wave length 850-890 nm Output power Pulse Pulse width < 5 ns Po ≤ 6.4 W Laser plummet Class 2 Wave length 635 nm Output power CW Table 1.4 8 Po < 1.0 mW Conforming standards, TS835 E.U. EN60825-1/Am.2 : 2001 (IEC60825-1/Am.
Safety Labels on the instrument 4. CFR 5.
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Labels on the instrument . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Co nte nts 4 Checking and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Adjusting the electronic level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and adjusting the circular level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and adjusting the laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. Q Parts of the Instrument Q Maintenance This instruction manual was written for the users of TS862 / TS835 instruments. Before you operate a TS862 / TS835 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 16.
Introduction 1 Parts of the Instrument Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 show the main parts of the TS862 / TS835 instrument.
Introduction Laser class label Objective LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS PART. 1 Laser aperture label Horizontal axis indication mark Lumi guides Battery box Battery box release knob Laser plummet Circular level Data output / external power input connector Input voltage shall be 4.5-5.2 V DC Leveling screw Tribrach Laser class label Note: The figure shows the TS835 total station. Figure 1.
1 Introduction Maintenance Before using the instrument, read and follow the following maintenance instructions: 16 • 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 TS862 / TS835 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.
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.
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CHAPTER 2 Preparation Q Unpacking and packing the instrument Q Charging the battery pack Q Detaching and reattaching the battery pack Q Setting up the tripod Q Centering Q Leveling Q Sighting Q Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target Q Measurement in reflectorless mode Q Setting up the prism reflector 2 Trimble TS862 and TS835 Total Stations User Guide 19
2 Preparation Unpacking and packing the instrument Note – Handle the TS862 / TS835 instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration. Unpacking To unpack the instrument, grip the carrying handle and gently remove the instrument from the carrying case. Packing To pack the instrument back into the carrying case, please refer to the figure on the right.
Preparation 2 – Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation. WARNING – To charge the battery pack, use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the instrument. Do not use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture. The enclosed battery pack cannot be used with other chargers.
2 Preparation Power jack Charge indicator 0 Calibration indicator 0 This reads 5 V, 4 A Case “Top” edge Calibration button Calibration indicator 1 Charge indicator 1 Battery Slot 0 Battery Slot 1 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 a battery 22 • Simply slide a battery into either battery slot to begin charging.
Preparation • 2 If the charge indicator(s) are blinking and the batteries feel cool, it may indicate a problem with the battery or the charger. If the charge light is still blinking after trying several batteries which are not warm, there is a problem with the unit or the batteries themselves. Conditioning / calibrating a battery • Battery calibration is necessary about once every 6 months or more often if desired. Calibration insures the reported battery charge remaining is accurate.
2 Preparation Inserting the battery pack Before inserting the battery pack, clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery contacts. 1. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and open the battery box cover. 2. Put the battery pack into the battery box. Insert the battery pack with the connectors bottom first, facing inside. 3. Close the battery box cover and turn the knob clockwise until the secure click sound is heard.
Preparation 2 Note – Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod. Centering When you center the instrument, you align its central axis precisely over the station point. To center the instrument, you can either use the laser plummet or a plumb bob. Centering using the laser plummet WARNING – Do not look into the laser directly. Note – If you require high accuracy, check and adjust the laser plummet before you center the instrument.
2 Preparation Centering using a plumb bob 1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting up the tripod, page 24. 2. Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw. 3. Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the height of the station point. 4. Loosen the tripod mounting screw slightly. 5.
Preparation 2 Sighting 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 crosshairs of the reticle. Center crosshairs To sight the instrument: 1. Adjust the diopter: a. Aim the telescope at a blank area, such as the sky or a piece of paper. WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight. b. 2.
2 Preparation Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target The TS862/TS 835 instrument has two measurement modes: Prism mode ( ) and Reflectorless mode ( ). These modes can be changed at any time by holding down the or key for one second. To set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure, see the following table.
Preparation 2 To maintain the accuracy of your measurements: • When measuring a short distance, incline the prism slightly so that the EDM can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface, as shown below. Tip – Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements. In Prism mode, in order to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism or reflector-sheet, targets that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are not measured.
2 Preparation Setting up the prism reflector 1. Assemble the prism reflector as shown below. Target plate for single prism Target pole Height adjustment adapter is not used. Tribrach adapter 15 Prism C Tribrach W30/W30b Tiltable single prism holder Triple prism holder Tripod 2. Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor (see page 31). 3. If necessary, change the direction of the prism (see page 31). 4. If you are using a single prism holder, set the position of the target plate (see page 31).
Preparation 2 Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with a TS862 / TS835 instrument, remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the Figure below. The height adjustment adapter is used with other Nikon Total Stations. Height adjustment adapter Height adjustment adapter clamp screw Changing the direction of the prism The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction.
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CHAPTER 3 Getting Started Q Turning the instrument On and Off Q Basic operation 3 Trimble TS862 and TS835 Total Stations User Guide 33
3 Getting Started Turning the instrument On and Off Turning on the instrument Press the [Power] key to turn on the instrument. The application program starts. Refer to the operation manual on how to use the application program. Note – Check that the batteries are correctly inserted into the slot if the application program doesn’t start up even after pressing [Power]. Turning off the instrument Press the [Power] key. The Power Key! screen appears. Tap the Standby button to turn off the instrument.
Getting Started 3 Other functions Press the [Power] key. The Power Key! screen appears. Press Options to display the Option menu. Tap OK to close the screen. The display returns to the screen shown before you pressed the [Power] key. Cleaning the touch screen In the Option menu, tap Clean Touch Screen to disable the touch screen. Use this menu button if you need to clean the touch panel. Press (Enter) key, and the display returns to the screen shown before you pressed the [Power] key.
3 Getting Started Reset In the Option menu, tap Reset. This option stops the program in process and initializes the total station. Use this menu when the application program does not run normally because of an unexpected reason: • Tap Yes to execute Reset. • Tap No to cancel Reset and return to the screen shown before you pressed the [Power] key. Note – Once the Reset is executed, data that are not stored in the application program are lost. Shut down In the Option menu, tap Shutdown.
Getting Started 3 Double click the Power icon. The latest battery status is displayed. Select the Power Off tab. The time setting window appears. In the Idle Time Settings section, select the Suspend after checkbox. Select time from the pull down menu. The options are 5/10/30 minutes. The Suspend after checkbox is cleared if time is not selected from the drop-down menu. Tap OK to complete the setting. Note – Suspend mode and standby mode are the same status.
3 Getting Started Double-click the Date/Time icon. The current set date and time are displayed. Set the date, time, and time zone. Tap Apply to fix the set values. Tap OK to complete the setting process.
CHAPTER 4 Checking and Adjustment Q Adjusting the electronic level Q Checking and adjusting the circular level Q Checking and adjusting the laser plummet Q Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections Q Checking the instrument constant Q Checking the laser pointer Trimble TS862 and TS835 Total Stations User Guide 4 39
4 Checking and Adjustment Adjusting the electronic level Adjustment of the electronic level is done by Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections. For detailed instruction, please see page 41. Checking and adjusting the circular level Once you have checked and adjusted the electronic level, check the circular level.
Checking and Adjustment 4. 4 If the image or laser pointer is not in the same position, adjust the optical/laser plummet: a. Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to turn the adjustment screws until the image of the X is in Position P. Position P is the center point of the line connecting the X and the center of the reticle mark . b. Repeat from Step 2. For laser plummet adjustment, you must remove the cap. Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections Checking 1.
4 Checking and Adjustment To make a major adjustment to the trunnion axis error compensation, however, you can complete the second step that is described below and make three sets of observations. Tip – To set the parameters for trunnion axis error compensation, establish two targets at a horizontal distance of at least 30 m from the instrument. The first target should be placed on the horizontal plane and the second should be more than 30° above the horizontal plane.
Checking and Adjustment 4 When you have taken the measurement, the message changes from to . 2. Take an F2 measurement to the same target. Tap [OK]. VA2 HA2 X2 Y2 Face-2 vertical angle (tilt-off value) Face-2 horizontal angle (tilt-off value) Face-2 X axis tilt value Face-2 Y axis tilt value When the observation on F2 is completed, three parameters are displayed. 3. 4. Do one of the following: – To return to the first observation screen, tap [Redo].
4 Checking and Adjustment Second step 44 1. Sight the second target that is placed more than 30 degrees above the horizontal plane. 2.
Checking and Adjustment 4 The tolerance in angle reading to each direction is 10". To maintain the accuracy of the instrument, you must take shots with extreme care. If the dHA to the same direction is more than 10", an error message appears, and you must remeasure all three sets of points. After three sets of F1/F2 observations, the instrument calculates the trunnion axis parameter and the updated ACH (the average of each set). 3. 4.
4 Checking and Adjustment ACH Tr-axis Because the amount of compensation changes according to the vertical angle, when compensation is enabled there is a slight movement in horizontal angle even if you clamp the tangent screw. Checking the instrument constant The instrument constant is a numerical value used to automatically correct for the displacement between the mechanical and electrical centers when measuring distances.
Checking and Adjustment 4 3. Measure the distance between Point P and Point Q (PQ). 4. Install a reflector prism on the tripod at Point P. 5. Set up another tripod at Point R, on the line between Point P and Point Q. 6. Transfer the TS862 / TS835 instrument to the tripod at Point R. 7. Measure the distance from Point R to Point P (RP), and from Point R to Point Q (RQ). 8. Calculate the difference between the value of PQ and the value of RP + RQ. 9.
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CHAPTER 5 Specifications Q Main body Q Standard components Q External device connector 5 Trimble TS862 and TS835 Total Stations User Guide 49
5 Specifications Main body Telescope Tube length 125 mm (4.91 in.) Magnification 30 X Effective diameter of objective TS862 40 mm (1.57 in.) EDM 45 mm (1.77 in.) TS835 45 mm (1.77 in.) EDM 50 mm (1.97 in.) Image Erect Field of view 1°20' 2.3 m at 100 m (2.3 ft at 100 ft) Resolving power 3.0'' Focusing distance 1.5 m to infinity (4.92 ft to infinity) Measurement range Distances shorter than 1.5 m (4.92 ft) cannot be measured with this EDM.
Specifications 5 Distance precision TS862 Precise mode Prism ± (2 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to +50 °C) Reflectorless ± (3 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to +50 °C) Normal mode Prism ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm Reflectorless ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm ISO17123-4 for Prism measurement TS835 Precise mode Prism ± (3 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–10 °C to +40 °C) ± (3 + 3 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to –10 °C, +40 °C to +50 °C) Reflectorless ± (3 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–10 °C to +40 °C) ± (3 + 3 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to –10 °C, +40 °C to +50 °C)
5 Specifications Reflectorless Prism offset correction 1.0 sec. –999 mm to +999 mm (1 mm step) Angle measurement Reading system Absolute encoder Diametrical reading on HA/VA Minimum display increment 360° 1"/5"/10" 400G 0.2 mgon/1 mgon/2 mgon MIL6400 0.005 MIL/0.02 MIL/0.05 MIL DIN18723 accuracy TS862 2"/0.
Specifications 5 Display and keypad Face 1 display QVGA,16 bit color, TFT LCD, backlit (320 x 240 pixel) Face 2 display Backlit, graphic LCD (128 x 64 pixel) Face 1 keys 22 keys Face 2 keys 4 keys Connections in the instrument Communications RS-232C Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous USB Host and Client Class 2 Bluetooth 2.0 EDR+ External power supply input voltage 4.5 V to 5.2 V DC Battery pack Output voltage 3.
5 Specifications Weight Main unit w/o battery TS862 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) TS835 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) Battery 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) Carrying case 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) Charger and AC adapter 0.4 kg (0.99 lbs), approx.
Specifications 5 External device connector This connector can be used to connect to an external power source or to communicate with an external device. Before using the external device connector, make sure that the external device meets the specifications below. Input voltage 4.5 V to 5.2 V DC System RS-232C Signal level ±9 V standard Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous Compatible male connector Hirose HR10A-7P-6P or HR10-7P-6P CAUTION – Except for the connection shown in Figure 6.
5 Specifications The external device connector is a Hirose HR 10A-7R-6S female connector. The pinouts for connecting it to an external device connector are shown below: Pin Signal Description 1 RXD Receive data (Input) 2 TXD Send data (Output) 3 NC No connection 4 V Power 5 GND Ground 6 NC No connection 6 1 HRS 5 4 2 3 CAUTION – Use only the pin connections shown above. Using other connections will damage the instrument.
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6 System Diagrams System components Tubular Compass Tubular compass attachment Battery charger AC adapter and plug adapter Solar filter USB memory TS862 / TS835 USB cable Diagonal eyepiece Connecting cable (9 pin, USB) Low-power eyepiece Personal computer High-power eyepiece Figure 6.
System Diagrams Coaxial target plate for single prism 6 Target pole Mini prism C Mini prism holder Standard round Tiltable single single prism C prism holder Mini prism adapter Triple prism holder Prism adapter Height adjustment adapter is not used. Tribrach adapter 15 Tribrach W30/W30b Telescopic prism pole Figure 6.2 Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod Prism reflector side Note – You must use the TS862 / TS835 instrument with the Tribrach W30 or W30b.
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