Main Menu Main Menu File Menu Job Menu Survey Menu Survey Menu for GNSS Survey Menu for GNSS Post Processing Leveling Menu Stakeout Menu Stakeout Menu for GNSS Inverse Menu COGO Menu Curve Menu Roads Menu Adjust Menu Miscellaneous Screens Appendix 1
Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point where all the other screens described in this manual are accessed. The area at the bottom of the screen is called the command bar. The small buttons in the command bar are used as follows: About Tapping the icon (available on the Recon and Nomad only) or selecting File | About opens the About screen.
The following command bar buttons are available in screens other than the Main Menu. Each is described below. (OK): Performs the desired action then closes the current screen. (Cancel): Closes the current screen without performing the action intended by the screen. (Close): Closes the current screen. (Settings): Opens the Settings screen associated with the current screen.
File Menu The File Menu Index contains routines to transfer files between the Data Collector and another device.
Export Coordinates - Screen 2 Export .JOB Coordinates Export Old .JOB Coordinates Export .CR5 Coordinates Export .TXT Coordinates Export .TXT Coordinates- Screen 2 Export .
The New Job screen is used to create a new job. Create a New Job - File Name Screen Directory: displays the directory where the current job will be stored. Job Name: is where the name of the new job is entered. The default name is the current date. [Browse…] (upper): allows you to select a different directory where to store the new job. Use or Import a Control File: when checked, you can import the points from a different job as control points.
c or ch = Chains Once the cursor leaves that field, the distance will be converted automatically. (A space between the value and the unit abbreviation is optional.) Units for Angles: specifies if angles will be entered in Degrees or Grads. Adjust for Earth Curvature / Refraction: when checked, the elevations recorded from all shots will be adjusted to compensate for earth curvature and refraction.
Northing: is the Y-coordinate of the initial point. Easting: is the X-coordinate of the initial point. Elevation: is the elevation of the initial point. Description: is the description of the initial point. [< Back]: returns you to the first screen. [Finish]: stores a new job file and raw data file using the specified information. (Cancel): cancels the creation of a new job and brings you back to the Main Menu.
The Import screen is used to add the points from another source into the current job or import the data from a LandXML file to the current job. Warning: Coordinate values can change when they are imported! Importing coordinates from any source other than a *.JOB file requires that the distance units used in the source file be specified. It is not necessary to specify the distance units when importing coordinates from a *.JOB file since those units are written within the file.
Import *.TXT Coordinates Since the coordinates in an ASCII *.TXT file can be stored in a variety of formats, two screens are used to define the format of the file that is being imported once a layer is selected. The source *.TXT file can contain either plane coordinates or geodetic coordinates. Delimiters: is the character that separates each column of text in the ASCII file. Units: are the units that the distances in the file were stored in.
On specified layer: will import all the data on the specified layer. On different layers by groups: will import points, alignments, and parcels to layers named by the group name for the data in the source file. If the group name is an invalid layer name (e.g., it is empty or contains invalid characters), the data will be stored to the active layer. [Next >]: opens the second configuration screen.
[No to All]: will not import the duplicate point, keeping the coordinates for the existing point unchanged and perform the same action for any remaining duplicate points. [Rename]: will store the new point in the current job under the name specified in the Starting At field. [Rename All]: will store the new point in the current job under the name specified in the Starting At field and perform the same action for any remaining duplicate points, storing them with the next available point name.
[< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Next >]: opens the next screen, which depends if the file type selected is *.JOB, Old *.JOB, *.CR5, *.TXT, or *.CSV. Export *.JOB Coordinates When exporting to another *.JOB file, the Save As screen is opened where the file name and location is entered for the new *.JOB file. Export Old *.JOB Coordinates This option functions exactly as the Export *.JOB routine, only the resulting file is written to be compatible with Version 2.x and earlier of the software.
Export *.TXT Coordinates – Screen Two Select the desired order and format for the resulting TXT file from the list of options. [Finish]: exports the selected points to the TXT file. Export *.CSV Coordinates This routine is identical to the Export *.TXT Coordinates routine, described above with the exception that the formatting for the exported file is automatically set to comma delimited and the extension for the file name will be *.CSV. Export LandXML (.
Backup / Restore Job [File] [Backup / Restore] The Backup / Restore wizard consists of a series of screens that are used to backup or restore all the files associated with the current job. The routine also gives you the option of storing a snapshot of a customized map view to the archive. This can then be used to visually identify an archive. Any number of backups can be created for a particular job.
Backup / Restore – Backup When performing a backup, all the files associated with the current job are listed and will be included in the archive. Create Snapshot: When checked, the next screen will prompt you to create a snapshot of the current job’s map view, which will then be included in the archive. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Backup]: opens the next screen.
a Ranger.) Baud Rate: specifies the communications speed. The baud rate must match in both units for successful communications. Parity: specifies the parity. The parity must match in both units. When in doubt, select None here. All transfers are controlled from the PC when in this special mode. [Enter Server Mode]: places the data collector in server mode where all file transfers are controlled from a PC running either TDS Survey Link or TDS ForeSight. Tapping [Cancel] will disconnect server mode.
This will close the program and return you to the operating system installed on your data collector.
Job Menu Index Settings Index Edit Points Index Edit Polylines Index Edit Alignment Index Auto Linework View Raw Data DTM Index Manage Layers Job Information Calculator Manage Pictures Take Pictures Main Index Settings Index Instrument Settings Index GNSS Module Settings Index Units Settings Format Settings Files Settings Descriptions Settings Surveying Settings Scale Settings Calculate Scale Stakeout Settings Level Settings Repetition Settings Date/Time Settings NMEA GPS Settings Buttons Settings
GNSS Receiver Settings Receiver Communication Add Receiver Data Modem Settings Card Modem Serial Communications Radio Settings Cell Phone Settings Screen IP Modem Settings Screen General Receiver Settings Network Settings Measure Mode Settings Post Process Settings Job Menu Index Main Index Edit Points Index Edit Points Edit Points- Multiple Point Editing Edit Points- General Point Feature Attributes Edit Point- Location Edit Point - Geodetic Location Job Menu Index Main Index Edit Polylines Index Edit Po
Job Menu Index Main Index DTM Index View DTM Layers for Staking DTM Choose Polyline Add/Edit Break-lines Edit Break-lines Polylines Points on DTM Layer 3D View 3D View Settings Job Menu Index Main Index Instrument Settings [Job] [Settings] The Settings screen consists of several separate screens where each individual screen accesses different types of settings. Tap on the index card style tabs at the bottom of the screen to access different Settings screens.
[Activate]: Activates the selected instrument profile. [GeoLock]: Opens the GeoLock Settings screen. [Delete]: Deletes the selected instrument profile. [Import]: Imports an instrument profile from an instrument profile file that was previously loaded on the data collector. [Export]: Saves the selected instrument profile to a file, which can then be transferred to another data collector and then imported.
Level Method [Job] [Settings] [Instrument] (select Manual Mode) [Instrument Settings…] The Level Method screen is used to select the leveling method you want to use while using Manual Mode while running in leveling mode. This will affect the type of data you are prompted for when taking shots. Three Wire: Prompts for shot data will require upper, center, and lower wire readings. Single Wire: Prompts for shot data will require center wire readings only.
Tap and hold the receiver profile to show the context-sensitive menu: Receiver Info: Select to launch the Receiver Info dialog. Rename: Select to rename the receiver profile. Delete: Select to delete the selected receiver profile. Receiver Communication This dialog appears in serial mode or Bluetooth mode, depending on the icon you tap in the Add Receiver dialog.
Bluetooth Device: Select the Bluetooth receiver from the Bluetooth Device list. If your receiver is not in the list, tap [Bluetooth Settings]. [Bluetooth Settings]: Launches the Windows Bluetooth application. Enables you to create a Bluetooth profile for your receiver. If you select Serial, continue as follows: Port: The data collector port used to communicate with the receiver. Baud Rate: The baud rate used by the data collector for receiver communications.
Serial Port: Displays the serial port the receiver uses to communicate with the modem. [Configure]: Opens the Modem Serial Comms. screen where you can change the settings for communication between the receiver and the data modem. Modems where you can set the channel and configure radio settings Serial Port fields Baudrate: Displays the baud rate the receiver uses to communicate with the modem. Parity: Displays the parity the receiver uses to communicate with the modem.
Internet Protocol modem settings Serial Port fields Baudrate: Displays the baud rate the receiver uses to communicate with the cellphone. Parity: Displays the parity the receiver uses to communicate with the cellphone. Serial Port: Displays the serial port the receiver uses to communicate with the cellphone. [Configure]: Opens the Modem Serial Comms. screen where you can change the settings for communication between the receiver and the cellphone.
it is because the radio type does not support it. Channel: Select the channel the radio will use to communicate with the other radio. Sensitivity: Select the sensitivity of the radio. Mode: Select the transmit format used by the base radio. The rover radio must be listening for same format the base is broadcasting. Baud: Displays the baud rate the radio is currently set to. There is no way for the software to change this value, so you must set the receiver to radio communications to match what you see here.
The General tab enables you to change general settings on the receiver. Every receiver has the option to change the elevation cutoff angle and the option to set the receiver to Off Mode. Models which have special settings available are described below. Elevation cutoff: Keep receiver from using satellites in its position calculation that are below the given angle.
Confidence Level: Set the statistical criteria to use in the RTK engine’s fixed ambiguity resolution algorithm. The settings of ‘Low’, ‘Medium’, and ‘High’ correspond to confidence levels of %95, %99.5, and %99.9 respectively. There are three choices: Low Medium High Note: It is recommended you set this value to High. This will usually mean the RTK engine may take longer to resolve a fixed position. It might even mean not being able to resolve a fixed solution in some situations.
H RMS: Horizontal RMS threshold for automatic acceptance or warning on point acceptance. V RMS: Vertical RMS threshold for automatic acceptance or warning on point acceptance. PDOP: PDOP threshold for automatic acceptance or warning on point acceptance. Automatically Accept Data Collection: Select to automatically accept data collection points when the criteria is met.
Display Feet/Inches: Allows you to view distances in feet and inches. Available only if the current distance is International Feet or US Feet. If selected, you can then choose the required fractions of an inch (2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64).
meter values. Acres / Hectares: Allows you to display from zero to four places passed the decimal point for acre or hectare values. Distances: Allows you to display from zero to six places passed the decimal point for distances. Angles: Allows you to include from zero to two fractional seconds with angle values. Stations: Allows you to display stations in any of the following formats: 12+34.123: Displays stations where the number to the left of the + advances after traveling 100 feet or meters. 1+234.
Surveying Settings The Surveying Settings card allows you to select various options that affect how data collection is performed. Prompt for Description: When checked, a prompt for a description will appear before any new point is stored from only the routines under the Survey menu. Note: Descriptions can be no longer than 16 characters. Prompt for Height of Rod: When checked, a prompt for the rod height will appear before any new point is stored.
Use a grid factor with sea level correction: Uses a mapping plane scale factor that is adjusted for elevation changes. Use automatic map plane grid factor with sea level correction: Uses a combined scale factor that is adjusted for elevation changes. Use map plane ground coordinates: When selected, you can configure the job to use map plane ground coordinates. Combined Factor: Enter a combined scale factor if already known, otherwise is the combined scale factor computed from the Calculate Scale wizard.
surface. Ground to Grid: Displays the combined scale factor that will be used for ground to grid calculations. Grid to Ground: displays the inverse of the combined scale factor for grid to ground calculations. [< Back]: Returns to the previous screen. [Solve >]: Returns to the Scale Settings screen where the combined scale factor will be entered for you. Stakeout Settings The Stakeout Settings card contains the setting that control how stakeout is performed.
Settings card, described earlier. Note: There is no Prompt for Description checkbox as in the Surveying Settings card because you are always prompted for a description when storing a point from a stakeout routine. Prompt for Picture: When checked, a prompt will appear before storing a point where you have the option of taking one or more pictures associated with the current point. (Only available when running on a Nomad controller that has a digital camera.
[Job] [Settings] [Level] The Level Setting screen is only available when running in leveling mode. It is used to configure all of the settings for performing a level loop. BS1…BSn>FS1…FSn : This sequence requires that you take all the shots for each set to the backsight, turn to the foresight, and then shoot all the shots for each set to the foresight.
Class: Indicates the class of the level loop that you want to load the default tolerances for. Tapping loads the tolerances into the Level Settings screen based on the FGCS specifications for the order and class selected. (These tolerances can still be manually changed later.) Note: It is important to recognize that the software can only display a warning if tolerances are not met. It is up to the surveyor to determine if the level loop meets the criteria for a particular standard.
UT1. (UT1=UTC+DUT) Note: The date, time and UTC are computed using Window CE's Date/Time properties. [Set Date]: Sets the system date with the date that is entered. [Set Time]: Sets the system time with the time entered. [Synchronize]: Zeros the fractional portion of the current time and advance to the nearest second so that the time can be set more accurately. NMEA GPS Settings The NMEA GPS card is used to configure the settings for a NMEA GPS receiver for use with the GeoLock and Navigation routines.
[Survey Defaults]: Set all assignments in the Assignment Within Survey Program field to the software's default settings. [System Defaults]: Set all assignments in the Global Assignment field to the system default settings and set all the assignments in the Assignment Within Survey Program field to .
fields, regardless of the keyboard setting. Log Serial Port Traffic: When checked, all serial port traffic will be logged to a text file called TDS-Log.txt for troubleshooting purposes and is stored in the Jobs folder. The file is automatically overwritten when logging traffic on a date that is different from the previous date.
Layer: The layer where the selected points will be moved. Edit Point - General [Job] [Edit Points] [Edit…] [General] The General card of the Edit Point screen is used to modify the description, layer and feature information for the selected point. Point Name: Displays the selected point's name. Description: The description for the selected point. Layer: The layer for the selected point. Feature: Displays the feature assigned to the selected point, which can be modified using the [Attributes] button.
Edit Point - Geodetic Location [Job] [Edit Geodetic] [Edit…] [Geodetic] The Geodetic card is used to modify the geodetic parameters. Has Geodetic Data: check this option if the point has geodetic data. You can then enter a Latitude, Longitude, and Height. [Advanced]: tap to open the Edit GPS Point Flags screen. This allows you set up a group and select GPS Control Points. Edit Polylines [Job] [Edit Polylines] The Edit Polylines screen is used to add, edit, and delete polylines in the current job.
[Properties]: Allows you to enter a Description and select a Layer for the Polyline. If you have a feature code loaded, you can also add [Attributes]. Polyline Editor Once the initial points are selected for the current polyline, the third screen allows you to modify the polyline and define any curve and grade information for the polyline sections. Selecting any point in the left column of the screen will select that point and the line segment that follows it up to the next point.
Length: The length of the spiral, measured along the curve from the TS to the SC. Turn: Specifies if the spiral curve turns to the Right or Left as you occupy the initial point and face the end point. Direction: Specifies if the curve runs from where the tangent intersects with the spiral toward where the spiral intersects with the curve (TS->SC) or if the curve runs from where the curve intersects with the spiral toward where the spiral intersects with the tangent (CS->ST).
Export .RD5 File: Opens the Save As screen where the current alignment can be saved to a *.RD5 file. Edit Alignmentt [Job] [Edit Alignments] [Edit…] or [Job] [Edit Alignments] [New…] The Edit Alignment screen is used to edit an existing alignment or create a new one. Edit Alignment Screen – HAL Tab The HAL (Horizontal ALignment) tab in the Edit Alignment screen is used to enter or modify only the horizontal details of an alignment.
Start Station: The station on the alignment that corresponds with the starting location or point. Edit Alignment Screen – General Tab The General tab in the Edit Alignment screen is used to describe the alignment and select the layer where it is located. Description: The description of the alignment. Layer: The layer where the alignment will be located. [Attributes]: Opens the Point Feature Attributes screen where the feature attributes for the alignment can be selected.
[Chord]: The chord length. [Tangent]: The distance from the PC or PT to the PI. [Mid Ord]: The distance between the curve and the chord at the center of the curve's length. [External]: The minimum distance between the PI and the curve. Turn: Specifies if the curve turns to the Left or Right as you face the curve from the beginning. Make this segment tangent to previous: When checked, the start of the specified curve will be tangent to the ending tangent of the previous segment.
[Get Previous Grade]: Automatically enter a Start Grade equal to the grade at the end of the previous segment. Auto Linework [Job] [Auto Linework] The Auto Linework screen is used to set up custom descriptors that can be used to generate various polylines between points as they are shot. Note: The auto linework information described below is not written to the raw data file.
appended to the FENCE polyline. This routine is enhanced with the Props command, described below. On: When checked, activates the associated linework command. If a particular polyline is created and then this is unchecked for that linework command, future points stored with the same description would not result in any change to that polyline. But if this is then activated again later, all future points collected using the same linework command will be appended to the original polyline.
Raw Data Note [Job] [View Raw Data] [Note...] The Raw Data Note screen is used to append a note to the raw data file. The note can consist of any string of text, including line work commands or codes for use with AutoCad®. Up to 127 characters of text can be keyed into the upper portion of the screen manually or the buttons in the lower portion of the screen can be tapped to quickly enter any of ten default linework commands. These buttons can also be customized, or new buttons can be created.
Note: Custom code buttons remain intact even when switching or creating new jobs because the details of these buttons are stored to a text file in the program's folder called NoteCode.ini. If you want to copy custom code buttons to another data collector, you must copy this file to the same folder on the other data collector. View DTM [Job] [View DTM] Before viewing a DTM, the Setup DTM 3D screen will open where the DTM layers must be defined.
Choose Polyline [Job] [View DTM] [Boundary…] The Choose Polyline screen is used to select an existing polyline that defines a boundary for your non-reference DTM surface. All the polylines in the current job are displayed. Select the appropriate polyline and tap . Add/Edit Break-lines [Job] [View DTM] [Breaklines…] The Add/Edit Break-lines screen is used to select, edit, create, or delete the break lines that will be used when computing the DTM.
Points on DTM Layer [Job] [View DTM] [Points…] The Points on DTM Layer screen displays all the points on the DTM layer and allows you to add points from another layer or delete (move) points to a different layer. [Delete]: Move the selected point(s) to the Auxiliary layer. If the Auxiliary layer is not specified, you will be prompted to select the layer to move the points to. Note: Points on a boundary or break line cannot be deleted. [GoTo]: Quickly find and select the specified point.
Height Exaggerated to the Maximum: When checked, the height exaggeration is automatically set to a high value. When unchecked, the height exaggeration can be set manually in the next field. Height Exaggeration Ratio: The value that the height is multiplied by in the 3D view. Higher values mean more exaggeration; a value of 1.0 would result in no exaggeration. Hidden-line Removal: When checked, will hide all the lines that occur behind other surfaces in the 3D View.
[Job] [Job Info] The Job Information screen displays details of the current job and allows you to remove wasted space in the current job file. Filename: Displays the current job file name. Feature Code File: Displays the feature code filename used in the current job. Folder: Displays the directory where the current job file is located. Size: Displays the size of the current job. Created: Displays the date that the current job was created.
+: Adds x and y. ÷: Divides y by x. -: Subtracts y from x. ×: Multiplies x and y. [Enter]: Moves the active value to Level 1 of the stack, or duplicates Level 1 if there is no active value. Swap: Swaps positions of x and y in the stack. Drop: Drops (removes) x from the stack. Edit: Moves the value in Level 1 to the active area where it can be edited. ±: Changes the sign of x. 1/x: Inverse of x. pi: Enters 3.141592654 to the stack. Clr: Clears the stack. \/¯x: Square root of x. Sin -1 : Arc sine of x.
dms -: Subtracts x in degrees.minutes-seconds from y in degrees.minutes-seconds. e x : Raises 2.718281828 to the power of x. 10x : Raises 10 to the power of x. R>°: Converts x, in radians to decimal degrees. R>G: Converts x, in radians to Grads. R>P: Converts the rectangular coordinates (y,x) to polar coordinates. dms +: Adds x in degrees.minutes-seconds and y in degrees.minutes-seconds.
New Picture File Name: Enter the picture name here. The previous name entered will initially be entered in this field for you, except the number will be advanced by one. Point Associated with Picture: You can specify an existing point in this field to associate the picture with the specified point. Raw Data Note: Any text entered here will be stored to the raw data file as a note along with the picture details. : can be used to cancel out of the routine without saving the picture.
Survey Menu The Survey Menu contains the routines used for collecting data.
Survey Menu Index Main Index Offsets Index Distance Offsets Horizontal Angle Offset Vertical Angle Offset Survey Menu Index Main Index AutoCollect Index Auto Collect Auto Collect- Part 2 Survey Menu Index Main Index Corners Index Corner & 2 Lines Corner & Angle Corner & Offset Corner & Plane Survey Menu Index Main Index Surface Scan Index Surface Scan Surface Scan Statistics Surface Scan Results Survey Menu Index Main Index Solar Observation Index Solar Observation Taking Shots Enter Shot Data Screen S
Results Survey Menu Index Main Index Video Scan Index Video Scan Video Scan Settings Survey Menu Index Main Index Remote Control Index Remote Control Remote Shots Results Card Video Card Video Display Options Video Settings Map Card Aim Card Foresight Card Turn To Sky Plot GeoLock Settings Survey Menu Index Main Index On-board Software Index On-board builds of the Survey Pro software have enhanced features to take advantage of the platform.
Setup Type: Select the type of setup to do with this wizard. You can choose from: Known Point, Unknown Point (Resection), and Use Last Setup. Station Setup Known Point The following screens are used when the setup type is set to Known Point. Station Setup Known Point – Enter Occupy Point + Occupy Point: Select a point to setup on. You can enter a point name, select from a list or from the map.
[Finish]: Records the setup and exits the wizard. Station Setup Known Point – Orient Instrument – BS Point BS Point: Enter the point name to use for the backsight point. BS Azimuth: Displays the grid direction to the backsight point. Fixed Target / Roving Target: Select the target type at the backsight point. Choose fixed target if you will use a dedicated target at the backsight. Choose Roving Target if you will use the same target at the backsight as you will for foresight points.
2D Survey Check this box to conduct a 2D survey. This option will allow you to select a 2D point for the occupy point, and will disable the height of instrument and rod controls in setup and measurement taking user interface. Shots per Resect Point: Enter the number of repetition sets you will collect for each point. Sequence: Select the mode to shoot each set of the resection measurements. You can choose between: Direct and Reverse, or Direct Only.
[ Next > ]: Advances to the Station Setup Use Last – Send Circle Page. Station Setup Use Last – Send Circle Fixed Target / Roving Target: Select the target type at the backsight point. Choose fixed target if you will use a dedicated target at the backsight. Choose Roving Target if you will use the same target at the backsight as you will for foresight points. HR: Enter the height of the backsight target. [Send Circle]: Sends the Backsight Circle for this setup to the instrument.
collector and the foresight point will automatically advance to the next available point. [Traverse]: Triggers the total station to take a shot to the prism. The new point is stored as a traverse shot in the data collector and a The Traverse Now or Later screen will open. If you choose to traverse now, the occupy point will automatically change to the previous foresight point and the backsight point will automatically change to the previous occupy point.
set up on the next occupy point, or select [Shoot New Traverse] to re-shoot the traverse shot. Traverse Wizard [Survey] [Traverse / Sideshot] [Traverse] [Traverse Now] This wizard is used to setup the occupy point and back sight after a traverse observation, or when you traverse the instrument after you have previously made a traverse observation and chosen to traverse later. HI: Enter the height of the instrument at the new setup point. New Occupy Point: Displays the name of the traverse to point.
When running in remote mode, tapping the [Traverse] or [Side Shot] button from the Traverse / Sideshot screen will open the Remote Shot screen. The Remote Shot screen is identical to the Remote Control screen with the addition of a [Take Shot] button that allows you to trigger the total station to take a shot. [Take Shot]: After the total station is properly aiming toward the prism, this will trigger the total station to take a shot.
[Side Shot]: Use the repetition data gathered to create a new side shot point. The foresight point will automatically advance to the next available point. [Traverse]: Use the repetition data gathered to create a new traverse point. The occupy point will automatically update to the previous foresight point and the backsight point will automatically update to the previous occupy point. [Backsight…]: Opens the Station Setup screen where the current backsight can be modified.
side shots in reverse order. Option: When shooting the first set, measuring a distance and angle for each shot is required, but when starting all subsequent sets, Angle Only can also be selected for this field. Number of Sets: Where the desired number of sets is specified. [Done with SS >]: Used when you are finished shooting side shots. This is only available while taking Face 1 side shots for the first set. [Shoot] / [Shoot BS]: Used to shoot the current point.
The Horizontal Angle Offset screen allows you to compute and store the location of a new point that cannot be occupied, such as at the center of large tree. The routine shoots a prism positioned at the side of the new point and then reads the horizontal angle when aiming toward the center of the new point to compute the new point’s location. Foresight: The point name that will be used when storing the new point. Description: The description for the offset shot that is stored.
Note: This routine only works when used with a robotic total station in remote control mode. Foresight: The point name that will be used when storing the first new point. Each successive point name will automatically be incremented by the next available point number. Description: The description that will be assigned to all the points that are stored from this routine. Time: When this radio button is selected, a point will automatically be stored after each time specified in the corresponding field passes.
The Quick Codes screen is used to rapidly take shots with different description codes. Foresight: Is where you enter the foresight point name. Note: If you specify an existing point in the Foresight field, you are prompted to overwrite or use the next available point. You will not have the option to store an observation. HR: The height of the rod. : Opens the Smart Target options. [Backsight]: Opens the Station Setup screen where you can set and check your station occupy point and backsight.
[Survey] [Corner & Angle] The Corner and Angle screen is used to store a point that cannot be shot on a reference line using a reflectorless total station where two other points on the same line can be shot. Foresight: The name of the point that will be stored. Description: The description for the point that will be stored. HR: 0.000: Shows that no rod height will be used with this routine since all shots are direct reflectorless.
different elevation or tap to accept the computed elevation. Corner & Plane [Survey] [Corner & Plane] The Corner and Plane screen is used to store a point using a reflectorless total station for a point that cannot be shot, but three points on the same plane can be shot. Foresight: The name of the point that will be stored. Description: The description for the point that will be stored. HR: 0.000: Shows that no rod height will be used with this routine since all shots are direct reflectorless.
[BS Setup…]: Opens the Station Setup screen where the current backsight can be modified. : A shortcut to the Surveying Settings and Repetition Settings screens. Record Mode [Survey] [Record Mode] When running in Record Mode, all control of the total station is performed from the total station's keypad. The data collector will simply log each shot that is taken from the total station. This routine is typically used for topo work, where the total station remains over a single occupy point during all shots.
Store Pt: When checked, the elevation of the point specified here will be replaced with the computed elevation. [Take Shot…]: Computes the elevation for the point that had an unknown elevation and optionally writes that elevation to the specified Store Pt. Results OCC Elevation: Displays the elevation for the occupy point. FS Elevation: Displays the elevation for the foresight point. Check Point [Survey] [Check Point] The Check Point screen compares the rod location with an existing point in the project.
[Corrections]: Displays which corrections are currently selected with an N for no, or a Y for yes. When tapped, the Corrections screen opens where the following corrections are configured. Non-linear Declination Correction: Applies a correction for the linear interpolation of the declination of the sun for the time that an observation is taken. This error is usually negligible, but is removed when this is checked. (This should only be checked when performing sun shots.
Current Date / Time: Displays the current date, time, and DUT. These settings can be changed from the Date/Time Settings screen. Date: If incorrect, the current date should be entered here. Time: Where the precise time that the observation occurred is entered. Hrs to GMT: The number of hours that the time at the current location differs from Greenwich Mean Time. Take Shot: Records the horizontal angle from the total station.
The Remote Control screen allows you to turn the total station in any direction using the arrow buttons on the keypad and control the tacking functions. The arrow keys are typically used to get the total station to aim in the general vicinity of the prism prior to initiating a search. The total station will continue to turn in the direction of the button as long as the button remains pressed. [^]: Aims the scope upward. [v]: Aims the scope downward.
Results Card [Survey] [Remote Control] [Results] The Results card displays live angle data from the total station and live distance data is displayed depending on the current EDM mode. [HD/VD] / [ZA/SD]: Toggles the data displayed from the total station between HA, HD and VD, or HA, ZA and SD.
for the text can be selected with the corresponding color button. Smart Point Labels: When checked, some point names will automatically be hidden if they overlap other point names in situations where several points are crowded together. For the names that are shown, the associated point graphic will be displayed with a bold border. When unchecked, all point names will be displayed whether or not they overlap other point names.
scale bars will also switch between angles or distances. The scales in the scale bars are calculated using the last distance that was measured. Foresight Card [Survey] [Remote Control] [Foresight] The Foresight card is available only if the backsight is solved. It displays live coordinates for the current foresight. Turn To [Survey] [Remote Control] [Turn To] The Turn To screen is used to turn a robotic total station to a specified horizontal and zenith angle, or to a specified point.
receiver. (The GPS receiver settings are configured on the Job > Settings > NMEA GPS page.) Enable GeoLock: When checked, enables the GeoLock feature. Use 3D GeoLock…: When checked, the GPS elevation will also be used to compute your location and adjust the vertical angle of the total station accordingly. GPS is generally less precise vertically than horizontally so unless you are using GeoLock while in very steep terrain, this item should remain unchecked.
Surface Scan Statistics [Survey] [Surface Scan] [Next >] The Surface Scan Statistics screen displays details about the surface that was just defined. Store Pts: This box should be checked to store the points that are shot during the surface scan. Enter the starting point number in the corresponding field. [Back]: Returns to the previous screen.
the desired height and a near-zero width and then tap this button. Predefined Vertical Scan Frame: Generates a vertical scan frame with horizontal limits that fall within the video image and vertical limits that extend to the vertical turning limits of the total station. Note: Once a scan frame is defined, it can be resized by dragging the edges or corners.
At Distance: The distance from the total station to the surface to be scanned. Shoot: Tap to measure a new distance for the At Distance field. By Angle Intervals HA/VA: Specifies the horizontal and vertical angles the total station will turn to advance to each adjacent cell within the scan frame of the video scan. By Points in Total: is the number of points to shoot within the scan frame of the video scan. By Time Estimate: is the estimated time it will take to complete the video scan.
Search: Find a prism and lock onto it. LockNGo: Lock onto a prism and follow it. Stop: Stop tracking prism. Open/New: Opens the Open/New Job screen. Laser Pointer/Tracklight: Toggle between using the laser pointer or tracklight. Lock: Toggle the prism lock state. Close: Tap to exit the application. Job mode Once you have opened a job, you can: Perform station setup. Go to stakeout mode. Store sideshot or traverse shots or angle offset shots. HA: Horizontal angle. ZA: Vertical angle.
Note: Taking a shot can be a two-step process, depending on the setting for the MSR key. First, initiate a measurement with the MSR key. Once the shot has returned data, it appears on the dialog. You can then store the displayed values as a sideshot or a traverse shot. Quick Shot dialog settings To open the dialog, tap the settings icon in the title bar. Display: Options are HA,ZA,SD or HA,HD,VD. Controls the values that appear in the Quick Shot screen.
instrument, Angle to Turn To appears with an arrow icon and the angle itself is in the current angle unit. When the instrument is turned to the left by hand, the instrument operator sees the angle count down to 0 and past 0 and the angle increases while the left arrow icon changes to a right arrow icon . Note: If the instrument has servo motors, tap the turn icon so that the instrument can turn to 0 by itself. COME/GO, LEFT/RIGHT, CUT/FILL: Tap the MSR button to shoot the target.
Operating Quick Stake Prerequisites: Open a job. Make sure that backsight and occupying have been solved. 1. Pick a design point: Enter the point, tap the map button to pick it from a map, or select the map from the dropdown list. 2. Turn to the design point: Turn the instrument to the angle as its reading counts down to zero degree. If the instrument has servo motors built-in, tap the Turn To Line icon. 3.
The MSR2 key takes a reflectorless shot with a 0.0 prism constant and a 0.0 height of rod. It also stores the shot as a Sideshot (if able) when used in the Traverse/Sideshot and Quick Shot routines. Note: For Spectra Precision Focus 30 Stakeout functions, if you want to use the MSR key to update shot data, you must set Use Manual Updating (Remote Control) option for MSR key support in the Stakeout Settings.
The items available in the Survey Menu with the GNSS module depend the current state of the setup. There are three states: No RTK survey. Base is set up, but the rest of the RTK survey is not set up. Setup complete (base, rover, and projection). The Survey Menu contents are listed below for each of the three states.
Control Points Index Quick Codes Base Info Projection Index Remote Elevation Receiver Information Adjust with Projection Index Projection Calculator Index File Management Main Index Survey Menu Post Processing Mode GNSS Status Index Start Static Occupy (Static) Start Stop/Go Occupy (Stop/Go) End Recording Receiver Information File Management Main Index Start Survey at Base Index Start Survey at Base Connect to Base Projection Prompt Set Base Receiver Receiver Antenna Select Base Point Connect to Rover Set
Start Survey at Rover Connect to Rover Projection Prompt Set Rover Receiver Select Base Point at Rover GNSS Resection / Backsight Occupy Control Set Up Occupy Control Point Check GNSS Resection/Backsight Occupy Check Setup Occupy Check Point Solve Calibration Results GPS Status Contents GNSS Status Receiver Card Cell / IP Modem Card Post Process Card Sky View Card Sat Info Card Position Card GPS Data Collection Contents Data Collection Traverse Base Feature Collection Offset Shots Occupy Data Points Cont
Note: If you specify an existing point in the Point field, you are prompted to overwrite or use the next available point. You will not have the option to store an observation. [Set HR]: Displays the current antenna measurement and measure to setting. You can change the antenna measurement by entering a new value in the edit box. This new antenna height will be sent to the receiver with your next data quick code point.
Projection Calculator Rotation Scale – Height Correction Scale GPS Status [Survey] [GPS Status] The GPS Status screen contains several index card-format screens providing real time status of the active receiver. Receiver The Receiver card displays information about the receiver mode and GPS solution quality. Mode: Displays if the receiver is set to Off, Base, Rover, or Post Processing mode. Memory: Displays the amount of memory remaining in the receiver’s internal storage card.
HDOP: Displays the Horizontal Dilution of Precision. It is a measure of the geometrical quality of the solution. DOP has no units and lower numbers indicate better solution geometry. VDOP: Displays the Vertical Dilution of Precision. It is a measure of the geometrical quality of the solution. PDOP: Displays the Position Dilution of Precision. It is a combination of HDOP, VDOP and Time Dilution of Precision. It will always be larger than HDOP and VDOP.
Elapsed: Displays the time elapsed since this receiver was put into static mode, if a session is in progress. This field only shows when your receiver times sessions counting up. Free Memory: Displays the amount of memory remaining on the disk where post processing data is stored. This will usually be the receiver’s built in memory or the receiver’s removable memory card. For some brands and models, this may be disk space on the data collector.
The columns available depend on the receiver being used. Consult your receiver’s documentation for more information. Position The Position card displays your current position as well as your course and speed information if you are moving. The Position card will display one of three coordinates: WGS84 latitude, longitude, height; Local latitude, longitude, height; or Grid north, east, elevation. Solution: See the Receiver card.
Note: If you have not already selected your projection mode, you will be prompted to do so with the Projection Prompt before the Set Base Receiver screen opens. Projection Prompt The Projection Prompt screen is used to select the projection mode to use for this survey. Note: If you have previously checked the Don’t Ask Me Again check box, this screen is skipped. [Use Ground Calibration>]: Tap to launch the Start Survey wizard in default ground calibration mode.
Note: If your antenna type is Manual, then the Radius and Offset fields will allow you to enter values, otherwise, they display the known values for the chosen antenna. Serial#: Enter the serial number for the antenna. This information is optional, and is written to the raw data. Notch: Enter the number of the notch you are measuring to for slant measure marks that have multiple notch points. Note: When the measure to mark is true vertical; the Radius and Notch fields will not be available.
[Change >]: Changes this screen to the No Matching Base Point display described above where you can override the point selected to match the base receiver’s location. [< Back]: Return to the previous screen. [Next >]: Sets the base receiver to broadcast corrections in the chosen format at the specified base point location, then opens the Connect to Roverscreen. Connect to Rover The Connect to Rover screen is used to select a rover receiver to connect to, and to pick the format for base corrections.
[Occupy Control >]: Opens the Occupy Control Setup screen. When you have occupied enough control to solve the calibration, the Check GPS Resection/Backsight screen opens. Use base as vertical benchmark: Check this box if the base is set up on a job point with an accurate elevation to include it for vertical control during calibration. [Start Now]: Solves a temporary calibration, which allows you to collect data before the calibration is fully solved, then opens the Data Collection screen.
You must be in Default Ground Calibration projection mode. You can have only two points in the job file. One point must be the control you just collected, and the other is a new point you chose as your initial base setup location. You cannot yet have a coordinate system initialized or solved. [
Start Survey at Rover [Survey] [Start Survey] When you are starting a survey at the RTK rover, either because the RTK base is already set, or because you are using an NTRIP network for base corrections, select the Start Survey menu item. You will first be prompted to select a receiver with the Connect to Rover screen. Connect to Rover The Connect to Rover screen is used to select a rover receiver to connect to, and to pick the format for base corrections.
Note: If your receiver brand is capable of getting the base antenna information from the data link, then the received height will be initialized here. Antenna Brand: Select the brand of the base receiver antenna. Note: If we do not know the base antenna brand, then this field will display ‘Unknown’, and the Antenna Type below will be ‘Unknown External’ with the height given to the base antenna phase center.
The Traverse Base routine provides an easy method to collect a point and then move your base to that point, or to move your base to any existing point in the current job. [Traverse Base >]: Prompts you to move your base to another existing job point and then starts the Start Survey at Base wizard. [Occupy then Traverse >]: Opens the Occupy Data Points screen and allows you to first occupy a and store a new point.
[>Azimuth] / [>Bearing]: The direction or bearing from the occupied point to the offset point. [Direction from Two Points]: Used to compute the azimuth or bearing from the reference point to the offset point by occupying a second reference point on line with the offset point. Once tapped, a prompt opens for the name to store the reference point followed by the Occupy Data Points screen.
Control Points [Survey] [Control Points] or Data Collection [Control] The Control Points screen is used to measure GPS control points to use in the calibration adjustment, or to check the location of exiting points against GPS measurements and the latest coordinate system. GPS Status: Displays the current solution type, radio signal quality, number of satellites used, and the receiver’s estimate of the horizontal precision of the current point. If this area is tapped, the GPS Status screen will open.
Session Time: Displays the total occupation time so far for this measurement. Count Status: Displays Measuring when you have current coordinates from the receiver and the screen is updating with the latest measurement. If you are using Epoch Averaging, Averaging is displayed after you tap [Accept] while the number of epochs is averaged in the software. Suspended is displayed if you are not receiving valid data from the receiver. [GPS Status]: Opens the GPS Status screen.
End GPS Survey [Survey] [End GPS Survey] The End GPS Survey screen is used to stop an active post processing Stop & Go recording session, or stop an RTK survey by hanging up an NTRIP connection, if applicable, and invalidating the rover setup. The initial screen lists all the activities that will occur if you choose to continue, which varies depending on the type of survey being ended.
reference map projection, and Geoid model are displayed. [Reset Origin…]: Opens the Calibration Set Zone screen, where you can enter the parameters of the intermediate mapping plane to be used for the calibration adjustment. Note: This step is usually not necessary, since the intermediate mapping plane is automatically set up by default using the location of the first GPS control point collected in this job.
Use Geoid: Choose to use a geoid model with this zone. When this box is checked, you can select a geoid model from the dropdown list to use with the coordinate system. When this box is unchecked, no geoid will be used with the coordinate system. You can pick a geoid model from the database using the drop down box.
Solve from Control Points Calibration scale [Calculate scale from control points]: Select this option to calculate the best-fit scale parameter from the horizontal control points. This is the default setting [Fix scale to 1.0]: Select this option to calculate a fixed scale calibration, where the rotation and translation are calculated from control points, but the scale is fixed to 1.0. NoteWhen you are using Default Ground Calibration mode, a scale of 1.
Slope E: Enter the slope of the inclined plane along the local east grid axis in parts per million. Separation: Enter the separation between the inclined plane and the local elevation. Origin N / E: Enter the local origin (north,east) of the inclined plane. [Solve >]: Updates the calibration solution using the values entered on the Horizontal and/or Vertical cards.
The Select Coordinate System screen is used to choose a mapping plane zone or localized site from the coordinate system database file. You can also open the Key In Zone wizard to create a new zone and datum with user specified parameters. Database: Select what type of coordinate system record to choose. You can: Use Database Zone: Displays controls to pick a map projection from the regions and zones in the database.
Datum Type: Select what kind of datum to use for the new zone. The options are: Pick from database: Choose this option to add a data base datum and ellipsoid to the new zone Custom Molodensky: Choose this option to use a custom 3-parameter datum transformation, with either a custom ellipsoid or a data base ellipsoid. Custom Similarity: Choose this option to use a 7-parameter datum transformation, with either a custom ellipsoid or a data base ellipsoid.
Datum Type is Molodensky or Similarity. Choose an ellipse for the new zone. Ellipse from Data Base: Choose this option to use the selected data base ellipsoid. Key in Ellipse: Choose this option to enter the values for the custom ellipsoid. Values: Enter the values for the custom ellipse if you are not using Ellipse from List: Ellipse a: Enter the semi major axis of the new ellipsoid. Other Parameter: Select the other ellipse parameter to enter.
Ground Coordinates [Survey] [Projection] [Setup Ground Coordinates] The Ground Coordinates wizard is used to apply a switch between mapping plane grid and ground coordinates. This feature is only used when the horizontal projection mode is Mapping Plane. Ground Coordinates - Setup The Ground Coordinates Setup screen is used to toggle between grid and ground coordinates, and to select how to define the origin of the ground coordinate system.
calculated based on the local ground origin. Override scale factor: Where you can over ride the scale factor. Check this control to enable the scale factor edit field and enter any other scale factor. Ground Coordinates - Location The Ground Coordinates Location screen is used to define the local ground coordinate of the origin point.
next data collection point. You can change both the antenna measurement and measure to setting by tapping on [Set HR] to open the Receiver Antenna screen. [Accept]: Updates the projection with the vertical solution calculated from the control point observation and opens the Adjust with Projection wizard to update all job file points, including the base point, with the latest vertical solution.
Select the RINEX file, or NGS data sheet point…: Allows you to select any valid data sheet point found from the drop-down list. [Details]: Opens a screen that lists the selected OPUS Solution Report or NGS data sheet point details. [Next >]: Opens the final screen. Enter Control Coordinate – Key In The purpose of this screen is to manually input the control point coordinates. This is the second screen that appears when Key In Coordinate was selected in the first screen.
Multiple Point Results This screen displays the values to be used to create the new GPS control points. New GPS Control Points to be Created: For all of the selected points, this list box shows the new NEE location, the existing LLH location, and the existing NEE location. [Show Details]: Shows the same details for the selected point as the Single Point Results screen shows, described above.
ground. It is automatically opened to provide the option of updating job file points any time you change the coordinate system definition, such as selecting a new mapping plane zone or switching horizontal projection modes. Finally, it can be opened by the user from the Survey menu to select and update points with a projection adjustment. The screens displayed will vary depending on the action that opened the Adjust with Projection wizard. All of the screens are described below.
Database Zone: Display controls to pick a map projection from the regions and zones in the database. Database Site: Display controls to pick a localized site record from either the Site region or the Default Ground Calibration ZoneGroup group. Current Projection: Disable the edit boxes and display the current projection details.
error. Apply: Applies the adjustment to the listed points. Note: When the Adjust with Projection wizard was opened from the menu, tapping Apply will only update the selected job file point locations. The job file coordinate system will not be changed in this case. When the Adjust with Projection wizard was opened automatically as a result of a change of coordinate system, tapping Apply will update all eligible job file point locations, and it will update the job file coordinate system.
Projection Calculator – Scale Mapping Plane Scale Factor: Displays the computed mapping plane scale factor on the selected mapping plane at the reference point. Ellipsoid Scale Factor: Displays the computed ellipsoid scale factor at the reference point. Combined Scale Factor: Displays the Mapping Plane Scale Factor multiplied by the Ellipsoid Scale Factor. This is the ground to grid scale factor. Inverse Combined Factor: Displays the inverse of the Combined Scale Factor.
Recoverable Files tab: Lists the details of all the files on the receiver that were recently deleted. Files can be selected from this list and recovered. Recover Selected File(s): Restores the selected files on the receiver. Start Static [Survey] [Start Static] When you are starting a static post processing survey you will first be prompted to select a receiver with the Connect to Post Process Receiver screen.
processing points in the job file will go on the layer selected on the Job | Settings | Post Process screen. Point or Site ID: Enter the station name for the static session. Description: Enter the description for the static session. Antenna: Displays antenna setup for this receiver. [Set HR]: Opens up theReceiver Antennascreen, where you can modify the antenna type and measurement for this receiver [Apply]: Sends the current station and antenna information to the receiver.
[Post Process] [End Recording] The End Recording menu is used to stop recording. When you tap [End Recording], you are first prompted to select a receiver with the Connect to Post Process Receiver screen. If the selected receiver is logging data, you will be prompted to end logging with the End Survey screen.
Leveling Menu The Leveling Menu replaces the Survey Menu when running in leveling mode. It contains routines to perform a level loop or 2-peg test.
loop, or create a new level loop. Select an Existing Loop: allows you to select an existing loop from the dropdown list. [Activate Selected Loop]: opens the selected loop so new data can be added to it. (This button will not be available when a closed loop is selected.) [View Level Notes for Selected Loop]: displays the notes for the selected loop in the Level Notes screen. [New Loop >]: opens the New Level Loop screen where a new loop can be created.
Station/Point Name: displays the Station column where the name of each point and the number of each turning point shot is listed. This column cannot be turned off. BS(+): is the column that lists all the backsight readings. This column cannot be turned off. BS Dist: When checked, a column is displayed that lists the horizontal distances measured from the instrument to each backsight. HI: is the column that lists the elevations computed for the instrument at each setup. This column cannot be turned off.
necessary shots for a turning point. [Notes]: displays all the notes for the current level loop. Leveling Shots [Leveling] [Level] [Turn to Turning Point…] (This screen is also accessed when taking shots for any other observation type.) The Leveling Shots screen is used to perform the required shots to whichever observation you are shooting. The specific shots you are prompted for depends on the observation type, the number of sets, and the shooting sequence.
Default Location for New Points: is where you specify the northing and easting to use when the new point is stored since the leveling procedure cannot compute these. Backsight Point: Lists the details for the current backsight. If this is the first observation from the current set up, most of the details will be unknown. [Next >]: opens the Take Shot screen where the required shots are performed.
[Overwrite]: Allows you to overwrite the coordinates of the benchmark with the new coordinates. This option will not be available when the benchmark entered in the Turn to Benchmark screen was the same as the starting benchmark. [Use Next]: allows you to create a new point using the coordinates entered in the Turn to Benchmark screen and the elevation measured from the previous shots. This option should not be selected when shooting the closing benchmark.
Peg Test Results The Peg Test Results screen appears after all the required shots are performed for a peg test. The screen lists the details for all the shots taken and the computed error. All the shots taken and the error are recorded only in the raw data file. Leveling Adjustment [Leveling] [Adjustment] The Adjustment routine allows you to perform a simple arithmetic elevation error adjustment to an existing closed loop.
Leveling Remote Control [Leveling] [Remote Control] The Remote Control screen can only be accessed in leveling mode when trigonometric leveling with a robotic total station. The Remote Control screen. All shots performed while trigonometric leveling with a robotic total station are performed from the Remote Control screen.
Stakeout Menu The Stakeout Menu contains a variety of stakeout routines, including offset staking.
Stake to Line Stake to Line- Screen 2 Remote Stake to Line Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Offset Staking Index Offset Staking Offset Staking- Screen 2 Offset Staking- Screen 3 Offset Staking- Screen 4 Offset Staking- Screen 5 Offset Staking- Screen 6 Offset Staking- Stakeout Results Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Slope Staking Index Slope Staking Slope Staking- Screen 2 Slope Staking- Screen 3 Slope Staking- Screen 4 Slope Staking- Screen 5 Slope Staking Offset Stake Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Point
Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Stake Curve & Offset Index Stake Curve and Offset Stake Curve and Offset- Screen 2 Stake Curve and Offset- Screen 3 Stake Curve and Offset Summary Stake Out Point (Store/Tape) Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Stake Spiral & Offset Index Stake Spiral and Offset Stake Spiral and Offset- Screen 2 Stake Spiral and Offset- Screen 3 Stake Spiral Summary Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Show Station & Offset Index Show Station and Offset Show Station and Offset- Screen 2 Stakeout Menu
StakeDTM - Screen 2 Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Station Staking Index Station Staking Cross-Section View Station Staking - Screen 2 Station Staking - Screen 3 Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Define a Location Index Define a Location Define a Location- Screen 2 Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Next Point Index Where is Next Point Where is Next Point- Screen 2 Stakeout Menu Index Main Index Stake Points [Stakeout] [Stake Points] The Stake Points screen allows you to stake a single point or a series of poi
[Solve >]: takes you to the second Stake Points screen where the distance and direction to the design point is displayed, see below. : opens the Stakeout Settings screen. Stake Points - Screen 2 Design point: displays the name of the design point that was entered in the first screen. Description: displays the description assigned to the design point. Angle Right: is the horizontal angle to turn to face the design point. Horz. distance: is the horizontal distance from the occupy point to the design point.
CUT/FILL: displays the required amount of cut or fill to bring the stake point to the design point’s elevation. Rod Elev: displays the elevation at the rod’s location computed from the last shot. [Change…]: is used to modify the current design elevation, which will also modify the associated CUT/FILL value for the current station being staked. [Shot]: takes a shot to the prism and computes come/go, cut/fill information. Shot data: displays the measurements from the last shot.
Performing stake out in remote mode is different from running in a non-remote mode because the feedback is continuous and provided in the rod’s point of view instead of the total station’s point of view. When staking in remote mode, the first four shots taken in a row where no distance is returned will result in a beep to warn that the instrument has possibly lost track of the prism.
Edit Point List [Stakeout] [Stake List of Points] [Change Design Point…] or [Stakeout] [Stake List of Points] Edit List The Edit Point List screen is used to modify the existing point list. [Remove]: removes the selected point from the point list. [Clear All]: removes all the points from the point list. [To Closest]: is available only when the screen is accessed with the [Change Design Point…] button.
The second screen is where the staking is performed. The graphic display of this screen will change depending on how close the rod is to the specified line. The initial screen, that is displayed before a shot is performed, shows the position of the total station, the line of the backsight and the specified line to stake. Each type of graphic is displayed below. HR: is the rod length. EDM: This button can be toggled to shoot in various EDM modes. The options available depend on the total station being used.
The Offset Staking screen is used to stake the center of a road, the road edge, the curb/ditch edge, or any offset at fixed intervals. An existing polyline, alignment, or a specified point range can define the centerline of the road. The first Offset Staking screen is used to define the centerline of the road that you want to offset stake. [Tap Line…]: displays a map of all the polylines and alignments in the current job. Simply tap the line that you want to offset stake and then tap .
Offset Staking - Screen 3 The third Offset Staking screen is used to select the station and section of the road to be staked and to specify an offset distance from the design point. Station to Stake: is the station to be staked. Station Interval: specifies how far to advance from the current station to the next station. [Next Sta]: advances the current station by the Station Interval.
[Circle Zero]: is used to modify the circle on the total station so that the angle right reading will be zero when it is facing the current target, which can sometimes be easier than turning to an obscure angle value. When this button is tapped, the following actions will occur: 1. A new backsight circle value is computed, sent to the instrument and stored in the raw data 2. The Angle Right value is changed to zero to reflect the change.
is advanced by the Increment value. Offset Staking – Screen 6 This screen is used to describe the stake point before it is stored and select if the Results screen should be displayed. Point: is the point name for the stake point being stored. Description: is the description for the stake point being stored. The default description is the station, side, and distance from the centerline for the design point.
1/2 Road Width: is the horizontal width of Left and Right sides of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the nearest edge of the curb or ditch. X-Slope: is the cross slope of the Left and Right sides of the road, respectively. The slope is computed from (rise/run)x100. (A negative slope will cause water to run from the centerline toward the edge.) Stake Curb / Ditch: When checked, this allows you to include a curb or ditch in the road profile.
Des. Slope: is the design cut or fill slope. Obs. Slope: is the computed (observed) cut or fill slope based on the last shot and the corresponding hinge point. Cut / Fill: is the cut or fill required for the current rod location to be positioned on the design slope. Toward CL / Away CL: is the computed horizontal distance that the rod must move either toward the centerline or away from it, respectively, before it is positioned at the catch point.
The button described below selects the type of slope that will be used between the catch point and hinge point from the following options: [Automatic Slope]: selects the slope that is nearest to the current rod position. [Force CUT Slope]: forces all computations to be based on a cut slope. [Force FILL Slope]: forces all computations to be based on a fill slope. [Topo SS…]: will store the last shot taken as a side shot. HR: is the rod height. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen.
Offset from CP: is the offset from the catch point specified in the previous screen. From Instrument to Design Point: displays the angle and distance information from the total station to the design point. [Circle Zero]: is used to modify the circle on the total station so that the angle right reading will be zero when it is facing the current target, which can sometimes be easier than turning to an obscure angle value. When this button is tapped, the following actions will occur: 1.
The second screen is used to perform the actual point slope staking shots. Rod Elev: is the current elevation at the rod location. Des. Slope: is the design cut or fill slope. Obs. Slope: is the computed (observed) cut or fill slope based on the last shot and the corresponding hinge point. HD to HP: is the horizontal distance from the rod to the hinge point. Cut to HP / Fill to HP: is the cut or fill required to bring the current rod location level with the hinge point.
following options: [Automatic Slope]: selects the slope that is nearest to the current rod position. [Force CUT Slope]: forces all computations to be based on a cut slope. [Force FILL Slope]: forces all computations to be based on a fill slope. HR: is the rod height. [Topo SS…]: will store the last shot taken as a side shot. [Shot]: takes a shot. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Store >]: opens the next screen.
location (when U is selected). [> Grade]: specifies a slope from the specified line to the parallel line that is being staked. When this is a non-zero value, the elevation for the staked points will increasingly differ from the design elevations as the Offset value increases. Height of rod: is the length of the rod. [Backsight…]: opens the Station Setup screen. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Solve>]: opens the third Stake Line and Offset screen, described next.
Screen 1 is used to define the primary line used to determine the location of the line to be staked and the station associated with the Start Point. Screen 2 is used to define the offset distance and location, the station to be staked and the station interval. Screen 3 provides the distance and direction information to the current station to be staked. Screen 4 is used to stake the current station.
Height of Rod: is the length of the rod. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Solve>]: opens the third Stake Curve and Offset screen. Note: A motorized total station will automatically turn toward the design point after tapping [Solve>], depending on the configuration of the Stakeout Settings screen. Curve and Offset – Screen 3 Station: displays the current station that is being staked. H.
Screen 4 is used to stake the current station. Stake Out Point (Store/Tape) Screen The Stake Out Point (Store/Tape) screen allows you to store a point at a specified offset from the stake point, resulting in a point that is either closer to, or further away from the total station. Point: is the name assigned to the new offset point. Description: is the description assigned to the new offset point. Tape Out/Tape In: is the specified offset from the stake point.
spiral from the Start Point) when the L is selected or on the right when R is selected. Note: An offset of zero would result in the spiral curve itself being staked. [V. Offset]: will result in the elevations for the design points to be adjusted by the value entered here and will change the cut / fill values accordingly. Design elevations will be lower when is selected, and higher when U is selected. [Grade]: specifies a slope from the spiral curve to the curve that is being staked.
[Stake >]: opens the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen. Stake Spiral and Offset - Screen Summary Screen 1 is used to define the primary spiral curve used to determine the location of the curve to be staked and the station associated with the Start Point. Screen 2 is used to define the offset distance and location, the station to be staked and the station interval.
Shot Data: displays the angles and distance measured by the total station from the last shot. [Shot]: takes a shot to the prism. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Store…]: stores the stake point. Store Offset Points [Stakeout] [Store Offset Points] The Store Offset Points screen is used to store points in the current job at a specified offset from an existing polyline or alignment at a specified interval.
Store Offset Points - Screen 3 The third Store Offset Points screen is used to define which offset points will be stored. From Station: is the station where the stored offset points will begin. To Station: is the station where the stored offset points will end. Station Interval: is the distance between the stations where offset points are stored.
Warning: If importing a DXF or DTM file where the distance units in the source file are different than the distance units for the current job, the imported coordinates will be converted to the current job’s distance units when they are imported. This is normally the desired result, but it can cause a problem if the distance units for the imported data or the current job were set incorrectly.
Stake DTM – Screen 2 [Stakeout] [Stake DTM] [Next >] The second Stake DTM screen displays all relevant information for the current rod position and a graphic that shows the reference DTM surface and its corners. Once a shot is taken, the rod location and the occupied TIN triangle are displayed. Data: shows the angle and distance information from the previous shot.
The Station Staking routine allows you to stake the stations, offsets, and surfaces built into a LandXML file. The first Station Staking screen is used to load a LandXML file and view the details of that file. The box on the left displays the horizontal view of the centerline include within the LandXML file and the box on the right shows the vertical view. [Set Center Line…]: allows you to select any polyline or alignment in the current job to use as a centerline.
The second Station Staking screen is used to configure which Station, Surface, and Offset you want to stake. Use the corresponding and buttons to scroll the available Station, Surface, and Offset that you want to stake. Height of Rod: is the rod height. [Backsight…]: opens the Station Setup screen where you can set your backsight. [< Back]: returns to the previous screen. [Solve >]: opens the next Station Staking screen.
From Point: is the reference point that the specified angle and distance information is applied to for locating the new point. [Azimuth] / [Bearing]: is the direction from the reference point to the new point. +/- Angle: is the angle to be added to the specified azimuth or bearing, thus modifying the direction to the new point. Note: To subtract an angle from the specified azimuth or bearing, enter a negative +/- Angle value. Horiz. Dist: is the horizontal distance from the reference point to the new point.
[Stakeout] [Where Is Next Point] The Where is Next Point screen is used to assist the rod person in locating another point, given the current rod point, a reference point, and the point to locate. Current Rod Pt: is the current rod point. Next FS Point: is the point that the rod person wants to locate. Increment: is added to the Next FS Point value after pressing the [Next Point >] button. (A negative integer can be entered to have point numbers advance in descending order.
[GPS…]: opens the Sky Plot screen to view the GPS satellite constellation. [Best Fit]: opens the Best Fit screen (below) used to add control points to the best fit solution. Map Page The Map Page of the Navigation screen displays a map of the points in the current job and your current position. When stationary, your position is marked with a flashing green circle.
Points Currently Used in Best Fit: lists the points that are being used in the Best Fit solution. This section is hidden when no points have yet been used.
Stakeout Menu for GPS Stake Points Stake to Line Stake to Line – Screen 2 Offset Staking Index Slope Staking Slope Staking – Screen 4 Point Slope Staking Index Line and Offset Curve and Offset Spiral and Offset Show Station and Offset Show Station and Offset – Screen 2 Store Offset Points Stake DTM DTM GPS Shot Station Staking Index Define Location Index Where is Next Point Navigation Main Index Stake Points (GPS Staking) [Stakeout] [Stake Points] The GPS Staking screen is used to navigate to a design poin
computed by the receiver. When this area of the screen is tapped, the epoch count stops and the GPS Status screen opens. Go SOUTH / NORTH: displays the distance the rover must move in a south or north direction to reach the design point. Go EAST / WEST: displays the distance the rover must move in an east or west direction to reach the design point. Note: The Display Directions As field in the Stakeout Settings screen configures the format for the text that directs you to the design point.
Note: Tap the graphic portion of the screen for an expanded view. GPS Status: displays the current solution type, the number of satellites used, and the horizontal and vertical precision computed by the receiver. If this area of the screen is tapped, the epoch count stops and the GPS Status screen opens. Go SOUTH / NORTH: displays the distance the rover must move in a south or north direction to reach the closest point on the line.
Although the graphic portion of the screen is continuously updated, the numeric values are not updated until the [Shot] button is tapped. The correct procedure for slope staking in GPS mode is to use the graphic portion of the screen to locate the catch point as closely as possible and press [Shot]. Once the position is satisfactory, you can determine if the rover needs to be moved again.
VD to HP: is the vertical distance from the rod to the hinge point. HD to CL: is the horizontal distance from the rod to the centerline. VD to CL: is the vertical distance from the rod to the centerline.
Once the line is selected, the second screen is opened where information is displayed about the rod position and the selected line. GPS Status: displays the current solution type, the number of satellites used, and the horizontal and vertical precision computed by the receiver. Tap on this button to open the detailed GPS Status screen. [>OCCUPYING] / [>ROVING]: switches from ROVING to OCCUPYING mode. When ROVING, the receiver is in dynamic mode and will calculate your position as you move to the point.
rover location, the occupied TIN triangle, and the rectangular DTM corners of the DTM boundary. Note: the DTM boundary corners and TIN triangle may not be visible depending on the current scale of the screen. [>OCCUPYING] / [>ROVING]: switches from ROVING to OCCUPYING mode. When ROVING, the receiver is in dynamic mode and will calculate your position as you move to the point. When OCCUPYING, the receiver is switched to static mode and will calculate the most precise position for the staked point.
Inverse Menu The Inverse Menu contains routines that compute the direction and distance between two objects. The following screens are available from the Inverse Menu: Inverse Inverse Inverse Inverse Inverse Point to Point Point to Line Point to Polyline Point to Multiple Points Point to Location / Point Main Index Inverse Point to Point [Inverse] [Point to Point] The Inverse Point to Point screen will calculate the distance and direction between two existing points.
The Inverse Point to Line screen computes the perpendicular offset distance and direction from a known point to a continuous line defined by two points or one point and a direction. Inverse Point: is the known point that the offset information to a specified line is computed. Begin Station: is the beginning station value that corresponds with the Start of Line, which is used to compute the inverse station in the results.
point names. [Solve]: will compute the distance and direction of the offset from the known point perpendicular to the polyline. Note: There is no solution if a perpendicular offset does not occur within the extents of any selected polyline segments. Results Station: is the station along the polyline where the offset occurs, starting from the Begin station. Offset: is the horizontal distance of the offset.
Inverse Point to Location / Point [Inverse] [Location / Point] The Inverse Point to Location / Point screen will calculate the distance and direction from any point or location to another point or location. Begin: is the reference point or location used to compute the distance and direction to another point or location. End: is the other point or location whose correlation to the Begin point or location is computed.
Cogo Menu The Cogo Menu contains all of the coordinate geometry routines used to perform computations from the existing job data.
Horiz. Dist: is the horizontal distance from the reference point to the new point. Vert. Dist: is the vertical distance from the reference point to the new point. Store point: When this is checked, the computed point will be stored with the name specified here. [Solve]: will compute the location for, and optionally store the new point.
they will be treated as straight sections in the offset alignment that is created. The Offset Staking or Offset Points routine should be used to stake offsets from a spiral curve. Store Pts: When checked, is the first point name that will be used when storing the computed offset points.
polyline, or alignment. Start Station: is the station for the first node of the selected line. Station: is the station on the line where you want to compute an offset point from. Offset: is the offset distance that is to the left (when line. L is selected) or right (when R is selected) from the selected Store Pts: When checked, will store the computed offset point with the name specified in the corresponding field.
The Compute Area routine computes the area of a flat horizontal plane encompassed by a selected boundary. [Tap Line…]: allows you to tap an existing polyline defining a boundary from a map view. [To/From…]: provides selection of individual points to define a boundary. [Solve]: will compute the details for the horizontal area of the selected boundary and display them in the Results screen. Results Area: is the area that the boundary encloses.
Triangle Solutions [Cogo] [Triangle Solutions] The Triangle Solutions screen will solve for the unknown parts of a triangle after providing three known parts. Triangle Solution: is where you select the parts of the triangle that are known. You can select any of the following from the dropdown list: Side-Side-Side: The lengths of all three sides are known. Angle-Side-Angle: Two angles and the side between them are known.
Perimeter: is the length of the boundary from the first point to the last point, plus any additional length between the last point and the first point. Error dist.: is the distance between the last point and the first point. Error azm: is the direction from the last point to the first point. Precision: is the ratio between the Error distance and Perimeter. Add / Edit Line [Cogo] [Map Check] [Add Line…] The Add / Edit Line screen is used to enter a new line to the list prior to the selected line segment.
Add to Map [Cogo] [Map Check] [Add to Map…] The Add to Map screen is used to add the existing line and curve data to the current job as a polyline. Description: is the name that will be assigned to the new polyline that will be added to the project. [Location]: can be used to manually enter the coordinates for the first point of the polyline. [Point]: can be used to define the starting location of the first point of the polyline by an existing point.
[Azimuth] / [Bearing]: defines the direction of the boundary sides with lengths that are not yet known. Results Point 1 / 2: Displays the coordinate of the end points of the computed boundary line. Total Area: is the total area of the boundary. Plot Area: is the area enclosed by the pre-defined fixed boundary lines. Difference: is the difference between the Total Area and the Plot Area.
Earth Curvature Adjust: When checked, the computed horizontal distance and vertical distance will account for the curvature of the earth and refraction. AU Conversion [Cogo] [AU Conversion] The AU Conversion (Architectural Units Conversion) screen will convert distances with fractional inches to decimal distances. If the job is configured for International Feet or US Survey Feet, it is assumed that the distance entered in this screen is in the same units as the job.
Use Elevation from Point: When checked, and if storing the point, the elevation for the computed point will be the elevation of the point selected here. When unchecked, the average elevation of all the selected points will be displayed and used if storing the average point. Store Point: When checked, the average location computed will be saved to the point specified in the associated field after solving. If unchecked, nothing is saved when solving. [< Back]: Returns to the previous screen.
Curve Menu The Curve Menu contains routines that will compute all aspects of a horizontal curve and assist in curve layout. Curve Solution Known PI and Tangents Three Point Curve Compute Radius Point Line Tangent to Circles Horizontal Curve Layout Traverse on Curve Parabolic Curve Parabolic Layout Straight Grade Spiral Spiral Layout Traverse on Spiral Main Index Curve Solution [Curve] [Curve Solution] The Curve Solution screen provides detailed information on a curve when two parts of the curve are known.
Chord: is the chord length. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. External: is the minimum distance between the PI and the curve. Mid Ord.: is the distance between the curve and the chord at the center of the curve's length. External: (not shown) The minimum distance between the PI and the curve.
Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. Three Point Curve [Curve] [3 Point Curve] The Three Point Curve screen will compute the details of a curve when three points of the curve are specified; the PC, PT and any other point on the curve; or the PC, PT and radius point. First point: is the first point from the current job that defines the curve. The specified point can be either the PC or the Radius Point by selecting the appropriate radio button.
Fillet: is the area between the arc length and the tangents. Compute Radius Point [Curve] [Radius Point] The Compute Radius Point screen is used to compute and optionally store the radius point for a curve when certain parts of the curve are known. PC Point: is the point that defines the beginning of the curve (Point of Curvature). PT Point: is the point that defines the end of the curve (Point of Tangency). Turn: specifies if the curve turns to the Left or Right as you face the curve from the PC.
Sector: is the area between the arc length and the two edge radii. Fillet: is the area between the arc length and the tangents. Line Tangent to Circles [Curve] [Tangent to Circle] Will compute the location of a line that is tangent to the specified sides of two specified circles. Tangent Line: determines which sides of the circles the computed line will be tangent to as you occupy the 1st Radius Point and face the 2nd Radius Point.
Deflection: is the angle to turn to the current station. PI to Station: is the distance from the PI to the current station. Tangent Offset: provides perpendicular offset information from the tangent (the line from the PC to the PI) for each station on the curve. The results are given in the following format: Station: is the current station on the curve Tan dist (TD): is the distance on the tangent, from the PC to the PI, or the PI to the PT, where the perpendicular offset occurs.
Results Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. Mid Ord.: is the distance between the curve and the chord at the center of the curve's length. External: is the minimum distance between the PI and the curve. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft.
Store PT: When checked, will store the computed PT point with the specified point name. [Store RP]: When checked, the computed radius point will be stored with the name specified here. [Solve]: will compute and store the PT, and if desired, the radius point. Results Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. Mid Ord.
PVC / PVI Station: is the station for the specified point. PVC / PVI Elevation: is the elevation for the specified point. Begin Grade: is the grade at the tangent of the PVC. End Grade: is the grade at the tangent of the PVT. Curve length: is the length of the vertical curve (the horizontal distance between the PVC and PVT). Hi/Lo Elevation: is the elevation of the curve at the location where the tangent is zero (the crest of the curve). Station: is the station where the other point is located on the curve.
buttons and then re-computed with the Layout button. Current station: is the station that will be solved for with the Layout button. Elevation: is the known elevation for the location(s) on the parabolic curve where you want to compute the station(s). [Solve]: computes the details of the vertical curve. [Sta -]: decreases the Current station by the Interval. [Sta +]: increases the Current station by the Interval.
Elevation: is the elevation for the current station. Spiral [Curve] [Spiral] The Spiral screen will compute the details of a spiral curve, given the spiral length and radius. Spiral length: is the length of the spiral curve. Radius: is the circular curve radius. [Solve]: computes the details of the spiral curve. [Layout…]: opens the Spiral Layout screen where the location of stations on the spiral curve can be computed. [Traverse…]: opens the Traverse on Spiral screen.
[Layout]: computes the location of the Current Station. Results Station: is the current station. Deflection: is the horizontal angle to the current station as if occupying the TS and backsighting the Spiral PI. Long crd.: is the chord length from the TS to the current station. Short crd.: is the chord length from the previous station to the current station.
Roads Menu The Roads Menu contains the routines used to perform road layout.
Roads Menu Index Main Index Road Slope Staking Index Road Slope Staking Road Slope Staking - Screen 2 Roads Menu Index Main Index Show Station Index Road Station and Offset Road Station and Offset - Screen 2 Roads Menu Index Main Index Add/Edit Templates [Roads] [Edit Templates] The Add/Edit Templates screen is used to edit an existing template or create a new template. Templates describe the cross-sectional profile of a roadway.
Edit Template [Roads] [Edit Templates] [Edit…] or [Roads] [Edit Templates] [New…] The Edit Template screen is identical to the New Template screen and is used to create a new template or edit an existing one. All of the segments of the current template are listed in the screen. The list shows the name of each segment, the horizontal and vertical offsets (lengths), and the slope. Note: The length of the first segment must be greater than zero.
Slope / V Offset: is the slope of the segment, or the vertical length, respectively. When defining a vertical offset, select the D if the segment travels downward, or select U if the segment travels upward from the point of view of the centerline. Note: A segment with a negative slope will result in water that flows from the centerline toward the road edge.
The New Road screen is identical to the Edit Road screen and is used to assemble the parts of a road or edit an existing road. This screen consists of five separate index card style tabs. Each tab accesses a different card that is used to define a particular part of the road. The Road Card [Roads] [Edit Roads] ([New…] or [Edit…]) [Road] The Road card of the New Road screen is used to select the alignment to use for the road. Road Name: is the name assigned to the road.
Road Profiles Screen [Roads] [Edit Roads] ([New…] or [Edit…]) [Road] [View Profiles…] The Road Profiles screen allows you to see information about the cross-sectional profile of the road at any station after at least one template has been added to each side of the road. , : these buttons move a circle icon that starts at the centerline to each node of the template at the current station. Information for the selected segment is displayed in the right portion of the screen.
[Check…]: checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen, described above. Add / Edit Template Screen [Roads] [Edit Roads] ([New…] or [Edit…]) [Templates] ([Add…] or [Edit…]) The Add / Edit Template screen allows you to add a template to the road or edit an existing template. Template: The Template column lists all the templates that can be added to the road. Selecting a template will display an image of that template in the lower corner of the screen.
[Check…]: checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen. Add / Edit Widening Screen [Roads] [Edit Roads] ([New…] or [Edit…]) [Widenings] ([Add…] or [Edit…]) The Add / Edit Widening screen allows you to add a widening to the road or edit an existing widening. Start Station: is the location of the beginning of the widening on the alignment.
[Check…]: checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen. Add / Edit Super Elevation Screen [Roads] [Edit Roads] ([New…] or [Edit…]) [Super Elevations] ([Add…] or [Edit…]) The Add / Edit Super Elevation screen allows you to add a super elevation to the road or edit an existing super elevation. Start Station: is the location of the beginning of the super elevation on the alignment.
[Tap Road…]: opens the Tap on a Road screen where you can tap on any road in the job to select it. Name: displays the name of the selected road. Begin Station: displays the station assigned to the beginning of the road. End Station: displays the final station in the road. [Backsight…]: Opens the Station Setup screen.. [Next >]: takes you to the next Stake Road screen where a specific point on the road can be selected to stake.
The third Stake Road screen displays distance, direction, and other information about the point to be staked. Station: displays the station where the stake point occurs and the type of line segment it falls on in the alignment. Segment: displays the name of the segment tangent to the point to be staked; if the point is on the Left or Right side of the road; and the specified offset, if any. Angle Right: is the horizontal angle from the backsight to the stake point.
Use Station Equation: When checked, the current station equation will be applied to the road. [Equation Settings] : opens the Station Equation screen where a station equation can be configured. [Backsight…]: Opens the Station Setup screen.. [Next >]: takes you to the next Road Slope Staking screen where the slope staking parameters are set up. Road Slope Staking - Screen 2 The second Road Slope Staking screen is used to set up some slope stake parameters prior to slope staking the road.
where you want the hinge point location to be computed from in situations requiring a fill or a cut respectively. (The hinge point will occur at the node of the selected segment furthest from the centerline.) The hinge point can also be defined at different segments for the left and right sides of the road. Left / Right: is the specified left and right segment, respectively, to compute the hinge point from in a situation that requires a fill. Changes to these fields will be reflected in the V.
Template: displays the name of the template that is used at the rod position. Segment: displays the name of the template's segment at the rod position. Elev: displays the elevation at the rod position. Offset Dist: displays the perpendicular offset from the centerline to the rod position. Right of Line / Left of Line / On Line: displays if the rod position is to the right of the centerline, left of the centerline, or on the centerline, respectively.
Note: When Stake "Corners", Not Just Even Intervals is checked in Stakeout Settings, the location where the stationing change occurs is considered a corner and will be included as you advance.
Adjust Menu The Adjust Menu contains routines to perform a variety of adjustments. Scale Translate Rotate Traverse Adjust Index Main Index Traverse Adjust Index Traverse Adjust Traverse Adjust- Angle Adjustment Traverse Adjust- Compass Rule Traverse Adjust- Results Adjust Menu Index Main Index Scale [Adjust] [Scale] The Scale screen will scale the distances of a range of points relative to a specified base point.
[Tap Points…]: allows you to select points by tapping them from a map view. [To/From…]: allows you to select points by typing in a point range. Translate by Coordinates: When checked, all of the selected points will be adjusted in the same direction and distance as between a specified From point or location and a To point or location. When unchecked, the selected points will be adjusted by the specified direction and distance. The choice made here determines the options available below.
rotated. [New Azimuth] / [New Bearing]: is the direction between the same two points specified above after the rotation. [Solve]: will perform the rotation on the selected points and change the coordinates accordingly. Traverse Adjust [Adjust] [Traverse Adjust] The Traverse Adjust wizard is a series of screens that allow you to adjust a closed traverse for angular error and/or perform a compass rule adjustment on a closed or open traverse.
[Next >]: opens the next screen of the adjustment wizard. Traverse Adjust - Compass Rule If a compass rule adjustment is being performed, this screen will appear next. Closed Traverse: select this option if you are adjusting a closed traverse. Close to Known Location: select this option if you are adjusting an open traverse and closing to a known point or location. Note: if a closing location is not specified, it is automatically assumed that the first point of the traverse will be the closing location.
of sides in the traverse. Length: is the sum of all the sides of the boundary. Perimeter: is the length plus the error distance. [Adjust]: if the results in the preview are acceptable tap this button to perform the adjustment.
Miscellaneous Screens Menu The following screens are only available via a Quick Pick or a power button (see the User's Manual). They are not available directly from any menu item.
remaining points. The default location is the POB defined from the Edit Alignment screen. Edit Description List (From any Description field), Edit Description List... The Edit Description List screen is used to modify the contents of the drop-down description list, which is optionally displayed next to any Description field. You can also save the list to a file. [Edit]: Opens the selected description in a screen where you can modify it. [Insert]: Opens a screen where you can add a new description.
Quick Pick Editor , Edit Quick Pick (located at bottom of list) The Quick Pick Editor is used to customize the list of routines available from the Quick Pick button. Menu Items: Is a dropdown list containing the menu items you would normally see in the Main Menu. Selecting a menu item from this list will display all of the routines from that menu item that can be included in the Quick Pick list. Routines listed in bold are already in the Quick Pick list.
The third example describes a curve with a radius of 100, using the same units as the job, that begins at Point 7, turning to the Left (from the point of view of the radius point), creating a Large arc (> 180°), and ending at Point 9. Map Display Options From the Map View, tap The Map Display Options screen is used to configure the information that is displayed in the Map View. Show Points: will show a dot for each point in view.
Zoom To Point Button: prompts you for a point name and then the map view will be centered to the specified point with the point label displayed in red. Turn To Point Button: Tap this button and then tap a point in the map view to automatically turn the total station to the selected point. This is only available when a robotic total station is selected and Remote Control is active in the Instrument Settings. Increase Vertical Scale: is only available when viewing a vertical profile.
From the Map View, tap , [Edit…] The Edit Basemaps screen is used to preview the selected basemap, and if it is a vector basemap, the way the basemap appears can be changed. Visible: when checked, the selected basemap will be visible in the map view. The General tab is only available when a vector basemap is selected and is used to customize the way the basemap appears in the map view. Distance Units: Allows you to specify the units of a basemap (DXF map only).
[Delete]: Deletes the selected Smart Target. [Activate]: Activates the selected Smart Target. The active smart target is marked with the symbol. Note: It is not necessary to access the Manage Smart Targets screen to activate a different Smart Target. You can quickly activate a Smart Target by tapping that appears.
[Finish]: Applies the transformation to the display of the map in the map control 238
Appendix Menu Transverse Mercator Zones Lambert Zones Main Index Transverse Mercator Zones Central Meridians for State Plane Coordinates E = East W = West C = Central State Zone Central Meridian Alabama E 85 50 W 87 30 2 142 00 3 146 00 4 150 00 5 154 00 6 158 00 7 162 00 8 166 00 9 170 00 E 110 10 C 111 55 W 113 45 Alaska Arizona Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho 75 25 E 81 00 W 82 00 E 82 10 W 84 10 1 155 30 2 156 40 3 158 00 4 159 30 5 160 10 E 11
Illinois Indiana Maine Michigan (1934) Mississippi Missouri Nevada C 14 00 W 115 45 E 88 20 W 90 10 E 85 40 W 87 05 E 68 30 W 70 10 E 83 40 C 85 45 W 88 45 E 88 50 W 90 20 E 90 30 C 92 30 W 94 30 E 115 35 C 116 40 W 118 35 New Hampshire 71 40 New Jersey 74 40 New Mexico New York E 104 20 C 106 15 W 107 50 E 74 20 C 76 35 W 107 50 Vermont Wyoming 72 30 1 105 10 2 107 20 3 108 45 4 110 05 Lambert Zones Central Meridian and Zone Constants for
NC = North Central SC = South Central M = Mainland I = Island O = Offshore State Zone Central Zone Meridian Constant Arkansas N 92 00 0.581899 S 92 00 0.559691 1 122 00 0.653884 2 122 00 0.630468 3 120 30 0.612232 4 119 00 0.596587 5 118 00 0.570012 6 116 15 0.549518 7 118 20 0.561243 N 105 30 0.646133 C 105 30 0.630690 S 105 30 0.613378 Florida N 84 30 0.502526 Iowa N 93 30 0.677745 S 93 30 0.658701 N 98 00 0.632715 S 98 30 0.614528 N 84 15 0.
S 109 30 0.714901 N 100 00 0.673451 S 99 30 0.656076 New York (Long Island) 74 00 0.654082 North Carolina 79 00 0.577171 North Dakota N 100 30 0.744133 S 100 30 0.729383 N 82 30 0.656950 S 82 30 0.634520 N 98 00 0.590147 S 98 00 0.567617 N 120 30 0.709186 S 120 30 0.684147 Pennsylvania N 77 45 0.661540 S 77 45 0.648793 N 81 00 0.564497 S 8100 0.544652 South Dakota N 100 00 0.707738 S 100 20 0.689852 86 00 0.585440 N 101 30 0.579536 NC 97 30 0.
