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P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M S X-22 Excavator Indicate System User’s Manual Part Number 7010-1020 Rev A ©Copyright Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. June, 2011 All contents in this manual are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. The information contained herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, displayed, sold, modified, published, distributed, or otherwise reproduced without express written consent from Topcon.
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TOC Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................... 1-1 Operating Principle .......................................................... 1-1 Updating the Software ..................................................... 1-2 How to Update the Software ..................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted .............................................. 2-1 The Digging Window ...................................................... Target ball ...
Table of Contents Bucket-defined ........................................................... 2-17 Chapter 3 X-22 Setup ............................................................ 3-1 Work/Project Settings ....................................................... Reference Height ....................................................... Gradient/Slope in Lengthways Direction .................. Gradient/Slope to the Side ......................................... Direction of Slope .............................
Table of Contents Appendix A Specifications ....................................................... A-1 X-22 Sensor ..................................................................... A-1 Appendix B Safety Warnings ................................................... B-1 General Warnings ............................................................ B-1 Sensor Warnings .............................................................. B-2 Usage Warnings ........................................................
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Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing your Topcon X-22 2D Excavator Indicate System, product or accessory (the “Product”). The materials available in this manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon products. This Manual is designed to assist owners with the use of software (the “Software”) to be used with the Product and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
Preface TRADEMARKS Topcon®, X-22™, and Topcon Positioning Systems™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of TPS. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY EXCEPT FOR ANY WARRANTIES IN AN APPENDIX OR A WARRANTY CARD ACCOMPANYING THE PRODUCT, THIS MANUAL AND THE PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS.” THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TPS DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE.
Terms and Conditions destroying the Software and Manual. TPS may terminate the license if you fail to comply with any of the Terms or Conditions. You agree to destroy the Software and manual upon termination of your use of the computer. All ownership, copyright and other intellectual property rights in and to the Software belong to TPS. If these license terms are not acceptable, return any unused software and manual.
Preface Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Example Description File Exit Tap the File menu and tap Exit. Enter Indicates the button or key labeled Enter. Topo Indicates the name of a dialog box or screen. Notes Indicates a field on a dialog box or screen, or a tab within a dialog box or screen. TIP NOTICE xii Supplementary information that can help you configure, maintain, or set up a system.
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your new X-22 System. You are now ready for quicker, safer and more accurate work with your new workmate, X22. This manual contains descriptions of the user interface and ideas for working with the X-22 System. But don’t let this limit your use of X22. X-22 can almost certainly be used in ways we have not thought of or described in this manual. When on site, you are the expert – all we have done is offer you the best workmate an excavator driver could wish for.
whatever else you need to carry out your work to a centimeter’s precision. Updating the Software You can see which version of the software you have in the top righthand corner of the Main Menu (e.g. “v1.6.0.1”). You can also check if you have the latest version by visiting www.topconpositioning.com How to Update the Software 1. To download the “X-22_Update.exe” program onto your computer, laptop or workstation using Windows, click the link to the latest program version on www.topconpositioning.com .
Introduction 5. Click Browse..., and select the location of USB flash drive. Then, click Install to allow the program to copy the necessary files to the USB flash drive, after it checks for enough free space. When the program is finished, you have the option of reading the release notes. Figure 1-2. Updating the X-22 Software. 6. Plug the memory stick into the X-22 Display, and select Main menu Setup Hardware Computer Update software. Figure 1-3. Updating the X-22 Software.
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Chapter 2 Getting Acquainted The following chapter describes the basic features of the X-22 excavator indicate system software. The Digging Window Figure 2-1. Digging Window In the Digging Window, you will find all the information you need for digging. You can also choose what you would like to see displayed for optimal adaptation of the screen to you and your needs. This chapter describes what you will see in the Digging Window and how you can use it.
Target ball On the left side of the Digging Window (Figure 2-1 on page 2-1) you will see the Target Ball . This functions as a zoom. As the bucket tip approaches the digging depth, the ball begins to move. When the Target Ball is in the center of the circle, the bucket tip is exactly at the desired digging depth. The two horizontal lines show the working area.
Getting Acquainted Top View of Machine At the top right-hand of the Digging Window (Figure 2-3) the excavator and the project are viewed from above. This can be very helpful for returning to a lengthways direction, for example in the case of a trench. Figure 2-3.
Bucket View In the top center of the Digging Window (Figure 2-4) the bucket is displayed as viewed from the driver’s cab with the project below. This window is particularly useful if you have a tilt bucket and tilt sensor. It shows both the tilt angle on the bucket and the gradient/ slope of the project perpendicular (90 degrees) to the direction of the boom. The bucket in the window can also change color to show that the tilt angle on the bucket is too small, too large or correct for the project.
Getting Acquainted Length You can also bring up the length from a given point to the bucket tip. The length will be shown in yellow text under the bucket height. Length is a separate referencing system which measures the horizontal distance from the length referencing point to the bucket tip. The distance is measured with respect to the circle center on the undercarriage, so that the measured length does not alter as the superstructure swings around. This can be very useful when laying pipes for example.
Digging Window Buttons The menu in the Digging Window has a large number of functions that are just a click away. Menu This button opens and closes the Menu. Reference Benchmark If you have chosen benchmark as your referencing method, the reference button will show the image of a bucket. Laser If you have chosen laser as your referencing method, the reference button will show the image of a laser. Press the reference button to perform a new reference, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Getting Acquainted Swap Point Press this button (Move) to use the swap point function and follow the on-screen instructions. Length Referencing Place the bucket tip on the reference point and press this button to start measuring the horizontal distance from the reference point to the bucket tip. This button only appears on the Menu when length referencing is turned on. Press Graphics and then choose Visible elements to turn on length referencing.
Work/Project Press this button to view and alter settings on the project you are working on. If you wish to start a new project, this can also be done here. Graphical Settings By pressing this button you can change what is displayed in the Digging Window and how it is displayed. Sound Settings Press this button to change when X-22 will give a sound signal during digging. The settings for the height alarm are also located here. NOTICE 2-8 The sound integrated in X-22 is very quiet.
Getting Acquainted Types of Work/Projects X-22 allows you to select the following types of work: • Flat plane • Single slope • Dual slope • Trench • Profile • Channel • Embankment • Bucket-defined slope The type of work is also called a project. The following sections contain a description of the different projects and what settings need to be entered.
Flat Plane Figure 2-6. Flat Plane Surface A flat plane is a horizontal surface without gradient in any direction. This means you only need to set two things in X-22: • The referencing method • The reference height (vertical distance from reference point to digging depth) NOTICE 2-10 In flat-plane digging the Digging Window does not show the machine from above. On a flat plane the vertical distance from the bucket tip to the digging depth is the same whatever direction the superstructure is facing.
Getting Acquainted Single Slope Figure 2-7. Single Slope Surface A single slope is a surface with a gradient in one defined direction.
Dual Slope Figure 2-8. Dual Slope Surface A dual slope is a surface with a gradient both lengthways and sideways.
Getting Acquainted Trench Figure 2-9. Trench A trench is a single slope of limited width. The limitation lies in the width of the trench base and the walls sloping up from the base.
Profile Figure 2-10. Profile A profile consists of two horizontal surfaces of different height with a single slope between them.
Getting Acquainted Channel Figure 2-11. Channel Surface A channel consists of three horizontal surfaces with single slopes between them as shown on the illustration opposite, and has the same gradient on both sides of the channel base.
Embankment Figure 2-12. Embankment Surface An embankment consists of three horizontal surfaces with single slopes between them as shown on the illustration opposite, and has the same gradient on both sides of the embankment top.
Getting Acquainted Bucket-defined Figure 2-13. Bucket-defined Single Slope Surface Bucket-defined is used to indicate a single slope using the bucket tip. This can be useful, for instance when forming a single slope up to the foundations of a garage. By referencing the bucket tip to two different points, X-22 will calculate the gradient, direction of gradient and digging depth and store these settings in the same way as for a single slope.
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Chapter 3 X-22 Setup The following chapter describes how to setup the X-22 software. Work/Project Settings Many of the settings entered are the same for the different projects. Selecting a new project in X-22 guides you through the setup procedure for these settings using images and text. This chapter also gives a detailed description of the most important project settings. Reference Height The reference height is the vertical distance from the reference to the digging depth.
the reference height to 0.9 m and use X-22 to check that the layer of crushed stones has the correct height/thickness. If you have been given the heights as elevations and have benchmarks at a particular elevation, you can use X-22’s integral calculator to work out the reference height. Gradient/Slope in Lengthways Direction This is the gradient in the direction of the boom when Direction of slope is entered.
X-22 Setup Once you have created a new project you are automatically invited to reference when you go into the Digging Window. To perform a new reference, press Reference in the Digging Window menu. Referencing with Benchmark A benchmark is a point with a known height in relation to the digging depth of your current project. NOTICE If you have chosen Profile, Channel or Embankment, the benchmark must also have a known position in relation to the project.
Referencing with Laser X-22 can also be referenced by detecting the laser ray from a rotating laser with the laser receiver on the arm sensor. NOTICE The laser must be set with exactly the same gradient/slope and direction as entered for the project in X-22. During referencing, the screen will show where the laser ray has hit the laser receiver. Figure 3-2. Laser Reference Press OK when the laser ray touches the center point.
X-22 Setup NOTICE The advantage of a rotating laser is that it can cover large areas with very high accuracy. You avoid having to use many benchmarks and avoid the risk of losing accuracy when moving the excavator. Contact your dealer for offers of X-22 quality lasers. To find the laser plane as quickly as possible, you can first move the arm relatively quickly through the area you expect to find the laser ray in, while simultaneously watching the screen for a hit.
Digging Slopes All projects except Flat plane include surfaces with a slope. The gradient/slope is entered in X-22 as a percentage (%), unless Bucket-defined project is selected. If the gradient/slope has been specified as a ratio (e.g. 1:8) or in degrees (e.g. 12.5) you can use X22’s integral calculator to translate these values into percentages. Enter the direction of the slope by pointing the boom in the lengthways direction of the slope.
X-22 Setup Figure 3-4. Example of 30% Single Slope in Digging Window Figure 3-5.
Moving the Undercarriage When you have referenced and finished digging at the point where the undercarriage is standing and need to move to a new location, you will need to inform X-22. The following describes three ways you can do this. Option 1: New Reference After moving the undercarriage to a new position you can rereference to a benchmark or laser plane.
X-22 Setup Option 3: Swap Point Function Figure 3-6. Swap Point Function The swap point function is available for projects Flat plane, Single slope and Dual slope. Before you move the undercarriage, place the bucket tip on a point which can also be reached from the place you will be moving the undercarriage to. Press “OK” on the screen. Move the undercarriage and position the bucket tip on the same point. Press “OK” on the screen again.
Measurement Point of Bucket Here you can choose whether to use the middle of the bucket tip, or the left or right bucket tip as reference point. NOTICE The bucket measurement point is used everywhere in X-22 where you are asked to use the bucket tip. Visible Elements Here you can select which elements are to be shown in the Digging Window. Brightness of Digging Window X-22 has a so-called transreflective screen to give you the best possible picture when sunlight is directly on the screen.
X-22 Setup NOTICE If X-22 is correctly installed, it will measure to an accuracy of one centimeter on a normal excavator. The size of the working area will not affect measurement accuracy. Focus Here you can choose whether you want the excavator undercarriage to be stationary while you work or if you want the bucket to remain stationary while the rest of the excavator and the project move around.
Sound Settings Sound signals can be a useful aid in addition to the screen display. Here you can decide whether you want a sound signal when the measurement point on the bucket tip is in or under the working area. The height alarm also has a sound signal. Height Alarm The height alarm will warn you if the top of the arm or bucket is over a certain height above the underside of the tracks. To turn the height alarm on, you need to enter two extra excavator dimensions and indicate the alarm height.
X-22 Setup When excavating across large slopes you should therefore consider turning off the compass and keeping track of the direction yourself. You can turn off the compass by selecting Main menu Setup Hardware Sensors and marking the PitchRollCompass sensor. Select Details. Then select Compass on and press Change. Speed of Sensors Excavators may vibrate a great deal or very little, depending on rpm, size, age, make etc. and this will affect the sensors’ angular measurements.
Damping Damping indicates how much the angular measurements will be filtered when the excavator is stationary. Filtering makes the angular measurements stable and accurate despite vibrations. By increasing the damping, X-22 will react more slowly to small and limited movements in the machine. By reducing the damping, X-22 will react more quickly to small and limited movements in the machine. Damping is set high at the factory and can thus be probably adjusted downwards.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting In this section you will find answers to the following questions: The X-22 Display is not responding, what should I do?......... page 4-1 The sensors are not responding, what should I do?................page 4-1 A sensor is damaged, what should I do?...............................page 4-1 How do I recalibrate a sensor?..............................................page 4-1 The system is not measuring accurately, what should I do?....
How do I recalibrate a sensor? If you have already calibrated the sensors and want to recalibrate one, proceed as follows: Select Main menu Setup Hardware Sensors and highlight the sensor you want to calibrate. Select Details. Then select Calibrated and press Change. The system is not measuring accurately, what should I do? If the system is not measuring accurately, a dimension or calibration value is probably wrong. Select Verify from the menu in the Digging Window, and press Troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting on” and press “Change”. All the software functions that use the heading measurements from the compass will now disappear and you will have to keep track of the heading yourself. In situations where there are large fluctuations in the magnetic field around the machine all the time, the compass calibration will not be able to compensate for the disturbances.
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Appendix A Specifications X-22 Sensor The following section provides specifications for the X-22 Sensor. Table A-1. X-22 Sensor General Specifications General Details Enclosure Xenoy CL 100 Polycarbonate Resistant to hydraulic fluids, diesel and UV exposure IP67 Color Topcon Yellow Dimensions W: 112 mm x H: 48 mm x D: 68 mm W: 4.4 in. x H: 1.89 in. x D: 2.68 in. Weight 230g (standard sensor) 0.5 lbs.
Table A-1. X-22 Sensor General Specifications (Continued) Connectors 2 charging pins (6V DC input, no polarity) X-22 Display The following section provides specifications for the X-22 Fanless 8.9” WSVGA TFT Multifunctional Touch Panel PC. Table A-2. X-22 Sensor General Specifications Display Screen LCD Size 8.9” Display Type WSVGA TFT Resolution 1024 x 600 Color 256K Pixel Pitch 0.1905mm (H) x 0.
Table A-2. X-22 Sensor General Specifications (Continued) System Memory Onboard 512MB DDR Memory SSD One CF Socket by IDE Secondary Slave Channel Supports Type I/II Compact Flash Card Rear Panel I/O Serial Port 1 x RS-232, 1 x RS-232 or Optional RS-422/ 485 Ethernet 2 x RJ-45 (Realtek RTL8101L LAN) WIFI Optional USB WiFi 802.11 b/g (Occupies One USB Port) VGA 1 x DB-15 Audio Line-out, Mic-in USB 2 x USB 2.
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Appendix B Safety Warnings General Warnings 1. Read and become familiar with the machine manufacturer’s operating instructions, including safety information, before installing or using your Topcon equipment. 2. Use extreme caution on the jobsite. Working around heavy construction equipment can be dangerous. 3. DO NOT attach system brackets while the machine is running. 4. DO NOT allow any X-22 system component to limit the visibility of the operator. 5.
NOTICE NOTICE Disconnect all Topcon system electrical cables prior to welding on the machine. All mounting bracket welds must be secure and strong to prevent sensor equipment from vibrating excessively or from becoming detached at the weld during operation. 9. To prevent vandalism or theft, do not leave removable Topcon components on the machine at night. Remove the components each evening and store appropriately in the carrying case. 10. Keep the carrying case dry at all times.
Sensor Warnings DANGER DANGER WARNING Never attempt to open the X-22 sensors! LithiumIon batteries can be dangerous if mishandled! Do not incinerate or heat battery pack above 212 degrees fahrenheit (100 degrees celsius). Excessive heat can cause serious damage and possible explosion. Tampering with the batteries by end users or nonfactory authorized technicians will void the battery’s warranty. • Do not attempt to open the sensors. • Do not disassemble the sensor.
Usage Warnings CAUTION CAUTION B-4 If this product has been dropped, altered, transported or shipped without proper packaging, or otherwise treated without care, erroneous measurements may occur. The owner should periodically test this product to ensure it provides accurate measurements. Inform Topcon immediately if this product does not function properly. Only allow authorized Topcon warranty service centers to service or repair this product.
Appendix C Regulatory Information The following sections provide information on this product’s compliance with government regulations for use. FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. FCC Compliance This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is powered. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. CAUTION Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment.
Canadian Emission Labeling Requirements This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
Community of Europe Compliance The product described in this manual is in compliance with the R&TTE and EMC directives from the European Community. European Community Declaration of Conformity with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC The following standards were applied: (R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EEC) • • • • EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-04) EN 300 328 V1.7.
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC cs esky [Czech] da Dansk [Danish] de Deutsch [German] et Eesti [Estonian] (Topcon) tímto prohlašuje, že tento (HiPer II) je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími píslušnými ustanoveními smrnice 1999/5/ES. Undertegnede (Topcon) erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr (HiPer II) overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
it Italiano [Italian] la Latviski [Latvian] Con la presente (Topcon) dichiara che questo (HiPer II) è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE. Ar šo (Topcon) deklar, ka (HiPer II) atbilst Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem. Lietuvi [Lithuanian] Šiuo (Topcon) deklaruoja, kad šis (HiPer II) atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
fi Suomi [Finnish] sv Svenska [Swedish] (Topcon) vakuuttaa täten että (HiPer II) tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. Härmed intygar (Topcon) att denna (HiPer II) står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Appendix D Warranty Terms TPS laser and electronic positioning equipment are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship under normal use and application consistent with this Manual. The equipment is guaranteed for the period indicated, on the warranty card accompanying the product, starting from the date that the product is sold to the original purchaser by TPS’ Authorized Dealers.1 During the warranty period, TPS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge.
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