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Trimble®TS862 and TS835
Construction Total Stations
USER GUIDE
Version 1.0
Revision A
February 2010
User Guide
Trimble® TS862 and TS835
Construction Total Stations
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Contact Information
Trimble Navigation Limited
Engineering and Construction Division
5475 Kellenburger Road
Dayton, Ohio 45424-1099
USA
800-538-7800 (toll free in USA)
+1-937-245-5600 Phone
+1-937-233-9004 Fax
www.trimble.com
Legal Notices
Copyright and Trademarks
© 2007-2010, Nikon-Trimble Co. Limited. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this
manual, please contact your dealer if you find anything in it that is
incorrect or unclear.
Release Notice
This is the February 2010 (Revision A) release of the Trimble TS862 and
TS835 Total Stations User Guide. It applies to software release version
1.0.0, revision for the TS862 / TS835 total stations.
Manufacturer
Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd.
Technoport Mituiseimei Bldg.
16-2, Minamikamata 2-chome, Ota-ku
Tokyo 144-0035 Japan
Notices
USA
FCC 15B Class B satisfied.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning – This equipment has been certified to comply with the
limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer
input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply
with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified personal computer and/or peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception. The connection of a
non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause
interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for
this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your
authority to operate the equipment.
European Union
EU EMC Directive satisfied.
Authorized Representative in Europe
Trimble GmbH
Am Prime Parc 11
65479 Raunheim, Germany
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Taiwan
The product contains a removable battery. Taiwanese
regulations require that waste batteries are recycled.
Notice to Our European Union Customers
For product recycling instructions and more information,
please go to:
www.trimble.com/environment/summary.html
Recycling in Europe
To recycle Trimble WEEE, call: +31 497 53 2430 and ask for
the “WEEE associate,” or mail a request for recycling
instructions to:
Trimble Europe BV
c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Meerheide 45
5521 DZ Eersel, NL
For optional Bluetooth unit
USA
FCC Part 15 Subpart C/RSS-210, OET bulletin 65 supplement C satisfied
Caution – Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canada
RSS-210 Low Power Device
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
European Union countries, Iceland, Norway,
Liechtenstein, Turkey, Swiss
EN300 328v1.7.1, EN50360 satisfied
Hereby, Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd., declares that this instrument is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Declaration of Conformity available at http://www.nikon-trimble.com/
RF exposure compliance
– To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure compliance requirements, a
separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the
antenna of this device and all persons.
– This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Safety
For your safety, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the
Trimble®
TS862 and TS835 total stations. Although Nikon products are designed for
maximum safety, using them incorrectly or disregarding the instructions can cause
personal injury or property damage.
You should also read the documentation for any other equipment that you use with a
TS862 / TS835 instrument.
Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference.
Warnings and Cautions
The following conventions are used to indicate safety instructions:
WARNING – Warnings alert you to situations that could cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION – Cautions alert you to situations that could cause injury or property damage.
Always read and follow the instructions carefully.
Warnings
Before using the instrument, read the following warnings and follow the instructions
that they provide:
WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or
lose your eyesight.
WARNING – TS862 / TS835 instruments are 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.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
Safety
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WARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is
being recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such
as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat.
WARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct
sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do,
you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – The battery is not itself waterproof. 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.
Cautions
Before using the instrument, read the following cautions and follow the instructions
that they provide:
CAUTION – Use of controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
CAUTION – The tips of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the
tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.
CAUTION – Before carrying the tripod or the instrument in the carrying case, check the
shoulder strap and its clasp. If the strap is damaged or the clasp is not securely fastened,
the carrying case may fall, causing personal injury or instrument damage.
CAUTION – 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.
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Safety
CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the thumb
screws on the tripod legs. If the thumb screws are not securely fastened, the tripod may
collapse, causing personal injury or instrument damage.
CAUTION – After mounting the instrument on the tripod, securely fasten the clamp screw
on the tripod. If the clamp screw is not securely fastened, the instrument may fall off the
tripod, causing personal injury or instrument damage.
CAUTION – 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.
CAUTION – Do not stack objects on the plastic carrying case, or use it as a stool. The
plastic carrying case is unstable and its surface is slippery. Stacking or sitting on the plastic
carrying case may cause personal injury or instrument damage.
CAUTION – The system in the instrument may stop functioning in order to avoid any
errors in measurement when the instrument detects strong electromagnetic wave(s). If
this is the case, turn off the instrument and remove the source of the electromagnetic
wave(s). Then turn on the instrument to resume the work.
Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
Safety
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WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict
accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized
equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
– Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it. 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.
Laser safety
The TS862 instrument is a Class 3R Laser Product in accordance with: IEC60825-1,
Am2 (2001): “Safety of Laser Products”
Use of the Laser Class 3R equipment can be dangerous.
The TS835 instrument is a Class 2 Laser Product in accordance with: IEC60825-1, Am2
(2001): “Safety of Laser Products”
Precautions: 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) resp. EN60825-1:1994 + A11:1996 + A2:2001, within the hazard distance 1);
particularly to those hazards described in this document.
WARNING – Only qualified and trained persons should be assigned to install, adjust and
operate the laser equipment.
WARNING – Areas in which these lasers are used should be posted with an appropriate
laser warning sign.
WARNING – Precautions should be taken to ensure that persons do not look directly, with
or without an optical instrument, into the beam.
WARNING – The laser beam should be terminated at the end of its useful beam path and
should in all cases be terminated if the hazardous beam path extends beyond the limit
(hazard distance1 ) of the area in which the presence and activities of personnel are
monitored for reasons of protection from laser radiation.
1. 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 risk.
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Safety
WARNING – Laser beam path should be located well above or below eye level wherever
practicable.
WARNING – When the laser product is not used, it should be stored in a location where
unauthorized personnel cannot gain access.
WARNING – Do NOT turn the class 3R laser beam to mirror like specular surfaces; for
instance, prisms, metal surfaces or windows, even unintentionally. Special precautions
should be taken to ensure eliminating such situations.
Table 1.1 Specifications for laser emission, TS862
TS862
Laser pointer Class 3R
Wave length 630-680 nm
Output power CW Po ≤ 4.75 mW
Distance meter in Reflectorless mode Class 3R
Wave length 630-680 nm
Output power
Pulse
Pp ≤ 8.75 mW Po ≤ 4.75 mW
1.2 nsec/400 MHz - 1.6 nsec/320 MHz
Distance meter in Prism mode Class 1
Wave length 630-680 nm
Output power
Pulse
Pp ≤ 0.037 mW Po ≤ 0.02 mW
1.2 nsec/400 MHz - 1.6 nsec/320 MHz
Laser plummet Class 2
Wave length 635 nm
Output power CW Po < 1.0 mW
Table 1.2 Conforming standards, , TS862
E.U. EN60825-1/Am.2 : 2001 (IEC60825-1/Am.2 : 2001) : class 3R
USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec.1040.10 and 1040.11
(except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June
24, 2007)
Safety
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Table 1.3 Specifications for laser emission, TS835
TS835
Laser pointer Class 2
Wave length 630-680 nm
Output power CW Po ≤ 1 mW
Distance meter Class 1
Wave length 850-890 nm
Output power Pulse Po ≤ 6.4 W
Pulse width < 5 ns
Laser plummet Class 2
Wave length 635 nm
Output power CW Po < 1.0 mW
Table 1.4 Conforming standards, TS835
E.U. EN60825-1/Am.2 : 2001 (IEC60825-1/Am.2 : 2001)
Laser Pointer: Class 2
Distance Meter: Class 1
Laser plummet: Class 2
USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec.1040.10 and 1040.11
(except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated 24 June 2007)
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Safety
Labels on the instrument
4. CFR 5. FCC
Safety
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Labels on the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Parts of the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Unpacking and packing the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Charging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Detaching and reattaching the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting up the tripod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Centering using the laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Centering using a plumb bob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Measurement with a prism. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Measurement in reflectorless mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting up the prism reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Changing the direction of the prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting the position of the target plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Turning the instrument On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning on the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning off the instrument. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Turning on and turning off the backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Auto power off setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Date/Time settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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4 Checking and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the electronic level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Checking and adjusting the circular level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Checking and adjusting the laser plummet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking the instrument constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Checking the laser pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Main body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Measurement range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Distance precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Measurement intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Angle measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tilt sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tangent screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tribrach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Laser plummet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Display and keypad
Connections in the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Battery pack
Environmental performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Standard components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
External device connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6 System Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
System components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
CHAPTER
1
Trimble TS862 and TS835 Total Stations User Guide 13
Introduction 1
QParts of the Instrument
QMaintenance
Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product.
This instruction manual was written for the users
of TS862 / TS835 instruments. Before you operate
a TS862 / TS835 instrument, read this manual
carefully. In particular, pay attention to the
warnings and cautions that appear in the Safety
section at the front of the manual. Before you
begin, you should also read the maintenance
instructions. For more information, see
Maintenance, page 16.
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Parts of the Instrument
Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 show the main parts of the TS862 / TS835 instrument.
Figure 1.1 TS862 / TS835 total station – Face-1
Telescope
Telescope
Diopter ring
Face-1 display /
Horizontal axis
Vertical tangent
Battery box
Upper plate
screw
tangent screw
focusing ring
eyepiece
keyboard
Carrying handle
Optical sight
(Finder)
Reticle plate cover
Label for CFR
Tribrach clamp knob
Battery box
release knob
indication mark
Label for FCC
Note: The figure shows the TS835 total station.
USB ports
Stylus pen
(See page 9) (See page 9)
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Figure 1.2 TS862 / TS835 total station – Face-2
Horizontal axis
indication mark
Objective
Battery box
LASER LIGHT IS
EMITTED FROM
THIS PART.
Data output /
external power
input connector
Input voltage
shall be
Circular level
Battery box
release knob
Leveling screw
Tribrach
Laser class label
Laser plummet
4.5-5.2 V DC
Laser aperture
Laser class label
Lumi guides
label
Note: The figure shows the TS835 total station.
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Maintenance
Before using the instrument, read and follow the following maintenance instructions:
•Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or in a closed vehicle for
prolonged periods. Overheating the instrument may reduce its efficiency.
•If the TS862 / TS835 instrument has been used in wet conditions, immediately
wipe off any moisture and dry the instrument completely before returning the
instrument to the carrying case. The instrument contains sensitive electronic
assemblies which have been well protected against dust and moisture. However,
if dust or moisture gets into the instrument, severe damage could result.
•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 carrying case in
a warm location until the temperature of the instrument returns to room
temperature.
•Do not store the TS862 / TS835 instrument 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.
•Store the battery pack with the battery discharged.
•When storing the instrument in areas subject to extremely low temperatures,
leave the carrying case open.
•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.
•If the tribrach will not be used for an extended period, lock down the tribrach
clamp knob and tighten its safety screw.
•Do not use organic solvents (such as ether or paint 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 a tissue,
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.
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•The reticle plate cover has been correctly mounted.
Do not release it or subject it to excessive force to
make it watertight.
•Before attaching the battery pack, check that the
contact surfaces on the battery and instrument are
clean.
•Securely press the cap that covers the data
output/external power input connector terminal.
The instrument is not watertight if the cap is not
attached securely, or when the data
output/external power input connector is used.
•The carrying 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 carrying case is placed with the Nikon nameplate facing upward.
•The battery pack contains a Lithium-ion battery. When disposing of the battery
pack, follow the laws or rules of your municipal waste system.
•The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body
discharged through the data output/external power input connector. Before
handling the instrument, touch any other conductive material once to remove
static electricity.
•Be careful not to pinch your finger between the telescope and trunnion of the
instrument.
Reticle plate cover
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CHAPTER
2
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Preparation 2
QUnpacking and packing the
instrument
QCharging the battery pack
QDetaching and reattaching the
battery pack
QSetting up the tripod
QCentering
QLeveling
QSighting
QSetting the measurement mode
and preparing the target
QMeasurement in reflectorless
mode
QSetting up the prism reflector
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Unpacking and packing the instrument
Note – Handle the TS862 / TS835 instrument gently to protect it from shocks and excessive
vibration.
Unpacking
To unpack the instrument, grip the carrying
handle and gently remove the instrument from
the carrying case.
Packing
To pack the instrument back into the carrying
case, please refer to the figure on the right.
Charging the battery pack
Before charging the battery pack, read the warnings (also listed in the Safety section at
the front of this manual) and the following notes.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict
accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized
equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or
equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage:
– Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.
– Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a product that is specified to charge it. 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.
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– Use the battery only in equipment that is specified to use it.
– Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.
WARNING – To charge the battery pack, use only the battery charger and AC adapter
that are supplied with the instrument. Do not use any other charger or you may cause
the battery pack to catch fire or rupture. The enclosed battery pack cannot be used with
other chargers.
WARNING – Do not cover the battery charger and AC adapter while the battery pack is
being recharged. The charger must be able to dissipate heat adequately. Coverings such
as blankets or clothing can cause the charger to overheat.
WARNING – Avoid recharging the battery pack in humid or dusty places, in direct
sunlight, or near heat sources. Do not recharge the battery pack when it is wet. If you do,
you may receive electric shocks or burns, or the battery pack may overheat or catch fire.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – 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.
WARNING – The battery is not itself waterproof. 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.
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Applying power
•Plug in the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on. The power
input must be 5 V with at least 4 A of current capability. Each battery may take
up to 2 A while charging.
Charging a battery
•Simply slide 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.
•Charger slots are completely independent so a battery may be inserted
regardless of the state of 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.
•By design Li-Ion batteries should not be charged above 40 °C-45 °C so a blinking
charge light may mean the batteries are too hot for charging. Charging will
resume after the batteries cool down. The charging time will be longer due to
the batteries cool down when charging batteries above 40 °C-45 °C.
Charge indicator 0
Calibration
indicator 0
Calibration button
Calibration
indicator 1
Charge indicator 1
Power jack
This reads
5 V, 4 A
Case
“Top” edge
Battery Slot
0 Battery Slot
1
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•If the charge indicator(s) are blinking and the batteries feel cool, it may indicate
a problem with the battery or the charger. If the charge light is still blinking after
trying several batteries which are not warm, there is a problem with the unit or
the batteries themselves.
Conditioning / calibrating a battery
•Battery calibration is necessary about once every 6 months or more often if
desired. Calibration insures the reported battery charge remaining is accurate.
•Hold down the calibration button on the unit and then insert a battery while
holding the calibration button to begin a battery calibration. Only the battery
which was inserted while the button was depressed will begin calibration.
During a battery calibration the battery will be charged, discharged completely,
and then recharged before finishing. Calibration should complete in roughly 17
hours and the charger vents should not be covered during a calibration cycle.
•The blue calibration indicator light(s) will blink slowly (on 1.5 sec, off 2 sec) while
a calibration is in progress and the charge light(s) may be on or off during the
calibration cycle.
•When a calibration cycle is completed, the calibration light will stop blinking
remain on until the corresponding battery is removed.
•The bottom case temperature may continue to climb up to approximately 43 °C
before temperature regulation is enabled to keep the case from getting warmer.
As the battery voltage drops, the case will cool down and the automatic
temperature limiting will no longer be necessary which minimizes the time it
takes to discharge a battery.
•If the case temperature continues to get too hot internally even after
temperature regulation is enabled, there is a secondary fail-safe which will abort
the calibration completely. If an abort occurs, the calibration light(s) will blink
rapidly and battery charging will be re-enabled.
Detaching and reattaching the battery pack
Detaching the battery pack
CAUTION – Avoid touching the contacts on the battery pack.
1. If the instrument is turned on, press to turn it off.
2. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise, open the battery box cover
and remove the battery pack from the battery box.
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Inserting the battery pack
Before inserting the battery pack, clear any dust or other foreign particles from the
battery contacts.
1. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise and open the battery box
cover.
2. Put the battery pack into the battery box. Insert the battery pack with the
connectors bottom first, facing inside.
3. Close the battery box cover and turn the knob clockwise until the secure click
sound is heard.
CAUTION – If the battery box cover is not closed, this could adversely affect the
watertightness of the instrument.
Setting up the tripod
CAUTION – The tips of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or carrying the
tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.
1. Open the tripod legs enough to for the instrument to be stable.
2. Locate the tripod directly over the station point. To check the tripod’s position,
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.
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Note – Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod.
Centering
When you center the instrument, you align its central axis precisely over the station
point. To center the instrument, you can either use the laser plummet or a plumb bob.
Centering using the laser plummet
WARNING – Do not look into the laser directly.
Note – If you require high accuracy, check and adjust the laser plummet before you center
the instrument. For detailed instructions, see Checking and adjusting the circular level,
page 40.
1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting up the
tripod, page 24.
2. Turn on the laser plummet.
3. 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. For detailed instructions, see
Leveling, page 26.
7. Check 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 the displacement of the station point is major, repeat this procedure from
Step 2
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Centering using a plumb bob
1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting up the
tripod, page 24.
2. Hang the plumb line on the hook of the tripod mounting screw.
3. Adjust the length of the plumb line so that the tip of the plumb bob is at the
height of the station point.
4. Loosen the tripod mounting screw slightly.
5. 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.
Leveling
When you level the instrument, you make the vertical axis of the instrument exactly
vertical. To level the instrument, use the electronic level. In the leveling work, always
set the instrument in face 1 direction (see Figure 1.1, page 14).
To level the instrument:
1. Move the bubble into the circle drawn 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°.
8. 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 40.
B C
A
1
Bottom edge of
the keyboard panel
CB
A
2
Bottom edge of
the keyboard panel
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Sighting
When you sight the instrument, you aim the
telescope at the target, bring the target image into
focus, and align the image with the center crosshairs
of the reticle.
To sight the instrument:
1. Adjust the diopter:
a. Aim the telescope at a blank area, such
as the sky or a piece of paper.
WARNING – Never look at the sun through the telescope. If you do, you may damage or
lose your eyesight.
b. Looking through the eyepiece, rotate the
diopter ring until the reticle crosshairs
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
crosshairs.
c. Move your eye vertically and laterally to
check whether the target image moves
relative to the reticle crosshairs.
If the target image does not move, there is no parallax.
d. If the target image does move, rotate the telescope focusing ring. Then
repeat from Step c.
3. Rotate the tangent screw:
–The final turn of the tangent screw should be in a directions, to
align the target accurately on the center crosshairs.
Center
crosshairs
Diopter ringTelescope focusing
ring
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Setting the measurement mode and preparing the target
The TS862/TS 835 instrument has two measurement modes: Prism mode ()
and Reflectorless mode (). These modes can be changed at any time by
holding down the or key for one second.
To set the measurement mode depending on the target you want to measure, see the
following table.
In some cases, you can measure another target that is not appropriate to the set
measurement mode.
Note – The TS862 instrument is Laser Class 3R in the Reflectorless mode and Laser
pointer function, and Laser Class 1 in the Prism mode. Do not sight the Prism when the
Laser Pointer is on.
Note – The TS835 instrument is a Laser Class 1 in the Prism and Reflectorless mode, and
Laser Class 2 in Laser pointer function.
Measurement with a prism
Do not use a prism with scratches, a dirty surface, or a chipped center. Prisms with thin
edges are recommended.
As the TS862 / TS835 is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface
can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy.
Target Target setting
Prism, reflector sheet Prism (Prism mode)
Other (reflective materials) N-Prism (Reflectorless mode)
thin edges chipped center thick edges
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To maintain the accuracy of your measurements:
•When measuring a short distance, incline the prism slightly so that the EDM
can ignore unnecessary reflections on the prism surface, as shown below.
Tip – Hold the prism securely in place and do not move while taking measurements.
In Prism mode, in order to avoid false measurements on objects other than the prism
or reflector-sheet, targets that are less reflective than the prism or reflector sheet are
not measured. 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 mode
The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the
TS862 / TS835 instrument 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 measurable
distances:
Measurable distances may be shorter or measurement intervals may be longer in the
following cases:
•the angle of the laser against the target is small
•the surface of the target is wet
In 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.
Tip – Make 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.
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)
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Setting up the prism reflector
1. Assemble the prism reflector as shown below.
2. Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor (see page 31).
3. If necessary, change the direction of the prism (see page 31).
4. If you are using a single prism holder, set the position of the target plate (see
page 31).
Detailed instructions for Step 2 through Step 4 are provided on the following pages.
Note – You must use the TS862 / TS835 instrument with the Tribrach W30 or W30b.
Tribrach
Tribrach
Tripod
Target plate for single prism
Tiltable single
prism holder
Prism C
Target pole
Triple prism holder
Height adjust-
ment adapter
is not used.
W30/W30b
adapter 15
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Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter
The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with
a TS862 / TS835 instrument, remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the
Figure below.
The height adjustment adapter is used with other Nikon Total Stations.
Changing the direction of the prism
The prism mounted on the tribrach adapter can be rotated to face in any direction.
To change the direction of the prism:
1. Release the rotation clamp. To do this, turn the
clamp lever counterclockwise.
2. Turn the upper plate of the tribrach adapter
until the prism is facing in the required
direction.
3. Fasten the rotation clamp. To do this, turn the
clamp lever clockwise.
Setting the position of the target plate
If using a single prism, make sure that the target plate is aligned with the tribrach
adapter and the prism.
To set the position of the target plate:
1. Use the two set screws supplied to attach the
target plate to the single prism holder.
2. Move the target plate within the screw holes
until the apex of the wedge pattern is aligned
with the vertical axis of the prism and the
tribrach adapter.
Height adjustment adapter
Height adjustment adapter clamp screw
Clamp
Clamp lever
Unclamp
Center on axis
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Getting Started 3
QTurning the instrument On and
Off
QBasic operation
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Turning the instrument On and Off
Turning on the instrument
Press the [Power] key to turn on the
instrument. The application program starts.
Refer to the operation manual on how to
use the application program.
Note – Check that the batteries are correctly
inserted into the slot if the application
program doesn’t start up even after pressing
[Power].
Turning off the instrument
Press the [Power] key. The Power Key! screen
appears.
Tap the Standby button to turn off the
instrument.
Tap OK to close the screen. The display returns
to the screen shown before you pressed the
[Power] key.
Note – The Standby function stops the program
running and turns off the instrument. When you
press the [Power] key again, it returns to the screen
displayed before the instrument is turned off.
Basic operation
Turning on and turning off the backlight
Press the [Power] key. The Power Key! screen
appears.
Tap Backlight On/Off to switch the backlight on
or off.
Tap OK to close the screen. The display returns
to the screen shown before you pressed the
[Power] key.
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Other functions
Press the [Power] key. The Power Key! screen
appears.
Press Options to display the Option menu.
Tap OK to close the screen. The display returns
to the screen shown before you pressed the
[Power] key.
Cleaning the touch screen
In the Option menu, tap Clean Touch Screen to
disable the touch screen. Use this menu button
if you need to clean the touch panel.
Press (Enter) key, and the display returns to
the screen shown before you pressed the
[Power] key.
Adjustment of touch screen
In the Option menu, tap Adjust Touch Screen to
show the touch panel adjustment window.
By following the instructions in this window, a
gap between the actual tapping point and button
on the window is corrected.
Use a stylus to tap the [+] (plus) sign on the
screen over 1 second. The [+] (plus) sign moves
to a corner of the screen when you remove the
stylus pen. Pressing the (Enter) key after you
pressed the [+] (plus) sign in the center and on
the four corners completes the adjustment of
touch screen.
Press the [ESC] key to cancel the adjustment.
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Reset
In the Option menu, tap Reset.
This option stops the program in process and
initializes the total station. Use this menu when
the application program does not run normally
because of an unexpected reason:
•Tap Yes to execute Reset.
•Tap No to cancel Reset and return to the
screen shown before you pressed the
[Power] key.
Note – Once the Reset is executed, data that are
not stored in the application program are lost.
Shut down
In the Option menu, tap Shutdown.
•Tap Yes to execute Shut down.
•Tap No button to cancel Shut down and
return to the screen shown before you
pressed the [Power] key.
Note – Executing Shutdown completely turns off
the Total Station.
Note – Executing Shutdown ends the application
program and the data that are not stored in the
program are lost.
Auto power off setting
Auto power off function saves the consumption of electricity by switching the Total
Station to the standby mode when it is not operated for a certain time.
Tap Start / Settings / Control Panel.
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Double click the Power icon.
The latest battery status is displayed.
Select the Power Off tab.
The time setting window appears.
In the Idle Time Settings section, select the
Suspend after checkbox.
Select time from the pull down menu. The
options are 5/10/30 minutes.
The Suspend after checkbox is cleared if time is
not selected from the drop-down menu.
Tap OK to complete the setting.
Note – Suspend mode and standby mode are the
same status.
Date/Time settings
This function allows date and time setting of the Total Station
Tap Start / Settings / Control Panel.
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Double-click the Date/Time icon.
The current set date and time are displayed.
Set the date, time, and time zone.
Tap Apply to fix the set values.
Tap OK to complete the setting process.
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Checking and Adjustment 4
QAdjusting the electronic level
QChecking and adjusting the
circular level
QChecking and adjusting the laser
plummet
QZero point errors of vertical scale
and horizontal angle corrections
QChecking the instrument constant
QChecking the laser pointer
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Adjusting the electronic level
Adjustment of the electronic level is done by Zero point errors of vertical scale and
horizontal angle corrections. For detailed instruction, please see page 41.
Checking and adjusting the circular level
Once you have checked and adjusted the
electronic level, check the circular level.
If the bubble is not in the center of the level, use
the adjusting pin to rotate the three adjustment
screws of either circular level on the instrument
main body or tribrach until the bubble is
centered.
Checking and adjusting the laser plummet
The optical axis of the plummet must be aligned with the vertical axis of the
instrument.
To check and adjust the optical/laser plummet:
1. Place the instrument on the tripod. You do not have to level the instrument.
2. Place a thick sheet of paper marked with an X on
the ground below the instrument.
While you are looking through the optical
plummet, adjust the leveling screws until the
image of the X is in the center of the reticle
mark .
For laser plummet, adjust the laser pointer to the
X.
3. Rotate the alidade 180°.
If the marked image is in the same position in the
center of the reticle mark, no adjustment is
required
For laser plummet, if the laser pointer is on the X,
no adjustment is required.
P
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4. If the image or laser pointer is not in the same position, adjust the optical/laser
plummet:
a. Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to turn the adjustment screws until the
image of the X is in Position P. Position P is the center point of the line
connecting the X and the center of the reticle mark .
b. Repeat from Step 2. For laser plummet adjustment, you must remove the
cap.
Zero point errors of vertical scale and horizontal angle
corrections
Checking
1. Set up the instrument on the tripod.
2. Follow the leveling procedures described in Leveling, page 26.
3. Flip the telescope to the Face-1 position.
4. Sight a target that is within 45° of the horizontal plane.
5. Read the vertical angle from the VA1 field in the Basic Measurement Screen
(BMS).
6. Rotate the instrument 180° and flip the telescope to the Face-2 position.
7. Read the vertical angle from the VA2 field.
8. Add the two vertical angles together, VA1 + VA2.
–No adjustment is required if the zero reference for vertical angles (VA zero
setting) is set to Zenith, and VA1 + VA2 equals 360°.
–No adjustment is required if the zero reference for vertical angles (VA zero
setting) is set to Horizon, and VA1 + VA2 is either 180° or 540°.
–An adjustment is required if VA1 + VA2 is not one of the values listed above.
Note – The difference between the vertical angle reading the relevant angle (either 360° for
Zenith, or 180° or 540° for Horizon) is called the altitude constant.
Adjusting
There are two steps in the calibration program. Usually you only complete the first step
that is described below, because the trunnion axis is finely adjusted mechanically.
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To make a major adjustment to the trunnion axis error compensation, however, you
can complete the second step that is described below and make three sets of
observations.
To enter the calibration program, tap the
Calibration icon shown right.
Step 1
1. Take an F1 measurement to a target on
the horizon. Tap [OK].
The vertical angle is shown in the
V0 dir= Horiz setting.
If you sight a target that has a VA of more
than 3°, a warning message appears and
the [OK] button is disabled.
Tip – To set the parameters for trunnion axis error
compensation, establish two targets at a horizontal
distance of at least 30 m from the instrument. The
first target should be placed on the horizontal
plane and the second should be more than 30°
above the horizontal plane. Before you set the
trunnion axis compensation value, you must
complete three sets of F1/F2 observations to these
two points. Even if you complete the second step,
the instrument cannot store a trunnion axis error
compensation of more than 30". If the error is
more than 30", the instrument needs a mechanical check.
VA1 Face-1 vertical angle (tilt-off value)
HA1 Face-1 horizontal angle (tilt-off value)
X1 Face-1 X axis tilt value
Y1 Face-1 Y axis tilt value
Second
target
First
target
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When you have taken the measurement,
the message changes from
to .
2. Take an F2 measurement to the same
target. Tap [OK].
When the observation on F2 is completed,
three parameters are displayed.
3. Do one of the following:
–To return to the first observation
screen, tap [Redo].
–To set parameters on the instrument,
tap [OK].
4. To go to the second step (trunnion axis
compensation), tap [Trun].
VA2 Face-2 vertical angle (tilt-off value)
HA2 Face-2 horizontal angle (tilt-off value)
X2 Face-2 X axis tilt value
Y2 Face-2 Y axis tilt value
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Second step
1. Sight the second target that is placed
more than 30 degrees above the
horizontal plane.
2. Tap [OK] to take angle measurements in
the following order:
–Face-2 to P2
–Face-1 to P2
–Face-1 to P1 (Horizontal)
–Face-2 to P1 (Horizontal)
–Face-2 to P2
–Face-1 to P2
–Face-1 to P1 (Horizontal)
–Face-2 to P1 (Horizontal)
–Face-2 to P2
–Face-1 to P2
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The tolerance in angle reading to each
direction is 10". To maintain the accuracy
of the instrument, you must take shots
with extreme care. If the dHA to the same
direction is more than 10", an error
message appears, and you must
remeasure all three sets of points.
After three sets of F1/F2 observations, the
instrument calculates the trunnion axis
parameter and the updated ACH (the
average of each set).
3. Do one of the following:
–To return to the measurement screen
for the first set of F1 measurements,
tap [Redo].
–To go to the next set of observations
for a more accurate result, tap
[Cont.]. You can record up to ten sets.
–To store the parameter and return to
the BMS, tap [End].
4. If HA corr. is set to OFF when you finish
updating the trunnion axis parameter, a
message appears. The message asks if you
want to change the setting. To change the
setting, tap [Yes].
Trunnion axis compensation
The trunnion axis error is reported when the vertical axis and the trunnion axis
(horizontal axis) are not perpendicular to each other. The sighting axis error is from
the sighting and the trunnion axes. These two errors can be compensated by applying
the Tr-axis and ACH parameters on this instrument to horizontal angle readings.
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Because the amount of compensation changes according to the vertical angle, when
compensation is enabled there is a slight movement in horizontal angle even if you
clamp the tangent screw.
Checking the instrument constant
The instrument constant is a numerical value used to automatically correct for the
displacement between the mechanical and electrical centers when measuring
distances. The instrument constant is set by the manufacturer before the instrument is
shipped. However, to ensure the highest operational accuracy, we recommend that you
check the instrument constant several times a year.
To check the instrument constant, you can either compare a correctly measured base
line with the distance measured by the EDM, or follow the procedure below.
To check the instrument constant:
1. Set up the instrument at Point P, in as flat an area as possible.
2. Set up a reflector prism at Point Q, 100 m away from Point P. Make sure that you
take the prism constant into account.
Tr-axis
ACH
About 100 m
PQ
PRQ
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3. Measure the distance between Point P and Point Q (PQ).
4. Install a reflector prism on the tripod at Point P.
5. Set up another tripod at Point R, on the line between Point P and Point Q.
6. Transfer the TS862 / TS835 instrument to the tripod at Point R.
7. Measure the distance from Point R to Point P (RP), and from Point R to Point Q
(RQ).
8. Calculate the difference between the value of PQ and the value of RP + RQ.
9. Move the TS862 / TS835 instrument to other points on the line between Point P
and Point Q.
10. Repeat Step 5 through Step 9 ten times or so.
11. Calculate the average of all the differences.
The error range is within 3 mm. If the error is out of range, contact your dealer.
Checking the laser pointer
The TS862 / TS835 total station uses a red laser beam to a laser pointer. The laser
pointer is coaxial with the line of sight of the telescope. If the instrument is well
adjusted, the red laser pointer coincides with the line of sight. External influences such
as shock or large temperature fluctuations can displace the red laser pointer relative to
the line of sight.
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Specifications 5
QMain body
QStandard components
QExternal device connector
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Main body
Telescope
Measurement range
Distances shorter than 1.5 m (4.92 ft) cannot be measured with this EDM.
Measurement range with no haze, visibility over 40 km (25 miles)
•The target should not receive direct sunlight.
•“Reference target” refers to a white, highly reflective material. (KGC90%)
•The maximum measurement range of the TS862 instrument is 500 m in the
reflectorless mode.
Tube length 125 mm (4.91 in.)
Magnification 30 X
Effective diameter of objective
TS862 40 mm (1.57 in.)
EDM 45 mm (1.77 in.)
TS835 45 mm (1.77 in.)
EDM 50 mm (1.97 in.)
Image Erect
Field of view 1°20'
2.3 m at 100 m (2.3 ft at 100 ft)
Resolving power 3.0''
Focusing distance 1.5 m to infinity (4.92 ft to infinity)
TS862
Prism mode
Reflector sheet (5 cm x 5 cm) 270 m (886 ft)
Standard prism (1P) 3,000 m (9,840 ft)
Reflectorless mode
Reference target 300 m (984 ft)
TS835
Prism mode
Reflector sheet (5 cm x 5 cm) 300 m (984 ft)
Standard prism (1P) 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
Reflectorless mode
Reference target 300 m (984 ft)
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Distance precision
Measurement intervals
Measurement intervals may vary with the measuring distance or weather conditions.
For the initial measurement, it may take few more seconds.
TS862
Precise mode
Prism ± (2 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to +50 °C)
Reflectorless ± (3 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–20 °C to +50 °C)
Normal mode
Prism ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm
Reflectorless ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm
ISO17123-4 for Prism measurement
TS835
Precise mode
Prism ± (3 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–10 °C to +40 °C)
± (3 + 3 ppm × D) mm
(–20°C to –10°C, +40°C to +50°C)
Reflectorless ± (3 + 2 ppm × D) mm (–10 °C to +40 °C)
± (3 + 3 ppm × D) mm
(–20°C to –10°C, +40°C to +50°C)
Normal mode
Prism ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm
Reflectorless ± (10 + 5 ppm × D) mm
TS862
Precise mode
Prism 1.6 sec.
Reflectorless 2.1 sec.
Normal mode
Prism 1.2 sec.
Reflectorless 1.2 sec.
Prism offset correction –999 mm to +999 mm (1 mm step)
TS835
Precise mode
Prism 1.5 sec.
Reflectorless 1.8 sec.
Normal mode
Prism 0.8 sec.
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Angle measurement
Tilt sensor
Tangent screw
Tribrach
Level
Laser plummet
Reflectorless 1.0 sec.
Prism offset correction –999 mm to +999 mm (1 mm step)
Reading system Absolute encoder
Diametrical reading on HA/VA
Minimum display increment
360° 1"/5"/10"
400G 0.2 mgon/1 mgon/2 mgon
MIL6400 0.005 MIL/0.02 MIL/0.05 MIL
DIN18723 accuracy
TS862 2"/0.6 mgon
TS835 5"/1,5 mgon
Method Liquid-electric detection (Dual axis)
Compensation range ±3'
Type Friction clutch endless fine motion
Type Detachable
Electronic level Displayed on the LCD
Circular level vial Sensitivity 10'/2 mm
Wave length 635 nm
Laser class Class 2
Focusing range ∞
Laser diameter Approx. 2 mm
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Display and keypad
Connections in the instrument
Battery pack
Tested at 25 °C (nominal temperature). Operation times may vary depending on the
condition and deterioration of the battery.
Environmental performance
Dimensions
Face 1 display QVGA,16 bit color, TFT LCD, backlit (320 x 240 pixel)
Face 2 display Backlit, graphic LCD (128 x 64 pixel)
Face 1 keys 22 keys
Face 2 keys 4 keys
Communications
RS-232C Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous
USB Host and Client
Class 2 Bluetooth 2.0 EDR+
External power supply input
voltage
4.5 V to 5.2 V DC
Output voltage 3.8 V DC rechargeable
Continuous operation time
TS862
Continuous distance/angle measurement approx 12 hours
Distance/angle measurement every 30 seconds approx 26 hours
Continuous angle measurement approx 28 hours
TS835
Continuous distance/angle measurement approx 7.5 hours
Distance/angle measurement every 30 seconds approx 16 hours
Continuous angle measurement approx 20 hours
Operating temperature range –20 °C through +50 °C (–4 °F through +122 °F)
Storage temperature range –25 °C through +60 °C (–13 °F through +140 °F)
Main unit 149 mm W x 145 mm D x 306 mm H
Carrying case 435 mm W x 206 mm D x 297 mm H
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Weight
Environmental protection
Standard components
•Instrument main body
•Battery pack (x 2)
•Battery charger
•AC adapter
•Adjustment pin, Allen wrench
•Vinyl cover
•Trimble TS862 and TS835 Total Stations User Guide (this document)
•Carrying case
Main unit w/o battery
TS862 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs)
TS835 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
Battery 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)
Carrying case 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs)
Charger and AC adapter 0.4 kg (0.99 lbs), approx.
Watertight/dust-proof
protection
IP66
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Specifications 5
External device connector
This connector can be used to connect to an external power source or to
communicate with an external device.
Before using the external device connector, make sure that the external device meets
the specifications below.
CAUTION – Except for the connection shown in Figure 6.1on page 58, use of this
connector is at your own risk.
CAUTION – Use only the male connectors specified above. Using other connectors will
damage the instrument.
Input voltage 4.5 V to 5.2 V DC
System RS-232C
Signal level ±9 V standard
Maximum baud rate 38400 bps asynchronous
Compatible male connector Hirose HR10A-7P-6P or HR10-7P-6P
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The external device connector is a Hirose HR 10A-7R-6S female connector. The
pinouts for connecting it to an external device connector are shown below:
CAUTION – Use only the pin connections shown above. Using other connections will
damage the instrument.
CAUTION – The TS862 / TS835 total station has different pin assignment from other
models of Nikon total station.
To connect to an external power source, supply power to Pin 4 (power terminal) and
Pin 5 (ground terminal) on the instrument. The instrument will use the external power
source even if the internal battery packs are attached.
CAUTION – Make sure that the power supplied is within the rated input range (4.5 V to
5.2 V DC, 1 A maximum). Power supplied outside this range will damage the instrument.
To communicate with an external device, connect the RS-232C signal from the
external device to Pin 1 (input terminal) and to Pin 2 (output terminal) on the
instrument.
Cap the data output/external power input connector securely while not in use. The
instrument is not watertight if the cap is not attached or not attached securely, and
when the data output/external power input connector is in use.
The instrument can be damaged by static electricity from the human body discharged
through the data output/external power input connector. Before handling the
instrument, touch any other conductive material once to remove static electricity.
Pin Signal Description
1 RXD Receive data (Input)
2 TXD Send data (Output)
3 NC No connection
4VPower
5 GND Ground
6 NC No connection
HRS
16
25
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System Diagrams 6
QSystem components
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System components
Figure 6.1 Measurement side
Tubular
Compass
Tubular compass
attachment
Connecting cable
Personal computer
Diagonal
Battery charger
Low-power
eyepiece
High-power
eyepiece
Solar filter
AC adapter and
plug adapter
(9 pin, USB)
USB cable
USB memory
eyepiece
Personal computer
TS862 / TS835
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Figure 6.2 Prism reflector side
Note – You must use the TS862 / TS835 instrument with the Tribrach W30 or W30b.
Mini prism C
Mini prism
holder
Mini prism
adapter
Telescopic
prism pole
Coaxial target plate
for single prism
Tiltable single
prism holder
Prism adapter
Tripod for telescopic prism pole
Standard round
single prism C
Target pole
Triple prism
holder
Tribrach adapter 15
Nikon tripod
Tribrach W30/W30b
Height adjustment
adapter is not used.
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