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All contents in this manuThe information containedisplayed, sold, modified
without exocket-3Drence Guide
Part Number 7010-0628
Rev H
t Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.September, 2010
al are copyrighted by Topcon. All rights reserved. d herein may not be used, accessed, copied, stored, , published, or distributed, or otherwise reproduced press written consent from Topcon.
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TOC
Table of ContentsPreface ...............
Whats New with P
Chapter 1Installing Pocket-
Guide to InstallingStarting Pocket-3DMain Screen ........
Context (PToolbar ................Menu Bar ............Pocket-3D TechnicGPS Status Inform
GPS Status ....Monitor GView the RMonitor SaView ReceView PDOApply GPS
Total Station SMonitor PrSet Total SSet Total S
Chapter 2Setup Menu ........
GPS Applications Equipment ....Radios ...........Antenna ........i................................................... iii
ocket-3D ................................ ix
3D ............................................. 1-1 Pocket-3D ......................................... 1-2 ........................................................... 1-5............................................................. 1-6op-Up) Menu Options ....................... 1-9............................................................. 1-10............................................................. 1-12al Information ................................... 1-14ation ................................................... 1-15............................................................. 1-15PS Status Information ........................ 1-16eceivers Current Position ................ 1-16tellites and Enter the Mask ............... 1-17iver Information or Reset Receiver ... 1-17P Values ............................................ 1-18 Receiver Settings ............................. 1-18tatus ................................................... 1-19ism Position Information ................... 1-20tation Search Parameters ................... 1-20tation Tracking Sensitivity and Speed 1-21
................................................... 2-1
............................................................. 2-1
............................................................. 2-2
............................................................. 2-6
............................................................. 2-7
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Base Station ............................................................... 2-8Units ........................................................................... 2-11Exit ............................................................................. 2-12
Equipment Configuration Files ........................................ 2-13Sample Configuration 1: Range-pole with
HiPer Lite Receiver ................................................ 2-14mmGPS Applicatio
Equipment .....mmGPS Trans
TX CalibraEdit ChannBenchmarResection
mmGPS ReceiTotal Station Appl
Equipment .....Range-pole ....Sample Config
Robotic ApplicatioEquipment ...........Station Setup .......
Chapter 3Data Menu ...........
Project ..................Import/Export
Control .................Control PointsImport/Export
From TextConversio
Control Point OSurface .................
Current File orTIN SurfacRoad SurfaPlane SurfBest-fit PlaPocket-3D Reference Guide
ns ....................................................... 2-18............................................................. 2-19mitters ................................................. 2-19tion .................................................... 2-21el ........................................................ 2-23
k Check ............................................... 2-24............................................................. 2-25ver ....................................................... 2-27ications ................................................ 2-29............................................................. 2-29............................................................. 2-31uration 4: Prism and Total Station ..... 2-32ns ........................................................ 2-35............................................................. 2-36............................................................. 2-38
.................................................. 3-1............................................................. 3-2............................................................ 3-4............................................................. 3-13 ............................................................ 3-13............................................................ 3-16
File ..................................................... 3-17n Formats ............................................ 3-18
ptions ................................................ 3-21............................................................. 3-24 .............................................. 3-25e File .................................................. 3-26ce File ................................................ 3-28
ace File ............................................... 3-38ne Surface File .................................. 3-39
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Compare Surface ....................................................... 3-41Surface Options ......................................................... 3-44
Alignment ........................................................................ 3-46Current File or .............................................. 3-48
New ..................................................................... 3-49Edit ...................................................................... 3-55Delete .....
Import/Export From RD3To RD3 Fi
Options .........Layers ...........
Linework .............Current File orImport/Export
Points ..................Listing ..........
ConversioExport PoiConversio
Calculation WizardInverse BetweInverse BetweDistance/OffseDistance FromConvert PolyliConvert AlignTIN Surface frConvert PolyliBest-fit Plane fCompare Two
Clear Selection ....
Chapter 4Survey Menu ......
GPS Survey AppliConnect to GP
Measure Pts .........iii
............................................................. 3-55............................................................ 3-55 File .................................................... 3-55le ........................................................ 3-56............................................................. 3-57............................................................. 3-58............................................................. 3-60 .............................................. 3-60............................................................ 3-64
............................................................. 3-67
............................................................. 3-67n Formats ............................................ 3-69nt Files ............................................... 3-75n Formats ............................................ 3-76 .......................................................... 3-79
en Two Points ..................................... 3-79en Three Points ................................... 3-80t .......................................................... 3-82 Two End Pts ..................................... 3-84ne to Points ........................................ 3-87ment to Points ..................................... 3-89om Pts/Lines ...................................... 3-92ne to Alignment ................................. 3-93rom Points ......................................... 3-95
Surfaces ............................................. 3-96............................................................. 3-99
................................................... 4-1cations ................................................ 4-1S/Disconnect from GPS ..................... 4-2............................................................. 4-2
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Topo-shot ................................................................... 4-3Topo-shot With Offset ............................................... 4-4Control Point .............................................................. 4-5Reference Line ........................................................... 4-6Start Polyline ............................................................. 4-8Next Polyline Pt ......................................................... 4-9End Polyline ..Start Tape DimTape DimensioStop Tape DimOptions ..........
Auto-topo/Stop AuBy Distance ...By Time ........By Elevation .Polyline .........
Stake-out ..............Surface Check
Cut/Fill RMatch GraPoint List AlignmentPolyline ..CoordinateControl PoCreate/EdiSide SlopeMeasure SStake-out PStake-out NMeasure S
Stake-out PrevStake-out Nex
Sideslope V. SurfaceOptions ...
Total Station SurveConnect/DiscoPocket-3D Reference Guide
............................................................. 4-9ension ................................................ 4-10n ......................................................... 4-11ension ................................................ 4-13............................................................. 4-13to-topo ................................................ 4-16............................................................. 4-16............................................................. 4-18............................................................. 4-19............................................................. 4-20............................................................. 4-21 ............................................................ 4-22eal-Time Updates ............................. 4-23de ........................................................ 4-26............................................................. 4-26 ............................................................ 4-28............................................................. 4-33 ........................................................... 4-34int ....................................................... 4-36t Custom Point List ............................ 4-38s .......................................................... 4-40take ..................................................... 4-43revious Point ..................................... 4-47ext Point ........................................... 4-48
take 1 .................................................. 4-48ious Point ............................................ 4-51t Point .................................................. 4-52Options ................................................ 4-53 Offset ................................................. 4-54............................................................. 4-55y Applications ................................... 4-58nnect Total Station ............................. 4-59
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Measure Pts ............................................................... 4-59Topo-shot With Offset ........................................ 4-59Options ................................................................ 4-60
Stake-out ................................................................... 4-61Options ................................................................ 4-62
Robotic Survey Applications ........................................... 4-64Start/Stop TracTurn Face .....Turn Instrume
Reflectorless Appl
Chapter 5Display Menu .....
Zoom ...................Cursor .................Show ...................Orientation ..........Grid Lines ...........Show Section ViewCut/fill History ....Grade Indicator ...Color Selection ...Language SelectioAbout Pocket-3D
Options .........Modify ..........
Indexv
king ................................................... 4-66............................................................. 4-66nt ......................................................... 4-67ication ................................................. 4-68
................................................... 5-1
............................................................. 5-2
............................................................. 5-3
............................................................. 5-4
............................................................. 5-5
............................................................. 5-6 .......................................................... 5-7
............................................................. 5-8
............................................................. 5-9
............................................................. 5-9n .......................................................... 5-11............................................................. 5-12............................................................. 5-13............................................................. 5-13
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Preface
PrefaceThank you for purchassoftware product, or acavailable in this manuaTopcon Positioning Syproducts. This Manual Product and/or softwarits use is subject to theConditions).
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COPYRIGHT All inforintellectual property ofare reserved. You mayderivative works of, sethird party access to, anManual without TPS einformation for the carinformation and data inare developed by the ex
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Conditionssigned to be used by a professional. The user wledge of the safe use of the product and
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ess the File menu and tap/press Exit. press the button or key labeled Enter.tes the name of a dialog box or screen.
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Whats New
Whats New with Pocket-3The following list brieflatest version (v9.1) of
D TP3 Project F All project/des
Topcon TP3 ficonfiguration f
Existing TIN/Rimported/expo
A brief summaviewed from th
D MX3 Machine stored with MX3 fiformat. Older (*.M
D Authorization mechanism has beeand to provide a belonger, you now haoption file on a USwill automatically See Starting Pock
D Grade Indicatcan be displayed wmode the user can similar to the one scut/fill updates to tix
he design surface. The grade-indicator option Dly describes new features and functions for the Pocket-3D.
iles:ign data is now contained within a single le, via 3D-Office, which is the standard project or all 9.1 series releases.
oad/Linework/Point/Control files can be rted for TP3 files.
ry of the TP3 project file contents can be e Project file(s) listing (Info).
Files all machine configurations are now le extensions and are in human-readable XML B3) machine configurations are not supported.
Codes the password protection n changed to allow a larger number of options tter security. Because the new codes are much ve the ability to import them directly from an B dongle, etc. Existing installs of Pocket-3D be upgraded to the new protection mechanism et-3D on page 1-5 for more information.
or A grade-indicator bar, similar to 3DMC, hen doing a surface check. In Surface Check now select to see a tri-color grade-indicator een in the 3DMC software that gives real-time
Whats New with Pocket-3D
x
is located in the display menu and only shows up when there is an active surface or alignment. To adjust the grade indicator settings, press and hold on the grade-indicator strip to access a sub-menu containing options for tolerances and range.See Cut/Fill Real-Time Updates on page 4-23 for more information on how to access and use the grade indicator.
D Cosmetic Cha Buttons now h
Menu items, sudescriptive bitm
D Miscellaneous File and point
can also be sor
Point descriptipreviously set
Multiple selectLayers, and Su
New layers candrop-down list
Updated projecprojection and
Polyline segme
The direction opop-up menu. pop-up menu, for one secondSee Main Scr
Also, in the coand single or mCalcs >LengthSee Main Scr
Polylines can n
Added supportdatum option tPocket-3D Reference Guide
nges:ave 3D edges.
rface, and equipment lists now have aps.
Changes:lists are now sorted alphabetically. Point lists ted by clicking the column header.
on fields are now drop-down lists where descriptions can be retrieved.
ions have been added for Points, Lines, rfaces.
now be created inside the layer selection .
tions list, now also includes support for table multiple datums.
nts can be viewed and edited within a list.
f a polyline can now be reversed by using the Click Linework>Reverse from the context which is activated by holding the stylus down or alternatively pressing the ALT button.een on page 1-6 for more information.
ntext menu, the length of the selected polyline ultiple polyline segments can be shown. Click :.
een on page 1-6 for more information.
ow be joined together.
for NAD83_NO_Trans. This is an added o support the use of a non-Topcon base station.
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There is a difference between NAD83 and WGS84 parameters. When using a non-Topcon base station, a shift would appear. A third-party base receiver use to be the only option. See Support for non-Topcon Base Station on page 3-22 for more information.
The following list brieflatest version (v9.2) ofincremental release verMobile, Windows CE,
D Platforms In 1 controller platforruns on the FC-25
D Site-Link 3D connectivity, allowmessages to other 3jobsite.
NOTE: This imust be conneby Topcon or b
D DGPS You canfor the equipment cRTK corrections (oSample Configurafor details.
D RC-4 Pocket-3Dcommunicating wiConfiguration 4: Pdetails.
D Other Pocket-3files (up to 10 timezooming selection xi
ly describes new features and functions for the Pocket-3D. Version 9.2 of Pocket-3D is an sion of the Pocket-3D 9.x series for Windows and Windows XP/Vista/7 platforms.
addition to the FC-120, FC-200, and the GRS-ms and WIndows platforms, Pocket-3D now and FC-2500 controllers.
Pocket-3D now supports Site-Link ing users to transfer files, project data, and DMC, 3D-Office, and Pocket-3D users on the
s an Optional feature controlled by OAF. You cted to a Site-Link service (provided directly y a Site-Link server hosted on the job).
now select a GPS (Augmented) sensor type onfiguration, which allows you to run without r without RTK options in the receiver). See tion 4: Prism and Total Station on page 2-32
9.2 supports the new RC-4 modem for th robotic total stations. See Sample rism and Total Station on page 2-32 for
D 9.2 now handles significantly larger project s larger than before). Also, on-screen panning/with large data files is greatly improved.
Whats New with Pocket-3D
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Chapter 1
Installing Pocket-3DWelcome to Pocket-3Dfiles, check cuts and filjobsite. This software chand-held controllerTDS Recon, or an H3DMC Bundle from To
Figure 1-1. Po
NOTE: Pocket-3D no1-1, the software contractors use to build job ls, layout points, and survey all or part of a omes on a CD and is ready to install on a such as, the Topcon FC-200 (Figure 1-1), a P iPAQand is only available as part of the pcon dealers.
cket-3D on Controller (Topcons FC-200)
w runs on FC-25 and FC-2500 controllers.
Installing Pocket-3D
1-2
Guide to Installing Pocket-3DPocket-3D installs on any hand-held controller that runs the Windows Pocket PC operating system, including Topcons FC-200. Pocket-3D initially loads onto your computer, then uses Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize with the controller and install Pocket-3D onto the controller.Microsoft website (wwcomputer before install
The Pocket-3D programthe 3DMC CD. It will ActiveSync will install
1. Connect your comBecause ActiveSynhas been loaded onat any time.
2. Insert the 3DMC scomputer. NavigatPocket-3D folder.
3. Click the Pocket-3click Next on the W
FigurePocket-3D Reference Guide
ActiveSync is available for free from the w.microsoft.com) and must be installed on the ing Pocket-3D.
for your hand-held controller is located on first be loaded onto your computer, then it onto your controller.
puter and hand-held controller. c will automatically install Pocket-3D once it to the computer, this step is can be performed
oftware CD into the computer CD drive of the e to the CDs files using Explorer and open the
D setup icon to run the install program and elcome screen (Figure 1-2).
1-2. Begin Pocket-3D Installation
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4. Review the License Agreement. If you accept the terms, click the I accept... radio button, then click Next (Figure 1-3). Click I do not accept... to terminate the installation.
Figure 1-3.
5. Click Install to loa
Figure
6. With the computerstart up and retriev
If Pocket-3D is alrfrom the controllerprocess, double-cliActiveSync install 1-3
Review and Accept License Agreement
d Pocket-3D on the computer (Figure 1-4).
1-4. Install Pocket-3D on Computer
and controller connected, ActiveSync will e the controllers programs.
eady installed, ActiveSync ask to uninstall it . When ActiveSync completes the uninstall ck the Pocket-3D setup icon to have the software on the controller.
Installing Pocket-3D
1-4
7. ActiveSync will begin the Pocket-3D install process for the hand-held controller (Figure 1-5).
Figure
8. Click Yes to installcontroller (Figure 1
Figure
When the controllenotice to check theprocedures. HowevClick OK to contin
9. Click Finish to exiPocket-3D Reference Guide
1-5. Install Pocket-3D on Controller
Pocket-3D to the default directory on the -6).
1-6. Installing into Default Directory
r install completes, ActiveSync displays a controller for any further installation er, Pocket-3D has no further installation steps. ue.
t the install program (Figure 1-7 on page 1-5).
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Fig
Starting PoTo start Pocket-3D, prethe program list.
Upon initial startup, Poproperly run (Figure 1-mechanism has been chto provide better securiyou can import directlyExisting installs of Pocnew protection mechanvia the new Keygen2
Device identificat
Company name
Contact name
Company address1-5
ure 1-7. Finish Install and Exit
cket-3Dss theWindows icon and press Pocket3D in
cket-3D requires authorization codes to 8 on page 1-6). The password protection anged to allow a larger number of options and ty. Because the codes are much longer now, from an option file on a USB dongle, etc. ket-3D will automatically be upgraded to the ism. New users will require codes generated application.
ion Contact phone number
Contact email address
Software Type (Pocket-3D)
Installing Pocket-3D
1-6
When you receive the authorization codes, enter them into the appropriate fields on the Device Identification screen and press Ok (Figure 1-8).
Figur
Once entered, the authoabout Pocket-3D screeoptions, see Main Scr
Main ScreeThe Pocket-3D main wfollowing components:
Main Window disurface and machinfile and display op
Toolbar providesToolbar on page
TIP
Authoavailabcodes directl
NOTE
ExistinupgradmechaPocket-3D Reference Guide
e 1-8. Enter Authorization Codes
rization codes can then be located on the n for easy access. To view updated installed een on page 1-6.
nindow (Figure 1-9 on page 1-7) has the
splays a graphical representation of the design e. The display varies according to the selected
tions.
icons for frequently used functions. See 1-10 for more information.
rization Codes: More options are now le to provide better security. Because new
are much longer, you can now import them y from an option file onto a USB dongle, etc.
g installs of Pocket-3D will automatically be ed to the new password protection nism.
Main Screen
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Menu bar contains pop-up menus for the various functions available in Pocket-3D. The following chapters describe each menu in detail.
Fig
The pop-up menus on tcontain frequently accedata. To display the popoint, station, or polylipress the ALT button.
The pop-up (context) mand the information sel
Clear selection dsame as the Data
Alignment (Figure
Stakeout: stake
Use as referencreference line d
Segment Select e
Linework (Figure 1
Add linework:
Edit linework:
Add point to po
Offset: appliesselected linewo1-7
ure 1-9. Pocket-3D Main Screen
he main screen (Figure 1-15 on page 1-10) ssed functions, and information about selected p-up menu, rest the controllers stylus on the ne for at least one (1) second or alternatively
enu options depend on the type of file open ected.
eselects the selected entities (functions the Clear selection menu option).1-12 on page 1-9):
s out the selected point
e line: uses the selected alignment as a uring a stakeout
ntire polyline
-13 on page 1-9):
adds the selected linework
edits the selected linework
lyline: adds a point to the selected polyline
a user-defined horizontal/vertical offset to the rk.
Installing Pocket-3D
1-8
Delete: deletes the selected linework or the last segment.
Stakeout polyline: stakes out the selected polyline
Close polyline: closes the selected polyline(s).
Use as reference line: uses the selected polyline as a reference line during a stake-out (Figure 1-10).
Reverse polylipolyline.
Figure 1
Length: total le
Points adds, editson page 1-9)
Add a point: ad
Edit a point: ed
Delete a point:
Stake-out poin
Calcs performs cpage 1-10)
Sta: displays thwhere the stylu
Length: showssingle or multi
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ne(s): reverses the direction of a selected
-10. Lengths Context Menu Option
ngth of selected polyline.
, deletes, or stakes-out point(s) (Figure 1-14
ds the selected point(s).
its the selected point(s).
deletes the selected point(s).
t: stakes out the selected point(s).
ommon polyline calculations (Figure 1-15 on
e identifier of the station closest to the point s was tapped.
you the length of the selected polyline and ple polyline segments.
1-11. Calcs Context Menu Option
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Move here move the selected entity with the mouse.
Properties displays the properties dialog box for the selected entity.
Delete points deletes the selected point(s).
Properties displays the properties dialog box for the selected entity.
Context (Pop-UFigure 1-12 through Fithe context menu optioparameters.
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-1
Figure 11-9
p) Menu Optionsgure 1-14 and Figure 1-15 on page 1-10 shows ns for Alignment, Linework, Point, and Calcs
2. Context Menu Alignment Options
3. Context Menu Linework Options
-14. Context Menu Points Options
Installing Pocket-3D
1-10
Figure 1
ToolbarThe toolbar (Figure 1-1functions.
Figure 1-1
Table 1-1 lists and descTab
Icon
GPS Status
mmGPS Status
Total Station Status
Robotic Status
GPS, LPStype of coconnectioorange fo
In GPSinformdetails.
In mmGinformdetails.
In totalstation details.
In roboinformfor detaPocket-3D Reference Guide
-15. Context Menu Calcs Options
6) contains icons for frequently used
6. Pocket-3D Toolbar GPS Example
ribes the available icons. le 1-1. Pocket-3D Toolbar Icons
Description
, mmGPS, total station status displays symbols for the ntrol application used on the jobsite, as well as the n status (red for unconnected, green for connected, and r low precisions in GPS applications).
control applications, press this icon to display GPS ation. See GPS Status Information on page 1-15 for
PS control applications, press this icon to display GPS ation. See GPS Status Information on page 1-15 for
station applications, press this icon to display total information. See Total Station Status on page 1-19 for
tic applications, press this icon to display robotic ation. See Robotic Survey Applications on page 4-64 ils.
Toolbar
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Zoom out decreases the magnification of the design view each time you tap this button. The zooming pivot is the center of the screen.
Zoom in increases the magnification of the design view each time you screen.
Zoom winwhen dra
Zoom pre
Zoom ext
Info disdialog bo
Auto-pan
Selection window
Selection polygon
Pan
Click to r
Auto-pdisplayscreen.
Selectidrawin
Selectidrawin
Pan mthe scre
Table 1-1. Pocket-3D Toolbar Icons (Continued)
Icon Description1-11
tap this button. The zooming pivot is the center of the
dow increases the magnification of a design area wing a box around the selected area.
vious displays the previous design view.
ents displays the extent of the design view/area.
plays information for selected points/polylines and a x to save the information as a text file.
otate through the four button options:
an tracks the users current position in the field and s the position as a cross symbol in the middle of the Available only in GPS connection.
on window selects points/polylines on the screen when g a box around them.
on polygon selects point/polylines on the screen when g a polygon around them.
oves the design view around when pressing down on en and dragging.
Installing Pocket-3D
1-12
Menu BarThe menu bar provides access to the Pocket-3D configuration, setup, display, and other jobsite functions (Figure 1-17). For details on the menus, see the following:
Setup Menu on p
Data Menu on pa
Survey Menu on
Display Menu on
Fig
Table 1-2 describes theTab
Menu
Setup Menus G
mmGPS
Total StationPocket-3D Reference Guide
age 2-1
ge 3-1
page 4-1
page 5-1
ure 1-17. Pocket-3D Menu Bar
functions available in each menu. le 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options
Functions
The options available in the Setup menu depend on the equipment file selected.
configures equipment and machine setups
configures radios, antennas, and base stations in GPS applications
configures transmitters and receivers in mmGPS applications
configures GRT-2000 setup and LS-2000 receivers in LPS applications
configures total stations and prisms in total station applications
sets the units for the job
PS
Menu Bar
P/N 7010-0628
Data Menu The options available in the Data menu depend on the equipment file and design surface file selected.
creates, configures, and sets control point
Survey Menu
Table 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options (Continued)
Menu Functions
Gm
TSta1-13
files
creates, configures, and sets surface files
creates, configures and sets linework files
creates, configures and provides access to importing or exporting control and point files
performs various calculations
The options available in the Survey menu depend on the equipment file selected.
connects and disconnects the GPS receiver or total station
starts and stops tracking the total station in total station applications
sets the type of connection for the total station
enables and disables the use of a reflectorless total station in total station applications
measures points and polylines in the field
performs auto-topo operations for topographic surveys (not available for some total station instruments/applications)
performs stake-outs
PSmGPS
otal tion
Installing Pocket-3D
1-14
For context menu optio
Pocket-3DInformatioTo view Pocket-3D infThe about Pocket-3D dapplication program, cnumber (Figure 1-18 o
See Main Screen on
Display Menu The options available in the Display menu depend on the equipment file selected and the types of data active.
zooms in, out, or pans around the main
Table 1-2. Pocket-3D Menu Options (Continued)
Menu FunctionsPocket-3D Reference Guide
ns, see Main Screen on page 1-6.
Technical normation, press DisplayAbout Pocket-3D. ialog box displays the version levels for the
opyright information, registration, and ID n page 1-15).
page 1-6 for viewing options.
screen
selects points and/or polylines individually or in bunches
shows the scale bar, the direction of travel, and/or the point of reference
orients the screen to a desired direction
displays, orients, aligns grid lines as desired
shows a section view of the design surface (only available for certain surfaces)
shows the cut/fill history (available for mmGPS applications)
shows the grade indicator when an active surface displays.
changes the background color
selects the language for Pocket-3D on the next start up of program
displays the about Pocket-3D dialog box
GPS Status Information
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F
GPS StatuOnce connected to a Gtoolbar turns green (GPview or edit the differenon page 1-16).
GPS StatusWhile in GPS control, angle or reset the receitoolbar. The GPS statu16).
The color of the buttonstatus of the system.
Background color with Pocket-3D; recommunicating wi
Hardware symbol corresponding sensbetween 3 and 10 sweak signal); aftersignal). 1-15
igure 1-18. About Pocket-3D
s InformationPS/mmGPS system, the status button on the S) or blue (mmGPS). Press the status button to t application-specific parameters (Figure 1-19
to view GPS information, change the mask ver, press the GPS status button on the s dialog box displays (Figure 1-19 on page 1-
and state of the hardware symbol indicates the
green means the entire system communicates d means all or some part of the system is not th Pocket-3D; orange means low precisions.
state if the symbol is crossed out, the or/receiver is not available. If the radio link is econds old, the radio icon will flash (bad or
10 seconds, it will be crossed out (unavailable
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Figure 1-19. G
Monitor GPS StTo monitor the fix statubutton. The Fix tab dis
The initialization s
Total sats tracked satellites being trac
GPS sats used and GLONASS satellit
Horz. RMS and Vequality computed fSquare)
View the ReceiTo view the current postatus button, then tap The Position tab displapage 1-17):
latitude, longitude,
northing, easting, a
the distance from t
GPS Status Icon mmGPS GPS Status IconPocket-3D Reference Guide
PS/mmGPS Status Button and Dialog Box
atus Informations of the GPS+ receiver, press the GPS status
plays the following information (Figure 1-19):
tatus of the GPS+ and mmGPS system
the total (GPS and GLONASS) number of ked
GLONASS sats used the number of GPS and es being used
rt. RMS an estimation of the positioning rom a valid satellite status (RMS = Root Mean
vers Current Positionsition of the GPS+ receiver, press the GPS the Position tab on the GPS status dialog box.ys the following information (Figure 1-20 on
and ellipsoid height of the GPS+ antenna
nd elevation of the GPS+ antenna
he receiver to the base station
GPS Status Information
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Monitor Satellites and Enter the MaskTo monitor the current distribution of satellites or enter the mask angle for satellites, press the GPS status button, then tap the Satellites tab on the GPS status dialog box.The Satellites tab displays the following information (Figure 1-20).
Satellite plot dispcurrent mask angle
Blue dots: GPS
Red-with-cross
Black dots: unu
Red mask circl
Mask enters and
Figure
View Receiver ITo view the receivers GPS status button, thebox. Use the left/right
The Info tab displays t Identification infor
information (type,
Reset receiver prfor the GPS+ recei1-17
lays used and unused satellites, and the .
satellites
dots: GLONASS satellites
sed satellites
e: satellites inside will be used for positioning
sets the mask angle for the job.
1-20. Position and Satellites Tabs
nformation or Reset ReceiverID number and firmware version, press the n tap the Info tab on the GPS status dialog arrows to navigate to the Info tab.he following (Figure 1-21 on page 1-18):
mation, firmware revision, and radio link latency, and quality) for the receiver.
ess to clear all data and reset all settings stored ver.
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1-18
Reset RTK press to reset RTK ambiguities.
View PDOP ValuesTo view PDOP values for planning purposes, press the GPS status button, then tap the Planning tab on the GPS status dialog box. Use the left/right arrows to
The Planning tab dispcovers a 24-hour perio
Press Next to displ Press Previous to d
Figu
Apply GPS ReceTo apply advanced GPbutton, then tap the AdGPS status dialog box.Advanced tab. The Advanced tab con
Use multipath redureflections from ne
Use GLONASS sacalculations and toPocket-3D Reference Guide
navigate to the Planning tab.lays PDOP information at an hourly scale and d (Figure 1-21).
ay PDOP values for the next day.
isplay PDOP values for past days.
re 1-21. Info and Planning Tabs
iver SettingsS receiver settings, press the GPS status vanced tab (Figure 1-22 on page 1-19) on the Use the left/right arrows to navigate to the
tains the following GPS receiver settings.
ction leave enabled to reduce multiple arby objects.
tellites leave enabled to include in position display on the satellite plot.
GPS Status Information
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Total StationWhile in total station cchange search area or cTotal Station status bupage 1-20).
The color of the buttonstatus of the system.
Background color with Pocket-3D; recommunicating wi
Hardware symbol corresponding sens
The instrument selectethat display.
NOTE
For noremain1-19
Figure 1-22. Advanced Tab
Statusontrol, to view total station information, hange track sensitivity and speed, press the tton on the toolbar (Figure 1-23 on
and state of the hardware symbol indicates the
green means the entire system communicates d means all or some part of the system is not th Pocket-3D.
state if the symbol is crossed out, the or/receiver is not available.
d during equipment setup determines the tabs
n-robotic total stations, the prism symbol will crossed out.
Installing Pocket-3D
1-20
Figure 1-23. T
Monitor Prism PTo monitor the positionstatus button. The Pos(Figure 1-23):
whether or not the
horizontal/vertical
northing, easting, a
Set Total StatioTo set total station searbutton, then tap the Sea(Figure 1-24 on page 1
Depending on the totalselect the following infOk:
Search wait (secs) station starts to sea
Pattern selects th
Search area left andarea at the total sta
Total Station Status IconPocket-3D Reference Guide
otal Station Status Button and Dialog Box
osition Information status of the prism, press the Total Station
ition tab displays the following information
prism is connected and tracks the total station
angles and slope distance to the prism
nd elevation of the prism
n Search Parametersch parameters, press the Total Station status rch tab on the total station status dialog box
-21).
station used and the sensor type, enter or ormation (Figure 1-24 on page 1-21) and press
sets the wait time in seconds until the total rch for the prism (robotic total stations only).
e pattern for tracking the prism.
right of prism when enabled, sets the search tion for tracking the prism.
GPS Status Information
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Above and below prism enter the angle above and below the prism in which to search.
Set Total Station Tracking Sensitivity and SpeedTo set total station tracStation status button, status dialog box.
Figure1-21
king parameters (Figure 1-24), press the Total then tap the Track tab on the total station
1-24. Search Tab for Total Station
Installing Pocket-3D
Notes:
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Chapter 2
Setup MenuDepending on the applSetup menu contains dcomponents.
GPS ApplicIn GPS applications, thmenu items. Some menconfigured (machine o
Equipment
Radios
Antenna
Base Station
mmGPS transmitte
mmGPS receiver (
Units
Figure 2-2-1ication (GPS, mmGPS, or total station), the ifferent options for configuring system
ationse Setup menu (Figure 2-1) has the following u items depend on the type of equipment
r rover).
rs (mmGPS application)
mmGPS application)
1. Setup Menu for GPS Applications
Setup Menu
2-2
EquipmentThe Equipment menu creates and edits equipment configuration files. Equipment configuration files contain information specific to the equipment; such as, machine type, receiver type and location, dimensions of the cutting edge, offset lengths depending on the position of the receiver
To access available equEquipment (Figure 2-
F
From the Equipment cpage 2-3), equipment cPocket-3D and transfermachine configuration.before grading.) Refer more information on th
NOTICEEquipmstationPocket-3D Reference Guide
, and radio configuration.
ipment configuration files, tap Setup 2).
igure 2-2. SetupEquipment
onfigurations dialog box (Figure 2-3 on onfiguration files can be created within red to the machine Control Box to be used for (A machine configuration file must be created to the System Five-3D Reference Manual for e Control Box.
ent setup is used for Rover setups, not Base setups.
GPS Applications
P/N 7010-0628
Figure 2-3.
Once equipment configinternal memory, they of the job, depending o
On the Equipment conthe Configuration namand create an Equipmeinformation and press Noptions for Pocket-3D.
Configuration namConfiguration.
Machine type selThe screens displatype selection.
Sensor select theGPS antenna, GPS2000 for 3-track cu
Location select thpole, Middle for B
Units select the u
Note: These unit2-3
Equipment Configurations Dialog Box
uration files are created and stored in the can be selected and adjusted at the beginning n the receivers setup.
figurations dialog box, press New to display e/type dialog box (Figure 2-4 on page 2-4)
nt Configuration file. Enter the following ext. Some selections depend on purchased
e type a name for the Equipment
ect Range pole, Bulldozer, or Motor grader. y different settings depending on the machine
type of sensor used on the machine; either Augmented, mmGPS Receiver, Prism, or LS-rb & gutter.
e sensors location; Top of pole for Range ulldozer, or Left/Right for Motor grader.
nit of measure.
s do not relate to job units.
Setup Menu
2-4
Figu
On the antenna informinformation using the sstep and press Next. Thto illustrate the setup.
For range poles, enter(Figure 2-5):
Antenna type sel
Antenna height efrom antenna meas
Measured to enteheight was measur
Connection (Pockebetween controller
Figure 2-5. Pocket-3D Reference Guide
re 2-4. Configuration Name/Type
ation dialog box, enter the following ame units of measure entered in the previous ese settings have a corresponding Image tab
the following antenna information
ect the type of antenna.
nter the antenna height of the GPS+ antenna urement point to pole tip.
r where on the GPS+ antenna the antenna ed.
t-3D) select the communication port used and instrument.
Range Pole Antenna Setup Information
GPS Applications
P/N 7010-0628
On the radio setup dialog box (Figure 2-6), set the following parameters and press Next:
Radio type the type of radio.
Connected the port used for radio connection.
Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS+
Format current GRTCM corrections
On the Machine configpress Finish to save th
Figure 2-7. Ma2-5
receiver.
PS+ systems are capable of either CMR or .
Figure 2-6. Radio Setup
uration complete dialog box (Figure 2-7), e configuration file.
chine Configuration Complete Dialog Box
Setup Menu
2-6
RadiosTo configure radio settings, tap SetupRadios (Figure 2-8).
On the radio setup dialOk (Figure 2-9 on pag
Radio type the ty
Port the port used
Baud rate the speunit and the GPS+
Format current GRTCM corrections
Configure changchannel configuraSelect the desired cdisplays. Press SetPocket-3D Reference Guide
Figure 2-8. SetupRadio
og box, set the following parameters and press e 2-7):
pe of radio.
for radio connection.
ed of communication rate between the radio receiver.
PS+ systems are capable of either CMR or .
es the radio channel; press to display the tion dialog box (Figure 2-9 on page 2-7). hannel and the corresponding Frequency
to apply the radio channel parameters.
GPS Applications
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Figure 2-9. Radio S
AntennaTo edit/view antenna m(Figure 2-10).
F
On the antenna setup dpress Ok (Figure 2-11
Antenna type sel
Antenna height e
Measured to enteheight was measur2-7
etup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes
easurements, tap SetupAntenna
igure 2-10. SetupAntenna
ialog box, set the following parameters and on page 2-8):
ect the type of antenna.
nter the antenna height of the GPS+ antenna.
r where on the GPS+ antenna the antenna ed.
Setup Menu
2-8
Units select the unit of measure.
Base StationTo set Base Station inf(Figure 2-12).
Fig
On the base station conpage 2-9), set the follo
Control point selposition from the c
NOTE
If the BdisconDisconPocket-3D Reference Guide
Figure 2-11. Antenna Setup
ormation, tap SetupBase Station
ure 2-12. SetupBase Station
figuration dialog box (Figure 2-13 on wing parameters and press Next:ect the appropriate control point for the base ontrol point drop-down list.
ase station menu item is unavailable, nect from the GPS receiver (Survey nect from GPS).
GPS Applications
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Connection (Pocket-3D) select the connection to the receiver.
Figure
On the antenna setup dparameters and press O
Antenna type sel
Antenna height e
Measured to enteheight was measur
Units select eithe
Figure 2-9
2-13. Base Station Configuration
ialog box (Figure 2-14), set the following k:
ect the type of antenna.
nter the antenna height of the GPS+ antenna.
r where on the GPS+ antenna the antenna ed.
r meters, feet, inches, or centimeters.
2-14. Antenna Setup Base Station
Setup Menu
2-10
On the radio setup dialog box, set the following parameters (Figure 2-15):
Radio type the type of radio.
Port the port used for radio connection.
Baud rate the speed of communication rate between the radio unit and the GPS+
Format current GRTCM corrections
Configure changchannel configuradesired channel an
Set press to appl Next press to dis
(Figure 2-16 on pa
Figure 2-15. Radio S
On the GPS receiver sedo the following and p
Use co-op trackingmultipath reductionreceiver (non-mov
Use multipath redufrom nearby objectPocket-3D Reference Guide
receiver.
PS+ systems are capable of either CMR or .
es the radio channel; press to display the tion dialog box (Figure 2-15). Select the d the corresponding Frequency displays.
y the radio channel parameters.
play the GPS receiver settings dialog box ge 2-11).
etup and Channel Configuration Dialog Boxes
ttings dialog box (Figure 2-16 on page 2-11) ress Finish to connect to the GPS receiver. if enabled, allows higher efficiency of . This option is only valid for a base station
ing).
ction if enabled, reduces multiple reflections s.
GPS Applications
P/N 7010-0628
Use GLONASS satellites if enabled, these satellites will not be included in the position calculations and will not display on the satellite plot if disabled.
Figure
UnitsTo set project units, tap
On the units dialog boxunits for each item fromPocket-3D saves the en
The units can be changthe changes.
Distances select feet, or Feet + Inc2-11
2-16. Select GPS Receiver Settings
SetupUnits (Figure 2-17).
Figure 2-17. SetupUnits
(Figure 2-18 on page 2-12), select the desired the drop-down lists. Press Ok to continue;
tered units.
ed at any time; Pocket-3D automatically saves
either Meters, US Survey feet, International hes.
Setup Menu
2-12
If using Feet+Inches, all values will show as 1'11''1/2 where 12 inches equal 1 foot and any value smaller than an inch will show as a fraction of an inch.
Decimal Places select either 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 decimal places. Angles select either DDMMSS, NDDMMSSE, Gons, or
DD.DDDD. Areas select eithe
Hectares. Volumes select e
Coords select eitX-Y-Z, or X-Y-Z S
Stations select ei1+000.000.
Grades select eith
F
ExitTo exit Pocket-3D, tapscreen. The Confirmatpage 2-13). Press Yes tmain screen.Pocket-3D Reference Guide
r Square meters, Square feet, Acres, or
ither Cubic meters or Cubic yards. her North-East-Elev, East-North-Elev,outh Azimuth.ther 100.000, 1+00.000, 10+0.000, or
er Percent (%), Run : Rise, or Rise : Run.
igure 2-18. Units Parameters
the icon in the upper-right corner of the ion dialog box displays (Figure 2-19 on o exit the program or press No to return to the
Equipment Configuration Files
P/N 7010-0628
Figure 2-19.
EquipmentEquipment configuratimachine, GPS+ receivesetup. Pocket-3D uses information on the mai
The following sectionsone for a range-pole wgrader machine rover wLS-2000 receiver, and
An equipment configur
Import the file creathrough the compaProject on page 3
Create the file man2-13
Pocket-3D Exit Confirmation Dialog Box
Configuration Fileson files contain information on the specific r, prism, radio, etc., for the job application and this information to accurately portray jobsite n screen.
provide example equipment configurations: ith a HiPer Lite receiver, one for a motor ith mmGPS, one for a motor grader with an
another one for a prism/total station setup.
ation file can be created in one of two ways:
ted at the System Five-3D Control Box ct flash card using the Copy button. See -2 for details.
ually.
Setup Menu
2-14
Sample Configuration 1: Range-pole with HiPer Lite ReceiverBefore initializing or localizing a GPS+ system, there must be an equipment configuration file defined in Pocket-3D. The following procedure is an example of a HiPer Lite receiver configuration.
1. Press SetupEqudisplays.
2. On the Machine fichange a selected fon page 2-15).
3. On the Configuratequipment paramepage 2-15):
Configuration Configuration
Machine type
Sensor select
Mounting localist.
Units select tdrop-down list
NOTICEIncorrehave aPocket-3D Reference Guide
ipment. The Machine files dialog box
les dialog box, press New to create (or Edit to ile) an equipment configuration (Figure 2-20
ion name dialog box, set the following ters, and press Next (Figure 2-20 on
name enter a name for the Equipment file on the alphanumeric pop-up keyboard.
select Range pole from the drop-down list. GPS Antenna from the drop-down list. tion select Top of pole from the drop-down
he type of unit measurement from the .
ct measurements or typographical errors will direct affect on grading accuracy.
Equipment Configuration Files
P/N 7010-0628
Figure 2-20
4. Enter the followingmeasurement entercontinue (Figure 2Image tab to illustr
Antenna type
Antenna heigh
Measured to
Connection (P
Figure 2-21. An
5. On the advanced dfollowing radio pa(Figure 2-22 on pa2-15
. Equipment Configuration Dialog Box
information using the same units of ed in the previous step, then press Next to -21). These settings have a corresponding ate the setup.
select Topcon HiPer Lite. t enter the antennas measured height.
select either Base or Rim.ocket-3D) select the appropriate connection.
tenna Information Dimensions/Image Tab
ialog box (Figure 2-22 on page 2-16), set the rameters, and press Next to continue ge 2-16):
Setup Menu
2-16
Radio type for a HiPer Lite, the default is selected; otherwise, select the radio type for the receiver.
Connected to select serial port (usually Port C) from the drop-down list.
Baud rate select 38400 from the drop-down list.
Format selec
6. Press Finish to savPressing Cancel wlost.
Figu
7. On the Equipmentedited configuratio(Figure 2-23).
8. At the verificationas the current equip
Figure 2Pocket-3D Reference Guide
t CMR from the drop-down list.
e the configuration file (Figure 2-22).
ill cause the configurations information to be
re 2-22. Radio Setup Dialog Box
configuration dialog box, select the new or n file, and press Ok to continue
screen, press Finish to apply the configuration ment (Figure 2-23).
-23. Select Equipment Configuration
Equipment Configuration Files
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GPS Augmented Sensor Type Now you can select a GPS (Augmented) sensor type, which allows you to run without RTK corrections (or without RTK options in your receiver) and to perform rough grade-checking and stakeout using GPS positions computed with the help of the WAAS (North America) or EGNOS (Europe) GPS augmentation system. The expected position accuracies can range from anywhere bdepending on satellite
Sample Configurationfollowing procedure isthe sensor type for GPS
1. Follow steps 1 & 2dialog box, select GNext.
2. On the Dimensionenter antenna heighselect the appropricorresponding Ima
3. Press Next to displ(Figure 2-25 on pa
Figure 2-24. Exampl2-17
etween 0.5 and 4.0 (0.2m and 1.5m) availability.
: GPS Augmented Sensor Type The an example of selecting GPS (Augmented) as .
above, then on the Configuration name PS (Augmented) as the sensor type, and press
s tab (Figure 2-24), select the antenna type, t, measure to either the Base or the Rim, and
ate connection for Pocket-3D. The ge tab illustrates the setup.ay the Equipment configuration dialog box ge 2-18).
e GPS (Augmented) Equipment Configuration
Setup Menu
2-18
4. On the Equipment configuration dialog box (Figure 2-25), select the new or edited configuration file and press Ok.
5. At the verification screen (Figure 2-25), press Yes to apply the configuration file as the current equipment.
Figure 2
mmGPS ApIn mmGPS applicationfollowing additional mthe Setup menu for mmapplications. Other diff
mmGPS transmitte
mmGPS receiver
Figure 2-26
mmGPS IcPocket-3D Reference Guide
-25. Select Equipment Configuration
plicationss, the Setup menu (Figure 2-26) has the enu items. Except for mmGPS setup options, GPS applications is the same as for GPS erences are noted below.
rs
. Setup Menu for mmGPS Applications
on
mmGPS Applications
P/N 7010-0628
EquipmentFor further details on the Equipment menu option and setup screens, see Equipment on page 2-2. During rover equipment setup for mmGPS applications, an additional screen configures GPS connections; machine setups for mmGPS remains the same.
mmGPS TranTransmitter calibrationusing the Transmitterscontains a list of transmunique channels using button on the transmittbroadcasts on.
To set up transmitter in(Figure 2-27).
Figure
The Transmitters tab page 2-20):
To select a Serial between the controBluetooth compo
To add a transmitnumber or other de
To delete a transm2-19
smitters data must first be downloaded into Pocket-3D tab (Figure 2-28 on page 2-20). Once this tab itters, up to four transmitters can be set up on
the channel tabs (see below). The channel er determines the channel that the transmitter
formation, tap SetupmmGPS transmitters
2-27. SetupmmGPS Transmitters
performs the following (Figure 2-28 on
Cable select the communication port used ller and transmitter; either COM or rt.
ter tap Add and enter a transmitter serial scription.
itter select a transmitter and tap Delete.
Setup Menu
2-20
To calibrate the transmitter see TX Calibration on page 2-21.
To load transmitter data for the first time tap Download to retrieve calibration data from the connected transmitter. The download is complete when the firmware version displays in the Firmware column.
Figure 2-28. V
The Channel tab displ(Figure 2-29 on page 2
Channel the chan
Transmitter the I
ControlPt. the co
Height the heigh
Edit Channel sePocket-3D Reference Guide
iew Transmitters Loaded into Pocket-3D
ays the following transmitter information -21):
nel the transmitter is using.
D of the transmitter.
ntrol point over which the transmitter is set up.
t of the transmitter.
e Edit Channel on page 2-23.
mmGPS Applications
P/N 7010-0628
Figure 2-29
TX CalibrationThe transmitter calibraincline in the self-leveloffset to the transmittefor this function and thfeet) away. The height in relation to the transm
To begin a resection, tathe transmitter setup don-screen (Figure 2-30
NOTICE
If the sduringmessagRover 2-21
. Enter Transmitter Channel Information
tion (adjustment) function fixes errors in ing mechanism of the transmitter, applying an r. The transmitter must be in calibration mode e Rover setup approximately 30 meters (100 of the sensor must be at an angle less than 1 itter.
p TX Calibration on the Transmitters tab of ialog box. If needed, check the setup listed on page 2-22) and tap OK.
ensor experiences excessive movement any stage of the adjustment, an error e will display. Press Cancel and stabilize the pole. Then press TX calibration again.
Setup Menu
2-22
Figure 2-
On the transmitter adjfollow the instructions
Figure 2-
When the adjustment cthe offsets (Figure 2-32
If both Axis measuneeded at the transPocket-3D Reference Guide
30. Begin TX Calibration Adjustment
ustment process dialog boxes (Figure 2-31), on each screen. Press Next to continue.
31. Transmitter Adjustment Process
ompletes, the Adjustment dialog box displays on page 2-23).
rements are less than 10'', no adjustment is mitter.
mmGPS Applications
P/N 7010-0628
If either or both Axis measurements are more than 10'', disconnect from the sensor and connect to the transmitter.
Press Finish to upload the adjustments to the transmitter. When finished uploading, the transmitter will apply the adjustments and turn off.
Fi
Edit ChannelTo edit information forbutton on the ChannelOn the edit channel diparameters and press O1. Transmitter selec
list.
2. Control point selposition from the d
TIP
After lthe traThe traof time
NOTE
This plevelincontro2-23
gure 2-32. Adjustment Results
the selected transmitter, tap the Edit Channel tab (Figure 2-33 on page 2-24).
alog box, edit and select the following k to save (Figure 2-33 on page 2-24).t the desired transmitter from the drop-down
ect the control point for the transmitters rop-down list.
oading the new self-leveling offset data into nsmitter, re-calibrate to check the system. nsmitter may need to be calibrated a couple s depending on site conditions.
rocess only applies an offset to the self-g mechanism to ensure correct grade. The l point file is not affected.
Setup Menu
2-24
3. TX height enter the height of the transmitter.
4. Measured to select where on the transmitter (Base or Mark/Slant) the height was measured.
5. Benchmark check see Benchmark Check on page 2-24.
6. Resection see Resection on page 2-25.
Benchmark CheThis function determinknown control point (b
To take a height measucheck on the channel sinformation (Figure 2-3
FigPocket-3D Reference Guide
Figure 2-33. Edit Channel
ckes the height of the mmGPS transmitter over a enchmark) or a point of known elevation.
rement of the transmitter, tap Benchmark etup dialog box after entering transmitter 4).
ure 2-34. Begin Height Check
mmGPS Applications
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On the transmitter height dialog box, select one of the following and press OK to measure (Figure 2-35). During the measurement, the Measuring dialog box displays. 1. If the transmitter is set up over a known control point, tap the first
radio button, then select the control point from the drop-down list.
2. If the transmitter isthe second radio bureceiver.
When done, the Transmdifference between theand the calculated heig
3. Press OK to apply4. Press Cancel to ex
Figure 2
ResectionThe resection function using the rover and threresection are adequate ferror estimate will alsoadjustment will fine-tu
When performing a resaccurate measurements2-25
set up over a point with a known elevation tap tton, then enter the elevation of the Rover
itter height fields display the vertical height originally specified for the transmitter ht (Figure 2-35).
the measured height to the transmitter setup.
it without saving the measurement.
-35. Measure Height of Transmitter
measures an unknown transmitter location e or more points. In general, the results from a or horizontal positioning of the transmitter (an display). Performing a height check and ne the calculated elevation.
ection, use the following guidelines to ensure at the Rover points:
Setup Menu
2-26
take measurements at three or more points around the Base transmitter in a balanced, symmetrical pattern (not clustered in one area)
have the sensor facing towards the transmitter during each measurement
angle the sensor bebeam, not straight
To begin a resection, tadialog box (Figure 2-3
F
On the resection dialogMeasure (Figure 2-37 Measuring dialog box field will increment by
Duration (secs) emeasure the point.
H. Precision / V. Pprecision, in the pr
Measure After thhorizontal and vert(Figure 2-37 on paimprove the positio
Reset press to clPocket-3D Reference Guide
tween 6 higher or lower than the transmitters on
p the Resection button on the channel setup 6).
igure 2-36. Begin Resection
box, enter the following parameters and press on page 2-27). During the measurement, the displays. When done, the Pts. in calculation one.
nter the duration, in seconds, in which to
recision enter a horizontal / vertical ojects units, with which to measure the point.
ree points have been successfully measured, ical errors for the measured point will display ge 2-27). Further measurements should nal error.
ear measurements and start again.
mmGPS Applications
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The point name will be automatically added to the list of control points as TX-[n] (Resected), where n is the channel number. Subsequent resections with the same transmitter will overwrite any previous points.
mmGPS RecTo set mmGPS receive(Figure 2-38).
Figure 2-38
On the mmGPS setup press Ok (Figure 2-39
GPS port select treceiver and senso2-27
Figure 2-37. Resection
eiverr information, tap SetupmmGPS receiver
. Select mmGPS Receiver Parameters
dialog box, set the following parameters and on page 2-28):
he port used for communication between r (typically port D).
Setup Menu
2-28
Sensitivity select Auto to automatically control the mmGPS receivers detection level of the transmitters signal.
Select a different setting when working at very short or very long distances, or during inclement weather that can affect laser detection.
Channels select t
Firmware the firmcalibration data fro
Advanced select
mmGPS aidedto assist in init
Calc weighted mmGPS eleva
Figure 2-39Pocket-3D Reference Guide
he channel to scan for mmGPS connection.
ware version displays after the download of m the connected transmitter completes.
advanced mmGPS options:
initialization: select to use the mmGPS signal ializing the GPS receiver.
mmGPS/GPS elevation: select to combine tions and GPS elevations.
. Select mmGPS Receiver Information
Total Station Applications
P/N 7010-0628
Total Station ApplicationsIn total station applications, the Setup menu has a Range-pole menu item (Figure 2-40).
Figure 2-40. S
EquipmentFor further details on thsee Equipment on pa
For the range pole and information during equpage 2-30), then press
Instrument select
1. Vert. prism heig
Prism constant endependent on the ma single prism and
Connection (PockeCOM 2 (Serial 1),
Total Station Icon2-29
etup Menu for Total Station Applications
e Equipment menu option and setup screens, ge 2-19.
total station, enter and select the following ipment configuration (Figure 2-41 on Next: the desired total station (GPT8000).
ht enter the vertical height of the prism.
ter the prism constant. This constant is anufacturer of the prism; usually 30 mm for
zero for a 360 prism.
t-3D) select the COM1(Serial Port), or Bluetooth (on equipped total stations).
Setup Menu
2-30
Figure 2-4
On the Advanced dialowant to connect the totpress Next.
Cable in STD modstandard cable.
Cable in Ext. Linkcable
RC4 Modem (Ext.RC4 modem
Remote Control control.
Baud rate select
Data Bits select e
Stop Bits select e
Parity select eith
NOTE
For a cexampStandaPocket-3D Reference Guide
1. Setup/Image Tabs for Total Station
g box (for prism sensors only), select how you al station (Figure 2-42 on page 2-31), then
e select to connect the total station via
mode select to connect the total station via
Link) select to connect the total station via
select to connect the total station via remote
either 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 ither 7 or 8ither 1 or 2 er Odd or Even
onventional total station, the GTS 200 for le, you can only connect via Cable in rd Mode.
Total Station Applications
P/N 7010-0628
Figure 2-42
A confirmation box disPress Finish (Figure 2-
Figu
Range-poleTo set up the range polpage 2-32).
On the range pole setuor enter the following p
NOTE
The APrism 2-31
. Select Total Station Connection Type
plays to save the machine configuration file. 43).
re 2-43. Save the Configuration
e, tap SetupRange-pole (Figure 2-44 on
p dialog box (Figure 2-44 on page 2-32), select arameters and press Ok.
dvanced dialog box is only available when a sensor is selected.
Setup Menu
2-32
Units select the unit of measure.
NOTE: These units do not relate to job units. Vert. dist. from prism center to pole tip enter the measured
distances for the prism and the offset.
Height of prism: enter the vertical height of the prism.
Prism offset: e
Figu
Sample ConfTotal StationBefore beginning to traconfiguration file definan example of a prism station.
1. Press SetupEquconfiguration file.
2. On the Machine fichange) a total stat
3. On the Configuratequipment paramepage 2-33).
Configuration
Machine type
Sensor selectPocket-3D Reference Guide
nter the prism offset.
re 2-44. Range Pole Parameters
iguration 4: Prism and
ck a prism, there must be an equipment ed in Pocket-3D. The following procedure is configuration for a GPT-8000 series total
ipment to create or select an equipment The following steps describe creating a file.
les dialog box, press New to create (or Edit to ion configuration (Figure 2-45 on page 2-33).
ion name dialog box, set the following ters, and press Next (Figure 2-45 on
name enter a name for the configuration file.
select Range pole from the drop-down list.
prism from the drop-down list.
Total Station Applications
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Location select Top of pole from the drop-down list.
Units select the type of unit measurement from the drop-down list.
Figure 2-45. Eq
4. Enter the sensor inentered in the prev(Figure 2-46 on paImage tab to illustr
Instrument sedrop-down list
Vert. prism he
Prism constantdependent on tfor a single pri
Connection (Pused between tport) or Blueto2-33
uipment Configuration File for Total Station
formation using the same units of measure ious step, then press Next to continue ge 2-34). These settings have a corresponding ate the setup.
lect the desired total station from the .
ight enter the vertical height of the prism.
enter the prism constant. This constant is he manufacturer of the prism; usually -30 mm sm and zero for a 360 prism.
ocket-3D) select the communication port he controller and instrument; COM1 (Serial oth on equipped total stations.
Setup Menu
2-34
Figure 2
5. On the Advanced drate, Data Bits, Stowith the total statio
NOTE: The RC4 communicate with
6. Press Finish to savNOTE: Pressing Cinformation to be l
FigurePocket-3D Reference Guide
-46. Sensor Information Dialog Box
ialog box, select the connection type, Baud p Bits, and Parity used for communication n and press Next to continue (Figure 2-47). Modem is now supported in order to robotic total stations.
e the configuration file (Figure 2-47).
ancel will cause the configurations ost.
2-47. Select Advanced Parameters
Robotic Applications
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7. On the Equipment configuration dialog box (Figure 2-48), select the new or edited configuration file, and press Ok to return to the main screen.
Figure 2
Robotic ApThe Setup menu for rorange pole applicationsbelow.
Figure 2-49. S2-35
-48. Select Equipment Configuration
plicationsbotic applications is about the same as for (Figure 2-49). The differences are noted
etup Menu for Total Station Applications
Setup Menu
2-36
EquipmentTo communicate to the controller using the radio, do the following:
1. Click SetupEquipmentNew. The Configuration dialog box displays (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37).
2. For the range pole robotic applicationPrism as the senso
3. Select GTS900MCcontroller and the iGTS900 [Figure 2-Modem (COM3)(((Figure 2-51 on pa
4. Press Next. 5. The Setup/Image d6. Press Next again (t
via the Radio Mod(Figure 2-51 on paPocket-3D Reference Guide
and robot application, enter a name for the , select Range pole as machine type, and a r type.
as the communication port used between the nstrument (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) (or 51 on page 2-37]) and connect via Radio Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) or RC3/BT COM6 ge 2-37).
ialog box displays (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37).
he Advanced dialog box displays) to connect em (Figure 2-50 on page 2-37) or the RC3 ge 2-37).
Equipment
P/N 7010-0628
Figure 2-50. U
The type of communicconfiguration.
Figure 2-51. Using 2-37
sing Radios (COM3) as Communication
ation selected determines the equipment setup
RC3 (BT COM6) as the Communication Device
Setup Menu
2-38
Station SetupTo set the occupy and backsight stations of the instrument, tap SetupStation Setup (Figure 2-52).
Fig
On the setup method dparameters for the fourpt, Known station & azUnknown pts, then pre
Known station & BS ppoint and a backsight psite.
1. On the Setup meththe following param
Instrument heiinstrument.
Units enter thinstrument, the
The backsight setdisplays.
2. On the backsight sparameters, then pr
Filter List sedrop-down list
Layer select Pocket-3D Reference Guide
ure 2-52. SetupStation Setup
ialog box (Figure 2-53 on page 2-39), set the station setup methods: Known station & BS imuth, New station by Resection, and ss Next.
ts: the most common method. Select a station oint from the list of control points for the job
od dialog box (Figure 2-53 on page 2-39), set eters:
ght enter the measured height of the
e units used to measure the height of the n press Next.up dialog box (Figure 2-53 on page 2-39)
etup dialog box, select or enter the following ess Next:
lect either Control points or Point from the .
a layer from the drop-down list.
Station Setup
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Station select the control point over which the instrument is set (only if Point is selected in the FIlter List field above).
Backsight select the control point used as the backsight.
Backsight has prism check mark this box if the backsight has a prism.
Target heig
Prism consprism.
Figure 2-53. K
Known station & azimcontrol points and ente
1. On the Setup methenter instrument hepage 2-38.
The backsight setu2. On the backsight s
select or enter the f
Filter List sedrop-down list
Layer select selected from t
Station selec
Setup Method Dialo2-39
ht: enter the height of the backsight prism.
tant: enter the prism constant for the backsight
nown Station & BS Points Setup Method
uth select a station point from the list of r an azimuth value for the orientation.
od dialog box (Figure 2-55 on page 2-40), ight and unit of measurement as described on
p dialog box displays.etup dialog box (Figure 2-55 on page 2-40), ollowing parameters:
lect either Control points or Point from the .
a layer from the drop-down list, if Point was he Filter List.
t the control point the instrument is over.
Backsight Setup Dialog Boxg
Setup Menu
2-40
Backsight azimuth enter the desired azimuth for the backsight.
3. Press Ok to continue (Figure 2-54).
Figure
4. Press Next to displ(Figure 2-54).
Figure 2-55. K
New station by resectake a measurement to
1. On the Setup methenter instrument heabove, (page 2-38)
The control pointspage 2-41).
Sight Backsight
Setup method dialog bPocket-3D Reference Guide
2-54. Sight Backsight Dialog Box
ay the sight backsight dialog box
nown Station and Azimuth Setup Method
tion add a control point to the resection and each point.
od dialog box (Figure 2-56 on page 2-41), ight and unit of measurement as described then press Next. dialog box displays (Figure 2-56 on
ox Backsight Setup Dialog Box
Station Setup
P/N 7010-0628
2. On the control points dialog box, do the following: Add press to add point/control points to the resection. The
Backsight results dialog box (Figure 2-57 on page 2-42) displays.
Edit press to edit a highlighted point/control point, then press Ok to ret
Figure 2-56.
Delete press the control poiPress Yes to co
On the Backsight resuselect or enter the follo
Filter List select down list.
Layer select a layselected from the F
Name select the the drop-down list.
NOTE
You capoints Once ccontro
Setup Method dial2-41
urn to the control points dialog box.
New Station by Resection Setup Method
to delete a highlighted point/control point on nts dialog box, then press Ok.nfirm or No to cancel.
lts dialog box (Figure 2-57 on page 2-42), wing parameters:
either Control points or Point from the drop-
er file from the drop-down list, if Points was ilter List.
control point to be used in the resection from
n use any number of points, but at least 3 should be used for an accurate resection. omputed, add the new, resected point to the
l point file.
Control Points dialog og box
Setup Menu
2-42
Usage select either H. Angle only, H.&V. Angles, H.,V. Angles & SD., or Disabled to specify how the control point will be used.
HT enter the height of the control points prism.
H.Angle enter the horizontal angle difference.
V.Angle enter the vertical angle difference.
S.Dist enter the s
Observe press to
F
Unknown point autompoint 1.
1. On the Setup methenter instrument heabove, (page 2-38)
The Station coordipage 2-43).
2. The Station coordiverifies the North(control point.
Control Points diaPocket-3D Reference Guide
lope distance difference.
measure the control point.
igure 2-57. Backsight Results
atically create this point in the database as
od dialog box (Figure 2-56 on page 2-41), ight and unit of measurement as described then press Next.nates dialog box displays (Figure 2-58 on
nates dialog box (Figure 2-58 on page 2-43) ing), East(ing), and Elev(ation) for the new
log Backsight Results dialog
Station Setup
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Figure 2
3. Press Finish to condialog box display
The sight backsighbacksight.
4. Press Ok to contin2-43
-58. Station Coordinates Dialog Box
tinue (Figure 2-58). The sight backsight s.
t dialog box (Figure 2-59), sights the
ue.
Figure 2-59. Sight Backsight
Setup Menu
Notes:
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Chapter 3
Data MenuThe Data menu (Figure
Project
Control
Surface
Alignment
Layers
Linework
Points
Calculation type
Clear Selection
F3-13-1) has the following menu items:
igure 3-1. Data Menu Options
Data Menu
3-2
ProjectIn GPS control applications, the project engineer provides a design surface file for the jobsite. The correct file must be copied into the GX-60 control box and selected as the project for the jobsite.To access available Project files or to create a new Project file, tap Data MenuProject
Fig
To change the Project f(Figure 3-3 on page 3-2this Project file for the copies, or deleted. GPSsaved.
FPocket-3D Reference Guide
(Figure 3-2).
ure