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Trimble® TS635 ConstructionTotal StationUSER GUIDEPart 1

NORTH AMERICATrimble Construction Division5475 Kellenburger RoadDayton, Ohio 45424USA800-538-7800 (Toll Free)+1-937-245-5154 Phone+1-937-233-9441 FaxEUROPETrimble GmbHAm Prime Parc 1165479 RaunheimGERMANY+49-6142-2100-0 Phone+49-6142-2100-550 FaxASIA-PACIFICTrimble NavigationSingapore Pty Limited80 Marine Parade Road#22-06, Parkway ParadeSingapore 449269SINGAPORE+65-6348-2212 Phone+65-6348-2232 Faxwww.trimble.com

Version 1.00Revision AFebruary 2009 USER GUIDETrimble® TS635 ConstructionTotal Station

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 3Contents 1Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Specifications for laser emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Conforming standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13System diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Care and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Adjusting and tightening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Setting up the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Unpacking and repacking the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Applying power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Conditioning / calibrating a battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Detaching the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Attaching the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Setting up the tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Centering the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Centering with the optical plummet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Centering with the laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Centering with a plumb bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Leveling the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Focusing the telescope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Measurement with a prism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Measurement in reflectorless (N-Prism) mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Viewing and changing the measurement settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Target field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Prism constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Instrument keyboard and display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Instrument keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Status bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideLCD backlight, laser pointer, beep sound, and contrast adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39[DSP] button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40[MODE] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41[HOT] key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Bubble indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Turning on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Turning off the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Sleep mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Regional configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45List available jobs or data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Entering data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Entering a point name or number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Entering a code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Entering values in feet and inches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Creating or opening a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Creating a new job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Creating a control job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Measuring distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Sighting a prism reflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Taking a distance measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Viewing and changing the measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 544 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55HA reset and angle operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Setting the horizontal angle to 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Entering the horizontal angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Station setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Baseline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Known. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Base XYZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Remote BM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60BS Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Layout menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62L-O to Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62L-O from Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63L-O from Arc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64XYZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Programs menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Remote distance measurement (RDM) - overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68RDM (Radial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69RDM (Cont) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69REM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70V-Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Cogo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Recording measurement data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 5Switching between display screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 835 Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Opening an existing job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Creating a new job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Deleting a job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Setting the control job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Displaying job information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Settings (basic job settings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Coordinate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Power saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Viewing coordinate data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95UP, MP, CC, SS, and SO records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Deleting coordinate records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Editing coordinate records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Searching coordinate records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Entering coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Downloading coordinate data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Uploading coordinate data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 991sec-Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101[MSR] button settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101[DSP] button settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1026 Checking and Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Adjusting the electronic level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Checking and adjusting the circular level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Checking and adjusting the optical/laser plummet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Checking the calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Adjusting the calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106The instrument constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Checking and adjusting the laser pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108A Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Main body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

6 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideTelescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Measurement range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Distance precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Measurement intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Angle measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Tilt sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Tangent screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Tribrach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Optical plumment (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Display and keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Connections in the base of instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Environmental performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Standard components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114External device connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115B Transferring Coordinate Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Transferring coordinate data to the total station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Record format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Data example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Transferring coordinate data from the total station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Data examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119C Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Cogo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Job manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124Recording data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Searching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Station setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127System error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 7SafetyFor your safety read the safety and warnings section and this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Trimble® TS635 construction total station.Although these products are designed for maximum safety, using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause personal injury or property damage.You should also read the installation manual for the battery charger, and the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a Trimble TS635 construction total station.Note – Always keep this user guide near the instrument for easy reference.Warnings and CautionsThe following conventions are used to indicate safety instructions:CWARNING – Warnings alert you to situations that could cause death or serious injury.CCAUTION – Cautions alert you to situations that could cause injury or property damage.Always read and follow the instructions carefully.Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteriesWARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.– Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight. – Do not immerse the battery in water. – Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather. – Do not drop or puncture the battery. – Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.CWARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.To prevent injury or damage:– If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid. – If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.

Safety8 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideCCharge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.– Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger. – Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.– Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.WarningsBefore using the instrument, read the following warnings and follow the instructions that they provide.CWARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight.CWARNING – The TS635 construction total station is not designed to be explosion-proof. Do not use the instrument in coal mines, in areas contaminated with coal dust, or near other flammable substances.CWARNING – Never disassemble, modify, or repair the instrument yourself. If you do, you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the instrument may catch fire. You may also impair the accuracy of the instrument.CWARNING – Use only the specified battery charger and AC adapter that is supplied with the instrument. Do not use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture.CWARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat.CWARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do, you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.CWARNING – Although the battery pack has an auto-reset circuit breaker, you should take care not to short circuit the contacts. Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 9SafetyCWARNING – Never burn or heat the battery. Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture. A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury.CWARNING – Before storing the battery pack or battery charger, cover the contact points with insulation tape. If you do not cover the contact points, the battery pack or charger may short circuit, causing fire, burns, or damage to the instrument.CWARNING – The battery is not waterproof on its own. Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument. If water seeps into the battery, it may cause a fire or burns.CautionsBefore using the instrument, read the following cautions and follow the instructions that they provide:CCAUTION – Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.CCAUTION – The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.CCAUTION – Before carrying the tripod or the instrument in the carry case, check the shoulder strap and its clasp. If the strap is damaged or the clasp is not securely fastened, the carry case may fall, causing personal injury or instrument damage. The shoulder strap is available as an optional extra.CCAUTION – Before setting up the tripod, make sure that no-one’s hands or feet are underneath it. When the legs of the tripod are being driven into the ground, they could pierce hands or feet.CCAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs. If the thumb screws are not securely fastened, the tripod may collapse, causing personal injury or instrument damage.CCAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw on the tripod. If the clamp screw is not securely fastened, the instrument may fall off the tripod, causing personal injury or instrument damage.CCAUTION – Securely fasten the tribrach clamp knob. If the knob is not securely fastened, the tribrach may come loose or fall off when you lift the instrument, causing personal injury or instrument damage.

Safety10 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideCCAUTION – Do not stack objects on the plastic carry case, or use it as a stool. The plastic carry case is unstable and its surface is slippery. Stacking or sitting on the plastic carry case may cause personal injury or instrument damage.CCAUTION – The system in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any errors in measurements when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave(s). If this happens, turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic wave(s). Then turn on the instrument to resume the work.Laser safetyThe TS635 is a Class 2 laser instrument, in accordance with IEC60825-1, Am2 (2001): Safety of Laser Products.To counteract hazards, it is essential for all users to pay careful attention to the safety precautions and control measures specified in the standard IEC60825-1, (2001-08), particularly EN60825-1:1994, A11:1996, and A2:2001, as this refers to the hazard distance that is defined in this User Guide.Note – The hazard distance is the distance from the laser at which beam irradiance or radiant exposure equals the maximum permissible value to which personnel may be exposed without being exposed to health risks.CWARNING – Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to install, adjust, and operate the laser equipment.CWARNING – Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly, with or without an optical instrument, into the beam.CWARNING – Wherever practicable, the laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level.Specifications for laser emissionLaser pointer Wave length 630-680 nm Output power CW: Po ≤ 1.0 mWDistance meter Wave lenght 850-890 nm Output power Pulse: Po ≤ 6.4 mW Pulse width < 5 nsLaser plummet (option)

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 11SafetyConforming standardsLabels Wave length 635 nm Output power CW: Po < 1.0 mWEU EN60825-1/Am.2 : 2001 (IEC60825-1/Am.2 : 2001)Laser pointer: Class 2Distance meter: Class 1Laser plummet: Class 2 (Option)USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec.1040.10 and 1040.11Except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.Laser pointer Laser plummet (optional)

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CHAPTER1Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 13Introduction 1In this chapter:QSystem diagramQCare and maintenanceQRelated informationThis user guide describes the unique capabilities and features available in the Trimble® TS635 construction total station.The TS635 construction total station is a reflectorless EDM instrument. Reflectorless operation enables you to take measurements to points that are inaccessible with a prism.The software for the TS635 construction total station makes it easy for you to learn to operate one model of instrument and, with little additional training, to apply that knowledge to other models. Before using the instrument, read this user guide carefully. In particular, pay attention to the warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety section.Your comments and suggestions about the TS635 construction total station are welcome. Please contact us at the address given in the front of this manual.In addition, your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each revision. E-mail your comments to sales@trimble.com.

1 Introduction14 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideSystem diagramThe system diagram shows the hardware that is used with the TS635 construction total station. Note – You must use the TS635 total station with tribrach W30 or W30b.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 15Introduction 1Care and maintenanceCCAUTION – The battery pack contains a Lithium-ion battery. When disposing of the battery pack, follow the environmental guidelines as determined by law and/or local regulations. The TS635 construction total station is a precision instrument that you should store, use, and clean in an appropriate way.Storage•Do not store the total station in hot or humid locations. In particular, you must store the battery pack in a dry location at a temperature of less than 30 °C (86 °F). High temperature or excessive humidity can cause mold to grow on the lenses. It can also cause the electronic assemblies to deteriorate, and so lead to instrument failure.•When storing the instrument in areas subject to extremely low temperatures, leave the carry case open.•If you do not intend to use the tribach for an extended period, lock down the tribach clamp knob and tighten its safety screw.•Store the battery pack with the battery discharged.Environmental conditions•Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for prolonged periods. Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency.•Sudden changes in temperature may cloud the lenses and drastically reduce the measurable distance, or cause an electrical system failure. If there has been a sudden change in temperature, leave the instrument in a closed carry case in a warm location until the temperature of the instrument returns to room temperature.•If the total station has been used in wet conditions, immediately wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning it to the carry case. The TS635 construction total station contains sensitive electronic assemblies which have been well protected against dust and moisture. However, if dust or moisture gets into it, severe damage could result.•The carry case is designed to be watertight, but you should not leave it exposed to rain for an extended period. If exposure to rain is unavoidable, make sure that the carry case is placed with the Trimble nameplate facing upward.

1 Introduction16 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideCleaning•Do not use organic solvents such as ether or print thinner to clean the non-metallic parts of the instrument, such as the keyboard, or the painted or printed surfaces. Doing so could result in discoloration of the surface or in peeling of printed characters. Clean these parts only with a soft cloth or tissue that is lightly moistened with water or a mild detergent.•To clean the optical lenses, lightly wipe them with a soft cloth or a lens tissue that is moistened with alcohol.Adjusting and tightening•When adjusting the leveling screws, stay as close as possible to the center of each screw’s range. The center is indicated by a line on the screw. •The reticle plate cover has been correctly mounted. Do not release it or subject it to excessive force, for example in an attempt to make it watertight.•Before attaching the battery pack, make sure that the contact surfaces on the battery and TS635 construction total station are clean. •Securely press the cap that covers the data output/external power input connector terminal. The instrument is only watertight if the cap is attached securely, or when the data output/external power input connector is used.•The TS635 construction total station is not watertight when the data output/external power input connector is used.•Static electricity from the human body, discharged through the data output/external power input connector, can damage the instrument. Before handling the instrument, touch any other conductive material once in order to remove static electricity.•Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the instrument.Reticle plate cover

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 17Introduction 1Related information•Contact your local Trimble dealer for more information about the support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and an extended warranty program for hardware.•Consider a training course to help you use your total station to its fullest potential. For more information, go to the Trimble website at www.trimble.com. Alternatively, send an email to trimble_support@trimble.com.

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CHAPTER2Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 19Setting up the Instrument 2In this chapter:QUnpacking and repacking the instrumentQCharging the battery packQSetting up the tripodQCentering the instrumentQLeveling the instrumentQFocusing the telescopeQSetting the measurement mode and preparing the targetQViewing and changing the measurement settingsThis chapter describes how to prepare the TS635 construction total station before you use it in the field.

2 Setting up the Instrument20 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideUnpacking and repacking the instrument Note – Handle the TS635 construction total station carefully to protect it from shocks and excessive vibration.•To unpack the instrument, grip the carry handle and then carefully remove the instrument from the carry case.•To repack the instrument, refer to the following figure, Charging the battery packBefore charging the battery pack, read the following warnings, cautions, and notes.CWARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.– Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight. – Do not immerse the battery in water. – Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather. – Do not drop or puncture the battery. – Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.CWARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.To prevent injury or damage:– If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid. – If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 21Setting up the Instrument 2 seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! – If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.CWARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.– Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger. – Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.– Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.CWARNING – To charge the battery pack, use only the battery charger and AC adapter that are supplied with the instrument. Do not use any other charger or you may cause the battery pack to catch fire or rupture. The enclosed battery pack cannot be used with other chargers.CWARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is being recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat.CWARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do, you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.CWARNING – Although the battery pack has an auto-reset circuit breaker, you should take care not to short circuit the contacts. Short circuits can cause the battery pack to catch fire or burn you.CWARNING – Never burn or heat the battery. Doing so may cause the battery to leak or rupture. A leaking or ruptured battery can cause serious injury.CWARNING – Before storing the battery pack or battery charger, cover the contact points with insulation tape. If you do not cover the contact points, the battery pack or charger may short circuit, causing fire, burns, or damage to the instrument.CWARNING – The battery is not waterproof on its own. Do not get the battery wet when it is removed from the instrument. If water seeps into the battery, it may cause a fire or burns.

2 Setting up the Instrument22 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideApplying powerPlug in the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on. The power input must be 5 V with at least 4 A of current capability. Each battery may take up to 2 A while charging.Charging the batterySlide a battery into either battery slot to begin charging. The adjacent charge indicator will illuminate yellow when charging is in progress. The charge indicator will change to green when charging is complete.Take note of the following:•Charger slots are completely independent so a battery may be inserted regardless of what is occurring in the other battery slot.•Charging may take 2-4 hours if the battery was normally discharged.•Charging may take up to 5 hours with a completely drained battery which has been stored for several months without use.Battery slot 2Charge light (1) “Calibration on”light (1)Battery slot 1 “Calibration on”light (0)Charge light (0)Calibration buttonTop edge of case5 V, 4 APower jack

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 23Setting up the Instrument 2•If the charge indicator(s) are blinking, there is a problem with the battery or with the charger.• Lithium-ion batteries should not be charged above 40 °C to 45 °C (104 °F to 113 °F). A blinking charge light may mean that the batteries are too hot for charging. Charging will resume after the batteries cool down.Conditioning / calibrating a batteryYou must calibrate the battery (“condition it”) once every 6 months or more often if required. Calibration ensures that the reported remaining battery charge is accurate. To start calibrating a battery, hold down the calibration button on the unit and then insert a battery. Only the battery that was inserted while the button is pressed begins calibration.During battery calibration, the battery will be charged, discharged completely, and then recharged again. Calibration should complete in approximately 17 hours. Do not cover the charger vents during a calibration cycle.•The blue calibration indicator light(s) blink slowly (on 1.5 sec, off 2 sec) while calibration is in progress. The charge light(s) may be on or off during the calibration cycle if the case temperature does not get too high.•When a calibration cycle is completed, the calibration light stops blinking but remains on until the corresponding battery is removed.•Case temperature:–The temperature of the bottom case may continue to climb to approximately 43 °C before temperature regulation is enabled to keep the case from becoming warmer. As the battery voltage drops, the case cools down and the automatic temperature limiting is no longer necessary. This minimizes the time required to discharge a battery.–If the case temperature continues to become too hot internally, even after temperature regulation is enabled, there is a secondary failsafe that aborts the calibration completely. If an abort occurs, the calibration light(s) blink rapidly and battery charging is re-enabled.Detaching the battery packCCAUTION – To avoid problems with the electricity supply, do not touch the contacts on the battery pack.1. If the instrument is turned on, press [PWR] to turn it off. 2. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise, open the battery box cover and then pull the battery pack out of the battery box.

2 Setting up the Instrument24 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideAttaching the battery pack1. Clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery socket.2. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and then open the battery box cover. 3. Put the battery pack into the battery box. Connect the battery pack at the bottom with the connecting direction faced inside.4. Close the battery box cover and then turn the knob clockwise until you hear a click sound. CAUTION – If the battery pack is not attached securely, this could adversely affect the watertightness of the instrument.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 25Setting up the Instrument 2Setting up the tripodCCAUTION – The tips of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.Note – Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod.1. Open the tripod legs far enough for the instrument to be stable.2. Locate the tripod directly over the station point. To check the position of the tripod, look through the center hole in the tripod head.3. Firmly press the tripod ferrules into the ground.4. Level the top surface of the tripod head.5. Securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs.6. Place the instrument on the tripod head.7. Insert the tripod mounting screw into the center hole of the base plate of the instrument.8. Tighten the tripod mounting screw.

2 Setting up the Instrument26 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideCentering the instrumentWhen you center the instrument, you align its central axis precisely over the station point. To center the instrument, you can use the optical plummet, the laser plummet, or a plumb bob. The plumb bob is sold separately.Centering with the optical plummetNote – For high accuracy, check and adjust the optical plummet before you center the instrument. 1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. See above.2. Look through the optical plummet and align the reticle with the station point. To do this, turn the leveling screws until the center mark of the reticle is directly over the image of the station point.3. While supporting the tripod head with one hand, loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths of the legs until the air bubble is in the center of the circular level. 4. Tighten the tripod leg clamps.5. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. See also Leveling the instrument, page 28. 6. Look through the optical plummet to make sure that the image of the station point is still in the center of the reticle mark.7. If the station point is off-center, do one of the following:–If the station point is slightly off-center, loosen the tripod mounting screw and then center the instrument on the tripod. Use only direct movement to center the instrument. Do not rotate it. When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw. –If there is major displacement of the station point, repeat this procedure starting with Step 2.Centering with the laser plummetCCAUTION – Do not see the laser directly.Note – For high accuracy, check and adjust the laser plummet before you center the instrument. 1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. See page 25. 2. Turn on the laser plummet.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 27Setting up the Instrument 23. Align the laser pointer to the station point. To do this, turn the leveling screws until the laser pointer is over the station point.4. While supporting the tripod head with one hand, loosen the tripod leg clamps and adjust the lengths or the legs until the air bubble is the center of the circular level. 5. Tighten the tripod leg clamps.6. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. See Leveling the instrument, page 28.7. Check that the laser pointer is over the station point.8. If the station point is off-center, do one of the following:–If the station point is slightly off-center, loosen the tripod mounting screw and then center the instrument on the tripod. Use only direct movement to center the instrument. Do not rotate it.When the instrument is centered, tighten the mounting screw.–If there is major displacement of the station point, repeat this procedure starting with Step 2.Centering with a plumb bob1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. See page 25. 2. Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw.3. Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the height of the station point.4. Loosen the tripod mounting screw slightly.5. Using both hands to support the outer side of the tribrach, carefully slide the instrument about on the tripod head until the tip of the plumb bob is positioned over the exact center of the station point.Note – To confirm that the instrument is precisely aligned, check its position from two directions at right-angles to each other.

2 Setting up the Instrument28 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideLeveling the instrumentWhen you level the instrument, use th electronic level to you make the vertical axis of the instrument exactly vertical. During leveling, always set the instrument in the Face 1 direction. See Figure3.1, page 34.To level the instrument: 1. Move the bubble into the circle on the circular level and then turn on the power.2. Rotate the alidade until the bottom edge of the keyboard panel is parallel to the two of the leveling screws (B and C).3. Use leveling screws B and C to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level.4. Rotate the alidade approximately 90°.5. Use leveling screw A to move the bubble into the center of the electronic level.6. Repeat Step 1 through Step 5 to center the bubble in both positions.7. Rotate the alidade 180°. If the bubble in the electronic level remains centered, the instrument is level. If the bubble moves off center, adjust the electronic level. For detailed instructions, see Adjusting the electronic level, page 118.B CA1Bottom edge of thekeyboard panelABCCBA2Bottom edge ofthe keyboard panel

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 29Setting up the Instrument 2Focusing the telescopeCWARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight.When you sight the instrument, you aim the telescope at the target, bring the target image into focus, and align the image with the center cross-hairs of the reticle.To sight the instrument:1. Adjust the diopter: a. Aim the telescope at a blank area, such as the sky or a piece of paper.b. Looking through the eyepiece, rotate the diopter ring until the reticle cross-hairs are in sharp focus.2. Eliminate parallax:a. Aim the telescope at the target image. b. Rotate the focusing ring until the target image is in sharp focus on the reticle cross-hairs. c. Move your eye vertically and laterally to check whether the target image moves relative to the reticle cross-hairs. –If the target image does not move, there is no parallax.–If the target image does move, rotate the telescope focusing ring and repeat Step 2c.3. Rotate the tangent screw. The final turn of the tangent screw should be in a clockwise direction, to align the target accurately on the center cross-hairs.Diopter ring Telescopefocusing ring

2 Setting up the Instrument30 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide Setting the measurement mode and preparing the targetThe TS635 construction total station has two measurements modes: Prism mode (Prism) and Reflectorless mode (N-Prism). To change the mode at any time from any observation screen, hold down [MSR1] or [MSR2].Set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure, as shown here. In some cases, you can measure to another target that is not appropriate to the set measurement mode.Note – The TS635 Total Station is Laser Class 1 in the measurement function, and Laser Class 2 in the Laser Pointer function. Do not sight the prism when the Laser Pointer is on.Measurement with a prismAs the TS635 construction total station is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy.To maintain the accuracy of your measurements:•Use a prism with thin edges. Do not use a prism with scratches, a dirty surface, a chipped center, or thick edges. Target Target settings Indicator on status barPrism, reflector sheet Prism mode No signOther, reflective materials Reflectorless mode Thin edgesChipped center Thick edges

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 31Setting up the Instrument 2•When measuring a short distance, incline the prism slightly so that the EDM can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface, as shown below. •Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements. In Prism mode, to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism or reflector-sheet, targets that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are not measured. Even if you start a measurement, measured values are not displayed. To measure less reflective objects, use the N-Prism (Reflectorless) mode.Measurement in reflectorless (N-Prism) modeThe TS635 Construction Total Station enables reflectorless measurements up to 300 m (984 feet).The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the TS635 can measure in this mode. The color and condition of the target surface also affect the measurable distance, even if the targeted objects are the same. Some less-reflective targets may not be measured.The following table describes some examples of targets and approximate measuring distances:Measurable distances may be shorter or measurement intervals may be longer if either of the following conditions apply:•the angle of the laser against the target is small•the surface of the target is wetIn direct sunlight, the measurable distance may be shorter. In this case, try to throw a shadow on the target.Targets with completely flat surfaces, such as mirrors, cannot be measured unless the beam and the target are perpendicular to each other.Target You can measure approximately ...Traffic signs, reflectors 500 meters (1640 feet)Paper (white), veneer (new) 300 meters (990 feet)Wall (brightly painted), brick 100 to 200 meters (330 to 660 feet)Not completely square to the sighting axisCompletely square tothe sighting axis

2 Setting up the Instrument32 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideMake sure there are no obstacles between the instrument and the target when taking measurements. When you need to take measurements across a road or a place where vehicles or other objects are frequently moving, take several measurements to a target for the best result.Viewing and changing the measurement settingsHold down [MSR1] or [MSR2] for one second.•To move the cursor between the fields, press [^] or [v].•To change the value in the selected field, press [<] or [>].The available values are:Target fieldIf the measurement is started with the Target field set to Prism mode, there is a dash in front of the prism constant, for example –18 mm.If the measurement is started with the Target field set to N-Prism (Reflectorless) mode, there is square bracket in front of the prism constant, for example ]18 mm.The displayed symbol will continuously move from left to right over the prism constant in the display.Prism constantThe factory default of the prism constant value of the TS635 construction total station is -30 mm.Change the prism constant to match the constant value of the prism you are using. Once you have set up the instrument, you can turn on the TS635 construction total station, change the instrument settings, and start a job. See also Getting Started, page 33.Field ValuesTarget Prism modeN-Prism modeConstant (prism constant) -999 mm through 999 mmMode PreciseNormalTrack Track (continuous MSR) ONTrack (continuous MSR) OFF

CHAPTER3Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 33Getting Started 3In this chapter:QParts of the instrumentQInstrument keyboard and displayQTurning on the instrumentQTurning off the instrumentQRegional configurationQList available jobs or dataQEntering dataQCreating or opening a jobQMeasuring distancesAfter you set up the instrument, see page 19, you can start using the TS635 Construction Total Station. This chapter describes the basic features of the instrument, how to turn it on, change the instrument settings, and start a job.

3 Getting Started34 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideParts of the instrumentFigure 3.1 and Figure 3.2 show the main parts of the TS635 Construction Total Station.Figure 3.1 Back view of the TS635 Construction Total Station TelescopeTelescopeDiopter ringCarryingVertical tangent Horizontalscrewtangent screwfocusing ringhandleeyepieceFace 1 display andkeyboardThe laser safety label shownbelow is attached to the Optical sight (finder) Horizontal axis indication markBattery boxBattery boxrelease knobReticle plate coverComplies with 21 CFR 1040 . 10 and 1040 . 11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No . 50 , dated June 24 , 2007MADE IN JAPANTechnoport Mitsuiseimei Bldg.16-2,Minamikamata 2-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo 144-0035 JapanNIKON-TRIMBLE CO.,LTD.underside of the keyboard. Tribrach clamp knobThe label shown below isattached to the undersideof the keyboard.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules .Operation is subject to the following two conditions :1 this device may not cause harmful interference , and2 this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 35Getting Started 3 Figure 3.2 Front view of the TS635 Construction Total StationObjectiveThe laser safety label shown below is attached to the side LASER LIGHT IS THIS PARTEMITTED FROMData output/input connector(input voltage 4.5-5.2 V DC)PoɃ1mW CW Ё=630-690nmClass 2 Laser ProductDo not stare into beamLaser RadiationIEC60825-1:2001Optical plummet of the telescope.The laser safety label shown below is attached to the telescope.Horizontal axis indication markBattery boxBattery box external powerThe laser safety labelshown below is attached here Circular level(underneath).Po<1.0mW CW Ё=635nmIEC 60825-1 ,2001LASER RADIATIONDO NOT STARE INTO BEAMCLASS 2 LASER PRODUCTLeveling screwTribrach(shown here) oroptional opticalplummetrelease knob

3 Getting Started36 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideInstrument keyboard and display Instrument keyboardUse the buttons on the instrument keyboard to carry out the following functions:Button Function See ...Turns the instrument on or off. page 44Illumination button. Turns the backlight on or off.Provides access to the switch window if held down for one second.page 39Displays the MENU screen. page 91Changes the button input mode between alphanumeric and numeric if pressed when you are in a PT or CD field.page 41Records measured data, moves on to the next screen, or confirms and accepts the entered data in input mode.page 89Returns to the previous screen.In numeric or alphanumeric mode, deletes input.Starts distance measurement, using the measure mode settings for the [MSR1] button. Displays measurement mode settings, if held down for one second.page 53Starts distance measurement, using the measure mode settings for the [MSR2] button. Displays measurement mode settings, if held down for one second.page 53

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 37Getting Started 3Status barThe status bar appears on the right of every screen. It contains icons that indicate the status of various system functions. Laser pointer indicatorThe icon appears as you turn on the laser pointer. When the icon appears on the screen, the emitting power is laser class 2: If there is no icon, the laser pointer is off.Moves to the next available display screen.Changes the fields that appear on the DSP1, DSP2, and DSP3 screens, if held down for one second.page 40Displays the Angle menu. page 60Displays the Layout function menu.In numeric mode, enters 7. page 60Displays the Station Setup menu.In numeric mode, enters 8. In alphanumeric mode, enters A, B, C, or 8.page 60Displays the Programs menu. In numeric mode, enters 9. In alphanumeric mode, enters D, E, F, or 9.page 75Displays the (HOT) menu, which includes Height of Target and Temp-Press settings.In numeric mode, enters – (minus). In alphanumeric mode, enters. (period), – (minus), or + (plus).page 42Displays the Bubble indicator.In numeric mode, enters 0. In alphanumeric mode, enters *, /, =, or 0.page 42Laser pointer ON.Button Function See ... Status bar

3 Getting Started38 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideInput mode indicatorThe input mode indicator appears only when you are entering points or coordinates. It shows the data input mode:Battery indicator Shows each voltage level of the right and left internal batteries individually. When the external battery is connected with the instrument, its voltage is shown.If the battery level is critically low, a message appears.Input mode is numeric. Press a button on the number pad to enter the number printed on the button.Input mode is alphabetic. Press a button on the number pad to enter the first letter printed beside the button. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through all the letters assigned to that button. For example, to enter the letter O in alphabetic mode, press [5] three times.Internal batteries:• Top: left battery• Bottom: right batteryExternal batteryInternal batteries External batteryBattery level indicationBattery low

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 39Getting Started 3EDM measurement statusWhen you are taking measurements, the EDM measurement status shows the mode that is being used.When you display observation data, the EDM measurement status shows the mode that was used when the data was collected.:If there is no icon, Prism mode is being used.LCD backlight, laser pointer, beep sound, and contrast adjustment Press the illumination key to open the the 4-switch window and then press:[1] to turn the LCD backlight on/off[2] to turn the laser pointer on /off[3] to turn the beep sound on /off[4] to open the contrast adjustment window.Do the following:•To turn on/off each function, press [ENT] when the option 1, 2, 3 or 4 is selected or directly press the [1], [2], [3], or [4] key. Holding down the illumination key for one second also turns on/off the LCD backlight. •To move the cursor up and down, press [^] or [v].•To adjust the constrast, in the contrast adjustment window, press [>] or [<] .To close the window, press [ESC].Reflectorless mode[ENT] / [4][ESC]Switch setup window Contrast adjustment window

3 Getting Started40 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideSwitch 1: Turning on/off the LCD backlightSwitch 2: Turning on/off the laser pointerSwitch 3: Turning on/off the sound[DSP] buttonUse the [DSP] button to change the current display screen or to change display settings.Switching between display screensWhen several display screens are available:•the DSP indicator appears at the top left of the screen•the screen indicator ( for example, 1/4) appears at the top rightTo move to the next available screen, press [DSP]. For example, if you are currently in the second display screen, press [DSP] to move to the third display screen. The screen indicator changes from 2/4 to 3/4.When the secondary distance unit is set, an additional screen is available. It shows the HD, VD, and SD values. See also Other settings, page 94.The smallest unit of display for distances measured in feet-and-inches is 1/16 in. Smaller units are impractical in the field. When the actual value is greater than 99999'11"15/16, the > symbol appears. If the actual distance is less than –9999'11''15/16, the ` (solid triangle) symbol appears. This does not affect calculations. The precise value is used internally in all cases.LCD backlight is onLCD backlight is offLaser pointer is onLaser pointer is offThe icon appears while turning on the laser pointer. When the icon is on the screen, the emitting power is Laser Class 2. Sound is onSound is off

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 41Getting Started 3Customizing items in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS)To customize the items that are displayed on the DSP1, DSP2, and DSP3 screens:1. Hold down [DSP] for one second.2. Use the arrow buttons [^], [v], [<], and [>] to highlight the item that you want to change:3. Press the or softkey to scroll through the list of items that can be displayed for this item.The items that you can choose from are HA, AZ, HL, VA, V%, SD, VD, HD, Z, and (none).4. To save your changes, press the Save softkey. Alternatively, highlight the last item for DSP3 and press [ENT]. The DSP screens show the items you have selected. Except for the (none) item, you cannot display the same item on more than one line of the same screen.The items displayed in the DSP1, DSP2, DSP3, and DSP4 screens are also used in the corresponding Layout screens (LO2, LO3, LO4, and LO5).You can also customize the displayed items in Layout.Header charactersThe following header characters appear in DSP screens:•Colon (:) indicates that tilt correction is applied to the value.•Hash symbol (#) indicates that tilt correction is off.•Underscore (_) under the tilt correction character indicates that Sea Level Correction or Scale factor is applied.[MODE] buttonThe [MODE] button is on the top row of the TS635 keypad. Use it to change the keyboard mode for the current screen.Changing the input mode while entering points or codesWhen the cursor is in a point (PT) or code (CD) field, press [MODE] to change the input mode between alphanumeric (A) and numeric (1). The input mode indicator in the status bar changes to show the current input mode.

3 Getting Started42 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideWhen the cursor is in a height (HT) field, only numeric input mode is available. Pressing [MODE] has no effect when the cursor is in a HT field.[HOT] keyThe HOT key menu is available from any observation screen. To display the HOT key menu, press [HOT].Changing the height of the target1. Press [HOT] to display the HOT menu. 2. Do one of the following:–Press [1].–Select HT. 3. Press [ENT].4. Enter the target height or select the height from the HT stack.Note – To display the HT stack, press the Stack softkey. The HT stack stores the last 20 HT values entered.Setting the current temperature and pressure1. Press [HOT] to display the HOT menu.2. Do one of the following:–Press [2]. –Select Temp-Press.3. Press [ENT]. 4. Enter the ambient temperature and pressure. The ppm value is updated automatically.Bubble indicatorThe bubble indicator appears if the instrument goes out of level while the compensator is turned on. It also appears directly after the start up screen.To display the bubble indicator in an observation screen at any other time, press .

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 43Getting Started 3The TS635 Construction Total Station has a two-axis level compensation. To turn the leveling compensators on or off, press [<] or [>]. When the levelling compensators are turned off, the text OFF appears on the screen.If the instrument is more than ±3'30" out of level, the text OVER appears on the screen.To return to the observation screen, press [ESC] or [ENT].Laser plummetLaser plummet on / off Do one of the following:•To turn the laser plummet switch on, press .•To close the bubble indicator window, press [ESC]. •To turn the laser plummet switch off, press .•To open the luminance adjustment window, press [Lumi.].•To turn the laser plummet switch off and close the bubble indicator window, press [ESC].Laser luminance adjustmentLaser luminance can be set to 4 levels.•To set the luminance brighter by one level, press [Light] once.•To set the luminance darker by one level, press [Dark] onceTo return to the bubble indicator window, press [ESC] or [ENT].The current setting of leveling compensators is indicated by header characters (:, #, :, and #) after field labels (such as HA, VA, SD, and HD) in observation screens. For more information, see Header characters, page 41.

3 Getting Started44 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideTurning on the instrumentPress the [PWR] button. The start-up screen appears. It shows the model name, current temperature, pressure, date, and time. The display automatically changes to the electronic level after two seconds.If you entered your name or your company’s name in the Owner’s detail field, the text from this field appears on the start-up screen. To set the Owner’s detail field, press [MENU] and then select Settings / Other. See also Other settings, page 94.Turning off the instrument1. Press [PWR] and [ENT].2. Do one of the following:Sleep mode To put the instrument into sleep mode, do one of the following:•In the Press [ENT] → OFF screen, press the Sleep softkey.•Enable the Power Save setting. See also Power saving, page 94.The instrument wakes up if any of the following events occur:•You press a button•The instrument receives a remote control command•You rotate the alidade•You tilt the telescopePress... To...[ENT] again turn off the instrumentthe Reset softkey reboot the software and re-start the instrument access the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS) without an open job.the Sleep softkey put the instrument into power-saving mode[ESC] cancel the power-off process and return to the previous screen

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 45Getting Started 3Regional configurationTo provide easier configuration for common regional settings, you can quickly configure the TS635 Construction Total Station to a pre-set combination of default regional settings. The Regional Configuration screen appears only after the language configuration is complete and the instrument has rebooted. 1. Follow the steps in the language section on page 95. Once the instrument reboots, the Regional Configuration screen appears.2. Press [^] or [v] to highlight the required regional settings and then press [ENT].3. If you do not want to change the current settings, press [ESC] and quit. The instrument will continue to use the last settings that were configured.The settings affected by the Regional Configuration screen are: Category Setting Europe International United StatesAngle VA zero Zenith Zenith ZenithResolution 5" 5" 5"Distance Scale 1.000000 1.000000 1.000000T-P Corr. On On OnSea Level Off Off OffC&R corr. 0.132 0.132 0.132Coordinates Order ENZ ENZ NEZLabel ENZ ENZ NEZPower Save Main Unit Off Off OffEDM Unit Off Off OffSleep 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutesCommunication Ext. Comm Nikon Nikon NikonBaud 4800 4800 4800Length 8 8 8Parity None None NoneStop bit 1 1 1Units Angle GON DEG DEGDistance meters meters US-ftTemp °C °C °FPress mm Hg mm Hg In HgRec Rec Data ON ON ONCD Field ON ON ONAdd Const 1000 1000 1000Others XYZ disp Fast Fast Fast2nd Unit None None NoneCD Input <ABC> <ABC> <ABC>

3 Getting Started46 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideThe default regional configuration pre-set is “Europe” settings. See also Settings (basic job settings), page 90.List available jobs or dataThe TS635 Construction Total Station lists available jobs or data when you do any of the following:•view or edit data (Press [MENU] then select Data)•open the Job Manager (Press [MENU] then select Job)•search for points or codesThe current cursor position is shown in inverted colors (it appears as white text on a black background).Press [^] to move the cursor one line up, or press [v] to move the cursor one line down.If the Page Up icon appears, there are more pages before the current page. Press [<] to move up one page.If the Page Down icon appears, there are more pages after the current page. Press [>] to move down one page.To select an item from the list, move the cursor onto the item and press [ENT].Entering dataYou can enter the following into the TS635 Construction Total Station:•A point name or number, see page 46•A code, see page 49Entering a point name or numberYou can use numeric or alphanumeric names up to 20 characters long to identify points.The default name for a new point is the last point name entered, with the last digit incremented. For example, if the last point name was A100, the default name for the next point is A101. If the last character of the previous point name is alphabetic, the default point name is identical to the last point name.When the cursor is in a PT (point) field, there are several ways to specify a point, or to enter coordinates. You can:•Enter an existing point, see page 47

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 47Getting Started 3•Enter a new point, see page 47•Press [ENT] without a point name, see page 47•Specify a wildcard, see page 48•Record an instant measurement, see page 48•Enter a point from a point stack, see page 49•Enter a point from the point list, see page 49Entering an existing pointWhen you enter a known point name or number, the coordinates of that point are briefly displayed. A short beep sounds before the next screen appears or the next field is selected.To adjust the duration of the coordinate window display, press [MENU] then select Settings / Others. To leave the window open until you press [ENT], set the XYZ disp field to +ENT. See also page 94.Entering a new pointWhen you enter a new point name or number, a coordinate input screen appears. Enter the coordinates for the point in NE, NEZ, or elevation-only (Z) format.To store the point in the current job, press [ENT] on the last line (the CD field).Pressing [ENT] without a point nameTo use a point without recording the coordinates, press [ENT] in a PT field, without entering a point name.The input coordinates are used in the calculation but they are not saved in the database. The message This PT will not be recorded appears.

3 Getting Started48 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideSpecifying a wildcard (*)If you include an asterisk (for example, A100*) when you enter a point or code name, a list of points that match the entered text appears.Use [^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you want to use. Then press [ENT].If the Page Up icon appears, you can use it to move up one page on the list. You can also use [<]. If the Page Down icon appears, you can use it to move down one page. You can also use [>].When you select a point from the list, its coordinates are displayed and a beep sounds.Entering a point by recording an instant measurement1. Press the MSR softkey:An observation screen appears.2. To start a measurement, press [MSR1] or [MSR2]. 3. To change the height of the target, select the HT softkey.4. When you have finished the measurement, press [ENT] to go to the point recording screen.5. Enter the point or code name and then press [ENT].When you move the cursor to a field, the current or default value appears in inverted colors. (It appears as white text on a black background). This is the default Replace All input mode.To change the input mode to Overwrite and highlight the first character, press [>]. To move the cursor to the end of the string, press [<].

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 49Getting Started 3Entering a point from the point stackThe point stack is a list of the last 20 point names used, in chronological order from last used to first used. To enter a point from the point stack: 1. Select the Stack softkey when the cursor is in the PT field. The stack appears.2. Press [^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you want to use.3. Press [ENT].When you return to the point input screen, the selected point name is entered in the PT field, incremented by one. For example, if you selected the A101 point, A102 appears in the PT field.Entering a point from the point list1. Select the List softkey when the cursor is in the PT field. A list of existing points appears.2. Press [^] or [v] to move the cursor to the point that you want to use.3. Press [ENT].When you return to the point input screen, the selected point name is entered in the PT field. Add numeric or alphabetic characters if required.Entering a codeThe CD (Code) field defaults to the last code used. You can select a different code in the input point screen.Codenames can be numeric or alphanumeric, and up to 16 characters long.There are several ways to enter a code:•Enter a code directly, see page 50•Enter a code from the code stack, see page 50•Enter a code from the code list, see page 50

3 Getting Started50 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideEntering a code directly1. To change the input mode to alphanumeric or numeric, press [MODE].2. Use the keypad to enter the code.Entering a code from the code stackThe code stack is a list of up to 20 recently used codes. When you reboot the TS635 Construction Total Station, the code stack is cleared.To enter a code from the code stack:1. Select the Stack softkey when the cursor is in the CD field. The stack appears.2. To move the cursor to the code that you want to use, press [^] or [v].3. Press [ENT].The selected code is copied to the CD field.Entering a code from the code list1. Select the List softkey when the cursor is in the CD field. A list of existing codes appear.2. Press [^] or [v] to highlight the feature code that you want to use. 3. Press [ENT].A layer has an arrow at the end of the code label. If you highlight a layer in the list and then press [ENT], the codes and layers in that layer are displayed.When you return to the input screen, the selected code is entered in the CD field.Advanced feature: Searching for a code using the first characterItems are shown in alphabetic order. To find a code quickly when the code list appears, use the first-character search. For example, to see feature codes that begin with T, use the keypad to enter the letter T (press [1] twice).After each button press, the input mode field displays the selected letter. For example, if you press [1], S appears. If you quickly press [1] again, T appears. If you do not press the [1] button again, the letter T is selected.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 51Getting Started 3Once you select a letter, the cursor moves to the feature code beginning with that letter.If there is no code beginning with that letter, the cursor moves to the next available letter.Entering values in feet and inchesIf US Survey Feet (US-Ft) or International Feet (I-Ft) is selected as the distance unit, you can enter and display distances, HIs, HTs, and coordinate values in decimal feet or in feet and inches. See also Unit, page 93, and Other settings, page 94.To enter values in feet and inches in an input screen, enter the elements, separated by periods (.), in the following format:The default denominator is 16. If the denominator is 16, you do not have to enter it, and it is not displayed on the screen. For example, if you enter [2] [.] [0] [8] [.] [5] [.] [ENT], it appears as 2'08" 5/ (2 feet, 8 and 5/16ths inches). The following examples show how to enter various values:The numerator and denominator that you enter are automatically converted to the closest value from the following list: 0, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, 1/16, 3/16, 5/16, 7/16, 9/16, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16.If the denominator is 16, it is not shown on the screen.Creating or opening a jobTo record data on the TS635 Construction Total Station, you must create or open a job.Note – Before using the TS635 Construction Total Station for the first time, check that you are using the required job settings.<Feet> [.] <Inches> [.] <Numerator> [.] <Denominator> [ENT] (0–11) (0–15) (0–99)To enter... Key in...65' 5 3/8" [6] [5] [.] [5] [.] [3] [.] [8] [ENT]65' [6] [5] [ENT]65' 5" [6] [5] [.] [5] [ENT]65' 5 3/8" [6] [5] [.] [5] [.] [6] [ENT]5 3/8" [0] [.] [5] [.] [3] [.] [8] [ENT] or [0] [.] [5] [.] [6] [ENT]

3 Getting Started52 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideCreating a new job1. Press [MENU]. The MENU screen appears.2. Press [1]. The Job Manager appears.3. Select the Creat softkey. The Create Job screen appears.4. Enter the job name.5. To check the job settings, select the Sett softkey. You cannot change the settings for a job once you have created the job.6. Press [ENT] in the last field of the Job Sett screen. The new job is created.Note – You can only have a maximum of 32 jobs.Creating a control jobA control job, or common file, stores coordinate data that is used by several field jobs. To create a control job in the office:1. Press [MENU]. The MENU screen appears.2. Press [1] or select Job. The Job Manager appears.3. Move the cursor to the job to use as the control job.4. Select the Ctrl softkey.5. Select the Yes softkey.When you enter a point name or number, the system searches in the current job first. If the point is not found in the current job, the search is automatically extended to the control job. If the point is found in the control job, the selected point is copied to the current job as a UP record.

Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User Guide 53Getting Started 3Measuring distancesCWARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or lose your eyesight.C WARNING – Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly, with or without an optical instrument, into the beam.CWARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever practicable.Sighting a prism reflectorSight the telescope until you see cross-hairs at the center of the prism reflector. Taking a distance measurementTo take a distance measurement, press [MSR1] or [MSR2] in the Basic Measurement Screen (BMS) or in any observation screen.While the instrument is taking a measurement, the prism constant appears in a smaller font.If tracking is set to ON, measurements are taken continuously until you press [MSR1], [MSR2], or [ESC]. Each time a measurement is taken, the distance is updated.To change the height of target (HT), temperature, or pressure, press [HOT]. See also [HOT] button, page 42.Sighting a single prism Sighting a tiltable single prism

3 Getting Started54 Trimble TS635 Construction Total Station User GuideSettings that relate to corrections (T-P corr, Sea Level, C&R corr., and Map projection) are included in the job settings and are job-specific. To change any of these settings, you must create a new job. See also Job, page 86, and Settings (basic job settings), page 90.Viewing and changing the measurement settings1. Hold down [MSR1] or [MSR2] for one second.2. To move the cursor between the fields, press [^] or [v]. 3. To change the value in the selected field, press [<] or [>]. Target field•If the measurement is started with the Target field set to Prism, there is a dash “–” in front of the prism constant.•If the measurement is started with the Target field set to N-Prism, there is a right square bracket “]” in front of the prism constant.The symbol then continuously moves from left to right over the prism constant in the display.The Target setting is used by the TS635 Construction Total Station to apply better cyclic-error adjustment in distance measurement. The target setting efficiently eliminates multipath reflection.An incorrect Target setting may result in measurements outside the precision and intervals specified for the instrument.If you aim a prism target in the N-prism mode, the warning message Signal High!→Try Prism Mode appears because of the excessive light reflection.A measurement made immediately after changing the target setting may take a longer time than usual.Field ValuesTarget PrismN-PrismConst (prism constant) –999 mm through 999 mmMode PreciseNormalTrack Track (continuous MSR) ONTrack (continuous MSR) OFF

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