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Table of Contents Reference Welcome..................................................................................................1 Main Menu.............................................................................................3 File Menu................................................................................................7 Open / New .............................................................................. 8 New Job..................................................................
Survey Menu......................................................................................123 Backsight Setup..................................................................... 124 Traverse / Sideshot .............................................................. 130 Repetition Shots .................................................................... 136 Multiple Sideshots ................................................................ 138 Radial Sideshots .......................................
Adjust with Projection ......................................................... 241 Projection Calculator ............................................................ 246 File Management .................................................................. 249 Survey Menu – Basic GPS ............................................................... 251 GPS Status.............................................................................. 252 Start GPS Survey...................................................
Slope Staking ......................................................................... 345 Line and Offset...................................................................... 347 Curve and Offset................................................................... 348 Spiral and Offset ................................................................... 348 Show Station and Offset ...................................................... 348 Store Offset Points .................................................
Curve Layout......................................................................... 390 Traverse on Curve ................................................................ 394 Parabolic Curve..................................................................... 396 Parabolic Layout ................................................................... 398 Straight Grade ....................................................................... 400 Spiral............................................................
Appendix A Transverse Mercator Zones.................................................A-1 Lambert Zones ......................................................................
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Main Menu The Main Menu is the starting point where all the other Survey Pro screens described in this manual are accessed. The area at the bottom of the screen is called the command bar. The small buttons in the command bar are used as follows: About Survey Pro Tapping the icon or selecting File | About Survey Pro opens the About Survey Pro screen. See Page R-33.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Surveying Mode The instrument icon indicates which collection mode the software is running in. There are three possible surveying modes: Conventional, GPS, and Leveling. Tapping this icon will open a list of options to do any of the following: • Switch to another instrument mode. • Select a different instrument profile. • Quickly access the Instrument Settings screen (Page R-36). Map View A map view of the current job can be displayed by tapping the button. See Page R-455.
Main Menu Other Command Bar Buttons There are additional command bar buttons available in screens other than the Main Menu. Each is described below. (OK): Performs the desired action then closes the current screen. (Cancel - Red X): Closes the current screen without performing the action intended by the screen. (Close - Green X): Closes the current screen. (Settings): Opens the Settings screen (Page R-36) associated with the current screen.
File Menu The File Menu contains routines to transfer files between the data collector and another device.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Open / New File Open / New. The Open / New screen is used to open a recent job or create a new one. This screen also appears when Survey Pro is first started. Open : opens the job selected in the Open a Recent Job list. Browse… : will open the Open screen (Page R-14) where an existing job to open can be selected. New… : will open the New screen (Page R-9) where a new job can be created.
File Menu New Job File Open / New New…. The New Job wizard is used to create a new job. Create a New Job 1 Directory: displays the directory where the current job will be stored. Job Name: is where the name of the new job is entered. The default name is the current date. Browse… : allows you to select a different directory where to store the new job. Use or Import a Control File: When checked, you can select an external control file or import the points from a different job as control points.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Create a New Job 2 – (Imported or External Control File) This screen will only open next when a control file will be used or imported. Import Control Points: When selected, the points in the control file will be imported into the new job. Use External Control File: When selected, the control points in the control file will be accessible from the new job, but will not be imported. Control File: displays the path and control file name selected with the Browse… button.
File Menu Create a New Job 3 Azimuth Type: specifies if you are surveying with a North Azimuth or South Azimuth. Units for Distances: specifies if your distances will be entered in International Feet, U.S. Feet, or Meters.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Create a New Job 4 – (Imported Control File) This screen will only open when a control file is being imported. Screen when checkbox is unchecked. Screen when checkbox is checked. Enter First Point: When this box is checked, the additional fields will appear allowing you to create a new point.
File Menu Finish : stores a new job file and raw data file using the specified information. (Cancel): cancels the creation of a new job and brings you back to the main menu. Create a New Job 5 – (External or No Control File) Point Name: is the name of the initial point. Northing: is the Y-coordinate of the initial point. Easting: is the X-coordinate of the initial point. Elevation: is the elevation of the initial point. Description: is the description of the initial point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Open File Open / New. Browse…. The Open screen is used to open any existing job and is required to open a job that is not listed in the Recent Job list in the Open / New screen. A list of all the jobs in the current directory is displayed. Simply tap on the job name that you want to open and then tap . Note: TDS CR5 files can be opened just like any Survey Pro JOB file. When a CR5 file is opened, it is automatically converted and stored to a JOB file with the same name.
File Menu Save As File Save As. The Save As screen allows you to save a copy of the current job under a new name. The copy that is created will then become the current job. The Save As dialog box is identical to that found in the operating system. Simply enter a new name for the current job and then tap the Save button. Note: It is not necessary to include the .JOB extension since it will automatically be added for you.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Import File Import. The Import screen is used to add the points from another source into the current job or import the data from a LandXML file to the current job. Warning: Coordinate values can change when they are imported! Importing coordinates from any source other than a JOB file requires that the distance units used in the source file be specified.
File Menu Coordinates from a variety of file types can be imported into the current job. The first Import screen is used to select from the file types listed below. The next screen that opens depends on the selection made here. • • Job Files (*.JOB): import coordinates from another Job file. • Coordinate Files (*.CR5): import coordinates from a TDS CR5 coordinate file. • GPS Files (*.GPS): import coordinates from a TDS GPS coordinate file. • Text Files (*.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Import *.CR5 Coordinates When importing a CR5 file, you will first be prompted to select the layer where you want the new data stored. Select a layer and tap to continue. In the next screen, select the distance units that the coordinates were stored in and tap . Import *.GPS Coordinates When importing a GPS file, you will first be prompted to select the layer where you want the new data stored. Select a layer and tap to continue.
File Menu ; Skip the first row: should be checked if the first line in the ASCII file contains non-coordinate information, such as a heading. Next > : opens the second screen. Import *.TXT Coordinates – Screen Two Name Column No. / Start Point Name : When the first option is selected here, the column number used for the name field in the *.TXT file is specified here. When the second option is selected, it is assumed that the *.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Import LandXML Coordinates Points, alignments, polylines, and parcels can be imported from a LandXML file. The way the LandXML data is imported depends on how the data is stored in the source file and how the settings are configured in the two screens described below. Consult the User’s Manual for more information on the conditions that affect how the data is imported. On specified layer: will import all the data on the specified layer.
File Menu Back : returns to the previous screen. Import : imports the specified data into the current project. A results screen will open listing the details of the imported data. Confirm Point Replace If a point being imported has the same name and the same coordinates as a point that is already in the current job, it is ignored and a message will be displayed after the remaining points are imported to indicate this.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Compare Coordinates… : will open a dialog box showing the coordinates for the duplicate points to assist in making a decision of how to handle the new point. Stop Importing : will not import the current duplicate point and will stop importing any remaining points. All previous points will still be imported into the current job. Export File Export. The Export screen allows you to export selected points from the current job to a new job or to a coordinate file in another format.
File Menu Export – Screen Two The second Export screen will open for any file type that was selected in the previous screen except LandXML. This screen is used to select the points from the current project that you want to export to the selected file type. (Exporting to a LandXML file is described later.) To/From… : allows you to specify a range of points to export. Tap Points… : allows you to select the points to export by tapping them from a map view.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Export *.CR5 Coordinates The Export CR5 dialog box will open when exporting coordinates to a TDS CR5 coordinate file. CR5 File Options: specifies if the resulting file should be Sequential or Non-Sequential. (The HP 48 data collector can only use sequential coordinate files.) < Back : returns to the previous screen. Export : exports the selected coordinates to the new CR5 file. Export *.TXT Coordinates Since the coordinates in an ASCII *.
File Menu Export *.TXT Coordinates – Screen Two Select the desired order and format for the resulting TXT file from the list of options. Finish : exports the selected points to the TXT file. Export *.CSV Coordinates This routine is identical to the Export *.TXT Coordinates routine, described above with the exception that the formatting for the exported file is automatically set to comma delimited and the extension for the file name will be *.CSV. Export LandXML (.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Import Control Points File Import Control. The Import Control screen is used to manage a control file for the current job. Import… : opens the Open screen (Page R-14) where an existing job can be selected as a control file. The control points will then be imported into the current job and stored to the CONTROL layer. External Control File: displays the path and file for the current external control file (if one is used). Clear : clears the current external control file.
File Menu snapshot have a icon. A new (empty) archive has a icon. All of the backups for a particular job are physically stored to a single compressed file located in the \Jobs directory on the data collector. This file will have the same filename as the current job, only the *.Backup extension is appended to the name. For example, the backups for a job with a filename of Smith.Job will be stored in a file called Smith.Job.Backup.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Backup / Restore - Archive Properties File Backup / Restore Properties…. The Archive Properties screen lists the files stored within the selected archive along with other information. The file sizes listed in this screen are in bytes. Since all backup archives are compressed, the file sizes displayed represent the compressed files, or the amount of space actually being used by the file(s) on the data collector.
File Menu Backup / Restore – Backup When performing a backup, all the files associated with the current job are listed and will be included in the archive. ; Create Snapshot: When checked, the next screen will prompt you to create a snapshot of the current job’s map view, which will then be included in the archive. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Backup : accesses the next screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Backup/Restore – Restore When restoring the job files from an archive, the archived files will replace the existing files of the current job. Warning: If you do not want to lose any new data that was collected after the archive being restored was created, you should first backup the current job to a new archive before restoring an older archive. < Back : will return to the previous screen. Restore : will restore the backed up job from the selected archive.
File Menu Transfer File Transfer. The Transfer screen allows you to transfer files between the data collector and another device running TDS software. Connecting to: specifies which device you are communicating with from the following options: • HP48: if you are connecting to a Hewlett Packard HP48 calculator. • Husky: if you are connecting to a Husky FS-series data collector. • Ranger / TSCe / ACU / Pocket PC: if you are connecting to any of the devices listed.
Survey Pro Reference Manual that indicates how much of the file has been transferred. Tapping Cancel will stop the file transfer. Note: The Send routine should be initiated shortly after issuing the receive command on the other device. Receive File… : allows you to receive a file from another device. This should be tapped prior to issuing the Send command on the other device. Tapping Cancel will stop the file transfer. Register Modules File Register Modules.
File Menu Enter Registration Code : Opens the Register screen, shown here, where the registration number for a particular module can be entered. About Survey Pro File About Survey Pro. The About screen displays the version of the Survey Pro CE software. Hardware Information : is a shortcut to the Windows System Information screen. Exit File Exit. This will close the Survey Pro software and return you to the operating system installed on your data collector.
Job Menu A: Settings B: Edit Points C: Edit Polylines D: Edit Alignments E: Auto Linework F: View Raw Data File G: View DTM H: Manage Layers I: Job Information J: Calculator K: Manage Pictures L: Take Picture R-35
Survey Pro Reference Manual Settings Job Settings. See Page R-100 if running in RTK GPS mode. The Settings screen actually consists of several separate screens where each individual screen accesses different types of settings. Instrument Settings Job Settings Instrument Settings. The Instrument Settings screen is actually the first of multiple screens used to identify and configure the instrument(s) you are using with Survey Pro.
Job Menu Note: When editing an existing instrument profile, you cannot modify the instrument brand or model. Create New Instrument : opens the next Instrument Settings screen where you can configure the settings for a new instrument and create a new instrument profile. Activate : activates the selected instrument profile. GeoLock : opens the GeoLock Settings screen (Page R-176). Delete : deletes the selected instrument profile.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Instrument Settings – Screen Two The second Instrument Settings screen opens whenever a new instrument profile is being created, or when an existing profile is being edited. The options available on this screen will vary slightly depending on the total station model selected. Name: is the name of the instrument profile being created or changed. This is the name that appears in the list on the first Instrument Settings screen.
Job Menu Defaults : will set the Serial Port, Baud Rate and Parity to their default values based on the selected total station. Instrument Settings… : accesses the settings that are specific for the selected total station. Send to Instrument : (applicable only to specific total stations) will send the selected instrument settings to the total station. This is particularly useful with robotic total stations after the total station has been reset.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Level Method Job Settings Instrument (select Manual Mode) Instrument Settings… The Level Method screen is used to select the leveling method you want to use while using Manual Mode while running in leveling mode. This will affect the type of data you are prompted for when taking shots. Three Wire: Prompts for shot data will require upper, center, and lower wire readings. Single Wire: Prompts for shot data will require center wire readings only.
Job Menu Units Settings Job Settings Units. The Units Settings card defines the units that are used within the software, sent from the total station, entered from the keypad and displayed on the screen. Units for Distances: defines the units used for length as Meters, International Feet, or US Survey Feet.
Survey Pro Reference Manual the imported coordinates, the error after the conversion could be significant. Units for Angles: defines the units used for angles as Degrees or Grads (gons). Display Directions as: will display directions as a Bearing or Azimuth. Azimuth type: defines if you are using a North Azimuth or a South Azimuth. Coord. Order: allows you to customize the labeling and order for coordinates used throughout the software. You can select any of the following formats: • N, E, Elev.
Job Menu Distances: allows you to display from zero to six places passed the decimal point for distances. Angles: allows you to include from zero to four fractional seconds with angle values. Stations: allows you to display stations in any of the following formats: • 12+34.123: displays stations where the number to the left of the + advances after traveling 100 feet or meters. • 1+234.123: displays stations where the number to the left of the + advances after traveling 1,000 feet or meters. • 1,234.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Descriptions Settings Job Settings Descriptions., or Description Settings… (from any Description field), The Descriptions Settings card allows you to select description code files and configure how descriptions are handled. Use Description Code File: Mark this item to use a description file that contains codes and click the associated Browse button to navigate to and select the file.
Job Menu Surveying Settings Job Settings Surveying. The Surveying Settings card allows you to select various options that affect how data collection is performed. ; Prompt for Description: When checked, a prompt for a description will appear before any new point is stored from only the routines under the Survey menu (Page R123). Note: Descriptions can be no longer than 16 characters. ; Prompt for Height of Rod: When checked, a prompt for the rod height will appear before any new point is stored.
Survey Pro Reference Manual screen are used in determining when two shots are at the same location. ; Survey with True Azimuths: automates the process of adjusting the circle on the total station when traversing so that you can survey with azimuths rather than horizontal angles (see Page R-133). Scale Factor: displays the details on the current mapping plane scale factor, if one is configured.
Job Menu Grid Factor: is where you enter a map plane scale factor if already known, otherwise it is the scale factor computed from the Calculate Scale wizard. Calculate Scale : This opens the Calculate Scale wizard (Page R-47), which is used to calculate a combined scale factor or map plane scale factor. Setup Map Ground Coordinates : This will first check that a map projection is selected and if not, prompt you to select one.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Screen Two Ellipsoid Height: The height of the ground above the ellipsoid surface. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Solve > : opens Screen Three. Screen Three Mapping Plane Scale Factor: displays the scale factor that will correct for the effects of map projection distortion. Ellipsoid Scale Factor: displays the scale factor to correct for the geometric effect of your height above the ellipsoid surface.
Job Menu Stakeout Settings The Stakeout Settings card contains the setting that control how stakeout is performed. (The settings available depend on if you are running in conventional or GPS mode.) ; Stake “Corners,” Not Just Even Intervals: When staking by stations, locations where a line segment changes, such as from a straight section to a curve, will also be staked when this is checked.
Survey Pro Reference Manual ; Write Cut Sheet Data Only (No Store Point): When checked, asbuilt points are not stored to the JOB file when staking points; only the raw data is written to the RAW file. ; View from Gun to Rod (non-remote): When checked, the move left or right information will be presented from the rod person’s point of view. When unchecked it will be presented from the total station’s point of view. (This option only applies when a robotic total station is selected in the Instrument Settings.
Job Menu screen that is displayed when you are near the stake point will occur when you are within the distance to the stake point specified here. Line Tolerance: this setting affects the Stake to Line routine (Page R-289). When staking to a line and the prism is located at a perpendicular distance to the specified line that is within the range set here, a message will state that you are on the line. Horizontal Distance Tolerance: This setting affects the GPS staking routines.
Survey Pro Reference Manual The Level Setting screen is only available when running in leveling mode. It is used to configure all of the settings for performing a level loop. BS1…BSn>FS1…FSn: This sequence requires that you take all the shots for each set to the backsight, turn to the foresight, and then shoot all the shots for each set to the foresight.
Job Menu ; Min Ground Clearance: When checked, a warning will occur if a shot is taken at a location on the rod that is within this distance to the ground. ; Max Loop Misclosure: When checked, the error computed after a level loop is closed will be surrounded with exclamation points in the Close Loop screen and Level Notes screen if the error exceeds this value.
Survey Pro Reference Manual FGCS Defaults Job Settings Level Load FGCS Defaults. The FGCS Defaults screen is used to load the default FGCS tolerances in the Level Settings screen for the order and class of level loop specified here. Order: indicates the order of the level loop that you want to load the default tolerances for. Class: indicates the class of the level loop that you want to load the default tolerances for.
Job Menu Repetition Settings The Repetition Settings card contains the settings that control how repetition shots are performed and acceptable tolerances. Horizontal Tolerance: a warning message will be displayed if a horizontal angle exceeds the tolerance entered here during a repetition shot. Zenith Tolerance: a warning message will be displayed if a vertical angle exceeds the tolerance entered here during a repetition shot.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • FS > BS ^> FS > BS: Foresight, Backsight, flop Foresight, Backsight • BS ^ BS ^ > FS ^ FS ^: Backsight, flop, Backsight, flop, Foresight, flop, Foresight, flop Date/Time Settings The Date/Time Settings card is used to set the date and time in the data collector. Time: displays the current time. Date: displays the current date. Format: Select Local to display your local time, or UTC to display Coordinated Universal Time.
Job Menu Buttons Settings The Buttons Settings card is used to customize the function for the physical buttons located on the data collector. The upper half of the screen lists all of the customizable button’s current assignments. A particular button must be selected from this list prior to changing its settings from the lower half of the screen. Assignment Within Survey Pro: is where you select the function for the selected button when it is used within Survey Pro.
Survey Pro Reference Manual General Settings The General Settings card can contain the following miscellaneous settings: ; Use Enter Key to Move Between Fields: When checked, the [Enter] key will move the cursor to the next field in all screens. When unchecked, the [Enter] key will perform a different function depending on the field selected. Note: The arrow keys can also be used to move the cursor between fields.
Job Menu ; Prompt for Description: When checked, a prompt for a description will appear before any new point is stored from any routine other than those included in the Survey and Stakeout menus. ; Prompt for Layer: When checked, a prompt to select a layer will appear before any new point is stored from any routine other than those included in the Survey and Stakeout menus.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Points Job Edit Points. The Edit Points screen allows you to add, edit, and delete any points in the current job. Edit… : if only a single point is selected, this will open the point in the Edit Point - General screen (Page R-62) where the details of the point can be modified. If more than one point is selected, the next Edit Points screen will open where the description and layer for the selected points can be modified simultaneously.
Job Menu Edit Multiple Points – General Job Edit Points Edit… General. This screen is accessed after pressing Edit… when more than one point is selected. The change made in this screen will be applied to all the selected points. Change Descriptions: When checked, allows you to change all the selected point’s descriptions to the Description entered in the next field. Description: is the new description that will replace the existing descriptions for the selected points.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Point – General Job Edit Points Edit… General. The General card of the Edit Point screen is used to modify the description, layer and feature information for the selected point. Point Name: displays the selected point’s name. Description: is the description for the selected point. Layer: is the layer for the selected point. Feature: displays the feature assigned to the selected point, which can be modified using the Attributes button.
Job Menu Point Feature Attributes Job Edit Points Edit… General Attributes…. The Point Feature Attributes screen is available from the above path or whenever a point is stored when Prompt for Attributes is checked in the Surveying Settings screen (Page R-44). Recently Used: when checked will arrange the order of the available features so the most recently used features are listed first. Any feature in the current feature file can be selected from the corresponding drop-down list.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Point – Geodetic Job Edit Points Edit… Geodetic. The Geodetic card applies primarily to Survey Pro with GPS users. Refer to the GPS Reference Manual for more information on this card. ; Has Geodetic Data: when checked, this allows you to edit the geodetic coordinates for a point. Advanced… : will open the Edit GPS Point Flags screen to select the advanced settings for the selected point. Edit GPS Point Flags Screen Survey Control Points Edit Point Set Flags.
Job Menu Edit Polylines Job Edit Polylines. The Edit Polylines screen is used to add, edit, and delete polylines in the current job. The first screen will display a list of all the polylines that are stored in the current job. Selecting any of the polylines listed will display a horizontal (overhead) and vertical (side) view of that polyline. New… : will open the Polyline Editor where a new polyline can be created. Edit… : will open the selected polyline in the New Polyline screen, described below.
Survey Pro Reference Manual the current polyline can be modified. Clear : removes the current polyline. Screen Three – Polyline Editor Once the initial points are selected for the current polyline, the third screen allows you to modify the polyline and define any curve and grade information for the polyline sections. Selecting any point in the left column of the screen will select that point and the line segment that follows it up to the next point.
Job Menu Note, if is selected in the list, the <-Insert button will change to an <-Append button to indicate that additional points will be appended to the end of the list. Screen Four – Add/Edit Curve The fourth screen is used to modify a selected polyline segment that occurs between two points. A horizontal, vertical, and/or spiral curve can be applied to the polyline segment. Adding a Horizontal Curve Tap the Arc / Spiral tab. Curve: must be set to Arc to enter a horizontal curve.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Adding a Spiral Tap the Arc / Spiral tab. Curve: must be set to Spiral to enter a spiral curve. Radius: is the radius of the spiral curve. (The same radius of the circular curve adjacent to the spiral.) Length: is the length of the spiral, measured along the curve from the TS to the SC. Turn: specifies if the spiral curve turns to the Right or Left as you occupy the initial point and face the end point.
Job Menu Edit Alignments The Edit Alignments screen is used to create and edit alignments, which can then be used with routines such as Offset Staking, Offset Points, Offset Lines and Road Layout. Alignments are used to describe all of the horizontal and vertical details of a road’s centerline.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Import .RD5 File: opens the Open screen and lists all the *.RD5 alignment files in the Jobs directory. Select the desired file and tap . • Export .RD5 File: opens the Save As screen where the current alignment can be saved to a *.RD5 file. Edit Alignment Job Job Edit Alignments Edit Alignments Edit…. or New…. The Edit Alignment screen is used to edit an existing alignment or create a new one.
Job Menu Edit Alignment Screen – VAL Tab The VAL (Vertical ALignment) tab in the Edit Alignment screen is used to enter or modify only the vertical details of an alignment. Note: The total horizontal length of the VAL must be equal to or greater than the total horizontal length of the HAL when the alignment is used for road layout. Insert… : opens the Edit Segment screen where a new vertical segment can be inserted prior to the selected segment.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Alignment Screen – POB Tab The POB (Point Of Beginning) tab in the Edit Alignment screen is used to define the starting location of the alignment. The first horizontal and vertical segment will always begin at this location. Location : the starting location for the horizontal and vertical alignments will be at the specified North, East and Elev coordinates. Point : the starting location for the horizontal and vertical alignments will be at the specified Point.
Job Menu Edit Segment The Edit Segment screen is accessed anytime an existing horizontal or vertical segment is added or edited. A variety of segment editing screens are possible depending on the type of segment being edited or created. Each segment editor is discussed below. Edit Segment – Line Card The Line card is used to add a straight horizontal line segment in the alignment. Length: is the horizontal length of the line.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Segment – Arc (Horizontal Curve) Card The Arc card is used to add a horizontal curve to the alignment. The curve can be defined by two of the following: • Radius : The distance from the radius point to the curve • Delta : The internal angle from center to tangent points. • Degree Arc : The internal angle equivalent to a 100-ft arc length. • Degree Chord : The internal angle equivalent to a 100-ft chord length. • Length : The arc length.
Job Menu Edit Segment – Spiral Card The Spiral card is used to add a spiral curve to the alignment. Radius: is the radius of the spiral. (This equals the radius of the horizontal curve tangent to the spiral.) Length: is the length of the spiral. Turn: specifies if the curve turns to the Left or as you face the curve from the beginning. Right Dir: specifies if the curve runs from TS to SC (Tangent to Spiral, to Spiral to Curve) or CS to ST (Curve to Spiral, to Spiral to Tangent).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Segment – Vertical Grade Card The Vertical Grade card is used to enter a segment with any grade. Length: is the horizontal length of the segment. Grade: is the grade (slope) of the segment. Get Previous Grade : will automatically enter a grade equal to the grade at the end of the previous segment. Edit Segment – Vertical Curve The Vertical Curve card is used to enter a parabolic vertical curve to the alignment. Length: is the horizontal length of the vertical curve.
Job Menu Auto Linework Job Auto Linework The Auto Linework screen is used to set up custom descriptors that can be used to generate various polylines between points as they are shot. These features can than be exported and used in the TDS ForeSight software. Note: The auto linework information described below is not written to the raw data file.
Survey Pro Reference Manual “LOT10” would be connected. If LOT15 were also used as a description during data collection, any future use of LOT15 would connect to the previous LOT15 entry. Note: Linework descriptions are case sensitive. Cmd: lists the current type of line segment (linework) that will be created after shooting the required points and storing them with the associated Description.
Job Menu • T-Crv : creates a curve with a specified incoming tangent from the next two points that are stored with a description associated with TCrv. When the second point is stored, the prompt shown here appears where the incoming azimuth or bearing is specified. • Rect : will compute and store the fourth and final point that forms a rectangle or parallelogram after three points are stored with a description associated with Rect.
Survey Pro Reference Manual selected, future points stored with this linework command will be appended to the selected polyline. Props: A single polyline can contain different line types. The Props command will open the Auto Linework Properties dialog box, shown here, where when the checkbox is checked, the linework command will always switch back to the specified default linework command after changing and storing a different line type for a particular feature.
Job Menu View Raw Data File Job View Raw Data. The View Raw Data File screen displays the raw data file of the current job and allows you to append a note or current time entry. Tapping any line in the raw data file will toggle a bookmark in front of that line. The active bookmark is shown as a green (or light-gray) circle. An inactive bookmark is shown in red (or dark gray). See illustration. First : jumps to the first line of the file. Last : jumps to the last line of the file. Prev.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Raw Data Note Job View Raw Data Note…. The Raw Data Note screen is used to append a note to the raw data file. The note can consist of any string of text, including line work commands or codes for use with AutoCad®. Up to 127 characters of text can be keyed into the upper portion of the screen manually or the buttons in the lower portion of the screen can be tapped to quickly enter any of ten default line work commands.
Job Menu History Page The History page provides a quick way to enter a note that was used earlier. The page lists up to the last 30 notes used. Notes that were entered from the buttons on the Code page are excluded from this list to reduce clutter since those notes are already easily accessible. Sort: Allows you to sort the list of previous notes using a variety of methods.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: Custom code buttons remain intact even when switching or creating new jobs because the details of these buttons are stored to a text file in the Survey Pro program folder called NoteCode.ini. If you want to copy custom code buttons to another data collector, you must copy this file to the Survey Pro folder on the other data collector. View DTM Job View DTM. Before viewing a DTM, the Setup DTM 3D screen will open where the DTM layers must be defined.
Job Menu 3D View… : will open the 3D View screen where the DTM can be viewed from any angle. Layers for Staking DTM Job View DTM Layers…. The Layers for Staking DTM screen is used to select the nonreference DTM layer and an optional layer where invalid objects are stored. Select DTM Layer: is the non-reference DTM layer used for stake points that are stored and other objects that exist on the surface you are staking.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Choose Polyline Job View DTM Boundary…. The Choose Polyline screen is used to select an existing polyline that defines a boundary for your non-reference DTM surface. All the polylines in the current job are displayed. Select the appropriate polyline and tap . Add/Edit Break-lines Job View DTM Breaklines…. The Add/Edit Break-lines screen is used to select, edit, create, or delete the break lines that will be used when computing the DTM.
Job Menu Note: If a boundary is defined, only polylines that fall within the boundary can be added. New… : opens the New Polyline screen, which is identical to the Edit Polyline screen and is used to create a new polyline. Edit Polyline Job View DTM Breaklines… Edit… or Job View DTM Breaklines… New…. The Edit Polyline screen is used to perform some preliminary editing to a polyline prior to accessing the polyline editor with the Edit… key.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Points on DTM Layer Job View DTM Points…. The Points on DTM Layer screen displays all the points on the DTM layer and allows you to add points from another layer or delete (move) points to a different layer. Delete : will move the selected point(s) to the Auxiliary layer. If the Auxiliary layer is not specified, you will be prompted to select the layer to move the points to. Note: Points on a boundary or break line cannot be deleted.
Job Menu 3D View Job View DTM 3D View…. The 3D View screen is used to view the DTM from any angle. Settings : opens the 3D View Settings screen, described below, where the information displayed in the 3D view can be configured. Volume : displays the total cut and fill volume between the area that has been staked and a reference datum, whose elevation is specified in the 3D View Settings screen; or the total cut and fill between the area that has been staked and the selected DTM.
Survey Pro Reference Manual 3D View Settings Job View DTM 3D View… Settings. The 3D View Settings screen is used to configure the information displayed in the 3D View screen. ; Height Exaggerated to the Maximum: When checked, the height exaggeration is automatically set to a high value. When unchecked, the height exaggeration can be set manually in the next field. Height Exaggeration Ratio: is the value that the height is multiplied by in the 3D view. Higher values mean more exaggeration; a value of 1.
Job Menu Datum: When the Display the Difference checkbox is unchecked, cut and fill volumes will be computed in the 3D View screen based on the difference of a horizontal plane at the elevation specified here and the staked points. View Direction (from view point to the center): allows you to specify the exact horizontal and vertical angle in which to view the DTM. Manage Layers Job Manage Layers. The Manage Layers screen is used to manage the layers for the current job.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Job Information Job Job Info. The Job Information screen displays details of the current job and allows you to remove wasted space in the current job file. Filename: displays the current job file name. Feature Code File: displays the feature code filename used in the current job. Folder: displays the directory where the current job file is located. Size: displays the size of the current job. Created: displays the date that the current job was created.
Job Menu Note: Survey Pro checks for low memory situations every minute. When the available system memory falls below 256K of RAM, a warning is displayed. Calculator Job Calculator. or , Calculator (where applicable) The Calculator screen behaves exactly like any other RPN-format calculator. It consists of a stack that can contain any number of values and buttons that perform various operations. When a value is being entered from the keypad, it is displayed in a special area called the active area.
Survey Pro Reference Manual π: Enters 3.141592654 to the stack. Clr: Clears the stack. √x: Square root of x. Sin-1: Arc sine of x. Cos-1: Arc cosine of x. Tan-1: Arc tangent of x. °→dms: Converts x in decimal degrees to degrees.minutes-seconds. xn: Raises y to the power of x. x2: Squares x. Sin: Sine of x. Cos: Cosine of x. Tan: Tangent of x. dms→°: Converts x, in degrees.minutes-seconds to decimal degrees. Ln: Natural logarithm (base e) of x. Log: Common logarithm (base 10) of x.
Job Menu Manage Pictures Job Manage Pictures. The Manage Pictures screen is used to manage pictures that are associated with the current job. The list of pictures is sorted by the picture names by default, but they can also be sorted by point association, date, or file size by tapping the desired column’s heading. For example, tap Date to sort all the pictures by date. Tapping Date again will reverse the sort order.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Take Picture Job Take Picture. The Take Picture routine is only available on a Nomad with a built-in camera. The routine is used to take a new picture and optionally associate it with an existing point. Align the shot in the first Take Picture screen and when ready, press the (Enter) button on the data collector to take the picture. The picture will be displayed on the second screen automatically.
Job Menu The third screen is used to name and describe the picture. New Picture File Name: Enter the picture name here. The previous name entered will initially be entered in this field for you, except the number will be advanced by one. Point Associated with Picture: You can specify an existing point in this field to associate the picture with the specified point. Raw Data Note: Any text entered here will be stored to the raw data file as a note along with the picture details.
Job Menu – GPS Only the Settings menu item in the Job Menu is unique while running in GPS mode with the standard GPS module compared to running in Conventional mode. All the remaining Job Menu items are covered in the Job Menu description for conventional surveying, starting on Page R-35. See Page 115 for a description of the Settings menu item when running in GPS mode with the Basic GPS module.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Settings Job Settings. The Settings screen provides access to several individual screens that control all hardware and software settings. The screens are provided in an index card format. Note: Only the cards that are available when running in GPS Mode with the GPS module are covered in this section. For details on cards shared by both GPS mode and Conventional Mode, refer to Page R36.
Job Menu – GPS Module Create New Receiver… : opens the Receiver Setup screen where you can set the parameters for communication from data collector to receiver, as well as access the Rx Settings screens where you can configure the receiver settings. When you tap OK, the new receiver is added to your list of known receiver. Activate: makes the selected receiver the currently active receiver in Survey Pro. Delete:Deletes the selected receiver profile from the list of known receivers.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: Some receivers support Bluetooth wireless communication. If the data collector is set to use Bluetooth, then the next two settings are hidden. Baud Rate: the baud rate used for data collector to receiver communications. Parity: the parity used for data collector to receiver communication. Defaults: sets the communication parameters to the default for this brand and model.
Job Menu – GPS Module Rx Settings Job Settings Receiver Receiver Settings… Rx Settings or Job Settings Receiver Create New Receiver… Rx Settings or Connect to Receiver Receiver Settings Rx Settings or Connect to Receiver Create New Receiver Rx Settings or The Rx Settings screen contains three cards to configure the receiver mode, RTK correction type, RTK data modem, satellite tracking elevation cutoff, as well as some settings specific for particular brands and models of receiver.
Survey Pro Reference Manual transfer GPS measurements in real time. This mode is used to setup both static and stop/go post processing receivers. • Ntrip Rover: Select this mode to use the receiver as an RTK rover where the base corrections are to be supplied to the rover by connection to an Ntrip service. To configure an Ntrip rover, you must setup the Windows Networking modem parameters on the Data Modem card.
Job Menu – GPS Module Data Modem: is where you select the type of modem. There will be several options here, depending on your brand and model. If the modem you are using is not in the list of known devices, you can choose Generic Serial to set the communication parameters to work with just about any external data modem. Serial Port: displays the current settings for communication between the receiver and the modem.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Modem is selected for the Data Modem where a new data modem configuration can be created. Edit : Opens the Cell Phone Settings or IP Modem Settings screen (Page R-108 or R-109, respectively) where the selected data modem configuration can be modified. Delete : Deletes the selected data modem configuration. Modem Serial Comms Screen The Modem Serial Comms. screen is used to change the settings for communication between the base or rover receiver and the data modem.
Job Menu – GPS Module Trimble Internal Radio Pac Crest Radio Channel: is where you select the channel the radio will use to communicate with the other radio. Sensitivity: is where you select the sensitivity of the radio. Mode: is where you select the transmit format used by the base radio. The rover radio must be listening for same format the base is broadcasting. Baud: displays the baud rate the radio is currently set to.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Cell Phone Settings Screen The Cell Phone Settings screen is used to create or modify a cell phone data modem configuration. Cell Phone Settings – Base Card Cell Phone Settings – Rover Card Use Advanced Settings (Base Card): When checked, allows you to specify alternate Hayes AT auto answer command. If unchecked, the default AT auto answer command of ate0s0=1 is used. Auto Answer Command: is the alternate Hayes AT command to use for auto answering.
Job Menu – GPS Module IP Modem Settings Screen The IP Modem Settings screen is used to create or modify an IP modem configuration. (You can only configure in IP modem when RTK Rover is selected for the receiver.) IP Address of Base: is the IP address of the base. Port (Socket) of Base: is the socket number of the base. Use Advanced Settings: When checked, allows you to specify alternate Hayes AT commands to connect and disconnect.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Settings for Thales (Ashtech) Receivers // reference Z family documentation available at: ftp://ftp.thalesnavigation.com/Reference%20Manuals/Z-Xtreme/Z family.pdf Canopy: is where you set a parameter to describe the multi-path environment. This command is relevant for ROVER mode or RVP. Choices are: • Open Sky (default) • Under Canopy (forest, urban canyon) Confidence Level: is where you set the confidence level for ambiguity fixing.
Job Menu – GPS Module Confidence Level: is where you set the statistical criteria to use in the RTK engine’s fixed ambiguity resolution algorithm. The settings of ‘Low’, ‘Medium’, and ‘High’ correspond to confidence levels of %95, %99.5, and %99.9 respectively. There are three choices: • • • Low Medium High Note: It is recommended you set this value to High. This will usually mean the RTK engine may take longer to resolve a fixed position.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Measure Mode Settings Job Settings Measure Mode. The Measure Mode card is used to configure the RTK data collection settings. Accept Solution Quality: is where you control the solution quality acceptable for storing measurements. You have two options: • Fixed RTK only: Allows storage of fixed solution only. • Code, Float, or Fix: Allows storage of any differential solution. Use Acceptance Criteria: is where you select to apply criteria to measurement acceptance.
Job Menu – GPS Module Note: This function is not appropriate for every receiver. Some receivers, when dynamics are set to ‘static’, use Kalman filtering and other superior techniques to calculate an average position. In this case, the position returned from the receiver is better with each epoch and you may actually degrade your result by averaging with Survey Pro. You should check with your receiver manufacturer for specific recommendations on field procedure.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Post Process Settings Job Settings Post Process. or Connect to Receiver Receiver Settings. The Post Process card is used to configure the settings for logging post processing data, and the collecting and storing of post processing points in Survey Pro. RTK Autonomous Points: is where you specify action to take when accepting autonomous points during RTK data collection. There are three options.
Job Menu – Basic GPS This section describes the Settings menu item from the Job Menu for the Basic GPS Module. See Page 99 for a description of the Job Menu for when running in GPS mode with the standard GPS module. Only the Settings menu item in the Job Menu contains screens that are unique to the Basic GPS module. References are given for all the other Settings screens that are documented elsewhere in the manual.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Settings Job Settings. The Settings screen provides access to several individual screens that control all hardware and software settings. The screens are provided in an index card format. Connections Job Settings Connections. The Connections card is used to configure how the data collector will communicate with the base and rover receivers. Current Connection Settings: Displays the current connection settings (Bluetooth or serial) for the base and rover receivers.
Job Menu – Basic GPS Module Change Settings Job Settings Connections Change Settings. The Change Settings screen can be used to quickly switch the base/rover receiver between serial and Bluetooth and access other Bluetooth tools. Windows Bluetooth Settings : Opens the Windows Bluetooth Settings screen where Bluetooth devices can be configured.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Bluetooth Setup Wizard Job Settings Connections Bluetooth Setup Wizard. The Bluetooth Setup Wizard uses a series of screens to walk you through the process of scanning for nearby Bluetooth receivers and configures their connections on the data collector. Any Bluetooth devices in the area that are not valid receivers will not be displayed. If a particular base/rover receiver is not detected, it is automatically configured to use a serial connection.
Job Menu – Basic GPS Module Radio Settings Job Settings Radio Settings. The Radio Settings card is used to configure the base radio when using a local base/radio configuration, or configure a cellular phone as a data modem for Internet base corrections. The choice made from the upper radio buttons determines the remaining options on the screen. Base/Rover Radio RTK: should be selected when using a local base receiver/radio configuration.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Manage Connections : is a shortcut to the Windows’ Start > Settings > Connections > Connections screen where you can add/manage modem (cell phone) connections. Tapping the button from that screen will open the help for it. For more information on adding a modem connection, see Using a Cellular Phone in the Basic GPS Module section of the User’s manual. • IP Address of Base: is the IP address of the base, as provided by the Internet service.
Job Menu – Basic GPS Module Measure Mode Job Settings Meas. Mode. See Page R-112. Post Process Job Settings Post Process. See Page R-114. Units Job Settings Units. See Page R-41. Format Job Settings Format. See Page R-42. Files Job Settings Files. See Page R-43. Surveying Job Settings Surveying. See Page R-45. Stakeout Job Settings Stakeout.
Survey Pro Reference Manual See Page R-49. Date/Time Job Settings Date/Time. See Page R-56. Buttons Job Settings Buttons. See Page R-57. General Job Settings See Page R-58. R-122 General.
Survey Menu The Survey Menu contains the routines used for collecting data.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Backsight Setup Survey Backsight Setup. The Backsight Setup screen allows you to define your backsight prior to performing data collection or stakeout. The screen is also accessible from any screen that requires a backsight. Note: all the information in the Backsight Setup screen is saved and will automatically be recalled if the job is reopened at a later time, but the screen must still be re-solved before you can begin surveying.
Survey Menu Current BS Direction: displays the azimuth of the current backsight. Remote… : When connected to a robotic total station, this opens the Remote Control screen (Page R-168) to remotely aim the total station. This is particularly useful when using a fixed backsight with a Smart Target because the Remote Control screen will then automatically reflect the prism configuration at the backsight.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Set Backsight Circle: Once the circle value of the instrument has been set or read, the symbol will be replaced with a . Store Backsight Point : This button is only available when the backsight is defined by a direction instead of a point and is used if you want to take a shot and store a point for the current backsight. Once stored, the button will be replaced by the new point name. BS Circle: This is the horizontal angle to set in the instrument.
Survey Menu By Angle : When the backsight is defined by a direction, this routine will read the current horizontal angle from the total station and compare that to the backsight direction. Check Backsight Survey Backsight Setup Check…. The Check Backsight screen is used to help confirm that the total station is facing toward the correct backsight by comparing the known distance or horizontal angle to the backsight with the measured value.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Check by Distance Results Occupy: is the current occupy point. Backsight: is the current backsight point. Zenith: is the zenith angle measured by the total station. Slope Dist: is the slope distance measured by the total station. HD Error: is the horizontal distance between the backsight point that was shot and the backsight point stored in the job. A negative value indicates that the point shot is closer to the total station than the point in the job.
Survey Menu Backsight Circle Survey Backsight Setup Circle…. The Backsight Circle dialog box is used to modify the horizontal angle read from a total station so that the resulting angle is an azimuth. This routine can also be performed from the Backsight Solved screen. Backsight Circle: is the angle that will be subtracted from all horizontal angles read from the total station or entered manually when data collecting in manual mode.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Traverse / Sideshot Survey Traverse / Sideshot. The Traverse / Sideshot screen is the main screen used for data collection. Foresight: is the point name that will be used for the next stored point. Description: is the description for the next stored point. HR: is the height of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). Side Shot : will trigger the total station to take a shot to the prism.
Survey Menu Describe Point An additional screen will open to further describe the point depending on the options selected in the Surveying Settings screen (Page R-45). Desc: Allows you to change the description entered in the Traverse/Sideshot screen before storing the point. This is only appears when Prompt for Description is checked in the Surveying Settings screen. HR: Allows you to change the rod height from the value entered in the Traverse/Sideshot screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Horz Dist: is the horizontal distance from the Occupy Point to the Foresight Point. Vert Dist: is the vertical distance from the Occupy Point to the Foresight Point. Point: is the name of the stored point. Desc: is the description of the stored point. Location N: is the Y-coordinate of the stored point. Location E: is the X-coordinate of the stored point. Location Z: is the elevation of the stored point.
Survey Menu New Occupy Point After traversing to a new point, the New Occupy Point dialog box will open that informs you of the points that have been updated and computes the azimuth to the new backsight. New Backsight Circle: displays the horizontal angle that should be displayed on the total station once it is set up over the New Occupy Point and facing the New Backsight Point. This angle is typically zero unless you are surveying in true azimuths, as set in the Surveying Settings screen (Page R-44).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Point Exists Survey Traverse / Sideshot Traverse or Side Shot. When performing a traverse or side shot and the foresight point name already exists, the Point Exists screen will open where you select how to handle the new point. Overwrite Existing : will overwrite the existing point with the new coordinates. Use Next Available : will store the coordinates using the next available point name.
Survey Menu Remote Shot (Remote Mode) Survey Traverse / Sideshot Traverse or Side Shot. When running in remote mode, tapping the Traverse or Side Shot button from the Traverse / Sideshot screen will open the Remote Shot screen, shown here. The Remote Shot screen is identical to the Remote Control screen (Page R-168), except it has an additional button that allows you to trigger the total station to take a shot.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Repetition Shots Survey Repetition Shots. The Repetition Shots screen is used to perform side shots or traverse shots using any number of repetitions. Note: The sequence that the repetition shots are performed is selected in the Repetition Settings screen (Page R-55). Foresight: is the name of the point that will be stored. Number of Sets: is the desired number of sets to shoot to the backsight and foresight.
Survey Menu HA , ZA , SD : allows you to replace the current repetition data for the corresponding button with new data. Once tapped, the repetition data for the tapped button will be deleted. You will then need to perform all sets defined in the Number of Sets field again, where the new data will replace the corresponding deleted data. All : will open a screen that asks if you want to add an additional set to those already done or start over.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Multiple Sideshots Survey Multiple Sideshots. The Multiple Sideshots screen is used to perform multiple side shots using any number of repetitions to each foresight without the need to re-shoot the backsight. Foresight: is the point name that will be stored. Description: is the description for the next stored point. HR: is the length of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). Number of Sets: is the desired number of sets to shoot to the backsight or foresight.
Survey Menu Radial Sideshots Survey Radial Sideshots. The Radial Sideshots routine combines the functionality of the Multiple Sideshots routine with the accuracy of the Repetition Shots routine. It is used to perform repetition shots to a backsight and any number of foresights (side shots) from the same occupy point. The routine consists of multiple screens. Each is customized according to where you are in the routine. Consult the User's manual for more information on using this routine.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Distance Offset Survey Distance Offset. The Distance Offset screen is used to store a new point that is a known distance away from the rod location. This screen is useful when the rod cannot occupy the new point’s location. Foresight: is the point name that will be stored. Desc.: is the description for the offset shot that is stored. HR: is the length of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457).
Survey Menu Horizontal Angle Offset Survey Horizontal Angle Offset. The Horizontal Angle Offset screen allows you to compute and store the location of a new point that cannot be occupied, such as at the center of large tree. The routine shoots a prism positioned at the side of the new point and then reads the horizontal angle when aiming toward the center of the new point to compute the new point’s location. Foresight: is the point name that will be used when storing the new point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Vertical Angle Offset Survey Vertical Angle Offset. The Vertical Angle Offset screen allows you to compute and store the location of a new point that exists directly above or below the rod location, but cannot be occupied, such as the top of a utility pole. The new point will have the same coordinates as the rod location, but with a different elevation. Foresight: is the point name that will be used when storing the new point.
Survey Menu Auto Collect Survey Auto Collect. The Auto Collect screen allows users with robotic total stations to automatically collect points either at a specified time interval or after the rod has moved a specified horizontal distance. Note: This routine only works when used with a robotic total station in remote control mode. Foresight: is the point name that will be used when storing the first new point. Each successive point name will automatically be incremented by the next available point number.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Auto Collect – Screen Two The second Auto Collect screen displays information related to the points that have been stored and when the next point will be stored. The box in the upper-left corner displays the direction and distance the total station is aiming relative to the backsight. The upper-right corner displays the next store point number and when the next point will be stored in either seconds or distance.
Survey Menu Corner & 2 Lines Survey Corner & 2 Lines. The Corner and 2 Lines screen is used to store a point at the corner of a structure using a reflectorless total station where a direct measurement to the point is not possible, but two points on two intersecting lines can be shot. Foresight: is the name of the point that will be stored. Description: is the description for the point that will be stored. HR: 0.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Corner & Angle Survey Corner & Angle. The Corner and Angle screen is used to store a point that cannot be shot on a reference line using a reflectorless total station where two other points on the same line can be shot. Foresight: is the name of the point that will be stored. Description: is the description for the point that will be stored. HR: 0.000: shows that no rod height will be used with this routine since all shots are direct reflectorless.
Survey Menu Corner & Offset Survey Corner & Offset. The Corner and Offset screen is used to store a point using a reflectorless total station for a point that cannot be shot directly, but the offset(s) to the point can be measured from a reference line that can be shot. Foresight: is the name of the point that will be stored. Description: is the description for the point that will be stored. HR: 0.000: shows that no rod height will be used with this routine since all shots are direct reflectorless.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: After each shot is complete, the computed elevation is displayed for the new point. You can either enter a different elevation or tap to accept the computed elevation. Corner & Plane Survey Corner & Plane. The Corner and Plane screen is used to store a point using a reflectorless total station for a point that cannot be shot, but three points on the same plane can be shot. Foresight: is the name of the point that will be stored.
Survey Menu Backsight : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-124) where the current backsight can be modified. Surface Scan Survey Surface Scan. The Surface Scan screen takes advantage of a robotic, reflectorless total station to automatically take a sequence of shots of a surface. PC software can then use the data to generate a 3-D raster image of the surface or a DTM surface to compute volume information. Consult the User’s Manual for more information on performing a surface scan.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: If any points defining your perimeter already exist, the point names can be entered in these fields without re-shooting them. Shoot 1 , Shoot 2 , Shoot 3 : Shoots and stores the corresponding point. Horizontal Distance Interval: is the horizontal distance between each shot taken during the surface scan. Vertical Distance Interval: is the vertical distance between each shot taken during the surface scan.
Survey Menu Surface Scan Statistics Survey Surface Scan Next >. The Surface Scan Statistics screen displays details about the surface that was just defined. Store Pts: This box should be checked to store the points that are shot during the surface scan. Enter the starting point number in the corresponding field. Back : Returns to the previous screen. Go > : Opens the Surface Scan Results screen Surface Scan Results Survey Surface Scan Next > Go >.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Video Scan Survey Video Scan. This feature is only available when using a supported total station with a USB or supported radio connection, and only on data collectors running Windows Mobile 5. The Video Scan routine will quickly take several measurements within a predefined area (scan frame). The data is stored to a *.tsf Point Cloud file, which, along with the raw data file, can be read by Trimble RealWorks software to digitally model the surface.
Survey Menu Hatching Tool: fills an existing scan frame with parallel lines to make it stand out visually. Clear Scan Frame Data: clears any scan frame data from the screen. / Scan Frame Toggle: inverts the horizontal limits of an existing rectangular scan frame. This tool can be used to quickly define a 360° scan frame for taking panoramic photos by first creating a rectangular scan frame with the desired height and a near-zero width and then tap this button.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Brightness/Contrast: opens a dialog box where the brightness, contrast and white balance can be adjusted. Take Photo: Takes a digital photo and stores the photo to a file. (See Video Settings on Page 173 for details on configuring the settings for this feature.) Take Panoramic Photo: This will take a photograph within the current polygonal or rectangular scan frame. When a large scan frame is defined, multiple photos of the entire area are taken with minimal overlap.
Survey Menu Video Scan Settings Survey Video Scan The Video Scan Settings screen is used to configure how many points to shoot within the scan frame. You have a choice to define the number of points by distance between points, angle between points, total number of points, or the time required to shoot all points. By Distance HD/VD: specifies the horizontal and vertical distances between points that are measured within a scan frame.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Shoot From Two Ends Survey Shoot From 2 Ends. The Shoot From 2 Ends screen is used to provide more accurate vertical closure to a traverse. The routine requires that a foresight point is shot, but it is not stored until after it is occupied and another shot is taken to the previous occupy point. The coordinates for the foresight point are computed from an average of data gathered at each occupy point. Foresight: is the name given to the next stored point.
Survey Menu Record Mode Survey Record Mode. When running in Record Mode, all control of the total station is performed from the total station’s keypad. The data collector will simply log each shot that is taken from the total station. This routine is typically used for topo work, where the total station remains over a single occupy point during all shots. Note: Not all total stations support record mode. Foresight: is the point name that will be used when storing the next point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Resection Survey Resection. The Resection screen allows you to compute an unknown occupied position by shooting two to seven known positions. Store Point: is the name that will be used when the new occupied point is stored. Instrument Height: is the height of the instrument above the ground. Total Resect Points to Shoot: is the number of known positions that will be shot, from 2 to 7.
Survey Menu Resection – Screen Two Resect Point: is the known point that you will shoot. Option: allows you to select the type of data that is recorded when shooting the specified foresight. You can select Distance and Angle, or if shooting at least three foresights, you can also select to record the Angle Only. HR: is the length of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). Take Shot… : takes a shot to the prism at the specified foresight point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Results Resection OC N: is the computed northing of the Occupy Point. OC E: is the computed easting of the Occupy Point. OC Z: is the computed elevation of the Occupy Point. Residuals dRMS: is the average distance residual from all shots performed. aRMS: is the average horizontal angle residual from all shots performed. FS: is the foresight name. dHD: is the distance difference of the measured shot and the computed shot.
Survey Menu Remote Elevation Survey Remote Elevation. The Remote Elevation screen will compute the elevation for the occupy point by shooting a foresight with a known elevation, or it will compute the elevation for a foresight when the occupy elevation is known. Known Elevation Is…: is where you specify if the Occupy point or the Foresight point has a known elevation. Elevation: is the known elevation for the selected point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Check Point Survey Check Point. The Check Point screen compares the rod location with an existing point in the project. This routine is similar to the Check Backsight routine (Page 127) and is used to verify that the rod and/or the total station is over the correct point. This routine does not store a new point. Point: is the point from the project that will be compared to the observed point (rod location). Height of Rod: is the length of the rod.
Survey Menu Solar Observation Survey Solar Observation. The Solar Observation screen is used to compute the azimuth to an arbitrary backsight based on the position of a celestial body; typically the sun. WARNING! Direct viewing of the sun without a proper filter will cause serious eye damage. Pointing a total station directly toward the sun without a solar filter can also damage the EDM components. Find Azimuth Using Ephemeris Data: select this method if you plan to enter data from an ephemeris.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: Typically Left Edge of Center is selected when performing a sun shot in the northern hemisphere and Center is selected for star shots. Corrections : displays which corrections are currently selected with an N for no, or a Y for yes. When tapped, the Corrections screen opens where the following corrections are configured.
Survey Menu Shots Number of sets: is the number of sets that will be taken to the celestial object. Reverse Shots ;: When checked, reverse shots will be required with each set. When unchecked, only direct shots are required. Shoot : accesses the Enter Shot Data screen, described below, where the shot data is entered for the selected observation. Toss / Incl : will toggle the selected observation so that it will be hidden or un-hidden, respectively.
Survey Pro Reference Manual The Enter Shot Data Screen Horizontal Angle: displays the horizontal angle measured by the total station. This value is updated with the Take Shot button, described below. Current Date / Time: displays the current date, time, and DUT. These settings can be changed from the Date/Time Settings screen (Page R-56). Date: if incorrect, the current date should be entered here. Time: is where the precise time that the observation occurred is entered.
Survey Menu 4. When finished, tap to complete the current observation. When all observations are complete, the Results page displays the computed azimuth to the backsight. Results BS D/R: is the horizontal angle recorded to the backsight for the particular direct/reverse observation. Azi D/R: is the computed azimuth to the backsight for the particular direct/reverse observation. Avg: is the computed average azimuth of the backsight, relative to true north.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Remote Control Survey Remote Control. Remote control mode is a special mode that makes it easier for users to control fully robotic total stations from a remote data collector. Note: The remote control functions are available only after a supported robotic total station is selected and enabled in the Instrument Settings screen.
Survey Menu Stop : stops the total station from tracking or searching. Turn To : opens the Turn To screen (below) where the total station can be turned to a specified direction or quickly flipped between face one and face two. EDM Mode: allows you to select from various EDM modes. The options available depend on the total station being used. Consult the total station’s documentation for more information on the EDM modes that it supports. Turn To Survey Remote Control Turn To.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Sky Plot: opens the Sky Plot screen. (Page R-175) • Settings: opens the GeoLock Settings screen. (Page R-176) • Reset: Resets the GPS localization solution. • Sats: is an output-only field that will display one of the following messages, which will change along with the color of the satellite icon: o (green icon) On - Ready: GeoLock is active and a localization solution exists.
Survey Menu Video Card Survey Remote Control Video. This feature is only available when using a supported total station with a USB or supported radio connection, and only on data collectors running Windows Mobile 5. The Video card displays a live video image from the total station and allows you to adjust the camera/video settings, take a photo, or turn the total station. Tapping anywhere within the video image will turn the total station to that location.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Video Display Options Survey Remote Control Video. The Video Display Options screen is used to customize the look of points that are overlaid on the video screen. Show Points: when checked, points will be overlaid on the video screen. The color that fills the small squares that represents the points can be selected with the corresponding color button. When unchecked, no points or point names are overlaid.
Survey Menu Video Settings Survey Remote Control Video. or Job Settings Instrument Instrument Settings Video. Video. Instrument Settings…. The Video Settings screen is used to configure the quality of the live video image and stored photos.) Quality: is used to configure the quality of live video image where Fine produces the best image quality, but takes more time for the video image to refresh.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Map Card Survey Remote Control Map. The Map card displays a live map showing the total station position relative to the current foresight and backsight. Aim Card Survey Remote Control Aim. The Aim card is used to precisely aim the instrument. Tapping around the total station graphic will turn the instrument to the location corresponding to the horizontal and vertical scale bars. By Angle / By Distance : toggles between turning by angles or by distances, respectively.
Survey Menu Foresight Card Survey Remote Control Results. The Foresight card is available only if the backsight is solved. It displays live coordinates for the current foresight. Sky Plot (available only when using GeoLock) Survey Remote Control Sky Plot The Sky Plot screen displays the relative location of the visible satellites in the sky, as well as if they are being used to calculate a position. Satellites with a usable signal are shown with red flashing indicators.
Survey Pro Reference Manual GeoLock Settings Survey or Job Remote Control Settings Settings GeoLock. The GeoLock Settings screen is used to enable/disable GeoLock and configure the receiver communication settings. Enable GeoLock: When checked, enables the GeoLock feature. Model: Select Holux from the dropdown list if using a Holux or other CompactFlash GPS receiver. (The remaining communication settings will be hidden.
Survey Menu – GPS The Survey Menu while running in GPS mode with the GPS module contains the routines used for RTK data collection and post processing data collection. The menu items are the same regardless of the type of data collection. However, some functions, such as Control Points and Remote Elevation, will only allow you to start when connected to an RTK receiver. Other functions, such as Post Processing, will only allow you to start when connected to a post processing receiver.
Survey Pro Reference Manual GPS Status Survey GPS Status. The GPS Status screen contains several index cardformat screens providing real time status of the active receiver. Receiver The Receiver card displays information about the receiver mode and GPS solution quality. Mode: displays if the receiver is set to Off, Base, Rover, or Post Processing mode. Memory: displays the amount of memory remaining in the receiver’s internal storage card. Battery: displays the remaining battery charge in the receiver.
Survey Menu – GPS Module • Code: the receiver is calculating a code differential solution (precision is about 1 to 10 meters). • Float: the receiver is calculating a carrier phase differential solution with float ambiguities (precision is typically within 0.1 m to 0.5 m). • Fixed: the receiver is calculating a carrier phase differential solution with fixed ambiguities (precision is typically within 15 mm).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Cell Modem The Cell Modem card displays information about the radio communications and allows you to disconnect or reconnect a cell phone of IP modem connection. Receiver mode: (see the Receiver Status card, Page R-178.) Modem Reception: displays two values indicating the data modem signal quality. This information is only displayed if the receiver is in rover mode. Signal Latency: displays the age of the differential correction used in the current GPS solution.
Survey Menu – GPS Module • No Data: we are receiving an unknown or a bad response to commands. • Recording: a file on the receiver or in the data collector is open and recording GPS raw data. If this receiver monitors sessions, this field will display: session in progress when a session is ongoing. • Not Recording: no file is open and there is no raw data recording. Last Site ID: displays the Site ID of the current session if a session is in progress.
Survey Pro Reference Manual SV Used / SV Lock: See the Receiver Card, Page R-178 Elev Mask: Displays the elevation mask currently set on the General card of the Receiver Settings screen. Note: If the receiver setup has not yet been performed, the elevation mask will not be displayed. Also, if you have changed the elevation mask setting, and have not yet reconfigured this receiver, the value you see on this display will be the value from the settings, and not the value the receiver is currently using.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Consult your receiver’s documentation for more information. Position The Position card displays your current position as well as your course and speed information if you are moving. The Position card will display one of three coordinates: WGS84 latitude, longitude, height; Local latitude, longitude, height; or Grid north, east, elevation. Solution: (see the Receiver card on Page R-178.) Latitude/Longitude/Height: or North/ East/ Elevation: displays the location of the receiver.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Start GPS Survey Survey Start GPS Survey. The Start GPS Survey wizard is used to complete the setup necessary for any RTK GPS Survey. The Start GPS Survey wizard is opened from the main menu, or any time you try to access data collection or stake out functions. The steps to complete the Start GPS Survey wizard will depend on what you have already done in the job. Each possible screen is shown below.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Choose Projection Mode The Start GPS Survey Choose Projection Mode screen is used to select a horizontal projection mode. This screen shows when you have not yet solved a coordinate system for this job. You can choose one of two projection modes, depending on the requirements for your survey. Use Ground – TDS Localization >: sets the horizontal projection mode to Ground – TDS Localization, and opens the Choose Base Setup screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Choose Base Setup The Start GPS Survey Choose Base Setup screen displays your three options to configure the RTK base receiver. This screen is always part of the wizard. Choose Base, no base set Choose base, base already set Base Point: displays the current RTK base point configured in Survey Pro. If no base is set, this box instructs you to start with one of the other two options.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Select Geoid Model The Select Geoid Model screen is used to select a geoid model to use with your coordinate system. This screen will open when Set New Base or Use Remote Base is selected in the previous screen and you have not previously selected a Geoid Model. Geoid Model: is where you select a model to use from the drop down list. File Name: is where you view the descriptive name from the geoid data file header for the File selected. File: is where you view the name of the .
Survey Pro Reference Manual Connect to Base Connect to Rover with Bluetooth Create New Receiver… : opens the Receiver Setup screen (Page R101), where you can define a new base or rover receiver. Receiver Settings : opens the Job | Settings | Receiver and Post Process screens, where you can change the settings for the current active receiver, activate a different receiver, or change the post processing settings.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Base Setup Base Setup One – Pick Base Point The first Base Setup screen is used to pick the base point and set the antenna height. Base Setup, standard Base Setup, one point setup Base Point: is where you enter the point name that the base antenna is set up over, or displays the name of the remote base point or the name of the one job file point when using one point setup mode.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Last Antenna for this receiver: is displayed when you have not yet set the base in Survey Pro. This value is the previous antenna measurement you used with this receiver. • Selected Antenna: is displayed when you have entered new antenna measurements using the Receiver Antenna screen (Page R-191) • Antenna Set: is displayed when you have already set the base in Survey Pro, and this receiver was used as the base.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Receiver Antenna The Receiver Antenna screen is used to define the parameters of the antenna used with the current receiver. This screen may be opened as the Base Receiver Antenna, Rover Receiver Antenna, or the Post Processing Antenna screen. Antenna Type: is where you select the model of antenna to use. The options available here depend on the current receiver. Measure To: is where you select method for antenna height measurements.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Vertical Offset Slant Offset Phase Center Radius Measurement Point Slant Height Vertical Height Marker Note: When this screen is used by the RTK rover for updates of antenna height during a survey, the Set button will send the new antenna parameters to the receiver as well as updating Survey Pro's settings.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Base Setup Two – SET This final Base Setup screen is used to SET the receiver as an RTK base using the job file point as the reference position, and to configure the base location in Survey Pro. This screen is shown when the base point has measured or computed geodetic coordinates in the job. Base Point: displays the base point name chosen in the previous screen. Latitude: displays the WGS84 latitude of the job file point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Longitude: is where you enter the WGS84 longitude for the base point. Ellipse Height: is where you enter the WGS84 ellipsoid height for the base point. Note: You can enter latitude in dd.mmsssss format with north positive, or you can enter dd mm ss.ssssss N/S. You can enter longitude in ddd.mmsssssss format with east positive or you can enter ddd mm ss.sssss E/W.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Rover Setup The Rover Setup screen is used to set the RTK rover receiver, and to configure or check the base reference position in Survey Pro. Rover Status: displays the status of the rover setup in Survey Pro. Base set at: displays the current base point. This will be empty if the base is not set. Detail : opens a screen that displays the geodetic position of the base. Antenna: displays antenna setup for this receiver.
Survey Pro Reference Manual The rover receiver will monitor the data link until the base reference position arrives, then Survey Pro will check the point database for a matching point. If you are using a remote base, Survey Pro will find a matching point or prompt you to store a new point. If you are using the base station you have already set with this data collector, then this check serves as error detection.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Data Collection Survey Data Collection. The Data Collection screen is used to collect GPS measurements and store new points in the job. GPS Status: displays the current solution type, the data modem reception quality, the number of satellites used and the horizontal precision computed by the receiver. When this area is tapped, the GPS Status screen (Page R-178) will open. Point: is where you enter the point name for the next point to be stored.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Feature : opens the Feature Collection screen, where various automatic and manual data collection options are available. Offset : opens the Offset Shots screen, where a point can be collected and stored at a specified offset. Point : opens the Occupy Data Points screen (Page R-201), used to occupy and store a new point. Feature Collection Screen Survey Data Collection Feature. The Feature Collection screen is used when you wish to set up automated continuous data collection.
Survey Menu – GPS Module prompted for a new description, layer, and attribute with each point stored. Interval: is where you enter the interval criteria used for continuous collection modes. The Interval field is not available if either of the manual methods is selected. Update Rate: is where you set the receiver to One Hz or Five Hz mode. When Five Hz is selected, the receiver will compute positions five times a second so the display will update in near real time and measurement latency will be minimized.
Survey Pro Reference Manual coordinate at the on line point, you will return to the Offset Shots screen where you will be prompted to pick the direction to the offset point. Zenith / Vertical Dist : is where you enter the zenith angle or vertical distance from the occupied point to the offset point. Slope Dist / Horizontal Dist: is where you enter the slope distance or horizontal distance from the occupied point to the offset point. Occupy GPS : is used to occupy the GPS reference point.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Occupy Data Points Screen The Occupy Data Points screen is used to collect measurements to new points. This screen is used to occupy a point, occupy an offset reference point, and for feature collection. Local Coordinates: displays the local coordinates computed from the current geodetic measurement. Solution Quality: displays the quality of the current measurement: the solution type, the number of satellites used, and the horizontal and vertical precision computed by the receiver.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Control Points Survey Control Points. or Data Collection Control The Control Points screen is used to measure GPS control points to use in the localization adjustment, or to check the location of exiting points against GPS measurements and the latest coordinate system. GPS Status: displays the current solution type, radio signal quality, number of satellites used, and the receiver’s estimate of the horizontal precision of the current point.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Check Control Point Screen Survey Control Points Check Point. or Data Collection Control Check Point. The Check Control Point screen is used to check a control point. This is done when you want to verify the quality of the coordinate system solution. Coordinates: displays the local coordinates computed using the cu5rrent measurement and the latest projection solution.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Occupy Control Point Screen Survey Control Points Control. or Data Collection Control Control. The Occupy Control Point screen is used to add geodetic coordinates to a known project point. The most common use of this screen is to measure control points for the localization solution. This screen is also used by the Localization Calculator routine (Page R-219) for one point localization setup.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Post Processing Survey Post Processing. Post processing data collection involves two steps. First, you must open a file and begin logging GPS raw data for post processing. Second, you must measure the antenna height and enter the antenna and station ID for each point you occupy. The Post Processing screen is used to open or close a post processing data file, and start or stop logging GPS raw data measurements to a file.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Static / RTK Rover Receiver Session Survey Data Collection -or- Survey Post Processing Survey Control Points Survey Data Collection Start … >. -orPost Process -orPost Process. The Receiver Session screen is used to enter the station information and antenna height for a post processing data collection session. Static Session Stop and Go Session Store point in: is used to select how to store this session.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Note: If you are using this screen with the RTK rover, you can only store points in the post processing log file from this screen. Use the RTK Data Collection screen to store points in Survey Pro simultaneously with points logged to the post processing file. Point (or) Site ID: is where you enter the station name for the static session or stop and go point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual End Survey : Sets the receiver to mark the end of a static point occupation, closes the file, and prompts you if you want to download the file if the receiver supports it. Start : Sets the receiver to mark the beginning of a static point occupation with the entered Site ID and Description. Stop : Sets the receiver to mark the end of a static point occupation. Note: The Survey | End GPS Survey menu item is the only way to end a Stop & Go session and close the file.
Survey Menu – GPS Module End GPS Survey Survey End GPS Survey. The End GPS Survey screen is used to stop an active post processing Stop & Go recording session, or stop an RTK survey by hanging up an NTRIP connection, if applicable, and invalidating the rover setup. The initial screen lists all the activities that will occur if you choose to continue, which varies depending on the type of survey being ended.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Base Setup Survey Base Setup. The Current GPS Base screen displays the position of the current RTK base reference position used by Survey Pro. It can be used to open the Base Setup wizard, which can set an RTK base receiver to begin broadcasting differential corrections, and configure the base reference position in Survey Pro When you tap the Base Setup menu item, the Current GPS Base Station information screen is displayed.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Rover Setup Survey Rover Setup. The Rover Setup screen is used to set an RTK rover to begin receiving differential corrections and to configure or check the base reference position in Survey Pro. The Rover Setup screen is described as part of the Start GPS Survey wizard. Projection Survey Projection.
Survey Pro Reference Manual detail starting on Page R-212 and Mapping Plane mode on Page R223. Projection – TDS Localization Mode The Projection screen is described below for when the horizontal projection mode is set to TDS Localization. Use this setting when you want ground level coordinates, and there is no projection and no datum to define a geodetic coordinate transformation. In this mode, a default map projection is created with your first RTK base setup.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Projection Details Survey Projection Show Details…. Save System To Database : will save the current projection record to a coordinate system database file. First, the current database file is checked for a matching record, and if found you will be prompted that you need not save the current coordinate system. If no matching record is found, then the current coordinate system will be saved as a new record.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Use Geoid: is where you choose to use a geoid model with this zone. When this box is checked, you can select a geoid model from the dropdown list to use with the coordinate system. When this box is unchecked, no geoid will be used with the coordinate system. You can pick a geoid model from the database using the drop down box.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Select Database Survey Projection Select Database…. Reset Origin… Pick from Database. The Select Database screen is used to select the coordinate system database to use. This screen will list all of the coordinate system database files (*.csd) you have in the Survey Pro directory. Highlight the .csd file you wish to use and tap to load the selected coordinate system database file. Solve Localization Survey Projection Solve Localization….
Survey Pro Reference Manual Select H : selects the currently highlighted point as horizontal control in the least squares solution. Select V : selects the currently highlighted point as vertical control in the least squares solution. Select All : selects all of the control points to be used in the least squares solution. Clear All : un-selects all of the control points. Fix scale to 1.0: check the Solve Rotation Only control to constrain the least squares solution to a scale of 1.0.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Solve Localization – Residuals The Solve Localization Residuals screen is used to display the residuals from the least squares solution, and to change your control point selections and re-solve the adjustment if desired. Solutions: The box for horizontal and vertical solution will display the root mean squared results. If the solution is from a least squares calculation with residuals, the RMS values are from the residuals of each point used in the calculation.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Horizontal Card The Horizontal card is used to manually enter the six parameters of the horizontal localization solution. Scale: is where you enter the scale factor. Rotation: is where you enter the rotation angle. Translation (N,E): is where you enter the horizontal shift (N,E) from the intermediate map projection to the local coordinate system. Origin (N,E): is where you enter the horizontal coordinate (N,E) of the localization control points.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Localization Calculator This sub section describes a feature available only in Ground – TDS Localization mode. The Localization Calculator is used to enter the horizontal localization parameters using the pre-Survey Pro 3.5 procedure. Scale: is where you enter the scale factor used to transform distances on the localization mapping plane to your project coordinate system. Note: Using versions of Survey Pro after 3.5, the localization scale should be very close to 1.0.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Localization Calculator – Scale Note: This function is no longer necessary with Survey Pro versions after 3.5. The new localization solution sets the origin scale of the reference stereographic mapping plane based on ground height. This screen was left in to explain scale factor to users who previously used this work flow. Use 1.0 Scale : returns to the Localization Calculator screen with a scale factor of 1.0.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Horizontal Card The Horizontal card shows results of the horizontal localization solution. Status: displays the status of the current horizontal solution. This will be one of the following: • Control points solution: is displayed when the parameters were calculated from the selected control points. • Current horizontal site: is displayed when there is a horizontal solution and Solve H was not selected on this pass.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Vertical Card The Vertical card shows results of the vertical localization solution. Status: displays the status of the current vertical solution. This will be one of the following: • Control points solution: is displayed when the parameters were calculated from the selected control points. • Current vertical site: is displayed when there is a vertical solution and Solve V was not selected on this pass.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Projection – Mapping Plane Mode The Projection screen is described below for when the horizontal projection mode is set to Mapping Plane. Use this setting when you want your coordinate system to be a conformal map projection chosen from the coordinate system database file. See Page R-212 for when the projection mode is set to TDS Localization. Status Line: The text at the top of the screen describes the status of the horizontal projection solution.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Select Coordinate System Survey Projection Select Zone…. The Select Coordinate System screen is used to choose a mapping plane zone or localized site from the coordinate system database file. You can also open the Key In Zone wizard to create a new zone and datum with user specified parameters. Select Mapping Plane Zone Select Mapping Plane Site Database: is where you select what type of coordinate system record to choose.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Note: Some zones in the database may not have a default datum attached. In this case, the datum control is a list box and you must select from the data base datums before you can set the zone. Use Geoid: is where you choose to use a geoid model with this zone. You can pick a geoid model from the database using the drop down box. Select Database : opens the Select Database screen where you select the coordinate system database to use.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Key in Zone Survey Projection Select Zone… Key in Zone >. Key In Zone - Setup The Key In Zone Setup screen is used to pick the zone and datum type for the new zone, as well as set the azimuth orientation and grid direction for the new zone. Zone Type: is where you select what kind of map projection to use for the new zone. You can choose: • Transverse Mercator.
Survey Menu – GPS Module • South/West Grid: is where you set the coordinates increasing positive in the south, west direction. Key In Zone - Mapping Plane Parameters The Key In Zone Mapping Plane Parameters screen is used to enter the values for the map projection zone. The parameters required depend on the zone type. They will include: • Central Longitude / Latitude: is where you enter the geodetic origin of the map projection.
Survey Pro Reference Manual is rotated by the azimuth angle of the central meridian of the projection so that grid North lines up with geodetic north at the origin. Key In Zone - Ellipse The Key In Zone Ellipse screen is used to set or create an ellipse for a new datum. This screen is only displayed when Datum Type is Molodensky or Similarity. Choose an ellipse for the new zone. Ellipse from Data Base: Choose this option to use the selected data base ellipsoid.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Key In Zone - Datum Translation The Key In Zone Datum Translation screen is used to enter translations when the Datum Type is Molodensky or Similarity. Datum Translate From WGS84 To Local: is where you enter the three translations from WGS84 to the local datum. Note: The sign convention for the datum translations is from WGS84 to the local datum. If your datum transformation is defined for local to WGS84, be sure to inverse values before entering in Survey Pro.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Key In Zone - Datum from Database The Key In Zone Datum from Database screen is used to select a database datum when the Datum Type is Pick from Data Base. Datum: is where you select the data base datum to use for the new zone. Key In Zone - Results The Key In Zone Results screen is used to review the values you input for the zone to be created.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Ground Coordinates Survey Projection Mapping Plane Ground…. The Ground Coordinates screen is used to toggle between grid and ground coordinates, and to select how to define the origin of the ground coordinate system. Projection Definition: is where you choose how to represent the mapping plane coordinates. There are two options: • Use Grid Coordinates: WGS84 geodetic coordinates will be transformed into mapping plane zone coordinates.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Project Location: is where you enter the local point from which the ground coordinate scale factor is to be applied. Coordinate Type: is where you select the type of coordinates to enter. You can use WGS84 geodetic, local geodetic, or grid coordinates. This choice will affect the fields displayed below. North/Latitude: is where you enter the northing / latitude of the local origin. East/Longitude: is where you enter the easting / longitude of the local origin.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Ground Coordinates - Location The Ground Coordinates Location screen is used to define the local ground coordinate of the origin point. This coordinate will be used to calculate an offset from the mapping plane grid coordinates so that you can separate the grid and ground coordinates to make them recognizable. This screen is used when you select either Key in coordinates to define origin or Pick point to define origin on the first page.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Remote Elevation Survey Remote Elevation. The Remote Elevation screen is used to compute and store a new base point elevation and vertical site by occupying a known vertical benchmark at the rover. Note: The Remote Elevation screen is only available when a geoid model is used for the vertical projection, the horizontal projection is already solved and the base and rover are set. Base Point: displays the current base point number and elevation details.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Occupy Benchmark : opens the Occupy Control Point screen (Page R204) where the measurement is taken by the rover on the remote benchmark. The New Elevation field of the Remote Elevation screen will then display the calculated elevation for the base point to be set on tapping Accept. Import GPS Control Survey Import GPS Control. The Import GPS Control wizard is used to merge an accurate NEE location (control point source) with a GPS collected point in the job file.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Key In Coordinate Next > : Opens one of two possible screens depending on the choice made for the Select a Method… field in the first screen. Enter Control Coordinate – OPUS or NGS Data Sheet The purpose of this screen is to pick a data sheet point or OPUS solution file to use as the control point source. This is the second screen that appears when either OPUS Solution or NGS Data Sheet was selected in the first screen.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Enter Control Coordinate – Key In The purpose of this screen is to manually input the control point coordinates. This is the second screen that appears when Key In Coordinate was selected in the first screen. Point (n / x): displays the name of the selected job point that the control point source will be merged into. A counter is included where n is the number of points set so far, including the one you are working on, and x is the number of total points to set in this sequence.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Single Point Results This page displays the values to be used to create the new GPS control point. New GPS Control Point to be Created: This shows the new NEE location for the selected point, the existing LLH location, the existing NEE location, and the deltas between the new and old locations. This will also include data sheet details if the control point source comes from an NGS data sheet or an OPUS Solution Report file.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Multiple Point Results This screen displays the values to be used to create the new GPS control points. New GPS Control Points to be Created: For all of the selected points, this list box shows the new NEE location, the existing LLH location, and the existing NEE location. Show Details : Shows the same details for the selected point as the Single Point Results screen shows, described above.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Receiver Information Survey Receiver Info. The Receiver Information screen is used to display the serial number and firmware version of the current receiver. Also, different receivers will return additional information in this window including channel or option version installed. Receiver Type: displays the manufacturer of the receiver currently connected to the data collector. Serial Number: displays the serial number of the current receiver.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Adjust with Projection Survey Adjust with Proj.. The Adjust with Projection wizard is used in three different cases. It is automatically opened to update job file points any time you change the coordinate system site, such as solving a localization adjustment or switching from grid to ground.
Survey Pro Reference Manual system. Points with a geodetic location will be transformed into a new plane location using the destination coordinate system. • Adjust only geodetic points: only points with geodetic locations will be adjusted. All eligible points with geodetic locations will be transformed into a new plane location using the destination coordinate system. Readjust with Current Projection: use this mode when you want to readjust locations using the current coordinate system.
Survey Menu – GPS Module • Database Zone: will display controls to pick a map projection from the zone groups and zones in the database. • Database Site: will display controls to pick a localized site record from either the Site zone group or the TDS Localization ZoneGroup group. • Current Projection: will disable the edit boxes and display the current projection details.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Prompt choose points Prompt geodetic points only Adjust job with new projection: is where you choose to adjust the job file points with the change of coordinate system. Adjust Horizontal and/or Vertical: is where you choose how to update the horizontal and vertical coordinates in the job. There are two choices: Adjust All Points: use this setting when you want to adjust all points. The method used to adjust plane and geodetic points is described on the Select Points page.
Survey Menu – GPS Module dimension would allow this choice to be active, then the display title will indicate which dimension the setting is for. Do Not Adjust Job: is where you choose to not adjust the job points with this change of coordinate system. Details: displays a description of the change between the two coordinate system records. Adjust with Projection – Results The Adjust with Projection Results screen is used to preview the results of the adjustment before it is applied to the job file points.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Projection Calculator Survey Projection Calc.. The Projection Calculator wizard is used to calculate scale factor or convergence (rotation) for any point on the selected mapping plane. You can use the computed values for calculations from the, Past Results power button option. Projection: displays the current mapping plane settings. Select Point: is where you enter the name of the reference point where the rotation or scale is to be computed.
Survey Menu – GPS Module Projection Calculator – Rotation Convergence: displays the computed rotation from geodetic north to grid north. Rotation: displays the computed rotation from grid north to geodetic north. < Back : returns you to the first Projection Calculator screen. Accept : copies the two computed values to past results and returns you to the first Projection Calculator screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Projection Calculator – Scale Mapping Plane Scale Factor: displays the computed mapping plane scale factor on the selected mapping plane at the reference point. Ellipsoid Scale Factor: displays the computed ellipsoid scale factor at the reference point. Combined Scale Factor: displays the Mapping Plane Scale Factor multiplied by the Ellipsoid Scale Factor. This is the ground to grid scale factor. Inverse Combined Factor: displays the inverse of the Combined Scale Factor.
Survey Menu – GPS Module File Management Survey File Management. The File Management routine is used to manage post processing files on a supported GPS receiver. The routine can delete post processing files from the receiver or recover files that were recently deleted. The files can also be copied or moved from the receiver to the data collector for more convenient transfers to a PC. Active Files The Active Files page lists the details of all the post processing files that are currently on the receiver.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: Downloaded files can be transferred to a PC with ActiveSync and then converted to a *.DAT file for use with Trimble Geomatics Office (TGO). To convert a *.T00 or *.T01 file to a *.DAT file, rightclick on the file from a PC running the latest version of TGO and select Convert to DAT format. Delete File(s) After Download: When checked, any files that are copied to the data collector will automatically be deleted from the receiver after the transfer.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS The Survey Menu while running in GPS mode with the Basic GPS module contains the routines used for RTK data collection and post processing data collection. The menu items are the same regardless of the type of data collection. However, some functions, such as Control Points and Remote Elevation will only allow you to start when connected to an RTK receiver. The Data Collection function will behave differently based on the receiver type that is active.
Survey Pro Reference Manual GPS Status Survey GPS Status. The GPS Status screens are described starting on Page 178. Start GPS Survey Survey Start GPS Survey. The Start GPS Survey wizard is used to complete the setup necessary for any RTK GPS Survey. It is opened from the main menu, or any time you try to access data collection or stake out functions. The steps to complete the Start GPS Survey wizard will depend on what you have already done in the job.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS Module Base/Rover Receiver: displays information about the status of the receiver. Measure To: specifies the location on the antenna or receiver where the antenna height should be measured to. Measured: The distance from the ground to the Measured To location. Serial #: is the serial number of the antenna. This information is optional and written as a note in the raw data. Post Processing Recording Interval: is where you set the period for logging GPS raw data for post processing.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Start Survey – More than One Matching Base Point This screen will open when the base is set up on a point that potentially matches more than one point in the job. Change > : opens the Next > : opens the Set Up Rover screen. Start Survey – No Matching Base screen (Page R-254) where the base point can be redefined before continuing. Select a Base Point: allows you to choose a point from the dropdown list, which contains all the matching points found in the job.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS Module an existing point name when the base is set on an existing job point. GPS Backsight/Resection GPS Backsight GPS Resection The GPS Backsight/Resection screen will open any time the coordinate system is not solved. It will have one of two states depending on if the base was set up on an existing job point and one additional control point is needed to orient the setup, or the base was set up on a new point from an autonomous setup.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Occupy Control Setup The Occupy Control Setup screen is used to specify which job point with accurate NEE coordinates you are occupying and if you want to use the point for horizontal and/or vertical control when localizing (this can be changed later). Point: is the existing job point you are occupying. H: Check this if the point has good horizontal coordinates to use for horizontal control when localizing.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS Module Solve Localization Before the Solve Localization wizard starts, the localization is computed using all the control points, and then the automatic blunder detection routine runs to detect low quality control points. Tapping Yes at this prompt will automatically disable the horizontal and/or vertical control that results in a poor solution. This can be overridden in the next screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Red Stop Sign: If the localization solved, and blunders were detected that could not be clearly identified, or if you were prompted to remove blunders and you said no, then you will see a red stop sign and the status line will indicate there are possible blunders in the solution.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS Module Data Collection Survey Data Collection. The Data Collection screen is used to collect GPS measurements and store new points in the job. GPS Status (at top of screen): displays the current solution type, the data modem reception quality, the number of satellites used and the horizontal precision computed by the receiver. When this area is tapped, the GPS Status screen will open (Page R-178). Point: is where you enter the point name for the next point to be stored.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Offset : opens the Offset Shots screen (Page R-199), where a point can be collected and stored at a specified offset. Point : opens the Occupy Data Points screen (Page R-201), used to occupy and store a new point. Traverse Base Survey Data Collection Traverse…. The Traverse Base routine provides an easy method to collect a point and then move your base to that point, or to move your base to any existing point in the current job.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS Module Control Points Survey Control Points. or Data Collection Control. The Control Points screen is used to measure GPS control points to use in the localization adjustment, or to check the location of exiting points against GPS measurements and the latest coordinate system. This screen is described on Page R-202. Check Control Point Screen Survey Control Points Data Collection Control Check Point. or Check Point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Post Processing Survey Post Processing. Post processing data collection involves two steps. First, you must open a file and begin logging GPS raw data for post processing. Second, you must measure the antenna height and enter the antenna and station ID for each point you occupy. The Post Processing routine is described, starting on Page R-205 Projection Survey Projection.
Survey Menu – Basic GPS Module Receiver Information Survey Receiver Info. The Receiver Information screen displays the serial number, firmware version and other information about the current receiver. Serial Number: displays the serial number of the current receiver. Firmware Version: displays the firmware version of the current receiver. Record in Raw Data : records a note to the raw data file containing the information displayed on the screen. Hard Reset Receiver: resets the receiver.
Leveling Menu The Leveling Menu replaces the Survey Menu when running in leveling mode. It contains routines to perform a level loop or 2-peg test.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Select/Create Loop Leveling Select/Create Loop. The Select/Create Loop screen is used to select a loop that has not yet been closed, view the notes for any existing loop, or create a new level loop. Select an Existing Loop: allows you to select an existing loop from the dropdown list. Activate Selected Loop : opens the selected loop so new data can be added to it. (This button will not be available when a closed loop is selected.
Leveling Menu New Level Loop – Screen Two Desc: is where you can enter an optional description for the new loop. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Create Loop : creates the new loop. Level Notes Leveling Leveling Level Notes. or Select/Create Loop View Level Notes for Selected Loop. The Level Notes screen shows the details of every shot taken for the current loop. If the loop was closed, additional closure details are also provided.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Level Notes Settings Leveling Level Notes The Level Notes Settings screen is used to customize what and how the information in the Level Notes screen is displayed. ; Station/Point Name: displays the Station column where the name of each point and the number of each turning point shot is listed. This column cannot be turned off. ; BS(+): is the column that lists all the backsight readings. This column cannot be turned off.
Leveling Menu points are not stored in the job and therefore do not have descriptions.) Column Width: When ; Auto Resize is checked, the column widths are automatically sized so the content of each column is visible. Style: When set to ~ Compact, the backsight data for a particular setup is displayed on the same row as the foresight data from the previous setup. When set to ~ Double Spaced, the data for each backsight and foresight shot are displayed in separate rows.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Leveling Shots Leveling Level Turn to Turning Point…. (This screen is also accessed when taking shots for any other observation type.) The Leveling Shots screen is used to perform the required shots to whichever observation you are shooting. The specific shots you are prompted for depends on the observation type, the number of sets, and the shooting sequence. You will only be prompted to shoot a backsight while shooting the first observation from any given setup.
Leveling Menu All… : allows you to shoot additional shots to the backsight and foresight. You will be prompted to shoot the number of sets in the shooting sequence specified in the Level Settings screen. Store Observation : records the observation and returns you to the Level screen where you can specify which type of observation to shoot next. Leveling Side Shot Leveling Level Sideshot >.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Leveling Stakeout Leveling Level Stakeout >. The Leveling Stakeout screen is used to measure the elevation at an existing point and compute a cut/fill value. Stk Point: is the point in the current job that you want to shoot to determine the cut/fill value. (The location for this point must be known in advance since the leveling routine cannot compute horizontal coordinates.) Backsight Point: Lists the details for the current backsight.
Leveling Menu benchmark. Backsight Point: Lists the details for the current backsight. If this is the first observation from the current set up, most of the details will be unknown. Next > : opens the Take Shot screen (Page R-270) where the required shots are performed. If the shots are taken to an existing point, such as when shooting the closing benchmark, the Point Exists screen, described next, will open where the loop can be closed.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Close Loop The Close Loop screen lists the notes for the current level loop and allows you to close the current loop. This is the only screen that can be used to close a loop. Close Level Loop : closes the current level loop and opens the Level screen where no additional shots can be taken. 2 Peg Test Leveling 2 Peg Test. The 2 Peg Test screen is used to check that the line of sight through the level is horizontal when the bubble is properly centered.
Leveling Menu 2 Peg Shots Leveling 2 Peg Test Take Shot. The 2 Peg Shots screen is used to perform the required shots to whichever observation you are shooting. The specific shots you are prompted for depends on which rod you are shooting and the number of sets configured in the Level Settings screen. The top line indicates if you are shooting the rod over Point A or Point B, and if you are shooting the shots for the first or second setup. The box on the second line tells you which shot to take next.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Adjustment Leveling Adjustment. The Adjustment routine allows you to perform a simple arithmetic elevation error adjustment to an existing closed loop. You can choose to distribute the error equally to each setup, or apply a weighted adjustment proportional to the distance between each setup. You also have the option to adjust any side shots that were performed in the selected loop.
Leveling Menu Next > : opens the Adjustment Preview screen. Adjustment – Preview Screen The second adjustment screen allows you to preview the details of the adjustment before applying it. < Back : Returns to the previous screen without applying the adjustment so changes can be made to the configuration. Note: If you do not want to apply the adjustment and do not want to make changes to the configuration, simply tap to cancel and close the screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Leveling Remote Control Leveling Remote Control. The Remote Control screen can only be accessed in leveling mode when trigonometric leveling with a robotic total station. The Remote Control screen is described on Page R-168. All shots performed while trigonometric leveling with a robotic total station are performed from the Remote Control screen.
Stakeout Menu The Stakeout Menu contains a variety of stakeout routines, including offset staking. See Page R-339 for a description of the Stakeout Menu if running in GPS mode.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Points Stakeout Stake Points. The Stake Points screen allows you to stake a single point or a series of points. Design Point: is the name of the first point that you want to stake. Increment: When advancing to the next point, the point number is incremented by the value entered here. (A negative integer can be entered to have point numbers advance in descending order.) Next Point > : advances the current Design Point by the Increment value.
Stakeout Menu Vert Distance: is the vertical distance from the occupy point to the design point. ZE to Rod: is the zenith angle required to face the prism over the design point. Circle Zero : is used to modify the circle on the total station so that the angle right reading will be zero when it is facing toward the design point, which can sometimes be easier than turning to an obscure angle value. When this button is tapped, the following actions will occur: 1.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Points – Screen Three Height of Rod: is the length of the rod. Design Elev: displays the current design elevation, which can be modified with the Change… button. FORWARD / BACK: indicates if the rod must move forward (toward the total station) or backward (away from the total station). Go RIGHT / Go LEFT: indicates if the rod must move to the right or left from the total station’s point of view. EDM: This button can be toggled to shoot in various EDM modes.
Stakeout Menu Turn Gun : (available with robotic total station) turns the total station toward the design point. < Back : returns to the second screen. Stake Next > : returns you to the previous Stake Points screen where the Design point is advanced by the Increment value. Instrument Stakeout Instrument Stakeout is a special stakeout option only available when using a Nikon DTM or NPL series total station while the Send Stakeout Data to Instrument option is checked in the Instrument Settings screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Remote Staking Stakeout Stake Points Solve > Stake >. Performing stake out in remote mode is different from running in a non-remote mode because the feedback is continuous and provided in the rod’s point of view instead of the total station’s point of view. When staking in remote mode, the first four shots taken in a row where no distance is returned will result in a beep to warn that the instrument has possibly lost track of the prism.
Stakeout Menu Stake List of Points Screen Stakeout Stake List of Points. . The Stake List of Points screen is used to stake points from a specified list of points. Points can also be selected by description or polyline. To/From… : opens a window where a range of points can be defined. The points within the specified range can then be staked. Tap Points… : displays a map of the current job. Simply tap the points that you want to stake and then tap .
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: The screens available after tapping Solve > or Next Point > are identical to Screens Two and Three in the Stake Points routine and are described on pages R-280 through R-282. : accesses the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-49). Edit Point List Stakeout Stake List of Points Stakeout Stake List of Points Change Design Point… or Edit List… The Edit Point List screen is used to modify the existing point list. Remove : removes the selected point from the point list.
Stakeout Menu Stake to Line Stakeout Stake to Line. . The Stake to Line screen allows you to locate any location in relation to a predefined line. The line can be defined by two points, a point and direction, a polyline or the centerline of an alignment. Distance, direction and cut/fill information is provided so the rod can locate the line by traveling the shortest possible distance (a perpendicular offset to the line).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake to Line – Screen Two The second screen is where the staking is performed. The graphic display of this screen will change depending on how close the rod is to the specified line. The initial screen, that is displayed before a shot is performed, shows the position of the total station, the line of the backsight and the specified line to stake. Each type of graphic is displayed below. Note: Tap the graphic portion of the screen for an expanded view.
Stakeout Menu Cut / Fill: displays the required amount of cut or fill to bring the stake point to the elevation of the reference line at the nearest perpendicular. Graphic when prism is greater than 10-feet from the line. Graphic when prism is between 1-foot and 10-feet from the line. Graphic when prism is within 1-foot of the line Graphic when prism is on the line or within the Horizontal Distance Tolerance specified in the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-49).
Survey Pro Reference Manual If the Use Manual Updating (Remote Control) field is checked in the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-49), a Shot button will be available, which allows you to manually control when shots are taken. R-290 Prism is greater than 10 feet from the line. Prism is between 1 and 10 feet from the line Prism is within 1 foot of the line. Prism is on the line or within the horizontal distance tolerance specified in the Stakeout Settings screen (Page R-49).
Stakeout Menu Offset Staking Stakeout Offset Staking. The Offset Staking screen is used to stake the center of a road, the road edge, the curb/ditch edge, or any offset at fixed intervals. An existing polyline, alignment, or a specified point range can define the centerline of the road. The first Offset Staking screen is used to define the centerline of the road that you want to offset stake. Tap Line… : displays a map of all the polylines and alignments in the current job.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Offset Staking – Screen Two The second Offset Staking screen is used to define the cross section of the road that you want to offset stake. 1/2 Road Width: is the Left and Right width of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the edge of payment. (See diagram below.) X-Slope (%): is the Left and Right slope of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the edge of payment.
Stakeout Menu Note: The specified curb or ditch height and offset will be applied to both sides of the road. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Next > : accesses the next screen. Offset Staking – Screen Three The third Offset Staking screen is used to select the station and section of the road to be staked and to specify an offset distance from the design point. Stake Station: is the station to be staked. Interval: specifies how far to advance from the current station to the next station.
Survey Pro Reference Manual X-Slope (%): is the slope of the selected road section. 1/2 Road Width: displays the width of the selected road section defined in the previous screen. This value can quickly be edited from this field. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). Backsight… : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-124). < Back : returns to the previous screen. Solve > : accesses the next screen.
Stakeout Menu 2. The Angle Right value is changed to zero to reflect the change. The instrument now needs to be turned horizontally to zero to face the current target location. 3. To prevent errors if this button is used, the backsight set up is invalidated when exiting the Stakeout dialog. A circle zeroed on a design point is meaningless once the design point has been staked. Note: The Circle Zero button is not available when using a robotic total station. < Back : returns to the previous screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Change… : is used to modify the current design elevation, which will also modify the associated CUT/FILL value for the current station being staked. Shot : takes a shot to the prism and computes come/go, cut/fill information. Shot data: displays the measurements from the last shot. Store… : opens the next screen. Store/Tape… : accesses the Stake Out Point (Tape Offset) dialog box (Page R-315), where the staked point can be stored that includes a specified offset.
Stakeout Menu Note: This screen will not appear if the Write Cut Sheet Data Only (No Store Point) checkbox is checked in the Stakeout Settings screen, although the Results screen will still appear if the Show Results on OK checkbox was never unchecked from this screen. (It is checked by default.) Offset Staking – Stakeout Results This screen shows detailed cut/fill values, which may be needed when marking a road or offset stake.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Slope Staking Stakeout Slope Staking. The Slope Staking screen is used to locate the catch points for a roadway in any terrain. The first screen is used to define or select the line that describes the centerline of the road to be slope staked. An existing polyline or alignment can be selected, or a series of existing points can be entered to define the centerline. Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline or alignment that defines the centerline of the road.
Stakeout Menu include a curb or ditch in the road profile. Height: defines the height of the curb, or depth of the ditch. (A negative value would be used to define the depth of a ditch.) Offset From Edge of Road: defines the width of the curb or ditch. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Next > : opens the next screen. Slope Staking – Screen Three Station to Stake: is the station that will be staked next.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Slope Staking – Screen Four The fourth screen is used to perform the actual slope staking shots. Left / Right: displays if a Cut or Fill slope is being computed and if it is on the Left or Right side of the road, respectively. Rod Elev: is the current elevation at the rod location. Des. Slope: is the design cut or fill slope. Obs. Slope: is the computed (observed) cut or fill slope based on the last shot and the corresponding hinge point.
Stakeout Menu Results : This will display the following additional cut, fill, and location information: • Type of slope (e.g.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Automatic Slope : selects the slope that is nearest to the current rod position. • Force CUT Slope : forces all computations to be based on a cut slope. • Force FILL Slope : forces all computations to be based on a fill slope. Topo SS… : will store the last shot taken as a side shot. HR: is the rod height. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). < Back : returns to the previous screen. Store > : opens the next screen.
Stakeout Menu Store CP : stores the point. Offset from CP: This field is used if you want to stake another location that is at the specified horizontal distance from the catch point away from the road. Solve > : opens a new screen, described next, used to stake the point at the offset specified above. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Next CP > : returns to the third slope staking screen where the station to stake can be advanced and the next catch point can be located.
Survey Pro Reference Manual zeroed on a design point is meaningless once the design point has been staked. Note: The Circle Zero button is not available when using a robotic total station. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Stake > : accesses the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen, described on Page R-282.
Stakeout Menu Point Slope Staking Stakeout Point Slope Staking. The Point Slope Staking routine is a simplified version of the Slope Staking routine described on Page R-298. The Point Slope Staking routine determines the location of the catch point from a known hinge point and a specified horizontal direction from the hinge point, whereas the Slope Staking routine determines the location of the catch point from a perpendicular offset to a known centerline at a specified station.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Point Slope Staking – Screen Two The second screen is used to perform the actual point slope staking shots. Rod Elev: is the current elevation at the rod location. Des. Slope: is the design cut or fill slope. Obs. Slope: is the computed (observed) cut or fill slope based on the last shot and the corresponding hinge point. HD to HP: is the horizontal distance from the rod to the hinge point.
Stakeout Menu EDM: This button can be toggled to shoot in various EDM modes. The options available depend on the total station being used. Consult the total station’s documentation for more information on the EDM modes that it supports. • Results : This will open the Slope Staking Results screen, listing detailed information for the current setup and last shot.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Force CUT Slope : forces all computations to be based on a cut slope. • Force FILL Slope : forces all computations to be based on a fill slope. HR: is the rod height. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). Topo SS… : will store the last shot taken as a side shot. Shot : takes a shot. < Back : returns to the previous screen. Store > : opens the next screen.
Stakeout Menu Stake Line and Offset Stakeout Line and Offset. The Stake Line and Offset screen is used to stake stations on a line, or at an offset to it, at fixed intervals. Start Point: defines the first point of the line to be staked. End Point / Direction : defines the second point of the line, or the direction of the line to be staked, respectively. Begin Station: defines the station associated with the Start Point. Backsight… : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-124).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Vertical Offset : is the offset distance that is below the design location (when D is selected) or above the design location (when U is selected). Grade: specifies a slope from the specified line to the parallel line that is being staked. When this is a non-zero value, the elevation for the staked points will increasingly differ from the design elevations as the Offset value increases. Height of rod: is the length of the rod. Backsight… : accesses the Backsight Setup screen.
Stakeout Menu the instrument and stored in the raw data 2. The Angle Right value is changed to zero to reflect the change. The instrument now needs to be turned horizontally to zero to face the current target location. 3. To prevent errors if this button is used, the backsight set up is invalidated when exiting the Stakeout dialog. A circle zeroed on a design point is meaningless once the design point has been staked. Note: The Circle Zero button is not available when using a robotic total station.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Curve and Offset Stakeout Curve and offset. The Stake Curve and Offset screen is used to stake stations on a curve or at an offset to it at fixed station intervals. PC Point: is the starting point of the curve (point of curvature). PC Tangent Azm / PC Tangent Brg : defines the azimuth or bearing, respectively, of the tangent at the PC Point. Radius / Degree Arc / Degree Chord : defines the radius, degree arc, or degree chord of the curve, respectively.
Stakeout Menu Curve and Offset – Screen Two Station to Stake: is the desired station on the curve that you want to stake. Station Interval: is the value that is added to the Station to Stake after the Next Sta button is pressed. Next Sta : advances the Station to Stake by the Station Interval. Offset: is the horizontal distance of the offset from the specified curve. The offset occurs on the left (while viewing the curve from the PC) when the L is selected or on the right when the R is selected.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Curve and Offset – Screen Three Station: displays the current station that is being staked. H. Offset: displays the offset distance of the curve being staked from the specified curve and if it is on the Right or Left side of the specified curve. Angle Right: is the horizontal angle that the total station must aim toward so that it is facing the current station. Horz. distance: is the horizontal distance from the occupy point to the current station.
Stakeout Menu Stake > : accesses the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen, described on Page R-282. Screen Summary Screen One is used to define the primary curve used to determine the location of the curve to be staked and the station associated with the PC Point. Screen Two is used to define the offset distance and location, the station to be staked and the station interval.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Spiral and Offset Stakeout Spiral and Offset. The Stake Spiral and Offset screen allows you to stake stations at fixed intervals on a spiral curve, or at an offset to it. Start Point: is the point associated with the beginning of the spiral curve. This can either be the TS or the CS, which is specified later in this screen (see below).
Stakeout Menu Stake Spiral and Offset – Screen Two Station to Stake: is the desired station on the spiral curve that you want to stake. Station Interval: is the value that is added to the Station to Stake after the Next Sta button is pressed. Next Sta : advances the Station to Stake by the Station Interval. Offset: is the horizontal distance of the offset from the spiral curve.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Spiral and Offset – Screen Three Station: displays the current station that is being staked. H. Offset: displays the offset distance of the spiral curve being staked from the specified spiral curve and if it is on the Right or Left side of the specified spiral curve. Angle Right: is the horizontal angle that the total station must aim toward so that it is facing the current station. Horz Dist: is the horizontal distance from the occupy point to the current station.
Stakeout Menu < Back : returns to the previous screen. Stake > : accesses the next screen, which is identical to the third Stake Points screen, described on Page R-282. Stake Spiral and Offset – Screen Summary Screen One is used to define the primary spiral curve used to determine the location of the curve to be staked and the station associated with the Start Point. Screen Two is used to define the offset distance and location, the station to be staked and the station interval.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Show Station Stakeout Show Station. The Show Station routine allows you to take a shot to a prism that is positioned anywhere near a polyline, a range of points that define a line, or an alignment to see where the prism is located in relation to the line. Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline or alignment that the station and offset will be computed from.
Stakeout Menu Show Station – Screen Two The second Show Station screen is used to take a shot to the prism and view the data. Height of Rod: is the length of the rod. EDM: This button can be toggled to shoot in various EDM modes. The options available depend on the total station being used. Consult the total station’s documentation for more information on the EDM modes that it supports. Station: displays the station at the rod position.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Store Offset Points Stakeout Store Offset Points. The Store Offset Points screen is used to store points in the current job at a specified offset from an existing polyline or alignment at a specified interval. Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline or alignment that the station and offset will be computed from. To/From… : allows you to enter a range of points that define the line where the station and offset will be computed from.
Stakeout Menu Store Offset Points – Screen Two The second Store Offset Points screen is used to define the road profile, or offset distances that will be used to compute the offset point coordinates. 1/2 Road Width: is the Left and Right width of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the edge of payment. X-Slope (%): is the Left and Right slope of the road, respectively, from the centerline to the edge of payment calculated from Rise ⋅ 100 .
Survey Pro Reference Manual Store Offset Points – Screen Three The third Store Offset Points screen is used to define which offset points will be stored. From Station: is the station where the stored offset points will begin. To Station: is the station where the stored offset points will end. Station Interval: is the distance between the stations where offset points are stored.
Stakeout Menu Stake DTM Stakeout Stake DTM. The Stake DTM routine allows you to stake an area and get cut/fill information between the point being staked and a reference DTM surface at the same horizontal coordinates. You can also obtain volume information between the surface being staked and a specified reference elevation or the reference DTM surface. The reference DTM surface can be defined by a layer in the current job or a file loaded on the data collector.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Usually the difference between International Feet and US Survey Feet is negligible (2 parts per million), but when dealing with State Plane or UTM mapping plane coordinates, which are often very large in magnitude, the difference can be considerable if the coordinates are converted from one format to the other.
Stakeout Menu Backsight : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-124) where the current backsight can be modified. Next > : opens the next screen. Choose a Centerline Stakeout Stake DTM Choose a Centerline…. The Select Line screen is used to select a particular polyline or alignment that defines a centerline. Separate overhead and side views are displayed for the selected polyline. Simply select the desired line and tap .
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake DTM – Screen Two Stakeout Stake DTM Next >. The second Stake DTM screen displays all relevant information for the current rod position and a graphic that shows the reference DTM surface and its corners. Once a shot is taken, the rod location and the occupied TIN triangle are displayed. Data: shows the angle and distance information from the previous shot.
Stakeout Menu Note: Tapping anywhere within the map view will open a larger map view with zoom controls. Point: is the point name that will be assigned to the next stored stake point. Desc: is the description that will be assigned to the next stored stake point. HR: is the height of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457). EDM: This button can be toggled to shoot in various EDM modes. The options available depend on the total station being used.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Station Staking Stakeout Station Staking. The Station Staking routine allows you to stake the stations, offsets, and surfaces built into a LandXML file. The first Station Staking screen is used to load a LandXML file and view the details of that file. The box on the left displays the horizontal view of the centerline include within the LandXML file and the box on the right shows the vertical view.
Stakeout Menu Cross-Section View Stakeout Station Staking View Cross-Sections. The Cross-Section View screen is used to view the station, surface, and offset details of the loaded LandXML file. The upper portion of the screen lists the Station, Northing, Easting, and Elevation at the selected node. The larger graphic area displays the cross-sectional view of the selected surface. The smaller graphic area displays the horizontal view of the centerline.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Station Staking – Screen Two Stakeout Station Staking Next >. The second Station Staking screen is used to configure which Station, Surface, and Offset you want to stake. and buttons to scroll the Use the corresponding available Station, Surface, and Offset that you want to stake. Height of Rod: is the rod height. Backsight… : opens the Backsight Setup screen (Page R124) where you can set your backsight. < Back : returns to the previous screen.
Stakeout Menu the instrument and stored in the raw data 2. The Angle Right value is changed to zero to reflect the change. The instrument now needs to be turned horizontally to zero to face the design point. 3. To prevent errors, the backsight set up is invalidated when exiting the Stakeout dialog if this button has been used. A circle zeroed on a design point is meaningless once the design point has been staked. 4.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Define a Location Stakeout Define a Location. The Define a Location screen is used to manually enter the distance and direction to a new point from any existing reference point and then stakeout the new point. From Point: is the reference point that the specified angle and distance information is applied to for locating the new point. Azimuth / Bearing : is the direction from the reference point to the new point.
Stakeout Menu Define a Location – Screen Two The second Define a Location screen displays the direction and distance information from the occupy point to the new point. Ref. Point: is the reference point specified in the From Point field in the previous screen. Description: is the description for the reference point. From Gun to Location: displays the angle and distance information from the total station to the new point. Users would aim their non-robotic total station the direction specified here.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: The third Define a Location screen is identical to the third Stake Points screen, which is described on Page R-282. Where is Next Point Stakeout Where Is Next Point. The Where is Next Point screen is used to assist the rod person in locating another point, given the current rod point, a reference point, and the point to locate. Current Rod Pt: is the current rod point. Next FS Point: is the point that the rod person wants to locate.
Stakeout Menu Where is Next Point – Screen Two This screen shows two graphics that indicate the direction and distance that the rod person must travel to reach the Next FS Point. The clock-style graphic shows the current rod location at the center, a line in the 12 o’clock position indicates the direction to the Reference, and an arrow shows the direction to the Next FS Point. There is also a text indicator that explains the direction to travel in a clock format.
Stakeout Menu – GPS and Basic GPS The Stakeout Menu while running in GPS mode with either the GPS module or Basic GPS module contain the routines used to stake existing points and other known locations. Items shown in gray utilize the GPS Staking screen described on the following page and are otherwise identical to the conventional stakeout routines described starting on Page R-279.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Points Stakeout Stake Points. The GPS Staking screen is used to navigate to a design point with the receiver in roving mode. Once the design point has been staked, this screen is also used to control static occupations for the most precise measurement to the as built point.
Stakeout Menu – GPS & Basic GPS Module are near the design point, the graphic will change and the N/S indicator will stop updating to assist you in more precisely locating the design point as illustrated below. Rover is greater than 3 m (10 ft) from the design point. Rover is between 0.3 and 3 m (1 and 10 ft), from the design point. Rover is within 0.3 m (1 ft) of the design point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: The Display Directions As field in the Stakeout Settings screen configures the format for the text that directs you to the design point. CUT / FILL: displays the required cut or fill between the current elevation and the design point. Ref: 0°00’00”… : opens a screen where you can select a reference azimuth or point, which will then be displayed on the navigation graphic as a blue line to assist in orienting yourself.
Stakeout Menu – GPS & Basic GPS Module to configure rover antenna and the backsight information is replaced with rover antenna height information. See Page R-287 for details. Stake to Line – Screen Two The second screen is where measurements take place and the staking directions are displayed. The graphic and display direct you to points on line via the shortest route, a perpendicular offset from the rover to the line. The graphic display will change depending on how close you are to the specified line.
Survey Pro Reference Manual the receiver. If this area of the screen is tapped, the epoch count stops and the GPS Status screen opens (Page R-178). Go SOUTH / NORTH: displays the distance the rover must move in a south or north direction to reach the closest point on the line. Go EAST / WEST: displays the distance the rover must move in an east or west direction to reach the closest point on the line. OCCUPYING / ROVING : switches from ROVING to OCCUPYING mode.
Stakeout Menu – GPS & Basic GPS Module Slope Staking Stakeout Slope Staking. The Slope Staking screen is used to locate the catch points for a roadway in any terrain. The first screens of this routine are similar to the conventional method except that the Backsight and Circle Zero buttons are replaced with a Setup HR button to configure rover antenna and the backsight information is replaced with rover antenna height information. See Page R-298 for details.
Survey Pro Reference Manual precision computed by the receiver. Tap on this button to open the detailed GPS Status screen (Page R-178). The first button selects the type of slope that will be used between the catch point and hinge point from the following options: • Automatic Slope : selects the slope based on the current rover position. If the rover is above the hinge point, a cut slope is computed. If the rover is below the hinge point, a fill slope is computed.
Stakeout Menu – GPS & Basic GPS Module Obs. Slope: is the computed (observed) cut or fill slope based on the last shot and the corresponding hinge point. Des. Slope: is the design cut or fill slope. Cut / Fill: is the cut or fill required for the current rover location to be positioned on the design slope. Toward CL / Away CL: is the computed horizontal distance that the rod must move either toward the centerline or away from it, respectively, before it is positioned at the catch point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Curve and Offset Stakeout Curve and Offset. The instructions for the Curve and Offset routine for GPS are similar to the conventional method, except that the Backsight and Circle Zero buttons are replaced with a Setup HR button to configure rover antenna and the backsight information is replaced with rover antenna height information. See Page R-312 for details. Spiral and Offset Stakeout Spiral and Offset.
Stakeout Menu – GPS & Basic GPS Module Show Station – Screen Two Once the line is selected, the second screen is opened where information is displayed about the rod position and the selected line. GPS Status: displays the current solution type, the number of satellites used, and the horizontal and vertical precision computed by the receiver. Tap on this button to open the detailed GPS Status screen (Page R-178). OCCUPYING / ROVING : switches from ROVING to OCCUPYING mode.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Store Offset Points Stakeout Store Offset Points. The instructions for the Store Offset Points routine for GPS are similar to the conventional method, except that the Backsight button is replaced with a Setup HR button to configure rover antenna and the backsight information is replaced with rover antenna height information. See Page R-322 for details. Stake DTM Stakeout Stake DTM.
Stakeout Menu – GPS & Basic GPS Module Note: the DTM boundary corners and TIN triangle may not be visible depending on the current scale of the screen. OCCUPYING / ROVING : switches from ROVING to OCCUPYING mode. When ROVING, the receiver is in dynamic mode and will calculate your position as you move to the point. When OCCUPYING, the receiver is switched to static mode and will calculate the most precise position for the staked point.
Survey Pro Reference Manual C.L.: shows the current station and offset information for the rover location relative to the selected centerline. The type of line segment in the polyline at the current station is also displayed. (This card is only available if the With C.L. checkbox was checked in the previous screen.) Note: Tapping anywhere within the map view will open a larger map view, which provides zoom controls. Where is Next Point Stakeout Where is Next Point.
Inverse Menu The Inverse Menu contains routines that compute the direction and distance between two objects.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Inverse Point to Point Inverse Point to Point. The Inverse Point to Point screen will calculate the distance and direction between two existing points. Begin Point: is the reference point used to compute the distance and direction to the End Point. End Point: is the point whose relationship to the Begin Point is computed. Select from Map… : allows you to quickly select both the Begin Point and End Point from a map view.
Inverse Menu Inverse Point to Line Inverse Point to Line. The Inverse Point to Line screen computes the perpendicular offset distance and direction from a known point to a continuous line defined by two points or one point and a direction. Inverse Point: is the known point that the offset information to a specified line is computed. Begin Station: is the beginning station value that corresponds with the Start of Line, which is used to compute the inverse station in the results.
Survey Pro Reference Manual North: is the Y-coordinate on the specified line, tangent to the perpendicular offset. East: is the X-coordinate on the specified line, tangent to the perpendicular offset. Elevation: is the elevation on the specified line, tangent to the perpendicular offset. Inverse Point to Polyline Inverse Point to Polyline. The Inverse Point to Polyline screen computes the offset distance from a known point perpendicular to a polyline.
Inverse Menu ; Store Point: When checked, will store the first solution where a perpendicular offset intersects with a polyline using the specified point name. If additional solutions are found, the following solutions will be stored using consecutive point names. Solve : will compute the distance and direction of the offset from the known point perpendicular to the polyline. Note: There is no solution if a perpendicular offset does not occur within the extents of any selected polyline segments.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Inverse Point to Multiple Points Inverse Multiple Points. The Inverse Point to Multiple Points screen will calculate the distance and direction from an existing point to one or more other points. Inverse point: is the reference point used to compute the distance and direction to the other points. Tap Points : provides a map view where you can tap multiple points. To/From : provides selection of points by point name.
Inverse Menu Inverse Point to Location / Point Inverse Location / Point. The Inverse Point to Location / Point screen will calculate the distance and direction from any point or location to another point or location. Begin: is the reference point or location used to compute the distance and direction to another point or location. End: is the other point or location whose correlation to the Begin point or location is computed.
Cogo Menu The Cogo Menu contains all of the coordinate geometry routines used to perform computations from the existing job data.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Point in Direction Cogo Point in Direction. The Point in Direction screen will calculate and store the position of a new point after providing a distance and direction from a known point. From point: is the point name of the reference point used for locating the new point. Azimuth / Bearing : is the direction from the reference point to the new point. +/- Angle: is the angle added to the Azimuth / Bearing to modify the direction to the new point.
COGO Menu Intersection Cogo Intersection. The Intersection screen computes the intersection(s) of two lines given the direction(s) and/or distance(s) from two existing points. (See illustration below.) Once solved, the intersection points can be viewed from the Map card and optionally stored after returning to the Input card.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Map The Map card is used to determine which intersection points were computed and are and . You can then return labeled with a to the Input card to select which of these points to store.
COGO Menu Offset Line Cogo Offset Line. The Offset Line screen is used to view, store a polyline, or store an alignment that is at a specified perpendicular offset to an existing set of points, a polyline, or an alignment. Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline or alignment that the offset will be computed from. To/From… : allows you to enter a range of points that define the line where the offset will be computed from. Offset: defines the offset distance and which side the offset occurs.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Offset Points Cogo Offset Points. The Offset Points screen is used to store points at a specified perpendicular offset to an existing polyline, alignment, or point range. Points can be stored that correspond with the nodes of an alignment, points of a polyline, and/or at a specified station interval. Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline or alignment that the offset points will be computed from.
COGO Menu Solve : computes the offset points, and stores them if the Store Pts checkbox is checked. Station Offset Cogo Station Offset. The Station Offset screen will compute and optionally store a point at a specified station and offset to an existing polyline or alignment. The elevation for the stored point will always be set to the elevation of the first node of the polyline, or alignment. Start Station: is the station for the first node of the selected line.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Corner Angle Cogo Corner Angle. The Corner Angle screen provides information on the horizontal angle created from three known points. Backsight: is an end point of the angle to be solved. Middle Point: is the corner point of the angle to be solved. Foresight Point: is the other end point of the angle to be solved Select from Map… : Allows you to quickly select all of the above points from a map view.
COGO Menu Compute Area Cogo Compute Area. Allows you to compute the area of a selected boundary. Tap Line… : allows you to tap an existing polyline from a map view. To/From… : provides selection of points by point name. Solve : will compute the area of the selected boundary. Results Area: is the area that the boundary encloses. If the boundary is not closed, the area is computed as if a line joined the two ends. Length: is the length of the selected boundary. boundary.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Triangle Solutions Cogo Triangle Solutions. The Triangle Solutions screen will solve for the unknown parts of a triangle after providing three known parts. Triangle Solution: is where you select the parts of the triangle that are known. You can select any of the following from the dropdown list: • Side-Side-Side: The lengths of all three sides are known. • Angle-Side-Angle: Two angles and the side between them are known.
COGO Menu Map Check Cogo Map Check. The Map Check screen is used to manually enter boundaries from a map to check for closure and other information related to the boundary. Edit… : accesses the appropriate editor screen where you can edit the selected line or curve from the list. Delete : deletes the selected line segment. Clear : clears all line entries. Closure : accesses the Results page.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Error azm: is the direction from the last point to the first point Precision: is the ratio between the Error distance and Perimeter. Add / Edit Line Cogo Map Check Add Line…. The Add / Edit Line screen is used to enter a new line to the list prior to the selected line segment. Azimuth / Bearing : is the direction of the line. Length: is the length of the line, in feet or meters. : enters the line to the list. (Cancel): closes the screen without entering any new line data.
COGO Menu Mid Ordinate : The distance between the curve and the chord at the center of the curve’s length. External : The minimum distance between the PI and the curve. Azimuth / Bearing : defines the direction of the curve, tangent at the PC. Turn: defines if the curve turns to the Left or Right while viewing the curve from the PC Point. : appends the curve to the list. Add to Map Cogo Map Check Add to Map….
Survey Pro Reference Manual Predetermined Area Cogo Predetermined Area. The Predetermined Area routine will take a boundary with one open side and compute the location of a line that will enclose the boundary with a specified area using the Hinge Method or the Parallel Method. The Hinge Method computes the location of the side of a boundary that can pivot on a fixed point.
COGO Menu Note: a boundary has two fixed sides and one side defined by a direction when using the Hinge Method. It has one fixed side and two sides defined by a direction when using the Parallel Method. Editor… : accesses the Polyline Editor (Page R-66) where a new polyline can be created or an existing polyline can be modified. Tap Points… : provides a map view where you can tap any existing points to define the fixed sides of the boundary. To/From… : provides point selection by entering point names.
Survey Pro Reference Manual HD/VD to SD/ZA Cogo HD/VD to SD/ZA. The HD/VD to SD/ZA screen will convert a vertical and horizontal distance to an equivalent slope distance and zenith angle. Horz Dist: is the horizontal distance from the occupy point to the foresight point. Vert Dist: is the vertical distance from the occupy point to the foresight point. HI: is the distance that the total station is above the ground. HR: is the length of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457).
COGO Menu SD/ZA to HD/VD Cogo SD/ZA to HD/VD. The SD/ZA to HD/VD screen will convert a slope distance and zenith angle to an equivalent horizontal distance and vertical distance. Slope Dist: is the slope distance to be converted. Zenith: is the zenith angle to be converted. HI: is the distance that the total station is above the ground. HR: is the length of the rod. : opens the Smart Target options (Page R-457).
Survey Pro Reference Manual AU Conversion Cogo AU Conversion. The AU (Architectural Units) Conversion screen will convert distances with fractional inches to decimal distances. If the job is configured for International Feet or US Survey Feet, it is assumed that the distance entered in this screen is in the same units as the job. If the job is configured for meters, it is assumed that the distance entered in this screen is in International Feet.
COGO Menu Average Points Cogo Average Points. The Average Points routine will compute the average location from any number of existing points. The first screen is used to select the points you want to use for computing the average. To/From : opens the Select Points screen (R-451) where you can specify the points you want to include. Tap Points : opens a map view where you can tap on the points you want to include.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Average Points – Screen Two The second screen is used to view the coordinates of the average point, optionally adjust the data used to compute the average and optionally save the point. The lower portion of the screen displays all the selected points that are being used to compute the average location. If any points’ residual values exceed your tolerances, you can uncheck that point and a new average is computed that excludes that point.
Curve Menu The Curve Menu contains routines that will compute all aspects of a horizontal curve and assist in curve layout.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Curve Solution Curve Curve Solution. The Curve Solution screen provides detailed information on a curve when two parts of the curve are known. The first known part of the curve is defined by one of the following: • • Radius : is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Delta : is the deflection angle. • Degree Arc : is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. • Degree Chord : is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length.
Curve Menu Results: Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. PI 10 d hor 0’ C Mid-Ordinate Long Chord rd ho g. C De rc g.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Known PI and Tangents Curve PI and Tangents. The PI and Tangents screen is used to compute and store the PC, PT, and radius points when the PI point and the direction of both tangents are known, along with one other curve attribute. PI Point: is the PI point. Azm PI->PC / Brg PI->PC : is the direction of the tangent from the PI to the PC. Azm PI->PT / Brg PI->PT : is the direction of the tangent from the PI to the PT.
Curve Menu Three Point Curve Curve 3 Point Curve. The Three Point Curve screen will compute the details of a curve when three points of the curve are specified; the PC, PT and any other point on the curve; or the PC, PT and radius point. First point: is the first point from the current job that defines the curve. The specified point can be either the PC or the Radius Point by selecting the appropriate radio button.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. Mid Ord.: is the distance between the curve and the chord at the center of the curve’s length. External: is the minimum distance between the PI and the curve. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length. Segment: is the area between the arc length and the chord.
Curve Menu Compute Radius Point Curve Radius Point. The Compute Radius Point screen is used to compute and optionally store the radius point for a curve when certain parts of the curve are known. PC Point: is the point that defines the beginning of the curve (Point of Curvature). PT Point: is the point that defines the end of the curve (Point of Tangency). Turn: specifies if the curve turns to the Left or Right as you face the curve from the PC.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Results Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Deg. Arc: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length. Deg. Chord: is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. chord length. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. External: is the minimum distance between the PI and the curve. Mid Ord.
Curve Menu Line Tangent to Circles Curve Tangent to Circle. Will compute the location of a line that is tangent to the specified sides of two specified circles. Tangent Line: determines which sides of the circles the computed line will be tangent to as you occupy the 1st Radius Point and face the 2nd Radius Point. (See illustration below.) 1st / 2nd Radius Pt: defines the points around which the circles are computed. Radius: defines the radius of the circles that are used to compute the Tangent Line.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Curve Layout Curve Curve Layout. The Curve Layout screen is used to assist in the layout of a horizontal curve by computing the direction and distance to points on the curve using a variety of methods. Method: The method determines how the points on the curve are laid out. Each method is described below. PC Deflection: provides deflection angles and distances to each station on the curve as if occupying the PC and backsighting the PI.
Curve Menu • PT Current P I to Station S tat RP ion Deflection PI Deflection: provides deflection angles and distances to each station on the curve as if occupying the PI and backsight the PC. The results are given in the following format: o Station: is the current station on the curve. o Deflection: is the angle to turn to the current station. o PI to Station: is the distance from the PI to the current station. PI PC PI Deflection • PT n Ta Current Station O PI ffs is t.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Chord Offset: provides perpendicular offset information from the chord (the line from the PC to the PT) for each station on the curve. PC deflection information is also provided. The results are given in the following format: Chord dist.: is the distance on the long chord from the PC (toward the PT) where the perpendicular offset occurs. o Chord offset: is the distance to the current station on the curve, perpendicular to the long chord.
Curve Menu • External : is the minimum distance between the PI and the curve. PC Station: is the starting station assigned to the PC. ; Interval: When checked, all necessary information for each station at the specified interval on the curve will be computed. Start station: When not computing by interval (above), only the information for the particular station entered here is computed. Solve : will solve and display all the details of the specified curve, without the layout information.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Traverse on Curve Curve Trav. on Curve. The Traverse on Curve screen will compute the PT and radius point for a curve when the tangent azimuth at a PC point is known. The first known part of the curve is defined by one of the following: • • Radius : is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Delta : is the deflection angle. • Degree Arc : is the deflection angle that results in a 100-ft. arc length.
Curve Menu ; Store PT: When checked, will store the computed PT point with the specified point name. ; Store RP: When checked, the computed radius point will be stored with the name specified here. Solve : will compute and store the PT, and if desired, the radius point. Results Radius: is the distance from the radius point to the curve. Length: is the arc length. Chord: is the chord length. Delta: is the deflection angle. Tangent: is the distance from the PC or PT to the PI. Mid Ord.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Parabolic Curve Curve Parabolic Curve. The Parabolic Curve screen provides detailed information on a vertical parabolic curve when certain parts of the curve are known. Known: The PVC or PVI radio button is selected to define which point on the curve is known. One of the following options must be selected from the dropdown list: • Curve Length: is selected when the length of the curve is known.
Curve Menu PVC / PVI Elevation: is the elevation for the specified point. Begin Grade: is the grade at the tangent of the PVC. End Grade: is the grade at the tangent of the PVT. Solve : computes the details for the vertical curve. Layout : accesses the Parabolic Curve Layout screen (Page R-398) where you can solve for an elevation at a specified station, or solve for a station at a specified elevation. Results PVC sta.: is the station at the PVC. PVI sta.: is the station at the PVI. PVT sta.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Parabolic Layout Curve Parabolic Layout. The Parabolic Layout screen allows you to compute an elevation at a specified station, or a station at a specified elevation. Beg. Grade: is the percent grade at the PVC. End Grade: is the percent grade at the PVT. Curve Length: is the horizontal distance between the PVC and PVT. PVC Station: is the starting station at the PVC. PVC Elevation: is the elevation at the PVC.
Curve Menu Results PVC sta.: is the station at the PVC. PVI sta.: is the station at the PVI. PVT sta.: is the station at the PVT. elev.: is the elevation for the respective point. Hi/Lo sta.: is the station where the vertical curve has a tangent equal to zero (the crest of the curve).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Straight Grade Curve Straight Grade. The Straight Grade screen will solve for the elevation at a specified station or a station at a specified elevation on a straight grade. Begin Station: is the station where the straight grade begins. Begin Elev: is the elevation at the Begin station. Grade: is the percent slope ( Rise ⋅ 100 ). Run Solve for: is where you select to solve for an Elevation or a Station.
Curve Menu Spiral Curve Spiral. The Spiral screen will compute the details of a spiral curve, given the spiral length and radius. Spiral length: is the length of the spiral curve. Radius: is the circular curve radius. Solve : computes the details of the spiral curve. Layout… : accesses the Spiral Layout screen (Page R402) where the location of stations on the spiral curve can be computed. Traverse… : accesses the Traverse on Spiral screen (Page R-403).
Survey Pro Reference Manual Spiral Layout Curve Spiral. The Spiral Layout screen is used to compute station locations on a spiral curve. Radius: is the radius of the circular curve. Spiral Length: is the length along the spiral curve from TS to SC. TS station: is the station at the TS point. ; Interval: When checked, is the spiral arc distance that is added or subtracted from the Current Station using the Sta + and Sta – buttons. Current Station: is the station on the curve that is computed.
Curve Menu Results Station: is the current station. Deflection: is the horizontal angle to the current station as if occupying the TS and backsighting the Spiral PI. Long crd.: is the chord length from the TS to the current station. Short crd.: is the chord length from the previous station to the current station. Traverse on Spiral Curve Spiral. The Traverse on Spiral screen is used to compute the location of, and optionally store the SC, or ST and spiral PI points.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Results Tangent In: the tangent direction entering the spiral at the TS or CS. Tangent Out: the tangent direction exiting the spiral at the SC or ST. X of Throw: is the distance along the tangent where a perpendicular line intersects with the radius point. Y of Throw: is the minimum distance between the tangent and the extended circular curve. X: is the distance from the TS to the SC along the tangent. Y: is distance from the SC to the tangent.
Roads Menu The Roads Menu contains the routines used to perform road layout.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Add/Edit Templates Roads Edit Templates. The Add/Edit Templates screen is used to edit an existing template or create a new template. Templates describe the cross-sectional profile of a roadway. They can contain information such as the road width, its slope, a curb, and/or a ditch. Each separate portion of a template is called a segment. All templates must have at least one segment and all templates of a particular road must have the same number of segments.
Roads Menu Edit Template Roads Edit Templates Edit…. or Roads Edit Templates New…. The Edit Template screen is identical to the New Template screen and is used to create a new template or edit an existing one. All of the segments of the current template are listed in the screen. The list shows the name of each segment, the horizontal and vertical offsets (lengths), and the slope. Note: The length of the first segment must be greater than zero.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Remove : removes the selected segment and automatically joins the previous segments to the following segments. Note: When a segment is removed the existing segments toward the centerline will not change. Only those on the side of the removed segment away from the centerline are adjusted. Edit Segment Roads Edit Templates Edit… Insert…. or Roads Edit Templates Edit… Edit…. or Roads Edit Templates New… Insert….
Roads Menu Edit Alignments Roads Job Edit Alignments or Edit Alignments. The Edit Alignments screen is used to create an alignment that defines the centerline of a road containing both horizontal and vertical elements. Editing alignments is fully described, starting on Page R-69. Add/Edit Roads Roads Edit Roads. The Add/Edit Roads screen is used to define your road. This is where the templates are added to the alignment and any widenings and super elevations are defined.
Survey Pro Reference Manual the Add/Edit Roads screen without making any changes. • Delete alignment alignment name?: Answering Yes to this prompt will delete the selected alignment(s) from the current job so they are no longer displayed in the Edit Alignments screen. In this case, the alignment can be re-associated with the Import… routine from the definition in the RD5 file. Answering No to this prompt will open the next prompt without deleting the selected alignment(s) from the current job.
Roads Menu The Road Card Roads Edit Roads ( New… or Edit… ) Road. The Road card of the New Road screen is used to select the alignment to use for the road. If an alignment has not yet been created, refer to Page R-69 for information on creating an alignment. Road Name: is the name assigned to the road. The name must not be the same as any existing road name. Alignment Description: displays the name of the selected alignment.
Survey Pro Reference Manual • Confirm that all template segments have a name. (The names do not have to be unique.) • Confirm that the same number of segments exist on each side of the alignment. • Confirm that each widening start station is less than the corresponding widening’s end station. • Confirm that one widening does not overlap with another widening. • Confirm that the start station for each super elevation is less than the end station. • Confirm that no two super elevations overlap.
Roads Menu Road Profiles Screen Roads Edit Roads ( New… or Edit… ) Road View Profiles…. The Road Profiles screen allows you to see information about the cross-sectional profile of the road at any station after at least one template has been added to each side of the road. << , >> : these buttons move a circle icon that starts at the centerline to each node of the template at the current station. Information for the selected segment is displayed in the right portion of the screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Road Alignment Properties Screen Roads Edit Roads ( New… or Edit… ) Road Set POB…. The Road Alignment Properties screen is used to change information about the current alignment. Description: is the name of the current alignment. A new name can be assigned to the alignment from this field. Point / Location : depending how this button is toggled, you can change the POB of the alignment by entering a new point number or new coordinates.
Roads Menu Check… : checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen, described above. Add / Edit Template Screen Roads Edit Roads (New… or Edit…) Templates (Add… or Edit…) The Add / Edit Template screen allows you to add a template to the road or edit an existing template. Template: The Template column lists all the templates that can be added to the road. Selecting a template will display an image of that template in the lower corner of the screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual The Widenings Card Roads Edit Roads ( New… or Edit… ) Widenings. The Widenings card of the New Road screen is used to add or edit widenings. A widening is a section of a road that changes in width, but does not necessarily require any new templates. The road width is adjusted by changing only the width of the first segment of the template that leads into the beginning of the widening. Any additional segments, like those that may describe a sidewalk or ditch, are not adjusted.
Roads Menu Edit : allows you to edit the selected widening in the Edit Widening screen, which is identical to the Add Widening screen. Remove : removes the selected widening from the list. Check… : checks the road for errors and displays the results in the Roads Report screen, described on Page R-411. Add / Edit Widening Screen Roads Edit Roads (New… or Edit…) Widenings (Add… or Edit…) The Add / Edit Widening screen allows you to add a widening to the road or edit an existing widening.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Super Elevations Card Roads Edit Roads ( New… or Edit… ) Super Elevations. The Super Elevations card of the New Road screen is used to add or edit super elevations. A super elevation changes the cross slope of the first segment of a template in order to bank a curve – the slope of any remaining segments will remain unadjusted. One super elevation defines a begin point and an end point where the slope change begins and where it finishes the transition for one side of a road.
Roads Menu Add / Edit Super Elevation Screen Roads Edit Roads (New… or Edit…) Super Elevations (Add… or Edit…) The Add / Edit Super Elevation screen allows you to add a super elevation to the road or edit an existing super elevation. Start Station: is the location of the beginning of the super elevation on the alignment. Length / End Station : is the length of the super elevation measured from the Start Station, or it is the end station, depending on how the button is toggled.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Note: One half of the parabolic transition length will extend before and after the starting point and/or the ending point of the super elevation. This should be considered when using parabolic transitions near the end of an alignment since this length cannot extend beyond the limits of the road. Hinge on Center / Edge : determines if the super elevation is computed by rotating the road around the centerline or the road’s edge.
Roads Menu Road Stakeout Roads Road Stakeout. The Stake Road screen is used to stake any segment of a road profile at any station. Tap Road… : opens the Tap on a Road screen where you can tap on any road in the job to select it. Name: displays the name of the selected road. Begin Station: displays the station assigned to the beginning of the road. End Station: displays the final station in the road. Use Station Equation: When checked, the current station equation will be applied to the road.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Road – Screen Two The second Stake Road screen displays a cross-sectional profile view of the road at the current station. Any particular point on this view can be selected and staked. Station Interval: is the value that is added to the Station to Stake after the Next Station button is pressed. Next Station : advances the Station to Stake by the Station Interval.
Roads Menu occurring below the selected node. Negative values result in the stake location occurring above the selected node. Backsight… : accesses the Backsight Setup screen (Page R-124). < Back : returns to the previous screen. Next > : takes you to the next Stake Road screen where the direction and distance information to the stake point is displayed. Stake Road – Screen Three The third Stake Road screen displays distance, direction, and other information about the point to be staked.
Survey Pro Reference Manual 2. The Angle Right value is changed to zero to reflect the change. The instrument now needs to be turned horizontally to zero to face the design point. 3. To prevent errors, the backsight set up is invalidated when exiting the Stakeout dialog if this button has been used. A Circle zeroed on a design point is meaningless once the design point has been staked. Note: The Circle Zero button is not available when using a robotic total station. < Back : returns to the previous screen.
Roads Menu Shot data: displays the measurements from the last shot. Change… : is used to modify the current design elevation, which will also modify the associated CUT/FILL value for the current station being staked. Shot : takes a shot to the prism and computes come/go, cut/fill information. Stake Next > : returns you to the second Stake Road screen, without storing a stake point, where the Design point is advanced by the Increment value.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Stake Road – Screen Five This screen is used to describe the stake point before it is stored and select if the Results screen should be displayed (described next). Point: is the point name for the stake point being stored. Description: is the description for the stake point being stored. The default description is the station, side, and distance from the centerline for the design point.
Roads Menu Road Slope Staking Roads Slope Staking. The Road Slope Staking screen is used to locate the catch point of the road at any station. Tap Road… : opens the Tap on a Road screen where you can tap on any road in the job to select it. Name: displays the name of the selected road. Begin Station: displays the station assigned to the beginning of the road. End Station: displays the final station in the road. Use Station Equation: When checked, the current station equation will be applied to the road.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Road Slope Staking – Screen Two The second Road Slope Staking screen is used to set up some slope stake parameters prior to slope staking the road. Station: is the station to be slope staked. Station Interval: specifies how far to advance from the current station to the next station. Next Station : advances the current station by the Station Interval.
Roads Menu Slopes Card graphic. The Slopes card is used to specify the cut and fill slopes that will be used when computing the location of the catch point. The default values are the slopes stored in the template for the section being staked. To override a default slope, check the appropriate box and key in the new slope. The new slope entered will always be used regardless of the values stored in the templates. Changes to slopes will be reflected in the V.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Road Station and Offset Roads Show Station. The Road Station and Offset routine allows you to take a shot to a prism that is positioned anywhere on the road and compute the details of where that point is located in relation to the road. This information can then be compared to the data from a grade sheet. Tap Road… : opens the Tap on a Road screen where you can tap on any road in the job to select it. Name: displays the name of the selected road.
Roads Menu Road Station and Offset – Screen Two The second Road Station and Offset screen is used to take a shot to the prism and view the data from various cards. Height of Rod: is the length of the rod. EDM: This button can be toggled to shoot in various EDM modes. The options available depend on the total station being used. Consult the total station’s documentation for more information on the EDM modes that it supports. Shot : takes a shot to the prism. < Back : returns to the previous screen.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Cross-Section Card Station: displays the station at the rod position. Template: displays the name of the template that is used at the rod position. Segment: displays the name of the template’s segment at the rod position. Cut / Fill: is the necessary cut or fill that will bring the rod position even with the road’s surface. Cut / Fill to CL: is the necessary cut or fill that will bring the rod position to the same elevation as the centerline at the current station.
Roads Menu Station Equation Roads Road Stakeout Equation Settings. or Roads Slope Staking Equation Settings. or Roads Show Station Equation Settings. The Station Equation screen is used to configure the stationing for an alignment with stationing that changes at a specific location. This situation might occur where the road you are staking merges with another road and once you stake past the point where the roads merge, you want to use the stationing assigned to the other road.
Adjust Menu The Adjust Menu contains routines to perform a variety of adjustments.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Scale Adjust Scale. The Scale screen will scale the distances of a range of points relative to a specified base point. This is useful to correct a survey where a scale factor was inadvertently applied during data collection. Tap Points… : allows you to select points by tapping them from a map view. To/From… : allows you to select points by typing in a point range. Base point: The distances to all the selected points will be scaled relative to this point.
Adjust Menu Translate Adjust Translate. The Translate screen will move a group a points horizontally and vertically by a specified distance and direction. Tap Points… : allows you to select points by tapping them from a map view. To/From… : allows you to select points by typing in a point range. ; Translate by Coordinates: When checked, all of the selected points will be adjusted in the same direction and distance as between a specified From point or location and a To point or location.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Point / Location : allows you to enter either a point name or location coordinates. Solve : adjusts the selected points in the same direction or distance as defined from the From point to the To point, or by the direction and distance entered. Rotate Adjust Rotate. The Rotate screen will rotate selected points around a specified point. This is useful to correct a survey where an incorrect backsight was used during data collection.
Adjust Menu Old Azimuth / Old Bearing : is a known direction between any two points in the current job before they are rotated. New Azimuth / New Bearing : is the direction between the same two points specified above after the rotation. Solve : will perform the rotation on the selected points and change the coordinates accordingly. Traverse Adjust Adjust Traverse Adjust.
Survey Pro Reference Manual ; Adjust elevation: When selected, the elevations for the traverse points are also adjusted from the compass rule adjustment. ; Adjust Sideshots: When checked, any side shots that were stored while occupying the traverse points in the selected traverse will also be adjusted. The side shot locations will be recomputed using the original angles and distances stored in the raw data file along with the adjusted locations of the occupy and backsight points.
Adjust Menu Traverse Adjust – Angle Adjustment If an angle adjustment is being performed, this screen will appear next. 3 4 Closing Angle: is the closing angle for the traverse, which must be represented as an angle-right. (See illustration.) Next > : opens the next screen of the adjustment wizard.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Traverse Adjust – Compass Rule If a compass rule adjustment is being performed, this screen will appear next. Closed Traverse: select this option if you are adjusting a closed traverse. Close to Known Location: select this option if you are adjusting an open traverse and closing to a known point or location. Note: if a closing location is not specified, it is automatically assumed that the first point of the traverse will be the closing location.
Adjust Menu Traverse Adjust – Results This screen displays the changes that will be made by the adjustment, where they can be previewed before the actual adjustment is made. The screen lists the adjustment details in three main sections: the angle adjustment details; the compass rule adjustment details, and the point details where the beforeand-after coordinates for each point are listed. An example of the information provided in the Preview screen is shown here.
Miscellaneous Screens The following screens are only available via a Quick Pick or a power button (see the User’s Manual). They are not available directly from any menu item.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Past Results Past Results (where applicable) When the Past Results option is used to enter a value in a specific field that was computed previously within Survey Pro. Select the line that contains the value that you want to use and tap . The selected value will then be entered in the field associated with that power button.
Miscellaneous Screens Create Points Job Edit Alignments Create Points The Create Points screen is used to store points that coincide with specific locations on an alignment. Alignment Nodes: When checked, will store points at locations where a change occurs on an alignment, for example where a straight section and a curved section meet. Sta. Intervals: When checked, will store a point at the specified station interval along an alignment.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Description List (from any Description field), Edit Description List… The Edit Description List screen is used to modify the contents of the drop-down description list, which is optionally displayed next to any Description field. You can also save the list to a file. Edit : Opens the selected description in a screen where you can modify it. Insert : Opens a screen where you can add a new description. Delete : Deletes the selected description.
Miscellaneous Screens Trimble Slant HR -> HR (From any HR field), Trimble Slant HR -> HR This option only applies when using a Trimble Traverse Kit that allows the measurement of a Slant HR instead of the usual HR. When this option is selected, it will convert a Slant HR entered in an HR field to a standard HR. This must be performed each time a new Slant HR is entered in the HR field. Consult the documentation that came with the Trimble Traverse Kit for more information on correctly measuring a Slant HR.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Quick Pick Editor , Edit Quick Pick (located at bottom of list) The Quick Pick Editor is used to customize the list of routines available from the Quick Pick button. Menu Items: Is a dropdown list containing the menu items you would normally see in the Main Menu. Selecting a menu item from this list will display all of the routines from that menu item that can be included in the Quick Pick list. Routines listed in bold are already in the Quick Pick list.
Miscellaneous Screens Select Point(s) Tap from a variety of screens. The Select Point(s) screen is used to define a simple list of points or a list of points that define a line that can include curves depending on where the screen is accessed from. Examples of how to enter different lists of points are displayed in the lower portion of the screen. See Point Lists in the User’s Manual for more information.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Map View from the command bar, or Main map view without basemaps from various screens Main map view with basemaps Many screens provide access to a map view, which shows data from the current job. It can be accessed from the Main Menu in the command bar with the button, or any screen that has a button. Some map views display additional information, such as a vertical profile. Tip: You can pan around your map by dragging your finger or stylus across the screen.
Miscellaneous Screens Zoom Out Button: will zoom the current screen out by approximately 25%. Zoom Window Button: allows you to drag a box across the screen. When your finger or stylus leaves the screen, the map will zoom to the box that was drawn. Zoom To Point Button: prompts you for a point name and then the map view will be centered to the specified point with the point label displayed in red.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Map Display Options From the Map View, tap The Map Display Options screen is used to configure the information that is displayed in the Map View. Show Points: will show a dot for each point in view. Smart Point Labels: displays only certain point labels (name and description) when many points are grouped together to reduce clutter. Names: will show the point name for each point that is in view. Descriptions: will show the point description for each point in view.
Miscellaneous Screens Manage Basemaps From the Map View, tap , Manage Basemaps. or From the Map View, tap The Manage Basemaps screen is used to select the basemaps to display in the map view for the current job. Consult the User’s Manual for more information on using basemaps. The main portion of the screen lists the names of all the basemaps that have been added to the current job. The other columns display if each basemap is visible and the number of elements in the vector basemaps.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Edit Basemaps From the Map View, tap Manage Basemaps Edit…. The Edit Basemaps screen is used to preview the selected basemap, and if it is a vector basemap, the way the basemap appears can be changed. The Preview page shows how the selected basemap will look in the map view. Visible: When checked, the selected basemap will be visible in the map view.
Miscellaneous Screens Smart Targets Tap a power button next to a (indicating a prism Smart Target (indicating a reflectorless Smart Target is is currently selected) or currently selected). This item is available from any screen where the rod height can be adjusted. Smart Targets provide a convenient way to work with different prisms and/or target types on the same job. See the User’s Manual for more information.
Survey Pro Reference Manual Manage Smart Targets , Manage Smart Targets The Manage Smart Targets screen is used to edit existing custom targets or configure a new custom target type. The upper portion of the screen lists all the custom targets that are currently available. To select a target, tap it from this list. The selected target can then be edited, deleted, or activated. Add : Opens the Edit Smart Target screen, described next, where a new custom target can be created.
Miscellaneous Screens Edit Smart Target , Manage Smart Targets, Add or Edit. The Edit Smart Target screen is used to edit an existing Smart Target or create a new one. Name: is the desired name for the Smart Target. Target Type: defines the type of target as being a Prism, Reflectorless, Long Range, which increases the EDM power, or On Gun, which uses whichever EDM settings are configured on the total station (for Leica total stations only). HR: is the default HR for the Smart Target.
Survey Pro Reference Manual that is introduced when taking a shot to the prism at an icon is displayed to help the extreme vertical angle. The user identify that the correct prism is selected and the Prism Constant is automatically set to 2 millimeters. • Trimble MultiTrack (10mm): Select this option when using a icon is displayed to help Trimble MultiTrack prism. The the user identify that the correct prism is selected and the Prism Constant is automatically set to 10 millimeters. (See note below.
Appendix A Transverse Mercator Zones Central Meridians for State Plane Coordinates E = East W = West C = Central State Zone Alabama E W Central Meridian 85 50 87 30 Alaska 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 E C W 142 00 146 00 150 00 154 00 158 00 162 00 166 00 170 00 110 10 111 55 113 45 Arizona Delaware State Zone Hawaii 1 2 3 4 5 Central Meridian 155 30 156 40 158 00 159 30 160 10 Idaho E C W 112 10 14 00 115 45 Illinois E W 88 20 90 10 Indiana E W 85 40 87 05 Maine E W 68 30 70 10 Michigan (1934
Survey Pro Reference Manual State Zone Mississippi E W Central Meridian 88 50 90 20 Missouri E C W E C W Nevada State Zone New Mexico 90 30 92 30 94 30 E C W Central Meridian 104 20 106 15 107 50 New York 115 35 116 40 118 35 E C W 74 20 76 35 107 50 Vermont New Hampshire 71 40 New Jersey 74 40 Wyoming 72 30 1 2 3 4 105 10 107 20 108 45 110 05 Lambert Zones Central Meridian and Zone Constants for State Plane Coordinates N = North S = South C = Central A-2 NC = North Central SC =
Appendix A State Zone Arkansas N S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 N C S California Colorado Connecticut Florida Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana Nebraska N N S N S N S N S O M I N C S N C S N C S N S Central Meridian 92 00 92 00 122 00 122 00 120 30 119 00 118 00 116 15 118 20 105 30 105 30 105 30 72 45 84 30 93 30 93 30 98 00 98 30 84 15 85 45 92 30 91 20 91 20 77 00 71 30 70 30 87 00 84 20 84 20 93 06 94 15 84 20 109 30 109 30 109 30 100 00 99 30 Zone Constant 0.
Survey Pro Reference Manual New York (Long Island) North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin A-4 N S N S N S N S N S N S N S N NC C SC S N C S N S N S N S N C S 74 00 0.654082 79 00 100 30 100 30 82 30 82 30 98 00 98 00 120 30 120 30 77 45 77 45 81 00 81 00 100 00 100 20 86 00 101 30 97 30 100 20 99 00 98 30 111 30 111 30 111 30 78 30 78 30 120 50 120 30 79 30 81 00 90 00 90 00 90 00 0.
Index # 2 peg test ......................R-274 procedure ..................... 217 2D/3D points ..................... 47 3D view...........................R-89 3D view settings ............R-90 A about Survey Pro ...........R-33 add/edit break-lines114, R-86 adjust with projection311, R241 projection calculator.... 315 prompt adjust .............. 314 results .......................... 314 select coordinate system313 select points................. 312 adjustment ...................R-276 angle.........
Survey Pro Reference Manual code edit......................... R-83 codes description ............... 38, 39 combined scale factor121, 239 compass rule.................... 193 compass rule adjustment195, R-442 compute area............... R-369 compute radius point .. R-387 conformal map projections236 conformality .................... 235 connect to receiver ...... R-187 control fileSee import control control files.............. 36, R-26 control points137, 284, 291, R202 Basic GPS ................
Index edit road .......................R-410 edit segment...................R-73 EGM96 ............................ 232 ellipsoid height................ 240 ellipsoid scale factor120, 239, 315 end GPS survey............R-209 ephemeris ........................ 156 exit ..................................R-33 export..............................R-22 *.CR5 coordinates ......R-24 *.JOB coordinates ......R-23 *.TXT coordinates ......R-24 .CSV coordinates ........R-25 LandXML coordinatesR-25 export coordinates ...
Survey Pro Reference Manual NAD27 ......................... 229 NAD83 ......................... 229 WGS84 ......................... 229 WGS84(1996.0)............ 229 I import .................... 259, R-16 *.CR5 coordinates...... R-18 *.GPS coordinates ..... R-18 *.JOB coordinates ..... R-17 *.TXT coordinates ..... R-18 LandXML coordinatesR-20 import control.................. 137 import coordinates .......... 132 import GPS control297, R-235 index card .......................... 19 input field ............
Index horizontal card .........R-218 manual parameters..R-217 one point ...................... 293 parameters .................. 288 pick from database...R-214 residuals ...................R-217 residuals for Basic GPS .R257 set zone .....................R-213 solve ..........................R-215 solve for Basic GPS ..R-257 vertical card..............R-218 with control points ...... 283 localization calculator..R-219 M main menu .......................R-3 Main Menu........................
Survey Pro Reference Manual editing ........................ R-64 point in direction......... R-362 point list ................ 22, R-451 point symbols .................... 19 point to line inverse .... R-355 point to location inverseR-359 point to multiple points inverse...................... R-358 point to point inverse.. R-354 point to polyline inverseR-356 points on DTM layer ..... R-88 polyline .............................. 49 polylines......................... R-65 post processing ........
Index road templates .............R-406 roads .............................R-409 rotate ................... 191, R-438 rotation .................... 294, 295 rover setup .......R-195, R-211 RTK ................................. 269 data collection ............. 301 stake out ...................... 307 Rx settings ...................R-103 S save as ............................R-15 save point .....................R-159 scale ............. 188, 295, R-436 scale factor119, 235, 237, R-46 ellipsoid.............
Survey Pro Reference Manual road .......................... R-421 stakeout settings........... R-49 start Basic GPS surveyR-252 start Basic GPS survey wizard .................................. R-259 start GPS survey. 270, R-184 base setup .................... 274 choose base setup272, R-186 choose one point setup 270 choose projection mode270, R-185 connect to receiver....... 273 rover setup................... 276 station and offset ........ R-320 road .......................... R-430 station equation ..
Index where is next point R-336, R352 widenings .....................R-416 Windows Networking316, 321 WW15mGH.grd............... 241 Z zone constant ...........
