Cover1-4.fm 1 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午後１２時０分 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DIGITAL LEVEL DL-500 SERIES DL-502 DL-503 http://www.topcon.co.jp Please see the attached address list or the following website for contact addresses. GLOBAL GATEWAY http://global.topcon.
DL502-503.book 1 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS DIGITAL LEVEL DL-500 SERIES DL-502 DL-503 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for selecting the Digital Level DL-502/503. • Please read this operator's manual carefully before using this product. • Verify that all equipment is included. See "20.1 Standard Equipment". • DL-502/503 has a function to output data saved in DL-502/503 to a connected computer. Commands operations from a computer can also be performed.
DL502-503.book 2 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 CONTENTS Read This First Introduction Preliminaries Surveying Managing Recorded Data 2 1. Precautions for Safe Operation ..........................4 2. Precautions.........................................................7 3. DL Functions ......................................................9 3.1 Parts of the Instrument and Operation .......9 3.2 Display......................................................11 3.3 Operating Keys............................
DL502-503.book 3 ページ Managing Recorded Data Other Procedures Specifications Regulations ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 13.2Number of Recorded Points............................50 14. JOB Delete .......................................................51 15. Sending Recorded Data ...................................53 15.1 Connecting to a Computer or Data Collector ...................................................53 15.2 Data Output ..............................................54 16. Changing the Settings ...
DL502-503.book 1. 4 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Precautions for Safe Operation Read This First For the safe use of the product and prevention of injury to operators and other persons as well as prevention of property damage, items which should be observed are indicated in this operator's manual by WARNING and CAUTION indications. The definitions of the indications are listed below. Be sure you understand them before reading the manual's main text.
DL502-503.book 5 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Staff • Warning Do not use under thunderous weather conditions. This unit is conductive and if struck by lightning, death or injury could result. Handle with care when using near high voltage cables or transformers. This unit is conductive and contact could result in electric shock. Read This First • Tripod • • • • • Caution When mounting the instrument to the tripod, tighten the centering screw securely.
DL502-503.book • • Read This First • • 6 6 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 To prevent shorting of the battery in storage, apply insulating tape or equivalent to the terminals. Otherwise shorting could occur resulting in fire or burns. Do not heat or throw batteries into fire. An explosion could occur, resulting in injury. Do not connect or disconnect power supply plugs with wet hands. Electric shock could result. Caution Do not touch liquid leaking from batteries.
DL502-503.book 2. 7 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Precautions Using the Instrument • • • • • • • • The DL-502/503 is a precision instrument. Avoid severe shocks or vibration. Be careful when removing the instrument from its case. Do not place the DL-502/503 directly on the ground. When the operator leaves the DL-502/503, the vinyl cover should be placed on the instrument. Never carry the DL-502/503 on the tripod to another site.
DL502-503.book • • 8 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Always close the case when empty to protect the interior from humidity and dust. Regular checking and adjustment is recommended to maintain instrument precision. Read This First Exceptions from responsibility • • • • • • 8 The user of this product is expected to follow all operating instructions and make periodic checks (hardware only) of the product’s performance.
DL502-503.book 3. 9 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 DL Functions Important: • Except where stated, screens and illustrations appearing in this manual are of DL-502/503. • In principle, screens used in procedures are based on the factory setting. Parts of the Instrument and Operation Introduction 3.1 1 Handle 2 Bubble mirror When the instrument is placed high up and cannot be viewed from above, you can use the mirror to check the position of the bubble in the tube.
DL502-503.book 10 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 6 Measure key (appears as Measure in this manual) 7 8 9 10 11 Introduction 12 13 10 14 15 16 17 18 Starts measurement. (See "3.3 Operating Keys".) Horizontal fine motion knobs (both sides) Use these knobs to finely adjust the instrument's horizontal position. Data output connector You can connect a data collector or computer to this connector.
DL502-503.book 3.2 11 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Display The display includes the following marks which indicate the operating status and current mode, and help the operator to keep track of the measurement procedure. Measurement Mode indicator conditions Attribute•Measurement step Battery level indicator Point number Measurement values and other data • Point number display The next point number to be recorded is displayed. • Mode display The displayed mark shows the current mode.
DL502-503.book ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 • Attribute•Measurement step display Displays the backsight and foresight (in Height difference, Setting out, or Measuring elevation modes). : Backsight : Foresight Displays the attribute of the recorded measurement value (Height difference measurement mode, Elevation measurement mode). : Backsight point : Foresight point : Intermediate sight : Fixed point : Off Displays the measurement step (when Adjustment is selected in the Configuration mode).
DL502-503.book • 13 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Battery level (not displayed on menu screens) Displays the current power level of the battery. : Level 3: Full power. : Level 2: Plenty of power remains. : Level 1: Half or less power remains. : Level 0: Little power remains. Charge the battery. • • Measurements The following symbols are displayed.
Introduction DL502-503.book ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 • When the fractional/decimal display format is set to "0.001m" and the unit of measurement is "m", the display is as follows: When measuring mode is "Single", "Average" or "Repeat" Height: Up to 3 decimals Distance: Up to 2 decimals When measuring mode is "Tracking" Height: Up to 2 decimals Distance: Up to 1 decimal • When the fractional/decimal display format is set to "0.
DL502-503.book 15 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Note: • The fractional/decimal display format for distance measurements depends on the setting in measuring mode only. 3.3 Operating Keys Learn main key operations here.
DL502-503.book 3.4 16 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Operating Modes The DL has a number of functional modes. This section shows the screens that can be displayed in each mode.
17 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 A B [Height difference measurement mode] [Elevation measurement mode] [Setting out .....] Select ESC [Menu of selected function is displayed] [Config. mode] (Page 1) Introduction DL502-503.
DL502-503.book 4. 18 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Installing and Removing the Battery Install a fully-charged battery (see "18. Charging the Battery"). Procedure 1 Preliminaries 2 3 Important: • Always turn off the power before removing the battery from the instrument. If the battery is removed when the power is still on, stored data may be lost.
DL502-503.book 5. 19 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Setting Up the Instrument Procedure 1 Set up the tripod. Spread the tripod legs about the same distance apart so that the tripod head is approximately level. Tread the tripod shoes firmly into the ground. 3 Level the instrument. Spherical head tripod: Loosen the centering screw and slide the instrument across the tripod head until the bubble is centered in the circular level. Tighten the centering screw.
DL502-503.book 6. • 20 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Focusing and Sighting Before using the instrument Turn the eyepiece to adjust the eyepiece image. Procedure 1 Using the gunsight, aim the objective lens toward the staff. 2 Gradually turn the eyepiece outward, stopping just before the reticle cross-lines become blurred. Preliminaries 3 Turn the horizontal fine motion knobs until the staff is nearly centered in the field of view, then turn the focusing knob to focus on the staff.
DL502-503.book • 21 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Focusing when taking measurements Procedure 1 Using the gunsight, aim the objective lens toward the staff. 2 Turn the horizontal fine motion knobs until the staff is nearly centered in the field of view, then turn the focusing knob to focus on the staff. Preliminaries Important: • If the staff barcodes are out of focus, they will not be readable and measurements cannot be taken. Make sure they are correctly focused.
DL502-503.book 22 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 7. Basic Operation 7.1 Reading the Staff 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Simply focus on the RAB* code for an automatic reading of the staff. The following explains how to read the RAB code of the staff. * : RAB code (Random Bi-directional code) is a coded staff used with DL-500 line of digital levels. Surveying Important: • Set up the staff in an area free of obstacles. Avoid placing the staff next to mirror-like surfaces. The effect of strong light could make measurement impossible.
DL502-503.book 23 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 (Continued from previous page) • If waterdrops or dirt adhere to the barcode, measurement may be impossible. Wipe the staff clean with a soft cloth. • Clean the staff if grit or dirt gets stuck between the sections. If the staff is dirty, measurements will not be very accurate. • Avoid scratching or soiling the barcode surface as this could make measurement impossible. Store and carry the staff inside its case.
DL502-503.book • 24 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Measuring the height from a ceiling Important: • Not possible with Wave-and-Read function. Attempting such measurement with the Wave-and-Read function will result in an error.
DL502-503.book 7.2 25 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Measuring in Status Mode In status mode you can sight point A, take the staff reading (Rh), and measure the horizontal distance (Hd) to the staff. Important: • During measurement, if direct sunlight or strong light enters the eyepiece and measurement cannot be performed, "Measurement error" or "Too bright" is displayed (see "17. Warnings and Error Messages").
DL502-503.book 26 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Note: • In Repeat, Average, or Tracking mode: Step 2: Values are renewed at each measurement. 7.3 Press or Press to cancel the reading. Measure to stop the reading. Measuring using Wave-and-Read The Wave-and-Read function reduces measurement error due to the staff not being vertical (i.e. tilting). It also allows measurement using a staff not equipped with a bubble scope.
DL502-503.book 27 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 The forward and backward movement with respect to vertical position A should be equal and not in excess of 5 to 10°. OK No good No good Vertical Procedure 1 Turn the power switch on. 2 Set measuring mode to “Waving”. (see "16.1 Measuring Mode") Surveying 3 Focus on the staff. 4 Wave the staff backwards and forwards (5 to 10°) through the vertical position.
DL502-503.book 28 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 5 Press Measure to start measurement. A beep tone sounds and the display blinks. Consecutive arrows are displayed to indicate the progress of measurement. When measurement is completed, a beep tone sounds twice and the staff readings (Rh) and horizontal distance (Hd) are displayed.
DL502-503.book 8. 29 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Setting Up Data Storage Data can be stored in Height difference measurement mode or Elevation measurement mode. JOB setting mode and record setting mode must be set up before data can be recorded. JOB setting mode Record setting mode Notes: • *: Factory setting • Settings are saved even after the instrument is turned off. • Up to 2000 points can be registered.
DL502-503.book • 30 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 JOB Selection Procedure 1 In the menu mode, select "JOB," and then select "Select." The currently selected JOB and number of data recorded in the JOB are displayed. 2 Select the JOB you will store the data to. 3 Press JOB. to confirm the selected Note: • JOB Quick Access Step 2: When JOB numbers 1 to 10 are displayed, press to jump to JOB number 11. When JOB numbers 11 to 20 are displayed, press to jump back to JOB number 1.
DL502-503.book 31 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 0123456789 ABCDEFGHIJ KLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ.+Example: Displaying the word AT 2 Press four times to display "A." 3 Press to move the cursor to the next character. 4 Press five times to display "T." 5 When the word has been input, press to record the JOB name. Record Conditions Select the method for recording measurement data. In the menu mode, select "REC," and then "Cond.
DL502-503.book 8.3 32 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Double-run Measurement You can set single-run or double-run measurement data as additional information. When data is sent, you can distinguish single-run from double-run measurement data. In menu mode, select "REC" and then "Line." * Go: Record sent data Return: Record returned data Note: When "Return" is selected, "*" is displayed in front of measurement value Rh. 8.
DL502-503.book 33 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Set the backsight point number* Measure the backsight point Check and record the measurement results Set attributes of foresight point* Set the point number of the foresight point* Measure (foresight) point Check and record the measurement results Move the instrument point Measure next foresight point Measure previous point as backsight point The following procedure is an example of measurement in height difference measurement mode.
DL502-503.book 34 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 2 Set the point number. 3 Press number. to confirm the point Notes: Advancing the point number If the point number is not set, data is recorded using the automatically set number in the currently selected JOB. Check the measurement results together with the point number. Point number is displayed as follows: • First record after power is switched ON • No data stored in JOB... 0001 • First record after power is switched ON • Data stored in JOB...
DL502-503.book 35 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 3 Press to confirm the selected attribute. The point number can now be set. (See "Setting the point number".) Note: If the attribute is not set, a point other than the backsight point is recorded as the foresight point. Inputting measurement data (measure the point using the numerical scale side of the staff) Procedure 1 Focus the DL-502/503 on the numerical scale side of the staff and measure the backsight point. 2 Press .
DL502-503.book 9. 36 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Measuring Height Difference You can measure the height difference ΔH between the backsight (point A) and foresight (point B). ΔH The procedure below is for taking single measurements when "manual" is selected in the Record conditions menu. Important: • When moving the instrument to a new position (step 8 below), press "Yes" to save the turning point before switching off the power. Procedure 1 Set up the instrument midway between points A and B.
37 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 5 Measure the foresight. The instrument calculates the height difference ΔH relative to the backsight, and displays the result. 6 Select "Yes" to accept the point number, attribute and measurement value. The result is saved. 7 Press . A message asks whether you want to change the instrument position. 8 If moving the instrument, select "Yes". In step 5, the measured foresight is recorded as turning point (TP) height difference.
DL502-503.book 38 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Notes: • Point number input Step 3: Press to ready the instrument for point number input. Step 5: Press twice to ready the instrument for point number input. (See "8.4 Flow of Recording Data".) • Attribute setting Step 5: Press to ready the instrument for attribute setting. (See "8.4 Flow of Recording Data".) • Go and Return setting Press to display the Go and Return Setting Screen. (See "8.3 Double-run Measurement".
DL502-503.book 39 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 10. Measuring Elevation From a known elevation (point A), you can measure the elevation (HA + ΔH) of a specified ground point (point B). The procedure below is for taking single measurements when "Manual" is selected in the Record conditions menu. Important: • When moving the instrument to a new position (step 9 below), press "Yes" to save the Turning Point before switching off the power. Procedure 1 Set up the instrument between points A and B.
DL502-503.book 40 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 5 Select "Yes" to accept the point number and measurement value. The result is saved and the number of points that can be recorded in available memory is displayed. 6 Measure the foresight. The instrument calculates the foresight elevation (Z), and displays the result. 7 Select "Yes" to accept the point number, attribute and measurement value. The result is saved. 8 Press . A message asks whether you want to change the instrument position.
DL502-503.book 41 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Notes: • Point number input Step 4: Press to ready the instrument for point number input. Step 6: Press twice to ready the instrument for point number input. (See "8.4 Flow of Recording Data".) • Attribute setting Step 6: Press to ready the instrument for attribute setting. (See "8.4 Flow of Recording Data".) • Go and Return setting Press to display the Go and Return Setting Screen. (See "8.3 Double-run Measurement".
DL502-503.book 11. 42 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Setting Out Height Difference, Distance, and Elevation You can locate ground points that correspond to entered numerical data. The Set-Out menu provides three modes - height difference, distance, and elevation. 11.1 Setting Out Height Difference By entering the height difference (ΔH) from a benchmark (point A), you can find a ground point (point B) at a specified height difference from the benchmark.
DL502-503.book 43 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 4 Measure the backsight. The instrument takes the backsight reading and displays the measurement. 5 Select "Yes" to accept the value. 6 Measure the foresight. The instrument calculates the difference between the measurement and the input value, and displays the result. 7 Move the staff by the amount shown on the screen, then take another foresight reading. If "Fill" is displayed, move the staff upward. If "Cut" is displayed, move the staff downward.
DL502-503.book 44 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 11.2 Setting Out Distance By entering the distance (Hd) from a benchmark (point A), you can find a ground point (point B) at a specified distance from the benchmark. The procedure below is for taking single measurements. Procedure 1 Set up the instrument at point A. 2 In menu mode, select "Set-out", then select "Dist.". Surveying 3 Input the distance that you want to stake out. 44 4 Measure the foresight.
DL502-503.book 45 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 5 Move the staff by the amount shown on the screen, then take another foresight reading. If "Out" is displayed, move the staff backward. If "In" is displayed, move the staff forward. When the display shows '0', you have found the specified ground point. 6 Press or . Distance set-out is completed. Set out the next ground point. Note: • Storing setting out distance Step 3: Even after power off, distance is stored. 11.
DL502-503.book 46 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Procedure 1 Set up the instrument between points A and B. midway 2 In menu mode, select "Set-out", then select "Elev.". 3 Input the backsight elevation. 4 Measure the backsight. The instrument takes the backsight reading and displays the measurement. 5 Select "Yes" to accept the value. Surveying 6 Input the elevation that you want to stake out. 46 7 Measure the foresight.
DL502-503.book 47 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 9 Press or . Elevation set-out is completed. Set out the next ground point. Notes: • When in this menu and setting-out has already been taken (for the second or subsequent reading): Step 4: The previous backsight measurement will be displayed and the program skips to step 5. • Storing backsight elevation: Step 3: Even after power off, backsight elevation is stored.
DL502-503.book 48 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 12. Other Measurement Functions 12.1 Measuring Horizontal Angle You can measure the horizontal angle between point A and point B by using the horizontal circle. 12.2 Using the Instrument as a Standard Level By using the numeric scale side of the staff, you can use the DL-502/503 as a standard level. Simply focus on the staff and read the scale.
DL502-503.book 49 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Data recorded in Height difference measurement mode or Elevation measurement mode can be edited. Use the Record Setting Mode to check data and display the number of recorded points. 13.1 Data Check and Edit Check the contents saved in the currently selected JOB. Attributes can be changed. Managing Recorded Data 13.
DL502-503.book 50 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Managing Recorded Data 3 Press . The attributes can now be changed. 4 Display the attribute you want to change. 5 Press attribute. to confirm the selected Notes: • "DEL" setting and Number of points that can be recorded If the DEL attribute is selected for recorded data, the data is not displayed. Setting DEL does not delete data from memory, so the number of points that can be stored in free memory does not increase.
DL502-503.book 51 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Delete the JOB and the contents of the JOB. Carry out JOB deletion in the JOB setting mode. (JOBs cannot be deleted when the battery is LOW.) Important: • JOBs that cannot be output (indicated by * next to JOB) cannot be deleted. Procedure Managing Recorded Data 14. JOB Delete 1 In menu mode, select "JOB" and then "Delete." The currently selected JOB and number of data recorded in the JOB are displayed. 2 Display the JOB you want to delete.
DL502-503.book 52 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Notes: • JOB Quick Access Managing Recorded Data Step 2: 52 When JOB numbers 1 to 10 are displayed, press to jump to JOB number 11. When JOB numbers 11 to 20 are displayed, press to jump back to JOB number 1. • JOB name Step 3: After the JOB is deleted, the default JOB name set at the factory is displayed: JOB01 to JOB20.
DL502-503.book 53 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Recorded data can be sent to a connected computer or data collector. Commands sent from a computer or the data collector instruct the DL502/503 to carry out measurement, and the measurement results are output. Important: • The DL-502/503 accepts commands only when in status mode or menu mode. Received commands are not executed in any other state. Managing Recorded Data 15. Sending Recorded Data 15.
DL502-503.book ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Pin assignments of the data output connector Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Managing Recorded Data • 54 ページ Signal SG (GND) NC (unused) SD (TXD) RD (RXD) Power source (output) Reserved (must not be used) 15.2 Data Output The contents of a JOB can be output to a computer in CSV or SDR2X format. Important: • Data recorded in a JOB that has not been sent is indicated by an asterisk (*). Procedure 1 Use a cable to connect the DL-502/ 503 to a computer. ("15.
55 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 4 Select the data output format. Data is output. When data output is completed, the DL-502/503 returns to JOB setting mode. Note: • JOB Quick Access Step 2: When JOB numbers 01 to 10 are displayed, press to jump to JOB number 11. When numbers 11 to 20 are displayed, press to jump to JOB number 1. Step 4: Press to display the communication conditions setting screen.
DL502-503.book 56 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 16. Changing the Settings Other Procedures You can change settings such as the measuring mode and the number of decimals in displayed data. When you select "Config." in menu mode, the two-page configuration menu is displayed. Page 1 Page 2 • Meas.
DL502-503.book 57 ページ Waving: Repeat: Page 2 Tracking: ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 For measurement using Wave-and-Read function The instrument repeats fine measurements until the operator presses or Measure . The instrument repeats coarse measurements until the operator presses or Measure . Note: 16.2 Fractional/Decimal Representation of Height Units You can set the fractional/decimal display format for displaying height values. The following options are available when using "m" as the unit: * 0.
DL502-503.book 58 ページ 1/8: ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 **-**-*/* Note: The fractional/decimal display format for distance values depends on the settings only in measuring mode. (See "3.2 Display".) Other Procedures 16.3 Communication Parameters You can select the communication parameters for connecting a data collector or a computer. The baud rate and parity settings can be selected from the following.
DL502-503.book 59 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 16.5 Unit of Measurement You can select the display unit to be used. *m ft inch Other Procedures Note: • If measurement data has already been saved in the selected JOB, the unit of measurement cannot be changed. • "Inch" here means "fraction of an inch", "fraction of an inch" is the unit used in the United States and expressed like the following example.
DL502-503.book 60 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 17. Warnings and Error Messages The table below shows the warnings and error messages displayed by the DL-502/503 and describes the cause of each warning or error message. Other Procedures Error Message 60 Coded Message Meaning • System error due to a fault E400 in the instrument. Contact E401 your local dealer. E402 • Calculation error in WaveE405 and-Read measurement.
61 ページ Error Message ２０１０年４月５日 Coded Message E410 E411 E412 E413 E414 E415 E416 E417 E418 E419 E420 E421 E422 E423 E424 E425 E426 E427 E428 E429 E430 E433 E431 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Meaning • An object other than the staff is being sighted. • The staff is out of focus. • The staff is partly unreadable because obscured by an obstacle or damaged. • The staff is too close or too far away. • A shadow is falling on part of the staff. • The staff was incorrectly sighted. • Light is coming into the eyepiece.
DL502-503.book 62 ページ Other Procedures Error Message ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Coded Message Meaning E432 • Too dark. • The brightness level suddenly altered during the measurement. E440 • The instrument is subject to excessive vibrations or hot conditions are producing shimmer. • The staff is stationary, or the waving angle thereof is insufficient when performing Wave-and-Read measurement. E456 • The staff height being E457 sighted is either less than 0.
DL502-503.book 63 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 • • • • • • • • Important: Do not short circuit. Heat or ignition could result. Batteries cannot be charged, even when the charging lamp is flashing, when the temperature is outside the charging temperature range. Do not leave the battery anywhere exposed to high temperatures. Battery life may be reduced. Charge the battery once a month to maintain its quality when not in use for long periods. Do not charge the battery just after charging is completed.
DL502-503.book 64 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 3 Charging takes approximately 2.5 hours. The lamp lights when charging is finished. Other Procedures 4 Remove the battery and unplug the charger. 64 Notes: • Slots 1 and 2 • Step 2: The charger starts charging the battery mounted first. If you place two batteries in the charger, the battery in slot 1 is charged first, and then the battery in slot 2.
DL502-503.book 65 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 19. Checks and Adjustments Always check and adjust before use to ensure accurate measurements. • Make sure the instrument is securely set up and stable before performing checks and adjustments. • Do not perform checks and adjustments with “Waving” selected as measuring mode. Check that the bubble remains centered in the circular level. Adjust if the bubble shifts position.
DL502-503.book 66 ページ Adjusting screws ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 4 Eliminate the remaining shift by turning the circular level adjusting screws with the hexagonal wrench until the bubble is centered. Adjust with the level adjusting screw 5 Turn the instrument 180°. If the bubble stays in the center, adjustment is completed. If the bubble moves, repeat steps 3 and 4. Other Procedures 19.2 Adjusting the Reticle The reticle cross-lines can be corrected if out of adjustment.
67 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Place staffs to within 50cm (20 inch) of the distances described in the procedure. Otherwise, measurement accuracy may be adversely affected. 3 Press . 4 Measure staff a. 5 Select "Yes" to accept the value. 6 Measure staff b. 7 Select "Yes" to accept the value. 8 Select "Yes". 9 Turn the tripod 180°. Other Procedures DL502-503.book 10 Repeat steps 4 through 6, sighting the two staffs and taking the readings. 11 Select "Yes" to accept the value.
DL502-503.book 68 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Other Procedures 15 Check the difference between the results and decide whether correcting the reference value of the sensor is required. If the difference is 0.3mm or less, no adjustment is necessary. If the difference exceeds the 0.3mm permissible range, adjustment is necessary.
DL502-503.book 69 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 If correcting the reference value is not necessary: 16 Select "No". 17 Select "Yes" to exit from the Adjust menu. 16 Select "Yes". The instrument calculates and records the required reticle adjustment from the measurement results, and then returns to the menu selection. 17 Repeat steps 1 through 15. Make sure that the difference between the results is within 0.3mm.
DL502-503.book 70 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Other Procedures 4 Remove the adjusting screw cover and insert a hexagonal wrench (M3) in the adjusting screw. 70 5 Turn the adjusting screw, then repeat steps 1 and 2. Adjust so that the difference between the two measurements is less than 2mm. If the measurement at step 2 is larger than the measurement at step 1, lower the cross-line by slightly loosening the adjusting screw.
DL502-503.book 71 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Notes: Saving measurement values during correcting the reference value of the sensor and power off • Steps 9, 12 and 14: "Data keep" screen asks whether or not you want to save the measurement values during setting internal constants. Select "Yes" to save measurement values and turn power off. When power is turned on again and page 1 of the Config. menu is selected, Screen Status at last power off is displayed.
DL502-503.book 72 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 20. Equipment and Accessories 20.1 Standard Equipment Other Procedures Before using your DL-502/503, first make sure that all the follow-ing products were supplied. • Layout Plan (2 batteries can be placed here) DL-502/503 ....................................................................1 Battery (BDC46B) ..........................................................1 Charger (CDC68)...........................................................
DL502-503.book 73 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 20.2 Optional Accessory Diagonal eyepiece (DE23) The diagonal eyepiece is useful for taking measurements in confined spaces. First remove the standard DL-502/503 eyepiece by turning it counter-clockwise. Then, screw the diagonal eyepiece in place of the standard eyepiece.
DL502-503.book 74 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 20.3 Staffs Other Procedures • 74 Staff types Name Material Length/Front/Reverse Feature BIS20 Invar 2.0m (6.6ft) Front: RAB code ISO 12858-1: 1999 compatible BIS30 Invar 3.038m (9.8ft) Front: RAB code ISO 12858-1: 1999 compatible For high precision leveling BGS40 Glass fiber 4.08m (3 sections) Front: RAB code Reverse: graduated With handle BGS50 Glass fiber 5.
DL502-503.book 75 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Other Procedures *:RAB code (RAndom Bi-directional code) is a coded staff used with TOPCON digital levels.
DL502-503.book 76 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 21. Specifications Except where stated, the following specifications apply to all DLs. Telescope Length Objective aperture: 260 mm DL-502: Ø45mm DL-503: Ø36mm Magnification: DL-502: 32x DL-503: 28x Image: Erect Resolving power: DL-502: 3″ DL-503: 3.5″ Field of view: 1°20′ Minimum focus: 1.5m (5.0 ft) Stadia ratio: 1:100 Stadia additive constant: 0 Specifications Staffs Invar staff 76 BIS20: 85mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 2000mm (H) {3.4in. (W) x 1.6in. (D) x 6.
DL502-503.book 77 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 The coefficient of linear expansion: α=20 x 10-6 /°C Aluminum staff BAS55: 50mm (W) x 27.8mm (D) x 5005mm (H) (5 sections) {2.0in. (W) x 1.1in. (D) x 16.4ft (H)} 1.9kg (4.2lb.) (one staff) 2.2kg (4.9lb.) (one staff and case) The coefficient of linear expansion : α=24 x 10-6 /°C Measuring range:*1 Height Distance Minimum display: Height Distance Diameter: 103mm Graduation:1° / 1gon 0 to 4m (13.3 ft) (with BGS40 staff) 0 to 5m (16.
DL502-503.book 78 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Specifications DL-503: Electronic Measurement 0.8mm (0.03in.) (with BIS20/30) 1.5mm (0.06in.) (with BGS40/50/50G) 1.7mm (0.047in.) (with BAS55) Visual Measurement 2.0mm (0.08in.) (with BGS40/50/50G) 2.5mm (0.06in.) (with BAS55) Distance ±10mm (less than 10m measurement) ±(0.1% x D) (10 to 50m measurement) ±(0.
DL502-503.book *3 79 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 Staff face remains sighted in the reticle throughout the entire waving movement. Power Power supply: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (BDC46B) Battery state indicator: 4 levels Working duration: more than 16 hours (at 25°C) Charging time: about 2.5 hours*4 (using CDC68) (BDC46B) Nominal voltage: 7.
DL502-503.book 80 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時４７分 22. Regulations For users in the US WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Cover2-3.fm 1 ページ ２０１０年４月５日 月曜日 午前９時５２分 This is the mark of the Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers Association.
