XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual Part Number C301E1 November 2017 www.trimble.
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Safety Safety 1 In this chapter: Introduction Warnings and Cautions Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries Laser Safety Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual iii
Safety Introduction For your safety, read this instruction manual carefully and thoroughly before using the Nikon XF Series Total Station. 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 the instrument. Note – Always keep the manual near the instrument for easy reference.
Safety C 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. C 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.
Safety C 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. C 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.
Safety C 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.
Safety Nikon XF Series Table 1.1 Specifications for laser emission Laser pointer Class 2 Wave length 630-680 nm Output power CW Po ≤ 1 mW Disatance meter Class 1 Wave length 850-890 nm Output power Pulse Pulse width < 5 ns Po ≤ 22 W Laser plummet Class 2 Wave length 635 nm Output power CW Table 1.2 viii Po < 1.0 mW Conforming standards E.U. IEC60825-1:2014 Laser Pointer: Class 2 Distance Meter: Class 1 Laser plummet: Class 2 USA FDA21CFR Part 1040 Sec.1040.10 and 1040.
Safety Labels on the instrument [1] Laser pointer [2] Laser plummet (This label is attached when the instrument is laser plummet model.) [3] CFR [4] FCC [1] Label for Laser pointer [3] Label for CFR [2] Label for Laser plummet (Laser plummet model) [4] Label for FCC Bluetooth Class 1 Bluetooth 2.0 EDR+ Frequency band: 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Maximum output power: > 10 mW WLAN IEEE 802.
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Contents 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries Laser Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Auto power off setting . Date/Time settings . . Security Settings. . . . . . . Change PIN . . . . . Get PUK . . . . . . 4 5 xii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Electronic Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 In this chapter: Welcome Standard Components Parts of the Instrument Maintenance Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual 1
1 Introduction Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Nikon product. This instruction manual was written for the users of the Nikon XF Series Total Station. Before you operate the 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 6.
Introduction 1 Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual 3 Standard Components • Instrument main body • Battery pack (x 2) • Battery charger • AC adapter • Adjustment pin, Allen wrench • Objective lens cap • Rain/dust cover • Carrying case • Shoulder strap (x 2) • USB cable
1 Introduction Parts of the Instrument Figure 1.1 and Figure 1.2 show the main parts of the instrument. Carrying handle The Laser Safety label shown below is attached to the telescope.
Introduction 1 The Laser Safety label shown below is attached to the telescope. Objective LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS PART. Horizontal axis indication mark Optical or optional laser plummet (This picture shows the optical plummet.) Battery box Battery box release knob USB ports Data output / external power input connector Input voltage shall be 4.5-5.2 V DC Leveling screw Tribrach Circular level The label shown below is attached to the underside of the keyboard.
1 Introduction Maintenance Before using the instrument, read and follow the following maintenance instructions: 6 • 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 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.
Introduction • 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.
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CHAPTER 2 Preparation 2 In this chapter: Unpacking and Packing the Instrument Charging the Battery Pack Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack Setting Up the Tripod Centering Leveling Sighting and Focusing Setting the Measurement Mode and Preparing the Target Measurement in Reflectorless mode Setting Up the Prism Reflector External Device Connector Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual 9
2 Preparation Unpacking and Packing the Instrument Note – Handle the 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 inside of the case.
Preparation 2 C 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.
2 Preparation C 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. Power jack Charge indicator 1 This will read 5V, 4A Calibration indicator 1 Case “Top” edge Calibration button Calibration indicator 2 Charge indicator 2 Battery Slot 1 Battery Slot 2 Applying Power • Plug in the charger to the supplied AC adapter to turn the unit on.
Preparation 2 • 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. • If the charge indicator(s) are blinking and the batteries feel cool, it may indicate a problem with the battery or the charger.
2 Preparation Detaching and Re-Attaching the Battery Pack Detaching the battery pack C CAUTION – Avoid touching the contacts on the battery pack. 1. If the instrument is turned on, press [PWR] to turn it off. 2. Turn the battery box release knob counterclockwise, open the battery box cover and remove the battery pack from the battery box. Inserting the battery pack Before inserting the battery pack, clear any dust or other foreign particles from the battery contacts. 2 3 1 C 14 1.
Preparation 2 Setting Up the Tripod C CAUTION – The tops 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.
2 Preparation 5. Use the electronic level to level the instrument. For detailed instructions, see Leveling, page 17. 6. Look through the optical plummet to check that the image of the station point is still in the center of the reticle mark. 7. If the station point is off center, do one of the following: – If the station point is slightly off center, loosen the tripod mounting screw and then center the instrument on the tripod. Use only direct movement to center the instrument. Do not rotate it.
Preparation 2 Centering using a plumb bob 1. Set up the instrument on the tripod. For detailed instructions, see Setting Up the Tripod, page 15. 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.
2 Preparation Sighting and Focusing 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. Center crosshairs To sight the instrument: 1. Adjust the diopter: a. C 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. 2.
Preparation 2 Auto Focusing Use autofocus to focus to a target automatically. First ensure AF is enabled within the onboard field software settings, then press [AF] key. The Auto Focusing system focuses the lens using a distance captured by the EDM. At any time the manual focus ring can be used for precise adjustments to the focus. The Auto Focusing system uses distance taken by EDM to drive the focusing lens to the appropriate position.
2 Preparation Measurement with a prism Do not use a prism with scratches, a dirty surface, or a chipped center. Prisms with thin edges are recommended. 5 3 thin edges 5 chipped center thick edges As the Nikon XF Series is extremely sensitive, multiple reflections on the prism surface can sometimes cause a significant loss in accuracy.
Preparation 2 Measurement in Reflectorless mode The intensity of the reflection from the target determines the distance the Nikon XF Series 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 lessreflective targets may not be measured. Target You can measure approximately...
2 Preparation Setting Up the Prism Reflector 1. Assemble the prism reflector as shown below. Target plate for single prism Target pole Height adjustment adapter is not used. Tribrach adapter 15 Prism C Tribrach W30S/W30Sb Tiltable single prism holder Triple prism holder Tripod 2. Adjust the height of the tribrach adaptor (see page 23). 3. If necessary, change the direction of the prism (see page 23). 4.
Preparation 2 Adjusting the height of the tribrach adapter The tribrach adapter has a height adjustment adapter. To use the prism reflector with the instrument, remove the height adjustment adapter as shown in the Figure below. The height adjustment adapter will be used with other Nikon Total Stations, except for Nivo Series, XS Series and XF Series.
2 Preparation 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. 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 C CAUTION – Except for the connection shown in Figure 5.
Preparation 2 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.
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CHAPTER 3 Getting Started 3 In this chapter: Turning the Instrument On and OFF Basic Operation Security Settings Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual 27
3 Getting Started Turning the Instrument On and OFF Turning on the instrument Press [Power] key to turn on the instrument, and the application program will start up. Refer to the operation manual for how to use the application program. Note – Check the batteries are correctly inserted into the slot if the application program doesn’t start up even after pressing [power]. Shutdown Press [Power] key, and the “Power Key!” window shown on the right appears.
Getting Started 3 Basic Operation Standby Press [Power] key, and the “Power Key!” window shown on the right appears. Tap [Standby] button on the window to turn off the instrument. Note – “Standby” is the function which stops the program running and turns off the instrument. Pressing [Power] key again returns to the screen displayed before the instrument is turned off. Options Press [Power] key, and the “Power Key!” window shown on the right appears.
3 Getting Started Adjustment of touch screen Tapping the menu button [Align Touch Screen] shows the touch panel adjustment window. By following the instruction in this window, a gap between the actual tapping point and button on the window will be corrected. Press [+] (plus) sign on the screen by stylus pen over 1 second. The [+] (plus) sign will move to a corner of the screen when you remove the stylus pen.
Getting Started 3 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. 1. Tap [Windows] button to display the menu. 2. Select [Settings] to display the sub-menu. Choose [Control Panel]. 3. Double click [Power] icon. The latest battery status is displayed. 4. Choose [Power Off] tab. Time setting window is displayed. 5.
3 Getting Started Date/Time settings This function allows date and time setting of the Total Station 1. Tap [Windows] button to display the menu. 2. Select [Settings] to display the sub menu. 3. Choose [Control Panel]. 4. Double click [Date/Time] icon. 5. Current set date and time are displayed. 6. Set date, time and time zone. 7. Tap [Apply] button to fix the set values. 8. Tap [OK] button to complete the setting process.
Getting Started 3 The PIN Code is a four-digit number, e.g. “1234”. The default of PIN Code is “0000”. By default, the security setting is not enabled and you will not be prompted to enter the PIN Code when starting the work. Get PUK To display PUK, tap [Get PUK] in the Security settings menu. If the wrong PIN Code is entered more than ten times, you will be prompted to enter the PUK Code. When the correct PUK Code has been entered, the PIN Code will be reset to “0000”.
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CHAPTER 4 Checking and Adjustment 4 In this chapter: Adjusting the Electronic Level Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level Checking and Adjusting the Optical/Laser Plummet Zero Point Errors of Vertical Scale and Horizontal Angle Corrections Auto Focus Calibration Checking the Instrument Constant Checking the Laser Pointer Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual 35
4 Checking and Adjustment 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 37. Checking and Adjusting the Circular Level Once you have checked and adjusted the electronic level, check the circular level.
Checking and Adjustment 4. 4 If the image or laser pointer is not in the same position, adjust the optical or 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, a cap needs to be removed.
4 Checking and Adjustment 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. 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.
Checking and Adjustment 4 If you sight a target that has a VA of more than 3°, a warning message appears and OK button becomes disabled. When you have taken the measurement, the message changes from DO NOT TOUCH! to Turn to F2. 2. Take an F2 measurement to the same target. Tap OK. VA2 HA2 X2 Y2 Face-2 vertical angle (tilt-off value) Face-2 horizontal angle (tilt-off value) Face-2 X axis tilt value Face-2 Y axis tilt value When the observation on F2 is completed, three parameters are displayed. 3.
4 Checking and Adjustment 4. To go to the second step (trunnion axis compensation), tap Trun. If the HA corr. setting is set to OFF, the ACH parameter is not applied to horizontal angle readings. If this setting is set to ON, both of the ACH and trunnion-axis parameters are applied to HA. If you do not complete the second step, the trunnion-axis parameter remains set to zero, and only the ACH parameter is applied. If ACV, ACH, X, or Y is out of range, OVER appears.
Checking and Adjustment 4 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. 4.
4 Checking and Adjustment 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.
Checking and Adjustment 4 Auto Focus Calibration To calibrate Auto Focus, tap Auto Focus in the Calibration menu. 1. Sight a non-prism point that is between 2 m and 4 m away and focus manually using the focus ring. Then press [+] or [–] button to fine adjust the focus. 2. Once fine adjustment is complete, tap MSR. Note – The MSR button is enabled after tapping [+] or [–] button, and disenabled after moving the focus ring.
4 Checking and Adjustment 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.
Checking and Adjustment 4 Checking the Laser Pointer The Nikon XF Series total station laser pointer is a red laser beam. 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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CHAPTER 5 System Diagrams 5 In this chapter: System Components Nikon XF Series Total Station Instruction Manual 47
5 System Diagrams System Components Tubular Compass Tubular compass attachment Battery charger AC adapter and plug adapter Solar filter USB memory USB cable Nikon XF Series Diagonal eyepiece Connecting cable (9 pin, USB) Low-power eyepiece Personal computer High-power eyepiece Figure 5.
System Diagrams Coaxial target plate for single prism 5 Target pole Mini prism C Mini prism holder Standard round single prism C Tiltable single prism holder Mini prism adapter Triple prism holder Prism adapter Height adjustment adapter is not used. Tribrach adapter 15 Tribrach W30S/W30Sb Telescopic prism pole Figure 5.2 Tripod for telescopic prism pole Nikon tripod Prism reflector side Note – Nikon XF Series must be used with the Tribrach W30S or W30Sb.
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