PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page c R Instruction Manual Electronic Total Station R-300 SERIES R-315(N)/R-325(N)/R-335(N) R-322(N)/R-323(N)/R-326
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page d PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY Safety Precautions (Must be followed) The following items are intended to prevent possible injury to the user or other people and/or damage to the instrument before it occurs. These safety precautions are important to the safe operation of this product and should be observed at all times.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 1 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY WARNING ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Do not stare into the laser beam directly as this may result in damage to your eyes. R-300 is a Class II Laser product. (The reflectorless type is a Class IIIa (3R) laser product.) Do not look into the laser radiation aperture directly as this may result in damage to your eyes.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 2 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY CAUTION ● ● ● ● ● ● ● For security, please do the opening inspection and inspection every a fixed period and adjustment. When the laser beam enters eyes, an unexpected accident might be caused by the blink of eyes. Establish the laser product to avoid the height of eyes of a driving person and walker. Establish an instrument so that laser beam does not hit a reflection thing as a mirror and a glass window.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 3 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY Usage Precautions Surveying instruments are high-precision instruments. In order to assure that the Electronic Total Station R-300 series product which you have purchased will provide long-lasting maximum performance, the precautions in this manual must be followed. Be sure to follow these instructions and use this product properly at all times.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 4 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY e There is a possibility that synthesized values are calculated and the distance may become longer or shorter than the actual one when the operator measure the target of slope or sphere or rugged shape. r There is a possibility that the instrument cannot calculate correctly by collecting the reflected laser beam from a man or a car that comes and goes in front of the target.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 5 PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY [Storage and Operating Environment] ● To prevent making short-circuit when removing the battery and charger from the case and storing them, apply electrically resistant tape to the poles of the battery. Storing the battery and charger as is may result in fire or burn injury due to short-circuit. ● Avoid storing the instrument in places subject to extreme high, low or radically fluctuating temperature.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 6 CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS REGARDING SAFETY Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 1 Usage Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 3 Centering and Leveling of the Instrument ........................................
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 7 CONTENTS 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 6-1 6-2 7 CORRECTION MODE 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 8 the Target Constant .......................................................... 46 the Temperature ............................................................... 48 the Atmospheric Pressure ............................................... 50 the ppm Value .................................................................. 52 Overview ............................................
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:20 AM Page 8 CONTENTS 13 APPENDIX 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 14 8 Error Messages ................................................................................ 79 Atmospheric Correction .................................................................... 80 hPa and mmHg Conversion Tables .................................................. 81 Error when no Atmospheric Correction is made ..............................
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 9 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1-1 Names of Parts Collimator Focusing knob AF button Power focus key Laser indicator Eyepiece UNLOCK LOCK Instrument height mark Battery latch Battery pack Circular vial Telescope tangent screw Display panel Telescope clamp screw Key board Clamp screw Circular vial Tangent screw Detaching knob Leveling screw Base plate R-325(N)/R-322(N)/R-323(N): Detachable type 9
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 10 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT Top handle Objective lens Centering knob ● Dual display panel is an optional accessory.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 11 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1-2 Unpacking and Packing Unpacking the Instrument from the case q Set the case down gently with the lid facing upwards. w Open the latches while pressing down on the lock (safety mechanism) and open the lid of the case. e Remove the instrument from the case. Packing the Instrument in the case q Make sure the telescope is fairly level and lightly tighten the telescope clamp screw.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 12 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT 1-4 Attaching and Charging the Battery Removing the Battery q Turn the lock lever anticlockwise and remove the Battery. w Lift up the battery pack and remove it from the instrument. ● Be absolutely sure to turn the power off when removing the battery as removing the battery while the power is still on may result in damage to the instrument.
1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT Remaining Battery Charge When the instrument’s power is turned on, a battery mark “ ” will be displayed on the right of the display screen. This mark can be used to check the charge status of the battery. Plenty of charge left. Get the spare battery ready. Replace with the spare battery. Low battery: Please change. Replace with the spare battery or charge. Charging the battery ● The battery BP02 is not charged at our factory shipment so charge it.
1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT Battery Lock lever Battery pocket Charger [Detaching the battery] q Press the lock lever and slide the battery to the lock lever direction. w Detach the battery packing from the battery pocket. [Display panel] q Power supply lamp (red) : Turns on when the power supply is turned on. w Charge lamp (green) : Turns on while charging and turns off when the charge is completed. e Discharge lamp (yellow) : Turns on when you push the discharge button.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 15 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT [How to charge] q It begins charging automatically when you set the battery packing in the charger which beams the power supply lamp. w Leave just as it is until the charge is completed. e When the charge is completed, the charge lamp is turned off. r Detach the battery packing from the charger when the charge is completed.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 16 2 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD 2 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD 2-1 Display and Keyboard 7 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 Function key 9 DEF 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO 1 2 3 PQRS TUV WXYZ 0 .
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 17 2 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD 2-3 Function Key Display F. Key Description Mode A [MEAS] F1 [TARGET] F2 [0 SET] [DISP] F3 F4 [MODE] F5 Pressing this key one time measures the distance in normal mode another measurement type can be selected by Initial Setting 2. Pressing this key twice measures the distance in coarse mode another measurement type can be selected by Initial Setting 2. Select the target type by following order.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 18 2 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD [How to move the menu number] Example: ANGLE SET The cursor is located at Menu 1. 1.ANGLE / %GRADE : ANGLE 2.H. ANGLE INPUT : 0 9 2 ° 3 0 ' 2 0 " 3.R/L REVERSE : RIGHT SELECT ANGLE SET Press the numeric key 0 and 2 to move to Menu 2 or press [F4] [h]. 1.ANGLE / %GRADE : ANGLE 2.H. ANGLE INPUT : 0 9 2 ° 3 0 ' 2 0 " 3.
PENTAX R-300 (p01-19) 10/30/02 11:21 AM Page 19 2 DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD 2-4 Alphanumeric Input The point name is inputted by the Alphanumeric keys as following. Key [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [.] [+/-] Letter under Key PQRS TUV WXYZ GHI JKL MNO ABC DEF Letter & Figure order to input [@][.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 20 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3-1 Centering and Leveling of the Instrument Setting up the instrument and the tripod q Adjust the tripod legs so that a height suitable for observation is obtained when the instrument is set on the tripod. w Hang the plumb bob on the hook of the tripod, and coarse center over the station on the ground.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 21 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [For the Shift type laser plummet equipment model] ● Turn on the laser plummet function by pushing the Laser key. ● Match the position by the tripod so that the laser mark coincides with the ground mark. ● The centering knob is loosened, and the upper plate is pushed by the tip of a finger, and a center mark is matched to the ground mark. ● Tighten the centering knob.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 22 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING ● The brightness adjustment step of the laser is 10 steps. ● The laser plummet spot can become difficult to see in bright sunlight which makes it difficult to perform the occasional check. In this case, use your foot or the carrying case to make a shadow over the laser position. ● The laser plummet is adjusted to be within ±0.8 mm at the instrument height of 1.5m at factory shipping.
3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3-4 Leveling with Circular vial Tripod is adjusted according to the following points by extending or contracting the legs so that the bubble of the Circular vial goes to the center of the circle. ● Shorten the leg at the side of the bubble or extend the leg opposite of the bubble to position the bubble in the center of the vial circle. ● All three legs are extended or contracted until the bubble is in the center.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 24 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [Leveling] q Rotate instrument horizontally and make two Leveling screws arbitrarily chosen parallel to the display. w Turn on the Electronic vial function by pushing the Laser key. Put the bubble of the Circular vial in the center of the circle when the display shows “TILT OVER”. e Turn two Leveling screws arbitrarily chosen in an opposite direction mutually and put the vial of the horizontal Electronic vial in the center.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 25 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3-6 Eyepiece Adjustment Eyepiece adjustment The eyepiece adjustment is performed before target sighting. q Remove the telescope lens cap. w Point the telescope at a bright object, and rotate the eyepiece ring full counter-clockwise. e Look through the eyepiece, and rotate the eyepiece ring clockwise until the reticle appears as its maximum sharpness.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 26 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3-7 Target Sighting [Auto focus] The Auto focus mechanism is very precise but will not function under every condition. There is a slight possibility of focusing failure owing to brightness, contrast, the shape and size of the target. In such a case, press the AF button and focus on the target by operating the Power focus key or the AF ring.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 27 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [Target sighting by Auto focus] The Auto focus of R-300 series has following two modes. 1. Normal mode : Pressing AF button focuses on the target. 2. Continuous mode : Pressing AF buttons for two seconds beeps, and releasing the key enters into the Continuous mode. This mode enables you to perform the Auto focus approx. for one minutes only by sighting through the telescope and following the target.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 28 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [Auto focus :Target sighting by Normal mode] q w e r t Loosen the telescope clamp and horizontal clamp screws. Point the telescope at the target using a collimator. Tighten the above two screws. Adjust the eyepiece. Look through the telescope and press the AF button. Move your eye vertically and horizontally to see if the target image moves in relation to reticle.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 29 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [Auto focus :Target sighting by Continuous mode] q w e r t Loosen the telescope clamp and horizontal clamp screws. Point the telescope at the target using a collimator. Tighten the above two screws. Adjust the eyepiece. Look through the telescope and then press the AF button for two seconds to beep, and release the key to enter into the Continuous mode.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 30 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [Auto focus :Target sighting by Power focus mode] q w e r t Loosen the telescope clamp and horizontal clamp screws. Point the telescope at the target using a collimator. Tighten the above two screws. Adjust the eyepiece. Look through the telescope, and then operate the Power focus key and focus on the target. y Align the reticle accurately on the target using telescope and horizontal tangent screws.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 31 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING [Target sighting by Manual focus] q w e r t Loosen the telescope clamp and horizontal clamp screws. Point the telescope at the target using a collimator. Tighten the above two screws. Adjust the eyepiece. Look through the telescope and then rotate the AF ring and stop it where the target can be seen clearly and the target image does not move in relation to reticle even if your eye is vertically and horizontally moved.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 32 3 PREPARATION FOR SURVEYING 3-8 Attachment and Detachment of Tribrach The tribrach of R-322, 323, 325, 322N, 323N, 325N, and 326 are detachable from the instrument if required when replacing the instrument with a target or unit prism for example. Detachment First loosen the recessed screw with a screwdriver, then rotate the locking knob until the arrow points upward, and lift the instrument up.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 33 4 TURNING THE POWER ON 4 TURNING THE POWER ON 4-1 Turning the Power On and Off Pressing the [POWER] key shows the initial screen. (The [POWER] key is also used to turn the power off.) After a few seconds, it turns to Electronic vial screen. Move the vials to center by adjusting the leveling screws. ELECTRONIC VIAL T.COMP. ON 30"/1DIV LD POINT PLUM ADJ SENS. h Pressing the [ENT] key views the angle and distance measurement screen. MODE A H. angle H.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 34 4 TURNING THE POWER ON 4-2 Adjusting LCD Contrast Press [F4] while holding down the Illumination key to access the screen for adjusting LCD contrast. LCD DENSITY ADJ LOW 0 HIGH 25 7 ENT Pressing [F1] [ ] will lighten the contrast,while pressing the [F2] [ darken the contrast. LCD DENSITY ADJ ] will LOW 0 HIGH 25 7 ENT Press [ENT] to exit adjustment mode and return to the previous screen. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 35 4 TURNING THE POWER ON 4-3 Adjusting Illumination Brightness Press [F5] while holding down the Illumination key to access the screen for adjusting illumination brightness. ILLU INTENSITY ADJ DOWN 0 5 UP 10 ENT Pressing the [F1] [f] will decrease brightness, while pressing the [F2] [e] will increase brightness. ILLU INTENSITY ADJ DOWN 0 10 UP 10 ENT Press [ENT] to exit adjustment mode and return to the previous screen. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 36 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT 5-1 Measuring an Angle Aim at the first target, then press [F3] [0 SET] twice in succession to reset the horizontal angle to 0. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C 0° 00' 00" MEAS TARGET 0 SET Aim at the second target, then read the horizontal angle. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. MODE A H. angle V. angle S. dst.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 37 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT 5-2 Resetting the Horizontal Angle to 0 Pressing [F3] [0 SET] twice in succession resets the horizontal angle to 0° 0' 0". MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C S0 0° 00' 00" MEAS TARGET 0 SET DISP MODE ● The [F3] [0 SET] cannot reset the vertical angle to 0. ● Pressing the [F3] [0 SET] accidentally during measurement does not reset the horizontal angle to 0 unless you press it again.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 38 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT 5-4 Inputting an Arbitrary Horizontal Angle In case of Horizontal angle 123° 45' 20" input Press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B. MODE B H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C 92 ° 30' 20" S. FUNC ANG SET HOLD Press [F2] [ANG SET] to display the angle setting screen, then press [F4] [h] to move the cursor to “2. H. ANGLE INPUT”. S0 CORR MODE ANGLE SET 1.ANGLE / %GRADE : ANGLE 2.H. ANGLE INPUT : 0 9 2 ° 3 0 ' 2 0 " 3.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 39 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT Press the numeric key as 123.4520. ANGLE SET 1.ANGLE / %GRADE : ANGLE 2.H. ANGLE INPUT : 1 2 3 ° 4 5 ' 2 0 " 3.R/L REVERSE : RIGHT 1 2 3 ° 4 5 ' 20 " CLEAR Press the [ENT] key to accept the horizontal angle set to 123° 45' 20" and change the screen to mode A. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C S0 123 ° 45' 20" MEAS TARGET 0 SET DISP MODE ● The former data is called by pressing the [CLEAR] key again.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 40 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT 5-5 Displaying the % Slope of the Vertical Angle Press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B. MODE B H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C 92 ° 30' 20" S. FUNC ANG SET HOLD Press [F2] [ANG SET] to display the Angle setting screen. S0 CORR MODE ANGLE SET 1.ANGLE / %GRADE : ANGLE 2.H. ANGLE INPUT : 0 9 2 ° 3 0 ' 2 0 " 3.R/L REVERSE : RIGHT SELECT Press the [F5] [SELECT] to change the screen to display the slope % of Vertical angle.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 41 5 ANGLE MEASUREMENT 5-6 Changing the Horizontal Angle from Clockwise to Counterclockwise Press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B. MODE B H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C 92 ° 30' 20" S. FUNC ANG SET HOLD Press [F2] [ANG SET] to display the Angle setting screen. S0 CORR MODE ANGLE SET 1.ANGLE / %GRADE : ANGLE 2.H. ANGLE INPUT : 0 9 2 ° 3 0 ' 2 0 " 3.R/L REVERSE : RIGHT SELECT Press [F4] [h] to move the cursor to “3. R/L REVERSE”. ANGLE SET 1.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 42 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 6-1 Target Setting The target mode and its Constant of current setting are shown at the left of the battery mark. For example in case of each Constant 0, Reflector sheet; S 0, Reflectorless(Non-Prism); N 0, Prism; P 0 Pressing [F2][TARGET] changes the target mode. MODE A 15°C S0 H. angleTARGET 92CHANGED ° 30' 20" (CONST.: 0mm) H. dst. SHEET ((( ))) V. dst.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 43 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT q There is a possibility that correct distance measurement may be impossible by dispersion or reduction of laser beam when the laser beam comes into the target from diagonal angle. w There is a possibility that the instrument cannot calculate correctly when receiving reflected laser beam from forth and back directions in case of measuring the target on the road.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 44 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 6-2 Distance Measurement The R-300 series has two distance measurement modes of primary MEAS and second MEAS. Pressing the [F1][MEAS] one time goes to MEAS and twice goes to second MEAS. You can freely select and allocate your desired measurement mode in primary MEAS and second MEAS by the Initial Setting 2. The “MEASURE SHOT” is set at primary MEAS and “TRACK CONT” is set at second MEAS as a Factory default setting.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 45 6 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT ● If the shot count for distance measurement has been set to 2 or more in “Initial Setting 2", the distance is measured for the specified number of times to display the averaged value. ● If the Automatic Distance measurement : [AUTO MEAS] in “Initial Setting 2” has been set to “MEAS” the first measurement is started only by aiming at the Target. Press [F1] [MEAS] for each measurement after the first one.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 46 7 CORRECTION MODE 7 CORRECTION MODE 7-1 Changing the Target Constant Changing the Target Constant can be performed only when the Reflector sheet and Prism Constant settings are “INPUT” in Initial Setting 1. Example: Prism Constant - 25mm setting Press [F4] [CORR] in mode B. (If the instrument is in mode A, press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B.) (SHEET CONST : Reflector sheet constant) CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST : -30mm 2.SHEET CONST 0mm 3.TEMP 15°C 4.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 47 7 CORRECTION MODE Press the [ENT] key to accept the Prism Constant to -25 mm. CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST : -25mm 2.SHEET CONST 0mm 3.TEMP 15°C 4.PRESS 1013hPa 5.ppm 0ppm SELECT Pressing the [ENT] key returns the instrument to mode A. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C S0 92 ° 30' 20" MEAS TARGET 0 SET DISP MODE ● To set the Reflector sheet constant to “0” select “0” for “Prism Constant” in “Initial Setting 1”.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 48 7 CORRECTION MODE 7-2 Changing the Temperature The temperature setting can be changed only when “Atmospheric Correction” has been set to “ATM INPUT” in “Initial Setting 1”. Example: Setting the temperature to +22°C Press [F4] [CORR] in mode B. (If the instrument is in mode A, press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B.) CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST 0mm 2.SHEET CONST 0mm 3.TEMP : +15°C 4.PRESS : 1013hPa 5.ppm 0ppm SELECT Press [F4] [h] to move the cursor to “3.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 49 7 CORRECTION MODE Press the [ENT] key to accept the Temperature to +22°C. CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST 0mm 2.SHEET CONST 0mm 3.TEMP : +22°C 4.PRESS : 1013hPa1013hPa SELECT Pressing the [ENT] key returns the instrument to mode A. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C S0 92 ° 30' 20" MEAS TARGET 0 SET DISP MODE ● The valid range of Temperatue input is from -30°C to +60°C. ● When “Atmospheric Correction” in “Initial Setting 1” has been set to “1 .
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 50 7 CORRECTION MODE 7-3 Changing the Atmospheric Pressure The atmospheric pressure setting can be changed only when “Atmospheric Correction” has been set to “ATM INPUT” in “Initial Setting 1”. Example: Setting the pressure to 900 hPa Press [F4] [CORR] in mode B. (If the instrument is in mode A, press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B.) CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST 0mm 2.SHEET CONST 0mm 3.TEMP : +15°C 4.PRESS : 1013hPa 5.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:08 AM Page 51 7 CORRECTION MODE Press the [ENT] key to accept the PRESS to 900 hPa. CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST 0mm 2.SHEET CONST 0mm 3.TEMP : +15°C 4.PRESS : 0900hPa 5.ppm 0ppm SELECT Pressing the [ENT] key returns the instrument to mode A. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C S0 92 ° 30' 20" MEAS TARGET 0 SET DISP MODE ● The valid range of Pressure input is from 600 to 1120 hPa.
PENTAX R-300 (p20-52) 10/30/02 11:09 AM Page 52 7 CORRECTION MODE 7-4 Changing the ppm Value The ppm value can be changed only when “Atmospheric Correction” has been set to “ppm INPUT” in “Initial Setting 1”. “TEMP” and “PRESS” are not displayed. Example: Setting the ppm value to 31 ppm Press [F4] [CORR] in mode B. (If the instrument is in mode A, press [F5] [MODE] to enter mode B.) CORRECTION 1.PRISM CONST 2.SHEET CONST 3.TEMP 4.PRESS 5.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 53 8 INITIAL SETTING 8 INITIAL SETTING 8-1 Overview For the R-300 series, you can select and save the desired setting for a variety of prescribed instrument conditions, called Initial Setting. The Initial Setting is saved in four modes, “Initial Setting 1”, “Initial Setting 2”, “Initial Setting 4”, and “Initial Setting 5”, in which you can select and save the instrument conditions described below.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 54 8 INITIAL SETTING 8-4 Entering the Mode for Initial Setting 4 Press the [POWER] key while holding [F4] key down to access the screen for Initial setting 4. SET 4 1.TEMP UNIT 2.PRESS UNIT 3.DIST. UNIT 4.ANG. UNIT : : : : °C hPa m DEG SELECT ● Select the item of interest in the same way as in the mode for Initial setting 1.
8 INITIAL SETTING 8-6 Example of Changing an Initial Setting Content (Selection of Atmospheric Correction) This section describes the operating procedures for selecting “1.ATM CORR” in Initial Setting 1 as an example of changing an Initial Setting content. Use this example as a reference when changing other items because it is also applicable to the operating procedures for changing them. Access the screen for Initial Setting 1 by taking procedures “Entering the Mode for Initial Setting 1” on page 50.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 56 8 INITIAL SETTING 8-7 Initial Setting 1 1. Selection of Atmospheric Correction : [ATM CORR] Select whether Atmospheric Correction is to be performed by using the automatic measurement correction function with a atmospheric sensor, by entering the atmospheric temperature and pressure measured with a thermometer and barometer, by entering ppm value, or by fixing the ppm value to 0 (NIL) not to perform Atmospheric Correction. 2.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 57 8 INITIAL SETTING 8-8 Initial Setting 2 1. Selection of Minimum Distance measurement unit : [MEAS. MIN DISP] COARSE or FINE: 2. Selection of the Shot count : [SHOT COUNT] Select whether the shot count for Shot distance measurement is to be 1,3, 5, or an arbitrary count to be entered. 1. COARSE 2. FINE 1. 1 TIME 2. 3 TIMES 3. 5 TIMES 4. INPUT 3. Setting the Shot input : [SHOT INPUT] Set the shot number for Shot distance measurement.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 58 8 INITIAL SETTING 10.Selection of primary MEAS setting : [PRIM. MEAS KEY] Select whether the primary distance measurement is MEAS SHOT or MEAS CONT or TRACK SHOT or TRACK CONT. 1. MEAS SHOT 2. MEAS CONT 3. TRACK SHOT 4. TRACK CONT 11.Selection of second MEAS setting : [SEC. MEAS KEY] Select whether the second distance measurement is TRACK CONT or TRACK SHOT or MEAS CONT or MEAS SHOT. 1. TRACK CONT 2. TRACK SHOT 3. MEAS CONT 4. MEAS SHOT 12.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 59 8 INITIAL SETTING 16.Selection for Automatic illumination power-off function : [ILLU. OFF] Select the time interval (3, 5, or 10 minutes) for activating the automatic illumination power-off function, or select NIL, disabling the function. 17.Selection for Distance measurement buzzer : [DIST. BUZ] Select whether to enable or disable the beep when the prism receives a light during distance measurement or during repeated distance measurement. 18.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 60 8 INITIAL SETTING 8-9 Initial Setting 4 1. Selection of Temperature unit setting : [TEMP. UNIT] Select °C or °F as the unit for Temperature. 2. Selection of Pressure unit setting : [PRESS UNIT] Select hPa (hectopascal) , mmHg, inchHg as the unit for pressure to be input. 1. °C 2. °F 1. hPa 2. mmHg 3. inchHg 3. Selection of Distance unit setting : [DIST. UNIT] Select m or ft or ft+inch as the unit for Distance. 1. m 2. ft 3. ft+inch 4.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 61 8 INITIAL SETTING 8-10 Initial Setting 5 1. Selection of Transfer rate (baud rate) : [BAUD UNIT] Select a baud rate of 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600. 1. 1200 2. 2400 3. 4800 4. 9600 2. Selection of Data bits : [DATA LENGTH] Select a data length of 8 bits or 7 bits. 1. 8 2. 7 3. Selection of Parity : [PARITY BITS] Select no (NIL) parity bit, even parity, or odd parity. 1. NIL 2. EVEN 3. ODD 4.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 62 9 ACCESSING THE FUNCTIONS 9 ACCESSING THE FUNCTIONS 9-1 Accessing by Help key You can use the [HELP] key to display specific Initial Setting (such as the Prism Constant and Priority mode). Press the [lLLU]+[ESC] key in mode A or B. HELP 1.HELP 2.401 TARGET CONST 3.402 ATM CORR : AUTO 4.501 TRACK MIN DISP : 1mm 5.502 SHOT COUNT SELECT The help menu will then be displayed.
PENTAX R-300 (p53-64) 10/30/02 11:13 AM Page 63 9 ACCESSING THE FUNCTIONS 9-2 Accessing by 007 The R-300 allows you to enter a special code of 007 with the Alphanumeric keys to display Specific Initial Setting. (such as the Prism Constant and Priority mode) MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst. 15°C S0 92 ° 30' 20" 000 CLEAR Press the numeric keys [0] [0] [7] in mode A or B. The screen will then change to the command input screen. MODE A H. angle H. dst. V. dst.
9 ACCESSING THE FUNCTIONS [Instrument setting items] 007 code HELP menu list 401 TARGET CONST 402 ATM CORR PRISM CONST SHEET CONST 501 MEAS. MIN DISP 502 SHOT COUNT 503 CRV/REF CORR 504 505 508 SHOT CONT SHOT INPUT Default -30mm Other options 0mm, INPUT 0mm INPUT AUTO ATM INPUT, ppm INPUT, NIL COARSE FINE 1 time 3 times, 5 times, INPUT 01 times (input) 0.14 0.2, NIL MIN UNIT ANG. COARSE FINE V. ANG. STYLE Z.0 H.0, COMPASS DIST.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 65 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ● Checks and Adjustments should be performed before and during measurement. ● The instrument should be checked after long storage and transportation. ● The checks should be performed in the following order. [Cautions on CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS] ● When adjustment is completed, be sure that adjusting screws are completely tightened.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 66 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS ● Please check the electronic vial in a steady environment that has no vibration or rapid temperature change. ● When the electronic vial is checked outdoors and on a tripod, avoid sunlight influence by using a sunshade. Please wait for a while until the instrument and tripod are at the same temperature as the surrounding air.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 67 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-2 Circular Vial Checks q Adjust by the electronic vial beforehand. w Confirm the position of the bubble of the Circular vial. At this time, it is not necessary to adjust if the bubble is at the center of the circle. Adjustments When the bubble of the Circular vial comes off from the center according to check procedure w, it is necessary to adjust.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 68 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-3 Vertical Reticle Checks q Set the instrument up the tripod and carefully level it. w Sight the target Point A with telescope. e Using the telescope fine adjustment screws, move Point A to the edge of the field of view by screw (point A’). r No adjustment is necessary if Point A moves along the vertical line of the reticle.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 69 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-4 Perpendicularity of Line of sight to horizontal axis Checks q Position a target Point A at a distance 30m - 50m away from the instrument, and sight it with the telescope. w Loosen the telescope lock screw and turn the telescope until a point is sighted at a distance roughly equal to that of Point A. This is Point B.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 70 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-5 Vertical 0 point error Be sure to follow check procedures mentioned below after making adjustments on reticle and perpendicularity of line of sight to horizontal axis. Checks q Set up the instrument and turn the power on. w Sight the telescope at any reference target A at Normale state. Read the vertical angle ( γ ). e Turn the telescope and rotate the alidade.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 71 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-6 Laser Plummet Checks q Set the instrument on the tripod, and place a piece of white paper with a cross drawn on it right under the instrument. w Press the [LASER] key, and move the paper so that the intersecting point of the cross comes to the center of the Laser mark. e Rotate the instrument around the vertical axis, and observe the center mark position against the intersecting point of the cross at each 90° rotation.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 72 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-7 Optical Plummet Checks q Set the instrument on the tripod, and place a piece of white paper with a cross drawn on it right under the instrument. w Look through the optical plummet, and move the paper so that the intersecting point of the cross comes to the center of the field of view. e Adjust the leveling screws so that the center mark of the optical plummet coincides with the intersecting point of the cross.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 73 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-8 Offset Constant The offset constant rarely changes. It is recommended, however, that check be done once or twice a year. The check of the offset constant can be done on a certified base line. It can also be obtained in a simple way as described below. Checks 1. Locate points A, B and C at about 50m intervals on even ground. 2. Set up the instrument at point A, and measure the distances between AB and AC. 3.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 74 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 10-9 Beam axis and Line of sight Be sure to check that the beam axis and line of sight are aligned when the adjustments on reticle and perpendicularity of line of sight to horizontal axis are made. Checks q w e r Set the prism at a distance greater than 50 m. Accurately sight the center of the prism through the telescope. Turn the power on and press (MEAS) to measure.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 75 10 CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Target Plate approx. 50 m 10mm 20mm Internal circle + 20mm 10mm + Laser spot “Center” [Example: Adjustment is necessary] [Example: Adjustment is unnecessary] Adjustments At the procedure 4. above, if the “Center” of laser spot is not within the internal circle (10mm) of the target plate, the adjustment is necessary. Please contact your PENTAX dealer.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 76 11 SPECIFICATIONS 11 SPECIFICATIONS Reflectorless items are applicable to “N” models only. R-322 (N) R-323 (N) R-325 (N) R-335 (N) R-315 (N) R-326 Telescope Image Optical aperture EDM aperture Reticle illumination Auto & Power focus Method Power Pointer Magnification Resolving power Field of view Minimum focus Auto-Focus Erect 45mm 45mm Intensity settings: 10 steps Yes Phase differential By main battery Visible laser 30 x 3” 2.6% (1° 30’) 1.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 77 11 SPECIFICATIONS R-322 (N) R-323 (N) R-325 (N) R-335 (N) R-315 (N) R-326 Angle measurement Measuring method Detection Minimum count Accuracy (DIN18723) Compensator Tangent screw Absolute rotary encoder 2 sides 1” (2cc) / 5” (10cc) selectable 2” 3” 5” Triple axis 2 speed 6” Dual axis 1 speed Sensitivity of vials Plate level (electronic) Circular level Plummet Base Water resistant Ambient temperature Tripod thread 30”/1div. 40”/1div.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 78 12 DATA COLLECTOR 12 DATA COLLECTOR The instrument can communicate directly with a computer through the RS232C interface. By use of a data collector you can automate data entry from the collection of survey data to the transfer of the data to a computer. This is useful in saving time and protecting data integrity. ● About connection with data collector and the handling, please refer to an “Instruction manual” of the data collector.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 79 13 APPENDIX 13 APPENDIX 13-1 Error Messages Message Meaning What to do Out of tilt range Displayed when the instrument is tilted beyond the vertical compensation range (±3') in case 1 axis or 2 axis automatic compensation is selected. This message may be temporarily displayed if the instrument is turned too fast. Re-level the instrument. Repair is needed if the message is displayed when it is properly leveled.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 80 13 APPENDIX 13-2 Atmospheric Correction The speed at which light travels through the air varies depending on the temperature and atmospheric pressure. The R-100 series is designed to measure distances at the speed of light in order to measure accurately, Atmospheric Correction needs to be used. The instrument is designed to correct for weather conditions automatically if the temperature and pressure are input.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 81 13 APPENDIX 13-3 hPa and mmHg Conversion Table Converting from hPa to mmHg hPa 0 10 mmHg 20 mmHg mmHg 30 40 mmHg 50 mmHg 60 mmHg 70 mmHg 80 mmHg 90 mmHg mmHg 500 375 383 390 398 405 413 420 428 435 443 600 450 458 465 473 480 488 495 503 510 518 700 525 533 540 548 555 563 570 578 585 593 800 600 608 615 623 630 638 645 653 660 668 900 675 683 690 698 705 713 720 728 735 743 1000
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 82 13 APPENDIX 13-4 Error when no Atmospheric Correction is made When measurement is carried out with no Atmospheric Correction (with the settings fixed at a temperature of 15°C and an atmospheric pressure of 1013 hPa or 760 mmHg), the Error per 100 meters in temperature and pressure will be shown in the tables below.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 83 13 APPENDIX 13-5 Atmospheric Refraction and Earth Curvature Correction ● Atmospheric refraction and earth curvature correction refers to correcting both the bending of the light beam caused by atmospheric refraction and the effect on the height differential and horizontal distance caused by the earth curvature.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 84 13 APPENDIX 13-6 Distance Range Generally speaking, the maximum range which can be measured varies considerably depending on the atmospheric conditions. For this reason, the Specifications illustrate the values for both Good and Normal weather conditions. It is extremely difficult to judge when weather conditions are “Good” and when they are “Normal”.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 85 14 NOTICE TO THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT 14 NOTICE TO THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT To assure compliance with the Safety standard 21 CFR, Chapter 1. Subchapter J. The U.S. bureau of Radiological Health requires the following information to be provided to user.: It can be dangerous to look into the beam with optical equipment such as binoculars and telescopes.
PENTAX R-300 (p65-88) 10/30/02 11:11 AM Page 86 14 NOTICE TO THE USER OF THIS PRODUCT Warning label Aperture label Laser beam is transmitted from this aperture. Identification label Aperture label Laser beam is transmitted from this aperture. Warning logotype Warning logotype For R-300N model For R-300N model For R-300 model For R-300 model Laser beam is transmitted from this aperture. For North America Certification R-300N model R-300 model LED is turned on at the time of emission.
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